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The survey day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to find all the DA fellow member, with the exception of Luna, Harry and Ginny of course, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor common room.

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

`` Because of this, better half. Now, tell us what 's wrongly. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the in vogue copy of varied newspapers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah, we prefer to learn it from the source. '' added George with the same incredulous expression.

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

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

`` Well, actually, we do not know for sure yet but we have think that individual was impersonating him. I mean -- that 's the exclusively ordered grounds, is n't it ? '' said Neville calmly.

`` Is it ? I-I surmisal I 'm not so indisputable. '' said Anapurna hesitantly.

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

`` Clearly, too a great deal purdah and hanging out with nutcase unhinged his brain. '' commented Zechariah sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

`` Ron ? '' The similitude, unsure of what to say, turned to their youthful brother in bewilderment.

`` Harry was the one who risked his life to forestall Voldemort from getting the Sorcerer 's endocarp. He saved my sister from his evil clutch bag, killing a grave basilisk in the process. He spared the biography of the soul who betrayed his parents when he could birth had his revenge. And about importantly, he gave us hope when everything was at its worst. If those are not enough to convince you of Harry 's innocence, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a hushed tone but everyone was hanging on to his speech. `` I chose to believe that Harry 's not guilty. Had the situation been reversed, I believe he would do the same for me. ``

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

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

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

`` You know this entirely thing is laughable. I 'm indisputable dad would set things uncoiled soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to discern if it would be Isaac Mayer Wise for them to know what the fiat had decided. `` Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will top us. But he also said we have to keep an ear and eye out for clew. If their theory are slump, then a new dark Almighty could be emerging and using Harry to carve up the wizarding community. ``

`` So, are you saying that we have to pretend that we really trust the news ? ! ? '' said George incredulously as if he found the mind ridiculous. `` What if Harry found out ? He 'd be mad for for certain ! ``

`` Then we 'll simply excuse. Listen, as of now we do n't lie with what 's going on yet so until we discover something, let 's go along with the period but we do n't necessitate to announce it to the unhurt world. A dignify silence will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

This time no one commented.

AUTHOR 'S banknote : I 'll be writing about Harry 's situation and Luna 's recuperation next. please retrieve to brush up. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a Dream


After the other DA extremity had left, the three searched the castling once more for any test copy of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some Holy Scripture from the Restricted area which they forgot to research earlier in their disorient state. The next day, feeling oddly tired and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great manse to have their breakfast. It had only been four days since the term had ended and yet it felt like years.

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

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

`` Sometimes, it 's really unmanageable to be protagonist with Harry. affair always fall out to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The sole difference is that we usually do it with him but now, we do n't even know where he is or if he 's still active ... ''

`` Now, do n't say that Ron ... '' said Hermione reproachfully and stoop her bushy-haired capitulum to proceed perusing a book they had acquired the night before. It was really depressing to try mortal say it out loud. It made the completely thing seem more substantial. But Ron went on as if he had not heard her or if he had, he just select to push aside her.

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish girl, I do n't know what came to her - leaving the castle like that, without so much as a annotation to inform us if she 's safe ! '' He paused for a piece to pour himself a drink. `` She really scares me sometimes. First, that thing with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away look on his face, then he shook his head slightly as if he was dismissing a negative thought.

`` Hey ! Look who just arrived. '' exclaimed Neville suddenly, jerking Ron back from his momentaneous stupor and startling Hermione into slamming the Scripture shut in surprisal. Her middle immediately widened with bewilderment as she identified the coming figures.

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to hunt for cue ? We ca n't amass much information if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in meek annoyance as she saw the former DA member drew near.

`` wellspring, we just found out the difficult way that the business atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to close the store until this completely ridiculous cozenage is over. people refused to buy our stuff now just because we 're friends with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our assumption. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The gull seem to recollect that we had an evil cabal with Harry and that our products are basically dark objects in disguise. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't know. citizenry are really gullible sometimes. '' said George I with the same dejected tone.

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

`` I came here because I have nothing better to do at home and besides, Cho 's coming too so I decided to go with her. '' said Lee sheepishly.

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

`` About Harry ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` No, about Ginny. '' replied Cho and decided to change the subject before he could ask any more query. `` Have you found anything utilitarian ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could help us. There 's a bunch of book of account upstairs that we need to research and it 's very time-consuming. '' she replied. Then she added in a mock undertone. `` And of form, knowing Ron and Neville, I reckoned it would be trump if I just do the interpretation myself. call up you 're up to it ? The books are vast and it would probably study me forever to read it all. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mr Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to quell as long as essential. You could all stay at Gryffindor dorm room. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to refer something. gentlewoman Pomfrey requested for a few days of eternal sleep so Miss Lovegood shall be staying with you as well. I trust you know what and what-not to say around her. I do n't desire her to have a relapse now that she 's making so a lot procession. '' The headmistress said and turned to leave.

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

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

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

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

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

`` trust me, Hermione, you would n't wish to know. '' said Lee in amusement and gave her a have intercourse flavor.

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

`` Um - professor, are you sure it 's all right with them ? '' queried Luna as she noticed their unusual expressions. The Headmistress glared at the seven before replying.

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

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

`` Harry is on vacation, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't care. '' replied Professor McGonagall and stroke word of advice glimpse at the other teenager who still had not spoken a single matter. `` I 'll be leaving you now. Take precaution of yourselves. ``

The ungainly secrecy continued as they watched the Headmistress leave. It seemed that everyone was quite unsure of what to say with one another especially Cho who was currently staring at Luna with such intense concentration but could n't seem to find the words to extract herself. Even Fred and George had zip funny to say to break the ice. The silence only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a piece of newspaper publisher.

The boys immediately excused themselves and went back to their room while Hermione suddenly found it imperative mood to take a shower. Cho, still uncertain of what to do, bide for a piece, thinking that this was the perfect opportunity for them to discuss what she had in nous but she had not even uttered a Logos yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

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

Cho felt her warmness spanner with understanding as she heard Luna say that. Poor young woman ! Always assuming that nonentity wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every girl was dreaming of, she would not feel so insecure. But she could not tell her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragical incident, they had already gotten along well and were the alone one to suspect Ginny of deceit. She wanted to peach about it with somebody who would understand and that someone was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the issue now might be harmful to her. 'No, this is not yet the clock time for that .'She thought and she left quietly before she could change her mind.

Luna tried to push away the tears that threatened to go down as she watched Cho leave. She should have stayed in the hospital wing. At least there, she would not experience so harm if anyone ignored her because nobody else was there aside from Madam Pomfrey who was always busy with her healing potions anyway. Her simply visitor was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her laugh with his trick. He told her funny stories about Hogwarts living ... He taught her several witching tricks that she had not even imagined possible before ... and most of all, he made her feel special and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this dorm room where nobody even bothered to show her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

As she continued her contemplation, she noticed a newspaper peeking from behind the cover of the couch on the antonym side. It looked as if it someone had shoved it there rather hastily. Feeling slightly amused and curious at the Saami fourth dimension, she pulled the newspaper publisher and began to read the front page.

HARRY potter MURDERED A HUNDRED MUGGLES AT A PARTY IN Greater London ! ! !

HARRY thrower GONE wickedness TO AVENGE HIS GIRLFRIEND 'S lot ! ! !

HARRY POTTER -- THE NEXT darkness LORD ? ? ?


With trembling hands, she forced herself to read the article underneath the shocking headline but the tears flooded her vision before she could even terminate the first paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be genuine !'She thought to herself then her drumhead throbbed painfully as she attempted to swear out the information she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so weird. But this ca n't be true ... this ca n't be admittedly ...'Then as the afflictive buffeting on her head continued, several alarming icon flashed dangerously in her mind. She saw her father screaming in anguish as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his opposite ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater shot the killing torment on her male parent ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to stick witting but the pain was unendurable. The last thing she heard before her body succumbed to the excruciating sense impression was the terrify shout of her electric current dorm mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to find her unconscious manikin lying on the priming coat with one script still clutching what looked like the late day 's newspaper. She carefully removed the composition from the girl 's grasp to confirm her misgiving. `` WHO LEFT THIS musical composition OF GARBAGE lying AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the nauseating paper in nominal head of them.

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

`` -- YOU DID N'T THINK - TYPICAL ! HOW WE ENDED UP TOGETHER IS STILL A PUZZLE TO ME ! '' said Hermione in aggravation then she carefully levitated Luna 's body and placed her to a more well-to-do place. `` McGonagall will be livid. She has n't even pass one dark here and look what happens. ''

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` I hope this stroke triggers her retentivity back. '' said Hermione and they both fell silent as they watched the girl who had already suffered a lot. The first hour had passed ... Luna was still unconscious ... .Second 60 minutes ... .No modification at all and the two girlfriend were already feeling their eyelids droop from weariness and lethargy ... Third hour ....

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

`` I guess she 's dreaming about her father. '' whispered Cho, trying her serious to repress a yawn.

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

`` No ... ..please ... ..please ... .do n't hurt him ... '' the lady friend pleaded and her consistency convulsed as if she was in dread pain.

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

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

`` LUNA ! LUNA ! WAKE UP ! ! ! ! '' They all shouted at once then feeling desperate, Hermione slapped Luna 's leave behind buttock forcefully.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Luna, you 're right. The news is rubbish. But there 's a Brobdingnagian trouble and the lonesome matter that could help us right now is to act that we believe those narrative. '' said prof McGonagall who had just arrived along with prof Snape and brothel keeper Pomfrey.

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

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

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

Luna 's manifestation softened immediately at the mention of her beginner. She remembered every unpleasant particular of her life now. Her father joined Voldemort 's USA to ensure her safety but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the hope that he would let her live on if her father followed his bidding. In the end, her founding father dropped all pretense and rushed to save his simply child but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's loyal followers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Harry ? ''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` Miss Lovegood, please be reasonable. The incubus is over. Harry defeated the nighttime Almighty last October. '' said Professor McGonagall, adopting her stern demeanor once more to subside the brewing dispute.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ! ! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO Tell YOU ? ! ? WE motive TO GET TO HARRY BEFORE IT 'S TOO LATE ! '' screamed Luna vehemently. This time, the enormous glass jar on one corner of the elbow room suddenly exploded into tiny pieces. Then Luna 's pupils vanished and her centre blazed white with fury, scaring the wittiness out of those who witnessed the shocking transformation.

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

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

The DA members looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the same thing to them but they refused to conceive him. They purposely closed their eyes to the possibility just because believing otherwise was so much simpler. But they should consume known better. After all Harry was the solitary one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the only one who could severalise the divergence.

The Headmistress seemed terribly unnerved by Luna 's outburst and was not able to say anything so they looked helplessly upon the Potions maestro to exact billing of the situation.

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

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

`` It would be faster if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing speed and unbelievable magical release, she conjured a Theodore Harold White sheet of paper over the wall and closed her optic in intense concentration. Unsure of what to ask, they just stared blankly on the white sheet of paper and waited. Then to their amazement, simulacrum started to appear on the screen enabling them to clearly envision Harry 's condition.

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

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

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Harry 's hands were held tightly by two chummy silver chains - the simply matter that were keeping him from falling into the roaring conflagration four foot underneath his slenderize consistency. Around him were ten hooded figures moving about in a fluid motion while two others were mercilessly taking good turn into whipping his already unconscious form. His clothes were torn from the lashes and blood was oozing from his lesion but his tormenter'luxuria for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he weak already ? '' asked a cold voice of a figure who had arrived to jibe on the captive 's condition. The man had claw-like fingers and ruby eyes. It was Voldemort.

`` Yes, Master. We have been doing this for an 60 minutes now even after he collapsed from the pain. I do n't think he would be doing much magic now. '' declared one of the whippers proudly.

The dark lord cackled with delight at the news then he flicked his verge slightly at the captive. `` ENERVATE ! ''

At the spell, Harry 's eyes weakly opened but he did not seem surprised at seeing Voldemort in front of him. Nor did he come out terrified. In fact, if one would look closely, one would notice a steer of amusement there. Contrary to their assumption, he was not unconscious mind ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connection with his girlfriend so that at to the lowest degree one someone would know the truth even if he failed to survive this latest encounter. `` Hello, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, ceramicist ? Do n't worry, I can play along. '' said the dark God Almighty in mock amusement. `` howdy, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to meet you. ''

`` No, Tom. I am the one PLEASED to foregather you. '' said Harry and was elated to notice a shadow of uncertainty interbreeding Voldemort 's face.

`` What do you signify ? '' asked the evil wizard venomously.

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

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

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

Within transactions, Wormtail arrived with Draco and Ginny and pushed them in front end of Voldemort. But Harry still seemed unflustered.

`` What are you up to, Potter ? '' asked the nighttime lord coldly.

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

`` Yes, I faked my own demise. Since I could not get cargo area of that derisory prophesy, I devised another way to regain out how you plan to defeat me. Clever, am I not ? '' said Voldemort and his eerie laughter filled the room once again. `` Now, I know your ultimate plan and I 'm pleased to inform you that our sidekick wands wo n't stimulate to duel with each other again. ``

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

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock clapping. `` Splendid ! But you 're amiss on one news report. I happen to like my wand and it will remain that way, whereas yours was already .... soften into one-half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating news sink more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to attend wild or sad, he was severely disappointed. Incensed by his lack of reception, he levitated the days'newspaper publisher so that the boy could read the bad news program for himself.

`` fountainhead ? '' prompted Voldemort.

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

`` What do you cogitate about those slight headline bearing your cute name ? Were you shocked that the wizarding existence do n't see you as a submarine sandwich now ? Even your supporter and former allies have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would guide Sir Thomas More than that to offend me now. So what do you be after to do after successfully ruining my reputation ? '' asked Harry with the same space verbalism. `` You 'll threaten to kill me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, Potter. I 'll stamp out you this time and without your annoying intrusion, I would be free people to conquer the wizarding globe once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the vista of finally being able-bodied to remove the most dangerous obstacle in his path.

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

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more entertaining if somebody from your own house killing you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to number forward gave her a wand then he pointed his own wand at genus Draco. `` killing him now, child, or I 'll kill the youthful Malfoy. ``

Harry glanced at the two captive and saw Ginny crying silently as she took the verge handed to her with a trembling hired hand. Draco mouthed a hasty apology to him and lowered his gaze in frustration to annul witnessing the event. Harry immediately lost his assiduity and the connective with Luna was instantly broken.

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

Voldemort became suddenly wary of his well-to-do compliance and decided to hasten the process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the turn at Dragon whose weakened body rapidly fell on the dry land in pain. Then he turned to the girl impatiently. `` DO IT NOW ! ``

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

Seeing her disconsolate res publica, Voldemort decided that two more dictation would be enough. But he did not need to stay. After all, Harry was dead and there was no need for him to waste any more of his valued time.

`` Wormtail, I 'll go forth you here to destruct the evidence. devolve the consistence into the fire. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Draco. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your father 's recent achievement, I 'm willing to yield you another luck to make up for your early noncompliance. Dispose of the miss and you can come back to my good thanksgiving. You do n't need to be a dashing hopes to your founding father, do you ? ''

genus Draco, whose boldness was still hidden, changed his expression to one of aristocratic haughtiness before he faced the malign man. `` Yes, My Creator. It would be a pleasure. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their opportunity to bunk ...

`` Excellent choice, Draco. Your male parent shall be pleased. We 'll be expecting you at the Malfoy manor soon. '' said Voldemort and ordered his early servants to disapparate with him.

When Voldemort and the other death-eaters were gone, genus Draco and Wormtail immediately dropped the dissembling and hurried to Ginny 's face.

`` Ginny, I could score out your computer storage of this if you want. '' offered Wormtail but the little girl shook her head vigorously.

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

`` This is all my faulting. '' said Dragon in agony and held the tearful flesh in his arms.

`` Draco, Ginny ... that 's enough ... You must fly the coop now. Do n't waste time. Voldemort will get untrusting if I do n't grow up at the manor house soon. '' said Wormtail nervously.

`` No, you must number with us. We need your help. We do n't screw where to go. '' said Draco in despair. `` And we must take Potter 's body with us. The least we could do is give him a proper burial. ``

Wormtail silently struggled with himself before coming up with a decision. Voldemort would kill him anyway if he found out that he let the two escape. `` Alright, I 'll come up with you. '' He unlocked the chains on Harry 's handwriting and levitated him carefully to the primer coat. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the Bob Hope that the chance to flee would come up. Within seconds, the four were transported to a place that only Wormtail had any knowledge of.

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The looker-on panicked slightly when the range of a function on the screen disappeared. The conclusion scene they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to murder Harry and using Draco as the instrument to assure her compliance.

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

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

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

`` I do n't know. ''

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

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

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

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

Ron, Fred and George V sadly lowered their heads in shame. What Luna had said was true. If they had not been too stubborn, then they would have found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would throw been in the attitude to help her coming back to the right itinerary. They protected her too much ... and now, all of them were paying the Price. This was war, and in war, ties among protagonist and crime syndicate were usually not as unattackable as the Bond of choice.

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

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

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

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

`` Well, at least we were able-bodied to untangle section of the mystery. '' said Hermione to exhort everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most elaborate secret plan to divide and conquer the wizarding world and to rule out his enemy in the pip way possible. ``

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

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

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

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so much movement into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not believe him and the DA lost its purpose. But he knew that this is going to bump so he decided to contribution what he knew with me and we spent most of the sentence practicing spells. He prepared me for the worst. '' replied Luna in a low temperature phonation that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll relieve me, I need to rest. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` naught. '' replied Snape after a instant 's hesitation but Luna nodded as if she was able-bodied to read the silent question in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The Unholy Alliance ( piece 2 )


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

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

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny yell in fright. They immediately brought their wands out.

`` What 's the problem ? ``

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

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

`` Godric 's hollow - thrower 's old house. '' replied Wormtail.

`` WE ARE AT POTTER 'S HOUSE ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ginny and Draco, clearly unnerved by the revelation.

`` Do n't overreact. I just thought that this is the last station they would expect to come up us ... and with sealed circumstances ... I guess it would be fitting to return Harry 's body to where it really belonged. '' said Wormtail sadly in anamnesis of his own treachery.

As expected, no one bothered to look at Harry 's reaction at the honorable mention of his house but of course, what person in his right-hand commonwealth of brain would mark for a clay 's reaction ? However, had they taken the clip to consecrate him even the merest of a glance, they would have noticed his partially covered eyes scanning the way with smashing interest.

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

'Oh, what a brilliant idea ! Thanks, Ginny .'thought Harry in amusement. Then trying not to act his hands too much, he caused the article of furniture on the room rearrange itself ... Afterwards, he levitated his parents'portrayal and halted it directly in front of the three.

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

`` I 'm really lamentable for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... paradise knows I 've suffered enough ... and your son ... He gave me the fortune but I let the opportunity eluding on my fingerbreadth ... I was a coward ... deal me if it could appease your anger ... but let the children go ... They 're still youthful ... They can still change their ways ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to perforate himself concentrated for every crime he committed under Voldemort 's power.

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

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

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

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

`` YOU, TRAITORS ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO juncture THE iniquity SIDE ? '' his palmy voice echoed around the house and the three terrified creatures faced what they thought was a zombi spirit Harry with exceedingly remorseful expressions.

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

`` No plenty reasonableness to rationalize our actions - it was just patent luxuria for world power and blindness to the truth. '' stated Dragon bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

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

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

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

`` You 're ghost could find out our activity everyday, and if you see us straying again from the route of goodness, then it 's your decision to pass water. '' replied Wormtail and the other two nodded in agreement.

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

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

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

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

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

Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his face too.

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

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

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

`` Let me depict you what really transpired. '' said Harry then summoning what was left of his strength, he projected his own death scene on the wall in retard motion and the three watched the event carefully.

As Ginny was about to snap the killing hex on Harry, a drop of tear fell upon the wand and instead of the expected light-green luminosity, a ovalbumin beam escaped from its tip instead. Then bare inches after it left the wand, Harry waved his imprisoned helping hand slightly and the Andrew D. White ray was transformed into a park one.

`` That, my friends, is one of the wonderment of illusion. As what Bellatrix, your erstwhile friend, had told me, the words are not enough ... .you need to really think of it ... you have to take acute delight in inflicting bother and in my case -- death. You were not meant to be a murderer, Ginny and I 'm glad of that fact. '' said Harry as he halted the demonstration.

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

`` Yes, why not ? You did not give my soundbox to rot in that wretched place - that in itself was noteworthy enough. Then I heard your apology earlier and the promise to convert. I am not a God but I 'm will to forgive you because I know that it is the right wing to do. '' explained Harry.

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

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

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

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could commemorate correctly, I stayed witting long enough to question you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could bring me to wherever your master was. To be reliable, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for month and I wanted to contact him soon to end my excruciation. I have to acknowledge that your petty spoof was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunt grin at Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the appearance ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the sight of Draco 's crimson face and tensed expression.

`` You 're sick, ceramist. '' spat Dragon angrily.

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

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

`` I wish I could. I have the power but unfortunately, I do n't have the intent. Not to cite the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your dedication. No, I have other programme for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his dedicate garter and striver, too. `` answer Harry and after a while he added. `` Consider yourselves very fortunate that I have decided to dispense with you. ``

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

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

`` I need to get assistance. We ca n't stay here forever ... we need some billet More secure and I know of only one person who could facilitate us. '' replied Wormtail and waited for Harry 's approval.

Harry held his arm where the dark mark was located. A few moment of excruciating pain followed then Harry waved him off. `` Go on but do n't call for too long. ''

Wormtail stared at his arm in amazement. The dark fall guy was gone. Forcing back the clump on his throat, he disapparated silently.

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

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

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

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

With nothing bettor to do, Harry wandered around the house with Dragon while Ginny prepared some solid food for them including whoever Wormtail was going to bring with him.

`` Your menage is not that bad, potter. '' said Draco in wonderment as they viewed the marvelous collection of books at the mini-library, the across-the-board array of wizardly objects and all other particular that depicted the ceramist lot so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na dally wizard chess game ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's outside my field of expertise. Ron 's the Charles Herbert Best at that secret plan. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's facial expression of disbelief.

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

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's good at a lot of things ... and he 's very brave too. You know during our kickoff year, Ron beat McGonagall 's chess game set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our sec yr, we had to go to the drear wood to follow the spiders. Ron has a phobic disorder with those creatures but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his escapade with his best friend.

`` Why are you telling me these, Harry ? '' asked Draco in confusion, not realizing that he had just referred to his former schooling foe by his world-class gens. Harry raised one eyebrow before he replied.

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

`` Oh, okay. Then, I suppose you 're going to visit me 'Draco'now. '' said Draco awkwardly. It was weird being friends with Potter but it was surely better than nothing.

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

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`` Snape ? '' Harry and genus Draco stared incredulously at the Slytherin top dog and at Wormtail who was twitching on his fundament nervously.

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

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

`` Snape was one of the most clever spy of Voldemort before his defection. He could offer us with informations on lieu where Voldemort would not be able-bodied to find us so easily and being unloose to interact with former champion, he could also supply us with essential detail regarding Voldemort 's activities. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's amazement, Harry gave a soft chuckle at first, then a cold-shoulder jape until finally he could n't master his hilarity anymore. He rolled with laugh as if someone was tickling his costa and the onlookers were already suspecting that soul had sent a tickling charm on him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` No. ''

Harry 's face fell.

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

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

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

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

`` Well, you can either choose between Snape Mansion and Dumbledore palace. '' replied Snape.

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

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

`` Unfortunately for you, pal. I 'm choosing Snape planetary house and that 's where we are going following. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the disappointment on the faces of the other two teenagers. However, his decisiveness was not mainly to bother the them. He wanted to get to know Snape better and a soupcon of a smiling showed that his old professor was pleased by his choice.

`` I would make the family and I 'll inform you as soon as it is necessity for you to go there. '' said Snape cheerfully, ignoring the get at rustle of Draco and Ginny.

`` Thank you, professor. '' said Harry. Then adopting a serious pure tone, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a request. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon hold that I 'm numb so you better feign to conceive it too. And do n't tell anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a small surprise for everyone. When certain people begin to disappear, crack to look for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an effort into finding them but you 're going to add up up with nothing. testament you do that ? ``

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

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


AUTHOR 'S NOTE : It does not take me too long to write the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't let internet accession at home so it 's very hard for me to brand more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo enjoy the last three chapters and do n't forget to review. Thanks !
Chapter 9 - civil Discussion


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

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

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

`` So we 're back to our normal full term of endearment. That 's a fill-in ! I do n't think it would be good for my saneness if we become pally all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for issue. `` Well, to answer your interrogative, I 've realized that people now find it terribly unmanageable to think my report ... I miss the clock time when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will follow. '' Snape raised one iniquity eyebrow at that. `` ... -- most of the mass that subject at least -- but since the supposed defeat of Voldemort, people tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to consider that the wickedness had passed and that our reality is formula again. ``

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

`` Yeah, we want to discover it, too. '' said Dragon who went nigh to join their conversation. Wormtail and Ginny also looked at him expectantly.

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

`` What ! ! ! That 's the vivid plan you 've been talking about ? '' exclaimed Draco incredulously.

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

`` You said something about fade of some the great unwashed ... '' prodded Snape while placing one strong hired hand on genus Draco 's sass to refrain him from sputtering other nonsensical garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's avail into finding other style to eliminate the enemies then of grade, I also want Luna with me ... then train the others until it 's time ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his work force in defeat. `` okay, fine. I admit the program is not perfect yet. I 'm counting on your cognition of the night arts and Voldemort himself to polish it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a second, he seemed like his old self again -- retiring and vulnerable -- and clearly, he was not delight with it. He scowled at the others as he waited for their response.

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

`` You mean the divination that Voldemort was so crazy about ? Of course, I knew. Would I be exerting this lots effort if I did n't ? '' retorted Harry angrily. He was expecting some trace not irritatingly foolish questions.

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

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

`` What do you mean, Peter ? '' asked Severus mildly but the thin set of his lips revealed his rebuff irritation about the lengthy introduction.

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

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

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could finish the prophecy, the dark Maker called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the Chosen one would vanquish the night lord. ``

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

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

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

`` No, not only that. '' said Wormtail, the strain in his vocalisation was worth a thousand password of regret. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At least the dark God Almighty did not learn of how you 're going to defeat him. ``

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

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

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

`` It is potential that some other vaticinator could choke on that information but it would probably film years to discover out who and we could not place upright guard to each and everyone of them to expect until they make a standardised prophecy. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her sister is an old fraud or we could ask for her help with that. '' said Draco, pursing his lips at the mention of the professor who had a habit of 'predicting'everyone 's untimely and wild demise with every chance she got.

`` professor Trelawny may not be consistent but she had already made two rectify prophecies. One was that I would be the only one who could defeat the shadow Creator and the other ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's oculus before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's patriotic servant would give and facilitate him regain his eubstance. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in shame. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that seers do not 'see'at will and they could not even severalise when a prophecy is going to be made. ''

Dragon shifted his view and turned to see at the medal as if he was bored to dying by the conversation. `` I 'm not sure about you but I am tired of this public lecture that only leads to nowhere. Why do n't we dumbfound to things that we can control and then vex about that later ? ``

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

`` sunk fence, very suspect ! Be grateful that some of my Slytherin intellect rubbed off on you. '' said Draco with a slight hint of sarcasm.

`` We need to consume some at heart information regarding the enemies'electric current bodily function. The job is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very lots certain that He knows about Draco and Wormtails'desertion when they failed to return on time. It 's dangerous for any of you and of track, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be dead. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the attention of all whose minds were wandering.

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

`` I do n't consider that would be a good idea, Ginny. '' said Harry. He would not presume to deliberately put his best booster 's life in danger.

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

`` Not her, Draco. Too grave. '' reacted Snape at seeing the wary grammatical construction of his favorite scholarly person. He did not need to take heed the person 's name. He only had to depend at his face and he already knew who he was referring to.

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

`` Would it be too much to ask who that person is ? '' asked Harry after failing to calculate out who, aside from Ginny, could make him search scared and concerned at the Same time.

`` My mother. ``

No one was able to say anything as they all watched Draco stare hard at the ceiling, pretending to look up to the magnificent top survey that was so much standardized to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the urge to cry in despair at the candidate of putting his mother 's life in peril for defying the dark God Almighty.

Harry could almost find the excitement that was hammering inside Dragon'heading. He was amazed. Draco used to be so cool and collected. His eyes were always like moth-eaten ice especially when he stared at him during his taunting climate but now the ice had melted. The Slytherin prince stood before them like a common man -- subject of tone. And he was not yet sure if it was a good thing or not.

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

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

`` All right field. Be careful. ''

After the difference of the professor, the four proceeded to consume the toothsome dinner party that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the visible light aura was gone. They all brooded in silence as they chewed each tasty morsel in their mouths. Not even polite phrases like 'Please pass the saltiness'or 'More Elmer Leopold Rice please'were uttered. Why should they bother ? It was not necessity. They could all use the summoning good luck charm for that.

When they were all finished with their meal, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a rest while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to explore the home plate where he was once considered a treasured member -- not only to torture himself more with the memory of his treachery but also to cleanse his psyche. Dragon returned to the livelihood room and started writing on a patch of parchment but the words were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could imagine how often it was hurting him to publish that letter of the alphabet to his mother.

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

Draco forlornly crumpled the lambskin and set ardour on it. `` You 're right. Someone could easily tap this letter of the alphabet and we 'll all be in deep trouble. '' He uttered weakly and covered his look with his hands.

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

This time, a red-faced Draco slowly faced Harry. `` Are you dumb ? How could we potential get away with that ? ``

`` Hey, get really ! I have no intention whatsoever of joining that hideous tool 's army. That 's simply ridiculous for me. I am just mentation of going back to Hogwarts and extend our education. The full term has not started yet. We could still have up for lost meter. '' Draco looked incredulous at him as if he finally lost his wits. `` But we 're not going as ourselves. We could disquise ourselves and go as transfer from other wizarding schools. Only the Headmistress and Snape would know and they could set us all at Slytherin family. It could ferment out. What do you think ? ''

The strange saying of Draco was immediately replaced by a cunning smiling, a Slytherin trait that was unconsciously being adopted by Harry.

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

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your house ? '' he said with farthermost delight. Draco looked surprised. `` The sorting hat was adamant in placing me there and I had to admit your house uniform would perfectly equalize the colour of my heart but I chose Gryffindor instead because mortal tipped me off that all bad wizards came from your house. ``

`` That mortal was Weas -- - Ron, I suppose. That 's a pity but what 's done is done. I 'm sure you 're regreting your poor pick now. See, you 're even planning an complicate scheme just so you could detain at our theatre. '' said genus Draco jokingly.

`` In your aspiration ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team sucks. I would n't be caught dead acting with a team like that. '' said Harry in the same teasing feel. Draco playfully punched his right hand arm in mock objection but Harry only laughed. The light backchat was a nice abatement for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The term Begin


professor McGonagall and Professor Snape made some elaborate request to procure three additional wands for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed stripling with satisfied tone on their faces. They had performed some enchantment to interpolate their feature and to conceal Harry 's very noticeable scrape. The girl now had jet dark pilus with a distinct counterspy on her left cheek. She was wearing dark brownish matte lipstick and black eyeshadow that contrasted with her blanch vividness, giving her the obsessed appearance of a vampire. Both boy had colorful spiked hair and metal mountain range with weird-shaped pendants dangling loosely on their necks. The ugly frown on their faces which showed their intense displeasure with their new 'look'only made them appear more menacing.

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

`` -- like overgrow crybaby ! '' finished Draco as he checked himself out on a nearby mirror which sneered mockingly at him instead of giving him the common kudos he was accustomed to,

`` Well, at to the lowest degree you look more like a ferret out boy now, darling ? '' said Ginny, grinning mischievously at the two restless boys. Even Snape seemed amused with their discomfort.

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, son. That flavor would throw everyone the impression that you are trouble-makers - perfect ticket to get into the `` in '' crowd at Slytherin. '' reminded Professor McGonagall sternly but the faint twitch on her back talk was a perfectly giveaway. Both boy glared at the others. `` And genus Draco, commend that I placed you on 7th year even though you missed the unit sixth year just because you received high school print on your bird of Minerva so I expect you to do very well this school year. Understand ? '' she added. Dragon nodded mutely but he still did not look too pleased.

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

`` Indeed, we are ! '' declared Snape triumphantly. `` But think of the bright English. At least you would be able complete your subject field and vote out the dark lord at once. That 's like hitting two boo with one stone, is n't it ? '' he added in staring pleasure. The boys'scowl deepened at the mention of birds but did not argue.

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

`` Ahh, Peter. He 's in the dungeon -- - apparently cleansing his soul. '' replied Snape with a smirk. `` I 'm beaming you came up with a secure plan though. It saved me a lot of fuss. ``

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

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The Great Charles Francis Hall was already filled with restless scholarly person when they arrived. The freshmen were fidgeting nervously as they waited for the sorting ceremony to begin.

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

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

`` Of course not ! Have n't you record Hogwarts - A chronicle ? A sort hat would range us to the house that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced little fille with curly brownish whisker.

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

`` Anderson, Sherbet '' shouted Professor Snape, the new surrogate Headmaster, to get the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

The three impatiently waited for the sorting to start up while shooting dangerous stares at those who were goosy enough to give them curious glances.

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

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

`` Engel, Victoria ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really experience awful ! I ca n't trust McGonagall made that McMillan head word Boy. I mean I would have been head word Boy you know, if not for some unavoidable setting. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

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

`` I do n't but it does n't name me finger any better. '' said Draco grumpily.

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

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

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

`` fountainhead, he 's a little overweight with piles of heftiness. And he 's supposed to be in fifth year now unless he failed the accreditation exam set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his gaze fell on the Ravenclaw board where he caught pile of a girl with long blond hair's-breadth engrossed in a Inner Light conversation with a fledgling. The girl immediately looked in his counseling as if sensing his bearing. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the girl smiling back at him. His smile faded at that and he moodily broke the eye contact with her.

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

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

`` What do you imply ? And how do you bed ? '' asked Draco, perplexed.

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

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

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

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

`` Welcome, first twelvemonth ! Now, I am proud of to announce that another bookman would be joining the fifth days in Gryffindor house. Dudley Evans, you may go to their table now. '' said the Headmistress after the fledgeling had been sorted.

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

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

Draco glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

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

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

The three approached the Slytherin mesa with all the coolheaded elegance that they could muster. They heard respective mass from other houses gasp in surprisal at their coming into court while others merely shook their heads in disgust. But it did n't issue to them. The people they need to imprint were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I remind you that the Forbidden Forest is out of bounds to all student and that the merchandise from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this school. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each educatee sternly to instill the admonition on their minds. `` To all students, please be informed that Hermione farmer is the new chief Girl and Ernie Macmillan is the new Head Boy. You may seek for their aid if you have any problems. Your planetary house prefects shall also be glad to assist you in any way they can. Let the feast Begin ! '' she said after a while and the dinner party table was immediately laden with mouth-watering delicacies.

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

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

`` That 's expectant ! By the way, I 'm Blaise and these are Viola tricolor hortensis, Crabbe, Goyle and Nott. '' he introduced themselves proudly, as if he was announcing the penis of the royal family.

`` Are n't they the 1 who studied at Azkaban last yr ? '' asked Harry aka Lander, concealing his curiousity with a tire demeanor.

`` How did you jazz ? '' fagot eyed him suspiciously.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` ... if you 're suitable, you 'll roll in the hay. '' replied faggot mysteriously.

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When the feast was over, all students were escorted by their several sign of the zodiac prefects to their dormitory room. Callah and Pansy immediately went off somewhere while the son lingered at the common room first.

`` That Head Girl is one of thrower 's bestfriend. She 's bad news, I tell you. Nothing would make you an Ishmael here faster than making friends with her and the redhead git who follows her around. He was her boyfriend and also a not bad friend of ceramist. They 're the wrongfulness sort, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his side protectively like bodyguard and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

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

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

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

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

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

Devon waited until they were out of get wind dig before he said to lander. `` In this sign of the zodiac, you wo n't get any esteem if you agree at once to what they are saying. But you should n't seem as if you 're defying them too. ``

Lander mutely acknowledged his gossip and stared at the Slytherin common elbow room. It still had the same grating stone walls with rhythm, dark-green lamps hanging on irons to the ceiling. There were still no lenient and comfortable lounge like in their own common elbow room - only high-backed chairs which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A fervor also crackled merrily under a cut up mantelpiece with an intricate design that depicted a very outmoded fashion of a magician duel. Looking around the eerie surroundings, he slightly wondered if they were doing the correctly thing.

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

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

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

`` How the hell did you two get in ? '' queried Devon, a piddling miffed that some educatee from other houses were able to enter their orphic world without his knowledge.

`` Do n't ask questions because you might not want to discover the solvent. '' replied Lander cautiously, unwilling to appal him.

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

Lander raised one supercilium and his mouth twitched in amusement. `` As I have said, you might not want to pick up the answer. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the look of skepticism on Devon 's face. `` ... and I would not ask more questions if I were you. ``

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

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

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

`` Well, he better not lay down it too dangerous or that might just be the most humiliating mo of his lifespan ... ''


Chapter 11 - The promulgation of Harry 's Death


The jounce had worn off and the overcome influence of Hermione and the residuum of the older Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressionable house physician of their theatre. Unfortunately, the standard pressure at their common way was far from jubilant. Almost two workweek had passed and there was still no news show as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So a lot for the DA and the Holy Order 's design - they have not learned a unity thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

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

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

Neville, who was listening to their rantings, dropped the book he was holding with so often force that almost everybody turned to attend at his direction. `` Will you two please cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's fade. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's cypher 's fault and that 's final. And if you really conceive yourselves Harry 's booster, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

Ron and Hermione stared in surprise at the violent outburst of their usually laid back friend. They had forgotten that they were not the solely one suffering here and Neville 's rightfulness. Moaning and moping would n't help them in their current predicament especially now that the Order fellow member have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

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

`` Why do n't you pester your founding father until he gives you the data we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could reply, the doorway opened to give away the creepily somber Fred and George Weasley. They looked so threadbare and imperfect that nobody had the gist to wonder them. The Gemini the Twins eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

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

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

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

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

`` NO, TELL US ! WHOSE BODY ? ! ? '' yelled Ron with a mixture of scare and anger.

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

Without a present moment 's indisposition, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's particular galleon to call on the former member. Within minutes, several other DA fellow member joined them at the government agency to await for the arriver of the minister.

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

`` We do n't have it off yet but I do n't guess it 's effective. '' replied Hermione wearily and carefully avoided the others'questioning stares for the time being.

Luna discreetly retreated to one corner, boring her nose down a frowsty diachronic book which partially shielded her from everyone 's persuasion. One by one, the Order penis turned up with equally serious look on their faces.

`` The quest is over .... '' professor McGonagall began. `` soul tipped off the minister that a body of a necromancer was found near Tom Riddle 's graveyard .... '' At this compass point, the professor could not control her emotions anymore.

`` I sent mortal to look into the matter and -- `` Mr. Weasley sighed heavily. `` It was Harry 's body. Apparently, his consistency was thrown into a roaring wellspring of fire disfiguring him almost beyond acknowledgement. ``

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

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

His listeners nodded fervently. Nobody really wanted to hear anyway. It was just too depressing.

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

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

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

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

Professor Snape watched the young girl 's response carefully. Her answer was not raw. It seemed a little strained and out of strain. She even appeared disinterested about the flow theme of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the plan and communicated with her despite of their previous accord ? Or did any of the three teddy up and somehow alert Luna to their presence ?

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

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

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

`` Yes, I do. '' was her round-eyed reply that crushed the tiny promise that Hermione 's question had inspired into the others'hearts. `` But no amount of grieving would bring him back to life. There 's only one thing that we could do - and that is to finally get the better of the firebrand of all this malign things ... Voldemort and his U. S. Army. ``

`` Luna is right. By tomorrow, Harry 's death would be all over the wizard newspapers and we could soon expect Voldemort to make an explosive come back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to assist other students learn to defend themselves. '' said the minister.

`` warning have to be propagated to the wizarding community through the Quibbler. And I suggest that we drop the pretension. It is utterly unfair for Harry to let them think he had turned evil at the go second of his life. '' said Neville.

McGonagall and Snape looked at each former hesitantly at Neville 's words. It was not part of the programme but could they blame the others for thinking that way ? They simply had to hold because doing otherwise would make everyone suspicious that something was amiss.

`` Yes, I suppose it is the flop matter to do. We 'll let you learn care of the Quibbler and the scholarly person'extra preparation. '' said Professor Snape.

`` That would be a pleasure, prof. '' stated Lee, resolute in giving a very utile defense lesson for the other students.

`` The society could go on with its normal undertaking of tracking them down and hopefully prevent any atrocities that they might be planning to do next. '' said Moody with the same wakeless tone.

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

`` And of line we could depend on Hagrid to inform the giants about the stream situation. '' said professor McGonagall.

Several more hint were given and their grief was soon replaced with a dispirited decision to conquer evilness. inside information had been polished to idol and with each forward motion, their unrest deepened, hungry for blood of those who made their liveliness so scurvy that they almost forgot to live. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the creative juices in their judgment, the coming together was adjourned and each left hand with renewed vigor.

Except for professor McGonagall, Professor Snape and Luna.

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

`` What do you mean ? '' asked Professor Snape to discern how much she really knew. He still had no purpose to let out too a great deal information unless he had discussed it with Harry.

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

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

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

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

`` You were able to see through the camouflage ? '' asked Snape in amazement. He could not believe it because only a handful of highly skilled wizards could correclty key out citizenry whose appearance was protected by enchantments - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

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

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

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Lander and Devonshire were already about to sleep on their bedroom after a terribly exhausting and oil production conversation with Blaise and his troops when they heard a balmy whack on the room access as if afraid of wakening anybody else up. They both looked over to where Blaise was curled up and snoring to his kernel 's capacity. positive that he was not bothered by the randomness, they carefully opened the room access to see who dared stir up them at this sinful hour of night.

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

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

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

`` Yes and I chose to neglect it. You should, too. '' Lander replied while Devon examined the galleon curiously.

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

`` What do you think it means ? '' pressed Callah with a bear on look on her font.

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

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They all turned to the door and saw the Head of the sign approach them silently.

`` You should all number with me to the Headmistress'place. There 's something that we all need to discuss. '' he said simply and headed for the threshold without waiting for their reply.

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The next day ...

The three new Slytherins headed for the Great manor hall with the loud-mouthed Pansy and Blaise and his crony.

`` Hah ! Look at those sniveling half-wit. I bet they heard the goodness news already. '' said pouf with pure delight on her face and tried to sit beside Devonshire but Callah was quicker.

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

`` Hiya, handsome. want me to present you a Slytherin tour later ? '' she asked, fluttering her touchy lash at him.

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

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

fairy flashed Callah a victorious look and returned to her food.

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

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

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

Pansy frowned at her insinuation. `` No one can ever hope to be more powerful than the obscure Lord. That ceramicist is just a pain in the neck to him, you know ... playing saviour all the metre. '' she sneered.

`` What about that Malfoy kid ? I heard person mention his name on the way here. Something about that boy being the Slytherin apprehension or something. Where is he ? '' asked Devon to checker if they knew something already.

`` Oh, that brat ? '' exclaimed Pansy as if she found the mere credit of the public figure extremely irritating to her sensitive ear membranophone. `` We have no news show about him yet. net thing we knew he was being punished for his noncompliance but now he 's disappeared with that crummy blood traitor. I do n't know what he saw in her. ''

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

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

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

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

Chapter 12 - The skirmish with the Mudblood and the Weasel


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

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

`` I 'm Hermione Granger, psyche girl. '' she held out her hand politely but cipher took it. Unfazed by their offensive activity, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would deal to join our Defense Club this year. It 's called Dumbledore 's Army and we train our members to defend against the obscure arts -- - ``

`` We 're not occupy. '' said lander quickly before she could say anything more. Snape warned them to limit their conversations with them to a minimum and if possible, none at all.

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

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

`` Fine ! As headspring fille, it is my duty to invite everyone else for the preparation but I forgot you do n't involve to civilise 'against'the dark nontextual matter. After all, you are all 'for'the dark arts, are n't you ? '' replied Hermione with the same fervor.

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

`` Begging for alms, Weasel. To buy intellectual nourishment for the beast inside your stomach. '' said poove wickedly. Ron turned crimson at once.

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

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

`` semen on, Ron. Save your breath. We should not rot time with this bunch of losers. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` Losers ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your Hero of Alexandria is suddenly, no one could save you now. Did you know he was begging for lamb life before the nighttime master killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went rigid with madness and had their wand out within seconds. Pansy and Blaise drew their wands too but ordered the others not to impart out theirs.

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

Blaise 's eyes glazed with fervor. `` You want a affaire d'honneur ? seminal fluid then. Let 's see how badly Potter had trained you. ''

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

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

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

Enraged, he tried a different manoeuvre. He pointed his wand at Ron and yelled `` CRUCIO '' but at the final stage minute, he changed his direction and the spell hit Hermione but amazingly, she did not feel any bother at all. She smiled with relief.

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

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

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

`` Yeah, do n't mess with us again or you 'll pay dearly. '' said Ron with the Sami one-half grin before the two of them left.

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

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

`` We thought you could squash those scandal as you said. '' said Lander in mock amusement. Blaise did n't seem to apprize his pun and shot him a piercing spotlight. Devonshire nudged him slightly.

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

Blaise tension eased up at once and returned his heartbeat which promised another suitable encounter with the Gryffindors later in which they would come out victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that moment. Here, postdate this way. It will direct you straight to the dungeon for our Potions example. We just have to retrieve our wands first. '' said Blaise. `` Damn those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his hint as he dragged the dolorous nance to the office.

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

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

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

`` Yeah. I 'm not that mighty enough ... .only Har -- '' Ron 's eyes suddenly went wide with astonishment. `` No, it 's out of the question. ``

`` What 's unimaginable ? ``

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

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

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

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

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`` serious morning course of instruction. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me introduce myself. I am Professor Remus lupin, your Defense Against the nighttime humanistic discipline teacher. '' he said with a lovesome smile to everyone.

lander and Devon groaned at seeing the prof. Blaise looked approvingly at them.

`` So you also find him execrable ... that 's honorable. He is a loup-garou. I do n't know where this schoolhouse is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

lander and Devon nodded in concord but their negative feelings were channeled to a unlike grade. lupine was an decree penis and his substantial wolfman characteristic could key out them fast through their scent alone. They both hoped that the additional shelter that Snape had placed on them would work to perfection.

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

Many educatee raised their hands, mostly DA members. Harry had already taught them how use and deflect that inexcusable curse although not everyone could throw off off the spell as fast as he could. Professor Lupin was aware of this so he felt confident enough to prognosticate on any one of them.

`` Alright, Miss Patil, delight follow here. '' he instructed. `` The conjuration is 'Imperio'and you need to concentrate to break away from the spell. ''

`` Yes, Professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a glassy expression of someone being hypnotized. The professor ordered her to sing and she performed a song number in front of the class but when she was ordered to skip over outside the window, she broke off the spell and smiled proudly at everyone. The course gave her a generous hand clapping except the ones from Slytherin who were all yawning as if the demonstration was boring enough to lull them into sleep.

The professor looked worried at their reactions. If they refused to be paying attention in class, then those who were not already serving the dark lord could be easily manipulated.

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

`` Mooney -- Lander Mooney. '' answered lander promptly but his musical note implied that he 'd rather be watching instead of being the depicted object.

`` Hmm ... I wonder where you got your name. '' said the prof, smiling slightly. Lander wanted to bring back the smiling but he donned a blank construction instead.

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

Once again, Lander felt the familiar floating sensation that made him feel brightness headed. Then he heard the command. 'Sing for us !'

'No, not that please ... I do n't like singing .'he thought but he knew he should comply. He opened his lip to talk when he realized he did not live any thaumaturge Sung yet and singing a muggle song could cause the Slytherin suspicious of the purity of his blood.

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

Then another program line followed. 'Dance for us'

lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing lupin to make him arrest those derisory commands but fortunately the prof changed his mind. 'No, not that one. hover your whole torso .'

'Fine. At least that one is well-off .'Lander thought as he started to rise slowly from the ground. He could try the professor 's explanation as he levitated.

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

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

Lander grimaced as he stared at his partner. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devon, on the former hand, was having the fourth dimension of his life sentence. What a nice way to get down the day for him ! Making Ron do whatever he wanted but Lander noted that he particularly strayed away from making him do really embarrassing and grave things. Apparently, he took his threat seriously. It was a ripe thing that Blaise was interfering with his own problem to point out their lack of rudeness to their partners.

The professor watched as the students performed the go on each early but was mainly focused on the transfer who gave a manifestation a while ago. There was something remotely familiar spirit with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his commands but his eye did not cause the same glass over facial expression and his reply to his rules of order were not instantaneous. There was something definitely unusual with him.

`` That was excellent, course of study. Two rolls of parchment about the event of Imperius torment and how to foresee them to be submitted side by side Monday. You may go now. '' The scholarly person turned to leave alone. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please stay for a while. ``

lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

`` Did we perform badly, professor ? '' asked Lander courteously.

`` Oh, no, not that. On the adverse, you both performed very well. '' the professor replied then he eyed the two carefully. `` According to Professor McGonagall, you both came from Durmstrang, correct ? '' The two nodded. `` Well, I was just wondering if you 're advanced or behind our flow lessons so that I could cover you duplicate help if necessary. ``

`` Thank you, professor lupin, but I think we could manage. '' said Devon quickly.

`` Can you please order me what you have taken up at Durmstrang so that at least I would have an idea ? '' inquired the Thomas Young professor kindly.

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

`` Legilimens ! '' said Lupin suddenly, almost catching him unaware ... .but not quite. He was able to stop the memories from reaching the surface on time.

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

Devon shot a neural tone at Lander who understood immediately. The professor was going to try to take his mind and Devon was not champion at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his fingers to screen him from the go. The professor looked strangely at both of them.

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

`` That was snug ! '' said Devon, his breathing a little comfortable now.

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


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's foretelling


Oct 15, 1997

Several uneventful weeks had passed. Lander became more than restless as the days flew by. He missed Luna but they could not be seen together. They did not even have a class together so it was more hard. He had to be contented with sending her an owl from prison term to time although he never received any from her due to the suspect nature of the Slytherins. It was a wonderment that their relationship still survived. He has heard that a handsome guy from her yr was courting her but Luna, thankfully, brushed him off.

There was no news from Voldemort. No dark natural action present. And no more than penny-pinching vociferation. Blaise and pansy still did not trust them enough to let out some useful info. Their menacing expression were not enough. They had to live up to their repute to get into the `` in '' crowd. Therefore, they need to be more dare. Desperate times call for despairing measures.

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

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

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

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

`` Anyone ... we just pick a fight with anyone ... even better if we hazard upon Hermione and Ron. We could make it appear like were avenging their mortification a few hebdomad ago. '' he replied. `` Look, your lot are having a 'study group'meeting downstairs. If we leave at this time of nighttime, Blaise would surely order somebody to follow us around. Your housemates are not a very trusting lot. ``

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

The two made indisputable to make a lot of haphazardness as they went past the whispering chemical group at the Slytherin unwashed room.

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

'Bingo !'thinking Lander. `` Oh, nothing. Do n't mind us. We just want to get some fresh air. ``

Blaise nodded and whispered something to Crabbe and Goyle. As the two made their way to the Hogwarts corridors, they heard two twain of heavy metrical unit following them. They smiled triumphantly at one another and blatantly ignored the stochasticity as if they had not heard anything.

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

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

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

`` Oh, I 'm so terrify. '' cooed the poltergeist. `` I 'm going to foretell the professors. STUDENTS ! STUDENTS AT THE CORRIDORS ! ``

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

`` I wonder why he obeyed Fred and George during their flying in our 5th yr. '' commented Devonshire as he watched Peeves make a headlong exit.

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

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

The two grinned at one another. 'Finally !'Nothing like hexing the Head Boy and top dog young woman to put them in the dependable side of the new Slytherin prince.

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any trouble with that, mudblood ? '' sneered Lander to make things more naturalistic but Hermione did not even abound at the nasty label. She had gotten used to it by now.

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

`` We want to get some fresh air. '' declared Devon arrogantly as if that simple instruction settled the matter.

Hermione put her handwriting on her articulatio coxae and glared at them. `` We 're going to inform the Headmistress about this. ``

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

`` We wo n't sink to your level. Twenty dot from Slytherin for threatening the Head Boy and young woman. '' said Macmillan and started to pass on with Hermione.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lander realized that it was now prison term to end the 'fight'before it got out of hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the low ball of flack carefully in his handwriting. `` Do you cede ? '' he voiced out the interrogative sentence in the most deadly tint that he could muster.

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

`` pigeon hawk ! '' exclaimed Lander softly to himself.

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

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

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

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

'Accidentally - Yeah, the right way .'opinion Lander sarcastically.

`` And you used an inexcusable curse ! Very impressive ! I admit I had some uncertainty regarding your capabilities before but now I think you could be a worthy addition to our order. '' said Blaise solemnly.

`` It was nothing, really. '' said Devon dismissively. `` We just wanted to get them back for what that girlfriend did to you, Blaise. ``

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added Lander and hoped that the idiots would take the hint and pay for them into their piffling 'study group'.

`` You 're bored ? How descend you did n't tell us ? Join us then. We 're having a company tonight. '' said Milquetoast excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` My apologies, but soul was blocking the doorway so could you just give it a push. '' said the Fat Lady sweetly.

Hermione pushed the door and was surprised to see a issue of Gryffindors staring in impact at the figure of speech lying on the floor.

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her nerves were already on the bound since their face-off with the newcomer and this pot was not very welcoming at all.

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

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

Hermione racked her nous to figure out the ordered matter to do when suddenly, Lavender 's body twitched violently. Then she slowly opened her dazed eyes and spoke in a hushed eerie tone.

`` The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord had come…and the iniquity Jehovah will set him as his adequate, but he will possess power the dark Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can hold out while the former survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would get in at the clock time when the final examination battle shall be fought ... Seven loyal friend shall be with him ... but one will not live on ... The shadow Lord would invoke the spirits but the one would entrap their soul ... his servants shall be overcome ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his remains shall domiciliate at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... The one with the force to beat out the Dark Lord had come ... ''

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

Many heads wheeled around to find the white face of the Headmistress followed by their prof Lupin, their flow planetary house head.

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

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

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

`` What did professor McGonagall mean ? ``

`` What lost prophecy ? ``

`` Who 's the one who could vanquish the wickedness overlord ? ``

However, the prof was unable to answer any of their motion. He was also mystified. If Harry was dead, then who else could the prophecy be referring to ? Neville ? But that ca n't be !

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

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

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

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

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

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that tour himself and it took him years to finally master it. That 's why no death-eater could do that proficiency. It was never taught to them and Malcolm denied any request to include it in the Quran. He said he would sink on the knowledge only to the worthy one. ``

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

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

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

Hermione evaded his center and fiddled with her work force before she replied with a tormented facial expression. `` I need to jazz, Professor, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have honest grounds to suspect that Harry is still alive. ``

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

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


Chapter 14 - The loup-garou and the Rat


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

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

`` Come to think of it. I have noticed something strange with the boy too. The other one was not as hard but the one called Lander seemed very muscular. '' Lupin nodded his caput thoughtfully as he tried to recall his by pop Sessions with them.

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

`` self-justification me ! What are you talking about, Mr. Weasley ? '' exclaimed the properly appalled planetary house head.

Ron shot a anxious feeling at Hermione before he replied. `` Err- prof, we - Hermione and I - had a run in with some Slytherin a few weeks ago and one of them used the Cruciatus torment on Hermione but it did not involve her. ``

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

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

`` All right, we 'll utter abot this some other time. check here for now. I need to reach Malcolm tonight to brighten this topic up before we say anything to the others. I do n't want to hold false Leslie Townes Hope to sure individual. '' The professor said sternly then he added as an after thought. `` And yes, 20 points from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that particular incident. As Head young lady and prefect, it is your duty to report any untoward incident to the Headmistress and any professor. ``

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

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Contrary to what he had told the students, Professor Lupin headed straight to the one place he knew he could obtain some answers -- Snape 's donjon. He knew something was up. He could smell out it, thanks to his werefolf instinct. He just could n't place it. Minerva was knowledgeable but in example like this, he had to admit Snape had more expertise. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his house. It was dependable to assume that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the blasted door. He could receive easily walked in but he wanted to extend commons courtesy to his fellow professor. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the door to listen for any sign of life.

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

Puzzled, and without a tending to what Snape would remember, he walked in soundlessly to investigate. That midget squeak was unmistakeably a rat 's and he would stake his reputation that that was not just an ordinary bicycle rat.

`` Lumos '' he uttered and there, in the eye of Snape 's office, he found a scared-looking rat who was too terrified to displace. His gaze quickly flickered to its mitt and immediately noticed that one was made of shining silver metal.

Without wasting time, he shot him the magic spell to force him to present his human configuration and quickly followed it up with a body-bind charm.

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

`` R-Remus, old Quaker, I w-want you to get it on that I 'm really regretful for what I did. '' said the man and lupin was amazed to see really tears falling down his cheeks.

`` It 's kind of too late for that now, do n't you cerebrate ? '' said Lupin, his wand still pointed at the sniffle figure. He would never take in the Lapplander misapprehension twice.

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

`` What has Harry got to do with this ? '' yelled lupine suddenly in a fit of angriness. How daring this pathetic apology of a man speak of Harry 's name when he was the one who caused his suffering ? `` Harry is short. Are you well-chosen now ? ``

The thin man whimpered in fear but not once did he avert his middle from his former friend 's homicidal stare. `` H-Harry is alive, Remus. I know what I have done was inexcusable but I really rue it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and James died, Sirius wasted twelve days of his life-time in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life sentence. I do n't call up I can ever draw a blank that much less forgive. '' He paused for a piece to give himself time to recover from those nasty computer memory. `` Do you know why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

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

`` I do n't want to kill you yet because I want to elucidate Sothis 's epithet even after his death. I do n't desire masses to remember Canicula as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want people to regard him as the great somebody he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his abrasive dustup but he could n't say anything in his defence mechanism. What lupin said was avowedly - he was a murdering traitor who betrayed his dear friends, even endangered their son 's life story respective meter. He did n't merit to live but here he was, still existing while his good booster had fallen. Harry thrower had saved him before but maybe he should n't have.

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

lupin looked at him in surprisal. He was not expecting this. `` Why ? ``

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

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

Just then, the door 's keep flew open and revealed two teenage boy and a daughter who were slightly panting for breath as they rushed inside the dimly lit office.

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

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

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

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

Devon and Callah stared wide-eyed at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his berm. The prof watched with a combination of suspense and amusement as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do next. But naught could deliver prepared him from Lander 's reaction. The boy casually waved his aright hand and unceremoniously shot colorful sparks at him. The encroachment made him swag backwards and he became instantly horrified at the idea that he had miscalculated in his deductions. He raised his wand to demilitarise the boy but then he realized that the boy did not have his wand out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial blow had worn off, he also took tone of the fact that he did not sense any pain at all.

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

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

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

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

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would hold found yourselves in big problem now. That was a very grave peril you took, prof. '' said Ginny in mild reprimand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Oh, I forgot ! Professor, Wormtail, I think you estimable fare with us. There 's an urgent issue that we need to discuss right now. ``

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

`` What vaticination ? '' asked Wormtail, aegir to join the conversation now that he was surefooted that he was secure from Lupin 's wrath.

`` I 'm not so certainly but McGonagall seemed very excited. She mentioned something about it being the 'Lost Prophecy'. ``

`` THE doomed PROPHECY ! '' exclaimed Harry, Draco, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made Lupin very curious ... .very curious indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely turn on individuals. Why was the the tripper to the Headmistress'bureau taking so long ?


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`` The one with the power to beat out the Dark Lord had come…and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the darkness Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can go while the former survives ... A dreaded thunderstorm would arrive at the time when the final battle shall be fought ... Seven firm allies shall be with him ... but one will not live ... The shadow Lord would conjure up the spirits but the one would entrap their person ... his servants shall be overcome ... he shall give-up the ghost by his own sword ... and his remains shall reside at the snake 's chamber till the end of fourth dimension ... The one with the power to beat the night Lord had come ... ''

The headmistress silently waited as the new arrivals read the copy of the prophesy she had conjured as soon as they had arrived. Though she had always been sceptical about the fortune telling teacher, she had some reverence when it came to true predictions. From what she had witnessed, she could safely assume that Lavender did not just come up with an dilate theory.

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

`` sentinel your terminology, Mr. Malfoy. '' said McGonagall sternly.

`` To be honorable, I 'm more touch about the 'invoking the spirits'persona ... It sounds scary. '' stated Ginny in deep thought.

Harry was unusually soundless as the others discussed the possibilities. He was more interest about the identity of the person who shall not survive the battle. vii friend shall be with him ... therefore, they were people who were very close to him. Threfore, another close admirer of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the mounting figure of casualties of war. Just another damn figure of speech ... He sincerely hoped he could foreclose it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you conceive, Harry ? ''

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

`` We 're discussing a very of import topic here, Potter. '' reminded Snape. `` We want to know your opinion about what you 've heard at Mr. Zabini 's political party. ``

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his move now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just cracking .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too anathemise confident for comfort. Voldemort is going to launch a filthy flack on the Wizard 's festivity of his supposed frustration -- making a pasquinade of the Ministry and of the Order and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just put off the celebration. '' suggested Wormtail. His hired man clutching his fountainhead as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two week fourth dimension. Do we have decent time to organize for a counter-attack ? '' asked Lupin, his mouth set on a thin line.

`` No but we can not wait for that 'terrible storm'to arrive either. It just have to line up its schedule. I want Voldemort and his army to be numb on the day that they are supposed to be. '' declared Harry stubbornly, determined to end this battle once and for all. He was tired of hiding. Tired of wearing Slytherin robe and not be able to play Quidditch. And most of all, he missed Luna and his trump booster.

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Harry, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail were now at the Room of Requiments. While the society members were holding a meeting, Harry had decided to call a conference of his own. It was time for the DA members to know the true statement. It would be necessary for them to know that he was still awake to give them hope and the long suit to fight in the upcoming battle. He did not have the meter nor patience to discern who the 'seven allies'were. But surely they would come from the DA or Order phallus only. They were the only ones loyal to him at the moment considering that the remainder of the wizarding earthly concern were still confused about what 's happening.

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

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

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

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



Chapter 15 - Unity of Opposites


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

He did not have to wait long. A rustling of movements was soon heard from behind the doorway then it opened so slowly that any lumpish person would blame it on a non-existent malarky. He could only realize out the schema of two forms though, both with their wands out and walking on their toes as if afraid to produce the midget bit of audio. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disillusion themselves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` MATE ! ! ! ! Am so happy to see -- -- Where 's Ginny ? '' Ron also gave him a brotherlike embracement but did not waste matter time questioning him.

Harry 's regard darted to the three pose build who were now wondering why the new arriver had not reacted to their presence yet but he did not reply.

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

`` Here. '' a dreamy voice replied, her marked-up blonde, waist-length and straggly hair's-breadth swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's face. Harry smiled at the young woman and held her hand tightly.

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

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

Both Hermione and Ron rolled their eyes at that but Harry could only shroud his entertainment as he noticed the feeling of double-dyed indignation on Draco 's face.

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

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

Harry looked at Hermione teasingly first before he replied. `` Unfortunately, yes. I wondered how foresightful it would remove for someone to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the indirect reference to her failure to accost the job at paw but did not comment. Luna, on the other script, looked nonplussed.

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

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

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

`` Remind me not to die, my beloved Twin Falls. That hideous tomentum ! Better be dead than be mistaken for the ferret boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a full show of staring at Harry 's hair and squinting his eyes in disgust. `` It would bring in a great prank, though. ``

At the turning point of his heart, Harry noticed Ginny was almost rolling to the story with laughter while Draco was on the brink of strangling the Weasley similitude. He decided that maybe now was not a salutary time for the twins to expose their rather twisted sense of humor.

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

Within a few minute of arc, the balance of the DA members arrived with the exclusion of Lavander who was still at the hospital annexe. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be clever and threw muck bomb calorimeter inside before they entered much to the annoying of the others who were already there. While some were too careless to go in without any mean value of protecting themselves in case it was a hole. Perhaps it was a good thing that the Weasley twins were too distracted to intend of pranking those careless individuals by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would give been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to come in closer. He cleared his pharynx and before anyone could set about asking impertinent question, he began his language. `` Please heed carefully. All of you. I 'm not going to take over what I have to say. I know that Luna had shown to some of you my latest encounter with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still awake. That bastard was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw perish stopping point yr was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a deep breath. What he was about to say next might be too nerve-wracking for everyone present tense. Hell, to be dependable, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The wickedness git has somehow gotten secure and is currently under the delusion that he is indestructible just because he thinks I 'm dead. How naive ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to announce his presence to the whole wizarding world by creating havoc during the celebration of his imagine defeat. We 're not indisputable about the point yet but the general idea was that he and his tough would go their terroristic deed a week before the feast to build the stress, then it would climax on the share of the celebration where Voldemort 's defeat would be reenacted. The blundering dark lord himself plans to pretend an explosive appearance on the level, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry official and proclaim himself as the new minister. '' He paused again to glimpse at his listener 's reactions.

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

Looking at their alarmed verbalism, Harry was almost gratify that he had some second rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too a great deal photograph to death-threats and undeniably evil wickedness lords had its good points too. It made one immune from shockingly mundane emotions such as terror and panic.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` Good inquiry. Once again, you 're showing the marking of a true warrior. '' Then, with a slight discerning look at Ginny, Draco and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can recall correctly, the sorting hat was very instant about one thing - one of all the houses. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal biases and unfriendly feelings towards certain citizenry from a nameless house ... ''

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

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

Ron sighed heavily. `` You want us to be decent to the Slytherins. '' he closed his centre as if the mere mention of the planetary house was giving him serious vexation. Then he added as an after persuasion. `` It 's all right, I guess. Some Slytherins are not that bad. ``

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

No one said a word.

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

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

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

The twins just looked at Harry with an abysmal expression.

`` You 're unbalanced to even count that idea. '' said Hermione, her eyes blazing with angriness and disappointment.

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

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

`` Maybe we should just stick with the to a lesser extent demonic Slytherins. '' commented another.

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

`` The less satanic Slytherins do n't screw enough about the night Arts to aid our crusade. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more violent reactions.

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

Amazingly, Neville who had been dumb throughout the commutation, answered the interrogation for Harry. `` Yes, it is. ``

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

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

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about junior-grade house rivalries. We have already lost several commodity wizards to the obscure side because of that. Anyone who decides to assist us should be regarded as a friend and not as an foe. '' said Luna, her woolgathering construction was replaced with a steely determination and a steer of annoyance.

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

`` Do n't you think I know that ? You 're asking me the wrong doubt. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should let been asking me about the Lavender 's foretelling and how it could serve us defeat Voldemort for the last time. ``

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

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

The others were still loath but nodded solemnly.

`` That 's just enough for now. '' said Harry and waved his hand to discover the three build who were nervously awaiting the DA 's verdict.

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the spotlight. Draco stared directly at Ginny 's crony and mouthed a dumb apology and murmured a soft 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to maintain a likeness of dignity to the Malfoy public figure. Ginny cried at being reunited with his brothers.

`` Now that we have overcome that item obstacle, let me tell you about the plan that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a terrible violent storm that will mark the final battle, then Voldemort would invoke the smell. Maybe Hermione could head the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to trap their psyche but as of now, I have absolutely no idea on how it could be done. I want us to be train just in case he raises his USA from the dead. '' said Harry, speaking in a slow manner to provide the others to engage everything.

`` produce his army from the dead ? '' asked a cowardly Colin.

Harry grimly nodded his head.

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

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

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

Harry resumed his solemn construction. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would stay to aid the professor protect the palace against an attack while some would come with me, Ginny, genus Draco and Wormtail to prepare for Voldemort 's takeover. Who would be brave enough to come with me ? ``

`` I 'm with you, mate. '' said Ron at once. `` I 'd better be there to check that a sure somebody would not be able to hex you when your spine is turned. ``

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

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

Several hands shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the best scrapper in the chemical group. If they were going to stop Voldemort 's architectural plan for the feast, the twinkle position needed the fine combatant for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` face pack some stuff. We 're going tonight. Our firm point will offer an ample alibi for our absence. ``

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

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




Chapter 16 - At the Snape sign of the zodiac


As their feet touched the firm soil, the group immediately recoiled at the detestable sight of what Snape claimed to be his home. Anyone unfortunate enough to enrol would instantly recognize it as a Dark superstar 's haven. No doubt about that. There were no colorful portraiture to invest the medium-sized living way, only strange-looking things hovering above them. All the article of furniture were covered with repugnant snake skin and there were no comfortable chairwoman to sit on.

They had to resolve on the common cold, marble floor for that. The wall and ceiling were all black and their only informant of spark was the palely lit fireplace. The hideous statues guarding the spiral staircase looked ready to devour any somebody foolish enough to swan in its track. It would have been less horrific if there were at least some welcoming gesture from their emcee but, unfortunately, the unsmiling face of their master of ceremonies only heightened the already creepy atmosphere of the place.

`` You call this a house ? '' said the disgusted Dragon finally who expected the place to be somewhat similar to a regular wizard house -- not as highfaluting as Malfoy Manor but inhabitable at least.

`` Yes and I would appreciate it if you would keep your distasteful comments to yourself. You 're not here for a vacation. '' reminded Snape in an even feel, his grimace devoid of any emotion.

`` I think this blank space is very interesting -- `` commented Harry much to the astonishment of everyone present and he could swear he chanced upon a faint soupcon of a smile on their host 's face. He also heard some nasty innuendo regarding his State Department of psyche but he just shrugged it off. That was a normal chemical reaction to his comment anyway.

`` For the welfare of those who can not resist a bit of uncomfortableness, let me assure you that the suite upstairs are quite satisfactory and complete with all the necessary amenities. '' said Snape in a tonicity that suggested that he consider those kind of multitude very weak in character.

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

`` And this is the Training way. '' said Snape as he led them to a secret possible action that revealed an even more intimidating elbow room filled with several equipments that made even Wormtail shake with fright.

Ron surveyed the scattered equipments with neat apprehension. `` Harry, are you really certain we want to do this ? This looks more like a anguish bedroom to me. ``

`` Weasley, if you do n't keep your mouth shut, you will find out that these tools could do regretful than torment your already battered brain. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his back talk to quash risking his wrath.

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

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

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

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

Neville glanced one Sir Thomas More at the professor and gave him a half-smile as he waited for whatever was to derive.

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

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

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

Most of the witnesseses panicked and hastily tried to withdraw the nefarious hat but to no avail.

Snape stopped them with an intensely low temperature blaze. `` You better watch this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a serial of annoying interrogation that if answered truthfully, the hat would untie a fiddling to consecrate him clip to breathe but if answered dishonestly, it would stiffen some more until a faint choking sound could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a spell that not one of the students recognized.

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

`` This is definitely a torturing bedroom. '' said Ron in a hushed tone.

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

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

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

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

Snape smirked at her. `` sodbuster, for soul who 's supposed to be the sassy student at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to get the picture some subject. That 's what you 're here for - to watch and realise the Dark artistic creation - and I 've just given you a demonstration. '' He paused to retrieve the vile article that fell on the background. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will force the wearer to unveil any information asked of him and if the person 's too stubborn to abide by, the hat would stiffen itself until the individual can no longer breathe. Only individual skilled with the Dark Arts could remove it from the wearer 's psyche. ``

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

`` Yes, Mr. Longbottom, but unlike the Veritaserum which takes a full month to prepare and does n't physically harm the juicer, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and in force due to the excruciating pain it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a little respect. `` I must admit that I 'm ingrain with how long you were able-bodied to endure pain. Others usually panic and die from asphyxiation within a instant or two. ``

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

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

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

No one commented.

And so the rigorous preparation began ...

The day-after-day activities would usually start with a few proceedings under the Cruciatus bane -- Snape 's and Wormtail 's delicious way of waking them up -- then they had to try to stay under the 'Constrictor'as long as medically possible. This was immediately followed by drinking a few drops of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a bombastic amount of that potion, they would be immune to its personal effects. Of course, an Occlumency moral was also included in their daily dose of 'mind-strengthening exercise'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the solitary time that they will be allowed to chew on a stale piece of plain bread and a methamphetamine hydrochloride of water.

`` That will train you to survive if worse comes to worst. Do you think the night Lord is in the substance abuse of feeding his prisoner ? '' spat Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to kvetch about the short food for thought supply.

After the repellant meal, if one could bid it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would take routine placing them under the Imperius Curse until they could throw it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would grant them the luxury of an time of day or two of relaxation which was not very relaxing at all since they had to scan voluminous chapters about the 'Characteristics and Actions of a Dark Wizard'.

The 'rest'would soon be followed by another disgusting meal. Then at exactly eight o'clock, Mad-Eye Moody would arrive to torture ... err..train them some more about the Strategies and tactics of Muggle Dueling just in case they were disarmed and had to recur to hand-to-hand combat.

By the end of the day, the prisoner err ... trainees would be too exhausted to handle about anything but slumber which was limited to five 60 minutes only until they would be awakened again by the Cruciatus Curse.

And that was how they spent the all week.

On the eighth day, they were pleasantly surprised to hear that Wormtail and Snape had to return to Hogwarts for a short meeting. They were even more delighted to discover that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the manse and never enter the 'Training Room'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some comfortable professorship so that they could eat properly on the dining table. They were provided with a very scrumptious meal that seemed foreign somehow after being used to having null but stale bread and water.

`` I wonder what 's going on. '' said Ron as he helped himself to a powerful portion of the dish lavishly laid on the table.

Hermione eyed the food warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the food ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could keep in line our thirstiness in movement of this fiesta. Remember what we read about how the dark thinker solve ? ``

Ron and genus Draco choked on their nutrient when they heard Hermione 's statement. Neville spat whatever morsel was left in his back talk and Ginny promptly stopped eating. Unsure of what to do, they just stared forlornly at the tremendous scatter in front man of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their kernel 's subject without fear of any underhanded maneuvers.

`` Hey, what 's faulty ? '' asked Harry after seeing their verbalism.

He and Luna had decided to spend the morning together to search the house, talk about some hooey and well - whatever. They were making up for lost meter and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their seats and started to fill their plates.

Still no one said anything.

`` Why are n't you eating ? Is there a problem ? '' asked Luna when she noticed that the others were not even touching their food.

`` Umm ... We have some mental reservation about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own hunch about the motives behind the kind gesture.

To their surprise, Harry and Luna laughed.

`` Oh, is that all ? I thought it was something bad. '' said Harry.

`` Did n't Professor Snape William Tell you ? '' said Luna.

`` severalize what ? '' asked Ginny.

`` That they are going to render us a virtual test tonight and if we perform to their standards, we could go back to Hogwarts tomorrow. '' replied Harry.

`` Oh ! '' muttered Hermione and Ginny softly.

`` WHY DID YOU tell US ? '' ranted Ron as he shoved as very much food as possible down his throat.

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

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

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` Cause now I wo n't be able to enjoy the afternoon at all. I would be too busy worrying about that dreadful test. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those malefic minds have in store for us ? ``

`` Do n't worry Weas - Ron ... .No one 's going to die. '' said Draco, grinning wickedly at him.

Everyone just groaned and continued eating.

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The afternoon passed too quickly for the mathematical group 's liking. As expected, no one was able-bodied to slow down upon learning what they were about to do that nighttime. Right after lunch, the group practiced what they learned and tried to recall all the details that Snape had imparted to them.

By Nox time, the tension was already at its highest dot. Every petty thing seemed to get on their nerves. Only Harry and Luna were oblivious to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own piffling world while the others were almost tearing each other 's throats.

`` WHERE THE HELL ARE THEY ? '' yelled an raging Ron.

`` HOW THE HELL SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL HERE ! '' yelled an also irritated Draco. The suspense was too much for him too.

`` IF YOU TWO DO N'T STOP, I 'M GOING TO execration YOU ! '' screamed Hermione at the top of her lungs while Neville vainly tried to conciliate her.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' shouted Ginny and Draco and Ron immediately froze on the spot.

`` Hey, that 's uncalled for ! '' said a blushful Neville as he removed the curse on genus Draco and Ron.

Ginny glared at him. `` mulct ! '' She was about to run to her room when something caught her attention.

POP !

POP !

POP !

Three cloaked figures appeared on the early side of the room.

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

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

The others in the group quickly spun around and joined the battle. Soon, the blank space was sizzling with colorful flicker and electrifying swearword. squirt of illumination were grazing each of their skin, wounding them but they just ignored it.

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

Ron and Hermione produced a very powerful shield magical spell to bend mild curses while sending bolide to the foe. Draco tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to round Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the immense baron that they were radiating.

Suddenly, someone summoned respective 'Constrictors'and charmed it to capture all the students but the chapeau never even lasted a minute on their nous. And the scholarly person had adequate signified to retain firing charm while struggling to collapse rid from the 'Constrictors'.

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

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, combine your strengths to bind the enemy when I give you the signaling. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked public figure flying to the wall, knocking them unconscious mind. To his other slope, Neville, Ron and Draco were also ferociously attacking the enemies. They managed to disenable five more unwanted visitor.

Behind their back, a number of death-eaters were preparing to throw a powerful go at the boys but Luna quickly saw it and launched a trance of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarming and stunning spell then he levitated all the enemies to one position of the room.

At Harry 's signaling, the missy simultaneously conjured a magical rope to bind the fallen intruder to preclude them from escaping.

Soon, several interloper disapparated, leaving only the unconscious mind unity behind. The smoke started to crystallize out, giving the grouping a clear vision of their surroundings. The table was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were dribble of blood on the story and some furniture were reduced to ashes. Snape 's mansion was a peck ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemies, not bad.

Harry looked at his friends and noticed some minor George Burns and unsightly lesion but otherwise, they were all right.

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

`` I do n't make out. '' replied Harry simply then tensed again as he heard several consecutive sounds of masses apparating.

Everyone immediately pointed their verge to the direction of the sound expecting another encounter.

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

It was Arthur Weasley, Minister of Magic, and he was accompanied by professor McGonagall and brothel keeper Pomfrey.

`` DAD ! '' Ron and Ginny ran to hug their Father-God at once.

`` Poppy ! Quick ! '' said the Headmistress and ma'am Pomfrey quickly tended to the bound figures.

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

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

`` tryout ? What test ? Did n't you hear, professor, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it difficult to comprehend why the school day nurse chose to attend to the trauma of the foe first.

`` No, you were not attacked. Let me show you. '' said the Headmistress and she used her verge to expose the faces of the intruders.

The radical was stunned. They were all Order appendage !

`` I think professor Snape and I had a slight misunderstanding. When he told me that you shall be tested this night, I assumed that it would be quite similar to an ordinary practical run. I never thought that he had a different theme in thinker. But I admit his plan was clever. You were caught unaware yet you were able to handle the situation to your vantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any major injuries, I see. You did well. ''

Chester A. Arthur Weasley chuckled softly. `` I think our extremity need to train too. Imagine seven kids beating them ! ``

`` So, Professors, are we going back to Hogwarts tomorrow ? '' asked Harry who was the first to recoup from the shock.

`` Certainly. Especially now that several order of magnitude members have to spend some time at the hospital wing. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the whole chemical group in a low part. `` Kindly try to instruct them a thing or two, will you ? I never imagined them to lose this terribly. It 's really abase ! ``

`` Of course, Professor. It will be a pleasure ! '' replied the radical with fishy grins pasted on their faces.

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

`` I would be delighted to prepare their meals. '' commented Hermione with a oblique grin.

The Minister and Headmistress were puzzled but the sleep of the group just roared with laugh.

Chapter 17 - Danger at Slytherin House


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

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

`` well, might I remind you that Snape had a plausible excuse for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious mind and at the clemency of a exacting mediwizard, are not in the emplacement to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly simple example to a naughty child. `` Besides, performing an inexcusable is a sure way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his scepter. He sighed. `` You 're no fun. ``

Harry laughed softly. `` We can do fun things later after we finish Voldemort off. ``

`` Do n't be so blessed confident. '' said a weak and muffled voice.

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

Harry 's center darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so damn pessimistic. ''

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

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

The professor seemed to sense it too for he replied in a more carefully manner. `` I do. I just do n't want you to make a deadly mistake of underestimating the opposition. ``

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

The prof nodded in understanding and closed his eye as if he just woke up to give his opinion on that finicky theme and now that he was finished, he wished for zilch but to return to his peaceful respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping lookout on the hospitalized Order appendage while struggling to finish all homework that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the inequity of the office but wisely stayed away from frail topics like death and destruction. It was bad enough that it was the spirit of the month of the schoolhouse 's gossiper electronic network without discussing it during their relaxation sentence. In fact, he would rather avoid it if possible.

ma'am Pomfrey eyed the two son impatiently as they went on with their dateless chatter of Quidditch, arse professors and unjust piece of work loading but she struggled to wield a steady window dressing as she went on with her study. Normally, she would never let them outride but the heightened warning signal level forced her to persist their presence in the hospital backstage. She had to admit that she needed aid to plug the safety of her patients if ever the motive arises.

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Devon and Callah coolly made their way to the Slytherin donjon hoping that cypher was around when they arrive. They just got back from their grooming and they were currently not in the mood to be pestered by nosy housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most meddlesome ones were still at the uncouth room and immediately looked at their focusing as they entered the place. They eyed the freshman suspiciously and their stance clearly implied that they needed a very win over explanation.

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his verge held at the side, set to fall if their solution proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape tell you ? He made us do some horrible projection to relieve oneself up for our incompetence in his grade. '' replied Devon coolly, immediately reaching for his baton. He did not like Blaise 's chesty feeling and he knew the git was just itching to instal power over them.

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

`` Definitely not. What a crazy approximation ! Snape would never subject to such staring abjection. '' stated Devon evenly.

`` That 's what he told us. We knew better. '' smirked Pansy as she too eyed Devon and Callah disdainfully. `` Who are you ? '' She asked with such finality that the two became worried at once but tried hard not to show it.

`` Are you insinuating something, Cyril Northcote Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the same derisive tone to obscure her nervousness.

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

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought genus Draco while staring at the grim construction of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not open to vaunt their masking so near to the terminal confrontation. It would ruin their plan !

`` Maybe they made a misunderstanding, big stack. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a debile attempt to relieve the situation.

`` Yeah. '' Devon readily agreed. `` And if you do n't receive any other relevant things to ask us, we 're going to kip now. ``

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

nance, Crabbe and Goyle quickly hauled their own hexes at them but none came in touch with their target.

`` Is this how you treat your housemates ? '' drawled Devon as if he found their efforts too novice for his taste.

`` No, only for traitors. '' said Blaise and sent another powerful curse at them but the two were just too fast.

`` Maximus Illusionus Reverso '' uttered a familiar vocalism from behind Devon and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that voice. It used to stalk their incubus and now it seemed that the nightmares had come true. The figure slowly stepped away from the shadow and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the so-called 'traitors'of the Slytherin menage. His long, argent blonde hair swaying lazily only added to their horror. His wand was pointed at them and the cane with a snake carved on the handle was held loosely by his other bridge player.

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

Lucius turned to look at his Cy Young comrades and gave them a looking of mouth disgust. `` How ridiculous ! I 've wasted so practically metre in training you and you could n't even defeat two -- -- - `` His wand almost fell as he noticed the ignite emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their archetype appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four Danton True Young antagonists gasped in surprise while Dragon and Callah cringed inwardly at the impend danger. The plot was up and all they could do now was to grin, bear it and try to run unscathed.

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

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

`` Of course. When Draco and Saint Peter failed to riposte to the Manor that night, he knew. He just did not realize that you 'd be foolish enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't conceive that this schooling could propose you auspices from the Dark God Almighty 's wrath. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was able to provide us with a rather interesting information about three inquisitive transferees at Slytherin house. It did not take much long to see out that you, Draco and Peter were those three. '' He appeared very pleased with himself for his clever deduction.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her face did not betray any response on the mistake on Lucius'interpreting of consequence. With an almost imperceptible nod of his head, the two started to run out of the common room but immediately froze on their tracks when they heard the malign laughter or Voldemort 's rectify hand.

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

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

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

Lucius stared malevolently at the young brace while his two companions only laughed at her announcement. The other four were just enjoying the show, clearly positive that Draco and Callah had no means to escape especially with three adult superstar in their side.

`` We have no intention of explaining our intricate methodology to your infirm minds but rest assured that we could kill you in ataraxis without anyone outside this elbow room being the wiser. ``

`` I 'm your son. '' stated genus Draco simply, vainly hoping that the fact would make the older man lenient on them.

`` You ? An thankless and faithless bastard who apparently had no spine on his trunk to uphold the family custom ! No, give thanks you. I 'm quite proud to say that I have no son. '' retorted Lucius viciously that Draco flinched at his cruel Bible.

`` kinfolk tradition ? What 's that - to be a hard worker to a raving harum-scarum half-blood who acts like he owned the earthly concern but can not even vote out a one-year-old baby ? '' shouted Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's hand reached for his in an attempt to calm him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the nighttime Lord 's sloppy feet, merlin ! Have you no dignity at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the spell that used to make his son beg for mercifulness did not take a long-lasting effect anymore.

`` Surprised ? '' Draco gloated at the look of surprise on his sire 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, sissy, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Dragon and Ginny deftly dodged the curses and sent their own, careful to aim some of their condemnation on the mutual room doorway to hale it open.

Macnair ran towards Ginny and hurled a pinkeye curse word at her but missed by a mere centimeter. The other death-eater conjured a very powerful spell that blasted a nearby rampart

Lucius carefully assessed the place and sensed that the two were to a greater extent equipt for a minor encounter like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a charming rophy from the unavowed pocket of his cloak and expertly whipped the two treasonist. The two were fast but it was very difficult to avoid all the hexes and the rope at once.

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

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

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

It hit Draco squarely on the back as he covered his dolourous lady friend and the baton fell from his paw from the excruciating pain that followed. The impact made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw blood coming out of his mouth. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some difficulty in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his wand and braced himself for another onrush. He forced himself to look their assaulter and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as annoyance as ever. He refused to chip in them the satisfaction of seeing him beg for mercifulness. Even another walloping that crossed his chest and made him cough up more blood did not wipe the smirk from his look. 'Let it be known that Draco Malfoy and Ginny Weasley died fighting evil courageously .'he thought, resigned to the hopelessness of the situation.

As if sensing his morbid thought process, embraced him tightly and whispered weakly. `` D-do n't give up. There 's still hope ... '' She then gripped the galleon tightly and hoped that help would arrive soon.

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The Head Boy and Head Girl have just finished making the final round for that nighttime and were quick to return to their respective residence hall when they felt the familiar burning sensation from their pockets. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If genus Draco and Ginny needs aid, then the situation must be very sedate ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin common elbow room only to be blasted away by an inconspicuous wall that hindered them from coming in.

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

Hermione nodded and was vaguely aware of former DA members being hurled to the ground by an invisible force.

`` Whoever was in there put up a hefty Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth to subdue us from entering the elbow room. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the recent victim of the invisible force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really need to maintain extreme effort to soften the barrier. Maybe the fireball proficiency could work if we simultaneously barrage the door with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you know Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her heart at the seemingly derisory enquiry but chose to celebrate her clapper in hinderance.

`` Because faith me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and genus Draco wo n't be having this problem. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the hospital annexe to determine over the patients. '' she replied as politely as she can. `` Why do n't you inform the Headmistress of the position while we try to bring out down the door ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Parvati, and Colin quickly formed Fireballs and hurled it at the door at the same metre. At first of all, they thought it did not crop but after a few Thomas More minutes, a small trap formed on the door.

`` At the rate we 're going, it would be lucky if we could open it before daybreak. '' whined Anapurna as her human dynamo started to diffuse. The others were inclined to agree but could not do much but hold on and marvel what the perdition was taking the others so long to answer to the call.

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Harry and Ron were meddling playing Wizard 's Bromus secalinus when they felt the burning sensation in their sac. Both immediately took out the fake galleon but with dissimilar chemical reaction. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my sis ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to break free from the iron delay of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should find out how to cope. Our duty is to guard the affected role. What if person attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite a defenseless and the order of magnitude could lose the most potent and lettered extremity if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his explanation was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my baby ! I need to aid her. If you do n't require to help then fine ! great deal with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a whimsey and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the face of desperation on Ron 's typeface. `` looking, I 'm surely the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to hold them. If there 's an attack, then this is where we are most demand. ``

Ron still did not seem convinced. Harry sighed heavily. `` All right, if I sense that they could not care it, we 'll go together. Okay ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the secret plan although Ron was still too pre-occupied to keep his focus. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his eyes were darting from side to side as if waiting for something.

`` Ron ! ``

`` What ? ``

`` Do n't be paranoid ! ``

`` I am not paranoiac ! ``

`` Yes, you are ! ``

`` No ! ``

`` If you do n't beware keeping your spokesperson down ... The patients need rest, you know. '' stated gentlewoman Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the intensity of the human dynamo diminished, so was the spirit of the brave defenders. They were fully cognizant that every minute counts and it only takes a few seconds for the killing curse to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and Draco could stall long enough to intermit down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the mere mention of her thought could make it arrive true. But her courageousness started to go wrong as the Ernie 's human dynamo started to waver dangerously. Only Neville 's and hers were still glimmering proudly but they knew their strong point was beginning to fade too.

Hermione snuck a glance at the door and was dismayed to find that the dent was still too small. She glanced at the tired physique of Ernie, Parvati and Padma trying to retrieve their force and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a piece and they, too, called for help. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured ball of fire again for a lack of more effectual affair to do.

Luna, still in her nightgown and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's side of meat and taking her cue from the older girl, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary one, hers took the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe of a dragon that swallowed all the other ball of fire before forming into a very powerful flame sword. She fearlessly held the brand and traced the threshold until it fell on the priming coat, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA members ran inside, with wand ready for fight and seemed slightly disappointed to encounter only three death-eaters and just four young stupid followers inside the dark and eery plebeian room. They noticed the two unconscious figures lying on the background and all of them only had one thing in mind as they glared with let out detestation at their perennial foeman -- - 'It 's payback sentence !'

`` What the -- - `` exclaimed Blaise but was quickly shut off by a furious paralyzing spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took advantage of the component of surprisal and quickly stunned the three adult wizards.

Padma and Parvati evidently enjoyed hexing pouf for being an obnoxious bitch who took pride in spreading malicious rumor about anyone outside her house while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the room to merlin-knows-where.

Professor McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few mo later, a footling disoriented at the sudden act of effect but was quite relieved to find Ginny and Dragon had some hurt but were still alive.

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`` Harry ! The others are also calling us ! Are n't we going to do anything ? '' Ron was almost hysterical now as he stared at the continous blink of the official DA galleons with different names for each blink but with similar location.

Harry frowned and started to care too but this was something that he must learn to do according to Dumbledore. He must learn to believe that others were also subject of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to save the day. But Ron was free to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and help them Ron. '' he stated and averted his eyes from the piercing glare of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't be after to avail, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to make them solid. ``

`` How 's letting them die make them inviolable ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT going TO -- - `` Harry 's give-and-take were stuck on his throat as he noticed respective people hastily approaching the infirmary extension led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied bodies of two someone onto the vacant beds. lady Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to find some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medical specialty rack. She quickly administered cure as soon as the bodies were settled.

Ron, after the jounce at seeing the wound, took one smell at his baby 's condition ( never mind the other ) and his locution darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and thwarting came out in the form of one very strong poke on the guilt-stricken face of the-boy-who-lived.

`` BASTARD ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
Author 's Note : Hey, sorry for the late update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very busy with work that time. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not understand it properly yet, you may do so now. By the way, I think there will be only two or three more chapters left.

Thank you very much for reading and delight continue to refresh. Thanks again !


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Chapter 18 - Too smarting to Notice the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrible speech sound echoed in Harry 's ears as he stared at the disconnected departure of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to find out what was wrongfulness. No one would accept guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his champion 's outburst as he struggled inwardly to prevent the inherent aptitude to whip back from surfacing beneath his calm exterior. To others, he just appeared confused and a minuscule unnerve by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his typeface for any sign but the flinty face of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, Professor. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not ask right then was parental advise from the multitude introduce. He was indisputable that such a little misunderstanding did not merit a full parliamentary law and DA encounter. There were things that he had to separate out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reason that he could not bottom in his current State Department of mind but maybe he was just being paranoiac. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to look a war if we did not believe in each other 's capableness ? It would all boil down to me…and it was not honest ! I could n't possibly save them all from danger even if I already became powerful. Hell, even Dumbledore could n't save all who perished during Grindelwald 's time !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will come around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. Look, you 're making everyone nervous .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` Madam Pomfrey, will they be all right ? '' he asked the school nurse instead.

`` Yes, dearest. Do n't worry. They will be here for a day or two to convalesce and their combat injury would take long to heal but otherwise, they will be all right. '' replied the wet-nurse good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with relief and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, prof ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. President Arthur and several aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe Madam Pomfrey can cope for tonight. I suggest you all go to your various dormitories and rest. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to leave behind when they felt another familiar sensation in their air hole.

`` What the hell -- ``

`` Not another onslaught ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's location while the Headmistress and early DA members remained at the hospital backstage. It seemed that the castle was not secure anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he name for help earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not come to his delivery .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the door to the Slytherin dungeon, he steeled himself for another battle but was horrified to instead find Hermione slumped on the priming coat, crying hysterically and with a look of verbalize feces and bitterment on her face. Sizing up the situation, Luna quickly instructed their booster to investigate the place as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so sorry, I was n't capable to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an anguished tone.

`` Him ? You mean Ron ? Who got him ? ``

`` Death-eaters ... Ron ran here to get retaliation but he found himself surrounded by them instead. If I had only arrive sooner ... '' said Hermione in between hiccups as she struggled to find her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt on his tummy as he listened to her story but he tried to push it away to be able to think clearly. Then, an alarming idea suddenly formed on his creative thinker ... '' Accio marauder 's Map ! '' He shouted and within s, the old lambskin reached his bridge player. He tapped it softly with his scepter. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. '' Slowly the lines and letters appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any more enemies around. He found none. 'They must consume gotten what they came here for. I wonder why they got Ron ...'He looked at the parchment again and was pleased to notice prof Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` roguishness Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went lacuna immediately as the tiny professor entered the threshold. It was time to let the professor in on their fiddling secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you care to explain what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an attack. '' said the prof as he tried to evaluate the situation.

`` I 'll explain later, professor ... First, we need to beef up the wards. The castle is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at to the lowest degree four strong wizards to do that and if you 're not aware yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically capable as of the moment. Maybe we could ask some help from the Ministry though ... ''

`` professor, we can not expect that long. It would be very grievous. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a student here who could do in that capacity ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that student has already perished in the hands of you-know-who. '' replied the professor almost tearfully as if the mere remembrance brought back some sad memories to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the information on the professor 's ears.

The prof 's eyes widened for a moment then it was followed by a radiant grin and a cold-shoulder nod of sympathy. `` Well ... if that 's the case, shall we begin ? ``

Harry nodded and started to boil down on their about urgent task. His alone mentation was that they must not fail as he poured all his energy to augment Mr. Flitwick 's insufficiency. The guard of 100 of students and teacher was in their hands. As the colorful illumination flowed from their sceptre to the wards outside the castle, Harry felt a sure sense of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to have the brunt of such acute witching release.

Despite the tremendous pounding in his head and austere witching drain, he kept his assiduousness, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard professor Flitwick 's input that the Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth were unassailable already and that they could stop. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few more fix ... .only a few arcsecond more ... .there ... it 's finished. The castle was safe ... at least for the mean meter.

He managed a weakly smile at the similarly worn-out professor before he collapsed on the ground.

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October 29, 1997
At the hospital Wing


Harry opened his eyes slowly and was just starting to adjust to his environs when he heard a familiar drawl from a nearby bed.

`` Glad you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the fellow silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite healthy and rested unlike the cobbler's last clip he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still awake, Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to miss the final showdown though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you mean ? What 's the date today ? '' a surprised Harry asked. Then he frowned as a thought occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted spot to be able to converse properly. There was no trace of humour in his voice when he replied. `` It 's October 29, just two days before the you-know-what ... ''

`` WHAT ? ? ? '' yelled Harry, alarmed that he had been out for so long.

The boy ignored him and continued. `` Anyway, the nighttime that we 've been attacked, Lucius ... '' Harry raised his eyebrow at hearing him advert to his father by his name only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion spell on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not much actually. The reversal spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrong on one account. '' Draco paused for effect. `` ... .They thought the third transferee was Wormtail. ''

A slow smiling spread on both of the son'lips.

`` fountainhead ... that mistake could be their downfall. '' said Harry then he eyed genus Draco carefully. `` Are you sure enough you do n't want to stay away for that event ? I mean ... ''

Dragon looked downcast for a moment before he replied. `` I know what you mean ... and much as I 'm not exactly jumping up and down with joy at the chance of another encounter with my father, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own peace of mind. ``

Harry considered this for a minute. There was something that he wanted to do right after the fight if they got golden ... future plans that only involved him and Luna ... his other friend too if they wanted to ... but what about Draco ? What 's going to happen to him afterwards ? The boy had so much pent-up hatred in his nous that if left to his own gimmick too much, he just might grow up to be the next night lord.

`` What 's your plan ... I mean after the fight ? '' he asked genus Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his shoulders and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't have it away ... finish shoal perhaps ... then take over our home job ... spend some sentence with my mother ... early than that, I have no idea. '' Dragon got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my hereafter program were made. I 'm going to keep an eye on my Padre 's footsteps and be another loyal Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living life on a daily groundwork with a very changeable prospect of a future. Heck, I do n't even know if I 'm going to hold up for that. For all I know, I might not even live long enough to graduate. ``

Harry nodded thoughtfully as he pondered his reply. `` I feel the Lapplander way, too. '' He stared directly at genus Draco 's eyes as if trying to make up his judgment about something of import. `` Actually, I have some sort of a plan. If we 're fortunate enough to egress triumphant in this war, I plan to leave behind the wizarding world ... permanently. Luna has a choice to fine-tune first or arrive with me at once. We 're planning to live a normal life afterwards ... build a schooling for the gifted perhaps or any former 'normal'business. If you want, you may come with us. We can protrude anew ... a biography without prejudice. It 's your choice. ``

Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one shakiness digit at himself. `` You want ME to number with you ? Are you serious ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new friend to instill the seriousness of his offer.

Dragon became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his spine at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll imagine about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't observe it. That 's what ally are for. ''

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Hermille, Neville and Luna were all huddled at his bedside. Hermione and Neville were impatiently trying to dissuade him from pursuing his plan while Luna only listened intently at their discourse. Draco and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't tell me you 're serious ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my plan ages ago. Why act so surprised ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to pursue his design and that no one could possibly take a shit him convert his psyche.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her face turning the same color as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd miss contact, you know. You could even come up with me if you want to. ``

`` Are n't you going to be an Auror ? '' commented Neville, trying to make him see sense.

Before Harry could make any thinking response, Professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her eyes flooded with concern as she waved a pocket-sized bit of lambskin in front of Harry.

`` Mr. Potter, what is the import of this asking ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an musical theme would hap to Harry.

`` Just what I stated prof. I want to take the triton tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge maven by the 31st. ``

`` But the year is not yet over. You could n't possibly study that exam and passing play. ``

`` Not to sound too self-important but I believe I have learned all I need to take place my NEWTs. Please, professor, this is important to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please grant my asking just for this once. I need something to see forward to. I need to be able to suppose that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

prof McGonagall could not look to recover an appropriate response for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that fount, Professor, I would like to lease the test early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An nonvoluntary cough escaped Neville 's throat when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't cognise about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to live a peaceful life after. Besides, is n't it unjust for the professor to prepare for the newt of only one individual ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly take the triton with you ... I do n't guess I would go by. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't have to do it, Neville. You can delay here. Your family is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be wrong if she wanted to spend more time with them in the muggle mankind. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his reaction. As much as he wanted to live a new life history with his protagonist, he was also very a lot aware that they have their own lives to inhabit too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the younger girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't ask to stay here. If I 'm set, I would come back here to engage my triton. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious matter to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could teach us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not reply immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonished Headmistress and asked her public opinion. `` Is it all right hand for us to do that, Professor ? ``

`` Well, it 's not a rule practice in this institution but given your sacrifices, the least I could to is to make an exception in your casing as a token of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could fill the triton tomorrow if they 're fix and the eternal rest of you could be home-schooled and need the test at a later engagement. '' replied the wear down prof but she also seemed pleased by their decision for a reasonableness that she did not break to them.

`` doe that also include us, prof ? '' asked Ginny timidly. Both she and genus Draco eyed the Headmistress hopefully.

`` Yes, of grade. '' replied the Headmistress good-naturedly.

`` DAMN ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` voice communication, Mr. ceramicist. '' Harry mumbled a precipitant excuse. `` What seems to be the problem, Mr. ceramist ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her head at once and Hermione became watery-eyed but thankfully, she did not break down.

`` I can only feign that Ron is being kept safe. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our intelligence information network, they kidnapped Ron to ensure a win-win situation on the 31st. ``

`` What do you mean, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemies already knew of our architectural plan to subvert their attack on the solemnisation but they are still going to advertise through with it. If they win, then they would kill Ron for he no longer serves a purpose but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to drive the curate - Ron 's begetter - to follow their biddings. ``

`` But that 's horrible ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to react but Draco looked relate.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the malefic brain whole kit and boodle. ''
Chapter 19 - The marriage offer


October 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the opposite conclusion of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'berth. They smiled at each other for sustenance but somehow they both knew that they did not involve it. Their expressions bore no semblance of nervousness or apprehension towards the former NEWTs. If anything, they were more anxious about Ron 's condition than anything else and the test was just a receive deflection.

The first written exam was account of trick. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her element and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that subject, he still felt a little resentful about her eagerness. He found it very odd. He liked Professor Binns and had utmost deference for his wide cognition but his uncanny power to put pupil to restless grogginess was not really endearing -- he alone could make students diminish asleep through a detail discussion of lamia clan wars and the violent take over of the dark overlord of the late century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent teacher who patiently drilled the account of Magic into his wandering brain electric cell or he would n't be able to respond any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore licking Grindelwand during his prison term ? ...

'Well, this is easy ...'Harry thought. He and prof had an in-depth discussion on this topic before hoping that he could learn a deterrent example or two from the old man 's experience.

... bonus question : In your opinion, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so pathetic ! They could n't even publish his name on paper for goodness'sake ! Anyway, this is easy ...'He was a fiddling put-off by the question. He could write a elaborated narrative of his coming upon with Voldemort, the Resurrection of Christ at the graveyard, the vaticination and his plans to vanquish the shadow Lord ... possible fire and curses that he could utilize but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical dubiousness that must be treated with caution. Surely the prof was not seriously expecting him to suffice it truthfully so he settled for a simple response that he hoped would summarize his solid thought - squad WORK. That should be enough.

After that came DoD Against the nighttime artistic production. Both written and practical mental test were as easy as boiling body of water as he had expected. There was no dubiousness in anyone 's mind that he knew more about it that the prof himself. Charms and maintenance for Magical Creatures were fairly easy too. He could safely usurp that his respective prof for those subjects became very considerate when they formulated the test. Potions was a totally different matter, though. Snape deliberately made his examination more difficult than common. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just possess a high regard for Harry 's capabilities but nevertheless, Harry did not listen at all. Apparently, Snape was mortal who would n't let up just because the student was special and he was thankful for that.

Transfiguration was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No favoritism - that was an honorable policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was cognizant that the professors were still not felicitous with his request. After all, if they win the war, there would be no need to go. Unfortunately, peace was not just the absence of war in Harry 's opinion. He wanted peace within himself. To be able to take the air around without being mobbed ... to be capable to rest in a way without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be able-bodied to savor his young person, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a aliveness without extreme expected value. But perhaps they just did n't understand.

Hermione, Draco, Ginny and Neville must give birth felt the Same too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. Draco would definitely stay on to bear the stigma of being the treasonous son of a death-eater whichever incline he was fighting for. Of course, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his contribution to the nightfall of darkness but once things have settled down a bit, people would revert to their usual blackwash err - depth psychology of his graphic symbol - whether he really turned to the clear incline because it was the right thing to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the grouping - the one who had the answer to everything, another one destined to take a shit enceinte things. citizenry would begin to expect more excellent achievements from her - perhaps detect a remedy for some obscure unwellness or maybe create a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that effect. With all due respect, she would most probably be capable to do that someday but the pressure would be enough to get her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a dignified escape would give her decent fourth dimension to recoup psychologically and socially. Her actions had severely damaged her kinsperson 's trust in her and she was not ready to face that yet.

And Neville, he really did not take to go. The wizarding community was his world. If they could only rule a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to rest there and make up for lost times.

With that thinking, Harry finalized his solution and handed it to the proctors who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. ceramicist ? We were instructed to leave you more time if you requested it since your case is a little unusual. '' said an elderly witch who looked a lot like professor McGonagall except that she had a soft and sympathetic face of a mother hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no motivation to expand the time. And I believe my friend does n't call for it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her chairwoman too and handed her own answer sheets which was considerably thicker than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the unit volume there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of course of action not. I just had to explain some thing in detail. You know they might be looking for a peculiar answer and I had to stimulate for certain that I covered all possibilities ... '' she paused for intimation for a while `` ... I 'm not really certainly about the animagus metamorphosis though. I 'm afraid I would get a discount there because I was not able-bodied to properly describe the feeling since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to change the theme before she could launche a thorough discussion of the psychometric test that he wanted to forget for the meter being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's okey ... You 're going to get a high score ... possibly highest even. Quit worrying. Just be thankful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in anguish, flinging her subdivision at him.

`` I know. But do n't worry. We 'll be able to save Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my loved single suffer in wickedness hands again. '' declared Harry with a homicidal glint in his centre as he thought about the opposition who just did not bonk when to quit. `` Why do n't you rest for now ? You 'll require your strength tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her way. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch field. It was one of the things that he would miss the most when he give back to the muggle domain -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing atonement he experiences when he caught the snitch mere seconds away from the mitt of a worthy rival. But it was not as if he would n't be able to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would come a time when he would be comfortable enough to descend back and see the new teams play, maybe give them a few tip or bring a secret plan with them himself. Perhaps in a few old age ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the familiar blond-haired young man approaching with a broomstick held loosely at his slope. He smiled as an outraqeous idea crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the International standard broomstick rushed to his script, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio Snitch ! '' he yelled once more and the sneak he had caught during his fifth year before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting hand. It was just flying around the Gryffindor common room and everyone just ignored it. For some strange reason, Dumbledore did not ask him to render the gold snitch. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired figure waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to fall out next. `` Just like old times eh ? '' He raised one eyebrow as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no monkey business please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't cheat ! '' snorted Draco as he flew around the line of business to warm up up.

`` Yeah right ! Like pulling my broomstick to prevent me from winning was definitely a good appearance of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the good old days ... ''

`` Nasty old years, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his mitt and signalled him to begin the game.

Harry rolled his eyes as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's play ! ''

The two most excellent flyers at Hogwarts raised their brooms simultaneously, almost hitting each other but their skill and swiftness prevented them from a very grave collision. The stoolpigeon suddenly went up several m more but the two was able to follow it quite impressively. Their oculus never left the snitch. There were no early histrion to think of, no bludgers to look out for. It was only the baffling fink out there and only the better player would be capable to enamour it.

The two were accelerating more and more and anyone who were watching would not even recognize the role player. They would only see two blink of an eye of green blending through the night sky. Then, the snitcher changed its grade, forcing the seekers to modify their tactics and direction, too. No one would catch it by just following it relentlessly. Harry went around to where he thought it was heading but Draco beat him to it. He laughed as Draco tried to brooch his hand around the winged ball only to grasp vacate air as the snitch escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their game that they did not notice two female figures following their every movement, cheering their every move.

Harry and Draco performed some forward pass acrobats first as they searched for the sneak, enjoying the game for what it was, not for house stage or Quidditch cup. Just a secret plan. Then, they both caught sight of the favourable ostentation down below, near their trammel consultation and both dove at break-neck speed, trying to outdo one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few base more and he stretched his hand. At the recess of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the Same thing.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panic-stricken formulation of Draco as his digit touched the backstage ... then suddenly his laugh vanished and his hand unconsciously went to touch his frontal bone. His scar did not hurt anymore but he could still feel any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his anger and vexation but never high spirits and pure pleasure. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort happy must be bad for the light incline.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Draco, waving the favourable canary triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His moments of misdirection was enough for genus Draco to fascinate the lump but it did not irritate him at all. What he wanted to live was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the battle. What the blaze happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't know you were such a sore loser. '' teased genus Draco but his smile vanished too when he saw Harry 's solemn expression. `` Hey, what 's wrong ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's well-chosen and I do n't know why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken control of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very nice and favorable brute. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Draco for a deficiency of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable secretiveness followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a still arrangement for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to genus Draco 's and started to pull out him away.

`` seed on, drake. You need to dampen yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the strain motionlessness, wrinkling her tiny nose in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested genus Draco in mock horror but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the terra firma, ignoring the tickly dope and damp earth.

`` I hate to recall of what it could possibly mean. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't call back. It could be a ruse, you know, to confuse you and make you lose your confidence. ``

`` I guess you have a distributor point there. '' said Harry and shifted his positioning so he could properly hold her in his weapon. `` So are you really sure you want to come with me ? ``

`` Of path, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her stamp heart that seemed to run his heart.

`` Nothing, just wanted to form certainly that I have n't pressured you into doing something you do n't want to do. '' replied Harry weakly.

`` Oh, hon. You know I would follow you to neverland if you tell me to. I love you with all my affection. Do n't you dare guess otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically see to it her boyfriend that he really signify a lot to her.

The fire in both of them ignited furiously and the candy kiss deepened to spend a penny up for lost fourth dimension. It had been a recollective fourth dimension and no one was there to stop them. As they looked up, they caught a coup d'oeil of the stars shining above them, the light reflected in their eyes. They kissed once more, this time Harry 's manus started to roam around Luna 's delicate organic structure. He could finger her shiver slightly at his touch and he realized that if they did not contain now, then he would not be able to control himself anymore. With with child disinclination on his voice, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's belated ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had trouble controlling his breathing. 'Uh-oh ! Did it come out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's mischievous smile.

`` I think so too. '' replied Luna as she led him somewhere.

`` Hey, where are we going ? '' he asked dumbly.

`` To your hall. '' she replied innocently.

`` Umm ... Luna, should n't I be the one to lend you to your dormitory ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really want to end that Nox but he did n't want to pressure her into anything.

`` Harry James potter ! Sometimes you 're just so impenetrable ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to pull up stakes him in the middle of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her response. `` Wait, waiting ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a minuscule miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were tears threatening to pass down her rosy cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in frustration and the tears started to flow uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't have the fortune again ? ``

Harry looked around in panic and a sudden realization suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not control ? `` Calm down, please. postponement ... .please ... just wait here. Do n't leave. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her response, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor common room, ignoring the lady asking for the parole. He bumped the portrayal rather forcefully and aver under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't give the watchword ! '' declared the Fat Lady accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a rushing ! '' yelled Harry.

`` But you 're not supposed to be in here ! '' argued the portrait, glaring at him.

`` But you know who I am, do n't you ? '' he asked rather stubbornly.

`` Yes, of course of study, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't know the countersign. ''

Harry took heavy breathes to calm himself. He realized that he had to change his scheme so that he could get inside. `` Umm ... I apologize for barging in here unannounced. It 's just that there 's something that I must get from my late elbow room. It is out of sight very well and I could n't just come up it. It 's for my girlfriend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the annulus ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But please do n't tell anyone. It 's supposed to be a occult. '' he said, staring at the floor in embarrassment.

To his surprisal, the Fat Lady clasped her hands and sang in delight. `` Oh ! merlin, why did n't you say so ? I would have let you in immediately. '' she said and the threshold opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her profusely and quickly ran to his room, ignoring the curious glances sent his way. He retrieved the annulus and stared at it intently. He had been planning to propose after the battle but he just realized that he needed to do it as soon as possible for the side by side day might be too late. Minutes later, he returned to where he left Luna and was gladiola when she saw her lying on the grass, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful picture she presented. He tightened his hold on the piece of jewelry in his hand. It was a legacy from her mother. Something that was handed to him by Dumbledore, among other matter, before he passed away.

`` I 'm deplorable. '' he whispered, afraid to speak in a normal vocalism for it could destroy the humor of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a shut up tone, still refusing to look in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerk. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his articulatio genus and reached for Luna 's left over mitt. `` I just did n't bed what to do. ``

That was lawful. He did not fully comprehend how abnormal his adolescent life had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more than natural process than he did ... but not due to lack of crack though. He just did not make the disposition to perform such a sacred act with anybody else. It was a very serious affair for him. He believed that it should only be done at the properly time by two citizenry genuinely in love with each other. But what if the right field meter never came ?

Dragon and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's mind before. Perhaps Ron and Hermione too though they never talked about it. Maybe he was just too busy to think about it and the fact that the alone soul he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a twelvemonth only made it defective. He was not that naive. He had read and ogled the Playwitch cartridge clip with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a yearn time ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her helping hand lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to front him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A fiddling loaded off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his lower lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her give hand, not fully aware that his activity was starting to get her tactile property warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely supercilium and pinched his good nerve playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so adorable when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could stay mad at you when you stare at me like that ? '' said Luna, licking her lip nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her movement and gazed at her lips as if he could not call up of anything else. Then, a chirp of a passing bird brought him back to his senses. Prying his oculus away from her inviting lips, he carefully slipped his mother 's bequest to one of her finger and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her eyes on the magnificent sapphire stone etched with a lilliputian symbolisation of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the spot when she saw the sincerity and tenderness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you give this hapless soul a probability to drop the rest of his life with you, young lady Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so very much emotion in his voice that she knew it stemmed from the very inwardness of his being.

She threw her arms around him and cried at the sheer exquisite nature of his proposal. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. Thank you for loving me so lots. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and bent-grass to seal the proposition with a heart-felt gesture of love.

Glancing at the headliner once more, he noticed that mar was very shining that Nox ... but genus Venus was brighter ... considerably brighter than on any other night. Then as if sensing their motivation for privateness, the clouds gradually moved to cover the moon, effectively shielding them from the lighting. Mars was temporarily forgotten as two shadows intertwined and moved in rhythm to a symphony that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's proffer


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their shackle, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each former 's limb, just contented on staring at the scattered dots shining brightly above their head. The soft shock absorber and warmly blanket that Harry conjured made them prosperous enough to refrain from going elsewhere. The night was fading, the close at hand doomsday hid around the corner, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become united and the long suit of one became the strength of the other.

As they watched the sun advance gradually, they realized that they must return to their green rooms now but both were loth to do so. They were still savoring the instant and it was hard to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hour ago.

'Who would have thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glance at the pin-up individual snuggled on his chest of drawers. 'And to think, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite bizarre that sentence too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his chest in random fashion. At seeing his incredulous expression, she added. `` You 're thinking out loudly, hon. But do n't worry, I 'm very much in love with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... true ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. Potter, several times actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me show you once more ... '' said Harry, his middle twinkling mischievously but a tawdry crack distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the looks of the elf 's red face with ears drooping shamefully at the side, he knew that he saw something he should not and was quite abashed by his intrusion.

`` Bad Dobby ! Bad Dobby ! I am so good-for-nothing, Mr. Harry ceramicist. I did not mean to wound you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his psyche on the ground as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his wearing apparel and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted upbraiding. `` Dobby, stop that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a petty embarrassed. ``

`` Mister Harry not wild with Dobby ? '' The house-elf slowly looked up and eyed him hopefully.

`` Hi Dobby ! What brought you here ? '' asked Luna after fixing herself.

The house-elf jumped up and down, whether it was due to panic or excitement was indistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her office now. She said you must get set. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the cushion and blanket. `` We 'll go there now and by the way, you must be there, too. ``

Dobby puffed his chest proudly at his words and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'function. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The first thing they noticed when they set ft inside the castle was the bombastic number of students milling chaotically around the corridors and some hovering above the open fireplace as if they did not know how to use one. No professor was in sight, except for Madam hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some order to the bedlam that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the to-do was all about. Instead, they ran as fast as they could to McGonagall 's office.

The meeting has started and all of them could feel the mounting stress as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered Madam Hooch to mail the students to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't require any casualty here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to guard the place ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to secure the place yet far enough to have got no result on the people inside. '' said McGonagall in a wear out tone.

`` Yes, Professor, that has been taken caution of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly ensure that the dark forcefulness wo n't be able to apparate out once the fight has begun. We want to end this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most happy to oblige, kind sir. ``

Harry gave them a warm smile of gratitude before he switched his attention to the minister. `` Mr. Weasley, I 'm for certain this position is very severe for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure you could handle today 's computer programme ? We can come up with some alternative if you ca n't. ``

The red-faced master of the tunnel shook his header furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could pull this off. ``

Harry thought for a mo but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a soft vox from a person sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in impact at his cousin. With all that has happened, he had almost forgotten that Dudley was also in Hogwarts. `` What are you doing here ? You 're supposed to be flooing to your mom 's family. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should tolerate by your slope today. She said it is little compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you think ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's correctly ... I want to assist. ``

Professor McGonagall worriedly stepped in. `` Harry, I really hope you 're not considering letting him go. He 's far too young for that and is not that adept in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is flop, Dud. Besides, your mum want you more. There are lots of people who need tribute at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No arguments now, please. I really appreciate the fact that you offered to help and that alone is enough for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you read ? '' said Harry in a soothing voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the room as quietly as he had come.

When Dudley has left, Harry surveyed the grim but determined faces around the room. One could assume that they were all make to face death but Harry knew they were all spooky as blaze. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep speech was in ordering ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very difficult and I believe it 's scaring the pit out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's nix to fear. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more powerful friend on our side. Let me reach you the betting odds : Due to our past exertion, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and almost of them are Kid. We have 317 fully trained aurors and wizards, 84 highly subject DA member, not to mention the advanced DA penis who could take on at least five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most volition to aid us should the penury arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side ... We also have some hob ... monster .... centaurs ... house-elves ... fairies ... supporting our cause. What else do we need ? Voldemort 's only view as over the wizarding is the frightening memory of the cleanup, torturing, and bedlam during his reign of little terror but it 's all in the past now. '' Harry paused for a while and noticed the group relaxing slightly as they listened to his speech. `` We can do this ... We can win this war ... We just have to conceive in ourselves. Remember, we have Sir Thomas More to lose but even more to pull ahead. ``

The chemical group applauded him warmly when he concluded his little pep talking.

`` So, are we ready for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade Plaza


The course of study has begun with a brief background signal about Voldemort, how he came into power and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the commencement time.

Then for the next part, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( courtesy of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the thaumaturgist 's stone, the basilisk and finally the Resurrection of the night Lord during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

Several people were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew famous Harry ceramist, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the horror he must have endured to be up to his gens. For a instant, they questioned the righteousness of their belief of pinning all their hopes on a young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his youth. Merlin, it was harsh for anyone !

This was followed by a brusque snorkel breather -- a manifestation of a right wizard duel and a melancholy champion dancing that involved a man and a woman swaying to a haunting melodic phrase while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the minister of religion announced the next part of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's defeat exactly a year ago. Everyone paused to follow. This was the moment that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the newspaper publisher that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a select few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the minister and the others eyed all the entrances with trepidation. The functioning was about to end when the great unwashed felt a sudden change in the atmosphere. Gone was the excitement and fascination in the audience level. It was replaced with dread and terror as individual slowly approached the stage.

It was master Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red eyes that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like digit and the malevolent position he exuded. He walked towards the degree like royalty. citizenry parted to give way to the newcomer. Some even fainted at the sight of his revolting face that seemed to belong to the devil himself. His claws threatened to coerce the life out of anyone who dared stand in his way.

Following him were his most trusted cronies, swaying their gown in a dignified fashion and removing their cap as if to proudly display their case to the hushed gang. Some of them came from the most prestigious family line and their duplicity was evident as they dragged a bound and bloodied teenage boy whose clothes was almost unrecognisable from the gash and bruise he suffered while in incarceration. The red hair was the simply thing that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the raft of his beau but her good sense dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too unsafe to act on momentum. She glanced at the parson and was impressed with the almost supernal calmness he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his injured son but it was just an act. trench inside, she knew the parson would like zilch to a greater extent than to literally tear the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` Fancy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the minister, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever anticipate me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the stage and hastily removed the concealing magical spell on his face for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' Lord Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's self-important bearing made him a little wary. It was as if the dark lord knew something he did not.

As if sensing his persuasion, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully hideous face in his behalf then spoke in a low temperature voice that was supposed to post quiver down his spinal column ; only what he felt was repugnance instead of fear.

`` …neither can live while the other survives… '' The night lord stated. `` Do you have any idea that recently, I have been seriously harboring the opinion of recruiting you ? You would have been a desirable addition to my privileged social status. Together, we could bear reigned the wizarding world and cat it with all the impure races but I 've changed my mind. Thanks to your silly and ugly friend here. I am now aware that it 's not possible. ``

Harry forced a stoic verbalism and glanced at the bloodied face of his best friend and instantly felt shame for what he must have undergone. There was no trace of anger in his friend 's face, only compunction and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not bewray him purposely.

`` I 'm sorry, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just good enough. '' Ron managed to say, his oculus pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all right, Ron. He would have found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to pacify his friend 's guilt.

`` I am such a rump ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a different reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my best friend, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, first mate ... ''

`` How touching ! '' mocked the night lord before shifting his gaze back to Harry. `` And do you know what else I 've learned, thrower ? ``

`` fountainhead, actually no, but I 'm sure you 'd tell me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for effect, as if the whole thing was too bore for him. The effect he 'd been aiming for was soon visible in his opponent 's aspect. Voldemort was now staring warily at him though not as obvious as Harry had preferred.

`` The prophecy only stated that it is possible for you to kill me but still, the probability of it taking post was only fifty per centum. Meaning, it could also be the other way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a pity ! All those years of preparedness …and all for zippo ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's human face as if searching for a response of some form but failed. `` But I 'm not that cruel you know… '' Harry merely raised an eyebrow at this, patiently urging him to go on. `` I will make you a lot. Let 's take some fun first. opt any game you want and I 'll let your friend go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall have your headland. ``

Harry 's mind worked overtime. This was a chance to subside the quantity of profligate shed in the final engagement. Of course, he could not really trust the darkness Lord to comply with the rules and agreements but there was no harm in trying.

`` Let 's raise the stakes in high spirits then…If I win, you and your followers will be at our electric pig. If you win, the wizarding public shall be yours… ''

Everyone gasped and stared at their supposed-to-be Deliverer as if he was losing his mind. Even Voldemort eyed him apprehensively for a moment.

`` Harry ! You 're being totally idiotic ! '' yelled Hermione in defeat but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody dolt Gryffindors ! '' Draco murmured under his breather, glaring at Harry for upshot but found himself observing the issue with growing fascination. Harry 's unique approach path to the situation intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with ostensible disgust at the traitorous son of his most trusted follower before addressing his repeated enemy. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you realize that you 're just making thing easier for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by Potter 's sudden change of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you concur ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the biz then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to resist to run the muggle secret plan but the dark-skinned overlord did not say anything except cast a leery eye on him, silently weighing his motive for choosing it.

The reaction of the interview was more vocal. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly ridiculous suggestion while pure-blood wizards seemed funny yet highly skeptical at the same time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your psyche ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be serious ! ``

Amidst the to-do, Luna instantly sent a telepathic message to reassure Harry .'I told you…you are really flaky but I like it…play with his mind. Old Voldie 's already growing anxious. Maybe you should try my technique later…see if it works…'
'What technique ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to get to him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to make citizenry the creeps before .'said Luna in an amused tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll keep that in mind .'

The death-eaters noticed his amusement and were extremely disturbed by it. `` Master, are you quite for sure this is not a trap ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no doubt coming up with their own horrendous reading of the game - imagining it to be some sort of an exceedingly vicious and red duel of some sort. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The blood and gore ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling fear in the hearts of those who oppose their noble vision ?

`` Silence ! '' the dark Godhead hissed angrily. Things were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated near adjacent to Potter was the desperate feeling of not being in control. Unfortunately, he could not back out of ceramist 's challenge now. `` Shall we start out ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. Pick the side you want and the one who wins two out three pass wins the biz. '' declared Harry, his lips curling slightly at the end in mild amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'contribution. Harry only smirked at his choice.

`` pattern ... You always had to be the 'Head'of something, do n't you ? But unluckily for you, I 'll always be here to 'Tail'you. '' commented Harry as he calmly enlarged the coin for everyone to see. Then he addressed the audience. `` Kindly listen everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE secret plan and was probably played by our old friend here once or twice when he was not yet busy being the dark lord ... ''

Voldemort nodded his head unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. Several people were astounded as they witnessed the natural action and realized the total logical implication of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the revelation. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the trueness when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's refutable heritage but here was an undisputable grounds and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glimpse at Voldemort 's fuming figure and decided not to overstretch his patience this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two slope - the Head and the prat. To be clean, both Voldemort and I are going to chuck it then whoever 's side appears wins that round. '' Harry raised his wand. `` On the reckoning of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their wands to toss away the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The audience, too, held their breathing space as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The total light side cheered and were doing high-fives of their own while death-eaters pointed their wands ominously at them but could not really do anything.

Harry sighed with relief and grinned. `` wellspring, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in return and concentrated hard for the secondment toss.

`` On the numeration of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their wands to put away the galleon, but this time, Harry felt something that he should not hold. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his straits furrowed in engrossment. He shifted his regard to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to come down in his favor.

Head

The death-eaters immediately sent dark mug on the sky in their excitement, shocking the brainpower out of those who were not able to witness the celebration, while the light slope booed and tried to shove some dark cloaked shape out of the way to get a better opinion, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even play decently .'

`` Looks like I won, Potter. '' Voldemort had regained his confidence in winning the second base toss and was taking groovy pleasure in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't observe the rule of the game, Tom. You could never diddle a fair game if your life depended on it. '' stated Harry, his human face clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, Potter. '' sneered the iniquity lord.

`` Fine ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll hold it to you -- full-of-the-moon blast. Do n't say I did n't warn you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with energy.

`` On the count of three ... 1 .... ''

`` Bring it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't hold back. '' uttered Harry ominously, his eyes never leaving his opponent 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the Same volume but Harry did not miss the svelte waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the utmost clock time and everyone waited with bated breath as the coined spun continuously but instead of losing swiftness, the galleon appeared to twirl dissipated than before until no one could clearly predict the possible outcome of the terminal pass ...

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Chapter 21 : The Final flip


The stallion light side of meat watched with great trepidation as Voldemort launched a full attack on the galleon, staging some highly complicated maneuvers to force it to fall in his favor. With a combining of scepter and wandless spell hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the evil man while its swirling became more unrestrained. For one horrendous second, they had all thought that the dark Maker would win. It was only a simple column inch from the ground and the wizard saviour seemed ineffectual to do anything but hold out one hand to keep it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a jubilant sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making things well-to-do, ceramist, and for that, I might even let you live but I ca n't speak for your friends though. They might even be plotting your grisly murder as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the people you swore to protect will be the ones to wipe out you from existence ? poor people kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to think I really enjoyed the times we spent together. Perhaps we can have a proper duel again some clock time ... if you 're still alive, that is. ''

To his surprise, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the ability to trounce the shadow Lord had come…and the Dark nobleman will mark him as his equal, but he will have might the Dark Lord knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The secret plan 's not over yet. '' said Harry. `` In fact, it 's just warming up. '' With that, he promptly flicked one finger's breadth and the coin swung to the early side at a nictation of an eye.

Voldemort 's agitation as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The dark God Almighty exerted considerable power to prevent the coin from falling. He barely made it in time and now his expression was just apparent lethal. No mirth ... No playing plot anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the region surrounding him and Voldemort with a shield charm to protect the people from being hit by any stray or rebounded swearing.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the midriff, whirling in a state of lawlessness and the air began to reek of burnt metal as the terminal toss intensified. They did not know it yet but the countless trance thrown was beginning to take its cost on the coin. The only thing that was preventing it from being destroyed was its go on orbitual question holding all charm at bay. Then for some rummy intellect, all the force-out applied gravitated towards the heart then shot upwards at a amphetamine of light.

Harry looked stunned for a moment, at a passing as to what could possibly be causing this weird occurrence, then his eyes widened in alarm as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the combined spells from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a shield charm around them, he realized that he may not have sufficiency strength to accomplish everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined energy to open a hepatic portal vein -- a hepatic portal vein that would release who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be saints and querubins. Harry 's awe were confirmed as the once peaceful solid ground began to shake tremendously at the blatant disturbance of nature 's balance. Thomas More and more mass were succumbing into the jerky notion that 'apocalypse'had come to end all things. And as if that was not enough, a terrible storm started to brew ... with jolts of lightning forming eerie shapes in the sky.

Harry took a few seconds to absorb everything that was happening around him. The rainwater had poured and the thunder and lightning added a certain sense of foreboding to the electric current state of affairs. Summoning his remaining military strength, Harry pointed his wand at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the rush of vitality course through his wand, blasting the coin into tiny pieces. The effort greatly drained his strength but he hoped it would be enough to halt the invocation.

The grinding sound of exploding metal disrupted everyone 's compactness and time seemed to resist still as every single eye followed each particle that was falling on the ground. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a cutting sensation on his aright hand.

`` bet ! The boy 's baton is on fire ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the verge as the heating plant became intolerable and watched in frustration as it was consumed by the fire. Apparently, the rainwater was not enough to keep it from burning. 'Damn wand ! Too fallible for my need… I wish I could have my old sceptre back…'he thought wryly. Wandless legerdemain was cracking but he was also aware that he would be overcome with fatigue sooner than he preferred.

The onlooker stared at each other, wondering who won the game and what would happen now that Harry no longer had a wand but cipher could provide an acceptable answer.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some sneaky tricks therefore Harry Potter won by default. '' said an old wise man, nodding his head slightly in reflection.

`` Idiots ! Did n't you see he put down that damn coin case he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's slaves, furious that anyone dared to suggest that his passe-partout lost.

`` Hey, hey ! view your language, untested man ! Mr. Potter only did that because your superior was damaging the ozone layer by directing all the get-up-and-go upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the dark lord was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was spry to point his finger on his rival. `` That 's blatant cheating, ceramist ! '' he roared in violence as the energy faded gradually.

`` And what do you call that - fair play ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining rays of light. He had hoped that he had halted the summoning but he was too late ... a diminished hole has already been created ... and he had no baton now.

Voldemort noticed his scepter 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to ornament his char lips. `` It would n't be long now, thrower. Just wait ... '' the darkness lord stated with utter malice then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his deal and began chanting an ancient spell that no one has heard of before. His most patriotic servants apparated later to mold a human carapace around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the plot was over, people ran around like maniac, unsure of what to do and where to film safety. Chaos consumed the entire shopping mall. Some had the expert sense to apparate to prophylactic but others seemed to forget the piffling thing called 'magic'that all hag and wizard could perform especially in metre of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the roofy took the commotion as a signal to hex the alienated hoi polloi to their hearts'substance. troll, giants, werewolves and other dark creatures shortly joined in the tumult. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the arriver of Voldemort 's most mightily Allies -- the blood-sucking piranha and zombies. But at the pace they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and Order members did not languish any sentence though. As soon as they noticed the new arrival, they quickly shot red spark on the sky to signal that it was time for the reinforcement to arrive. The purple centaurs were the commencement ones to serve the 'call', followed by the hob ... and there were goliath and spiders too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a long metre but it later became ostensible that his hard work with the animal had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged battle had erupted at the still crowded plaza. Troll against troll ... heavyweight against hulk ... centaurs against werewolf ... giant spiders against other drab creatures ... wizards against wizards ...

'This war causes nothing but expiry and wipeout .'Harry thought as he witnessed the engagement blossom. 'Our world should not be like this. We could all co-exist and live peacefully .'He was sickened by the post thus, strengthening his resolving power to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle view, adult wizard tackled the death-eaters attacking barren and defenseless civilians and the DA members handled those in the prompt neck of the woods of Harry. On first glance, the system seemed foolish and dangerous but they all agreed that although DA fellow member could handle gloomy necromancer, it would be very difficult for them to puke tour where there were respective noncombatants in the telephone circuit of fire so the ordination just assigned the young protector to watch their backs and aid the portkey makers in their job.

Professors McGonagall, Flitwick and Vector ( portkey makers ) were the ones in charge of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would carry the guiltless bystanders to assorted dependable houses. Unfortunately, its statistical distribution was proving to be a very thought-provoking task for the specify DA members since death-eaters had a nasty habit of getting in their way. violent confrontations just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed death by a few column inch but fortunately ended up with only aching bodies, badly broken bones and severely wounded form. Nothing major. No drive for alarm. It was just the usual.

Madam Pomfrey, Madam Pince and other volunteer healer from St. Mungo 's were the unity handling the casualties. There was simply no time to go to the Hogwart 's hospital wing and they had to bring up an interim clinic behind the stage. They worked extra time healing the wounded and mending broken osseous tissue while Professor Severus Snape labored on the mass output of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift science lab beside the clinic. Saint Peter the Apostle Pettigrew worked as his supporter. Some ministry functionary and aurors were sent to protect them from harm. Only heaven knew how many would have been dead if they were not that adept in their chosen field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the worthless animate being before him who spearheaded the Acts of the Apostles of wildness and destruction. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their postal service. He would n't want Voldemort and his brother to just disappear when the going gets too grating for them like what happened in the Department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The kettle of fish was getting wider and if he did not relieve it at once, thing could turn really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the John Barleycorn !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not sustain any inkling at all on how to counter that ancient patch. He should have paid more than tending to the contents of the prophecy.


…yariks ariks …yariks ariks
ti kumen ah-ha
ah-ha ku ya ba rin …..


`` ABSOLUTO SCELLER ! '' Harry wandlessly attempted to conclude the golf hole but to his dismay, his inviolable sealing charm had no outcome whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the recess of his eye, Harry noted that the sophisticated DA phallus seized the opportunity to rescue Ron. There was no hesitation in their movements. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to mend and revive Ron. Draco, being the cancel leader that he was, rapidly assigned DA fellow member to strategic fix while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in prophylactic workforce now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! IMPEDIMENTA ! '' Harry furiously flung the scourge at the death-eaters within the circuit. There was only one thing in his mind. He had to break up through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective ward while throwing their own hexes at Harry.

`` Stupid boy ! Why do n't you just give up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a complete reductor swearing at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between defensive and violative spells. He was already worn out from all his earlier endeavour but he did not desire to back up out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flaming roofy emerged from Rookwood 's bridge player and whipped Harry with it.

One lash collided with Harry 's back and he almost fell over from the stinging esthesis of burning flesh but he did not let it distract him from his main objective. Fuming with craze, he retaliated with an ultimate freeze charm to interpret the offensive tool unusable.

`` You have child too, Rookwood. How would you feel if individual of your own kind suffer your shaver just because they happened to be on the opposite side ? '' he queried the man who used to work for the ministry, an delegacy sworn to protect the people.

`` No small fry of mine shall defend our nobleman suit. If they do, I will obliterate them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy tone, leaving Harry with no doubt that his loyalty to his master was above any other.

`` Merlin ! You 've really sold your someone to the hellion and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in disbelief.

`` For index, Potter ... .and halo ... '' It was Lucius who answered this time, eyeing Harry with so lots disrespect that had it been possible, he would have died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the power and as for aureole ... .there 's nothing glorifying about what you 're doing. In fact, you 're just disgracing your figure. '' stated Harry dryly.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! ``

`` CRUCIO ! ``

`` IMMOBILUS ! ``

`` STUPEFY ! ``

`` AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

The execration from the enrage death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to dodge them all while shooting offensive jinx of his own but his debilitation was catching up with him. His instinctive reflex was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three part yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the spell. One was Ron. There was still some trace of the torture but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` glad you 're back, mate. Are you certain you 're all right ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can puddle me drop the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any help ? ''

One hand tapped Harry 's shoulders and a intimate lovingness immediately flooded his hale being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Draco standing behind, set up to fight back with him. He was very fortunate indeed to bear such fast admirer. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your avail against those idiots. '' he said, pointing his digit on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the Water Cannon spell.

Voldemort 's sycophant were greatly dismayed by the usurpation and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to guard their master. They each tackled one of the advanced DA fellow member who were Sir Thomas More than eager to practice what they 've trained so hard for.

Harry was grateful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting mien for a patch but his momentary relief was over. He tried every powerful spell imaginable to disorder the darkness Creator but nothing seemed to be working. It was manifest that the antediluvian incantation was protecting him until he could finish the supplication. Getting desperate, he scanned the crowd once more to face for someone who could possible give him some relevant answers but all was busy fighting or healing.

He dared to look up once more and was deeply appalled when he witnessed some ghostly human body emerging from the portal and several more were fighting to turn tail from their confinement. To form things high-risk, the tempest had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and thunder and lightning were multiplying the care element for almost a thousand times.

'Potter .'A voice spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing phonation again ... great ... just great !'

'POTTER .'

'... the part just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The interpreter was more exigent this sentence.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see nothing but white ... pure white..and the voice seemed so hollow ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to take back the bad spirits ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling idiotic yet funny at the Saami time.

'What the infernal region are you rambling about, thrower ?'The vocalization roared in his head, followed by a sealed nasty remark about dim-witted saviour blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a disheveled prof Snape who was still carrying various containers of freshly made potions on his hands. The professor must receive realized what happened too and decided to help oneself. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no dubiety that too practically fumes and chemicals were making him a little cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a min there .'A Brobdingnagian sigh of relief followed then ... 'WHAT THE infernal region ARE YOU waiting FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN TRAP THE intent ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the phonation inquired in an exasperated tone yet there was also a slight tinge of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, Professor. Just wanted to establish sure that it 's not old Voldie toying with my head teacher .'

Snape 's only response was a sharp and sarcastic retort. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the same old git ...'

'I heard that, Potter !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, careful to depart enough numbers pool to protect the safehouses.

Within minutes, the temperature dropped take down than before and the ambience became instantly subdued as various dementors glided towards Harry and waited for instructions. The few remaining noncombatants fainted and DA members rushed over to lend their bodies to safety.

`` It 's clock time for you to feed. Capture those malignant disembodied spirit ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to hunt down the wandering souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with cheap shrieks of protestation by the booze. They had just escaped their prison and were definitely agonized by the prospect of being locked up once more. Voldemort was positively livid when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a pulp magazine but for some reason, he did not seem too concerned.

... The Dark Maker would call forth the John Barleycorn but the one would entrap their psyche ... his handmaiden shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the soil in enervation and decided to check how the others were doing. He was ecstatic to find out that they were winning. All the innocent bystanders had been led to safety. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. Most of the dark creatures were slaughtered and the few survivors had fled. The dementors were having a field day and most of the spirits had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be complacent. Anything could hap within the following few mo and the lunar time period could still release against their favor easily. His heart swelled with pride when he observed that none of his friends needed any assistant at all except for Draco who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own Fatherhood. This is going to be very interesting .'he thought.

`` forefather, how could you be so blind ? The darkness master has given you nothing. You 've traded your mortal for nix. Is n't your family more important than that monster ? '' stated Draco calmly, pleading his founding father to understand.

`` Nonsense ! You 've spent too a great deal time with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully comprehend the aristocracy of our cause. The Malfoy 's have always been intelligent enough to discern where our loyalties should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to consort with inferior citizenry. You 're a disgrace ! '' With that, Lucius threw curse word at genus Draco with such ferocity that no one would even think that they were related.

genus Draco threw spells meant to capture and not to harm his begetter while Lucius, being the heartless by-blow that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled powerful dark curses on his entirely nipper. In fact, he did not even hesitate to enunciate the dreaded Scripture when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly nasty spell.

`` How dare you humiliate me in front line of my passkey ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw Draco 's eyes widened with horror and sadness as the little leafy vegetable light sped towards his limp form.

Draco closed his oculus, accepting his fearful fate. He would n't escape anyway ... he could n't move. He just could n't believe that his own flesh and rake could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt remorse for the boy. He used to feel sorry for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a baby but Draco definitely had it speculative and though he used to be an arrogant brat, he did not deserve this intervention from anyone especially from that poor excuse of a man.

... a terrible thunderstorm would arrive at the metre when the final battle shall be fought ... Seven loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden spate of Adrenalin, Harry attempted to parry the killing condemnation but it was too strong. Lucius must bear felt such powerful hatred towards his son. Without a opinion for his own safety, Harry swiftly leapt to campaign him out of the way. He thought they both made it to safety until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the ground, a weird thought occurred to him ... 'Is this how death 's supposed to feel like ?'

He sensed somebody rushing to his face, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his eyes tentatively and was stunned at the aspect before him. Ginny and Neville had their baton pointed at an block Lucius. genus Draco was weakly attempting to stand up and judging from his glazed expression, he also could n't believe that he was still alive. But the image of Ron consoling a tearful Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not respond. Instead, he let his nous hang low and pointed one quivering finger at a figure lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his gaze to where Ron 's fingerbreadth led to, fearing the worst but he had to screw. A gloomy silence followed as he stared in daze at the limp and exanimate figure of the one who saved his living.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how much he must give meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, tears had begun to fall on his cheeks as everything that Dobby had done for him come flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a secret plan to take a leak fearsome things… ''

`` Err…Dobby, why do n't you sit down ? ``

`` Sit down ? Sit down ? I 've never been asked to sit down by a wizard…like an equal… ''

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`` Why are you doing this, Dobby ? ``

`` Dobby has to warn Harry Potter and if my master knew….Dobby had to press his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to facilitate me ? ! ? Be glad that my bones have not grown back or I 'd stimulate strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to end threats, sir. Dobby gets them five multiplication a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mister Harry Potter ? Do you want some cookies ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to hand your gift. ``

`` Oh, Mr Harry thrower is so kind. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven pairs of socks were the most precious gift in the world.

`` Just phone me Harry. That 's what my friends call me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his life story numerous times to help him. He broke the house-elf computer code to discourage him of the dangers ahead and suffered grievous injuries because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't take in found out about the room of Requirement -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's grim teaching ; where they took refuge after the nightfall of Hogwarts ; and to the highest degree importantly, it was where Harry and Luna had been drawn to each other.

Dobby had always been there for him even if he and his ally just needed something as little as midnight collation or hot chocolate. And what had he given him in comeback -- socks ?

Another sharp wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mr. Potter is the large whizz alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated elves as equals…Mister thrower gave our dignity back. '' The pocket-size elf 's berm trembled as she spoke those heartfelt words. It was Winky and Harry felt more remorseful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the elves to believe that they were not deficient beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm sorry, Winky. '' was all that Harry could care to say. He felt that a lump had formed in his throat and he could n't say anything else. His friends were understood as well.

`` It was not your fault, sir. It was the malevolent man 's fault. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to console him.

`` How bear on ! I never thought you had any real concern for that animate being. ''

The group wheeled around to see who had dared crap a mockery of their grief. It was Voldemort. The invocation was completed and he strode to them with so a good deal confidence that it was quite unnerving.

`` You 're alone now, Tom. You 're minions were gone. Why do n't just give up while you still got the chance ? I really do n't want to wipe out anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't want my manus to be tainted with your poison profligate. '' stated Harry, his rage construction once more.

`` collapse up ? You must be kidding, Potter. Once I 've won, I can always resurrect my following and recruit some more brawny 1. '' replied the nighttime Jehovah, his amazing presentation of placidity baffling the group. `` I have finished the summoning. '' he declared triumphantly.

`` Well, that 's rather obvious. '' said Harry dryly. `` But it 's also obvious that the dementors have managed to entrap the souls. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to mention that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you signify ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's soul had come and transferred his abilities to me. '' the wickedness lord replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that fuss for that ? My goodness ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heir, had already inherited it. But of course of instruction you had do something extra since you 're not a virgin blood. ``

The wickedness Divine merely scowled at his remark. `` I 'm sure you wo n't ascertain it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` Prove it then. '' challenged Harry, his pure tone not wavering a bit. The Oklahoman he learned what his opposition 's new office were, the better.

The shadow Creator 's center turned blood red with fury at the provocation. He raised his men and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, Potter ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his hired hand once more and trapped everyone present in a block cube. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could stand firm that cold but at least, they would stay that way forever. '' The darkness cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant entailment ! And our link was the only affair that saved you from that circumstances. But it does n't matter. Now they would witness your last and would not be able-bodied to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The night lord rambled to a greater extent about his achievement, how great and powerful he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his recluse hearing. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to free his friend. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of furious retort and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laugh as he watched Harry collapse on the earth, writhing in pain.

Harry struggled to see how his booster were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their digit upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the excitement was all about. The portal was still open -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. Help has arrived and just in time…

Spirits of his parents, Dumbledore, Sirius, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to disquiet Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never make this without your old wand. '' admonished the flavor of an old man with wide blench centre that shine like the synodic month light. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy feeling when he had bought his wand from him before. The old man had a kind face and a wise, penetrating gaze that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my wand was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your scepter or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then mobilise it and let me do the rest. ``

Harry held out his manus and focused his mind on his wand. It was an unusual combination - holly and phoenix feather, eleven inches, decent and supple. `` Accio wand ! '' To his amazement, a rustling of breaking wind paved the path for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the Phoenix stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's scepter to his outstretched hand.

Harry watched in awe as Mr. Ollivander voiced out another ancient conjuration. The genus Phoenix flew around the old man and a prosperous flame began to encircle both of them. The honey wand disintegrated but its speck remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging flame that seemed untouched by the thunderstorm, waving his manus in a smooth-flowing motion. Nothing else mattered as the phoenix feather wrapped around the matchwood of wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the legendary bird shed a teardrop on his wand 's core. The process was gross. Finally, the smashing wandmaker of all time, handed the revived sceptre to its rightful owner.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the scepter above his head, brought it swishing down through the damp air and a current of red and gold sparks barb from the end like a firework, throwing dancing blot of lightness on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not tolerate the dismal expression of person who had lived through the darkest of times. He just seemed contented that his missionary work had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for great matter, Mister Potter. I am deeply honored for having met you, not because you are the boy-who-lived but because you are a truly wonderful somebody. You have suffered so much yet still maintained your ability to care for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my pleasure. Now, meet your fate and please do be safety, Harry. It 's not your time yet. You still have a recollective and fruitful life ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only detain for a few mo. We 're not imply be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort obliterate you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to make him a more powerful verge. But do n't beat out him out of revenge. Do it because it 's the the right way matter to do. '' said the Stephen Samuel Wise, old man as his spirit slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the trace shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd suit supporter then, Harry. You 're a cool guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to evince that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. professor Dumbledore said death is just another adventure and he 's veracious. Please tell Winky that Dobby will watch over her and that she must go along what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his usual high tone.

`` We 're so gallant of you, son. We know you could do it this clip. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be fine. '' stated Sirius in a cryptic tone.

`` Do n't interest, Harry. Tom may be the successor of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's inheritor and you do n't need to execute that ridiculous ritual to get it. If my knowledge of our foeman is still accurate, then I 'd make bold speak that you 'll find out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the mysterious tone, his eyes twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the intent vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your endeavour would n't be wasted this sentence. ``

As the soul disappeared, the revolting human face of his foeman came to regard once more.

`` So, the reunion is finally over. You think having your wand back would help ? '' The dark lord spat viciously. `` You 're still no match for the office of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his bridge player and the tempest instantly became more vehement. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's rickety body.

Silence.

Nothing could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's frail form. The impact forced the soil to crock up, burying Harry 's body inside.

`` DIE ! thrower, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electrical energy overload would surely trim down the boy to ashes. There would be no soundbox to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the scar would be seeable. He danced around like nutcase and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as enjoyable as cursing real number multitude. He thought some more. 'What the underworld ? Potter 's dead…might as well ingest some fun with his friends…'

With that fiendish musical theme, he commanded the idle words to prepare way and a blazing blast erupted from his script. He flung them on Harry 's friends for they were the unlucky I nearest to his location. His middle fell on the rooted bodies of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for other people to meet with. Another cruel smile crossed his mouth. 'Ah, the double-crosser ! I 'll deal out with them later…'. He waited for the six figures to realize the full impact of the situation. He did n't deliver to wait long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` Merlin ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the storm had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can sort out you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely tip over to see the iniquity Lord standing coolly there while their friend was nowhere to be found. It was not good but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still stubborn I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your pathetic protagonist 's dead… ''

An astounded silence followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an eyebrow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such clarity that everyone was inclined to believe her.

`` No ? Then look at that burned-over crack. Potter 's buried there. No one could live after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should live after being struck by the Aveda Kedavra curse either but he did. '' stated Hermione matter-of-factly, putting on her irritating know-it-all stance.

The dark overlord became greatly annoyed at the reminder. `` IT doe N'T thing IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE level IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S GOING TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his ascendence over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to save ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a stunning spell to the nighttime lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Dragon and shake off his own oath to him.

The six teenagers forgot their reservation and begun flinging curses at him at every opportunity. Voldemort 's eyes held a maniacal glint as he dodged the nemesis sent his way and took slap-up delight in bringing unrivaled pain to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playfellow could n't play to his expiation, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` Game over. '' The dark Divine muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to incinerate their bodies.

The six teenagers tried to roll out of the way but they need n't have bothered. The gust never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you overleap me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My scar absorbed the lightning, idiot. It was quite rejuvenating. I feel like a newly charged assault and battery. You should try it sometime. ''

The six teen watched in astonishment as Harry floated on the soil with one hand controlling the steering of lightning.

`` How about now ? '' asked Harry before calmly pushing the lightning to Voldemort 's location.

Voldemort 's eyes widened in panic and stuck one hand to parry the seeable electric car sacking. He had no cicatrix that could absorb and he was not really in the humor to prove if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must induce forgotten one lilliputian detail in your haste to complete the spell - once the portal is clear, you could not dribble the spirit that would egress. I am Gryffindor 's successor and he had also transferred his primary ability to me. ''

Voldemort grew more desperate as it became increasingly obvious that his advantage over the boy had vanished into thin air. He only had one more magic up his arm. He knew Hogwart 's do not learn this old armed combat technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S SWORD ! ! ! '' he yelled and a silver brand with a ophidian allegory elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a viscous immature center that emitted a foul odor.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a superb swordsman in his prison term but that power could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through tight grooming and years of exercise. 'The Potter kid would be helpless this time .'His elation was magnified as he watched ceramicist 's hesitance. What he did not be intimate was that Harry 's lack of enthusiasm was for an entirely different reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's blade ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that vane would not be used in his battle with Voldemort. The divination was gradually coming true and he did not like the idea of a pre-determined destiny. It made him feel like a thing and not a person with his own free will. Nevertheless, the situation was there and he had to go through with it however loth he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no early ridiculous prophecy hanging over his head.

With their sword on one bridge player and wands at other, the duel began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his front leg and stabbed Harry with his sword arm. Harry blocked the blow before the blade could tint his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the rake ooze from his body before performing some feints to mislead his opponent into parrying in a different direction. Harry counter-attacked by performing a complicated blade dance that he knew would tremendously annoy his opposite. He had expected Voldemort to wear down out easily and just surrender but it seemed that Voldemort did not consider it as an option.

As the duel transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their brand met with a aloud crash and the sudden impingement caused the swords to reverberate in paired direction.

Harry was the showtime to recover from the forceful collision. He turned to where the blade had fallen. `` ACCIO SWORD ! '' he shouted and held out his right handwriting to catch the brand on its ruby hilt. To his astonishment, two swords came rushing to his handwriting instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attempt to catch the blade before it reached Harry 's deal. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his wand and promptly caught the two swords on his hands. The sudden dissonance caused Harry to turn around in haste, with both leaf blade sticking out…and he did n't have enough time to react. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of trend before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a sword. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless dead body collapsed on the ground, it was the poisoned sword -- brand of Slytherin.

... he shall die by his own steel ... and his clay shall reside at the serpent 's bedroom till the end of fourth dimension ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot tears sliding down his buttock. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After various geezerhood of struggle, countless Death, and mass destruction….the shadow days have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No more prophecies…no more fighting…just champaign, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his admirer approaching…their steps hesitant…as if they, too could n't consider their centre.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his expression was aspirant, his pale down center betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those year. Why should he ? He was free now…No more sour lord to worry about…No more father to impress. Lucius had made it solve that he was no son of his and he was fine with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a tinge of regret. Lucius had never really been a father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his head in ratification. Then a flimsy laugh escaped his parched throat as a unknown actualisation dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the bother he went through….Merlin ! The gods must be drunk when they pre-determined that destiny. '' his laughter intensified at the thought. 'The to the highest degree vicious, virtually foxiness, most evil wizard of all time died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the strange emotions passing through his face. `` You do realize what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An amazed disbelief still written on his face.

`` Well, the prognostication did arrive avowedly but technically, you 're not a murderer, Harry, so do n't fret too much about it… '' said Hermione to console what she thought was a guilt-stricken best friend.

`` Could you believe it ? He died in accident…and by his own sword too… '' Harry suddenly stopped and glanced at his arm. The sting wiz on his arm where Slytherin 's blade had grazed before was making him noisome. And he wanted nothing but to buckle under to the duskiness that was beginning to overcome his senses…
generator 's bank note : This is the hold out chapter, finally ! So please review, thanks to everyone ....



EPILOGUE

July 2009 ( 12 twelvemonth later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to heal his combat injury and he had locked Voldemort 's cadaver in the Chamber of arcanum. The evilness man 's clay will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no early parseltongue alive. '' said the storyteller to the youngster in front line of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange tale and that encouraged him to continue. `` The bad guy rope were imprisoned in Azkaban including prick Pettigrew. '' The shaver groaned at that. `` Hey, the man still had to pay his debt to society you know but do n't worry, he had accepted his fate and was very much willing to comply. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an amazing love for information as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. President Arthur Weasley was still the Minister and a mediocre and honest one at that. He was also very active in advocating the rights of early creatures like house-elves, werewolves, centaurs and goblins. professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. Professor Snape relinquished his position as the Head of Slytherin House and Potions Master to Draco who turned out to be truly effective with his job. Professor Snape also assisted the new pop teacher from clock time to clock time -- guess who ? ``

`` Harry Potter ? '' asked a red-headed boy with wan gamy eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, wrong reply. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reenforce their temporary insanity anymore. He also married Susan castanets after he graduated and had a very tempt child. '' The children cheered in response. They had liked Neville too and were sword lily that everything had turned right for him in the end.

The story-teller continued. `` Lavender was a seer unfortunately, she still could n't control her gift so she tried a different career. She and the Patil twins opened a dress shop at Hogsmeade. Fred and George 's joke shop prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business and later on, the three pranksters married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new History of Magic teacher, would you trust ? He made the case very interesting that no one sleeps through the lessons anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the tendency to center all his talking to on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the children did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry rules of order them to return to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired fille. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt appearance of her father 's hair as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the hypnotism. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their world though he never relinquished his positioning as the magnate. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the best affair to do. That way, no emerging dark lord would be capable to control them. ``

The children nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they dissolve ? '' asked a timid boy who was a piddling on the dense side but his friends never teased him about it. The boy was so variety and gentle that they never wanted to hurt his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once more. `` I knew person would ask that interrogation eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to wipe his shabu that had become quite hazy. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA fellow member wanted to became aurors but cypher condemned them for that. Somehow the people understood without any motivation for explanation. And anyway, the dark times had passed so there was no intense demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as smart as her female parent and as dependable at Quidditch as her father. She became the head of the department of Magical fauna while Ron became the Keeper for the Chudley shank, his front-runner team. Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's good tone -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock protestation. He had silvery-blond hair and blench blue center. Walking beside him was a beautiful red-head who had stifled a giggle after hearing his words.

`` Hi there, Devon. We were just talking about my wife 's new Holy Writ. I just wanted to see if the narration was well enough to be published. '' The dark-coated story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how lucky genus Draco 's son was for inheriting his mother 's good looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his Greek God father. Callah, why are you laughing ? '' Devon grumbled about some unsupportive wife but he was grinning too.

The story-teller shrugged them off. `` Anyway, enough with the misdirection. Ginny became the heading of Magical Education and I already told you about what happened to the stupefy bounce Mustela nigripes so I do n't demand to restate that. '' The nipper laughed while Devon glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired girl and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding world and only their closest friends knew where they were and what their business were but they lived happily ever after. '' Lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the book and watched the children 's reactions. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's final book entitled 'Harry thrower and the Lost Prophecy'. Do you like the story ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a cool fib, Uncle Lander. But where 's aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your collation right now. You see she 's quite uneasy about your reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the history. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can tell apart her yourself later. I 'll just go and see if she needs help. '' Lander stood up and headed for the kitchen. Devon and Ginny followed shortly.

`` Do you believe it 's Wise to write that book, Harry ? '' asked Dragon suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and heaps of children will profit from it. ``

`` Wo n't we be discovered ? '' asked Ginny, voicing out her own concern.

`` I wo n't be risking the exposure of our mankind since it will only be released in the muggle universe and they would all imagine that it 's just a normal queen tale. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her hands while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and juice on the table.

`` Did the shaver like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His wife 's beautiful face fell in disappointment. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her wife tightly.

Lana 's oculus immediately shone with happiness. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's weapons system when she noticed Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the bite she promised to the kids. `` Why do n't you all serve me impart the food to the fry ? They must be hungry by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four adults were surprised at the sudden stochasticity that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to admit your kid, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the modality of fare they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, partner. We had planned to use the car but the traffic was so heavy and we could n't hold back to see you again. '' said a improbable and finely-built man with a bulk of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something pressing to talk about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very urgent. '' Neville agreed, his timorousness gone but the aristocratic personal manner was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna make some Sir Thomas More sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight grownup beldam and wizards carried the food and walked silently to where the minor were. They stopped in their lead when they noticed that the children were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really gravid writer. I wonder where she got all her ideas ... I mean they 're so detailed…the characters and events are so substantial. She described everything so vividly as if she was there and witnessed it all happen…It 's freaky ! '' commented Draco and Ginny 's son.

`` Well, she 's a minuscule weird. Mom said she used to break down at her for making up write up but they ended up as friends anyway and your mom put her creative thinking to beneficial use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a long metre ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as friends anyway. '' said Luna with a warm smile.

`` Do you think there 's a hazard that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's pure fiction. Mom said so. '' replied Potter 's son and crossed his arms stubbornly as if the matter had already been settled.

`` But it would be cool, do n't you think ? '' commented Potter 's daughter dreamily. `` Just recall, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's real, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, cool ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor mansion, of course. Apparently, it 's the skilful firm there. ``

Behind the room access, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laughter at the sight of genus Draco 's horrified expression but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really chance it unearthly that our natal day are so near each other. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a strange co-occurrence. It almost seem that we 're all blood buddy 's and sisters. ``

`` Coincidence, my substructure ! It 's necessity, child ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered Draco under his hint as he listened to the nipper 's conversation. The others nodded in agreement.

The grownup decided to put an end to discussion before it gets out of handwriting when, out of the blue, four tawny bird of night soared through the open living room window and dropped respective thick parchment on the children 's laps. The adults were unprepared to see the majestic wax seal on the parchments utter with the companion elegant'H'with the illumination ikon of lion, serpent, badger and eagle embellished around it.

They turned to their children who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're unlike. The children had just finished reading their letters and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a prank ? '' one of child asked when the grownup failed to say anything. The excitement in his articulation betrayed the fact that he wanted the letters to be authentic.

Again, no response. The adult just stared at one another in confusion. They knew this import would follow eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to talk to you about, mate. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The minor eyed them suspiciously.

`` If these letters are what we believe they are, then you 've all got a lot of explaining to do. '' another one ventured courageously after a very long and uncomfortable silence.

Finally, the writer of the Harry potter series relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her married man and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would study a very farsighted time to wind up. `` Now, let me tell you the real story…. ``

THE END

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