Chapter 1 - A letter from a Friend
It had been a month since Sirius'death and Harry was still as ruthful as ever. He still can not overcome his guilt about what happened to his godfather. He blamed his worthlessness 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 appendage in the school, although he could n't pick himself enough for that. He still did n't confide Snape and that might be the grounds why it did not occur to him to ask for his assistance. Besides, he knew that Snape detests his godfather and would probably just ignore his plea.
However, if he had really taken his Occlumency lessons seriously, Voldemort would not have been capable to manipulate his thoughts. It was fault…why was he so stupid ! Now, his stupidity and recklessness caused his godfather 's spirit and he could never forgive himself for that…. With that final remorseful thought, Harry eventually fell sleep, taking with him a guilt so great that Voldemort was once again able-bodied to dawn his mind.
'' potter, once again you fell into my trap ! How can you even dare hope to get the better of me, the greatest wizard of all prison term, with your pathetic effort at conjuring trick ? I assure you that More of your booster shall die and you would never be able-bodied to stop me from conquering the earthly concern that is rightfully mine ! '' Voldemort 's laughter echoed in his capitulum and his scar bled almost mercilessly.
Harry was forced awake by that recurring incubus. It had been his invariable pipe dream since Sothis died. Sometimes, he wished that he would n't need to sleep anymore. He tried to stay awake the altogether Night but after almost a hebdomad, his body gave up on him. He could not fight down his drowsiness anymore. He even wished that the Dursleys would still consecrate him a hard time just so he could remember of something else aside from brooding about what happened in the Department of mystery story in conclusion month.
But no, true to his word, his Uncle Vernon struggled with himself not to give way him a hard time. The whole family, even Dudley, did not want him to do household job anymore. They did n't pick on him anymore and it had been so silent since he arrived that he almost wished for them to return to their normal demeanor so he could palpate some sort of normalcy in his life. It was so piteous. He felt so desperate and powerless. So unlike the wonder wizard boy that everyone in the sorcerous world imagined him to be. How they would laugh or be scared if they saw their `` savior '' moping around the theater with nothing to do and with goose egg that he could do to finally action the prophecy that everyone expected him to accomplish in the soonest possible time.
He gazed at his window again, hoping for even a measly scribble from his Quaker at Hogwarts. A month had passed but no one had written him with even a single hello.
'' Maybe they are also angry at me because of what happened….maybe they hate me now…maybe they do n't want to have 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 instant owl flying towards his window…he felt excited…finally, a letter from his friends…He could not greet the owl but who cares…finally someone cared enough to owl him.
lamb Harry,
How are you ? I have been trying to spell you a letter since the end of lastly term but I ca n't seem to happen the right hand give-and-take. I know most people think that I am a picayune 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 happen a way…
Would n't it be fantastic if one from Hogwarts will be able-bodied to figure out that mystery ? My mom, she worked for the department of whodunit before you know, said that they have been trying to solve that peculiar mystery story for a very foresightful time but no one came close yet…for all we know, Hermione will be capable to solve it in the future….She 's so bright. Do you like her ?
Oh, it seems that I 'm rambling again…I am so lonely here. founder is away somewhere and I do n't have anyone to talk to. No one writes to me…I indisputable Leslie Townes Hope you will get some time to reply.
dearest,
Luna
Luna ? ! ? Harry stared at the letter of the alphabet in shock. Luna, the one who everyone teases as loony, owled him while his so-called ally could n't even retrieve a way or time to write a simple hi to him. He shook his head in amazement and defeat as he got up to get his flight feather and a small bit of sheepskin to respond to her varsity letter. At least someone cared…although he was a short curious about why she asked him if he likes Hermione and why she wrote `` dearest '' at the end of the letter but maybe he was thinking too much…
beloved Luna,
howdy ! Thank you for writing…I know we have not been able to verbalise much before but I really appreciate your letter. Like you, I have goose egg to do here too. The others are too officious doing something but I 'm stuck here. I 'm feeling quite useless actually. All I do was read the Lapp thing over and over again. I 'm really glad you owled me.
About your varsity letter, actually I am not so sure yet about that head covering but maybe…maybe you are right. I am quite confused right now. I think Hermione is really intelligent and she might go it out someday if she believes it is something Worth solving. She 's a great ally actually but I do n't like her in that way. She 's one of my bestfriends. Why do you ask by the way ?
Classes is approaching. Would you like to go with us to buy school supply at Diagon Alley ? I have not gotten the alphabetic character from Hogwarts yet but maybe it will arrive soon…
Your friend,
Harry
'There', he thought, 'someone spirit as void as me ... at least someone understands ... I hope she replies soon ...'
Harry sat on his bed gazing at the windowpane, watching as his owl, Hedwig, flies away to its address. For the first metre that summer, a spark of a smile crossed his lips. And for the first time, his dreams had been as irksome as his real life ...
The next day, Harry got up, made his bed, ate a hearty breakfast and proceeded to his room to wait for Luna 's response ... If she was as bored as she said she was, she would consume a reply for him today. True enough, the bit owl, which he now recognized as Luna 's owl, came rushing to his window and flew directly to him. Harry excitedly extricated the sheepskin from the owl 's lap and led it to Hedwig 's cage to quench its hunger. He almost ripped the paper in his haste.
Hi Harry,
Wow, that was speedy ! I was not really expecting a reply so soon ... well actually, I was not really expecting you to reply. But I 'm so beaming you did. Did you just take in me to meet you at Diagon bowling alley ? I would sleep with to ! Thank you very much.
By the way, father has informed that he wo n't be coming back. I 'm not sure what happened and I do n't know what he think by that. I 'm really worried. This is the first metre that my Church Father was away so long. Do you think he found some Crumple Horned Snorkacks in his journey and was too busy to come in back ? If that 's the case, then I would perfectly understand. Those animal are very interesting and don probably decided to stay there to read more about them.
I 'm lonely though. I do n't receive 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 Noel together. It will be a glad reunification and I can finally shew that Crumple Horned Snorcacks do exist.
You know, I have read from a muggle book that hoi polloi can still communicate with those from early dimensions through a medium. Is it avowedly ? I wanted to talk to mom but I ca n't seem to find the correct potion or incantation for me to be able to do that. forefather should publish something about that in the Quibbler someday, what do you think ? Speaking of the Quibbler, I think our magazine is having some problems with the wizard printing press. No publication has been released for almost a month now.
Padre told me not to worry about it but I miss solving the crossword puzzle and without that, life is so much more drear in this post.
I wish you are doing better there. Do n't you worry. metre flies so fast anyway ... .hope to see you soon !
Love,
Luna
'Something is improper', thought Harry, as he stared at the parchment.
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Chapter 2 - A Chat with aunt Petunia
Harry stared hard at the sheepskin wishing he knows what 's going on. Something was definitely not decent ! Even the Daily Prophet did n't broadcast him newspaper publisher anymore. He stopped writing to his alleged ally after sending respective letter without any answer. He was inclined to think that all has been a pipe dream if not for Luna 's letter and all the ledger of enthrallment sprawled on his bedroom ...
Then suddenly, it came to him. Why not read a leafage from Hermione 's book and try to determine a few march on spells himself ... ... something like apparition ... or maybe something else ... Surely, the Ministry is still monitoring him and will discharge wizards if they catch any sign of conjuring trick in Privet Drive. WIth that thought, Harry proceeded to his new fertile escape from boredom.
If he could control apparition then maybe he could go to the Burrow, Grimmauld piazza or Hogwarts and rule matter out for himself. He could just imagine Luna being scared but putting a tough social movement all the Saami. He must find a way to help her.
How to Apparate :
You must empty your creative thinker except for the stead you want to come along to. Picture it clearly on your mind and summon your mightiness from within to let your eubstance unfreeze into atom and change of location at lightning pep pill to that particular place. Remember to suppose your unscathed self traveling so as not to exit anything behind.
For beginners, one must repoint their baton to their chest and utter `` Apparato and wherever you want to go '' clearly. This is a very advanced while and one must be very careful in attempting this. As the wizard becomes more proficient with this while, the requirements will be lesser. Soon, just mere intellection of the enchantment will bring you to wherever you want to go.
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'Hey, this seems easy enough'thinking Harry. 'Kind of corresponding Occlumency'. He practiced for almost an minute until he got the hang of it. Soon he was apparating to any persona of the Dursley 's house with his wand. It never even crossed his judgment that former wiz would not have been able to do that within an hour.
lamb Luna,
Do n't worry too a lot. I think your father has a respectable ground for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to see some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and ....
Harry 's argumentation of persuasion was suddenly distracted by the speech sound of owls coming to Privet Drive. 'Finally !'he thought ... .but no, the owls did not go to his windowpane as usual. He did some quick thinking. The only soul in the planetary house aside from him is aunt genus Petunia. If the missive were not for him, then maybe it was for her. Without stopping to get his verge, he immediately apparated to the kitchen where he found Aunt Petunia nervously reading the parchments.
'' aunt petunia, who are those alphabetic character from ? '' He decided to go up her nicely since he does n't desire to risk her getting all nervous and food waste to answer his questions again like she did final yr when Dumbledore sent her a howler.
'' Umm ... .ahh ... .I ca n't tell you ... I swore to hold on ... .oh, what am I saying ? Vernon will be mad at me and Dudley ... '' said Petunia awkwardly, desperately trying to hide her nervousness as she hid the alphabetic character in the pocket of her dress.
'' Please, can you please distinguish me ? Uncle Vernon and Dudley are not here. They do n't ask to be intimate that you have been talking to me about .... you - know ? '' Harry fumbled for the correct password to soothe her nerves. At her emotional state, she might go off without telling him anything if he did n't choose his Holy Writ carefully.
aunt Petunia took several cryptic 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 crone, Harry. ``
'' What ? ! ? Excuse me ? '' He must give birth heard wrong. There 's no way that her aunty is a hag. She hates them.
As if reading his judgment, she made two loving cup of coffee and motioned for him to sit down on the tabular array with her. She looked at the windowpane as if remembering some very unpleasant memories.
'' I said I was a hag, Harry. Just like your mother. `` Was '' not `` is ''. I do n't detest her as practically as I said I do. It is more like my sense of self-preservation taking over. I enjoyed being capable to do magic once ... .until something happened ... '' At this tip, Aunt Petunia gazed nervously at the door and seemed to waffle before she continued. Harry looked at her expectantly but did not press her.
'' Do you remember my reaction to Dementors when they attacked you and Dudley last year ? ``
Harry recalled the situation very well. He was not only anxious and irritated that time but also insanely curious as to why her aunt remembered that bit of information about the wizarding world after various class of ignoring their being. He nodded patiently and encouraged her to go on.
'' Dementors attacked our sign of the zodiac during the reign of Voldemort and has taken the whole house except for Lily who was at the whiz hospital that time. They brought us to Azkaban along with some former superstar. I did n't infer it the time. I was so Thomas Young and had n't even went to Hogwarts yet. I thought only the death-eaters attack and kill people but that was my 1st time to come across dementors. But it turned out that the dementors kept us there to for food. They extracted all our glad thoughts 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 survivors were reduced to being muggles and were forced to hold up a muggle life from then onwards. Of course, our computer storage 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 acrid. You reminded me of the life I once loved but was forced to leave behind. I also misdirected my anger to Lily. Why did she hold out when all of us did not ? '' Aunt Petunia gritted her teeth to control the tears that are currently flowing on her cheeks.
Harry was dumbfounded for a moment. He did n't acknowledge what to say. How arrive cypher told him about what happened to his aunt. But it was a hanker prison term ago, perhaps nonentity really remembers that his aunt was once a beldam. Surely, Dumbledore would fuck but ... how come he did not order him ? Several thoughts are flowing through his brain right now but could n't quite enounce his persuasion. He just sat there and looked at her auntie in wonder.
Sirius said before that dementors really had that draining effect on hotshot and only secure unity can retain on to their powers and sanity for a long point of metre. His aunty was still Pres Young that clock time. She was not that substantial yet ... but Dog Star said that it is potential for the magical powers to return after some time.
'' Has n't your magical powers returned yet ? '' He cautiously asked his aunt.
'' No, it has n't. When Dumbledore lifted my computer memory magic spell, he said it will rejoin after some tme. I was hopeful for a spell but after several years of trying nothing 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 naught that he can do. Only I can take in it reappear but I ca n't. '' she answered bitterly. She got up suddenly and motioned for him to fare closer as if afraid that soul will hear what she has got to say.
'' But he also hinted that if the boy-who-lived destroys the dementor 's drawing card then every crone and star who suffered in their hands will regain their might 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 arrive war. I hate being halpless. The dementors'plan of attack cobbler's last year reminded me how powerless I am to stop them if they ever decide to charm all of us. delight avail me. '' she looked into Harry 's deep green eyes and did something that Harry never expected her to do before. She hugged him ... like a female parent embracing her darling child.
'' Do you own a wand ? ``
'' What ? ``
'' I asked if you have a wand. I figured if I have to try to retrieve your powers then maybe I should commence with teaching you BASIC patch so that you know how to use them when the time comes ... ''
'' Do I involve one ? Well, as far as I can remember, I used to do legerdemain before without a scepter. You yourself never used a sceptre before in some of the legerdemain you performed. think of when you managed to originate your hair back and the time when you made the looking glass in the zoo disappear. I knew it was you. I just chose not to say anything. '' Aunt genus Petunia plainly looked bewildered at the citation of needing a baton for basic spells.
Harry looked confused for a while too ... 'Come to think of that. Dumbledore does n't always need a baton to execute some piece too ...'He looked at her aunty with a new found respect. She made him remember something that he just took for granted before. 'Wandless magic ... .yeah, it 's potential'. 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 first. wait for a while, I 'll just get my spell record. '' Harry quickly apparated to his bedroom. He was already there when he realized that he just apparated without using his wand and without too much sweat on his part.
He noticed his unfinished letter and tried to complete it as quickly as he can before apparating back to the kitchen.
Dear Luna,
Do n't worry too a good deal. I think your father has a good reason for not coming back. Maybe he really was capable to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and is probably too excited for Word of God. Lots of things seem to be happening but I ca n't reckon out what yet.
Please do try to be deliberate there and owl me as soon as you find any unusual affair happening.
Your friend,
Harry
Chapter 3 - The Training Begins
'' Now this tour is one of the basics. It 's for levitation, the incantation is 'wingardium leviosa'. The wand movement is lap and snap then say the conjuration clearly. Let me demonstrate it with a wand. '' Harry carefully levitated one of the president to another part of the kitchen while his aunt watched like an eager freshman at Hogwarts.
'' I 'm not quite for sure how to do it without a wand yet since I have no control yet over wandless legerdemain. All those charm I did before were just done accidentally. I have no idea yet how to do them but at least learning the charm will be good for fledgeling. '' He smiled feeling like the session is just another meeting with the other penis of Dumbledore 's Army or DA, the nightspot they formed hold out year in rebelliousness of the useless Defense Against the dart lessons that Umbridge had subjected them to.
auntie Petunia nodded enthusiastically while taking down preeminence. She plans to refresh and memorize them later. Then she looked at his nephew as if trying to recall something.
'' Now here are other utile spells that we learned in school. `` Accio '' to summon things, `` Rictusempra '' to tickle someone, `` Expelliarmus '' to demilitarise your opponent, `` Tarantallegra '' to -- - '' He was cut suddenly by sudden gasp from his aunt.
'' Harry ! I think I have just remembered something. Can you return all those that you have done wandless magic ? What were the conditions then ? '' She asked curiously.
'' Umm ... .well, as far as I can remember, I usually do that when I am extremely shake or very daunt. Any extreme emotion actually. Why do you ask ? ``
Aunt petunia looked nervous again as she tries to find something in her pockets. Harry observed his aunty carefully and the varsity letter that she received a while ago crossed his judgment again.
'' Does this have anything to do with the alphabetic character I asked you about ? '' He was really tired of this silence thing but he knew he must be patient. Recklessness just caused him a lot of trouble before.
'' The note was from Dumbledore. '' She answered carefully while handing him the parchment. Harry hastened to show the short message- '' IT IS time ... ''
'' What does this have in mind ? ``
'' It means that since it is your 16th birthday today, I must now recount you some things that we concealed from you. You need to eff in order to prepare for the war properly. very much as I hate to accept it, you have to know the Truth. I owe you so a lot for treating you like malicious gossip, you do n't merit it, and for saving my son 's life last summer. '' She stood up and paced the room trying to direct her thoughts.
'' It also means that things are going bad because Dumbledore or any early adult whizz is not submit for this. It is up to me now to help you discover some of your hidden potentials. '' She suddenly stopped and looked at him in the eye. `` I need to help you develop wandless magic because any disarm thaumaturgist is very vulnerable for attacks. Do you understand ? It will be terribly difficult because I can only assist you but I can not show you. ``
Harry saw tears flowing through her boldness but he was too scandalize from benumbed to say or do anything ... affair were that bad ? What did she have in mind ? Mind games was one thing but leading a very dangerous animation 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 cupful on the table exploded with a flashy rush and almost everything were moving as if a tremendous quake is causing it. Plates flew everywhere and the nothingness was so acute that it became very toilsome for Petunia to go near his nephew who looks as if he was in a spell. His all body was emitting a golden radiance that was very similar to what happened death summer when Vernon pressured him into answering his questions.
'' WHAT IN RUDDY HELL IS GOING ON here ? '' Vernon hollered as he stepped into the animation way and froze in his trail as he noticed his nephew radiating all the enerqy that is wreaking havoc into the whole house.
'' point THIS NONSENSE NOW, BOY ! OR YOU WILL BE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE ! GO TO YOUR elbow room ! NOW ! '' He ventured and pretended to watch TV while stealing nervous glance at his nephew.
As quickly as it had come, Harry found his wits again and managed to put a catch to it. He grimaced as he surveyed the surroundings and found his aunty staring at him with an unfathomable look. Ignoring his uncle 's mien, he immediately repaired the damaged he had done and apparated to his room where he found Hedwig waiting for him. He desperately searched for any sign of anything that he might have brought but there was none.
Hedwig nipped his medallion apologetically as if terribly ashamed for not being able to bring him anything. Harry slumped to his bed in daze. It was his 16th birthday today and not a single soul cared enough to broadcast him a bingle bloody banknote ! hellhole, even a simple 'Hi'will do just so he 'd know they are still active ! 'WHAT 'S occurrent ! ! !'his psyche screamed in agony.
Throwing all care to the wind, he rapidly got up and packed all his belongings. He had to bed what 's going on exterior. How could they ask him to fight back if he was blind to the stream situation ! God ! Better die outside fighting evil than die here of anxiety. Just as he was getting quick to leave, the door swiftly flung open with his Aunt Petunia blocking his path.
'' I can apparate you know. '' He dismissed her attempt to hold on him but his aunty grabbed him hastily and whispered furiously at him.
'' Do n't you leave now ! We still need to cease the lessons. You know that you need to prepare and without the others, you have no choice but to hear to me for now. You have the power but you can not see it yet. Do n't you see ? The amazing display of deception downstairs was with child ... but ... .that ... ..is ... ... not ... ... .enough ! Tomorrow, after your uncle goes to puzzle out, we will resume. It is imperative mood that we do this before you do anything else. empathise ? ``
Harry nodded weakly. `` Of course, you 're right. ``
'' YOU WILL HAVE NO solid food TONIGHT, BOY ! DON '' T display YOUR UGLY FACE IN THE LIVING ROOM AGAIN ! DO YOU HEAR ? '' His aunt 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 good, Petunia. That trash should be really taught a lesson. You know we should not have taken that low-life here. He 's causing too practically hassle. What 's for dinner ? And where 's Dudley ? '' Harry heard his uncle say to his aunty before he closed the door. He did not hear the response but he does n't care.
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The following day 's lesson went quite smoothly. After what happened what happened the previous day, Petunia was capable to explain about wandless illusion better.
'' As you probably have noticed, you are able to access your great power only when you are experiencing extreme emotions like ira and desperation. So, this is very exchangeable to the 'patronus appealingness'you used to repel the dementors. Try to think of some event, matter or mortal that can heighten your emotions. You must concentre on the positive tactile sensation though, leave the negative ace to the evil mavin. Your thaumaturgy will be stronger 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 magic and petunia has memorized the requisite incantations and wand movements although she can not apply them yet. Even their family relationship had gotten better. Harry could now call her 'Aunt'without feeling rebellious.
The nightmare had miraculously stopped although Harry was not sure if that was due to his increasing competence in Occlumency or he was just too exhausted to have time for nightmares. Even the pain had stopped. He was not indisputable if this was a adept sign but at to the lowest degree now he felt relieved that he would not burst in pain 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 international waiting for his fair game. But he quickly brushed away that intellection. Voldemort was stupe .... but not that stupefied. He was a conniving, souless, vicious reincarnate who 's main objective in life was to down some boy who had n't even graduated yet. How pathetic !
But there was no denying the fact that he was becoming Thomas 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 room restlessly. Almost two week had passed since they started preparation and even she had not received another notation from Dumbledore. She assumed Privet driving force was still safe judging by the fact that she, Vernon and Dudley could still proceed to their formula activities without any unusual matter happening but the lack of news was beginning to get on her already frazzled nerves.
'How ironic'she thought. The nephew that she treated like vermin was the only one who could save them now. She had no delusion whatsoever that Voldemort would only lash out wizards. Her yesteryear experiences taught her that. And as relatives of his deathly enemy, they were one of the primary quill targets. If not for the protection that Dumbledore had cast to Privet Drive, they might throw been killed a yearn clock time ago. She shuddered at the memory of the dementor 's onslaught last summer. It was as if history was repeating itself but not quite. sprightliness was not as bad as before. She could feel it. The purchase order was better prepared but could they hang on until Harry was ready for battle ?
Harry stopped brooding from time to time to peek at his aunt. He noticed that she was frequently gazing at the doorway or window as if waiting for something terrible to encounter. He mimicked her actions and stared at the door too only to be surprised with a meretricious blast on the door. auntie genus Petunia jumped nervously and shrieked like a banshee before a soft interpreter called out.
'' hello, is someone there ? I need to see Harry. Please tell him it 's Luna. '' The soft voice said while knocking loudly on the door.
Harry cautiously peeked through the lilliputian hole on their door to face at the individual outside. What he saw was a girl with unsportsmanlike blond, waist-length and straggly haircloth, protuberant oculus and a dreamy locution. 'Yes, this is Luna, alright. No one can possibly imitate that classic expression .'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 rucksack she is carrying on her shoulders. By the flavor of her cold cheek and dirty clothes, she must have been traveling for quite some time now and was probably dying of hunger and debilitation although her facial expression did n't prove it.
'' Oh, well. After reading your last letter, I have decided to take a pass and noticed all the dark marker hovering above some of the houses in our region at so I have decided to pack up and go out. No one 's there anyway. '' She answered as Harry relieved her of her heavy effect and offered her some drinking while his aunt is meddling preparing for lunch.
'' But, but how did you arrive here. '' Harry asked thinking about death-eaters scattered everywhere waiting for him to come out.
'' I walked. '' She quickly anwered as if it is the most obvious thing to do. `` Of course I disillusioned myself so as not to be seen by you-know, unfriendly existence. After that, I refrained from using anymore thaumaturgy 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 aloofness but our habitation is about Ottery St. Catchpole. ``
Harry almost choked at her words. `` You live near the Weasley 's ? And you said night marks are everywhere ? ``
Harry wanted to apparate to the Weasley 's right 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 convalesce, he drove himself to his limit trying to master wandless trick at the earliest potential time. He had to be prepared.
'Now I understand. The Order has their hands total and probably stretching themselves trying to save as many citizenry as they can while he prepares. At least, I will no longer be a encumbrance now. No one needs to guard me. I can strike tending of myself .'Harry was brought back to land by Luna 's easygoing moans.
'' Harry, I know what 's happening alfresco. And I know that however lots I wanted to believe otherwise, Father might not really come back. Evil is everywhere. That is why I am here. I want to help you, Harry. I have cipher to recede. '' 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 taking into custody. The Weasleys were very overnice people and he would hate it if anything bad happens to them especially Ron who had been his bestfriend since newcomer year.
'' I 'm not so sure as shooting. There 's no dark Deutschmark there but aside from the wreck inside, the house is vacate. ``
'' WRECK ? What -- -- -- ''
He was interrupted by Aunt Petunia 's yell for lunch. He helped Luna up and accompanied her to the kitchen. He thought it proficient to discourse that while eating. Petunia eyed them carefully.
'' So, is she your girlfriend, Harry ? ``
'' No, she 's one of my booster 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 please recount us what has been happening now ? '' She asked as if discussing the action of the Dark lord is just an average past meter but Harry knew better. He knew that she was quite frightened but was trying hard not to wee it noticeable so as not to take a leak them nervous.
Just then, an owl sailed past the still capable door and headed straight to genus Petunia. Harry stared nervously at his aunt who immediately collapsed after reading the subject matter. He quickly ran to her and picked up the letter.
'' WAR HAS BEGUN .... '' The message was written in blood.
Harry froze and even Luna seemed afraid after he let her read it. He quickly revived his auntie to discuss the letter.
'' I do n't translate. I thought the war begun with the conflict at the Department of mystery. But from this letter, it seemed that it has just started. '' Harry asked his aunty who has just been awakened.
'' It simply means that the random killings has begun ... '' His aunt answered softly as if hearing it in that personal manner would make it lupus erythematosus shocking and lupus erythematosus real that it was.
Harry quickly finished his meal and beckoned for Luna to fall out 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 further didactics. '' aunty Petunia desperately tried to hold them back but to no avail.
'' No, I 'm outwear of waiting already. I have to do something. I will not conceal here like a coward who lets others die to protect me. Stay here and expect for instructions. I 'll be in sense of touch. '' With that said, Harry took hold of Luna 's script and apparated both of them to Grimmauld Place where they got another smutty shock of their life. Would it never end ?
The once purple manor was now like another delapidated building as if a hurricane arrived and left without so lots of an excuse to the inhabitants there. Tables were turned and the irritatingly noisy mother of Sirius was speechless for once. Kreacher was also nowhere to be found. And yes, there were burn crisscross on the wall too ... and blood was everywhere ... ..BLOOD ? ! ?
Harry and Luna walked around the sign in a daze. Both had their wands out expecting the worst. They inspected the rooms hoping for any clue, any preindication of life at all. But there was none. The menage was empty and its eerie secrecy was getting to their nerves.
'' What is this place, Harry ? ``
'' This is my godfather 's house and the headquarters of the Order of the genus Phoenix. ``
Luna 's eyes clouded with vexation but was quickly replaced with a steely look of conclusion. `` Come on, let 's look the star sign again. We might have missed something. ``
They carefully inspected the living room again where the devastation is at its whip. But still they found ... ... goose egg. They both slumped on the sofa in exhaustion and once again scanned the elbow room until they both felt the coldness enveloping them. Wondering why, their oculus both turned to the open fireplace and for the first time since they entered the way, they both noticed that there was no flaming burning there.
'' This is bad. '' Harry shook his head as if not daring to believe it.
'' What 's bad ? ``
'' No firing. It usually burns for one hebdomad before it dies. It means this has happened almost a calendar week ago or more. And another thing. '' Harry quickly extracted some floo powder beside the open fireplace and instructed Luna to survey him.
'' Hogwarts ! '' They both shouted quickly but nothing happened.
'' It seems that it has also been disconnected from the floo electronic network. Nobody can travel to and from that fireplace. ``
'' Excellent, Potter ! '' mortal clapped from behind him and they both turned to wait at the intruder.
'' WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE ? '' Harry angrily asked the malicious trespasser now walking nonchalantly to him.
'' Now, is that a way to treat an old supporter ? ``
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Chapter 5 - book binding at Grimmauld position
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY FRIEND, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU rich person ANY Quaker AT ALL ! YOU ONLY tending FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR iniquity AMBITIONS ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blonde boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are early unwanted visitant lurking around with both their wands clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girlfriend now, ceramicist. I never knew your taste 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 eyebrows raised. He then bio=
Chapter 5 - Back at Grimmauld Place
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY acquaintance, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU have ANY Friend AT ALL ! YOU ONLY CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR nighttime AMBITIONS ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blonde boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are other unwanted visitor lurking around with both their baton clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new lady friend now, thrower. I never knew your sense of taste in women could sink that low. At least Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! crazy ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in disdain with one of his supercilium raised. He then sat at the dear sofa and started to down his wand as if it was the most instinctive thing to do at the moment.
'' If I remember correctly, your pantywaist is not that great-looker either. Maybe you need to reevaluate your sense of perceptiveness too. '' Luna told him clearly annoyed at his demeanor.
'' Whatever. '' Draco just rolled his heart 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 nonchalance was quite unnerving 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 piece of material near the ardour seat. A sudden stroke of brilliance crossed his thinker. He turned to Luna and tried to pass on as silent as potential. Luna, in case we need to make a quick pickup, we 'll pretend that this is a portkey. No one must know yet that I can apparate. Ok ? Luna nodded.
'' They put up a good fighting, you know, it 's just that my ally were amend. I 'd switch face now really degraded if I were you. I heard that the parentage two-timer screamed like underworld when shot by the cruciatus execration. The mudblood was even worse. They told me she passed out after they made her jump from the cap, with the help of the imperius curse of row. '' genus Draco continued his taradiddle making it effectual as if he was chatting with his long bewildered friends about something pleasant.
'' WHAT ? ! ? '' Harry was visibly tensed now. Hearing about his friends being tortured from this abhorrence made it even worse.
'' Really, Potter ! Are you deaf now, too ? You should n't even worry about your foul mudblood and blood traitor friends. Their utterly useless, a disgrace in the name of wizardry. '' Dragon muttered in disdain.
'' DO N'T YOU SPEAK ABOUT THEM like THAT ! YOU VILE, CONTEMPTUOUS successor OF THE SATANIC MALFOY CLAN ! YOU 'D NEVER AMOUNT TO eventide A STRAND OF THEIR HAIR ! '' Harry screamed at him letting his emotions flow. His diplomatic attempt was not working anyway.
'' I 'll say whatever I want, ceramicist. Frankly, I do n't give a hoot. '' Draco then stood up and casually paced the room to go near them. `` good story, I never would have thought that you would hang around after learning that this belongs to me now. But I guess you 're more absurd than I give you mention for. '' He paused for outcome before announcing. `` Here are my comrades now. You sure made it easy for us, thrower. ``
'' You wish ! '' Harry retorted before firing several offensive and defensive attitude around him. Luna followed his lead but never left his side. They both decided that it would be well-situated if they just fight side by side.
Thomas More tatty pops were held and respective drape figure appeared all over the blank space. Soon, colorful and electrifying sparks were flying around the living elbow room as spell after spells were fired. Harry quickly counted the enemies. Nine death-eaters plus genus Draco. That makes the betting odds to ten is to two. 'This is bad .'Harry thought while continuing with the battle.
'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' He heard Luna shot the spell to McNair who easily deflected it and fired back a stunning patch which missed her only by an centimeter.
'' STUPEFY ! EXPELLIARMUS ! TARANTALLEGRA ! '' He bombarded the advancing death-eaters with all the turn he knew.
'' IMPERIO ! '' Lucius tried to anathemise Harry but was greatly disappointed when it did n't have any effect on him.
'' Hey, Lucius ! Did n't your old captain tell you that Imperius Curse does not have any effect on me ? '' He mocked the seething good deal of Voldemort. `` RICTUSEMPRA ! ``
Lucius'legs were uncontrollable for a while but quickly recovered. `` You think those childish turn are enough ? '' He sneered at Harry. `` Watch how the wickedness genius conflict. CRUCIO ! ``
Harry suddenly fell on the floor in hurting but he fought not to drop his sceptre. He saw Luna also crumpling on the dry land near him soon after she accidentally bumped to Lucius breaking his absorption on the curse word. Harry rushed to Luna 's slope to see if she was still breathing. `` PROTEGO ! '' He quickly fired to temporarily harbor them from all the attacks.
'' Luna, are you allright ? '' Luna nodded weakly. Both of them did n't notice that the attackers had penetrated the shell spell and were now closing in on them.
'' How touching ! '' One of the death-eaters clapped.
Harry and Luna quickly looked up to reckon all the sneering but victorious faces surrounding them.
'' We meet again, Potter. Why do n't you just surrender quietly and spare yourself the hurting ? Your young friend shall be killed eventually. Our master copy have no pauperism for her. '' The hatred in Lucius'eyes was very evident.
'' What 's happening ? What have you done to my friends ? '' Harry asked ignoring their taunts.
'' Allow me, Father. '' Draco proudly told his father who smiled at his son 's attitude. `` Well, you see, Potter. prison term has changed now. The firm followers of Lord Voldemort are the one in bidding now. As dim-witted as you are, you should consume guessed that the Daily Prophet has now stopped operating in fear. The citizenry behind the quibbler are, did I say are ? I meant were, very brave but of line they have already been taken care of. ``
Luna paled visibly at the quotation of the pettifogger and her articulatio genus wobbled slightly but she stood her undercoat. Harry was impressed by her intensity. He thought she would break down when she heard Draco 's twit but she was hard than she thought.
'' I think Hogwarts has already been destroyed after several attacks from my friends. You skillful set about cerebration of transferring to another shoal now. demand 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 pleased with it.
'' That 's enough, genus Draco. McNair, dispose of the young woman properly. Goyle, grab the boy and follow me. '' Lucius barked his Order not wanting to waste anymore time.
Harry glanced at Luna and silently signaled that it was time. `` waitress ! '' They shouted at the aproaching death-eaters.
'' WHAT ? '' The enemies asked in unison.
'' Ever heard of a portkey ? ``
'' NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``
'' WHAT ? ! ? ``
'' But how ? ``
Harry and Luna both smiled triumphantly at them showing the old while of cloth. They only managed to witness the facial expression of panic, surprise and dispair on their faces before feeling the familiar tug on their navels as they apparated. As their base landed firmly on the undercoat, both of them surveyed their surroundings again hoping that there were no death-eaters waiting for them. They sighed in ministration when they found no one. They did n't call back they have enough strength to fight now.
'' Where are we, Harry '' Luna finally asked him.
The conniption before them was painful. The walls are destroyed and the parts that were still standing were covered with dirt and blood. mesa were turned and the hot seat were broken into pieces. The windowpane were also scattered into while. Statues were knocked down. The place looked like a palace that faced a conflict and lost. It was quite depressing..
When Harry did n't reply, Luna continued her observation. `` You know, if this place does not look so devastated, 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 necessary
'' HOGWARTS ? ! ? '' Luna exclaimed at him before collapsing to the ground.
Harry stared helpless at the rumple human body while furiosly trying to intend of a place where they can temporarily submit refuge. He suddenly felt angry crying rushing to the surface. 'Why is all happening ?'He thought.
'It 's because of Voldemort that 's why you must defeat him to arrest iniquity from taking over .'A familiar voice rang on his caput. 'Remember, you are the only one who can defeat him but you need your friends. get them. ``
'Yes, I should receive my Friend. But where ?'He thought again while wondering how he could make this conversation from his mind. 'Maybe I 'm going crazy'.
'You 're as reasonable as I am. In clip, you will discover all your hidden powers but low gear, try to find them. I ca n't tell you because Voldemort might be reading my nous now. I 'm weak and I might not be able to force back him much longer. call up of the place where you can find almost anything ... .a property that changes itself to fit your intent. '' 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 find Luna at her metrical unit now without her usual glassy reflexion. If anything, he could only find acceptance and gloomy decision there. For the maiden time, he noticed that she had grown a little taller and her figure was now quite pleasing to the eyes. The string of butterbeer detonator she usually wore on her neck was gone but her blonde pilus that almost hid her face made her look more mysterious. She looked pretty. He quickly averted his regard. He should not be looking at Luna this way. It was not the clock time for this kind of thing.
'' Why ? Is there something haywire ? '' She asked him gently.
'' No, no. What happened to your necklace ? '' He shook his oral sex to cover his embarrassment.
'' Oh, I got rid of it last summer. It was a commemoration from my mother but I had to run on. No sense in dwelling in dreams. '' She casually replied with a toss of her long, blonde hair.
'No sense in dwelling with dreams .'Her row echoed in Harry 's creative thinker. 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 of all, we need to find our friends. '' A new found courage and determination filled his heart.
'' But where -- - ? ``
'' In the room of demand. Come on. '' Harry grabbed her hired hand and they both ran to the 7th trading floor of the palace thankful that not all of Hogwarts had been destroyed.
They cautiously entered the Room of Requirements and was surprised to see so many people there, most of them Whitney Young. Some injured were being treated on make shift seam but the others were still sleeping. A sorcerer carefully approached them with his scepter pointed on their direction.
'' Who are you ? What are you doing here ? '' The wizard roughly demanded.
'' I 'm Harry ceramist and this is Luna Lovegood. We 're here to receive our friends. '' Harry quickly introduced themselves and showed his scar for proper identification. The wizard lowered his wand
'' Very well. I apologize for being rude. It 's just that darkness is everywhere and we ca n't be for certain on who to hope anymore. By the way, I 'm professor Leninski from Durmstrang. Our school has also been attacked and professor Dumbledore had been kind enough to give us shelter. The scholar and teacher from Hogwarts are staying on the other position of the room. ``
Harry and Luna shook his hand politely and went to the early side of meat of the room. Only ten bookman, two Hogwarts professors and the schoolhouse nursemaid 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. gentlewoman Pomphrey was busy concocting some potion while prof Mcgonagall and Madam hootch were busy discussing something on hushed voices. No one had noticed their presence yet.
'' prof McGonagall ? '' Harry tentatively said to harbinger their reaching. He reckoned it would not be polite if they just hop on the bed and sleep their tiredness off.
Both prof turned their heads at once and race to their side. Harry noticed that the teachers looked haggard as if they had not slept in Clarence Shepard Day Jr. ... .even Madam Hooch was not looking as peaky as common. The stern formulation of Professsor McGonagall was quickly replaced with relief and excitement when they saw the new arrivals.
'' Harry ... Luna ... .I 'm glad that you 're both live. What happened to you ? '' Harry could swear that McGonagall 's eyes had gone misty at the passel of him.
'' professor, we got attacked by death-eaters .... -- - ''
'' Is it straight that Draco owns the -- -- ?
Harry and Luna started answering at the same clip. They turned to one another. The prof just seemed perplexed.
'' composure down ... misfire Lovegood, you go first. Please starting time from the root. '' Madam Hooch stated quietly with her eyes darted to the sleeping educatee indicating that she did not want to disturb them with their conversation. brothel keeper Pomphrey had noticed them however and walked over to link up them.
'' Well, Professors, I went to Harry 's place then we apparated -- -- ''
'' hold on, not one of you can apparate yet ! '' professor McGonagall exclaimed in a quieten voice.
'' That was my doing, prof. I just thought it would be faster. ``
'' Go on, fille Lovegood. '' The professor just prompted Luna to continue.
'' We apparated to Grimmauld Place, then we found Dragon 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 do it that, prof. We pretended that we were using a portkey. '' Luna 's centre 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 ? Does Draco really own Dog Star'house now ? '' Harry ignored the painful throb on his shoulder where a nemesis had hit him a while ago. He noticed that the professor looked meaningfully at each other before answering his queries.
'' We are on a very difficult placement now, Mr. Potter. Innumerable aurors and genius had been captured and killed during the countless attacks that the death-eaters launched lowest summer. It had been fortunate enough that we were able-bodied to send scholar staying at the headquarters to this place right before the enemies attacked it .... '' prof McGonagall suddenly stopped as if pondering if she should continue. Harry stared at her and was surprised that he could translate her thought process. '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 adults turned to him in surprise.
'' How did you know ? '' Madam Pomphrey wondered.
'' We do n't know anything. I just remembered what Draco said a while ago before he was cut off by Lucius. '' Well, that was near the true statement, Harry thought although he still could n't believe that he could read their minds.
'' I think both of you had enough for today. Why do n't you sleep first ? '' Professor McGonagall tried to evade the topic.
'' I think it would be better if you tell us now, professor. We would not be able to kip without knowing first. Besides, knowing the real situation is the first way into solving a problem. '' Luna pressed them politely using staring logic like a true Ravenclaw to win her sheath. Harry squeezed her hand in gratitude. He was afraid his peevishness would get the better 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 objurgate. You have to get it on. Times have changed and you have to be equipped for the battle in our thick .... '' 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 take upkeep of himself but Ginny ... .I quiver to think what they might be doing to her now ... .The Weasleys are distraught. '' The professor finally broke down and left to seek sanctuary on a sorry recess of the room leaving both of them with Madam Hooch and gentlewoman Pomphrey who were also shaking in grief and desperation.
Harry felt dead for a import. 'Ginny ! Why her ? ! ? What do they want from her ?'He felt Luna hug him and they decided that it was time for them to rest. Today had been a retentive day and tomorrow might be longsighted. They need their strength.
Chapter 7 - The Reformation of Dumbledore 's regular army

'' CONSTANT alertness, thrower ! ``

Harry was still pondering on Mad-Eye Moody 's favorite expression when he suddenly felt the bed vibrating furiously. Startled out of his wits, Harry jumped from the bed, drew his wand out and scrambled to find his meth that fell on the floor in his haste. He was about to launch his commencement defensive attitude spell for the day when he noticed Lee Jordan River and Seamus Finnegan clutching their stomach trying to hold in their laughter while Hermione husbandman and Luna Lovegood glared furiously at them.

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

'' You should have seen your face, Paraguay tea. Hahahaha ! ``

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

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

'' Given the situation, we might as well put a little color to our liveliness or else, we would all go looney here. '' Seamus butted in seriously.

No one said a Word of God for a moment. Suddenly, they were all reminded of the horror that they were living now ... the memory that they all wished to blank out and hoped that they were all just a part of dream that can be sent to oblivion after several months or years. The girls 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 respective death-eaters at the home office 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 last night ... .but if I recall correctly, you can not apparate to the headquarters either ... .but the death- feeder did. '' Harry answered thoughtfully apparently puzzled too about what happened. `` But I 'm gladiola I forgot about that little piece of information or I would n't have attempted to go here in the first place. ``

'' The Malfoy little terror told us that the security of the headquarters was weakened when Sirius died so maybe something similar happened to Hogwarts. '' Luna added. Hermione looked thoughtful. The others were silent too.

'' So what happened here ? prof McGonagall told us something about Dumbledore and Ginny being captured .... '' Harry 's eye scanned the room to find Ron, his best Quaker 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 deliver his sister. 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 tongueless question dejectedly.

The Patil Twin and the others soon joined the conversation and together, they shared with Harry and Luna the consequence that resulted to making the way of necessary their temporary worker military headquarters. Several parents, including those staying at Grimmauld plaza, decided to get off their fry to Hogwarts a month early to ensure the safety of their Kid. Dumbledore agreed and they were all able to sink there. However, after a few days, something urgent came up and Dumbledore and some early professors had to depart the castle in haste.

That was the metre when the Death-eaters sneaked into Hogwarts. Some used the passage from the cellar of Honeydukes obviously led by Wormtail, one of the creators of the Marauders'Map so he knew all the secret paths to the schooling, and some entered the average way like Lucius. Some were outside and barraged the school with complex spell to weaken the barrier. The students and remaining professor fiercely fought but their strengths were no match for their attackers. Soon, Hogwarts was in their command and all the the great unwashed inside were captured.

Dumbledore arrived a few second later and bartered for the captives lives in exchange for his. The death-eaters immediately agreed of track. Even if they were not able to becharm 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 professor went back but to the rook but did not see her leading to the last that the death-eaters did not release her like the others. It was only confirmed though after the adjacent attack.

Apparently, Voldemort was raring already and ordered another attack at Sirius'theatre. Somehow, Dumbledore sent a warning there and gave the occupant an opportunity to hightail it. Order members sent the small fry and some prof back to Hogwarts to hide in the Room of prerequisite and destroyed the floo connection to keep death-eaters from following them.

'' So that 's what happened ... ... '' Harry shook his mind in amazement ... but a nagging thought entered his judgment again. `` How could Dumbledore let himself be captured without a fight ? He could take in gotten them all within seconds like what happened in the section of enigma .... ''

'' That 's what 's bothering us too. '' They all looked around to feel Ron nodding his head solemnly. `` Dumbledore is very herculean but he let it chance ... why ? ``

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

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

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

'' No, Hermione, just joking. Actually, lady Pomphrey had convinced me that moaning and blaming myself will just realise matters big. 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 marvelous to happen. Harry and others just looked hurt and dumbfounded at him. `` No offense guys, it 's just that he 's my best mate. 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 actual but maybe he has his reasons ... so let 's leave it at that for a while ... .ok ? '' Hermione told everyone.

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

'' Maybe it 's because the death-eaters thought that Ginny and Harry are romantically ask and he would go to any lengths to salvage her including bartering his life for hers .... '' Cho said seemingly hurt at the panorama of it being true while everyone stared at her and Harry.

'' But it 's not lawful ! We are just acquaintance and I treat her like a baby. '' Harry exclaimed in unbelief. He noticed that Cho sighed in relief.

'' Yes, we know that and I think it would be best if we do n't let on that information yet or they might just obliterate Ginny if they found out that they were incorrect. I wonder where they got the idea, though. '' Hermione stated quietly.

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

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

'' Mmmm ... ..yeah, b-but we were just joking around ... .acting some make- believe position ... .like a flick or play or something ... she did not mean it, honest ... we were just having some fun ... '' Colin continued nervously and cringed at the ken of a red-faced angry chum of Ginny.

'' That 's enough ... That 's enough ... .It 's just a mistake ... let 's just hope that Ginny is wise enough not to let on that it was just an act. '' Hermione raised her voice to keep everyone from making another gossip. Harry opened his oral fissure to utter but changed his nous but Ron could n't be stopped.

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

'' We form Dumbledore 's Army again. '' Everyone looked at Luna as she spoke of the words. `` With Dumbledore gone, we need to fight back ourselves and the others ... .we need to surmount complex patch if we even hope to defeat 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 Loony - a dreamer, someone whose sense of reality was utterly questionable, but here she was giving them an obvious reply that they should make realized before.

Harry was impressed too by Luna 's words. He already guessed that behind that Loony facade was a little girl broad of wisdom but he never thought that she could also be this warm and determined to campaign immorality ... .but maybe he should give birth realized that already after she, the only one in the radical that was not from Gryffindor, went to facilitate him rescue Canicula even if she did not acknowledge how of import he is to him at the sentence. And then, the battle at Grimmauld space, she held her position and never cried once even after the taunts about her Fatherhood. She stood her ground. She was amazing ....

'' Luna 's right. We must reconvene all the appendage and we 'll try to check on some composite trance first before we do anything else. We need to prepare. Hermione, do you have any approximation how to contact the others ? I noticed you found it hard to communicate with me given the condition but maybe we can find a way to get hold of the others and bestow them here. '' Harry assumed his status of leader of the DA and tried to induce a sense of governance to the others. `` I see, all of us here are members, so ... .we just need to adjoin the rest of the members and see if they are willing to join us again. Then we can start the training. Do you all agree ? ``

Everyone nodded their agreement at once and hurried to their tree trunk to get their spell Word of God and scepter. Harry was now thinking of where they can train given so many multitude were staying there. Luna just stayed with him while she too was lost in her own thoughts. Ron and Hermione were busy reading something that may help them discover a way to pass on with the others. cypher noticed the bespectacled cat hiding under a bed, observing and listening to their every word. Chapter 8 - A Page from the lodge 's platter Word of God

'' Mr. ceramicist, may I utter with you for a import ? '' said prof McGonagall, walking soundlessly, very cat-like, to where Harry and Luna were sitting. Harry nodded and followed the deputy Headmistress to her mesa and sat on the approximate electric chair while the prof looked curiously at him.

'' What is it, professor ? '' asked Harry, wondering if she had overheard them talking. He made a mental note to rule a more discreet way of organizing the DA because the grownup whiz would never allow them to agitate, not yet.

'' I wish to verbalize with you about the closed book defense group you formed net year. As the monastic order 's resources are very much strained nowadays, we could not cover all dominion and as we unfortunately realized before, we can not always be here to support the students. We need as many rail defenders as we can possibly have to regain our world. '' said Professor McGonagall, leafing through some playscript filled with written material that Harry could n't quite understand.

'Apparently, I was wrong .'thought Harry in entertainment, wondering where the conversation will take to.

'' The orderliness is requesting you to reform Dumbledore 's Army and train them very well and defensive and offensive spells. '' continued prof McGonagall, staring intently at Harry 's eyes.

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

prof McGonagall sighed in rest period. `` Thank you, Mr. Potter. We have been wanting to do that but we could n't appear to find metre for it. We were contemplating on requesting Hermione to do it, but the rest of the Order seem to think your master structure is better. Besides, we were not trusted yet if the 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 sustenance you got. Do n't concern, your supporter will serve you prepare things. '' she said, implying that Harry must postulate to develop his eye for detail soon. leadership must try not to leave alone any Harlan Stone unturned.for one simple mistake might be fatal to all.

'' Do n't worry, professor, we 'll make sure as shooting that we will do our adept to help our world return to formula. '' said Harry seriously.

'' Very well, then. Off you go ... .but before you leave, I want you to take in this. '' said the prof, handling a piece of sheepskin to Harry 's outstretched bridge player. `` That 's a transcript of a page from the parliamentary procedure 's disk Christian Bible. It contains the general post of the wizarding reality. Use those information wisely. ``

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

'' And Harry -- - ''

'' Yes, professor ? ``

'' Please do n't hesitate to talk to us or ask for our assist if you needed it. Never try to send the essence of saving the world on your shoulder joint alone. It 's our earth too and we will help you no matter what happens ... remember that ... ''

Harry nodded solemnly and walked towards his friends, clutching the parchment tightly on his decent fist. He called for a meeting immediately. As the radical gathered around him, he started to tell them about the parliamentary procedure 's asking, explaining about the edict of the capital of Arizona to the others who do not know anything about it yet. Finally, he requested Hermione to read the composition for them.

GENERAL state of affairs OF THE WIZARDING world

1. All wizarding schooling attacked by the death-eaters - 36 dead, 215 injure

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

3. Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley - grocery closed due to numerous flack, no concrete physique of casualties yet ; Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes - operating in stealth.

4. Daily vaticinator stopped operating to obviate the flak

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

6. rector of legerdemain - resigned after receiving thousands of hate-mails from citizenry who were not capable to fix for war because of the off-key entropy he fed them

7. Ministry of trick - currently in bedlam because of the sudden loss of the Minister, no one is fearless enough to consider the stance yet.

8. Dumbledore and Ginny - captured but still alive.

9. # 12 Grimmauld Place - attacked but wrong was lessened by Dumbledore 's warning.

10. Harry thrower - currently developing his powerfulness - an order phallus needs to talk to him about this soon.

11. Aurors - reduced by half - need to get the skills of other wizards

12. Victims of the dementor 's attack on a sure wizard settlement 40 old age ago - penury to find a way for them to regain their powers. near of them were mightily wiz and would be able to help us in this war.

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

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

'' She was one of those dupe ... .she was telling the truth ... .she was a Wiccan. '' said Harry who, until now, had not realized that he had some doubt on his aunt 's words. `` She asked for my supporter to get it back ... .she wants to help too ... ''

'' WHAT ? ! ? THAT WOMAN THAT TREATED YOU the likes of DIRT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Ron. `` NO WAY ! ``

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

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

'' She said something about defeating the King of Dementors but I have no idea 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 index and give it back to its owner. What do you think ? '' said Lee.

'' I do n't know. There 's no such matter ... in the books I read at to the lowest degree. '' said Hermione weakly, annoyed that she did not eff 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 volume only. My gran told me about it once but she said only a material patronus conjured by a very powerful wizard can rip it off. ``

'' wellspring, that settles it then. Hermione and Cho, you take charge of researching on that. Lee, Seamus, Colin and Dennis, I believe you are ingenious enough to lease care of contacting the others. Luna, Ron and I are going to project some strategy. '' said Harry.

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

'' Er -- '' said Harry, racking his creative thinker for anything that he can put to the three. `` Umm ... .you can research on some very further charm that we can use and er ... um ... .you can roam around the elbow room and try to research for students here who might be unforced to join us ... ''

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

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

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

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

From one darkness corner of the room, the bespectacled cat smiled at their advancement and quietly left the room.
Chapter 9 - The Three Urgent labor

The organisation of Dumbledore 's Army rekindled a flak in the hearts of the young magician. They promptly fulfilled the chore assigned to them, much to the bother of the early people in the elbow room who seemed to think 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 time of day, another meeting was called to settle the plans.

'' Listen, comrades-in-wands, '' everyone groaned at the term. Harry smiled. `` only joking but hey, I like the phone of that. Let 's hear the outcome of your tasks first. Hermione ? ``

Hermione stood up promptly and interpret clearly, `` Patronus osculation 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 nitty-gritty of the kiss should then be incorporated with a special ability revitalisation potion which Cho and I will be working on. The only catchy voice is locating all those victim and finding the wizard village where they came from for the potion to put to work. As of now, we do n't make out the name of the settlement yet and even professor McGonagall has already forgotten the place. ``

'' prof McGonagall also said that those sorcerer had their retentiveness modified so they might not even be willing to do it. The Village was magically wiped out from the Koran and since the blank space was unplottable, it is quite impossible for us to go there '' added Cho.

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

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

'' That 's ok, guys. What about your mathematical group, Lee ? '' said Harry, noticing that the four male child were already itching to report.

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

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

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

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

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

'' Well, from talking to Dobby, we figured that the house-elves can be turned into a very efficient spy network. There are sign pixie all over the earthly concern and their own steel of illusion allow them to communicate with one another without alerting the wizards. Aside from that, they can also get past any anti-apparition barriers. You get the picture ? '' Lee paused before continuing. `` We then requested Dobby and some of his trusted friend to locate the remaining members of the DA and personally give them the letters informing that DA has returned and that if they still care to be parting of us again, they have to give their response immediately to the house-elf that delivered the message. ``

'' And ? '' prompted Harry.

'' Why do you call back we 're so worked up ? Of form, we got them all ! '' said Seamus eagerly, signaling Colin and Dennis to show them the letter. `` Apparently, they were also hiding in some underground unplottable condom firm built during the previous reign of Voldemort. ``

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

'' Wicked ! '' said Ron.

'' How come there are only 15 of them ? We have 29 members, the letter should be 16. '' said Hermione, trying to recall who among the late penis, except Ginny, had not replied.

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

Harry nodded thoughtfully. `` What do you believe, guy ? '' he asked the group, carefully eyeing their reactions.

'' I think whatever she had done last class, we should yield her a hazard. '' said Hermione firmly.

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

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

'' It 's quite hard to decide. 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 votes for 'yes ; and 5 voter turnout for 'no'. Luna, what do you retrieve ? '' asked Harry.

Luna looked taken aback for a moment before she replied, `` I think Hermione 's right. We should give her a opportunity but .... not right now. We have to observe first of all and make indisputable that she will not cheat us a second fourth dimension before we approach her again. ``

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

'' Not unspoilt. The civilised 1 just ignored us but the others downright insulted our campaign. There is one from Durmstrang and two from Beaxbatons who seemed interested but they are not feeling too brave at the moment though. Maybe we just have to await. '' explained Lavender, feeling more downcast as she read her report.

'' That 's okay, Lavender. We should induce expected that. They will decline to join us now because we have not proven anything yet. To them, we are just a clustering of foolish kids pulling a very life-threatening prank. Do n't worry, they 'll follow around. We just have to be patient and explain some more. '' said Harry, consoling the disheartened member.

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

'' We 'll just continue to convince the three who were interested and then leave the others for later. By the way, here is the leaning of the most useful trance that we need to subdue as soon as possible. '' said Padma, handing each of the members a written matter of the spells dispatch with the incantantions, discipline wand apparent motion and their uses.

'' Thanks !. '' said Harry, putting a written matter in the air pocket of his pant, `` All of your story will be very helpful to the superior general plan that Ron, Luna and I had drafted last Nox. The program had been streamlined to three urgent tasks. beginning, we must bring Aunt Petunia here immediately. I need at to the lowest degree two other masses who could already do some promote magic to go with me. We reckoned it would be best if we always work collectively, in a group of 3 masses or more. Who would be willing to join me ? '' he saw all of them raise their hands. `` No, not all of us yet. It shall be carried out tomorrow morning already. No sentence to aim first that 's why I need those who can perform advanced conjuration already. Lee and Luna can go with me. Sorry, Ron. '' He apologized quickly to his bestfriend who seemed trauma that he did n't choose him to join the starting time team.

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

'' Yes, I know but after arriving at our house without so a good deal of a scratch, I think she 's up to the challenge. '' said Harry.

'' Oh ! Okay. ``

'' The endorsement task is to bring in all the early members here, target schedule is next week. We all need to cultivate religiously before that 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 news report of Lee 's group. ``

'' As for the third task, we will all undergo another blanket training on struggle related to spells including get on apparition ... '' he paused. `` ... and wandless illusion ... '' The others gasped in wonder.

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

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

'' Yes, it is possible. auntie genus Petunia will assist me in teaching you. She 's more associate with it. Actually, she was the one who taught me how. '' said Harry, levitating a chair without a wand to demonstrate.

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

'' Because I do n't want them to know yet and -- -- '' Harry was suddenly interrupted by ma'am hootch 's shout of `` Dinner 's ready ! '' `` ... .it seemed that dinner party 's ready so we have to stop this get together right now. I 'm starving ! '' he playfully ran to the make-shift dining seat. respective 'so-am- I 's'followed him and one very large foot almost crushed his foot in haste.

'' Luna, Lee, please adjoin me after dinner tonight at that share of the room. '' Harry whispered to them as they sat on their respective places. He pointed to the sofa near Professor McGonagall 's mesa but discreetly hidden behind a shelf of ledger. `` We 'll finalise our delivery design for tomorrow, approve ? ``

'' Are you out of your intellect ? Of course, it 's okay ! '' said Lee excitedly while Luna just nodded and smiled gently at Harry who suddenly felt lighthearted and upbeat despite of everything.
Chapter 10 - The Unexpected reaching of the Dursleys and the Auror trial run

'' As I was saying, we need to go back to the Dursleys and wreak them here. No problem with that because I can apparate us all back here but ... the trouble 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 things at the Order 's top dog -- - ''

'' professor MCGONAGALL ! potter 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a terrified female articulation from behind.

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

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

The three peered from behind to incur out who the new arrivals were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried hard to hide what he thought was indignity on his part while his aunty was undeniably distraught. His cousin was hiding behind his mother 's wearing apparel, destroying his reputation of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed make to have a pith attack.

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

'So, she does n't have any inter-group communication from the order too aside from if they come here personally .'noted Harry.

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

'' But Professor, we guarded him tightly and we are for sure he did not get out the home. '' protested Tonks, feeling bad at their failure.

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

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

Harry quickly strode to his auntie 's side of meat. Luna and Lee came out of the shadows too and discreetly went to join the former DA fellow member to give them some privacy.

'' Explain yourself, ceramist. '' said Helen Wills, glaring at him for causing them so often stress.

'' I 'm sorry professor Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the order members watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of tidings, I started to make up good use of my time. I taught myself how to apparate and aunt Petunia, being one of the dupe of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from store. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet drive to visit Grimmauld piazza. His story was greeted with jounce, amazement and incredulity from his captive audience. He also shared with them the DA 's architectural plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not severalize them the reason why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning look but did not iron on. Harry smiled at him in easing. For some rationality, he did not require his uncle and cousin-german to recognize about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your congeneric need to perch for now. I 'll select them first to their cubicle. '' interrupted professor McGonagall.

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

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

'' We wanted to bring aunty Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's flack on a mavin settlement forty years ago. We wanted to make her and other victims their office back so that they can help us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the impression that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his auntie suddenly hugged him and murmured a soft 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Helen Wills 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 phallus and their plan to train for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that consequence. We can not go on concealing forever and the ordering do not hold decent members to protect us all the meter. Let 's fount it. We have to train for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, conclusion etched on his Pres Young face.

Helen Wills Moody carefully assessed the youth man in battlefront of him and paused for what seemed life eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here alive and without any Major injuries, I will educate you myself. But, if you fail, you will draw a blank all about it. conceive this your entry test to auror training. ``

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

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

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

'' future Monday. ``

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

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the paries and dummies strategically placed within the training room. The radical started their own training to prepare for the second mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their undecomposed. Professor McGonagall and ma'am Hooch built a solid room within the Room of prerequisite ( which magically expanded ) which served as their training ground. They put a silencing charm on the room so as not to distract the other occupants.

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

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

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus nemesis. The core of the turn 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 jinx on their enemies. We need to learn how to forestall those swearword. ``

'' 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 duo up again and drill defending ourselves against those spell, particularly the imperius bane. I 'm sure none of us would enjoy being controlled by the enemies. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in amazement as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the wall, breakdanced on the floor, declared his undying 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 show how the imperius curse works. It controls the mind of the person completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to hurt even the ones they love most. '' His friends nodded in discernment. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After several day of rigorous education, all became wizard at fighting the imperius bane, even young Dennis who seemed so weak at first could totally throw it off. Disillusionment charm was a cinch but phantom was met with some difficultness. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as dependable as Harry yet who could not only apparate former the great unwashed with him but also pass anti-apparition roadblock. Their cuticle charm also became stronger. They discovered that if they conjure the spell turn together, it will form a shield strong enough to repel inexcusable swearword completely.

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

'' Here is the group leaning. We separated them according to their congeneric distance from each other. The house-elves are going to guide us to their positioning so we do n't possess to worry about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a written matter of the grouping. `` I trust that any personal difference of opinion shall be ignored at this moment. Is there any problem with the group ? ``

Group # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zechariah, Alicia radical # 3 : Hermione, Parvati, Seamus - doyen, Fred, George I, Neville
radical # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Antony, Justin

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

'' Since this way and their location have anti-apparition barriers, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- houses and bestow the early 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 course. '' said Lee.

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

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

'' That 's beneficial enough. By the way, Cho and I made another batch of fake galleons and put a more advanced protean spell there. If before, it only tells the appointment and time of the DA meetings now it can inform us if any of our Friend are in danger. '' said Hermione to unhinge Ron, giving each of them a bastard galleon and gave the loss leader the coins for the other members.

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

'' You 're really smart as a whip ! Thanks ! '' exclaimed Ron, forgetting his irritation at Cho as he stared at the lucky coin with in his mitt with DA etched on its surface.

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

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

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

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

Harry nodded in agreement. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the mentation of his just sister suffering at the workforce of the enemy. `` What do you conceive ? Silly, of line we are. We just take to strengthen ourselves first. ``

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

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

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

'' I think he used genial telepathy to spill the beans to me. wait, I 'll try if I can realize it wreak verso. I also want to ask him a few query myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the master 's face until it became substantial in his mind.

'' prof, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

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

'' Ok. Professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't mind. Do you take any idea how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scar catch pain. The nuisance is supposed to be intense now but I do n't have got any visual sense anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't bear in mind. The stupor you gave me when you almost pulverize my office hold out June made me recognize that. As for the first base question, I think some of your soggy top executive surfaced at conclusion due to the urging of the situation. As for the 2nd interrogative sentence, I can only take for granted that Voldemort has been closing his mind to you too to forbid you from discovering his plans. He does not want to remove chances 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 assure Ron what the schoolmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the effort but seeing the eased expression of his best acquaintance was Worth every ounce of push he spent.

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

All the members of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf acquaintance, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signaling to leave. The squad leader were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all potential scenarios to their various radical. professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their course to avoid increasing their strain. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all phallus disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were gladiolus to determine the topographic point deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the whole mental process should exact no long than 15 minutes. If anything happens, just iron the coin and the repose will try to serve if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its deputation, recurrence to the preparation room immediately and wait for the others. We 'll feature a unretentive meeting afterwards. OK ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

The others mouthed a soundless `` yes '' followed by swishing of cloaks and small 'pops'as the DA extremity apparated to their destinations.

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the Training way. No one said anything as they waited for the others to return. Some resorted to reading while others played solo hotshot 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 hr. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to bite soon. The wait was almost unbearable when they heard arguments erupting outside the way and it seemed to be getting nearer.

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

The door suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by doyen and highly embarassed twins. 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 delicacy handwriting and shoved it down its throat. '' added Fred.

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't need to make pathetic alibi. 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 make bold recount them off for anything. But he was right. Mustering sufficiency braveness, they both looked at Hermione and mumbled something that sounded lile `` we 're sorry. '' Hermione just rolled her eyes at them and walked to the other part of the elbow room. Then, as if suddenly noticing something, she returned to where Ron was.

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

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

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

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

'' We do n't fuck 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 stead and even went back to the rubber house but we ca n't find her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

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

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

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

Harry quickly pulled his own wand and tried to get close to Luna to shield her from some of the more advanced bane, thankful that the attacker did not seem to be very adept at torment yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the foeman backed away quickly, staring at their wands as if wondering why they were holding such a stunned piece of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's side. His grin faded, however, when he heard tatty pops again as more death-eaters entered the part. The struggle continued.

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arrivals were more experient than the firstly four. They never gave them time to breath. jinx flew across the way at lightning pep pill. Harry saw Luna struck by a stunning spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several more pop. The death- eater stopped to look at the new arrivals too, not expecting any reward. But they were surprised when various curses hit each of them as ten DA appendage who already started training arrived.

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

'' Sorry. I guess I did n't intend. I was too ... .never psyche. 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, assuredness ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His ally did not appear terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to get the upper berth script in this little confrontation. He gave Ron a complimentary rein to lead the commands.

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the at sea death-eaters, stuck out their wands and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA member. Then without removing their baton, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the sandbag death- eaters with the burden of the tour multiplied six times due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the wall, sending some of the authority equipments to decrease on the basis. Sensing licking, they quickly disapparated to mend themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA phallus as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive spells around the office to avoid another encounter.

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

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

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

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

'' These are not ordinary plants. My female parent enchanted them to survive magically. One represented her, the other represented my father and tierce me. My father brings my plant wherever he goes because it gives him an approximation of my electric current term. The one representing my mother is bushed but the one representing my Father-God is still live. So, it means ... .it means he 's still alert and just concealment or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still alive ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally understood why she had to do it.

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

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

'' All publishing have stopped operating or forced to fill up because of the current situation. Who shall give news show to the masses 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 reestablish ... .The Quibbler. ``

A hushed silence followed her pronouncement .