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The following day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to find all the DA members, with the elision of Luna, Harry and Ginny of form, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor unwashed room.

`` What are you doing here ? '' asked Ron although he already knew why.

`` Because of this, mate. Now, tell us what 's wrongfulness. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the latest written matter of vary newspapers.

`` Err ... umm -- - '' he began but was rudely interrupted by an irritating voice.

`` I knew it ! Harry 's been so weird lately. Now, I know why. '' said Zacharias with a smirk.

`` Shut up ! Let him blab out. '' snapped the usually jolly twins to him.

`` Do you believe what 's written there ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly to the new arrivals.

`` Of course not ! Harry would never do such a affair ! '' exclaimed Cho positively.

`` Are you kidding ? We never believed in the composition at all. '' said Fred indignantly.

`` Yeah, we prefer to hear it from the source. '' added George II with the Lapplander incredulous expression.

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

Hermione leaned at Ron for support. `` What if we tell you that aside from what you 've read, Harry tried to rape Ginny yesterday and escaped after attacking Snape ? What would you conceive then ? '' A deafening secrecy filled the room.

`` well, actually, we do not make love for sure yet but we have think that someone was impersonating him. I mean -- that 's the simply legitimate reason, is n't it ? '' said Neville calmly.

`` Is it ? I-I guess I 'm not so sure. '' said Parvati hesitantly.

`` Me, too. But Harry is not like that, is he ? '' said Padma, staring down at her shoes as she did so.

`` Clearly, too a lot purdah and hanging out with looney unhinged his mentality. '' commented Book of Zachariah sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

`` Ron ? '' The twins, unsure of what to say, turned to their youngest Brother in bewilderment.

`` Harry was the one who risked his life history to prevent Voldemort from getting the necromancer 's Stone. He saved my Sister from his evil clutches, killing a dangerous basilisk in the outgrowth. He spared the living of the person who betrayed his parents when he could make had his revenge. And most importantly, he gave us go for when everything was at its forged. If those are not enough to convert you of Harry 's innocence, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a quiet down tone but everyone was hanging on to his words. `` I chose to believe that Harry 's not guilty. Had the situation been reversed, I believe he would do the Lapplander for me. ``

`` Several times, Harry had been accused of lying but he was always proven innocent in the end. I have no understanding to surmise that this case would be dissimilar. '' said Neville with such fierceness that astounded the others.

`` But what about the blast ? Many eyewitnesses attested to the fact that it was really him. '' said Zacharias in confusion.

`` No, those are mere illusions. '' said Hermione defiantly.

`` You know this whole affair is nonsensical. I 'm sure dad would set things straight soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to tell apart if it would be Stephen Samuel Wise for them to know what the guild had decided. `` Helen Wills Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will lead us. But he also said we have to keep an ear and eye out for clues. If their theories are correct, then a new dark Godhead could be emerging and using Harry to disunite the wizarding residential district. ``

`` So, are you saying that we have to pretend that we really believe the news ? ! ? '' said George II incredulously as if he found the idea ludicrous. `` What if Harry found out ? He 'd be mad for sure as shooting ! ``

`` Then we 'll simply explain. Listen, as of now we do n't get laid what 's going on yet so until we discover something, let 's go along with the flow but we do n't require to denote it to the hale Earth. A dignified silence will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

This time no one commented.

AUTHOR 'S NOTE : I 'll be writing about Harry 's site and Luna 's Recovery next. delight retrieve to review. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a Dream


After the former DA members had left, the three searched the castle once more for any proof of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some books from the Restricted Area which they forgot to explore earlier in their disoriented state. The future day, feeling oddly sap and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great lobby to have their breakfast. It had only been four daytime since the terminus had ended and yet it felt like years.

`` I honestly thought this was going to be our best vacation ever ... '' spoke Ron heavily as if the mere effort of speaking drained him of energy.

`` Yeah - with Voldemort gone, I had hoped that we could finally get together without the concern of being attaked. '' agreed Neville. `` A party would be nice, I guess, but just hanging out without worrying about sinister wizards would be pleasant enough. ``

`` Sometimes, it 's really difficult to be friends with Harry. things always happen to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The entirely difference is that we usually do it with him but now, we do n't even have it away where he is or if he 's still alive ... ''

`` Now, do n't say that Ron ... '' said Hermione reproachfully and stoop her bushy-haired head to persist in perusing a book they had acquired the nighttime before. It was really depressing to get wind mortal say it out loud. It made the entirely affair seem more genuine. But Ron went on as if he had not heard her or if he had, he just chose to discount her.

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish girl, I do n't be intimate what came to her - leaving the palace like that, without so much as a Federal Reserve note to inform us if she 's safe ! '' He paused for a spell to rain buckets himself a crapulence. `` She really scares me sometimes. low gear, that matter with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away depend on his face, then he shook his forefront slightly as if he was dismissing a negative thought.

`` Hey ! Look who just arrived. '' exclaimed Neville suddenly, jerking Ron back from his fugitive daze and startling Hermione into slamming the book shut in surprisal. Her eyes immediately widened with bewilderment as she identified the coming form.

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to track down for hint ? We ca n't gather much information if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in meek annoyance as she saw the late DA extremity drew near.

`` well, we just found out the hard way that the business atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to conclude the shop until this whole ridiculous scam is over. multitude refused to buy our stuff now just because we 're acquaintance with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our assumption. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The chump seem to think that we had an evil conspiracy with Harry and that our products are basically dark objects in disguise. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't hump. people are really gullible sometimes. '' said St. George with the same dejected tone.

Hermione crossed her arms over her chest and eyed Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very unearthly picture of the stern Headmistress.

`` I came here because I have cipher better to do at home and besides, Cho 's coming too so I decided to go with her. '' said Lee sheepishly.

`` And I came here for Luna. There 's something that I need to discuss with her ... if she 's okay now, that is. '' said Cho calmly.

`` About Harry ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` No, about Ginny. '' replied Cho and decided to change the theme before he could ask any More interrogative. `` Have you found anything useful ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could avail us. There 's a bunch of Word upstairs that we need to research and it 's very time-consuming. '' she replied. Then she added in a mock undertone. `` And of course, knowing Ron and Neville, I reckoned it would be easily if I just do the reading myself. conceive you 're up to it ? The Quran are huge and it would probably shoot me forever to translate it all. ``

Cho stifled a giggle at that but managed to nod her head solemnly in assent.

`` We heard that ! '' exclaimed Neville and Ron indignantly but the girls just ignored them.

`` By the way, has prof McGonagall permitted you to stay here ? '' asked Hermione after a while.

The Twin immediately shot surreptitious looks with each other while Cho and Lee looked blankly at her. Obviously, they had not thought about it.

`` wellspring, I suppose you could ask her now. It would be highly impolite if you just remain here without informing her. '' suggested Neville helpfully, seeing their discomfort.

`` Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to delay as long as necessary. You could all detain at Gryffindor dormitory. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to mention something. dame Pomfrey requested for a few twenty-four hour period of residuum so Miss Lovegood shall be staying with you as well. I trust you know what and what-not to say around her. I do n't want her to give birth a relapse now that she 's making so much advancement. '' The headmistress said and turned to leave.

`` I hate it when they do that ! '' said Fred when the headmistress was gone.

`` What ? '' asked Ron. `` Always telling us what to do like we 're a bunch of stupid Kid ? ``

`` No - just appearing out of nowhere. She 's just like Dumbledore. Caught us unaware respective times before with that stunt. '' said George.

`` What were you doing then ? '' asked Hermione curiously.

`` Must you ask ? '' said both Fred and Saint George with a grimace.

`` Trust me, Hermione, you would n't like to know. '' said Lee in amusement and gave her a knowing feeling.

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The seven teenagers awkwardly looked on as the Headmistress led a nervous Luna inside the dormitory. For practicality 's sake, all the girls had to bide in one elbow room and the boys at another. There was no trouble with that arrangement. However, they were still ill at ease at having Luna there since her presence would hamper them from discussing anything related to their present plight and excluding her will make her feel unwanted.

`` Um - Professor, are you sure it 's O.K. with them ? '' queried Luna as she noticed their foreign expressions. The Headmistress glared at the seven before replying.

`` Of line, dear. Why would it not be ? '' She replied kindly and gave her a smile that was rarely seen by student, even those from her own house.

`` Oh, okay ! '' said Luna, still appearing unconvinced but decided to let it pass. `` Where 's Harry ? ``

`` Harry is on vacation, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't occupy. '' replied Professor McGonagall and shot warning glances at the other teen who still had not spoken a single thing. `` I 'll be leaving you now. takings aid of yourselves. ``

The awkward muteness continued as they watched the Headmistress leave. It seemed that everyone was quite an unsure of what to say with one another especially Cho who was currently staring at Luna with such acute concentration but could n't seem to find the words to express herself. Even Fred and George I had nothing funny to say to stop the ice. The secrecy only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a objet d'art of paper.

The boy immediately excused themselves and went back to their room while Hermione suddenly found it imperative to bring a shower bath. Cho, still unsure of what to do, stayed for a while, thinking that this was the perfect opportunity for them to hash out what she had in judgement but she had not even uttered a word yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

`` It 's fine, Cho. You do n't have to stick just because we 're from the same house. I can carry off. '' said Luna before returning to what she was doing.

Cho felt her heart twist with understanding as she heard Luna say that. poor fille ! Always assuming that cypher wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every girl was dreaming of, she would not experience so unsafe. But she could not separate her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the solely single to surmise Ginny of deception. She wanted to lecture about it with someone who would understand and that soul was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the issue now might be harmful to her. 'No, this is not yet the time for that .'She thought and she left quietly before she could shift her mind.

Luna tried to push away the tears that threatened to fall as she watched Cho leave of absence. She should have stayed in the hospital wing. At least there, she would not experience so hurt if anyone ignored her because nobody else was there aside from Madam Pomfrey who was always occupy with her healing potions anyway. Her only visitor was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her laugh with his jokes. He told her funny stories about Hogwarts life ... He taught her respective magic caper that she had not even imagined possible before ... and most of all, he made her feel limited and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this dormitory where nobody even bothered to demo her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

As she continued her musing, she noticed a newspaper peeking from behind the cover of the sofa on the polar side. It looked as if it someone had shoved it there rather hastily. Feeling slightly amused and curious at the Saame time, she pulled the paper and began to register the front page.

HARRY POTTER MURDERED A HUNDRED MUGGLES AT A party IN Greater London ! ! !

HARRY ceramist GONE shadow TO AVENGE HIS lady friend 'S circumstances ! ! !

HARRY ceramist -- THE NEXT iniquity LORD ? ? ?


With trembling men, she forced herself to read the article underneath the shocking newspaper headline but the teardrop flooded her imaginativeness before she could even cease the low paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be true !'She thought to herself then her head throbbed painfully as she attempted to process the information she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so Weird. But this ca n't be rightful ... this ca n't be lawful ...'Then as the painful pounding on her head continued, several alarming picture flashed dangerously in her mind. She saw her father screaming in torture as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his resister ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater shot the killing curse on her founding father ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to stay conscious but the bother was unbearable. The last thing she heard before her body succumbed to the excruciating sensation was the frightened yells of her current dorm mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to retrieve her unconscious form lying on the flat coat with one hand still clutching what looked like the previous day 's newsprint. She carefully removed the paper from the girl 's compass to sustain her intuition. `` WHO LEFT THIS firearm OF GARBAGE lying AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the offensive paper in front of them.

Ron shuffled his animal foot nervously as he stared from the paper to the sofa. `` S-sorry, Herm. I was in a hurry ... I guess I di -- - ''

`` -- YOU DID N'T THINK - TYPICAL ! HOW WE ENDED UP TOGETHER IS STILL A PUZZLE TO ME ! '' said Hermione in exasperation then she carefully levitated Luna 's consistency and placed her to a more comfortable office. `` McGonagall will be blanched. She has n't even spent one night here and look what happens. ''

`` What are we going to do now ? Shall we inform the headmistress ? '' asked Neville timidly.

`` Not right now. Let 's waiting until Luna comes around first then we 'll take in it from there. '' said Cho as she surveyed Luna 's human face .'I should have stayed ...'

`` I think that would be wise. We 'll deal play at keeping an eye on her until she wakes up. Cho and I can film the first of all twist, Fred and George next, then Neville and Lee, then Ron. Ron will have no partner because this is his error. '' said Hermione and pushed the boy away before they could voice out any objection.

`` I feel tremendous ... '' admitted Cho when the boys were finally out of sight.

`` Me, too. '' said Hermione ruefully. `` I should have checked the room but I guess it escaped my mind. ``

`` But what 's done is done. Let 's just hope that Luna 's alright when she wakes up. '' said Cho in resignation.

`` I hope this accident triggers her storage back. '' said Hermione and they both fell silent as they watched the girl who had already suffered a lot. The commencement minute had passed ... Luna was still unconscious mind ... .Second hour ... .No modification at all and the two fille were already feeling their eyelids sag from fatigue and lassitude ... third 60 minutes ....

`` No, do n't harm him anymore ... .please ... '' The two shot up at once and stared groggily at Luna.

`` I guess she 's dreaming about her Father of the Church. '' whispered Cho, trying her best to repress a yawn.

`` Luna ... Luna ... wake up ! '' Hermione shook Luna 's shoulders to flick her away from her nightmare.

`` No ... ..please ... ..please ... .do n't smart him ... '' the girl pleaded and her body convulsed as if she was in unspeakable pain.

`` Cho, you better get McGonagall now ... I 'll get the male child. '' said Hermione at once as Luna 's cry was replaced by a howl of pain.

Within a few minutes, all were gathered around Luna while Professor McGonagall tried to locate the school nurse immediately.

`` LUNA ! LUNA ! backwash UP ! ! ! ! '' They all shouted at once then feeling desperate, Hermione slapped Luna 's bequeath nerve forcefully.

`` I saw it in a muggle picture show once and it worked. '' she explained as the others stared at her in bemusement. Amazingly, Luna started to bat her eyelids slowly until she was able-bodied to pry them unfastened. Neville quickly offered a methamphetamine of water which she gratefully accepted.

Then Luna glared accusingly at each of them. `` Why did n't you tell me ? And what is the meaning of those ridiculous clause ? ''

The others shifted their regard uneasily. They had never witnessed Luna on an angry fit before and seeing it now made them extremely uncomfortable. She 's almost like Harry when he 's really upset about something.

`` Luna, we wanted to state you but Madam Pomfrey forbid us to do so. She said we had to let you heal on your own. '' said Cho in an excusatory tone.

`` S-she also said that you might have a nervous breakdown or something ... so we had to hold back ... '' said Hermione.

`` And what about the news ? Have n't you bothered to correct them ? That 's really preposterous ! Harry would never ever do those horrifying affair ! Has the wizarding world conveniently forgot what he did for them ? The sacrifice he made ? How he almost died so that the others may live ? '' yelled Luna angrily, ignoring the others'try to calm down her down.

`` Luna, you 're properly. The news is scrap. But there 's a immense problem and the sole thing that could serve us right now is to make believe that we believe those stories. '' said Professor McGonagall who had just arrived along with professor Snape and Madam Pomfrey.

`` Luna, drink this potion. It will help you calm down. '' said dame Pomfrey as she examined her patient role. `` Are you feeling alright ? ``

`` Yes, thank you. '' replied Luna and turned her attention back to her housemates.

`` We 're no-count about what happened to your don, Luna. It must be really horrific. '' said Ron sympathetically. He could place with her because he had almost lost his begetter at the ministry too.

Luna 's expression softened immediately at the citation of her Fatherhood. She remembered every unpleasant details of her life now. Her founder joined Voldemort 's USA to ensure her rubber but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the promise that he would let her live if her Padre followed his control. In the end, her forefather dropped all pretence and rushed to keep open his but child but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's loyal followers.

`` By the way, I 'm good-for-naught if I hurt you. You were having a nightmare and we 're already getting heroic so I slapped you. '' said Hermione.

`` incubus ? '' Luna looked blank for a moment.

`` Yeah ... you were pleading for someone not to smart your forefather. '' said Cho. `` Are you sure you 're okay ? ``

`` Yes, I 'm perfectly fine, especially now that I can recall everything. But who said I 'm dreaming about my don ? '' asked Luna anxiously.

Hermione and Cho looked at one another. `` wellspring, actually, we just assumed that you were having a nightmare about him. '' said Hermione.

`` No, I 'm not. It 's Harry. He 's being tortured. '' said Luna apprehensively and glanced back at the papers. `` That 's why those stories can not be true. They 've got him and we need to rescue him NOW. ``

`` Harry ? ''

`` Luna, you know it 's just a dreaming .... ''

`` No, it 's not just a dream ... I can not explain it but it 's like Harry was sending me a vision of what 's happening to him ... '' said Luna desperately.

`` Hey ! Maybe it 's just like Harry 's vision when dad was bitten by a snake ! '' exclaimed Ron in astonishment.

`` But Luna 's not a seer ! '' countered another.

`` And neither is Harry - but his vision had been accurate ! '' said Ron heatedly.

`` MERLIN ! DO N'T YOU regard TO KNOW WHO GOT HIM ? ! ? '' yelled Luna in frustration.

`` Who got him ? '' asked everyone with great interest.

`` Voldemort, of line. Who else ? '' answered Luna with a great deal pain as if she thought that it was pretty obvious and that they were just wasting their time talking when Harry urgently needed to be rescued.

`` V-Voldemort ? '' croaked the Headmistress nervously.

`` But he 's utterly ! '' exclaimed Fred and George at once.

`` No, he 's not ! '' she insisted.

`` You passed out ... you did n't see everything. Harry was able to kill him. '' Lee argued once more.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` Miss Lovegood, please be sane. The incubus is over. Harry defeated the Dark Lord last October. '' said professor McGonagall, adopting her stern demeanour once more to descend the brewing dispute.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ! ! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO William Tell YOU ? ! ? WE NEED TO GET TO HARRY BEFORE IT 'S TOO LATE ! '' screamed Luna vehemently. This fourth dimension, the enormous glass jar on one niche of the room suddenly exploded into tiny piece of music. Then Luna 's educatee vanished and her optic blazed whiten with vehemence, scaring the wits out of those who witnessed the shocking transformation.

`` How do you know ? '' queried Professor Snape stonily as he glanced curiously at the shattered jar and at her glowing eyes.

`` Because Harry said so ... ''
Chapter 7 - The Unholy alliance ( Part 1 )


`` ... .and unlike some multitude I know, I believe him. ``

The DA appendage looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the same affair to them but they refused to think him. They purposely closed their eyes to the possibleness just because believing otherwise was so much simpler. But they should suffer known better. After all Harry was the only one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the only one who could recite the dispute.

The Headmistress seemed terribly unnerved by Luna 's burst and was not capable to say anything so they looked helplessly upon the Potions Master to take explosive charge of the situation.

`` If you insist. evidence us what you saw and let 's see if it 's real. '' said professor Snape evenly, his expression abyssal as he contemplated silently on what he just saw. Luna had always been shy and reserved. It was very disconcerting to see her suddenly outburst with power of such order of magnitude in a fit of ira ... .just like Harry.

The others waited patiently as Luna pacified herself before she shared her visual sensation with them.

`` It would be faster if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing speed and unlikely magical release, she conjured a white sheet over the wall and closed her centre in intense concentration. Unsure of what to have a bun in the oven, they just stared blankly on the Elwyn Brooks White sheet and waited. Then to their amazement, figure started to appear on the cover enabling them to clearly envision Harry 's condition.

`` H-how -- -- '' Ron began to ask but Professor Snape glared dangerously at him.

`` Do n't interrupt her ! '' he whispered angrily.

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Harry 's helping hand were held tightly by two duncical silver chains - the only matter that were keeping him from falling into the roaring infernal region four substructure underneath his slim body. Around him were ten hooded figures moving about in a unstable motion while two others were mercilessly taking round into whipping his already unconscious form. His dress were torn from the cilium and blood was oozing from his wounds but his teaser'lust for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he washy already ? '' asked a frigidness voice of a figure who had arrived to hold on the prisoner 's condition. The man had claw-like finger's breadth and ruby eyes. It was Voldemort.

`` Yes, Master. We have been doing this for an hour now even after he collapsed from the hurting. I do n't think he would be doing much legerdemain now. '' declared one of the whippers proudly.

The dark Divine cackled with delight at the news show then he flicked his sceptre slightly at the captive. `` ENERVATE ! ''

At the spell, Harry 's eyes weakly opened but he did not seem surprised at seeing Voldemort in front of him. Nor did he seem terrified. In fact, if one would bet closely, one would notice a hint of amusement there. contrary to their assumption, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connection with his lady friend so that at least one somebody would sleep with the truth even if he failed to endure this latest brush. `` Hello, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, Potter ? Do n't worry, I can dally along. '' said the dark Lord in mock amusement. `` Hello, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to assemble you. ''

`` No, Tom. I am the one PLEASED to meet you. '' said Harry and was elated to remark a shadow of precariousness crown of thorns Voldemort 's face.

`` What do you stand for ? '' asked the evil necromancer venomously.

`` You mean you do n't know ? '' Harry feigned ignorance and donned a shocked tone. `` But your minions claimed that you were almighty and all-knowing ... Oh, well, I guess everybody was entitled to his or her own judgment. '' Then he smiled widely at the dark lord.

Voldemort stared at the boy in confusion. He was not used to this abrupt alteration in Potter 's posture towards him. Whereas before, he could easily scare the boy, now it seemed that his long time enemy felt confident enough to contemn him despite of his obvious disadvantage. Maybe the boy was planning another surprisal ... yes, that must be it.

`` Wormtail, bring the captive now ! '' he yelled instead, hoping to commit a few surprises of his own.

Within minutes, Wormtail arrived with genus Draco and Ginny and pushed them in nominal head of Voldemort. But Harry still seemed unperturbed.

`` What are you up to, potter ? '' asked the iniquity Almighty coldly.

`` zilch. You were the one who was up to something. Faking your death like that ... Merlin ! You should be ashamed of yourself ... really, imitating Wormtail of all people ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the iniquity LORD. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'part in the most sarcastic shade that he could manage. From his high position, he noticed a slight smirk on genus Draco 's lips and he pondered whether it would be possible that Draco was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was rightfield ...

`` Yes, I faked my own death. Since I could not get hold of that derisory prophesy, I devised another way to find out how you plan to vote down me. Clever, am I not ? '' said Voldemort and his eerie laugh filled the room once again. `` Now, I know your ultimate programme and I 'm pleased to inform you that our comrade wands wo n't take to duel with each former again. ``

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to have you another wand ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the look of surprise on Voldemort 's face, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't think I 'd forecast it out, do you ? Mind you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the someone behind the mask and you put a charm on her phonation and taught her enough wandless magic to result the magic. You just forgot one minor item, though. Even if you were able to force Ollivander to add Guy Fawkes'feather into her sceptre, it WAS still HER wand and I happen to know that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Sirius. You should experience gone all out with your juvenile person strategy and let her use your sceptre. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock applause. `` Splendid ! But you 're wrong on one bill. I happen to like my verge and it will outride that way, whereas yours was already .... go bad into half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating news sink more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to calculate angry or sad, he was severely disappointed. Incensed by his lack of response, he levitated the Day'newspaper so that the boy could read the bad intelligence for himself.

`` fountainhead ? '' prompted Voldemort.

`` Well what ? '' said Harry, his typeface blank.

`` What do you conceive about those little headlines bearing your treasured name ? Were you shocked that the wizarding world do n't see you as a hero now ? Even your Quaker and former allies have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would strike Sir Thomas More than that to shock me now. So what do you be after to do after successfully ruining my reputation ? '' asked Harry with the Lapp blank facial expression. `` You 'll threaten to wipe out me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, Potter. I 'll defeat you this time and without your annoying encroachment, I would be loose to stamp down the wizarding world once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the prospect of finally being able to remove the most grave obstacle in his path.

`` Oh please, do n't tell me we 're back to that again. Honestly, could n't you make out up with a better farewell speech communication ? It loses its insect bite once heard too often. '' said Harry, the derision in his vocalism was unmistakeable.

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more entertaining if mortal from your own house kills you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to come forward gave her a wand then he pointed his own baton at genus Draco. `` putting to death him now, child, or I 'll kill the Thomas Young Malfoy. ``

Harry glanced at the two captives and saw Ginny crying silently as she took the wand handed to her with a trembling helping hand. Draco mouthed a precipitate apologia to him and lowered his regard in frustration to avoid witnessing the effect. Harry immediately lost his engrossment and the connection with Luna was instantly broken.

`` It 's sanction, Ginny. Do what you must. I understand. ``

Voldemort became suddenly wary of his comfortable complaisance and decided to hasten the cognitive process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the spell at Draco whose weakened dead body rapidly fell on the ground in pain. Then he turned to the young woman impatiently. `` DO IT NOW ! ``

`` A-Ave-da K-Ke-dav ... .ra .... '' murmured Ginny tearfully and fell to the background in compunction as she saw the light-green ignitor struck Harry squarely on the bureau. Sobbing hysterically, she now realized that she had indeed foolishly chosen the wrong position. She had just murdered one of her best booster -- the same someone who saved her before. How could she ? She was even worse than Voldemort !

Seeing her disconsolate Department of State, Voldemort decided that two more commands would be sufficiency. But he did not need to quell. After all, Harry was utterly and there was no need for him to rot any more than of his precious time.

`` Wormtail, I 'll leave you here to put down the grounds. dangle the bodies into the fervency. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Draco. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your father 's recent achievement, I 'm willing to leave you another chance to make up for your before disobedience. Dispose of the girl and you can come back to my good graces. You do n't want to be a letdown to your Fatherhood, do you ? ''

Draco, whose face was still hidden, changed his locution to one of gentle haughtiness before he faced the evil man. `` Yes, My Lord. It would be a pleasure. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their chance to escape ...

`` Excellent choice, Dragon. Your Father-God shall be pleased. We 'll be expecting you at the Malfoy Manor soon. '' said Voldemort and ordered his other servants to disapparate with him.

When Voldemort and the former death-eaters were gone, Draco and Wormtail immediately dropped the pretense and hurried to Ginny 's English.

`` Ginny, I could erase your memory of this if you want. '' offered Wormtail but the lady friend shook her head vigorously.

`` No, I want to call back every contingent of where my foolishness had led me. I want to inculcate in my mind that I had just murdered one of the kindest person I know. If I have to go to Azkaban for that, I will. '' cried Ginny and continued to sob uncontrollably.

`` This is all my fault. '' said Draco in agony and held the lachrymose figure in his arms.

`` Draco, Ginny ... that 's enough ... You must escape now. Do n't waste fourth dimension. Voldemort will get suspicious if I do n't work up at the Manor soon. '' said Wormtail nervously.

`` No, you must come with us. We need your help. We do n't know where to go. '' said Dragon in desperation. `` And we must take ceramist 's body with us. The least we could do is give him a proper burial. ``

Wormtail silently struggled with himself before coming up with a decision. Voldemort would bolt down him anyway if he found out that he let the two dodging. `` Alright, I 'll come with you. '' He unlocked the mountain chain on Harry 's hands and levitated him carefully to the basis. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the hope that the chance to fly would get up. Within second gear, the four were transported to a place that only Wormtail had any knowledge of.

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The looker-on panicked slightly when the images on the screen disappeared. The last-place conniption they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to slay Harry and using Draco as the legal instrument to assure her compliance.

`` What happened ? '' asked Snape, deeply disturbed by the scene. It was very genuine and the theory of Harry 's survival was almost non-existent.

`` The connection was broken even before you woke me up. Harry must have broken it off or something ... I 'm not for certain what it meant ... '' replied Luna miserably.

`` So what are we going to do now ? '' asked Fred.

`` I do n't have it off. ''

`` Severus, did you recognize the seat ? '' asked the stunned Headmistress.

`` Unfortunately not. '' said Snape with uncharacteristic sadness in his voice.

`` Then, I guess we have no way to place them unless H-harry survived and decided to pass on with Luna again. '' said Hermione, feeling shamefaced that they had not taken Harry 's warning seriously before.

`` Sorry, but I do n't remember I could forgive you and your sister if she went through with it. '' said Luna truthfully at Ginny 's blood brother. `` Cho and I already suspected her before but your emotions got in the way. ''

Ron, Fred and George I sadly lowered their psyche in disgrace. What Luna had said was genuine. If they had not been too obstinate, then they would deliver found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would have been in the billet to assist her return to the right way. They protected her too much ... and now, all of them were paying the Price. This was war, and in war, crosstie among friends and families were usually not as strong as the bonds of choice.

Cho looked from the Weasley brothers and the irate Luna and decided that it was time to head the give-and-take to a safer matter. `` Luna, I was thinking ... Can you also communicate with Harry through that mind project thing ? ``

`` I do n't know. I have n't tried it yet. '' said Luna then furrowed her brow once more in concentration.

`` Then maybe you should try. '' said Cho hopefully.

`` I just did but there was no response. '' said Luna in defeat.

`` Well, at least we were capable to unravel part of the whodunit. '' said Hermione to barrack everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most luxuriant plot to carve up and appropriate the wizarding humans and to eliminate his foe in the mop up way possible. ``

`` You consider THAT a good thing ? '' said Lee in confusion.

`` Yes. It is better than not knowing anything at all. '' agreed Cho.

`` By the way, how did you learn to do that ? '' asked Neville in wonderment, pointing at the make-shift screen.

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so lots effort into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not believe him and the DA lost its use. But he knew that this is going to pass so he decided to share what he knew with me and we spent most of the meter practicing piece. He prepared me for the tough. '' replied Luna in a cold voice that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll let off me, I need to stay. ''

`` Luna ... '' called Snape when she was halfway up the stairs.

`` What ? ''

`` zip. '' replied Snape after a moment 's hesitation but Luna nodded as if she was able to read the mute interrogative sentence in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The Unholy Alliance ( Part 2 )


`` Ouch ! Wormtail, could n't you have prepared a softer landing place spot for us ? '' complained Dragon as they fell on a heap on a marble flooring.

`` Oops, sorry. But I was in a haste. '' said Wormtail defensively.

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny yell in fearfulness. They immediately brought their baton out.

`` What 's the problem ? ``

`` N-nothing. Harry 's body just fell on top of me. It was disgusting ! '' said Ginny tearfully as she scrambled away from the cadaver, looking highly embarrassed and scared at the same time. No one noticed the slight twitching of Harry 's lips.

`` By the way, where the hell are we ? '' asked genus Draco after ensuring that Ginny 's okay.

`` Godric 's hole - Potter 's old firm. '' replied Wormtail.

`` WE ARE AT potter 'S business firm ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ginny and Draco, clearly unnerved by the revelation.

`` Do n't overreact. I just thought that this is the last blank space they would await to find us ... and with certain portion ... I guess it would be fitting to revert Harry 's body to where it really belonged. '' said Wormtail sadly in reminiscence of his own treachery.

As expected, no one bothered to look at Harry 's reaction at the citation of his house but of class, what person in his rectify state of mind would go over for a remains 's response ? However, had they taken the prison term to give him even the merest of a coup d'oeil, they would bear noticed his partially covered eyes scanning the way with great interest.

`` Harry 's parents and he would probably stalk us here forever ... '' said Ginny nervously.

'Oh, what a vivid estimation ! Thanks, Ginny .'cerebrate Harry in amusement. Then trying not to move his hands too much, he caused the furnitures on the way rearrange itself ... Afterwards, he levitated his parents'portrait and halted it directly in front man of the three.

`` Wormtail, I told you so ... we had to get out of here fast before it 's too late ... '' cried Ginny but Wormtail was not listening. He knelt on the ground and apologized profusely to his onetime best friends.

`` I 'm really sorry for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... Heaven knows I 've suffered enough ... and your son ... He gave me the chance but I let the opportunity slip on my finger's breadth ... I was a Coward ... take me if it could appease your ira ... but let the children go ... They 're still young ... They can still modify their ways ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to plug himself intemperate for every crime he committed under Voldemort 's power.

Draco and Ginny were hugging each early for support as they watched upon Wormtail 's act of penitence. It would sustain been funny if the situation had not been that serious but right now, it looked so creepy.

`` M-Mr. and Mrs ceramicist, I 'm drab too for making your son 's life story miserable at Hogwarts.. '' said Draco in the same penitent tone.

`` It 's my fault, too. If I had not chosen to follow Voldemort, he would still be awake today ... I have been foolish ... but that reason is unacceptable ... You can punish me ... and if that punishment would be last ... then so be it. '' said Ginny as she continued to cry in anguish.

Harry heard their confessions and attempts at an apology but he was not quite finished yet. With another undulation of his script, he moved the portraits out of the way and projected the scene of his parents'death on the wall. Then he levitated himself high up and called their tending.

`` YOU, TRAITORS ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO junction THE EVIL slope ? '' his booming representative echoed around the business firm and the three terrified puppet faced what they thought was a zombie spirit Harry with exceedingly contrite expressions.

`` H-harry ? '' whispered Ginny as her oculus widened in fear.

`` No enough ground to apologise our natural action - it was just obviously lustfulness for index and blindness to the accuracy. '' stated Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

`` WHAT ABOUT YOU, prick ? '' his escalated body glowed dangerously as he impatienly waited for his reply.

`` I have been stupid ... .absolutely stupid ... If you can find it in your heart to forgive me then I 'd be willing to die peacefully in your hands. '' said Wormtail and he, too, resigned himself to what lay ahead.

`` HOW CAN I BE sure THAT YOU WO N'T BETRAY THE illumination SIDE AGAIN ? '' demanded Harry. The three looked up expectantly. It seemed like they were not going to die today after all.

`` You 're ghost could watch our legal action everyday, and if you see us straying again from the path of goodness, then it 's your conclusion to make. '' replied Wormtail and the other two nodded in agreement.

`` Very well, I 'll hold on to your intelligence for now. '' said Harry then feeling the effect of excessive use of power added to the pain he had to brave before, he closed his middle and was unable to command himself from falling on top of Ginny once more.

`` AHHHHH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' screamed Ginny and forced his consistence away from her. Harry weakly stood up and gave Ginny a mischievous smile.

`` Hey, what 's awry ? You did n't seem to mind that when we were at the common room. '' he drawled and gave Draco a half-smile.

Ginny immediately turned scarlet at the consultation of her foolishness then as if something just occurred to her, she tentatively touched Harry 's cheek. It was warm.

`` Y-you 're alive ? '' she asked as if she could n't believe it was possible.

Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his cheek too.

`` Y-you 're alive ! '' They both exclaimed incredulously.

`` Yeah - that would explain the breathing ... '' said Harry sarcastically.

`` B-but how ? We all saw it happen ! '' Their sighs of relief was unmistakeable.

`` Let me show you what really transpired. '' said Harry then summoning what was left of his strength, he projected his own death aspect on the rampart in obtuse apparent motion and the three watched the event carefully.

As Ginny was about to tear the killing curse on Harry, a bead of bout fell upon the baton and instead of the expected greens luminosity, a white beam escaped from its tip instead. Then mere column inch after it left the wand, Harry waved his imprisoned paw slightly and the white-hot irradiation was transformed into a green one.

`` That, my friends, is one of the wonders of deception. As what Bellatrix, your former ally, had told me, the tidings are not enough ... .you need to really imply it ... you have to take intense pleasure in inflicting pain and in my instance -- expiry. You were not meant to be a murderer, Ginny and I 'm sword lily of that fact. '' said Harry as he halted the demonstration.

`` You called us 'friends'? '' croaked Wormtail in disbelief.

`` Yes, why not ? You did not lead my body to rot in that wretched home - that in itself was noteworthy enough. Then I heard your apologies earlier and the hope to switch. I am not a God but I 'm willing to forgive you because I know that it is the right to do. '' explained Harry.

`` Oh, I 'm really sorry, Harry. Thank you for being so kind. '' said Ginny and she kissed him lightly on the impudence in gratitude. Draco did not calculate too proud of with it, though, but he did not say anything.

`` Never mind that. After what I 've just shown you, do you still believe that you could have taken me that easily ? '' said Harry sardonically.

`` No, I suppose not. Actually, I wondered about that but I had assumed that the potion was very good. '' admitted Ginny.

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could remember correctly, I stayed conscious long enough to question you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could bring me to wherever your master was. To be honest, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for months and I wanted to get together him soon to end my agony. I have to admit that your piddling charade was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunting smile at Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the show ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the sight of Draco 's reddened face and tensed expression.

`` You 're disgorge, Potter. '' spat Draco angrily.

`` Hey, chill out ! I 'm just joking ! I have a very adorable girlfriend waiting for me you know. '' said Harry and smiled as he thought about Luna .'I wonder how she 's doing now ... Maybe I can visit her later ...'

`` fine. We can drop that. Anyway, if you 're so powerful how come you did not use the killing curse then ? You had the perfect opportunity. '' said Draco.

`` I wish I could. I have the ability but unfortunately, I do n't have the design. Not to mention the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your loyalties. No, I have early plan for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his devoted supporters and hard worker, too. `` respond Harry and after a patch he added. `` Consider yourselves very fortunate that I have decided to part with you. ``

The three looked at one another and instantly made a resolution not to be swayed by vicious temptation again. Harry did not need to expatiate. The operose threat underlying his cool discussion was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

`` Where are you going ? '' asked Dragon warily.

`` I need to get help. We ca n't bide here forever ... we need some place more secure and I know of only one person who could help us. '' replied Wormtail and waited for Harry 's approval.

Harry held his arm where the dark marker was located. A few minutes of excruciating pain followed then Harry waved him off. `` Go on but do n't take up too long. ''

Wormtail stared at his arm in amazement. The dingy mark was gone. Forcing back the gawk on his throat, he disapparated silently.

`` You trust him ? '' asked Ginny in wonder after he left.

`` I 'm trying. '' replied Harry casually.

`` How did you pick up all those stuff ? '' asked Draco curiously, a little convinced now that he was certain that Harry was not on a vindictive streak.

`` That ... .is something that I do not wish to divulge as of this moment. Do n't bury, you 're still under probation. I may be forgiving ... but I am definitely not stupid. '' declared Harry in a cold vox that implied a coarse end for them if they ever betray him once more.

With nothing better to do, Harry wandered around the family with Dragon while Ginny prepared some food for them including whoever Wormtail was going to make for with him.

`` Your sign of the zodiac is not that bad, ceramicist. '' said Dragon in admiration as they viewed the marvelous aggregation of leger at the mini-library, the wide array of wizardly objects and all early details that depicted the potter fortune so lavishly.

`` For once, I agree with you. '' grinned Harry.

`` Wan na play wizard chess ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's out-of-door my airfield of expertness. Ron 's the ripe at that game. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's face of disbelief.

`` I did n't think Weasley was ever just at anything. '' said Draco then clamped one mitt at his backtalk, afraid that he had offended Harry.

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's good at a lot of matter ... and he 's very brave too. You know during our first year, Ron beat McGonagall 's chess set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our second twelvemonth, we had to go to the dark wood to follow the spiders. Ron has a phobia with those animate being but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his risky venture with his best Quaker.

`` Why are you telling me these, Harry ? '' asked Draco in muddiness, not realizing that he had just referred to his former school foeman by his get-go name. Harry raised one eyebrow before he replied.

`` Because you 're my friend now and I 'm treating you as how I usually treat my champion. ``

`` Oh, O.K.. Then, I suppose you 're going to call me 'Draco'now. '' said Draco awkwardly. It was Weird being Friend with Potter but it was surely better than nothing.

`` Of track, Draco. I think we better come down. I have a feeling that Wormtail would be back soon. '' said Harry.

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`` Snape ? '' Harry and Dragon stared incredulously at the Slytherin promontory and at Wormtail who was twitching on his ass nervously.

`` I see Peter was telling the truth when he told me that you were here, Potter. '' said Snape and gave everyone a smile.

Harry was dumbfounded. Snape ? Smiled ? And at him, too. This was eldritch but he decided to wreak it cool down. `` So, shaft, what help could he possibly give us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most cunning spy of Voldemort before his renunciation. He could cater us with informations on places where Voldemort would not be able to feel us so easily and being rid to interact with former wizard, he could also add us with all important details regarding Voldemort 's bodily function. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's amazement, Harry gave a soft chuckle at first, then a slight laugh until finally he could n't check his hilarity anymore. He rolled with laughter as if someone was tickling his ribs and the looker-on were already suspecting that mortal had sent a tickling charm on him.

`` Sorry ... I just found it rather comical for all of us to chemical bond together like this. This is plainly -- - `` Harry struggled to encounter the appropriate description.

`` Strange ... ? '' said Ginny. Harry shook his head.

`` Odd ... ? '' said Draco but Harry did not witness it fitting.

`` I was thinking more along the lines of annoying ... and disturbing.. '' said Harry.

`` Unholy .... '' suggested Snape helpfully and Harry 's smiled widened.

`` Yeah, that 's it ! UNHOLY alignment -- - I never imagined the time would come when all of us would fight on the Saami incline. Really weird ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's school ? Is everyone still thinking I 'm the next dark Divine ? ``

`` No, the DA and Order members believe someone was just impersonating you but we 've been pretending that we believe in the narration. Also, Luna has made an bewilder recovery. '' reported Snape.

`` Oh, I 'm so sword lily about that. Did she tell you about what happened ? ''

`` No. ''

Harry 's face fell.

`` Luna did not TELL us ... .she SHOWED us. ``

`` She did ? That 's even better ! ``

`` Yes and it was very enlightening. Where did you determine to do that, ceramicist ? '' asked Snape curiously.

`` What - the sarcasm ? From you, of line. '' replied Harry dismissively. `` So, if this space gets too hot, where else can we enshroud ? ``

`` Well, you can either choose between Snape hall and Dumbledore Palace. '' replied Snape.

`` Dumbledore has a palace ? '' asked Ginny with a good deal interest.

`` I 'm rather fond to grandeur myself. I think I prefer Dumbledore 's Palace. '' said Draco enthusiastically.

`` Unfortunately for you, pal. I 'm choosing Snape Mansion and that 's where we are going following. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the dashing hopes on the faces of the other two teenagers. However, his decisiveness was not mainly to annoy the them. He wanted to get to lie with Snape improve and a hint of a smile showed that his late professor was pleased by his choice.

`` I would get up the house and I 'll inform you as soon as it is necessary for you to go there. '' said Snape cheerfully, ignoring the gravel susurration of genus Draco and Ginny.

`` Thank you, Professor. '' said Harry. Then adopting a dangerous tone, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a asking. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon declare that I 'm utter so you better sham to think it too. And do n't tell anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a picayune surprise for everyone. When certain hoi polloi begin to go away, offer to appear for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an drive into finding them but you 're going to hail up with nothing. Will you do that ? ``

`` As long as you 're on the unhorse side. '' agreed Snape conditionally.

`` Do n't worry. I am and always will be. '' said Harry, appreciating his cautiousness.


AUTHOR 'S NOTE : It does not require me too long to write the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't bear internet access at home so it 's very knockout for me to station more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo enjoy the lastly three chapters and do n't bury to review. Thanks !
Chapter 9 - Polite discourse


`` You 've changed ... '' observed Snape casually.

`` Really ? Not the attention-seeking-good-for-nothing-son-of-James-Potter anymore ? '' queried Harry in a mocking flavour. He was surprised when the usually supercilious professor did not deduct level from his business firm for his 'disrespectful'attitude.

`` What happened to you, mess around ? '' asked the prof curiously, for once ignoring his angsty behaviour.

`` So we 're back to our normal term of endearment. That 's a rilievo ! I do n't think it would be good for my sanity if we become chummy all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for effect. `` Well, to answer your question, I 've realized that people now find it terribly unmanageable to believe my story ... I miss the multiplication when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will follow. '' Snape raised one darkness supercilium at that. `` ... -- most of the people that thing at least -- but since the supposed licking of Voldemort, hoi polloi tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to believe that the evilness had passed and that our world is normal again. ``

`` What 's your program then ? '' said Snape.

`` Yeah, we want to try it, too. '' said Draco who went closer to get together their conversation. Wormtail and Ginny also looked at him expectantly.

Harry groaned at having to go over his plans with them. He still had to adjust to this unexpected armistice. Unfortunately, he had to commit them with it in fiat for his plan to wreak. `` All right, the program is unsubdivided actually. We 'll just let Voldemort go on with his programme -- ''

`` What ! ! ! That 's the smart as a whip plan you 've been talking about ? '' exclaimed Draco incredulously.

`` Err ... not exactly. '' said Harry somewhat sheepishly.

`` You said something about disappearance of some mass ... '' prodded Snape while placing one strong bridge player on Draco 's mouth to refrain him from sputtering other nonsensical garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's help into finding former direction to eliminate the enemies then of course of action, I also want Luna with me ... then train the others until it 's time ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his hands in defeat. `` okeh, fine. I admit the program is not perfect yet. I 'm counting on your knowledge of the dark nontextual matter and Voldemort himself to polish it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a second, he seemed like his old self again -- unassuming and vulnerable -- and clearly, he was not pleased with it. He scowled at the others as he waited for their response.

`` Um - Harry, do you know about the prognostication ? '' ventured Wormtail after a moment 's hesitation.

`` You mean the prophecy that Voldemort was so weirdo about ? Of trend, I knew. Would I be exerting this much effort if I did n't ? '' retorted Harry angrily. He was expecting some trace not irritatingly anserine questions.

`` No, not that one. About the other divination ? '' said Wormtail reluctantly.

Harry looked confused. What prognostication was he talking about ? He glanced at Snape 's beat construction. He did n't know about it either. genus Draco and Ginny was trying to recall something but they, too, appeared blank.

`` What do you mean, Peter ? '' asked Severus mildly but the thin set of his backtalk revealed his little irritation about the extended introduction.

`` T-there was a prophecy made years before you were born but it was never completed. '' said Wormtail uneasily.

`` To whom was the prophecy given ? Why was it not completed ? How do you know about it ? '' asked genus Draco curiously.

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could land up the divination, the dark lord called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the elect one would shell the dark lord. ``

`` Oh ! Why did n't you let her land up first ? '' said Ginny in foiling, voicing out the other 's own sentiments.

`` Do I have to tell you everytime ? I was scared ... as always. The dark lord is so impatient. Severe punishment is given to those who keeps him waiting and I do n't want that. '' said Wormtail regretfully.

`` So, that 's what you meant when you said you wanted to turn back the meter. '' commented Ginny in understanding.

`` No, not only that. '' said Wormtail, the strain in his voice was worth a thousand words of regret. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At least the drab lord did not see of how you 're going to defeat him. ``

`` Unfortunately, I do n't either. But maybe we can just ask the prophet about it. Who was the visionary by the way ? '' said Harry, in cryptic thought.

`` Sandra Trelawny, the only Sister of Sybill. She was killed during the first war. '' was the reply.

`` You mean the prognostication is lost forever ? '' asked Ginny.

`` It is possible that some other prophesier could reach on that info but it would probably take class to recover out who and we could not stand sentry duty to each and everyone of them to await until they make a similar prophecy. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her sis is an old dupery or we could ask for her helper with that. '' said Draco, pursing his mouth at the mention of the prof who had a habit of 'predicting'everyone 's untimely and violent demise with every opportunity she got.

`` Professor Trelawny may not be logical but she had already made two even up prophecies. One was that I would be the only one who could get the better of the dark God Almighty and the other ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's eyes before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's loyal handmaiden would return and serve him regain his eubstance. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in shame. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that seers do not 'see'at will and they could not even tell apart when a divination is going to be made. ''

genus Draco shifted his perspective and turned to wait at the ornament as if he was bored to death by the conversation. `` I 'm not sure about you but I am tired of this talk that only leads to nowhere. Why do n't we stick to matter that we can control and then care about that later ? ``

Harry looked curiously at him. `` That 's Wyrd ! I was thinking of the Saame thing. We 're beginning to think alike. Are you sure it 's you, Dragon - not my long lost chum or something ? ``

`` Ha-ha, very funny ! Be grateful that some of my Slytherin intellect rubbed off on you. '' said genus Draco with a slight hint of sarcasm.

`` We need to experience some inwardly information regarding the enemies'current bodily function. The problem is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very much sure that He knows about Draco and Wormtails'defection when they failed to revert on time. It 's dangerous for any of you and of course, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be suddenly. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the aid of all whose judgement were wandering.

`` What about my brother Ron ? Maybe we could talk him into joining His rank in the pretext of avenging me. '' said Ginny but without very much conviction.

`` I do n't cerebrate that would be a good idea, Ginny. '' said Harry. He would not make bold to deliberately put his in effect Friend 's life in danger.

`` Yes, my persuasion exactly ! But I know of one person who could be stark for that. '' said Draco.

`` Not her, Dragon. Too life-threatening. '' reacted Snape at seeing the wary saying of his preferent student. He did not require to hear the person 's name. He only had to look at his side and he already knew who he was referring to.

`` I know. '' said Dragon in drone, a clear up indication that he did not like it either but she was the alone one who could do it.

`` Would it be too much to ask who that someone is ? '' asked Harry after failing to figure out who, aside from Ginny, could piddle him look scared and concerned at the Saami time.

`` My mother. ``

No one was able to say anything as they all watched Draco gaze hard at the ceiling, pretending to admire the glorious top panorama that was so much similar to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the urge to cry in despair at the chance of putting his mother 's living in peril for defying the dark lord.

Harry could almost feel the turmoil that was hammering inside genus Draco'principal. He was amazed. Draco used to be so cool down and collected. His eyes were always like cold ice especially when he stared at him during his taunting modality but now the ice had melted. The Slytherin prince stood before them like a common person -- capable of smell. And he was not yet sure if it was a undecomposed thing or not.

`` Come on. Let 's eat. I 'm starving. '' said Harry to break the uncomfortable silence.

`` My excuse but I need to go back to Hogwarts now. I do n't want the others to get suspicious. '' said Snape.

`` All right field. Be careful. ''

After the expiration of the professor, the four proceeded to consume the scrumptious dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the brightness aura was gone. They all brooded in silence as they chewed each tasty bite in their oral fissure. Not even polite idiomatic expression like 'Please pass the table salt'or 'More rice please'were uttered. Why should they inconvenience ? It was not essential. They could all use the summoning spell for that.

When they were all finished with their meal, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a rest while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to search the dwelling house where he was once considered a cherished member -- not only to torment himself more with the memory of his treachery but also to clean his soul. Draco returned to the living way and started writing on a piece of parchment but the words were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could imagine how practically it was hurting him to spell that alphabetic character to his mother.

`` You 're being thickheaded, you know. '' Harry commented as he stared openly at the unfinished missive on the shopping mall table.

Draco forlornly crumpled the parchment and set flaming on it. `` You 're right. soul could easily intercept this letter and we 'll all be in oceanic abyss worry. '' He uttered weakly and covered his face with his hands.

`` That 's not what I meant. '' said Harry. Draco did not say anything. `` Involving your mother is too dangerous so I tried to formulate another strategy while we 're having dinner. Instead of her, why do n't we just do it ourselves ? ''

This prison term, a blushful genus Draco slowly faced Harry. `` Are you dumb ? How could we potential get away with that ? ``

`` Hey, get real ! I have no intention whatsoever of joining that hideous wight 's army. That 's simply cockeyed for me. I am just thinking of going back to Hogwarts and extend our education. The term has not started yet. We could still make up for lost clip. '' Dragon looked incredulous at him as if he finally lost his marbles. `` But we 're not going as ourselves. We could disquise ourselves and go as transfer from early wizarding schools. Only the Headmistress and Snape would know and they could grade us all at Slytherin theater. It could cultivate out. What do you think ? ''

The unusual manifestation of Dragon was immediately replaced by a cunning smile, a Slytherin trait that was unconsciously being adopted by Harry.

`` That 's a good one ! Almost worthy of Slytherin -- are you sure you 're on the right menage ? '' commented Dragon, nodding his head approvingly. Harry smiled mysteriously at that.

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your theatre ? '' he said with last joy. Draco looked surprised. `` The sorting hat was adamant in placing me there and I had to admit your house uniform would perfectly match the color of my eyes but I chose Gryffindor instead because individual tipped me off that all bad wizards came from your planetary house. ``

`` That someone was Weas -- - Ron, I suppose. That 's a shame but what 's done is done. I 'm sure you 're regreting your poor pick now. See, you 're even planning an elaborate scheme just so you could stay on at our house. '' said Dragon jokingly.

`` In your dreams ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team sucks. I would n't be caught suddenly acting with a team like that. '' said Harry in the same teasing tone. genus Draco playfully punched his right arm in mock protest but Harry only laughed. The light banter was a nice recess for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The full term Menachem Begin


prof McGonagall and Professor Snape made some luxuriant request to secure three additional wands for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed teenagers with live up to spirit on their faces. They had performed some turn to interpolate their feature and to hold back Harry 's very obtrusive mark. The fille now had jet black hair with a distinguishable jetty on her impart nerve. She was wearing dark brown matt lipstick and Black person eyeshadow that contrasted with her sick gloss, giving her the taken up show of a vampire. Both boys had colorful spiked hair and metal string with weird-shaped pendants dangling loosely on their neck. The ugly frown on their faces which showed their acute displeasure with their new 'look'only made them seem more menacing.

`` professor, can you please reiterate why we ca n't have the Saame vampire look as Ginny ? We look like -- - `` said Harry indignantly.

`` -- like overgrown wimp ! '' finished Dragon as he checked himself out on a nearby mirror which sneered mockingly at him instead of giving him the common praises he was accustomed to,

`` fountainhead, at least you look more like a black-footed ferret boy now, darling ? '' said Ginny, grinning mischievously at the two restless boys. Even Snape seemed amused with their discomfort.

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, boys. That feeling would give everyone the impression that you are trouble-makers - perfect tag to get into the `` in '' crowd at Slytherin. '' reminded professor McGonagall sternly but the faint twitching on her mouth was a drained giveaway. Both boys glared at the others. `` And Dragon, remember that I placed you on 7th year even though you missed the whole one-sixth twelvemonth just because you received high German mark on your OWLs so I expect you to do very well this school yr. realize ? '' she added. genus Draco nodded mutely but he still did not look too pleased.

`` Hrmp ! You 're enjoying this, are n't you ? '' grumbled the two boys.

`` Indeed, we are ! '' declared Snape triumphantly. `` But think of the shiny side. At least you would be able finish your studies and defeat the dark lord at once. That 's like hitting two birds with one Oliver Stone, is n't it ? '' he added in pure delectation. The boys'scowl deepened at the mention of birds but did not argue.

`` By the way, where 's Wormtail ? '' asked Ginny, putting a clever stop to the current topic. Both boys appeared on the brink of hexing them senseless if they irritate them some more.

`` Ahh, St. Peter the Apostle. He 's in the keep -- - apparently cleansing his soul. '' replied Snape with a smirk. `` I 'm glad you came up with a better plan though. It saved me a lot of difficulty. ``

`` Cut it out. I 'm not feeling very glad at the moment. '' declared Harry grouchily as he and the early two 'transferees'followed the professor to the Great Hall.

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The Great mansion was already filled with restless pupil when they arrived. The fledgling were fidgeting nervously as they waited for the sorting ceremony to begin.

`` My brother told me we had to wrestle a troll or something ... '' said a scared-looking girl.

`` Oh, my God ! Is that dependable ? I do n't bed any spells at all ... '' grimaced another terrified freshmen.

`` Of course of action not ! Have n't you register Hogwarts - A story ? A sorting hat would place us to the house that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced little lady friend with curly embrown fuzz.

The three snickered as they listened to their bickerings. The girl reminded them so much of Hermione that they could not help but laugh. Such innocence ! When all had settled down, the three distanced themselves from the vernal grouping. It would simply be too embarrassing to be identified with such naive company.

`` Anderson, sherbet '' shouted prof Snape, the new Deputy master, to start the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

The three impatiently waited for the sort to commence while shooting unsafe stares at those who were gooselike enough to give them curious glances.

`` Look at those midgets ! How make out there are so many of them ? '' whispered genus Draco irritatedly.

`` Shhh ! Not so loud ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was fussy scanning the worried newcomers waiting for their bit.

`` Engel, capital of Seychelles ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really finger terrible ! I ca n't believe McGonagall made that McMillan Head Boy. I mean I would have been foreland Boy you know, if not for some unavoidable circumstances. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

`` But I thought you do n't desire the position. I, for one, am so glad to be rid of my prefect badge. '' said Ginny sternly to didder some sense into him.

`` I do n't but it does n't throw me feel any better. '' said genus Draco grumpily.

`` I ca n't chance Dudley ! Have you seen him ? '' asked Harry, breaking them both from their conversation.

`` No, and I would n't bonk. I have n't seen your full cousin before. '' replied Ginny.

`` You have a cousin ? What does he look like ? '' asked Draco, curiously looking through the ancestry of the beginning years.

`` wellspring, he 's a little overweight with quite a little of muscles. And he 's supposed to be in fifth yr now unless he failed the accreditation exam set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his gaze fell on the Ravenclaw tabular array where he caught visual modality of a girl with long blond hair engrossed in a illumination conversation with a newcomer. The daughter immediately looked in his direction as if sensing his presence. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the girl smiling back at him. His grinning faded at that and he moodily broke the eye contact with her.

`` What 's incorrectly with you ? '' asked Ginny as she noticed the sudden change in his mood.

`` I 'm only gone for a few days and my girlfriend is already cheating on me. '' a sucking Harry replied.

`` What do you mean ? And how do you jazz ? '' asked genus Draco, perplexed.

`` I smiled at her just now and she smiled back. '' he said moodily. Ginny rolled her eyes at that while Draco just stared dumbly at him.

`` Well, duh ! You 're his boyfriend. Of trend, she 's going to smile at you. '' said Ginny in exasperation.

`` B-but she does n't eff it 's me ! I mean - I do n't bet like myself anymore. '' whined Harry.

`` You 're being paranoid. She 's just being dainty, you know. '' said Draco arrogantly as if he was a connoisseur on handling relationships.

`` Welcome, first age ! Now, I am proud of to announce that another scholar would be joining the fifth geezerhood in Gryffindor sign of the zodiac. Dudley Evans, you may go to their board now. '' said the Headmistress after the fledgeling had been sorted.

Harry 's jaw dropped as he stared at his first cousin. Dudley had lost considerable weighting and he looked far intimately than he imagined. The protruding muscles was a addition factor for him, too. several little girl turned to return him appreciative glimpse as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor table.

`` That hunk is your cousin ? '' asked Ginny as she too gave him the once over. Harry nodded. `` I did not bed he is so handsome. ``

Dragon glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

`` Neither did I. He has changed a lot since I last saw him '' said Harry, still in daze. `` But I guess it runs in the category. '' he added with a grin.

`` We also have three transfer from another wizarding school. They would be joining the Slytherin firm -- Miss Callah Meyers, Mr. Devonshire Antonio, and Mr. Lander Mooney. ''

The three approached the Slytherin table with all the coolheaded elegance that they could rally. They heard various mass from other houses gasp in surprise at their show while others merely shook their straits in disgust. But it did n't matter to them. The people they need to yarn-dye were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I prompt you that the Forbidden Forest is out of bounce to all bookman and that the products from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this school. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each student sternly to impress the warning on their judgement. `` To all student, please be informed that Hermione Granger is the new header Girl and Ernie Macmillan is the new caput Boy. You may try for their help if you have any problems. Your theater prefects shall also be gladiola to assist you in any way they can. Let the feast Menachem Begin ! '' she said after a while and the dinner tabular array was immediately ladened with mouth-watering delicacies.

`` assuredness outfit ! '' commented Blaise Zabini, one of Dragon 's nigh ally. `` What year are you in ? ``

`` I 'm in one-sixth yr and both of them are in their one-seventh. '' replied Ginny nonchalantly.

`` That 's with child ! By the way, I 'm Blaise and these are pansy, Crabbe, Goyle and Nott. '' he introduced themselves proudly, as if he was announcing the members of the royal stag category.

`` Are n't they the unity who studied at Azkaban last year ? '' asked Harry aka Lander, concealing his curiousity with a blase demeanor.

`` How did you do it ? '' Milquetoast eyed him suspiciously.

`` It 's all over the papers, pal. zip to it. Besides, it 's fucking brilliant ! How was it ? '' drawled Draco aka Devon lazily.

`` It 's drill. '' said Crabbe and Goyle.

`` The minister just gave us probational pardon so we can fetch up our studies here - as if we care, honestly ! '' said Pansy with a smirk on her face.

`` But you have to take, no former student here could brag about that. '' said lander and the Slytherin idiors laughed proudly.

`` Hey, what do you do for fun here ? '' asked Ginny, munching daintily on a pumpkin cookie held between her fingers.

`` Well, we usually make fun of scholar from the other houses - hex themselves sometimes for practice .... '' Blaise scrutinized the three. `` ... and if you 're desirable, then we can let you in on other really great stuff. ``

`` Yeah ? Like what ? '' asked Devon as if he was not yet cognizant of it.

`` ... if you 're worthy, you 'll know. '' replied queer mysteriously.

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When the fete was over, all students were escorted by their several menage prefects to their dormitories. Callah and Pansy immediately went off somewhere while the boys lingered at the common room first.

`` That drumhead young lady is one of ceramicist 's bestfriend. She 's bad news program, I tell you. Nothing would lay down you an castaway here faster than making friends with her and the redhead git who follows her around. He was her beau and also a great ally of thrower. They 're the wrongfulness sort, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his slope protectively like bodyguards and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devon was annoyed by their actions but tried hard not to let it designate. To them, Draco Malfoy does not exist anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new leader. He had to deal with that fact and besides, he did not need to feel this way. They were not a great departure on his division.

`` No one rescript us around, Blaise. appearance us first why they are not worthy and then when we 'll allow you to call off the shots. '' said Devonshire tauntingly. lander looked quizzically at him but he just gave him a trust-me-I-know-what-I'm-doing look.

Blaise looked pissed at his Christian Bible but he relaxed after a minute. `` A challenge, eh ? We like that, do n't we boys ? '' again his cronies nodded without a 2nd thought. `` sentry us squash those dirts tomorrow before our potions session. '' he declared arrogantly.

`` shuffle sure you win. '' said Lander with the Saami quality as Devon's.

`` We will. '' said Blaise with a wicked spark in his middle then he led his buddy to their room.

Devon waited until they were out of hear shot before he said to lander. `` In this home, you wo n't get any respect if you agree at once to what they are saying. But you should n't appear as if you 're defying them too. ``

Lander mutely acknowledged his commentary and stared at the Slytherin park room. It still had the same rough stone bulwark with rhythm, greenish lamps hanging on chains to the ceiling. There were still no diffused and comfortable lounge like in their own common elbow room - only high-backed chairs which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A flak also crackled merrily under a carved mantel with an intricate invention that depicted a very outmoded fashion of a sensation duel. Looking around the eerie surroundings, he slightly wondered if they were doing the right matter.

`` Your coarse room has not changed much since my conclusion visit. '' he commented over his shoulder.

`` You 've been here before ? When ? '' asked Devon in astonishment.

`` Oh ! Um -- '' Lander silently cursed himself for being careless but decided not to lie. `` We - that means me and Ron - came here during our second twelvemonth. End of level. ''

`` How the hell did you two get in ? '' queried Devonshire, a fiddling miffed that some educatee from other houses were able to enter their hole-and-corner knowledge domain without his knowledge.

`` Do n't ask doubtfulness because you might not desire to discover the answers. '' replied Lander cautiously, unwilling to break him.

`` No, I 'm all-fired curious. Who was the slimy git who betrayed our oath of secrecy ? '' he asked heatedly.

Lander raised one eyebrow and his oral cavity twitched in amusement. `` As I have said, you might not want to listen the answer. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the flavour of incredulity on Devon 's facial expression. `` ... and I would not ask more than interrogative sentence if I were you. ``

`` Yeah - might as well not. I feel like an idiot ! ``

`` You were but I hope you are not now. ``

`` I wonder what that idiot Blaise is planning to do tomorrow ... ''

`` wellspring, he better not make it too dangerous or that might just be the most humiliating here and now of his sprightliness ... ''


Chapter 11 - The Proclamation of Harry 's decease


The cushion had worn off and the overtake influence of Hermione and the balance of the older Gryffindors had trickled down to the least waxy residents of their house. Unfortunately, the atmosphere at their common room was far from jubilant. Almost two week had passed and there was still no news as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So much for the DA and the Order 's plan - they have not learned a single thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

`` This is all my geological fault ! If I had only listened ... '' said Hermione in anguish.

`` If we had only listened, Harry might still be here with us. And if I had n't been too stubborn ... '' said Ron with the Lapp remorseful tone.

Neville, who was listening to their rantings, dropped the Word of God he was holding with so much force that almost everybody turned to look at his direction. `` Will you two please cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's disappearing. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's nonentity 's fracture and that 's net. And if you really consider yourselves Harry 's friend, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

Ron and Hermione stared in surprise at the crimson ebullition of their usually laid back friend. They had forgotten that they were not the only ones suffering here and Neville 's right. Moaning and moping would n't help them in their current plight especially now that the Order member have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

`` Do you have any hint, Neville ? '' asked Hermione politely.

`` Why do n't you bug your father until he gives you the information we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could reply, the door opened to reveal the creepily somber Fred and George V Weasley. They looked so wear out and watery that nobody had the heart to interview them. The twins eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

`` We went to the ministry to confab dad. '' said Fred mournfully.

`` And we were there when they brought the torso ... '' said George V, his voice hesitation as he uttered the words.

`` B-body ? Whose body ? '' queried Hermione although she already had a nag hunch as to whom they were referring to.

`` I - I think we better go to McGonagall now. Dad and the other members of the orderliness would be there shortly to discuss the -- - `` said Fred with the like strained quality. `` ... Holocene epoch umm - ontogeny. ``

`` NO, William Tell US ! WHOSE trunk ? ! ? '' yelled Ron with a mixture of panic and anger.

`` WE CA N'T ! '' George yelled back before he and Fred went out hastily to go to the Headmistress'office.

Without a moment 's hesitation, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's peculiar galleon to bid on the other members. Within second, several other DA members joined them at the authority to wait for the arrival of the minister.

`` What 's the problem ? '' asked Annapurna, who had just arrived with her sister.

`` We do n't know yet but I do n't think it 's good. '' replied Hermione wearily and carefully avoided the others'questioning stares for the fourth dimension being.

Luna discreetly retreated to one corner, boring her nose down a musty historical book which partially shielded her from everyone 's sentiment. One by one, the club penis turned up with equally serious saying on their faces.

`` The quest is over .... '' prof McGonagall began. `` Someone tipped off the minister that a dead body of a wizard was found near Tom enigma 's graveyard .... '' At this decimal point, the professor could not control her emotions anymore.

`` I sent somebody to investigate the matter and -- `` Mr. Weasley sighed heavily. `` It was Harry 's body. Apparently, his physical structure was thrown into a roaring well of ardour disfiguring him almost beyond credit. ``

`` Almost beyond realization ? T-then is it possible that it was n't H-harry ? '' asked Cho tearfully.

`` We were not for certain at first - until we saw the lightning shaped scar which was unique to him alone. '' replied the minister of religion sadly. `` And if you do n't mind, I would rather not talk over the details of his death right now. ``

His hearer nodded fervently. nobody really wanted to hear anyway. It was just too depressing.

`` S-so Ginny really did it ... my very own sister ! '' whispered Ron almost to himself. `` I ca n't conceive it ! My fiddling sister is a liquidator ! ``

Although asleep with electrical shock, Hermione managed to explain what Luna had shown them to those who was not aware of it yet.

`` You can hate us now, Luna. '' said Fred forlornly when he noticed Luna glance at them for a millisecond.

Luna slowly looked up from her Koran. `` I do n't hate you. '' she said evenly before returning to her reading.

Professor Snape watched the Brigham Young girl 's reaction carefully. Her reply was not innate. It seemed a picayune forced and out of tune. She even appeared disinterested about the stream issue of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the plan and transmit with her despite of their old accord ? Or did any of the three slip up and somehow alerted Luna to their presence ?

`` come on - hate us. Hex us if it would make you feel better. We deserve it. '' argued George IV stubbornly but Luna ignored his plea for punishment.

Hermione felt a tiny gleam of hope. Maybe, this was just another of Voldemort 's prank and Luna could still sense Harry 's bearing that 's why she was taking everything so calmly. `` You do n't conceive it was really him, Luna ? '' she tentatively asked the girl.

Luna looked up again, impatient at the disturbance, but Snape had caught her eye before she was able to deliver her scathing reply. She immediately understood the unsounded warning that Snape was sending her. Forcing a more sorrowful demeanor, she gradually turned to Hermione.

`` Yes, I do. '' was her simple reply that crushed the tiniest hope that Hermione 's question had inspired into the others'pith. `` But no amount of grieving would bring him back to life sentence. There 's only one thing that we could do - and that is to finally defeat the instigators of all this evil things ... Voldemort and his ground forces. ``

`` Luna is right. By tomorrow, Harry 's death would be all over the wizard newspaper and we could soon expect Voldemort to name an volatile come back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to help other scholarly person learn to defend themselves. '' said the minister.

`` Warnings have to be propagated to the wizarding community through the Quibbler. And I suggest that we drop the pretense. It is utterly unfair for Harry to let them retrieve he had turned evil at the last moments of his animation. '' said Neville.

McGonagall and Snape looked at each other hesitantly at Neville 's password. It was not persona of the plan but could they find fault the others for thinking that way ? They simply had to agree because doing otherwise would micturate everyone suspicious that something was amiss.

`` Yes, I suppose it is the aright thing to do. We 'll let you take maintenance of the Quibbler and the bookman'additional training. '' said Professor Snape.

`` That would be a joy, professor. '' stated Lee, resolute in giving a very useful defense moral for the other students.

`` The Order could go with its convention task of tracking them down and hopefully prevent any atrocities that they might be planning to do next. '' said Helen Wills with the same heavy tone.

`` I could inform Remus to try to essay the loyalty of the werewolves once again. '' said the minister.

`` And of course we could count on Hagrid to inform the monster about the current position. '' said professor McGonagall.

Several to a greater extent suggestions were given and their grief was soon replaced with a low-spirited conclusion to capture evil. point had been polished to beau ideal and with each procession, their agitation deepened, hungry for blood line of those who made their lives so miserable that they almost forgot to subsist. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the originative juices in their minds, the encounter was adjourned and each left with renewed vigor.

Except for Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape and Luna.

`` What 's the literal architectural plan ? '' promptly asked Luna when they were the only ones left. `` And do n't even try to put one across me with your words. I know something 's going on at Hogwarts. '' she added when she noticed the strange flavor that passed between the two professors.

`` What do you mean ? '' asked professor Snape to discern how very much she really knew. He still had no intention to divulge too much data unless he had discussed it with Harry.

`` Why is Harry parading around the Great student residence in an outlandish outfit and why was he in Slytherin ? '' said Luna without even batting an eyelash.

`` W-we do n't know what you 're talking about, misfire Lovegood. '' denied the headmistress but to no avail.

`` Let me palm this, Minerva. '' said Snape then he turned to Luna. `` How did you receive out ? Did he pass along with you ? '' he asked without confirming their own knowledge.

`` No, I did not but I saw him at the Great anteroom with Draco and Ginny. '' she replied.

`` You were able to see through the disguise ? '' asked Snape in astonishment. He could not believe it because only a handful of highly skilled wiz could correclty identify people whose appearance was protected by enchantment - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

`` Yes. So could you please enjoin me now ? '' stated Luna matter-of-factly.

`` Alright, Severus, kindly bring the them here. '' said the headmistress in a weary tone.

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Lander and Devon were already about to sleep on their sleeping room after a terribly exhausting and wearisome conversation with Blaise and his scout troop when they heard a flaccid knock on the door as if afraid of wakening anybody else up. They both looked over to where Blaise was curled up and snoring to his heart 's content. Confident that he was not bothered by the noise, they carefully opened the door to see who dared touch them at this sinful hour of night.

It was Callah aka Ginny. She was anxiously rubbing a bastard galleon on her hands as if her life depended on it.

`` Hey, darling ! Missed me already ? '' asked Devon confidently, wrapping his blazonry around her lovingly. He thought he was the reason she was there.

`` Did you feel it too ? '' she asked Lander immediately, plainly ignoring Devon 's mock expression of pain.

`` Yes and I chose to dismiss it. You should, too. '' lander replied while Devonshire examined the galleon curiously.

`` What the blaze is this affair ? '' Devon asked and Lander hastened to explain while Callah tapped her foot impatiently.

`` What do you recollect it means ? '' pressed Callah with a occupy look on her face.

`` It simply means that they had already found out that Harry ceramicist was dead. That 's very cunning of Snape. He engineered it all. '' he answered with a smile. `` So, we better ignore it and head for bed now. The legal action would get going tomorrow. ``

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They all turned to the door and saw the capitulum of the House approach them silently.

`` You should all come with me to the Headmistress'Office. There 's something that we all need to discourse. '' he said simply and headed for the door without waiting for their reply.

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The side by side day ...

The three new Slytherins headed for the Great Hall with the loud-mouthed poove and Blaise and his cronies.

`` Hah ! spirit at those sniveling idiots. I bet they heard the safe news already. '' said Pansy with pure joy on her face and tried to sit beside Devonshire but Callah was quicker.

`` Do n't even remember of it. He 's mine. '' said Callah and she glared at her venomously. Pansy raised her perfectly shaved eyebrow at that but she shrugged if off and slided to the vacant chairperson beside Lander instead.

`` Hiya, handsome. require me to give you a Slytherin spell later ? '' she asked, fluttering her delicate lashes at him.

Lander cringed inwardly at the vision but maintained his cool. He could get information from her especially when there was no one else to warn her.

`` Sure, sister, anytime. '' he drawled in his comfortably imitation of Draco.

Pansy flashed Callah a triumphant tone and returned to her food.

`` What 'good news'are you talking about ? '' asked Lander in between mouthfuls.

`` Potter 's dead. Their hero was gone and there 's no one to save them anymore. '' answered Blaise, looking very proud as if he was the one who did it.

`` Oh, really ? I wonder what 's the big flock with that ceramicist kid. I mean he ca n't be more powerful than the shadow lord, is he ? '' asked Callah conversationally.

sissy frowned at her insinuation. `` No one can ever hope to be more powerful than the night master. That Potter is just a pain to him, you know ... playing saviour all the clip. '' she sneered.

`` What about that Malfoy kid ? I heard someone mention his figure on the way here. Something about that boy being the Slytherin catch or something. Where is he ? '' asked Devonshire to mark if they knew something already.

`` Oh, that terror ? '' exclaimed Viola tricolor hortensis as if she found the mere quotation of the public figure extremely irritating to her sensitive ear drums. `` We have no news about him yet. Last thing we knew he was being punished for his noncompliance but now he 's disappeared with that tinny blood traitor. I do n't know what he saw in her. ''

`` Never speak of his name again. He 's considered tabu in our house these Day. My father said that his father is now personally hunting them down including the early two-timer. '' declared Blaise arrogantly, giving the impression that the issue should be concluded immediately.

Devon and Callah nearly choked on their meal but went on without commenting. Lander seriously considered the entropy they had just unearthed. Lucius was looking for genus Draco, Ginny and Wormtail. That meant Voldemort and his minions knew about their abandonment already and that only meant that they had to be extra careful about their detective work. Oklahoman or later, they would hear about the 'cool transferees'and they were not that stupid not to figure things out. He just hoped that it would be later.

Suddenly, the tables were bombarded with overexcited owls. Newspapers and parchments were being dropped everywhere.

`` May I have the aid of everyone please. '' shouted prof McGonagall before the scholar could peruse the day 's newspaper. All optic turned to her at once. `` I regret to announce that Harry ceramist is no longer with us. He perished in the hands of Voldemort and he died saving our public. Please do not let the papers deceive you. Harry remained loyal to the swooning side until his death. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the scholar ... there were even some from the Slytherin table. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this light, may I inform you that aside from the protection that this castle offers, I have arranged for some very capable students to trail you all to defend yourselves in case all affair fail. It will not be graded but please try to do your best. The final test will be during battle against evil and failure could cost you your life story. That is all. You may go to your category now. ''

Chapter 12 - The clash with the Mudblood and the Weasel


`` Excuse me. '' said a bantam but sure-footed voice.

Lander and Devonshire knew who was speaking even before they turned around.

`` I 'm Hermione sodbuster, head girl. '' she held out her script politely but nobody took it. Unfazed by their discourtesy, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would care to link our Defense Club this year. It 's called Dumbledore 's Army and we train our phallus to fight against the dark artistic production -- - ``

`` We 're not interested. '' said Lander quickly before she could say anything Thomas More. Snape warned them to set their conversations with them to a minimum and if possible, none at all.

`` -- B-but -- - ''

`` Did n't you hear him, you filthy mudblood ? '' said Blaise with utmost contempt.

`` Fine ! As head fille, it is my duty to ask for everyone else for the training but I forgot you do n't demand to train 'against'the darkness arts. After all, you are all 'for'the nighttime arts, are n't you ? '' replied Hermione with the same fervor.

`` 'Mione ! There you are ! I 've been looking for you. '' exclaimed Ron as he ran towards her then he stopped in his tracks when he noticed the inimical troupe. `` What are you doing with -- - them ? '' he said incredulously.

`` Begging for alms, Weasel. To buy food for the fauna inside your stomach. '' said queen wickedly. Ron turned ruby at once.

`` Actually, she got tired of you and wanted a piece of our new friend here. '' said Blaise mockingly as he pointed at Lander.

`` Why, you ! '' sputtered Ron in anger.

`` Come on, Ron. Save your breath. We should not neutralise clock time with this lot of nonstarter. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` Losers ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your hero is bushed, no one could carry through you now. Did you know he was begging for pricy life before the dark Jehovah killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went strict with rage and had their wands out within seconds. nance and Blaise drew their sceptre too but ordered the others not to contribute out theirs.

`` It 's not true. Harry would never do that and neither would we ! '' yelled Ron and waved his wand dangerously.

Blaise 's middle glazed with excitement. `` You want a affaire d'honneur ? semen then. Let 's see how badly Potter had trained you. ''

`` obstruction ! '' shouted queer at Ron but he ducked in time.

`` ENGORGIO ! '' he countered and Pansy immediately started to meet out like an high-sounding balloon and slowly she rose into the air, shrieking in fright.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' yelled Blaise in Eumenides and pointed his wand at Hermione but she was able-bodied to block it with a bare shielding charm.

Enraged, he tried a different tactics. He pointed his wand at Ron and yelled `` CRUCIO '' but at the last minute of arc, he changed his focussing and the go hit Hermione but amazingly, she did not feel any painfulness at all. She smiled with relief.

`` That 's against the rules, Zabini ! STUPEFY ! '' shouted Hermione at him then she carefully plucked his verge from his unmoving fingers.

`` That 's a nice one, Herm. Finite Incantatem ! '' said Ron while pointing his wand at the floating Pansy whose wearing apparel were starting to rip at the sides. He too pried the wand away from his fingers while whistling softly.

`` Ennervate '' said Hermione to Blaise reluctantly as if she just wanted him to stay that way. `` That 's how well Harry had taught us. '' she smirked at all the Slytherin who witnessed the encounter.

`` Yeah, do n't mess up with us again or you 'll pay dearly. '' said Ron with the same half grinning before the two of them left.

`` Oh, by the way, you can get your verge from the Headmistress. I 'm certainly she 'll be felicitous to return them. '' said Hermione over her berm then they both laughed and headed to the Headmistress'office at once.

`` You bozos, why did n't you serve us ? '' yelled Blaise at the others after the two had left.

`` We thought you could squash those dirts as you said. '' said Lander in mock entertainment. Blaise did n't seem to appreciate his pun and shot him a piercing public eye. Devon nudged him slightly.

`` Just a joke, Blaise. Besides, we did n't require to get involved. We 're just new here, you know. We could n't yield to get expelled this early. Maybe later ... '' he added and gave him a conspiratorial wink.

Blaise stress eased up at once and returned his wink which promised another worthy meeting with the Gryffindors later in which they would emerge victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that moment. Here, adopt this path. It will go you straight to the dungeon for our Potions lesson. We just have to call back our wands first. '' said Blaise. `` shucks those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breath as he dragged the dolorous poove to the office.

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`` Hey, Ron, did you see the curse hit me ? '' asked Hermione later.

`` Yeah, I wonder why you did not get affected by it. '' replied Ron.

`` You mean you have cypher to do with that ? '' exclaimed Hermione in surprise.

`` Yeah. I 'm not that powerful enough ... .only Har -- '' Ron 's oculus suddenly went astray with astonishment. `` No, it 's unsufferable. ``

`` What 's inconceivable ? ``

`` Forget it. I 'm just not thinking straight. '' said Ron dismissively.

`` No, I heard you said that only when Harry could do it. Have you really looked at the transferee ? What if one of them was Harry ? ``

`` It 's insufferable, Herm. His body had been found and identified properly. Do n't let our Leslie Townes Hope up again. It only hurts us more when we do that. Please ... '' implored Ron.

`` O-okay. '' agreed Hermione weakly but in her thinker she had formed her own resolution.

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`` dependable morning social class. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me enclose myself. I am Professor Remus lupine, your Defense Against the Dark prowess instructor. '' he said with a warm smile to everyone.

Lander and Devon groaned at seeing the professor. Blaise looked approvingly at them.

`` So you also find him sorry ... that 's salutary. He is a loup-garou. I do n't cognize where this schooltime is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

Lander and Devon nodded in arrangement but their negative feelings were channeled to a different tier. Lupin was an Order appendage and his strong lycanthrope characteristic could place them fast through their scent alone. They both hoped that the additional protection that Snape had placed on them would work to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very able at handling complicate spells. On your 7th year, you would be performing more advanced incantation. Most of these would appear on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the year so you wagerer work harder. I understand that the Imperius Curse was shown to you during your fourth but you were not really able to practice it. So today, we would be learning how to use and sabotage the Imperius bane and for that, we need a presentation. Any Tennessean ? '' Professor lupin eyed the students expectantly.

Many pupil raised their hands, mostly DA member. Harry had already taught them how use and deflect that inexcusable curse although not everyone could throw off the piece as fast as he could. professor lupin was aware of this so he felt confident enough to call on any one of them.

`` Alright, young woman Patil, please come here. '' he instructed. `` The incantation is 'Imperio'and you need to concentrate to break away from the piece. ''

`` Yes, professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Annapurna suddenly wore a glazed reflexion of person being hypnotized. The professor ordered her to sing and she performed a Sung number in front of the course of study but when she was ordered to jump-start outside the window, she broke off the tour and smiled proudly at everyone. The class gave her a generous applause except the ones from Slytherin who were all yawning as if the demonstration was boring enough to lull them into sleep.

The prof looked worried at their response. If they refused to be attentive in class, then those who were not already serving the wickedness overlord could be easily manipulated.

`` Mr. -- - what 's your name again ? '' he called on one of the new student from the Slytherin House. Perhaps a manifestation on one of them could make them pay attention.

`` Mooney -- Lander Mooney. '' answered Lander promptly but his tone implied that he 'd rather be watching instead of being the field.

`` Hmm ... I wonder where you got your name. '' said the professor, smiling slightly. Lander wanted to return the grinning but he donned a blank expression instead.

`` You know what to do ? '' Lander nodded. `` Alright at the count of three ... .1 ... ..2 ... ... 3 ... .Imperio ! ``

Once again, lander felt the familiar floating sense experience that made him feel light headed. Then he heard the command. 'Sing for us !'

'No, not that please ... I do n't care singing .'he thought but he knew he should follow. He opened his mouthpiece to peach when he realized he did not know any wizard song yet and singing a muggle song could make the Slytherin mistrustful of the purity of his blood.

`` La lalala lalalala ... .lalalala '' he hummed instead since he could not talk anything.

Then another control followed. 'Dance for us'

Lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing lupine to make him quit those ridiculous mastery but fortunately the professor changed his mind. 'No, not that one. hover your entirely body .'

'Fine. At least that one is light .'lander thought as he started to stand up slowly from the primer. He could see the professor 's explanation as he levitated.

`` Now, see here, course. It would be almost impossible for anyone to levitate their bodies when they were witting because most necromancer believe that it was impossible. But with this curse, you could progress to a person do almost anything because in this state, wizards knew no bounds. They only follow the program line. '' said the professor then he ordered him to go down and removed the spell off him.

`` Mr. Mooney pair up with Ms. farmer and practice. You -- '' the prof pointed at Devon. `` -- practice with Mr. Weasley. Mr. Zabini, you may do so with Ms. Patil. '' he went on until everyone in the room had a partner.

Lander grimaced as he stared at his mate. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devonshire, on the other mitt, was having the time of his life. What a nice way to get the day for him ! Making Ron do whatever he wanted but Lander noted that he particularly strayed away from making him do really embarrassing and dangerous things. Apparently, he took his terror seriously. It was a effective affair that Blaise was busy with his own job to notice their deficiency of discourtesy to their partners.

The professor watched as the student performed the piece on each other but was mainly focused on the transferee who gave a demonstration a patch ago. There was something remotely familiar with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his program line but his eyes did not have the Lapp glazed flavour and his response to his orders were not instantaneous. There was something definitely unusual with him.

`` That was first-class, social class. Two drum roll of parchment about the effects of Imperius Curse and how to counter them to be submitted next Monday. You may go now. '' The students turned to lead. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please stay for a while. ``

Lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

`` Did we execute badly, prof ? '' asked Lander courteously.

`` Oh, no, not that. On the contrary, you both performed very well. '' the prof replied then he eyed the two carefully. `` According to Professor McGonagall, you both came from Durmstrang, correct ? '' The two nodded. `` well, I was just wondering if you 're go on or behind our electric current lessons so that I could offer you extra help if necessity. ``

`` Thank you, Professor lupin, but I think we could handle. '' said Devonshire quickly.

`` Can you please tell me what you have taken up at Durmstrang so that at least I would have an theme ? '' inquired the young prof kindly.

`` Well, it 's almost similar to your curriculum here. We learned about werewoves, vampires -- -- '' replied Lander indulgently although he wondered where all these questions were heading.

`` Legilimens ! '' said lupine suddenly, almost catching him unaware ... .but not quite. He was able-bodied to stop the memory board from reaching the surface on time.

`` My ! You 're a skilled Occlumens as well. '' commented the professor then he turned to Devon.

Devonshire shot a nervous flavor at Lander who understood immediately. The prof was going to try to read his idea and Devon was not adept at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his fingers to screen him from the turn. The professor looked strangely at both of them.

`` Very well. I see you wo n't have any trouble with my class at all. You may go now. '' said the professor and they both immediately hurried outside to get some tonic air.

`` That was closing ! '' said Devon, his breathing a fiddling loose now.

`` Yeah, I know. We really have to be excess careful from now on. ``


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's Prediction


October 15, 1997

Several uneventful week had passed. Lander became more restless as the daylight flew by. He missed Luna but they could not be seen together. They did not even have a class together so it was more difficult. He had to be contented with sending her an owl from meter to time although he never received any from her due to the shady nature of the Slytherins. It was a wonder that their relationship still survived. He has heard that a bighearted guy from her class was courting her but Luna, thankfully, brushed him off.

There was no news from Voldemort. No dark activeness confront. And no Thomas More skinny outcry. Blaise and fagot still did not bank them enough to divulge some useful data. Their menacing looking at were not enough. They had to live up to their reputation to get into the `` in '' crowd. Therefore, they need to be More hardiness. Desperate time call for desperate measures.

`` Hey, Devon. semen on. Get up ! We 're going to hex some people tonight. ''

`` W-what ? Are you crazy ? What for ? '' asked a sleepy Devon.

`` I 've just realized something. Blaise and Milquetoast refuse to say us anything because we have n't proven ourselves yet. Now is the right on time. Come on ! '' said Lander.

`` And may I ask who shall be the sacrificial dear tonight ? ``

`` Anyone ... we just break up a conflict with anyone ... even bettor if we fortune upon Hermione and Ron. We could make it appear like were avenging their humiliation a few hebdomad ago. '' he replied. `` flavor, your lot are having a 'study group'meeting downstairs. If we leave at this time of nighttime, Blaise would surely lodge soul to follow us around. Your housemates are not a very trusting lot. ``

Devon considered it for a moment then lazily got up and brought out his wand. `` Okay, let 's go. ``

The two made indisputable to arrive at a lot of noise as they went past the whispering group at the Slytherin common room.

`` Hey, where are you going ? '' called out Blaise and eyed them suspiciously.

'Bingo !'thought Lander. `` Oh, zilch. Do n't mind us. We just want to get some reinvigorated air. ``

Blaise nodded and whispered something to Crabbe and Goyle. As the two made their way to the Hogwarts corridors, they heard two brace of with child feet following them. They smiled triumphantly at one another and blatantly ignored the noise as if they had not heard anything.

'Come on. Where are the people in the region ?'Lander thought. They were getting tired from all the walking but still they had not met anybody unlucky enough to cross their way of life - even the caretaker.

`` Hey, you two. It 's retiring curfew. You should be on your seam by now. '' yelled a familiar voice. It was Peeves.

`` Shut up, Peeves, or I 'll hex you beyond belief. '' said Devon.

`` Oh, I 'm so terrified. '' cooed the poltergeist. `` I 'm going to call the prof. STUDENTS ! pupil AT THE CORRIDORS ! ``

`` Silencio Vox ! '' said lander and the Poltergeist lost his voice at once. He acted as if he was going to put another curse on him and Peeves disappeared immediately in fright.

`` I wonder why he obeyed Fred and George during their flight in our fifth twelvemonth. '' commented Devon as he watched Peeves make a hasty exit.

`` That was probably because he was ordered to make mayhem which was what he enjoyed doing. '' replied Lander caustically.

`` So, it 's you ! '' exclaimed another voice. It was Hermione followed by Macmillan.

The two grinned at one another. 'Finally !'Nothing like hexing the pass Boy and drumhead Girl to put them in the soundly face of the new Slytherin prince.

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any trouble with that, mudblood ? '' sneered Lander to take a crap things more realistic but Hermione did not even bristle at the smutty label. She had gotten used to it by now.

`` It 's way past curfew. You should both be in bed unless you have some business with the professors at this time of night which I doubt. '' said Macmillan.

`` We want to get some tonic air. '' declared Devonshire arrogantly as if that unsubdivided instruction settled the matter.

Hermione put her manus on her pelvic arch and glared at them. `` We 're going to inform the Headmistress about this. ``

`` Oh, no. You do n't. We wo n't let such a lowly being like you get us into trouble. '' said Lander and raised his verge slightly. Devon followed suit.

`` We wo n't sink to your level. Twenty points from Slytherin for threatening the Head Boy and daughter. '' said Macmillan and started to provide with Hermione.

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Devon immediately and Macmillan became firm at once.

Lander smirked at them. `` I told you we wo n't let you get us into trouble. ``

`` Finite Incantatem ! '' said Hermione to her mate and turned to Devonshire and Lander. `` The war is not between Gryffindor and Slytherin but if you insist then we 'll gladly oblige. Stupefy ! '' she pointed her wand at Lander but it only hit the paries behind him.

He grinned wickedly at her before he casually waved his wand and said. `` Rictusempra ! '' It hit Hermione squarely on the chest causing her to seethe on the floor with laughter.

`` impediment ! '' It was Macmillan 's turn but he was still too disoriented to aim properly. His spell missed Devon by inches.

Devonshire glanced slightly at lander as if asking permission to do something. Lander nodded and prepared for what Devonshire was planning to do next. `` Crucio ! '' shouted Devon and Macmillan fell on his knees in bother but Lander did something to fall the turn 's outcome so they both knew that the infliction was not that severe.

Lander realized that it was now clip to end the 'fight'before it got out of hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the small egg of fire carefully in his manus. `` Do you yield ? '' he voiced out the question in the most deadly timber that he could muster.

Hermione 's eyes fell upon the ball of fire then at Lander 's font. She tensed for a moment as she stared at their antagonist. Her formulation became suddenly indecipherable as she continued to stare. It was as if her mind was working overtime but not about their current predicament. Even Macmillan looked confused. Then without another discussion, Hermione grabbed Macmillan 's branch and backed away from the two.

`` Merlin ! '' exclaimed lander softly to himself.

`` What was that about ? '' asked Devon in wonder.

`` I - I -- - '' he began but was stopped short when they both heard several tacky step heading their way.

`` Amazing ! You scared those two - unbelievable ! '' exclaimed Blaise and he patted their backs for a job well done.

`` Yeah. It was a skilful thing that Crabbe and Goyle 'accidentally'saw you and called us. I reckon they thought you would n't be able to handle them. '' gushed pouf at them.

'Accidentally - Yeah, decent .'opine lander sarcastically.

`` And you used an unforgivable curse ! Very telling ! I admit I had some doubts regarding your capacity before but now I think you could be a worthy addition to our order. '' said Blaise solemnly.

`` It was zippo, really. '' said Devonshire dismissively. `` We just wanted to get them back for what that young woman did to you, Blaise. ``

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added Lander and hoped that the idiots would adopt the hint and invite them into their little 'study group'.

`` You 're bored ? How come you did n't recount us ? bring together us then. We 're having a party tonight. '' said Pansy excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

`` At the common way - where else ? Do n't worry. Snape does n't like. '' said Blaise. `` Go get your other booster, too. ``

`` That 's groovy ! We 're in. By the way, what are we celebrating ? '' asked Lander curiously.

`` The Dark Lord 's initial victory party ! ''

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Hermione and Ernie did not go to the Headmistress at once. Ernie had decided not to report the issue immediately and Hermione agreed. She walked briskly to the Gryffindor dormitory room to meet with the former DA extremity there.

`` Password please. '' said the Fat madam in the portrait.

`` Phoenix Feather '' said Hermione impatiently as the Fat peeress took her time in opening the door.

`` My apologies, but person was blocking the door so could you just open it a thrust. '' said the Fat Lady sweetly.

Hermione pushed the room access and was surprised to see a turn of Gryffindors staring in shock at the physical body lying on the floor.

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her nerves were already on the bound since their encounter with the starter and this tidy sum was not very welcoming at all.

`` Oh, thank goodness, you 're here. Hermione. Ron and Neville had already gone to fetch McGonagall. We were just having a discussion here when Lavender had some variety of an onrush. She collapsed and her body was convulsing uncontrollably -- like she was being possessed or something. '' said teary Parvati.

`` We tried slapping her but she would n't agitate. '' said Fred anxiously.

Hermione racked her mastermind to enter out the logical thing to do when suddenly, Lavender 's body twitched violently. Then she slowly opened her dazed eyes and spoke in a hushed eerie tone.

`` The one with the power to crush the Dark Lord had come…and the Dark Almighty will mark him as his be, but he will possess power the darkness Almighty knows not ... and either must die at the manus of the other for neither can live while the other survives ... A dire thunderstorm would arrive at the clock time when the final exam engagement shall be fought ... 7 truehearted Allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The Dark Almighty would invoke the spirits but the one would entrap their individual ... his servants shall be overcome ... he shall perish by his own blade ... and his stiff shall domicile at the snake 's chamber till the end of fourth dimension ... The one with the power to vanquish the night Lord had come ... ''

`` Oh, my God ! The bemused divination ! ''

Many heads wheeled around to find oneself the ashen facial expression of the Headmistress followed by their prof Lupin, their current home head.

`` Please take complaint, Remus. There 's something that I urgently need to do. '' she said excitedly and left without another word.

When the Headmistress was gone, Professor Lupin was bombarded immediately with questions.

`` Did she just spend a penny a prophecy, professor ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` What did prof McGonagall mean ? ``

`` What lost prophecy ? ``

`` Who 's the one who could shell the Dark Lord ? ``

However, the professor was ineffectual to answer any of their interrogation. He was also mystified. If Harry was dead, then who else could the vaticination be referring to ? Neville ? But that ca n't be !

`` Wait ! low things first. '' he approached Lavender and requested some students to bring her to the hospital wing. Then he ushered the others to go back to their beds with the elision of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

`` professor, do you remember Malcolm - the one who taught us the ball of fire technique ? '' Hermione began her endless queries.

`` Yes. Why do you ask ? '' replied Lupin carefully.

`` Professor, I was just wondering ... that turn was very powerful, right ? How ejaculate no death-eater used that spell before ? ``

Professor Lupin was taken aback. He did not expect that question and he was odd as to where Hermione was coming from.

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that patch himself and it took him years to finally master it. That 's why no death-eater could perform that technique. It was never taught to them and Malcolm denied any postulation to include it in the Word. He said he would pass on the knowledge only to the suitable unity. ``

`` You mean only the DA and Order members could perform that spell right now ? '' asked Ron in astonishment. It never occurred to him that they could put a tour that not even the darkness Lord knew of.

`` Oh ! '' exclaimed Hermione. `` prof, can you please confirm with Malcolm if he had shared that knowledge with anybody else aside from us ? ``

This clock time, the professor could not have on to his curiousity any foresightful. `` I will do that tonight but could you please tell me why you are asking me these things ? '' he asked softly.

Hermione evaded his eyes and fiddled with her mitt before she replied with a tormented construction. `` I need to know, Professor, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have good reason to suspect that Harry is still alive. ``

Neville looked stunned. `` What made you say that ? ``

`` Remember that new boy ? He performed that spell a patch ago. ``


Chapter 14 - The Werewolf and the Rat


prof lupine, Ron and Neville looked stunned at her Word of God but carefully considered what she just told them. After all, Hermione was not known for saying anything illogical and not thoroughly pondered upon especially about something as important as Harry 's alleged demise.

`` Really ? '' asked Neville hopefully to no one in particular.

`` Come to think of it. I have noticed something unusual with the boy too. The other one was not as strong but the one called lander seemed very powerful. '' Lupin nodded his promontory thoughtfully as he tried to recall his by daddy seance with them.

Ron was apparently in deep thought too and he exclaimed as he realized something vital that he had purposely ignored before. `` Hey, Herm. If what you 're saying is true then maybe it was really Harry who blocked the 'cruciatus curse'that Blaise -- -- ''

`` excuse me ! What are you talking about, Mr. Weasley ? '' exclaimed the properly appalled household head.

Ron shot a nervous facial expression at Hermione before he replied. `` Err- Professor, we - Hermione and I - had a run in with some Slytherin a few hebdomad ago and one of them used the Cruciatus cuss on Hermione but it did not affect her. ``

`` This happened week ago and neither of you told me ? ! ? '' said the Professor incredulously. `` You know that using the Unforgivable is a very grievous matter, do n't you ? ``

`` Sorry, prof. We forgot all about it. '' said Hermione apologetically.

`` All right, we 'll sing abot this some former clock time. stay here for now. I need to reach Malcolm tonight to realize this matter up before we say anything to the others. I do n't want to leave fictitious hopes to sealed somebody. '' The prof said sternly then he added as an after idea. `` And yes, XX stop from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that particular incident. As Head Girl and prefect, it is your obligation to report any untoward incident to the Headmistress and any professor. ``

`` Yes, sir. '' said Hermione and Ron apologetically.

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Contrary to what he had told the students, Professor lupine headed straight to the one place he knew he could find some response -- Snape 's Dungeon. He knew something was up. He could sense it, thanks to his werefolf instincts. He just could n't place it. Minerva was intimate but in cases like this, he had to admit Snape had more expertise. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his house. It was safe to get into that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the shoot door. He could have easily walked in but he wanted to strain common courtesy to his boyfriend professor. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the door to listen for any sign of life.

There was -- - A pop and a diminutive squeak.

Puzzled, and without a aid to what Snape would cogitate, he walked in soundlessly to inquire. That tiny close call was unmistakeably a rat 's and he would stake his reputation that that was not just an ordinary rat.

`` Lumos '' he uttered and there, in the midsection of Snape 's office, he found a scared-looking rat who was too terrified to act. His regard quickly flickered to its hand and immediately noticed that one was made of shining ash grey metal.

Without wasting time, he shot him the spell to impel him to point his human variant and quickly followed it up with a body-bind charm.

`` What are you doing here, Wormtail ? '' he asked the thin man venomously, choosing to address him by the public figure fitting for a traitor like him.

`` R-Remus, old friend, I w-want you to know that I 'm really sorry for what I did. '' said the man and lupin was amazed to see literal tears falling down his cheeks.

`` It 's form of too late for that now, do n't you think ? '' said lupine, his scepter still pointed at the sniveling physical body. He would never fix the Lapplander error twice.

`` N-no, it 's not. Harry -- - ``

`` What has Harry got to do with this ? '' yelled Lupin suddenly in a fit of anger. How daring this pathetic self-justification of a man speak of Harry 's gens when he was the one who caused his suffering ? `` Harry is deadened. Are you felicitous now ? ``

The thin man whimpered in fear but not once did he avert his optic from his one-time admirer 's murderous stare. `` H-Harry is alive, Remus. I know what I have done was unforgivable but I really regret it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and James died, Sirius wasted twelve old age of his life in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life sentence. I do n't remember I can ever forget that much less forgive. '' He paused for a piece to present himself fourth dimension to recoup from those smutty remembering. `` Do you know why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

Wormtail shook his head in despair. He knew it would be hard to face his old friend after what happened but he never realized that it would be this overwhelming.

`` I do n't want to pour down you yet because I want to exonerate Sothis 's name even after his end. I do n't desire citizenry to remember Dog Star as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want people to affect him as the great person he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his harsh Word of God but he could n't say anything in his defense. What Lupin said was reliable - he was a murdering treasonist who betrayed his skilful supporter, even endangered their son 's animation several times. He did n't deserve to live but here he was, still existing while his thoroughly ally had fallen. Harry thrower had saved him before but maybe he should n't get.

`` You know why I have n't taken my own wretched life yet ? '' said Wormtail in a frustrated tone.

Lupin looked at him in surprise. He was not expecting this. `` Why ? ``

`` Because I owe Harry my life and I want to be there when he needs it. He might not, but just in case, I still want to do it so that I can finally pay my debt. '' stated Wormtail unfalteringly, his meaning not lost on Lupin.

`` hold - did you say Harry is active ? '' asked Lupin.

Just then, the threshold 's dungeon flew open and revealed two teenage boy and a girl who were slightly panting for intimation as they rushed inside the indistinctly lit office.

`` Professor, we have something to distinguish -- - '' The three stopped suddenly when they noticed the scene before them.

`` Yes ? '' prompted lupine with one brow raised in a questioning stare.

The three teenager looked unsure at one another before Lander replied rather insolently. `` We did n't get along here for you, lupin. Where 's Professor Snape ? ``

The professor scrutinized the new arrivals carefully until something clicked on his nous. `` Harry, you can cut the pretension now. I know. '' he stated and watched their reactions closely. It was a gamble but he was will to take the risk.

Devonshire and Callah stared round-eyed at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his shoulders. The prof watched with a compounding of suspense and amusement as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do future. But zilch could receive prepared him from Lander 's reaction. The boy casually waved his right-hand hand and unceremoniously shot colorful twinkle at him. The impact made him stagger backwards and he became instantly horrified at the idea that he had miscalculated in his deductions. He raised his wand to disarm the boy but then he realized that the boy did not have his wand out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial shock had worn off, he also took distinction of the fact that he did not feel any botheration at all.

The others just smiled knowingly at him as if attacking a professor was a park happening in that room. He glared at the scholarly person and summoned his most authoritative voice.

`` What was that for ? '' he asked Lander.

`` Sorry, Professor. That 's just to make indisputable that you 're really who we think you are. One can never be too careful these Clarence Day if you know what I mean. '' replied Lander as he gave him a warm smiling. `` I knew it would not take on you long to figure that out. '' he added.

`` Actually, it was Ron and Hermione who gave me the idea. So I take these other two are Ginny and Draco, am I right ? '' replied Lupin, his backup man at being correct was very evident.

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would have found yourselves in big trouble now. That was a very dangerous risk you took, Professor. '' said Ginny in mild reprimand.

`` Yeah. '' lander agreed. `` And you can unloose the body-bind hex on Wormtail. He 's on our side now. He already volunteered to be turned over to the ministry after we finished the problem with Voldemort but as of now, he 's here to help us. '' explained lander.

`` What about Ginny and Dragon ? '' said Lupin as he removed the hex on Wormtail.

`` Well, they have n't really belt down anyone yet so I guess the ministry will be lenient with them. ``

`` And Snape knew of these plans ? '' asked the surprised Professor in amazement.

`` Yeah - both he and McGonagall knew. In fact, he helped us concoct this particularly cunning scheme. '' said Ginny, grinning in entertainment at the recollection of the usually feared Potions Professor partaking in this charade.

`` Harry, we 're wasting time. We need to see Snape and McGonagall now ! '' said genus Draco as he checked his silver vigil for the time.

`` Oh, I forgot ! professor, Wormtail, I think you better come in with us. There 's an urgent affair that we need to discuss right now. ``

`` Yes, I think we have and I think McGonagall and Snape are discussing Lavender 's prognostication right now. '' said lupine as he followed them to the Headmistress'office.

`` What prophecy ? '' asked Wormtail, tidal bore to join the conversation now that he was confident that he was safe from lupine 's wrath.

`` I 'm not so indisputable but McGonagall seemed very rouse. She mentioned something about it being the 'Lost prognostication'. ``

`` THE LOST divination ! '' exclaimed Harry, Dragon, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made lupine very odd ... .very rum indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely agitated individuals. Why was the the trip to the Headmistress'federal agency taking so long ?


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`` The one with the major power to beat out the wickedness Lord had come…and the darkness Lord will cross out him as his equal, but he will birth power the dark Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the early for neither can last while the other survives ... A dire thunderstorm would arrive at the time when the net conflict shall be fought ... seven-spot firm allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The iniquity Divine would invoke the John Barleycorn but the one would trap their souls ... his servant shall be overcome ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his cadaver shall reside at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... The one with the power to beat the shadow Lord had come ... ''

The headmistress silently waited as the new comer read the copy of the prophesy she had conjured as soon as they had arrived. Though she had always been skeptical about the Divination teacher, she had some reverence when it came to true predictions. From what she had witnessed, she could safely strike that Lavender did not just come up with an luxuriant hypothesis.

`` How the Inferno can we fuck when a 'terrible violent storm'will issue forth up ? And who are the 'seven allies'? Stupid prophesy, ca n't it be more specific ? '' commented Draco moodily as he finished reading the prediction.

`` picket your language, Mr. Malfoy. '' said McGonagall sternly.

`` To be true, I 'm more interested about the 'invoking the spirits'function ... It sounds scary. '' stated Ginny in trench thought.

Harry was unusually silent as the others discussed the possibilities. He was more have-to doe with about the indistinguishability of the mortal who shall not survive the battle. Seven Allies shall be with him ... therefore, they were people who were very close to him. Threfore, another close ally of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the mounting figure of casualties of war. Just another damn bod ... He sincerely hoped he could prevent it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you think, Harry ? ''

`` W-what ? '' Harry 's line of sentiment was broken and he immediately snapped to attention.

`` We 're discussing a very important issue here, Potter. '' reminded Snape. `` We want to know your belief about what you 've heard at Mr. Zabini 's party. ``

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his move now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just keen .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too damn confident for comfort. Voldemort is going to set in motion a nasty attack on the whiz 's celebration of his conjectural defeat -- making a mockery of the Ministry and of the Order and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just postpone the celebration. '' suggested Wormtail. His manus clutching his headway as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two weeks prison term. Do we own enough clock time to prepare for a counter-attack ? '' asked Lupin, his mouth set on a slim down line.

`` No but we can not await for that 'terrible violent storm'to fall either. It just have to adjust its schedule. I want Voldemort and his army to be idle on the day that they are supposed to be. '' declared Harry stubbornly, determined to end this fight once and for all. He was tired of concealment. Tired of wearing Slytherin gown and not be able to play Quidditch. And most of all, he missed Luna and his best Friend.

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Harry, Ginny, genus Draco and Wormtail were now at the room of Requiments. While the Order members were holding a meeting, Harry had decided to shout a conference of his own. It was time for the DA appendage to recognise the truth. It would be necessary for them to know that he was still alive to kick in them hope and the persuasiveness to oppose in the upcoming battle. He did not ingest the sentence nor patience to discern who the 'seven allies'were. But surely they would come from the DA or Order members only. They were the only ones loyal to him at the moment considering that the eternal sleep of the wizarding world were still confused about what 's happening.

As he gripped his fake galleon tightly, he noticed the tensity in his three companion'faces.

`` Are you sure they would get ? They might think it 's a trick. '' said Ginny apprehensively.

`` Are you sure you want Wormtail and I to connect you ? Somehow, I get the feeling that they wo n't be overjoyed with this. '' Dragon stated the obvious.

Harry only rolled his eyes in exasperation before he replied. `` We 'll see. ``



Chapter 15 - Unity of Opposites


`` We 'll see ... '' repeated Harry and a strange smiling formed on his lips. He waved his hand ever slightly to his three companion who were currently too engaged scaring themselves to notice what he was doing. Then he laid his weary back on the shock and waited patiently.

He did not have to wait long. A rustling of movement was soon heard from behind the doorway then it opened so slowly that any unthinking mortal would blame it on a non-existent wind. He could only wee out the outline of two var. though, both with their wands out and walking on their toes as if afraid to arrive at the tiniest bit of sound. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disenchant themselves.

`` My, my ! I did n't know Dwight Lyman Moody has such an influence on you. '' he commented with a grin as the two showed themselves somewhat reluctantly.

`` Harry ? '' said Hermione as she approached him but Ron kept his wand pointed at Harry.

`` We need to be sure he 's really Harry. This could be another gob. '' he said resolutely. Hermione nodded her head in assent.

Harry almost laughed out loud when he saw that. Hermione used to be the careful one and Ron used to be, well, a fiddling brainish. But he could n't blame him for that since he was still sporting his punk camouflage as of that moment.

`` Umm -- - Who is Grawp ? '' asked Hermione tentatively.

`` He 's Hagrid 's 'little'chum. '' Harry replied promptly.

`` What did I see when I looked into the Mirror of Erised ? '' asked Ron but his baton was not pointed at Harry anymore.

`` You saw yourself as nous Boy and Quidditch -- - ``

Harry did not get to finish his condemnation since an overzealous bestfriend immediately took it upon herself to give him a welcoming hug. `` HARRY ! ! ! ! ! ! I knew it 's you ! '' exclaimed Hermione, her eyes watering slightly at seeing her friend.

`` first mate ! ! ! ! Am so glad to see -- -- Where 's Ginny ? '' Ron also gave him a brotherly embracing but did not dissipation metre questioning him.

Harry 's gaze darted to the three perplexed figures who were now wondering why the new arrivals had not reacted to their presence yet but he did not reply.

`` Oh ! Luna will be sooo thrilled ! '' Hermione looked around and a frown creased her side in an instant. `` Where 's Luna ? ``

`` Here. '' a dreamy vocalism replied, her grime blond, waist-length and straggly hair swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side. Harry smiled at the girl and held her hand tightly.

`` You did n't seem storm. '' commented Hermione at the feeling of arrant peace of mind on the missy 's face.

`` Why would I be ? '' replied the jr. fille nonchalantly as she became more preoccupied with Harry 's hair. `` You know, hon, I think this rainbow tresses of yours is quite fascinating on you. It does n't search beneficial on Draco, though. His fount is too pale. ''

Both Hermione and Ron rolled their center at that but Harry could only cover his entertainment as he noticed the look of utter indignation on Draco 's face.

Neville soon followed Luna 's arrival. He had his wand out and Harry was impressed at the way he handled himself upon seeing him. Gone was the eternally nervous boy who could n't even manage to squeak during a soft situation. The boy who stood before him had the markings of a mortal who had entered a fight and won and would win again if the need arises.

`` hello, Harry. '' said Neville calmly as they shook their men vigorously like two comrades who had just found each other after a fearsome war and in a way, they were. `` I feel a bit apprehensive about the reasonableness why you are revealing yourself to us right now. It 's about Voldemort, is n't it ? '' he asked with a faint smile.

Harry looked at Hermione teasingly first before he replied. `` Unfortunately, yes. I wondered how foresightful it would fill for soul to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the collateral quotation to her failure to address the problem at hand but did not comment. Luna, on the former hand, looked nonplussed.

`` See, Neville. You 're really smarter than you give yourself cite for. '' she said and she gave him a warm smile before returning to her inspection of Harry 's wonderful tresses.

Neville was later followed by the Weasley twins who came in as menacing death-eaters but could n't stop themselves from hooting loudly when they saw Harry in Lander 's outfit. They quickly dispatched their hideous disguise upon seeing Ron and Hermione sitting quite comfortably on the sofa.

`` Gee, Harry. I did n't sleep with that when wizards die, they became reincarnated like that. '' said George IV, feigning a look of amazement and purity while hanging on to his own flame-colored locks for dear life.

`` Remind me not to die, my beloved similitude. That hideous hair ! serious be beat than be mistaken for the Mustela nigripes boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a good show of staring at Harry 's fuzz and squinting his center in disgust. `` It would make a with child buffoonery, though. ``

At the quoin of his center, Harry noticed Ginny was almost rolling to the floor with laugh while Draco was on the verge of strangling the Weasley twins. He decided that maybe now was not a good time for the twins to display their rather twisted good sense of humor.

`` Yeah, it would. Where are the others ? '' he asked, aegir to get this over with. It has been a long night and he wanted to rest.

Within a few moment, the rest of the DA appendage arrived with the exclusion of Lavander who was still at the infirmary wing. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be clever and threw dung bombs inside before they entered much to the annoyance of the others who were already there. While some were too regardless to go in without any way of protecting themselves in case it was a sand trap. Perhaps it was a practiced thing that the Weasley twins were too distracted to recall of pranking those regardless somebody by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would have got been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to come closer. He cleared his pharynx and before anyone could start asking wise questions, he began his speech. `` Please listen carefully. All of you. I 'm not going to repeat what I have to say. I know that Luna had shown to some of you my latest showdown with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still alive. That bastard was too power-hungry to die that easily. The soul you all saw conk last twelvemonth was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a oceanic abyss breath. What he was about to say next might be too stressful for everyone nowadays. Hell, to be honest, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The evil git has somehow gotten stronger and is currently under the delusion that he is indestructible just because he thinks I 'm beat. How naive ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to annunciate his presence to the altogether wizarding world by creating havoc during the celebration of his supposed licking. We 're not sure about the detail yet but the worldwide idea was that he and his thugs would start their terroristic acts a week before the fete to build the stress, then it would culminate on the piece of the celebration where Voldemort 's defeat would be reenacted. The blundering dark master himself plans to pee an explosive visual aspect on the stage, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry officials and proclaim himself as the new minister. '' He paused again to glance at his attender 's reactions.

`` NOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed the Weasleys, clearly horrified at hearing a bare fraction of Voldemort 's plans. The others were not doing any undecomposed as they digested the information that Harry had just given them.

Looking at their alarmed expressions, Harry was almost indulge that he had some irregular rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too lots picture to death-threats and undeniably evil dark nobleman had its practiced full point too. It made one immune from shockingly unremarkable emotions such as terror and terror.

`` What are we going to do now ? '' asked Neville once more.

Harry smiled at that. `` Good question. Once again, you 're showing the markings of a unfeigned warrior. '' Then, with a slight discerning look at Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can come back correctly, the sorting hat was very insistent about one thing - I of all the sign. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal prejudice and unfriendly touch sensation towards sure people from a nameless house ... ''

`` Are you saying what I think you 're saying, Harry ? '' asked Ron incredulously.

`` You tell me, Ron. Just precisely what do you think I 'm saying ? '' said Harry without revealing anything.

Ron sighed heavily. `` You want us to be dainty to the Slytherins. '' he closed his optic as if the mere quotation of the family was giving him severe headache. Then he added as an after thought. `` It 's alright, I guess. Some Slytherins are not that bad. ``

Harry nodded then just when all the others were pacified, he dropped the bombshell. `` What about Malfoy and Wormtail ? ``

No one said a word.

Harry waited and twitched his brows slightly as he did so.

`` I beg your free pardon ? '' Parvati ventured to break the very uncomfortable silence.

`` Draco ? You call that asshole who corrupted our sister, Draco ? '' sputtered Ron furiously. `` Since when did he become your bestfriend ? ``

The Twins just looked at Harry with an unfathomable expression.

`` You 're unhinged to even consider that idea. '' said Hermione, her middle blazing with ira and disappointment.

`` No, he 's not. He 's vivid. '' commented Luna, her eyes gazing dreamily at Harry.

`` It 's not that we do n't bank your judgment but do n't you think involving Malfoy and Wormtail would be suicidal on our part ? '' stated Ernie evenly.

`` Maybe we should just stick with the less demonic Slytherins. '' commented another.

Harry could see that Draco and Wormtail were wincing with every puff that the members were throwing at them.

`` The to a lesser extent demonic Slytherins do n't know enough about the darkness Arts to aid our movement. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more violent reactions.

`` Is that plenty understanding to muster in the aid of the Prince of duskiness himself ? '' asked Ron heatedly.

Amazingly, Neville who had been silent throughout the substitution, answered the question for Harry. `` Yes, it is. ``

to a greater extent secrecy followed. The DA 's indecision was unsettle and Harry struggled to end it before it became uncontrollable.

`` Please trust me on this. Draco and Wormtail have changed and they 're leave to help us. They would ploughshare with us useful information on how the Death-eaters think and fighting. '' Harry could see that some were still unconvinced. Luna, sensing his peevishness rising, quickly took over.

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about subaltern house contention. We have already lost several honest whiz to the dark position because of that. Anyone who decides to serve us should be regarded as a champion and not as an foeman. '' said Luna, her dreamy expression was replaced with a steely determination and a suggestion of annoyance.

`` B-but Luna ... Wormtail was the one who betrayed Harry 's parents ? '' protested Hermione.

`` Do n't you think I know that ? You 're asking me the faulty enquiry. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should hold been asking me about the Lavender 's prediction and how it could help us defeat Voldemort for the hold up time. ``

`` Sorry. '' said Hermione and lowered her drumhead in defeat.

`` Do you all agree to letting Dragon and Wormtail in on this ? '' Noticing the others'uncomfortableness with the idea, he added. `` flavour, I 'm not asking you to be chummy with them. I 'm just requesting for a reasonable discussion befitting an friend. Alright ? ``

The others were still reluctant but nodded solemnly.

`` That 's effective enough for now. '' said Harry and waved his hand to reveal the three figures who were nervously awaiting the DA 's verdict.

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the office. Draco stared directly at Ginny 's pal and mouthed a mum apology and murmured a soft 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to conserve a semblance of dignity to the Malfoy name. Ginny cried at being reunited with his brothers.

`` Now that we have overcome that particular proposition obstacle, let me differentiate you about the architectural plan that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a terrible storm that will mark the final battle, then Voldemort would stir the emotional state. Maybe Hermione could head the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to pin down their individual but as of now, I have absolutely no theme on how it could be done. I want us to be prepared just in suit he raises his army from the dead. '' said Harry, speaking in a slow manner to let the others to plunge everything.

`` Raise his army from the dead ? '' asked a fearful Colin.

Harry grimly nodded his head.

`` When will the violent storm be ? '' asked Cho.

`` I do n't know and I do n't care. Let the storm adjust to our schedule. '' replied Harry somewhat irritably. He was tired of that 'terrible tempest'affair. Draco grinned at his reaction.

`` So what 's the rest of the plan ? '' asked Lee.

Harry resumed his earnest expression. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would stay to help the professors protect the palace against an attack while some would come with me, Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail to fix for Voldemort 's coup. Who would be brave enough to come with me ? ``

`` I 'm with you, checkmate. '' said Ron at once. `` I 'd better be there to ensure that a certain soul would not be able to hex you when your binding is turned. ``

`` Now, why would I dreaming of doing that, Ron ? '' said Draco, hurt at being unfairly accused. Ron only glared at him in return.

Harry groaned inwardly but refused to acknowledge the mildly incompatible exchange. `` Who else ? ''

Several bridge player shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the best hero in the group. If they were going to discontinue Voldemort 's architectural plan for the fiesta, the fall incline needed the all right combatants for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` Pack some material. We 're going tonight. Our sign chief will provide an ample excuse for our absence seizure. ``

`` Where exactly are we going ? '' asked Ron.

`` To Snape residence of course ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a wicked smile at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape Mansion


As their feet touched the whole ground, the mathematical group immediately recoiled at the repugnant stack of what Snape claimed to be his dwelling house. Anyone unfortunate person enough to inscribe would instantly recognize it as a Dark Wizard 's haven. No doubt about that. There were no colourful portraits to adorn the medium-sized livelihood way, only strange-looking things hovering above them. All the furniture were covered with obscene serpent skin and there were no prosperous chairwoman to sit on.

They had to settle on the cold, marble floor for that. The walls and ceilings were all dark and their only when informant of visible light was the murkily lit fireplace. The hideous statues guarding the spiral staircase looked set up to guttle any individual foolish enough to wander in its track. It would take in been less horrific if there were at least some welcoming motion from their host but, unfortunately, the unsmiling grimace of their host only heightened the already creepy standard pressure of the place.

`` You call this a house ? '' said the disgusted genus Draco finally who expected the place to be somewhat exchangeable to a regular wizard house -- not as grandiose as Malfoy manor but habitable at least.

`` Yes and I would appreciate it if you would observe your unsavoury comment to yourself. You 're not here for a vacation. '' reminded Snape in an even tone, his face devoid of any emotion.

`` I think this piazza is very concern -- `` commented Harry much to the amazement of everyone nowadays and he could swear he chanced upon a wispy hint of a grin on their host 's expression. He also heard some nasty ingratiation regarding his state of nous but he just shrugged it off. That was a normal reaction to his comment anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not withstand a bit of discomfort, let me assure you that the rooms upstairs are quite satisfactory and complete with all the necessary amenities. '' said Snape in a quality that suggested that he consider those kind of mass very weak in character.

`` This definitely makes Sirius'house warm and friendly in comparison. '' whispered Ron to anyone who would handle to listen.

`` And this is the education Room. '' said Snape as he led them to a occult possible action that revealed an even more daunting room filled with several equipments that made even Wormtail shake with fright.

Ron surveyed the disjointed equipments with great apprehension. `` Harry, are you really trusted we want to do this ? This looks more like a Torture Chamber to me. ``

`` Weasley, if you do n't hold your oral cavity shut, you will find that these tool could do worse than torture your already battered brain. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his back talk to avoid risking his wrath.

`` I wonder what this little affair does ... '' commented Neville as he stared curiously at a belittled clause that looked like a harmless old hat.

`` Would you like to happen out, Mr. Longbottom ? '' said Snape with an ugly smirk on his face, clearly daring the boy to do something foolish.

Neville eyed the dirty old hat anxiously but to everyone 's surprise, he met the professor 's twit gaze and returned the favour. `` Yes, I believe I would, prof. '' With that, he bravely shoved the clause on top of his straits, expecting the worst.

Hermione and Ron exchanged worried coup d'oeil but Draco, Ginny and Luna just watched Neville with growing enchantment.

Neville glanced one to a greater extent at the professor and gave him a half-smile as he waited for whatever was to fare.

Snape 's expression was odd. He sneered at the boy but did not sound out any sarcastic comment that he never seem to run out of.

Harry saw this central and smiled inspite of himself. Neville was no longer the fumbling, fumbling and accident-prone boy that he used to be but perhaps the Potions Professor had been too pre-occupied to notice it.

Suddenly, the hat slid down to fully hide Neville 's face then it constricted the cervix part in such a way that would cause the wearer lose oxygen within a short span of time.

Most of the witnesseses panicked and hastily tried to remove the villainous hat but to no avail.

Snape stopped them with an intensely cold glare. `` You better see this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a series of annoying motion that if answered truthfully, the hat would loosen a little to make him time to breathe but if answered dishonestly, it would tighten some more until a faint choking speech sound could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a spell that not one of the scholarly person recognized.

Wormtail immediately ran to the boy whose face was already turning purpleness from lack of air. He quickly performed some patch on him and ordered him to take a breather for a while.

`` This is definitely a torment chamber. '' said Ron in a hushed tone.

Hermione and Ginny were still too appalled to comment. Even genus Draco, who had lived in a Dark Wizards'home all his life, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to take the incident in tread.

`` Now I know why he turned out to be that way. '' said Luna as she eyed Professor Snape with sympathy.

`` What - abnormally ruthless and anti-social git ? '' said Harry jokingly.

`` Why did you that ? You could have killed him ! '' exclaimed Hermione angrily to the Potions Master.

Snape smirked at her. `` Granger, for someone who 's supposed to be the smartest educatee at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to perceive some matters. That 's what you 're here for - to learn and sympathize the Dark Arts - and I 've just given you a demonstration. '' He paused to retrieve the offensive article that fell on the reason. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will force the wearer to reveal any information asked of him and if the soul 's too stubborn to comply, the hat would tighten itself until the soul can no longer rest. Only someone skilled with the wickedness Arts could remove it from the wearer 's head word. ``

`` So, basically, it 's just like the Veritaserum ? '' asked Neville who had just recovered.

`` Yes, Mr. Longbottom, but unlike the Veritaserum which takes a wax month to prepare and does n't physically harm the toper, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and effective due to the excruciating pain it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a short respect. `` I must allow that I 'm imprint with how foresightful you were able to endure pain. Others usually panic and die from suffocation within a moment or two. ``

Others looked at Neville with increased esteem. He was at it for More than xv minutes.

`` P-Professor, is there a way to go around that matter ? '' asked Ginny timidly.

`` There 's always a way to go around anything ... any import even except the killing curse and it all boils down to MIND dominance which I 'm about to teach you today if there are no more irrelevant questions. '' said Snape in his usual charming personal manner.

No one commented.

And so the strict training began ...

The day by day activities would usually start with a few minutes under the Cruciatus jinx -- Snape 's and Wormtail 's delightful way of waking them up -- then they had to try to stay under the 'Constrictor'as long as medically possible. This was immediately followed by drinking a few drops of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a large amount of that potion, they would be immune to its effects. Of course, an Occlumency lesson was also included in their daily dose of 'mind-strengthening employment'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the solitary clock time that they will be allowed to chew on a stale part of homely bread and a spyglass of water.

`` That will school you to hold up if worse comes to worst. Do you think the Dark Lord is in the habit of feeding his captives ? '' spat Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to complain about the poor intellectual nourishment supply.

After the distasteful meal, if one could call it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would take go placing them under the Imperius jinx until they could throw it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would grant them the luxury of an minute or two of rest which was not very relaxing at all since they had to read twisty chapters about the 'Characteristics and Actions of a shadow Wizard'.

The 'rest'would soon be followed by another disgusting meal. Then at exactly eight o'clock, Mad-Eye Moody would arrive to rack ... err..train them some more about the scheme and Tactics of Muggle Dueling just in case they were disarmed and had to resort to hand-to-hand combat.

By the end of the day, the captive err ... trainees would be too exhausted to care about anything but sleep which was limited to five hr only until they would be awakened again by the Cruciatus Curse.

And that was how they spent the whole week.

On the eighth day, they were pleasantly surprised to get a line that Wormtail and Snape had to return to Hogwarts for a short group meeting. They were even more delighted to hear that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the mansion and never enter the 'Training elbow room'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some comfortable chairman so that they could eat properly on the dining table. They were provided with a very pleasant-tasting repast that seemed foreign somehow after being used to having zero but stale simoleons and water.

`` I wonder what 's going on. '' said Ron as he helped himself to a muscular serving of the ravisher lavishly laid on the table.

Hermione eyed the food warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the food ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could control our hunger in straw man of this spread. commemorate what we read about how the dark minds work ? ``

Ron and Draco choked on their nutrient when they heard Hermione 's affirmation. Neville spat whatever morsel was left in his mouth and Ginny promptly stopped eating. Unsure of what to do, they just stared forlornly at the grand spread in forepart of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their heart 's mental object without concern of any underhanded maneuvers.

`` Hey, what 's wrong ? '' asked Harry after seeing their aspect.

He and Luna had decided to spend the daybreak together to explore the house, talking about some material and well - whatever. They were making up for lost fourth dimension and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their seats and started to meet their plates.

Still no one said anything.

`` Why are n't you eating ? Is there a problem ? '' asked Luna when she noticed that the others were not even touching their food.

`` Umm ... We have some mental reservation about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own suspicion about the motives behind the sort gesture.

To their surprise, Harry and Luna laughed.

`` Oh, is that all ? I thought it was something bad. '' said Harry.

`` Did n't Professor Snape William Tell you ? '' said Luna.

`` Tell what ? '' asked Ginny.

`` That they are going to feed us a practical test tonight and if we perform to their standard, we could go back to Hogwarts tomorrow. '' replied Harry.

`` Oh ! '' muttered Hermione and Ginny softly.

`` WHY DID YOU TELL US ? '' ranted Ron as he shoved as much food as possible down his throat.

`` well, you asked ... '' said Harry, confused by Ron 's reaction.

`` Hmp ! I did n't want to know. '' said Ron.

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` case now I wo n't be able to enjoy the afternoon at all. I would be too meddling worrying about that fearful exam. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those wickedness minds have in storage for us ? ``

`` Do n't worry Weas - Ron ... .No one 's going to die. '' said Draco, grinning wickedly at him.

Everyone just groaned and continued eating.

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The afternoon passed too quickly for the group 's liking. As expected, no one was able to slack up upon learning what they were about to do that Night. Right after lunch, the mathematical group practiced what they learned and tried to recall all the details that Snape had imparted to them.

By Nox time, the tension was already at its gamy head. Every little thing seemed to get on their face. Only Harry and Luna were forgetful to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own little populace while the others were almost tearing each other 's throats.

`` WHERE THE HELL ARE THEY ? '' yelled an angry Ron.

`` HOW THE sin SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL Hera ! '' yelled an also irritated Dragon. The suspense was too a lot for him too.

`` IF YOU TWO DO N'T occlusion, I 'M GOING TO swearing YOU ! '' screamed Hermione at the top of her lungs while Neville vainly tried to pacify her.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' shouted Ginny and Draco and Ron immediately froze on the spot.

`` Hey, that 's uncalled for ! '' said a reddened Neville as he removed the condemnation on Draco and Ron.

Ginny glared at him. `` FINE ! '' She was about to run to her room when something caught her attending.

POP !

POP !

POP !

Three cloaked fig appeared on the other side of the room.

Ginny was frozen on the smirch. Another pop ... .and then another ... and another ....

`` AAAAAHHHH ! ! ! ! DEATH-EATERS ! ! ! ! '' she yelled immediately and started attacking the intruders.

The others in the group quickly spun around and joined the struggle. Soon, the shoes was sizzling with coloured sparks and electrifying curses. special K of light were grazing each of their pelt, wounding them but they just ignored it.

`` CRUCIO ! '' shouted one cloaked public figure and hit Neville but he was already used to the annoyance. He managed to free himself by quickly sending a solid stunning spell to the figure.

Ron and Hermione produced a very powerful cuticle charm to deflect mild curses while sending bolide to the enemies. Dragon tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to attack Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the huge power that they were radiating.

Suddenly, person summoned respective 'Constrictors'and charmed it to capture all the student but the lid never even lasted a minute on their headway. And the students had enough sense to stay on firing turn while struggling to break free from the 'Constrictors'.

The battle became even more intense as more Unforgivables were hurled unrelentingly by the foe. The mathematical group, sensing that they were dangerously outnumbered, disillusioned themselves to even the odds. But they were disgruntled when they noticed that the enemies could still smell out their bearing and were even able to dispatch the charm.

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, combine your strengths to bind the foe when I give you the signaling. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked figures flying to the rampart, knocking them unconscious. To his former incline, Neville, Ron and Draco were also ferociously attacking the enemy. They managed to incapacitate five to a greater extent unwanted visitor.

Behind their back, a bit of death-eaters were preparing to thrust a hefty spell at the son but Luna quickly saw it and launched a tour of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarming and stunning tour then he levitated all the foe to one side of the room.

At Harry 's signaling, the girls simultaneously conjured a magical rope to bond the fallen trespasser to forestall them from escaping.

Soon, respective trespasser disapparated, leaving only the unconscious single behind. The bullet started to take in out, giving the group a clear visual sense of their surroundings. The board was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were drip of line of descent on the story and some article of furniture were reduced to ash. Snape 's household was a mickle ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemies, not bad.

Harry looked at his admirer and noticed some venial burns and unsightly combat injury but otherwise, they were all right.

`` Why did n't Snape and the others arrive ? Do you cogitate we 've been setup ? '' asked Hermione.

`` I do n't know. '' replied Harry simply then tensed again as he heard several consecutive speech sound of masses apparating.

Everyone immediately pointed their scepter to the direction of the sound expecting another encounter.

`` Merlin ! What happened here ? '' yelled a fellow voice.

It was Arthur Weasley, government minister of Magic, and he was accompanied by prof McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey.

`` DAD ! '' Ron and Ginny ran to hug their father at once.

`` Poppy ! Quick ! '' said the Headmistress and dame Pomfrey quickly tended to the bound figures.

`` We 've been attacked by death-eaters, Professors. I think Snape set us up. '' said Hermione.

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a moment then her eyes lit up in understanding. `` Oh, I assume you passed your test ? ``

`` trial run ? What mental testing ? Did n't you hear, Professor, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it unmanageable to comprehend why the school day nurse chose to pay heed to the injuries of the foeman first.

`` No, you were not attacked. Let me point you. '' said the Headmistress and she used her baton to reveal the faces of the intruders.

The group was stunned. They were all Order appendage !

`` I think Professor Snape and I had a tenuous misunderstanding. When he told me that you shall be tested tonight, I assumed that it would be quite similar to an ordinary practical test. I never thought that he had a different estimate in mind. But I admit his design was ingenious. You were caught unaware yet you were able to palm the state of affairs to your reward. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any John R. Major injuries, I see. You did well. ''

Arthur Weasley chuckled softly. `` I think our members need to aim too. Imagine seven kids beating them ! ``

`` So, Professors, are we going back to Hogwarts tomorrow ? '' asked Harry who was the first to recover from the shock.

`` Certainly. Especially now that various Order members have to drop some time at the hospital annexe. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the unit group in a low voice. `` Kindly try to instruct them a thing or two, will you ? I never imagined them to drop off this terribly. It 's really humiliating ! ``

`` Of course, professor. It will be a delight ! '' replied the group with leery grinning pasted on their faces.

`` Hah ! May I have the delight of WAKING Snape up ? '' said Ron, his heart twinkling with anticipation.

`` I would be delighted to groom their meals. '' commented Hermione with a shifty grin.

The Minister and Headmistress were puzzled but the eternal sleep of the chemical group just roared with laugh.

Chapter 17 - risk at Slytherin menage


`` I hope you 're not seriously contemplating on putting 'that'plan into action. '' said Harry nonchalantly as he watched his bestfriend stealthily approaching the still asleep Potions Master with verge poised in mid-air, ready to wake him up from his deep slumber through a well-placed cruciatus curse.

Ron groaned and quickly lowered his wand. `` And why not ? He used to do it to us during our preparation. '' He mumbled though without much conviction.

`` Well, might I remind you that Snape had a plausible alibi for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious mind and at the clemency of a tooshie mediwizard, are not in the position to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly bare object lesson to a blue shaver. `` Besides, performing an inexcusable is a sure way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his verge. He sighed. `` You 're no fun. ``

Harry laughed softly. `` We can do fun things later after we finish Voldemort off. ``

`` Do n't be so damn confident. '' said a weakly and muffled voice.

The two immediately turned to where the strait came from and were not so surprised to see the Potions Master struggling to get up from the infirmary bed despite ma'am Pomfrey 's strict instruction that he was not supposed to do so.

Harry 's heart darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so damn pessimistic. ''

Severus Snape stared hard at the two son before glaring at Harry. `` I 'm just being realistic. ``

`` You do n't believe we could do it ? '' challenged Harry with a startling coldness in his voice.

The professor seemed to sense it too for he replied in a more cautiously manner. `` I do. I just do n't desire you to make a virulent misunderstanding of underestimating the enemy. ``

Harry visibly relaxed and unclenched his fist. `` fine. I wo n't ''

The prof nodded in reason and closed his eyes as if he just woke up to hold his persuasion on that peculiar matter and now that he was finished, he wished for nothing but to return to his peaceful respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping picket on the hospitalized Order member while struggling to cease all preparation that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the shabbiness of the situation but wisely stayed away from frail topics like demise and destruction. It was bad enough that it was the flavor of the calendar month of the shoal 's gossip network without discussing it during their slackening time. In fact, he would rather avoid it if possible.

Madam Pomfrey eyed the two son impatiently as they went on with their endless chatter of Quidditch, grim prof and unjust work loading but she struggled to keep up a calm frontage as she went on with her oeuvre. Normally, she would never let them stay but the deepen alert level forced her to stick out their presence in the hospital flank. She had to admit that she needed help to assure the refuge of her affected role if ever the need arises.

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Devonshire and Callah coolly made their way to the Slytherin dungeon hoping that nobody was around when they arrive. They just got back from their grooming and they were currently not in the mood to be pestered by nosy housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most officious ace were still at the common room and immediately looked at their charge as they entered the topographic point. They eyed the newcomers suspiciously and their stance clearly implied that they needed a very convincing explanation.

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his wand held at the side, ready to come across if their answer proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape tell you ? He made us do some horrible project to score up for our incompetence in his form. '' replied Devon coolly, immediately reaching for his wand. He did not like Blaise 's arrogant tone and he knew the git was just itching to establish ability over them.

`` With the Gryffindors ? '' asked Blaise in a malevolent tone.

`` Definitely not. What a crazy estimation ! Snape would never subject to such let out degradation. '' stated Devon evenly.

`` That 's what he told us. We knew better. '' smirked fag as she too eyed Devon and Callah disdainfully. `` Who are you ? '' She asked with such finality that the two became worried at once but tried hard not to show it.

`` Are you insinuating something, Cyril Northcote Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the Lapplander derisive quality to hide her nervousness.

`` Our joining checked all Wizarding schoolhouse all over the human beings and not one confirmed your registry in their school. So I 'm asking you one live time -- Who the hell are you ? '' Blaise 's wand was now pointed at them. The others quickly followed. It seemed that they were not in the climate to play biz tonight.

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought Draco while staring at the depressed expressions of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not afford to blow their screening so near to the final showdown. It would destroy their plan !

`` Maybe they made a mistake, big deal. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a weak attempt to salvage the situation.

`` Yeah. '' Devon readily agreed. `` And if you do n't give birth any former relevant things to ask us, we 're going to sleep now. ``

`` Oh, no, you do n't. Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Blaise. Devon and Callah quickly rolled out of the way and formed a Shield to protect themselves.

queer, Crabbe and Goyle quickly hauled their own curse at them but none came in striking with their target.

`` Is this how you treat your housemates ? '' drawled Devon as if he found their efforts too novice for his taste.

`` No, only for betrayer. '' said Blaise and sent another mighty curse at them but the two were just too fast.

`` Maximus Illusionus Reverso '' uttered a familiar spirit voice from behind Devon and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that representative. It used to haunt their nightmares and now it seemed that the nightmare had come true. The figure slowly stepped away from the shadow and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the so-called 'traitors'of the Slytherin theatre. His tenacious, silvery blonde haircloth swaying lazily only added to their horror. His scepter was pointed at them and the cane with a ophidian carved on the grip was held loosely by his other script.

It was Lucius Malfoy ... as menacing as ever ... and he was looking at them with so much odium that the two knew they were in a very delicate office.

Lucius turned to look at his unseasoned fellow and gave them a look of utter disgust. `` How pathetic ! I 've wasted so very much time in training you and you could n't even shoot down two -- -- - `` His wand almost fell as he noticed the Christ Within emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their original appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four young opposer gasped in surprisal while Draco and Callah cringed inwardly at the impending risk. The game was up and all they could do now was to grin, assume it and try to get off unscathed.

`` wellspring, well. What do we have here ? It seems that the Dark noble is castigate once again. '' stated Lucius coldly while shooting dagger at his own son.

`` H-he knew ? '' asked Ginny wearily.

`` Of course. When Draco and peter failed to return to the Manor that dark, he knew. He just did not earn that you 'd be foolish enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't trust that this school could put up you trade protection from the Dark Lord 's wrath. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was able to allow for us with a rather interesting information about three inquisitive transferees at Slytherin theater. It did not fill much long to figure out that you, Draco and shaft were those three. '' He appeared very delight with himself for his clever deduction.

genus Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her face did not rat any response on the mistake on Lucius'reading of event. With an almost imperceptible nod of his head, the two started to run out of the vernacular room but immediately stop dead on their tracks when they heard the evil laughter or Voldemort 's rightfulness hand.

`` How silly can you get ! Certainly, we sealed the common room after you came in. Do n't fool yourself into thinking that you 're too significant to be taken alive. '' said another intimate vocalism.

It was Macnair - another Death-eater ! The man was followed by another dark-robed figure. genus Draco and Ginny paled instantly. They did not recognize the 3rd man but he must be another death-eater to be in the company of Lucius and Macnair. 'Probably a new military recruit .'they thought in dismay.

`` The Headmistress would remark the interference in the wards if you attack us now. '' declared Ginny bravely.

Lucius stared malevolently at the young couple while his two comrade only laughed at her declaration. The other four were just enjoying the show, clearly confident that Draco and Callah had no means to miss especially with three adult adept in their side.

`` We have no intent of explaining our intricate methodology to your faint minds but residue assured that we could toss off you in pacification without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

`` I 'm your son. '' stated genus Draco simply, vainly hoping that the fact would cook the previous man lenient on them.

`` You ? An thankless and traitorous by-blow who apparently had no spine on his body to continue the family tradition ! No, thank you. I 'm quite proud to say that I have no son. '' retorted Lucius viciously that Draco flinched at his cruel words.

`` phratry tradition ? What 's that - to be a slave to a raving lunatic half-blood who acts like he owned the world but can not even defeat a one-year-old baby ? '' shouted Dragon angrily. He felt Ginny 's hand reached for his in an endeavour to simmer down him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the Dark Lord 's swampy feet, merlin ! Have you no dignity at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the while that used to urinate his son beg for mercy did not birth a long-lasting result anymore.

`` Surprised ? '' Dragon gloated at the facial expression of surprise on his father 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, fag, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Draco and Ginny deftly dodged the curses and sent their own, careful to aim some of their curses on the common elbow room door to coerce it open.

Macnair ran towards Ginny and hurled a conjunctivitis scourge at her but missed by a bare cm. The other death-eater conjured a very mightily spell that blasted a nearby bulwark

Lucius carefully assessed the spot and sensed that the two were more fit out for a tyke encounter like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a magical circle from the closed book pocket of his cloak and expertly whipped the two traitors. The two were fast but it was very difficult to keep off all the whammy and the rope at once.

`` Ahh ! '' yelled Ginny as the tip of the forget me drug violently came in contact with her wand arm. blood started to ooze from the broken skin and burned so terribly that her cursing ability began to dwindle. Draco saw this too and tried to compensate her but a curse sent him flying to a nearby wall making him vulnerable for another attack.

`` Destructo ! '' screamed Pansy and aimed it at Draco but before the curse could hit him, Ginny had screamed `` Accio Draco '' almost desperately.

`` conduct this ! '' shouted Lucius as he struck the two with the whip.

It hit Draco squarely on the dorsum as he covered his tearful girlfriend and the sceptre fell from his manus from the excruciating pain that followed. The impact made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw line coming out of his mouth. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some difficulty in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his scepter and braced himself for another onset. He forced himself to face their attackers and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as annoying as ever. He refused to move over them the satisfaction of seeing him beg for mercifulness. Even another flogging that crossed his chest and made him cough up more blood did not wipe the smirk from his boldness. 'Let it be known that Draco Malfoy and Ginny Weasley died fighting evil courageously .'he thought, resigned to the hopelessness of the situation.

As if sensing his morbid thoughts, embraced him tightly and whispered weakly. `` D-do n't give up. There 's still hope ... '' She then gripped the galleon tightly and hoped that assistant would arrive soon.

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The psyche Boy and head word Girl have just finished making the final round for that night and were ready to return to their respective dormitories when they felt the intimate burning sensation from their sac. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If Dragon and Ginny needs supporter, then the situation must be very grave ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin common room only to be blasted away by an inconspicuous wall that hindered them from coming in.

`` It ... is ... very ... .grave ! '' agreed Ernie as he struggled to get up from his ungraceful fall.

Hermione nodded and was vaguely aware of former DA member being hurled to the ground by an invisible force.

`` Whoever was in there put up a muscular ward to inhibit us from entering the elbow room. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the Recent epoch dupe of the invisible force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really need to wield extreme exploit to break the barrier. Maybe the ball of fire technique could work if we simultaneously barrage the door with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you know Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her eyes at the seemingly idiotic question but chose to keep her lingua in check.

`` Because trust me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and Draco wo n't be having this problem. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the hospital wing to watch over the patients. '' she replied as politely as she can. `` Why do n't you inform the Headmistress of the situation while we try to get around down the door ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Parvati, and Colin quickly formed Fireballs and hurled it at the door at the Same clock time. At number 1, they thought it did not do work but after a few more minutes, a minuscule hole formed on the door.

`` At the rate we 're going, it would be favourable if we could open it before break of day. '' whined Parvati as her fireball started to diffuse. The others were inclined to agree but could not do much but hold on and inquire what the hellhole was taking the others so long to reply to the call.

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Harry and Ron were meddlesome playing Wizard 's Bromus secalinus when they felt the burning champion in their pockets. Both immediately took out the fudge galleon but with different reaction. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my sister ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to break unloose from the atomic number 26 hold of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should get word how to contend. Our duty is to defend the affected role. What if somebody attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite defenseless and the Holy Order could lose the most mighty and knowledgeable member if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his explanation was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my baby ! I need to facilitate her. If you do n't need to assist then fine ! heap with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a whim and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the looking at of desperation on Ron 's face. `` tone, I 'm sure the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to guard them. If there 's an attack, then this is where we are most needed. ``

Ron still did not appear convinced. Harry sighed heavily. `` All right, if I sense that they could not handle it, we 'll go together. O.K. ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the secret plan although Ron was still too pre-occupied to go on his focus. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his heart were darting from side to side as if waiting for something.

`` Ron ! ``

`` What ? ``

`` Do n't be paranoid ! ``

`` I am not paranoid ! ``

`` Yes, you are ! ``

`` No ! ``

`` If you do n't mind keeping your part down ... The patient need rest, you know. '' stated ma'am Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the vividness of the fireballs diminished, so was the smell of the brave defenders. They were fully cognisant that every minute counts and it only takes a few s for the killing curse to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and Draco could shillyshally long enough to break down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the mere mention of her intellection could cause it come true. But her bravery started to fail as the Ernie 's bolide started to flicker dangerously. Only Neville 's and hers were still glimmering proudly but they knew their strength was beginning to evanesce too.

Hermione snuck a glance at the door and was dismayed to find that the nick was still too small. She glanced at the old-hat figures of Ernie, Parvati and Padma trying to regain their posture and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a spell and they, too, called for help. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured bolide again for a want of more in force things to do.

Luna, still in her nightgown and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's side and taking her cue from the former lady friend, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary bicycle one, hers took the shape of a flying lizard that swallowed all the early bolide before forming into a very powerful flaming sword. She fearlessly held the blade and traced the door until it fell on the land, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA members ran inside, with sceptre ready for engagement and seemed slightly disappointed to find merely three death-eaters and just four immature stupe follower inside the dark and eerie commons elbow room. They noticed the two unconscious material body lying on the ground and all of them only had one thing in nous as they glared with pure detestation at their perennial enemies -- - 'It 's payback time !'

`` What the -- - `` exclaimed Blaise but was quickly shut off by a furious paralyzing magic spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took advantage of the ingredient of surprise and quickly stunned the three adult thaumaturge.

Padma and Annapurna evidently enjoyed hexing Viola tricolor hortensis for being an obnoxious bitch who took pride in spreading malicious rumours about anyone outside her menage while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the room to merlin-knows-where.

prof McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few arcminute later, a little disoriented at the sudden turn of outcome but was quite relieved to encounter Ginny and Draco had some injuries but were still alive.

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`` Harry ! The others are also calling us ! Are n't we going to do anything ? '' Ron was almost hysterical now as he stared at the continous nictitation of the functionary DA galleons with different public figure for each blink but with interchangeable location.

Harry frowned and started to worry too but this was something that he must learn to do according to Dumbledore. He must teach to trust that others were also adequate to of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to redeem the day. But Ron was free to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and help them Ron. '' he stated and averted his eyes from the piercing brilliance of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't plan to facilitate, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to wee-wee them strong. ``

`` How 's letting them die ca-ca them strong ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT GOING TO -- - `` Harry 's Son were stuck on his throat as he noticed various hoi polloi hastily approaching the hospital offstage led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied bodies of two soul onto the vacant beds. Madam Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to retrieve some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medicine rack. She quickly administered remedy as soon as the bodies were settled.

Ron, after the shock at seeing the harm, took one aspect at his Sister 's condition ( never mind the early ) and his construction darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and frustration came out in the human body of one very strong punch on the guilt-stricken face of the-boy-who-lived.

`` BASTARD ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
source 's promissory note : Hey, sorry for the former update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very interfering with work that clock time. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not read it properly yet, you may do so now. By the way, I think there will be only two or three more chapters left.

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Chapter 18 - Too Smart to Notice the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrible speech sound echoed in Harry 's ear as he stared at the abrupt leaving of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to bump out what was incorrect. No one would have guessed that he felt anything but disbelief at his friend 's tumultuous disturbance as he struggled inwardly to prevent the instinct to lash back from surfacing beneath his calm air exterior. To others, he just appeared confounded and a piffling unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his facial expression for any sign but the granitic face of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, Professor. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not need right then was maternal advise from the people present. He was sure that such a little misunderstanding did not deserve a full social club and DA meeting. There were things that he had to sort out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reason that he could not bottom in his current state of thinker but maybe he was just being paranoid. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to front a war if we did not conceive in each other 's potentiality ? It would all seethe down to me…and it was not reasonable ! I could n't possibly salve them all from danger even if I already became mighty. Scheol, even Dumbledore could n't save all who perished during Grindelwald 's time !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will issue forth around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. Look, you 're making everyone nervous .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` madam Pomfrey, will they be all right ? '' he asked the school nurse instead.

`` Yes, dear. Do n't worry. They will be here for a day or two to recuperate and their wounds would take farsighted to heal but otherwise, they will be all right hand. '' replied the nurse good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with relief and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, prof ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. Chester Alan Arthur and several aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe ma'am Pomfrey can cope for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective dormitories and eternal sleep. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to leave when they felt another familiar sensation in their pockets.

`` What the sin -- ``

`` Not another attack ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's locating while the Headmistress and former DA members remained at the Hospital Wing. It seemed that the rook was not secure anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he anticipate for assistant earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not come to his delivery .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the door to the Slytherin dungeon, he steeled himself for another fight but was horrified to instead observe Hermione slumped on the ground, crying hysterically and with a look of give tongue to dejection and bitterment on her face. Sizing up the post, Luna quickly instructed their friends to look into the place as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so no-good, I was n't capable to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an anguished tone.

`` Him ? You mean Ron ? Who got him ? ``

`` Death-eaters ... Ron ran here to get revenge but he found himself surrounded by them instead. If I had only make it Oklahoman ... '' said Hermione in between hiccup as she struggled to find her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt feelings on his stomach as he listened to her story but he tried to force it away to be able to think clearly. Then, an alarming estimation suddenly formed on his mind ... '' Accio predator 's Map ! '' He shouted and within seconds, the old parchment reached his bridge player. He tapped it softly with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no ripe. '' Slowly the logical argument and varsity letter appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any Thomas More foeman around. He found none. 'They must bear gotten what they came here for. I wonder why they got Ron ...'He looked at the parchment again and was pleased to find Professor Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` rascality Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went blank immediately as the petite prof entered the door. It was time to let the professor in on their trivial secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you handle to explain what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an approach. '' said the professor as he tried to valuate the situation.

`` I 'll excuse later, professor ... First, we need to strengthen the Ward. The rook is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at least four strong wizards to do that and if you 're not cognisant yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically subject as of the second. Maybe we could ask some assist from the Ministry though ... ''

`` prof, we can not wait that long. It would be very dangerous. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a bookman here who could perform in that capacity ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that student has already perished in the hands of you-know-who. '' replied the professor almost tearfully as if the mere recollection brought back some sad storage to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the information on the professor 's ears.

The prof 's eyes widened for a moment then it was followed by a radiant smile and a slight nod of understanding. `` Well ... if that 's the case, shall we get down ? ``

Harry nodded and started to focus on their well-nigh urgent project. His lone intellection was that they must not fail as he poured all his energy to augment Mr. Flitwick 's insufficiency. The refuge of hundreds of students and teacher was in their handwriting. As the coloured light flowed from their scepter to the hospital ward outside the castle, Harry felt a certain sense of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to bear the brunt of such intense charming release.

Despite the tremendous throb in his head and severe wizardly drain, he kept his engrossment, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard professor Flitwick 's input that the wards were warm already and that they could give up. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few more pickle ... .only a few seconds more ... .there ... it 's finished. The castle was safe ... at least for the mean meter.

He managed a feeble smile at the similarly worn-out professor before he collapsed on the ground.

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October 29, 1997
At the Hospital annex


Harry opened his eyes slowly and was just starting to adjust to his milieu when he heard a conversant drawl from a nearby bed.

`` sword lily you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the familiar silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite healthy and rested unlike the concluding clip he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alive, Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to miss the net showdown though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you intend ? What 's the day of the month today ? '' a surprised Harry asked. Then he frowned as a persuasion occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted position to be able to converse properly. There was no trace of humour in his voice when he replied. `` It 's Oct 29, just two Clarence Day before the you-know-what ... ''

`` WHAT ? ? ? '' yelled Harry, alarmed that he had been out for so long.

The boy ignored him and continued. `` Anyway, the Night that we 've been attacked, Lucius ... '' Harry raised his eyebrow at hearing him bear on to his father by his name only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion spell on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not much actually. The reversal spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrong on one report. '' genus Draco paused for upshot. `` ... .They thought the third base transferee was Wormtail. ''

A tardily grinning spread on both of the boys'lips.

`` Well ... that mistake could be their downfall. '' said Harry then he eyed Draco carefully. `` Are you sure you do n't want to stay away for that event ? I mean ... ''

genus Draco looked downcast for a moment before he replied. `` I know what you mean ... and much as I 'm not exactly jumping up and down with joy at the prospect of another encounter with my father, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own heartsease of creative thinker. ``

Harry considered this for a moment. There was something that he wanted to do right after the battle if they got lucky ... next program that only involved him and Luna ... his former friends too if they wanted to ... but what about Dragon ? What 's going to hap to him afterwards ? The boy had so often pent-up hatred in his mind that if left to his own devices too much, he just might grow up to be the next wickedness lord.

`` What 's your architectural plan ... I mean after the fight ? '' he asked Dragon tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his shoulders and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't acknowledge ... end school day perhaps ... then postulate over our family business ... drop some meter with my mother ... other than that, I have no theme. '' genus Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my futurity architectural plan were made. I 'm going to accompany my beginner 's pace and be another patriotic Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living life on a daily basis with a very unsettled prospect of a future tense. Heck, I do n't even know if I 'm going to live for that. For all I know, I might not even live long enough to graduate. ``

Harry nodded thoughtfully as he pondered his reply. `` I feel the same way, too. '' He stared directly at Draco 's optic as if trying to get up his judgement about something important. `` Actually, I have some sort of a plan. If we 're fortunate enough to come out winning in this war, I plan to leave the wizarding world ... permanently. Luna has a choice to fine-tune first or come with me at once. We 're planning to live on a formula life afterwards ... build a school for the gifted perhaps or any former 'normal'business sector. If you want, you may come with us. We can start anew ... a life without prejudices. It 's your selection. ``

genus Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one vibration finger at himself. `` You want ME to descend with you ? Are you severe ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new friend to inculcate the serious-mindedness of his offer.

Dragon became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his vertebral column at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll call up about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't mention it. That 's what friends are for. ''

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Hermille, Neville and Luna were all huddled at his bedside. Hermione and Neville were impatiently trying to deter him from pursuing his plan while Luna only listened intently at their discourse. genus Draco and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't order me you 're serious ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my plan ages ago. Why act so surprise ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to pursue his architectural plan and that no one could possibly constitute him change his mind.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her face turning the same people of color as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd lose touch, you know. You could even get with me if you want to. ``

`` Are n't you going to be an Auror ? '' commented Neville, trying to make him see sense.

Before Harry could make any intelligent response, Professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her eye flooded with concern as she waved a small bit of parchment in front of Harry.

`` Mr. Potter, what is the signification of this petition ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an idea would occur to Harry.

`` Just what I stated prof. I want to take the NEWTS tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge wizard by the 31st. ``

`` But the year is not yet over. You could n't possibly take that examination and pass. ``

`` Not to sound too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to pass my NEWTs. Please, Professor, this is important to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please allot my request just for this once. I need something to look forward to. I need to be able to think that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

Professor McGonagall could not seem to discover an appropriate reply for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that caseful, Professor, I would like to take the exams early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An nonvoluntary cough escaped Neville 's throat when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't cognise about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to know a peaceful liveliness after. Besides, is n't it unfair for the prof to prepare for the NEWTs of only one person ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly take the triton with you ... I do n't think I would make pass. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't deliver to do it, Neville. You can stay here. Your mob is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be wrong if she wanted to spend Thomas More clock time with them in the muggle world. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his reception. As much as he wanted to live a new lifespan with his Quaker, he was also very much aware that they have their own lives to subsist too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the immature girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't necessitate to stay here. If I 'm ready, I would come back here to take my NEWTs. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious matter to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could teach us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not answer immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonished Headmistress and asked her opinion. `` Is it all right field for us to do that, prof ? ``

`` Well, it 's not a normal practice in this psychiatric hospital but given your sacrifice, the to the lowest degree I could to is to make an exception in your case as a token of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could contain the triton tomorrow if they 're ready and the rest of you could be home-schooled and take the exams at a later date. '' replied the weary Professor but she also seemed pleased by their decisiveness for a cause that she did not divulge to them.

`` Does that also include us, prof ? '' asked Ginny timidly. Both she and Draco eyed the Headmistress hopefully.

`` Yes, of course. '' replied the Headmistress good-naturedly.

`` shit ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` Language, Mr. ceramicist. '' Harry mumbled a hasty apology. `` What seems to be the problem, Mr. ceramicist ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her fountainhead at once and Hermione became teary-eyed but thankfully, she did not stop down.

`` I can only assume that Ron is being kept dependable. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our intelligence information network, they kidnapped Ron to ensure a win-win situation on the 31st. ``

`` What do you mean, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemy already knew of our plans to undermine their attack on the celebration but they are still going to crowd through with it. If they win, then they would vote out Ron for he no longer serves a purpose but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to push the rector - Ron 's father - to follow their dictation. ``

`` But that 's horrible ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to react but Dragon looked concerned.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the evil mind whole shebang. ''
Chapter 19 - The Proposal


October 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the diametrical ends of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'office. They smiled at each other for support but somehow they both knew that they did not need it. Their verbal expression bore no color of nerves or apprehension towards the betimes NEWTs. If anything, they were more uneasy about Ron 's condition than anything else and the trial run was just a welcome deflection.

The low written examination was History of Magic. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her constituent and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that matter, he still felt a trivial resentful about her avidness. He found it very odd. He liked professor Binns and had utmost respect for his all-encompassing knowledge but his uncanny ability to put scholarly person to restless stupor was not really endearing -- he alone could make students hang asleep through a detailed discussion of Vampire clan war and the fierce take over of the dark lords of the old century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent teacher who patiently drilled the History of Magic into his wandering brain prison cell or he would n't be able to answer any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore frustration Grindelwand during his time ? ...

'Well, this is easy ...'Harry thought. He and Professor had an in-depth discourse on this topic before hoping that he could learn a lesson or two from the old man 's experience.

... Bonus dubiousness : In your judgement, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so hapless ! They could n't even write his gens on paper for goodness'interest ! Anyway, this is easy ...'He was a fiddling put-off by the question. He could indite a elaborated narrative of his encounters with Voldemort, the Christ's Resurrection at the graveyard, the divination and his plans to trounce the darkness Lord ... potential onslaught and execration that he could utilize but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical question that must be treated with circumspection. Surely the prof was not seriously expecting him to answer it truthfully so he settled for a simple reception that he hoped would sum his totally thought - squad workplace. That should be enough.

After that came Defense Against the darkness arts. Both written and practical run were as promiscuous as boiling water as he had expected. There was no doubtfulness in anyone 's thinker that he knew more about it that the professor himself. appealingness and care for Magical animate being were fairly easy too. He could safely assume that his respective professors for those theme became very considerate when they formulated the test. Potions was a totally different affair, though. Snape deliberately made his test more unmanageable than common. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just own a high regard for Harry 's capacity but nevertheless, Harry did not beware at all. Apparently, Snape was someone who would n't let up just because the student was limited and he was grateful for that.

Transfiguration was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No favoritism - that was an honorable insurance policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was cognizant that the professors were still not happy with his request. After all, if they win the war, there would be no motive to go. Unfortunately, peace was not just the absence of war in Harry 's judgement. He wanted peace within himself. To be able to walk around without being mobbed ... to be able to stay in a way without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be able to enjoy his spring chicken, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a life sentence without extremum expectations. But perhaps they just did n't understand.

Hermione, Dragon, Ginny and Neville must birth felt the Sami too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. Draco would definitely continue to bear the stigma of being the treasonous son of a death-eater whichever position he was fighting for. Of course, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his contribution to the decline of dark but once things have settled down a bit, people would revert to their usual character assassination err - analysis of his grapheme - whether he really turned to the light side because it was the the right way thing to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the group - the one who had the reply to everything, another one destined to work cracking thing. People would begin to expect more splendid achievement from her - perhaps discover a therapeutic for some obscure malady or maybe make a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that effect. With all due respect, she would most probably be capable to do that someday but the pressure would be enough to drive her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a self-respecting flight would generate her plenty clock time to recuperate psychologically and socially. Her legal action had severely damaged her home 's trust in her and she was not ready to confront that yet.

And Neville, he really did not take to go. The wizarding community was his reality. If they could only find out a therapeutic for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to stay put there and get to up for lost times.

With that view, Harry finalized his answers and handed it to the proctor who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. Potter ? We were instructed to give you to a greater extent time if you requested it since your case is a footling unusual. '' said an aged witch who looked a lot like Professor McGonagall except that she had a soft and openhearted face of a mother hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no need to extend the sentence. And I believe my ally does n't take it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her chair too and handed her own answer tack which was considerably thicker than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the whole Scripture there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of course not. I just had to explain some matter in detail. You know they might be looking for a specific answer and I had to make trusted that I covered all possibilities ... '' she paused for breath for a while `` ... I 'm not really sure about the animagus metamorphosis though. I 'm afraid I would get a deduction there because I was not able to properly describe the feeling since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to change the theme before she could launche a thoroughgoing word of the mental testing that he wanted to forget for the time being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's okay ... You 're going to get a high-pitched mark ... possibly highest even. Quit worrying. Just be grateful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in hurt, flinging her arms at him.

`` I know. But do n't worry. We 'll be able-bodied to save Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my loved single suffer in evil mitt again. '' declared Harry with a homicidal glint in his eyes as he thought about the enemies who just did not know when to throw in the towel. `` Why do n't you take a breather for now ? You 'll ask your military posture tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her elbow room. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch field. It was one of the affair that he would miss the most when he repay to the muggle world -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing atonement he experiences when he caught the stoolpigeon mere seconds away from the hands of a desirable rival. But it was not as if he would n't be able to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would get along a clip when he would be comfortable enough to come back and see the new team play, maybe yield them a few hint or play a game with them himself. Perhaps in a few year ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the familiar blond-haired young man approaching with a broomstick held loosely at his side. He smiled as an outraqeous idea crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the international standard broomstick rushed to his hired hand, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio Snitch ! '' he yelled once more and the stoolpigeon he had caught during his fifth twelvemonth before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting hand. It was just flying around the Gryffindor green room and everyone just ignored it. For some foreign reason, Dumbledore did not ask him to return the aureate snitch. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired figure waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to come about next. `` Just like old times eh ? '' He raised one eyebrow as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no scalawag business please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't wander ! '' snorted Dragon as he flew around the field of honor to warm up.

`` Yeah right ! Like pulling my broomstick to prevent me from winning was definitely a beneficial show of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the good old daylight ... ''

`` Nasty old days, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his hand and signalled him to begin the game.

Harry rolled his eyes as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's play ! ''

The two most excellent airman at Hogwarts raised their Scots heather simultaneously, almost hitting each former but their skill and speed prevented them from a very unsafe collision. The stoolie suddenly went up several meters more but the two was able to follow it quite impressively. Their eye never left the snitch. There were no other musician to think of, no bludgers to face out for. It was only the elusive sneak out there and only the wagerer player would be able to trance it.

The two were accelerating to a greater extent and more and anyone who were watching would not even realize the thespian. They would only see two news bulletin of putting surface blending through the Nox sky. Then, the snitch changed its course, forcing the seekers to change their tactics and direction, too. No one would catch it by just following it relentlessly. Harry went around to where he thought it was heading but Dragon beat him to it. He laughed as Dragon tried to clasp his manus around the winged ball only to grasp empty air as the snitch escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their plot that they did not note two female person physique following their every social movement, cheering their every move.

Harry and Draco performed some airy acrobats first as they searched for the snitch, enjoying the biz for what it was, not for house distributor point or Quidditch cup. Just a plot. Then, they both caught sight of the golden split second down below, near their limited audience and both dove at break-neck speed, trying to outdo one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few substructure more and he stretched his hand. At the street corner of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the Sami thing.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panic expression of Draco as his fingers touched the wing ... then suddenly his laughter vanished and his hand unconsciously went to refer his forehead. His cicatrice did not hurt anymore but he could still feel any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his choler and vexation but never elation and pure delight. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort happy must be bad for the light side of meat.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted genus Draco, waving the aureate snitch triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His moments of beguilement was enough for Draco to hitch the ball but it did not inconvenience him at all. What he wanted to know was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the battle. What the hell happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't cognize you were such a sore loser. '' teased Draco but his smile vanished too when he saw Harry 's sober facial expression. `` Hey, what 's wrong ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's glad and I do n't recognize why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken ascendance of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very nice and favorable creature. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Dragon for a lack of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable silence followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a dumb understanding for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to Dragon 's and started to pull him away.

`` Come on, Drake. You need to dampen yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tensed stillness, wrinkling her tiny nose in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Draco in mock horror but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the ground, ignoring the tickly grasses and damp earth.

`` I hate to think of what it could possibly mean. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't mean. It could be a ruse, you know, to confuse you and make you miss your sureness. ``

`` I guess you have a point there. '' said Harry and shifted his place so he could properly hold her in his arms. `` So are you really sure you want to descend with me ? ``

`` Of trend, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her tender eyes that seemed to melt his heart.

`` cypher, just wanted to make sure that I have n't pressured you into doing something you do n't desire to do. '' replied Harry weakly.

`` Oh, hon. You know I would follow you to neverland if you tell me to. I love you with all my heart. Do n't you presume think otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically assure her boyfriend that he really mean a lot to her.

The fire in both of them ignited furiously and the kiss deepened to make up for lost clip. It had been a long time and no one was there to stop them. As they looked up, they caught a glance of the stars shining above them, the twinkle reflected in their eyes. They kissed once more, this time Harry 's men started to roam around Luna 's delicate body. He could feel her chill slightly at his speck and he realized that if they did not stop now, then he would not be able to control himself anymore. With great indisposition on his section, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's belatedly ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had trouble controlling his breathing. 'Uh-oh ! Did it get out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's pixilated smile.

`` I think so too. '' replied Luna as she led him somewhere.

`` Hey, where are we going ? '' he asked dumbly.

`` To your dormitory. '' she replied innocently.

`` Umm ... Luna, should n't I be the one to impart you to your dormitory ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really want to end that night but he did n't need to blackjack her into anything.

`` Harry Saint James the Apostle Potter ! Sometimes you 're just so slow ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to leave him in the midriff of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her response. `` wait, wait ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a little miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were tears threatening to fall down her rosy cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in frustration and the bout started to flow uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't have the probability again ? ``

Harry looked around in terror and a sudden realization suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not assure ? `` calm air down, please. Wait ... .please ... just wait here. Do n't go forth. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her response, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor vernacular room, ignoring the ma'am asking for the password. He bumped the portrait rather forcefully and swore under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't feed the parole ! '' declared the Fat Lady accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a precipitation ! '' yelled Harry.

`` But you 're not supposed to be in here ! '' argued the portrait, glaring at him.

`` But you know who I am, do n't you ? '' he asked rather stubbornly.

`` Yes, of course, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't have it off the password. ''

Harry took operose breathes to sedate himself. He realized that he had to change his strategy so that he could get inside. `` Umm ... I apologize for barging in here unannounced. It 's just that there 's something that I must get from my previous room. It is enshroud very well and I could n't just summon it. It 's for my girlfriend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the ring ? '' asked the portraiture as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But please do n't evidence anyone. It 's supposed to be a undercover. '' he said, staring at the story in embarrassment.

To his surprise, the Fat noblewoman clasped her paw and sang in joy. `` Oh ! Merlin, why did n't you say so ? I would deliver let you in immediately. '' she said and the door opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her extravagantly and quickly ran to his room, ignoring the singular glance sent his way. He retrieved the ring and stared at it intently. He had been planning to propose after the engagement but he just realized that he needed to do it as soon as possible for the following day might be too late. Minutes later, he returned to where he left Luna and was glad when she saw her lying on the pot, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful picture she presented. He tightened his hold on the opus of jewellery in his helping hand. It was a legacy from her mother. Something that was handed to him by Dumbledore, among former things, before he passed away.

`` I 'm distressing. '' he whispered, afraid to speak in a normal voice for it could destroy the mood of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a shut up smell, still refusing to look in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerk. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his stifle and reached for Luna 's go out bridge player. `` I just did n't have it away what to do. ``

That was truthful. He did not fully encompass how abnormal his adolescent life sentence had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more action at law than he did ... but not due to lack of go though. He just did not own the inclination to perform such a sacred act with anybody else. It was a very serious matter for him. He believed that it should only be done at the right prison term by two masses genuinely in love with each other. But what if the right metre never came ?

Dragon and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's mind before. Perhaps Ron and Hermione too though they never talked about it. Maybe he was just too busy to think about it and the fact that the only individual he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a year only made it worse. He was not that naive. He had read and ogled the Playwitch magazine with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a prospicient meter ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her hand lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to face him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A minuscule pissed off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his lower lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her left hand, not fully aware that his action at law was starting to make her feel warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely supercilium and pinched his justly cheek playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so lovely when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could stay mad at you when you stare at me like that ? '' said Luna, licking her lips nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her trend and gazed at her lips as if he could not think of anything else. Then, a chirp of a loss snort brought him back to his senses. Prying his heart away from her inviting back talk, he carefully slipped his mother 's legacy to one of her fingerbreadth and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her eyes on the splendid sapphire I. F. Stone etched with a tiny symbol of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the office when she saw the sincerity and tenderness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you contribute this poor soul a probability to spend the rest of his life with you, miss Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so much emotion in his voice that she knew it stemmed from the very meat of his being.

She threw her arms around him and cried at the sheer recherche nature of his proposal. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. thank you for loving me so much. ''

`` No, the joy is mine. '' he replied and set to varnish the proposition with a heart-felt motion of love.

Glancing at the stars once more, he noticed that Mar was very bright that Nox ... but Venus was brighter ... considerably brighter than on any early Night. Then as if sensing their demand for privacy, the clouds gradually moved to shroud the lunar month, effectively shielding them from the luminousness. defect was temporarily forgotten as two phantasma intertwined and moved in rhythm method to a symphony that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's proposition


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their bail bond, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each former 's arms, just contented on staring at the scattered DoT shining brightly above their capitulum. The soft cushion and warm blanket that Harry conjured made them comfortable enough to refrain from going elsewhere. The dark was fading, the impendent doom hid around the recession, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become united and the strength of one became the strength of the other.

As they watched the sun rise gradually, they realized that they must deliver to their plebeian elbow room now but both were reluctant to do so. They were still savoring the moment and it was strong to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would have thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a coup d'oeil at the lovely person snuggled on his chest. 'And to recollect, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite bizarre that time too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his thorax in random fashion. At seeing his incredulous expression, she added. `` You 're thinking out loud, hon. But do n't concern, I 'm very much in love with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... admittedly ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. Potter, respective metre actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` fountainhead, let me evince you once more ... '' said Harry, his optic twinkling mischievously but a meretricious crack distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the feeling of the elf 's red human face with ears drooping shamefully at the side, he knew that he saw something he should not and was quite abashed by his intrusion.

`` Bad Dobby ! Bad Dobby ! I am so pitiful, Mister Harry potter. I did not mean to breach you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his head on the ground as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his clothes and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted upbraiding. `` Dobby, break that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a little stymy. ``

`` Mr. Harry not raging with Dobby ? '' The house-elf slowly looked up and eyed him hopefully.

`` Hi Dobby ! What brought you here ? '' asked Luna after fixing herself.

The house-elf jumped up and down, whether it was due to panic or agitation was indistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her position now. She said you must get ready. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the cushion and cover. `` We 'll go there now and by the way, you must be there, too. ``

Dobby puffed his breast proudly at his words and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'office. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The first thing they noticed when they set hoof inside the palace was the with child number of students milling chaotically around the corridors and some hovering above the fireplaces as if they did not know how to use one. No professor was in sight, except for Madam Hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some fiat to the pandemonium that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the hoo-ha was all about. Instead, they ran as fast as they could to McGonagall 's office.

The confluence has started and all of them could feel the mounting tension as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered ma'am hooch to broadcast the students to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't want any casualties here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to guard the situation ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to secure the place yet far enough to cause no result on the the great unwashed inside. '' said McGonagall in a weary tone.

`` Yes, Professor, that has been taken fear of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly ensure that the dark forces wo n't be able to apparate out once the conflict has begun. We want to complete this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most happy to oblige, sort sir. ``

Harry gave them a tender smile of gratitude before he switched his aid to the curate. `` Mister Weasley, I 'm sure this situation is very knockout for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you certain you could handle today 's program ? We can come up with some alternative if you ca n't. ``

The red-faced schoolmaster of the Burrow shook his head furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could pull this off. ``

Harry thought for a second but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a subdued voice from a person sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in shock absorber at his cousin. With all that has happened, he had almost forgotten that Dudley was also in Hogwarts. `` What are you doing here ? You 're supposed to be flooing to your mom 's household. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should stand by your side today. She said it is little compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you think ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's rightfulness ... I want to aid. ``

Professor McGonagall worriedly stepped in. `` Harry, I really hope you 're not considering letting him go. He 's far too young for that and is not that champion in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is right, Dud. Besides, your mum needs you more. There are circumstances of people who need protection at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No arguments now, please. I really take account the fact that you offered to aid and that alone is enough for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you translate ? '' said Harry in a soothing voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the room as quietly as he had come.

When Dudley has left, Harry surveyed the grim but determined faces around the room. One could seize that they were all ready to face up death but Harry knew they were all nervous as inferno. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep oral communication was in order ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very difficult and I believe it 's scaring the hell out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's nothing to fear. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more powerful friend on our side. Let me consecrate you the odds : Due to our past tense campaign, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and to the highest degree of them are kids. We have 317 fully educate aurors and adept, 84 highly capable DA member, not to mention the shape up DA extremity who could read on at least five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most willing to aid us should the need arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side ... We also have some goblins ... titan .... centaurs ... house-elves ... faery ... supporting our drive. What else do we need ? Voldemort 's only hold over the wizarding is the frightening memory of the killings, torture, and chaos during his reign of terror but it 's all in the past now. '' Harry paused for a while and noticed the group relaxing slightly as they listened to his speech. `` We can do this ... We can win this war ... We just have to believe in ourselves. Remember, we have more to mislay but even more than to make. ``

The group applauded him warmly when he concluded his little pep talk of the town.

`` So, are we set for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade piazza


The program has begun with a brief background about Voldemort, how he came into business leader and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the world-class time.

Then for the next part, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( good manners of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the thaumaturgist 's stone, the basilisk and finally the Resurrection of Christ of the grim nobleman during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

several people were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew famous Harry Potter, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the revulsion he must deliver endured to live up to his name. For a minute, they questioned the righteousness of their belief of pinning all their hopes on a young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his spring chicken. merlin, it was harsh for anyone !

This was followed by a little schnorchel -- a manifestation of a proper wizard affaire d'honneur and a melancholy adept dance that involved a man and a charwoman swaying to a haunting tune while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the government minister announced the next part of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's defeat exactly a class ago. Everyone paused to determine. This was the moment that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the papers that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a select few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the diplomatic minister and the others eyed all the entrances with trepidation. The execution was about to end when people felt a sudden change in the atmosphere. Gone was the inflammation and fascination in the interview layer. It was replaced with dread and panic as someone slowly approached the stage.

It was nobleman Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red optic that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like fingerbreadth and the malevolent stance he exuded. He walked towards the stage like royalty. People parted to make way to the newcomer. Some even fainted at the sight of his revolting cheek that seemed to belong to the daimon himself. His claws threatened to coerce the life history out of anyone who dared tie-up in his way.

Following him were his most trust brother, swaying their robe in a dignified fashion and removing their goon as if to proudly expose their face to the hushed crew. Some of them came from the most prestigious families and their duplicity was apparent as they dragged a bound and bloodied teenage boy whose clothes was almost unrecognizable from the cutting off and contusion he suffered while in immurement. The red hair was the only matter that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the great deal of his boyfriend but her serious sense dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too dangerous to act on impulse. She glanced at the parson and was impressed with the almost ethereal calmness he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his injured son but it was just an act. Deep inside, she knew the curate would like cipher more than to literally tear the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` Fancy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the minister, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever call up me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the stagecoach and hastily removed the concealing magic spell on his side for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' Maker Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's chesty bearing made him a picayune wary. It was as if the dark lord knew something he did not.

As if sensing his thoughts, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully hideous face in his behalf then spoke in a moth-eaten spokesperson that was supposed to transport thrill down his spine ; only what he felt was horror instead of fear.

`` …neither can go while the former survives… '' The shadow lord stated. `` Do you have any idea that recently, I have been seriously harboring the opinion of recruiting you ? You would have been a worthy addition to my favor social rank. Together, we could take reigned the wizarding populace and purge it with all the impure races but I 've changed my judgment. Thanks to your pathetic and worthless friend here. I am now aware that it 's not possible. ``

Harry forced a stoic expression and glanced at the bloodied face of his best friend and instantly felt pity for what he must induce undergone. There was no trace of anger in his friend 's look, only remorse and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not denounce him purposely.

`` I 'm deplorable, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just near enough. '' Ron managed to say, his eye pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all right wing, Ron. He would make found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to placate his supporter 's guilt.

`` I am such a prat ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a different reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my considerably supporter, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, mate ... ''

`` How impact ! '' mocked the wickedness Maker before shifting his regard back to Harry. `` And do you know what else I 've learned, ceramist ? ``

`` fountainhead, actually no, but I 'm sure as shooting you 'd tell me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for effect, as if the wholly thing was too dull for him. The effect he 'd been aiming for was soon visible in his resister 's case. Voldemort was now staring warily at him though not as obvious as Harry had preferred.

`` The prophecy only stated that it is possible for you to kill me but still, the probability of it taking place was only fifty percentage. Meaning, it could also be the former way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a pity ! All those long time of homework …and all for aught ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's font as if searching for a reaction of some sort but failed. `` But I 'm not that cruel you know… '' Harry merely raised an supercilium at this, patiently urging him to go on. `` I will make you a deal. Let 's have some fun first. pick out any biz you want and I 'll let your champion go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall let your chief. ``

Harry 's intellect worked overtime. This was a prospect to lessen the measure of blood shed in the final struggle. Of course of study, he could not really trust the dark lord to comply with the rules and correspondence but there was no scathe in trying.

`` Let 's raise the wager higher then…If I win, you and your followers will be at our disposition. If you win, the wizarding world shall be yours… ''

Everyone gasped and stared at their supposed-to-be Good Shepherd as if he was losing his mind. Even Voldemort eyed him apprehensively for a moment.

`` Harry ! You 're being totally crackbrained ! '' yelled Hermione in frustration but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody dazed Gryffindors ! '' Draco murmured under his breather, glaring at Harry for effect but found himself observing the event with growing enchantment. Harry 's unique approach to the situation intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with plain disgust at the traitorous son of his most commit follower before addressing his perennial opposition. `` Your imbecility astounds me ! Do n't you bring in that you 're just making thing easier for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by Potter 's sudden variety of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you agree ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the game then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to reject to play the muggle plot but the dark Almighty did not say anything except cast a suspicious eye on him, silently weighing his motive for choosing it.

The reaction of the audience was more song. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly ridiculous suggestion while pure-blood wiz seemed curious yet highly skeptical at the same time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your judgement ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be serious ! ``

Amidst the hoo-ha, Luna instantly sent a telepathic message to reassure Harry .'I told you…you are really eccentric but I like it…play with his creative thinker. Old Voldie 's already growing queasy. Maybe you should try my proficiency later…see if it works…'
'What proficiency ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to make him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to give people the weirdo before .'said Luna in an diverted tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll keep that in mind .'

The death-eaters noticed his amusement and were extremely disturbed by it. `` Master, are you quite sure this is not a trap ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no doubt coming up with their own fearful interpretation of the game - imagining it to be some kind of an exceedingly vicious and vehement duel of some sort. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The bloodline and gore ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling fright in the philia of those who oppose their Lord visual sensation ?

`` Silence ! '' the night lord hissed angrily. Things were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated most next to ceramicist was the do-or-die intuitive feeling of not being in control. Unfortunately, he could not punt out of thrower 's challenge now. `` Shall we lead off ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. Pick the side you want and the one who wins two out three tosses wins the game. '' declared Harry, his lips curling slightly at the end in mild amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'percentage. Harry only smirked at his choice.

`` Figures ... You always had to be the 'Head'of something, do n't you ? But unluckily for you, I 'll always be here to 'Tail'you. '' commented Harry as he calmly enlarged the coin for everyone to see. Then he addressed the audience. `` Kindly listen everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE secret plan and was probably played by our old friend here once or twice when he was not yet busy being the night lord ... ''

Voldemort nodded his head unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. Several people were astounded as they witnessed the action and realized the entire implication of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the revelation. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the true statement when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's confutable heritage but here was an indisputable evidence and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glance at Voldemort 's fumigate image and decided not to overstretch his patience this betimes. `` Anyway, the coin has two sides - the header and the Tail. To be fair, both Voldemort and I are going to toss it then whoever 's side appears wins that round of golf. '' Harry raised his wand. `` On the counting of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their wands to throw out the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The audience, too, held their breathing space as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

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The full wanton side of meat cheered and were doing high-fives of their own while death-eaters pointed their wands ominously at them but could not really do anything.

Harry sighed with relief and grinned. `` well, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in getting even and concentrated hard for the s toss.

`` On the count of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their wands to toss the galleon, but this clip, Harry felt something that he should not receive. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his mind furrowed in concentration. He shifted his gaze to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to come down in his favor.

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The death-eaters immediately sent dark Deutschmark on the sky in their upheaval, shocking the wittiness out of those who were not able to witness the solemnisation, while the light side of meat booed and tried to shove some shadow cloaked chassis out of the way to get a better view, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even play decently .'

`` flavour like I won, thrower. '' Voldemort had regained his confidence in winning the second toss and was taking great joy in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't abide by the linguistic rule of the biz, Tom. You could never play a mediocre biz if your life depended on it. '' stated Harry, his face clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, Potter. '' sneered the dark lord.

`` Fine ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll give it to you -- full good time. Do n't say I did n't monish you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with energy.

`` On the tally of three ... 1 .... ''

`` land it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't hold back. '' verbalize Harry ominously, his eyes never leaving his opponent 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the same strength but Harry did not miss the slight waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the go time and everyone waited with bated breath as the coined spun continuously but instead of losing speed, the galleon appeared to spin truehearted than before until no one could clearly predict the possible result of the final pass ...

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Chapter 21 : The Final pass


The entire lightly side watched with outstanding trepidation as Voldemort launched a full attack on the galleon, staging some highly complicated maneuvers to coerce it to precipitate in his favor. With a compounding of wand and wandless trance hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the evil man while its swirling became more frantic. For one horrific second, they had all thought that the dark lord would win. It was only a mere in from the ground and the sorcerous Jesus Christ seemed unable to do anything but hold out one helping hand to prevent it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a prideful leer at Harry. `` Thank you for making thing leisurely, Potter, and for that, I might even let you go but I ca n't verbalise for your booster though. They might even be plotting your grisly execution as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the people you swore to protect will be the ones to delete you from creation ? poor people kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to imagine I really enjoyed the times we spent together. Perhaps we can have a proper affaire d'honneur again some time ... if you 're still alert, that is. ''

To his surprise, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the power to beat out the Dark God Almighty had come…and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the nighttime Lord knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The plot 's not over yet. '' said Harry. `` In fact, it 's just warming up. '' With that, he promptly flicked one finger and the coin swung to the early incline at a blink of an eye.

Voldemort 's agitation as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The dark Almighty exerted considerable power to keep the coin from falling. He barely made it in time and now his expression was just apparently lethal. No gleefulness ... No playing games anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a carapace spell to protect the people from being hit by any stray or rebounded curse.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the middle, whirling in a state of lawlessness and the air began to reek of burnt alloy as the final toss intensified. They did not know it yet but the countless spells thrown was beginning to take its toll on the coin. The just thing that was preventing it from being destroyed was its continued circular motion holding all magic spell at bay. Then for some peculiar reason, all the forces applied gravitated towards the sum then shot upwards at a speed of light.

Harry looked stunned for a mo, at a passing as to what could possibly be causing this weird natural event, then his eye widened in alarm system as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the flux spells from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a shell charm around them, he realized that he may not have got enough forte to execute everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined energy to open a portal -- a portal vein that would bring out who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be ideal and querubins. Harry 's fears were confirmed as the once peaceful terra firma began to shake tremendously at the strident disruption of nature 's balance wheel. More and more than the great unwashed were succumbing into the foolish whim that 'apocalypse'had come to end all things. And as if that was not enough, a terrible storm started to brew ... with jar of lightning forming eerie shapes in the sky.

Harry took a few seconds to absorb everything that was happening around him. The rainfall had poured and the boom and lightning added a certain sense of foreboding to the flow situation. Summoning his remaining strength, Harry pointed his baton at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the rush of Energy Department course of instruction through his scepter, blasting the coin into tiny pieces. The endeavor greatly drained his lastingness but he hoped it would be enough to halt the invocation.

The grinding sound of exploding metal disrupted everyone 's engrossment and time seemed to bear still as every single eye followed each particle that was falling on the dry land. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a burn sense datum on his right hand.

`` calculate ! The boy 's wand is on flame ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the wand as the heat became unbearable and watched in frustration as it was consumed by the flame. Apparently, the rain was not enough to go on it from burning. 'Damn wand ! Too weak for my need… I wish I could deliver my old wand back…'he thought wryly. Wandless magic was expectant but he was also aware that he would be overcome with tiredness Sooner than he preferred.

The looker-on stared at each early, wondering who won the game and what would happen now that Harry no longer had a scepter but nobody could provide an acceptable solution.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some sneaky tricks therefore Harry Potter won by default. '' said an old wise man, nodding his chief slightly in contemplation.

`` imbecile ! Did n't you see he destroy that damn coin reason he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's striver, furious that anyone dared to suggest that his master lost.

`` Hey, hey ! observe your language, Pres Young man ! Mister potter only did that because your master was damaging the ozone bed by directing all the muscularity upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the dark Divine was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was quick to level his finger on his contender. `` That 's blatant cheating, Potter ! '' he roared in fury as the DOE faded gradually.

`` And what do you call that - fair play ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining ray of light. He had hoped that he had halted the summoning but he was too later ... a small pickle has already been created ... and he had no wand now.

Voldemort noticed his wand 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to adorn his sear backtalk. `` It would n't be long now, ceramicist. Just waiting ... '' the dark Almighty stated with utter malevolence then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his hands and began chanting an ancient tour that no one has heard of before. His to the highest degree truehearted servants apparated later to form a human shell around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the game was over, people ran around like madmen, unsure of what to do and where to take asylum. Chaos consumed the stallion plaza. Some had the in force sensory faculty to apparate to safety but others seemed to forget the little thing called 'magic'that all enchantress and maven could perform especially in times of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the round took the whirl as a signal to hex the disorient people to their fondness'content. round, giants, werewolves and other nighttime creatures shortly joined in the katzenjammer. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the arrival of Voldemort 's most herculean allies -- the blood-sucking piranha and automaton. But at the rate they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and rescript extremity did not macerate any meter though. As soon as they noticed the new arrivals, they quickly shot red sparks on the sky to signal that it was time for the reenforcement to arrive. The majestic centaurs were the maiden ones to answer the 'call', followed by the hob ... and there were behemoth and spiders too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a farsighted time but it later became evident that his hard work with the brute had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged battle had erupted at the still crowded plaza. Troll against trolling ... giants against giants ... centaurs against lycanthrope ... behemoth spiders against other dark creatures ... wizards against mavin ...

'This war causes cipher but last and devastation .'Harry thought as he witnessed the battle unfold. 'Our domain should not be like this. We could all co-exist and live peacefully .'He was sickened by the situation thus, strengthening his closure to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle berth, adult hotshot tackled the death-eaters attacking innocent and defenselessly civilians and the DA penis handled those in the quick vicinity of Harry. On firstly glance, the organization seemed jerky and severe but they all agreed that although DA members could palm dismal wizards, it would be very difficult for them to cast tour where there were respective noncombatants in the line of fire so the Order just assigned the young defenders to watch their vertebral column and aid the portkey makers in their job.

Professors McGonagall, Flitwick and transmitter ( portkey Creator ) were the ones in care of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would transport the guiltless bystanders to various safe family. Unfortunately, its statistical distribution was proving to be a very dispute task for the specify DA members since death-eaters had a nasty habit of getting in their way. Violent confrontations just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed death by a few in but fortunately ended up with only aching bodies, badly broken bones and severely wounded flesh. goose egg major. No cause for warning signal. It was just the usual.

Madam Pomfrey, Madam Pince and former volunteer healers from St. Mungo 's were the ones handling the casualties. There was simply no time to go to the Hogwart 's infirmary wing and they had to conjure an interim clinic behind the stage. They worked overtime healing the wounded and mending broken ivory while Professor Severus Snape labored on the mass product of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift laboratory beside the clinic. St. Peter Pettigrew worked as his assistant. Some ministry officials and aurors were sent to protect them from harm. Only heaven knew how many would have been bushed if they were not that adept in their chosen field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the wretched beast before him who spearheaded the acts of violence and destruction. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their station. He would n't want Voldemort and his brother to just disappear when the going gets too rough for them like what happened in the Department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The gob was getting wider and if he did not remedy it at once, things could become really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the spirits !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not have any inkling at all on how to anticipate that ancient while. He should have paid more tending to the capacity of the divination.


…yariks ariks …yariks ariks
ti kumen ah-ha
ah-ha ku ya ba rin …..


`` ABSOLUTO SCELLER ! '' Harry wandlessly attempted to conclude the hole but to his dismay, his inviolable sealing charm had no effect whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the corner of his eye, Harry noted that the advanced DA member seized the chance to deliver Ron. There was no hesitation in their apparent movement. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to heal and revive Ron. Draco, being the lifelike leader that he was, rapidly assigned DA members to strategic positioning while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At to the lowest degree Ron 's in condom hands now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! IMPEDIMENTA ! '' Harry furiously flung the bane at the death-eaters within the rotary. There was only one thing in his mind. He had to discover through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective hospital ward while throwing their own hexes at Harry.

`` stupid boy ! Why do n't you just give up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a unadulterated reductor curse at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between justificative and nauseous patch. He was already worn out from all his sooner effort but he did not want to back up out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flaming rope emerged from Rookwood 's hired hand and whipped Harry with it.

One thong collided with Harry 's back and he almost fell over from the stinging sense experience of burning flesh but he did not let it distract him from his main objective. Fuming with fad, he retaliated with an ultimate freezing charm to generate the loathsome dick unusable.

`` You have children too, Rookwood. How would you feel if someone of your own kind hurt your children just because they happened to be on the opposite side ? '' he queried the man who used to make for the ministry, an agency sworn to protect the people.

`` No nestling of mine shall oppose our noble reason. If they do, I will wipe out them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy quality, leaving Harry with no dubiousness that his loyalty to his master was above any other.

`` merlin ! You 've really sold your person to the hellion and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in disbelief.

`` For power, Potter ... .and nimbus ... '' It was Lucius who answered this time, eyeing Harry with so much contempt that had it been possible, he would have died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the power and as for gloriole ... .there 's goose egg glorifying about what you 're doing. In fact, you 're just disgracing your name. '' stated Harry dryly.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! ``

`` CRUCIO ! ``

`` IMMOBILUS ! ``

`` STUPEFY ! ``

`` AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

The torment from the infuriated death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to evade them all while shooting violative hexes of his own but his enfeeblement was catching up with him. His reflex response was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three voices yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the spell. One was Ron. There was still some trace of the twisting but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` Glad you 're back, first mate. Are you surely you 're all right ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can make up me miss the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any help ? ''

One hand tapped Harry 's shoulder and a familiar warmheartedness immediately flooded his whole being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Dragon standing behind, make to fight with him. He was very fortunate indeed to take such loyal friends. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your help against those idiots. '' he said, pointing his finger's breadth on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the water supply Cannon spell.

Voldemort 's lackeys were greatly dismayed by the intrusion and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to ward their superior. They each tackled one of the advanced DA member who were Sir Thomas More than eager to exercise what they 've trained so hard for.

Harry was grateful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting presence for a while but his momentary respite was over. He tried every powerful spell imaginable to distract the dark Lord but nothing seemed to be working. It was apparent that the ancient incantation was protecting him until he could land up the conjury. Getting heroic, he scanned the gang once more to expect for someone who could possible give him some relevant reply but all was in use fighting or healing.

He dared to look up once Sir Thomas More and was deeply scandalize when he witnessed some phantasmal figures emerging from the portal and several more were fighting to fly the coop from their confinement. To make things worse, the storm had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and boom and lightning were multiplying the care factor for almost a thousand times.

'Potter .'A spokesperson spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing phonation again ... cracking ... just big !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The vox was more insistent this time.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see cypher but white ... pure white..and the voice seemed so hollow ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to film back the bad tone ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling ridiculous yet rummy at the same time.

'What the hell are you rambling about, Potter ?'The vocalism roared in his head, followed by a sealed nasty input about simple-minded Redeemer blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a disheveled professor Snape who was still carrying several containers of freshly made potions on his mitt. The professor must have realized what happened too and decided to help. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no dubiousness that too practically fumes and chemicals were making him a petty cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a minute there .'A huge sigh of backup followed then ... 'WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY ace THAT CAN TRAP THE SPIRITS ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the voice inquired in an browned off whole step yet there was also a slight tinge of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, prof. Just wanted to make for certain that it 's not old Voldie flirting with my head .'

Snape 's only reception was a shrill and sarcastic retort. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the same old git ...'

'I heard that, potter !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, careful to leave enough phone number to protect the safehouses.

Within minutes, the temperature dropped lower than before and the atmospheric state became instantly subdued as several dementors glided towards Harry and waited for instructions. The few remaining noncombatants fainted and DA members rushed over to bring their bodies to safety.

`` It 's time for you to feed in. Capture those malignant spirits ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to trace the vagabondage souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with loud screaming of objection by the emotional state. They had just escaped their prison and were definitely agonized by the panorama of being locked up once more. Voldemort was positively black-and-blue when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a pulp but for some intellect, he did not seem too concerned.

... The dark Lord would call down the spirits but the one would entrap their souls ... his servants shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the ground in enervation and decided to check how the others were doing. He was ecstatic to find oneself out that they were winning. All the innocent bystanders had been led to safety. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. to the highest degree of the darkness creatures were slaughtered and the few survivor had fled. The dementors were having a sphere day and about of the spirits had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be complacent. Anything could pass off within the adjacent few minutes and the tide could still turn against their party favor easily. His ticker swelled with pridefulness when he observed that none of his protagonist needed any service at all except for Dragon who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own don. This is going to be very worry .'he thought.

`` forefather, how could you be so blind ? The darkness lord has given you nothing. You 've traded your person for nothing. Is n't your family more important than that monster ? '' stated Draco calmly, pleading his sire to realize.

`` Nonsense ! You 've spent too a good deal sentence with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully comprehend the aristocracy of our drive. The Malfoy 's have always been intelligent enough to discern where our loyalties should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to connect with inferior people. You 're a disgrace ! '' With that, Lucius threw scourge at Draco with such fury that no one would even think that they were related.

Draco threw charm meant to fascinate and not to harm his father while Lucius, being the heartless dickhead that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled herculean dark curses on his only minor. In fact, he did not even hesitate to enunciate the dreaded words when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly smutty spell.

`` How dare you humiliate me in front of my master ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw Draco 's eyes widened with revulsion and sadness as the little honey oil light sped towards his limp configuration.

Draco closed his eyes, accepting his wicked fate. He would n't escape anyway ... he could n't move. He just could n't think that his own anatomy and stemma could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt remorse for the boy. He used to feel drab for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a sister but Draco definitely had it speculative and though he used to be an arrogant holy terror, he did not deserve this discussion from anyone especially from that short apology of a man.

... a terrible thunderstorm would arrive at the clock time when the concluding battle shall be fought ... VII loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden hurry of epinephrine, Harry attempted to bend the killing curse but it was too strong. Lucius must induce felt such powerful hatred towards his son. Without a idea for his own base hit, Harry swiftly leapt to labour him out of the way. He thought they both made it to safety until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the dry land, a weird thought occurred to him ... 'Is this how death 's supposed to finger like ?'

He sensed someone haste to his side, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his eyes tentatively and was stunned at the survey before him. Ginny and Neville had their sceptre pointed at an pin Lucius. genus Draco was weakly attempting to put up up and judging from his glazed expression, he also could n't believe that he was still alert. But the image of Ron consoling a tearful Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not reply. Instead, he let his head hang low and pointed one quivering finger at a figure lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his gaze to where Ron 's finger led to, fearing the worst but he had to know. A gloomy silence followed as he stared in electric shock at the hitch and exanimate contour of the one who saved his life.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how much he must have meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, teardrop had begun to strike on his brass as everything that Dobby had done for him come flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a plot of land to make terrible things… ''

`` Err…Dobby, why do n't you sit down ? ``

`` Sit down ? Sit down ? I 've never been asked to sit down by a wizard…like an equal… ''

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`` Why are you doing this, Dobby ? ``

`` Dobby has to warn Harry potter and if my master knew….Dobby had to iron his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to help me ? ! ? Be glad that my bone have not grown back or I 'd bear strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to last scourge, sir. Dobby gets them five clip a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mister Harry Potter ? Do you desire some biscuit ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your gift. ``

`` Oh, Mr. Harry ceramicist is so kind. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven brace of sock were the most valued gift in the world.

`` Just call me Harry. That 's what my friends call me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his liveliness numerous times to help him. He broke the house-elf code to warn him of the peril ahead and suffered severe accidental injury because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't stimulate found out about the Room of prerequisite -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's gloomy precept ; where they took refuge after the fall of Hogwarts ; and nigh importantly, it was where Harry and Luna had been drawn to each other.

Dobby had always been there for him even if he and his friends just needed something as piddling as midnight bite or hot hot chocolate. And what had he given him in return -- air-sleeve ?

Another sharp-worded wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mister ceramicist is the capital ace alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated elves as equals…Mister potter gave our dignity back. '' The small elf 's shoulders trembled as she spoke those dear words. It was Winky and Harry felt more rueful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the elves to trust that they were not substandard beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm drear, Winky. '' was all that Harry could care to say. He felt that a lump had formed in his throat and he could n't say anything else. His friends were unsounded as well.

`` It was not your fault, sir. It was the wickedness man 's break. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to console him.

`` How concern ! I never thought you had any real concern for that creature. ''

The group wheeled around to see who had dared ready a scoffing of their sorrow. It was Voldemort. The conjury was completed and he strode to them with so a lot authority that it was quite unnerving.

`` You 're alone now, Tom. You 're minions were gone. Why do n't just pass up while you still got the probability ? I really do n't want to drink down anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't need my hired man to be tainted with your envenom line. '' stated Harry, his madness building once more.

`` present up ? You must be kidding, ceramicist. Once I 've won, I can always resurrect my followers and recruit some more powerful ones. '' replied the dark Lord, his amazing show of serenity baffling the grouping. `` I have finished the summoning. '' he declared triumphantly.

`` Well, that 's rather obvious. '' said Harry dryly. `` But it 's also obvious that the dementors have managed to set up the individual. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to mention that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you mean ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's psyche had come and transferred his abilities to me. '' the dark Almighty replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that trouble for that ? My good ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heir, had already inherited it. But of course you had do something extra since you 're not a unadulterated blood. ``

The wickedness lord merely scowled at his remark. `` I 'm certain you wo n't happen it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` Prove it then. '' challenged Harry, his tone not wavering a bit. The sooner he learned what his enemy 's new mogul were, the better.

The dark lord 's eyes turned blood red with ferocity at the provocation. He raised his hands and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, Potter ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his hands once more and trapped everyone present tense in a frozen cube. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could withstand that cold but at least, they would stay put that way forever. '' The dark cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant entailment ! And our linkup was the only thing that saved you from that fate. But it does n't matter. Now they would witness your death and would not be capable to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The dark lord rambled more about his achievement, how great and powerful he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his solitary confinement consultation. Harry had already conjured a huge human dynamo and was currently thawing the ice to free his friends. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of raging retort and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the ground, writhing in pain.

Harry struggled to see how his admirer were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their digit upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the upheaval was all about. The portal was still open -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. Help has arrived and just in time…

Spirits of his parents, Dumbledore, Sirius, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to distract Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never make this without your old wand. '' admonished the spirit of an old man with wide pale eyes that refulgence like the moon Light. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy feeling when he had bought his wand from him before. The old man had a kind case and a wise, penetrating gaze that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my scepter was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your wand or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then summon it and let me do the eternal rest. ``

Harry held out his hand and focused his mind on his scepter. It was an unusual combination - holly and phoenix plume, eleven inches, Nice and supple. `` Accio Wand ! '' To his astonishment, a rustling of wind paved the path for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the genus Phoenix stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's sceptre to his outstretched hand.

Harry watched in awe as Mr. Ollivander voiced out another ancient incantation. The genus Phoenix flew around the old man and a lucky flame began to circle both of them. The love wand disintegrated but its particles remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging flak that seemed untouched by the thunderstorm, waving his men in a smooth-flowing motility. Nothing else mattered as the phoenix feather wrapped around the splinters of wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the fabled wench shed a teardrop on his wand 's core. The procedure was everlasting. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all metre, handed the revived sceptre to its lawful owner.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the verge above his head, brought it swishing down through the deaden air and a watercourse of red and gold sparks shooter from the end like a firework, throwing dancing slur of light on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not bear the drear expression of someone who had lived through the darkest of times. He just seemed contented that his mission had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for gravid matter, Mr. thrower. I am deeply honored for having met you, not because you are the boy-who-lived but because you are a truly marvellous person. You have suffered so much yet still maintained your ability to handle for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my pleasure. Now, fulfill your portion and please do be safe, Harry. It 's not your fourth dimension yet. You still have a hanker and fruitful aliveness ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only delay for a few minutes. We 're not have in mind be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort vote down you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to make him a more muscular wand. But do n't beat him out of revenge. Do it because it 's the right wing affair to do. '' said the Wise, old man as his tone slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the shade shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd suit friends then, Harry. You 're a poise guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to show that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. professor Dumbledore said expiry is just another adventure and he 's right. Please separate Winky that Dobby will follow over her and that she must remain what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his usual high-pitched tone.

`` We 're so proud of you, son. We know you could do it this clip. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be OK. '' stated Sothis in a cryptic tonus.

`` Do n't worry, Harry. Tom may be the inheritor of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's heir and you do n't need to perform that ridiculous ritual to get it. If my knowledge of our enemy is still accurate, then I 'd dare verbalise that you 'll obtain out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the mysterious tone, his centre twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the flavour vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your elbow grease would n't be wasted this sentence. ``

As the souls disappeared, the revolting face of his foeman came to regard once more.

`` So, the reunion is finally over. You think having your wand back would help ? '' The dark Creator spat viciously. `` You 're still no match for the power of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his hand and the storm instantly became more trigger-happy. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's washy body.

Silence.

nil could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's delicate form. The impact forced the ground to crack, burying Harry 's trunk inside.

`` DIE ! POTTER, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electricity overload would surely lose weight the boy to ash. There would be no body to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the cicatrice would be visible. He danced around like nutcase and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as enjoyable as cursing tangible the great unwashed. He thought some more. 'What the hell on earth ? Potter 's dead…might as well have some fun with his friends…'

With that diabolic mind, he commanded the lead to make way and a blaze fervor erupted from his hands. He flung them on Harry 's friend for they were the unlucky ones nearest to his localisation. His eyes fell on the frozen bodies of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for other people to play with. Another cruel smile crossed his lips. 'Ah, the traitors ! I 'll carry on with them later…'. He waited for the six figures to realize the fully impact of the billet. He did n't have to wait long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` Merlin ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the tempest had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can crystallize you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely upset to see the shadow lord standing coolly there while their friend was nowhere to be found. It was not good but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still obstinate I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your pathetic Friend 's dead… ''

An amaze silence followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an brow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such uncloudedness that everyone was inclined to think her.

`` No ? Then looking at that bite crack. Potter 's buried there. No one could exist after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should live after being struck by the Aveda Kedavra curse either but he did. '' stated Hermione matter-of-factly, putting on her irritating know-all stance.

The dark-skinned Almighty became greatly annoyed at the reminder. `` IT doe N'T MATTER IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE POINT IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S GOING TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his control over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to save ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a stunning while to the dark lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Draco and shake off his own curses to him.

The six teenagers forgot their arriere pensee and begun flinging condemnation at him at every chance. Voldemort 's eyes held a maniacal glint as he dodged the oath sent his way and took great pleasance in bringing peerless nuisance to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playfellow could n't run to his atonement, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` game over. '' The dark lord muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to burn their bodies.

The six stripling tried to roll out of the way but they need n't bear bothered. The bump never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you overleap me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My scar absorbed the lightning, idiot. It was quite rejuvenating. I feel like a newly charged battery. You should try it sometime. ''

The six teenagers watched in amazement as Harry floated on the ground with one hand controlling the charge of lightning.

`` How about now ? '' asked Harry before calmly pushing the lightning to Voldemort 's location.

Voldemort 's center widened in panic and stuck one hired hand to deflect the visible electric dismission. He had no scar that could imbibe and he was not really in the humor to rise if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must have got forgotten one petite detail in your precipitation to nail the magic spell - once the portal site is undecided, you could not permeate the spirit that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's successor and he had also transferred his elemental power to me. ''

Voldemort grew more desperate as it became increasingly obvious that his vantage over the boy had vanished into thin air. He only had one more put-on up his arm. He knew Hogwart 's do not teach this old combat technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S SWORD ! ! ! '' he yelled and a silver steel with a serpent emblem elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a viscous leafy vegetable substance that emitted a dirty scent.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a superb fencer in his clip but that power could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through tight training and years of practice. 'The Potter kid would be helpless this clip .'His elation was magnified as he watched ceramist 's hesitance. What he did not jazz was that Harry 's lack of enthusiasm was for an entirely different reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's brand ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that blades would not be used in his battle with Voldemort. The prophecy was gradually coming true and he did not like the idea of a pre-determined destiny. It made him palpate like a thing and not a person with his own unfreeze will. Nevertheless, the situation was there and he had to go through with it however loath he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no former idiotic prognostication hanging over his head.

With their swords on one hired hand and wands at former, the duel began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his front leg and stabbed Harry with his brand arm. Harry blocked the blow before the blade could meet his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the blood ooze from his body before performing some feints to misguide his antagonist into parrying in a unlike management. Harry counter-attacked by performing a complicated sword dance that he knew would tremendously vex his opponent. He had expected Voldemort to tire out out easily and just fall but it seemed that Voldemort did not take it as an selection.

As the duel transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their steel met with a gimcrack clang and the sudden shock caused the swords to ricochet in opposite direction.

Harry was the number one to recover from the forceful collision. He turned to where the sword had fallen. `` ACCIO blade ! '' he shouted and held out his right hired man to grab the sword on its ruby hilt. To his astonishment, two blade came rushing to his paw instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an effort to trip up the sword before it reached Harry 's handwriting. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his wand and promptly caught the two sword on his hands. The sudden dissonance caused Harry to sprain around in hastiness, with both blades sticking out…and he did n't have enough time to oppose. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of effort before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a sword. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless organic structure collapsed on the solid ground, it was the poisoned sword -- Sword of Slytherin.

... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his remains shall domicile at the Snake River 's chamber till the end of time ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot tears sliding down his impertinence. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't consider it. After respective years of struggle, innumerous deaths, and mountain destruction….the dark daytime have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No to a greater extent prophecies…no more fighting…just plain stitch, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his friends approaching…their stairs hesitant…as if they, too could n't think their eyes.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his expression was wannabe, his pale blue heart betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those class. Why should he ? He was free now…No more sorry lord to occupy about…No more father to yarn-dye. Lucius had made it elucidate that he was no son of his and he was mulct with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a mite of rue. Lucius had never really been a father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his head in check. Then a slight gag escaped his parched throat as a strange recognition dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the trouble he went through….Merlin ! The gods must be drunk when they pre-determined that destiny. '' his laughter intensified at the idea. 'The most vicious, most craftiness, to the highest degree vicious whizz of all meter died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the strange emotions passing through his face. `` You do realize what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An amazed skepticism still written on his face.

`` well, the prognostication did occur dependable but technically, you 're not a manslayer, Harry, so do n't fret too much about it… '' said Hermione to console what she thought was a guilt-stricken best friend.

`` Could you believe it ? He died in accident…and by his own sword too… '' Harry suddenly stopped and glanced at his arm. The stinging sensation on his arm where Slytherin 's Sword had grazed before was making him anxious. And he wanted nothing but to yield to the darkness that was beginning to overcome his senses…
writer 's short letter : This is the last chapter, finally ! So please reappraisal, thanks to everyone ....



EPILOGUE

July 2009 ( 12 days later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to heal his lesion and he had locked Voldemort 's stiff in the bedroom of secret. The wickedness man 's clay will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no early parseltongue alive. '' said the teller to the minor in straw man of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange narrative and that encouraged him to proceed. `` The bad guys were imprisoned in Azkaban including Peter Pettigrew. '' The children groaned at that. `` Hey, the man still had to pay his debt to society you know but do n't worry, he had accepted his circumstances and was very much willing to abide by. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired little girl with an amazing passion for entropy as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. King Arthur Weasley was still the Minister and a bonnie and honest one at that. He was also very active in advocating the right of other fauna like house-elves, werewolves, centaurs and hobgoblin. professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. professor Snape relinquished his position as the Head of Slytherin household and Potions sea captain to genus Draco who turned out to be truly effective with his job. Professor Snape also assisted the new DADA instructor from time to sentence -- guessing who ? ``

`` Harry ceramist ? '' asked a red-headed boy with pale drear eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, damage result. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reinforce their impermanent insanity anymore. He also married Susan Bones after he graduated and had a very charming child. '' The tyke cheered in reply. They had liked Neville too and were glad that everything had turned right for him in the end.

The story-teller continued. `` Lavender was a prophesier unfortunately, she still could n't keep in line her gift so she tried a different career. She and the Patil Gemini opened a boutique at Hogsmeade. Fred and George III 's joke shop prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business organisation and later on, the three pranksters married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new history of Magic instructor, would you believe ? He made the issue very interesting that no one sleeps through the lessons anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the propensity to center all his lectures on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the tike did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry order them to return to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired girl. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt visual aspect of her Father 's hair as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the mesmerism. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their world though he never relinquished his position as the baron. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the outflank affair to do. That way, no emerging dark lord would be able to control them. ``

The children nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they disband ? '' asked a diffident boy who was a little on the heavy slope but his ally never teased him about it. The boy was so kind and gentle that they never wanted to anguish his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once to a greater extent. `` I knew individual would ask that interrogative sentence eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a patch to wipe his glasses that had become quite brumous. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA members wanted to became aurors but nobody condemned them for that. Somehow the hoi polloi understood without any indigence for explanation. And anyway, the shadow times had passed so there was no intense demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as smart as her mother and as right at Quidditch as her Fatherhood. She became the head teacher of the section of Magical Creatures while Ron became the Keeper for the Chudley cannon, his dearie team. genus Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's good looks -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock dissent. He had silvery-blond hair and pale amobarbital sodium oculus. Walking beside him was a beautiful red-head who had stifled a giggle after hearing his words.

`` Hi there, Devon. We were just talking about my wife 's new Holy Writ. I just wanted to see if the story was good enough to be published. '' The dark-haired story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how golden Draco 's son was for inheriting his mother 's undecomposed looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his Greek God founder. Callah, why are you laughing ? '' Devon grumbled about some unsupportive wife but he was grinning too.

The story-teller shrugged them off. `` Anyway, enough with the distraction. Ginny became the Head of Magical educational activity and I already told you about what happened to the amazing bouncing ferret so I do n't take to repeat that. '' The children laughed while Devon glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired daughter and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding human race and only their closest friends knew where they were and what their concern were but they lived happily ever after. '' lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the book and watched the children 's chemical reaction. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's final record book entitled 'Harry Potter and the doomed Prophecy'. Do you like the story ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a cool history, Uncle Lander. But where 's Aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your snacks right now. You see she 's quite spooky about your reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the story. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can tell her yourself later. I 'll just go and see if she needs help. '' lander stood up and headed for the kitchen. Devon and Ginny followed shortly.

`` Do you suppose it 's wise to write that book, Harry ? '' asked Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and lashings of children will benefit from it. ``

`` Wo n't we be discovered ? '' asked Ginny, voicing out her own concern.

`` I wo n't be risking the photo of our world since it will only be released in the muggle domain and they would all imagine that it 's just a normal fairy tale. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her hands while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and juice on the table.

`` Did the shaver like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His married woman 's beautiful facial expression fell in disappointment. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her married woman tightly.

Lana 's centre immediately shone with felicity. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's arms when she noticed Dragon and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the snacks she promised to the kids. `` Why do n't you all avail me bring the food to the tiddler ? They must be hungry by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four grownup were surprised at the sudden racket that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to take your children, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the mode of transportation they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, partner. We had planned to use the car but the traffic was so grave and we could n't wait to see you again. '' said a marvellous and finely-built man with a mass of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to spill about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very pressing. '' Neville agreed, his timidness gone but the assuage personal manner was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna create some more sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight adult witches and necromancer carried the food and walked silently to where the children were. They stopped in their tracks when they noticed that the youngster were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really great writer. I wonder where she got all her ideas ... I mean they 're so detailed…the characters and events are so real. She described everything so vividly as if she was there and witnessed it all happen…It 's freaky ! '' commented Dragon and Ginny 's son.

`` fountainhead, she 's a little weird. Mom said she used to snap at her for making up news report but they ended up as friends anyway and your mom put her creativeness to adept use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a farsighted time ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as acquaintance anyway. '' said Luna with a warm smile.

`` Do you think there 's a chance that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's virginal fable. Mom said so. '' replied thrower 's son and crossed his arms stubbornly as if the matter had already been settled.

`` But it would be sang-froid, do n't you believe ? '' commented Potter 's daughter dreamily. `` Just think, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's real, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, cool ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor sign, of line. Apparently, it 's the best household there. ``

Behind the door, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laughter at the sight of Draco 's horrify saying but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really find it weird that our birthday are so near each other. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a strange happenstance. It almost seem that we 're all blood brother 's and sister. ``

`` conjunction, my foot ! It 's necessity, child ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered Draco under his breath as he listened to the small fry 's conversation. The others nodded in agreement.

The adult decided to put an end to word before it gets out of bridge player when, out of the blue, four tawny owls soared through the open living elbow room window and dropped various chummy parchment on the children 's lap covering. The adults were unprepared to see the purple wax cachet on the parchments dispatch with the familiar elegant'H'with the illumination images of Leo the Lion, serpent, badger and eagle embellished around it.

They turned to their children who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're unlike. The shaver had just finished reading their letters and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a prank ? '' one of children asked when the adults failed to say anything. The excitement in his part betrayed the fact that he wanted the letters to be authentic.

Again, no response. The grownup just stared at one another in mix-up. They knew this mo would hail eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to let the cat out of the bag to you about, first mate. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The nestling eyed them suspiciously.

`` If these alphabetic character are what we believe they are, then you 've all got a lot of explaining to do. '' another one ventured courageously after a very long and uncomfortable silence.

Finally, the author of the Harry Potter series relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her hubby and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would fill a very long prison term to end up. `` Now, let me tell you the real story…. ``

THE END

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