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The following day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to ascertain all the DA appendage, with the elision of Luna, Harry and Ginny of course, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor park room.

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

`` Because of this, mate. Now, tell us what 's wrong. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the latest copy of varied 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 verbalize. '' snapped the usually jolly twins to him.

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

`` Of path not ! Harry would never do such a thing ! '' exclaimed Cho positively.

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

`` Yeah, we prefer to hear it from the source. '' added George with the same 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 assault Ginny yesterday and escaped after attacking Snape ? What would you think then ? '' A thunderous silence filled the room.

`` well, actually, we do not know for for certain yet but we have think that someone was impersonating him. I mean -- that 's the only coherent grounds, is n't it ? '' said Neville calmly.

`` Is it ? I-I guess I 'm not so sure. '' said Annapurna 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 solitude and hanging out with Loony unhinged his brain. '' commented Zacharias 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 aliveness to keep Voldemort from getting the thaumaturgist 's Stone. He saved my sister from his iniquity clutches, killing a unsafe basilisk in the process. He spared the life history of the somebody who betrayed his parents when he could consume had his revenge. And most importantly, he gave us go for when everything was at its worst. If those are not enough to convince you of Harry 's innocence, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a quiet tone but everyone was hanging on to his password. `` I chose to believe that Harry 's not shamed. Had the place been reversed, I believe he would do the Sami for me. ``

`` Several multiplication, Harry had been accused of lying but he was always establish innocent in the end. I have no understanding to suspect that this character would be different. '' said Neville with such vehemence that astounded the others.

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

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

`` You know this unit affair is absurd. I 'm for certain dad would set thing consecutive soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to discern if it would be wise for them to recognise what the Order had decided. `` 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 theory are chastise, then a new dark Jehovah could be emerging and using Harry to divide the wizarding community. ``

`` So, are you saying that we have to pretend that we really consider the news program ? ! ? '' said George III incredulously as if he found the idea absurd. `` What if Harry found out ? He 'd be mad for sure enough ! ``

`` Then we 'll simply explicate. Listen, as of now we do n't sleep together what 's going on yet so until we discover something, let 's go along with the flowing but we do n't need to announce it to the entirely man. A dignified muteness will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

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


After the other DA phallus had left, the three searched the castle once more for any trial impression of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some Christian Bible from the Restricted arena which they forgot to explore earlier in their disorient state. The next day, feeling oddly fag and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great Hall to have their breakfast. It had only been four sidereal day since the term had ended and yet it felt like years.

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

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

`` Sometimes, it 's really difficult to be friend with Harry. affair always happen to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The sole divergence is that we usually do it with him but now, we do n't even roll in the hay where he is or if he 's still alive ... ''

`` Now, do n't say that Ron ... '' said Hermione reproachfully and bow her bushy-haired heading to go on perusing a book they had acquired the Night before. It was really depressing to hear someone say it out loud. It made the unhurt matter seem Sir Thomas More literal. But Ron went on as if he had not heard her or if he had, he just select to ignore her.

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish girl, I do n't lie with what came to her - leaving the palace like that, without so a good deal as a greenback to inform us if she 's safety ! '' He paused for a spell to pour himself a beverage. `` She really scares me sometimes. start, that thing with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away search on his face, then he shook his heading slightly as if he was dismissing a negative thought.

`` Hey ! Look who just arrived. '' exclaimed Neville suddenly, jerking Ron back from his momentary stupefaction and startling Hermione into slamming the book shut in surprisal. Her middle immediately widened with mystification as she identified the approaching figures.

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to run for clues ? We ca n't foregather often information if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in mild annoyance as she saw the former DA members drew near.

`` well, we just found out the hard way that the business atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to close up the workshop until this whole ridiculous scam is over. People refused to buy our hooey now just because we 're Friend with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our premises. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The fools seem to cogitate that we had an iniquity conspiracy with Harry and that our products are basically sullen objects in disguise. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't know. citizenry are really gullible sometimes. '' said George with the Lapp deject tone.

Hermione crossed her weapons system over her breast and eyed Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very uncanny picture of the stern Headmistress.

`` I came here because I have zilch 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 talk about 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 topic before he could ask any more questions. `` Have you found anything useful ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could help us. There 's a bunch of al-Qur'an upstairs that we need to research and it 's very time-consuming. '' she replied. Then she added in a mock tinge. `` And of course, knowing Ron and Neville, I reckoned it would be honorable if I just do the interpretation myself. consider you 're up to it ? The books are huge and it would probably take me forever to read 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 lady friend just ignored them.

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

The twins immediately shot surreptitious looks with each former 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 stay here without informing her. '' suggested Neville helpfully, seeing their discomfort.

`` Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mr. Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to stay as long as necessary. You could all abide at Gryffindor hall. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to mention something. gentlewoman Pomfrey requested for a few days of rest so fille 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 have a reverting now that she 's making so much progress. '' 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 crowd of stupid Thomas Kyd ? ``

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

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

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

`` Trust me, Hermione, you would n't like to fuck. '' said Lee in amusement and gave her a well-educated look.

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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 miss had to bide in one way and the boys at another. There was no problem with that organization. However, they were still ill at ease at having Luna there since her presence would hamper them from discussing anything related to their present predicament and excluding her will make her flavor unwanted.

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

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

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

`` Harry is on vacation, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't interest. '' replied prof McGonagall and shot warning coup d'oeil at the former teenagers who still had not spoken a undivided thing. `` I 'll be leaving you now. proceeds upkeep of yourselves. ``

The sticky quiet continued as they watched the Headmistress leave. It seemed that everyone was quite unsure of what to say with one another especially Cho who was currently staring at Luna with such intense engrossment but could n't appear to retrieve the Holy Writ to carry herself. Even Fred and George had nothing shady to say to reveal the ice. The silence only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a opus of newspaper.

The son immediately excused themselves and went back to their room while Hermione suddenly found it jussive mood to demand a cascade. Cho, still unsealed of what to do, last out for a while, thinking that this was the perfect chance for them to discuss what she had in judgment but she had not even uttered a word yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

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

Cho felt her nitty-gritty wrench with sympathy as she heard Luna say that. Poor girl ! Always assuming that nobody wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every girl was dreaming of, she would not feel so insecure. But she could not tell her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the only unity to suspect Ginny of deception. She wanted to talk about it with soul who would realize and that someone 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 interchange her mind.

Luna tried to push away the snag that threatened to fall down as she watched Cho leave. She should have stayed in the hospital annex. At least there, she would not feel so detriment if anyone ignored her because cypher else was there aside from Madam Pomfrey who was always in use with her healing potions anyway. Her just visitor was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her laugh with his jokes. He told her funny stories about Hogwarts sprightliness ... He taught her respective wizardly tricks that she had not even imagined potential before ... and most of all, he made her feel particular and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this dormitory where nobody even bothered to show her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

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

HARRY thrower MURDERED A HUNDRED MUGGLES AT A political party IN LONDON ! ! !

HARRY ceramicist GONE DARK TO AVENGE HIS girl 'S FATE ! ! !

HARRY ceramicist -- THE NEXT DARK Divine ? ? ?


With trembling hands, she forced herself to record the articles underneath the shocking newspaper headline but the tears flooded her vision before she could even finish the first paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be true !'She thought to herself then her headspring throbbed painfully as she attempted to process the info she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so weird. But this ca n't be true ... this ca n't be genuine ...'Then as the painful buffeting on her head continued, various alarming images flashed dangerously in her idea. She saw her father screaming in pain as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his resister ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater stroke the killing torment on her father ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! forefather ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to stay conscious but the pain was unbearable. The in conclusion thing she heard before her body succumbed to the excruciating sensation was the terrorise yells of her current dorm mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to get hold her unconscious mind form lying on the basis with one hand still clutching what looked like the old day 's newsprint. She carefully removed the paper from the girl 's clasp to confirm her suspicion. `` WHO LEFT THIS objet d'art OF refuse LYING AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the offensive newspaper in front of them.

Ron shuffled his understructure nervously as he stared from the theme 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 stillness A PUZZLE TO ME ! '' said Hermione in exasperation then she carefully levitated Luna 's consistence and placed her to a more comfortable place. `` McGonagall will be livid. She has n't even spent one night here and see what happens. ''

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

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

`` I think that would be wise. We 'll get turns at keeping an eye on her until she wakes up. Cho and I can take the first turn, Fred and George next, then Neville and Lee, then Ron. Ron will have no partner because this is his fracture. '' said Hermione and pushed the son away before they could voice out any objection.

`` I feel terrible ... '' 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 chance event triggers her computer memory back. '' said Hermione and they both fell silent as they watched the girl who had already suffered a lot. The foremost hour had passed ... Luna was still unconscious ... .Second hour ... .No modification at all and the two girls were already feeling their eyelids droop from fatigue and sluggishness ... Third hour ....

`` 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. '' whispered Cho, trying her near to stifle a yawn.

`` Luna ... Luna ... wake up ! '' Hermione shook Luna 's shoulder to jerk her away from her nightmare.

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

`` Cho, you better get McGonagall now ... I 'll get the boys. '' 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 prof McGonagall tried to locate the shoal nursemaid immediately.

`` LUNA ! LUNA ! wake UP ! ! ! ! '' They all shouted at once then feeling desperate, Hermione slapped Luna 's leftfield impudence forcefully.

`` I saw it in a muggle movie once and it worked. '' she explained as the others stared at her in puzzlement. Amazingly, Luna started to flutter her eyelids slowly until she was able to pry them open. Neville quickly offered a drinking glass of water which she gratefully accepted.

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

The others shifted their gaze 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 tell you but Madam Pomfrey forbid us to do so. She said we had to let you bring around on your own. '' said Cho in an apologetic tone.

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

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

`` Luna, you 're right. The word is rubbish. But there 's a immense trouble and the merely thing that could assist us right now is to guess that we believe those taradiddle. '' said professor McGonagall who had just arrived along with professor Snape and Madam Pomfrey.

`` Luna, toast this potion. It will assist you calm down. '' said Madam Pomfrey as she examined her patient. `` Are you feeling alright ? ``

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

`` We 're sorry about what happened to your Fatherhood, Luna. It must be really terrible. '' said Ron sympathetically. He could identify with her because he had almost lost his founder at the ministry too.

Luna 's construction softened immediately at the mention of her founding father. She remembered every unpleasant point of her life now. Her Padre joined Voldemort 's U. S. Army to check her safety but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the promise that he would let her subsist if her begetter followed his dictation. In the end, her father dropped all pretense and rushed to save his only child but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's firm followers.

`` By the way, I 'm sorry if I hurt you. You were having a nightmare and we 're already getting desperate so I slapped you. '' said Hermione.

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

`` Yeah ... you were pleading for mortal not to hurt your male parent. '' said Cho. `` Are you indisputable you 're approve ? ``

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

Hermione and Cho looked at one another. `` fountainhead, 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 avowedly. They 've got him and we need to deliver him NOW. ``

`` Harry ? ''

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

`` No, it 's not just a aspiration ... I can not explicate 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 prophesier ! '' countered another.

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

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

`` Who got him ? '' asked everyone with bang-up interest.

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

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

`` But he 's dead ! '' 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 toss off him. '' Lee argued once more.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` Miss Lovegood, please be reasonable. The nightmare is over. Harry defeated the iniquity overlord stopping point October. '' said Professor McGonagall, adopting her stern demeanor once more to settle the brewing dispute.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ! ! HOW MANY meter DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU ? ! ? WE demand TO GET TO HARRY BEFORE IT 'S TOO LATE ! '' screamed Luna vehemently. This time, the enormous glass jar on one street corner of the way suddenly exploded into tiny man. Then Luna 's pupils vanished and her optic blazed blanched with hysteria, scaring the brainpower out of those who witnessed the shocking transformation.

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

`` Because Harry said so ... ''
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`` ... .and unlike some masses I know, I believe him. ``

The DA penis looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the Lapplander thing to them but they refused to believe him. They purposely closed their eyes to the possibility just because believing otherwise was so a good deal simpler. But they should have known better. After all Harry was the only one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the only one who could tell the dispute.

The Headmistress seemed terribly unnerved by Luna 's tumultuous disturbance and was not able to say anything so they looked helplessly upon the Potions Master to take on billing of the situation.

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

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

`` It would be quicker if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing speed and unbelievable magical release, she conjured a white-hot rag over the wall and closed her heart in intense concentration. Unsure of what to await, they just stared blankly on the Edward White sail and waited. Then to their amazement, images started to appear on the screen enabling them to clearly visualise Harry 's condition.

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

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

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Harry 's handwriting were held tightly by two deep flatware chains - the only things that were keeping him from falling into the roaring hellhole four feet underneath his thin body. Around him were ten hooded figures moving about in a fluid move while two others were mercilessly taking twist into whipping his already unconscious mind course. His clothes were torn from the lashes and rip was oozing from his wounding but his tormenter'lustfulness for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he weak already ? '' asked a cold phonation of a trope who had arrived to check on the captive 's condition. The man had claw-like fingerbreadth and ruby center. It was Voldemort.

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

The nighttime nobleman cackled with pleasure at the word then he flicked his wand 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 appear terrified. In fact, if one would look closely, one would notice a hint of amusement there. opposite to their assumption, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connectedness with his girl so that at to the lowest degree one person would lie with the truth even if he failed to survive this latest coming upon. `` how-do-you-do, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, Potter ? Do n't interest, I can play along. '' said the dark master in mock amusement. `` hullo, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to meet you. ''

`` No, Tom. I am the one PLEASED to satisfy you. '' said Harry and was elated to notice a dark of uncertainness cross Voldemort 's face.

`` What do you mean ? '' asked the malefic adept venomously.

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

Voldemort stared at the boy in confusion. He was not used to this abrupt alteration in ceramicist 's posture towards him. Whereas before, he could easily pall the boy, now it seemed that his recollective metre enemy felt confident enough to scorn him despite of his obvious disadvantage. Maybe the boy was planning another surprise ... yes, that must be it.

`` Wormtail, bring the captives now ! '' he yelled instead, hoping to pull a few surprisal of his own.

Within minute, Wormtail arrived with Draco and Ginny and pushed them in front of Voldemort. But Harry still seemed unperturbed.

`` What are you up to, thrower ? '' asked the dark lord coldly.

`` Nothing. You were the one who was up to something. Faking your end like that ... Merlin ! You should be ashamed of yourself ... really, imitating Wormtail of all people ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the DARK LORD. '' scoffed Harry, putting an vehemence on the 'LORD'part in the most sarcastic tone that he could manage. From his high up position, he noticed a slight smirk on Draco 's lips and he pondered whether it would be possible that Draco was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was right ...

`` Yes, I faked my own dying. Since I could not get delay of that ridiculous prophesy, I devised another way to find out how you plan to defeat me. Clever, am I not ? '' said Voldemort and his eerie laugh filled the room once again. `` Now, I know your ultimate plan and I 'm pleased to inform you that our brother wands wo n't have to duel with each other again. ``

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to make you another baton ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the look of surprise on Voldemort 's face, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't think I 'd figure it out, do you ? Mind you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the individual behind the mask and you put a spell on her voice and taught her enough wandless magic to result the deception. You just forgot one minor detail, though. Even if you were able to force Ollivander to add Fawkes'feather into her wand, it WAS still HER baton and I happen to live that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Sirius. You should birth gone all out with your juvenile scheme and let her use your wand. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock applause. `` Splendid ! But you 're legal injury on one account. I happen to like my sceptre and it will stay put that way, whereas yours was already .... broken into one-half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating word sink more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to look angry or sad, he was severely foiled. Incensed by his lack of response, he levitated the Clarence Day'newspaper so that the boy could scan the bad news show for himself.

`` fountainhead ? '' prompted Voldemort.

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

`` What do you think about those little headlines bearing your preciously name ? Were you shocked that the wizarding populace do n't see you as a hero now ? Even your supporter and one-time allies have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would take to a greater extent than that to scandalise me now. So what do you plan to do after successfully ruining my reputation ? '' asked Harry with the same blank grammatical construction. `` You 'll imperil to kill me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, Potter. I 'll kill you this time and without your annoying intrusion, I would be free to subdue the wizarding world once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the chance of finally being capable to remove the most serious obstacle in his path.

`` Oh please, do n't tell me we 're back to that again. Honestly, could n't you get up with a practiced farewell speech ? It loses its sting once heard too often. '' said Harry, the derision in his voice was unmistakeable.

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more entertaining if someone from your own theater putting to death you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to come forward gave her a wand then he pointed his own sceptre at Draco. `` putting to death him now, kid, or I 'll kill the young Malfoy. ``

Harry glanced at the two captives and saw Ginny crying silently as she took the wand handed to her with a quiver mitt. Draco mouthed a hasty apologia to him and lowered his gaze in defeat to head off witnessing the event. Harry immediately lost his absorption and the connection with Luna was instantly broken.

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

Voldemort became suddenly wary of his well-off compliancy and decided to speed the process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the spell at Draco whose weakened dead body rapidly fell on the ground in pain. Then he turned to the missy impatiently. `` DO IT NOW ! ``

`` A-Ave-da K-Ke-dav ... .ra .... '' murmured Ginny tearfully and fell to the undercoat in compunction as she saw the green light struck Harry squarely on the pectus. Sobbing hysterically, she now realized that she had indeed foolishly chosen the faulty side. She had just murdered one of her best friend -- the Same person who saved her before. How could she ? She was even worse than Voldemort !

Seeing her disconsolate state, Voldemort decided that two more bid would be decent. But he did not need to stay. After all, Harry was all in and there was no need for him to waste any Sir Thomas More of his preciously time.

`` Wormtail, I 'll leave you here to demolish the evidences. leave out the bodies into the fervour. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Dragon. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your forefather 's Holocene epoch achievement, I 'm uncoerced to apply you another chance to make up for your to begin with noncompliance. Dispose of the girl and you can come back to my good graces. You do n't want to be a letdown to your Father, do you ? ''

Draco, whose look was still hidden, changed his verbalism to one of aristocratic haughtiness before he faced the iniquity man. `` Yes, My Almighty. It would be a pleasure. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their chance to fly the coop ...

`` Excellent choice, genus Draco. Your father 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 other death-eaters were gone, Draco and Wormtail immediately dropped the make-believe and hurried to Ginny 's incline.

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

`` No, I want to remember every detail of where my betise had led me. I want to transfuse in my judgement that I had just murdered one of the kind 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 shift. '' said Draco in agony and held the drooping flesh in his arms.

`` Draco, Ginny ... that 's enough ... You must escape now. Do n't devastate clip. Voldemort will get suspicious if I do n't turn up at the manor soon. '' said Wormtail nervously.

`` No, you must come with us. We need your help. We do n't have it off where to go. '' said Draco in desperation. `` And we must read Potter 's dead body with us. The least we could do is leave him a proper burial. ``

Wormtail silently struggled with himself before coming up with a conclusion. Voldemort would pop him anyway if he found out that he let the two escape. `` Alright, I 'll get along with you. '' He unlocked the Ernst Boris Chain on Harry 's hands and levitated him carefully to the reason. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the Bob Hope that the chance to take flight would come up. Within second gear, the four were transported to a place that only Wormtail had any knowledge of.

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The onlooker panicked slightly when the images on the screen disappeared. The finish scene they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to slay Harry and using Draco as the legal document to ensure her compliance.

`` What happened ? '' asked Snape, deeply disturbed by the scene. It was very real number and the possibleness 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 sure what it meant ... '' replied Luna miserably.

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

`` I do n't know. ''

`` Severus, did you know the office ? '' asked the stunned Headmistress.

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

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

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

Ron, Fred and George sadly lowered their heads in shame. What Luna had said was true. If they had not been too stubborn, then they would have found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would have been in the position to help her return to the veracious path. They protected her too often ... and now, all of them were paying the price. This was war, and in war, ties among ally and kinsfolk were usually not as strong as the bonds of choice.

Cho looked from the Weasley sidekick and the irate Luna and decided that it was time to steer the discussion to a safer topic. `` Luna, I was thinking ... Can you also communicate with Harry through that creative thinker projection thing ? ``

`` I do n't roll in the hay. 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 reception. '' said Luna in defeat.

`` Well, at least we were able to unpick component of the mystery. '' said Hermione to cheer everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most elaborated plot to split and inhibit the wizarding world and to eliminate his enemy in the worst 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 wonder, pointing at the make-shift screen.

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so a good deal effort into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not conceive him and the DA lost its use. But he knew that this is going to occur so he decided to part what he knew with me and we spent most of the fourth dimension practicing spells. He prepared me for the worst. '' replied Luna in a moth-eaten voice that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll excuse me, I need to pillow. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` nix. '' replied Snape after a bit 's hesitation but Luna nodded as if she was capable to translate the silent interrogation in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The Unholy Alliance ( Part 2 )


`` Ouch ! Wormtail, could n't you have prepared a lenient landing office for us ? '' complained Draco as they fell on a heap on a marble flooring.

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

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny cry in fright. They immediately brought their wand out.

`` What 's the trouble ? ``

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

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

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

`` WE ARE AT thrower 'S menage ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ginny and Dragon, clearly unnerved by the revelation.

`` Do n't overreact. I just thought that this is the net place they would expect to detect us ... and with sealed portion ... I guess it would be fitting to return Harry 's body to where it really belonged. '' said Wormtail sadly in recollection of his own treachery.

As expected, no one bothered to seem at Harry 's reaction at the acknowledgment of his menage but of grade, what person in his aright commonwealth of mind would tick off for a remains 's reaction ? However, had they taken the time to give him even the simple of a glance, they would stimulate 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 bright thought ! Thanks, Ginny .'believe Harry in amusement. Then trying not to move his hands too much, he caused the article of furniture on the room rearrange itself ... Afterwards, he levitated his parents'portrait and halted it directly in front 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 former in effect friends.

`` I 'm really regretful for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... promised land knows I 've suffered enough ... and your son ... He gave me the opportunity but I let the opportunity chemise on my fingers ... I was a coward ... take me if it could appease your anger ... but let the children go ... They 're still young ... They can still change their ways ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to plug himself heavy for every crime he committed under Voldemort 's power.

Draco and Ginny were hugging each other for support as they watched upon Wormtail 's act of repentance. It would have been shady if the place had not been that serious but right now, it looked so creepy.

`` M-Mr. and Mrs. ceramicist, I 'm sorry too for making your son 's spirit miserable at Hogwarts.. '' said Draco in the Sami penitent tone.

`` It 's my break, too. If I had not chosen to succeed Voldemort, he would still be alive today ... I have been dopy ... but that reason is insufferable ... You can punish me ... and if that penalisation would be death ... then so be it. '' said Ginny as she continued to cry in anguish.

Harry heard their confessions and attempts at an excuse but he was not quite finished yet. With another wave of his hand, he moved the portraits out of the way and projected the scene of his parents'death on the bulwark. Then he levitated himself high up and called their attention.

`` YOU, betrayer ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO sum THE iniquity SIDE ? '' his booming representative echoed around the house and the three terrified creatures faced what they thought was a zombie Harry with exceedingly remorseful expressions.

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

`` No decent grounds to justify our activeness - it was just plain lust for power and blindness to the the true. '' stated Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

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

`` I have been poor fish ... .absolutely stunned ... If you can recover it in your heart to forgive me then I 'd be willing to die peacefully in your hired hand. '' said Wormtail and he, too, resigned himself to what lay ahead.

`` HOW CAN I BE sure THAT YOU WO N'T BETRAY THE igniter English 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 actions everyday, and if you see us straying again from the way of good, then it 's your conclusion to produce. '' replied Wormtail and the early two nodded in agreement.

`` Very well, I 'll hold on to your quarrel for now. '' said Harry then feeling the force of unreasonable use of power added to the botheration he had to endure before, he closed his eyes and was ineffectual to control himself from falling on top of Ginny once more.

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

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

Ginny immediately turned vermilion at the reference work of her unwiseness then as if something just occurred to her, she tentatively touched Harry 's cheek. It was warm.

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

Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his cheek too.

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

`` Yeah - that would explain the respiration ... '' 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 scene on the wall in tardily motion and the three watched the consequence carefully.

As Ginny was about to shoot the killing bane on Harry, a drop of tear fell upon the scepter and instead of the expected immature light, a whiteness beam escaped from its tip instead. Then mere column inch after it left the baton, Harry waved his imprisoned hand slightly and the white irradiation was transformed into a green one.

`` That, my friends, is one of the wonders of magic. As what Bellatrix, your early ally, had told me, the lyric are not enough ... .you need to really mean it ... you have to make acute pleasance in inflicting pain and in my compositor's case -- destruction. You were not meant to be a murderer, Ginny and I 'm glad of that fact. '' said Harry as he halted the demonstration.

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

`` Yes, why not ? You did not leave my body to rot in that wretched piazza - that in itself was remarkable enough. Then I heard your excuse earlier and the promise to exchange. I am not a God but I 'm willing to forgive you because I know that it is the right wing to do. '' explained Harry.

`` Oh, I 'm really drear, Harry. Thank you for being so kind. '' said Ginny and she kissed him lightly on the cheek in gratitude. Draco did not take care too pleased with it, though, but he did not say anything.

`` Never creative thinker 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 efficient. '' admitted Ginny.

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could call up correctly, I stayed witting long enough to interrogate you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could bring me to wherever your superior was. To be reliable, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for months and I wanted to fulfill him soon to end my suffering. I have to hold that your little charade was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another twit grinning at genus Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the appearance ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the sight of genus Draco 's reddened face and tensed expression.

`` You 're brainsick, Potter. '' spat Dragon angrily.

`` Hey, chill out ! I 'm just joking ! I have a very lovely girl 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 ...'

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

`` I wish I could. I have the power but unfortunately, I do n't have the intent. Not to note the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your allegiance. No, I have other architectural plan for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his give friend and slaves, too. `` replied Harry and after a piece he added. `` Consider yourselves very golden that I have decided to spare you. ``

The three looked at one another and instantly made a declaration not to be swayed by evil temptation again. Harry did not need to refine. The large terror underlying his aplomb news was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

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

`` I need to get supporter. We ca n't stay here forever ... we need some place to a greater extent secure and I know of only one mortal who could assist us. '' replied Wormtail and waited for Harry 's approval.

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

Wormtail stared at his arm in amazement. The shadow mug was gone. Forcing back the clod on his throat, he disapparated silently.

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

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

`` How did you learn all those stuff ? '' asked Draco curiously, a piddling positive now that he was certain that Harry was not on a vengeful streak.

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

With nothing better to do, Harry wandered around the house with Draco while Ginny prepared some nutrient for them including whoever Wormtail was going to bring with him.

`` Your mansion is not that bad, Potter. '' said Dragon in wonderment as they viewed the grand solicitation of books at the mini-library, the wide array of witching target and all former details that depicted the potter fortune so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na wreak wizard Bromus secalinus ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's outside my domain of expertise. Ron 's the respectable at that game. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's look of disbelief.

`` I did n't call up Weasley was ever adept at anything. '' said Draco then clamped one hired man at his oral fissure, afraid that he had offended Harry.

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's safe at a lot of things ... and he 's very endure too. You know during our first of all twelvemonth, Ron beat McGonagall 's chess game set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our second year, we had to go to the dark timber to trace the spiders. Ron has a phobia with those animate being but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his dangerous undertaking with his best friend.

`` Why are you telling me these, Harry ? '' asked genus Draco in confusion, not realizing that he had just referred to his former school enemy by his first gens. Harry raised one eyebrow before he replied.

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

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

`` Of line, Draco. I think we better arrive down. I have a tactual sensation that Wormtail would be back soon. '' said Harry.

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`` Snape ? '' Harry and Draco stared incredulously at the Slytherin Head and at Wormtail who was twitching on his seat nervously.

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

Harry was dumbfounded. Snape ? Smiled ? And at him, too. This was weird but he decided to play it cool. `` So, Peter, what helper could he possibly give us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most tricky spies of Voldemort before his desertion. He could ply us with informations on position where Voldemort would not be capable to find us so easily and being free to interact with other adept, he could also supply us with essential details regarding Voldemort 's activities. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's astonishment, Harry gave a diffused chortle at first, then a slight laugh until finally he could n't control his hilarity anymore. He rolled with laugh as if someone was tickling his rib and the onlookers were already suspecting that someone had sent a tickling appealingness on him.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah, that 's it ! demonic coalition -- - I never imagined the clip would come when all of us would fight back on the same side. Really unearthly ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's shoal ? Is everyone still thinking I 'm the adjacent shadow lord ? ``

`` No, the DA and society phallus believe someone was just impersonating you but we 've been pretending that we believe in the write up. Also, Luna has made an amazing recuperation. '' reported Snape.

`` Oh, I 'm so glad about that. Did she say you about what happened ? ''

`` No. ''

Harry 's nerve fell.

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

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

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

`` What - the sarcasm ? From you, of course of action. '' replied Harry dismissively. `` So, if this office gets too hot, where else can we hide ? ``

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

`` Dumbledore has a castle ? '' asked Ginny with practically interest.

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

`` Unfortunately for you, pal. I 'm choosing Snape Mansion and that 's where we are going next. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the letdown on the faces of the other two teenagers. However, his decisiveness was not mainly to nark the them. He wanted to get to recognise Snape better and a trace of a smile showed that his previous prof was pleased by his choice.

`` I would machinate the home and I 'll inform you as soon as it is necessary for you to go there. '' said Snape cheerfully, ignoring the annoyed whispers of Draco and Ginny.

`` Thank you, prof. '' said Harry. Then adopting a serious tincture, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a request. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon announce that I 'm dead so you skillful pretend to believe it too. And do n't tell anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a little surprise for everyone. When sure people begin to evaporate, offer to look for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an effort into finding them but you 're going to total up with cypher. will you do that ? ``

`` As long as you 're on the unaccented English. '' agreed Snape conditionally.

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


AUTHOR 'S musical note : It does not take me too long to write the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't have internet access code at family so it 's very hard for me to post more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo enjoy the last three chapters and do n't forget to review. Thanks !
Chapter 9 - Polite Discussion


`` 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 sneering professor did not subtract item from his house for his 'disrespectful'attitude.

`` What happened to you, putter ? '' asked the professor curiously, for once ignoring his angsty behaviour.

`` So we 're back to our normal terminus of endearment. That 's a reliever ! I do n't guess it would be good for my sanity if we become matey all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for impression. `` Well, to resolve your question, I 've realized that multitude now find it terribly difficult to believe my stories ... I miss the clock time when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will stick to. '' Snape raised one dark eyebrow at that. `` ... -- most of the people that subject at least -- but since the so-called defeat of Voldemort, people tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to believe that the evil had passed and that our world is formula again. ``

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

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

Harry groaned at having to go over his programme with them. He still had to correct to this unexpected truce. Unfortunately, he had to trust them with it in order for his plan to work. `` All right, the architectural plan is unproblematic actually. We 'll just let Voldemort go on with his plan -- ''

`` What ! ! ! That 's the superb design you 've been talking about ? '' exclaimed Dragon incredulously.

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

`` You said something about disappearing of some people ... '' prodded Snape while placing one strong manus on Draco 's mouth to desist him from sputtering other nonsensical garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's help into finding other ways to reject the enemy then of trend, I also want Luna with me ... then condition the others until it 's meter ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his hands in defeat. `` OK, fine. I admit the programme is not perfect yet. I 'm counting on your knowledge of the dark arts and Voldemort himself to polish it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a mo, he seemed like his old self again -- retiring and vulnerable -- and clearly, he was not please with it. He scowled at the others as he waited for their response.

`` Um - Harry, do you sleep with about the prophecy ? '' ventured Wormtail after a bit 's hesitation.

`` You mean the prophecy that Voldemort was so crazy about ? Of course of study, I knew. Would I be exerting this a good deal elbow grease if I did n't ? '' retorted Harry angrily. He was expecting some suggestions not irritatingly foolish questions.

`` No, not that one. About the early prophecy ? '' said Wormtail reluctantly.

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

`` What do you mean, peter ? '' asked Severus mildly but the lean set of his back talk revealed his little annoyance about the lengthy introduction.

`` T-there was a prophecy made twelvemonth 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 get it on about it ? '' asked Draco curiously.

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could cease the prophecy, the shadow Almighty called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the Chosen one would vanquish the shadow Creator. ``

`` Oh ! Why did n't you let her end first ? '' said Ginny in frustration, voicing out the early 's own sentiments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` It is possible that some other visionary could pass on that info but it would probably take on days to find out who and we could not stand guard to each and everyone of them to wait until they make a alike vaticination. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her sister is an old put-on or we could ask for her help with that. '' said genus Draco, pursing his lips at the quotation of the professor who had a habit of 'predicting'everyone 's untimely and trigger-happy demise with every probability she got.

`` prof Trelawny may not be consistent but she had already made two even off vaticination. One was that I would be the merely one who could shoot down the shadow lord and the other ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's eyes before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's patriotic servant would return and facilitate him regain his consistence. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in shame. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that seers do not 'see'at will and they could not even separate when a prophecy is going to be made. ''

genus Draco shifted his office and turned to look at the decoration as if he was bored to dying by the conversation. `` I 'm not sure about you but I am tired of this public lecture that only leads to nowhere. Why do n't we stick to things that we can moderate and then worry about that later ? ``

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

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

`` We need to have got some inside information regarding the enemy'current activities. The problem is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very much sealed that He knows about Draco and Wormtails'defection when they failed to regress on time. It 's grievous for any of you and of row, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be dead. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the attention of all whose minds were wandering.

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

`` I do n't remember that would be a respectable idea, Ginny. '' said Harry. He would not presume to deliberately put his near friend 's life in danger.

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

`` Not her, Draco. Too dangerous. '' reacted Snape at seeing the wary expression of his favorite pupil. He did not need to hear the somebody 's figure. He only had to front at his aspect and he already knew who he was referring to.

`` I know. '' said Draco in monotone, a clear indication that he did not like it either but she was the merely one who could do it.

`` Would it be too a lot to ask who that person is ? '' asked Harry after failing to figure out who, aside from Ginny, could make him take care scared and concerned at the Sami time.

`` My mother. ``

No one was able-bodied to say anything as they all watched Draco stare hard at the ceiling, pretending to look up to the magnificent top sight that was so much similar to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the impulse to cry in despair at the prospect of putting his mother 's life in risk for defying the dark lord.

Harry could almost finger the turmoil that was hammering inside Draco'head. He was amazed. genus Draco used to be so chill and collected. His eyes were always like cold ice especially when he stared at him during his taunting mode but now the ice had melted. The Slytherin prince stood before them like a commoner -- adequate to of feeling. And he was not yet sure if it was a dependable thing or not.

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

`` My apologia but I need to go back to Hogwarts now. I do n't require the others to get mistrustful. '' said Snape.

`` All right. Be measured. ''

After the departure of the prof, the four proceeded to run through the scrumptious dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the light standard pressure was gone. They all brooded in secretiveness as they chewed each tasty bit in their mouths. Not even polite phrases like 'Please pass the salt'or 'More rice please'were uttered. Why should they bother ? It was not necessary. They could all use the summoning magic spell for that.

When they were all finished with their repast, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a residuum while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to explore the home where he was once considered a treasured member -- not only to torment himself more with the retention of his betrayal but also to cleanse his mortal. Draco returned to the support elbow room and started writing on a small-arm of parchment but the news were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could imagine how much it was hurting him to write that letter to his mother.

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

Draco forlornly crumpled the lambskin and set fire on it. `` You 're right. Someone could easily tap this letter and we 'll all be in deep trouble. '' He uttered weakly and covered his face with his hired hand.

`` That 's not what I meant. '' said Harry. Dragon did not say anything. `` Involving your mother is too grievous 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 fourth dimension, a crimson Draco slowly faced Harry. `` Are you dumb ? How could we possible get away with that ? ``

`` Hey, get real ! I have no intention whatsoever of joining that hideous fauna 's US Army. That 's simply ridiculous for me. I am just thinking of going back to Hogwarts and stay our education. The terminus has not started yet. We could still make water up for lost meter. '' genus Draco looked incredulous at him as if he finally lost his marble. `` But we 're not going as ourselves. We could disquise ourselves and go as transfer from other wizarding schools. Only the Headmistress and Snape would sleep together and they could range us all at Slytherin firm. It could play out. What do you cerebrate ? ''

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

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

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your house ? '' he said with utmost pleasure. Draco looked surprised. `` The classification 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 soul tipped me off that all bad wizards came from your theatre. ``

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

`` In your pipe dream ! Besides, you 're Quidditch squad suck. I would n't be caught beat acting with a team like that. '' said Harry in the Saami teasing tonicity. Draco playfully punched his right arm in mock protest but Harry only laughed. The twinkle banter was a prissy abatement for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The Term Begins


professor McGonagall and Professor Snape made some enlarge asking to pander three additional wands for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed adolescent with slaked looks on their faces. They had performed some piece to spay their feature of speech and to conceal Harry 's very noticeable mark. The young lady now had jet Black person hair with a discrete mole on her left impertinence. She was wearing colored brown matt lipstick and black eyeshadow that contrasted with her picket coloring, giving her the haunted show of a vampire. Both boys had colorful spiked hair and metal chains with weird-shaped chandelier dangling loosely on their necks. The ugly scowl on their faces which showed their intense displeasure with their new 'look'only made them appear more menacing.

`` prof, can you delight reiterate why we ca n't have the same vampire looking as Ginny ? We look like -- - `` said Harry indignantly.

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

`` fountainhead, at least you look to a greater extent like a 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 look would give everyone the printing that you are trouble-makers - perfect ticket to get into the `` in '' crowd at Slytherin. '' reminded prof McGonagall sternly but the deliquium twitching on her mouth was a idle game show. Both boy glared at the others. `` And Dragon, remember that I placed you on seventh yr even though you missed the whole one-sixth year just because you received high up German mark on your OWLs so I expect you to do very well this school year. read ? '' she added. Draco nodded mutely but he still did not depend 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 vivid side. At least you would be able finish your studies and defeat the darkness God Almighty at once. That 's like hitting two chick with one stone, is n't it ? '' he added in pure delight. The son'scowl deepened at the credit of razz but did not argue.

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

`` Ahh, cock. He 's in the dungeon -- - 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 problem. ``

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

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The Great Hall was already filled with uneasy scholar when they arrived. The freshmen were fidgeting nervously as they waited for the sorting observance to begin.

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

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

`` Of course of study not ! Have n't you read Hogwarts - A History ? A sorting hat would place us to the house that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced little girl with curly Brown hair.

The three snickered as they listened to their pettifoggery. 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 younger group. It would simply be too blockade to be identified with such naive caller.

`` Anderson, Sherbet '' shouted Professor Snape, the new Deputy schoolmaster, to begin the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

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

`` feeling at those nanus ! How come there are so many of them ? '' whispered Draco irritatedly.

`` Shhh ! Not so loud ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was meddlesome scanning the occupy freshman waiting for their play.

`` Engel, capital of Seychelles ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

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

`` But I thought you do n't need the positioning. 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 make me experience any unspoilt. '' said genus Draco grumpily.

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

`` No, and I would n't roll in the hay. I have n't seen your cousin-german before. '' replied Ginny.

`` You have a first cousin ? What does he see like ? '' asked Draco, curiously looking through the line of the first years.

`` Well, he 's a little adiposis with lots of muscles. And he 's supposed to be in fifth year now unless he failed the accreditation exam set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his gaze fell on the Ravenclaw table where he caught flock of a girl with prospicient blond hair engrossed in a light conversation with a neophyte. The girl immediately looked in his focus as if sensing his comportment. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the missy smiling back at him. His smile faded at that and he moodily broke the eye contact with her.

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

`` I 'm only gone for a few day and my girl is already cheating on me. '' a suction Harry replied.

`` What do you think ? And how do you know ? '' asked genus Draco, perplexed.

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

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

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

`` You 're being paranoiac. She 's just being courteous, you know. '' said Draco arrogantly as if he was a cognoscente on handling relationships.

`` Welcome, first twelvemonth ! Now, I am please to harbinger that another scholarly person would be joining the fifth eld in Gryffindor house. Dudley Herbert McLean Evans, you may go to their tabular array now. '' said the Headmistress after the freshman had been sorted.

Harry 's jaw dropped as he stared at his cousin-german. Dudley had lost considerable weight and he looked far better than he imagined. The protruding muscles was a positive broker for him, too. Several fille turned to give him appreciative glances as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor board.

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

genus Draco glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

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

`` We also have three transferees from another wizarding schoolhouse. They would be joining the Slytherin House -- young lady Callah Meyers, Mr. Devon Antonio, and Mr. lander Mooney. ''

The three approached the Slytherin table with all the poise elegance that they could muster. They heard various people from other houses gasp in surprise at their appearance while others merely shook their heads in disgust. But it did n't matter to them. The people they need to impress were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I prompt you that the Forbidden woodland is out of bounds to all students and that the products from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this schooling. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each student sternly to instill the word of advice on their brain. `` To all students, please be informed that Hermione Granger is the new Head daughter and Ernie Macmillan is the new caput Boy. You may seek for their assistance if you have any problems. Your sign of the zodiac prefects shall also be glad to assist you in any way they can. Let the spread Menachem Begin ! '' she said after a while and the dinner table was immediately laden with mouth-watering delicacies.

`` Cool outfit ! '' commented Blaise Zabini, one of Draco 's closest ally. `` What year are you in ? ``

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

`` That 's groovy ! By the way, I 'm Blaise and these are Pansy, Crabbe, Goyle and Nott. '' he introduced themselves proudly, as if he was announcing the extremity of the regal family.

`` Are n't they the ones who studied at Azkaban last yr ? '' asked Harry aka Lander, concealing his curiousity with a world-weary demeanor.

`` How did you know ? '' pouf eyed him suspiciously.

`` It 's all over the report, pal. Nothing to it. Besides, it 's bloody magnificent ! How was it ? '' drawled Draco aka Devon lazily.

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

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

`` But you have to admit, no other 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 cooky held between her fingers.

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

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

`` ... if you 're suitable, you 'll sleep with. '' replied Pansy mysteriously.

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When the feast was over, all scholar were escorted by their respective sign of the zodiac prefects to their residence hall. Callah and fairy immediately went off somewhere while the boy lingered at the park way first.

`` That Head young woman is one of Potter 's bestfriend. She 's bad news, I tell you. Nothing would draw you an outcast here faster than making booster with her and the carrottop git who follows her around. He was her boyfriend and also a great ally of Potter. They 're the wrongly sort, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his side protectively like escort and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devon was annoyed by their activeness but tried hard not to let it demo. 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 experience this way. They were not a great loss on his division.

`` No one orders us around, Blaise. Show us first why they are not suitable and then when we 'll provide you to call the shots. '' said Devon 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 words but he relaxed after a moment. `` A challenge, eh ? We like that, do n't we boys ? '' again his cronies nodded without a second base thought. `` Watch us squash those dirts tomorrow before our potions school term. '' he declared arrogantly.

`` make sure you win. '' said Lander with the same tone as Devon's.

`` We will. '' said Blaise with a severe glint in his eyes then he led his cronies to their room.

Devon waited until they were out of get a line shot before he said to Lander. `` In this planetary house, 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 comment and stared at the Slytherin common elbow room. It still had the Saami rough Edward Durell Stone paries with bout, green lamps hanging on chains to the ceiling. There were still no easy and comfortable couch like in their own common way - only high-backed chairs which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A flak also crackled merrily under a carve chimneypiece with an intricate pattern that depicted a very outmoded fashion of a sensation affaire d'honneur. Looking around the eerie environment, he slightly wondered if they were doing the decent matter.

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

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

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

`` How the hell did you two get in ? '' queried Devon, a slight miffed that some bookman from other firm were able to infix their secret domain without his knowledge.

`` Do n't ask query because you might not desire to listen the answers. '' replied Lander cautiously, unwilling to offend him.

`` No, I 'm bloody curious. Who was the slimy git who betrayed our oath of concealment ? '' he asked heatedly.

Lander raised one eyebrow and his mouth twitched in entertainment. `` As I have said, you might not desire to see the solution. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the look of incredulity on Devon 's font. `` ... and I would not ask more interrogative sentence if I were you. ``

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

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

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

`` fountainhead, he better not spend a penny it too dangerous or that might just be the most humiliating moment of his life ... ''


Chapter 11 - The declaration of Harry 's death


The seismic disturbance had worn off and the overwhelming influence of Hermione and the rest of the older Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressionable residents of their star sign. Unfortunately, the atm at their common room was far from jubilant. Almost two weeks had passed and there was still no newsworthiness as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So much for the DA and the Order 's plan - they have not learned a 1 thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

`` This is all my 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 same rueful tone.

Neville, who was listening to their harangue, dropped the Holy Scripture he was holding with so very much force that almost everybody turned to look at his direction. `` will you two delight cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's disappearance. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's nobody 's fault and that 's terminal. And if you really conceive yourselves Harry 's booster, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

Ron and Hermione stared in surprisal at the fierce blowup of their usually laid back friend. They had forgotten that they were not the only ones suffering here and Neville 's right field. Moaning and moping would n't aid them in their electric current predicament especially now that the Order members have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

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

`` Why do n't you pester your father until he gives you the entropy we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could reply, the threshold opened to reveal the creepily somber Fred and George Weasley. They looked so tired and weak that cypher had the heart to question them. The similitude eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

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

`` And we were there when they brought the body ... '' said George, his vox fluctuation as he uttered the words.

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

`` I - I think we better go to McGonagall now. Dad and the other penis of the Order would be there shortly to discuss the -- - `` said Fred with the same strained tone. `` ... late umm - developments. ``

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

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

Without a consequence 's hesitation, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's peculiar galleon to call up on the other members. Within arcminute, various other DA phallus joined them at the office to await for the comer of the minister.

`` What 's the problem ? '' asked Parvati, 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 time being.

Luna discreetly retreated to one corner, boring her wind down a musty diachronic book which partially shielded her from everyone 's view. One by one, the lodge phallus turned up with equally sober verbal expression on their faces.

`` The pursuit is over .... '' prof McGonagall began. `` Someone tipped off the diplomatic minister that a body of a thaumaturge was found near Tom brain-teaser 's graveyard .... '' At this point, the professor could not control her emotions anymore.

`` I sent someone to investigate the topic and -- `` Mr. Weasley sighed heavily. `` It was Harry 's body. Apparently, his consistency was thrown into a roaring wellspring of fervidness disfiguring him almost beyond realisation. ``

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

`` We were not certain at showtime - until we saw the lightning shaped scrape which was unique to him alone. '' replied the minister sadly. `` And if you do n't take care, I would rather not discuss the details of his end right now. ``

His hearer nodded fervently. cypher really wanted to take heed 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 believe it ! My little sister is a liquidator ! ``

Although benumb with 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 volume. `` I do n't detest you. '' she said evenly before returning to her reading.

prof Snape watched the young girl 's chemical reaction carefully. Her response was not innate. It seemed a little coerce and out of tune. She even appeared disinterested about the current topic of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the plan and put across with her despite of their previous accord ? Or did any of the three elusion up and somehow alarm Luna to their presence ?

`` come on - hate us. Hex us if it would earn you experience better. We deserve it. '' argued George II stubbornly but Luna ignored his supplication for punishment.

Hermione felt a tiny gleaming of hope. Maybe, this was just another of Voldemort 's whoremaster and Luna could still sense Harry 's presence that 's why she was taking everything so calmly. `` You do n't believe 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 response. She immediately understood the silent warning that Snape was sending her. Forcing a more sorrowful conduct, 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'bosom. `` But no total of grieving would work him back to life. There 's only one affair that we could do - and that is to finally vote down the initiator of all this wickedness things ... Voldemort and his army. ``

`` Luna is justly. By tomorrow, Harry 's destruction would be all over the wizard newspaper publisher and we could soon expect Voldemort to make water an explosive come back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to help early pupil learn to defend themselves. '' said the minister.

`` admonition have to be propagated to the wizarding community through the Quibbler. And I suggest that we drop the pretense. It is perfectly unfair for Harry to let them think he had turned evil at the go here and now of his life. '' said Neville.

McGonagall and Snape looked at each other hesitantly at Neville 's give-and-take. It was not part of the plan but could they blame the others for thinking that way ? They simply had to agree because doing otherwise would make everyone mistrustful that something was amiss.

`` Yes, I suppose it is the mighty thing to do. We 'll let you take care of the caviler and the student'additional grooming. '' said Professor Snape.

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

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

`` I could inform Remus to try to seek the allegiance of the wolfman once again. '' said the minister.

`` And of course we could depend on Hagrid to inform the behemoth about the current position. '' said Professor McGonagall.

Several more hypnotism were given and their grief was soon replaced with a grim decision to curb evilness. Details had been polished to perfection and with each procession, their agitation deepened, thirsty for stemma of those who made their lives so miserable that they almost forgot to last. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the creative juice in their minds, the meeting was adjourned and each leftfield with renewed vigor.

Except for Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape and Luna.

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

`` What do you intend ? '' asked prof Snape to distinguish how much she really knew. He still had no intention to divulge too much information unless he had discussed it with Harry.

`` Why is Harry parading around the Great manor hall in an bizarre rig and why was he in Slytherin ? '' said Luna without even batting an eyelash.

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

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

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

`` You were able to see through the disguise ? '' asked Snape in amazement. He could not believe it because only a handful of highly skilled ace could correclty key people whose coming into court was protected by enchantments - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

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

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

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Lander and Devon were already about to kip on their bedchamber after a terribly exhausting and dull conversation with Blaise and his troops when they heard a flaccid knock on the room access as if afraid of wakening anybody else up. They both looked over to where Blaise was curled up and snoring to his marrow 's subject matter. Confident that he was not bothered by the noise, they carefully opened the door to see who dared shake up them at this ungodly hour of night.

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

`` Hey, darling ! Missed me already ? '' asked Devon confidently, wrapping his arms 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 ignore it. You should, too. '' Lander replied while Devonshire examined the galleon curiously.

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

`` What do you conceive it means ? '' pressed Callah with a concerned look on her aspect.

`` It simply means that they had already found out that Harry potter was abruptly. That 's very clever of Snape. He engineered it all. '' he answered with a smiling. `` So, we better ignore it and head for bed now. The action would start tomorrow. ``

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They all turned to the room access and saw the heading of the House approach them silently.

`` You should all come up with me to the Headmistress'billet. There 's something that we all need to discuss. '' he said simply and headed for the room access without waiting for their reply.

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The next day ...

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

`` Hah ! Look at those sniveling idiots. I bet they heard the sound word already. '' said sissy with utter joy on her face and tried to sit beside Devon but Callah was quicker.

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

`` Hiya, handsome. Want me to give you a Slytherin tour later ? '' she asked, fluttering her delicate cilium at him.

lander cringed inwardly at the sight but maintained his cool. He could get entropy from her especially when there was no one else to discourage her.

`` Sure, baby, anytime. '' he drawled in his best imitation of Draco.

Pansy flashed Callah a triumphal look and returned to her food.

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

`` Potter 's deadened. 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 deal with that ceramicist kid. I mean he ca n't be more right than the dark Creator, is he ? '' asked Callah conversationally.

nance frowned at her insinuation. `` No one can ever hope to be more powerful than the disconsolate lord. That ceramist is just a nuisance to him, you know ... playing saviour all the clock time. '' she sneered.

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

`` Oh, that brat ? '' exclaimed Pansy as if she found the mere reference of the name extremely irritating to her sensitive ear drum. `` We have no word about him yet. live on thing we knew he was being punished for his disobedience but now he 's disappeared with that sleazy blood traitor. I do n't live what he saw in her. ''

`` Never speak of his name again. He 's considered taboo in our house these 24-hour interval. My father said that his father is now personally hunting them down including the other two-timer. '' declared Blaise arrogantly, giving the effect that the topic should be concluded immediately.

Devonshire and Callah nearly choked on their repast but went on without commenting. lander seriously considered the entropy they had just unearthed. Lucius was looking for Draco, Ginny and Wormtail. That meant Voldemort and his minions knew about their abandonment already and that only have in mind that they had to be spare thrifty about their investigator work. Sooner or later, they would hear about the 'cool transferee'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. newspaper and parchments were being dropped everywhere.

`` May I have the attention of everyone please. '' shouted Professor McGonagall before the scholar could peruse the day 's paper. All oculus 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 world. Please do not let the papers deceive you. Harry remained truehearted to the light side until his death. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the student ... there were even some from the Slytherin table. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this light, may I inform you that aside from the trade protection that this castle offers, I have arranged for some very equal to scholar to train you all to support yourselves in case all affair fail. It will not be graded but delight try to do your best. The final examination run will be during struggle against iniquity and nonstarter could cost you your life. That is all. You may go to your classes now. ''

Chapter 12 - The Encounter with the Mudblood and the Weasel


`` apology me. '' said a tiny but confident voice.

lander and Devon knew who was speaking even before they turned around.

`` I 'm Hermione husbandman, read/write head girl. '' she held out her deal politely but nobody took it. Unfazed by their discourtesy, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would care to bring together our Defense night club this class. It 's called Dumbledore 's Army and we train our appendage to fight against the sinister humanistic discipline -- - ``

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

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

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

`` Fine ! As head little girl, it is my duty to ask round everyone else for the training but I forgot you do n't need to take aim 'against'the dark artistry. After all, you are all 'for'the wickedness arts, are n't you ? '' replied Hermione with the Lapp fervor.

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

`` mendicancy for alms, Weasel. To buy solid food for the creature inside your breadbasket. '' said Pansy wickedly. Ron turned deep red at once.

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

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

`` Come on, Ron. save up your breath. We should not ware time with this crowd of losers. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` loser ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your poor boy is bushed, no one could save you now. Did you know he was begging for dear life before the dark Almighty killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went unbending with fad and had their wands out within mo. fagot and Blaise drew their verge too but ordered the others not to add out theirs.

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

Blaise 's eyes glazed with exhilaration. `` You want a duel ? ejaculate then. Let 's see how badly Potter had trained you. ''

`` obstructor ! '' shouted fag at Ron but he ducked in time.

`` ENGORGIO ! '' he countered and pantywaist immediately started to fill out like an inflated balloon and slowly she rose into the air, shrieking in fright.

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

Enraged, he tried a different tactic. He pointed his scepter at Ron and yelled `` CRUCIO '' but at the last minute, he changed his steering and the spell hit Hermione but amazingly, she did not experience any hurting at all. She smiled with relief.

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

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

`` Ennervate '' said Hermione to Blaise reluctantly as if she just wanted him to appease 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 with us again or you 'll pay dearly. '' said Ron with the same half smile before the two of them left.

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

`` You bozos, why did n't you assist 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 amusement. Blaise did n't seem to appreciate his pun and shot him a piercing glare. Devon nudged him slightly.

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

Blaise tension eased up at once and returned his wink which promised another desirable encounter with the Gryffindors later in which they would go forth victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that consequence. Here, watch this path. It will result you straight to the dungeon for our Potions object lesson. We just have to retrieve our wands first. '' said Blaise. `` darn those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breath as he dragged the dolorous Pansy to the office.

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

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

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

`` Yeah. I 'm not that powerful enough ... .only Har -- '' Ron 's eyes suddenly went wide with astonishment. `` No, it 's impossible. ``

`` What 's insufferable ? ``

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

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

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

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

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`` safe morning year. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me bring in myself. I am Professor Remus Lupin, your Defense Against the nighttime art instructor. '' he said with a strong smiling to everyone.

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

`` So you also find him distressing ... that 's honorable. He is a werewolf. I do n't know where this shoal is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

Lander and Devonshire nodded in agreement but their negative feelings were channeled to a different tier. lupine was an Order penis and his unattackable loup-garou characteristic could distinguish 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 up to at handling complicated spells. On your 7th yr, you would be performing more advanced incantations. Most of these would come along on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the year so you better work harder. I understand that the Imperius oath was shown to you during your fourth but you were not really capable to pattern it. So today, we would be learning how to use and weaken the Imperius Curse and for that, we need a demonstration. Any Volunteer ? '' Professor lupine eyed the scholar expectantly.

Many students raised their manus, mostly DA members. Harry had already taught them how use and deflect that unforgivable curse although not everyone could switch off the spell 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 lady Patil, please come here. '' he instructed. `` The conjuration is 'Imperio'and you need to reduce to break away from the spell. ''

`` Yes, Professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a glaze over expression of somebody being hypnotized. The professor ordered her to sing and she performed a song routine in front line of the course but when she was ordered to stand out outside the window, she broke off the spell and smiled proudly at everyone. The class gave her a generous applause except the ones from Slytherin who were all oscitancy as if the demonstration was boring enough to tranquilize them into sleep.

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

`` Mr. -- - what 's your name again ? '' he called on one of the new students from the Slytherin House. Perhaps a demonstration 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 subject.

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

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

Once again, Lander felt the conversant floating sense experience that made him feel lighting headed. Then he heard the program line. 'Sing for us !'

'No, not that please ... I do n't like singing .'he thought but he knew he should comply. He opened his mouth to sing when he realized he did not know any wizard song yet and singing a muggle song could gain the Slytherin suspicious of the purity of his blood.

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

Then another command followed. 'Dance for us'

lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing lupin to make him stop those pathetic commands but fortunately the professor changed his judgement. 'No, not that one. levitate your whole consistence .'

'Fine. At least that one is easy .'Lander thought as he started to go up slowly from the ground. He could discover the professor 's explanation as he levitated.

`` Now, see here, class. It would be almost inconceivable for anyone to levitate their bodies when they were conscious because most magician believe that it was impossible. But with this jinx, you could make a person do almost anything because in this state, wizards knew no bounds. They only follow the commands. '' said the prof then he ordered him to go down and removed the while off him.

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

lander grimaced as he stared at his cooperator. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devonshire, on the early hand, was having the time of his spirit. What a skillful way to start 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 severe things. Apparently, he took his scourge seriously. It was a good thing that Blaise was busy with his own problem to notice their lack of rudeness to their partners.

The professor watched as the pupil performed the spells on each other but was mainly focused on the transfer who gave a monstrance a patch ago. There was something remotely familiar with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his commands but his optic did not have the Same glazed looking at and his response to his social club were not instantaneous. There was something definitely unusual with him.

`` That was excellent, socio-economic class. Two cast of parchment about the outcome of Imperius nemesis 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 arrest for a spell. ``

lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

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

`` Oh, no, not that. On the wayward, you both performed very well. '' the professor 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 advanced or behind our electric current lesson so that I could widen you extra help if necessary. ``

`` Thank you, Professor lupine, but I think we could manage. '' said Devon quickly.

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

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

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

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

Devon shot a skittish face at Lander who understood immediately. The prof was going to try to read his judgment and Devon was not star at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his digit to shield him from the spell. The prof 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 overbold air.

`` That was tightlipped ! '' said Devon, his breathing a little light now.

`` Yeah, I know. We really have to be extra deliberate from now on. ``


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's prediction


Oct 15, 1997

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

There was no intelligence from Voldemort. No dingy action present. And no more close calls. Blaise and pansy still did not trust them enough to uncover some useful information. Their menacing tone were not enough. They had to live up to their reputation to get into the `` in '' bunch. Therefore, they need to be more hardiness. Desperate prison term call for desperate measures.

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

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

`` I 've just realized something. Blaise and Viola tricolor hortensis refuse to tell us anything because we have n't proven ourselves yet. Now is the good time. fall on ! '' said Lander.

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

`` Anyone ... we just nibble a fight with anyone ... even expert if we luck upon Hermione and Ron. We could attain it appear like were avenging their abasement a few week ago. '' he replied. `` spirit, your lot are having a 'study mathematical group'meeting downstairs. If we leave at this prison term of night, Blaise would surely order someone to keep an eye on us around. Your housemates are not a very trusting lot. ``

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

The two made trusted to make a lot of racket as they went past the voicelessness 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 unused air. ``

Blaise nodded and whispered something to Crabbe and Goyle. As the two made their way to the Hogwarts corridors, they heard two pairs of heavy 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 neighborhood ?'Lander thought. They were getting tired from all the walk but still they had not met anybody unlucky enough to cross their track - even the caretaker.

`` Hey, you two. It 's past curfew. You should be on your bottom 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 terrorise. '' cooed the poltergeist. `` I 'm going to scream the professors. educatee ! scholar 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 torment on him and Peeves disappeared immediately in fright.

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

`` That was probably because he was ordered to create havoc 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 header Boy and Head missy to put them in the good incline of the new Slytherin prince.

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any job with that, mudblood ? '' sneered Lander to ca-ca things more realistic but Hermione did not even burst at the nasty 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 enterprise with the professors at this time of night which I doubt. '' said Macmillan.

`` We want to get some fresh air. '' declared Devon arrogantly as if that bare financial statement settled the matter.

Hermione put her hands on her hips 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 hassle. '' said lander and raised his wand slightly. Devon followed suit.

`` We wo n't fall off to your stage. Twenty spot from Slytherin for threatening the straits Boy and female child. '' said Macmillan and started to leave 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 partner and turned to Devon 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 wall 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 wind on the flooring with laughter.

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

Devon glanced slightly at Lander as if asking permission to do something. Lander nodded and prepared for what Devon was planning to do next. `` Crucio ! '' shouted Devon and Macmillan fell on his stifle in pain but Lander did something to lessen the spell 's force so they both knew that the pain was not that severe.

Lander realized that it was now clock time to end the 'fight'before it got out of hired hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the small lump of flaming carefully in his hired hand. `` Do you profess ? '' he voiced out the interrogative in the most venomous note that he could muster.

Hermione 's eyes fell upon the globe of flaming then at lander 's face. She tensed for a bit as she stared at their opponents. Her expression became suddenly unreadable 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 countersign, Hermione grabbed Macmillan 's arms and backed away from the two.

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

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

`` I - I -- - '' he began but was stopped short when they both heard various loud stride heading their way.

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

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

'Accidentally - Yeah, right-hand .'guess Lander sarcastically.

`` And you used an inexcusable swearing ! Very telling ! I admit I had some dubiety regarding your capableness before but now I think you could be a desirable accession to our ball club. '' said Blaise solemnly.

`` It was nix, really. '' said Devonshire dismissively. `` We just wanted to get them back for what that lady friend did to you, Blaise. ``

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added Lander and hoped that the idiots would take the hint and ask over them into their short 'study group'.

`` You 're bored ? How amount you did n't tell us ? fall in us then. We 're having a party tonight. '' said queer excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

`` At the coarse room - where else ? Do n't occupy. Snape does n't care. '' said Blaise. `` Go get your former friend, too. ``

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

`` The nighttime Lord 's initial triumph party ! ''

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Hermione and Ernie did not go to the Headmistress at once. Ernie had decided not to report the subject immediately and Hermione agreed. She walked briskly to the Gryffindor dormitory to meet with the other DA members there.

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

`` genus Phoenix feather '' said Hermione impatiently as the Fat gentlewoman took her time in opening the door.

`` My apologia, but someone was blocking the doorway so could you just feed it a get-up-and-go. '' said the Fat Lady sweetly.

Hermione pushed the doorway and was surprised to see a numeral of Gryffindors staring in shock at the figure lying on the floor.

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her nerves were already on the sharpness since their coming upon with the newcomers and this sight was not very welcoming at all.

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

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

Hermione racked her brain to cipher 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 great power to vanquish the darkness nobleman had come…and the Dark Lord will mark him as his be, but he will consume power the Dark God Almighty knows not ... and either must die at the deal of the other for neither can live on while the former survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would go far at the time when the final battle shall be fought ... Seven loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not make it ... The Dark Lord would invoke the feel but the one would frame their somebody ... his retainer shall be surmount ... he shall snuff it by his own sword ... and his clay shall reside at the snake in the grass 's sleeping accommodation till the end of clock time ... The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord had come ... ''

`` Oh, my God ! The confounded prophecy ! ''

Many caput wheeled around to find the ashen boldness of the Headmistress followed by their Professor Lupin, their current theater head.

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

When the Headmistress was gone, professor lupine was bombarded immediately with questions.

`` Did she just make a prognostication, Professor ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` What did prof McGonagall mean ? ``

`` What lost vaticination ? ``

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

However, the professor was unable to do any of their question. He was also mystified. If Harry was dead, then who else could the divination be referring to ? Neville ? But that ca n't be !

`` Wait ! First things first. '' he approached Lavender and requested some pupil to work her to the hospital wing. Then he ushered the others to go back to their seam with the exclusion of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

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

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

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

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

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that magical spell himself and it took him years to finally dominate it. That 's why no death-eater could execute that proficiency. It was never taught to them and Malcolm denied any postulation to let in it in the playscript. He said he would buy the farm on the knowledge only to the worthy I. ``

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

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

This time, the prof could not bear on to his curiousity any farseeing. `` I will do that tonight but could you please state me why you are asking me these things ? '' he asked softly.

Hermione evaded his heart and fiddled with her hands before she replied with a hag-ridden expression. `` I need to acknowledge, professor, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have honorable cause to surmise that Harry is still alive. ``

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

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


Chapter 14 - The Werewolf and the Rat


Professor lupin, Ron and Neville looked stunned at her words 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 crucial as Harry 's alleged demise.

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

`` Come to think of it. I have noticed something strange with the boy too. The early one was not as hard but the one called Lander seemed very powerful. '' lupin nodded his header thoughtfully as he tried to recall his yesteryear pappa Roger Huntington Sessions with them.

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

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

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

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

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

`` All right, we 'll sing abot this some former time. check here for now. I need to get through Malcolm tonight to make this issue up before we say anything to the others. I do n't want to give false Bob Hope to certain individuals. '' The prof said sternly then he added as an after thought process. `` And yes, twenty points from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that finicky incident. As header missy and prefect, it is your responsibility 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 educatee, prof Lupin headed straight to the one billet he knew he could find some answers -- Snape 's Dungeon. He knew something was up. He could smell out it, thanks to his werefolf inherent aptitude. He just could n't direct it. Minerva was knowing but in example like this, he had to admit Snape had more expertise. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his house. It was rubber to presume that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the blasted threshold. He could cause easily walked in but he wanted to continue commons courtesy to his fellow prof. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the threshold to listen for any sign of life.

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

Puzzled, and without a guardianship to what Snape would suppose, he walked in soundlessly to look into. That tiny squeak 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 middle of Snape 's office, he found a scared-looking rat who was too terrified to move. His gaze quickly flickered to its paws and immediately noticed that one was made of shining silver gray metal.

Without wasting metre, he shot him the spell to coerce him to evince his human form and quickly followed it up with a body-bind charm.

`` What are you doing here, Wormtail ? '' he asked the cut man venomously, choosing to address him by the epithet fitting for a two-timer like him.

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

`` It 's kind of too late for that now, do n't you mean ? '' said lupine, his wand still pointed at the snivel figure. He would never form the same error twice.

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

`` What has Harry got to do with this ? '' yelled Lupin suddenly in a fit of angriness. How dare this hapless alibi of a man speak of Harry 's public figure when he was the one who caused his excruciation ? `` Harry is dead. Are you happy now ? ``

The thinly man whimpered in fright but not once did he forfend his eyes from his former Friend 's murderous stare. `` H-Harry is alive, Remus. I know what I have done was unforgivable but I really rue it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and William James died, Sirius wasted twelve geezerhood of his sprightliness in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life. I do n't think I can ever draw a blank that much less forgive. '' He paused for a piece to give himself sentence to convalesce from those foul storage. `` Do you make love why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

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

`` I do n't want to kill you yet because I want to clear Sirius 's figure even after his death. I do n't want people to remember Sirius as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want citizenry to regard him as the bully individual he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his harsh words but he could n't say anything in his defence force. What lupine said was true - he was a murdering double-crosser who betrayed his best friends, even endangered their son 's life several fourth dimension. He did n't deserve to live but here he was, still existing while his good Friend had fallen. Harry ceramicist had saved him before but maybe he should n't have.

`` You know why I have n't taken my own piteous lifespan yet ? '' said Wormtail in a foiled tone.

lupin looked at him in surprisal. 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 display case, I still want to do it so that I can finally pay my debt. '' stated Wormtail unfalteringly, his meaning not lost on Lupin.

`` Wait - did you say Harry is live ? '' asked Lupin.

Just then, the threshold 's dungeon flew opened and revealed two teenage boys and a fille who were slightly panting for breather as they rushed inside the dimly lit office.

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

`` Yes ? '' prompted Lupin with one eyebrow raised in a questioning stare.

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

The professor scrutinized the new arrivals carefully until something clicked on his mind. `` Harry, you can cut the make-believe now. I know. '' he stated and watched their reactions closely. It was a gamble but he was willing to admit the risk.

Devon and Callah stared simple at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his shoulder joint. The professor watched with a combination of suspense and entertainment as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do next. But null could have prepared him from Lander 's chemical reaction. The boy casually waved his right hand and unceremoniously dissipate colorful flicker at him. The wallop made him stagger backwards and he became instantly horrified at the estimate 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 note of the fact that he did not feel any annoyance at all.

The others just smiled knowingly at him as if attacking a professor was a common occurrence in that room. He glared at the scholar and summoned his most authoritative voice.

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

`` Sorry, prof. That 's just to make sure that you 're really who we think you are. One can never be too careful these days if you know what I mean. '' replied Lander as he gave him a warm smile. `` I knew it would not hold you long to cipher that out. '' he added.

`` Actually, it was Ron and Hermione who gave me the thought. So I take these former two are Ginny and Draco, am I right ? '' replied lupine, his ease at being correct was very evident.

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would cause found yourselves in big fuss now. That was a very unsafe peril you took, professor. '' said Ginny in meek reprimand.

`` Yeah. '' Lander agreed. `` And you can release 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 genus Draco ? '' said Lupin as he removed the hex on Wormtail.

`` Well, they have n't really killed 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 amusement 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 Dragon as he checked his silver watch for the time.

`` Oh, I forgot ! Professor, Wormtail, I think you better follow with us. There 's an pressing subject that we need to talk over right now. ``

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

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

`` I 'm not so sure but McGonagall seemed very excite. She mentioned something about it being the 'Lost prophecy'. ``

`` THE LOST PROPHECY ! '' exclaimed Harry, Dragon, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made lupine very curious ... .very singular indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely crusade someone. Why was the the trip to the Headmistress'spot taking so long ?


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`` The one with the power to vanquish the Dark lord had come…and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equate, but he will birth power the Dark Maker knows not ... and either must die at the helping hand of the former for neither can know while the other survives ... A horrendous thunderstorm would go far at the prison term when the last engagement shall be fought ... septenary loyal friend shall be with him ... but one will not endure ... The Dark Maker would invoke the purport but the one would entrap their psyche ... his servants shall be overpower ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his remains shall repose at the snake 's sleeping accommodation till the end of time ... The one with the power to crush the darkness nobleman had come ... ''

The headmistress silently waited as the new arrivals read the copy of the prophesy she had conjured as soon as they had arrived. Though she had always been skeptical about the prophecy teacher, she had some awe when it came to true predictions. From what she had witnessed, she could safely feign that Lavender did not just come up with an flesh out theory.

`` How the hell can we know when a 'terrible storm'will come up ? And who are the 'seven allies'? Stupid prophesy, ca n't it be more particular ? '' commented Draco moodily as he finished reading the prediction.

`` Watch your speech communication, Mr. Malfoy. '' said McGonagall sternly.

`` To be honest, I 'm more concerned about the 'invoking the spirits'part ... It sounds scary. '' stated Ginny in oceanic abyss thought.

Harry was unusually understood as the others discussed the opening. He was more implicated about the identity of the person who shall not survive the battle. heptad allies shall be with him ... therefore, they were people who were very close to him. Threfore, another finis friend of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the bestride figure of casualty of war. Just another tinker's dam figure ... He sincerely hoped he could prevent it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you think, Harry ? ''

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

`` We 're discussing a very important matter here, thrower. '' reminded Snape. `` We want to acknowledge your opinion about what you 've heard at Mr. Zabini 's party. ``

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his relocation now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just smashing .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too maledict confident for comfort. Voldemort is going to establish a tight fire on the wizard 's celebration of his theorize frustration -- making a mockery of the Ministry and of the order and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just table the celebration. '' suggested Wormtail. His hired hand clutching his psyche as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two weeks time. Do we consume decent prison term to organise for a counter-attack ? '' asked lupin, his sassing set on a slight line.

`` No but we can not wait for that 'terrible storm'to come either. It just have to aline its schedule. I want Voldemort and his army to be dead on the day that they are supposed to be. '' declared Harry stubbornly, determined to end this battle once and for all. He was tired of concealing. Tired of wearing Slytherin robes and not be able to flirt Quidditch. And most of all, he missed Luna and his best friends.

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Harry, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail were now at the room of Requiments. While the edict members were holding a meeting, Harry had decided to shout out a conference of his own. It was clock time for the DA penis to know the Truth. It would be necessary for them to lie with that he was still alive to give them hope and the strength to fight in the upcoming struggle. He did not have the time nor longanimity 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 rest of the wizarding world were still confused about what 's happening.

As he gripped his impostor galleon tightly, he noticed the tension in his three companion'faces.

`` Are you sure they would come up ? They might mean it 's a trick. '' said Ginny apprehensively.

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

Harry only rolled his heart in aggravation before he replied. `` We 'll see. ``



Chapter 15 - oneness of Opposites


`` We 'll see ... '' repeated Harry and a strange smile formed on his lips. He waved his hand ever slightly to his three fellow traveler who were currently too busy scaring themselves to observe what he was doing. Then he laid his jade back on the cushions and waited patiently.

He did not give birth to wait long. A rustling of movements was soon heard from behind the room access then it opened so slowly that any thoughtlessly person would find fault it on a non-existent tip. He could only arrive at out the synopsis of two forms though, both with their wands out and walking on their toes as if afraid to seduce the petite bit of sound. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disillusion themselves.

`` My, my ! I did n't recognize Helen Newington Wills has such an influence on you. '' he commented with a grinning as the two showed themselves somewhat reluctantly.

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

`` We need to be indisputable he 's really Harry. This could be another bunker. '' 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 petty impulsive. But he could n't blame him for that since he was still sporting his goon camouflage as of that moment.

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

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

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

`` You saw yourself as head teacher Boy and Quidditch -- - ``

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

`` Ilex paraguariensis ! ! ! ! Am so glad to see -- -- Where 's Ginny ? '' Ron also gave him a brotherly embracement but did not waste time questioning him.

Harry 's gaze darted to the three perplexed soma who were now wondering why the new comer 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 face in an flash. `` Where 's Luna ? ``

`` Here. '' a languorous vocalization replied, her foul blond, waist-length and straggly haircloth swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side. Harry smiled at the lady friend and held her manus tightly.

`` You did n't appear surprised. '' commented Hermione at the look of pure tranquillity on the missy 's face.

`` Why would I be ? '' replied the young girl 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 take care commodity on Draco, though. His case is too sick. ''

Both Hermione and Ron rolled their eyes at that but Harry could only hide his amusement as he noticed the tone 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 queasy boy who could n't even superintend to whine during a frail situation. The boy who stood before him had the markings of a person who had entered a battle and won and would win again if the need arises.

`` Hello, Harry. '' said Neville calmly as they shook their helping hand vigorously like two associate who had just found each early after a terrible war and in a way, they were. `` I feel a bit worried about the reason why you are revealing yourself to us right now. It 's about Voldemort, is n't it ? '' he asked with a swoon smile.

Harry looked at Hermione teasingly first before he replied. `` Unfortunately, yes. I wondered how long it would take for soul to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the indirect reference to her failure to address the problem at deal but did not comment. Luna, on the other hand, looked nonplussed.

`` See, Neville. You 're really smarter than you give yourself credit 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 turnout. They quickly dispatched their hideous camouflage upon seeing Ron and Hermione sitting quite comfortably on the sofa.

`` Gee, Harry. I did n't bang that when wizards die, they became reincarnated like that. '' said George, feigning a spirit of astonishment and innocence while hanging on to his own flame-coloured locks for dear life.

`` Remind me not to die, my beloved Twin Falls. That outrageous haircloth ! Better be dead than be mistaken for the Mustela nigripes boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a good show of staring at Harry 's hair and squinting his middle in disgust. `` It would wee-wee a great caper, though. ``

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

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

Within a few minutes, the rest of the DA members arrived with the exception 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 careless to go in without any means of protecting themselves in guinea pig it was a trap. Perhaps it was a full thing that the Weasley Twin Falls were too distracted to guess of pranking those careless individuals 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 throat and before anyone could initiate asking sassy questions, he began his speech. `` Please listen carefully. All of you. I 'm not going to reduplicate what I have to say. I know that Luna had shown to some of you my latest encounter with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still alive. That bastard was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw perish last year was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a bass intimation. What he was about to say following might be too nerve-wracking 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 dead. How naive ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to declare his presence to the whole wizarding cosmos by creating havoc during the festivity of his supposed defeat. We 're not sure about the particular yet but the general idea was that he and his thugs would start their terroristic human action a week before the feast to build the tension, then it would culminate on the part of the festivity where Voldemort 's licking would be reenacted. The blundering nighttime lord himself plans to make an explosive appearing 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 listener 's reactions.

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

Looking at their alarm expressions, Harry was almost gratified that he had some irregular rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too much picture to death-threats and undeniably evil night lords had its estimable head too. It made one immune from shockingly everyday emotions such as terror and terror.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` thoroughly question. Once again, you 're showing the scoring of a dead on target warrior. '' Then, with a fragile worried look at Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can recollect correctly, the sorting hat was very insistent about one thing - unity of all the houses. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal bias and inimical touch sensation towards certain multitude from a unknown business firm ... ''

`` 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 nice to the Slytherins. '' he closed his eyes as if the bare mention of the house was giving him severe headache. Then he added as an after idea. `` It 's okay, I guess. Some Slytherins are not that bad. ``

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

No one said a word.

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

`` I beg your forgiveness ? '' Parvati ventured to die the very uncomfortable silence.

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

The twins just looked at Harry with an unfathomable expression.

`` You 're crazy to even consider that estimate. '' said Hermione, her eyes blazing with ire and disappointment.

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

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

`` Maybe we should just stick by with the lupus erythematosus demonic Slytherins. '' commented another.

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

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

`` Is that enough reason to muster in the aid of the Prince of Darkness himself ? '' asked Ron heatedly.

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

more silence followed. The DA 's indecision was unnerving and Harry struggled to end it before it became uncontrollable.

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

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about petty house rivalries. We have already lost respective good wizards to the coloured side of meat because of that. Anyone who decides to aid us should be regarded as a friend and not as an enemy. '' said Luna, her lackadaisical expression was replaced with a steely determination and a hint 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 untimely dubiousness. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should have been asking me about the Lavender 's foretelling and how it could help us defeat Voldemort for the survive time. ``

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

`` Do you all agree to letting Draco and Wormtail in on this ? '' Noticing the others'discomfort with the estimate, he added. `` Look, I 'm not asking you to be chummy with them. I 'm just requesting for a fair treatment befitting an ally. Alright ? ``

The others were still loath but nodded solemnly.

`` That 's good enough for now. '' said Harry and waved his handwriting to reveal the three flesh who were nervously awaiting the DA 's verdict.

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the situation. Draco stared directly at Ginny 's brothers and mouthed a silent excuse and murmured a easy 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to maintain a semblance of dignity to the Malfoy name. Ginny cried at being reunited with his brothers.

`` Now that we have overcome that particular proposition obstruction, let me tell you about the plan that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a terrible storm that will mark the final examination conflict, then Voldemort would invoke the heart. Maybe Hermione could head the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to trap their souls but as of now, I have absolutely no idea on how it could be done. I want us to be prepared just in vitrine he raises his ground forces from the idle. '' said Harry, speaking in a slow manner to allow the others to immerse everything.

`` enhance his Army from the dead ? '' asked a fearful Colin.

Harry grimly nodded his head.

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

`` I do n't get laid and I do n't worry. 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 design ? '' asked Lee.

Harry resumed his grave aspect. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would bide to help the professors protect the palace against an onset while some would come with me, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail to prepare for Voldemort 's takeover. Who would be brave enough to amount with me ? ``

`` I 'm with you, twin. '' said Ron at once. `` I 'd better be there to assure that a sure person would not be able-bodied to hex you when your vertebral column is turned. ``

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

Harry groaned inwardly but refused to notice the mildly antagonistic exchange. `` Who else ? ''

Several men shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the best fighters in the group. If they were going to stop Voldemort 's programme for the banquet, the light position needed the hunky-dory scrapper for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` battalion some stuff. We 're going tonight. Our theatre school principal will provide an rich apology for our absence. ``

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

`` To Snape Mansion of grade ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a foul smiling at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape house


As their metrical foot touched the satisfying ground, the group immediately recoiled at the repugnant wad of what Snape claimed to be his dwelling house. Anyone unfortunate person enough to participate would instantly recognize it as a darkness Wizard 's harbor. No doubt about that. There were no colourful portrayal to adorn the medium-sized animation elbow room, only strange-looking affair hovering above them. All the furnitures were covered with repulsive snake peel and there were no prosperous chairs to sit on.

They had to settle on the cold, marble floor for that. The walls and ceilings were all sinister and their only root of light was the dimly lit open fireplace. The horrific statues guarding the whorled staircase looked set to consume any individual foolish enough to tramp in its track. It would let been less horrific if there were at to the lowest degree some welcoming gesture from their host but, unfortunately, the unsmiling typeface of their host only heightened the already creepy aura of the place.

`` You call this a planetary house ? '' said the revolt Draco finally who expected the place to be somewhat similar to a regular wiz house -- not as hoity-toity as Malfoy manor but habitable at least.

`` Yes and I would apprise it if you would hold back your unsavoury comments to yourself. You 're not here for a vacation. '' reminded Snape in an even tonicity, his grimace devoid of any emotion.

`` I think this place is very interesting -- `` commented Harry much to the astonishment of everyone present tense and he could curse he chanced upon a feeble hint of a smile on their host 's side. He also heard some nasty insinuations regarding his land of mind but he just shrugged it off. That was a formula response to his commentary anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not withstand a bit of discomfort, let me assure you that the room upstairs are quite satisfactory and complete with all the necessary comforts. '' said Snape in a flavor that suggested that he consider those form of citizenry very decrepit in quality.

`` This definitely makes Canicula'house warm and friendly in comparability. '' whispered Ron to anyone who would deal to listen.

`` And this is the Training Room. '' said Snape as he led them to a deep opening that revealed an even more daunting elbow room filled with several equipments that made even Wormtail shake with fright.

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

`` Weasley, if you do n't prevent your sassing shut, you will find that these prick could do worse than rack your already battered brain. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his sassing to avoid risking his wrath.

`` I wonder what this picayune affair does ... '' commented Neville as he stared curiously at a small article that looked like a harmless old hat.

`` Would you like to find 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 surprisal, he met the Professor 's taunting gaze and returned the favor. `` Yes, I believe I would, Professor. '' With that, he bravely shoved the article on top of his nous, expecting the worst.

Hermione and Ron exchanged vex glances but genus Draco, Ginny and Luna just watched Neville with growing fascination.

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

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

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

Suddenly, the hat slid down to fully handle Neville 's face then it constricted the neck opening component in such a way that would lay down the wearer lose oxygen within a unawares span of time.

Most of the witnesseses panicked and hastily tried to remove the nefarious hat but to no help.

Snape stopped them with an intensely frigidness brilliance. `` You serious watch this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a serial publication of annoying questions that if answered truthfully, the hat would loosen a little to give him clock time to suspire but if answered dishonestly, it would tighten some more until a deliquium choking sound could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a turn that not one of the pupil recognized.

Wormtail immediately ran to the boy whose facial expression was already turning purple from lack of air. He quickly performed some spells on him and ordered him to pillow for a while.

`` This is definitely a torture chamber. '' said Ron in a hushed timbre.

Hermione and Ginny were still too aghast to comment. Even Draco, who had lived in a iniquity sensation'house all his lifetime, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to take the incident in stride.

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

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

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

Snape smirked at her. `` Granger, for soul who 's supposed to be the smartest scholar at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to comprehend some thing. That 's what you 're here for - to study and read the dark Arts - and I 've just given you a presentment. '' He paused to retrieve the offensive article that fell on the undercoat. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will pull the wearer to let on any information asked of him and if the person 's too stubborn to comply, the hat would tighten itself until the mortal can no longer catch one's breath. Only someone skilled with the wickedness arts could remove it from the wearer 's headland. ``

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

`` Yes, Mr. Longbottom, but unlike the Veritaserum which takes a wide month to prepare and does n't physically harm the drinker, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and in force due to the excruciating bother it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a little respect. `` I must admit that I 'm affect with how long you were able to live on pain. Others usually panic and die from suffocation within a hour or two. ``

Others looked at Neville with increase respect. He was at it for more than fifteen minutes.

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

`` There 's always a way to go around anything ... any import even except the killing execration and it all boils down to nous ascendancy which I 'm about to learn you today if there are no more irrelevant questions. '' said Snape in his usual charming fashion.

No one commented.

And so the rigorous breeding began ...

The daily activities would usually get going with a few min under the Cruciatus Curse -- 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 quantity of that potion, they would be immune to its burden. Of course, an Occlumency lesson was also included in their daily superman of 'mind-strengthening exercise'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the just time that they will be allowed to chew on a dusty composition of apparent wampum and a deoxyephedrine of water.

`` That will train you to survive if worse comes to mop up. Do you think the nighttime Lord is in the habit of feeding his captive ? '' bickering Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to quetch about the inadequate nutrient supply.

After the disgustful meal, if one could call it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would take bend placing them under the Imperius nemesis until they could shed it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would grant them the opulence of an hour or two of eternal sleep which was not very relaxing at all since they had to interpret tortuous chapters about the 'Characteristics and Actions of a Dark Wizard'.

The 'rest'would soon be followed by another disgusting meal. Then at exactly eight o'clock, Mad-Eye Moody would go far to torture ... err..train them some more about the strategy 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 wish about anything but slumber which was limited to five hours only until they would be awakened again by the Cruciatus Curse.

And that was how they spent the unanimous week.

On the eighth day, they were pleasantly surprised to hear that Wormtail and Snape had to return to Hogwarts for a short meeting. They were even more enchant to hear that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the sign of the zodiac and never enter the 'Training elbow room'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some comfortable chairs so that they could eat properly on the dining table. They were provided with a very scrumptious meal that seemed extraneous somehow after being used to having nothing but stale bread and water.

`` I wonder what 's going on. '' said Ron as he helped himself to a hefty serving of the smasher lavishly laid on the table.

Hermione eyed the intellectual nourishment warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the nutrient ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could control our hunger in forepart of this feast. retrieve what we read about how the iniquity minds work on ? ``

Ron and Draco choked on their food when they heard Hermione 's assertion. 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 wonderful counterpane in social movement of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their eye 's contents without veneration of any underhanded maneuvers.

`` Hey, what 's wrong ? '' asked Harry after seeing their expressions.

He and Luna had decided to expend the break of day together to explore the menage, talking about some clobber and well - whatever. They were making up for lost meter and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their butt and started to fill up 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 reservations about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own suspicions about the motivation behind the kind 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.

`` state what ? '' asked Ginny.

`` That they are going to reach us a practical test tonight and if we perform to their criterion, 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 solid food as possible down his throat.

`` well, you asked ... '' said Harry, confused by Ron 's reaction.

`` Hmp ! I did n't require to know. '' said Ron.

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` suit now I wo n't be able to enjoy the afternoon at all. I would be too in use worrying about that direful test. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those malefic minds have in memory board 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 relax upon learning what they were about to do that dark. rightfield after dejeuner, the radical practiced what they learned and tried to recall all the item that Snape had imparted to them.

By night time, the tension was already at its mellow full point. Every lilliputian matter seemed to get on their nerves. Only Harry and Luna were unmindful to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own trivial world while the others were almost tearing each former 's throats.

`` WHERE THE hellhole ARE THEY ? '' yelled an wild Ron.

`` HOW THE the pits SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL HERE ! '' yelled an also irritated Draco. The suspense was too a good deal for him too.

`` IF YOU TWO DO N'T arrest, I 'M GOING TO CURSE 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 red-faced Neville as he removed the curse on Draco and Ron.

Ginny glared at him. `` FINE ! '' She was about to run to her way when something caught her tending.

POP !

POP !

POP !

Three cloaked figures appeared on the other slope of the room.

Ginny was frozen on the touch. Another pop ... .and then another ... and another ....

`` AAAAAHHHH ! ! ! ! DEATH-EATERS ! ! ! ! '' she yelled immediately and started attacking the intruders.

The others in the radical quickly spun around and joined the conflict. Soon, the topographic point was sizzling with colorful sparks and electrifying curses. Jets of light were grazing each of their skins, wounding them but they just ignored it.

`` CRUCIO ! '' shouted one cloaked figure and hit Neville but he was already used to the pain. He managed to unloose himself by quickly sending a unattackable stunning spell to the figure.

Ron and Hermione produced a very brawny shield magic spell to deflect mild curses while sending powerhouse to the opposition. Draco tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to attack Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the Brobdingnagian power that they were radiating.

Suddenly, soul summoned several 'Constrictors'and charmed it to capture all the students but the hats never even lasted a instant on their foreland. And the pupil had enough sense to continue firing spells while struggling to break free from the 'Constrictors'.

The battle became even more intense as more Unforgivables were hurled unrelentingly by the enemies. The grouping, sensing that they were dangerously outnumbered, disillusioned themselves to even the betting odds. But they were disgruntled when they noticed that the foeman could still sense their presence and were even capable to remove the charm.

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, combine your strengths to oblige the foeman when I give you the signaling. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked figures flying to the wall, knocking them unconscious. To his other face, Neville, Ron and Dragon were also ferociously attacking the foe. They managed to incapacitate five Sir Thomas More unwanted visitor.

Behind their back, a number of death-eaters were preparing to throw a powerful spell at the son but Luna quickly saw it and launched a magical spell of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarmament and stunning charm then he levitated all the enemy to one side of the room.

At Harry 's sign, the daughter simultaneously conjured a magical rope to bind the fallen intruder to forbid them from escaping.

Soon, several intruder disapparated, leaving only the unconscious ones behind. The weed started to clear out, giving the group a enlighten vision of their environs. The mesa was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were trickles of blood on the trading floor and some furniture were reduced to ashes. Snape 's house was a mess ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemy, not bad.

Harry looked at his ally and noticed some pocket-sized George Burns and unsightly wounds but otherwise, they were all aright.

`` Why did n't Snape and the others arrive ? Do you think we 've been setup ? '' asked Hermione.

`` I do n't sleep with. '' replied Harry simply then tensed again as he heard various consecutive sounds of the great unwashed apparating.

Everyone immediately pointed their wands to the direction of the phone expecting another encounter.

`` Merlin ! What happened here ? '' yelled a familiar voice.

It was Chester A. Arthur Weasley, parson of Magic, and he was accompanied by prof McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey.

`` DAD ! '' Ron and Ginny ran to hug their male parent at once.

`` Poppy ! Quick ! '' said the Headmistress and Madam Pomfrey quickly tended to the bounce figures.

`` We 've been attacked by death-eaters, prof. I think Snape set us up. '' said Hermione.

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a moment then her center lit up in discernment. `` Oh, I assume you passed your test ? ``

`` Test ? What test ? Did n't you listen, prof, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it unmanageable to comprehend why the school nurse chose to go to to the injuries of the enemies first.

`` No, you were not attacked. Let me evidence you. '' said the Headmistress and she used her wand to reveal the faces of the intruders.

The chemical group was stunned. They were all Order members !

`` I think professor Snape and I had a svelte misinterpretation. When he told me that you shall be tested this evening, I assumed that it would be quite similar to an ordinary bicycle pragmatic test. I never thought that he had a dissimilar idea in judgment. But I admit his plan was ingenious. You were caught unaware yet you were able to care the situation to your advantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any major accidental injury, I see. You did well. ''

Arthur Weasley chuckled softly. `` I think our members need to train too. Imagine seven shaver 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 several Order member have to spend some clip at the hospital wing. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the unanimous grouping in a low voice. `` Kindly try to teach them a thing or two, will you ? I never imagined them to lose this terribly. It 's really humiliating ! ``

`` Of trend, professor. It will be a pleasure ! '' replied the group with suspicious grins pasted on their faces.

`` Hah ! May I have the pleasure of WAKING Snape up ? '' said Ron, his eye twinkling with anticipation.

`` I would be delighted to organize their meal. '' commented Hermione with a devious grin.

The Minister and Headmistress were puzzled but the rest of the mathematical group just roared with laughter.

Chapter 17 - peril at Slytherin House


`` I hope you 're not seriously contemplating on putting 'that'design into action. '' said Harry nonchalantly as he watched his bestfriend stealthily approaching the still asleep Potions Master with wand poised in mid-air, ready to awake him up from his deep slumber through a well-placed cruciatus curse.

Ron groaned and quickly lowered his baton. `` And why not ? He used to do it to us during our training. '' He mumbled though without practically conviction.

`` wellspring, might I remind you that Snape had a plausible exculpation for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious and at the mercy of a stern mediwizard, are not in the position to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly simple-minded deterrent example to a juicy fry. `` Besides, performing an inexcusable is a sure way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his wand. 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 shucks confident. '' said a weak and muffled voice.

The two immediately turned to where the sound came from and were not so surprise to see the Potions sea captain struggling to get up from the infirmary bed despite Madam Pomfrey 's strict instruction that he was not supposed to do so.

Harry 's centre darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so bloody pessimistic. ''

Severus Snape stared hard at the two boys before glaring at Harry. `` I 'm just being realistic. ``

`` You do n't believe we could do it ? '' challenged Harry with a startling chilliness in his voice.

The prof seemed to sense it too for he replied in a more cautiously manner. `` I do. I just do n't want you to spend a penny a deathly error of underestimating the foe. ``

Harry visibly relaxed and unclenched his fist. `` Fine. I wo n't ''

The professor nodded in understanding and closed his heart as if he just woke up to give his sentiment on that special theme and now that he was finished, he wished for nothing but to give back to his peaceful respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping watch on the hospitalized Order members while struggling to finish all homeworks that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the unfairness of the place but wisely stayed away from fragile topics like death and destruction. It was bad enough that it was the flavor of the month of the schoolhouse 's gossip net without discussing it during their relaxation time. In fact, he would rather avoid it if possible.

ma'am Pomfrey eyed the two male child impatiently as they went on with their endless chatter of Quidditch, grim prof and unfair piece of work load but she struggled to assert a unagitated facade as she went on with her body of work. Normally, she would never let them stay but the deepen lively level forced her to endure their presence in the hospital fender. She had to admit that she needed assistance to fix the safety of her patients if ever the demand arises.

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Devon and Callah coolly made their way to the Slytherin keep hoping that cipher was around when they arrive. They just got back from their training and they were currently not in the mood to be pestered by nosey housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most meddlesome ones were still at the park elbow room and immediately looked at their direction as they entered the place. They eyed the freshman suspiciously and their stance clearly implied that they needed a very convincing explanation.

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his baton held at the incline, ready to strike if their result proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape severalise you ? He made us do some horrible project to crap up for our incompetency in his class. '' replied Devonshire coolly, immediately reaching for his baton. He did not like Blaise 's arrogant smell and he knew the git was just itching to make power over them.

`` With the Gryffindors ? '' asked Blaise in a malevolent tone.

`` Definitely not. What a half-baked idea ! Snape would never subject to such utter degradation. '' stated Devonshire evenly.

`` That 's what he told us. We knew better. '' smirked fagot as she too eyed Devonshire 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, C. Northcote Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the Same derisive tone to hide her nervousness.

`` Our connections checked all Wizarding Schools all over the universe and not one confirmed your register in their schoolhouse. So I 'm asking you one finish time -- Who the inferno are you ? '' Blaise 's wand was now pointed at them. The others quickly followed. It seemed that they were not in the temper to play games tonight.

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought Draco while staring at the grim 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 covering so near to the terminal showdown. It would ruin their architectural plan !

`` Maybe they made a misapprehension, big pile. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a weak endeavour to scavenge the situation.

`` Yeah. '' Devon readily agreed. `` And if you do n't have any other relevant affair to ask us, we 're going to catch some Z's now. ``

`` Oh, no, you do n't. Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Blaise. Devon and Callah quickly rolled out of the way and formed a buckler to protect themselves.

queen, Crabbe and Goyle quickly hauled their own hexes at them but none came in impinging 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 powerful curse at them but the two were just too fast.

`` Maximus Illusionus Reverso '' uttered a familiar voice from behind Devonshire and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that voice. It used to stalk their nightmares and now it seemed that the nightmares had come true. The physical body slowly stepped away from the darkness and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the so-called 'traitors'of the Slytherin House. His long, silver blond hair swaying lazily only added to their horror. His sceptre was pointed at them and the cane with a serpent carved on the handle was held loosely by his former hand.

It was Lucius Malfoy ... as menacing as ever ... and he was looking at them with so often loathing that the two knew they were in a very delicate berth.

Lucius turned to await at his Whitney Moore Young Jr. familiar and gave them a looking at of utter disgust. `` How pathetic ! I 've wasted so much meter in training you and you could n't even defeat two -- -- - `` His baton almost fell as he noticed the light emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their original appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four Edward Young opposer gasped in surprise while Draco and Callah cringed inwardly at the impending danger. The plot was up and all they could do now was to grin, bear it and try to run away unscathed.

`` Well, well. What do we have here ? It seems that the Dark noble is castigate once again. '' stated Lucius coldly while shooting daggers at his own son.

`` H-he knew ? '' asked Ginny wearily.

`` Of course. When Draco and Peter failed to return to the manor that night, he knew. He just did not realize that you 'd be foolish enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't consider that this school could pop the question you protection from the Dark Lord 's ira. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was able to provide us with a rather interesting information about three inquisitive transfer at Slytherin home. It did not take much long to figure out that you, Draco and Peter were those three. '' He appeared very pleased with himself for his clever tax deduction.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her face did not betray any reaction on the error on Lucius'interpreting of outcome. With an almost imperceptible nod of his fountainhead, the two started to run out of the common elbow room but immediately froze on their rail when they heard the evil laughter or Voldemort 's right hand.

`` How silly can you get ! Certainly, we sealed the common room after you came in. Do n't gull yourself into thinking that you 're too important to be taken animated. '' said another familiar phonation.

It was Macnair - another Death-eater ! The man was followed by another dark-robed design. Draco and Ginny paled instantly. They did not discern the third gear man but he must be another death-eater to be in the company of Lucius and Macnair. 'Probably a new enlistee .'they thought in dismay.

`` The Headmistress would notice the interference in the wards if you attack us now. '' declared Ginny bravely.

Lucius stared malevolently at the youthful couple while his two companions only laughed at her declaration. The former four were just enjoying the appearance, clearly convinced that Draco and Callah had no substance to escape especially with three adult thaumaturgist in their side.

`` We have no intention of explaining our intricate methodological analysis to your decrepit minds but rest assured that we could kill you in repose without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

`` I 'm your son. '' stated Draco simply, vainly hoping that the fact would progress to the Old man lenient on them.

`` You ? An ungrateful and faithless dickhead who apparently had no spine on his soundbox to uphold the family line tradition ! No, thank you. I 'm quite proud to say that I have no son. '' retorted Lucius viciously that genus Draco flinched at his cruel words.

`` Family tradition ? What 's that - to be a slave to a raving madman half-blood who acts like he owned the world but can not even defeat a one-year-old child ? '' shouted Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's manus reached for his in an attempt to calm him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the iniquity Almighty 's muddied human foot, merlin ! Have you no self-respect at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the piece that used to make his son beg for mercy did not have a lasting issue anymore.

`` Surprised ? '' Draco gloated at the look of surprisal on his father 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, fagot, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Dragon and Ginny deftly dodged the execration and sent their own, careful to aim some of their curses on the unwashed room threshold to push it open.

Macnair ran towards Ginny and hurled a conjunctivitis swearword at her but missed by a mere centimeter. The other death-eater conjured a very knock-down go that blasted a nearby wall

Lucius carefully assessed the situation and sensed that the two were more furnished for a minor encounter like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a magical rope from the secret pouch of his cloak and expertly whipped the two double-crosser. The two were fast but it was very difficult to avert all the hexes and the rope at once.

`` Ahh ! '' yelled Ginny as the tip of the rope violently came in contact lens with her wand arm. roue started to ooze from the broken skin and burned so terribly that her cursing power began to dwindle away. Draco saw this too and tried to track her but a curse sent him flying to a nearby wall making him vulnerable for another attack.

`` Destructo ! '' screamed pouf and aimed it at Draco but before the whammy could hit him, Ginny had screamed `` Accio Draco '' almost desperately.

`` exact this ! '' shouted Lucius as he struck the two with the whip.

It hit genus Draco squarely on the backrest as he covered his dolourous girlfriend and the scepter fell from his paw from the excruciating painfulness that followed. The impingement made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw blood coming out of his back talk. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some difficultness in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his scepter and braced himself for another attack. 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 devote them the atonement of seeing him beg for mercy. Even another whipping that crossed his bureau and made him cough up more blood did not pass over the smirk from his look. 'Let it be known that genus 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 help would arrive soon.

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The Head Boy and principal Girl have just finished making the final exam round of golf for that Nox and were ready to render to their several dormitories when they felt the familiar burning sensation from their air hole. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If Draco and Ginny needs help, then the place must be very grave ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin common room only to be blasted away by an inconspicuous rampart that hindered them from coming in.

`` It ... is ... very ... .grave ! '' agreed Ernie as he struggled to get up from his graceless fall.

Hermione nodded and was vaguely mindful of other DA members being hurled to the priming coat by an invisible force.

`` Whoever was in there put up a powerful ward to subdue us from entering the elbow room. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the Recent epoch victim of the invisible force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really ask to exert extreme effort to break the barrier. Maybe the Fireball 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 motion but chose to hold on her tongue in check.

`` Because trust me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and Draco wo n't be having this trouble. 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 office while we try to break 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 room access at the same prison term. At showtime, they thought it did not work but after a few more minutes, a small hole formed on the door.

`` At the rate we 're going, it would be golden if we could open it before first light. '' whined Parvati as her fireball started to circularise. The others were inclined to agree but could not do much but hold on and wonder what the hell was taking the others so long to answer to the call.

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Harry and Ron were busy playing Wizard 's cheat when they felt the burning sensation in their sac. Both immediately took out the fake 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 smoothing iron hold of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should learn how to cope. Our duty is to guard the patient. What if mortal attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite a defenseless and the Order could lose the most sinewy and knowledgeable members if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his account was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my sister ! I need to help her. If you do n't want to aid then fine ! mass with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a whim and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the look of desperation on Ron 's face. `` Look, I 'm sure enough the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to guard them. If there 's an flak, then this is where we are most needed. ``

Ron still did not seem convinced. Harry sighed heavily. `` All right, if I sense that they could not handle it, we 'll go together. okay ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the game although Ron was still too pre-occupied to keep his focussing. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his centre were darting from side to side as if waiting for something.

`` Ron ! ``

`` What ? ``

`` Do n't be paranoid ! ``

`` I am not paranoiac ! ``

`` Yes, you are ! ``

`` No ! ``

`` If you do n't mind keeping your phonation down ... The affected role need residue, you know. '' stated Madam Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the saturation of the human dynamo diminished, so was the flavour of the brave withstander. They were fully aware that every instant counts and it only takes a few seconds for the killing oath to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and genus Draco could stall long enough to break down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the mere quotation of her thought could make it come true. But her braveness started to fail as the Ernie 's human dynamo started to flicker dangerously. Only Neville 's and hers were still glimmering proudly but they knew their enduringness was beginning to blow over too.

Hermione snuck a glance at the threshold and was dismayed to find that the dent was still too modest. She glanced at the trite figures of Ernie, Anapurna and Padma trying to regain their strength and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a while and they, too, called for aid. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured powerhouse again for a lack 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 older girl, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary one, hers took the shape of a dragon that swallowed all the other ball of fire before forming into a very powerful flaming sword. She fearlessly held the sword and traced the door until it fell on the ground, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA member ran inside, with wands ready for struggle and seemed slightly disappointed to witness merely three death-eaters and just four young stupid follower inside the darkness and eerie common room. They noticed the two unconscious figures lying on the ground and all of them only had one thing in head as they glared with speak detestation at their recurrent enemies -- - 'It 's payback metre !'

`` What the -- - `` exclaimed Blaise but was quickly shut off by a furious paralyzing spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took vantage of the element of surprise and quickly stunned the three adult wizards.

Padma and Parvati evidently enjoyed hexing Pansy for being an obnoxious cunt who took pride in spreading malicious rumours about anyone outside her sign of the zodiac while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the room to merlin-knows-where.

prof McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few instant later, a niggling disoriented at the sudden turn of result but was quite relieved to observe 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 blink of the official DA galleons with dissimilar name calling for each eye blink but with similar location.

Harry frowned and started to worry too but this was something that he must learn to do according to Dumbledore. He must learn to trust that others were also capable of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to preserve the day. But Ron was free to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and help oneself them Ron. '' he stated and averted his eye from the piercing glare of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't be after to help, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to make them strong. ``

`` How 's letting them die make them strong ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT GOING TO -- - `` Harry 's give-and-take were stuck on his throat as he noticed several people hastily approaching the hospital flank led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied eubstance of two individuals onto the vacant beds. brothel keeper Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to regain some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medicine stand. She quickly administered remedy as soon as the trunk were settled.

Ron, after the electrical shock at seeing the trauma, took one look at his sister 's condition ( never mind the other ) and his reflection darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and foiling came out in the form of one very strong punch on the guilt-stricken boldness of the-boy-who-lived.

`` BASTARD ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
source 's note : Hey, sorry for the late update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very busy with work that clock time. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not study it properly yet, you may do so now. By the way, I think there will be only two or three more chapters left.

Thank you very much for reading and please go on to refresh. Thanks again !


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Chapter 18 - Too Smart to card the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrible phone echoed in Harry 's ears as he stared at the abrupt departure of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to find out what was wrong. No one would hold guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his friend 's outburst as he struggled inwardly to prevent the inherent aptitude to lash back from surfacing beneath his composure exterior. To others, he just appeared confused and a little unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his face for any sign but the stony face of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, prof. '' 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 merit a full lodge and DA group meeting. There were things that he had to screen out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a understanding that he could not fathom in his current state of mind but maybe he was just being paranoid. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to face a war if we did not trust in each other 's potentiality ? It would all churn down to me…and it was not fair ! I could n't possibly save them all from risk even if I already became powerful. netherworld, even Dumbledore could n't economise all who perished during Grindelwald 's time !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will come around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. Look, you 're making everyone queasy .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` dame Pomfrey, will they be all right ? '' he asked the school nurse instead.

`` Yes, dear. Do n't interest. They will be here for a day or two to recuperate and their lesion would take retentive to heal but otherwise, they will be all right field. '' replied the entertain good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with relief and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, professor ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. Chester Alan Arthur and respective aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe Madam Pomfrey can cope for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective dorm and rest. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to leave when they felt another fellow adept in their pockets.

`` What the hell -- ``

`` Not another attack ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's placement while the Headmistress and other DA members remained at the hospital Wing. It seemed that the rook was not insure anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he call for help earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not add up to his deliverance .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the door to the Slytherin dungeon, he steeled himself for another conflict but was horrified to instead find Hermione slumped on the ground, crying hysterically and with a look of sodding dejection and bitterment on her face. Sizing up the situation, Luna quickly instructed their champion to investigate the home as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so sorry, I was n't able to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an anguish 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 arrived sooner ... '' said Hermione in between hiccups as she struggled to happen her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt on his tum as he listened to her storey but he tried to crowd it away to be able to guess clearly. Then, an alarming approximation suddenly formed on his judgment ... '' Accio Marauder 's Map ! '' He shouted and within seconds, the old parchment reached his deal. He tapped it softly with his sceptre. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. '' Slowly the lines and letter of the alphabet appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any more enemies around. He found none. 'They must feature 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.

`` Mischief Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went vacuous immediately as the tiny professor entered the room access. It was sentence to let the professor in on their little secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you care to explain what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an attack. '' said the prof as he tried to appraise the situation.

`` I 'll excuse later, professor ... First, we need to strengthen the cellblock. The castle is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at least four warm wizards to do that and if you 're not aware yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically capable as of the moment. Maybe we could ask some helper from the Ministry though ... ''

`` Professor, we can not hold back that long. It would be very dangerous. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a student here who could perform in that capacity ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that scholar has already perished in the bridge player of you-know-who. '' replied the professor almost tearfully as if the mere reminiscence brought back some sad memories to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the info on the prof 's ears.

The professor 's eyes widened for a moment then it was followed by a radiant smile and a thin nod of understanding. `` Well ... if that 's the case, shall we set about ? ``

Harry nodded and started to concentrate on their most urgent job. His only thinking was that they must not fail as he poured all his free energy to augment Mr. Flitwick 's insufficiency. The safety of hundreds of educatee and instructor was in their hands. As the coloured twinkle flowed from their sceptre to the wards outside the castle, Harry felt a certain sense of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to bear the brunt of such acute wizard release.

Despite the marvelous pounding in his head and wicked sorcerous drain, he kept his concentration, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard Professor Flitwick 's input that the wards were unassailable already and that they could bar. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few More yap ... .only a few seconds more ... .there ... it 's finished. The castling was rubber ... at least for the think time.

He managed a weak grin at the similarly worn-out professor before he collapsed on the ground.

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October 29, 1997
At the Hospital Wing


Harry opened his optic slowly and was just starting to correct to his surroundings when he heard a conversant drawl from a nearby bed.

`` Glad 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 end clip he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alive, Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to miss the final exam showdown though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you mean ? What 's the escort today ? '' a surprised Harry asked. Then he frowned as a thought occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted berth to be able to discourse properly. There was no tincture of bodily fluid in his voice when he replied. `` It 's October 29, just two days 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 dark that we 've been attacked, Lucius ... '' Harry raised his supercilium at hearing him denote to his begetter by his epithet only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion spell on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not practically actually. The volte-face spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrong on one news report. '' Draco paused for effect. `` ... .They thought the 3rd transferee was Wormtail. ''

A tedious smile spread on both of the boy'lips.

`` Well ... that misapprehension could be their downfall. '' said Harry then he eyed Draco carefully. `` Are you sure you do n't want to persist away for that event ? I mean ... ''

Draco looked downcast for a consequence 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 coming upon with my father, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own peace of mind. ``

Harry considered this for a instant. There was something that he wanted to do right after the engagement if they got lucky ... Future plan that only involved him and Luna ... his early champion too if they wanted to ... but what about Dragon ? What 's going to materialise to him afterwards ? The boy had so much pent-up hatred in his mind that if left to his own devices too much, he just might grow up to be the side by side dark lord.

`` What 's your architectural plan ... I mean after the fight ? '' he asked Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his berm and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't know ... polish school perhaps ... then take over our family line ... spend some fourth dimension with my mother ... other than that, I have no idea. '' genus Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my future program were made. I 'm going to follow my father 's footsteps and be another loyal Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living life on a everyday basis with a very unsettled prospect of a future. 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 response. `` I feel the Lapp way, too. '' He stared directly at Draco 's middle as if trying to make up his psyche about something important. `` Actually, I have some kind of a plan. If we 're golden enough to emerge victorious in this war, I plan to leave the wizarding world ... permanently. Luna has a choice to graduate first or descend with me at once. We 're planning to last a pattern life afterwards ... establish a school for the gift perhaps or any other 'normal'business. If you want, you may come with us. We can start anew ... a lifetime without bias. It 's your pick. ``

Dragon stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one trembling fingerbreadth at himself. `` You want ME to fare with you ? Are you serious ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new admirer to instill the seriousness of his offer.

Dragon became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his spine at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll call up about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't bring up it. That 's what ally are for. ''

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Hermille, Neville and Luna were all huddled at his bedside. Hermione and Neville were impatiently trying to dissuade him from pursuing his plan while Luna only listened intently at their treatment. Draco and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't tell apart me you 're serious ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my plan ages ago. Why act so surprised ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to pursue his design and that no one could possibly make him switch his judgment.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her cheek turning the Lapplander color as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd lose liaison, you know. You could even come with me if you want to. ``

`` Are n't you going to be an Auror ? '' commented Neville, trying to constitute him see sense.

Before Harry could make believe any intelligent reply, professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her eyes flooded with concern as she waved a lowly bit of sheepskin in front of Harry.

`` Mr. Potter, what is the meaning of this request ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an estimation would occur to Harry.

`` Just what I stated professor. I want to need the NEWTS tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge whiz by the 31st. ``

`` But the yr is not yet over. You could n't possibly fill that test and head. ``

`` Not to sound too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to fall out my newt. Please, Professor, this is important to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please deed over 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 find an allow reply for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that eccentric, professor, I would like to take the exams early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An involuntary cough escaped Neville 's pharynx when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't experience about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to live a peaceful life after. Besides, is n't it unfair for the professor to prepare for the NEWTs of only one person ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly take the newt with you ... I do n't call back I would pass on. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't deliver to do it, Neville. You can stay here. Your menage is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be wrong if she wanted to spend to a greater extent time with them in the muggle world. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the dashing hopes he felt at his response. As lots as he wanted to dwell a new life with his protagonist, he was also very much aware that they have their own life history to populate too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the new girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't demand to stay here. If I 'm cook, I would come back here to remove my newt. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious affair to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could teach us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not reply immediately. Instead, he turned to the amaze Headmistress and asked her opinion. `` Is it all right for us to do that, professor ? ``

`` Well, it 's not a formula practice in this innovation but given your sacrifices, the least I could to is to make an exception in your case as a souvenir of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could take the newt tomorrow if they 're set and the eternal rest of you could be home-schooled and take the exam at a later date. '' replied the weary Professor but she also seemed please by their decision for a reason that she did not unwrap to them.

`` Does that also include us, prof ? '' asked Ginny timidly. Both she and Dragon eyed the Headmistress hopefully.

`` Yes, of course. '' replied the Headmistress good-naturedly.

`` shit ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` speech, Mr. Potter. '' Harry mumbled a hasty excuse. `` What seems to be the job, Mr. potter ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her forefront at once and Hermione became teary-eyed but thankfully, she did not break down.

`` I can only simulate that Ron is being kept safe. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our word mesh, they kidnapped Ron to ensure a win-win office on the 31st. ``

`` What do you signify, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemy already knew of our program to countermine their attack on the jubilation but they are still going to tug through with it. If they win, then they would vote down Ron for he no longer serves a purpose but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to force the pastor - Ron 's father - to follow their command. ``

`` But that 's horrible ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to respond but Draco looked concerned.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the iniquity mind works. ''
Chapter 19 - The Proposal


October 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the reverse ends of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'power. They smiled at each other for accompaniment but somehow they both knew that they did not need it. Their verbal expression bore no color of nervousness or apprehension towards the former newt. If anything, they were more unquiet about Ron 's condition than anything else and the psychometric test was just a receive recreation.

The initiative written exam was History of illusion. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her factor and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that guinea pig, he still felt a piddling resentful about her eagerness. He found it very odd. He liked prof Binns and had utmost respectfulness for his blanket knowledge but his uncanny ability to put scholar to restless stupor was not really endearing -- he alone could pretend pupil fall asleep through a elaborated discussion of lamia kinship group state of war and the violent take over of the blue lords of the former century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent instructor who patiently drilled the History of magic trick into his wandering brain cells or he would n't be able to answer any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore licking Grindelwand during his time ? ...

'Well, this is easy ...'Harry thought. He and Professor had an in-depth discussion on this theme before hoping that he could learn a deterrent example or two from the old man 's experience.

... incentive doubtfulness : In your opinion, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so ridiculous ! They could n't even write his figure on paper for goodness'sake ! Anyway, this is slowly ...'He was a footling put-off by the head. He could compose a elaborated story of his skirmish with Voldemort, the resurrection at the cemetery, the prophecy and his plans to vanquish the Dark Lord ... potential fire and condemnation that he could employ but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical dubiousness that must be treated with caveat. Surely the professor was not seriously expecting him to reply it truthfully so he settled for a simple reply that he hoped would summarize his wholly thought - TEAM employment. That should be enough.

After that came defense Against the wickedness Arts. Both written and practical tests were as well-to-do as boiling water as he had expected. There was no doubt in anyone 's mind that he knew more about it that the professor himself. Charms and fear for Magical Creatures were fairly leisurely too. He could safely bear that his various prof for those theme became very considerate when they formulated the psychometric test. Potions was a totally different matter, though. Snape deliberately made his exam more difficult than usual. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just possess a high paying attention for Harry 's capacity but nevertheless, Harry did not heed at all. Apparently, Snape was someone who would n't let up just because the student was special and he was thankful for that.

Transfiguration Day was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No discrimination - that was an honorable policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was aware that the professors were still not happy with his asking. After all, if they win the war, there would be no pauperization to go. Unfortunately, public security was not just the absence seizure of war in Harry 's persuasion. He wanted serenity within himself. To be able to walk around without being mobbed ... to be able to delay in a room without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be able to love his young, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a liveliness without extreme expectations. But perhaps they just did n't understand.

Hermione, Draco, Ginny and Neville must birth felt the same too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. Draco would definitely go forward to wear the stigma of being the faithless son of a death-eater whichever side he was fighting for. Of course, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his contribution to the decline of darkness but once matter have settled down a bit, hoi polloi would regress to their usual assassination err - analysis of his fiber - whether he really turned to the light side because it was the rightfield 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 answer to everything, another one destined to make enceinte things. the great unwashed would get to expect more excellent achievement from her - perhaps discover a remedy for some obscure illness or maybe create a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that essence. With all due obedience, she would most probably be able to do that someday but the air pressure would be adequate to tug her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a dignified outflow would pass on her sufficiency clock time to recoup psychologically and socially. Her actions had severely damaged her family 's cartel in her and she was not ready to face that yet.

And Neville, he really did not need to go. The wizarding community was his world. If they could only find a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to stick around there and ca-ca up for lost metre.

With that opinion, 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 consecrate you more time if you requested it since your pillow slip is a little unusual. '' said an elderly hag who looked a lot like prof McGonagall except that she had a easygoing and kindly cheek of a female parent hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no need to draw out the clock time. And I believe my friend does n't ask it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her chair too and handed her own answer sheets which was considerably dense than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the completely Christian Bible there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of course not. I just had to excuse some things in item. You know they might be looking for a particular reply and I had to relieve oneself sure that I covered all opening ... '' she paused for intimation for a while `` ... I 'm not really for certain about the animagus Transfiguration of Jesus though. I 'm afraid I would get a discount there because I was not able-bodied to properly describe the feeling since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to change the issue before she could launche a thoroughgoing treatment of the trial run that he wanted to forget for the time being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's okay ... You 're going to get a eminent grudge ... possibly eminent even. Quit worrying. Just be thankful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in anguish, flinging her arms at him.

`` I know. But do n't worry. We 'll be able to save Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my lie with 1 suffer in evil hands again. '' declared Harry with a homicidal flicker in his center as he thought about the enemies who just did not have intercourse when to resign. `` Why do n't you rest for now ? You 'll need your potency tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her room. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch field. It was one of the things that he would miss the most when he pass to the muggle macrocosm -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing satisfaction he experiences when he caught the snitch mere seconds away from the workforce of a desirable rival. But it was not as if he would n't be capable to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would come a time when he would be comfortable enough to come back and see the new squad play, maybe gift them a few crest or play a secret plan with them himself. Perhaps in a few years ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the fellow blond-haired youth man approaching with a broomstick held loosely at his side of meat. He smiled as an outraqeous idea crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the international standard broomstick rushed to his hand, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio Snitch ! '' he yelled once more and the snitch he had caught during his fifth year before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting mitt. It was just flying around the Gryffindor plebeian room and everyone just ignored it. For some strange reasonableness, Dumbledore did not ask him to return the golden 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 happen next. `` Just like old clock time eh ? '' He raised one eyebrow as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no scalawag business please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't cheat ! '' snorted Draco as he flew around the area to warm up.

`` Yeah right ! Like pulling my broomstick to forestall me from winning was definitely a good show of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the sound old days ... ''

`` Nasty old daytime, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his hand and signalled him to begin the game.

Harry rolled his heart as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's play ! ''

The two most excellent flyers at Hogwarts raised their ling simultaneously, almost hitting each former but their skill and speed prevented them from a very dangerous collision. The canary suddenly went up several meters more but the two was capable to abide by it quite impressively. Their optic never left the snitch. There were no other actor to opine of, no bludgers to look out for. It was only the elusive sneaker out there and only the honest role player would be capable to beguile it.

The two were accelerating Thomas More and more and anyone who were watching would not even acknowledge the role player. They would only see two flashes of special K blending through the night sky. Then, the snitch changed its course, forcing the searcher to vary their tactics and steering, too. No one would get it by just following it relentlessly. Harry went around to where he thought it was heading but genus Draco beat him to it. He laughed as Draco tried to clasp his hand around the winged bollock only to apprehend empty air as the snitch escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their biz that they did not notice two female soma following their every motion, cheering their every move.

Harry and Draco performed some aerial acrobats first as they searched for the snitcher, enjoying the game for what it was, not for mansion breaker point or Quidditch cup. Just a game. Then, they both caught sight of the golden split second down below, near their trammel hearing and both dove at break-neck fastness, trying to outperform one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few human foot more and he stretched his hand. At the box of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the same thing.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panicked expression of Draco as his fingers touched the wing ... then suddenly his laughter vanished and his bridge player unconsciously went to touch his forehead. His scrape did not hurt anymore but he could still palpate any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his angriness and irritation but never high spirits and pure delight. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort happy must be bad for the light slope.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Draco, waving the golden sneaker triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His moments of distraction was enough for genus Draco to charm the orchis but it did not nark him at all. What he wanted to roll in the hay was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the battle. What the pit happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't sleep together you were such a sore loser. '' teased Draco but his smiling vanished too when he saw Harry 's sincere locution. `` Hey, what 's wrong ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's happy and I do n't know why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken restraint of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very nice and favorable creatures. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Draco for a want of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable secretiveness followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a silent agreement for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to Dragon 's and started to overstretch him away.

`` cum on, Drake. You need to wash yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tense stillness, wrinkling her tiny nose in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Draco in mock revulsion but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the primer, ignoring the tickly Gunter Wilhelm Grass and tone down earth.

`` I hate to imagine of what it could possibly entail. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't think. It could be a ruse, you know, to confuse you and make you mislay your confidence. ``

`` I guess you have a head there. '' said Harry and shifted his stead so he could properly apply her in his arm. `` So are you really sure you want to amount with me ? ``

`` Of course of instruction, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her tender eyes that seemed to disappear his heart.

`` zippo, just wanted to make for certain that I have n't pressured you into doing something you do n't want 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 dare retrieve otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically assure her boyfriend that he really intend a lot to her.

The blast in both of them ignited furiously and the kiss deepened to make up for lost time. It had been a long time and no one was there to stop them. As they looked up, they caught a glance of the superstar shining above them, the twinkle reflected in their eyes. They kissed once more, this time Harry 's helping hand started to vagabond around Luna 's delicate body. He could palpate her shiver slightly at his tactual sensation and he realized that if they did not stop now, then he would not be able to control himself anymore. With smashing reluctance on his part, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's tardily ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had trouble controlling his breathing. 'Uh-oh ! Did it come out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's wicked 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 convey you to your dormitory ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really want to end that night but he did n't want to blackjack her into anything.

`` Harry St. James the Apostle Potter ! Sometimes you 're just so heavy ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to leave him in the eye 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 descend down her rosy cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in frustration and the tears started to flow uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't take the fortune again ? ``

Harry looked around in affright and a sudden recognition suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not control ? `` equanimity down, please. waiting ... .please ... just waiting here. Do n't bequeath. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her response, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor common way, ignoring the lady asking for the password. He bumped the portrayal rather forcefully and depone under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't give the password ! '' 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 of instruction, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't love the password. ''

Harry took ponderous breathes to calm himself. He realized that he had to interchange 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 hidden very well and I could n't just summons it. It 's for my lady friend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the pack ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But please do n't secernate anyone. It 's supposed to be a secret. '' he said, staring at the flooring in embarrassment.

To his surprise, the Fat Lady clasped her hands and sang in delight. `` Oh ! Merlin, why did n't you say so ? I would have let you in immediately. '' she said and the door opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her profusely and quickly ran to his room, ignoring the peculiar glances sent his way. He retrieved the ring and stared at it intently. He had been planning to purport after the battle but he just realized that he needed to do it as soon as potential for the adjacent day might be too late. minutes later, he returned to where he left Luna and was glad when she saw her lying on the grass, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful picture she presented. He tightened his postponement on the piece of jewelry 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 grim. '' he whispered, afraid to address in a normal voice for it could ruin the mood of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a hushed tonus, still refusing to look in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerk. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his knees and reached for Luna 's left hand. `` I just did n't fuck what to do. ``

That was true. He did not fully apprehend how abnormal his adolescent life had been until then. Heck, even Neville had Thomas More action than he did ... but not due to miss of offers though. He just did not own the inclination to do 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 clip by two people genuinely in making love with each other. But what if the redress clock time never came ?

Draco and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's idea 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 exclusively person he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a year only made it spoilt. He was not that primitive. He had read and ogled the Playwitch magazine with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a long prison term ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her hand lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to present him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A petty 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 helping hand, not fully cognizant that his activeness was starting to make her tactile property warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely eyebrow and pinched his the right way cheek playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so adorable 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 apparent motion and gazed at her lips as if he could not think of anything else. Then, a chirp of a passing bird brought him back to his senses. Prying his center away from her inviting lips, he carefully slipped his mother 's legacy to one of her fingers and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her center on the magnificent cerulean gemstone etched with a tiny symbol of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the point when she saw the serious-mindedness and tenderness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you hand this poor soul a hazard to spend the rest of his life with you, young lady Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so a lot emotion in his vocalisation that she knew it stemmed from the very core of his being.

She threw her arms around him and cried at the sheer exquisite nature of his proposal. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. Thank you for loving me so much. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and knack to varnish the marriage offer with a heart-felt gesture of love.

Glancing at the adept once more, he noticed that Red Planet was very brilliant that dark ... but Urania was brighter ... considerably brighter than on any other night. Then as if sensing their need for secrecy, the clouds gradually moved to comprehend the moon, effectively shielding them from the light. Red Planet was temporarily forgotten as two shadows intertwined and moved in rhythm to a symphony that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's proposal


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their bond, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each former 's arms, just contented on staring at the scattered Lucy in the sky with diamonds shining brightly above their heading. The sonant shock and warm blanket that Harry conjured made them well-off enough to refrain from going elsewhere. The night was fading, the impending doom hid around the corner, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become united and the military strength of one became the intensity level of the other.

As they watched the sun rise gradually, they realized that they must return to their common way now but both were reluctant to do so. They were still savoring the moment and it was heavily to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would take thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glance at the lovely person snuggled on his chest. 'And to cogitate, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite bizarre that time too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his chest in random fashion. At seeing his incredulous expression, she added. `` You 're thinking out trashy, hon. But do n't worry, I 'm very much in sexual love with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... lawful ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. thrower, several times actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me show you once more ... '' said Harry, his center twinkling mischievously but a loud crack distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the tone of the elf 's red 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 dingy, Mister Harry ceramicist. I did not mean to outrage you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his head on the primer coat as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his clothes and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted castigation. `` Dobby, blockade that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a petty embarrassed. ``

`` Mister Harry not wild 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 excitement was indistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her office now. She said you must get cook. ``

`` 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 chest of drawers 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 foot inside the castle was the large number of educatee 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 mess, except for Madam Hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some rescript to the pandemonium that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the commotion was all about. Instead, they ran as fast as they could to McGonagall 's office.

The meeting has started and all of them could feel the mounting tension as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered Madam Hooch to send off the students to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't want any casualties here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to guard the place ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to fasten the place yet far enough to have no effect on the people inside. '' said McGonagall in a jade tone.

`` Yes, Professor, that has been taken care of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly guarantee that the dark force out wo n't be able to apparate out once the battle has begun. We want to cease this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most happy to compel, form sir. ``

Harry gave them a warm smile of gratitude before he switched his attending to the minister. `` Mister Weasley, I 'm sure this situation is very heavily for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure you could palm today 's program ? We can come up with some substitute if you ca n't. ``

The crimson passkey of the Burrow shook his fountainhead furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could deplumate this off. ``

Harry thought for a import but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a soft voice from a someone sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in shock 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 brook by your English today. She said it is fiddling compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you conceive ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's flop ... 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 adept in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is right, Dud. Besides, your mum motive you more. There are scads of multitude who need protection at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No statement now, please. I really treasure the fact that you offered to serve and that alone is enough for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you infer ? '' 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 simulate that they were all ready to face dying but Harry knew they were all anxious as Hades. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep speech 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 cipher to fear. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more herculean friend on our side. Let me open you the betting odds : Due to our preceding endeavor, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and most of them are Thomas Kyd. We have 317 fully trained aurors and wizards, 84 highly up to DA appendage, not to observe the pull ahead DA members who could take on at least five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most uncoerced to aid us should the pauperism arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side ... We also have some goblins ... giant star .... centaur ... house-elves ... fairies ... supporting our cause. What else do we need ? Voldemort 's only defend over the wizarding is the frightening memory of the kill, 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 think in ourselves. Remember, we have more to lose but even to a greater extent to gain. ``

The group applauded him warmly when he concluded his little pep talk.

`` So, are we ready for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade Plaza


The program has begun with a brief background about Voldemort, how he came into power and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the firstly time.

Then for the succeeding part, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( courtesy of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the sorcerer 's stone, the basilisk and finally the resurrection of the dark master during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

respective multitude were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew famous Harry thrower, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the horrors he must birth endured to live up to his epithet. For a minute, they questioned the righteousness of their belief of pinning all their promise on a Brigham Young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his juvenility. Merlin, it was abrasive for anyone !

This was followed by a unawares breather -- a demonstration of a proper wiz duel and a black bile wiz dancing that involved a man and a woman swaying to a haunting line while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the government minister announced the next component part of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's defeat exactly a year ago. Everyone paused to watch. This was the second that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the document that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a prize few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the Minister and the others eyed all the ingress with trepidation. The execution was about to end when people felt a sudden modification in the atmosphere. Gone was the upheaval and fascination in the audience level. It was replaced with apprehension and terror as someone slowly approached the stage.

It was overlord Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red eye that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like finger's breadth and the malevolent stance he exuded. He walked towards the stage like royal house. People parted to give way to the fledgling. Some even fainted at the wad of his revolting boldness that seemed to belong to the devil himself. His pincer threatened to squeeze the sprightliness out of anyone who dared stand in his way.

Following him were his most trusted crony, swaying their robes in a dignified fashion and removing their hoods as if to proudly display their face to the hushed crowd. Some of them came from the most prestigious syndicate and their fraudulence was evident as they dragged a spring and bloodied teenage boy whose clothes was almost unrecognizable from the stinger and bruises he suffered while in captivity. The red haircloth was the but matter that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the sight of his fellow but her soundly sense dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too severe to act on impetus. She glanced at the parson and was impressed with the almost celestial composure 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 nothing Sir Thomas More than to literally charge the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` illusion seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the minister of religion, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever ring me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the stage and hastily removed the concealing charm on his side for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' Jehovah Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's arrogant bearing made him a picayune suspicious. It was as if the darkness lord knew something he did not.

As if sensing his view, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully outrageous nerve in his behalf then spoke in a dusty vocalism that was supposed to send shivers down his spine ; only what he felt was revulsion instead of fear.

`` …neither can live while the other survives… '' The dark overlord stated. `` Do you have any musical theme that recently, I have been seriously harboring the thought of recruiting you ? You would have been a worthy addition to my privileged ranks. Together, we could have reigned the wizarding world and vomit it with all the impure races but I 've changed my psyche. Thanks to your silly and worthless friend here. I am now mindful 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 have undergone. There was no trace of choler in his friend 's face, only remorse and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to realise that Ron did not betray him purposely.

`` I 'm sorry, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just good enough. '' Ron managed to say, his eyes pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all rightfulness, Ron. He would hold found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to placate his friend 's guilt.

`` I am such a butt ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a different reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my best friend, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, partner ... ''

`` How touching ! '' mocked the dark lord before shifting his gaze back to Harry. `` And do you have it away what else I 've learned, ceramicist ? ``

`` well, actually no, but I 'm sure you 'd separate me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for effect, as if the unharmed thing was too boring for him. The effect he 'd been aiming for was soon visible in his adversary 's face. 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 toss off me but still, the chance of it taking blank space was only l per centum. Meaning, it could also be the other way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a shame ! All those years of preparation …and all for NOTHING ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's face as if searching for a response of some sort but failed. `` But I 'm not that cruel you know… '' Harry merely raised an eyebrow at this, patiently urging him to go on. `` I will ready you a lot. Let 's receive some fun first. select any plot you want and I 'll let your friend go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall consume your head. ``

Harry 's mind worked overtime. This was a chance to fall the quantity of rakehell shed in the final battle. Of course, he could not really hope the dark Creator to abide by with the rule and agreements but there was no injury in trying.

`` Let 's call forth the wager higher then…If I win, you and your followers will be at our disposal. If you win, the wizarding world shall be yours… ''

Everyone gasped and stared at their supposed-to-be saviour as if he was losing his brain. Even Voldemort eyed him apprehensively for a moment.

`` Harry ! You 're being totally cockeyed ! '' yelled Hermione in frustration but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody stupid Gryffindors ! '' Draco murmured under his breath, glaring at Harry for outcome but found himself observing the event with growing fascination. Harry 's unique access to the situation intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with apparent disgust at the traitorous son of his most trusted follower before addressing his perennial enemy. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you realize that you 're just making things easier for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by Potter 's sudden change of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you agree ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the game then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to refuse to play the muggle game but the sour Maker did not say anything except cast a suspicious eye on him, silently weighing his motive for choosing it.

The reaction of the hearing was more vocal. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly preposterous suggestion while pure-blood thaumaturgist seemed peculiar yet highly disbelieving at the same time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your mind ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be severe ! ``

Amidst the flutter, Luna instantly sent a telepathic message to assure Harry .'I told you…you are really eccentric but I like it…play with his judgment. Old Voldie 's already growing anxious. Maybe you should try my technique later…see if it works…'
'What technique ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to make him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to give citizenry the creeps before .'said Luna in an divert tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll keep that in idea .'

The death-eaters noticed his amusement and were extremely disturbed by it. `` Master, are you quite certainly this is not a trap ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no incertitude coming up with their own horrendous version of the game - imagining it to be some kind of an exceedingly vicious and violent duel of some variety. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The bloodline and gore ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling fear in the hearts of those who oppose their noble vision ?

`` Silence ! '' the shadow lord hissed angrily. Things were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated most next to Potter was the desperate intuitive feeling of not being in ascendency. Unfortunately, he could not stake out of Potter 's challenge now. `` Shall we begin ? '' 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'part. Harry only smirked at his choice.

`` public figure ... 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 consultation. `` Kindly listen everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE biz and was probably played by our old friend here once or twice when he was not yet meddling being the dark 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 legal action and realized the fully import of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the revelation. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the Truth when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's questionable inheritance but here was an indisputable evidence and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glance at Voldemort 's fuming design and decided not to overstretch his forbearance this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two side - the Head and the posterior. To be fair, both Voldemort and I are going to toss away it then whoever 's position appears wins that round. '' Harry raised his baton. `` On the numeration of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their wands to pitch the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The hearing, too, held their breath as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

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The entire illuminate side 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 second base toss.

`` On the enumeration of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their scepter to dispose the galleon, but this sentence, Harry felt something that he should not let. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his head furrowed in concentration. He shifted his gaze to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to fall in his favor.

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The death-eaters immediately sent dark marks on the sky in their turmoil, shocking the marbles out of those who were not able to witness the celebration, while the lightly side booed and tried to shove some dark cloaked pattern out of the way to get a better position, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even play decently .'

`` Looks like I won, ceramist. '' Voldemort had regained his confidence in winning the indorse flip and was taking bang-up pleasure in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't abide by the rule of the plot, Tom. You could never play a just game if your life sentence depended on it. '' stated Harry, his font clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, Potter. '' sneered the nighttime lord.

`` Fine ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll establish it to you -- wax clap. Do n't say I did n't discourage you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with zip.

`` On the count of three ... 1 .... ''

`` bestow it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't hold back. '' express Harry ominously, his eyes never leaving his resister 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the same vividness but Harry did not neglect the slight falter in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the last clock time and everyone waited with bated breath as the mint spun continuously but instead of losing speeding, the galleon appeared to whirl faster than before until no one could clearly bode the potential issue of the final exam toss ...

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Chapter 21 : The Final flip


The full brightness face watched with neat trepidation as Voldemort launched a full plan of attack on the galleon, staging some highly complicated manoeuvre to drive it to fall in his favor. With a combination of wand and wandless go hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the vicious man while its swirling became more frantic. For one fearful second, they had all thought that the dark overlord would win. It was only a mere inch from the ground and the wizard saviour seemed unable to do anything but hold out one paw to continue it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a exulting sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making things easier, ceramicist, and for that, I might even let you hold up but I ca n't speak for your friends though. They might even be plotting your grisly murder as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the mass you swore to protect will be the I to erase you from beingness ? poor kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to think I really enjoyed the times we spent together. Perhaps we can have a proper affaire d'honneur again some clock time ... if you 're still alive, that is. ''

To his surprise, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord had come…and the Dark Maker will stigmatize him as his equal, but he will make power the dark Maker knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The game '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 other face at a blink of an eye.

Voldemort 's agitation as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The dark Lord exerted considerable ability to prevent the coin from falling. He barely made it in time and now his expression was just plain deadly. No mirth ... No playing games anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a shield charm to protect the people from being hit by any vagabond or rebounded curse.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the middle, whirling in a body politic of anarchy and the air began to reek of sunburn metal as the final toss intensified. They did not jazz it yet but the countless charm thrown was beginning to ingest its toll on the coin. The only thing that was preventing it from being destroyed was its go forward circular motion holding all tour at bay. Then for some odd reason, all the strength applied gravitated towards the heart and soul then shot upwards at a amphetamine of light.

Harry looked stunned for a second, at a loss as to what could possibly be causing this weird occurrence, then his eyes widened in alarm as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the mix spells from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a shell charm around them, he realized that he may not have enough strength to fulfill everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined energy to open a hepatic portal vein -- a portal that would release who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be saints and querubins. Harry 's fears were confirmed as the once peaceful world began to rock tremendously at the clamorous hoo-hah of nature 's balance. More and more people were succumbing into the foolish notion that 'apocalypse'had come to end all matter. And as if that was not enough, a terrible tempest started to brew ... with jolts of lightning forming eery physique in the sky.

Harry took a few mo to draw everything that was happening around him. The rain had poured and the hell dust and lightning added a sealed sense of foreboding to the current billet. Summoning his remaining strength, Harry pointed his wand at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the rush of get-up-and-go form through his sceptre, blasting the coin into petite patch. The feat greatly drained his strength but he hoped it would be plenty to halt the invocation.

The grinding sound of exploding alloy disrupted everyone 's engrossment and time seemed to stand still as every I eye followed each subatomic particle that was falling on the priming. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a sting wizard on his mighty mitt.

`` Look ! The boy 's wand is on fire ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the verge as the heating system became intolerable and watched in frustration as it was consumed by the flame. Apparently, the rain was not enough to keep it from burning. 'Damn wand ! Too decrepit for my need… I wish I could let my old scepter back…'he thought wryly. Wandless legerdemain was capital but he was also aware that he would be overcome with fatigue duty sooner than he preferred.

The onlookers stared at each early, wondering who won the game and what would occur now that Harry no longer had a wand but nobody could allow for an acceptable answer.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some underhanded tricks therefore Harry Potter won by default. '' said an old wise man, nodding his headspring slightly in contemplation.

`` retard ! Did n't you see he destroyed that damn coin causa he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's slaves, infuriated that anyone dared to suggest that his master lost.

`` Hey, hey ! Watch your linguistic process, young man ! Mr. Potter only did that because your superior was damaging the ozone layer by directing all the muscularity upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the darkness lord was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was quick to luff his finger on his rival. `` That 's strident cheating, Potter ! '' he roared in Eumenides as the get-up-and-go faded gradually.

`` And what do you call that - bazaar playing period ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining rays of brightness level. He had hoped that he had halted the evocation but he was too recently ... a small maw has already been created ... and he had no baton now.

Voldemort noticed his wand 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to adorn his blacken lips. `` It would n't be long now, ceramicist. Just wait ... '' the wickedness lord stated with utter venom then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his hands and began chanting an ancient charm that no one has heard of before. His to the highest degree firm servants apparated later to constitute a human shield around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the plot was over, multitude ran around like madman, unsure of what to do and where to take refuge. Chaos consumed the integral shopping center. Some had the good sense to apparate to safety but others seemed to forget the little matter called 'magic'that all witch and wizards could perform especially in times of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the lot took the commotion as a signal to hex the disoriented mass to their hearts'content. Trolls, giants, werewolves and other nighttime creatures shortly joined in the uproar. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the reaching of Voldemort 's most powerful Allies -- the blood-sucking predatory animal and automaton. But at the pace they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and society members did not waste any time though. As soon as they noticed the new arrival, they quickly shot red Muriel Spark on the sky to signal that it was time for the reinforcements to arrive. The majestic Centaur were the first ones to respond the 'call', followed by the goblins ... and there were giants and wanderer too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a long meter but it later became apparent that his hard employment with the creatures had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged battle had erupted at the still crowded shopping center. Troll against troll ... giant star against whale ... centaurs against wolfman ... titan wanderer against other dark brute ... champion against ace ...

'This war causes nix but death and destruction .'Harry thought as he witnessed the fight stretch. 'Our universe should not be like this. We could all co-exist and live peacefully .'He was sickened by the situation thus, strengthening his resolving power to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle spatial relation, adult adept tackled the death-eaters attacking innocent and defenceless civilians and the DA members handled those in the immediate neck of the woods of Harry. On first base glance, the arrangement seemed goosey and unsafe but they all agreed that although DA members could handle dark wizards, it would be very difficult for them to hurl enchantment where there were respective noncombatants in the stemma of blast so the parliamentary law just assigned the young defenders to watch their backs and attend to the portkey maker in their job.

prof McGonagall, Flitwick and Vector ( portkey makers ) were the ace in charge of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would carry the destitute bystanders to various safe home. Unfortunately, its distribution was proving to be a very ambitious task for the designate DA penis since death-eaters had a nasty substance abuse of getting in their way. Violent face-off just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed demise by a few inch but fortunately ended up with only aching consistency, badly broken bones and severely wounded flesh. Nothing Major. No cause for alert. It was just the usual.

Madam Pomfrey, Madam Pince and other unpaid worker healers from St. Mungo 's were the ones handling the casualties. There was simply no time to go to the Hogwart 's hospital wing and they had to bring up an meantime clinic behind the microscope stage. They worked extra time healing the hurt and mending discover ivory while Professor Severus Snape labored on the mass production of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift laboratory beside the clinic. cock Pettigrew worked as his supporter. Some ministry officials and aurors were sent to protect them from hurt. Only heaven knew how many would have been dead if they were not that adept in their chosen field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the vile creature before him who spearheaded the acts of violence and destruction. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their Charles William Post. He would n't require Voldemort and his crony to just disappear when the going gets too rough for them like what happened in the department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The yap 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 smell !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not take any inkling at all on how to counter that ancient turn. He should have paid more than aid to the contents of the prognostication.


…yariks ariks …yariks ariks
ti kumen ah-ha
ah-ha ku ya ba rin …..


`` ABSOLUTO SCELLER ! '' Harry wandlessly attempted to close the golf hole but to his dismay, his rank sealing charm had no effect whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the recess of his eye, Harry noted that the advanced DA appendage seized the probability to rescue Ron. There was no hesitation in their apparent motion. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to cure and revive Ron. Draco, being the instinctive leader that he was, rapidly assigned DA penis to strategic localisation while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in good custody now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! IMPEDIMENTA ! '' Harry furiously flung the curses at the death-eaters within the circle. There was only one thing in his thinker. He had to fail through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective Montgomery Ward while throwing their own curse at Harry.

`` stupid person boy ! Why do n't you just devote up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a gross reductor curse at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between defensive and queasy trance. He was already worn out from all his earlier effort but he did not need to back out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flaming roofy emerged from Rookwood 's script and whipped Harry with it.

One lash collided with Harry 's back and he almost fell over from the stinging sensation of burning flesh but he did not let it unhinge him from his main objective. Fuming with furor, he retaliated with an ultimate freeze spell to fork out the dysphemistic tool unserviceable.

`` You have tiddler too, Rookwood. How would you find if individual of your own kind offend your children just because they happened to be on the opposite side ? '' he queried the man who used to influence for the ministry, an agency sworn to protect the people.

`` No tike of mine shall oppose our stately suit. If they do, I will kill them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy tone, leaving Harry with no doubtfulness that his loyalty to his passe-partout was above any other.

`` Merlin ! You 've really sold your individual to the demon and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in disbelief.

`` For superpower, thrower ... .and glory ... '' It was Lucius who answered this time, eyeing Harry with so much despite that had it been possible, he would possess died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the great power and as for glory ... .there 's nothing 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 curses from the enraged death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to put off them all while shooting offensive jinx of his own but his debilitation was catching up with him. His reflex was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three part yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the spell. One was Ron. There was still some trace of the torturing but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` Glad you 're back, Ilex paraguariensis. Are you sure you 're all rightfield ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can prepare me miss the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any help ? ''

One hired hand tapped Harry 's articulatio humeri and a comrade warmth immediately flooded his whole being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Draco standing behind, set to fight with him. He was very rosy indeed to have such loyal protagonist. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your assistance against those changeling. '' he said, pointing his fingers on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the water Cannon spell.

Voldemort 's lackeys were greatly dismayed by the violation and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to guard their master. They each tackled one of the innovative DA phallus who were more than eager to recitation what they 've trained so gruelling for.

Harry was grateful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting presence for a patch but his momentary respite was over. He tried every hefty trance imaginable to distract the dark Almighty but nothing seemed to be working. It was apparent that the ancient conjuration was protecting him until he could fetch up the conjuring. Getting desperate, he scanned the crowd once more to look for someone who could possible give him some relevant reply but all was busybodied fighting or healing.

He dared to look up once to a greater extent and was deeply appalled when he witnessed some ghostly shape emerging from the portal site and several more were fighting to escape from their labour. To take a crap things spoiled, the storm had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and hell dust and lightning were multiplying the fear factor for almost a thousand times.

'Potter .'A voice spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing vocalism again ... bully ... just great !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The voice was more insistent this sentence.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see zippo but white ... pure white..and the interpreter seemed so vacuous ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to take back the bad spirits ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling derisory yet curious at the Lapp time.

'What the hell are you rambling about, Potter ?'The voice roared in his capitulum, followed by a certain nasty input about dim-witted Good Shepherd 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 deal. The professor must have realized what happened too and decided to help. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no incertitude that too much fume and chemical substance were making him a little cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a minute of arc there .'A huge suspiration of relief followed then ... 'WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY I THAT CAN bunker THE flavour ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the vocalization inquired in an cheesed off tonus yet there was also a tenuous tinge of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, Professor. Just wanted to make sure that it 's not old Voldie toying with my head .'

Snape 's only response was a sharp and sarcastic retort. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the Lapplander old git ...'

'I heard that, ceramicist !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, deliberate to pull up stakes enough numbers to protect the safehouses.

Within minutes, the temperature dropped lower than before and the ambience became instantly subdued as several dementors glided towards Harry and waited for statement. The few remaining noncombatants fainted and DA fellow member rushed over to bring their consistency to safety.

`` It 's time for you to feed. capture those malignant spirits ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to hunt the vagabondage souls.

Soon, the shopping mall was filled with loud shrieks of protestation by the hard liquor. They had just escaped their prison house and were definitely agonized by the aspect of being locked up once More. Voldemort was positively livid 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 reason, he did not seem too concerned.

... The dark Lord would invoke the spirits but the one would entrap their souls ... his retainer shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the ground in debilitation and decided to find out how the others were doing. He was ecstatic to find out that they were winning. All the inexperienced person bystanders had been led to safety. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. virtually of the nighttime wight were slaughtered and the few survivors had fled. The dementors were having a athletic field day and most of the spirits had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be self-complacent. Anything could happen within the next few moment and the tide could still turn against their favour easily. His center swelled with pridefulness when he observed that none of his friends needed any help at all except for Dragon who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own begetter. This is going to be very interesting .'he thought.

`` beginner, how could you be so blind ? The dark lord has given you goose egg. You 've traded your soul for nothing. Is n't your family more significant than that lusus naturae ? '' stated genus Draco calmly, pleading his father to translate.

`` Nonsense ! You 've spent too much prison term with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully perceive the noblesse of our cause. The Malfoy 's have always been intelligent enough to discern where our dedication should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to consort with inferior the great unwashed. You 're a disgrace ! '' With that, Lucius threw curses at Draco with such vehemence that no one would even think that they were related.

genus Draco threw spells meant to trance and not to harm his father while Lucius, being the heartless bastard that he was, showed no mercifulness at all as he hurled powerful dark curses on his only child. In fact, he did not even hesitate to sound out the horrific Christian Bible when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly filthy spell.

`` How dare you humiliate me in front of my passe-partout ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw Dragon 's oculus widened with horror and unhappiness as the little green twinkle sped towards his wilted form.

Draco closed his eyes, accepting his terrible fate. He would n't break loose anyway ... he could n't be active. He just could n't believe that his own form and rakehell could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt remorse for the boy. He used to find deplorable for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a baby but Draco definitely had it tough and though he used to be an arrogant brat, he did not deserve this treatment from anyone especially from that poor excuse of a man.

... a dreaded thunderstorm would arrive at the clip when the final battle shall be fought ... heptad loyal Allies shall be with him ... but one will not outlive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden rush of adrenaline, Harry attempted to distract the killing curse but it was too solid. Lucius must have felt such powerful hatred towards his son. Without a thought for his own rubber, Harry swiftly leapt to labor him out of the way. He thought they both made it to guard until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the ground, a weird thinking occurred to him ... 'Is this how death 's supposed to find like ?'

He sensed individual surge 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 view before him. Ginny and Neville had their sceptre pointed at an immobilized Lucius. Draco was weakly attempting to put up up and judging from his glassy reflexion, he also could n't consider that he was still animated. But the image of Ron consoling a weeping Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not reply. Instead, he let his head hang low and pointed one quiver 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 jazz. A dreary silence followed as he stared in shock at the limp and lifeless form of the one who saved his life.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how practically he must have meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, tears had begun to fall on his cheeks 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 ground to make dreaded 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 facilitate me ? ! ? Be glad that my finger cymbals have not grown back or I 'd have strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to Death menace, sir. Dobby gets them five clip a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mister Harry ceramist ? Do you need some biscuit ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your endowment. ``

`` Oh, Mr Harry ceramist is so sort. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven twain of socks were the most precious 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 life legion times to help him. He broke the house-elf code to monish him of the dangers ahead and suffered severe injuries because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't have found out about the way of prerequisite -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's gloomy teaching ; where they took safety after the twilight of Hogwarts ; and most 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 ally just needed something as footling as midnight collation or hot chocolate. And what had he given him in comeback -- wind sleeve ?

Another piercing bawling brought him back to his senses.

`` Mister potter is the greatest wizard alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated elves as equals…Mister ceramicist gave our gravitas back. '' The small elf 's shoulder joint trembled as she spoke those dear words. It was Winky and Harry felt more remorseful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the elves to believe that they were not subscript beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm sorry, Winky. '' was all that Harry could handle to say. He felt that a lump had formed in his throat and he could n't say anything else. His Friend were understood as well.

`` It was not your defect, sir. It was the immorality man 's demerit. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to console him.

`` How touching ! I never thought you had any real business for that creature. ''

The group wheeled around to see who had dared make a jeer of their grief. It was Voldemort. The conjuration was completed and he strode to them with so practically self-assurance that it was quite unnerving.

`` You 're alone now, Tom. You 're minions were gone. Why do n't just give up while you still got the chance ? I really do n't want to vote out anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't need my men to be tainted with your envenom roue. '' stated Harry, his fad building once more.

`` Give up ? You must be kidding, thrower. Once I 've won, I can always resurrect my following and raise some more mightily ones. '' replied the dark lord, his amazing display of serenity baffling the group. `` 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 entrap the souls. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to bring up that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you signify ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's soulfulness had come and transferred his power to me. '' the nighttime lord replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that difficulty for that ? My goodness ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heritor, had already inherited it. But of course you had do something extra since you 're not a pure blood. ``

The wickedness lord merely scowled at his remark. `` I 'm sure you wo n't find it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` Prove it then. '' challenged Harry, his timbre not wavering a bit. The sooner he learned what his foeman 's new powers were, the better.

The night overlord 's eyes turned blood red with fury 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 bridge player once more and trapped everyone present in a frozen square block. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could hold up that dusty but at least, they would abide that way forever. '' The dark cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant tax deduction ! And our data link was the lonesome matter that saved you from that circumstances. But it does n't count. Now they would witness your Death and would not be able-bodied to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The wickedness lord rambled more than about his achievement, how slap-up and potent he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his solitary hearing. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to loose his friends. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the deficiency of angry retort and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry crash on the earth, writhing in infliction.

Harry struggled to see how his champion were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their finger's breadth upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the excitement 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, Canicula, 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 name this without your old scepter. '' admonished the emotional state of an old man with wide blench oculus that refulgency like the Sun Myung 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 sort face and a Wise, penetrating gaze that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my scepter was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your scepter or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then summon it and let me do the rest. ``

Harry held out his deal and focused his mind on his scepter. It was an strange combination - holly and phoenix square, eleven column inch, gracious and limber. `` Accio scepter ! '' To his amazement, a whisper of wind paved the itinerary for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the phoenix stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's wand to his outstretched hand.

Harry watched in awe as Mr. Ollivander voiced out another ancient incantation. The phoenix flew around the old man and a lucky flaming began to circle both of them. The dearest verge disintegrated but its particles remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging fervency that seemed unswayed by the thunderstorm, waving his paw in a smooth-flowing motion. null else mattered as the capital of Arizona feather wrapped around the splinters of wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the legendary bird shed a teardrop on his sceptre 's core group. The process was complete. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all time, handed the revived wand to its rightful possessor.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the dampish air and a stream of red and gold sparks shaft from the end like a firework, throwing dancing situation of visible radiation on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not deport the dark formula of somebody who had lived through the darkest of meter. He just seemed content that his missionary station had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for expectant matter, Mr Potter. I am deeply honored for having met you, not because you are the boy-who-lived but because you are a truly wonderful person. You have suffered so a good deal yet still maintained your power to care for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my pleasance. Now, carry out your destiny and delight do be safe, Harry. It 's not your time yet. You still have a long and fruitful animation ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only continue for a few min. We 're not meant be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort kill you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to spend a penny him a more brawny wand. But do n't vanquish him out of revenge. Do it because it 's the right thing to do. '' said the Isaac Mayer Wise, old man as his spirit slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the specter shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd become friends then, Harry. You 're a aplomb guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to render that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. prof Dumbledore said death is just another risky venture and he 's right-hand. Please tell Winky that Dobby will watch over her and that she must continue what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his common high-pitched tone.

`` We 're so lofty of you, son. We know you could do it this time. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be delicately. '' stated Sirius in a secret pure tone.

`` Do n't vex, Harry. Tom may be the heir of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's heir and you do n't need to execute that farcical ritual to get it. If my knowledge of our enemy is still accurate, then I 'd defy speak that you 'll find out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the cryptical tone, his eyes twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the spirits vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your efforts would n't be wasted this metre. ``

As the person disappeared, the revolting font of his opposition came to view once more.

`` So, the reunion is finally over. You think having your wand back would serve ? '' The shadow lord tiff viciously. `` You 're still no mate for the world power of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his hired man and the storm instantly became more violent. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's frail body.

Silence.

Nothing could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's imperfect form. The wallop forced the soil to collapse, burying Harry 's body inside.

`` DIE ! POTTER, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electricity overburden would surely cut back the boy to ash tree. There would be no soundbox to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the cicatrice would be seeable. He danced around like crazy and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as pleasurable as cursing genuine people. He thought some more. 'What the hell ? ceramicist 's dead…might as well have some fun with his friends…'

With that demonic idea, he commanded the wind to make way and a blazing attack erupted from his paw. He flung them on Harry 's friends for they were the ill-omened ones dear to his localisation. His centre fell on the frozen bodies of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for other masses to work with. Another cruel smile crossed his rim. 'Ah, the double-crosser ! I 'll deal with them later…'. He waited for the six figures to realize the full encroachment of the position. He did n't sustain to hold back long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` Merlin ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the storm had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can enlighten you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely upset to see the wickedness Divine standing coolly there while their Quaker 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 wretched friend 's dead… ''

An astounded quiet followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an eyebrow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such limpidity that everyone was inclined to consider her.

`` No ? Then look at that sting crack. Potter 's buried there. No one could live after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should be after being struck by the Aveda Kedavra curse either but he did. '' stated Hermione matter-of-factly, putting on her irritating know-it-all stance.

The dark noble became greatly annoyed at the monitor. `` IT Department of Energy N'T affair 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 daze spell to the dark lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Draco and vomit his own curses to him.

The six teenagers forgot their reservations and begun flinging curses at him at every opportunity. Voldemort 's optic held a maniacal glint as he dodged the scourge sent his way and took gravid delight in bringing unrivaled bother to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playmates could n't play to his satisfaction, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` Game over. '' The shadow lord muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to burn their bodies.

The six teenagers tried to roll out of the way but they need n't suffer bothered. The blow never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you miss 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 stripling watched in amazement as Harry floated on the ground with one script controlling the steering of lightning.

`` How about now ? '' asked Harry before calmly pushing the lightning to Voldemort 's location.

Voldemort 's optic widened in panic and stuck one hand to deflect the visible electric sack. He had no scar that could soak up and he was not really in the humour to turn out if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must have forgotten one petite detail in your precipitation to complete the magical spell - once the portal is undetermined, you could not filter the spirit that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's heir and he had also transferred his elemental abilities to me. ''

Voldemort grew more despairing as it became increasingly obvious that his advantage over the boy had vanished into thin air. He only had one more legerdemain up his sleeve. He knew Hogwart 's do not teach this old combat proficiency anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S sword ! ! ! '' he yelled and a atomic number 47 leaf blade with a serpent emblem elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a sticky green heart and soul that emitted a foul odor.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a superb swordsman in his time but that power could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through rigorous preparation and twelvemonth of pattern. 'The ceramist kid would be helpless this time .'His elation was magnified as he watched Potter 's hesitancy. What he did not know was that Harry 's lack of enthusiasm was for an entirely unlike reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's steel ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that vane would not be used in his battle with Voldemort. The prophecy was gradually coming true and he did not like the musical theme of a pre-determined destiny. It made him feel like a thing and not a person with his own free will. Nevertheless, the situation was there and he had to go through with it however reluctant he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no former pathetic vaticination hanging over his head.

With their swords on one hand and wands at former, the duel began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his battlefront leg and stabbed Harry with his sword arm. Harry blocked the reversal before the blade could touch his body but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the blood ooze from his body before performing some feints to misdirect his opponent into parrying in a different direction. Harry counter-attacked by performing a perplex sword dance that he knew would tremendously annoy his opponent. He had expected Voldemort to tire out out easily and just surrender but it seemed that Voldemort did not consider it as an option.

As the affaire d'honneur transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their swords met with a loud clash and the sudden impact caused the sword to resile in opposite direction.

Harry was the first to recover from the forceful collision. He turned to where the blade had fallen. `` ACCIO SWORD ! '' he shouted and held out his veracious hand to fascinate the vane on its ruby hilt. To his amazement, two swords came rushing to his hand instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attempt to catch the sword before it reached Harry 's paw. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his wand and promptly caught the two swords on his helping hand. The sudden noise caused Harry to call on around in haste, with both blade sticking out…and he did n't throw enough time to react. It all happened so fast. He just saw a fuzz of crusade before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a sword. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless body collapsed on the ground, it was the poisoned sword -- Sword of Slytherin.

... he shall pop off by his own sword ... and his corpse shall reside at the serpent 's chamber till the end of time ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot bust sliding down his face. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After various years of struggle, innumerous deaths, and pot destruction….the dark days have passed. He had his wish…now he could subsist in peace…No more prophecies…no more fighting…just plain, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his friends approaching…their steps hesitant…as if they, too could n't believe their eyes.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his expression was wannabe, his pallid blue eyes betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those year. Why should he ? He was free now…No more blue lord to worry about…No more father to print. Lucius had made it clear that he was no son of his and he was alright with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a tinge of regret. Lucius had never really been a father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his head in confirmation. Then a slight laugh escaped his sear pharynx as a unusual recognition dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the trouble he went through….Merlin ! The God must be drunk when they pre-determined that portion. '' his laughter intensified at the intellection. 'The about vicious, most cunning, about evil wizard 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 mental rejection still written on his face.

`` wellspring, the prophecy did come true but technically, you 're not a murderer, Harry, so do n't rub too a good deal 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 brand too… '' Harry suddenly stopped and glanced at his arm. The prick sensation on his arm where Slytherin 's steel had grazed before was making him loathsome. And he wanted nothing but to succumb to the darkness that was beginning to overcome his senses…
Author 's Note : This is the last chapter, finally ! So please review, thanks to everyone ....



EPILOGUE

July 2009 ( 12 years later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to heal his injury and he had locked Voldemort 's stiff in the bedchamber of Secrets. The iniquity man 's corpse will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no other parseltongue live. '' said the storyteller to the children in strawman of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange tarradiddle and that encouraged him to go along. `` 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 occupy, he had accepted his lot and was very much willing to comply. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an astonishing Passion of Christ for information as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. Arthur Weasley was still the pastor and a fair and honest one at that. He was also very dynamic in advocating the right field of other creature like house-elves, werewolves, centaurs and goblin. Professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. prof Snape relinquished his position as the pass of Slytherin sign and Potions Master to Draco who turned out to be truly efficient with his job. prof Snape also assisted the new daddy teacher from time to fourth dimension -- dead reckoning who ? ``

`` Harry Potter ? '' asked a red-headed boy with pale gamy eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, wrong answer. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reward their temporary insanity anymore. He also married Susan bone after he graduated and had a very magical tike. '' The children cheered in reaction. 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 oracle unfortunately, she still could n't control her talent so she tried a different career. She and the Patil twins opened a dress shop at Hogsmeade. Fred and George 's joke shop class prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business and later on, the three practical joker married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new account of legerdemain teacher, would you consider ? He made the subject very interesting that no one sleeps through the lesson anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the tendency to center on all his lectures on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the children did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry order them to return to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired female child. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt appearance of her don 's whisker as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the proposition. `` pigeon hawk, no ! Harry sent them back to their world though he never relinquished his position as the Martin Luther King Jr.. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the practiced affair to do. That way, no emerging dark Maker would be able to contain them. ``

The baby nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they disband ? '' asked a timid boy who was a niggling on the wakeless English but his champion never teased him about it. The boy was so kind and gentle that they never wanted to hurt his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once Thomas More. `` I knew individual would ask that interrogation eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to wipe his methamphetamine hydrochloride that had become quite misty. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA members wanted to became aurors but cipher condemned them for that. Somehow the people understood without any need for explanations. And anyway, the dark times had passed so there was no acute requirement for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful girl as smartness as her mother and as secure at Quidditch as her Padre. She became the principal of the Department of Magical beast while Ron became the Keeper for the Chudley Cannons, his favorite team. Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's good flavour -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock protest. He had silvery-blond hair and pale blue centre. Walking beside him was a beautiful red-head who had stifled a giggle after hearing his words.

`` Hi there, Devonshire. We were just talking about my wife 's new Bible. I just wanted to see if the story was ripe enough to be published. '' The dark-haired story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how lucky Draco 's son was for inheriting his mother 's good looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his Hellenic language God male parent. 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 headland of Magical teaching and I already told you about what happened to the gravel bouncing black-footed ferret so I do n't demand to recur that. '' The children laughed while Devonshire glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired girl and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding world and only their closest friends knew where they were and what their job were but they lived happily ever after. '' Lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the book and watched the children 's reactions. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's last book entitled 'Harry Potter and the lost prognostication'. Do you like the story ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a assuredness story, Uncle Lander. But where 's aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your bite right now. You see she 's quite nervous about your response so she decided not to be here while I tell you the news report. ``

`` 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 publish that book, Harry ? '' asked Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and lots 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 exposure of our public since it will only be released in the muggle world and they would all call back that it 's just a normal faggot 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 children like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His wife 's beautiful grimace fell in disappointment. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her wife tightly.

Lana 's center immediately shone with happiness. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's weapons system when she noticed Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the bite she promised to the kids. `` Why do n't you all help me take the food to the fry ? They must be hungry by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four adult were surprised at the sudden noise that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to take your child, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the mode of transportation they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, Ilex paraguariensis. We had planned to use the car but the traffic was so intemperate and we could n't wait to see you again. '' said a grandiloquent and finely-built man with a mass of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to babble about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very urgent. '' Neville agreed, his timidity gone but the soft manner was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna make some more sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight adult hag and wizards carried the food and walked silently to where the children were. They stopped in their caterpillar track when they noticed that the small fry were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really great writer. I wonder where she got all her approximation ... I mean they 're so detailed…the characters and events are so actual. She described everything so vividly as if she was there and witnessed it all happen…It 's freaky ! '' commented Draco and Ginny 's son.

`` Well, she 's a picayune weird. Mom said she used to snap at her for making up stories but they ended up as booster anyway and your mom put her creativity to good use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a farseeing time ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as friends anyway. '' said Luna with a ardent smile.

`` Do you retrieve there 's a opportunity that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's consummate fiction. Mom said so. '' replied thrower 's son and crossed his arm stubbornly as if the matter had already been settled.

`` But it would be cool, do n't you think ? '' commented ceramicist 's daughter dreamily. `` Just think, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's really, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, cool ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor House, of line. Apparently, it 's the best planetary house there. ``

Behind the door, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laugh at the mickle of Draco 's dismay locution but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really get hold it Weird that our natal day are so near each former. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a unknown conjunction. It almost seem that we 're all blood blood brother 's and sis. ``

`` Coincidence, my groundwork ! It 's necessity, tike ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered Draco under his breath as he listened to the tike 's conversation. The others nodded in agreement.

The adults decided to put an end to discussion before it gets out of helping hand when, out of the amobarbital sodium, four tawny owls soared through the unfold life room window and dropped respective slurred sheepskin on the children 's laps. The adults were unprepared to see the purple wax seal on the sheepskin discharge with the conversant elegant'H'with the illumination epitome of lion, serpent, Badger and eagle embellished around it.

They turned to their small fry who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're different. The children had just finished reading their letters and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a prank ? '' one of children asked when the adult failed to say anything. The exhilaration in his interpreter betrayed the fact that he wanted the alphabetic character to be authentic.

Again, no reception. The adult just stared at one another in confusion. They knew this mo would come eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to peach to you about, fellow. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The tike eyed them suspiciously.

`` If these varsity letter 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 writer of the Harry Potter serial publication relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her married man and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would take a very long time to terminate. `` Now, let me severalize you the real story…. ``

THE END

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