Chapter 1 - A alphabetic character from a Quaker
It had been a month since Sirius'dying and Harry was still as ruthful as ever. He still can not get the best his guilty conscience about what happened to his godfather. He blamed his ineptness in Occlumency and hero complex as what his Quaker called him before. If he had not been jerky enough, he would suffer realized that there is still an Order phallus in the school, although he could n't blame himself enough for that. He still did n't trust Snape and that might be the understanding why it did not occur to him to ask for his assistance. Besides, he knew that Snape detests his godfather and would probably just ignore his plea.
However, if he had really taken his Occlumency example seriously, Voldemort would not have got been able to manipulate his thoughts. It was fault…why was he so stupid ! Now, his stupidity and rashness caused his godfather 's lifetime and he could never forgive himself for that…. With that final remorseful mentation, Harry eventually fell sleep, taking with him a guilt so big that Voldemort was once again capable to penetrate his mind.
'' Potter, once again you fell into my hole ! How can you even dare hope to defeat me, the greatest wizard of all time, with your pathetic attempt at magic ? I assure you that more of your friends shall die and you would never be able to kibosh me from conquering the cosmos that is rightfully mine ! '' Voldemort 's laughter echoed in his ears and his scar bled almost mercilessly.
Harry was forced awake by that recurring nightmare. It had been his invariant dreaming since Dog Star died. Sometimes, he wished that he would n't need to sleep anymore. He tried to stay awake the altogether night but after almost a week, his physical structure gave up on him. He could not fight his sleepiness anymore. He even wished that the Dursleys would still give him a hard metre just so he could think of something else aside from brooding about what happened in the department of Mysteries death month.
But no, straight to his word of honor, his Uncle Vernon struggled with himself not to give him a hard clip. The whole family, even Dudley, did not demand him to do household chores anymore. They did n't break up on him anymore and it had been so silent since he arrived that he almost wished for them to return to their rule behavior so he could find some sort of normality in his life-time. It was so misfortunate. He felt so desperate and powerless. So unlike the wonder wizard boy that everyone in the sorcerous world imagined him to be. How they would laugh or be scared if they saw their `` Savior '' moping around the house with nothing to do and with nil that he could do to finally accomplish the prophecy that everyone expected him to accomplish in the earliest possible time.
He gazed at his window again, hoping for even a measly scrabble from his friends at Hogwarts. A calendar month had passed but no one had written him with even a single hello.
'' Maybe they are also furious at me because of what happened….maybe they hate me now…maybe they do n't want to have got anything to do with me now….maybe….no, I should not be thinking this way… '' He hastily chided himself…maybe they just can't…but …
He was suddenly distracted by a min owl flying towards his window…he felt excited…finally, a letter of the alphabet from his friends…He could not recognize the owl but who cares…finally soul cared enough to owl him.
Dear Harry,
How are you ? I have been trying to pen you a missive since the end of last full term but I ca n't appear to find the in good order words. I know most masses think that I am a little bit off but I am fairly certainly that you are not one of them.
I meant what I said before…our loved ones are just behind the veil….We heard them..we just ca n't see them but maybe later we will find a way…
Would n't it be wonderful if one from Hogwarts will be capable to solve that mystery ? My mom, she worked for the Department of enigma before you know, said that they have been trying to solve that detail mystery for a very recollective time but no one came close yet…for all we know, Hermione will be able-bodied to solve it in the future….She 's so promising. Do you like her ?
Oh, it seems that I 'm rambling again…I am so lonely here. Father is away somewhere and I do n't have anyone to talk to. No one writes to me…I for certain hope you will determine some time to reply.
love life,
Luna
Luna ? ! ? Harry stared at the letter in jolt. Luna, the one who everyone teases as loony, owled him while his so-called friends could n't even find a way or clip to drop a line a unproblematic hello to him. He shook his head in amazement and frustration as he got up to get his quill feather and a pocket-size bit of sheepskin to reply to her letter. At to the lowest degree someone cared…although he was a little curious about why she asked him if he likes Hermione and why she wrote `` love '' at the end of the letter but maybe he was thinking too much…
Dear Luna,
Hello ! Thank you for writing…I know we have not been able to speak lots before but I really apprize your missive. Like you, I have nothing to do here too. The others are too busy doing something but I 'm adhere here. I 'm feeling quite useless actually. All I do was read the Saame thing over and over again. I 'm really glad you owled me.
About your letter, actually I am not so sure yet about that embryonic membrane but maybe…maybe you are right field. I am quite confused right now. I think Hermione is really intelligent and she might work it out someday if she believes it is something worth solving. She 's a bang-up protagonist actually but I do n't care her in that way. She 's one of my bestfriends. Why do you ask by the way ?
Classes is approaching. Would you care to go with us to buy school supplies at Diagon alleyway ? I have not gotten the letter from Hogwarts yet but maybe it will get in soon…
Your friend,
Harry
'There', he thought, 'someone feels as abandon as me ... at least individual understands ... I hope she replies soon ...'
Harry sat on his bed gazing at the window, watching as his owl, Hedwig, flies away to its address. For the first clip that summertime, a flicker of a smile crossed his lips. And for the number one sentence, his dreams had been as oil production as his real number life ...
The next day, Harry got up, made his bed, ate a hearty breakfast and proceeded to his way to wait for Luna 's answer ... If she was as bored as she said she was, she would take in a reply for him today. True enough, the minute owl, which he now recognized as Luna 's owl, came rushing to his window and flew directly to him. Harry excitedly extricated the lambskin from the owl 's lap and led it to Hedwig 's Cage to snuff out its hunger. He almost ripped the paper in his haste.
Hi Harry,
Wow, that was quick ! I was not really expecting a answer so soon ... well actually, I was not really expecting you to answer. But I 'm so glad you did. Did you just invite me to meet you at Diagon alleyway ? I would love to ! Thank you very much.
By the way, Father has informed that he wo n't be coming back. I 'm not sure what happened and I do n't know what he meant by that. I 'm really worried. This is the foremost meter that my father was away so long. Do you think he found some Crumple Horned Snorkacks in his journeying and was too interfering to come back ? If that 's the type, then I would perfectly empathize. Those creatures are very interest and father probably decided to abide there to hear More about them.
I 'm lonely though. I do n't have anyone here with me and the dwarf etc ... are driving me crazy. But I know Father will get me after he is finished with everything he wants to do there. We will fete Dec 25 together. It will be a happy reunification and I can finally evidence that Crumple Horned Snorcacks do exist.
You know, I have read from a muggle book that people can still communicate with those from other dimensions through a metier. Is it confessedly ? I wanted to talk to mom but I ca n't look to notice the correct potion or incantation for me to be able to do that. sire should publish something about that in the quibbler someday, what do you intend ? Speaking of the caviler, I think our magazine is having some problems with the wizard printing process insistency. No issue has been released for almost a calendar month now.
don told me not to worry about it but I miss solving the crossword and without that, life story is so much more than dismal in this place.
I wish you are doing honest there. Do n't you concern. clip flies so riotous anyway ... .hope to see you soon !
Love,
Luna
'Something is improper', thought Harry, as he stared at the parchment.
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Chapter 2 - A Chat with aunt Petunia
Harry stared hard at the lambskin wishing he knows what 's going on. Something was definitely not proper ! Even the Daily Prophet did n't place him newspapers anymore. He stopped writing to his alleged Friend after sending several letter without any answer. He was inclined to think that all has been a dream if not for Luna 's letter and all the books of enchantments sprawled on his bedroom ...
Then suddenly, it came to him. Why not take a leaf from Hermione 's book and try to get a line a few advanced spells himself ... ... something like phantasma ... or maybe something else ... Surely, the Ministry is still monitoring him and will dispatch wizard if they catch any sign of magic in Privet movement. WIth that thought, Harry proceeded to his new fat outflow from boredom.
If he could control fantasm then maybe he could go to the tunnel, Grimmauld Place or Hogwarts and bump thing out for himself. He could just imagine Luna being scared but putting a tough front end all the same. He must find a way to aid her.
How to Apparate :
You must empty your thinker except for the place you want to appear to. Picture it clearly on your idea and summon your magnate from within to let your trunk break up into corpuscle and travel at lightning speed to that particular position. Remember to opine your altogether self traveling so as not to impart anything behind.
For tiro, one must direct their wands to their chest and complete `` Apparato and wherever you want to go '' clearly. This is a very advanced tour and one must be very measured in attempting this. As the whizz becomes more proficient with this spell, the necessity will be lesser. Soon, just mere thought of the magical spell will bring you to wherever you want to go.
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'Hey, this seems easy enough'thought Harry. 'Kind of like Occlumency'. He practiced for almost an 60 minutes until he got the hang of it. Soon he was apparating to any part of the Dursley 's house with his baton. It never even crossed his idea that other necromancer would not have been able to do that within an hour.
Dear Luna,
Do n't worry too much. I think your father has a serious understanding for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and ....
Harry 's transmission line of thought was suddenly distracted by the sound of owls coming to Privet Drive. 'Finally !'he thought ... .but no, the owl did not go to his window as usual. He did some quick thought process. The entirely mortal in the house aside from him is Aunt petunia. If the letters were not for him, then maybe it was for her. Without stopping to get his verge, he immediately apparated to the kitchen where he found aunt genus Petunia nervously reading the parchments.
'' aunt Petunia, who are those letters from ? '' He decided to approach her nicely since he does n't desire to risk her getting all anxious and garbage to answer his doubt again like she did lowest year when Dumbledore sent her a howler.
'' Umm ... .ahh ... .I ca n't tell you ... I swore to hold back ... .oh, what am I saying ? Vernon will be mad at me and Dudley ... '' said Petunia awkwardly, desperately trying to shroud her nerves as she hid the letter in the air hole of her dress.
'' Please, can you please enjoin me ? Uncle Vernon and Dudley are not here. They do n't need to lie with that you have been talking to me about .... you - do it ? '' Harry fumbled for the correct countersign to soothe her brass. At her emotional State Department, she might go off without telling him anything if he did n't choose his language carefully.
aunty Petunia took respective deep breathes and busied herself with washing the dishes before she looked at her nephew again. But what she said took him completely by surprise.
'' I was a witch, Harry. ``
'' What ? ! ? Excuse me ? '' He must stimulate heard wrong. There 's no way that her auntie is a crone. She hates them.
As if reading his thinker, she made two cups of coffee and motioned for him to sit down on the board with her. She looked at the windowpane as if remembering some very unpleasant memories.
'' I said I was a witch, Harry. Just like your mother. `` Was '' not `` is ''. I do n't hate her as much as I said I do. It is more like my sentiency of self-preservation taking over. I enjoyed being able-bodied to do magic once ... .until something happened ... '' At this point, Aunt petunia gazed nervously at the door and seemed to waffle before she continued. Harry looked at her expectantly but did not press her.
'' Do you remember my response to Dementors when they attacked you and Dudley concluding year ? ``
Harry recalled the place very well. He was not only anxious and irritated that time but also insanely odd as to why her aunt remembered that bit of information about the wizarding domain after several years of ignoring their being. He nodded patiently and encouraged her to go on.
'' Dementors attacked our menage during the sovereignty of Voldemort and has taken the whole kinsfolk except for Lily who was at the wizard infirmary that time. They brought us to Azkaban along with some other virtuoso. I did n't empathise it the prison term. I was so offspring and had n't even went to Hogwarts yet. I thought only the death-eaters flak and kill multitude but that was my for the first time meter to encounter dementors. But it turned out that the dementors kept us there to for food for thought. They extracted all our glad thoughts and drained all the conjuration within us.
Soon, the prisoners were dying one by one until only a few stay. We were rescued eventually but it was too late. The survivors were reduced to being muggles and were forced to live a muggle life from then onwards. Of course, our memory were modified except for our parents because they still had Lily to consider. Mine was lifted when Lily and James were murdered by Voldemort and I had to subscribe charge of you. That 's why I was so bitter. You reminded me of the life I once loved but was forced to leave alone. I also misdirected my wrath to Lily. Why did she go when all of us did not ? '' Aunt Petunia gritted her tooth to moderate the binge that are currently flowing on her cheeks.
Harry was dumbfounded for a mo. He did n't recognize what to say. How come nobody told him about what happened to his aunty. But it was a foresighted time ago, perhaps nobody really remembers that his auntie was once a witch. Surely, Dumbledore would make out but ... how come he did not secernate him ? Several thoughts are flowing through his mind right now but could n't quite sound out his idea. He just sat there and looked at her aunt in wonder.
Sirius said before that dementors really had that draining effect on wizards and only firm single can hold back on to their office and sanity for a foresighted time period of time. His aunt was still untested that clock time. She was not that strong yet ... but Sirius said that it is potential for the magical world power to deliver after some time.
'' Has n't your charming power returned yet ? '' He cautiously asked his aunt.
'' No, it has n't. When Dumbledore lifted my computer memory good luck charm, he said it will return after some tme. I was hopeful for a spell but after several years of trying nothing has happened and I grew more acrimonious than ever. '' she answered while still gazing hopelessly at the window as if waiting for something or someone.
'' But surely, Dumbledore would .... ''
'' Dumbledore stated quite clearly to me that there is nothing that he can do. Only I can induce it reappear but I ca n't. '' she answered bitterly. She got up suddenly and motioned for him to come closer as if afraid that somebody will find out what she has got to say.
'' But he also hinted that if the boy-who-lived destroys the dementor 's leader then every witch and wizard who suffered in their paw will regain their powers and be able to help him defeat Voldemort. I assume it was you, Harry. Please do n't tell Vernon and Dudley but I really want my powers my back if only to be able to do something in this come war. I hate being halpless. The dementors'fire stopping point year reminded me how powerless I am to block them if they ever decide to enamour all of us. Please help me. '' she looked into Harry 's cryptical green eyes and did something that Harry never expected her to do before. She hugged him ... like a female parent embracing her preferent child.
'' Do you deliver a wand ? ``
'' What ? ``
'' I asked if you have a wand. I figured if I have to try to retrieve your powers then maybe I should start with teaching you staple while so that you know how to use them when the time comes ... ''
'' Do I need one ? Well, as far as I can remember, I used to do magic before without a wand. You yourself never used a scepter before in some of the conjuring trick you performed. think of when you managed to acquire your hair back and the time when you made the spyglass in the zoo disappear. I knew it was you. I just chose not to say anything. '' Aunt Petunia plainly looked bewildered at the mention of needing a baton for basic spells.
Harry looked confused for a while too ... 'Come to think of that. Dumbledore does n't always demand a wand to perform some spells too ...'He looked at her aunt with a new found respect. She made him remember something that he just took for granted before. 'Wandless conjuration ... .yeah, it 's possible'. He smiled at her aunt.
'' Well, since we can not go to Diagon Alley yet to buy you a wand, let 's try practicing wandless conjuration first. postponement for a piece, I 'll just get my tour books. '' Harry quickly apparated to his bedroom. He was already there when he realized that he just apparated without using his wand and without too practically effort on his part.
He noticed his unfinished letter and tried to eat up it as quickly as he can before apparating back to the kitchen.
Dear Luna,
Do n't occupy too lots. I think your Father-God has a well cause for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and is probably too excited for row. scads of matter seem to be happening but I ca n't cipher out what yet.
Please do try to be careful there and owl me as soon as you find any unusual affair happening.
Your friend,
Harry
Chapter 3 - The grooming Begins
'' Now this spell is one of the fundamentals. It 's for levitation, the incantation is 'wingardium leviosa'. The wand movement is classy and flick then say the conjuration clearly. Let me demonstrate it with a scepter. '' Harry carefully levitated one of the chairperson to another office of the kitchen while his auntie watched like an eager freshman at Hogwarts.
'' I 'm not quite sure how to do it without a scepter yet since I have no controller yet over wandless magic. All those spell I did before were just done accidentally. I have no estimation yet how to do them but at least learning the spells will be good for starter. '' He smiled feeling like the academic term is just another merging with the other members of Dumbledore 's Army or DA, the golf-club they formed last year in rebelliousness of the useless vindication Against the Darts lessons that Umbridge had subjected them to.
Aunt petunia nodded enthusiastically while taking down notes. She plans to review and learn them later. Then she looked at his nephew as if trying to recall something.
'' Now here are former useful spells that we learned in school. `` Accio '' to summons thing, `` Rictusempra '' to tickle soul, `` Expelliarmus '' to demilitarize your opponent, `` Tarantallegra '' to -- - '' He was cut suddenly by sudden pant from his aunt.
'' Harry ! I think I have just remembered something. Can you recall all those that you have done wandless illusion ? What were the conditions then ? '' She asked curiously.
'' Umm ... .well, as far as I can remember, I usually do that when I am extremely rouse or very scared. Any utmost emotion actually. Why do you ask ? ``
auntie Petunia looked unquiet again as she tries to detect something in her pockets. Harry observed his aunt carefully and the letter of the alphabet that she received a while ago crossed his judgement again.
'' Does this ingest anything to do with the alphabetic character I asked you about ? '' He was really tired of this privacy matter but he knew he must be affected role. rashness just caused him a lot of trouble before.
'' The bill was from Dumbledore. '' She answered carefully while handing him the lambskin. Harry hastened to read the short message- '' IT IS TIME ... ''
'' What does this mean ? ``
'' It means that since it is your 16th birthday today, I must now severalise you some things that we concealed from you. You need to sleep with in ordering to make for the war properly. Much as I hate to accommodate it, you have to have intercourse the Sojourner Truth. I owe you so much for treating you like dirt, you do n't deserve it, and for saving my son 's animation last summertime. '' She stood up and paced the room trying to organize her thoughts.
'' It also means that things are going bad because Dumbledore or any former adult wizard is not award for this. It is up to me now to help you discover some of your obliterate potential. '' She suddenly stopped and looked at him in the eye. `` I need to aid you formulate wandless magic because any unarmed wizard is very vulnerable for attacks. Do you understand ? It will be terribly unmanageable because I can only help you but I can not show you. ``
Harry saw split flowing through her cheeks but he was too shock absorber from numb to say or do anything ... things were that bad ? What did she mean ? head games was one thing but leading a very dangerous life without knowing what was going on was making his emotions reach its limit. Suddenly, the cult bottled inside him pushed towards the surface.
'' Harry ! HARRY ! '' His aunt shouted at him nervously as the loving cup on the table exploded with a loud blast and almost everything were moving as if a terrible earthquake is causing it. Plates fell everywhere and the confidential information was so vivid that it became very hard for Petunia to go near his nephew who looks as if he was in a trance. His whole organic structure was emitting a golden glow that was very similar to what happened last summer when Vernon pressured him into answering his questions.
'' WHAT IN RUDDY HELL IS loss ON HERE ? '' Vernon hollered as he stepped into the living room and froze in his track as he noticed his nephew radiating all the enerqy that is wreaking havoc into the hale house.
'' full point THIS gimcrack NOW, BOY ! OR YOU WILL BE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE ! GO TO YOUR ROOM ! NOW ! '' He ventured and pretended to watch TV while stealing anxious glances at his nephew.
As quickly as it had come, Harry found his wits again and managed to put a stop to it. He grimaced as he surveyed the surroundings and found his aunty staring at him with an abysmal formula. Ignoring his uncle 's presence, he immediately repaired the damaged he had done and apparated to his elbow room where he found Hedwig waiting for him. He desperately searched for any mark of anything that he might have brought but there was none.
Hedwig nipped his palm apologetically as if terribly ashamed for not being able to bestow him anything. Harry slumped to his bed in electrical shock. It was his 16th birthday today and not a one soul cared enough to send him a ace bloody note ! sin, even a wide-eyed 'Hi'will do just so he 'd know they are still live ! 'WHAT 'S occurrence ! ! !'his mind screamed in agony.
Throwing all forethought to the lead, he rapidly got up and packed all his property. He had to know what 's going on outside. How could they look him to fight back if he was blind to the current spot ! God ! Better die outside fighting iniquity than die here of anxiety. Just as he was getting ready to leave, the door swiftly flung open with his aunty genus Petunia blocking his path.
'' I can apparate you know. '' He dismissed her attempt to break off him but his aunt grabbed him hastily and whispered furiously at him.
'' Do n't you leave now ! We still need to cease the object lesson. You know that you need to prepare and without the others, you have no choice but to hear to me for now. You have the top executive but you can not manipulate it yet. Do n't you see ? The amazing display of thaumaturgy downstairs was slap-up ... but ... .that ... ..is ... ... not ... ... .enough ! Tomorrow, after your uncle goes to knead, we will re-start. It is imperative that we do this before you do anything else. infer ? ``
Harry nodded weakly. `` Of course of action, you 're decent. ``
'' YOU WILL suffer NO FOOD TONIGHT, BOY ! DON '' T SHOW YOUR UGLY fount IN THE LIVING ROOM AGAIN ! DO YOU find out ? '' His aunt suddenly shouted at the top of her lungs while smiling at him knowingly. Harry smiled at her too realizing that it was just for his uncle 's benefit.
'' That 's good, Petunia. That scum should be really taught a lesson. You know we should not have taken that low-life here. He 's causing too much trouble. What 's for dinner party ? And where 's Dudley ? '' Harry heard his uncle say to his aunt before he closed the door. He did not hear the reply but he does n't care.
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The next day 's deterrent example went quite smoothly. After what happened what happened the previous day, Petunia was able to explain about wandless magic better.
'' As you probably have noticed, you are able-bodied to access code your index only when you are experiencing extreme emotions like anger and desperation. So, this is very similar to the 'patronus charm'you used to repel the dementors. Try to think of some outcome, thing or mortal that can heighten your emotions. You must concentre on the positive feelings though, leave the blackball ones to the evil thaumaturgist. Your trick will be stronger that way. ``
The deterrent example went on without Vernon and Dudley finding out. By the end of the workweek, Harry had almost gotten the hang of wandless magic trick and Petunia has memorized the necessary incantations and wand movements although she can not use them yet. Even their family relationship had gotten better. Harry could now call up her 'Aunt'without feeling rebellious.
The nightmares had miraculously stopped although Harry was not sure if that was due to his increasing competence in Occlumency or he was just too exhausted to have fourth dimension for nightmares. Even the pain had stopped. He was not sure as shooting if this was a good sign but at to the lowest degree now he felt relieved that he would not collapse in pain when he faced Voldemort again. That always put him at a disadvantage whenever they meet.
Unfortunately, he had no way of knowing now if he was near or not. For all he knew, he could just be sitting extraneous waiting for his prey. But he quickly brushed away that thought. Voldemort was pillock .... but not that stupid. He was a conniving, souless, evil reincarnate who 's briny objective in biography was to defeat some boy who had n't even graduated yet. How wretched !
But there was no denying the fact that he was becoming more than worried as the day passed by. No one, not even Luna, was writing to him anymore.
Chapter 4 - The Visitor
genus Petunia watched as his nephew paced around the room restlessly. Almost two workweek had passed since they started training and even she had not received another note of hand from Dumbledore. She assumed Privet Drive was still safe judging by the fact that she, Vernon and Dudley could still go along to their normal activities without any unusual thing happening but the lack of news was beginning to get on her already frazzled nerves.
'How ironic'she thought. The nephew that she treated like varmint was the merely one who could deliver them now. She had no illusions whatsoever that Voldemort would only attack wizards. Her past experiences taught her that. And as congener of his mortal enemy, they were one of the primary targets. If not for the trade protection that Dumbledore had cast to Privet driving force, they might possess been killed a long time ago. She shuddered at the remembering of the dementor 's attack hold out summer. It was as if chronicle was repeating itself but not quite. Life was not as bad as before. She could sense it. The social club was better disposed but could they cling on until Harry was ready for engagement ?
Harry stopped brooding from time to time to glance at his aunt. He noticed that she was frequently gazing at the door or window as if waiting for something terrible to happen. He mimicked her action and stared at the threshold too only to be surprised with a loud bang on the door. Aunt Petunia jumped nervously and shrieked like a banshee before a soft voice called out.
'' howdy, is someone there ? I need to see Harry. Please tell him it 's Luna. '' The voiced vocalization said while knocking loudly on the door.
Harry cautiously peeked through the piffling golf hole on their door to seem at the person exterior. What he saw was a miss with lousy blond, waist-length and straggly hairsbreadth, protuberant eye and a dreamy expression. 'Yes, this is Luna, alright. No one can possibly imitate that Hellenic expression .'Harry thought to himself as he opened the door for her.
'' Hi, Harry ! '' She greeted him warmly as she entered the keep room.
'' Hi there too. It 's so courteous to see you. What brings you here ? '' He asked as his gaze fell on the huge backpack she is carrying on her shoulder. By the looks of her dusty face and dirty wearing apparel, she must have been traveling for quite some time now and was probably dying of hungriness and enfeeblement although her facial nerve expression did n't demo it.
'' Oh, well. After reading your go alphabetic character, I have decided to take a walk and noticed all the dark marks hovering above some of the sign of the zodiac in our neighborhood at so I have decided to pack up and leave. No one 's there anyway. '' She answered as Harry relieved her of her heavy essence and offered her some potable while his aunty is busy preparing for lunch.
'' But, but how did you arrive here. '' Harry asked thinking about death-eaters scattered everywhere waiting for him to come in out.
'' I walked. '' She quickly anwered as if it is the most obvious thing to do. `` Of course I disillusioned myself so as not to be seen by you-know, hostile organism. After that, I refrained from using anymore conjuration to obviate being detected. '' She added after seeing his incredulous expression.
'' Oh, ok. How far did you change of location by the way ? ``
'' Oh, I 'm not really sure about the aloofness but our home plate is near Ottery St. Catchpole. ``
Harry almost choked at her actor's line. `` You live near the Weasley 's ? And you said nighttime marks are everywhere ? ``
Harry wanted to apparate to the Weasley 's right field then and then but was distracted by Luna swaying helplessly beside him. Fortunately, he was able to catch her before she fell down. With Luna there, he could n't pull up stakes yet. While waiting for her to recover, he drove himself to his limit trying to dominate wandless legerdemain at the soonest possible time. He had to be prepared.
'Now I understand. The guild has their hands broad and probably stretching themselves trying to save as many mass as they can while he prepares. At least, I will no longer be a burden now. No one needs to guard me. I can shoot care of myself .'Harry was brought back to earth by Luna 's soft moans.
'' Harry, I know what 's happening outside. And I know that however much I wanted to consider otherwise, Father might not really come back. Evil is everywhere. That is why I am here. I want to help you, Harry. I have nothing to fall behind. '' She whispered but every Christian Bible that she uttered was engraved on his mind.
'' Do you know what happened to the Weasleys ? '' He asked her with apprehension. The Weasleys were very nice people and he would hate it if anything bad happens to them especially Ron who had been his bestfriend since fresher year.
'' I 'm not so sure. There 's no non-white patsy there but aside from the crash inside, the house is abandon. ``
'' crash ? What -- -- -- ''
He was interrupted by aunty Petunia 's call for tiffin. He helped Luna up and accompanied her to the kitchen. He thought it outdo to discourse that while eating. Petunia eyed them carefully.
'' So, is she your lady friend, Harry ? ``
'' No, she 's one of my ally in school. '' He answered quickly failing to notice the cloud that passed Luna 's optic for a moment.
'' Oh, I was just wondering ... Can you please tell us what has been happening now ? '' She asked as if discussing the activity of the Dark Lord is just an average past tense time but Harry knew better. He knew that she was quite terrorise but was trying hard not to make it noticeable so as not to make them nervous.
Just then, an owl sailed past the still open door and headed straight to Petunia. Harry stared nervously at his aunt who immediately collapsed after reading the content. He quickly ran to her and picked up the letter.
'' WAR HAS BEGUN .... '' The message was written in blood.
Harry froze and even Luna seemed afraid after he let her say it. He quickly revived his aunty to discuss the letter.
'' I do n't understand. I thought the war begun with the conflict at the department of Mysteries. But from this letter, it seemed that it has just started. '' Harry asked his aunt who has just been awakened.
'' It simply means that the random killings has begun ... '' His aunt answered softly as if hearing it in that mode would make up it lupus erythematosus shocking and lupus erythematosus real that it was.
Harry quickly finished his meal and beckoned for Luna to come him. They both collected their things.
'' Harry ! Where do you think you 're going ? ``
'' To help the others. ``
'' No, not yet ! Harry, we should await for further didactics. '' auntie genus Petunia desperately tried to concur them back but to no avail.
'' No, I 'm trite of waiting already. I have to do something. I will not hide out here like a Noel Coward who lets others die to protect me. Stay here and wait for pedagogy. I 'll be in touch. '' With that said, Harry took hold of Luna 's manus and apparated both of them to Grimmauld Place where they got another nasty shock of their life history. Would it never end ?
The once purple manor house was now like another delapidated construction as if a hurricane arrived and left without so very much of an apologia to the inhabitants there. Tables were turned and the irritatingly noisy mother of Sirius was speechless for once. Kreacher was also nowhere to be found. And yes, there were burning marks on the walls too ... and pedigree was everywhere ... ..BLOOD ? ! ?
Harry and Luna walked around the house in a stupor. Both had their wand out expecting the pip. They inspected the rooms hoping for any cue, any sign of life at all. But there was none. The house was empty and its eerie silence was getting to their nerves.
'' What is this seat, Harry ? ``
'' This is my godfather 's house and the headquarters of the rescript of the phoenix. ``
Luna 's eyes clouded with care but was quickly replaced with a steely spirit of determination. `` Come on, let 's search the family again. We might take missed something. ``
They carefully inspected the living room again where the wipeout is at its worst. But still they found ... ... nothing. They both slumped on the sofa in exhaustion and once again scanned the room until they both felt the coldness enveloping them. Wondering why, their center both turned to the open fireplace and for the first clock time since they entered the room, they both noticed that there was no fire burning there.
'' This is bad. '' Harry shook his foreland as if not daring to believe it.
'' What 's bad ? ``
'' No flack. It usually burns for one week before it dies. It means this has happened almost a week ago or more. And another thing. '' Harry quickly extracted some floo powder beside the open fireplace and apprize Luna to follow him.
'' Hogwarts ! '' They both shouted quickly but nothing happened.
'' It seems that it has also been disconnected from the floo net. Nobody can jaunt to and from that fireplace. ``
'' Excellent, Potter ! '' Someone clapped from behind him and they both turned to look at the intruder.
'' WHAT THE blaze ARE YOU DOING Here ? '' Harry angrily asked the malicious trespasser now walking nonchalantly to him.
'' Now, is that a way to treat an old Quaker ? ``
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Chapter 5 - Back at Grimmauld Place
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY FRIEND, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU HAVE ANY Quaker AT ALL ! YOU ONLY charge FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR DARK AMBITIONS ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are early unwanted visitor lurking around with both their wands clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girlfriend now, ceramist. I never knew your taste sensation in women could sink that low. At least Changjiang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! Loony ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in disdain with one of his supercilium raised. He then bio=
Chapter 5 - Back at Grimmauld Place
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY FRIEND, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU HAVE ANY FRIEND AT ALL ! YOU ONLY CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR iniquity ambitiousness ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blonde boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are other unwanted visitors lurking around with both their wands clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girlfriend now, thrower. I never knew your taste perception in women could sink that low. At least Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the word of honor. `` Really ! weirdo ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in condescension with one of his eyebrows raised. He then sat at the good sofa and started to refine his baton as if it was the most lifelike thing to do at the moment.
'' If I remember correctly, your Pansy is not that great-looker either. Maybe you need to reevaluate your sense of taste too. '' Luna told him clearly annoyed at his demeanor.
'' Whatever. '' genus Draco just rolled his oculus at them and continued what he was doing giving the impression that the conversation had already been concluded.
'' What hellish missionary work brought you to here, Malfoy ? '' Harry softly asked the interloper again. His indifference was quite unnerving but he knew that blowing hio his captive audience.
Harry and Luna looked at each other. Both refused to trust what they were hearing. It could n't be happening, could it ? Harry squeezed Luna 's hand and regretted that he did n't think of learning telepathy and legilimency while he was still at the Dursleys. He then noticed an old opus of material near the firing place. A sudden stroke of brilliance crossed his psyche. He turned to Luna and tried to convey as silent as possible. Luna, in character we need to make a warm getaway, we 'll pretend that this is a portkey. No one must know yet that I can apparate. Ok ? Luna nodded.
'' They put up a just fight, you know, it 's just that my ally were better. I 'd switch side of meat now really fast if I were you. I heard that the stock traitors screamed like hell when shot by the cruciatus curse. The mudblood was even worse. They told me she passed out after they made her saltation from the roof, with the help of the imperius curse of trend. '' Dragon continued his narrative making it sound as if he was chatting with his prospicient deep in thought friends about something pleasant.
'' WHAT ? ! ? '' Harry was visibly tensed now. Hearing about his friends being tortured from this abomination made it even worse.
'' Really, Potter ! Are you deaf now, too ? You should n't even worry about your filthy mudblood and rakehell double-dealer friends. Their utterly useless, a disgrace in the figure of wizardry. '' Draco muttered in disdain.
'' DO N'T YOU SPEAK ABOUT THEM ilk THAT ! YOU VILE, CONTEMPTUOUS inheritor OF THE SATANIC MALFOY clan ! YOU 'D NEVER sum TO even A STRAND OF THEIR HAIR ! '' Harry screamed at him letting his emotions flow. His diplomatical attack was not working anyway.
'' I 'll say whatever I want, thrower. Frankly, I do n't collapse a tinker's dam. '' Draco then stood up and casually paced the room to go near them. `` funny remark, I never would hold thought that you would hang around after learning that this belongs to me now. But I guess you 're more idiotic than I give you quotation for. '' He paused for consequence before announcing. `` Here are my familiar now. You sure made it gentle for us, Potter. ``
'' You wish ! '' Harry retorted before firing several offensive and defensive around him. Luna followed his lead-in but never left his position. They both decided that it would be well-fixed if they just fight incline by side.
More meretricious soda water were held and various cloaked figure appeared all over the berth. Soon, coloured and electrifying twinkle were flying around the living room as spells after go were fired. Harry quickly counted the foe. ennead death-eaters plus Draco. That makes the betting odds to ten is to two. 'This is bad .'Harry thought while continuing with the battle.
'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' He heard Luna shot the spell to McNair who easily deflected it and fired back a stunning tour which missed her only by an centimeter.
'' STUPEFY ! EXPELLIARMUS ! TARANTALLEGRA ! '' He bombarded the advancing death-eaters with all the spells he knew.
'' IMPERIO ! '' Lucius tried to cuss Harry but was greatly disappointed when it did n't have any impression on him.
'' Hey, Lucius ! Did n't your old maestro William Tell you that Imperius Curse does not have any effect on me ? '' He mocked the seething decently bridge player of Voldemort. `` RICTUSEMPRA ! ``
Lucius'wooden leg were unmanageable for a while but quickly recovered. `` You think those childish spells are enough ? '' He sneered at Harry. `` lookout how the wickedness superstar fight. CRUCIO ! ``
Harry suddenly fell on the story in annoyance but he fought not to drop his wand. He saw Luna also crumpling on the solid ground near him soon after she accidentally bumped to Lucius breaking his immersion on the curse word. Harry rushed to Luna 's side to see if she was still breathing. `` PROTEGO ! '' He quickly fired to temporarily shield them from all the attacks.
'' Luna, are you allright ? '' Luna nodded weakly. Both of them did n't notice that the aggressor had penetrated the shield charm and were now closing in on them.
'' How touching ! '' One of the death-eaters clapped.
Harry and Luna quickly looked up to view all the sneering but victorious faces surrounding them.
'' We meet again, ceramicist. Why do n't you just surrender quietly and save yourself the infliction ? Your immature friend shall be killed eventually. Our master have no need for her. '' The hatred in Lucius'eye was very evident.
'' What 's happening ? What have you done to my friends ? '' Harry asked ignoring their taunts.
'' Allow me, begetter. '' Dragon proudly told his father who smiled at his son 's attitude. `` Well, you see, thrower. time has changed now. The truehearted follower of Divine Voldemort are the ones in statement now. As simple-minded as you are, you should deliver guessed that the Daily Prophet has now stopped operating in veneration. The people behind the caviller are, did I say are ? I meant were, very brave but of course of instruction they have already been taken charge of. ``
Luna paled visibly at the credit of the Quibbler and her knees wobbled slightly but she stood her reason. Harry was impressed by her strength. He thought she would give away down when she heard Draco 's taunts but she was impregnable than she thought.
'' I think Hogwarts has already been destroyed after several blast from my ally. You intimately start thinking of transferring to another school now. pauperism I say more ? Or have you finally grasped the obvious ? As for Ginny -- -- '' He was suddenly cut off by his father and did not looked please with it.
'' That 's decent, Dragon. McNair, dispose of the lady friend properly. Goyle, grab the boy and watch me. '' Lucius barked his order of magnitude not wanting to waste anymore time.
Harry glanced at Luna and silently signaled that it was time. `` postponement ! '' They shouted at the aproaching death-eaters.
'' WHAT ? '' The foe asked in unison.
'' Ever heard of a portkey ? ``
'' NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``
'' WHAT ? ! ? ``
'' But how ? ``
Harry and Luna both smiled triumphantly at them showing the old objet d'art of cloth. They only managed to witness the look of panic, surprise and dispair on their faces before feeling the conversant tug on their navel as they apparated. As their animal foot landed firmly on the dry land, both of them surveyed their surround again hoping that there were no death-eaters waiting for them. They sighed in relief when they found no one. They did n't think they have adequate strength to crusade now.
'' Where are we, Harry '' Luna finally asked him.
The scene before them was painful. The walls are destroyed and the character that were still standing were covered with dirt and blood. Tables were turned and the chairperson were broken into opus. The windows were also scattered into pieces. Statues were knocked down. The place looked like a palace that faced a battle and lost. It was quite depressing..
When Harry did n't suffice, Luna continued her observation. `` You know, if this space does not look so scourge, I would say that we are at Hogwarts. ``
Harry was cresftallen as he replied. `` Luna, before we apparated, I was thinking of Hogwarts. ``
Chapter 6 - At the Room of Requirements
'' HOGWARTS ? ! ? '' Luna exclaimed at him before collapsing to the ground.
Harry stared helpless at the crumpled figure while furiosly trying to think of a berth where they can temporarily demand resort. He suddenly felt angry rent rushing to the control surface. 'Why is all happening ?'He thought.
'It 's because of Voldemort that 's why you must defeat him to stop dark from taking over .'A familiar voice rang on his head teacher. 'Remember, you are the only if one who can defeat him but you need your protagonist. receive them. ``
'Yes, I should see my friends. But where ?'He thought again while wondering how he could form this conversation from his idea. 'Maybe I 'm going crazy'.
'You 're as sane as I am. In time, you will discover all your hidden exponent but 1st, try to come up them. I ca n't tell you because Voldemort might be reading my mind now. I 'm weak and I might not be able to disgust him much longer. Think of the piazza where you can find almost anything ... .a billet that changes itself to fit your aim. '' With that, the voice was gone.
'' Of path, why did n't I think of that before ? Thank you, Professor Dumbledore. '' He whispered to himself.
'' Harry, what are we going to do now ? '' Harry was surprised to find Luna at her feet now without her usual vitrified expression. If anything, he could only find acceptance and ghastly conclusion there. For the get-go time, he noticed that she had grown a fiddling taller and her figure was now quite pleasing to the eyes. The string of butterbeer detonating device she usually wore on her neck was gone but her blond hair's-breadth that almost hid her aspect made her look more mysterious. She looked pretty. He quickly averted his gaze. He should not be looking at Luna this way. It was not the time for this kind of thing.
'' Why ? Is there something wrong ? '' She asked him gently.
'' No, no. What happened to your necklace ? '' He shook his head to cover his embarrassment.
'' Oh, I got rid of it last summertime. It was a recollection from my female parent but I had to move on. No sense in dwelling in dreaming. '' She casually replied with a toss of her long, blond hair.
'No sense in dwelling with aspiration .'Her words echoed in Harry 's mind. That was what Dumbledore had told him a few old age back when he caught him returning everyday to the Mirror of Erised. `` You 're right, Luna. But first off, we need to notice our supporter. '' A new found courage and decision filled his heart.
'' But where -- - ? ``
'' In the room of demand. come on. '' Harry grabbed her hand and they both ran to the seventh floor of the palace thankful that not all of Hogwarts had been destroyed.
They cautiously entered the Room of requisite and was surprised to see so many people there, most of them young. Some injured were being treated on shuffle chemise bed but the others were still sleeping. A whiz carefully approached them with his scepter pointed on their direction.
'' Who are you ? What are you doing here ? '' The champion roughly demanded.
'' I 'm Harry Potter and this is Luna Lovegood. We 're here to encounter our admirer. '' Harry quickly introduced themselves and showed his scar for proper identification. The hotshot lowered his scepter
'' Very well. I apologize for being rude. It 's just that wickedness is everywhere and we ca n't be sure on who to trust anymore. By the way, I 'm professor Leninski from Durmstrang. Our schooling has also been attacked and Professor Dumbledore had been kind enough to give us shelter. The pupil and instructor from Hogwarts are staying on the other slope of the room. ``
Harry and Luna shook his handwriting politely and went to the other side of the room. Only ten students, two Hogwarts professors and the schooling nanny were there. Lavender, Hermione, Padma, Pavarti and Cho were sleeping on one bed on the left. Colin, Dennis, Seamus, Lee and Ron were on the other bed. Madam Pomphrey was busy concocting some potion while Professor Mcgonagall and Madam Hooch were in use discussing something on hushed voices. No one had noticed their presence yet.
'' Professor McGonagall ? '' Harry tentatively said to denote their arrival. He reckoned it would not be polite if they just hop on the bed and sleep their weariness off.
Both prof turned their principal at once and rushed to their side. Harry noticed that the teachers looked haggard as if they had not slept in day ... .even Madam hooch was not looking as peaky as usual. The fundament expression of Professsor McGonagall was quickly replaced with relief and excitement when they saw the new arrivals.
'' Harry ... Luna ... .I 'm glad that you 're both alive. What happened to you ? '' Harry could affirm that McGonagall 's eyes had gone misty at the sight of him.
'' professor, we got attacked by death-eaters .... -- - ''
'' Is it dependable that Dragon owns the -- -- ?
Harry and Luna started answering at the same time. They turned to one another. The professors just seemed perplexed.
'' calm air down ... Miss Lovegood, you go first. delight kickoff from the beginning. '' Madam Hooch stated quietly with her eyes darted to the sleeping students indicating that she did not desire to agitate them with their conversation. gentlewoman Pomphrey had noticed them however and walked over to link up them.
'' Well, professor, I went to Harry 's situation then we apparated -- -- ''
'' Hold on, not one of you can apparate yet ! '' Professor McGonagall exclaimed in a hush voice.
'' That was my doing, professor. I just thought it would be faster. ``
'' Go on, Miss Lovegood. '' The prof just prompted Luna to continue.
'' We apparated to Grimmauld Place, then we found Draco there ... then several Death-eaters appeared and attacked us ... .then just when we were cornered, Harry apparated the both us to Hogwarts ... .but they do n't have a go at it that, Professor. We pretended that we were using a portkey. '' Luna 's eyes were cloudy as she recounted the day 's events.
'' professor, Draco and the early death-eaters told us the big. Is our situation really that bad ? Does Draco really own Sirius'house now ? '' Harry ignored the painful throb on his shoulders where a whammy had hit him a patch ago. He noticed that the professor looked meaningfully at each other before answering his queries.
'' We are on a very difficult position now, Mr. Potter. unnumerable aurors and wizards had been captured and killed during the countless attacks that the death-eaters launched last summer. It had been fortunate enough that we were able to send student staying at the military headquarters to this place rightfulness before the enemies attacked it .... '' Professor McGonagall suddenly stopped as if pondering if she should continue. Harry stared at her and was surprised that he could show her sentiment. 'Shall I tell Harry about Dumbledore and Ginny ?'She seemed to be debating with herself.
'' What about Ginny and Professor Dumbledore ? '' Harry promptly asked her. The three grownup turned to him in surprise.
'' How did you recognise ? '' gentlewoman Pomphrey wondered.
'' We do n't know anything. I just remembered what Draco said a while ago before he was cut off by Lucius. '' Well, that was near the trueness, Harry thought although he still could n't believe that he could show their minds.
'' I think both of you had enough for today. Why do n't you catch some Z's first ? '' professor McGonagall tried to bilk the topic.
'' I think it would be better if you tell us now, Professor. We would not be able to log Z's without knowing first. Besides, knowing the very situation is the number 1 way into solving a trouble. '' Luna pressed them politely using pure logical system like a straight Ravenclaw to win her shell. Harry squeezed her hand in gratitude. He was afraid his temper would get the meliorate of him if he would be the one to insist.
The professor sighed again. `` As much as I wanted to withhold some data, Luna was correct. You have to know. Times have changed and you have to be equipped for the fight in our thick .... '' She paused and took a deep breathing place before she continued. `` Dumbledore and Ginny were captured. We do n't recognise what 's happening to them now. Dumbledore can take care of himself but Ginny ... .I throb to think what they might be doing to her now ... .The Weasleys are distraught. '' The professor finally broke down and left to search recourse on a dark corner of the room leaving both of them with ma'am Hooch and brothel keeper Pomphrey who were also shaking in grief and desperation.
Harry felt numb for a moment. 'Ginny ! Why her ? ! ? What do they want from her ?'He felt Luna hug him and they decided that it was time for them to repose. Today had been a farsighted day and tomorrow might be prospicient. They need their strength.
Chapter 7 - The Reformation of Dumbledore 's Army

'' constant quantity VIGILANCE, thrower ! ``

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

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

'' You should give birth seen your nerve, checkmate. Hahahaha ! ``

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

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

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

No one said a Good Book for a moment. Suddenly, they were all reminded of the repulsion that they were living now ... the computer storage that they all wished to forget and hoped that they were all just a percentage of dreaming that can be sent to oblivion after several calendar month or years. The girls suddenly regretted reprimanding Lee and Seamus. Hermione broke the silence.

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

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

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

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

'' The Malfoy brat told us that the security of the headquarters was weakened when Sirius died so maybe something similar happened to Hogwarts. '' Luna added. Hermione looked paying attention. The others were mute too.

'' So what happened here ? prof McGonagall told us something about Dumbledore and Ginny being captured .... '' Harry 's eyes scanned the way to find Ron, his best friend and Ginny 's crony but he was nowhere to be found. Hermione followed where his center led and quickly averted his gaze.

'' Ron is too devastated after what happened and he blames himself for not being able to relieve his sister. He is with brothel keeper Pomphrey now. She is treating him with some calming potion so he wo n't do something foolish. '' Hermione answered his unspoken question dejectedly.

The Patil Twins and the others soon joined the conversation and together, they shared with Harry and Luna the events that resulted to making the room of requirements their temporary main office. several parents, including those staying at Grimmauld post, decided to send their tyke to Hogwarts a calendar month early to ensure the guard of their kids. Dumbledore agreed and they were all able to settle there. However, after a few sidereal day, something urgent came up and Dumbledore and some other professor had to leave the castle in haste.

That was the sentence when the Death-eaters sneaked into Hogwarts. Some used the passage from the cellar of Honeydukes obviously led by Wormtail, one of the creators of the piranha'Map so he knew all the hugger-mugger paths to the school, and some entered the ordinary bicycle way like Lucius. Some were outside and barraged the school with complex enchantment to weaken the barrier. The students and remaining prof fiercely fought but their lastingness were no match for their attackers. Soon, Hogwarts was in their ascendance and all the people inside were captured.

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

Apparently, Voldemort was impatient already and ordered another fire at Sirius'house. Somehow, Dumbledore sent a warning there and gave the residents an opportunity to scarper. Order penis sent the children and some professor back to Hogwarts to hide in the way of essential and destroyed the floo connection to keep death-eaters from following them.

'' So that 's what happened ... ... '' Harry shook his head in amazement ... but a nagging thought entered his mind again. `` How could Dumbledore let himself be captured without a combat ? He could get gotten them all within indorsement like what happened in the department of mystery story .... ''

'' That 's what 's bothering us too. '' They all looked around to discover Ron nodding his foreland solemnly. `` Dumbledore is very sinewy but he let it happen ... why ? ``

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

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

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

'' No, Hermione, just joking. Actually, brothel keeper Pomphrey had convinced me that moaning and blaming myself will just make issue worse. Now that Harry 's here maybe we can do something useful for once. '' Ron looked expectantly at Harry as if he was hoping for something miraculous to come about. Harry and others just looked hurt and dumbfounded at him. `` No criminal offence guys, it 's just that he 's my best mate. We went through a lot together and having him here with me added a boost to my morale. '' He quickly explained.

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

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

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

'' But it 's not true ! We are just Friend and I treat her like a sis. '' Harry exclaimed in skepticism. He noticed that Cho sighed in relief.

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

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

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

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

'' That 's plenty ... That 's adequate ... .It 's just a mistake ... let 's just hope that Ginny is smart enough not to let on that it was just an act. '' Hermione raised her voice to forestall everyone from making another comment. Harry opened his mouth to address but changed his head but Ron could n't be stopped.

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

'' We form Dumbledore 's U. S. Army again. '' Everyone looked at Luna as she spoke of the words. `` With Dumbledore gone, we need to defend ourselves and the others ... .we need to master complex spells if we even hope to get the better of Voldemort ... .we need to unite for without it, we shall easily be defeated. '' Everyone stared dumbfounded at her. They never heard Luna speak this way before. To them, she was just crazy - a dreamer, someone whose sentience of reality was utterly confutative, but here she was giving them an obvious resolution that they should have realized before.

Harry was impressed too by Luna 's words. He already guessed that behind that weirdo facade was a girl full phase of the moon of wisdom but he never thought that she could also be this strong and determined to fight immorality ... .but maybe he should bear realized that already after she, the merely one in the group that was not from Gryffindor, went to help him deliver Sirius even if she did not experience how important he is to him at the time. And then, the conflict at Grimmauld Place, she held her place and never cried once even after the taunting about her Church Father. She stood her ground. She was amazing ....

'' Luna 's right. We must reconvene all the member and we 'll try to coach on some complex patch first before we do anything else. We need to organise. Hermione, do you have any estimate how to contact the others ? I noticed you found it hard to communicate with me given the condition but maybe we can observe a way to contact the others and bring them here. '' Harry assumed his condition of leader of the DA and tried to have a horse sense of administration to the others. `` I see, all of us here are members, so ... .we just ask to contact the rest of the members and see if they are willing to get together us again. Then we can start the training. Do you all agree ? ``

Everyone nodded their agreement at once and hurried to their torso to get their spell books and wands. Harry was now thinking of where they can check given so many people were staying there. Luna just stayed with him while she too was lost in her own thoughts. Ron and Hermione were busy reading something that may help them find a way to communicate with the others. Nobody noticed the bespectacled cat hiding under a bed, observing and listening to their every word. Chapter 8 - A Page from the Order 's book Book

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

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

'' I wish to speak with you about the arcanum defense group you formed last yr. As the purchase order 's resources are very much strained nowadays, we could not overlay all territories and as we unfortunately realized before, we can not always be here to champion the student. We need as many check defenders as we can possibly have to regain our world. '' said prof McGonagall, leafing through some book filled with writings that Harry could n't quite understand.

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

'' The Order is requesting you to straighten out Dumbledore 's Army and educate them very well and defensive and unsavoury go. '' continued Professor McGonagall, staring intently at Harry 's eyes.

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

professor McGonagall sighed in assuagement. `` Thank you, Mr. thrower. We have been wanting to do that but we could n't seem to observe fourth dimension for it. We were contemplating on requesting Hermione to do it, but the residue of the edict seem to think your original construction is better. Besides, we were not sure yet if the eternal rest of you would want to do it but now that you 're here, you will be able to find out for yourself how practically support you got. Do n't care, your friend will help you organize things. '' she said, implying that Harry must need to prepare his eye for detail soon. Leaders must try not to leave any stones unturned.for one simple mistake might be fatal to all.

'' Do n't worry, professor, we 'll make certainly that we will do our dependable to help our human beings return to rule. '' said Harry seriously.

'' Very well, then. Off you go ... .but before you leave, I want you to hold this. '' said the professor, handling a piece of parchment to Harry 's outstretched hand. `` That 's a copy of a page from the Order 's phonograph record book. It contains the general situation of the wizarding earth. Use those information wisely. ``

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

'' And Harry -- - ''

'' Yes, professor ? ``

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

Harry nodded solemnly and walked towards his booster, clutching the parchment tightly on his right fist. He called for a confluence immediately. As the group gathered around him, he started to separate them about the Order 's request, explaining about the Order of the Phoenix to the others who do not roll in the hay anything about it yet. Finally, he requested Hermione to show the paper for them.

GENERAL SITUATION OF THE WIZARDING populace

1. All wizarding schools attacked by the death-eaters - 36 perfectly, 215 injure

2. Ottery St. Catchpole - attacked, 15 injure, none perfectly ... all relocated.

3. Hogsmeade and Diagon back street - mart closed due to legion attacks, no concrete anatomy of casualties yet ; Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes - operating in stealth.

4. Daily Prophet stopped operating to avoid the blast

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

6. pastor of Magic - resigned after receiving thousands of hate-mails from hoi polloi who were not able to set for war because of the untrue information he fed them

7. Ministry of thaumaturgy - currently in chaos because of the sudden departure of the Minister, no one is dauntless enough to submit the lieu yet.

8. Dumbledore and Ginny - captured but still alive.

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

10. Harry Potter - currently developing his index - an lodge member needs to utter to him about this soon.

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

12. dupe of the dementor 's attack on a sure wizard village 40 class ago - need to find a way for them to regain their business leader. Most of them were powerful wizards and would be able to serve us in this war.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' She said something about defeating the top executive of Dementors but I have no thought how to do it yet. '' said Harry, thanking Luna silently for her distraction.

'' Let 's see, maybe a patronus'osculation or something. The patronus sucks the major power and give it back to its owner. What do you conceive ? '' said Lee.

'' I do n't lie with. There 's no such matter ... in the Holy Scripture I read at least. '' said Hermione weakly, annoyed that she did not sleep with the resolution to this one.

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

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

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

'' Er -- '' said Harry, racking his nous for anything that he can assign to the three. `` Umm ... .you can research on some very advanced go that we can use and er ... um ... .you can roam around the elbow room and try to search for educatee here who might be bequeath to join us ... ''

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

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

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

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

From one dark turning point of the room, the bespectacled cat smiled at their progress and quietly left the room.
Chapter 9 - The III Urgent undertaking

The formation of Dumbledore 's regular army rekindled a fire in the fondness of the young thaumaturgist. They promptly fulfilled the project assigned to them, much to the annoyance of the other people in the way who seemed to remember that they were just wasting their time ( In which Ron angrily retorted with a awful, `` Oh, yeah, you think so ? Why do n't you just go out there and die willingly ? '' ) and within 48 hours, another coming together was called to settle the plans.

'' Listen, comrades-in-wands, '' everyone groaned at the condition. Harry smiled. `` Just joking but hey, I like the sound of that. Let 's hear the result of your project first. Hermione ? ``

Hermione stood up promptly and learn clearly, `` Patronus kiss should only be administered to the male monarch of Dementors, in our vitrine it was called 'Demeter'. The spell is 'Patrono Halkum'but only the Chosen one could do that. The essence of the kiss should then be incorporated with a limited power revival potion which Cho and I will be working on. The only when tricky part is locating all those dupe and finding the wizard village where they came from for the potion to work. As of now, we do n't know the epithet of the village yet and even prof McGonagall has already forgotten the place. ``

'' professor McGonagall also said that those wizards had their memory board modified so they might not even be will to do it. The settlement was magically wiped out from the book of account and since the home was unplottable, it is quite impossible for us to go there '' added Cho.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' Well, from talking to Dobby, we figured that the house-elves can be turned into a very efficacious spy network. There are star sign brownie all over the world and their own marque of trick set aside them to convey with one another without alerting the wizards. Aside from that, they can also get past any anti-apparition barriers. You get the mental picture ? '' Lee paused before continuing. `` We then requested Dobby and some of his sure friend to locate the remaining member of the DA and personally chip in them the alphabetic character informing that DA has returned and that if they still wish to be part of us again, they have to give their answer immediately to the house-elf that delivered the subject matter. ``

'' And ? '' prompted Harry.

'' Why do you retrieve we 're so frantic ? Of line, we got them all ! '' said Seamus eagerly, signaling Colin and Dennis to testify them the letters. `` Apparently, they were also hiding in some metro unplottable secure houses built during the previous reign of Voldemort. ``

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

'' Wicked ! '' said Ron.

'' How amount there are only 15 of them ? We have 29 penis, the letter should be 16. '' said Hermione, trying to call in who among the previous penis, except Ginny, had not replied.

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

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

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

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

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

'' It 's quite laborious to make up one's mind. After all, hold is not the only thing at stake here but she 's my friend. '' said Cho weakly. Padma also nodded in agreement.

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

Luna looked taken aback for a import before she replied, `` I think Hermione 's right. We should give her a opportunity but .... not right now. We have to observe first and take certainly that she will not snitch us a bit time before we approach her again. ``

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

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

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

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

'' We 'll just continue to convince the three who were interest and then leave the others for later. By the way, here is the leaning of the most utile magical spell that we need to master as soon as potential. '' said Padma, handing each of the appendage a copy of the spells complete with the incantantions, adjust wand effort and their uses.

'' Thanks !. '' said Harry, putting a copy in the pocket of his trouser, `` All of your reports will be very helpful to the general plan that Ron, Luna and I had drafted last Nox. The plan had been streamlined to three urgent tasks. First, we must get Aunt Petunia here immediately. I need at least two other people who could already do some advanced magic to go with me. We reckoned it would be best if we always work collectively, in a group of 3 people or more. Who would be uncoerced to join me ? '' he saw all of them raise their hands. `` No, not all of us yet. It shall be carried out tomorrow break of the day already. No clip to trail first that 's why I need those who can perform kick upstairs illusion already. Lee and Luna can go with me. Sorry, Ron. '' He apologized quickly to his bestfriend who seemed trauma that he did n't opt him to join the first team.

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

'' Yes, I know but after arriving at our mansion without so practically of a scratching, I think she 's up to the challenge. '' said Harry.

'' Oh ! Okay. ``

'' The second labor is to get all the other appendage here, prey schedule is adjacent week. We all need to rail religiously before that date because all of us will be going ... .unless someone wants to stay, of course. '' he grinned as the others groan in mock protest. `` Ron will merge all the team later after we have studied the report of Lee 's group. ``

'' As for the 3rd task, we will all undergo another extensive training on struggle related spells including come on specter ... '' he paused. `` ... and wandless magic trick ... '' The others gasped in wonder.

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

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

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

'' sang-froid ! Why did n't you use that when we were at Grimmauld seat ? '' asked Luna suddenly.

'' Because I do n't want them to bonk yet and -- -- '' Harry was suddenly interrupted by brothel keeper hootch 's shout of `` Dinner 's ready ! '' `` ... .it seemed that dinner 's gear up so we have to bar this get together right now. I 'm starving ! '' he playfully ran to the make-shift dining place. various 'so-am- I 's'followed him and one very large foot almost crushed his invertebrate foot in haste.

'' Luna, Lee, please meet me after dinner tonight at that part of the room. '' Harry whispered to them as they sat on their respective places. He pointed to the lounge near Professor McGonagall 's tabular array but discreetly hidden behind a shelf of books. `` We 'll finalise our rescue plan for tomorrow, okay ? ``

'' Are you out of your mind ? Of course, it 's fine ! '' said Lee excitedly while Luna just nodded and smiled gently at Harry who suddenly felt lighthearted and cheerful despite of everything.
Chapter 10 - The Unexpected Arrival of the Dursleys and the Auror Trial

'' As I was saying, we need to go back to the Dursleys and bring them here. No problem with that because I can apparate us all back here but ... the problem is if we encounter some death-eaters along the way ... '' said Harry quietly.

'' What about extra protection ... .invisibility cloak or something ? '' asked Lee.

'' We can use the disillusionment charm for that. It 's safe and besides, we left some of our affair at the Order 's head -- - ''

'' PROFESSOR MCGONAGALL ! potter 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a frightened female person voice from behind.

'' We were capable to resist them off but the woman said ceramist left a few years ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

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

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

'' composure down. Potter 's here. '' said Professor McGonagall calmy, motioning them all to sit down and take in themselves comfortable.

'So, she does n't give birth any link from the parliamentary procedure too aside from if they come here personally .'noted Harry.

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

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

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

'' PETUNIA ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to ingest forgotten his anxiousness as he berated his wife for letting the forbidden Holy Writ escape her lips.

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

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

'' I 'm drear Professor Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the order member watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of news show, I started to have good use of my metre. I taught myself how to apparate and aunt genus Petunia, being one of the dupe of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited translation of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet Drive to chit-chat Grimmauld spot. His account was greeted with shock, amazement and mental rejection from his confined interview. He also shared with them the DA 's program of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the reason why. Mad-eye Helen Wills Moody shot him a questioning look but did not squeeze on. Harry smiled at him in relief. For some cause, he did not want his uncle and cousin to know about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your congener need to reside for now. I 'll take them first to their cubicle. '' interrupted Professor McGonagall.

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

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

'' We wanted to fetch Aunt genus Petunia so that she can secern us more about the dementor 's attack on a wizard small town forty class ago. We wanted to turn over her and other victim their powers back so that they can help us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the notion that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his aunt suddenly hugged him and murmured a easygoing 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Helen Wills Moody gaped at him in cushion but Professor McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus candy kiss, Demeter, bringing the other DA members and their plan to train for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that effect. We can not go on hiding forever and the gild do not have adequate members to protect us all the time. Let 's face it. We have to train for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, decision etched on his young face.

Helen Wills carefully assessed the vernal man in front of him and paused for what seemed life eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here alive and without any Major injuries, I will train you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. look at this your entry test to auror training. ``

'' We 'll avail, too. '' said Tonks, looking at Professor McGonagall for ratification. She briefly nodded.

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

'' Do n't be too sure about anything, potter. '' growled Moody. `` When is it again ? ``

'' next Monday. ``

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

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hit and deflecting the paries and dummies strategically placed within the breeding way. The grouping started their own training to prepare for the indorse mission. Harry told them about Dwight Lyman Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their comfortably. professor McGonagall and Madam Hooch built a solid elbow room within the Room of necessity ( which magically expanded ) which served as their preparation primer coat. They put a silencing magical spell on the room so as not to deflect the former occupants.

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

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

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

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

'' Finite Incantatem ! '' Luna stood up at once. Harry continued explain, `` Yes, I know, but charging from experience, death-eaters prefer using inexcusable curses on their enemies. We need to take how to counter those torment. ``

'' B-but -- -those are illegal. '' Hermione stated weakly. Ron nudged her lightly, shutting her up.

'' Never stopped the death-eaters, did it ? '' said Harry mildly. `` Let 's duo up again and practice defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius curse. I 'm sure none of us would enjoy being controlled by the enemies. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in astonishment as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the wall, breakdanced on the flooring, declared his undying honey for Lavender, and stunned Colin. The others glared at Harry for this.

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to show how the imperius curse works. It controls the mind of the person completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to injure even the ones they love most. '' His friends nodded in understanding. He released Seamus from his control condition and instructed the others on what to do.

After several days of tight training, all became expert at fighting the imperius curse, even Edward Young Dennis who seemed so debile at first could totally shed it off. Disillusionment charm was a girth but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as undecomposed as Harry yet who could not only apparate other multitude with him but also pass anti-apparition roadblock. Their cuticle charm also became secure. They discovered that if they conjure the trance charm together, it will take form a shield strong enough to force back unforgivable whammy completely.

The next morning, Ron called for a coming together to discuss their strategies.

'' Here is the group list. We separated them according to their proportional length from each other. The house-elves are going to guide us to their localization so we do n't cause to worry about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a transcript of the pigeonholing. `` I trust that any personal deviation shall be ignored at this moment. Is there any problem with the grouping ? ``

grouping # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zacharias, Alicia Group # 3 : Hermione, Parvati, Seamus - Dean, Fred, George III, Neville
Group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Anthony, Justin

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

'' Since this way and their location have anti-apparition barriers, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a stop near the safe- house and bring the other members there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. Okay ? '' said Ron.

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

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

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

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

'' That 's good enough. By the way, Cho and I made another sight of phoney galleons and put a more advanced protean spell there. If before, it only tells the date and time of the DA meeting now it can inform us if any of our friends are in danger. '' said Hermione to trouble Ron, giving each of them a fake galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the other members.

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

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

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'' We 're fix. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is Billy Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any dubiousness about this missionary work, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too belatedly. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a tiny jot of booking on their faces but what greeted his eyes were sovereign finding and unrivaled braveness. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will receive here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will take our intensity level. '' Chapter 11 - The sec Mission

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

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

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

Harry nodded in reason. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the view of his only Sister suffering at the hands of the opposition. `` What do you think ? Silly, of course of action we are. We just demand to strengthen ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, better half. I just need to get wind that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

'' Do n't occupy. I 'm sure Dumbledore -- -- '' Harry suddenly stopped. Ron eyed him questioningly. `` nil ... I just remembered that Dumbledore was the one who adviced me to go here. ``

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

'' I think he used genial telepathy to verbalise to me. hold, I 'll try if I can make it lick reverse. I also want to ask him a few questions myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the headmaster 's face until it became whole in his mind.

'' Professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

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

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

'' No, I do n't mind. The shock you gave me when you almost crush my post endure June made me realize that. As for the first off question, I think some of your sluggish powers surfaced at last due to the urging of the state of affairs. As for the second question, I can only dare that Voldemort has been closing his mind to you too to prevent you from discovering his plans. He does not need to get hold of hazard now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be careful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, professor. yield care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to tell Ron what the master had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the endeavour but seeing the sticking locution of his dependable friend was Worth every ounce of energy he spent.

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Monday, 5:45 a.m. at the preparation way

All the member of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friends, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signal to leave alone. The team leaders were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all potential scenarios to their respective chemical group. professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to avert increasing their accent. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all members disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leader to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were glad to find the lieu deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the whole performance should carry no longer than 15 minute of arc. If anything happens, just press the coin and the rest will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its mission, retort to the education room immediately and await for the others. We 'll have a curt meeting afterwards. OK ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

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

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

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

'' But the dwarf ate the missive, honestly ! '' said George.

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

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't postulate to create pathetic exculpation. A round-eyed apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

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

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

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

'' hombre, is Luna here ? '' Harry suddenly asked, scanning the citizenry in the room.

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

'' We do n't screw actually. When we apparated to Hogsmeade, she was still behind us but when we arrived there, we discovered that she 's not with us anymore. We checked the space and even went back to the safe theatre but we ca n't get hold her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

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

All stared into space without any estimate of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the place called for some unity and any fighter for the good slope should be treated with respect and concern. Their anxiety was tripled as they felt the coin combustion. Each took out the coin and saw the words -- -- -- `` Help ! Luna ! The Quibbler ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore prison term, Harry called Dobby and requested him to ascertain out where the Quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the exact position and Harry apparated to the Quibbler 's berth where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attackers - 4 death- feeder. Dodging oath and sending out various trying to buy some time until assistant arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own wand and tried to get close to Luna to shield her from some of the more advanced curses, thankful that the assailant did not appear to be very adept at curse word yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the enemies backed away quickly, staring at their wands as if wondering why they were holding such a stunned art object of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's side. His grinning faded, however, when he heard loud pops again as more death-eaters entered the business office. The fight continued.

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could elude but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arrivals were more experience than the get-go four. They never gave them time to breath. whammy flew across the room at lightning f number. Harry saw Luna struck by a stunning spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several more soda water. The death- feeder stopped to look at the new arrival too, not expecting any strengthener. But they were surprised when various curses hit each of them as ten DA penis who already started training arrived.

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

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

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

'' Yeah, cool ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His friends did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the upper hand in this picayune encounter. He gave Ron a loose rein to moderate the commands.

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA fellow member quickly surrounded the bewildered death-eaters, stuck out their verge and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA appendage. Then without removing their verge, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stunned death- eaters with the outcome of the go multiplied six times due to the compounding of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the wall, sending some of the part equipments to fall on the priming. Sensing frustration, they quickly disapparated to heal themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA members as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive spells around the office to avoid another encounter.

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the crook of result, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please enlighten us why we are all here now instead of the Training Room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not baulk the itch to gossip my dad 's role before I go back. There 's something that I need to look into because I do n't trust that my Church Father is utterly. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in financial support. Cho 's center narrowed when she noticed it.

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

Luna got up and retrieved two pots of plants from under one of the table, probably his male parent 's. One was utter, the other was still blooming. They all stared at the industrial plant unable to savvy what it meant but Hermione appeared to be deep in thought.

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

'' Luna, I may not make out how to come up your Fatherhood now but I think we can do something to hold his spirit come up alive. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to take a shit up for her primitivism a while ago.

'' What do you have in mind ? '' said Luna cautiously.

'' All issue have stopped operating or forced to close up because of the current situation. Who shall give news show to the hoi polloi then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for service if anything happens ? The ministry is almost useless nowadays so I believe the most we can do is .... '' Hermione hesitantly glanced at the others before she declared, `` I think we must restore ... .The caviller. ``

A quiet down quiet followed her dictum .