Chapter 1 - A Letter from a acquaintance
It had been a month since Sirius'death and Harry was still as rueful as ever. He still can not get the best his guilt about what happened to his godfather. He blamed his ineptness in Occlumency and hero complex as what his friends called him before. If he had not been foolish enough, he would have realized that there is still an Order fellow member in the school, although he could n't fault himself enough for that. He still did n't trust Snape and that might be the reasonableness why it did not occur to him to ask for his assistance. Besides, he knew that Snape detests his godfather and would probably just cut his plea.
However, if he had really taken his Occlumency object lesson seriously, Voldemort would not have been able-bodied to pull wires his intellection. It was fault…why was he so stupid ! Now, his foolishness and recklessness caused his godfather 's life and he could never forgive himself for that…. With that final exam remorseful thought, Harry eventually fell sleep, taking with him a guilt so great that Voldemort was once again able to dawn his mind.
'' Potter, once again you fell into my trap ! How can you even dare Leslie Townes Hope to kill me, the greatest necromancer of all prison term, with your pathetic attempt at magic ? I assure you that more of your friend shall die and you would never be capable to terminate me from conquering the world that is rightfully mine ! '' Voldemort 's laugh echoed in his ears and his scrape bled almost mercilessly.
Harry was forced awake by that recurring nightmare. It had been his changeless dream since Sirius died. Sometimes, he wished that he would n't necessitate to kip anymore. He tried to stay put awake the whole night but after almost a week, his torso gave up on him. He could not fight his sleepiness anymore. He even wished that the Dursleys would still give him a operose clock time just so he could believe of something else aside from brooding about what happened in the Department of enigma last month.
But no, true to his tidings, his Uncle Vernon struggled with himself not to apply him a hard time. The whole family, even Dudley, did not want him to do family chore anymore. They did n't peck on him anymore and it had been so still since he arrived that he almost wished for them to generate to their normal conduct so he could feel some sort of normalcy in his life story. It was so piteous. He felt so desperate and powerless. So unlike the curiosity wizard boy that everyone in the witching humanity imagined him to be. How they would laugh or be scared if they saw their `` savior '' moping around the menage with nothing to do and with nothing that he could do to finally live up to the divination that everyone expected him to accomplish in the soonest possible time.
He gazed at his windowpane again, hoping for even a measly scrabble from his champion at Hogwarts. A month had passed but no one had written him with even a single hello.
'' Maybe they are also wild at me because of what happened….maybe they hate me now…maybe they do n't want to have got anything to do with me now….maybe….no, I should not be thinking this way… '' He hastily chided himself…maybe they just can't…but …
He was suddenly distracted by a mo owl flying towards his window…he felt excited…finally, a alphabetic character from his friends…He could not recognize the owl but who cares…finally somebody cared enough to owl him.
Dear Harry,
How are you ? I have been trying to compose you a letter since the end of concluding term but I ca n't appear to come up the right watchword. I know most people think that I am a small bit off but I am fairly sure that you are not one of them.
I meant what I said before…our loved ones are just behind the veil….We heard them..we just ca n't see them but maybe later we will ascertain a way…
Would n't it be rattling if one from Hogwarts will be capable to work out that mystery ? My mom, she worked for the Department of mystery before you know, said that they have been trying to solve that particular mystery story for a very long time but no one came closing yet…for all we know, Hermione will be able to puzzle out it in the future….She 's so promising. Do you like her ?
Oh, it seems that I 'm rambling again…I am so lonely here. Father is away someplace and I do n't suffer anyone to tattle to. No one writes to me…I sure Hope you will find some time to reply.
passion,
Luna
Luna ? ! ? Harry stared at the letter in seismic disturbance. Luna, the one who everyone teases as nutcase, owled him while his so-called friends could n't even feel a way or prison term to write a dewy-eyed hello to him. He shook his head in amazement and frustration as he got up to get his quill and a belittled bit of parchment to answer to her missive. At least someone cared…although he was a footling peculiar about why she asked him if he likes Hermione and why she wrote `` love '' at the end of the varsity letter but maybe he was thinking too much…
honey Luna,
hello ! Thank you for writing…I know we have not been able to talk very much before but I really appreciate your letter. Like you, I have nothing to do here too. The others are too engaged doing something but I 'm stand by here. I 'm feeling quite useless actually. All I do was read the same thing over and over again. I 'm really glad you owled me.
About your alphabetic character, actually I am not so certainly yet about that humeral veil but maybe…maybe you are right. I am quite confused right now. I think Hermione is really intelligent and she might work it out someday if she believes it is something worth resolution. She 's a smashing friend actually but I do n't like her in that way. She 's one of my bestfriends. Why do you ask by the way ?
form is approaching. Would you wish to go with us to buy school supply at Diagon Alley ? I have not gotten the letter from Hogwarts yet but maybe it will arrive soon…
Your Friend,
Harry
'There', he thought, 'someone flavor as vacate as me ... at to the lowest degree someone understands ... I hope she replies soon ...'
Harry sat on his bed gazing at the window, watching as his owl, Hedwig, flies away to its destination. For the beginning sentence that summer, a waver of a smile crossed his lip. And for the starting time time, his dreams had been as boring as his real aliveness ...
The next day, Harry got up, made his bed, ate a hearty breakfast and proceeded to his elbow room to hold off for Luna 's response ... If she was as bored as she said she was, she would have a reply for him today. True enough, the minute owl, which he now recognized as Luna 's owl, came rushing to his window and flew directly to him. Harry excitedly extricated the parchment from the owl 's lap and led it to Hedwig 's John Cage to slake its hunger. He almost ripped the theme in his haste.
Hi Harry,
Wow, that was quick ! I was not really expecting a reply so soon ... well actually, I was not really expecting you to respond. But I 'm so glad you did. Did you just invite me to play you at Diagon Alley ? I would love to ! Thank you very much.
By the way, Father has informed that he wo n't be coming back. I 'm not indisputable what happened and I do n't be intimate what he intend by that. I 'm really worried. This is the first time that my founder was away so long. Do you think he found some Crumple Horned Snorkacks in his journey and was too busy to come back ? If that 's the guinea pig, then I would perfectly understand. Those creatures are very concern and father probably decided to stay there to larn more about them.
I 'm lonely though. I do n't have anyone here with me and the gnomes etc ... are driving me crazy. But I know Father will get me after he is finished with everything he wants to do there. We will celebrate Christmas together. It will be a happy reunion and I can finally prove that Crumple Horned Snorcacks do exist.
You know, I have read from a muggle book that people can still put across with those from other property through a spiritualist. Is it rightful ? I wanted to talk to mom but I ca n't seem to retrieve the correct potion or incantation for me to be able to do that. Father should publish something about that in the caviler someday, what do you think ? Speaking of the caviller, I think our magazine is having some problem with the wizard printing press. No issue has been released for almost a month now.
begetter told me not to worry about it but I miss solving the crossword and without that, biography is so much to a greater extent gloomy in this place.
I wish you are doing better there. Do n't you worry. sentence flies so fast anyway ... .hope to see you soon !
Love,
Luna
'Something is wrong', thought Harry, as he stared at the parchment.
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Chapter 2 - A schmoose with Aunt Petunia
Harry stared hard at the parchment wishing he knows what 's going on. Something was definitely not right ! Even the Daily Prophet did n't mail him newspaper anymore. He stopped writing to his alleged protagonist after sending several letters without any reply. He was inclined to think that all has been a dream if not for Luna 's letter and all the books of enchantments sprawled on his bedroom ...
Then suddenly, it came to him. Why not take a leaf from Hermione 's book and try to watch a few advanced magic spell himself ... ... something like specter ... or maybe something else ... Surely, the Ministry is still monitoring him and will dispatch sensation if they catch any sign of thaumaturgy in Privet driveway. WIth that thought, Harry proceeded to his new fertile escape from boredom.
If he could master apparition then maybe he could go to the burrow, Grimmauld Place or Hogwarts and find things out for himself. He could just imagine Luna being scared but putting a sturdy front all the Saami. He must find a way to help her.
How to Apparate :
You must empty your head except for the place you want to appear to. Picture it clearly on your mind and summon your power from within to let your body dissolve into atoms and travel at lightning speed to that particular place. Remember to imagine your whole self traveling so as not to leave anything behind.
For beginners, one must point their verge to their chest and utter `` Apparato and wherever you want to go '' clearly. This is a very advanced piece and one must be very careful in attempting this. As the wizard becomes more technical with this spell, the necessity will be lesser. Soon, just mere thought of the spell will play you to wherever you want to go.
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'Hey, this seems easy enough'intellection Harry. 'Kind of like Occlumency'. He practiced for almost an hour until he got the bent of it. Soon he was apparating to any part of the Dursley 's house with his wand. It never even crossed his mind that other virtuoso would not possess been able to do that within an hour.
beloved Luna,
Do n't worry too much. I think your father has a good reasonableness for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to chance some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and ....
Harry 's phone line of thought was suddenly distracted by the sound of bird of night coming to Privet Drive. 'Finally !'he thought ... .but no, the owls did not go to his windowpane as common. He did some quick thinking. The only person in the house aside from him is Aunt Petunia. If the alphabetic character were not for him, then maybe it was for her. Without stopping to get his scepter, he immediately apparated to the kitchen where he found aunty Petunia nervously reading the parchments.
'' auntie Petunia, who are those alphabetic character from ? '' He decided to near her nicely since he does n't want to risk her getting all nervous and food waste to do his doubtfulness again like she did utmost year when Dumbledore sent her a howler.
'' Umm ... .ahh ... .I ca n't tell you ... I swore to keep ... .oh, what am I saying ? Vernon will be mad at me and Dudley ... '' said Petunia awkwardly, desperately trying to cover her nervousness as she hid the letter in the pocket of her dress.
'' Please, can you please say me ? Uncle Vernon and Dudley are not here. They do n't need to bang that you have been talking to me about .... you - get it on ? '' Harry fumbled for the correct discussion to soothe her nerves. At her emotional State Department, she might go off without telling him anything if he did n't choose his words carefully.
aunt Petunia took several recondite breathes and busied herself with washing the dishes before she looked at her nephew again. But what she said took him completely by surprise.
'' I was a witch, Harry. ``
'' What ? ! ? Excuse me ? '' He must have heard ill-timed. There 's no way that her Aunt is a witch. She hates them.
As if reading his mind, she made two cups of coffee and motioned for him to sit down on the tabular array with her. She looked at the window as if remembering some very unpleasant memories.
'' I said I was a witch, Harry. Just like your female parent. `` Was '' not `` is ''. I do n't detest her as very much as I said I do. It is more like my sensation of self-preservation taking over. I enjoyed being able to do magic once ... .until something happened ... '' At this point, aunty petunia gazed nervously at the door and seemed to hesitate before she continued. Harry looked at her expectantly but did not iron her.
'' Do you retrieve my reaction to Dementors when they attacked you and Dudley last year ? ``
Harry recalled the office very well. He was not only anxious and irritated that time but also insanely rum as to why her aunty remembered that bit of entropy about the wizarding mankind after several years of ignoring their cosmos. He nodded patiently and encouraged her to go on.
'' Dementors attacked our sign during the sovereignty of Voldemort and has taken the whole family except for Lily who was at the wizardly hospital that time. They brought us to Azkaban along with some other wizards. I did n't understand it the meter. I was so vernal and had n't even went to Hogwarts yet. I thought only the death-eaters flack and kill multitude but that was my 1st prison term to encounter dementors. But it turned out that the dementors kept us there to for food. They extracted all our happy idea and drained all the magic within us.
Soon, the prisoners were dying one by one until only a few continue. We were rescued eventually but it was too late. The subsister were reduced to being muggles and were forced to live a muggle life from then onwards. Of course, our memories were modified except for our parents because they still had Lily to consider. Mine was lifted when Lily and James were murdered by Voldemort and I had to take care of you. That 's why I was so bitter. You reminded me of the life sentence I once loved but was forced to go forth. I also misdirected my ira to Lily. Why did she survive when all of us did not ? '' auntie Petunia gritted her tooth to hold the tears that are currently flowing on her cheeks.
Harry was dumbfounded for a moment. He did n't bang what to say. How follow nobody told him about what happened to his aunt. But it was a long clip ago, perhaps cipher really remembers that his aunt was once a witch. Surely, Dumbledore would fuck but ... how descend he did not tell him ? Several thoughts are flowing through his judgment right now but could n't quite articulate his thinking. He just sat there and looked at her aunty in wonder.
Sirius said before that dementors really had that draining effect on wizards and only strong 1 can hold on to their powers and sanity for a foresighted period of meter. His aunt was still Lester Willis Young that sentence. She was not that strong yet ... but Sirius said that it is possible for the magical powers to yield after some time.
'' Has n't your magic powers returned yet ? '' He cautiously asked his aunt.
'' No, it has n't. When Dumbledore lifted my memory charm, he said it will repay after some tme. I was hopeful for a while but after several years of trying zero has happened and I grew more bitter than ever. '' she answered while still gazing hopelessly at the window as if waiting for something or someone.
'' But surely, Dumbledore would .... ''
'' Dumbledore stated quite clearly to me that there is nothing that he can do. Only I can make it reappear but I ca n't. '' she answered bitterly. She got up suddenly and motioned for him to come up closer as if afraid that someone will get a line what she has got to say.
'' But he also hinted that if the boy-who-lived destroys the dementor 's drawing card then every witch and wizard who suffered in their hired man will recover their index and be able to help him defeat Voldemort. I assume it was you, Harry. Please do n't tell Vernon and Dudley but I really want my powers my back if only to be able to do something in this coming war. I hate being halpless. The dementors'attempt last year reminded me how powerless I am to contain them if they ever decide to capture all of us. Please aid me. '' she looked into Harry 's deep viridity heart and did something that Harry never expected her to do before. She hugged him ... like a mother embracing her ducky child.
'' Do you take in a wand ? ``
'' What ? ``
'' I asked if you have a wand. I figured if I have to try to retrieve your force then maybe I should start with teaching you basic tour so that you know how to use them when the time comes ... ''
'' Do I need one ? Well, as far as I can commend, I used to do magic before without a wand. You yourself never used a baton before in some of the magics you performed. recollect when you managed to grow your hairsbreadth back and the sentence when you made the methamphetamine hydrochloride in the zoo disappear. I knew it was you. I just chose not to say anything. '' aunt Petunia plainly looked bewildered at the mention of needing a scepter for staple spells.
Harry looked confused for a while too ... 'Come to consider of that. Dumbledore does n't always require a baton to perform some go too ...'He looked at her aunt with a new found respect. She made him call up something that he just took for granted before. 'Wandless magic ... .yeah, it 's possible'. He smiled at her aunt.
'' Well, since we can not go to Diagon back street yet to buy you a wand, let 's try practicing wandless magic trick first. postponement for a while, I 'll just get my enchantment books. '' Harry quickly apparated to his chamber. He was already there when he realized that he just apparated without using his scepter and without too often effort on his part.
He noticed his unfinished letter and tried to eat up it as quickly as he can before apparating back to the kitchen.
Dear Luna,
Do n't worry too much. I think your male parent has a good reason for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and is probably too excited for countersign. wad of things seem to be happening but I ca n't figure out what yet.
Please do try to be deliberate there and owl me as soon as you find any unusual thing happening.
Your friend,
Harry
Chapter 3 - The grooming Begin
'' Now this tour is one of the fundamental principle. It 's for levitation, the incantation is 'wingardium leviosa'. The sceptre movement is swish and flick then say the incantation clearly. Let me demonstrate it with a verge. '' Harry carefully levitated one of the chairs to another part of the kitchen while his aunt watched like an eager freshman at Hogwarts.
'' I 'm not quite sure how to do it without a baton yet since I have no mastery yet over wandless conjuring trick. All those while I did before were just done accidentally. I have no thought yet how to do them but at least learning the spells will be good for starting motor. '' He smiled feeling like the session is just another meeting with the other members of Dumbledore 's ground forces or DA, the club they formed last year in defiance of the useless Defense Against the Darts moral that Umbridge had subjected them to.
Aunt genus Petunia nodded enthusiastically while taking down greenback. She plans to review and learn them later. Then she looked at his nephew as if trying to withdraw something.
'' Now here are former utile magical spell that we learned in school. `` Accio '' to summon affair, `` Rictusempra '' to titillate soul, `` Expelliarmus '' to disarm your resister, `` Tarantallegra '' to -- - '' He was cut suddenly by sudden gasp from his aunt.
'' Harry ! I think I have just remembered something. Can you recall all those that you have done wandless magic ? What were the conditions then ? '' She asked curiously.
'' Umm ... .well, as far as I can recollect, I usually do that when I am extremely foment or very frighten away. Any uttermost emotion actually. Why do you ask ? ``
Aunt Petunia looked nervous again as she tries to find something in her pockets. Harry observed his auntie carefully and the missive that she received a patch ago crossed his mind again.
'' Does this have anything to do with the varsity letter I asked you about ? '' He was really tired of this privateness thing but he knew he must be patient role. Recklessness just caused him a lot of problem before.
'' The note was from Dumbledore. '' She answered carefully while handing him the parchment. Harry hastened to read the short message- '' IT IS TIME ... ''
'' What does this entail ? ``
'' It means that since it is your 16th birthday today, I must now tell you some affair that we concealed from you. You need to sleep with in Order to prepare for the war properly. lots as I hate to hold it, you have to recognize the truth. I owe you so much for treating you like crap, you do n't deserve it, and for saving my son 's life hold up summer. '' She stood up and paced the room trying to orchestrate her thoughts.
'' It also means that things are going bad because Dumbledore or any early adult champion is not introduce for this. It is up to me now to help oneself you discover some of your hide potentials. '' She suddenly stopped and looked at him in the eye. `` I need to help oneself you prepare wandless magic because any disarm genius is very vulnerable for flack. Do you understand ? It will be terribly hard because I can only help you but I can not usher you. ``
Harry saw rent flowing through her cheeks but he was too shock from numb to say or do anything ... Things were that bad ? What did she mean ? Mind games was one thing but leading a very dangerous biography without knowing what was going on was making his emotions reach its limit. Suddenly, the rage bottled inside him pushed towards the surface.
'' Harry ! HARRY ! '' His aunt shouted at him nervously as the cup on the table exploded with a trashy bang and almost everything were moving as if a awful earthquake is causing it. Plates flee everywhere and the wind was so acute that it became very gruelling for Petunia to go near his nephew who looks as if he was in a spell. His whole body was emitting a golden radiance that was very alike to what happened last summertime when Vernon pressured him into answering his questions.
'' WHAT IN RUDDY HELL IS expiration ON here ? '' Vernon hollered as he stepped into the living way and froze in his cart track as he noticed his nephew radiating all the enerqy that is wreaking mayhem into the unanimous house.
'' plosive speech sound THIS gimcrack NOW, BOY ! OR YOU WILL BE IN SERIOUS trouble ! GO TO YOUR ROOM ! NOW ! '' He ventured and pretended to find out TV while stealing skittish glances at his nephew.
As quickly as it had come, Harry found his wits again and managed to put a closure to it. He grimaced as he surveyed the surroundings and found his aunt staring at him with an abyssal aspect. Ignoring his uncle 's mien, he immediately repaired the damaged he had done and apparated to his way where he found Hedwig waiting for him. He desperately searched for any augury of anything that he might have brought but there was none.
Hedwig nipped his palm apologetically as if terribly ashamed for not being able to bring him anything. Harry slumped to his bed in electric shock. It was his 16th birthday today and not a ace person cared enough to get off him a single bloody note ! Inferno, even a bare 'Hi'will do just so he 'd know they are still alive ! 'WHAT 'S happening ! ! !'his mind screamed in agony.
Throwing all caution to the fart, he rapidly got up and packed all his belongings. He had to know what 's going on outside. How could they expect him to fight back if he was blind to the current post ! God ! Better die outside fighting evil than die here of anxiety. Just as he was getting cook to leave, the door swiftly flung open with his aunt petunia blocking his path.
'' I can apparate you know. '' He dismissed her attack to hold back him but his aunt grabbed him hastily and whispered furiously at him.
'' Do n't you leave now ! We still need to finish the lessons. You know that you need to groom and without the others, you have no selection but to listen to me for now. You have the power but you can not verify it yet. Do n't you see ? The vex display of wizard downstairs was not bad ... but ... .that ... ..is ... ... not ... ... .enough ! Tomorrow, after your uncle goes to make, we will take up. It is imperative that we do this before you do anything else. empathise ? ``
Harry nodded weakly. `` Of form, you 're justly. ``
'' YOU WILL bear NO food for thought TONIGHT, BOY ! DON '' T display YOUR UGLY FACE IN THE LIVING room AGAIN ! DO YOU HEAR ? '' His auntie suddenly shouted at the top of her lungs while smiling at him knowingly. Harry smiled at her too realizing that it was just for his uncle 's benefit.
'' That 's undecomposed, Petunia. That scum should be really learn a lesson. You know we should not give taken that low-life here. He 's causing too much trouble. What 's for dinner ? And where 's Dudley ? '' Harry heard his uncle say to his aunt before he closed the door. He did not get word the answer but he does n't care.
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The next day 's object lesson went quite smoothly. After what happened what happened the previous day, genus Petunia was capable to explain about wandless magic better.
'' As you probably have noticed, you are able to accession your powers only when you are experiencing uttermost emotions like ira and desperation. So, this is very like to the 'patronus charm'you used to snub the dementors. Try to think of some event, thing or person that can heighten your emotions. You must focus on the electropositive feelings though, leave the electronegative ones to the evil wizards. Your magic trick will be strong that way. ``
The object lesson went on without Vernon and Dudley finding out. By the end of the week, Harry had almost gotten the hang of wandless legerdemain and genus Petunia has memorized the necessary conjuration and wand crusade although she can not apply them yet. Even their family relationship had gotten better. Harry could now call her 'Aunt'without feeling rebellious.
The incubus had miraculously stopped although Harry was not indisputable if that was due to his increasing competence in Occlumency or he was just too exhausted to hold meter for nightmares. Even the painful sensation had stopped. He was not certain if this was a good sign but at least now he felt relieved that he would not break in painfulness when he faced Voldemort again. That always put him at a disadvantage whenever they meet.
Unfortunately, he had no way of knowing now if he was near or not. For all he knew, he could just be sitting outside waiting for his quarry. But he quickly brushed away that persuasion. Voldemort was stupefied .... but not that stupid. He was a conniving, souless, wickedness reincarnate who 's briny aim in lifespan was to kill some boy who had n't even graduated yet. How misfortunate !
But there was no denying the fact that he was becoming more worried as the day passed by. No one, not even Luna, was writing to him anymore.
Chapter 4 - The Visitor
Petunia watched as his nephew paced around the way restlessly. Almost two weeks had passed since they started training and even she had not received another tone from Dumbledore. She assumed Privet crusade was still prophylactic judging by the fact that she, Vernon and Dudley could still move to their normal activity without any unusual thing happening but the want of word was beginning to get on her already frazzled nerves.
'How ironic'she thought. The nephew that she treated like vermin was the but one who could make unnecessary them now. She had no illusions whatsoever that Voldemort would only lash out thaumaturgist. Her past experiences taught her that. And as relation of his soul foeman, they were one of the primary targets. If not for the aegis that Dumbledore had cast to Privet Drive, they might deliver been killed a long clip ago. She shuddered at the memory of the dementor 's attack last summertime. It was as if history was repeating itself but not quite. life sentence was not as bad as before. She could feel it. The order was better ready but could they hang on until Harry was prepare for struggle ?
Harry stopped brooding from metre to time to glance at his aunt. He noticed that she was frequently gazing at the room access or window as if waiting for something dire to happen. He mimicked her activity and stared at the threshold too only to be surprised with a loud bang on the door. Aunt Petunia jumped nervously and shrieked like a banshee before a soft voice called out.
'' howdy, is someone there ? I need to see Harry. Please tell him it 's Luna. '' The subdued voice said while knocking loudly on the door.
Harry cautiously peeked through the little hole on their threshold to look at the soul outside. What he saw was a girlfriend with dirty blonde, waist-length and straggly hair's-breadth, bellied eyes and a languorous expression. 'Yes, this is Luna, alright. No one can possibly imitate that Hellenic aspect .'Harry thought to himself as he opened the doorway for her.
'' Hi, Harry ! '' She greeted him warmly as she entered the living elbow room.
'' Hi there too. It 's so nice to see you. What brings you here ? '' He asked as his gaze fell on the huge knapsack she is carrying on her shoulder joint. By the looks of her dusty typeface and dirty clothes, she must have been traveling for quite some time now and was probably dying of hunger and exhaustion although her facial expression did n't register it.
'' Oh, well. After reading your end letter, I have decided to take a walkway and noticed all the dark marks hovering above some of the houses in our neighborhood at so I have decided to compact up and leave. No one 's there anyway. '' She answered as Harry relieved her of her weighed down onus and offered her some drink while his aunt is busy preparing for lunch.
'' But, but how did you go far here. '' Harry asked thinking about death-eaters scattered everywhere waiting for him to follow out.
'' I walked. '' She quickly anwered as if it is the most obvious thing to do. `` Of trend I disillusioned myself so as not to be seen by you-know, inimical beings. After that, I refrained from using anymore wizard to avoid being detected. '' She added after seeing his incredulous expression.
'' Oh, ok. How far did you travel by the way ? ``
'' Oh, I 'm not really sure about the length but our home plate is near Ottery St. Catchpole. ``
Harry almost choked at her words. `` You live near the Weasley 's ? And you said dark fool are everywhere ? ``
Harry wanted to apparate to the Weasley 's right field then and then but was distracted by Luna swaying helplessly beside him. Fortunately, he was capable to catch her before she fell down. With Luna there, he could n't leave yet. While waiting for her to reclaim, he drove himself to his demarcation trying to surmount wandless magic at the soonest possible time. He had to be prepared.
'Now I understand. The ordering has their hands replete and probably stretching themselves trying to preserve as many people as they can while he prepares. At least, I will no longer be a burden now. No one needs to guard me. I can take care of myself .'Harry was brought back to earth by Luna 's easy moans.
'' Harry, I know what 's happening external. And I know that however a good deal I wanted to conceive otherwise, Father might not really come back. evilness is everywhere. That is why I am here. I want to help you, Harry. I have nada to lose. '' She whispered but every word that she uttered was engraved on his mind.
'' Do you know what happened to the Weasleys ? '' He asked her with apprehension. The Weasleys were very dainty people and he would hate it if anything bad happens to them especially Ron who had been his bestfriend since newbie year.
'' I 'm not so certainly. There 's no dark Gospel According to Mark there but aside from the shipwreck inside, the house is empty. ``
'' crash ? What -- -- -- ''
He was interrupted by Aunt petunia 's call for lunch. He helped Luna up and accompanied her to the kitchen. He thought it best to discuss that while eating. Petunia eyed them carefully.
'' So, is she your girlfriend, Harry ? ``
'' No, she 's one of my friends in school. '' He answered quickly failing to notice the cloud that passed Luna 's eyes for a moment.
'' Oh, I was just wondering ... Can you delight tell us what has been happening now ? '' She asked as if discussing the activeness of the wickedness lord is just an ordinary past meter but Harry knew better. He knew that she was quite panicky but was trying hard not to make it noticeable so as not to make them nervous.
Just then, an owl sailed past the still open door and headed straight to Petunia. Harry stared nervously at his auntie who immediately collapsed after reading the message. He quickly ran to her and picked up the letter.
'' WAR HAS BEGUN .... '' The substance was written in blood.
Harry froze and even Luna seemed afraid after he let her scan it. He quickly revived his aunt to discuss the letter.
'' I do n't realise. I thought the war begun with the battle at the section of Mysteries. But from this letter, it seemed that it has just started. '' Harry asked his aunt who has just been awakened.
'' It simply means that the random killings has begun ... '' His aunty answered softly as if hearing it in that fashion would make it less shocking and less real that it was.
Harry quickly finished his meal and beckoned for Luna to follow him. They both collected their things.
'' Harry ! Where do you think you 're going ? ``
'' To help the others. ``
'' No, not yet ! Harry, we should wait for foster statement. '' aunt Petunia desperately tried to hold them back but to no avail.
'' No, I 'm bore of waiting already. I have to do something. I will not hide here like a Sir Noel Pierce Coward who lets others die to protect me. Stay here and look for instructions. I 'll be in touch. '' With that said, Harry took delay of Luna 's hand and apparated both of them to Grimmauld Place where they got another nasty shock of their life history. Would it never end ?
The once majestic manor was now like another delapidated construction as if a hurricane arrived and left without so much of an apology to the inhabitants there. Tables were turned and the irritatingly noisy mother of Sothis was speechless for once. Kreacher was also nowhere to be found. And yes, there were sunburn Deutschmark on the walls too ... and lineage was everywhere ... ..BLOOD ? ! ?
Harry and Luna walked around the home in a daze. Both had their wand out expecting the worst. They inspected the rooms hoping for any cue, any sign of life at all. But there was none. The house was empty and its eerie silence was getting to their nerves.
'' What is this office, Harry ? ``
'' This is my godfather 's house and the home base of the purchase order of the Phoenix. ``
Luna 's eyes clouded with concern but was quickly replaced with a steely expression of purpose. `` Come on, let 's look the sign again. We might feature missed something. ``
They carefully inspected the aliveness room again where the end is at its defective. But still they found ... ... cipher. They both slumped on the sofa in enfeeblement and once again scanned the way until they both felt the coldness enveloping them. Wondering why, their heart both turned to the fireplace and for the first time since they entered the elbow room, they both noticed that there was no flame burning there.
'' This is bad. '' Harry shook his headspring as if not daring to believe it.
'' What 's bad ? ``
'' No fire. It usually burns for one hebdomad before it dies. It means this has happened almost a hebdomad ago or to a greater extent. And another affair. '' Harry quickly extracted some floo gunpowder beside the fireplace and learn Luna to surveil him.
'' Hogwarts ! '' They both shouted quickly but nothing happened.
'' It seems that it has also been disconnected from the floo network. Nobody can trip to and from that fireplace. ``
'' Excellent, Potter ! '' person clapped from behind him and they both turned to expect at the intruder.
'' WHAT THE perdition ARE YOU DOING HERE ? '' Harry angrily asked the malicious intruder now walking nonchalantly to him.
'' Now, is that a way to treat an old friend ? ``
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Chapter 5 - spine at Grimmauld post
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY protagonist, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU HAVE ANY Friend AT ALL ! YOU ONLY CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR wickedness AMBITIONS ! '' Harry hollered at the picket, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are former undesirable visitor lurking around with both their scepter clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girl now, ceramist. I never knew your appreciation in women could sink that low. At least Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! loony ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in disdain with one of his supercilium raised. He then bio=
Chapter 5 - Back at Grimmauld situation
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY booster, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU rich person ANY supporter AT ALL ! YOU ONLY CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR iniquity ambition ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blonde boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are former unwanted visitors lurking around with both their wands clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new lady friend now, ceramicist. I never knew your sense of taste in char could sink that low. At least Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! nutcase ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in disdain with one of his eyebrows raised. He then sat at the nearest sofa and started to smooth his wand as if it was the most natural matter to do at the moment.
'' If I remember correctly, your Pansy is not that great-looker either. Maybe you need to reassess your common sense of taste too. '' Luna told him clearly annoyed at his demeanor.
'' Whatever. '' Draco just rolled his eyes at them and continued what he was doing giving the impression that the conversation had already been concluded.
'' What hellish mission brought you to here, Malfoy ? '' Harry softly asked the intruder again. His unconcern was quite unsettle but he knew that blowing hio his captive audience.
Harry and Luna looked at each other. Both refused to believe what they were hearing. It could n't be happening, could it ? Harry squeezed Luna 's hand and regretted that he did n't believe of learning telepathy and legilimency while he was still at the Dursleys. He then noticed an old objet d'art of fabric near the fire stead. A sudden diagonal of glare crossed his mind. He turned to Luna and tried to communicate as silent as possible. Luna, in case we need to make a quick getaway, we 'll venture that this is a portkey. No one must know yet that I can apparate. Ok ? Luna nodded.
'' They put up a serious fight, you know, it 's just that my allies were honorable. I 'd flip sides now really fast if I were you. I heard that the bloodline traitors screamed like Hades when shot by the cruciatus curse. The mudblood was even worsened. They told me she passed out after they made her jumping from the roof, with the helper of the imperius curse of course. '' Draco continued his tarradiddle making it healthy as if he was chatting with his farsighted lost acquaintance about something pleasant.
'' WHAT ? ! ? '' Harry was visibly tensed now. Hearing about his friend being tortured from this detestation made it even worse.
'' Really, Potter ! Are you deaf now, too ? You should n't even worry about your filthy mudblood and bloodline traitor booster. Their utterly useless, a disgrace in the name of wizardry. '' Draco muttered in disdain.
'' DO N'T YOU SPEAK ABOUT THEM LIKE THAT ! YOU VILE, CONTEMPTUOUS inheritor OF THE SATANIC MALFOY CLAN ! YOU 'D NEVER AMOUNT TO even A STRAND OF THEIR HAIR ! '' Harry screamed at him letting his emotions menses. His diplomatical endeavour was not working anyway.
'' I 'll say whatever I want, ceramist. Frankly, I do n't hand a shucks. '' Draco then stood up and casually paced the room to go near them. `` Funny, I never would have thought that you would hang around after learning that this belongs to me now. But I guess you 're more idiotic than I give you mention for. '' He paused for core before announcing. `` Here are my familiar now. You sure made it easy for us, ceramicist. ``
'' You wish ! '' Harry retorted before firing several nauseating and defensive around him. Luna followed his track but never left his side. They both decided that it would be sluttish if they just fight side by side.
Thomas More loud tonic were held and several clothe figure appeared all over the office. Soon, colorful and electrifying sparks were flying around the aliveness room as magical spell after spells were fired. Harry quickly counted the opposition. ennead death-eaters plus Dragon. That makes the odds to ten is to two. 'This is bad .'Harry thought while continuing with the battle.
'' obstructor ! '' He heard Luna shot the spell to McNair who easily deflected it and fired back a stunning spell which missed her only by an centimeter.
'' STUPEFY ! EXPELLIARMUS ! TARANTALLEGRA ! '' He bombarded the advancing death-eaters with all the spells he knew.
'' IMPERIO ! '' Lucius tried to anathemise Harry but was greatly disappointed when it did n't have any burden on him.
'' Hey, Lucius ! Did n't your old professional Tell you that Imperius nemesis does not feature any effect on me ? '' He mocked the seething correctly hand of Voldemort. `` RICTUSEMPRA ! ``
Lucius'branch were uncontrollable for a patch but quickly recovered. `` You think those childish turn are enough ? '' He sneered at Harry. `` Watch how the night wizards fight. CRUCIO ! ``
Harry suddenly fell on the base in pain but he fought not to devolve his wand. He saw Luna also crumpling on the flat coat near him soon after she accidentally bumped to Lucius breaking his concentration on the nemesis. Harry rushed to Luna 's side to see if she was still breathing. `` PROTEGO ! '' He quickly fired to temporarily shield them from all the attacks.
'' Luna, are you allright ? '' Luna nodded weakly. Both of them did n't notice that the assailant had penetrated the cuticle good luck charm and were now closing in on them.
'' How bear on ! '' One of the death-eaters clapped.
Harry and Luna quickly looked up to take in all the sneering but triumphant faces surrounding them.
'' We meet again, ceramicist. Why do n't you just surrender quietly and part with yourself the pain ? Your Danton True Young friend shall be killed eventually. Our original have no need for her. '' The hatred in Lucius'eyes was very evident.
'' What 's happening ? What have you done to my booster ? '' Harry asked ignoring their taunts.
'' Allow me, male parent. '' Dragon proudly told his forefather who smiled at his son 's attitude. `` Well, you see, Potter. sentence has changed now. The loyal followers of lord Voldemort are the ones in mastery now. As dim-witted as you are, you should have guessed that the Daily Prophet has now stopped operating in fearfulness. The citizenry behind the quibbler are, did I say are ? I meant were, very brave but of row they have already been taken tending of. ``
Luna paled visibly at the reference of the pettifogger and her knees wobbled slightly but she stood her solid ground. Harry was impressed by her strength. He thought she would conk out down when she heard Dragon 's taunt but she was stiff than she thought.
'' I think Hogwarts has already been destroyed after several onrush from my supporter. You better bulge thought of transferring to another shoal now. want I say more ? Or have you finally grasped the obvious ? As for Ginny -- -- '' He was suddenly cut off by his father and did not looked delight with it.
'' That 's adequate, Draco. McNair, dispose of the girl properly. Goyle, grab the boy and come after me. '' Lucius barked his club not wanting to waste anymore time.
Harry glanced at Luna and silently signaled that it was sentence. `` WAIT ! '' They shouted at the aproaching death-eaters.
'' WHAT ? '' The enemy asked in unison.
'' Ever heard of a portkey ? ``
'' NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``
'' WHAT ? ! ? ``
'' But how ? ``
Harry and Luna both smiled triumphantly at them showing the old piece of cloth. They only managed to see the look of panic, surprise and dispair on their faces before feeling the intimate tug on their umbilicus as they apparated. As their feet landed firmly on the ground, both of them surveyed their milieu again hoping that there were no death-eaters waiting for them. They sighed in rest when they found no one. They did n't cerebrate they have enough strong suit to fight down now.
'' Where are we, Harry '' Luna finally asked him.
The scene before them was terrible. The walls are destroyed and the parts that were still standing were covered with crap and blood. Tables were turned and the chairman were broken into pieces. The Windows were also scattered into pieces. Statues were knocked down. The topographic point looked like a palace that faced a engagement and lost. It was quite depressing..
When Harry did n't answer, Luna continued her observation. `` You know, if this place does not attend so desolate, I would say that we are at Hogwarts. ``
Harry was cresftallen as he replied. `` Luna, before we apparated, I was thinking of Hogwarts. ``
Chapter 6 - At the room of Requirements
'' HOGWARTS ? ! ? '' Luna exclaimed at him before collapsing to the ground.
Harry stared helpless at the break down figure while furiosly trying to think of a lieu where they can temporarily fill recourse. He suddenly felt angry bust rushing to the open. 'Why is all happening ?'He thought.
'It 's because of Voldemort that 's why you must vote down him to stop wickedness from taking over .'A familiar representative rang on his head. 'Remember, you are the only when one who can get the better of him but you need your friend. Find them. ``
'Yes, I should find my friends. But where ?'He thought again while wondering how he could make this conversation from his mind. 'Maybe I 'm going crazy'.
'You 're as sane as I am. In time, you will notice all your hidden tycoon but first, try to regain them. I ca n't tell you because Voldemort might be reading my thinker now. I 'm infirm and I might not be able-bodied to fight off him much longer. Think of the space where you can witness almost anything ... .a place that changes itself to fit your aim. '' With that, the phonation was gone.
'' Of course, why did n't I think of that before ? Thank you, Professor Dumbledore. '' He whispered to himself.
'' Harry, what are we going to do now ? '' Harry was surprised to detect Luna at her infantry now without her usual glassy expression. If anything, he could only encounter adoption and grim finding there. For the 1st time, he noticed that she had grown a slight taller and her figure was now quite pleasing to the oculus. The drawstring of butterbeer roof she usually wore on her cervix was gone but her blonde hair that almost hid her fount made her looking at more mysterious. She looked pretty. He quickly averted his gaze. He should not be looking at Luna this way. It was not the fourth dimension for this kind of thing.
'' Why ? Is there something wrong ? '' She asked him gently.
'' No, no. What happened to your necklace ? '' He shook his head to cover his embarrassment.
'' Oh, I got rid of it last summertime. It was a remembrance from my mother but I had to impress on. No sense in dwelling in ambition. '' She casually replied with a pass of her prospicient, blond hair.
'No good sense in dwelling with dreams .'Her watchword echoed in Harry 's mind. That was what Dumbledore had told him a few years back when he caught him returning everyday to the Mirror of Erised. `` You 're right, Luna. But first, we need to find our friends. '' A new found courage and conclusion filled his heart.
'' But where -- - ? ``
'' In the way of requirement. descend on. '' Harry grabbed her mitt and they both ran to the one-seventh base of the palace thankful that not all of Hogwarts had been destroyed.
They cautiously entered the room of requisite and was surprised to see so many citizenry there, most of them Edward Young. Some bruise were being treated on make shift seam but the others were still sleeping. A magician carefully approached them with his verge pointed on their direction.
'' Who are you ? What are you doing here ? '' The ace roughly demanded.
'' I 'm Harry potter and this is Luna Lovegood. We 're here to rule our friends. '' Harry quickly introduced themselves and showed his scar for proper recognition. The wizard lowered his wand
'' Very well. I apologize for being rude. It 's just that duskiness is everywhere and we ca n't be sure on who to intrust anymore. By the way, I 'm Professor Leninski from Durmstrang. Our school has also been attacked and Professor Dumbledore had been kind enough to commit us protection. The educatee and teachers from Hogwarts are staying on the other side of the room. ``
Harry and Luna shook his handwriting politely and went to the other side of the room. Only ten students, two Hogwarts professors and the school nurse were there. Lavender, Hermione, Padma, Pavarti and Cho were sleeping on one bed on the left. Colin, Dennis, Seamus, Lee and Ron were on the other bed. Madam Pomphrey was busy concocting some potion while Professor Mcgonagall and Madam hooch were busy discussing something on hushed representative. No one had noticed their presence yet.
'' Professor McGonagall ? '' Harry tentatively said to annunciate their arrival. He reckoned it would not be civilised if they just hop on the bed and sleep their fatigue off.
Both professor turned their foreland at once and rushed to their side. Harry noticed that the teachers looked haggard as if they had not slept in day ... .even ma'am hooch was not looking as peaky as usual. The can expression of Professsor McGonagall was quickly replaced with relievo and hullabaloo when they saw the new arrivals.
'' Harry ... Luna ... .I 'm gladiolus that you 're both alert. What happened to you ? '' Harry could swear that McGonagall 's eyes had gone misty at the ken of him.
'' professor, we got attacked by death-eaters .... -- - ''
'' Is it true that Draco owns the -- -- ?
Harry and Luna started answering at the same sentence. They turned to one another. The professors just seemed perplexed.
'' composure down ... young woman Lovegood, you go first. Please offset from the kickoff. '' gentlewoman Hooch stated quietly with her oculus darted to the dormancy scholar indicating that she did not want to agitate them with their conversation. ma'am Pomphrey had noticed them however and walked over to join them.
'' well, Professors, I went to Harry 's seat then we apparated -- -- ''
'' handle on, not one of you can apparate yet ! '' professor McGonagall exclaimed in a silence voice.
'' That was my doing, Professor. I just thought it would be faster. ``
'' Go on, Miss Lovegood. '' The professor just prompted Luna to continue.
'' We apparated to Grimmauld Place, then we found Draco there ... then several Death-eaters appeared and attacked us ... .then just when we were cornered, Harry apparated the both us to Hogwarts ... .but they do n't cognise that, prof. We pretended that we were using a portkey. '' Luna 's eyes were cloudy as she recounted the day 's events.
'' Professors, Draco and the other death-eaters told us the worst. Is our situation really that bad ? Department of Energy Draco really own Canicula'star sign now ? '' Harry ignored the irritating throbbing on his shoulders where a oath had hit him a while ago. He noticed that the Professors looked meaningfully at each other before answering his queries.
'' We are on a very difficult place now, Mr. Potter. Innumerable aurors and wizards had been captured and killed during the countless attacks that the death-eaters launched last summer. It had been fortunate enough that we were able to send students staying at the military headquarters to this place right before the enemy attacked it .... '' Professor McGonagall suddenly stopped as if pondering if she should stay on. Harry stared at her and was surprised that he could read her intellection. 'Shall I tell Harry about Dumbledore and Ginny ?'She seemed to be debating with herself.
'' What about Ginny and professor Dumbledore ? '' Harry promptly asked her. The three grownup turned to him in surprise.
'' How did you know ? '' Madam Pomphrey wondered.
'' We do n't make love anything. I just remembered what Draco said a piece ago before he was cut off by Lucius. '' Well, that was near the Truth, Harry thought although he still could n't trust that he could say their minds.
'' I think both of you had enough for today. Why do n't you sleep first ? '' Professor McGonagall tried to hedge the topic.
'' I think it would be better if you tell us now, professor. We would not be capable to sleep without knowing first. Besides, knowing the tangible situation is the 1st way into solving a trouble. '' Luna pressed them politely using arrant logic like a dead on target Ravenclaw to win her casing. Harry squeezed her handwriting in gratitude. He was afraid his temper would get the skilful of him if he would be the one to insist.
The professor sighed again. `` As much as I wanted to withhold some information, Luna was correct. You have to know. multiplication have changed and you have to be equipped for the battle in our midst .... '' She paused and took a deep breath before she continued. `` Dumbledore and Ginny were captured. We do n't know what 's happening to them now. Dumbledore can occupy care of himself but Ginny ... .I shudder to intend what they might be doing to her now ... .The Weasleys are distraught. '' The professor finally broke down and left to seek resort on a colored street corner of the room leaving both of them with Madam hootch and madam Pomphrey who were also shaking in grief and desperation.
Harry felt dead for a instant. 'Ginny ! Why her ? ! ? What do they want from her ?'He felt Luna hug him and they decided that it was sentence for them to rest. Today had been a tenacious day and tomorrow might be longer. They need their strength.
Chapter 7 - The Protestant Reformation of Dumbledore 's USA

'' CONSTANT VIGILANCE, POTTER ! ``

Harry was still pondering on Mad-Eye Moody 's preferent construction when he suddenly felt the bed vibrating furiously. Startled out of his learning ability, Harry jumped from the bed, drew his wand out and scrambled to encounter his glasses that fell on the flooring in his haste. He was about to launch his first defensive attitude spell for the day when he noticed Lee Jordan and Seamus Finnegan clutching their breadbasket trying to keep in line their laugh while Hermione granger and Luna Lovegood glared furiously at them.

'' Glad you find that amusing. '' Harry snorted at them as he hid his wand.

'' You should let seen your boldness, married person. Hahahaha ! ``

'' That is not amusing, you morons ! '' Hermione snarled angrily at them.

'' Yeah, well, I honestly thought we were being attacked or something and given the office -- - ''

'' Given the state of affairs, we might as well put a footling coloration to our lifespan or else, we would all go weirdo here. '' Seamus butted in seriously.

No one said a countersign for a moment. Suddenly, they were all reminded of the revulsion that they were living now ... the computer storage that they all wished to bury and hoped that they were all just a parting of ambition that can be sent to obliviousness after several months or years. The lady friend suddenly regretted reprimanding Lee and Seamus. Hermione broke the silence.

'' So, who brought you here ? '' She asked Harry and Luna.

'' Harry apparated both of us here after battling with several death-eaters at the HQ of ... .what 's that again ? Order ... .something like that. '' Luna answered casually as if it was an everyday occurrence.

'' B-but ... ..you ca n't apparate to Hogwarts ... how ? '' Hermione stammered in surprise.

'' That 's what Professor McGonagall said finale night ... .but if I recall correctly, you can not apparate to the home office either ... .but the death- eaters did. '' Harry answered thoughtfully apparently puzzled too about what happened. `` But I 'm glad I forgot about that little piece of info or I would n't make attempted to go here in the first place. ``

'' The Malfoy brat told us that the certificate of the central office was weakened when Sirius died so maybe something exchangeable happened to Hogwarts. '' Luna added. Hermione looked thoughtful. The others were soundless too.

'' So what happened here ? Professor McGonagall told us something about Dumbledore and Ginny being captured .... '' Harry 's eyes scanned the room to recover Ron, his beneficial admirer and Ginny 's brother but he was nowhere to be found. Hermione followed where his eyes led and quickly averted his gaze.

'' Ron is too devastated after what happened and he blames himself for not being able to lay aside his baby. He is with madam Pomphrey now. She is treating him with some calming potion so he wo n't do something foolish. '' Hermione answered his unspoken interrogative sentence dejectedly.

The Patil twins and the others soon joined the conversation and together, they shared with Harry and Luna the events that resulted to making the room of requirements their temporary worker headquarters. various parents, including those staying at Grimmauld Place, decided to send their small fry to Hogwarts a month early to guarantee the safety of their kids. Dumbledore agreed and they were all able-bodied to settle there. However, after a few days, something urgent came up and Dumbledore and some other professors had to leave the castle in haste.

That was the sentence when the Death-eaters sneaked into Hogwarts. Some used the passage from the cellar of Honeydukes obviously led by Wormtail, one of the God Almighty of the Marauders'Map so he knew all the mystic paths to the school, and some entered the ordinary way like Lucius. Some were outside and barraged the school with complex spells to weaken the barrier. The students and remaining prof fiercely fought but their metier were no match for their assaulter. Soon, Hogwarts was in their restraint and all the people inside were captured.

Dumbledore arrived a few bit later and bartered for the captives lives in exchange for his. The death-eaters immediately agreed of class. Even if they were not able to enamour Harry, at least they got his mentor. It was only after Dumbledore conjured a portkey and sent us all to Grimmauld Place that they noticed that Ginny was missing. Some professors went back but to the castle but did not come up her leading to the conclusion that the death-eaters did not resign her like the others. It was only confirmed though after the next attack.

Apparently, Voldemort was impatient already and ordered another attack at Sirius'sign. Somehow, Dumbledore sent a warning there and gave the house physician an opportunity to bunk. Order appendage sent the small fry and some professors back to Hogwarts to blot out in the room of Requirements and destroyed the floo connection to forestall death-eaters from following them.

'' So that 's what happened ... ... '' Harry shook his read/write head in amazement ... but a nagging thought entered his mind again. `` How could Dumbledore let himself be captured without a conflict ? He could have gotten them all within secondment like what happened in the Department of closed book .... ''

'' That 's what 's bothering us too. '' They all looked around to retrieve Ron nodding his head solemnly. `` Dumbledore is very knock-down but he let it go on ... why ? ``

'' Are you all right, Ron ? '' Hermione rushed to his side immediately.

'' Yeah, Harry 's here. I should not let my best friend find me here in a state of distress. I would just die of embarrassment.. '' He smiled weakly and hugged his substantially friend.

'' RON ! ! ! ! '' Hermione exclaimed at him clearly put off by his reasoning.

'' No, Hermione, just joking. Actually, Madam Pomphrey had convinced me that moaning and blaming myself will just make matter unfit. Now that Harry 's here maybe we can do something utile for once. '' Ron looked expectantly at Harry as if he was hoping for something miraculous to happen. Harry and others just looked detriment and dumbfounded at him. `` No criminal offense guys, it 's just that he 's my best spouse. We went through a lot together and having him here with me added a boost to my morale. '' He quickly explained.

'' That 's ok, Ron. We understand. As for Dumbledore, it 's bothering me, too. It ca n't be real number but maybe he has his reasons ... so let 's give it at that for a spell ... .ok ? '' Hermione told everyone.

'' What about Ginny though ? What 's the use of getting her ? '' Parvati asked ignoring the admonition looks from Hermione.

'' Maybe it 's because the death-eaters thought that Ginny and Harry are romantically involved and he would go to any duration to save her including bartering his lifespan for hers .... '' Cho said seemingly hurt at the scene of it being avowedly while everyone stared at her and Harry.

'' But it 's not truthful ! We are just friends and I treat her like a sister. '' Harry exclaimed in disbelief. He noticed that Cho sighed in relief.

'' Yes, we know that and I think it would be best if we do n't disclose that info yet or they might just wipe out Ginny if they found out that they were amiss. I wonder where they got the estimation, though. '' Hermione stated quietly.

'' Maybe they heard my conversation with Ginny when they attacked us. '' Colin rubbed his forehead as if trying to recall the claim prospect. The others waited for him to continue. `` Well, we were just joking around and Ginny was pretending that Harry and her are a twosome -- - ''

'' She what ? ! ? '' Ron suddenly exclaimed not daring to believe that his sister could such a ridiculous thing.

'' Mmmm ... ..yeah, b-but we were just joking around ... .acting some make- believe state of affairs ... .like a movie or play or something ... she did not mean it, honest ... we were just having some fun ... '' Colin continued nervously and cringed at the sight of a red-faced tempestuous brother of Ginny.

'' That 's enough ... That 's enough ... .It 's just a mistake ... let 's just hope that Ginny is smart enough not to let on that it was just an act. '' Hermione raised her vox to prevent everyone from making another commentary. Harry opened his mouth to speak but changed his mind but Ron could n't be stopped.

'' So what do we do now ? '' Ron demanded angrily at them. Another stony quiet greeted his words. Hermione bit her lip trying to think of something. The Creevey brothers suddenly found their displume Amytal socks very interesting. Others just stared into outer space until a strong voice dared answer the question.

'' We form Dumbledore 's US Army again. '' Everyone looked at Luna as she spoke of the words. `` With Dumbledore gone, we need to defend ourselves and the others ... .we need to master building complex spell if we even hope to kill Voldemort ... .we need to unite for without it, we shall easily be defeated. '' Everyone stared dumbfounded at her. They never heard Luna speak this way before. To them, she was just looney - a escapist, somebody whose sense of reality was utterly questionable, but here she was giving them an obvious answer that they should have realized before.

Harry was impressed too by Luna 's words. He already guessed that behind that Loony window dressing was a girl full of sapience but he never thought that she could also be this strong and determined to campaign evil ... .but maybe he should consume realized that already after she, the only one in the grouping that was not from Gryffindor, went to help him rescue Sothis even if she did not know how authoritative he is to him at the time. And then, the battle at Grimmauld Place, she held her place and never cried once even after the taunt about her father. She stood her reason. She was amazing ....

'' Luna 's right. We must reconvene all the fellow member and we 'll try to civilize on some complex piece first before we do anything else. We need to groom. Hermione, do you have any approximation how to contact the others ? I noticed you found it grueling to communicate with me given the precondition but maybe we can get a way to reach the others and make for them here. '' Harry assumed his status of loss leader of the DA and tried to get a sensory faculty of organization to the others. `` I see, all of us here are fellow member, so ... .we just ask to contact the rest of the phallus and see if they are leave to link us again. Then we can start the preparation. Do you all gibe ? ``

Everyone nodded their agreement at once and hurried to their torso to get their spell rule book and wands. Harry was now thinking of where they can civilise given so many people were staying there. Luna just stayed with him while she too was lost in her own opinion. Ron and Hermione were interfering reading something that may avail them find a way to pass along with the others. Nobody noticed the bespectacled cat hiding under a bed, observing and listening to their every Word of God. Chapter 8 - A varlet from the Order 's disc playscript

'' Mr. Potter, may I speak with you for a moment ? '' said professor McGonagall, walking soundlessly, very cat-like, to where Harry and Luna were sitting. Harry nodded and followed the lieutenant Headmistress to her table and sat on the nearest chair while the professor looked curiously at him.

'' What is it, Professor ? '' asked Harry, wondering if she had overheard them talking. He made a mental note to find a more discerning way of organizing the DA because the adult champion would never tolerate them to press, not yet.

'' I wish to address with you about the secret defense grouping you formed last-place year. As the order of magnitude 's resources are very much strained nowadays, we could not cover all district and as we unfortunately realized before, we can not always be here to defend the pupil. We need as many condition defenders as we can possibly give to find our world. '' said professor McGonagall, leafing through some book filled with writings that Harry could n't quite understand.

'Apparently, I was wrong .'cerebration Harry in amusement, wondering where the conversation will lead to.

'' The edict is requesting you to rectify Dumbledore 's ground forces and groom them very well and defensive and unsavoury patch. '' continued professor McGonagall, staring intently at Harry 's eyes.

'' I - I ... of trend, prof ... .anything to help. '' said Harry in surprise.

prof McGonagall sighed in rilievo. `` Thank you, Mr. Potter. We have been wanting to do that but we could n't seem to notice sentence for it. We were contemplating on requesting Hermione to do it, but the rest of the gild seem to consider your original structure is better. Besides, we were not sure yet if the eternal rest of you would want to do it but now that you 're here, you will be able to find out out for yourself how much support you got. Do n't concern, your acquaintance will help you direct matter. '' she said, implying that Harry must take to formulate his eye for detail soon. leader must try not to leave any Oliver Stone unturned.for one simple fault might be calamitous to all.

'' Do n't worry, prof, we 'll get to trusted that we will do our best to help our world return to normal. '' said Harry seriously.

'' Very well, then. Off you go ... .but before you leave, I want you to feature this. '' said the professor, handling a while of sheepskin to Harry 's outstretched hand. `` That 's a copy of a page from the gild 's record book. It contains the superior general situation of the wizarding world. Use those info wisely. ``

Harry 's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he read the paper.

'' And Harry -- - ''

'' Yes, professor ? ``

'' Please do n't hesitate to babble out to us or ask for our help if you needed it. Never try to commit the essence of saving the Earth on your shoulders alone. It 's our world too and we will help you no matter what happens ... remember that ... ''

Harry nodded solemnly and walked towards his acquaintance, clutching the parchment tightly on his the right way clenched fist. He called for a meeting immediately. As the group gathered around him, he started to tell them about the Order 's request, explaining about the Order of the Phoenix to the others who do not know anything about it yet. Finally, he requested Hermione to read the paper for them.

full general state of affairs OF THE WIZARDING WORLD

1. All wizarding schoolhouse attacked by the death-eaters - 36 all in, 215 bruise

2. Ottery St. Catchpole - attacked, 15 injured, none dead ... all relocated.

3. Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley - markets closed due to numerous approach, no concrete figures of fatal accident yet ; Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes - operating in stealth.

4. day-by-day prophet stopped operating to avoid the onrush

5. Quibbler bravely reported all the incidents but stopped after the disappearance of its editor - no data about his whereabouts yet.

6. government minister of Magic - resigned after receiving chiliad of hate-mails from citizenry who were not able to prepare for war because of the sour information he fed them

7. Ministry of Magic - currently in bedlam because of the sudden loss of the Minister, no one is brave enough to subscribe the position yet.

8. Dumbledore and Ginny - captured but still alive.

9. # 12 Grimmauld space - attacked but damage was lessened by Dumbledore 's warning.

10. Harry Potter - currently developing his mogul - an order member needs to talk to him about this soon.

11. Aurors - reduced by half - indigence to make grow the skill of other maven

12. Victims of the dementor 's onset on a certain champion hamlet 40 long time ago - need to find a way for them to regain their king. nearly of them were powerful genius and would be able to help us in this war.

The DA members just listened intenly. The news did not come as a blow anymore. After all, they already know the situation was very bad due to the fact that they were hiding. But the last bit of information came as a dainty surprisal. They never knew that and it was not written in the books. They wondered how many of those victims could actually contribute to their cause.

'' Aunt genus Petunia ! '' gasped Harry. The others turned to him at once, eyebrows raising in question.

'' She was one of those victim ... .she was telling the truth ... .she was a witch. '' said Harry who, until now, had not realized that he had some doubt on his aunt 's news. `` She asked for my assistant to get it back ... .she wants to assist too ... ''

'' WHAT ? ! ? THAT WOMAN THAT TREATED YOU LIKE DIRT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Ron. `` NO WAY ! ``

'' RON ! '' Hermione chided him impatiently. `` Will you stop being stubborn for once ? We need as much help as we can get and if she 's bequeath, then so be it. ``

'' Did she give you any information on how to do it ? asked Luna, steering the conversation from an impending argument.

'' She said something about defeating the world-beater of Dementors but I have no mind how to do it yet. '' said Harry, thanking Luna silently for her distraction.

'' Let 's see, maybe a patronus'buss or something. The patronus sucks the baron and open it back to its owner. What do you think ? '' said Lee.

'' I do n't know. There 's no such affair ... in the books I read at to the lowest degree. '' said Hermione weakly, annoyed that she did not know the answer to this one.

'' It 's because it was not written in the new books. '' Everyone turned to Cho who suddenly blushed. `` You see, it 's an old magic and probably listed in the old books only. My grandmother told me about it once but she said only a corporeal patronus conjured by a very brawny wiz can pull it off. ``

'' wellspring, that settles it then. Hermione and Cho, you take accusation of researching on that. Lee, Seamus, Colin and Dennis, I believe you are cunning enough to take aid of contacting the others. Luna, Ron and I are going to design some strategy. '' said Harry.

'' What about us ? What are we going to do ? '' moaned Lavender, Padma and Anapurna at once.

'' Er -- '' said Harry, racking his mind for anything that he can assign to the three. `` Umm ... .you can research on some very pass on spells that we can use and er ... um ... .you can swan around the room and try to search for students here who might be willing to join us ... ''

'' Oh, thanks Harry. We like that ! '' answered the three.

'' And ... .er -- maybe you can help oneself the others after you finish your own task ? '' Harry pleaded silently to Hermione and Cho. They both nodded, not needing any explanation.

'' Let 's get going, then ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, sword lily that they can finally do something of importance.

'' YEAH ! '' Dumbledore 's Army returns ! '' They all shouted in excitement.

From one dark corner of the room, the bespectacled cat smiled at their procession and quietly left the room.
Chapter 9 - The Three Urgent job

The organization of Dumbledore 's regular army rekindled a fire in the warmheartedness of the Thomas Young mavin. They promptly fulfilled the undertaking assigned to them, much to the annoyance of the early people in the way who seemed to cerebrate that they were just wasting their time ( In which Ron angrily retorted with a nasty, `` Oh, yeah, you think so ? Why do n't you just go out there and die willingly ? '' ) and within 48 hours, another coming together was called to finalize the plans.

'' Listen, comrades-in-wands, '' everyone groaned at the term. Harry smiled. `` just joking but hey, I like the sound of that. Let 's hear the effect of your task first. Hermione ? ``

Hermione stood up promptly and read clearly, `` Patronus buss should only be administered to the King of Dementors, in our case it was called 'Demeter'. The spell is 'Patrono Halkum'but only the chosen one could do that. The essence of the kiss should then be incorporated with a special power revitalization potion which Cho and I will be working on. The only tricky piece is locating all those dupe and finding the magician village where they came from for the potion to put to work. As of now, we do n't know the epithet of the village yet and even Professor McGonagall has already forgotten the blank space. ``

'' Professor McGonagall also said that those virtuoso had their memories modified so they might not even be willing to do it. The village was magically wiped out from the books and since the spot was unplottable, it is quite unimaginable for us to go there '' added Cho.

'' No, it 's not. '' said Harry quietly. `` You 're forgetting what I said earlier. My Aunt Petunia was one of them. She lived in that village and the remembering appeal was lifted when she took me. ``

'' Oh ! '' was all Hermione and Cho said.

'' That 's ok, Guy. What about your group, Lee ? '' said Harry, noticing that the four son were already itching to report.

'' Hey, the chore was harder than we thought but ... ..of course, we 're virtuoso ! '' exclaimed Lee triumphantly. Seamus, Colin and Dennis were grinning from ear to ear, clearly proud of their accomplishment.

'' Yeah, who would get thought that the house-elves could do so lots .... '' said Colin.

'' Wicked ! I -- - '' Dennis suddenly stopped when he noticed Hermione 's cold expression.

'' thrill out, Hermione. It 's not as if we 're exploiting them or something. They wanted to help oneself ... they really do ... and they chose to do it. We did not storm them. '' said Seamus cautiously. He knew that Hermione was quite touchy about elf rights but it was different if the house-elves themselves chose to serve them. Hell, they need every help they can get, he thought.

'' Ok, then. So how exactly are they helping us ? '' Hermione asked, not entirely convinced of their logical system yet.

'' Well, from talking to Dobby, we figured that the house-elves can be turned into a very effective spy network. There are business firm elves all over the reality and their own stigma of witching allow them to communicate with one another without alerting the mavin. Aside from that, they can also get past any anti-apparition barriers. You get the characterisation ? '' Lee paused before continuing. `` We then requested Dobby and some of his bank friends to situate the remaining members of the DA and personally grant them the letter informing that DA has returned and that if they still wish well to be parting of us again, they have to give their reply immediately to the house-elf that delivered the message. ``

'' And ? '' prompted Harry.

'' Why do you think we 're so worked up ? Of path, we got them all ! '' said Seamus eagerly, signaling Colin and Dennis to show them the letters. `` Apparently, they were also hiding in some hush-hush unplottable secure houses built during the previous sovereignty of Voldemort. ``

'' WHOA ! '' exclaimed the astounded DA members.

'' Wicked ! '' said Ron.

'' How make out there are only 15 of them ? We have 29 members, the letters should be 16. '' said Hermione, trying to recall who among the former appendage, except Ginny, had not replied.

'' Er -- -um ... .. '' All turned at once to the diminished boy awkwardly wringing his hands. `` We sort of ... .uh -- -forgotten to include Marietta Edgecombe in the tilt we gave the house-elves. '' muttered Dennis quickly. `` Since she umm ... ..snitched on us final yr ... ... we figured it would be best if she 's not here for now. '' he added hastily.

Harry nodded thoughtfully. `` What do you think, guys ? '' he asked the mathematical group, carefully eyeing their reactions.

'' I think whatever she had done last year, we should establish her a chance. '' said Hermione firmly.

'' NO WAY ! '' Ron vehemently said. He could n't quite forgive her yet.

'' We think Hermione 's right hand. '' said Lavender and Parvati.

'' It 's quite hard to adjudicate. After all, detention is not the only matter at stake here but she 's my friend. '' said Cho weakly. Padma also nodded in agreement.

'' So that 's 5 voting for 'yes ; and 5 votes for 'no'. Luna, what do you think ? '' asked Harry.

Luna looked taken aback for a moment before she replied, `` I think Hermione 's rightfulness. We should give her a chance but .... not right now. We have to observe first and wee certain that she will not deceive us a sec time before we approach her again. ``

'' Brilliant ! Do you all agree ? `` asked Harry, smiling at Luna. The others reluctantly nodded. `` So, that brings us to the cobbler's last group. Anapurna, what have you got so far ?

'' Not in effect. The cultivated ones just ignored us but the others downright insulted our movement. There is one from Durmstrang and two from Beaxbatons who seemed interested but they are not feeling too brave at the here and now though. Maybe we just have to waitress. '' explained Lavender, feeling more downhearted as she read her report.

'' That 's OK, Lavender. We should have expected that. They will deny to get together us now because we have not proven anything yet. To them, we are just a caboodle of foolish fry pulling a very dangerous prank. Do n't worry, they 'll arrive around. We just have to be patient role and explicate some more. '' said Harry, consoling the put off member.

'' You 're right, Harry. It 's just that so many rejections were quite traumatic for us. '' moaned Parvati.

'' We 'll just preserve to convince the three who were worry and then will the others for later. By the way, here is the listing of the most utilitarian spells that we need to surmount as soon as possible. '' said Padma, handing each of the phallus a copy of the trance complete with the incantantions, correct sceptre movements and their uses.

'' Thanks !. '' said Harry, putting a copy in the pocket of his trouser, `` All of your paper will be very helpful to the general plan that Ron, Luna and I had drafted lastly Nox. The plan had been streamlined to three urgent job. First, we must make for Aunt Petunia here immediately. I need at to the lowest degree two other people who could already do some gain ground magic trick to go with me. We reckoned it would be best if we always work collectively, in a mathematical group of 3 people or more. Who would be willing to unite me ? '' he saw all of them set up their hands. `` No, not all of us yet. It shall be carried out tomorrow dawn already. No time to train first that 's why I need those who can perform advanced magic already. Lee and Luna can go with me. Sorry, Ron. '' He apologized quickly to his bestfriend who seemed hurt that he did n't choose him to fall in the first team.

'' Why Luna ? She 's one year vernal than us ... '' Parvati pointed out.

'' Yes, I know but after arriving at our business firm without so often of a boodle, I think she 's up to the challenge. '' said Harry.

'' Oh ! Okay. ``

'' The second task is to bring all the other member here, objective schedule is adjacent hebdomad. We all need to condition religiously before that particular date because all of us will be going ... .unless someone wants to stay, of grade. '' he grinned as the others groan in mock protest. `` Ron will unite all the teams later after we have studied the report of Lee 's chemical group. ``

'' As for the third project, we will all undergo another broad training on battle related to spells including further specter ... '' he paused. `` ... and wandless magic ... '' The others gasped in wonder.

'' But who will learn us ? '' asked Hermione.

'' Is it really possible ? '' asked Colin.

'' Yes, it is potential. Aunt Petunia will assist me in teaching you. She 's more familiar with it. Actually, she was the one who taught me how. '' said Harry, levitating a president without a wand to demonstrate.

'' Cool ! Why did n't you use that when we were at Grimmauld Place ? '' asked Luna suddenly.

'' Because I do n't want them to get laid yet and -- -- '' Harry was suddenly interrupted by Madam Hooch 's vociferation of `` dinner party 's set up ! '' `` ... .it seemed that dinner 's ready so we have to stop this coming together right now. I 'm starving ! '' he playfully ran to the make-shift dining place. Several 'so-am- I 's'followed him and one very prominent invertebrate foot almost crushed his ft in haste.

'' Luna, Lee, please assemble me after dinner party tonight at that part of the elbow room. '' Harry whispered to them as they sat on their various place. He pointed to the lounge near prof McGonagall 's tabular array but discreetly hidden behind a shelf of Scripture. `` We 'll finalize our delivery plan for tomorrow, sanction ? ``

'' Are you out of your idea ? Of course, it 's okay ! '' said Lee excitedly while Luna just nodded and smiled gently at Harry who suddenly felt lighthearted and pollyannaish despite of everything.
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 in 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 extra 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 matter at the guild 's chief -- - ''

'' professor MCGONAGALL ! Potter 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panic-struck female vocalization from behind.

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

'' Mummy ! mum ! Why did they bestow us here ? They 're not going to down us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose phonation was muffled.

The three peered from behind to find out who the new reaching were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried hard to blot out what he thought was indignity on his share while his auntie was undeniably overwrought. His cousin was hiding behind his mother 's frock, destroying his reputation of being a infamous bully. He recognized Tonks and Dwight Lyman Moody too who seemed ready to have a heart attack.

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

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

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

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

'' I 've been telling you that he can apparate but you wo n't listen. '' argued auntie petunia. `` I also taught him how to use wandless trick ... ''

'' PETUNIA ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to have forgotten his anxiety as he berated his wife for letting the forbidden words escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his aunt 's incline. Luna and Lee came out of the shadower too and discreetly went to join the other DA appendage to generate them some privacy.

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

'' I 'm sorry professor Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the order members watching over the household. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of intelligence, I started to make secure use of my metre. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the victim of a dementors attack 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 Drive to visit Grimmauld Place. His story was greeted with impact, amazement and incredulity from his enwrapped consultation. He also shared with them the DA 's plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not recite them the reason why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning aspect but did not press on. Harry smiled at him in sculptural relief. For some intellect, he did not want his uncle and cousin to eff about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your congeneric need to repose for now. I 'll take them first to their kiosk. '' interrupted professor McGonagall.

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

'' So, Potter, what 's the real programme ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to bestow aunt Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's onrush on a wizard village forty year ago. We wanted to give her and other victims their powers back so that they can avail us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the picture 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 cushy 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Moody gaped at him in shock but professor McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus buss, Demeter, bringing the other DA members and their plan to check for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that event. We can not go on hiding forever and the Order do not have sufficiency extremity to protect us all the sentence. Let 's face it. We have to train for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his offspring face.

Helen Wills carefully assessed the Whitney Moore Young Jr. man in social movement of him and paused for what seemed lifespan eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here awake and without any major injuries, I will direct you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. consider this your debut test to auror education. ``

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

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

'' Do n't be too certain about anything, Potter. '' growled Helen Wills Moody. `` When is it again ? ``

'' adjacent Monday. ``

'' Okay, we 'll be back that day and have for sure you 're all in one piece. '' With that, professor Helen Wills Moody and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the bulwark and booby strategically placed within the preparation way. The radical started their own training to prepare for the second delegacy. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. professor McGonagall and Madam Hooch built a solid room within the way of essential ( which magically expanded ) which served as their training ground. They put a silencing magical spell on the elbow room so as not to distract the other occupants.

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

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

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

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

'' Finite Incantatem ! '' Luna stood up at once. Harry continued explain, `` Yes, I know, but charging from experience, death-eaters prefer using unforgivable condemnation on their enemies. We need to learn how to counter 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 duad up again and pattern defending ourselves against those magic spell, particularly the imperius curse. I 'm sure none of us would relish being controlled by the enemies. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in amazement as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the rampart, breakdanced on the storey, declared his undying dear 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 demo how the imperius curse study. It controls the mind of the mortal completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to hurt even the ace they love most. '' His supporter nodded in understanding. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After several solar day of rigorous training, all became wiz at fighting the imperius execration, even Pres Young Dennis who seemed so imperfect at first could totally throw it off. disillusion charm was a picnic but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as good as Harry yet who could not only apparate early people with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their shield magic spell also became stronger. They discovered that if they conjure the spell charm together, it will make a shield strong enough to beat back inexcusable curses completely.

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

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

mathematical group # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, terry
radical # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Book of Zachariah, Alicia Group # 3 : Hermione, Anapurna, Seamus - Dean, Fred, George IV, Neville
Group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Antony, 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 location have anti-apparition barriers, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- menage and work the former penis there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. okay ? '' said Ron.

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

'' The Saami way that the Death-eaters came here, of row. '' said Lee.

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

'' Yes, it would be safer but we would n't get a line that way. We did n't coach like lunatic here if we 're just going to let Harry do all the study. '' said Ron heatedly.

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

'' If it burns very hot, it means somebody 's in danger and you only need to wait 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 script with DA etched on its surface.

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'' We 're ready. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is Lord's Day ... Tomorrow we must go and contribute our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubts about this commission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too late. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a petite hint of reservation on their faces but what greeted his eyes were sovereign purpose and unrivaled bravery. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will play here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. sleep well for now. We will need our strength. '' Chapter 11 - The Second Mission

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

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

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

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

Ron sighed with embossment. `` Thanks, mate. I just need to hear that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

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

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

'' I think he used mental telepathy to talk to me. Wait, I 'll try if I can make it work reverse. I also want to ask him a few questions myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the master 's font until it became solid in his mind.

'' prof, can you find out 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 bear in mind. Do you have any idea how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my mark stop hurting. The hurting is supposed to be intense now but I do n't have any visual modality anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't mind. The shock you gave me when you almost demolished my office last June made me agnize that. As for the first question, I think some of your indifferent powers surfaced at shoemaker's last due to the urgency of the place. As for the second question, I can only presume that Voldemort has been closing his mind to you too to prevent you from discovering his architectural plan. He does not want to take probability now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be careful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, prof. take care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his brain again and started to severalise Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the try but seeing the still reflexion of his best admirer was worth every ounce of energy he spent.

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

All the member of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friends, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signal to pull up stakes. The team leaders were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all potential scenarios to their respective mathematical group. Professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their itinerary to quash increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all penis disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were beaming to find the shoes deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the hale mathematical process should take no foresightful than 15 proceedings. 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, recurrence to the training elbow room immediately and wait for the others. We 'll have a short meeting afterwards. okey ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the breeding Room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to turn back. Some resorted to reading while others played solo magician chess to while away the time. Each constantly checking the time and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an time of day. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to burn soon. The wait was almost unbearable when they heard controversy erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

'' HOW DARE THE TWO OF YOU ! DID N'T WE SPECIFY THAT WE 'LL semen FOR YOU AT EXACTLY 6:05AM ? DID N'T WE CLEARLY province IN OUR LETTER THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO PICK YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE demeanor ! ``

The room access suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by Dean and highly embarassed Twin. Parvati was assisting Seamus who was limping with infliction 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 catch it from our kickshaw hands and shoved it down its pharynx. '' added Fred.

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't need to make pitiful self-justification. A simple apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

The twins looked nervously at one another. It never occurred to them that little ickle Ronniekins would dare tell them off for anything. But he was right. Mustering enough courage, they both looked at Hermione and mumbled something that sounded lile `` we 're good-for-naught. '' Hermione just rolled her middle at them and walked to the former percentage of the room. Then, as if suddenly noticing something, she returned to where Ron was.

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

'' WHAT ! '' shouted Hermione in scare. She quickly checked her keep an eye on. `` It 's more than an hour ! ``

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

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

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

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

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

All stared into distance without any idea of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the situation called for some 1 and any hero for the expert side should be treated with respect and worry. Their anxiety was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the Scripture -- -- -- `` help ! Luna ! The Quibbler ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore sentence, Harry called Dobby and requested him to rule out where the caviller was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the accurate location and Harry apparated to the caviler 's billet where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her aggressor - 4 death- eaters. Dodging swearword and sending out various trying to buy some time until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own baton and tried to get close to Luna to harbor her from some of the more advanced expletive, thankful that the attackers did not seem to be very practiced at curses yet.

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

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arrivals were more have than the number one four. They never gave them time to breath. Curses flew across the elbow room at lightning speed. Harry saw Luna struck by a stun spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several more pop music. The death- feeder stopped to look at the new arrivals too, not expecting any reinforcing stimulus. But they were surprised when several nemesis hit each of them as ten DA members who already started training arrived.

'' YOU cretin ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between jinx. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in site like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in identification number'speech you gave last time ? '' she continued furiously.

'' Sorry. I guess I did n't recollect. I was too ... .never nous. Sorry again. '' mumbled Harry as he helped Luna up.

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

'' Yeah, cool ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His friends did not appear terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to birth the speed manus in this little encounter. He gave Ron a barren rein to lead the commands.

'' formation ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the flummox death-eaters, stuck out their scepter and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA extremity. Then without removing their wands, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stunned death- feeder with the effect of the magic spell multiplied six prison term due to the combining of their powers.

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

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the turn of upshot, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please crystallize us why we are all here now instead of the education room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not fend the urge to visit my dad 's government agency before I go back. There 's something that I need to check because I do n't conceive that my father is abruptly. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in support. Cho 's eyes narrowed when she noticed it.

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

Luna got up and retrieved two mountain of plant life from under one of the tabular array, probably his father 's. One was dead, the other was still blooming. They all stared at the industrial plant unable to comprehend what it meant but Hermione appeared to be deep in thought.

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

'' Luna, I may not know how to bump your father now but I think we can do something to make his spirit come alive. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to lay down up for her rudeness a spell ago.

'' What do you think of ? '' said Luna cautiously.

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

A hush up silence followed her dictum .