Chapter 10 - The Unexpected Arrival of the Dursleys and the Auror tribulation

'' As I was saying, we need to go back to the Dursleys and bring them here. No trouble with that because I can apparate us all back here but ... the problem is if we encounter some death-eaters along the way ... '' said Harry quietly.

'' What about spear carrier auspices ... .invisibility cloak or something ? '' asked Lee.

'' We can use the disillusion appealingness for that. It 's good and besides, we left some of our things at the parliamentary law 's mind -- - ''

'' PROFESSOR MCGONAGALL ! thrower 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a frightened female voice from behind.

'' We were capable to stand them off but the adult female said Potter left a few days ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

'' Mummy ! mamma ! Why did they make for us here ? They 're not going to pour down us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose voice was muffled.

The three peered from behind to find out who the new reaching were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried hard to shroud what he thought was indignity on his part while his aunt was undeniably overwrought. His cousin was hiding behind his female parent 's dress, destroying his reputation of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Helen Newington Wills too who seemed prepare to have a heart attack.

'' composure down. Potter 's here. '' said prof McGonagall calmy, motioning them all to sit down and make themselves comfortable.

'So, she does n't induce any touch from the order too aside from if they come here personally .'noted Harry.

'' WHAT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Moody, his eyes rotating 360 grade until he found Harry, Luna and Lee staring cautiously at them.

'' But Professor, we guarded him tightly and we are sure he did not leave the house. '' protested Tonks, feeling bad at their failure.

'' I 've been telling you that he can apparate but you wo n't listen. '' argued Aunt genus Petunia. `` I also taught him how to use wandless magic ... ''

'' Petunia ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to birth forgotten his anxiety as he berated his wife for letting the nix quarrel escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his aunty 's position. Luna and Lee came out of the trace too and discreetly went to get together the former DA members to devote them some privacy.

'' Explain yourself, Potter. '' said Moody, glaring at him for causing them so very much stress.

'' I 'm sorry prof Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the order appendage watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of news, I started to make good use of my metre. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the victims of a dementors attack before, taught me how to do wandless conjuration from memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited variation of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet effort to confabulate Grimmauld seat. His floor was greeted with seismic disturbance, amazement and incredulity from his intent audience. He also shared with them the DA 's plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not state them the understanding why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning expression but did not beseech on. Harry smiled at him in relief. For some reason, he did not need his uncle and cousin-german to know about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. ceramicist but I think your congeneric need to reside for now. I 'll look at them first to their cell. '' interrupted Professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't mind, I wish to stay. '' said auntie Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to know more than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his foundation impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his wife was not going to commute her mind.

'' So, thrower, what 's the genuine design ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to bring aunty Petunia so that she can separate us more about the dementor 's onrush on a magic hamlet forty years ago. We wanted to give her and other victims their powers back so that they can assist us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the impression that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his aunt suddenly hugged him and murmured a balmy 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Moody gaped at him in stupor but prof McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus kiss, Demeter, bringing the other DA members and their plan to trail for battle.

'' So basically, auror training eh ? '' questioned Moody, eyeing him intenly.

'' Yeah, something to that effect. We can not go on concealing forever and the Order do not own enough members to protect us all the time. Let 's brass it. We have to prepare for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, conclusion etched on his young face.

Moody carefully assessed the unseasoned man in presence of him and paused for what seemed sprightliness eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here alive and without any major hurt, I will rail you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. Consider this your launching test to auror education. ``

'' We 'll help, too. '' said Tonks, looking at Professor McGonagall for confirmation. She briefly nodded.

'' Thank you. Do n't occupy, we will not fail. '' said Harry confidently.

'' Do n't be too certainly about anything, ceramicist. '' growled Moody. `` When is it again ? ``

'' adjacent Mon. ``

'' okeh, we 'll be back that day and make sure you 're all in one piece. '' With that, Professor Helen Wills and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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'' INCENDIO ! '' shouted Seamus, sending a chair on flak, surprising even himself at his progress.

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' screamed Parvati at Lavender who immediately fell after being hit by the body-bind curse.

'' Accio wands ! '' said Lee almost lazily, sending the baton of Colin and Dennis flying to him. He grinned wickedly as he returned their wands.

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the walls and dummies strategically placed within the training room. The radical started their own training to make for the second mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. Professor McGonagall and Madam hooch built a solid elbow room within the room of requisite ( which magically expanded ) which served as their grooming reason. They put a silencing appealingness on the room so as not to disquiet the other occupants.

'' HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' shouted Ron, immediately pinning Hermione on the wall with the warm water cannon charm he conjured. He quickly stopped the piece and rushed to the nearly drowning Hermione.

'' trade good one, Ron ! That was very mighty ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once, proud at her bestfriends progress. Harry gave him a thumbs up from across the room.

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus curse. The core of the spell was minimized but still made her writhe in pain. The others stopped what they were doing and gaped questioningly at Harry.

'' Harry ! It 's illegal ! We should not be doing that ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once.

'' Finite Incantatem ! '' Luna stood up at once. Harry continued explain, `` Yes, I know, but charging from experience, death-eaters prefer using unforgivable hex on their enemies. We need to check how to counter those whammy. ``

'' B-but -- -those are illegal. '' Hermione stated weakly. Ron nudged her lightly, shutting her up.

'' Never stopped the death-eaters, did it ? '' said Harry mildly. `` Let 's pair up again and practice defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius curse. I 'm indisputable none of us would enjoy being controlled by the enemies. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in amazement as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the wall, breakdanced on the floor, declared his undying lovemaking for Lavender, and stunned Colin. The others glared at Harry for this.

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to show how the imperius expletive plant. It controls the mind of the individual completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to bruise even the single they love most. '' His friends nodded in understanding. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After several Day of stringent training, all became skilful at fighting the imperius curse, even young Dennis who seemed so imperfect at first could totally throw it off. disillusionment spell was a pushover but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as skillful as Harry yet who could not only apparate early the great unwashed with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their shield charm also became stronger. They discovered that if they conjure the enchantment spell together, it will make a shield strong enough to repel unforgivable curses completely.

The next morning, Ron called for a meeting to discuss their strategies.

'' Here is the grouping inclination. We separated them according to their relative distance from each other. The house-elves are going to lead us to their location so we do n't have to concern about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a copy of the grouping. `` I trust that any personal differences shall be ignored at this bit. Is there any problem with the grouping ? ``

group # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, terrycloth
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zacharias, Alicia Group # 3 : Hermione, Annapurna, Seamus - Dean, Fred, George VI, Neville
chemical group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Anthony, Justin

'' The team drawing card are Harry, Ron, Hermione and Lee. Are you ok with that ? '' said Luna. The others nodded in assent.

'' Since this room and their localisation have anti-apparition barriers, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- mansion and bring the other members there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. Okay ? '' said Ron.

'' But how do we go to Hogsmeade ? '' asked Seamus.

'' The Sami way that the Death-eaters came here, of course of action. '' said Lee.

'' Would n't it be safer if Harry just apparate us to the home ? '' asked Cho.

'' Yes, it would be good but we would n't learn that way. We did n't rail like madman here if we 're just going to let Harry do all the workplace. '' said Ron heatedly.

'' That 's soundly enough. By the way, Cho and I made another raft of fake galleons and put a more move on protean spell there. If before, it only tells the date and time of the DA meetings now it can inform us if any of our friends are in danger. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a misrepresent galleon and gave the drawing card the coins for the other members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means someone 's in danger and you only need to look at the galleon to eff who 's calling for supporter. '' added Cho.

'' You 're really brilliant ! Thanks ! '' exclaimed Ron, forgetting his irritation at Cho as he stared at the golden coin with in his hand with DA etched on its surface.

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'' We 're ready. '' declared Harry during luncheon. `` Today is Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubt about this delegacy, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too late. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a flyspeck jot of reservation on their faces but what greeted his eyes were supreme determination and unrivaled bravery. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will meet here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will call for our intensity. '' Chapter 11 - The Second Mission

'' Umm ... Harry, can we let the cat out of the bag ? '' said Ron tentatively.

'' surely. '' said Harry as he led Ron to a nearby sofa.

'' Umm ... about Ginny ... I mean ... ''

Harry nodded in reason. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the thought of his only sister suffering at the script of the foeman. `` What do you recall ? Silly, of course we are. We just need to tone up ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, Paraguay tea. I just need to see that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

'' Do n't worry. I 'm for sure Dumbledore -- -- '' Harry suddenly stopped. Ron eyed him questioningly. `` nothing ... I just remembered that Dumbledore was the one who adviced me to go here. ``

'' But how ? He was captured weeks ago. '' said Ron.

'' I think he used mental thought transference to peach to me. delay, I 'll try if I can make it exercise reverse. I also want to ask him a few inquiry myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the headmaster 's face until it became solid in his mind.

'' professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

'' Yes, prof, are you and Ginny allright ? ``

'' Yes, do n't worry about us. centre on your plan for tomorrow. ``

'' Ok. Professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't bear in mind. Do you induce any approximation how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scar stop hurting. The pain is supposed to be intense now but I do n't have any imagination anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't bear in mind. The shock you gave me when you almost smash my office terminal June made me realize that. As for the first doubt, I think some of your sluggish powers surfaced at survive due to the urgency of the situation. As for the second question, I can only dare that Voldemort has been closing his idea to you too to forestall you from discovering his program. He does not want to take hazard now that he 's winning the war. ``

'' Oh ! '' was all Harry could say to that.

'' Be heedful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, Professor. payoff care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to tell Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the effort but seeing the take over facial expression of his best friend was worth every ounce of zip he spent.

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Monday, 5:45 a.m. at the Training room

All the phallus of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf protagonist, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signal to leave. The squad leader were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective grouping. prof McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to fend off increasing their focus. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all appendage disillusioned themselves and silently followed their drawing card to the way of life that led to Hogsmeade. They were happy to find the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the whole surgical process should take no longer than 15 hour. If anything happens, just press the coin and the relaxation will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its mission, return to the training room immediately and wait for the others. We 'll have a myopic meeting afterwards. okey ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

The others mouthed a silent `` yes '' followed by swishing of cloaks and minuscule 'pops'as the DA penis apparated to their destinations.

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's group arrived safely at the breeding Room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to repay. Some resorted to reading while others played solo thaumaturge chess game to while away the meter. Each constantly checking the time and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an minute. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to bite soon. The hold was almost unbearable when they heard disputation erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

'' HOW daring THE TWO OF YOU ! DID N'T WE SPECIFY THAT WE 'LL COME FOR YOU AT EXACTLY 6:05AM ? DID N'T WE CLEARLY STATE IN OUR varsity letter THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO PICK YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR ! ``

The door suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by dean and highly embarassed twins. Annapurna was assisting Seamus who was limping with hurting but assured everyone that he just tripped on the way back and was not cursed by the death-eaters. Ron let out his hint which he never realized he was holding when he noticed Hermione enter the room.

'' But the gnome ate the varsity letter, honestly ! '' said George.

'' Yeah, we were just starting to read it when the dwarf grab it from our goody paw and shoved it down its throat. '' added Fred.

Hermione was about to swear them to oblivion when Ron, upon realizing what 's happening, hastily abuse in.

'' Really ! You know, you do n't take to create poor alibis. A elementary apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

The twin looked nervously at one another. It never occurred to them that little ickle Ronniekins would dare secern them off for anything. But he was right. Mustering enough bravery, they both looked at Hermione and mumbled something that sounded lile `` we 're dismal. '' Hermione just rolled her eye at them and walked to the other part of the room. Then, as if suddenly noticing something, she returned to where Ron was.

'' Where 's Harry 's radical ? '' she asked Ron.

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

'' WHAT ! '' shouted Hermione in affright. She quickly checked her watched. `` It 's more than an hour ! ``

As if on cue, the door opened again and all eyes turned to the new arrivals.

'' Guys, is Luna here ? '' Harry suddenly asked, scanning the mass in the room.

'' Why ? What happened ? '' asked Cho who walked over to unite the conversation.

'' We do n't cognise actually. When we apparated to Hogsmeade, she was still behind us but when we arrived there, we discovered that she 's not with us anymore. We checked the place and even went back to the safe house but we ca n't find her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

'' Master Harry thrower, Dobby is looking for your protagonist, Luna. Do n't worry. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The other house-elves followed too.

All stared into space without any idea of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the position called for some unity and any fighter for the good side should be treated with deference and care. Their anxiety was tripled as they felt the coin burning at the stake. Each took out the coin and saw the words -- -- -- `` assistant ! Luna ! The Quibbler ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to find out out where the Quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the exact location and Harry apparated to the Quibbler 's federal agency where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attackers - 4 death- feeder. Dodging curse and sending out several trying to buy some time until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own baton and tried to get close to Luna to shield her from some of the more advanced cuss, thankful that the assaulter did not seem to be very adept at curses yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the enemies backed away quickly, staring at their baton as if wondering why they were holding such a dullard part of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's side. His grinning faded, however, when he heard loud soda again as more death-eaters entered the office. The engagement continued.

'' CRUCIO ! '' one of the death-eaters immediately cursed Harry but he was able to duck in time.

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new comer were more have than the first four. They never gave them time to breath. Curses flew across the room at lightning speed. Harry saw Luna struck by a stupefy spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several Thomas More pops. The death- eaters stopped to await at the new reaching too, not expecting any reinforcements. But they were surprised when several scourge hit each of them as ten DA extremity who already started training arrived.

'' YOU imbecile ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between curses. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in situations like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in act'speech you gave live on time ? '' she continued furiously.

'' Sorry. I guess I did n't call back. I was too ... .never mind. Sorry again. '' mumbled Harry as he helped Luna up.

'' Hey, Harry ! Let 's try that 'collective-defend-and-attack'strategy we practiced before. '' shouted Ron, clearly enjoying himself.

'' Yeah, cool ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His friends did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the upper deal in this little encounter. He gave Ron a free rein to lead the commands.

'' organization ! '' shouted Ron. They DA penis quickly surrounded the pose death-eaters, stuck out their wands and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow cuticle covered the DA phallus. Then without removing their wands, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stunned death- eaters with the impression of the spell multiplied six times due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the wall, sending some of the office equipments to fall on the dry land. Sensing frustration, they quickly disapparated to cure themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA members as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive trance around the place to void another encounter.

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the turn of events, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please enlighten us why we are all here now instead of the Training Room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not resist the urge to chat my dad 's office before I go back. There 's something that I need to check because I do n't think that my father is all in. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in support. Cho 's eye narrowed when she noticed it.

Hermione 's typeface visibly softened. `` Did you find out anything ? ``

Luna got up and retrieved two pots of plants from under one of the table, probably his begetter 's. One was dead, the former was still blooming. They all stared at the plant unable to perceive what it meant but Hermione appeared to be rich in thought.

'' These are not ordinary plant life. My mother enchanted them to live magically. One represented her, the other represented my Father-God and third base me. My father brings my plant wherever he goes because it gives him an idea of my stream circumstance. The one representing my mother is perfectly but the one representing my founder is still alive. So, it means ... .it means he 's still alive and just hiding or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still awake ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally read why she had to do it.

'' Luna, I may not know how to find your father now but I think we can do something to progress to his spirit come alive. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to make up for her crudity a while ago.

'' What do you mean ? '' said Luna cautiously.

'' All publications have stopped operating or forced to fold because of the flow site. Who shall founder news to the citizenry then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for help if anything happens ? The ministry is almost useless nowadays so I believe the most we can do is .... '' Hermione hesitantly glanced at the others before she declared, `` I think we must restore ... .The Quibbler. ``

A hushed silence followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - face-off at the caviller

'' I beg your amnesty ? '' Annapurna said, eyebrows slightly raised and with arms folded across her chest.

'' You must be kidding ! '' sneered another incredulous voice which turned out to be Cho. `` No one reads that applesauce, you know. ``

Harry glared at the two girls while still holding Luna protectively. `` Quibbler 's report may not be that good but it was the only newspaper that bravely published the truth about Voldemort 's restoration when the others were too busy slandering me. '' he said venomously.

'' I am not forcing it on you and besides I have n't even agreed to that yet. '' said Luna, glad for Harry 's financial support and unconsciously leaned slightly on his chest. She felt Harry put her weapons system around her lightly as if it was the most innate thing to do but she did n't heed. She felt warmly and procure and slightly light-headed.

'' well, I still think the melodic theme stinks ! '' shouted Cho a good deal to Luna 's embarrassment and to the amazement of all.

'' Cho ! '' gasped Hermione. This was not exactly the response she expected when she stated her melodic theme. `` You do n't take to be so rude. We 're on the same side here in case you have n't noticed. ``

'' I do n't desire our repute to be tainted by that piece of codswallop ! It 's bad enough being on this office without adding insult to our injuries. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your unintelligent reputation ? What about the TRUTH ? Or would you choose that the humankind be unknowledgeable in this pandemonium ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her head in disbelief that someone from her own theater, supposedly the firm of the most clever single, would utter such nonsense. She turned to Harry and let her tears flow on his shoulder. Harry, oblivious to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring Son of comforts to her.

The former DA members just stared at the view in front of them, not really sure on whose face to study. But they were quite discomfit and confused about the office. They thought that after what they just went through, everyone would behave more compassionately towards one another. They SHOULD act that way. And when did Harry and Luna became a couple ?

'' Do you conceive your sire would mind if we use his paper to issue the barbarousness of Voldemort and what the unit residential district can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a mental tone to ask Harry about the PDA later.

'' Well, if you put it that way ... .I think he will be very proud to be a part of it. But who would write the article ? '' said Luna, focusing back on Hermione 's estimation now much to the irritation of laughable house Ilex paraguariensis who seemed on edge for some cause that she could not fathom.

'' We, of course. Colin and Creevey can use up attention of the pictures and the rest of us could subscribe to our turn writing the articles. We do n't have school right now so we have so much clip in our hands. '' The Creevey comrade looked excited at this but a few groaned at the thought of doing paper work.

'' It 's for a good cause, guy cable. '' prodded Harry. `` Besides, Hermione will be the one to write all the major clause and the newspaper column. Do n't worry. '' he added with a sly grin at Hermione.

'' So, is it all agreed then ? '' prompted Hermione.

'' Are you really going to write all the major stuff ? '' asked Lee.

Hermione glared at Harry who simply shrugged his articulatio humeri and shot her an'I'm-Innocent-Don't-Look-at-Me-Like-That'look. `` amercement. '' she said finally.

Everything went smoothly after that. respective hint flew into the air regarding what to write about, when to publish and where they were going to get the store. They would have stayed longer if Harry had not remembered something.

'' Hold on, guys, I think we better get back now. We have a confluence with Professor Moody -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the moderately Asian miss sobbing furiously on a swiveling chair behind a desk overflowing with books and written document. He let go of Luna and walked towards her. 'Crying again !'he thought, wondering what made her cry now. She was a walking tear last class when Cedric died and the memory of her walking out of their date in tears did n't exactly endear her to him.

'' What 's the problem, Cho ? '' he asked gently.

'' Oh, Harry ! '' cried Cho. She threw her arms around him and tried to kiss him but Harry resisted and carefully pried her arms away from him. Not a very impertinent move because then, Cho suddenly slapped him and screamed angrily, `` So, I 'm not honorable enough for the wizard Jesus now, am I ? And who do you like now ? That pathetic Luna ? You could do unspoilt than that, you two- timing prevaricator ! Why not granger or Ginny ? At least they 're both pretty and intelligent. It 's so demeaning to be dumped for someone like HER ! '' she pointed her finger at a stunned Luna.

'' Do n't call her hapless ! At least Luna does n't get all teary-eyed in every trying site. Besides, Luna and I are just friends and there 's nothing between you and me anymore so whoever I escort does not concern you now. And do n't ever forebode me a cheating prevaricator, you were the one who dated someone else first. '' said Harry angrily, berating himself for being idiotic enough to fall for this narrow girl.

The former DA appendage, except Luna whose middle were transfixed on the wall, looked at each other awkwardly and tried to occupy themselves with trying to figure out how to manoeuver the machines there. The agency was quite impressive now that they had taken the time to observe it and its subject. Magically operated impression machines were strategically placed to make the position seem roomy. The pamphlet in the file cabinet were all in purchase order and judging from the notice and smiling delineation on the rampart and table, they assumed that the working relationship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no amount of money of distraction, however, could throw them fail to acknowledge how Cho tried to anathemise Luna and how Harry sent the spell back to its originator. unable to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered font, exclaimed in horror and madness as she hastily tried to retrieve the spell 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was fully of dashing hopes and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE MEANING OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE home office BY NOW '' growled a very familiar spokesperson after a soft 'pop'. They all turned to the someone with their wands out. They heaved a suspiration of relief when they recognized who it was -- -- professor Helen Wills Moody. His rule eye was eyeing Cho with great curiosity while the former was scanning the elbow room for some concealed enemies. His 360-degree eye stopped at the sight of four dissemble design jumping up and down in a far corner of the office. `` And who are those idiots ? '' he asked pointing in the guidance oh the dissemble figures.

Harry gasped as he followed Helen Wills 's gaze. `` stupe death-eaters ! I did n't gain they are still here. '' he stated apologetically.

'' Obviously. '' Dwight Lyman Moody spat as he approached the figures.

The death-eaters let out terrified yelp when they saw the professor. Who would n't ? With his rotating eye, wooden leg and heavily scarred face, Dwight Lyman Moody looked like an improperly reincarnated corpse. That, aside from his usual paranoia and unorthodox way of handling a situation, was frightening enough.

'' Who are you ? '' demanded Moody at the four cowering frame who only looked dumbly at one another.

'' W-what ? '' one asked fearfully.

'' I SAID WHO ARE YOU ? '' repeated Moody, pointing his scepter at them but still they could n't seem to sympathize his question.

'' E-er, professor, I hit them with the stupidity curse a while ago. '' Harry offered the info. Moody 's lips twitched slightly at that and muttered some spell to polish off the cloaks from their heads.

'' That 's Crabbe and Goyle ! '' exclaimed Ron. `` Harry, your curse was a waste product of time. They 're already stupid ! ``

'' Pansy ! '' Hermione could n't conceive Voldemort was recruiting children to be his servants.

'' The former one is called Nott ! His father is also a death-eater. '' said Harry.

'' Hmm ... .come on, let 's bring them to the new headquarter. We might observe out some utile information from them. '' said Moody gruffly as he tied the death-eaters and made his way to the fireplace. He dumped them unceremoniously in it before stepping in himself. Others followed suit until only Harry and Luna remained.

Harry, still remembering the uncomfortable spirit of using the floo meshwork. decided to apparate instead. Luna was already stepping into the fire when he quickly grabbed her deal and spun away to the training elbow room where the others were waiting for them.

'' Where 's Dwight Lyman Moody and the others ? '' asked Harry when they arrived.

'' They are with Professor McGonagall right now but he told us to quell here and wait until he comes back. '' answered Hermione.

Now that the immediate danger had passed, they all talked about the day 's case animatedly while waiting for Helen Wills 's arrival. Some flourished it up a bit to make it sound more wind up. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the priming coat in a affaire d'honneur, in which his group mates laughingly protested that he could n't live it for sure because the enemies wore masks and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly mood after that except for one extremely middling girl who discreetly stayed away from the others while her eyes were gleaming with hatred as she looked on the happy faces of a giving black- haired boy and a blond-haired girl wearing a dreamy expression on her side. However, her expression turned blank as soon as Professor McGonagall and professor Moody entered the room.

'' I 'm glad that all of you returned safely and without a touch of any John Roy Major injury however, I am not at all happy about what happened afterwards. '' said prof McGonagall. `` professor Moody has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED visit to the caviler 's office and oppose respective death-eaters there. Had your enemies been adult dark wizards, you would have been severely injured or worse, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` Care to secern us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA member present at the quibbler tried to excuse at once but after seeing the irritated expressions of the teacher, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the other team leaders adding some details from time to time. As if planned, no one bothered to mention the disagreement about the pettifogger and the takings with Cho.

'' Very well, then. I understand but this must never take place again. '' said the stark professor.

'' So, that 's settled. Are you all going to undergo auror training ? '' prof Moody scrutinized each of them, sizing them up. He stopped at Hermione who looked as if she was on the scepter of saying something and decided against it.

Harry, however, did not hesitate. He stared hard at Cho before he spoke clearly, `` professor, i hatred to say this but all of us are going to rail ... except for Cho. '' he declared.

'' May I ask why ? '' asked Helen Wills Moody, recalling the scene he witnessed when he arrived at the Quibbler.

'' She has an attitude problem that I believe may be life-threatening to our mathematical process. '' answered Harry with a certainty that shocked the others.

Cho, unusually silent since the prof came, quickly exploded with rage. `` HOW daring YOU ! IT 'S YOU WHO HAS AN ATTITUDE PROBLEM, NOT ME ! '' she eyed the others warily. `` YOU ALL AGREE WITH HIM ? TO HELL WITH YOU ALL ! I QUIT ! '' With that, Cho hastily removed her DA cloak, threw it on the floor and left the elbow room after throwing one last contemptuous glare at Harry and Luna.

author 's Note : Thank you all for reading my write up. By the way, I would like to turn to the common input regarding Harry 's power to apparate. Harry or any other strong maven ( like Helen Newington Wills ) can apparate to Hogwarts due to the weakened anti-apparition barriers ( weakened only, not totally gone ) after the massive attack of death-eaters there. Also, since the opposition are arrogant enough to assume that their victim will not return, they have not inspected the place ... yet ... so the resident are still safe ... as of now. Some DA members will develop their powers more and will be able to go along through the anti-apparition barrier later.

If any lecturer is still unconvinced, please just let it pass. After all, this is just a write up and I am just enjoying myself. Happy reading and I hope you wo n't draw a blank to refresh : - )

Chapter 13 - Another missionary work for Dumbledore 's regular army

'' Smooth ... .very smooth ... '' commented Hermione sarcastically.

'' I just did what I had to do. '' said Harry simply and quickly left the room, not wanting to babble out to anybody at that finicky import. Contrary to what the others must have thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's attempt to kiss him at the caviller 's role, he had a sneaking suspicion on what might have possibly triggered her peculiar behaviour. Cho wanted him back. Unfortunately, Harry did not share that feeling anymore. He now realized that dating her had been a fault. He only liked her, not loved. He liked her because she was very pretty and really talented in his favorite summercater but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a mere adolescent infatuation and nothing more.

He thought that Cho realized that misidentify too after she started dating Michael Corner but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a expert catch and would stop at nothing to get him back. That scared him out of his wits. Seeing her center radiance with anger like that and her try at cursing someone who did n't even do anything to her made him intend that he can not be trusted. She had a dangerous streak and might even fail them all if given a hazard ... just out of spite ... .and he can not provide that ... For his and her saneness and the guard of their Friend, she should not be allowed to read advanced jinx ... yet, maybe later after she developed some sensory faculty of collective obligation. But now, she had to find peace in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be barbarous .'thought Harry before he fell into a deep and uneventful sleep.

Before the sun was up, Harry found himself being dragged to the breakfast table by an overeager Ron. He did n't really want to wake up that other. He figured that a nice yearn sleep could acquit his brain of any worries but Ron seemed too excited to be ignored. Gradually, he ate his breakfast, slightly wondering why they had to rise that early. Even the professors were still napping with the exception of prof McGonagall who seemed to be 'on-duty .'

'' Why ? '' he asked Ron who was currently trying to bolt down his plateful of food with a ace swallow. `` Hey, what 's the hurry ? ``

'' Dunno '' was the reply he got.

'' What ? ! ? Are you crazy ? You woke me up for nothing ! '' said Harry in a hushed part, not wanting to agitate the others.

'' well -- actually Hermione told me that Moody wants all the team drawing card in the training room now. So precipitation, it must be something of import. '' said Ron.

With that, the two quickly finished their meal and hurried to the training room where they found professor Helen Wills Moody, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the room and four cloaked fig bound in one corner. Harry noticed that the four were shooting grave glances at their captor. They were already back to normal.

'' So, what have you found out ? '' asked Harry, assuming that they were all there to discuss the information they got from the young death-eaters.

Tonks grimly beckoned them all to sit on the pocket-size troll table while Professor Helen Newington Wills conjured a limpid sheet that enclosed the captives, barring them from hearing anything they were going to talk about. Hermione was looking perplexed and even Lee seemed not his veridical self. Harry immediately braced himself for the bad intelligence while Ron sat beside Hermione.

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, Professor Moody sighed heavily and started the impromptu coming together. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that mighty potion, we found some very interesting data from the captive. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most powerful servant to kill him. They also told us that Dumbledore is still alive although very weak and that Voldemort himself is the one administering the overrefinement. However, what concerned us most is Ginny 's condition. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his finally sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can handle the torture. After all, this is not their number one face-off with the atrocities of war but it may be traumatic for the unseasoned Weasley ... ... '' He paused for what seemed like an eternity before he continued, `` She is now the personal slave of Lucius'son and they are now at the Grimmauld Place. '' he finished matter-of-factly, staring directly into Ron 's horror-struck expression.

'' What exactly does a personal slave do, Professor ? '' asked Hermione, articulating Ron 's thoughts exactly.

'' You would n't wish well to know, Miss farmer and I, for one, am not really sure of what 's happening with missy Weasley. The prisoner did not really sleep with much about how genus Draco treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might mean ... .physical contact. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the concluding Good Book which alarmed his auditor even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his reply and Ron went bloodless as a trace. Harry, on the other hand, seemed beyond shock at this peak. He stared hard at the professor before asking curtly, `` Then why are we still here ? ``

'' Ah, I wondered when you 'd come around to asking that. carry you long enough. '' replied Moody, twitching his lips on what might deliver been a smile if his face was not crooked enough to work it unrecognisable. `` Here 's the design .... ''

The four were mum as Dwight Lyman Moody finished telling them the programme to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld post. It was quite ingenious. Simple but very effective if executed properly. Even Hermione did not sound off for once. They would just go to the place disguised as the four prisoner with the aid of the polyjuice potion that the Potions master copy had prepared for the Order several months ago, Immobilize Dragon with a few spells of their alternative and bring Ginny back. Thinking that the merging was adjourned, they all started to leave the room but Tonks stopped them with a silent shake of her head.

'' Now, to our next agenda ... Cho. '' They all turned to Harry at once who made a big deal of polishing his wand, pretending not to note their stares.

'' What about her ? '' he grudgingly asked when no one spoke for a while.

'' I trust you to smooth thing out with her as soon as potential. Shangri-la, we have enough problems on our hands without having to deal with teenaged squabbles. '' growled Moody, seemingly back to his old menacing self. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a break choice. '' he whispered to a suddenly blushing Harry.

'' amercement ... fine ... '' said Harry sullenly to end the embarrassing situation.

'' All right field. Let 's meet here again tonight after dinner and let 's curse some sap. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the stack of the youthful man 's locution of disgust.

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'' So, Harry, are you and Luna really ... .you-know-what ? '' asked Hermione cautiously, ignoring her friends'discomfort. They were seated at their now ducky sofa near Professor McGonagall 's table but discreetly hidden from other 's view. Ron was still pondering about his sister 's predicament but turned one ear to their direction, also odd about his bestfriend 's reply.

'' cypher. We are not a duad if that 's what you mean. We are not even dating for God 's saki ... We just wrote a few letter to each other before we arrived here, that 's all. '' replied Harry honestly. He thought it best to just answer their questions and be done with it. After all, they were his bestfriends and would never blab it to anybody who would deal to listen.

'' You what ! '' exclaimed Hermione which caused Ron to kindle one eyebrow.

'' It 's just dim-witted friendly letter of the alphabet ... not screw letters ... okay ? '' he replied exasperatedly. Luna and I were just friends..Why could n't they just take it ?

'' Okay, fine. Whatever you say.. '' said Hermione but still looked unconvinced. `` You better talk to Cho now. '' Harry nodded gratefully and went to find Cho.

He walked around the elbow room to bump her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the training Room but all he saw there were the four prisoner guarded by Tonks. He asked the other DA extremity if they had seen Cho anywhere but unfortunately, they did not. He finally approached professor McGonagall but was met by a similar response followed by a tush lecture about his tactlessness. His apprehension increased when one of the female DA members commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed last night. He hurried to Professor Moody who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

'' Professor, I ca n't find Cho anywhere ! '' he told him worriedly.

The professor 's middle narrowed in concern. `` I was afraid of this. Where 's your map ? '' Harry silently cursed himself for not having thought of that. He summoned the map from one of his cloaks and they both stared at it for a few minutes.

'' She 's left wing Hogwarts ! ``

'' That 's quite obvious, son. I should have watched her more closely hold up night after what happened but I was too preoccupied. '' said professor Moody with plain remorse.

'' No, it 's all my demerit. If I had not lashed out on her like that, she would n't deliver left. '' he slumped on the chairman, suddenly feeling drained of energy.

'' You did what you have to do but I must admit you could own handled it a lot better. Do n't blame yourself too much. You 're still young. You 're not that adept at dealing with feelings yet. ``

'' What do we do now ? She could be captured or ... .something .... '' he stopped. He did n't really want to consider about what that 'something'might be.

'' Why do you care ? You certainly made it exculpated last night that you did n't want her around. '' asked Helen Wills Moody, trying to discern his touch sensation on the matter.

'' She 's still my friend ! '' cried Harry. `` I may be annoyed at her right wing now but I do n't want anything bad to happen to her. ``

'' We can not do anything right now unretentive of launching a very dangerous man William Holman Hunt. And you know very well that we do n't experience any available Order fellow member to wrap up that. I advise you to rest for now and center on our commission tonight. '' said the professor, closing his center to intercept the pressure sensation from clouding his mind.

'' No, I ca n't do that. Dobby ! '' called Harry to his friend who suddenly appeared in front of him.

'' Yes, Mr. Harry Potter, sir. What can Dobby do for him ? '' asked Dobby eagerly, excited to be called upon for help by the one who helped him to be free.

'' You know Cho Yangtze River, right ? '' the elf nodded. `` I want you to find her now. She left Hogwarts and it may be dangerous for her if enemy find her. ``

'' Do n't worry, Mr. Harry Potter. Me and my Quaker are going to help oneself you find her. '' said the star sign elf before disapparating somewhere.

'' You 'd really make a fine auror someday, ceramicist. Good luck tonight ! ``

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to find someone who could earn him forget the increasing free weight of responsibility on his shoulders ... someone he could talk to without feeling any pressure ... someone he could express joy with and relax for a while before embarking another serious mission that Night ... someone like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - foreign mission Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the silvery blond haired girl sitting on the lounge that he and his bestfriends had occupied a while ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with centre half-closed as if lost in deep thought and unconsciously stroking the leave of the plant they retrieved from the pettifogger 's post. Just watching her made him smile. He slowly approached her, all the while wondering how it would feel if her diffuse handwriting was stroking his mitt instead. They held custody before, usually in times of distress, but he could call back being pacified by her touch. It was amazing.

As if sensing his comportment, Luna suddenly turned her gaze on him and gave him a slight smile. It immediately warmed his heart and he noticed that her common blank stares and airy appearance were replaced with warmth and breakability. She timidly invited him to sit beside her, unsure of his reaction, but was proud of when he also gave him a smile and proceeded to do so. Not knowing what to say, he contented himself with watching the young woman caressing the magical plant.

'' Harry, you did n't have to do that for me ... '' said Luna, finally breaking the silence.

'' What ? '' asked Harry in confusion.

'' You did n't have to defend me. I 'm quite used to insults, you know. Not just from her but from everybody else. That thing with Cho ... .she was your girlfriend ... .and I feel terrible for making things bad between the two of you. '' said Luna as she lowered her gaze to the ground, neglecting the plant she was holding on her lap.

'' No, I did n't have to but I want to. Cho was my lady friend, not anymore. You 're one of the most wonderful person I had been fortunate enough to assemble and I could not stand hearing someone belittling you. You 're very special and no one does that to any of the people I care about, not even her. '' said Harry, lifting her chin up to meet his gaze.

'' Why are you being so nice to me ? '' she reluctantly asked but other rather awkward enquiry nagging her mind were left unsaid.

'' I do n't know ... maybe because you were the only one I could mouth to about Sirius'death without feeling guilt and pressure ... maybe because you were the sole one brave enough to pass on with me when I was almost suicidal in my aunt 's house ... .I am not sure ... .maybe it 's simply because I now realized that there were so much more to you than meets the eye. You 're kind, smart, brave and you make me happy. '' Luna blushed at his Holy Scripture and averted her regard again.

'' I did n't cognize you were very expressive, Harry. '' she said in a hushed whispering as if she was finding it hard to say the words.

'' Maybe you just bring out the best in me ... '' said Harry simply, taking handle of her free hired hand and lifted it to his lips.

Luna stared at him in amazement and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his freehanded fount. She started to get up and leave the place but she found her stifle too frail to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the young man caressing her hired hand. She tried to get away from the stressful sensations but her articulatio genus wobbled from the sudden movement causing her to fall on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer while whispering to her ear, `` Do n't be afraid. I like you ... .I really do ... and I have n't felt this way to anyone before ... not even Cho ... so delight ... do n't run away from me. ``

At his Christian Bible, Luna reluctantly wrapped her limb around him and nervously kissed him on the cheek ... '' I like you too, Harry. ``

Harry slowly bent his chief, embracing her tightly to -- --

'' There you are ! Oooopss, so sooorrrry ! '' said Ron, quickly hiding himself behind the ledge. Harry could swear he heard some muffled laughter from behind making him wonder how long have they been watching them.

'' What do you want ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the interruption but did not unfreeze his keep on Luna.

'' Nothing ! Just champion, huh ? '' Several DA members removed the disillusionment charm on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the Gemini of course, before running to the dinner party table.

'' By the way, sorry for the ummm ... .interruption. Moody just asked us to tell you that we need to eat dinner now. '' shouted Ron from afar.

'' AAHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! RONALD WEASLEY ! I SWEAR I 'M GOING TO KILL YOU SOMEDAY ! '' groaned Harry. There was no dubiousness now that they heard and saw everything. He looked at the red-faced Luna, her head slightly buried on his bureau in embarrassment and he realized that he did not care. So what if they saw them like this ?

'' Hush, it 's okay. At least now they know. They actually saved us the difficulty of informing them, do n't you think ? '' stated Harry, releasing his grip on her.

They walked hand in hired hand to the dining tabular array, ignoring the snigger and some strident teasings from their acquaintance. But aside from that, dinner was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to cue the four team leaders about their mission that night. The others had no thought about it but they sensed the apprehension on their leaders'faces. Their suspicion grew more when Professor Helen Wills Moody signaled the four to go to the training elbow room with him.

Harry muttered a deflect 'wait for me'to Luna and stood up to play along Helen Wills. But before he could go, Luna steered him to a more individual place and kissed lightly on his left cheek.

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me finger special. '' Then she kissed him again on his right brass. `` This is for near luck on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't abnegate it. '' She then slowly put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, pressing her lips to his. `` This is to make sure that you 'd occur back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her faithful again. This prison term their lips met with unrestrained passion with his remaining hand gently caressing her back, making them both weak with longing. He pulled away reluctantly as he remembered the mission.

'' What was that for ? '' asked Luna breathlessly.

'' That 's to make sure that you 'd wait for me. '' replied Harry with a grin.

'' Silly. Of course of study, I 'd await for you. ``

After forcing the disgusting potion into their mouths, the four team loss leader proceeded to apparate exterior Grimmauld billet and enter in the usual way. It might appear highly fishy if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The captives were not that powerful yet.

'' Hey, what are you doing here ? '' shouted Draco in welcome when they saw his visitors. He motioned all of them to sit down. `` Does father want anything ? ``

The four just shook their head teacher dumbly.

'' Well, it does n't matter. At least I have some decent company now. I 'm so bored here. '' drawled Dragon. Ron, in the face of Crabbe, clenched his fist to stamp down his growing rage.

'' What about your slave ? Is n't she entertaining enough ? '' asked Hermione who took the visual aspect of Pansy. She was surprise when she noticed a worry feeling pass his face so fast that she almost thought she imagined it.

'' I got wear down of her and besides, I ca n't spend all my get-up-and-go ravishing her. It 's just a thriftlessness of clip. So what brings you here ? '' replied Dragon lazily but the previous welcoming feeling was gone. It was as if he did not need them there anymore.

'' Nothing. Bored to tears too. Hexing multitude are not so fun anymore. Can we have a go at your slave ? I 'm sure we 'd rule her enjoyable. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to discern how cruel Dragon was to Ginny. He was taken aback when Draco hastily stood up and pointed his verge at him.

'' Do n't you dare, Goyle. No one touches my property. She 's mine ! '' genus Draco also pointed his wand at the other two son. `` That goes for you, too. ``

'' Err ... umm ... no need to get overturn, Draco. We 're just asking, you know. '' said Lee who took Nott 's appearance but he, too, was wondering about Draco 's reaction.

'' So, where 's she ? Your father asked us to retard on her. You would n't want us to enjoin him something he does n't want to learn, do you ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly. She knew they only have one hour before the gist of the polyjuice potion wears off and they could n't waste anymore time talking to him.

'' In the left bedroom upstairs. Do n't get at her. She 's sleeping now. '' replied Dragon with a hint of affright in his voice. Hermione raised one eyebrow but decided not to comment on it. Harry chose that moment to mobilize some butterbeers and gave one to each one of them, careful to put a few drop cloth of sleeping potion before he handed one to Draco.

'' Does n't weigh. hail on ! Let 's salute to victory ! '' announced Harry and they all took large swig on the beverage.

Within moment, Draco collapsed on the sofa, unconscious. The three boy acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to retrieve what they thought was a thoroughly destroyed Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not desire to find oneself Ginny in a very compromising post. various second had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the watch and was shocked to see that they did not have a good deal prison term left.

'' Hermione ! seed back now ! We 're running out of meter ! '' shouted Ron. He was answered by an ear-splitting shrieking, unmistakably Hermione's.

Harry and Ron hastily ran upstairs to help her, leaving Lee to stick out guard, but was utterly shaken by the sight that greeted them. They found Ginny with her wand pointed at Hermione who was twisting on the ground in extreme bother. They wondered how fall Ginny had a sceptre with her but they were more upset about the fact that she hit Hermione with an unforgivable curse.

'' Ginny ! STOP ! That 's Hermione. We came to rescue you. '' shouted Ron, thinking that his sister thought they were enemies.

'' I know. '' answered Ginny calmly without turning to confront them.

'' You knew ? B-but why ? '' Ron was clearly flabbergasted at her response.

Harry was now wondering if she was under the Imperius curse. Ginny slowly turned around to point her wand at them. Harry looked directly into her eyes, watching for tell-tale signal of magical control. There was none. He only saw downright hate on her once beaming heart. She was acting on her own gratis will.

'' You let me down ... CRUCIO ! '' she cursed Ron and he immediately fell on his knee joint, completely unprepared for the attack.

'' No, Ginny, you 're incorrectly. Sorry if we did n't come earlier. But now we 're here. Please derive back with us. '' pleaded Harry, unwilling to curse the somebody he always treated as his new sister.

Ginny hesitated for a second, thinking of what he said, but decided to brush aside his plea. Her blue expression returned. `` I wo n't. I belong here ... ..CRUCIO ! '' she bellowed at him, instantly lifting the scourge on Ron who was still too weak to move.

'' PROTEGO ! '' shouted Harry. Inspite of everything, he still did not want to harm her in any way.

Sensing that she could not defeat Harry on a duel, Ginny quickly ran downstairs but seeing Draco 's unconscious mind res publica fuelled her madness. `` You hurt him ! '' she exclaimed as she ran back to where Harry was.

'' LEGILIMENS ! '' screamed Harry in frustration. He desperately wanted to know what happened to take in her act this way. Behind him, Ron and Hermione were slowly regaining their strength and watched in astonishment as Ginny clutched her head in an attempt to obturate Harry 's effort to break into her mind. But Harry was substantial. Soon simulacrum of Draco and Ginny flashed into his mind. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a darkness and smelly dungeon ... Draco choosing her to be his personal slave ... Draco and Ginny locked in a tight embracing ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly devise dinner for the two of them ...

Harry broke the contact in shock absorber and stared at Ginny in disbelief. None of those look-alike portrayed Dragon forcing her to do anything. She was very very much willing ... As he watched the young fille debile struggle on her feet, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to be him downstairs. Without a Logos, he grabbed their manpower and motioned Lee to apply him too. Before they could even ask him anything, the four were immediately lifted from the ground and were spun around in a spiral question. When their metrical unit touched the solid ground, they were already at the training room.

They saw eager faces waiting for them ... especially the twins who really took an effort to make welcome streamer for Ginny. Even the professor were in high sprightliness. It was Neville who noticed them first. `` Hey, what happened ? ``

Everyone turned to the four at once. Ron and Hermione were still decrepit clutching their sides, pain clearly etched on their faces. Lee seemed mystify but Harry wore a blank expression that they could not fathom.

'' What happened ? '' asked prof McGonagall looking worried.

'' We had a little problem with Ginny, professor. '' said Hermione silently, unsure if she wanted to enjoin them what really happened. She could not trust it herself. She watched silently as Luna unconcernedly walked towards Harry and massaged his frontal bone. The simpleton action gradually eased his tension and she saw Harry visibly relax. `` Ask him. '' said Hermione to Professor McGonagall, pointing one shaky at Harry.

'' Harry, where 's Ginny ? '' ventured one worried Fred who could n't study the silence anymore.

Harry closed his oculus, taking his prison term before he carefully answered, `` She did not want to follow. ``

'' B-but why ? '' asked George, nearly falling on his professorship as he did so.

Harry wished he did not acknowledge the answer to that because the trueness was irritating and unacceptable in the current circumstances but he was left with no alternative. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in honey with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus curse on Ron and Hermione ... '' various gasps were heard. `` I used Legilimency to find out and ... and ... I saw everything. Draco did not wedge her. She 's bequeath. ``

prof Helen Newington Wills started to say something but Harry cut him off.

'' We failed. I 'm sorry. '' Harry said as he looked at each of Ginny 's brothers. He was grateful to see that they do n't blame him at all but the disappointment on their faces was starting to librate him down. He felt Luna 's hand on his shoulder joint, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The Final Straw
'' It 's her option, Harry. You ca n't do anything about it. '' said Luna quietly as she and Harry strolled around the Great dormitory, uncaring of the danger it might cause them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... fearfulness ... anger ... frustration ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the office that she eventually decided to join the sorry side. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once majestic hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in beloved ... Sometimes people do dopy things when they 're in love ... maybe she saw a side of Draco that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the suggestion of panic in genus Draco 's voice when he suggested that they would like Ginny to cure them of their ennui but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his instinct to protect his 'slave'which was highly unnatural for him. His attitude baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's mind, he respected her. He sat in mix-up, thinking in quiet. So far, the position he was in had done goose egg but hide and hold themselves. Some of the Order fellow member severed their communication crosstie with them for concern of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even know what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, please come back'he pleaded, hoping that his wise man could get a line him. Harry concentrated heavy and called the headmaster again but the familiar belief of someone entering his creative thinker did not come.
Meanwhile, the person Harry was trying to put across with could not forgather plenty strong point to reply ...
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'' Get the old man, now ! '' shouted the man with a slit-like nose at the trembling figure of a small man with a hand made of shining flatware. He watched as the man struggle on his feet to wreak what his master wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a wilted manikin of an old man with farseeing white haircloth and a whiskers that almost reached his shank. A magical metallic element string ensured that he would not be able to scarper IF he had enough energy for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The gimp physical body slowly rose from his posture to meet the gaze of his captor.
'' Where 's the boy ? '' asked Voldemort, arrogantly pointing his wand on him. The old man stubbornly shook his head.
'' CRUCIO ! '' The old man fell on the base and writhed in painful sensation. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the scourge.
Again, there was eery quiet ... a few min had passed before Harry released the man from the spell.
'' Well ... you 're quite useless to me now ... I do n't care about the pillock vaticination anymore ... and the youngest shaver of the blood traitor Weasley already joined our social station ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of selective information. The shadow lord merely laughed at his reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't know ? The all-knowing Headmaster actually did n't eff ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your touch, old man ... .maybe I should just kill you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - severalise me where the boy is and I 'll let you endure. ``
'' You 're the one losing your touching if you believe even for a second that I would yield to your wishes. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' grand ! What an astonishing presentation of heroism ... '' The dark noble mockingly clapped his hired man before he continued with narrowed eyes, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the mood for games tonight so severalize me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a saphead. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the ire of his tormentor.
Voldemort raised his baton angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his death.
'' demise is but a side by side adventure ... '' the old man said, bracing himself for the blow.
'' Aveda Ked -- - ``
'' M-master ! D-do you really give birth to do this ? He might still be utile to us ... '' said the pocket-size man with a silver bridge player weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and confidant. He was rewarded with a vicious glare from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my judgment now ? Perhaps you would care to link him ... '' The terrified servant recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, master ! My apologia ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a pitiful voice, throwing an excusatory glance at the prisoner who was unmindful to the interchange. His eyes was fixed on something and his frontal bone was creased in intense concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your loyalty again. '' The dark Jehovah reverted his gaze to the old man whose strength might accept faded but the flavour remained. He pointed his wand at the old man, positively gleeful at being able to finally wipe out one of his most powerful adversaries. He licked his lips before enunciating the quarrel ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two Word. Just two words ... a flash of green light and the man who once courageously fought for the mutual good fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' Professor ? ``
'' My time is running out ... but you should preserve the fight. You should understand..if I cash in one's chips, the remaining hospital ward will fall ... The castle would not be able to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll roll in the hay what to do ... ''
'' Professor, why did you let them engage you ? ``
'' I 'm not as unbeatable as you all think. I am already fallible even before the attack on the school ... there was no way to save them all if I did not sacrifice myself. I just used my remaining clip wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I shoot down him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the answer lies within your warmheartedness. Have faith in yourself and your acquaintance ... goodbye Harry .... ''
The atmosphere of the greatest wizard of all sentence faded in Harry 's judgement ... and was replaced by the effigy of a hooded figure, sceptre still pointed at the crumpled being and laughing triumphantly at his late subjection. Behind him, the small man with a silvern hired hand was trying hard to limit his tear from
falling on his pale cheeks.
'' DUMBLEDORE ! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' Harry snapped away from his stupor.
'' What 's wrong, Harry ? '' asked Luna, looking mystified at his outburst.
'' Dumbled -- -- '' They both felt the bulwark vibrate vigorously. Remembering the Headmaster 's lowest parole, Harry grabbed Luna 's hand and ran to the Room of Requirements where they found citizenry nervously drawing out their wands. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' Professor Moody ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the door. From his worried verbal expression, Harry could tell that he already had an estimate as to what had happened.
'' Potter, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Helen Newington Wills visibly paled and slowly, he saw bust running down his disfigure typeface. Professor McGonagall rushed to their side and saw their broken expression. She looked questioningly from prof Dwight Lyman Moody to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave presence so that the other 's would not fall back hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most nonindulgent prof crumble to the ground in desperation. Moody was still crying silently, very unbecoming of a dark wizard catcher like him. The instructor from other schools had also hidden their faces from position. The professors he thought were the epitome of strength of the unanimous school were falling into pieces right before the eyes of everyone present tense in the room.
He scanned the room and saw the crushed faces of the others, showing house of espousal of defeat even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to save them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the dark Jehovah 's takeover was finally everlasting ? 'It 's a good thing, no one else knew about the vaticination yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one small representative in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupants in the way before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL sledding TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU scraps TO combat FOR YOUR spirit. HOW DARE YOU PUT ALL YOUR promise IN ONE MAN ! HOW dare YOU SEEK comfort HERE WHILE THE OTHERS ARE putt THEIR sprightliness IN risk TO hold YOU ALL SAFE ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to mind to the young man fuming with furor at the sight of their weakness.
'' A FEW hebdomad AGO, OUR refutation chemical group ROAMED AROUND THIS elbow room TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED ENOUGH TO gear BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! MOST JUST LAUGHED AT OUR EFFORTS AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU TELL ME WHOSE fracture IT IS IF THE PATHETIC DARK LORD SUCCEEDED ... ''
The onlookers noticed the lucky radiance that seemed to emanate from the young man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE time FOR MOURNING NOR IS THIS THE metre TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL HAVE TO competitiveness IF WE STILL CONSIDER THIS OUR HOME. '' He paused for a while and continued in a quiet but influence voice, `` From now on, we wo n't obscure anymore. We shall all train for battle. If the enemies come, we will fight them with all our eye. They thrive on our fears and helplessness but they recoil from courage and affection. We can win this war if only we 'll unite and if you 're not set for that, then I suggest you leave ... .this world is not for you ... ''
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Chapter 16 - `` It 's our turn now ... ''

Ashamed at his earlier display of vulnerability, Alastor Moody immediately summoned all remaining Order members for an emergency meeting as Harry requested. Also represent were professors from former schooling present within the room and all the DA members except for Ginny and Cho who had n't been found by Dobby yet. House-elves'representatives were also invited.

Before they started the group discussion, all of them raised their wands to reconstruct the fallen wards. It was not as stiff as the previous barrier but it would hold off the foeman until they 're all ready for battle. As expected, Severus Snape was the initiatory to react.

'' will someone enlighten me as to why we are all here ? And why is that awful boy presiding this meeting ? '' he smirked disdainfully at Harry.

'' You may provide if you want to, Snivellus. No one 's forcing you to persist. '' snapped Harry. Snape 's eyes bulged as he heard what his old school foe used to call him. He glared at Harry menacingly and seriously considered hexing him in front of everyone but was stopped by an even more menacing glare from the boy.

'' Do n't even think of it, Snivellus. '' he said venomously, his whole dead body glowing with anger once more. Snape fell silent.

'' The spot has reached its worst. Dumbledore has been killed by Voldemort ... '' Harry paused. `` ... and Ginny went over to the non-white side. '' Mrs Weasley cried hysterically at that and Mr. Weasley hid his own anxiety to comfort her. Bill and Charlie just donned vacant formulation for which Harry was thankful because he could n't stand to see any More extremity breaking down at the intelligence. The vacillating Percy was not invited so he did not sustain to worry about his reaction.

'' Seeing the futility of relying on the Daily Prophet for the tidings, the DA decided to use the quibbler to spread information that the war is not finished yet and that we could all do something to finally end it, with us as the winning side. ``

'' Harry, we ca n't do that ! The hooter are being watched by our foeman. They 'll just ruin them. '' commented Kingsley Shacklebolt, one of the employees of the Ministry of Magic who joined the Order.

'' We know ... that 's why we are going to call for the house-elves to do that for us. They can go past any anti-apparition barriers and are hardly noticed by to the highest degree wizards. They can surrender the theme, compensate Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of course, Whitney Young girl Granger. The house-elves are always willing to help the reason. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the former house-elves nodded their heads vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the operation is simple-minded. We shall garner volunteer writers from this radical and eat up all the articles here. The house-elves will be the ones responsible for the breeding and dispersion of the papers so it would n't be that hard. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to write the articles can consult with Luna and Hermione after the meeting. ``

'' Now, I want to discover your write up ... '' continued Harry as he sat carefully on his chair.

One by one, all the Order members who was away on a mission, informed them of their advancement. various heavyweight already joined Voldemort but some agreed to help them if they can promise to dedicate them a parcel of commonwealth in which they can dwell in peacefully after the war. The werewolves were still undecided due to the late pastor 's obvious contempt of their breed but they did not want Voldemort to govern them either. The goblin would join them if and only if Ludo Bagman would pay them the amount he owed them and that their share of the gain of the Gringotts money box would be raised to twenty percent as opposed to their stream ten percent share which they considered improportional to the amount of work they were putting on the job. The vampires were hopeless for they believe they would benefit more if they choose Voldemort 's position and there was no sign of the dementors yet after they left Azkaban.

Harry was carefully considering the demands of the behemoth and hobgoblin. And he was thinking that the werewolves can be swayed if they can decimate their distrustfulness in the Ministry of conjuration. It all boiled down to the Ministry who was currently passive at the billet. `` Who 's running the ministry now ? '' he asked the ministry functionary there.

'' No one. Some were even afraid to go to work now. '' answered Mr. Weasley ruefully.

'' Well, then how do we usually get a minister of religion ? '' asked Harry, disgusted at his own ignorance of the affair. He should have thought of this before.

'' We usually vote but in times like this .... '' Mr. Weasley 's part trailed off. `` ... the pastor can just be anyone within the ministry who is brave enough to direct the province. '' Harry sighed with relief.

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new pastor now and sing to the representative of the giants, hob and lycanthrope. render them what they want ... it 's not so a lot anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, visor and lupine will aid you with it. Kingsley can take charge of organizing the intelligence information network alongside with Tonks and Snape, much as I hate him. By the way Snape, Voldemort already knows you 're a spy so better stay on out of his way for a while. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will train care of them. We just call for information regarding their demo fix. All prof in this room will take bearing of teaching charm and Defense Against the wickedness Arts except for professor Moody who would be in charge of giving Auror training to all the DA fellow member. '' continued Harry.

'' Why are we all taking Holy Order from him ? He 's just a little boy ? '' demanded Professor Leninski, a teacher from Durmstrang. The others looked stunned at his reaction. Obviously, they had not found it unusual that Harry was giving them orders.

'' I 'm fed up with adults giving me purchase order which entails null but wait around for something to happen ... I ca n't wait anymore ... for every mo that I wait, someone is being tortured ... person is being killed ... someone 's life is being destroyed. It 's about time we take some action ... It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the respect of all the thaumaturgist present.

The next few days were highlighted with trainings going on every recession of the Room of demand. The dueling club was restored once again to facilitate the educatee prepare for battle. Petunia was getting her common soldier education from none other than Professor McGonagall herself who had taken quite a liking to her. The Auror training was also going on very well ... .within a calendar week, Harry was able to master wandless deception and a few DA fellow member namely, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Neville were able-bodied to do it quite well although they still prefer to use wands because wandless magic was very exhausting.

But nothing surprised them more than the reaction of the whole wizarding residential area when they released the first edition of the Rebel quibbler. Dobby and several house-elves appeared before the DA appendage after a very tiring seance with prof Helen Wills, each of them carrying a smattering of varsity letter which was all addressed to the Quibbler. Hermione excitedly grabbed one varsity letter and read it in front of everyone.

Dear Editor,

We 're so glad to happen that our man is not yet fully dominated by the short excuse of a man who fancied himself as 'lord'. We 're now teaching some defensive spell to our child here as you have suggested in your paper.

Keep up the proficient study !

Melissa Banes

Luna also grabbed another one, clearly exhilarated that so many had taken an pastime at his Father-God 's paper. Her heart were flooded with teardrop of joy as she read the letter.

Dear editor program,

Thank you for being dauntless enough to publish this paper despite of everything that is happening around us. I already sent 1000 galleons to the Gringotts savings bank so that you can continue your operation.

Whereas before we were already losing promise, now we have found courage again due to your movement. We sincerely hope that through this newspaper, you can strain out more people to help the cause. I was one of those seriously injure during the first off war so I ca n't be of much supporter in the final battle but rest assured that I will always be at the good side and continue to leave you my whole-hearted support.

Enclosed is an anecdote of what I and my champion had experienced during the firstly war. I hope you can publish it so that the others will screw more about the cruelty of war and hopefully be enlightened that the sinister side only prevails if the easy allows it.

Thank you again and more powerfulness !

Louisa Alstrong

Neville gasped as he heard the name. `` Hey ! She 's one of my grandma 's friends ! ``

Dobby went to Harry and handed him a parchment. `` Mr. Harry ceramist, that one 's from Miss Cho. I found her in one of the safehouse in her nation. She 's hiding there with her family. She asked me to impart this to you personally. ``

Harry took the letter from his outstretched manus and read the letter.

love Harry,

I 'm really sorry for my outburst. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a transcript of the caviller and I must admit that I 'm very impressed with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this hard metre. While in hiding, I came to full term with the fact that you and I are really not meant for each other. Maybe I 'm just covetous at seeing you so happy with her because I know you had not been like that with me.

Please forgive me ... and if the DA will agree to it, I wish to return and help you fight. My parents are not that happy with my decision but I know that this is something that I must do. Please send me a letter soon if you all want me to return.

Again, I 'm sorry.

Cho

When Harry looked up, he saw the ease of the DA members curiously staring at him. Luna averted her gaze when he looked her way.

'' What does she require ?'asked Hermione.

'' She said she 's sorry and she wants to do back. '' replied Harry, eyeing Luna 's face carefully. `` If we all agree, that is ... do you desire her to come back ? ``

'' Yes ! '' exclaimed one very emotional voice and they were very storm to see that it was Lee. The others laughed at his reaction but no one expressed any objection.

'' fountainhead, Dobby, tell her that we want her back as soon as possible. We need all the help that we can get. '' said Harry with a smile as he walked over to Luna.

'' You do n't have to be afraid ... she got over me now ... she said so in the alphabetic character ... and from what I can see, one of our champion is going to take in sure that it stays that way. '' he gave her a smile and slowly bent to snog her lightly on the lips.

'' You 're really astonish, Harry, do you that ? '' said Luna, surrendering herself to the kiss.

'' As I 've said before ... .It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry, implying a totally different signification to his words as he gave her another tedious kiss that erased all the uncertainty from her mind.
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Chapter 17 - The Wizard Intelligence electronic network

'' Hey, Harry ! I still ca n't believe you appointed my Fatherhood as Minister of Magic ... .just like that. '' said Ron in between mouthful of the steaming muffin they were eating at breakfast.

'' He deserved that position more than anyone and I really believe he would be very good at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very hackneyed but pleased that his best friend and the twin were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so relieved to know that she was still alert that they did n't care anymore if she switched sides. Harry was still not comfortable with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would come to her weed before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another topic. His death came as a nasty electrical shock but it also served as a accelerator for Harry. Much as he wanted his mentor to be with him in the final exam battle, he knew that he could not populate on this remorseful view. He was thrown in a oblique fight of quick decisions and fast activeness. He had to correct ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valorous man and he better make sure that his sacrifice would not be in vain.

The by few weeks had been very hard for them, what with all of the spear carrier trainings, group meeting and former things that they had to carry through. It was a curiosity that they could still get the luxury of eating together and chatting during meal times. But it was all worth it. All the strong-arm pain, gruelling nous exercises, and several sleepless night were all Worth it. They would get their world back.

'' By the way, where 's Lee ? '' asked Hermione, noticing the empty president beside Ron.

'' He went to check that umm ... Cho get back here safely. '' replied Neville who almost choked on his tea in haste.

Hermione was about to say something when the door opened revealing a triumphant Lee and a highly embarrassed Cho. Cho stole an discerning look at Luna before she cautiously approached the table, a picayune nervous about the others'reaction even if Lee already assured her that everything was alright.

'' Mmm ... hi, guys. Sorry for everything. '' said Cho, thinking that it would be better to start with a personal excuse first.

'' It 's okey. Let 's forget about the retiring. We 're all glad you came back. '' said Luna, smiling warmly at her.

'' Yes, it 's okay, Cho. Do n't care and besides, we need you to help Hermione with the superpower revivification potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new arrivals to possess a sit.

'' Oh, no, how could I draw a blank ? I asked my granny about it too and she was able to provide me with some useful data to shit the potion easier to train but I wo n't stomach you with the details. You can trust Hermione and I would be able to brew it well. '' answered Cho, blushing slightly as she noticed the adoring glimpse that Lee was sending her way.

'' oral presentation of which, when are we going to attack the dementors, Harry ? '' asked Ron eagerly. Hermione rolled her centre but Harry merely chuckled at his scoop friend 's question.

'' My, my ! A little warfreak, are we ? Would you still be excited if I tell you we need to get past Aragog and his nestling to do that ? '' inquired Harry, poker game faced as he stared at his friend 's horrify expression. Seamus and the twins could not crush their chemical reaction though. Soon, all those who had heard their little lark in the woodland during their second year were roaring with laughter.

'' Hey, I 'm just joking. '' appealed Harry as Ron bodily lifted him up from his professorship and tickled him on the ribs mercilessly. Harry retaliated by grabbing postponement of Ron 's substructure which he knew was Ron 's most ticklish point. Everybody started placing wager at once as to who was going to collapse up first.

'' I bet two reaping hook for Harry. '' said Saint George loudly.

'' So much for brotherly loyalty. '' muttered Ron grouchily.

'' I 'm for Ron, three reaping hook. There, little brother, I 'm rooting for you. Do n't you dare recede. '' threatened Fred.

'' I 'm for Harry, ten reaping hook. '' shouted Neville in between.

'' A galleon for Harry -- - '' said Luna, joining in the fun.

'' Ron ! Two galleons ! '' even Hermione loosened after a while.

The two son continued tickling each other, very a good deal aware about what their admirer were doing and clearly enjoying it. The table was filled with shouts of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the students from other school day came nearer to look on. prof McGonagall went to the Ministry with Professor Helen Wills so no one was there to lambaste them.

'' ARE WE FIGHTING A WAR HERE OR NOT ! '' Harry and Ron stopped at once to discover out who rudely interrupted their little show.

'' I came here immediately after locating the highly dangerous dementors thinking that our oh-so-wonderful drawing card was itching to try the composition but what do I see -- - the chesty little boy who fancied himself deliverer of the wizarding world and his beloved pal manhandling each former and a roughneck crew of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' spat Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't have wasted my cute clock time on that missionary post. ``

Everyone stared shamefully at their feet as Snape spent almost an hr lecturing them on the seriousness of war and how all of them should behave at such a grave position. It was Harry who recovered first.

'' It 's not a crime to have fun for a spell, Snape. It keeps us sane but I guess you would n't understand ... .so let 's learn your report. '' he said.

'' What ? Here ? In front line of so many people ? '' asked Snape incredulously.

'' Yes, is there any trouble ? '' countered Harry, chuckling softly at seeing Snape 's discomfort.

'' This is derisory ! I refuse to share my most top secret findings in nominal head of all this -- -- I do n't trust them ! You should, of all people, know the importance of privacy, ceramist ! '' hissed Snape angrily at Harry. How dare he do this to him !

'' You, of all multitude, should have intercourse the grandness of not having too many arcanum, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the image of Sirius out of his thinker. `` It inspires distrustfulness and a feeling of inferiority. We are all fighting a war. We are all equal here. '' Then he whispered in an undercurrent. `` But of course, I took some forethought. I 'm not that dullard, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the covering theme. corporate trust me, if anyone was pudding head enough to rat us, that person would pay dearly for his or her misunderstanding. ``

Snape calmed down a bit after hearing that. `` I sincerely hope you wo n't regret this, Potter. I still think the idea is stupid. '' Harry merely shrugged his shoulder joint at that. `` Well, as you know, the dementors have been very tranquillize since the prisonbreak from Azkaban. It 's very fortunate that I stumbled upon a chemical group of dolt death-eaters who did n't recognize me. ``

'' Are n't they all ? '' snorted Hermione.

'' Maybe you would like to finish the story, Miss-know-it-all Granger ? '' Hermione muttered a hasty apology. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed doubtfulness, I was able to discern that the dementors are being held captive by none other than Voldemort himself in an empty wizarding village -- - probably to starve so that when let out, they can work more havoc to the whole wizard residential area. '' Very audible gasps were heard around the elbow room. `` The only problem is they did not throw any idea where the small town is ... but according to them, it 's the Same small town that the dementors demolished forty years ago. '' Snape concluded his paper, looking sheepish for not being able to discover the most of import detail.

'' How many are they ? '' asked Harry.

'' A hundred and sixty including the loss leader. '' replied Snape matter-of-factly.

'' A HUNDRED AND SIXTY ? ! ? '' exclaimed Seamus, clearly horrified at the idea of fighting such a huge number of dementors.

'' Any death-eater guards ? '' asked Luna, already mentally calculating the odds.

'' Only three and they are only guarding the gate. ``

'' It 's approve, then. I was afraid there would be more. The odds is six enemies to one DA member -- - not bad. '' said Harry.

'' ARE YOU INSANE ? HOW COULD WE POSSIBLY DO THAT ? '' exclaimed Parvati.

'' Yeah, we might be dead before we even tackle half of them. '' agreed Colin.

'' Well, considering that Harry fought off nearly a century dementors on our third year, I would say it would be fairly easy. He was not even in top condition then. '' said Ron, grinning at the others.

'' potter, you can always ask the help of the order members for that. '' suggested Snape somewhat coolly after being reminded of his humiliating experience regarding that picky incident.

'' No, Snape. The DA can handle it but I need the names of the dementors'victims in that small town forty old age ago. If potential, lend them all here when you find them. ``

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not stand being in the Saami room as Harry recollective than necessary. When he left, Harry immediately called his aunt and discreetly ordered the DA members to follow him to the training room. Letting everybody in the way hear the account is one thing but letting them know their plan was an entirely unlike thing.

'' So, aunty genus Petunia, can you tell us where your village was ? '' he immediately asked after everyone had settled down. The captives were already relocated to a secure cellphone within the Ministry of thaumaturgy so they did not have to occupy about them escaping for now.

'' The village is called Crigod 's Commune. The most powerful and right wizards lived there and nobody had an inclination to go to the dark-skinned side. I made a map to build it easier for you. '' said Aunt petunia, spreading out a large map for everyone to see. She pointed her digit at a rather turgid expanse on the parchment. `` This is the seat and this is the gate -- the only entryway to the small town. You may enter it only if you had a resident with you. ``

'' I was wondering ... .if it was so meticulously concealed, how did Voldemort rules of order the dementors to set on the village ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because a resident was captured and Voldemort placed him on imperius whammy to lead the dementors to the place. ``

'' Crigod ... ..hey, that 's a scrambled Godric ! '' exclaimed Luna. Hermione eyed her with interest group. `` Godric Gryffindor must let owned that place. It is even possible that most of the resident physician there are related to him. ``

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a actual smile. `` I think we 're on the rightfulness track, then. The wizards from that Village would be capable to help oneself us turn the tide to our favor. ``

'' Harry, according to my grandma, the one who could destroy the king of dementors would automatically be their future leader. '' said Cho, glad that she was able-bodied to discover it.

'' Oh, is that so ? Interesting ! '' said Harry, beaming at them all as if he just thought of something really remarkable. `` Let 's celebrate that information to ourselves .... ''
Chapter 18 - The Patronus'Kiss

'' Aunt petunia, do n't forget to fascinate the galleon tightly if you find mortal suspicious lurking around the area, okay ? '' said Harry to his aunt who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her sack. She nodded in arrangement. Her husband was still sulking in their elbow room but Dudley went out to wish her female parent luck. These past few days, Harry noticed a slight alteration in his cousin 's usual demeanor but he could not locate it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll talk to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disillusionment appealingness on Aunt Petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her action and silently walked out of the room of Requirements so as not to pull attention from the others. prof Moody and Professor McGonagall wanted to unite them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the castle in case the death- eater arrive unexpectedly. Helen Wills Moody gruffly conceded but only after creating several portkeys for them to use in case things got too much for them.

The DA members decided to execute the plan right after the get together. They could all call down a powerful patronus spell and there was no demand to wait any longsighted. They already had weeks of preparation for that and they knew it would be more good for them to assail the dementors while the sun was still up.

Aunt Petunia anxiously steered the group to a broken in telephone cubicle in muggle London. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a crystalize articulation. `` Petunia Arthur Evans to go family to Crigod 's Commune with twenty eight young ally. ``

'' The village has been destroyed. No one has been there for quite some time. Are you for sure you 're up to it ? '' asked the operator.

'' Yes. '' replied Harry 's auntie curtly.

'' Very well. '' said the operator. various badges came out of the persona of the earphone where change were usually discharged. Aunt genus Petunia got the first gear one bearing her epithet and distributed the remaining badges labeled supporter # 1, friend # 2 and so Forth River to the others. `` Pin the badges on your cloaks and think of Crigod 's Commune. clutches each other plastered and at the numeration of five, all of you shall be transported to the settlement. Good chance ! '' the operator instructed. They followed the statement carefully.

... ... .5 ... ... 4 ... ... .3 ... ... ..2 ... ... .1 ... ... .POOF ! They all landed smoothly on a clear field of nothingness.

'' Is this it ? '' asked Fred, slightly disappointed.

'' Not quite .... '' aunt Petunia uttered a few words that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the first off shaver of the Evans clan returning. Please let us in. '' and a magnificent room access engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. Gold and silver grey alloy intertwined to form a very complex design of a golden lion swallowing a hideously huge ophidian. They all gaped at the improbable vision before them. Even petunia seemed drown by its brilliance. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked figures hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an interference in the hospital ward. Quick, search the sphere ! '' they heard one tall death-eater commanded the one nearest to them.

'' There 's no one here, Dolohov. We must be suppose things. '' replied the put death-eater.

'' Oh, so the marvellous one 's Antolin Dolohov ! parting him to me. I believe we have some bare business. '' whispered Hermione urgently to Harry as she heard the name of the one responsible for the respective month of agony she was forced to endure in the hospital extension final schooltime yr. Harry said nothing.

They watched in entertainment as the death-eaters argued with one another about the front of an intruder in the area. They quickly positioned themselves when they saw the three death-eaters go in unlike way to investigate.

'' Stupefy ! '' Three DA fellow member shouted at once, catching the three death- feeder unaware.

'' Petrificus Totalus ! '' Another peck of DA penis cursed the enemies causing them to fall down helplessly on the ground.

Hermione was about to perform the like slashing movement that Dolohov used on her when she felt a loyal hand hold close her wrist.

'' Do n't ! We 're not supposed to harm them. It will ruin the plan. '' whispered Luna. Hermione glared at her but refrained from doing the very harmful spell.

'' The veritaserum. '' ordered Harry suddenly. The assigned DA member quickly poured three drops of the potion to each of the prisoner'mouths.

'' Are there any death-eaters inside ? '' asked Harry.

'' None. '' one of the death-eaters replied against his will.

'' The iniquity Maker will get you once he finds out ! You ca n't get away with this ! '' exclaimed another.

'' If he finds out ... .but what would you secern ? You ca n't even see us. '' chuckled Harry.

'' I can smell the stink of a mudblood and blood betrayer anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his nose in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. various members had to keep their temper in check to keep them from attacking the now lost opposition. Ignoring the taunting, Harry continued the interrogation.

'' Where 's Voldemort ? What 's your mission here ? ``

'' We do n't do it. We 've been here for two months already and the shadow Creator has not yet communicated with us. Our solitary deputation is to see to it that the dementors wo n't be able to escape until it 's clip. '' The death-eater is obviously in bother for trying to stop himself from talking but the potion is too solid for him.

'' Time for what ? '' asked George venomously.

'' N-next full moon. Our God Almighty would round the werewolves and the dementors would help oneself him force the fauna to follow his commands. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another glorious architectural plan to pressure the lycanthrope into supporting his malefic foreign mission. Anything else ? Does your stupid lord have any other immediate design to conquer the wizarding world ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't call him stupid ! He 's the most knock-down champion alive ! Even the pathetic ceramicist boy wo n't be able to stop him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

'' Do you really conceive that ? Well, I have tidings for you -- - You 're wrong ! ``

'' A large identification number of death-eaters are going to attack the ministry tomorrow morning. '' said another death-eater, ineffectual to stop himself.

The DA members looked relate at that intelligence but Harry just looked unflustered. `` Are there any former program ? '' All the death-eaters shook their heads.

'' Do you jazz what happened to diddly-squat Lovegood ? '' ventured Luna, hoping to chance something about his father 's predicament.

'' No. '' Again, all three shook their question. Sensing that they wo n't get any other relevant information, Harry quickly performed a retentiveness good luck charm on them before forcing them to fuddle a very powerful sleeping potion.

'' Sleep tight ! When you wake up, you wo n't think anything that transpired today. debate yourselves very fortunate that we did n't kill you. ``

Aunt genus Petunia quickly opened the door and motioned all DA fellow member to run inside. She slammed the door shut as soon as the last one had entered, leaving her to spy outside.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' shouted Harry and an tremendous stag proudly galloped around the place. True to Dumbledore 's warning, the disillusionment appealingness did not fool the dementors at all. The chemical group had not even walked a XII footstep when they were viciously attacked by the disguised image. `` REMOVE THE DISILLUSIONMENT appeal NOW ! '' All became seeable at once.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a polishing flatware otter erupted from Hermione 's wand.

'' Harry ! Go find the king immediately ! '' shouted Luna. `` Do n't care about us ! ``

'' Yeah ! GO NOW ! '' Ron shouted too in between two starving dementors.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a stunningly beautiful unicorn bursted from Luna 's wand distracting the dementors around Ron.

'' HARRY ! DEMETER IS THE TALLEST AND IT WEARS THE UGLIEST hood ! '' shouted Cho before she fainted.

Harry looked around and saw various ash grey patronus of different shapes and sizing charge on the famished dementors. The patroni were firm but the dementors were so athirst to let them get in the way of their food. Several of their fellow member had already fainted and he knew that things would really get nasty if he did not find the tycoon soon. He shot several patronus around him before he saw the marvelous and most powerful dementor he ever encountered.

'' No ! Not Harry ! Please ! Not Harry ... .take me instead ! '' Harry could try his mom 's plea as he approached the big businessman. Think of something very happy ! An image of winning the Quidditch cup floated on his psyche. `` EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' His patronus vanished before it even got near the King. At the box of his eye, he saw some dementors attempting to suck the souls of the DA member who had fainted. But Luna and Hermione quickly conjured knock-down patroni which drove them away.

'' Go, Lily ! You have to escape now ! '' his male parent 's distressed articulation rang alarmingly in his mind. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his tremendous effort to persist conscious.

'' HARRY, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING ? GET HIM NOW ! '' he heard another horrified yell. It was Ron.

'' HARRY ! PLEASE GET HIM NOW ! YOU STILL OWE ME A PROPER escort, YOU KNOW ! '' another familiar voice screamed at him. He looked up and saw his courageous girlfriend surrounded with dementors and they were so dangerously close ... ..

'' NOOOOOO ! ! ! ! I wo n't let your minions suck their individual ! EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' Again, the silver stag just bounced off the mogul that was currently gliding his way. He was having some good doubts now if he was really the elect one. But he better be the ONE or he would just stimulate led his friends to their distraction -- - all for goose egg. Dumbledore 's last password echoed on his ears ... Have faith in yourself and your friends ... Harry 's mind was then flooded with memory of his parents'sacrifice ... his encounter with the basilisk ... his dramatic escapism from the graveyard where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Canicula'untimely demise ... all the attempts on his life and finally, the prophecy ... then the realization hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden flare-up of confidence filled his fondness and soon an image of Luna kissing him passionately lingered in his mind.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' The most enormous patronus he ever conjured erupted from his wand and expertly stopped the king from drawing closer. In fact, it was temporarily paralyzed. He seized this chance and pointed his wand to the silver hart. `` PATRONO HALKUM ! '' The hart immediately swooped on the firm male monarch of dementors and started to suck its soul.

The early dementors stopped attacking the scholar at once and glided to where Harry was in an endeavor to help their leader. But they were too lately .... Demeter was now crumpled on the floor, defeated. The witting DA penis came cheeseparing to learn in astonishment as the most dread dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the erstwhile magnate, glided around and formed a multitude formation in front of a very fox Harry.

Luna ran towards Harry and enveloped him into a wet embrace. `` Are you alright, hon ? '' she asked, the sugary term of endearment rolling freely from her lip. Harry, not quite habituate to mushy term directed his way, actually felt pleased that he had someone who call him 'hon'now. He raised his cloak to cover both of them, expertly shielding them from everyone 's view. After a few minutes, a very flushed-looking Luna and a slightly disoriented Harry faced the group that was now impishly throwing them knowing looks.

'' Err -- -What do I do now ? '' he frantically asked Hermione.

'' You 're the new king now, are n't you ? I reckon they 're waiting for your program line. '' replied Hermione impatiently.

'' Oh, right, I forgot, sorry ! '' The others giggled at that.

Harry quickly addressed the dementors. `` From now on, you must never use the dementor 's buss again until I command you to. Voldemort will dominate you to lash out the wolfman on the adjacent broad moon and you will dutifully follow his Order but never suck the soulfulness of any one ... not even werewolves. You can feed on their fears but do n't overdo it. Pretend that nothing out of the ordinary had happened here. to the highest degree of all, let Voldemort believe that you are still on his English. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the king died of hungriness. Do you read ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The mathematical group headed to the training room after fighting an intense desire to explore the splendiferous billet. Five of them were unconscious and a number were still a petty dizzy but nothing that a short objet d'art of cocoa wo n't cure. aunty petunia 's tear-stained face accompanied with trembling shoulders did not help either. Professor Moody almost dropped the flaskful he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five bodies floating beside them. professor McGonagall let out a silent scream and Madam Pomphrey quickly handed each of them a umber bar. Behind them was a terror- stricken Dudley, clutching his mouth as if he was about to puke. Apparently, they were all thinking the worst.

'' Hey, have you no faith in us at all ? '' asked Fred, pretending to look hurt but was finding it difficult to restrain his entertainment at their reactions.

'' Hail to our new -- -- ! '' shouted Colin but was stopped with a not-so-subtle gripe on his remaining hoof courtesy of Luna. He looked at her questioningly but he was met with respective glares not only from Luna but also from the other members.

'' Learn when not talk, Colin. '' whispered Hermione, sensing his discomfort.

'' She 's right, you know. '' added Ron with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

The prof noticed the secretive coup d'oeil that passed the members but decided did not press on it. Whatever it was, they were not for certain they really want to know.

'' Eh-erm ! So I take it that you were successful in your mission despite of the umm -- - a little fatal accident ? '' asked Moody.

'' Fortunately, yes. '' said Hermione casually as if fighting a large number of dementors was an workaday occurrence but her jubilant saying stated otherwise.

'' Well, I better go back to the ministry now so they can hasten the unconscious process of locating the residents of ... what 's the name of the topographic point again ? ``

'' Crigod Commune. pigeon hawk ! I just remembered you have to monish them too ! ... Death-eaters will aggress the ministry tomorrow dayspring ! '' exclaimed Ron, thinking of his Father immediately.

Professor Moody quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

'' Do you think they 'll need our help ? '' asked George apprehensively, clearly fearing for his male parent 's life too.

'' Maybe ... .or maybe not ... Let 's see. Moody has one of our galleons. I trust that he wo n't be too proud to call for supporter if the need arises. For now, we better take a rest. We ca n't defend anybody at this state. '' said Harry, pretending to stifle a yawn but his wet hold on Luna did not go unnoticed by the others'watchful stares.

'' As you wish, your majesties ! '' teased Fred when professor McGonagall turned her back to do something, bowing ridiculously low in a mock imitation of the house-elves'usual video display of servitude.

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his cheeks turning crimson in embarrassment. But the DA members did not listen to his plea. The room was soon filled with humming to the tune of `` Weasley is our Billie Jean King '' but with a suspiciously meretricious snort when they reach the function of `` Weasley ''.
AUTHOR 'S NOTE : I apologize for the postponement but since I do n't have much internet access nowadays, it would be very hard for me to update ... .but do n't you worry side by side clock time I update, I would add three chapters. I have already finished the outline and am just working on the actual phrasing. I do n't roll in the hay how you would react at the ending but it would be poise to ascertain out : - ) and of course of action a continuation will be in Holy Order ... .Thank you for all those who reviewed and to some, I have added a comment ... .you may read the recapitulation voice for those ... thanks again !

Chapter 19 - Are you mad, Mad-Eye ? ! ?

Despite the DA extremity'exhaustion, sleep did not have its usual appeal especially the Weasleys who were quite agitated about the upcoming attack on the ministry. They reluctantly took act taking a nap while the others impatiently waited for intelligence. The next aurora proved more nerve-wracking for everyone. They all ate breakfast as if it was just another unpleasant chore that they must complete.

Ron was currently pacing the room back and Forth River, running his hand through his hair making it more rumpled than it already was. Hermione was trying to placate Ron 's anxiety by hitting him with the shouting Charm but it had no lasting effect. The twins were dealing with their tension by enticing some unsuspicious students from early shoal into eating their Ton-Tongue toffy, Canary Creams, and Puking pastil much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any near, knowing her female parent was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her lower lip until they bled. Even the Creevey brothers were uncharacteristically understood as they developed some more pictures for the side by side variation of the caviller. They were usually a talkative couplet who did not seem to run out of irritating questions.

They all just huddled in front of prof McGonagall 's desk, hoping to hear any news soon but none came. Harry was silently debating with himself whether he would dare suggest to go to the ministry or to just let the adult handle the problem. Luckily, Luna unwittingly helped him with his decision.

'' You know, I do n't call back Professor Moody would dare call for supporter ... '' said Luna silently while leafing through an ancient turn book.

'' And why is that ? '' asked Hermione. Ron stopped pacing for a piece to take heed to Luna 's reply.

'' I 'm not for sure but I think prof Moody might find out it embarrassing on the decree 's part to ask for help from tiddler like us ... Besides, he might imagine that it would be too dangerous for us ... '' said Luna, casually flipping her pilus that accidentally fell on her face.

'' Oh ! '' said Hermione, apparently getting Luna 's point.

'' Come on ! Let 's go there and take a look. We can just go back if everything 's okey. '' said Ron, instantly flexing his muscles as if he meant to harness the opposer with his bare hands.

'' Hmm ... .I do n't think all of us should go ... '' The DA member glared at Harry. `` ... at once. Only a choice few should go there now then the next stack will follow if necessary. '' he continued.

'' Who will be in the inaugural muckle ? '' asked Neville.

'' The ones who were with me in the ministry last school year. '' replied Harry, ignoring the gnawing belief of remorse as he recalled that Ginny had been a parting of that radical. One of the few who bravely fought against evil. 'Malfoy, what did Ginny see in you to piss her turn against us ...

'' Hah ! I 'm sooooooo glad we can apparate now ! '' exclaimed Ron as their feet settled on the ground.

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their musical mode of transportation the last sentence they went to the ministry. Sure, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not hit it more comfortable for everyone to tantalize those magical beast who had an affinity for bod and blood. It was a slight creepy to say the least !

Harry and Luna were currently surveying the surroundings .... aught was awry ... .everything seemed normal. Maybe the death-eaters decided to forego their programme ... .maybe they thought it would be quite foolish to set on the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to mention several more competent mavin ... .or maybe ... ..

KRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGGGGGG ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

... ... ... ... .. maybe they were just late.

'' trespasser ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' POSITION EVERYONE ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' INFORM THE minister ! ! ! ! ``

'' Hey, Harry ! Are we the intruders they were talking about ? '' whispered Hermione.

'' I do n't hump ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to shroud under the tables. They were disillusioned but a little more caution wo n't offend. `` Let 's observe for a while. ``

Dark hooded figures slowly advanced towards the gang of ministry official ineffectual to chuck spells as they witnessed the figures casually throw cruciatus curse left and right. Each was frozen on the patch as one of the menacing figures addressed their audience.

'' Turnover the ministry to the Dark Lord now and we 'll let you live ... ''

'' In your dreams ! '' said a young ministry employee, quickly sending a stunning spell to the speaker.

The utterer merely chuckled at the employee 's attempt before casting the killing curse on him. `` I abhor nuisance. Where 's the minister ? ``

The deliver DA members stared in shock at the Danton True Young employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` come on, where are the Order members ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to lease a blastoff at the enemy but the rest prevented him from doing so.

'' It 's not yet time, Ron. '' whispered Neville, clutching his wand tightly in preparation.

'' WHERE 'S THE diplomatic minister ? '' shouted the speaker.

'' Here I am. What do you want ? '' said Arthur Weasley condescendingly as he made his way to the front.

'' Ahh, King Arthur, so squeamish to see you again. If you would kindly step down from your position and hand it over to the dark Divine .... '' the speaker pointed his wand to the dead employee. `` .... you would not need to encounter the Saame circumstances, would you ? Perhaps we can propose you loads of gold and a number of sexually attractive cleaning lady in rally for your cooperation .... I am sure you would savour 'playing'with them Thomas More than you do with your portly wife. What do you think ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with craze, his case now the same shade as his haircloth. He pointed his wand at the speaker and spoke clearly for everyone to hear. `` Lucius, I love my married woman and I do n't think any amount of gold can buy the happiness I feel with my family and knowing that I am doing the right thing. Tell your overlord that I would never relinquish my view to mortal like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily pull wires given the proper incentive. I work for the common commodity. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd name it difficult. commiseration, you could have benefitted more from my proposal ... but you lost your probability. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off counterweight by a form of tour sent by no early than the five DA extremity who could not stand the situation anymore. But they were surprised when a minor hooded form ran in front man of Mr. Weasley in an attempt to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the modest hooded image. The DA appendage stared at one another in surprise ... .Ginny ? A disgruntled death-eater sent a binding execration at her followed by a cruciatus jinx. The name collapsed on the floor, with her hood falling off her face. It was Ginny !

Ron quickly rushed to his Sister 's side and carried her to an untenanted room, not leaving her side.

The early ministry employees who had already recovered from their shock followed the lead of the spiritual world forces that helped them. The building immediately became chaotic as an array of curses were thrown back and forth the opposing groups.

'' Moody ! What took you so long ? '' The DA member who positioned themselves close to the curate, heard him cry at the new arrivals -- - Mad-Eye Helen Newington Wills, Molly, lupin, nib and respective more than whom they did not know. Knowing that Moody would be able to see through their disenchantment appeal, they quickly retreated to the far end of the room before he could point out them.

'' traffic ! '' growled Helen Wills Moody which caused several eyebrows to elevate in disbelief.

'' impedimenta ! '' shouted molly at a mathematical group of death-eaters.

'' STUPEFY ! '' shouted Bill at another batch.

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted another. Harry and his admirer watched in astonishment as the person formed a Ball of fervour in his hand and hurled it forcefully to the largest group of death-eaters in the building.

'' Cool ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' CRUCIO ! '' countered a death-eater to the one who conjured the fire throwing piece but it was successfully dodged by the person.

'' Moody ! There are too many enemies ... .call Potter 's radical now ! '' shouted Mr. Weasley again as he saw more death-eaters make it at the ministry.

'' No, Arthur ! They are just kids ... .this is too serious for them ! '' immediately hollered Molly in between curses.

The DA phallus looked meaningfully at each other at that.

'' Moody, shout them now or there wo n't be a ministry in an hour. '' Mr. Weasley said, ignoring his wife.

'' No, Arthur ! mollie is right. We ca n't put their lives in danger. '' argued Helen Newington Wills while sending a knock-down conjunctivitis curse at a nearby enemy.

The DA extremity continued to struggle but the increasing number of death-eaters are proving to be too much for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their grips on the galleon to signal the others to come as soon as possible. Moody, noticing the burning flavor in his pocket, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to witness the words `` Help ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his eyes. He scanned the room until his oculus fell on the five untried disillusioned human body fighting death-eaters at the far corner of the room.

'' POOTTEEERRRR ! What are you doing here ? '' he shouted at the grouping who was currently exchanging curses with a round of death-eaters.

'' ARE YOU MAD, MAD-EYE ? ! ? You ca n't handle all these death-eaters ... .Why did you pass up to ask for our help ? '' replied Harry furiously as he threw another curse to the death-eater attacking him.

'' We swore to Dumbledore that we will protect you at all cost ! '' answered Moody with the Same ferocity.

'' If by protecting me, more will suffer, thank you very much but I wo n't grant it. '' said Harry.

'' Hrmp ! Let 's talk about this later ... '' said Moody grumpily before venting his foiling on a nearby death-eater who was foolish enough to stray within his seam of vision.

Harry agreed although still fuming about the adult 's incompatibility ... He noticed they did not have qualms about letting them face the dementors. Anyway, Moody was right ... this was not the time for arguments ... He reverted his attention to the death-eaters who were now slowly realizing that maybe they had taken more than they could chew. He noticed that some did not even seem that ruthless in battle, not really experts in manuevers and tactics - one advantage that DA members had due to the countless training. Was it possible that they were fighting teenager like themselves ? Harry shuddered at the thought.

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The whole radical was distracted by the sudden appearance of Hydra in the area. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-stricken ministry employees as they conjured more snakes from their wands. Several aurors and fiat penis attempted to vaporize the serpent using fire and vanishing spells but the snakes kept on sexual climax courtesy of the death-eaters who seemed to guess that they had everything under control now.

Harry hastily removed the disillusionment charm and slowly approached the snakes. `` covering fire me. '' he informed his protagonist and the gild members.

'' razz ... ... ... boo ... ... .... '' ( Please do n't aggress us ... we 're good people .... ) Harry spoke to the snakes.

'' Hissss ... ... ... ... hisss ... ... .... '' ( We do n't need to attack anyone ... It 's just that they ordered us to ... ) replied the snakes.

'' boo ... ... ..hisssssssssss '' ( I think we 're linked somehow because I have the gift to utter with you. Please trust me. Do n't harm me and my friends. Why do n't you set on the deatheaters ? They were the single who disturbed your peace. )

The snakes slowly nodded their heads and turned to the death-eaters who were too stunned to react. Some ministry employees were looking at Harry strangely too.

'' Did n't your master inform you that I 'm a parseltongue ? '' It was Harry 's spell to mock the foeman now.

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! '' Harry, Luna, Hermione, Neville and the other DA penis who had now arrived shouted in unison, taking vantage of their temp stillness. Several wands immediately flew to their hands rendering the early death-eaters useless.

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' They shouted again and more death-eaters toppled on the floor, screaming obscenities at them.

Helen Wills and the former aurors quickly performed a magical spell similar to the one Dumbledore used to hold fast the death-eaters. They had apprehended at least 50 of them. Lucius, seething with choler, ordered the remaining hooded bod to flee. He gave Harry one disdainful glare before he declared, `` You will soon like you had never been born .... '' With that said, Lucius disapparated to describe to his master.
Chapter 20 - The squanderer Daugher Returns ....

'' forefather ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to help her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the stress in the building subsided.

Molly quickly rushed to her daughter 's side, ignoring the crowd that were now rounding up the apprehended death-eaters and removing their hoods for right designation. `` Oh, my poor baby ! What spell hit her ? ``

'' Is s-she -- - ? '' The Weasley twins asked nervously after seeing the unmoving body of their unseasoned sister.

'' NO ! '' exclaimed Ron and glared at the Twin as if that was a very unthinkable thing to say.

'' Who did this to her ? '' demanded Bill as he, too, stared at the unconscious pattern, infliction still clearly etched on her pale face.

'' Stunning tour and the cruciatus curse. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in front of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why Draco, the guile and manipulative bastard she chose over them, did not come to her deliverance. And to think he had been gullible enough to assume that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should have brought her spine when I had the chance ...'

'' Oh, my darling small fille ! '' cried Mrs. Weasley.

'' cum on, Molly, it 's okey. We just need to lend her to ma'am Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their youngest child carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the elbow room were very intense and diverse as they all waited for ma'am Pomphrey 's declaration about Ginny 's condition. Of grade, the Weasleys were simply ecstatic about her being with them now no matter what she had done. They seemed to think that her attempt to economise her beginner had been enough requital on her character and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had first thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were various questions that nagged their minds. How descend Ginny followed the ordination to attack the ministry when she knew wide well what could possibly happen if her sire refused ? Or did she sleep together ? What about Draco ? How get there were more young death-eaters than grownup dark wizards in the onset ? Should n't there be more see death-eaters there or were they not expecting such secure electrical resistance ?

The former DA phallus were also occupied with hypothesis of their own. Some seemed substance about the incontrovertible turn of events but one was quite leery about the need behind Ginny 's action at law -- -- Luna. Something did not feel right and she always trusted her instinct. She gazed around the room, her forehead furrowed as she contemplated on what SHE SAW happened and what might ingest REALLY happened. Her lips curled in disgust as if she thought of something unpleasant.

Harry did not observe her reaction because he was sitting beside her and could not see her face ... .but Hermione did.

'' What 's wrong, Luna ? '' she asked, curious about what made her react that way.

Luna opened her mouth as if to say something but decided against it. `` zippo. '' she said simply and closed her eyes to avoid Hermione 's questioning stare.

Oblivious to the exchange, Harry turned to Hermione to ask her about the progress of the Power Reviving Potion.

'' It 's fine, Harry. We only need the heart and soul of the Patronus'Kiss but we can only add that at Crigod 's Commune and should immediately be administered to the magician or else it would not be that good. '' replied Hermione.

'' That 's cracking ! '' said Harry.

'' Mr. potter, meet me in the Training Room. We need to lecture. '' said prof McGonagall sternly as she walked silently to the place. Harry followed. It was not a petition. It was a program line and it made him slightly nervous about what they were going to utter about.

As he closed the door behind him, his jaw dropped as his eyes fell on the very unplayful faces of Professor McGonagall, Helen Wills Moody, visor, President Arthur, Lupin, Snape and the someone he remembered as the one who conjured the telling powerhouse spell. 'Why are they all here ? This is spoilt than I thought .'

'' H-have I done something wrongly ? '' he asked tentatively.

'' How clever of you to think that, Potter ! '' said Snape disdainfully. Harry simply ignored his remark.

'' Why did you go there when I specifically ordered you to stay here ? '' asked Moody.

'' No regard for the rules just like his arrogant father. '' Snape muttered under his breath.

'' Enough, Severus. '' said Helen Newington Wills as if admonishing a naughty child.

'' I-er We were afraid that your forces wo n't be enough against the enemies so we decided to retard. We 'll only stay if we think we 're needed and it turned out that we were. You were previous. '' said Harry.

'' And thank goodness your radical was there, Harry. '' said Chester Alan Arthur Weasley to prevent the brewing argument.

Moody looked a bit ashamed but disgruntled at the same time and Snape pursed his lips, annoyed that Harry did not get the tongue-lashing he expected.

'' Relax, Harry. We did not bring you here to discuss that. We 're here to talk about Crigod 's Commune residents. Severus had already discovered the names and location of the somebody involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that gentle even after lifting the memory charms. They had already been so accustomed to muggle life that they might be loath to fall. '' said Professor Lupin.

'' I have already talked to a few and they all said they needed clock time to suppose about it first. Some are already dead. '' said Snape while staring down at his account to hide his face.

Harry tried to conceal his dashing hopes at the newsworthiness but found it a very long-winded task. So, that explains why they wore such dark expressions. After everything, he imagined this would be the comfortable part. It never even crossed his thinker that there might be early element to regard ... like the involve persons'wariness to render to the lives they had already forgotten.

'' So what do we do now ? '' he weakly asked.

'' We wait ... '' replied Chester Alan Arthur calmly.

'' WE WAIT ? ! ? AGAIN ? ! ? '' Harry suddenly exploded at hearing those Word of God. How he hated hearing them ... .the bane of his existence !

The others glanced at him nervously as he radiated a powerful aura that seemed to electrify the room. Then, as quickly as it had come, the aura receded as Harry slumped to the nearest chair, exhausted. `` all right ... .so we wait ... for how yearn ? '' he asked, resigned to the situation.

'' We 're not sure, Harry. It 's hard to gauge the total of meter they needed to come up with a conclusion. Besides, I 'm not really sure if they are willing to trust us ... '' said Arthur cautiously, not willing to trigger his temper again.

'' Alright, sorry for my outburst. It 's just that we were all excited about this ... the potion is set up and all ... we just needed the resident ... .It 's really disappointing to try the intelligence. '' said Harry, then he suddenly stood up as an approximation formed on his mind. `` Maybe you should land my aunt with you. She may be able to aid you convince them since she 's one of them. ``

'' Why, that 's a dandy hypnotism, Harry, even if it came from you. '' said Snape with his common sarcastic step but Harry ignored it once more. He was used to his snide comments after enduring it for five consecutive years.

'' And I 'm sure you have decent sense on your chief not to trust offspring Ginny with this entropy yet. '' Snape continued but he spoke in such a low voice so that only Harry could hear him. Harry stared at him, puzzled at his hold up scuttlebutt but refrained from asking as Snape gave him a don't-ask-me- that-in-front-of-the-Weasleys look.

'' By the way, Harry, this is Malcolm, one of the new recruit of the order. He wishes to teach your radical with the bolide technique if you wanted to. '' said throwaway for the first fourth dimension, introducing the unknown visitor whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the Holocene epoch growth on the plan.

'' Nice to satisfy you, Malcolm. That was really awesome ! Can you learn us now ? '' asked Harry eagerly, temporarily forgetting the disheartening news show he received a while ago.

'' That 's what I 'm here for. I can show you how to do it but you have to practice by yourselves. We have a lot of things to do, you know ... Order matters. '' said Malcolm.

'' That 's still cracking ! wait here for a while. I 'm just going to get the other phallus. ``

Harry excused him and excitedly left the room. The decree appendage, with the exception of Snape who usually gave an impression that smiling was a sign of impuissance, just smiled good-naturedly at the young man eager to pick up more. When Harry returned with the DA members, only Malcolm and handbill were there.

'' I reckon they do n't want to be accidentally hit with the ball of fire curse by overeager pupil. '' said Bill, cautiously charming himself with a flame repellent magic spell and looking a little more cheerful now.

It turned out that Malcolm was a very efficient instructor. Soon they all learned the basic technique and some were already capable to form small fireballs on the ribbon of their hands. Ron, who had n't seen the actual fireball that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and blank out his earlier dilemma too.

'' assuredness ! '' exclaimed Ron as Malcolm gave them a demonstration of what a really powerful fireball would look like.

'' cool ? Do n't you think 'hot'? '' said Hermione as she held the fireball on her small palm and was getting a little bit affected by the heat.

'' Oh, yeah, that too. '' said Ron, with heart still transfixed at the ongoing demonstration. Malcolm strode over to Hermione after he was done.

'' Ouch, that must hurt ! it 's really not advisable to hold it for so long ... You have to hurl it at the foe as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't experience the passion practically. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's scald handwriting. Upon seeing her hand, the other members quickly hurled their human dynamo on the egg and extinquished it with the water cannon spell.

By the end of the session, all DA members could do the while although some ball of fire were bigger than the others but Malcolm assured them that with constant recitation, their powerhouse would be powerful enough to topple down at to the lowest degree ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were enceinte ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your old training helped you to determine the tour fast. Let your blisters heal first before you praxis again. ciao ! '' With that, he and Bill went out of the way and disappeared somewhere before they could stop them.

The DA members grinned foolishly with one another as they stared at their now swollen hands. It really hurts but who cares ? That 's one John Major spell that was worth the botheration. They all went to Madam Pomphrey who just sprinkled some pulverization on each of their helping hand and within a few minutes, their bridge player were healed much to their relief.

It was already dinner party time when they heard the news about Ginny.

'' I assume you already know what happened to Miss Weasley so I do n't have to elaborate. She will be fully recovered by tomorrow morning and I forbid all of you to bombard her with questions until she 's ready to spill about it. Do I establish myself clear ? '' said Professor McGonagall as she sliced a well done steak on her plate.

'' Yes, professor McGonagall. '' said everyone in a way that the sickeningly sweet Umbridge would be proud of.

The following day, Harry was jerked awake by a very forceful shove from one very excited Ron.

'' Harry, you sleepyhead, get up now ! Ginny 's awake ! Quick, let 's chew the fat her. Hermione and Neville are already there with her. '' said Ron, handing him his glasses to bring through time.

'' Fine ... fine ... just when I getting to the best region of my dream, my so- called best friend interrupts ... '' grumbled Harry, slowly getting up from the bed.

'' Hey, I did n't mean -- -- what kind of dream ? ``

'' Uhh ... Never intellect .... '' said Harry, turning his back on Ron and pretending to fix something to hide out his level face.

'' A-ha ! That kind, huh ? '' said Ron, his heart twinkling with mischief, the Saame looking at that the similitude wore whenever they had thought of a particularly brilliant trick. `` I ca n't hold off till I tell the others ... ''

Harry 's eyes went wide as he grasped Ron 's innuendo. `` Not that, you idiot ! I was having a very wonderful prison term with .... '' Then as if he just registered the reasonableness why Ron woke him up, `` Did you say Ginny 's awake ? Come on ! '' He quickly grabbed the hand of his flurry Quaker and ran to where Ginny was.

They found Hermione, Neville, Fred and George VI, and Colin chatting animatedly with Ginny while Luna observed them from a nearby chair. Ginny beckoned them to hail closer when she noticed their arrival. She gave each of them a hug, murmuring an apology as she did so.

'' guy, I 'm really bad ... especially to you, Ron and Hermione. I did n't mean to harm you in any way. I just do n't know what came to me. '' she said, her abject lip trembling as tears started to hang from her eyes.

'' Hush, it 's okay now. We 're here for you so never ever entertain the loony idea think that we 'd abandon you, okay ? '' said Hermione, embracing her tightly in a generous show of concern and understanding. Ginny nodded mutely while she silently pleaded for the others'forgiveness.

'' Do n't worry, Ginny. We understand. We know you are not really evilness. It 's that Malfoy ! Maybe he had done something to make you do those things ... '' said Ron, not noticing how Ginny tensed at the mention of Draco 's name.

Nobody noticed but Luna who was carefully scrutinizing Ginny 's font for any augury of magic trick. She quickly turned her attention to the magical plant that she was holding on her lap while analyzing Ginny 's reaction. She did not even notice when Harry sat by her side.

'' Hey, hon, what 's untimely ? '' Luna was startled by his question.

'' Oh ! Nothing ... just thinking ... ''

'' About what ? ``

'' cypher in particular ... just wondering about the whereabouts of my Father again ... why Ginny was here ... and what is going to bechance now ... '' she answered truthfully. She was, afterall, her beau and she valued their human relationship too much to taint it with lies.

'' Hmm ... so you have doubts about Ginny too ? Do n't worry too practically, love. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his arms and planting a flabby buss on her cheeks.

'' Was Draco there ? How semen he did not come to your rescue when someone cursed you. '' they heard Fred ask and they walked over to conjoin the conversation.

'' Why did you do with them ? '' asked George, curious too.

'' It was Draco who hit me and I ca n't think he did that to me. I did n't know where we were going at first. I thought we 're just going to a death- eater group discussion. I did n't even know that dad was the new minister of religion. '' replied Ginny remorsefully. `` I was afraid but when I saw what Lucius was about to do, I simply lost my intellect and ran to protect him. I would never forgive myself if something bad happened to him. '' Her blood brother gave her sympathetic spirit and offered to assassinate Draco at the first probability they got.

'' You do n't give birth to do that. I do n't want my Father of the Church to lock my comrade in Azkaban for killing mortal. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

'If she was lying, then she 's putting up a very convincing forepart .'thinking Luna as she surveyed her reaction .'... or maybe I was just being paranoid ...'

'' Hey, Ginny ! We 're running the quibbler now. Maybe you could help with the clause ... you know ... some inside info about the death-eaters ... It 's really great to have you back ! '' said Colin, aiming his camera at the stunned red- headed girl.

'' You were the ones responsible for that ? ! ? I should have known ... It 's giving Lucius a major headache. He could n't compute out who was publishing the paper and how it was being distributed. He suffered Lord Voldemort 's wrath because of his failure to witness out. '' said Ginny, genuinely delighted at hearing the information.

'' Out of the way now ... .give the hapless female child a gaolbreak. '' Madam Pomphrey ordering the visitors out, providing Harry with a perfect excuse to talk to his friends away from Ginny.

He immediately called all DA member, aside from Ginny, for a quick get together. He updated them on the condition of the Crigod 's occupier. As expected, they were all disappointed too but Harry alleviated their concern by pointing out that some things could not be rushed. The members reluctantly agreed as they could not argue with that fact. Harry took a thick breath before stating the finale part of the agenda.

'' I know nearly of us had been friends with Ginny, some finisher than most and we 're all very gladiola that she 's back. However, we must determine the information that we share with her. ``

'' What do you mean ? You do n't trust my Sister ? '' exclaimed Ron indignantly. Fred, George V and Neville looked a little miffed too. They thought Harry was come together to Ginny.

'' It 's not that he does n't entrust her, Ron. He 's just being thrifty. '' said Luna in Harry 's defense.

'' Yeah, Ron. She did hit you with the Cruciatus Curse, did n't she ? That 's not to be taken lightly. '' said Cho, agreeing with Luna for the first-class honours degree time.

'' Wait a min -- - this is our sister we 're talking about, not some blooming Slytherin ! '' exclaimed Fred in disgust.

'' It 's not about theater, Fred. Harry 's right. We have to be careful. There 's cypher incorrect with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's safe. '' said Hermione calmly to fan out the tension but Ron and the similitude only gave her vicious glares before agreeing against their will.

'' We have to be careful but not that careful that we wo n't even talk to her about anything. We can bulge out with talking to her about old times ... making her look at house and secure. She can conjoin our training if she 's physically fit enough for that -- we do n't desire her to feel left out or anything. We can also share our preceding experiences with her but no information shall be given about Crigod 's Commune and the house-elves sack social movement until we 're certainly it 's safe. '' stated Harry, quickly putting an end to the get together before the hot-headed Weasley brother decide to imprecate them all. He just hoped that Ginny was not up to something as Luna had feared or else ...

Chapter 21 - Back to Crigod 's Commune

Two workweek had passed but still no intelligence about the house physician of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to allow himself to be the first to crack under the mounting desperation. He had to put on a brave and hopeful stance in front of the DA members who were now getting restless about the lack of news. Even the death-eaters were silent after the attack on the Ministry. It seemed that the plan to attack the werewolves'den was abolished or they would have heard about it by now. That was very fortunate on their piece because if Voldemort noticed the singular deportment of the dementors, then he would surely get out that something was haywire. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their plans to take over the wizarding world.

The only positive thing now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her actions. By the end of the week, she had already been allowed to conjoin the DA coming together and had even been requested to write a few articles for the Rebel pettifogger. Her family relationship with the others greatly improved too making them overlook her 'minor foul-up'as the twins liked to put it. A discreet coughing distracted Harry from his thoughts. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his gigantic helping hand behind him, hesitating to border on him.

'' Hey, why are you standing there ? Sit here. '' he politely asked him to sit on the chair in front of him. He noticed that Dudley was still hesitant but decided to do just that.

'' Err ... H-harry, I was wondering if you had any idea what mother was doing right now ... I mean, that horrible professor of yours fetched her one morn and she had not returned till then ... me and my father are worried already. '' said Dudley.

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still alive ... I thought he already dropped stagnant from shock upon seeing so many magical beings here. I have n't seen him for a farseeing time. '' commented Harry, not really answering his cousin 's doubt. His cousin gave him a reproachful look. `` Oops, sorry, bad jocularity. ``

'' So ... do you have it away ? ``

'' I may or may not roll in the hay but it 's her level to evidence not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his cousin 's nervous formulation, he decided to elaborate more, `` Do n't worry, I 'm sure everything 's fine. She 'll come back soon. ``

'' I hope so ... D-dad has been really unearthly since she left and one time, he -- he hit me ... '' Harry could see that Dudley was about to cry now.

'' He hit you ? B-but why ? ``

'' I d-do n't experience ... we were just talking about schoolhouse and stuff then I a- accidentally told him what I experienced when we were attacked by dementoids -- ''

'' Dementors not dementoids, Dud. ``

'' Whatever ... then he went berzerk and clapperclaw obscenities at me as if I was a monster ... then he hit me. I stayed out of his way since then .... ''

'' God ! Why did n't you severalize me before ? ``

'' I was ashamed to ask for your help and I really did not call back that you would hear to me ... I mean, I was horrifying to you and all ... why would you bother ... ''

'' Forget about it. That 's all in the past now. Can you tell me what happened when you were attacked ? '' Harry was definitely curious now as to why that particular memory would set off his uncle to hurt his only son.

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no ally there aside from wharfage and we were not on the Sami division. The first base few calendar week had been so terrible. I suffered some major bullying from the upperclassmen there and I had to stand it or else Dad would be so disappointed in me. I did not plain to the headmistress either because the bullies threatened me with more physical injuries. One night the instructor had a conference. The bullies got tired of making a punching bag out of me ... and they decided to .... ''

Dudley finally broke down and Harry stared in mental confusion as he watched his cousin looking so fragile. He thought his cousin had it all and was never made to brook anything ... but here he was, crying his heart out about something terrible that happened at the exclusive schooling that his uncle was boasting about.

'' What happened ? '' he gently encouraged him to go on, knowing that sharing the gist would make him feel better.

'' Since there are no girls in our school, they d-decided to ... release their umm-adolescent urges on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What person on their correct creative thinker would think of doing that ? And they were still minors !

'' ... They violently removed my clothing b-but before they could do anything else, something weird happened ... I could n't explain it but it was as if a deep visible light had enveloped me. I shielded my eyes from the blinding light and when I opened them, I saw the yobo lying on the reason, unconscious. I was so affright that I did n't even disoblige to get dressed. I just gathered my apparel and ran to my room to cover. ``

'' What happened to the yobbo ? '' asked Harry furiously. 'Those bastards and I thought Malfoy was malign !'

'' They got scared of me after that ... and they did not narrate anyone about it either. From then on, other mysterious things had happened to me but I was in denial. I do n't want to think that I 'm like you because I know my parents would be furious. But living here, I realized that your variety is not that bad and if there 's anything that I could do to avail, then maybe I should just do it. ``

Harry stared at his cousin in seismic disturbance. First, his aunt now his cousin ? A thaumaturgist ? But surely, Dumbledore would have known ... how follow Dudley had never received a letter ? So many question unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your offer Dud but you advantageously talk to your mother first when she comes back. I 'm surely she can enlighten you on some of your problems. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

Dudley nodded and for the first clock time, Harry felt that he had a real cousin.

'' MY LITTLE Cucurbita pepo ! '' Both Harry and Dudley were startled out of their wits upon hearing the unearthly cry of someone who had just arrived.

'' MUM ! '' Dudley quickly ran to his mother and embraced her tightly. `` I missed you so much. Where have you been ? ``

Upon seeing the glad reunification, Harry discreetly left the two. They had a lot to tattle about and he did not need to interfere. He immediately scanned the room for Snape. If his aunt was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not have to look heavily. The self-satisfied look of the professor was unvoiced to escape since he was obviously looking for him too.

'' Prepare your mathematical group, thrower. They are all at the Ministry rightfulness now waiting for our signal. '' said Snape without so much as a secure morning to him.

'' Are we going now ? ``

'' Unless you have any remonstration. I was under the picture that you were in a hurry. '' said Snape with the common sneer on his face.

'' I am. '' said Harry.

Harry hastily rounded up all the members for a promptly scenario building before they return to Crigod 's Commune. He was about to start out the meeting when he noticed that Cho, Luna and Ginny were not yet there.

'' Where are the others ? '' he asked. The gift DA member just shrugged their shoulders.

'' time lag here. I 'll look for them first. '' he said.

'' We 'll come with you. '' said Ron and Hermione at once.

Harry did not bother to waste fourth dimension disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the predator 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to place the missing penis. He was puzzled to come upon that all three were standing just outside the Room of Requirements. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it unusual. But nothing was alien than the setting they witnessed when they opened the room access. Cho and Luna were standing face by side, both glaring and pointing their wands at the person in front of them. They could n't see the other mortal yet but they knew it was Ginny.

'' Hey ! What do you think you 're doing ? '' exclaimed Ron as he ran outside to coerce their wands down. Hermione went with him.

'' Luna, what 's the meaning of this ? '' asked Harry. He could n't believe that Luna would defy attack anyone, much less Ginny, since she was one of her close booster at Hogwarts.

'' Ask her ! '' said Luna, vehemently pointing her digit at Ginny.

'' Ginny, what -- -- ''

'' Oh, Harry ! Thank good you 're here ! I just came out for a while to get some unused air and next thing I knew, they already had their sceptre pointed at me and accused me of terrible things ... '' said Ginny as she wrapped her arms around Harry and sobbing furiously on his chest.

'' You see ! You upset her ! '' shouted Ron, looking as if he was about to ping them cold if they had not been females.

'' Upset ! Go side with her then but do n't expect us to apologize ! '' screamed Cho too.

'' ENOUGH ! We all have to go back to the Training elbow room now. We have work to do. We can square off this later. '' said Hermione and she entered the room in a huff followed by Ron. Ginny was still clinging to Harry 's arm as they went after them. Cho and Luna trailed behind ... enabling them to find the triumphant smirk on the fille 's boldness as she glanced maliciously at their direction.

The DA appendage were shocked to find so many people waiting for them outside the village. Dwight Lyman Moody, being his usual paranoid self, went over to them for last instructions while Petunia joined her premature neighbors.

'' How many enemies are inside ? ``

'' Three death-eaters and a battalion of dementors but do n't vex about them. They became tame after they lost their loss leader. '' replied Harry.

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the residents accompanied by regulate members will surveil at your signal. Make sure the dementors are out of the way. We do n't want them to feel nervous on their commencement day back. Are you certainly your grouping can handle that ? '' asked Moody, eyeing him surreptitiously.

'' Affirmative ! By the way, how many are they ? ``

'' About l. Your aunt had quite a overzealous inflammation. She convinced most of them to go despite the danger. '' said Moody, his usual abrupt deportment replaced with a momentary tinge of admiration for the horse-faced char who never failed to irritate him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your discourse ? '' said Lupin, tapping Moody on his shoulder to catch his attention.

'' how-do-you-do Lupin ! effective to see you ! '' said Harry, gladiolus at seeing the prof he came to regard as a friend.

'' Go now, boy. Do n't let me save you. '' said Helen Newington Wills after instructing Petunia to open the room access for them.

Harry nodded and this time, he did not instruct the DA extremity to disenchant themselves. He was confident that they could handle three foolish death-eaters even if they were completely visible.

'' Alright, hombre, as soon as the threshold 's opened, run inside and stun every moving creature there. I 'll plow the dementors. '' intructed Harry to his members. He noticed the threshold appear. `` NOW ! ``

All members hurried inside and deafening cries of `` Stupefy '' were heard echoing around the place. Harry ignored them all and purposely rushed to where the dementors'were to give the necessary command. Within a few transactions, DA had everything under control condition and Harry sent sparks on the sky to signal that it was safe for the others to come inside. The occupant were all on the verge of snag as they stepped into the place they once called home plate ... the place that they now realized was still their abode. The decree members took their several positions to batten down the location while they perform the ritual.

'' Hermione, Cho ... .the potion. Now, everyone form a circle. '' commanded Harry as the potion was placed on top of the table that Lupin had conjured for their use.

The residents religiously followed his instruction while DA members formed an knocked out forget me drug to serve as the second base cable of defense in showcase enemies arrive and got past the order members.

The powerfulness acquired From these magical beings Obtained through malefic substance Be restored by the new king

To conquer the power within Downfall of the dark Lord near Let the Crigod 's children Reclaim the big businessman denied

The chanting continued led by Hermione and Cho until the exponent Revival Potion started to boil on its own volition. Harry looked at the two and they both nodded indicating that it was time for Harry to add the final ingredient.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' an tremendous stag immediately exploded from his wand and circled all the resident physician before halting in forepart of the potion.

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's command, a rainbow of colouring material emanated from the stag and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in enchantment at the wide array of colored glint dancing around the silver grey cauldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this particular proposition event. When the captivating display had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the concoction into favorable tea cupful courtesy of professor McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the cups to each of the house physician with the thrifty pedagogy that they should not drink it yet.

Every occupier held the gilt tea cup with quivering bridge player, nervously awaiting their fate. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to plan, ordered them all to nation each of their complete names clearly, maiden names for hook up with woman of course, and their residence during the time of the attempt before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the occupier all collapsed on the undercoat. DA members looked at one another, horrified at seeing them fall. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their line for any character about side effects or something but there was none. early DA members took the occupier'beat to see if their breathing was still normal but were aghast when they noticed that their heartbeat was erratic.

'' Harry ! What 's happening ? '' asked Ron nervously.

'' I do n't experience. This was not supposed to happen. '' said Harry, also confused. He looked at Hermione and Cho to seek their sureness that it was only cancel but their panicked reflexion alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to calm them down enough to find a answer to the problem.

Snape, Moody and Lupin immediately rushed to their side when they noticed the commotion too.

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

'' We do n't know. I think something went damage ... '' said Harry weakly.

'' You should have let me brew the potion. '' said Snape, his usual smirk replaced with business concern at seeing the consistence lying helplessly on the ground.

'' You were always away on a mission and we honestly thought that we could do it without your help. '' stated Harry, his middle not leaving the body of the residents as if mentally willing them to be alright.

Suddenly, they all heard a tatty crash from behind the door. All heads instantaneously turned to the direction of the auditory sensation with wands at the ready only to be greeted with the unwelcome visual modality of figures wearing cowling to cross their hideous faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the other side of the group miraculously unscathed. As opposed to their common tendency, they did not fire a single curse to the wizards present ... .neither did the Order and DA members. It was as if everyone was waiting for some signaling of sort before they start the fight. Even the tearing Helen Wills Moody controlled his urge to unchurch the repulsive faces behind the masks. The two conflicting forcefulness stared at each former malevolently but no one dared hit the first movement. The silence was deafening and the million-dollar doubt was nagging everyone 's mind -- - 'What 's going to happen now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA members to forget the unconscious residents from the dark whizz'view. The still struggle of wits continued. Several agonizing minutes had passed but still, nobody moved aside from the dementors that came out of their concealment when they sensed the arrival of soul not covered by their king 's previous instruction. But they too seemed confused at the lack of bodily function that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and relax for a while to husband their strength. Just when everyone was bored enough to undertake to lie down, the logic gate magically opened once again to reveal the arrival of the most reprehensible, almost cunning, most evil thaumaturge of all time -- -- LORD VOLDEMORT !

'' I see you have all been patiently waiting for my arrival. '' he casually strode into the death-eaters'location as if they were all there for a peaceful gathering instead of an imminent armed combat. He took in the environs and immediately singled Snape out. `` Ahh, Severus, my once loyal servant, not as effective as before, are you ? Were n't you able to chance out our modish programme ? Did n't you even wonder why you were all able to come here so easily ? '' Snape cringed at his touch.

'' What do you want ? '' asked Harry, eyeing the wickedness lord carefully.

'' Patience ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would care to break you the delight of knowing that a issue of my loyal retainer are on the way to the ministry and your concealing place. At my signal, the death- eater would attack and the dementors would wet-nurse their mortal living you with no other allies. Fortunately, I have a more efficient spy than you do. '' The dark lord cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing full wellspring that the dementors would not follow Voldemort 's parliamentary law. He could n't be surely about the death-eaters but he did not consider that they could get over the aurors at the ministry now that they had ample training. His only trouble now was the schooling. Only a few competent wizards were left there.

'' Fool ! Would you like me to fall in you proofread ? ``

'' What do you want ? '' asked Harry furiously.

'' Be my retainer and I will yell off the plan of attack and let your friends here walk free. Their life-time are in your hands, thrower. I advise you to choose wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the group again until his optic fell on Luna. `` On second thought, maybe I need to give you plenty reason to abide by to my wishes. '' With a wave of his hand, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the legion of death-eaters waiting on his side.

Harry was horrified at seeing his girlfriend at such a delicate spot. The Order members immediately raised their sceptre but was stopped by Voldemort 's words.

'' The here and now you attack, my handmaiden will do too and the girl will perish. ``

The fiat appendage lowered their wands furiously but one death-eater suddenly ran to Voldemort.

'' You said you wo n't hurt my girl if I join you ! '' he exclaimed as he removed his mask angrily. The onlookers were shocked as they saw who was behind the mask.

'' begetter ! '' screamed Luna upon seeing her forefather. She struggled to get rid but the death-eaters held her tight.

'' That was before she joined Potter. ``

'' Then I refuse to be your servant anymore ! '' shouted seafarer Lovegood, quickly sending the killing swearword on Voldemort but it did not accept the await event. He stared horrified at his previous skipper who was now mocking his efforts.

'' You underestimated me. Now, you 'll pay for your freshness. CRUCIO ! '' Jack immediately fell to the ground, writhing in pain.

'' NOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' screamed Luna, tears flowing abundantly on her face as she stared at the lost trope of his father. But she too was hit mercilessly by the Cruciatus Curse.

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted Harry angrily, hurling the powerhouse at Voldemort who staggered due to the impact.

'' I thought we understood each other, thrower. '' said the Dark Lord, apparently surprised at his attack.

'' NO ! YOU MISUNDERSTOOD ME. I 'M SURE MY friend WOULD FORGIVE ME FOR CHOOSING TO FIGHT INSTEAD OF SIDING WITH YOU DESPITE THE CONSEQUENCES ! '' yelled Harry as he threw another spell at Voldemort.

The engagement broke out immediately as if that was the signal they have all been waiting for. Moody threw curses left and right like a mad man while Lupin fought along side with him. Snape fought the enemies as if he had been wanting to do that for the retentive time and all the DA appendage put their breeding to just use.

'' BATTLE FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron at a radical of DA members not covering the Crigod residents who were still unconscious. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their sceptre upwards as Ron started to hurtle the patch they had practiced before.

'' HYDRO OXYDUS ! '' The water cannon toppled several death-eaters attempting to hex them.

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA appendage hiding the Crigod residents casted the absolute shielding charm to head off the expletive sent their way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! '' one death-eater managed to put the killing spell but missed its target.

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! ``

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' Neville rendered one death-eater immobile by the spell.

'' CRUCIO ! '' Hermione immediately fell to the terra firma, howling with pain.

'' HERMIONE ! NOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ron as he ran to her side to serve her. `` Finite Incantatem ! '' Fred and George VI covered him as he did so. The battle establishment was broken and they had to oppose individually now.

'' STUPEFY ! '' Ginny was hit from nowhere and she collapsed too. Neville immediately carried her body to where Ron had hidden Hermione.

'' YOU, TRAITOR ! '' A death-eater sent the killing curse to squat Lovegood before anyone could aid him. Harry just turned his head on clip to see the Green River illumination hit Luna 's begetter squarely on the chest.

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! founding father, DO N'T go forth ME ! PLEASE ! ! father ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's loud sidesplitter of grief and thwarting echoed around the stead and Harry 's inwardness almost broke as he saw his lady friend drop on the ground as if she lost all the will to hold out. He quickly ran to her side to protect her from hurt but Luna seemed oblivious to his actions.

'' VOLDEMORT ! WHY DO N'T YOU fighting ME LIKE A MAN FOR ONCE ! '' he shouted in frustration as he noticed more of his friends suffer more combat injury. Some were already lying on the ground although he could n't discern if they were dead or just unconscious.

'' I am much more than a man, ceramist. It 's your choice. '' replied Voldemort lazily. `` But I 'll establish you one Sir Thomas More prospect, surrender now and the others will walk free. '' He waved his hand once more and all of his friends were immediately disarmed.

The chaos halted for a piece as they all waited for Harry 's decision with lick breath. Harry was seriously considering the site. He could come up their wands back but how long would it take before Voldemort could overlook his loyal followers to defeat them all. He knew his friends could do wandless magic too but still not that strong. Despite his late annunciation, he honestly did not want his friends to suffer on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would give them more clock time ....

'' Well ... .. ? '' prompted Voldemort.

'' I - I -- -- ''

'' Do n't do it, Harry ! ``

Everyone turned around to see where the brave voice came from. It was Harry 's aunt and she was glowing with the same powerful aura that Harry emanated when he was really angry. former Crigod residents followed, flexing their deal as if they were just getting used to their newfound strength. They all watched in awe as genus Petunia and her friends effortlessly used wandless magic to arm their colleagues once more.

Voldemort 's centre widened at the enormous showing of business leader. He was not expecting this and judging from the stun face of his minions, they were not ready for this either.

'KILL THEM ALL ! ! ! '' roared Voldemort, his ruby eyes glowing a unsafe red in fad. The light side braced themselves for another round of tearing exchange but Voldemort 's army seemed too scared to attack. each of them eying the wandless fighter with fright.

'' Now, the tables have turned, Tom. '' said Harry, bursting with self-confidence once more.

'' Let us see ! '' Voldemort clicked his digit and the dementors slowly approached them.

Harry noticed that the order of magnitude appendage and Crigod occupier became immediately nervous upon seeing the large number of dementors ready to attack at Voldemort 's command. Only the DA appendage seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once more. `` Let us see how well you could stop them all with your hapless Patronus charms. '' He clicked his finger's breadth once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

Nothing happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, nothing happened.

The Order penis and Crigod residents were puzzled by the unusual behavior of the dementors. The death-eaters seemed confused as well.

'' I COMMAND YOU TO ATTACK THEM NOW ! '' shouted Voldemort in desperation but the dementors remained still.

'' Do n't waste your breathe. They wo n't follow your orders. '' said Harry calmly, suppressing the laughter that was threatening to escape from his lips.

'' Why is that ? ``

'' Because you are not their leader. ``

'' That 's ridiculous ! I am the night Lord ! They have to obey me ! '' exclaimed Voldemort.

'' look out me ! '' said Harry venomously as he ordered the dementors to capture the death-eaters but to leave the nighttime lord to him.

The dementors immediately glided to the frightened death-eaters who did have sex how to machinate the Patronus magic spell. They all ran to the gate at once to miss but the dementors were faster neglecting only a few dark whiz who were clever and experienced enough to suppress their auras. Harry faced Voldemort once more.

'' Now, I am giving you the chance to determine -- - surrender or die ? '' said Harry but Voldemort already started throwing curses at him.

'' You really desire to do things the hard way, do you ? '' asked Harry exasperatedly as he expertly dodged the curses sent his way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's Renaissance, the jet of super acid sparkle from Voldemort 's wand met the red sparkle that blasted from Harry 's in midair. Then both of their wand vibrated vigorously until a shining, deep gold beam connected their wands once again.

The onlookers watched in amazement as the two were lifted on the ground with an invisible force and the gilded beam splintered and criss-crossed around them to form a halcyon, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful sound filled the air -- Phoenix song. Harry smiled as great beads of lights appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the aureate light beam. He knew from experience that if he could force that beadwork of light to connect with Voldemort 's wand, then he would see his parents again ... but this sentence, he did not think to lam. He just want to talk with them one last time, before he finishes their manslayer off.

The death-eaters were the ones howling with frustration now as they, too, recalled this particular scenario. They would birth loved to avail their victor but the dementors were making them weak now. The people on the English of the spark were actively cheering Harry on as they watched the growing anxiety on Voldemort 's face.

Harry concentrated with all his might to push the beadwork to Voldemort 's baton until finally, it connected. Harry was confused. How could the verge connect so firm whereas before he found it so hard and it took a longsighted fourth dimension ? And his scepter was not vibrating as hard ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was wrong but he could not place it yet. Instead he focused his attending on the anatomy escaping from Voldemort 's sceptre. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many wizards from their in conclusion encounter that it would direct some time before the ghost of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the connexion ... .but then another figure emerged ... Harry gasped in surprise and disarray ... ...

'' Sirius ? '' Harry could not conceive his optic ... how could Sirius come out of Voldemort 's scepter ? It was Lestrange who killed him.

'' Nice to see you, Harry. I see you were stiff than before. '' said the specter of Sirius, smiling gently at his grandson.

'' H-how ? ``

'' I know Lestrange killed me. I could not understand it either but be watchful. Do n't trust your center. This might not really be Voldemort you 're fighting with or maybe he 's using Lestrange 's wand. ``

'' B-but the wands connected ... Dumbledore said it happened because our wands have the same nitty-gritty so he must be Voldemort. '' said Harry, still confused.

'' I would love to gossip but we do n't have much clock time, Harry. Just remember, be vigilant ! '' Harry nodded solemnly. `` And do n't you go blaming yourself for what happened to me ... You 're the dandy grandson I ever had and I am so lofty of you. ``

more than and more maven came out of his opposer 's baton and some had approached their congeneric and friends watching the fight to finally say goodby. Harry waited some more but still, neither the ghost of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the sceptre. He stared at the derisive figure of his opponent. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the situation. But before Harry could ponder to a greater extent on his reaction, the astragal of light went through the wand and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the evil magician soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously high emf of electicity was ransacking his interior. Then the astragal of luminosity escaped from every stomate of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the phoenix song struck its last preeminence .... Voldemort 's sovereignty of terror had finally ended ... The Prophecy was fulfilled and after respective months of sowing evil, execution and end, the most cruel, near guile, most feared sorceror of all time ... .fell lifeless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Harry thrower, the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Kill-The-Dark-Lord, was staring at his tenacious meter scourge with skepticism. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with superpower and energy as he usually felt after an encounter with him. This did not even come close to the spectacular confrontation he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the hulk, wolfman, lamia and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the fight domain in ruins, dripping with profligate ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed kind of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

A loud whoop snapped Harry away from his daydream as the entire light side immediately ran to him, cheering wildly. Even Snape was jumping up and down like a maniac and his Aunt genus Petunia smothered him with kisses while crying with joy.

'' It 's a good thing you were able-bodied to pull that off, Harry. We 're not sure if we can do More magic due to lack of drill. We just banked on shocking them enough to give you time. '' said his aunt.

'' You did it, mate ! '' exclaimed Ron, still carrying the limp configuration of Hermione.

'' You had us worried for a piece, boy. Why did n't you say us that you 're the new drawing card of dementors ? '' growled Helen Newington Wills, although he too was grinning foolishly making his fount appear more disfigure than before.

'' It was supposed to be a surprisal, you know. '' answered Fred on his behalf.

'' Yeah, you should have seen your faces. I thought Lupin would pee on his pants in horror. '' guffawed George, punching Lupin lightly on his arm. lupin just smiled good-naturedly at him, not taking offense at his joke.

Harry grinned despite his qualm and turned around to face for Luna. However, his smile was quickly replaced with business organization as he saw her kneeling beside the fallen material body of her founder, unmoving and with a blank tone on her face. He rushed to her English to ease her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into space and grumbling repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a dream ... .just a dreaming ... ''

Across the ecstatic crowd, partially hidden by the soul-sucking creatures, cipher noticed the humble stria of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into thinly air led by a starter with claw-like fingers and another with a shining, ash grey hired hand ... .while the other followers were callously left behind to hurt a fortune uncollectible than death itself ...
Chapter 23 - The incubus is not yet Over

HARRY POTTER, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE DARK LORD ! ! ! - The Daily prophet

REJOICE ! HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED IS FINALLY DEAD ! ! ! - magician 's Weekly

vaticination FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's Digest

POETIC justice -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR DEATH anniversary ! ! ! - The Johnny Quibbler Hermione closed the newspapers in disgust. `` Hmp ! The coward -- - flaunting their papers now that it is safe for them to come up out ! Except the Rebel pettifogger, of row. ``

'' Yeah, sounds like lip service to me. '' said George who was currently being mended by Fred, his twin Brother, who in turn was being massaged by Lee who was trying to get away from Zacharias whose combat injury he unknowingly infected by treating him without washing his sceptre first. Hermione just rolled her oculus in exasperation and went to look for more intellectually UNchallenged persons to tattle to.

'' Hey, where 's Harry ? '' she asked Ron who was currently gorging himself with food as if he was deprived with it for so long.

'' With Luna, I guess ... '' answered Ron after washing all the food for thought down his gravid belly with a pitcher of pumpkin juice.

'' Really, Ron ! You 're so disgusting ! ``

'' Hey ! I 'm a growing boy and I did do your question, did n't I ? '' said Ron, looking a trivial bit embarrassed.

'' Fine ... fine ... but you know, I still ca n't trust Harry defeated Voldemort so easily ... '' said Hermione.

'' Yeah, you-know-who was -- - ''

'' Say Voldemort, Ron. He ... ..is ... ..DEAD ... .No one needs to venerate him anymore. ``

'' You have a point there ... as I was saying, Voldy was n't as terrifying as before. '' mumbled Ron, eyeing Hermione 's pastry covetously. Hermione grudgingly offered it to him while muttering something unintelligible which incredibly sounded like `` Glutton ! '' but Ron just smiled widely at her.

'' How do you live ? You have n't even met him before ... ''

'' I just know. ``

'' What kind of an solution is that ? ``

'' I think he means that it was just his subconscious mind mind speaking but he could not ease up a logical explanation ... yet. '' answered Cho as she joined in the conversation.

'' But it does n't change the fact that he 's all in, right ? '' asked Hermione, glad that soul with the right land of thinker was there.

'' Maybe ... '' replied Cho evasively.

'' What do you think of ? '' prompted Hermione, not uncoerced to end the conversation at that.

'' Because even Harry had his doubts too. ``

'' How do you know ? He did n't even talk to us .... '' said Hermione, looking slightly hurt and offended that somebody else had known before her and Ron.

'' I heard him talking to Luna ... '' The two looked inquiringly at her. `` I just came by to chew the fat her then I accidentally heard him talking to Luna about it ... '' Cho paused for a piece. `` I really feel sad about what happened to Luna. She 's really gracious and I am so ashamed of myself for even thinking that she 's just a good for zero madcap ! ``

'' I could n't believe what happened either. I do n't cognize which was sorry -- - her not knowing where her dad was or finding out that he bartered for her life then murder a few minutes later ... She should be celebrating with us right now ... '' said Hermione remorsefully.

'' HARRY ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, nearly turning the table in his haste to brook up.

'' Hey, what 's improper ? '' said both Cho and Hermione at once, seeing his glazed expression.

'' I just realized that Harry might be blaming himself right now for what happened to Luna 's dad. We need to blab to him before he rejoice in self-condemnation again ! '' said Ron, unaware of the admiring glimpse that Hermione sent his way as he spoke.

The three immediately went to Luna 's Mary Augusta Arnold Ward to shoot the breeze her and to tattle some gumption to Harry before he welter again in 'self-condemnation.
As they approached the ward, they saw Harry sitting beside Luna, holding her hand tight and engaging in a coloured conversation, hoping that it would somehow come home her mind.

'' I 'm really really sorry, Luna ... .I hope I would make it up to you somehow. I know I could n't impart your father back but please ... please derive back ... .please come back for me ... I need you ... I love you. I have never told you that before but I 'm telling you now ... .I love you, hon ... '' Harry tried to wipe the tears that rolled down his impudence but he could not help oneself it.

Seeing Luna like this was gradually destroying the little saneness that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to lady Pomphrey 's Bible that there was nothing physically legal injury with Luna. Her catatonic state was just due to shock and that her mind still refused to accept what happened but the mediwizard informed him that it was only temporarily but for how long, no one could really know.

Ron, Hermione and Cho stared consciously at one another after witnessing Harry 's heart-wrenching argument. It was Hermione who spoke first.

'' I-I think we should give them some privacy for now. They deserve it ... Maybe we can talk to Harry later ... '' she said weakly. The others agreed, not really wanting to intrude.
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The Ministry of Magic is elated to announce the 31st day of October 1996 as the National superstar'Day of heartsease. For those who have not heard of the late developments on the star biotic community yet, this is the day that Dark Almighty had finally been defeated by Harry Potter.

The Ministry wanted to name it Harry Potter Day but Mr. potter politely refused because he firmly believes that it was not only him who had vanquished the enemy. It is the mix crusade of the Wizarding World that ended Voldemort 's sovereignty of terror. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our world had joined together to crusade evil and may this day remind us all of the excruciation and losses we endured to make our world a estimable place.

In this spark, let it be known that all the wizarding schools shall be opened once more to continue educating new beldam and wizards to their full potential difference. The new Headmaster for Durmstrang honorary society would now be professor Marcus Leninski and professor Minerva McGonagall for Hogwarts shoal of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Professor Albus Dumbledore 's pass had been devastating but wherever he was, the reinstatement of these institutions would definitely make him happy.

The Ministry shall leave assistance for the return of these schools as soon as magically potential. Also, the entirely pedantic program and schedule for this schooling year had been altered for the pupil'welfare. This school year would now net until Aug 15, 1997 and there would be a reasonable two-week respite before the beginning of the take after full term in which the academic schedule would revert to normal.

The shops in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade was restored and fully operational. The public may now purchase their necessities there. However, we regret to inform you that Mr. Ollivander is still missing until now. You may purchase the verge at the Ministry of Magic - section of Wizard Trading where Mr. Ollivander 's ware is currently being stored for safe-keeping.

For any former headache, kindly inform the Ministry immediately and we would be glad to attend to you in any way we can.

Hoping that the past few month would dissuade anyone from straying from the route of good.

Thank you very much and beneficial day !

Sincerely yours,

King Arthur Weasley Minister of trick
'' Oh, Ron, your father 's commitment is overwhelming ! '' said Hermione as she read the letter that had just arrived. Everyone received the letter and some were already having amalgamate reactions about the content.

'' pigeon hawk ! We 'll begin the term next week ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' After all we 've been through ? This is unjust ! '' said Parvati in suffering after scanning the paper.

'' Really now. Do n't you consider this is the best thing that happened to us this past few month ? '' said Hermione in Department of Defense of the minister 's decision.

'' Speak for yourself. '' muttered the majority of the group.

'' causa yourselves ! But I 'm so activated ... imagine we wo n't have to suffer one school day year just because some dark lord decided to appropriate us ... '' said Hermione, then her eyes became suddenly wide with worry. `` hold back ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's letters. We have n't even got the O.W.L results yet ! How are we going to buy our school day supplies ? And we only got a week to train ! '' She paced around the room as if figuring out a way to work her dilemma as the others watched her disinterestedly.

Ron became suddenly busy with counting his fingers and soon piqued the others'curiousity including Hermione's.

'' Hey ! What are you doing ? '' asked Neville.

'' Well, I just counted the number we 're going to abide this year. Our usual terminus lasts for ten calendar month and now it 's down to nine ! Imagine, one month less ! I guess dad 's conclusion is okay with me. '' said Ron cheerfully. The others began counting too and upon confirming Ron 's determination, they too became overjoyed with the idea.

'' Trust Ron to recollect of it this way ... '' thought Hermione, smiling inspite of herself.

Harry continued to stare numbly at the letter perched on the bedside table where an owl had dropped it. Without even looking at its message, he knew that it came from the new headmistress bearing their schoolhouse letter and the dire O.W.L. results but he just could not lend himself to scan it. The yesteryear few solar day had been surreal to him and returning to Hogwarts was farthest from his priorities.

The letter lay unopened as he continued to converse with Luna, trying very hard to bring some Spark to her heart. But there was none ... He broke the middleman for a spell, defeated. Yet he needed to be unattackable ... He read and reread the al-Qur'an he borrowed from the program library but they all say the Sami thing. There was no cure ... .she just needed time to recuperate on her own.

'' Harry ! Have you got your Hogwarts letters ? '' whispered Ron, eyeing his bestfriend sympathetically. Several DA members decided that it was time to talk to Harry whether he was ready or not. The terminal figure would set out within a few days and Harry had not even left Luna 's side for a minute.

Harry nodded his headland and pointed at the still unopened parchment beside him. Hermione picked it up and handed it to him.

'' Open it. Luna will have wanted you to graduate, Harry. And it will take your thinker off -- - stuff. '' said Hermione.

Like a zombie that was totally devoid of feelings and free will, Harry reluctantly opened the letter and stared disinterestedly at its contents.

'' I got five O.W.L. 's including Potions. I guess I can still pursue my ambition to be an Auror ... and I was appointed as the new Quidditch senior pilot too. '' he said without ebullience in his vocalism. It was as if he was just reading a very boring history essay.

'' QUIDDITCH CAPTAIN ! That 's cool, checkmate ! '' exclaimed Ron, patting him at the backbone but Harry did not even smile at his gesture.

'' Uh-huh ! '' Harry nodded absentmindedly. `` Have you still got your galleons with you ? '' he asked his acquaintance as an afterthought.

'' Yes, why ? '' asked Neville curiously.

'' Hold on to it. ``

'' But why ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because the nightmare is not yet over ... ''

THE END !

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