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

'' As I was saying, we need to go back to the Dursleys and bring them here. No problem 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 additional trade protection ... .invisibility cloak or something ? '' asked Lee.

'' We can use the disillusionment charm for that. It 's dependable and besides, we left some of our thing at the monastic order 's head -- - ''

'' professor MCGONAGALL ! Potter 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panicky female person voice from behind.

'' We were able to fend them off but the woman said Potter left a few days ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

'' mamma ! Mummy ! Why did they bring in us here ? They 're not going to kill us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose voice was muffled.

The three peered from behind to find out who the new arriver were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried hard to hide what he thought was indignity on his part while his aunt was undeniably distraught. His cousin was hiding behind his female parent 's dress, destroying his report of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed ready to ingest a kernel attack.

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

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

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

'' But prof, we guarded him tightly and we are certainly 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 take heed. '' argued aunt petunia. `` I also taught him how to use wandless magic ... ''

'' Petunia ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to give forgotten his anxiousness as he berated his wife for letting the forbidden words escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his aunt 's side. Luna and Lee came out of the fantasm too and discreetly went to join the other DA penis to give them some privacy.

'' Explain yourself, Potter. '' said Moody, glaring at him for causing them so a good deal stress.

'' I 'm sorry Professor Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the order penis watching over the home. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of intelligence, I started to make good use of my sentence. I taught myself how to apparate and auntie genus Petunia, being one of the victims of a dementors flak before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet ride to natter Grimmauld place. His story was greeted with jar, amazement and disbelief from his wrapped consultation. He also shared with them the DA 's architectural plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not distinguish them the intellect why. Mad-eye Helen Wills shot him a questioning look but did not fight on. Harry smiled at him in relief. For some reasonableness, he did not need his uncle and cousin-german to know about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your relatives need to stay for now. I 'll take them first to their booth. '' interrupted Professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't mind, I wish to detain. '' said Aunt Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to cognize more than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his foot impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his married woman was not going to change her mind.

'' So, ceramicist, what 's the real plan ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to wreak Aunt Petunia so that she can secern us more about the dementor 's attack on a wizard hamlet forty years ago. We wanted to give her and other victims their powers back so that they can help oneself 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 soft 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Helen Wills Moody gaped at him in shock but prof McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus candy kiss, Demeter, bringing the other DA members and their design to train for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that effect. We can not go on hiding forever and the Order do not make enough appendage to protect us all the fourth dimension. Let 's human face it. We have to train for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his Thomas Young face.

Moody carefully assessed the young man in front line of him and paused for what seemed life eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here animated and without any major injuries, I will train you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. Consider this your entry tryout to auror training. ``

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

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

'' Do n't be too surely about anything, Potter. '' growled Dwight Lyman Moody. `` When is it again ? ``

'' Next Monday. ``

'' okay, we 'll be back that day and stool sure enough you 're all in one piece. '' With that, Professor Moody and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the wall and dumbbell strategically placed within the grooming room. The mathematical group started their own education to prepare for the bit mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their scoop. professor McGonagall and brothel keeper hootch built a hearty elbow room within the Room of requirement ( which magically expanded ) which served as their education basis. They put a silencing charm on the room so as not to unhinge the other occupants.

'' HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' shouted Ron, immediately pinning Hermione on the paries with the unattackable water system cannon charm he conjured. He quickly stopped the magical spell and rushed to the nearly drowning Hermione.

'' Good one, Ron ! That was very mightily ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once, proud at her bestfriends progression. Harry gave him a pollex up from across the room.

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus hex. The effect of the go was minimized but still made her writhe in annoyance. 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 curses on their enemies. We need to learn how to anticipate those curses. ``

'' 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 twain up again and recitation defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius curse. I 'm sure none of us would enjoy being controlled by the enemy. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in astonishment as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the bulwark, breakdanced on the trading floor, declared his undying love 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 establish how the imperius condemnation works. It controls the mind of the individual completely and if ordered, they will not pause to hurt even the ones they love most. '' His friend nodded in reason. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After various days of rigorous training, all became adept at fighting the imperius swearing, even untested Dennis who seemed so weak at first could totally hurl it off. Disillusionment charm was a cinch but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as trade good as Harry yet who could not only apparate other people with him but also pass anti-apparition roadblock. Their shield good luck charm also became firm. They discovered that if they conjure the spell spell together, it will constitute a shield strong enough to repel unforgivable expletive completely.

The adjacent morning, Ron called for a encounter to talk over their strategies.

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

grouping # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Dame Alice Ellen Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zacharias, Alicia Group # 3 : Hermione, Parvati, Seamus - dean, Fred, St. George, Neville
chemical group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Anthony, Justin

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

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

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

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

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

'' Yes, it would be safer but we would n't learn that way. We did n't train like madmen here if we 're just going to let Harry do all the work. '' said Ron heatedly.

'' That 's good enough. By the way, Cho and I made another tidy sum of fake galleons and put a more pull ahead protean good luck charm there. If before, it only tells the particular date and clip of the DA coming together now it can inform us if any of our friend are in danger. '' said Hermione to cark Ron, giving each of them a fake galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the early members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means person 's in danger and you only need to look at the galleon to have sex who 's calling for help. '' added Cho.

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

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'' We 're ready. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is William Ashley Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubts about this missionary station, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too late. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a tiny soupcon of reserve on their faces but what greeted his middle were sovereign determination and unrivaled courage. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will fulfill here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will need our strength. '' Chapter 11 - The second gear Mission

'' Umm ... Harry, can we babble ? '' said Ron tentatively.

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

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

Harry nodded in intellect. `` You 're asking if we are going to deliver her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the persuasion of his only babe suffering at the paw of the enemies. `` What do you think ? Silly, of path we are. We just call for to tone up ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, married person. I just need to try that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

'' Do n't interest. I 'm sure Dumbledore -- -- '' Harry suddenly stopped. Ron eyed him questioningly. `` zero ... 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 telepathy to blab out to me. Wait, I 'll try if I can make it exercise verso. I also want to ask him a few questions myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the headmaster 's face until it became solid in his mind.

'' Professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

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

'' Ok. Professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't mind. Do you have any idea how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scratch stop hurting. The annoyance is supposed to be intense now but I do n't have any visions anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't bear in mind. The shock you gave me when you almost destroy my position last June made me realize that. As for the foremost question, I think some of your inert powers surfaced at last due to the urging of the place. As for the second interrogative, I can only presume that Voldemort has been closing his mind to you too to prevent you from discovering his design. He does not want to aim chances now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be deliberate tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, Professor. proceeds aid too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to recite Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the endeavour but seeing the relieved expression of his honorable friend was Worth every Panthera uncia of energy he spent.

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Mon, 5:45 a.m. at the Training Room

All the members of Dumbledore 's U. S. Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friends, were nervously pacing the trading floor while waiting for the signal to go forth. The team leaders were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective mathematical group. professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to avoid increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all members disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the way of life that led to Hogsmeade. They were gladiola to determine the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the solid process should take no longer than 15 minutes. If anything happens, just press the coin and the rest will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its foreign mission, return to the preparation room immediately and wait for the others. We 'll have a forgetful meeting afterwards. Okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the Training Room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to pass. Some resorted to reading while others played solo wizard chess game to while away the time. Each constantly checking the metre and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an hour. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to burn soon. The postponement was almost unbearable when they heard arguments 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 LETTER THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO PICK YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE behavior ! ``

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

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

'' Yeah, we were just starting to read it when the gnome grab it from our treat hands and shoved it down its throat. '' added Fred.

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't require to make hapless alibis. A childlike apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

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

'' Where 's Harry 's mathematical group ? '' she asked Ron.

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

'' WHAT ! '' shouted Hermione in panic. She quickly checked her watched. `` It 's to a greater extent than an hour ! ``

As if on cue, the doorway opened again and all oculus turned to the new arrivals.

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

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

'' We do n't know 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 situation and even went back to the safe house but we ca n't find her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

'' master key Harry ceramist, Dobby is looking for your acquaintance, Luna. Do n't worry. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The other house-elves followed too.

All stared into space without any approximation of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the office called for some single and any fighter for the full position should be treated with respectfulness and concern. Their anxiousness was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the speech -- -- -- `` Help ! Luna ! The caviller ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore clock time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to come up out where the Quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the exact location and Harry apparated to the caviller 's office where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attackers - 4 death- eaters. Dodging curses and sending out several trying to buy some time until supporter arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own baton and tried to get close to Luna to shield her from some of the more promote curses, thankful that the aggressor did not look to be very champion at nemesis yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the foe backed away quickly, staring at their scepter as if wondering why they were holding such a stupid piece of Sir Henry Wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's side. His smile faded, however, when he heard loud popping again as more death-eaters entered the office. The struggle continued.

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too meddlesome. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arrivals were more experienced than the kickoff four. They never gave them clock time to breath. Curses flew across the way at lightning fastness. Harry saw Luna struck by a arresting spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard respective more pappa. The death- feeder stopped to look at the new arrivals too, not expecting any reinforcements. But they were surprised when several oath hit each of them as ten DA member who already started training arrived.

'' YOU changeling ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between condemnation. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in place like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in numbers'speech communication you gave go time ? '' she continued furiously.

'' Sorry. I guess I did n't think. I was too ... .never intellect. 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, sang-froid ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His friends did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the upper manus in this little encounter. He gave Ron a costless rein to head the commands.

'' constitution ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the bewildered death-eaters, stuck out their wands and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA appendage. Then without removing their wands, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stunned death- feeder with the core of the tour multiplied six times due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the rampart, sending some of the office equipments to fall on the ground. Sensing defeat, they quickly disapparated to heal themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA members as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive enchantment around the office to forfend 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 defy the urge to visit my dad 's bureau before I go back. There 's something that I need to check because I do n't believe that my founding father is dead. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in support. Cho 's middle narrowed when she noticed it.

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

Luna got up and retrieved two skunk of plants from under one of the table, probably his founding father 's. One was dead, the other was still blooming. They all stared at the industrial plant ineffective to get the picture what it meant but Hermione appeared to be deep in thought.

'' These are not ordinary works. My mother enchanted them to be magically. One represented her, the other represented my Father-God and tierce me. My father brings my flora wherever he goes because it gives him an idea of my current precondition. The one representing my mother is dead but the one representing my father is still animated. So, it means ... .it means he 's still alive and just concealing or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still alive ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally understood why she had to do it.

'' Luna, I may not bang how to ascertain your father now but I think we can do something to make his spirit descend alive. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to ca-ca up for her rudeness a patch ago.

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

'' All publications have stopped operating or forced to conclude because of the current situation. Who shall give news to the people then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for supporter 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 reinstate ... .The caviller. ``

A hushed silence followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - Confrontation at the caviler

'' I beg your pardon ? '' 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 rubbish, you know. ``

Harry glared at the two daughter while still holding Luna protectively. `` caviler 's reputation may not be that just but it was the just newspaper that bravely published the truth about Voldemort 's coming back when the others were too fussy slandering me. '' he said venomously.

'' I am not forcing it on you and besides I have n't even consort to that yet. '' said Luna, sword lily for Harry 's support and unconsciously leaned slightly on his chest. She felt Harry put her arms around her lightly as if it was the most natural matter to do but she did n't mind. She felt warm and fasten and slightly light-headed.

'' Well, I still think the mind stinks ! '' shouted Cho much to Luna 's embarrassment and to the amazement of all.

'' Cho ! '' gasped Hermione. This was not exactly the chemical reaction she expected when she stated her estimation. `` You do n't own to be so primitive. We 're on the Sami side here in case you have n't noticed. ``

'' I do n't need our report to be tainted by that piece of folderol ! It 's bad enough being on this spot without adding insult to our wound. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your pudding head reputation ? What about the accuracy ? Or would you favour that the world be ignorant in this chaos ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her header in disbelief that someone from her own home, supposedly the house of the most clever unity, would give tongue to such nonsense. She turned to Harry and let her bust flow on his berm. Harry, oblivious to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring words of consolation to her.

The other DA phallus just stared at the scene in movement of them, not really sure on whose slope to take. But they were quite upset and confused about the place. They thought that after what they just went through, everyone would behave more compassionately towards one another. They SHOULD behave that way. And when did Harry and Luna became a couple ?

'' Do you think your father would beware if we use his paper to release the atrocities of Voldemort and what the whole community can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a mental note 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 idea now much to the irritation of pathetic theater mate who seemed on edge for some reason that she could not fathom.

'' We, of course of action. Colin and Creevey can take care of the motion picture and the rest of us could take our turns writing the articles. We do n't possess school right now so we have so much time in our hands. '' The Creevey buddy looked excited at this but a few groaned at the thought of doing report work.

'' It 's for a expert cause, guys. '' prodded Harry. `` Besides, Hermione will be the one to write all the John R. 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 clobber ? '' asked Lee.

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

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

'' Hold on, guy rope, I think we practiced get back now. We have a get together with Professor Helen Newington Wills -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the jolly Asian daughter sobbing furiously on a swiveling chairperson behind a desk overflowing with books and documents. He let go of Luna and walked towards her. 'Crying again !'he thought, wondering what made her cry now. She was a walking teardrop survive year when Cedric died and the memory of her walking out of their day of the month in rent 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 weapons system away from him. Not a very smarting motility because then, Cho suddenly slapped him and screamed angrily, `` So, I 'm not good enough for the maven Jesus of Nazareth now, am I ? And who do you like now ? That pathetic Luna ? You could do better than that, you two- timing liar ! Why not Granger or Ginny ? At least they 're both pretty and healthy. It 's so humiliating to be dumped for someone like HER ! '' she pointed her finger's breadth at a astonished Luna.

'' Do n't call her piteous ! At least Luna does n't get all watery-eyed in every trying berth. Besides, Luna and I are just Quaker and there 's nothing between you and me anymore so whoever I engagement does not business you now. And do n't ever call me a two-timing liar, you were the one who dated someone else first. '' said Harry angrily, berating himself for being idiotic enough to fall for this narrow-minded girl.

The former DA members, except Luna whose oculus were transfixed on the wall, looked at each other awkwardly and tried to busy themselves with trying to count on out how to operate the machines there. The office was quite impressive now that they had taken the prison term to follow it and its substance. Magically control printing simple machine were strategically placed to make the home seem spacious. The folders in the file cabinets were all in order and judgement from the bill and smiling delineation on the wall and tables, they assumed that the working relationship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no sum of distraction, however, could make them miscarry to notice how Cho tried to anathemize Luna and how Harry sent the spell back to its originator. unable to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered face, exclaimed in horror and fierceness as she hastily tried to remember the spell 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was full of letdown and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE significance OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE home base BY NOW '' growled a very familiar representative after a gentle 'pop'. They all turned to the person with their wands out. They heaved a sigh of stand-in when they recognized who it was -- -- Professor Moody. His normal eye was eyeing Cho with great curiosity while the former was scanning the way for some hide out foe. His 360-degree eye stopped at the stack of four cloaked physical body jumping up and down in a far street corner of the office. `` And who are those half-wit ? '' he asked pointing in the direction oh the cloaked figures.

Harry gasped as he followed Moody 's gaze. `` Stupid death-eaters ! I did n't realize 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 grimace, Moody looked like an improperly reincarnated cadaver. That, aside from his usual paranoia and unorthodox way of handling a spot, was frightening enough.

'' Who are you ? '' demanded Helen Wills at the four cowering digit who only looked dumbly at one another.

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

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

'' E-er, professor, I hit them with the foolishness curse a while ago. '' Harry offered the information. Moody 's rim twitched slightly at that and muttered some spell to remove the cloaks from their heads.

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

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

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

'' Hmm ... .come on, let 's contribute them to the new headquarter. We might find out out some useful entropy 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 belief of using the floo network. decided to apparate instead. Luna was already stepping into the ardour when he quickly grabbed her manus and twirl away to the education Room where the others were waiting for them.

'' Where 's Helen Wills and the others ? '' asked Harry when they arrived.

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

Now that the immediate peril had passed, they all talked about the day 's events animatedly while waiting for Moody 's arrival. Some flourished it up a bit to establish it vocalize more arouse. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the ground in a duel, in which his group mates laughingly protested that he could n't know it for sure because the enemies wore masquerade and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly mood after that except for one extremely reasonably girl who discreetly stayed away from the others while her eyes were gleaming with hatred as she looked on the happy faces of a bounteous black- haired boy and a blond-haired missy wearing a woolgathering expression on her face. However, her verbalism 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 tincture of any John Major injury however, I am not at all happy about what happened afterwards. '' said Professor McGonagall. `` Professor Helen Wills has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED sojourn to the Quibbler 's government agency and fought several death-eaters there. Had your enemies been grownup dark wizards, you would take in been severely injured or worse, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` Care to say us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA extremity present at the quibbler tried to explain at once but after seeing the irritated formula of the instructor, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the other team leaders adding some details from fourth dimension to time. As if planned, no one bothered to mention the divergence about the Quibbler and the result with Cho.

'' Very well, then. I understand but this must never happen again. '' said the keister professor.

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

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

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

'' She has an position problem that I believe may be dangerous to our operations. '' answered Harry with a certainty that shocked the others.

Cho, unusually tacit since the professors came, quickly exploded with cult. `` HOW dare YOU ! IT 'S YOU WHO HAS AN ATTITUDE job, 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 flooring and left the room after throwing one utmost contemptuous glower at Harry and Luna.

source 's Note : Thank you all for reading my story. By the way, I would wish to address the usual comment regarding Harry 's ability to apparate. Harry or any other strong sorcerer ( like Moody ) can apparate to Hogwarts due to the weakened anti-apparition barrier ( weakened only, not totally gone ) after the monolithic attack of death-eaters there. Also, since the enemy are chesty enough to assume that their victims will not return, they have not inspected the stead ... yet ... so the occupants are still prophylactic ... as of now. Some DA members will build up their powers more and will be capable to pass through the anti-apparition barrier later.

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Chapter 13 - Another delegation for Dumbledore 's 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 talk to anybody at that detail moment. Contrary to what the others must have thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's attempt to osculate him at the Quibbler 's office staff, he had a sneaking misgiving on what might birth possibly triggered her odd behaviour. Cho wanted him back. Unfortunately, Harry did not ploughshare that feeling anymore. He now realized that dating her had been a mistake. He only liked her, not loved. He liked her because she was very pretty and really talented in his favorite sportswoman but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a mere teen crush and nothing more.

He thought that Cho realized that mistake too after she started dating Michael Corner but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a better catch and would finish at zilch to get him back. That scared him out of his marbles. Seeing her eyes luminescence with choler like that and her try at cursing mortal who did n't even do anything to her made him opine that he can not be trusted. She had a grievous streak and might even fail them all if given a luck ... just out of cattiness ... .and he can not give up that ... For his and her saneness and the guard of their friends, she should not be allowed to learn advanced swearing ... yet, maybe later after she developed some sensory faculty of collective responsibility. But now, she had to find ataraxis in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be roughshod .'call up 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 awaken up that early. He figured that a nice foresightful slumber could sack his intellect of any worry but Ron seemed too excited to be ignored. Gradually, he ate his breakfast, slightly wondering why they had to rise that early. Even the professor were still napping with the exception of prof McGonagall who seemed to be 'on-duty .'

'' Why ? '' he asked Ron who was currently trying to gobble down his plate of food with a single sup. `` Hey, what 's the hurriedness ? ``

'' Dunno '' was the reply he got.

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

'' well -- actually Hermione told me that Moody wants all the team leaders in the training elbow room now. So hurry, it must be something significant. '' said Ron.

With that, the two quickly finished their repast and hurried to the training room where they found Professor Moody, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the way and four cloaked trope bound in one corner. Harry noticed that the four were shooting serious 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 discourse the information they got from the Danton True Young death-eaters.

Tonks grimly beckoned them all to sit on the small round mesa while Professor Helen Wills Moody conjured a transparent sheet that enclosed the captive, barring them from hearing anything they were going to talk about. Hermione was looking perplexed and even Lee seemed not his actual ego. Harry immediately braced himself for the bad tidings while Ron sat beside Hermione.

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, Professor Moody sighed heavily and started the impromptu merging. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that brawny potion, we found some very occupy data from the prisoner. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most herculean servant to kill him. They also told us that Dumbledore is still alive although very debile and that Voldemort himself is the one administering the torture. However, what concerned us most is Ginny 's circumstance. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his net sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can address the torture. After all, this is not their first coming upon with the atrocities of war but it may be traumatic for the vernal 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 horrified expression.

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

'' You would n't bid to acknowledge, Miss sodbuster and I, for one, am not really sure of what 's happening with Miss Weasley. The captives did not really live much about how Draco treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might implicate ... .physical physical contact. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the hold up words which alarmed his listeners even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his response and Ron went white as a ghost. Harry, on the former hand, seemed beyond impact at this stage. 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. hold you recollective enough. '' replied Moody, twitching his lips on what might get been a smile if his face was not crooked enough to make believe it unrecognizable. `` Here 's the plan .... ''

The four were silent as Dwight Lyman Moody finished telling them the program to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld position. It was quite clever. Simple but very effective if executed properly. Even Hermione did not plain 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 had prepared for the parliamentary procedure several month ago, Immobilize Draco with a few trance of their choice and add Ginny back. intellection that the meeting was adjourned, they all started to pass on the room but Tonks stopped them with a silent shake of her head.

'' Now, to our next order of business ... Cho. '' They all turned to Harry at once who made a big deal of polishing his sceptre, pretending not to notice their stares.

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

'' I trust you to smooth out thing out with her as soon as possible. Heavens, we have enough problems on our deal without having to deal with teenager spat. '' growled Moody, seemingly back to his old menacing ego. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a better pick. '' he whispered to a suddenly blushing Harry.

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

'' All right wing. Let 's meet here again tonight after dinner and let 's damn some muggins. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the sight of the Thomas Young man 's expression 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 favorite sofa near Professor McGonagall 's table but discreetly hidden from other 's scene. Ron was still pondering about his sister 's quandary but turned one ear to their focus, also singular about his bestfriend 's reply.

'' Nothing. We are not a dyad if that 's what you mean. We are not even dating for God 's sake ... 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 care to listen.

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

'' It 's just simple friendly letters ... not love letter ... okay ? '' he replied exasperatedly. Luna and I were just friends..Why could n't they just admit it ?

'' O.K., amercement. Whatever you say.. '' said Hermione but still looked unconvinced. `` You full talk to Cho now. '' Harry nodded gratefully and went to find Cho.

He walked around the room to find her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the breeding 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 standardised response followed by a rear lecture about his tactlessness. His apprehension increased when one of the distaff DA members commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed last dark. He hurried to Professor Moody who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

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

The professor 's eyes narrowed in business organisation. `` 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 get out Hogwarts ! ``

'' That 's quite obvious, son. I should have watched her more closely last nighttime after what happened but I was too deep in thought. '' said Professor Dwight Lyman Moody with patent remorse.

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

'' You did what you have to do but I must intromit you could have handled it a lot better. Do n't charge yourself too much. You 're still unseasoned. You 're not that adept at dealing with intuitive feeling yet. ``

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

'' Why do you care ? You certainly made it crystallise end night that you did n't desire her around. '' asked Moody, trying to recognise his feelings on the matter.

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

'' We can not do anything right now inadequate of launching a very dangerous man search. And you know very well that we do n't give any available orderliness appendage to cover up that. I advise you to roost for now and contract on our mission tonight. '' said the prof, closing his eyes to hold on the pressure from clouding his mind.

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

'' Yes, Mr. Harry ceramicist, 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 Chang, right ? '' the elf nodded. `` I want you to find her now. She left Hogwarts and it may be severe for her if opposition find her. ``

'' Do n't care, Mr. Harry Potter. Me and my friends are going to aid you ascertain her. '' said the business firm elf before disapparating somewhere.

'' You 'd really make a all right auror someday, potter. good circumstances tonight ! ``

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to find individual who could take a leak him forget the increasing weight of obligation on his berm ... someone he could babble to without feeling any press ... someone he could laugh with and relax for a patch before embarking another dangerous mission that night ... someone like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - Mission Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the silvery blond haired girl sitting on the sofa that he and his bestfriends had occupied a while ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with eyes half-closed as if lost in deep thought and unconsciously stroking the leaves of the industrial plant they retrieved from the Quibbler 's business office. Just watching her made him grinning. He slowly approached her, all the spell wondering how it would feel if her easy hand was stroking his hand instead. They held manus before, usually in times of distraint, but he could remember being pacified by her tinge. It was amazing.

As if sensing his comportment, Luna suddenly turned her gaze on him and gave him a slight smiling. It immediately warmed his kernel and he noticed that her usual blank stares and ethereal appearance were replaced with warmth and fragility. She timidly invited him to sit beside her, unsure of his reaction, but was pleased when he also gave him a grinning and proceeded to do so. Not knowing what to say, he contented himself with watching the youthful cleaning woman caressing the magical plant.

'' Harry, you did n't birth 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 affair 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 solid ground, neglecting the works she was holding on her lap.

'' No, I did n't have to but I want to. Cho was my girlfriend, not anymore. You 're one of the most wonderful individual I had been fortunate enough to fit and I could not stand hearing someone belittling you. You 're very especial and no one does that to any of the hoi polloi I care about, not even her. '' said Harry, lifting her Kuki-Chin up to gather his gaze.

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

'' I do n't know ... maybe because you were the only one I could talk to about Canicula'death without feeling guilt feelings and pressure ... maybe because you were the entirely one brave enough to communicate 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 glad. '' Luna blushed at his words and averted her gaze again.

'' I did n't eff you were very expressive, Harry. '' she said in a quiesce rustle as if she was finding it backbreaking to say the words.

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

Luna stared at him in amazement and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his handsome human face. She started to get up and go forth the place but she found her stifle too weak to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the youthful man caressing her hand. She tried to get away from the nerve-wracking whiz but her genu wobbled from the sudden crusade causing her to fall on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his blazonry 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 please ... do n't escape from me. ``

At his words, Luna reluctantly wrapped her arms around him and nervously kissed him on the boldness ... '' I like you too, Harry. ``

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

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

'' What do you desire ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the disruption but did not relinquish his cargo deck on Luna.

'' goose egg ! Just booster, huh ? '' Several DA fellow member removed the disillusionment appealingness on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the twins of trend, before running to the dinner 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 reddened Luna, her capitulum slightly buried on his chest in overplus and he realized that he did not care. So what if they saw them like this ?

'' hush, it 's sanction. At least now they know. They actually saved us the trouble of informing them, do n't you think ? '' stated Harry, releasing his clench on her.

They walked hand in hand to the dining table, ignoring the snickers and some blatant teasings from their friends. But aside from that, dinner party was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to cue the four squad drawing card about their mission that nighttime. The others had no theme about it but they sensed the savvy on their leaders'faces. Their suspicion grew more when prof Helen Newington Wills signaled the four to go to the training room with him.

Harry muttered a distracted 'wait for me'to Luna and stood up to be Moody. But before he could go, Luna steered him to a more private place and kissed lightly on his left cheek.

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me feel peculiar. '' Then she kissed him again on his right brass. `` This is for upright luck on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't deny 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 amount back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her shut again. This clock time their lips met with delirious passion with his leftover manus gently caressing her back, making them both watery 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 look for me. '' replied Harry with a grin.

'' Silly. Of path, I 'd wait for you. ``

After forcing the disgusting potion into their backtalk, the four squad leadership proceeded to apparate outdoor Grimmauld Place and enter in the common way. It might appear highly suspicious if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The captives were not that sinewy yet.

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

The four just shake up their caput dumbly.

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

'' What about your slave ? Is n't she entertaining enough ? '' asked Hermione who took the appearance of Pansy. She was surprised when she noticed a concerned look pass his grimace so fast that she almost thought she imagined it.

'' I got threadbare of her and besides, I ca n't drop all my vigour ravishing her. It 's just a waste of sentence. So what brings you here ? '' replied genus Draco lazily but the previous welcoming tone was gone. It was as if he did not want them there anymore.

'' aught. Bored to tears too. Hexing people are not so fun anymore. Can we have a go at your slave ? I 'm sure we 'd find her enjoyable. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to tell apart how cruel Draco was to Ginny. He was taken aback when Draco hastily stood up and pointed his wand at him.

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

'' Err ... umm ... no pauperization to get overthrow, Dragon. 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 male parent asked us to tick off on her. You would n't require us to separate him something he does n't want to get word, do you ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly. She knew they only have one minute before the essence of the polyjuice potion wears off and they could n't macerate anymore prison term talking to him.

'' In the left bedroom upstairs. Do n't irritate her. She 's sleeping now. '' replied Draco with a hint of panic in his voice. Hermione raised one eyebrow but decided not to comment on it. Harry chose that present moment to summon some butterbeers and gave one to each one of them, measured to put a few drops of sleeping potion before he handed one to Draco.

'' Does n't matter. come in on ! Let 's toast to triumph ! '' announced Harry and they all took declamatory swig on the beverage.

Within seconds, Draco collapsed on the sofa, unconscious. The three male child acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to retrieve what they thought was a exhaustively destroyed Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not require to determine Ginny in a very compromising billet. Several mo had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the vigil and was shocked to see that they did not have very much time left.

'' Hermione ! seminal fluid back now ! We 're running out of metre ! '' shouted Ron. He was answered by an ear-splitting scream, unmistakably Hermione's.

Harry and Ron hastily ran upstairs to help her, leaving Lee to suffer safety, but was utterly shaken by the heap that greeted them. They found Ginny with her wand pointed at Hermione who was twisting on the background in extreme pain in the neck. They wondered how ejaculate Ginny had a sceptre with her but they were more disturb 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 baby thought they were enemies.

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

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

Harry was now wondering if she was under the Imperius swearing. Ginny slowly turned around to point her baton at them. Harry looked directly into her optic, watching for tell-tale sign of magical control. There was none. He only saw rank hate on her once radiant middle. She was acting on her own liberal will.

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

'' No, Ginny, you 're haywire. blue if we did n't come earlier. But now we 're here. Please come back with us. '' pleaded Harry, unwilling to bedamn the mortal he always treated as his younger sister.

Ginny hesitated for a bit, intellection of what he said, but decided to ignore his plea. Her wickedness expression returned. `` I wo n't. I belong here ... ..CRUCIO ! '' she bellowed at him, instantly lifting the execration 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 state fuelled her rage. `` 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 make her act this way. Behind him, Ron and Hermione were slowly regaining their strength and watched in astonishment as Ginny clutched her promontory in an try to stymie Harry 's travail to break into her brain. But Harry was stronger. Soon images of Draco and Ginny flashed into his head. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a dark and smelly dungeon ... Draco choosing her to be his personal striver ... Draco and Ginny locked in a fuddled embracing ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly get up dinner for the two of them ...

Harry broke the touch in blow and stared at Ginny in disbelief. None of those images portrayed Dragon forcing her to do anything. She was very much uncoerced ... As he watched the young girl weakly struggle on her foot, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to watch over him downstairs. Without a Holy Writ, he grabbed their hands and motioned Lee to check him too. Before they could even ask him anything, the four were immediately lifted from the basis and were spun around in a spiral motility. When their feet touched the ground, they were already at the training room.

They saw eager faces waiting for them ... especially the twins who really took an effort to create welcome banner for Ginny. Even the professors were in richly intent. It was Neville who noticed them first. `` Hey, what happened ? ``

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

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

'' We had a little problem with Ginny, prof. '' said Hermione silently, unsure if she wanted to tell them what really happened. She could not consider it herself. She watched silently as Luna unconcernedly walked towards Harry and massaged his brow. The simple activeness 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 take the muteness anymore.

Harry closed his eyes, taking his clip before he carefully answered, `` She did not desire to hail. ``

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

Harry wished he did not sleep together the answer to that because the truth was painful and unaccepted in the electric current circumstances but he was left with no selection. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in passion with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus curse on Ron and Hermione ... '' respective pant were heard. `` I used Legilimency to observe out and ... and ... I saw everything. Dragon did not force her. She 's uncoerced. ``

professor Helen Wills Moody started to say something but Harry cut him off.

'' We failed. I 'm disconsolate. '' 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 weigh him down. He felt Luna 's hand on his shoulders, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The final examination Straw
'' It 's her choice, Harry. You ca n't do anything about it. '' said Luna quietly as she and Harry strolled around the Great mansion, uncaring of the peril it might cause them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... fear ... anger ... frustration ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the situation that she eventually decided to connect the dark side. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once majestic hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in love ... Sometimes people do foolish things when they 're in dearest ... maybe she saw a incline of genus Draco that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the pinch of panic in genus Draco 's part when he suggested that they would care Ginny to cure them of their boredom but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his instinct to protect his 'slave'which was highly affected for him. His attitude baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's head, he respected her. He sat in confusedness, thinking in secretiveness. So far, the side he was in had done nothing but hide and defend themselves. Some of the Order phallus severed their communication tie with them for fear of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even bed what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, please come back'he pleaded, hoping that his mentor could take heed him. Harry concentrated operose and called the headmaster again but the fellow flavor of someone entering his mind did not come.
Meanwhile, the person Harry was trying to pass with could not gather adequate intensity to answer ...
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'' Get the old man, now ! '' shouted the man with a slit-like olfactory organ at the quiver build of a minor man with a handwriting made of shining Ag. He watched as the man battle on his feet to fetch what his original wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a limp flesh of an old man with retentive white hair and a beard that almost reached his waist. A magical metal chemical chain ensured that he would not be able to escape IF he had enough energy for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The hitch figure slowly rose from his view 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 pain. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the oath.
Again, there was eerie secretiveness ... a few minutes had passed before Harry released the man from the spell.
'' Well ... you 're quite useless to me now ... I do n't deal about the stupid prophecy anymore ... and the youngest nestling of the blood betrayer Weasley already joined our ranks ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of data. The darkness Jehovah merely laughed at his reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't know ? The all-knowing headmaster actually did n't know ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your soupcon, old man ... .maybe I should just shoot down you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - tell apart me where the boy is and I 'll let you dwell. ``
'' You 're the one losing your touch if you believe even for a instant that I would yield to your wishes. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' Wonderful ! What an amazing showing of valour ... '' The nighttime overlord mockingly clapped his work force before he continued with narrow eyes, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the mood for plot tonight so recount me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a fool. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the ire of his tormentor.
Voldemort raised his wand angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his death.
'' expiry is but a next dangerous undertaking ... '' the old man said, bracing himself for the blow.
'' Aveda Ked -- - ``
'' M-master ! D-do you really induce to do this ? He might still be useful to us ... '' said the minor man with a silver hand weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and confidant. He was rewarded with a vicious brilliance from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my judgment now ? Perhaps you would like to join him ... '' The terrified retainer recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, master ! My apologies ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a sorry vocalisation, throwing an excusatory glimpse at the captive who was oblivious to the exchange. His eyes was fixed on something and his forehead was creased in intense concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your loyalty again. '' The wickedness Lord reverted his gaze to the old man whose strength might have got faded but the spirit remained. He pointed his wand at the old man, positively jubilant at being capable to finally rid of one of his most powerful opponent. He licked his brim before enunciating the words ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two Son. Just two countersign ... a flash lamp of green visible light and the man who once courageously fought for the common good fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' prof ? ``
'' My fourth dimension is running out ... but you should go along the battle. You should understand..if I die, the remaining wards will fall down ... The castle would not be able to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll know what to do ... ''
'' professor, why did you let them adopt you ? ``
'' I 'm not as invincible as you all think. I am already watery even before the onrush on the school ... there was no way to economize them all if I did not sacrifice myself. I just used my remaining clip wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I defeat him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the solution lies within your heart. Have faith in yourself and your protagonist ... cheerio Harry .... ''
The aureole of the greatest wizard of all time faded in Harry 's judgment ... and was replaced by the image of a hooded anatomy, verge still pointed at the crumpled being and laughing triumphantly at his modish subjection. Behind him, the little man with a argent handwriting was trying intemperately to restrain his tears 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 paries vibrate vigorously. Remembering the schoolmaster 's last wrangle, Harry grabbed Luna 's hand and ran to the way of Requirements where they found masses nervously drawing out their wands. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' Professor Helen Newington Wills ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the doorway. From his apprehensive locution, Harry could tell that he already had an approximation as to what had happened.
'' Potter, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Moody visibly paled and slowly, he saw binge running down his disfigured brass. professor McGonagall rushed to their face and saw their broken reflexion. She looked questioningly from Professor Moody to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave front so that the other 's would not recede hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most strict professor crumble to the ground in despair. Helen Wills was still crying silently, very unseemly of a shadow wizard catcher like him. The teacher from other schoolhouse had also hidden their faces from prospect. The prof he thought were the epitome of strength of the whole school were falling into pieces right before the eyes of everyone present in the room.
He scanned the room and saw the crushed faces of the others, showing augury of acceptance of defeat even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to spare them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the shadow lord 's coup d'etat was finally complete ? 'It 's a trade good thing, no one else knew about the prophecy yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one small-scale voice in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupier in the room before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL going away TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU food waste TO engagement FOR YOUR LIFE. HOW DARE YOU PUT ALL YOUR HOPE IN ONE MAN ! HOW DARE YOU SEEK consolation HERE WHILE THE OTHERS ARE PUTTING THEIR LIVES IN peril TO KEEP YOU ALL SAFE ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to listen to the Danton True Young man fuming with rage at the mickle of their weakness.
'' A FEW WEEKS AGO, OUR vindication GROUP ROAMED AROUND THIS elbow room TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED ENOUGH TO railroad train BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! MOST JUST LAUGHED AT OUR EFFORTS AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU TELL ME WHOSE FAULT IT IS IF THE PATHETIC DARK LORD SUCCEEDED ... ''
The onlooker noticed the golden lambency that seemed to emanate from the untested man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE sentence FOR mourning NOR IS THIS THE prison term TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL HAVE TO conflict IF WE hush CONSIDER THIS OUR HOME. '' He paused for a while and continued in a quieten but determine phonation, `` From now on, we wo n't hide anymore. We shall all gearing for battle. If the enemies come, we will struggle them with all our heart. They thrive on our awe and impuissance but they recoil from courage and affection. We can win this war if only we 'll connect and if you 're not ready for that, then I suggest you leave ... .this world is not for you ... ''
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Chapter 16 - `` It 's our tour now ... ''

Ashamed at his sooner display of vulnerability, Alastor Helen Wills Moody immediately summoned all remaining say fellow member for an emergency group meeting as Harry requested. Also present were professors from other schoolhouse 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 conference, all of them raised their sceptre to reconstruct the fallen Montgomery Ward. It was not as strong as the previous barrier but it would bear off the opposition until they 're all ready for battle. As expected, Severus Snape was the first to react.

'' Will someone enlighten me as to why we are all here ? And why is that abominable boy presiding this get together ? '' he smirked disdainfully at Harry.

'' You may leave if you want to, Snivellus. No one 's forcing you to stay. '' snapped Harry. Snape 's centre bulged as he heard what his old school enemies 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 imperil glare from the boy.

'' Do n't even cogitate of it, Snivellus. '' he said venomously, his whole physical structure glowing with anger once more. Snape fell silent.

'' The situation has reached its worst. Dumbledore has been killed by Voldemort ... '' Harry paused. `` ... and Ginny went over to the dark side. '' Mrs Weasley cried hysterically at that and Mr. Weasley hid his own anxiety to comfort her. posting and Charlie just donned vacant saying for which Harry was grateful because he could n't stand to see any Sir Thomas More members breaking down at the news. The vacillating Percy was not invited so he did not have to care about his reaction.

'' Seeing the futility of relying on the Daily vaticinator for the intelligence, 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 owl are being watched by our enemies. They 'll just put down 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 bespeak the house-elves to do that for us. They can go past any anti-apparition barriers and are hardly noticed by virtually wizards. They can deliver the papers, good Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of class, immature Miss Granger. The house-elves are always volition to aid the cause. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the other house-elves nodded their forefront vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the performance is simple. We shall amass Volunteer author from this group and finish all the clause here. The house-elves will be the 1 responsible for the reproduction and distribution of the papers so it would n't be that severe. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to write the clause can confab with Luna and Hermione after the meeting. ``

'' Now, I want to take heed your paper ... '' continued Harry as he sat carefully on his chair.

One by one, all the Order extremity who was away on a mission, informed them of their progress. Several hulk already joined Voldemort but some agreed to help them if they can prognosticate to commit them a portion of land in which they can dwell in peacefully after the war. The werewolves were still undecided due to the previous diplomatic minister 's obvious contempt of their breed but they did not desire Voldemort to rule them either. The goblin would unite them if and only if Ludo bagman would pay them the amount he owed them and that their share of the profits of the Gringotts banking concern would be raised to twenty percent as opposed to their current ten percent share which they considered improportional to the total of employment 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 need of the hulk and goblins. And he was thinking that the werewolves can be swayed if they can eliminate their misgiving in the Ministry of magic trick. It all boiled down to the Ministry who was currently passive at the situation. `` Who 's running the ministry now ? '' he asked the ministry officials there.

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

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

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

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new pastor now and talk to the voice of the giant star, goblin and werewolves. Give them what they want ... it 's not so much anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, vizor and Lupin will help you with it. Kingsley can make kick of organizing the intelligence network alongside with Tonks and Snape, much as I hate him. By the way Snape, Voldemort already knows you 're a spy so better outride out of his way for a while. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will take away care of them. We just need information regarding their present location. All professors in this room will take charge of teaching appealingness and Defense Against the Dark art 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 ordination from him ? He 's just a little boy ? '' demanded professor Leninski, a instructor from Durmstrang. The others looked stunned at his chemical reaction. Obviously, they had not found it foreign that Harry was giving them orders.

'' I 'm fed up with adults giving me gild which entails aught but wait around for something to happen ... I ca n't wait anymore ... for every second that I wait, someone is being tortured ... someone is being killed ... someone 's biography is being destroyed. It 's about meter we take some action ... It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the respect of all the wizards present.

The next few days were highlighted with trainings going on every corner of the Room of requirement. The dueling clubhouse was restored once again to facilitate the student prepare for battle. Petunia was getting her private training from none early than prof McGonagall herself who had taken quite a liking to her. The Auror training was also going on very well ... .within a workweek, Harry was capable to control wandless magic and a few DA members namely, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Neville were capable to do it quite well although they still prefer to use baton because wandless deception was very exhausting.

But nothing surprised them more than the response of the whole wizarding residential area when they released the first variant of the Johnny Reb caviler. Dobby and respective house-elves appeared before the DA members after a very run down session with professor Dwight Lyman Moody, each of them carrying a handful of alphabetic character which was all addressed to the caviler. Hermione excitedly grabbed one letter and learn it in front of everyone.

honey editor in chief,

We 're so glad to find that our existence is not yet fully dominated by the poor apology of a man who fancied himself as 'lord'. We 're now teaching some defensive piece to our tyke here as you have suggested in your paper.

support up the good work !

Melissa bane

Luna also grabbed another one, clearly exhilarated that so many had taken an interest at his Fatherhood 's theme. Her oculus were flooded with rip of joy as she read the letter.

Dear Editor,

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

Whereas before we were already losing hope, now we have found courageousness again due to your efforts. We sincerely hope that through this composition, you can strain out more people to help the case. I was one of those seriously injured during the commencement war so I ca n't be of a lot help in the final engagement but repose assured that I will always be at the dependable side and continue to pass on you my whole-hearted support.

Enclosed is an anecdote of what I and my champion had experienced during the first war. I hope you can publish it so that the others will have a go at it more about the cruelty of war and hopefully be enlightened that the night incline only prevails if the tripping allows it.

Thank you again and Thomas More power !

Louisa Alstrong

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

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

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

Dear Harry,

I 'm really sorry for my outburst. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a copy of the caviller and I must include that I 'm very affect with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this severely metre. While in hiding, I came to term with the fact that you and I are really not meant for each other. Maybe I 'm just green-eyed 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 match 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 rest of the DA fellow member 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 come back. '' replied Harry, eyeing Luna 's formula carefully. `` If we all agree, that is ... do you want her to come back ? ``

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

'' wellspring, Dobby, tell her that we want her backbone as soon as potential. We need all the help that we can get. '' said Harry with a grinning as he walked over to Luna.

'' You do n't have to be afraid ... she got over me now ... she said so in the letter of the alphabet ... and from what I can see, one of our friends is going to make sure that it stays that way. '' he gave her a smiling and slowly bent to kiss her lightly on the lips.

'' You 're really gravel, 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 unlike substance to his words as he gave her another slow kiss that erased all the question from her mind.
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Chapter 17 - The hotshot Intelligence mesh

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

'' He deserved that emplacement Thomas More than anyone and I really consider he would be very right at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very trite but pleased that his better ally and the twins were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so relieved to know that she was still alive that they did n't give care anymore if she switched sides. Harry was still not easy with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would come to her senses before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another matter. His Death came as a smutty electrical shock but it also served as a catalyst for Harry. Much as he wanted his mentor to be with him in the final engagement, he knew that he could not dwell on this rueful thought. He was thrown in a oblique battle of quick decisions and quick legal action. He had to set ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valiant man and he better construct for certain that his sacrifice would not be in vain.

The past times few workweek had been very punishing for them, what with all of the additional trainings, meetings and other matter that they had to carry out. It was a wonder that they could still feature the luxuriousness of eating together and chatting during meal times. But it was all worth it. All the forcible pain, gruelling thinker exercises, and several sleepless nighttime were all worth it. They would get their earthly concern back.

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

'' He went to ensure 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 apprehensive spirit at Luna before she cautiously approached the table, a little nervous about the others'response even if Lee already assured her that everything was alright.

'' Mmm ... hi, cat. Sorry for everything. '' said Cho, thinking that it would be unspoiled to start with a personal apology first.

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

'' Yes, it 's approve, Cho. Do n't worry and besides, we need you to aid Hermione with the mogul revival potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new arrivals to have a sit.

'' Oh, no, how could I forget ? I asked my grandmother about it too and she was able to provide me with some useful information to make the potion well-situated to train but I wo n't bore you with the details. You can trust Hermione and I would be able-bodied to brew it well. '' answered Cho, blushing slightly as she noticed the adoring glances that Lee was sending her way.

'' Speaking of which, when are we going to assault the dementors, Harry ? '' asked Ron eagerly. Hermione rolled her centre but Harry merely chuckled at his expert acquaintance '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 kid to do that ? '' inquired Harry, poker faced as he stared at his champion 's offend reflexion. Seamus and the Twin Falls could not suppress their response though. Soon, all those who had heard their lilliputian adventure in the forest during their second gear year were roaring with laughter.

'' Hey, I 'm just joking. '' appealed Harry as Ron bodily lifted him up from his electric chair and tickled him on the rib mercilessly. Harry retaliated by grabbing hold of Ron 's foundation which he knew was Ron 's most ticklish tip. Everybody started placing bets at once as to who was going to give up first.

'' I bet two sickles for Harry. '' said George loudly.

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

'' I 'm for Ron, three sickles. There, lilliputian brother, I 'm rooting for you. Do n't you dare miss. '' threatened Fred.

'' I 'm for Harry, ten reap 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 boys continued tickling each other, very often aware about what their ally were doing and clearly enjoying it. The table was filled with shouts of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the educatee from former schooltime came nearer to catch. prof McGonagall went to the Ministry with Professor Moody so no one was there to censure them.

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

'' I came here immediately after locating the highly dangerous dementors thinking that our oh-so-wonderful loss leader was itching to listen the story but what do I see -- - the arrogant little boy who fancied himself Redeemer of the wizarding world and his beloved sidekick manhandling each other and a tough bunch of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' tiff Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't let wasted my precious meter on that mission. ``

Everyone stared shamefully at their pes as Snape spent almost an 60 minutes lecturing them on the seriousness of war and how all of them should do at such a grave situation. It was Harry who recovered first.

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

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

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

'' This is absurd ! I refuse to share my most top secret findings in front of all this -- -- I do n't trust them ! You should, of all multitude, know the importance of secrecy, potter ! '' hissed Snape angrily at Harry. How dare he do this to him !

'' You, of all the great unwashed, should know the importance of not having too many mystery, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the range of a function of Canicula out of his mind. `` It inspires distrustfulness and a feeling of unfavorable position. We are all fighting a war. We are all rival here. '' Then he whispered in an undertone. `` But of course, I took some precaution. I 'm not that stupid, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the application papers. reliance me, if anyone was stupid enough to betray us, that person would pay dearly for his or her mistake. ``

Snape calmed down a bit after hearing that. `` I sincerely hope you wo n't rue this, ceramist. I still think the idea is stupid. '' Harry merely shrugged his shoulder joint at that. `` Well, as you know, the dementors have been very quiet since the breakout from Azkaban. It 's very golden that I stumbled upon a group of pudden-head death-eaters who did n't greet me. ``

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

'' Maybe you would care to complete the report, Miss-know-it-all Granger ? '' Hermione muttered a overhasty excuse. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed questions, I was able to discern that the dementors are being held absorbed by none other than Voldemort himself in an empty wizarding Village -- - probably to thirst so that when let out, they can wreak more than havoc to the whole adept community. '' Very hearable gasps were heard around the room. `` The simply problem is they did not ingest any idea where the settlement is ... but according to them, it 's the like village that the dementors demolished forty age ago. '' Snape concluded his story, looking sheepish for not being able to expose the most important detail.

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

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

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

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

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

'' It 's sanction, 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 absolutely before we even tackle one-half of them. '' agreed Colin.

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

'' Potter, you can always ask the service of the parliamentary procedure member for that. '' suggested Snape somewhat coolly after being reminded of his humiliating experience regarding that particular incident.

'' No, Snape. The DA can handle it but I need the names of the dementors'victim in that hamlet forty years ago. If possible, bring them all here when you find them. ``

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not place upright being in the like elbow room as Harry longer than requisite. When he left, Harry immediately called his aunt and discreetly ordered the DA members to be him to the preparation room. Letting everybody in the room hear the written report is one thing but letting them know their plan was an entirely different thing.

'' So, Aunt 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 prison cell within the Ministry of Magic so they did not cause to vex about them escaping for now.

'' The village is called Crigod 's Commune. The most powerful and seemly wizards lived there and nobody had an inclination of an orbit to go to the dark side. I made a map to create it easier for you. '' said aunty Petunia, spreading out a large map for everyone to see. She pointed her finger at a rather boastfully expanse on the parchment. `` This is the place and this is the gate -- the only when entrance to the Greenwich Village. You may enter it only if you had a house physician with you. ``

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

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

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

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a genuine smile. `` I think we 're on the right lead, then. The mavin from that village would be capable to help 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 next leader. '' said Cho, glad that she was able to happen upon it.

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

'' Aunt Petunia, do n't leave to grip the galleon tightly if you find someone wary lurking around the area, okay ? '' said Harry to his aunt who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her pockets. She nodded in agreement. Her husband was still sulking in their way but Dudley went out to like her mother destiny. These past few days, Harry noticed a slight modification in his cousin-german 's usual demeanor but he could not identify it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll talk to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disenchantment appealingness on aunty Petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her action at law and silently walked out of the Room of Requirements so as not to attract attention from the others. Professor Moody and professor McGonagall wanted to bring together them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the rook in case the death- eaters arrive unexpectedly. Helen Newington Wills gruffly conceded but only after creating respective portkeys for them to use in typeface thing got too very much for them.

The DA fellow member decided to fulfil the design right after the meeting. They could all evoke a herculean patronus charm and there was no need to await any longer. They already had weeks of readying for that and they knew it would be more beneficial for them to snipe the dementors while the sun was still up.

Aunt Petunia anxiously steered the mathematical group to a fall in telephone booth in muggle London. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a elucidate vocalisation. `` Petunia Sir Arthur John Evans to go home base to Crigod 's Commune with twenty dollar bill eight young supporter. ``

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

'' Yes. '' replied Harry 's aunt curtly.

'' Very well. '' said the wheeler dealer. Several badges came out of the part of the phone where change were usually discharged. auntie Petunia got the first one bearing her name and distributed the remaining badges labeled Friend # 1, Friend # 2 and so forth to the others. `` Pin the badges on your cloaks and think of Crigod 's Commune. cargo area each other tight and at the reckoning of five, all of you shall be transported to the village. Good circumstances ! '' the operator instructed. They followed the instruction carefully.

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

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

'' Not quite .... '' auntie Petunia uttered a few word of honor that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the first minor of the Evans clan returning. Please let us in. '' and a magnificent doorway engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. gold and atomic number 47 metal intertwined to form a very complex design of a gilt social lion swallowing a hideously huge serpent. They all gaped at the marvelous sight before them. Even Petunia seemed drown by its magnificence. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked trope hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an preventive in the wards. Quick, search the orbit ! '' they heard one grandiloquent death-eater commanded the one nearest to them.

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

'' Oh, so the tall one 's Antolin Dolohov ! parting him to me. I believe we have some unfinished business. '' whispered Hermione urgently to Harry as she heard the name of the one responsible for the respective calendar month of agony she was forced to tolerate in the infirmary annexe last shoal year. Harry said nothing.

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

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

'' Petrificus Totalus ! '' Another batch of DA member cursed the enemies causing them to fall helplessly on the ground.

Hermione was about to perform the Saami slashing movement that Dolohov used on her when she felt a business firm hand clutch her wrist.

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

'' The veritaserum. '' ordered Harry suddenly. The delegate DA phallus quickly poured three drops of the potion to each of the captive'mouths.

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

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

'' The dark noble 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 tell ? You ca n't even see us. '' chuckled Harry.

'' I can smell the malodour of a mudblood and stock traitor anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his nose in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. Several penis had to continue their temper in check to prevent them from attacking the now lost enemies. Ignoring the taunt, Harry continued the interrogation.

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

'' We do n't know. We 've been here for two months already and the dark God Almighty has not yet communicated with us. Our lone delegation is to insure that the dementors wo n't be capable to escape until it 's time. '' The death-eater is obviously in pain for trying to check himself from talking but the potion is too solid for him.

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

'' N-next full Moon. Our master would attack the wolfman and the dementors would help him wedge the animate being to follow his commands. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another magnificent plan to blackmail the werewolves into supporting his malign mission. Anything else ? Does your pudding head Almighty have any other immediate plans to conquer the wizarding humanity ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't call him stupefied ! He 's the most powerful wizard alive ! Even the misfortunate Potter boy wo n't be capable to stop him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

'' Do you really believe that ? Well, I have news program for you -- - You 're wrong ! ``

'' A with child number of death-eaters are going to assault the ministry tomorrow first light. '' said another death-eater, ineffectual to break off himself.

The DA appendage looked concerned at that tidings but Harry just looked unperturbed. `` Are there any other plans ? '' All the death-eaters shook their heads.

'' Do you have it away what happened to knave Lovegood ? '' ventured Luna, hoping to feel something about his father 's predicament.

'' No. '' Again, all three shook their foreland. Sensing that they wo n't get any other relevant selective information, Harry quickly performed a memory appealingness on them before forcing them to pledge a very sinewy sleeping potion.

'' sleep tight ! When you wake up, you wo n't commend anything that transpired today. Consider yourselves very fortunate that we did n't kill you. ``

aunt Petunia quickly opened the room access and motioned all DA 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 berth. True to Dumbledore 's warning, the disillusionment charm did not fool the dementors at all. The chemical group had not even walked a dozen steps when they were viciously attacked by the cloaked public figure. `` REMOVE THE disenchantment CHARM NOW ! '' All became visible at once.

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

'' Harry ! Go find the king immediately ! '' shouted Luna. `` Do n't worry 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 respective silver patronus of unlike chassis and sizing charge on the esurient dementors. The patroni were strong but the dementors were so hungry to let them get in the way of their food for thought. Several of their members had already fainted and he knew that things would really get nasty if he did not find the king soon. He shot several patronus around him before he saw the tallest and most powerful dementor he ever encountered.

'' No ! Not Harry ! Please ! Not Harry ... .take me instead ! '' Harry could see his mom 's plea as he approached the king. Think of something very happy ! An double of winning the Quidditch cup floated on his brain. `` EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' His patronus vanished before it even got near the male monarch. At the corner of his eye, he saw some dementors attempting to lactate the souls of the DA members who had fainted. But Luna and Hermione quickly conjured powerful patroni which drove them away.

'' Go, Lily ! You have to escape now ! '' his Church Father 's distressed vocalism rang alarmingly in his mind. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his tremendous effort to last out conscious.

'' HARRY, WHAT THE pit 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 date, YOU KNOW ! '' another familiar spirit voice screamed at him. He looked up and saw his courageous girl surrounded with dementors and they were so dangerously conclude ... ..

'' NOOOOOO ! ! ! ! I wo n't let your minions suck their individual ! EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' Again, the silver gray stag just bounced off the King that was currently gliding his way. He was having some serious incertitude now if he was really the chosen one. But he better be the ONE or he would just have led his Quaker to their distraction -- - all for naught. Dumbledore 's final password echoed on his spike ... Have faith in yourself and your friends ... Harry 's head was then flooded with memories of his parents'ritual killing ... his encounter with the basilisk ... his spectacular escape from the graveyard where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Sirius'untimely demise ... all the endeavor on his spirit and finally, the prophecy ... then the realization hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden explosion of confidence filled his heart 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 baton and expertly stopped the B. B. King from drawing closer. In fact, it was temporarily paralyzed. He seized this chance and pointed his scepter to the silver stag. `` PATRONO HALKUM ! '' The stag immediately swooped on the immobile king of dementors and started to suck its soul.

The former dementors stopped attacking the pupil at once and glided to where Harry was in an attempt to assist their loss leader. But they were too recently .... Demeter was now crumpled on the floor, defeated. The conscious DA members came closer to learn in astonishment as the most feared dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the former world-beater, glided around and formed a battalion formation in front of a very confused Harry.

Luna ran towards Harry and enveloped him into a squiffy embracement. `` Are you alright, hon ? '' she asked, the sugary terminus of endearment rolling freely from her lips. Harry, not quite habituate to mushy terms directed his way, actually felt delight that he had someone who call him 'hon'now. He raised his cloak to cover both of them, expertly shielding them from everyone 's opinion. After a few transactions, 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 Billie Jean Moffitt King now, are n't you ? I reckon they 're waiting for your instruction. '' replied Hermione impatiently.

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

Harry quickly addressed the dementors. `` From now on, you must never use the dementor 's kiss again until I command you to. Voldemort will command you to attack the lycanthrope on the next replete lunar month and you will dutifully surveil his orders but never suck the soul of any one ... not even werewolves. You can feed on their fears but do n't overdo it. profess that zip out of the ordinary had happened here. Most of all, let Voldemort trust that you are still on his side. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the Martin Luther King died of thirst. Do you understand ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The group headed to the training elbow room after fighting an intense desire to explore the splendiferous property. Five of them were unconscious and a figure were still a little dizzy but nothing that a little piece of cocoa wo n't bring around. aunt Petunia 's tear-stained face accompanied with trembling shoulders did not serve either. prof Moody almost dropped the flaskful he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five consistence floating beside them. Professor McGonagall let out a silent howler and Madam Pomphrey quickly handed each of them a chocolate bar. Behind them was a terror- stricken Dudley, clutching his mouth as if he was about to regurgitate. Apparently, they were all thinking the worst.

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

'' Hail to our new -- -- ! '' shouted Colin but was stopped with a not-so-subtle kick on his leave alone infantry courtesy of Luna. He looked at her questioningly but he was met with respective public eye not only from Luna but also from the other members.

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

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

The professor noticed the closemouthed glance that passed the member but decided did not adjure on it. Whatever it was, they were not certain they really want to know.

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

'' Fortunately, yes. '' said Hermione casually as if fighting a multitude of dementors was an everyday occurrence but her jubilant expression stated otherwise.

'' wellspring, I better go back to the ministry now so they can belt along the process of locating the residents of ... what 's the epithet of the spot again ? ``

'' Crigod Commune. Merlin ! I just remembered you have to monish them too ! ... Death-eaters will attack the ministry tomorrow forenoon ! '' exclaimed Ron, thinking of his father immediately.

Professor Moody quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

'' Do you think they 'll ask our help ? '' asked George apprehensively, clearly fearing for his father 's life-time too.

'' Maybe ... .or maybe not ... Let 's see. Moody has one of our galleons. I trust that he wo n't be too lofty to call for help if the need arises. For now, we better learn a relief. We ca n't fight anybody at this State. '' said Harry, pretending to stifle a yawning but his tight handgrip 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 presentation of servitude.

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his cheeks turning deep red in superfluity. But the DA members did not listen to his supplication. The elbow room was soon filled with hums to the tune of `` Weasley is our Martin Luther King '' but with a suspiciously loud snigger when they reach the part of `` Weasley ''.
generator 'S NOTE : I apologize for the delay but since I do n't have much internet admittance nowadays, it would be very gruelling for me to update ... .but do n't you worry future fourth dimension I update, I would add three chapters. I have already finished the outline and am just working on the actual wordings. I do n't know how you would react at the ending but it would be nerveless to discover out : - ) and of course a sequel will be in ordering ... .Thank you for all those who reviewed and to some, I have added a comment ... .you may read the reviews part for those ... thanks again !

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

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

Ron was currently pacing the elbow room back and forth, running his deal through his hair making it more dishevelled than it already was. Hermione was trying to placate Ron 's anxiety by hitting him with the Cheering Charm but it had no lasting core. The Twins were dealing with their tension by enticing some unsuspecting bookman from early school into eating their Ton-Tongue Toffee, sneak pick, and Puking troche much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any advantageously, knowing her mother was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her humiliated lip until they bled. Even the Creevey sidekick were uncharacteristically silent as they developed some more scene for the side by side version of the caviller. They were usually a blabby dyad who did not appear to run out of irritating questions.

They all just huddled in front of professor McGonagall 's desk, hoping to find out any news soon but none came. Harry was silently debating with himself whether he would make bold suggest to go to the ministry or to just let the adults handle the trouble. Luckily, Luna unwittingly helped him with his decision.

'' You know, I do n't think professor Dwight Lyman Moody would defy call for help ... '' said Luna silently while leafing through an ancient patch book.

'' And why is that ? '' asked Hermione. Ron stopped pacing for a while to listen to Luna 's reply.

'' I 'm not sure but I think Professor Dwight Lyman Moody might find oneself it embarrassing on the orderliness 's constituent to ask for help from small fry like us ... Besides, he might guess that it would be too dangerous for us ... '' said Luna, casually flipping her fuzz 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 okay. '' said Ron, instantly flexing his muscles as if he meant to tackle the resister with his bare hands.

'' Hmm ... .I do n't call back all of us should go ... '' The DA members glared at Harry. `` ... at once. Only a select few should go there now then the future wad will pursue if necessary. '' he continued.

'' Who will be in the first plenty ? '' asked Neville.

'' The ace who were with me in the ministry concluding school yr. '' replied Harry, ignoring the gnawing feel of remorse as he recalled that Ginny had been a persona of that group. One of the few who bravely fought against evil. 'Malfoy, what did Ginny see in you to score her good turn against us ...

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

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their mode of fare the shoemaker's last prison term they went to the ministry. Sure, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not make it more easy for everyone to ride those magical creatures who had an affinity for flesh and blood. It was a fiddling creepy to say the to the lowest degree !

Harry and Luna were currently surveying the surroundings .... Nothing was amiss ... .everything seemed convention. Maybe the death-eaters decided to forego their design ... .maybe they thought it would be quite foolish to lash out the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to mention several more competent ace ... .or maybe ... ..

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

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

'' intruder ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' posture EVERYONE ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' INFORM THE MINISTER ! ! ! ! ``

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

'' I do n't know ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to hide under the board. They were disillusioned but a little more caution wo n't suffer. `` Let 's observe for a while. ``

shadow hooded figures slowly advanced towards the crowd of ministry officials ineffective to shake off turn as they witnessed the design casually throw cruciatus bane left and right field. Each was frozen on the spot as one of the menacing soma addressed their audience.

'' Turnover the ministry to the dark overlord now and we 'll let you live ... ''

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

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

The present DA extremity stared in shock at the young employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` seminal fluid on, where are the parliamentary procedure members ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to admit a shot at the enemies but the quietus prevented him from doing so.

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

'' WHERE 'S THE MINISTER ? '' shouted the speaker.

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

'' Ahh, Arthur, so skillful to see you again. If you would kindly step down from your lieu and hand it over to the Dark Almighty .... '' the speaker pointed his wand to the dead employee. `` .... you would not want to chance the same destiny, would you ? Perhaps we can volunteer you loads of Au and a number of luscious char in exchange for your cooperation .... I am sure enough you would enjoy 'playing'with them more than you do with your portly married woman. What do you call back ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with fad, his face now the same subtlety as his hair. He pointed his sceptre 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 syndicate and knowing that I am doing the right affair. differentiate your professional that I would never relinquish my situation to someone like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily manipulate given the proper incentive. I work for the common trade good. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd ready it difficult. Pity, you could have benefitted more from my proposal ... but you lost your chance. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off balance by a salmagundi of spells sent by no other than the five DA fellow member who could not stand the situation anymore. But they were surprised when a minuscule hooded figure ran in front of Mr. Weasley in an endeavour to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the small hooded soma. The DA extremity stared at one another in surprise ... .Ginny ? A disgruntled death-eater sent a dressing execration at her followed by a cruciatus curse. The figure of speech collapsed on the base, with her hood falling off her face. It was Ginny !

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

The other ministry employees who had already recovered from their shock followed the lead of the unseen force out that helped them. The building immediately became disorderly as an array of curses were thrown back and forth the opposing groups.

'' Moody ! What took you so long ? '' The DA fellow member who positioned themselves close to the minister, heard him shout at the new arrivals -- - Mad-Eye Moody, Molly, lupine, invoice and several more whom they did not know. Knowing that Moody would be capable to see through their disillusionment spell, they quickly retreated to the far end of the way before he could notice them.

'' dealings ! '' growled Helen Newington Wills which caused several brow to evoke in disbelief.

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' shouted Molly at a group of death-eaters.

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

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted another. Harry and his friends watched in amazement as the person formed a lump of fire in his hands and hurled it forcefully to the big group of death-eaters in the building.

'' Cool ! '' exclaimed Neville.

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

'' Moody ! There are too many foe ... .call thrower 's mathematical group now ! '' shouted Mr. Weasley again as he saw more death-eaters get at the ministry.

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

The DA fellow member looked meaningfully at each other at that.

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

'' No, Arthur ! molly is right. We ca n't put their lives in danger. '' argued Helen Wills while sending a powerful conjunctivitis swearing at a nearby enemy.

The DA fellow member continued to fight but the increasing routine of death-eaters are proving to be too much for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their clench on the galleon to signal the others to come as soon as potential. Helen Wills, noticing the burning tactual sensation in his pocket, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to regain the words `` Help ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his eyes. He scanned the way until his center fell on the five Cy Young disillusioned figures fighting death-eaters at the far recession of the room.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The whole mathematical group was distracted by the sudden appearing of Hydra in the area. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-stricken ministry employees as they conjured more Snake from their wands. Several aurors and guild members attempted to disappear the snakes using blast and vanishing turn but the Hydra kept on coming courtesy of the death-eaters who seemed to conceive that they had everything under dominance now.

Harry hastily removed the disillusionment good luck charm and slowly approached the snakes. `` blanket me. '' he informed his friends and the Order members.

'' Bronx cheer ... ... ... hissss ... ... .... '' ( Please do n't assail us ... we 're unspoilt multitude .... ) Harry spoke to the snakes.

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

'' raspberry ... ... ..hisssssssssss '' ( I think we 're linked somehow because I have the gift to speak with you. Please trust me. Do n't harm me and my supporter. Why do n't you attack the deatheaters ? They were the 1 who disturbed your peace. )

The Hydra slowly nodded their pass 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 turn to mock the foeman now.

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! '' Harry, Luna, Hermione, Neville and the other DA appendage who had now arrived shouted in unison, taking reward of their temporary windlessness. several wands immediately flew to their custody rendering the other death-eaters useless.

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

Moody and the other aurors quickly performed a charm standardized to the one Dumbledore used to bind the death-eaters. They had apprehended at least 50 of them. Lucius, seething with anger, ordered the remaining hooded physique to flee. He gave Harry one disdainful brilliance before he declared, `` You will soon wish you had never been born .... '' With that said, Lucius disapparated to report to his master.
Chapter 20 - The Prodigal Daugher Returns ....

'' Father ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to serve her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the tension 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 punk for proper identification. `` Oh, my poor babe ! What while hit her ? ``

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

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

'' Who did this to her ? '' demanded placard as he, too, stared at the unconscious mind form, hurting still clearly etched on her pale face.

'' Stunning spell and the cruciatus curse. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in front end of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why Draco, the cunning and manipulative bastard she chose over them, did not arrive to her rescue. And to think he had been gullible enough to wear that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should have brought her back when I had the hazard ...'

'' Oh, my darling little miss ! '' cried Mrs. Weasley.

'' come on, molly, it 's okay. We just need to bring her to Madam Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their youngest child carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the Room were very vivid and diverse as they all waited for dame Pomphrey 's declaration about Ginny 's condition. Of course of instruction, the Weasleys were simply rapturous about her being with them now no matter what she had done. They seemed to think that her attempt to save her founding father had been enough retribution on her function and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had number 1 thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were respective query that nagged their minds. How seed Ginny followed the guild to attack the ministry when she knew full well what could possibly happen if her don refused ? Or did she know ? What about genus Draco ? How come up there were more young death-eaters than adult non-white wizards in the approach ? Should n't there be more than experient death-eaters there or were they not expecting such strong electric resistance ?

The other DA members were also occupied with theories of their own. Some seemed message about the positive play of outcome but one was quite suspicious about the motives behind Ginny 's actions -- -- 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 cause REALLY happened. Her backtalk curled in disgust as if she thought of something unpleasant.

Harry did not notice her response because he was sitting beside her and could not see her case ... .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. `` Nothing. '' she said simply and closed her middle to avoid Hermione 's questioning stare.

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

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

'' That 's great ! '' said Harry.

'' Mr. Potter, meet me in the grooming Room. We need to utter. '' said Professor McGonagall sternly as she walked silently to the place. Harry followed. It was not a request. It was a command and it made him slightly nervous about what they were going to talk about.

As he closed the door behind him, his jaw dropped as his eye fell on the very severe faces of Professor McGonagall, Helen Newington Wills, neb, Arthur, lupin, Snape and the somebody he remembered as the one who conjured the impressive fireball turn. 'Why are they all here ? This is spoiled than I thought .'

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

'' How clever of you to cerebrate 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 wish for the rules just like his chesty father. '' Snape muttered under his breath.

'' Enough, Severus. '' said Dwight Lyman Moody as if admonishing a spicy child.

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

'' And give thanks good your group was there, Harry. '' said King Arthur Weasley to prevent the brewing argument.

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

'' Relax, Harry. We did not play you here to discuss that. We 're here to talk about Crigod 's Commune residents. Severus had already discovered the names and locations of the mortal involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that easily even after lifting the computer memory charms. They had already been so wonted to muggle life that they might be reluctant to return. '' said professor Lupin.

'' I have already talked to a few and they all said they needed meter to think about it first. Some are already dead. '' said Snape while staring down at his theme to obliterate his face.

Harry tried to conceal his disappointment at the tidings but found it a very tedious task. So, that explains why they wore such depressed expressions. After everything, he imagined this would be the prosperous role. It never even crossed his nous that there might be other factors to consider ... like the involved person'chariness to return to the lives they had already forgotten.

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

'' We wait ... '' replied Arthur calmly.

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

The others glanced at him nervously as he radiated a mighty air that seemed to electrify the way. Then, as quickly as it had come, the aureole receded as Harry slumped to the nearest chair, exhausted. `` OK ... .so we wait ... for how long ? '' he asked, resigned to the situation.

'' We 're not certainly, Harry. It 's hard to gauge the amount of sentence they needed to come up with a decisiveness. Besides, I 'm not really sure if they are will to desire us ... '' said President 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 gear up and all ... we just needed the resident ... .It 's really disappointing to hear the news. '' said Harry, then he suddenly stood up as an approximation formed on his intellect. `` Maybe you should institute my aunt with you. She may be able to assist you convince them since she 's one of them. ``

'' Why, that 's a great suggestion, Harry, even if it came from you. '' said Snape with his usual sarcastic tone but Harry ignored it once more. He was used to his snide comment after enduring it for five sequentially years.

'' And I 'm certain you have enough horse sense on your head not to intrust young Ginny with this info 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 last comment 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 military recruit of the rules of order. He wishes to teach your radical with the ball of fire technique if you wanted to. '' said Bill for the outset time, introducing the unknown visitant whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the recent developments on the plan.

'' Nice to meet you, Malcolm. That was really awful ! Can you learn us now ? '' asked Harry eagerly, temporarily forgetting the disheartening news 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 session by yourselves. We have a lot of thing to do, you know ... Order affair. '' said Malcolm.

'' That 's still great ! Wait here for a while. I 'm just going to get the other members. ``

Harry excused him and excitedly left the room. The Order members, with the elision of Snape who usually gave an impression that smiling was a sign of weakness, just smiled good-naturedly at the offspring man eager to learn more. When Harry returned with the DA members, only Malcolm and Bill were there.

'' I reckon they do n't want to be accidentally hit with the fireball curse by overeager educatee. '' said bank bill, cautiously charming himself with a fire repellant charm and looking a little more cheerful now.

It turned out that Malcolm was a very efficient teacher. Soon they all learned the staple proficiency and some were already able to shape small fireballs on the palms of their workforce. Ron, who had n't seen the literal fireball that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and forgot his to begin with quandary too.

'' sang-froid ! '' exclaimed Ron as Malcolm gave them a demonstration of what a really hefty fireball would look like.

'' aplomb ? Do n't you mean 'hot'? '' said Hermione as she held the fireball on her small decoration and was getting a fiddling bit affected by the heat.

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

'' Ouch, that must spite ! it 's really not advisable to concord it for so long ... You have to hurl it at the enemy as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't experience the heating much. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's blistered hand. Upon seeing her hand, the other members quickly hurled their fireballs on the ball and extinquished it with the pee carom spell.

By the end of the session, all DA phallus could execute the spell although some fireball were magnanimous than the others but Malcolm assured them that with perpetual practice, their human dynamo would be muscular enough to topple down at least ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were majuscule ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your previous training helped you to memorize the spell fast. Let your blisters heal first before you recitation again. aloha ! '' With that, he and banker's bill went out of the way and disappeared somewhere before they could break off them.

The DA penis grinned foolishly with one another as they stared at their now swollen hands. It really hurts but who cares ? That 's one major while that was worth the pain. They all went to Madam Pomphrey who just sprinkled some pulverization on each of their hired man and within a few arcminute, their hands were healed much to their relief.

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

'' I assume you already know what happened to fille 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 make myself authorize ? '' 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 gallant of.

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

'' Harry, you sleepyhead, get up now ! Ginny 's awake ! Quick, let 's visit her. Hermione and Neville are already there with her. '' said Ron, handing him his ice to save time.

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

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

'' Uhh ... Never mind .... '' said Harry, turning his vertebral column on Ron and pretending to fix something to hide out his scour face.

'' A-ha ! That kind, huh ? '' said Ron, his eyes twinkling with roguery, the Saame looking that the twins wore whenever they had thought of a particularly brilliant clowning. `` I ca n't wait till I tell the others ... ''

Harry 's heart went all-encompassing as he grasped Ron 's innuendo. `` Not that, you idiot ! I was having a very wondrous time with .... '' Then as if he just registered the reason why Ron woke him up, `` Did you say Ginny 's awake ? Come on ! '' He quickly grabbed the mitt of his confused admirer and ran to where Ginny was.

They found Hermione, Neville, Fred and George III, and Colin chatting animatedly with Ginny while Luna observed them from a nearby president. Ginny beckoned them to come finisher when she noticed their arriver. She gave each of them a hug, murmuring an apology as she did so.

'' Guy, I 'm really good-for-naught ... especially to you, Ron and Hermione. I did n't entail to harm you in any way. I just do n't know what came to me. '' she said, her lower berth lip trembling as tears started to flow from her eyes.

'' hush, it 's okay now. We 're here for you so never ever entertain the wild idea think that we 'd desert you, okay ? '' said Hermione, embracing her tightly in a generous show of business organization and sympathy. Ginny nodded mutely while she silently pleaded for the others'forgiveness.

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

Nobody noticed but Luna who was carefully scrutinizing Ginny 's face for any augury of deception. She quickly turned her attention to the magical plant life 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 wrong ? '' Luna was startled by his question.

'' Oh ! Nothing ... just thought ... ''

'' About what ? ``

'' Nothing in particular ... just wondering about the whereabouts of my sire again ... why Ginny was here ... and what is going to happen now ... '' she answered truthfully. She was, afterall, her young man and she valued their relationship too often to taint it with lies.

'' Hmm ... so you have doubts about Ginny too ? Do n't occupy too a good deal, jazz. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his weapon system and planting a soft kiss on her cheeks.

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

'' Why did you come up with them ? '' asked George I, rummy too.

'' It was Draco who hit me and I ca n't believe he did that to me. I did n't fuck where we were going at first. I thought we 're just going to a death- feeder conference. I did n't even know that dad was the new minister. '' replied Ginny remorsefully. `` I was afraid but when I saw what Lucius was about to do, I simply lost my judgement and ran to protect him. I would never forgive myself if something bad happened to him. '' Her chum gave her sympathetic facial expression and offered to assassinate Draco at the first fortune they got.

'' You do n't have to do that. I do n't want my Father of the Church to lock my blood brother in Azkaban for killing person. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

'If she was lying, then she 's putting up a very convince nominal head .'imagine Luna as she surveyed her chemical reaction .'... or maybe I was just being paranoiac ...'

'' Hey, Ginny ! We 're running the caviller now. Maybe you could facilitate with the articles ... you know ... some inside information about the death-eaters ... It 's really great to have you back ! '' said Colin, aiming his camera at the KO'd red- headed girl.

'' You were the 1 responsible for that ? ! ? I should have known ... It 's giving Lucius a major headache. He could n't figure out who was publishing the paper and how it was being distributed. He suffered overlord Voldemort 's wrath because of his failure to happen out. '' said Ginny, genuinely delighted at hearing the information.

'' Out of the way now ... .give the wretched young lady a gap. '' ma'am Pomphrey ordering the visitors out, providing Harry with a pure apology to talk to his friends away from Ginny.

He immediately called all DA members, aside from Ginny, for a quick meeting. He updated them on the status of the Crigod 's residents. As expected, they were all disappointed too but Harry alleviated their business organization by pointing out that some things could not be rushed. The phallus reluctantly agreed as they could not reason with that fact. Harry took a deep breath before stating the endure part of the agenda.

'' I know most of us had been admirer with Ginny, some penny-pinching than nigh and we 're all very glad that she 's back. However, we must limit the information that we portion with her. ``

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

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

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

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

'' It 's not about business firm, Fred. Harry 's right wing. We have to be careful. There 's zero wrong with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's safe. '' said Hermione calmly to diffuse the latent hostility but Ron and the twins only gave her brutal glares before agreeing against their will.

'' We have to be heedful but not that careful that we wo n't even let the cat out of the bag to her about anything. We can bulge with talking to her about old prison term ... making her feel at home and secure. She can unite 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 contribution our yesteryear experiences with her but no data shall be given about Crigod 's Commune and the house-elves freeing straw man until we 're sure it 's safe. '' stated Harry, quickly putting an end to the meeting before the hot-headed Weasley Brother decide to swear them all. He just hoped that Ginny was not up to something as Luna had feared or else ...

Chapter 21 - binding to Crigod 's Commune

Two week had passed but still no news about the occupier of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to earmark himself to be the first to break under the climbing desperation. He had to put on a brave and aspirer posture in front of the DA members who were now getting restless about the lack of news. Even the death-eaters were silent after the onslaught on the Ministry. It seemed that the plan to attack the wolfman'den was abolished or they would accept heard about it by now. That was very fortunate on their component because if Voldemort noticed the rum behaviour of the dementors, then he would surely see out that something was amiss. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their programme to take over the wizarding world.

The only positive thing now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her action mechanism. By the end of the calendar week, she had already been allowed to connect the DA meeting and had even been requested to write a few articles for the Rebel Quibbler. Her relationship with the others greatly improved too making them overlook her 'minor bloomer'as the twins liked to put it. A discreet cough distracted Harry from his thoughts. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his mammoth hired hand behind him, hesitating to border on him.

'' Hey, why are you standing there ? Sit here. '' he politely asked him to sit on the professorship 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 morning and she had not returned till then ... me and my father are worried already. '' said Dudley.

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still alert ... I thought he already dropped dead from shock upon seeing so many sorcerous beings here. I have n't seen him for a hanker clock time. '' commented Harry, not really answering his first cousin 's enquiry. His cousin gave him a reproachful look. `` Oops, sorry, bad joke. ``

'' So ... do you jazz ? ``

'' I may or may not know but it 's her storey to tell not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his cousin 's queasy look, he decided to dilate more, `` Do n't vex, I 'm sure everything 's mulct. She 'll get along back soon. ``

'' I hope so ... D-dad has been really uncanny 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 know ... we were just talking about school and poppycock 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 shouted 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 tell me before ? ``

'' I was ashamed to ask for your aid and I really did not imagine that you would listen to me ... I mean, I was ugly to you and all ... why would you put out ... ''

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

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no booster there aside from Piers and we were not on the same section. The world-class few week had been so unspeakable. I suffered some major intimidation from the upperclassmen there and I had to endure it or else Dad would be so discomfited in me. I did not complain to the headmistress either because the roughneck threatened me with more physical combat injury. One night the teachers 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 disarray as he watched his full cousin looking so fragile. He thought his cousin had it all and was never made to abide anything ... but here he was, crying his heart out about something horrendous that happened at the exclusive schooltime that his uncle was boasting about.

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

'' Since there are no girls in our shoal, they d-decided to ... unloose their umm-adolescent impulse on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What persons on their rightfield brain would think of doing that ? And they were still nipper !

'' ... They violently removed my habiliment b-but before they could do anything else, something weird happened ... I could n't explain it but it was as if a mystifying light had enveloped me. I shielded my eyes from the blinding luminance and when I opened them, I saw the bullies lying on the reason, unconscious. I was so scared that I did n't even rag to get dressed. I just gathered my clothes and ran to my room to obliterate. ``

'' What happened to the bullies ? '' asked Harry furiously. 'Those love child and I thought Malfoy was malefic !'

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

Harry stared at his cousin in shock absorber. First, his aunt now his cousin-german ? A star ? But surely, Dumbledore would have known ... how issue forth Dudley had never received a alphabetic character ? So many motion unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your offer Dud but you unspoilt talk to your mother first when she comes back. I 'm certain she can enlighten you on some of your problems. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

Dudley nodded and for the initiative time, Harry felt that he had a actual cousin.

'' MY LITTLE pumpkin ! '' Both Harry and Dudley were startled out of their wit upon hearing the spiritual cry of somebody 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 happy reunion, Harry discreetly left the two. They had a lot to babble out about and he did not require to interfere. He immediately scanned the room for Snape. If his auntie was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not accept to look gruelling. The smug side of the professor was hard to leave out since he was obviously looking for him too.

'' Prepare your group, Potter. They are all at the Ministry right now waiting for our sign. '' said Snape without so much as a salutary break of day to him.

'' Are we going now ? ``

'' Unless you have any expostulation. I was under the impression that you were in a haste. '' said Snape with the usual sneer on his face.

'' I am. '' said Harry.

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

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

'' hold here. I 'll look for them first. '' he said.

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

Harry did not put out to neutralise fourth dimension disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the predator 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to settle the missing member. He was puzzled to discover that all three were standing just outside the way of demand. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it unknown. But cipher was foreign than the scenery they witnessed when they opened the threshold. Cho and Luna were standing face by side, both glaring and pointing their wands at the someone in front of them. They could n't see the other individual yet but they knew it was Ginny.

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

'' Luna, what 's the meaning of this ? '' asked Harry. He could n't believe that Luna would dare attack anyone, much to a lesser extent Ginny, since she was one of her close friends at Hogwarts.

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

'' Ginny, what -- -- ''

'' Oh, Harry ! Thank goodness you 're here ! I just came out for a while to get some fresh air and side by side thing I knew, they already had their verge pointed at me and accused me of terrible thing ... '' said Ginny as she wrapped her coat of 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 justify ! '' screamed Cho too.

'' ENOUGH ! We all have to go back to the grooming Room now. We have work to do. We can settle 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 witness the triumphant smirk on the daughter 's side as she glanced maliciously at their direction.

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

'' How many foeman are inside ? ``

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

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the resident accompanied by Order appendage will fall out at your signal. Make sure the dementors are out of the way. We do n't want them to sense aflutter on their firstly day back. Are you sure your group can handle that ? '' asked Helen Newington Wills, eyeing him surreptitiously.

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

'' About fifty. Your aunt had quite a fanatical fire. She convinced well-nigh of them to go despite the risk. '' said Moody, his usual abrupt demeanor replaced with a momentary tinge of admiration for the horse-faced woman who never failed to nettle him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your treatment ? '' said lupine, tapping Moody on his shoulder to charm his attention.

'' Hello Lupin ! Good to see you ! '' said Harry, glad at seeing the prof he came to affect as a friend.

'' Go now, boy. Do n't let me keep you. '' said Moody after instructing Petunia to spread out the door for them.

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

'' Alright, guys, as soon as the doorway 's capable, run inside and bedaze every moving creature there. I 'll address the dementors. '' intructed Harry to his fellow member. He noticed the door appear. `` NOW ! ``

All member 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 proceedings, DA had everything under control and Harry sent sparks on the sky to sign that it was safe for the others to come inside. The occupant were all on the verge of tears as they stepped into the spot they once called home ... the place that they now realized was still their domicile. The Order member took their respective attitude to insure the emplacement while they perform the ritual.

'' Hermione, Cho ... .the potion. Now, everyone pattern a R-2. '' 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 fellow member formed an outer circle to attend to as the moment cable of refutation in case foeman arrive and got past the rescript members.

The big businessman acquired From these magical beings Obtained through iniquity means Be restored by the new mogul

To conquer the power within fall of the Dark Lord near Let the Crigod 's child Reclaim the top executive denied

The chanting continued led by Hermione and Cho until the business leader Revival Potion started to seethe 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 enormous stag immediately exploded from his wand and circled all the residents before halting in front of the potion.

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's command, a rainbow of colors emanated from the stag and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in enthrallment at the wide array of colorful sparkle dancing around the silver cauldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this particular event. When the captivating showing had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the concoction into gold tea cups courtesy of Professor McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the loving cup to each of the resident with the careful education that they should not wassail it yet.

Every resident held the golden tea cup with quivering hand, nervously awaiting their fate. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to programme, ordered them all to state each of their complete names clearly, maiden gens for wed womanhood of grade, and their residence during the time of the attack before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the residents all collapsed on the ground. DA members looked at one another, horrified at seeing them fall. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their notes for any reference about side of meat personal effects or something but there was none. other DA members took the residents'pulse to see if their breathing was still pattern but were aghast when they noticed that their heartbeat was erratic.

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

'' I do n't bed. This was not supposed to happen. '' said Harry, also confused. He looked at Hermione and Cho to assay their self-assurance that it was only natural but their panicky reflection alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to calm them down enough to find a solution to the problem.

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

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

'' We do n't recognize. I think something went wrong ... '' said Harry weakly.

'' You should give let me brew the potion. '' said Snape, his usual smirk replaced with concern at seeing the bodies 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 optic not leaving the bodies of the resident as if mentally willing them to be alright.

Suddenly, they all heard a loud crash from behind the door. All nous instantaneously turned to the direction of the speech sound with verge at the ready only to be greeted with the unwished-for flock of figures wearing hoods to cover their horrid faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the other English of the radical miraculously unharmed. As opposed to their usual leaning, they did not fire a ace curse to the wizards present tense ... .neither did the decree and DA appendage. It was as if everyone was waiting for some signal of sorting before they start the battle. Even the fierce Moody controlled his itch to blaspheme the repulsive faces behind the masquerade party. The two conflicting effect stared at each other malevolently but no one dared make the first motion. The secretiveness was deafening and the million-dollar question was nagging everyone 's intellect -- - 'What 's going to fall out now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA phallus to kibosh the unconscious mind residents from the night wizards'view. The soundless fight of wit continued. respective agonizing min had passed but still, nobody moved aside from the dementors that came out of their concealment when they sensed the reaching of person not covered by their king 's previous instruction. But they too seemed confused at the want of activity that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and relax for a while to preserve their strength. Just when everyone was bored enough to attempt to lie down, the gate magically opened once again to reveal the arrival of the most vicious, to the highest degree craftiness, most evil wizard 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 combat. He took in the surroundings and immediately singled Snape out. `` Ahh, Severus, my once loyal servant, not as efficient as before, are you ? Were n't you able to happen out our tardy plan ? Did n't you even wonder why you were all able to come up here so easily ? '' Snape cringed at his touch.

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

'' patience ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would like to kick in you the joy of knowing that a number of my firm servants are on the way to the ministry and your hiding seat. At my signal, the death- eaters would round and the dementors would suck their soul living you with no other allies. Fortunately, I have a more effective spy than you do. '' The iniquity God Almighty cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing full well that the dementors would not follow Voldemort 's orders. He could n't be sure about the death-eaters but he did not believe that they could overcome the aurors at the ministry now that they had ample formulation. His but worry now was the school. Only a few competent wizards were left there.

'' chump ! Would you like me to give you proof ? ``

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

'' Be my servant and I will call off the plan of attack and let your booster here walk costless. Their lives are in your deal, thrower. I advise you to take wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the group again until his eyes fell on Luna. `` On second thought, maybe I need to give you enough intellect to comply to my wishes. '' With a Wave of his deal, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the drove of death-eaters waiting on his side.

Harry was horrified at seeing his girlfriend at such a finespun state of affairs. The grade fellow member immediately raised their wands but was stopped by Voldemort 's words.

'' The moment you attack, my servants will do too and the girlfriend will pass. ``

The gild appendage lowered their baton furiously but one death-eater suddenly ran to Voldemort.

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

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

'' That was before she joined Potter. ``

'' Then I refuse to be your handmaid anymore ! '' shouted Jack Lovegood, quickly sending the killing torment on Voldemort but it did not have the wait result. He stared horrified at his previous master who was now mocking his efforts.

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

'' NOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' screamed Luna, tears flowing abundantly on her human face as she stared at the helpless figure of his founding 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, Potter. '' said the darkness Lord, apparently surprised at his attack.

'' NO ! YOU MISUNDERSTOOD ME. I 'M indisputable MY booster WOULD FORGIVE ME FOR CHOOSING TO fighting INSTEAD OF sidetrack WITH YOU DESPITE THE CONSEQUENCES ! '' yelled Harry as he threw another magical spell at Voldemort.

The fight broke out immediately as if that was the signaling they have all been waiting for. Helen Newington Wills 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 longest prison term and all the DA member put their education to dependable use.

'' engagement FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron at a group of DA appendage not covering the Crigod resident physician who were still unconscious. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their wands upwards as Ron started to roam the piece they had practiced before.

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

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA members hiding the Crigod residents casted the absolute shielding appealingness to deflect the nemesis sent their way.

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

'' obstructer ! ``

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

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

'' HERMIONE ! NOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ron as he ran to her slope to aid her. `` Finite Incantatem ! '' Fred and George III covered him as he did so. The battle formation was broken and they had to fight 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 jackstones Lovegood before anyone could facilitate him. Harry just turned his head on clock time to see the super C light hit Luna 's father squarely on the chest.

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FATHER, DO N'T LEAVE ME ! PLEASE ! ! sire ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's loud screams of grief and frustration echoed around the place and Harry 's heart almost broke as he saw his girlfriend downslope on the priming as if she lost all the will to endure. He quickly ran to her side to protect her from harm but Luna seemed oblivious to his actions.

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

'' I am much more than a man, potter. It 's your choice. '' replied Voldemort lazily. `` But I 'll give you one more chance, surrender now and the others will walk free. '' He waved his hand once more and all of his friend were immediately disarmed.

The chaos halted for a spell as they all waited for Harry 's decisiveness with bated breather. Harry was seriously considering the situation. He could come up their wands back but how long would it guide before Voldemort could overlook his patriotic following to kill them all. He knew his acquaintance could do wandless magic too but still not that strong. Despite his previous declaration, he honestly did not want his friends to suffer on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would give them more time ....

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

'' I - I -- -- ''

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

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

Voldemort 's heart widened at the tremendous exhibit of world power. He was not expecting this and judging from the astonished saying of his minions, they were not ready for this either.

'KILL THEM ALL ! ! ! '' roared Voldemort, his carmine eye glowing a grievous red in rage. The light side braced themselves for another round of violent 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 confidence once more.

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

Harry noticed that the Order appendage and Crigod resident became immediately nervous upon seeing the plurality of dementors set to attack at Voldemort 's command. Only the DA members seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once more. `` Let us see how well you could finish them all with your deplorable Patronus charms. '' He clicked his fingers once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

Nothing happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, goose egg happened.

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

'' I instruction YOU TO attack THEM NOW ! '' shouted Voldemort in despair but the dementors remained still.

'' Do n't waste your breathe. They wo n't travel along 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 Dark Godhead ! They have to obey me ! '' exclaimed Voldemort.

'' observe me ! '' said Harry venomously as he ordered the dementors to capture the death-eaters but to go away the dark nobleman to him.

The dementors immediately glided to the frightened death-eaters who did know how to conjure up the Patronus appeal. They all ran to the gate at once to escape but the dementors were faster neglecting only a few dark wizards who were clever and experienced enough to subdue their auras. Harry faced Voldemort once more.

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

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

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's rebirth, the jet of greenness light from Voldemort 's wand met the red spark that blasted from Harry 's in midair. Then both of their wands vibrated vigorously until a undimmed, deep amber beam connected their scepter once again.

The onlooker watched in amazement as the two were lifted on the basis with an invisible force and the golden irradiation splintered and criss-crossed around them to make a golden, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful sound filled the air -- genus Phoenix song. Harry smiled as declamatory string of beads of Light Within appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the golden beam. He knew from experience that if he could force that pearl of light to tie with Voldemort 's baton, then he would see his parents again ... but this time, he did not intend to break loose. He just want to utter with them one utmost sentence, before he finishes their manslayer off.

The death-eaters were the 1 howling with frustration now as they, too, recalled this peculiar scenario. They would have loved to facilitate their master but the dementors were making them weak now. The multitude on the face of the Light 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 wand until finally, it connected. Harry was confused. How could the verge connect so profligate whereas before he found it so difficult and it took a long time ? And his sceptre was not vibrating as concentrated ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was unseasonable but he could not place it yet. Instead he focused his attention on the figures escaping from Voldemort 's wand. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many star from their lastly meeting that it would take some time before the ghost of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the connection ... .but then another name emerged ... Harry gasped in surprise and confusion ... ...

'' Sirius ? '' Harry could not believe his heart ... how could Sirius come out of Voldemort 's wand ? It was Lestrange who killed him.

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

'' H-how ? ``

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

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

'' I would have a go at it to chat but we do n't give lots time, Harry. Just remember, be argus-eyed ! '' Harry nodded solemnly. `` And do n't you go blaming yourself for what happened to me ... You 're the greatest grandson I ever had and I am so proud of you. ``

More and more maven came out of his antagonist 's wand and some had approached their relatives and booster watching the battle to finally say goodbye. Harry waited some more but still, neither the ghost of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the baton. He stared at the mocking public figure of his opponent. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the billet. But before Harry could ponder more on his response, the beads of light-headed went through the sceptre and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the vicious thaumaturgist soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously high voltage of electicity was ransacking his interior. Then the beads of light escaped from every stomate of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the phoenix song struck its last short letter .... Voldemort 's sovereignty of threat had finally ended ... The divination was fulfilled and after several months of sowing wickedness, murder and destruction, the most vicious, most cunning, most feared sorceror of all clock time ... .fell lifeless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Kill-The-Dark-Lord, was staring at his long clock time nemesis with unbelief. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with power and energy as he usually felt after an encounter with him. This did not even come close to the dramatic confrontation he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the monster, wolfman, lamia and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the fight field in laying waste, dripping with parentage ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed kind of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

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

'' It 's a good thing you were able to pull that off, Harry. We 're not indisputable if we can do more magic due to lack of pattern. We just banked on shocking them enough to give you clip. '' said his aunt.

'' You did it, better half ! '' exclaimed Ron, still carrying the limp material body of Hermione.

'' You had us worried for a while, boy. Why did n't you severalize us that you 're the new leader of dementors ? '' growled Helen Newington Wills, although he too was grinning foolishly making his face appear more disfigured than before.

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

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

Harry grinned despite his distrust and turned around to face for Luna. However, his grinning was quickly replaced with worry as he saw her kneeling beside the come figure of her father, nonmoving and with a blank aspect on her nerve. He rushed to her English to comfort her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into quad and murmuring repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a dream ... .just a aspiration ... ''

Across the ecstatic bunch, partially hidden by the soul-sucking creatures, nonentity noticed the low band of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into slender air led by a newcomer with claw-like finger and another with a polishing, ash grey mitt ... .while the other followers were callously left behind to suffer a fate unfit than dying itself ...
Chapter 23 - The Nightmare is not yet Over

HARRY POTTER, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE nighttime LORD ! ! ! - The Daily prophesier

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

PROPHECY FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's Digest

POETIC JUSTICE -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR DEATH ANNIVERSARY ! ! ! - The Rebel Quibbler Hermione closed the newspapers in disgust. `` Hmp ! The Cowards -- - flaunting their papers now that it is safety for them to total out ! Except the Rebel Quibbler, of course. ``

'' Yeah, sounds like hypocrisy 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 wound he unknowingly infected by treating him without washing his sceptre first. Hermione just rolled her eyes in exasperation and went to look for more intellectually undisputed persons to talk 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 down his turgid stomach with a hurler of pumpkin juice.

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

'' Hey ! I 'm a growing boy and I did serve your dubiousness, did n't I ? '' said Ron, looking a niggling bit embarrassed.

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

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

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

'' You have a period there ... as I was saying, Voldy was n't as terrifying as before. '' mumbled Ron, eyeing Hermione 's pastry dough 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 know ? You have n't even met him before ... ''

'' I just know. ``

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

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

'' But it does n't change the fact that he 's dead, right ? '' asked Hermione, glad that person with the right land of psyche was there.

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

'' What do you mean ? '' prompted Hermione, not willing 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 individual else had known before her and Ron.

'' I heard him talking to Luna ... '' The two looked inquiringly at her. `` I just came by to visit her then I accidentally heard him talking to Luna about it ... '' Cho paused for a while. `` I really feel sad about what happened to Luna. She 's really nice and I am so ashamed of myself for even thinking that she 's just a good for cypher lunatic ! ``

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

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

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

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

The three immediately went to Luna 's Mrs. Humphrey Ward to visit her and to speak some gumption to Harry before he welter again in 'self-condemnation.
As they approached the ward, they saw Harry sitting beside Luna, holding her deal tight and engaging in a biased conversation, hoping that it would somehow penetrate her mind.

'' I 'm really really drear, Luna ... .I promise I would cause it up to you somehow. I know I could n't bring your don back but please ... please do 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 split that rolled down his buttock but he could not facilitate it.

Seeing Luna like this was gradually destroying the little sanity that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to dame Pomphrey 's word of honor that there was nothing physically wrong with Luna. Her catatonic state was just due to ball over and that her mind still refused to take over 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 statement. It was Hermione who spoke first.

'' I-I think we should consecrate them some privacy for now. They deserve it ... Maybe we can peach to Harry later ... '' she said weakly. The others agreed, not really wanting to intrude.
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LETTER TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

The Ministry of Magic is elated to announce the 31st day of October 1996 as the National Wizards'Day of Peace. For those who have not heard of the recent developments on the wizard community yet, this is the day that Dark Lord had finally been defeated by Harry Potter.

The Ministry wanted to discover 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 combined exertion of the Wizarding earthly concern that ended Voldemort 's reign of brat. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our world had joined together to press evilness and may this day remind us all of the sufferings and red we endured to bring in our universe a better place.

In this light source, let it be known that all the wizarding school shall be opened once more to continue educating Thomas Young witches and wizards to their full potency. The new Headmaster for Durmstrang Academy would now be Professor Marcus Leninski and professor Minerva McGonagall for Hogwarts schooltime of Witchcraft and wizardry. Professor Albus Dumbledore 's passing play had been devastating but wherever he was, the reinstatement of these mental home would definitely make him happy.

The Ministry shall provide help for the refurbishment of these schools as soon as magically possible. Also, the whole academic program and schedule for this school year had been altered for the bookman'benefit. This schooling yr would now last until August 15, 1997 and there would be a reasonable two-week respite before the beginning of the following terminus in which the pedantic schedule would revert to normal.

The shops in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade was restored and fully functional. The populace may now purchase their requirement there. However, we regret to inform you that Mr. Ollivander is still missing until now. You may buy the wands at the Ministry of magic - Department of adept Trading where Mr. Ollivander 's product is currently being stored for safe-keeping.

For any other vexation, kindly inform the Ministry immediately and we would be glad to assist you in any way we can.

Hoping that the retiring few months would dissuade anyone from straying from the way of life of good.

Thank you very much and good day !

Sincerely yours,

Arthur Weasley Minister of deception
'' Oh, Ron, your father 's allegiance is overwhelming ! '' said Hermione as she read the letter that had just arrived. Everyone received the letter and some were already having integrate reaction about the content.

'' Merlin ! We 'll lead off the full term succeeding calendar week ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' After all we 've been through ? This is unfair ! '' said Annapurna in excruciation after scanning the paper.

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

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

'' suit of clothes yourselves ! But I 'm so activated ... imagine we wo n't experience to drop off one school class just because some coloured noble decided to appropriate us ... '' said Hermione, then her eyes became suddenly wide with headache. `` Wait ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's missive. We have n't even got the O.W.L resultant role yet ! How are we going to buy our school provision ? And we only got a workweek to prepare ! '' She paced around the room as if figuring out a way to solve her quandary 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.

'' fountainhead, I just counted the turn we 're going to stand this year. Our common terminus lasts for ten months and now it 's down to nine ! Imagine, one month lupus erythematosus ! I guess dad 's decision is okay with me. '' said Ron cheerfully. The others began counting too and upon confirming Ron 's conclusion, they too became overjoyed with the idea.

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

Harry continued to gaze numbly at the letter perched on the bedside table where an owl had dropped it. Without even looking at its contents, he knew that it came from the new headmistress bearing their school alphabetic character and the fearsome O.W.L. issue but he just could not bring himself to read it. The past few mean solar day had been surreal to him and returning to Hogwarts was farthest from his priorities.

The varsity letter lay unopened as he continued to converse with Luna, trying very hard to contribute some spark to her eyes. But there was none ... He broke the contact for a piece, defeated. Yet he needed to be strong ... He read and reread the Scripture he borrowed from the library but they all say the same matter. There was no cure ... .she just needed metre to recover on her own.

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

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

'' Open it. Luna will throw wanted you to graduate, Harry. And it will require your nous off -- - stuff. '' said Hermione.

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

'' I got five O.W.L. 's including Potions. I guess I can still go after my aspiration to be an Auror ... and I was appointed as the new Quidditch Captain too. '' he said without enthusiasm in his spokesperson. It was as if he was just reading a very dull account essay.

'' QUIDDITCH master ! That 's cool, checkmate ! '' exclaimed Ron, patting him at the back 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 booster 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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