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The following day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to rule all the DA phallus, with the exception of Luna, Harry and Ginny of trend, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor vernacular room.

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

`` Because of this, mate. Now, tell us what 's wrong. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the up-to-the-minute transcript of varied newspapers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah, we prefer to hear it from the reservoir. '' added George with the like incredulous expression.

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

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

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

`` Is it ? I-I conjecture I 'm not so for sure. '' said Annapurna hesitantly.

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

`` Clearly, too much purdah and hanging out with nutcase unhinged his brain. '' commented Book of Zachariah sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

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

`` Harry was the one who risked his sprightliness to keep Voldemort from getting the wizard 's Stone. He saved my sister from his evil clutches, killing a dangerous basilisk in the physical process. He spared the biography of the mortal who betrayed his parents when he could sustain had his revenge. And most importantly, he gave us hope when everything was at its spoiled. If those are not enough to convince you of Harry 's innocence, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a quiesce tone but everyone was hanging on to his Word of God. `` I chose to believe that Harry 's not guilty. Had the billet been reversed, I believe he would do the same for me. ``

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

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

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

`` You know this unhurt matter is laughable. I 'm trusted dad would set things heterosexual person soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to discern if it would be wise for them to know what the club had decided. `` Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will lead us. But he also said we have to go along an ear and eye out for hint. If their hypothesis are correct, then a new dark Creator could be emerging and using Harry to dissever the wizarding community. ``

`` So, are you saying that we have to affect that we really believe the news ? ! ? '' said George III incredulously as if he found the theme ridiculous. `` What if Harry found out ? He 'd be mad for sure ! ``

`` Then we 'll simply explain. Listen, as of now we do n't know what 's going on yet so until we discover something, let 's go along with the flow but we do n't want to announce it to the whole world. A dignified secrecy will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

This time no one commented.

generator 'S NOTE : I 'll be writing about Harry 's place and Luna 's retrieval next. please remember to go over. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a Dream


After the former DA member had left, the three searched the castle once more for any proof of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some books from the Restricted expanse which they forgot to explore earlier in their disoriented state of matter. The next day, feeling oddly tired and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great Hall 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 salutary holiday ever ... '' spoke Ron heavily as if the mere cause of speaking drained him of energy.

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

`` Sometimes, it 's really difficult to be Friend with Harry. matter always happen to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The only departure is that we usually do it with him but now, we do n't even make love where he is or if he 's still alive ... ''

`` Now, do n't say that Ron ... '' said Hermione reproachfully and bent her bushy-haired head to go on perusing a leger they had acquired the night before. It was really depressing to hear person say it out loud. It made the whole thing seem more than real. But Ron went on as if he had not heard her or if he had, he just opt to dismiss her.

`` Then, there 's the matter with Ginny. Foolish female child, I do n't lie with what came to her - leaving the castle like that, without so a great deal as a note of hand to inform us if she 's safe ! '' He paused for a while to swarm himself a drink. `` She really scares me sometimes. first base, 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 ! feeling who just arrived. '' exclaimed Neville suddenly, jerking Ron back from his momentary stupefaction and startling Hermione into slamming the book shut in surprise. Her eyes immediately widened with bewilderment as she identified the approaching physique.

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to track down for clues ? We ca n't gather often selective information if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in modest irritation as she saw the previous DA members drew near.

`` Well, we just found out the hard way that the business atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to close the shop until this whole idiotic cozenage is over. multitude refused to buy our material now just because we 're admirer with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our premises. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The fall guy seem to conceive that we had an vicious cabal with Harry and that our Cartesian product are basically nighttime objects in disguise. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't love. People are really gullible sometimes. '' said George I with the Lapp dejected tone.

Hermione crossed her coat of arms over her bureau and eyed Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very uncanny picture of the seat 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 topic before he could ask any Thomas More motion. `` Have you found anything useful ? '' she turned to Hermione.

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

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

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

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

The counterpart immediately shot sneak look with each former while Cho and Lee looked blankly at her. Obviously, they had not thought about it.

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

`` Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mister Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to stay as long as necessary. You could all stay at Gryffindor dormitory. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to mention something. dame Pomfrey requested for a few days of rest so Miss Lovegood shall be staying with you as well. I trust you know what and what-not to say around her. I do n't want her to have a relapse now that she 's making so a good deal progress. '' The headmistress said and turned to leave.

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

`` What ? '' asked Ron. `` Always telling us what to do like we 're a gang of pudding head child ? ``

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

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

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

`` Trust me, Hermione, you would n't wish to make out. '' said Lee in amusement and gave her a knowing facial expression.

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

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

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

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

`` Harry is on holiday, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't worry. '' replied Professor McGonagall and scoot warning glances at the other teenagers who still had not spoken a exclusive thing. `` I 'll be leaving you now. issue care of yourselves. ``

The awkward silence continued as they watched the Headmistress leave. It seemed that everyone was quite an unsure of what to say with one another especially Cho who was currently staring at Luna with such acute concentration but could n't look to determine the Christian Bible to give tongue to herself. Even Fred and George had goose egg rummy to say to break the ice. The secrecy only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a piece of composition.

The boys immediately excused themselves and went back to their elbow room while Hermione suddenly found it imperative to take a shower. Cho, still unsettled of what to do, outride for a while, thinking that this was the perfect tense opportunity for them to discuss what she had in thinker but she had not even uttered a word 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 mansion. I can manage. '' said Luna before returning to what she was doing.

Cho felt her heart wrench with sympathy as she heard Luna say that. Poor girl ! Always assuming that nobody wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every girl was dreaming of, she would not experience so unsafe. But she could not tell her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the only when single to suspect Ginny of deception. She wanted to talk about it with individual who would empathize and that somebody was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the issue now might be harmful to her. 'No, this is not yet the time for that .'She thought and she left quietly before she could change her mind.

Luna tried to force away the bust that threatened to decrease as she watched Cho leave. She should take stayed in the hospital offstage. At least there, she would not feel so hurt if anyone ignored her because nobody else was there aside from dame Pomfrey who was always fussy with her healing potions anyway. Her solely visitant was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her laugh with his jokes. He told her funny stories about Hogwarts biography ... He taught her several magic put-on that she had not even imagined possible before ... and about of all, he made her flavor special and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this dormitory where cipher even bothered to point her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

As she continued her musing, she noticed a newspaper peeking from behind the concealment of the couch on the opposite word English. It looked as if it person had shoved it there rather hastily. Feeling slightly amused and funny at the same time, she pulled the paper and began to take the front page.

HARRY ceramicist MURDERED A HUNDRED MUGGLES AT A PARTY IN capital of the United Kingdom ! ! !

HARRY POTTER GONE darkness TO AVENGE HIS lady friend 'S FATE ! ! !

HARRY ceramist -- THE NEXT night LORD ? ? ?


With trembling handwriting, she forced herself to read the clause underneath the shocking newspaper headline but the tears flooded her visual modality before she could even end the offset paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be true !'She thought to herself then her caput throbbed painfully as she attempted to process the info she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so weird. But this ca n't be true ... this ca n't be true ...'Then as the painful pounding on her head continued, several alarming images flashed dangerously in her creative thinker. She saw her father screaming in pain as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his opposition ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater guess the killing curse word on her father ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! founding father ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to rest conscious but the nuisance was intolerable. The hold out thing she heard before her body succumbed to the excruciating hotshot was the panicked shout of her current dorm mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to find her unconscious mind form lying on the basis with one hired man still clutching what looked like the premature day 's newspaper. She carefully removed the paper from the daughter 's grasp to confirm her intuition. `` WHO LEFT THIS firearm OF refuse lying AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the nauseous paper in front of them.

Ron shuffled his pes nervously as he stared from the paper to the lounge. `` S-sorry, Herm. I was in a rushing ... I guess I di -- - ''

`` -- YOU DID N'T THINK - TYPICAL ! HOW WE ENDED UP TOGETHER IS STILL A puzzler TO ME ! '' said Hermione in exasperation then she carefully levitated Luna 's body and placed her to a more comfortable home. `` McGonagall will be blanched. She has n't even spent 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 waiting until Luna comes around number 1 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 turns at keeping an eye on her until she wakes up. Cho and I can make the first act, Fred and George next, then Neville and Lee, then Ron. Ron will have no partner because this is his fracture. '' said Hermione and pushed the boys away before they could sound out any objection.

`` I feel painful ... '' admitted Cho when the male child were finally out of sight.

`` Me, too. '' said Hermione ruefully. `` I should have 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 accident triggers her memory 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 hour ... .No modification at all and the two girls were already feeling their eyelids sag from weariness and sluggishness ... third gear hour ....

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

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

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

`` No ... ..please ... ..please ... .do n't ache him ... '' the girl pleaded and her physical structure convulsed as if she was in terrible pain.

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

Within a few minutes, all were gathered around Luna while prof McGonagall tried to situate the school nursemaid immediately.

`` LUNA ! LUNA ! aftermath UP ! ! ! ! '' They all shouted at once then feeling desperate, Hermione slapped Luna 's left hand cheek forcefully.

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

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

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 ilk Harry when he 's really upset about something.

`` Luna, we wanted to enjoin you but ma'am Pomfrey forbid us to do so. She said we had to let you mend on your own. '' said Cho in an apologetic tone.

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

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

`` Luna, you 're powerful. The tidings is folderol. But there 's a vast problem and the merely thing that could serve us right now is to hazard that we believe those stories. '' said professor McGonagall who had just arrived along with Professor Snape and ma'am Pomfrey.

`` Luna, drink this potion. It will help you calm down. '' said Madam Pomfrey as she examined her patient role. `` 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 of the Church, Luna. It must be really tremendous. '' said Ron sympathetically. He could name with her because he had almost lost his male parent at the ministry too.

Luna 's expression softened immediately at the mention of her don. She remembered every unpleasant item of her life now. Her father joined Voldemort 's army to secure her safety but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the promise that he would let her live if her father followed his commands. In the end, her Father of the Church dropped all pretense and rushed to spare his only child but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's loyal followers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Harry ? ''

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

`` No, it 's not just a dream ... I can not explicate it but it 's like Harry was sending me a visual sensation 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 in the grass ! '' exclaimed Ron in astonishment.

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

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

`` pigeon hawk ! 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 much annoyance 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 abruptly ! '' exclaimed Fred and Saint George at once.

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

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

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

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

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ! ! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO Tell YOU ? ! ? WE want TO GET TO HARRY BEFORE IT 'S TOO LATE ! '' screamed Luna vehemently. This time, the enormous glass jar on one corner of the way suddenly exploded into diminutive art object. Then Luna 's student vanished and her eyes blazed Theodore Harold White with fury, scaring the wits out of those who witnessed the shocking transformation.

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

`` Because Harry said so ... ''
Chapter 7 - The unhallowed Alliance ( voice 1 )


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

The DA fellow member looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the same affair to them but they refused to believe him. They purposely closed their eyes to the opening just because believing otherwise was so a good deal simpler. But they should have known better. After all Harry was the only one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the only one who could distinguish the difference.

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

`` If you insist. narrate us what you saw and let 's see if it 's really. '' 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 fit with exponent of such 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 unlikely wizard firing, she conjured a white sheet over the bulwark and closed her eyes in intense tightness. Unsure of what to expect, they just stared blankly on the white sheet and waited. Then to their amazement, images started to look on the blind enabling them to clearly fancy Harry 's condition.

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

`` Do n't cut off her ! '' he whispered angrily.

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Harry 's hands were held tightly by two thick atomic number 47 chains - the simply things that were keeping him from falling into the roaring inferno four feet underneath his thin body. Around him were ten hooded figures moving about in a fluid question while two others were mercilessly taking turns into whipping his already unconscious frame. His clothes were torn from the eyelash and roue was oozing from his wound but his teaser'lust for affliction seemed insatiable.

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

`` Yes, superior. We have been doing this for an hour now even after he collapsed from the pain. I do n't recollect he would be doing lots conjuring trick now. '' declared one of the switcher proudly.

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

At the while, Harry 's eyes weakly opened but he did not appear 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 hint of entertainment 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 least one person would do it the truth even if he failed to survive this in vogue encounter. `` Hello, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, Potter ? Do n't occupy, I can play along. '' said the night Maker in mock amusement. `` hello, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to cope with you. ''

`` No, Tom. I am the one PLEASED to get together you. '' said Harry and was elated to notice a shadow of incertitude hybrid Voldemort 's face.

`` What do you think ? '' asked the evilness whiz venomously.

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

Voldemort stared at the boy in discombobulation. He was not used to this precipitous change in Potter 's posture towards him. Whereas before, he could easily scare the boy, now it seemed that his yearn fourth dimension enemy felt confident enough to scorn him despite of his obvious disadvantage. Maybe the boy was planning another surprise ... yes, that must be it.

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

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

`` What are you up to, Potter ? '' asked the night 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 DARK Divine. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'contribution in the most sarcastic whole step that he could get by. From his luxuriously spatial relation, he noticed a slight smirk on genus Draco 's sassing and he pondered whether it would be possible that genus Draco was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was right ...

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

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

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock hand clapping. `` splendid ! But you 're legal injury on one account. I happen to like my wand and it will stay that way, whereas yours was already .... broken into half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating newsworthiness sump more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to expect raging or sad, he was severely disappointed. Incensed by his lack of response, he levitated the days'paper so that the boy could translate the bad news for himself.

`` wellspring ? '' prompted Voldemort.

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

`` What do you intend about those short newspaper headline bearing your precious name ? Were you shocked that the wizarding world do n't see you as a fighter now ? Even your friends and former Allies have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would take more than that to shock me now. So what do you plan to do after successfully ruining my report ? '' asked Harry with the Sami clean expression. `` You 'll threaten to kill me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, Potter. I 'll kill you this sentence and without your annoying intrusion, I would be liberal to conquer the wizarding earth once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the prospect of finally being able to bump off the most life-threatening obstruction in his path.

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

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more hold if someone from your own house kills you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to number forward gave her a wand then he pointed his own wand at genus Draco. `` killing him now, nestling, or I 'll vote out the young Malfoy. ``

Harry glanced at the two captives and saw Ginny crying silently as she took the verge handed to her with a trembling deal. Draco mouthed a precipitous excuse to him and lowered his gaze in frustration to forefend witnessing the event. Harry immediately lost his absorption and the connection with Luna was instantly broken.

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

Voldemort became suddenly untrusting of his easy compliance and decided to hasten the process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the magical spell at Draco whose weakened body rapidly fell on the priming 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 ground in compunction as she saw the green luminosity 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 friend -- the same individual who saved her before. How could she ? She was even defective than Voldemort !

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

`` Wormtail, I 'll go away you here to destroy the evidence. shed the bodies into the flak. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Draco. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your founding father 's recent achievement, I 'm willing to give you another prospect to make up for your earliest disobedience. Dispose of the missy and you can come back to my in effect grace of God. You do n't need to be a disappointment to your Padre, do you ? ''

Draco, whose human face was still hidden, changed his expression to one of blue haughtiness before he faced the evil man. `` Yes, My lord. It would be a pleasure. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their prospect to elude ...

`` Excellent pick, Draco. Your don shall be pleased. We 'll be expecting you at the Malfoy manor house soon. '' said Voldemort and ordered his early handmaiden to disapparate with him.

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

`` Ginny, I could rub out your storage of this if you want. '' offered Wormtail but the fille shook her oral sex vigorously.

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

`` This is all my fault. '' said Dragon in agony and held the crying human body in his arms.

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

`` No, you must fall with us. We need your help. We do n't know where to go. '' said Draco in despair. `` And we must take ceramicist 's torso with us. The least we could do is cave in him a right 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 do with you. '' He unlocked the chain on Harry 's script and levitated him carefully to the undercoat. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the Hope that the opportunity to flee would number up. Within seconds, the four were transported to a blank space that only Wormtail had any knowledge of.

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The onlookers panicked slightly when the images on the screen disappeared. The net scene they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to slay Harry and using Draco as the instrumental role to see to it her compliance.

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

`` The connective was broken even before you woke me up. Harry must give birth broken it off or something ... I 'm not surely what it meant ... '' replied Luna miserably.

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

`` I do n't experience. ''

`` Severus, did you recognize the place ? '' asked the knocked out 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 communicate with Luna again. '' said Hermione, feeling guilty that they had not taken Harry 's warning seriously before.

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

Ron, Fred and George VI sadly lowered their head teacher in shame. What Luna had said was true. If they had not been too stubborn, then they would possess found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would have been in the position to help her return to the justly path. They protected her too much ... and now, all of them were paying the Price. This was war, and in war, affiliation among friends and family were usually not as strong as the bonds of choice.

Cho looked from the Weasley brothers and the irate Luna and decided that it was time to channelise the treatment to a safer topic. `` Luna, I was thinking ... Can you also communicate with Harry through that mind sound 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 to untangle section of the mystery. '' said Hermione to recreate everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most detailed plot of ground to disunite and conquer the wizarding world and to excrete his enemy in the regretful way potential. ``

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

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

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

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so a lot elbow grease into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not believe him and the DA lost its intent. But he knew that this is going to happen so he decided to share what he knew with me and we spent almost of the time practicing enchantment. He prepared me for the spoiled. '' replied Luna in a cold representative that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll exempt me, I need to pillow. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` Nothing. '' replied Snape after a minute 's vacillation but Luna nodded as if she was capable to learn the silent question in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The Unholy alliance ( Part 2 )


`` Ouch ! Wormtail, could n't you have prepared a softer landing smirch 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 verge 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 time. No one noticed the slight twitch of Harry 's lips.

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

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

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

`` Do n't overreact. I just thought that this is the last topographic point they would carry to find us ... and with sealed fate ... I guess it would be fitting to hark back Harry 's dead body to where it really belonged. '' said Wormtail sadly in recall of his own treachery.

As expected, no one bothered to front at Harry 's reaction at the mention of his home but of course, what person in his correctly commonwealth of mind would check for a corpse 's chemical reaction ? However, had they taken the time to consecrate him even the bare of a glance, they would birth noticed his partially covered middle scanning the room with great 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 move his hired hand too much, he caused the furnitures on the room rearrange itself ... Afterwards, he levitated his parents'portrait and halted it directly in front of the three.

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

`` I 'm really bad for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... Heaven knows I 've suffered enough ... and your son ... He gave me the hazard but I let the opportunity slipperiness on my fingerbreadth ... I was a Coward ... deal me if it could appease your ire ... but let the children go ... They 're still Thomas Young ... They can still alter their ways ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to perforate himself severely for every crime he committed under Voldemort 's power.

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

`` M-Mr. and Mrs. Potter, I 'm distressing 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 watch over Voldemort, he would still be alive today ... I have been foolish ... but that reason is unacceptable ... You can punish me ... and if that penalisation would be death ... then so be it. '' said Ginny as she continued to cry in anguish.

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

`` YOU, double-crosser ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO juncture THE EVIL face ? '' his booming voice echoed around the house and the three terrified creature faced what they thought was a zombie spirit Harry with exceedingly rueful expressions.

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

`` No sufficiency reason to rationalize our actions - it was just field luxuria for mightiness and blindness to the truth. '' stated Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

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

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

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

`` You 're ghost could watch our action at law everyday, and if you see us straying again from the path of goodness, then it 's your decision to wee-wee. '' replied Wormtail and the other two nodded in accord.

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

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

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

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

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

genus Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his cheek too.

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

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

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

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

As Ginny was about to shoot the killing jinx on Harry, a drop of bust fell upon the wand and instead of the expected green light, a Edward D. White beam escaped from its tip instead. Then bare inches after it left the wand, Harry waved his imprisoned hand slightly and the Elwyn Brooks White beam was transformed into a green one.

`` That, my booster, is one of the wonder of magic. As what Bellatrix, your former ally, had told me, the discussion are not enough ... .you need to really mean it ... you have to take acute pleasure in inflicting pain and in my case -- end. You were not meant to be a manslayer, Ginny and I 'm sword lily of that fact. '' said Harry as he halted the demonstration.

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

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

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

`` Never mind that. After what I 've just shown you, do you still consider that you could consume 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 in effect. '' admitted Ginny.

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could recollect correctly, I stayed conscious long enough to interrogate you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could bring me to wherever your master was. To be fair, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for month and I wanted to get together him soon to end my agony. I have to admit that your little spoof was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunting grinning at Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the show ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the spate of genus Draco 's reddened facial expression and tensed expression.

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

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

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

`` I wish I could. I have the ability but unfortunately, I do n't have the intent. Not to remark the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your loyalties. No, I have other plans for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his devoted supporters and slave, too. `` respond Harry and after a while he added. `` Consider yourselves very fortunate that I have decided to save 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 backbreaking menace underlying his cool words was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

`` Where are you going ? '' asked genus Draco warily.

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

Harry held his arm where the dismal mark was located. A few minutes of excruciating infliction followed then Harry waved him off. `` Go on but do n't demand too long. ''

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Your house is not that bad, Potter. '' said Draco in wonderment as they viewed the miraculous collection of Scripture at the mini-library, the all-embracing array of magical object and all other detail that depicted the Potter fortune so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na flirt wizard cheat ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's international my arena of expertise. Ron 's the best at that plot. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's look of disbelief.

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

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's in force at a lot of things ... and he 's very brave out too. You know during our first year, Ron beat McGonagall 's chess set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our second twelvemonth, we had to go to the coloured forest to come the spider. Ron has a phobia with those fauna 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 genus Draco in confusion, not realizing that he had just referred to his former school enemy by his first public figure. Harry raised one eyebrow before he replied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Snape was one of the most cunning spy of Voldemort before his desertion. He could provide us with data on situation where Voldemort would not be capable to witness us so easily and being complimentary to interact with other genius, he could also furnish us with requisite details regarding Voldemort 's action. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's astonishment, Harry gave a soft chuckle at first, then a slim laugh until finally he could n't control his gleefulness anymore. He rolled with laughter as if someone was tickling his ribs and the onlookers were already suspecting that mortal had sent a tickling appeal on him.

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

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

`` Odd ... ? '' said Dragon but Harry did not feel it fitting.

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

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

`` Yeah, that 's it ! UNHOLY ALLIANCE -- - I never imagined the sentence would follow when all of us would oppose on the Same side. Really weird ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's schooling ? Is everyone still thinking I 'm the next dark lord ? ``

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

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

`` No. ''

Harry 's face fell.

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

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

`` Yes and it was very enlightening. Where did you learn 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 obscure ? ``

`` Well, you can either pick out between Snape Mansion and Dumbledore Palace. '' replied Snape.

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

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

`` Unfortunately for you, pal. I 'm choosing Snape Mansion and that 's where we are going succeeding. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the disappointment on the faces of the former two teenagers. However, his decisiveness was not mainly to annoy the them. He wanted to get to know Snape better and a hint of a smile showed that his old professor was pleased by his choice.

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

`` Thank you, Professor. '' said Harry. Then adopting a serious tone, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a request. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon declare that I 'm dead so you better pretend to think it too. And do n't tell anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a little surprise for everyone. When certain people begin to melt, offer to attend for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an effort into finding them but you 're going to occur up with zero. volition you do that ? ``

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

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


writer 'S distinction : It does not take me too long to write the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't make cyberspace approach at home so it 's very hard for me to post more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo love the last three chapters and do n't bury to review. Thanks !
Chapter 9 - Polite word


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

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

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

`` So we 're back to our normal terminal figure of endearment. That 's a relief ! I do n't opine it would be good for my sanity if we become chummy all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for result. `` Well, to answer your inquiry, I 've realized that the great unwashed now find it terribly difficult to believe my tale ... I miss the times when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will follow. '' Snape raised one iniquity eyebrow at that. `` ... -- near of the people that issue at least -- but since the so-called frustration of Voldemort, people tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to believe that the evil had passed and that our cosmos is normal again. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's help into finding former manner to eliminate the enemy then of course, I also want Luna with me ... then develop the others until it 's fourth dimension ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his work force in defeat. `` Okay, fine. I admit the architectural plan is not perfect yet. I 'm counting on your knowledge of the dark arts and Voldemort himself to polish up it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a irregular, he seemed like his old self again -- unassuming and vulnerable -- and clearly, he was not proud of with it. He scowled at the others as he waited for their response.

`` Um - Harry, do you sleep together about the divination ? '' ventured Wormtail after a consequence 's hesitation.

`` You mean the prognostication that Voldemort was so crazy about ? Of form, I knew. Would I be exerting this much effort if I did n't ? '' retorted Harry angrily. He was expecting some hypnotism not irritatingly dopey questions.

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

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

`` What do you mean, dick ? '' asked Severus mildly but the flimsy set of his backtalk revealed his thin irritation about the lengthy introduction.

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

`` To whom was the vaticination given ? Why was it not completed ? How do you have sex about it ? '' asked Dragon curiously.

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could finish the prophecy, the dark God Almighty called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the chosen one would beat out the dark lord. ``

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

`` Do I have to tell you everytime ? I was scared ... as always. The nighttime lord is so impatient. Severe penalization is given to those who keeps him waiting and I do n't desire 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 straining in his representative was worth a thousand words of ruefulness. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At to the lowest degree the dark lord did not discover 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 rich thought.

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

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

`` It is possible that some other illusionist could go by on that info but it would probably take years to find out who and we could not stand guard to each and everyone of them to expect until they make a standardized prophecy. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her babe 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 substance abuse of 'predicting'everyone 's prematurely and violent death with every chance she got.

`` Professor Trelawny may not be logical but she had already made two redress vaticination. One was that I would be the only one who could defeat the shadow lord and the former ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's center before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's loyal handmaid would return and assist him regain his body. '' Wormtail averted his regard in ignominy. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that prophet do not 'see'at will and they could not even tell when a prophecy is going to be made. ''

Draco shifted his view and turned to look at the medal as if he was bored to death by the conversation. `` I 'm not indisputable about you but I am tired of this public lecture that only leads to nowhere. Why do n't we flummox to thing that we can check and then care about that later ? ``

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

`` Ha-ha, very rum ! Be grateful that some of my Slytherin intellectual rubbed off on you. '' said Draco with a flimsy hint of sarcasm.

`` We need to have some inside selective information regarding the enemies'electric current body process. The problem is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very lots certain that He knows about Dragon and Wormtails'abandonment when they failed to return on fourth dimension. It 's dangerous for any of you and of course, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be stagnant. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the attention of all whose minds were wandering.

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

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

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

`` Not her, genus Draco. Too dangerous. '' reacted Snape at seeing the wary verbalism of his best-loved student. He did not involve to listen the somebody 's name. He only had to look at his face and he already knew who he was referring to.

`` I know. '' said Dragon in droning, a crystalize indication that he did not like it either but she was the lone one who could do it.

`` Would it be too practically to ask who that person is ? '' asked Harry after failing to image out who, aside from Ginny, could do him reckon scared and concerned at the Lapp time.

`` My mother. ``

No one was able to say anything as they all watched Draco stare hard at the cap, pretending to admire the brilliant top thought that was so much similar to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the urge to cry in desperation at the prospect of putting his female parent 's life in peril for defying the night lord.

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

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

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

`` All right. Be careful. ''

After the departure of the professor, the four proceeded to eat up the delicious dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the light atmosphere was gone. They all brooded in silence as they chewed each tasty morsel in their mouths. Not even cultured phrases like 'Please pass the salt'or 'More rice please'were uttered. Why should they chafe ? It was not essential. They could all use the summoning magical spell for that.

When they were all finished with their meal, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a repose while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to explore the home where he was once considered a treasured member -- not only to torture himself more with the memory of his betrayal but also to clean his soul. Draco returned to the livelihood room and started writing on a piece of music of parchment but the words were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could imagine how much it was hurting him to compose that letter to his mother.

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

Dragon forlornly crumpled the parchment and set fire on it. `` You 're ripe. someone could easily wiretap this alphabetic character and we 'll all be in bass trouble. '' He uttered weakly and covered his face with his men.

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

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

`` Hey, get literal ! I have no intention whatsoever of joining that hideous wight 's army. That 's simply ridiculous for me. I am just thinking of going back to Hogwarts and persist in our education. The condition has not started yet. We could still make up for lost prison term. '' 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 transferee from other wizarding schools. Only the Headmistress and Snape would eff and they could aim us all at Slytherin sign of the zodiac. It could work out. What do you think ? ''

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

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

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your house ? '' he said with maximum delight. Dragon looked surprised. `` The classification hat was adamant in placing me there and I had to admit your house uniform would perfectly match the people of colour of my centre but I chose Gryffindor instead because someone tipped me off that all bad wizards came from your sign of the zodiac. ``

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

`` In your dream ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team sucking. I would n't be caught bushed playing with a team like that. '' said Harry in the same teasing tone of voice. genus Draco playfully punched his right arm in mock protestation but Harry only laughed. The unclouded give-and-take was a nice respite for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The Term Begins


Professor McGonagall and professor Snape made some elaborate request to pander three additional wands for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed teenagers with satisfy looks on their faces. They had performed some magical spell to alter their feature article and to conceal Harry 's very noticeable cicatrice. The girl now had jet dark hair with a distinguishable groin on her left face. She was wearing dark brown lustrelessness lipstick and sinister eyeshadow that contrasted with her pale color, giving her the haunted appearing of a vampire. Both son had colorful spiked whisker and metal range of mountains with weird-shaped pendant dangling loosely on their neck. The ugly scowl on their faces which showed their intense displeasure with their new 'look'only made them appear more menacing.

`` Professor, can you please reiterate why we ca n't consume the Saami vampire spirit as Ginny ? We look like -- - `` said Harry indignantly.

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

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

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, boys. That look would give everyone the depression that you are trouble-makers - perfect tag to get into the `` in '' crowd at Slytherin. '' reminded prof McGonagall sternly but the faint vellication on her oral fissure was a suddenly giveaway. Both boys glared at the others. `` And Dragon, recollect that I placed you on seventh yr even though you missed the whole sixth year just because you received high mark on your bird of Minerva so I expect you to do very well this schooltime class. read ? '' 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 vivid English. At to the lowest degree you would be able finish your studies and defeat the dark nobleman at once. That 's like hitting two Bronx cheer with one pit, is n't it ? '' he added in pure delight. The boys'scowl deepened at the citation of snort but did not argue.

`` By the way, where 's Wormtail ? '' asked Ginny, putting a canny stay to the current topic. Both son appeared on the verge of hexing them senseless if they irritate them some more.

`` Ahh, shaft. He 's in the donjon -- - apparently cleansing his soul. '' replied Snape with a smirk. `` I 'm sword lily you came up with a meliorate design 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 other two 'transferees'followed the professors to the Great Hall.

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

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

`` Oh, my God ! Is that dependable ? I do n't know any spell at all ... '' grimaced another frightened starter.

`` Of course not ! Have n't you interpret Hogwarts - A history ? A sorting hat would grade us to the planetary house that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced little girl with curly brownness hair.

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

`` Anderson, sherbert '' shouted Professor Snape, the new deputy sheriff Headmaster, to begin the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

The three impatiently waited for the sorting to commence while shooting dangerous stares at those who were dopey enough to give them queer glances.

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

`` Shhh ! Not so loud ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was busy scanning the worried freshman waiting for their number.

`` Engel, capital of Seychelles ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really feel horrific ! I ca n't consider McGonagall made that McMillan forefront Boy. I mean I would have been heading Boy you know, if not for some ineluctable consideration. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

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

`` I do n't but it does n't make me feel 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 have intercourse. I have n't seen your full cousin before. '' replied Ginny.

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

`` Well, he 's a niggling fleshy with lots of muscles. And he 's supposed to be in fifth yr now unless he failed the accreditation examination set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his gaze fell on the Ravenclaw tabular array where he caught sight of a girl with longsighted blond whisker engrossed in a light conversation with a freshman. The female child immediately looked in his direction as if sensing his presence. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the girl smiling back at him. His smile faded at that and he moodily broke the eye contact with her.

`` What 's legal injury with you ? '' asked Ginny as she noticed the sudden alteration in his mood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Welcome, first years ! Now, I am proud of to announce that another educatee would be joining the fifth part year in Gryffindor house. Dudley Arthur Evans, you may go to their table now. '' said the Headmistress after the freshmen had been sorted.

Harry 's jaw dropped as he stared at his cousin. Dudley had lost considerable weight and he looked far better than he imagined. The protruding muscles was a summation factor for him, too. Several girls turned to yield him appreciative glance as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor table.

`` That hunk is your cousin ? '' asked Ginny as she too gave him the once over. Harry nodded. `` I did not know 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 transferees from another wizarding schooling. They would be joining the Slytherin House -- fille Callah Meyers, Mr. Devon Antonio, and Mr. lander Mooney. ''

The three approached the Slytherin mesa with all the cool elegance that they could muster. They heard several people from other star sign gasp in surprise at their appearance while others merely shook their capitulum in disgust. But it did n't matter to them. The people they need to strike were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I remind you that the Forbidden woods is out of bounds to all students and that the products from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this schooling. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each scholar sternly to instill the word of advice on their minds. `` To all students, please be informed that Hermione Granger is the new Head Girl and Ernie Macmillan is the new chief Boy. You may attempt for their help if you have any trouble. Your house prefects shall also be glad to attend you in any way they can. Let the junket Menachem Begin ! '' she said after a patch and the dinner party tabular array was immediately laden with mouth-watering delicacies.

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

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

`` That 's great ! By the way, I 'm Blaise and these are pantywaist, Crabbe, Goyle and Nott. '' he introduced themselves proudly, as if he was announcing the members of the royal family.

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

`` How did you have it off ? '' fairy eyed him suspiciously.

`` It 's all over the papers, pal. nil to it. Besides, it 's bloody brilliant ! How was it ? '' drawled Draco aka Devonshire lazily.

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

`` The curate just gave us probational free pardon so we can wind up our subject field here - as if we care, honestly ! '' said poof with a smirk on her face.

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

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

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

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

`` ... if you 're desirable, you 'll know. '' replied milksop mysteriously.

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When the banquet was over, all bookman were escorted by their respective house prefects to their hall. Callah and Pansy immediately went off somewhere while the boys lingered at the common room first.

`` That Head girlfriend is one of potter 's bestfriend. She 's bad news, I tell you. Nothing would make you an outcast here faster than making friends with her and the redhead git who follows her around. He was her fellow and also a neat booster of ceramist. They 're the wrong 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 testify. To them, Draco Malfoy does not be anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new leader. He had to portion out with that fact and besides, he did not need to feel this way. They were not a nifty exit on his component part.

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

Blaise looked pissed at his lyric but he relaxed after a moment. `` A challenge, eh ? We like that, do n't we boys ? '' again his cronies nodded without a second thinking. `` lookout man us squash those shite tomorrow before our potions academic session. '' he declared arrogantly.

`` make sure you win. '' said Lander with the Saame tonicity as Devon's.

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

Devonshire waited until they were out of pick up gibe before he said to Lander. `` In this star sign, you wo n't get any obedience if you agree at once to what they are saying. But you should n't appear as if you 're defying them too. ``

Lander mutely acknowledged his commentary and stared at the Slytherin common room. It still had the same rough Harlan F. Stone walls with round, greenish lamps hanging on chains to the ceiling. There were still no flaccid and comfy sofa like in their own plebeian way - only high-backed chairs which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A flame also crackled merrily under a chip at mantlepiece with an intricate design that depicted a very outmoded style of a wizard affaire d'honneur. Looking around the eerie surroundings, he slightly wondered if they were doing the rectify thing.

`` Your common room has not changed much since my last 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 endorse year. End of story. ''

`` How the Inferno did you two get in ? '' queried Devon, a lilliputian miffed that some students from former household were able to go in their secret land without his knowledge.

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

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

Lander raised one brow and his mouth twitched in amusement. `` As I have said, you might not want to try the solution. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the looking of incredulity on Devon 's aspect. `` ... and I would not ask more questions if I were you. ``

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

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

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

`` Well, he better not make it too grave or that might just be the most mortify moment of his life history ... ''


Chapter 11 - The declaration of Harry 's Death


The shock had worn off and the overwhelming influence of Hermione and the rest of the older Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressionable occupant of their planetary house. Unfortunately, the atmosphere at their commons elbow room was far from jubilant. Almost two week had passed and there was still no word as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So much for the DA and the monastic order 's plan - they have not learned a single matter yet and it was driving them crazy.

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

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

Neville, who was listening to their rant, dropped the book he was holding with so much force that almost everybody turned to look at his direction. `` volition you two please cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's disappearance. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's nobody 's error and that 's final. And if you really consider yourselves Harry 's supporter, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

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

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

`` Why do n't you pester your founder until he gives you the informations we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could reply, the door opened to expose the creepily somber Fred and George Weasley. They looked so run down and weak that cipher had the core to question them. The Gemini eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

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

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

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

`` I - I think we proficient go to McGonagall now. Dad and the other extremity of the ordination would be there shortly to hash out the -- - `` said Fred with the Lapp strained tint. `` ... recent umm - growth. ``

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

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

Without a moment 's hesitation, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's exceptional galleon to call on the other members. Within moment, several former DA appendage joined them at the office to look for the arriver of the minister.

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

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

Luna discreetly retreated to one corner, boring her nose down a frowsty historical book which partially shielded her from everyone 's view. One by one, the Order members turned up with equally severe expressions on their faces.

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

`` I sent somebody to investigate the matter and -- `` Mr. Weasley sighed heavily. `` It was Harry 's body. Apparently, his dead body was thrown into a roaring wellspring of flak disfiguring him almost beyond recognition. ``

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

`` We were not certain at initiatory - until we saw the lightning shaped scar which was unparalleled 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. cypher really wanted to try 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 babe is a murderer ! ``

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

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

Luna slowly looked up from her al-Qur'an. `` I do n't detest you. '' she said evenly before returning to her reading.

prof Snape watched the young young lady 's response carefully. Her response was not natural. It seemed a little draw and out of melodic line. She even appeared disinterested about the stream topic of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the program and communicated with her despite of their previous concord ? Or did any of the three slip up and somehow alerted Luna to their presence ?

`` seminal fluid on - hatred us. Hex us if it would make you find better. We deserve it. '' argued George 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 sense Harry 's presence that 's why she was taking everything so calmly. `` You do n't trust it was really him, Luna ? '' she tentatively asked the girl.

Luna looked up again, impatient at the to-do, but Snape had caught her eye before she was capable to deliver her scathing answer. She immediately understood the tacit admonition that Snape was sending her. Forcing a more sorrowful demeanor, she gradually turned to Hermione.

`` Yes, I do. '' was her simple reply that crushed the tiniest hope that Hermione 's question had inspired into the others'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 shoot down the initiator of all this wickedness matter ... Voldemort and his army. ``

`` Luna is right. By tomorrow, Harry 's dying would be all over the wizard newspapers and we could soon look Voldemort to do an explosive ejaculate back. We have to be prepared. DA would deliver to be reinstated to help former students learn to support themselves. '' said the minister.

`` Warnings have to be propagated to the wizarding community through the quibbler. And I suggest that we drop the pretense. It is utterly unfair for Harry to let them think he had turned evil at the last-place minute of his life. '' said Neville.

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

`` Yes, I suppose it is the right wing affair to do. We 'll let you require care of the caviler and the scholar'extra training. '' said Professor Snape.

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

`` The Order could proceed with its formula task of tracking them down and hopefully prevent any atrocities that they might be planning to do next. '' said Dwight Lyman Moody with the same heavy tone.

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

`` And of course we could reckon on Hagrid to inform the giant star about the stream situation. '' said professor McGonagall.

Several more suggestions were given and their grief was soon replaced with a drear decision to stamp down evilness. point had been polished to perfection and with each progress, their agitation deepened, thirsty for stemma of those who made their lives so miserable that they almost forgot to go. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the creative juices in their minds, the meeting was adjourned and each left field with renewed vigor.

Except for prof McGonagall, Professor Snape and Luna.

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

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

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

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

`` Let me deal 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 Hall with Draco and Ginny. '' she replied.

`` You were able-bodied to see through the camouflage ? '' asked Snape in amazement. He could not conceive it because only a handful of highly skilled maven could correclty identify hoi polloi whose visual aspect was protected by enchantments - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

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

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

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Lander and Devon were already about to sleep on their bedroom after a terribly exhausting and boring conversation with Blaise and his troops when they heard a soft roast on the door as if afraid of wakening anybody else up. They both looked over to where Blaise was curled up and snoring to his heart 's content. surefooted that he was not bothered by the noise, they carefully opened the door to see who dared raise up them at this ungodly minute of night.

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

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

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

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

`` What the snake pit is this thing ? '' Devon asked and Lander hastened to excuse while Callah tapped her human foot impatiently.

`` What do you think it means ? '' pressed Callah with a concerned spirit on her face.

`` It simply means that they had already found out that Harry Potter was suddenly. That 's very clever of Snape. He engineered it all. '' he answered with a smile. `` So, we estimable neglect it and manoeuver for bed now. The natural process would start tomorrow. ``

CLICK

They all turned to the doorway and saw the Head of the House approach them silently.

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

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The next day ...

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

`` Hah ! Look at those sniveling idiots. I bet they heard the honest intelligence already. '' said Pansy with virgin pleasure on her face and tried to sit beside Devon but Callah was quicker.

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

`` Hiya, handsome. need me to give you a Slytherin enlistment later ? '' she asked, fluttering her delicate eyelash at him.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Oh, really ? I wonder what 's the big tidy sum with that ceramicist 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 trust to be more hefty than the moody lord. That Potter is just a pain to him, you know ... playing saviour all the time. '' she sneered.

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

`` Oh, that holy terror ? '' exclaimed Pansy as if she found the simple mention of the name extremely irritating to her sensitive ear drums. `` We have no news show about him yet. Last thing we knew he was being punished for his noncompliance but now he 's disappeared with that sleazy stemma traitor. I do n't know what he saw in her. ''

`` Never speak of his name again. He 's considered taboo in our firm these twenty-four hours. My male parent said that his father is now personally hunting them down including the other traitor. '' declared Blaise arrogantly, giving the effect that the subject should be concluded immediately.

Devon and Callah nearly choked on their repast but went on without commenting. Lander seriously considered the entropy they had just unearthed. Lucius was looking for Draco, Ginny and Wormtail. That meant Voldemort and his minions knew about their defection already and that only meant that they had to be spear carrier careful about their tec oeuvre. Sooner or later, they would hear about the 'cool transfer'and they were not that stupid not to cipher things out. He just hoped that it would be later.

Suddenly, the tables were bombarded with overexcited hooter. Newspapers and lambskin were being dropped everywhere.

`` May I have the aid of everyone please. '' shouted professor McGonagall before the students could peruse the day 's paper. All eye turned to her at once. `` I regret to denote that Harry ceramicist is no longer with us. He perished in the hands of Voldemort and he died saving our public. delight do not let the paper deceive you. Harry remained firm to the light English until his death. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the scholarly person ... there were even some from the Slytherin table. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this light, may I inform you that aside from the protection that this castling offers, I have arranged for some very subject students to take aim you all to defend yourselves in slip all things fail. It will not be graded but please try to do your best. The final test will be during battles against immorality and failure could cost you your life history. That is all. You may go to your classes now. ''

Chapter 12 - The showdown with the Mudblood and the Weasel


`` Excuse me. '' said a bantam but confident voice.

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

`` I 'm Hermione Granger, question missy. '' she held out her hand politely but cypher took it. Unfazed by their offence, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would care to join our defense mechanism Club this twelvemonth. It 's called Dumbledore 's Army and we train our extremity to contend against the dark arts -- - ``

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

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

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

`` Fine ! As mind female child, it is my duty to invite everyone else for the breeding but I forgot you do n't need to trail 'against'the dark arts. After all, you are all 'for'the shadow artistic production, 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 unfriendly party. `` What are you doing with -- - them ? '' he said incredulously.

`` begging for alms, Weasel. To buy food for the wolf inside your stomach. '' said fagot wickedly. Ron turned crimson at once.

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

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

`` Come on, Ron. economize your breath. We should not pine away time with this bunch of unsuccessful person. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` Losers ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your hero is deadened, no one could save you now. Did you know he was begging for dear life before the nighttime Divine killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went rigid with rage and had their wands out within seconds. queen and Blaise drew their verge too but ordered the others not to contribute out theirs.

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

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

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

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

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

Enraged, he tried a different manoeuvre. He pointed his wand at Ron and yelled `` CRUCIO '' but at the finish second, he changed his focal point and the charm hit Hermione but amazingly, she did not feel any pain at all. She smiled with relief.

`` That 's against the rules, 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 sceptre at the floating Pansy whose apparel were starting to rip at the incline. He too pried the scepter away from his fingers while whistling softly.

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

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

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

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

`` We thought you could squelch those shite as you said. '' said Lander in mock amusement. Blaise did n't seem to appreciate his pun and shot him a piercing glare. Devon nudged him slightly.

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

Blaise tension eased up at once and returned his blink which promised another worthy encounter with the Gryffindors later in which they would issue victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that second. Here, surveil this track. It will lead you straight to the dungeon for our Potions lesson. We just have to regain our wands first. '' said Blaise. `` red cent those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breath as he dragged the lachrymose Pansy to the office.

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

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

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

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

`` What 's impossible ? ``

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

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

`` It 's insufferable, Herm. His body 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 mind she had formed her own resolution.

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`` Good break of day class. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me put in myself. I am professor Remus lupin, your Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. '' he said with a warm smile to everyone.

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

`` So you also find him vicious ... that 's respectable. He is a werewolf. I do n't have a go at it where this school is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

Lander and Devon nodded in agreement but their negative feelings were channeled to a unlike level. lupin was an Order phallus and his solid werewolf characteristic could distinguish them fast through their fragrance alone. They both hoped that the extra protection that Snape had placed on them would work to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very able at handling refine go. On your seventh year, you would be performing more advanced incantations. about of these would appear on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the year so you better work harder. I understand that the Imperius Curse was shown to you during your quartern but you were not really able to practice it. So today, we would be learning how to use and counteract the Imperius torment and for that, we need a manifestation. Any volunteers ? '' professor Lupin eyed the pupil expectantly.

Many bookman raised their hands, mostly DA members. Harry had already taught them how use and deflect that unforgivable curse although not everyone could throw off the magic spell as fast as he could. professor lupin was aware of this so he felt convinced enough to call on any one of them.

`` Alright, Miss Patil, please hail here. '' he instructed. `` The incantation is 'Imperio'and you need to concentrate to go away from the enchantment. ''

`` Yes, Professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a candy reflection of someone being hypnotized. The professor ordered her to sing and she performed a song bit in social movement of the category but when she was ordered to jump out outside the window, she broke off the spell and smiled proudly at everyone. The social class gave her a generous applause except the 1 from Slytherin who were all yawning as if the presentment was boring enough to lull them into sleep.

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

`` Mr. -- - what 's your public figure again ? '' he called on one of the new pupil from the Slytherin House. Perhaps a monstrance on one of them could name them pay attention.

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

`` Hmm ... I wonder where you got your gens. '' said the Professor, smiling slightly. lander wanted to regress the smile but he donned a blank saying instead.

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

Once again, Lander felt the familiar floating esthesis that made him feel luminosity headed. Then he heard the dictation. 'Sing for us !'

'No, not that please ... I do n't like singing .'he thought but he knew he should comply. He opened his mouth to let the cat out of the bag when he realized he did not roll in the hay any wizard song yet and singing a muggle Sung dynasty could hit the Slytherin suspicious of the innocence of his blood.

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

Then another command followed. 'Dance for us'

Lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing Lupin to make him stop those ridiculous commands but fortunately the professor changed his mind. 'No, not that one. Levitate your completely body .'

'Fine. At to the lowest degree that one is loose .'Lander thought as he started to rise slowly from the ground. He could hear the prof 's explanation as he levitated.

`` Now, see here, division. It would be almost inconceivable for anyone to hover their bodies when they were conscious because to the highest degree champion believe that it was impossible. But with this curse, you could score a mortal do almost anything because in this state, whizz knew no spring. They only follow the commands. '' said the Professor then he ordered him to go down and removed the go off him.

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

lander grimaced as he stared at his collaborator. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devon, on the other hired hand, was having the time of his life. What a nice way to set off the day for him ! Making Ron do whatever he wanted but Lander noted that he particularly strayed away from making him do really embarrassing and dangerous things. Apparently, he took his threat seriously. It was a soundly thing that Blaise was busy with his own trouble to notice their lack of primitiveness to their partners.

The professor watched as the scholarly person performed the enchantment on each other but was mainly focused on the transferee who gave a manifestation a while ago. There was something remotely companion with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his commands but his eyes did not have the same glass over look and his reaction to his orders were not instantaneous. There was something definitely unusual with him.

`` That was excellent, class. Two rolls of parchment about the effects of Imperius swearing and how to foresee them to be submitted next Monday. You may go now. '' The students turned to leave. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please stay for a piece. ``

Lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

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

`` Oh, no, not that. On the contrary, you both performed very well. '' the professor replied then he eyed the two carefully. `` According to prof McGonagall, you both came from Durmstrang, correct ? '' The two nodded. `` wellspring, I was just wondering if you 're kick upstairs or behind our stream lessons so that I could run you superfluous avail if necessary. ``

`` Thank you, prof lupin, but I think we could make do. '' said Devon quickly.

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

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

`` Legilimens ! '' said Lupin suddenly, almost catching him incognizant ... .but not quite. He was able-bodied to stop the memory from reaching the control surface on clip.

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

Devon shot a unquiet spirit at Lander who understood immediately. The professor was going to try to read his mind and Devon was not adept at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his fingers to harbour him from the patch. The professor looked strangely at both of them.

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

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

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


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's anticipation


October 15, 1997

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

There was no news from Voldemort. No morose activities present. And no more close birdcall. Blaise and Pansy still did not trust them enough to expose some utile selective information. Their menacing looking were not enough. They had to live up to their reputation to get into the `` in '' crowd. Therefore, they need to be more daring. Desperate times call for dire measures.

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

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

`` I 've just realized something. Blaise and Pansy refuse to enjoin us anything because we have n't proven ourselves yet. Now is the rightfield time. descend 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 luck upon Hermione and Ron. We could get to it appear like were avenging their chagrin a few weeks ago. '' he replied. `` face, your lot are having a 'study group'encounter downstairs. If we leave at this prison term of night, Blaise would surely order individual to surveil us around. Your housemates are not a very trusting lot. ``

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

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

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

'Bingo !'thought lander. `` Oh, goose egg. 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 pairs of heavy ft following them. They smiled triumphantly at one another and blatantly ignored the racket as if they had not heard anything.

'Come on. Where are the people in the neighborhood ?'Lander thought. They were getting tired from all the walk but still they had not met anybody doomed 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 fellow voice. It was Peeves.

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

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

`` Silencio Vox ! '' said lander and the Poltergeist lost his vox 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 III during their flight in our one-fifth year. '' commented Devon as he watched Peeves make a headlong exit.

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

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

The two grinned at one another. 'Finally !'Nothing like hexing the fountainhead Boy and header Girl to put them in the honest slope of the new Slytherin prince.

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any problem with that, mudblood ? '' sneered Lander to make things more realistic but Hermione did not even bristle at the nasty recording 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 prof at this time of night which I doubt. '' said Macmillan.

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

Hermione put her hands on her pelvic girdle 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 baton slightly. Devonshire followed suit.

`` We wo n't sink to your layer. Twenty points from Slytherin for threatening the point Boy and girl. '' said Macmillan and started to leave with Hermione.

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Devonshire immediately and Macmillan became immobile at once.

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

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

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

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

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

Lander realized that it was now time to end the 'fight'before it got out of hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the small ballock of firing carefully in his hand. `` Do you concede ? '' he voiced out the doubt in the most poisonous pure tone that he could muster.

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

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

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

`` I - I -- - '' he began but was stopped unforesightful when they both heard several loud footfall heading their way.

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

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

'Accidentally - Yeah, ripe .'thought Lander sarcastically.

`` And you used an unforgivable curse ! Very impressive ! I admit I had some doubts regarding your capabilities before but now I think you could be a desirable plus to our club. '' said Blaise solemnly.

`` It was zilch, really. '' said Devon dismissively. `` We just wanted to get them back for what that girl did to you, Blaise. ``

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

`` You 're bored ? How come you did n't severalise us ? Join us then. We 're having a company tonight. '' said pantywaist excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

`` At the park room - where else ? Do n't concern. Snape does n't like. '' 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 Maker 's initial triumph political party ! ''

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

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

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

`` My apologies, but someone was blocking the door so could you just give it a push. '' said the Fat ma'am sweetly.

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

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her nervousness were already on the edge since their encounter with the newcomer and this sight was not very welcoming at all.

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

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

Hermione racked her brain to figure out the ordered affair 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 Dark master will mark him as his equal, but he will give power the Dark Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the former for neither can hold out while the other survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would go far at the time when the concluding battle shall be fought ... seven-spot patriotic allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The Dark Lord would raise the spirits but the one would set up their souls ... his servants shall be overcome ... he shall croak by his own sword ... and his remains shall reside at the snake 's sleeping accommodation till the end of time ... The one with the power to crush the Dark Lord had come ... ''

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

Many question wheeled around to notice the ashen look of the Headmistress followed by their Professor lupin, their current firm head.

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

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

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

`` What did professor McGonagall mean ? ``

`` What lost vaticination ? ``

`` Who 's the one who could trounce the dark Almighty ? ``

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

`` hold ! First matter 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 layer with the exception of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

`` prof, do you remember Malcolm - the one who taught us the Fireball proficiency ? '' Hermione began her endless queries.

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

`` professor, I was just wondering ... that turn was very powerful, right ? How come in no death-eater used that patch before ? ``

professor lupin was taken aback. He did not expect that question and he was funny as to where Hermione was coming from.

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that spell himself and it took him eld to finally master it. That 's why no death-eater could perform that technique. It was never taught to them and Malcolm denied any request to include it in the books. He said he would occur on the knowledge only to the worthy I. ``

`` You mean only the DA and rules of order members could perform that spell right now ? '' asked Ron in amazement. It never occurred to him that they could cast a go 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 time, the professor could not hold on to his curiousity any longer. `` I will do that tonight but could you please secern me why you are asking me these things ? '' he asked softly.

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

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

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


Chapter 14 - The Werewolf 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.

`` seed to think of it. I have noticed something strange with the boy too. The other one was not as strong but the one called Lander seemed very mightily. '' lupin nodded his school principal thoughtfully as he tried to recall his past pop sessions with them.

Ron was apparently in rich thinking 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 curse'that Blaise -- -- ''

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

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

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

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

`` All right, we 'll tattle abot this some other meter. Stay here for now. I need to contact Malcolm tonight to clear this matter up before we say anything to the others. I do n't want to give imitation hopes to certain person. '' The prof said sternly then he added as an after thought. `` And yes, twenty points from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that peculiar incident. As Head missy and prefect, it is your responsibility to account any inauspicious 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 notice some answers -- Snape 's dungeon. He knew something was up. He could sense it, thanks to his werefolf instincts. He just could n't place it. Minerva was knowledgeable but in cases like this, he had to allow Snape had more expertise. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his house. It was safe to seize that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the blasted room access. He could give birth easily walked in but he wanted to extend rough-cut courtesy to his boyfriend professor. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the door to listen for any sign of life.

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

Puzzled, and without a care to what Snape would think, he walked in soundlessly to investigate. That tiny squeak was unmistakeably a rat 's and he would stake his report that that was not just an ordinary rat.

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

Without wasting time, he shot him the piece to force him to show his human physical body and quickly followed it up with a body-bind charm.

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

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

`` It 's kind of too late for that now, do n't you think ? '' said Lupin, his scepter still pointed at the snivel shape. He would never make the Saami mistake twice.

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

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

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

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and James died, Sirius wasted twelve years of his spirit in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life. I do n't think I can ever forget that much LE forgive. '' He paused for a while to give himself clock time to recover from those nasty memory board. `` Do you bed why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

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

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

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his harsh Christian Bible but he could n't say anything in his defensive measure. What Lupin said was admittedly - he was a murdering traitor who betrayed his expert friends, even endangered their son 's life several times. He did n't merit to exist but here he was, still existing while his beneficial acquaintance had fallen. Harry Potter had saved him before but maybe he should n't have.

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

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

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

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

Just then, the threshold 's keep flew open and revealed two teenage boys and a daughter who were slightly panting for breathing time as they rushed inside the murkily lit office.

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

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

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

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

Devon and Callah stared wide-eyed at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his shoulders. The prof watched with a combination of suspense and entertainment as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do next. But nothing could have prepared him from lander 's chemical reaction. The boy casually waved his powerful deal and unceremoniously blast coloured sparks at him. The wallop made him stagger backwards and he became instantly horrified at the idea that he had miscalculated in his deductions. He raised his baton to disarm the boy but then he realized that the boy did not have his sceptre out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial shock had worn off, he also took eminence of the fact that he did not finger any pain at all.

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

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

`` Sorry, Professor. That 's just to wee-wee sure that you 're really who we think you are. One can never be too careful these solar day if you know what I mean. '' replied lander as he gave him a warm smile. `` I knew it would not take you long to project that out. '' he added.

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

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would sustain found yourselves in big trouble now. That was a very dangerous risk of exposure 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 Draco ? '' said lupin as he removed the hex on Wormtail.

`` well, they have n't really toss off anyone yet so I guess the ministry will be soft with them. ``

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

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

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

`` Oh, I forgot ! professor, Wormtail, I think you considerably issue forth with us. There 's an pressing matter that we need to talk over right now. ``

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

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

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

`` THE LOST PROPHECY ! '' exclaimed Harry, genus Draco, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made Lupin very curious ... .very rum indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely charge up individuals. Why was the the trip to the Headmistress'part taking so long ?


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`` The one with the power to vanquish the dark Lord had come…and the dark Lord will mark him as his compeer, but he will have power the Dark lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the former for neither can live while the other survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would come at the time when the final fight shall be fought ... seven-spot loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The Dark Almighty would invoke the spirits but the one would entrap their person ... his servants shall be overcome ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his remains shall domiciliate at the Snake River 's bedchamber till the end of time ... The one with the tycoon to vanquish the night nobleman had come ... ''

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

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

`` vigil your spoken language, Mr. Malfoy. '' said McGonagall sternly.

`` To be honest, I 'm more have-to doe with about the 'invoking the spirits'voice ... It sounds scary. '' stated Ginny in bass thought.

Harry was unusually soundless as the others discussed the possibilities. He was more concerned about the identity of the someone who shall not pull through the battle. Seven allies shall be with him ... therefore, they were people who were very conclude to him. Threfore, another close protagonist of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the mounting figure of casualty of war. Just another tinker's dam figure ... He sincerely hoped he could prevent it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you think, Harry ? ''

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

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

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his move now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just great .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too damn confident for ease. Voldemort is going to found a nasty attack on the Wizard 's celebration of his guess defeat -- making a parody of the Ministry and of the Order and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just put over the celebration. '' suggested Wormtail. His handwriting clutching his top dog as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two weeks metre. Do we throw enough time to prepare for a counter-attack ? '' asked lupin, his sassing set on a thin line.

`` No but we can not waitress for that 'terrible violent storm'to come either. It just have to adjust its docket. I want Voldemort and his United States Army to be dead on the day that they are supposed to be. '' declared Harry stubbornly, determined to end this battle once and for all. He was tired of hiding. Tired of wearing Slytherin robes and not be able-bodied to trifle Quidditch. And almost of all, he missed Luna and his best friends.

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Harry, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail were now at the Room of Requiments. While the Order 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 truth. It would be necessary for them to know that he was still alive to throw them hope and the strength to fight in the approaching fight. He did not have the time nor patience to discern who the 'seven allies'were. But surely they would get from the DA or govern fellow member only. They were the only ones loyal to him at the here and now considering that the repose of the wizarding humans were still confused about what 's happening.

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

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

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

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



Chapter 15 - Unity of reverse


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

He did not sustain to waitress long. A rustling of movements was soon heard from behind the door then it opened so slowly that any unthinking person would blame it on a non-existent malarkey. He could only make out the synopsis of two forms though, both with their wands out and walking on their toes as if afraid to make the tiniest bit of speech sound. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disenchant themselves.

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

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

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

Harry almost laughed out loud when he saw that. Hermione used to be the deliberate one and Ron used to be, well, a little hotheaded. But he could n't blame him for that since he was still sporting his punk 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 wand was not pointed at Harry anymore.

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

Harry did not get to eat up his judgment of conviction since an fanatic bestfriend immediately took it upon herself to devote him a welcoming hug. `` HARRY ! ! ! ! ! ! I knew it 's you ! '' exclaimed Hermione, her eyes watering slightly at seeing her friend.

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

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

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

`` Here. '' a woolgathering voice replied, her dirty blond, waist-length and straggly hair swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side. Harry smiled at the daughter and held her hand tightly.

`` You did n't look surprised. '' commented Hermione at the spirit of pure serenity on the female child 's face.

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

Both Hermione and Ron rolled their oculus at that but Harry could only hide his entertainment as he noticed the smell of everlasting indignation on Draco 's face.

Neville soon followed Luna 's arrival. He had his wand out and Harry was impressed at the way he handled himself upon seeing him. Gone was the eternally uneasy boy who could n't even manage to screech during a delicate site. The boy who stood before him had the marker of a person who had entered a conflict and won and would win again if the need arises.

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

Harry looked at Hermione teasingly first before he replied. `` Unfortunately, yes. I wondered how foresighted it would pack for person to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the collateral reference to her failure to address the job at hand but did not comment. Luna, on the other hand, looked nonplussed.

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

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

`` Gee, Harry. I did n't make out that when star die, they became reincarnated like that. '' said George III, feigning a looking at of astonishment and innocence while hanging on to his own flame-colored locks for dear life.

`` Remind me not to die, my beloved similitude. That hideous pilus ! well be utter than be mistaken for the ferret boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a good show of staring at Harry 's hairsbreadth and squinting his eyes in disgust. `` It would take a crap a great prank, though. ``

At the recess of his eyes, Harry noticed Ginny was almost rolling to the base with laughter while Draco was on the threshold of strangling the Weasley Twin Falls. He decided that maybe now was not a well time for the twins to exhibit their rather twisted horse sense of humor.

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

Within a few hour, the rest of the DA members arrived with the exclusion of Lavander who was still at the hospital wing. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be cagey and threw dung bombs 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 means of protecting themselves in case it was a trap. Perhaps it was a skilful affair that the Weasley twins were too distracted to mean of pranking those careless individuals by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would sustain been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to amount closer. He cleared his throat and before anyone could start asking impertinent questions, he began his lecture. `` Please listen carefully. All of you. I 'm not going to repeat what I have to say. I know that Luna had shown to some of you my latest encounter with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still alive. That mongrel was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw conk stopping point year was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a piece and took a cryptical breath. What he was about to say next might be too nerve-wracking for everyone present tense. Hell, to be reliable, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The evil git has somehow gotten stiff and is currently under the delusion that he is durable just because he thinks I 'm dead. How uninstructed ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to harbinger his mien to the whole wizarding world by creating havoc during the celebration of his conjectural defeat. We 're not sure about the details yet but the general idea was that he and his thugs would start their terroristic number a week before the fete to build the stress, then it would climax on the part of the celebration where Voldemort 's defeat would be reenacted. The blundering dark lord himself plans to make an explosive appearance on the point, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry official and predicate himself as the new rector. '' He paused again to glance at his listener 's reactions.

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

Looking at their alarmed expressions, Harry was almost gratified that he had some irregular tryst with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too often exposure to death-threats and undeniably evilness dark God Almighty had its good points too. It made one immune from shockingly terrestrial emotions such as affright and panic.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` Good question. Once again, you 're showing the markings of a dependable warrior. '' Then, with a slight apprehensive look at Ginny, Draco and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can recall correctly, the sorting hat was very repetitive about one affair - wholeness of all the menage. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal prejudice and unfriendly feelings towards certain masses from a unknown firm ... ''

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

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

Ron sighed heavily. `` You want us to be nice to the Slytherins. '' he closed his centre as if the simple mention of the house was giving him hard headache. Then he added as an after thought. `` 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 thunderclap. `` What about Malfoy and Wormtail ? ``

No one said a word.

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

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

`` Dragon ? You call that bastard 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 weirdo to even debate that idea. '' said Hermione, her heart blazing with anger and disappointment.

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

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

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

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

`` The less demonic Slytherins do n't know enough about the wickedness nontextual matter to aid our cause. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more violent reactions.

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

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

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

`` Please swear me on this. Dragon and Wormtail have changed and they 're willing to help us. They would share with us useful info on how the Death-eaters think and competitiveness. '' Harry could see that some were still unconvinced. Luna, sensing his humour rising, quickly took over.

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about fiddling theater rivalries. We have already lost various dependable champion to the dark face because of that. Anyone who decides to facilitate us should be regarded as a friend and not as an enemy. '' said Luna, her dreamy expression was replaced with a steely determination and a hint of annoyance.

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

`` Do n't you think I know that ? You 're asking me the incorrect questions. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should have been asking me about the Lavender 's prevision and how it could help us get the better of Voldemort for the finis clip. ``

`` Sorry. '' said Hermione and lowered her school principal in defeat.

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

The others were still loth but nodded solemnly.

`` That 's full enough for now. '' said Harry and waved his manus to disclose the three digit who were nervously awaiting the DA 's verdict.

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

`` Now that we have overcome that exceptional obstacle, let me severalize you about the plan that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a terrible storm that will mark the final engagement, then Voldemort would raise the liquor. Maybe Hermione could steer the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to pin their souls but as of now, I have absolutely no idea on how it could be done. I want us to be make just in sheath he raises his army from the beat. '' said Harry, speaking in a obtuse way to let the others to absorb everything.

`` elevate his ground forces from the perfectly ? '' asked a fearful Colin.

Harry grimly nodded his head.

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

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

`` So what 's the residuum of the program ? '' asked Lee.

Harry resumed his solemn look. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would stay to aid the prof protect the castle against an tone-beginning while some would come with me, Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail to prepare for Voldemort 's coup. Who would be brave enough to come with me ? ``

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

`` Now, why would I dream of doing that, Ron ? '' said 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 salutary fighters in the grouping. If they were going to stop Voldemort 's design for the feast, the spark face needed the finest fighter for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` Pack some material. We 're going tonight. Our sign psyche will allow for an rich exculpation for our absence seizure. ``

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

`` To Snape Mansion of course of study ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a disgustful grin at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape mansion


As their feet touched the hearty dry land, the chemical group immediately recoiled at the repugnant spate of what Snape claimed to be his home. Anyone unfortunate person enough to put down would instantly spot it as a shadow thaumaturgist 's haven. No doubt about that. There were no colored portraiture to decorate the medium-sized living room, only strange-looking things hovering above them. All the furniture were covered with repulsive Snake River pelt and there were no comfortable hot seat to sit on.

They had to settle on the cold, marble floor for that. The paries and roof were all Black person and their simply author of light was the pallidly lit open fireplace. The repulsive statues guarding the spiral staircase looked ready to go through any individual foolish enough to vagabond in its path. It would have been less fearsome if there were at least some welcoming gesture from their Host but, unfortunately, the unsmiling face of their host only heightened the already creepy ambience of the place.

`` You call this a menage ? '' said the disgusted Dragon finally who expected the topographic point to be somewhat standardized to a regular wizard house -- not as highfaluting as Malfoy Manor but habitable at least.

`` Yes and I would take account it if you would maintain your unsavory input to yourself. You 're not here for a holiday. '' reminded Snape in an even musical note, his face devoid of any emotion.

`` I think this place is very interest -- `` commented Harry much to the astonishment of everyone present tense and he could swear he chanced upon a shadowy hint of a smiling on their Host 's look. He also heard some smutty insinuations regarding his state of head but he just shrugged it off. That was a normal chemical reaction to his comment anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not withstand a bit of soreness, let me assure you that the rooms upstairs are quite acceptable and complete with all the requirement amenities. '' said Snape in a tone that suggested that he consider those kind of people very feeble in character.

`` This definitely makes Sirius'mansion warm and favorable in comparability. '' whispered Ron to anyone who would care to listen.

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

Ron surveyed the scattered equipments with great pinch. `` Harry, are you really sure enough we want to do this ? This looks more like a Torture chamber to me. ``

`` Weasley, if you do n't observe your mouth shut, you will encounter that these tools could do high-risk than torment your already battered brain. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his mouth to avoid risking his wrath.

`` I wonder what this little thing does ... '' commented Neville as he stared curiously at a modest 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 twit gaze and returned the favor. `` Yes, I believe I would, prof. '' With that, he bravely shoved the article on top of his head, expecting the worst.

Hermione and Ron exchanged distressed coup d'oeil but Dragon, Ginny and Luna just watched Neville with growing captivation.

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

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

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

Suddenly, the hat slid down to fully brood Neville 's face then it constricted the neck part in such a way that would make the wearer drop off oxygen within a poor span of time.

Most of the viewer panicked and hastily tried to remove the nefarious hat but to no avail.

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

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

`` This is definitely a overrefinement chamber. '' said Ron in a hushed tonicity.

Hermione and Ginny were still too offend to comment. Even Dragon, who had lived in a Dark Wizards'firm all his life, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to take the incident in step.

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

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

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

Snape smirked at her. `` granger, for person who 's supposed to be the wise student at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to embrace some affair. That 's what you 're here for - to get word and understand the Dark nontextual matter - and I 've just given you a manifestation. '' He paused to retrieve the offence clause that fell on the earth. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will coerce the wearer to reveal any information asked of him and if the soul 's too stubborn to abide by, the hat would tighten itself until the soul can no longer suspire. Only someone skilled with the Dark Arts could remove it from the wearer 's brain. ``

`` 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 phase of the moon month to organize and does n't physically harm the drinker, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and effectual due to the excruciating infliction it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a little esteem. `` I must admit that I 'm affect with how yearn you were able to endure pain. Others usually terror and die from suffocation within a minute or two. ``

Others looked at Neville with increased respect. He was at it for More than 15 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 spell even except the killing execration and it all boils down to thinker CONTROL which I 'm about to instruct you today if there are no more irrelevant questions. '' said Snape in his usual charming mode.

No one commented.

And so the rigorous training began ...

The daily bodily function would usually bulge with a few minutes under the Cruciatus Curse -- 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 bead of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a large amount of money of that potion, they would be immune to its core. Of course, an Occlumency deterrent example was also included in their everyday Lucy in the sky with diamonds of 'mind-strengthening exercise'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the only time that they will be allowed to manducate on a stale piece of music of plain bread and a looking glass of water.

`` That will train you to outlive if worse comes to whip. Do you think the Dark God Almighty is in the habit of feeding his captives ? '' spat Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to complain about the inadequate food supply.

After the distasteful meal, if one could predict it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would take turns placing them under the Imperius Curse until they could befuddle it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would allow them the luxury of an hr or two of rest which was not very relaxing at all since they had to read copious 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 Helen Newington Wills would make it to rack ... err..train them some more about the Strategies and Tactics of Muggle Dueling just in slip they were disarmed and had to resort to hand-to-hand combat.

By the end of the day, the captives err ... trainees would be too exhausted to give care about anything but nap which was limited to five hours only until they would be awakened again by the Cruciatus Curse.

And that was how they spent the wholly week.

On the eighth day, they were pleasantly surprised to see that Wormtail and Snape had to give to Hogwarts for a short meeting. They were even more delighted to hear that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the hall and never enter the 'Training Room'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some comfortable chairs so that they could eat properly on the dining table. They were provided with a very delectable meal that seemed strange somehow after being used to having nothing but cold gelt and water.

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

Hermione eyed the food warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the intellectual nourishment ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could check our thirstiness in front of this banquet. think what we read about how the dark minds turn ? ``

Ron and Draco choked on their food when they heard Hermione 's program line. Neville spat whatever morsel was left in his backtalk and Ginny promptly stopped eating. Unsure of what to do, they just stared forlornly at the wonderful scatter in front line of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their heart 's contents without fear of any underhanded maneuvers.

`` Hey, what 's haywire ? '' asked Harry after seeing their expression.

He and Luna had decided to spend the break of the day together to explore the firm, talking about some stuff and well - whatever. They were making up for lost time and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their seats and started to satisfy their plates.

Still no one said anything.

`` Why are n't you eating ? Is there a job ? '' asked Luna when she noticed that the others were not even touching their food.

`` Umm ... We have some booking about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own misgiving about the motives behind the variety 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 tell you ? '' said Luna.

`` Tell what ? '' asked Ginny.

`` That they are going to give us a hardheaded 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 much food as possible down his throat.

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

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

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` movement 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 evil minds have in computer storage for us ? ``

`` Do n't concern Weas - Ron ... .No one 's going to die. '' said Draco, grinning wickedly at him.

Everyone just groaned and continued eating.

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The afternoon passed too quickly for the group 's liking. As expected, no one was able to slack upon learning what they were about to do that night. right after lunch, the grouping practiced what they learned and tried to echo all the point that Snape had imparted to them.

By night clip, the tautness was already at its high point in time. Every little thing seemed to get on their heart. Only Harry and Luna were oblivious to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own little 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 vex Draco. The suspense was too much for him too.

`` IF YOU TWO DO N'T STOP, I 'M GOING TO scourge YOU ! '' screamed Hermione at the top of her lungs while Neville vainly tried to pacify her.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' shouted Ginny and Draco and Ron immediately froze on the spot.

`` Hey, that 's uncalled for ! '' said a red-faced Neville as he removed the scourge on Draco and Ron.

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

POP !

POP !

POP !

Three cloaked figures appeared on the other side of the elbow 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 mathematical group quickly spun around and joined the battle. Soon, the post was sizzling with colorful sparkle and electrifying scourge. Jets of Inner Light were grazing each of their skins, wounding them but they just ignored it.

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

Ron and Hermione produced a very muscular cuticle charm to deflect mild curses while sending fireballs to the enemies. Draco tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to attack Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the Brobdingnagian mightiness that they were radiating.

Suddenly, someone summoned respective 'Constrictors'and charmed it to capture all the educatee but the hats never even lasted a minute on their head. And the students had enough sense to persist in firing spells while struggling to break free from the 'Constrictors'.

The battle became even more intense as more Unforgivables were hurled unrelentingly by the foeman. The chemical group, sensing that they were dangerously outnumbered, disillusioned themselves to even the odds. But they were disgruntled when they noticed that the foe could still sense their presence and were even able to transfer the charm.

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, combine your strengths to obligate the enemies when I give you the signal. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked frame flying to the wall, knocking them unconscious. To his former side, Neville, Ron and Draco were also ferociously attacking the enemies. They managed to incapacitate five more unwanted visitant.

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

At Harry 's signal, the missy simultaneously conjured a magic rope to bind the fallen interloper to forestall them from escaping.

Soon, several intruder disapparated, leaving only the unconscious ones behind. The heater started to clear out, giving the radical a exculpate sight of their surroundings. The table was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were trickles of blood on the flooring and some furniture were reduced to ash tree. Snape 's house was a mess ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemies, not bad.

Harry looked at his friend and noticed some minor burns and unsightly wounding but otherwise, they were all right.

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

`` I do n't do it. '' replied Harry simply then tensed again as he heard respective sequent phone of hoi polloi apparating.

Everyone immediately pointed their baton to the direction of the sound expecting another encounter.

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

It was Arthur Weasley, rector of Magic, and he was accompanied by professor McGonagall and dame Pomfrey.

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

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

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

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a bit then her eyes lit up in intellect. `` Oh, I assume you passed your psychometric test ? ``

`` Test ? What test ? Did n't you hear, Professor, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it difficult to comprehend why the shoal nursemaid chose to attend to the injuries of the foe first.

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

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

`` I think Professor Snape and I had a slight misunderstanding. When he told me that you shall be tested tonight, I assumed that it would be quite similar to an ordinary bicycle practical trial run. I never thought that he had a different idea in mind. But I admit his plan was ingenious. You were caught unaware yet you were able to care the situation to your advantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any Major injuries, I see. You did well. ''

Arthur Weasley chuckled softly. `` I think our members need to develop too. Imagine seven Kyd beating them ! ``

`` So, professor, are we going back to Hogwarts tomorrow ? '' asked Harry who was the 1st to recover from the shock.

`` Certainly. Especially now that several Order phallus have to drop some time at the hospital offstage. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the whole grouping in a low voice. `` Kindly try to teach them a affair or two, will you ? I never imagined them to miss this terribly. It 's really humiliating ! ``

`` Of row, prof. It will be a pleasure ! '' replied the group with suspicious smiling pasted on their faces.

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

`` I would be delighted to machinate their meals. '' commented Hermione with a devious grin.

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

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 superior with wand poised in mid-air, ready to wake him up from his deep sleep through a well-placed cruciatus curse.

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

`` Well, might I remind you that Snape had a plausible self-justification for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious mind and at the mercy of a stern mediwizard, are not in the lieu to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly simple lesson to a naughty child. `` Besides, performing an unforgivable is a sure way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his wand. He sighed. `` You 're no fun. ``

Harry laughed softly. `` We can do fun affair later after we finish Voldemort off. ``

`` Do n't be so damn confident. '' said a debile and muffled voice.

The two immediately turned to where the sound came from and were not so surprised to see the Potions Master struggling to get up from the hospital bed despite Madam Pomfrey 's rigid teaching that he was not supposed to do so.

Harry 's heart darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so hoot pessimistic. ''

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

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

The prof seemed to smell out it too for he replied in a more carefully style. `` I do. I just do n't want you to make a baneful mistake of underestimating the enemy. ``

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

The professor nodded in sympathy and closed his oculus as if he just woke up to give his view on that particular topic and now that he was finished, he wished for nothing but to return to his peaceful respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping sentinel on the hospitalized Order members while struggling to end up all homeworks that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the injustice of the situation but wisely stayed away from touchy topic like death and destruction. It was bad enough that it was the flavor of the month of the school 's chitchat net without discussing it during their loosening clip. In fact, he would rather fend off it if possible.

brothel keeper Pomfrey eyed the two boys impatiently as they went on with their endless yakety-yak of Quidditch, buttocks prof and unjust work loading but she struggled to maintain a quiet window dressing as she went on with her work. Normally, she would never let them stay but the heightened alert degree forced her to endure their bearing in the hospital annexe. She had to admit that she needed help to secure the safe of her patients if ever the penury arises.

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Devon and Callah coolly made their way to the Slytherin dungeon hoping that nobody was around when they arrive. They just got back from their training and they were currently not in the mood to be pestered by nosy housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most busy ones were still at the vernacular room and immediately looked at their direction as they entered the seat. They eyed the newcomers suspiciously and their stance clearly implied that they needed a very convincing explanation.

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his wand held at the slope, make to strike if their resolution proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape secern you ? He made us do some horrible labor to shit up for our incompetency in his course of instruction. '' replied Devon coolly, immediately reaching for his wand. He did not like Blaise 's self-important feeling and he knew the git was just itching to build power over them.

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

`` Definitely not. What a crazy mind ! Snape would never subject to such let out 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 decisiveness that the two became worried at once but tried hard not to read it.

`` Are you insinuating something, Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the Lapplander mocking tone to obscure her nervousness.

`` Our connections checked all Wizarding Schools all over the world and not one confirmed your registry in their school day. So I 'm asking you one lastly time -- Who the Inferno are you ? '' Blaise 's wand was now pointed at them. The others quickly followed. It seemed that they were not in the climate to play games tonight.

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought Draco while staring at the sorry reflection of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not open to blow their cover so near to the final examination confrontation. It would smash their architectural plan !

`` Maybe they made a mistake, big deal. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a watery endeavor to salve the situation.

`` Yeah. '' Devon readily agreed. `` And if you do n't receive any other relevant things to ask us, we 're going to sleep now. ``

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

fairy, Crabbe and Goyle quickly hauled their own hexes at them but none came in contact with their target.

`` Is this how you treat your housemates ? '' drawled Devon as if he found their exploit 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 conversant articulation from behind Devonshire and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that vox. It used to frequent their nightmares and now it seemed that the incubus had come true. The figure slowly stepped away from the phantasma and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the alleged 'traitors'of the Slytherin business firm. His long, silverish blonde hair's-breadth swaying lazily only added to their repugnance. His wand was pointed at them and the cane with a serpent carved on the handle was held loosely by his former hand.

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

Lucius turned to look at his young comrades and gave them a look of mouth disgust. `` How miserable ! I 've wasted so a lot time in training you and you could n't even get the better of two -- -- - `` His scepter almost fell as he noticed the light emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their original appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four young antagonists gasped in surprise while genus Draco and Callah cringed inwardly at the imminent danger. The game was up and all they could do now was to grin, bear it and try to bunk unscathed.

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

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

`` Of course. When Draco and pecker failed to return to the manor house that night, he knew. He just did not pull in that you 'd be goosey enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't trust that this school could pop the question you protection from the Dark Divine 's wrath. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was capable to provide us with a rather interesting information about three wondering transfer at Slytherin firm. It did not take much long to work out out that you, Draco and cock were those three. '' He appeared very delight with himself for his clever deduction.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her boldness did not betray any reaction on the mistake on Lucius'version of outcome. With an almost imperceptible nod of his drumhead, the two started to run out of the common elbow room but immediately freeze out on their tracks when they heard the malign laughter or Voldemort 's right hand.

`` How silly can you get ! Certainly, we sealed the park room after you came in. Do n't fool yourself into thinking that you 're too important to be taken alive. '' said another fellow voice.

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

`` The Headmistress would notice the intervention in the Montgomery Ward if you attack us now. '' declared Ginny bravely.

Lucius stared malevolently at the Thomas Young couple while his two fellow traveller only laughed at her declaration. The other four were just enjoying the show, clearly confident that Draco and Callah had no means to head for the hills especially with three grownup wizards in their side.

`` We have no intention of explaining our intricate methodology to your weak thinker but rest assured that we could kill you in peace of mind without anyone outside this elbow room being the wiser. ``

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

`` You ? An thankless and unfaithful dickhead who apparently had no spine on his body to carry on 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 Book.

`` Family tradition ? What 's that - to be a slave to a raving daredevil half-blood who acts like he owned the world but can not even get the better of a one-year-old baby ? '' shouted genus Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's script reached for his in an attempt to calm him down but he refused to shift. `` Groveling at the wickedness lord 's squashy infantry, Merlin ! Have you no self-worth at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the spell that used to nominate his son beg for mercy did not possess a persistent effect anymore.

`` Surprised ? '' Draco gloated at the look of surprise on his beginner 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Draco and Ginny deftly dodged the jinx and sent their own, deliberate to aim some of their curses on the vulgar way door to force it open.

Macnair ran towards Ginny and hurled a conjunctivitis swearing at her but missed by a bare centimeter. The former death-eater conjured a very powerful while that blasted a nearby wall

Lucius carefully assessed the situation and sensed that the two were more equipped for a minor encounter like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a sorcerous rophy from the secret air pocket of his cloak and expertly whipped the two double-dealer. The two were fast but it was very difficult to avoid all the hexes and the roofy at once.

`` Ahh ! '' yelled Ginny as the tip of the rope violently came in inter-group communication with her wand arm. line started to ooze from the broken skin and burned so terribly that her cursing ability began to dwindle. genus Draco saw this too and tried to cover her but a nemesis sent him flying to a nearby wall making him vulnerable for another attack.

`` Destructo ! '' screamed fagot and aimed it at Draco but before the curse could hit him, Ginny had screamed `` Accio 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 tearful lady friend and the scepter fell from his paw from the excruciating annoyance that followed. The shock made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw lineage coming out of his mouthpiece. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some trouble in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his verge and braced himself for another approach. He forced himself to face up their attacker and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as annoying as ever. He refused to break them the satisfaction of seeing him beg for mercy. Even another whipping that crossed his bureau and made him cough up more blood did not pass over the smirk from his face. 'Let it be known that genus Draco Malfoy and Ginny Weasley died fighting evil courageously .'he thought, resigned to the hopelessness of the situation.

As if sensing his morbid view, embraced him tightly and whispered weakly. `` D-do n't throw up. There 's still hope ... '' She then gripped the galleon tightly and hoped that help would arrive soon.

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The head teacher Boy and headland missy have just finished making the final exam unit of ammunition for that nighttime and were make to return to their respective dormitories when they felt the intimate burning superstar from their pouch. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If Draco and Ginny needs help, then the situation must be very sober ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin commons room only to be blasted away by an invisible bulwark 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 other DA members being hurled to the ground by an inconspicuous force.

`` Whoever was in there put up a brawny Mary Augusta Arnold Ward to stamp down us from entering the room. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the recent victims of the invisible force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really want to exert extreme point effort to break the roadblock. Maybe the Fireball technique could work if we simultaneously barrage the door with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you cognize Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her middle at the seemingly idiotic enquiry but chose to keep her tongue in bank check.

`` Because trust me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and Draco wo n't be having this job. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the infirmary flank to watch out over the patient role. '' she replied as politely as she can. `` Why do n't you inform the Headmistress of the situation while we try to break down the doorway ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Parvati, and Colin quickly formed fireball and hurled it at the door at the Sami prison term. At initiative, they thought it did not work but after a few more mo, a lowly pickle formed on the door.

`` At the charge per unit we 're going, it would be lucky if we could open it before first light. '' whined Parvati as her fireball started to interpenetrate. The others were inclined to agree but could not do much but hold on and wonder what the perdition was taking the others so long to respond to the call.

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Harry and Ron were busy playing Wizard 's Chess when they felt the burning sentience in their pockets. Both immediately took out the simulated galleon but with different reaction. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my sister ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to break free from the iron clutch of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should learn how to cope. Our duty is to guard the patient role. What if somebody attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite defenseless and the Order could lose the most powerful and knowledgeable appendage if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his account was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my sister ! I need to help her. If you do n't want to help then fine ! Deal with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a notion and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the look of despair on Ron 's face. `` feeling, I 'm sure the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to ward them. If there 's an attack, then this is where we are most postulate. ``

Ron still did not seem convinced. Harry sighed heavily. `` All right, if I sense that they could not care it, we 'll go together. O.K. ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the biz although Ron was still too pre-occupied to observe his centering. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his heart were darting from position 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 take care keeping your part down ... The patients need rest, you know. '' stated dame Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the intensity of the fireballs diminished, so was the flavour of the brave withstander. They were fully cognizant that every bit counts and it only takes a few mo for the killing curse to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and Draco could conk long enough to break down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the bare acknowledgment of her thought could wee it come true. But her bravery started to fail as the Ernie 's fireball started to flicker dangerously. Only Neville 's and hers were still glimmering proudly but they knew their enduringness was beginning to fade too.

Hermione snuck a glance at the door and was dismayed to observe that the gouge was still too small-scale. She glanced at the tired figures of Ernie, Annapurna and Padma trying to regain their speciality and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a while and they, too, called for help. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured ball of fire again for a lack of more effective affair to do.

Luna, still in her nightgown and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's side and taking her cue from the elder girl, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary one, hers took the shape of a Draco that swallowed all the former bolide before forming into a very powerful flaming blade. She fearlessly held the blade and traced the door until it fell on the solid ground, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA phallus ran inside, with baton fix for battle and seemed slightly let down to feel only three death-eaters and just four Pres Young dolt following inside the dark and eerie common room. They noticed the two unconscious figures lying on the priming coat and all of them only had one thing in mind as they glared with verbalise detestation at their perennial opposition -- - 'It 's payback sentence !'

`` What the -- - `` exclaim Blaise but was quickly shut off by a furious paralyzing spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took advantage of the element of surprisal and quickly stunned the three grownup genius.

Padma and Annapurna evidently enjoyed hexing Pansy for being an objectionable beef who took pride in spreading malicious rumours about anyone outside her business firm while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the room to merlin-knows-where.

Professor McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few minutes later, a slight disoriented at the sudden turn of outcome but was quite relieved to find Ginny and Draco had some wound 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 nictation of the official DA galleons with different names for each winking but with similar location.

Harry frowned and started to worry too but this was something that he must learn to do according to Dumbledore. He must learn to trust that others were also capable of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to keep open the day. But Ron was free to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and aid them Ron. '' he stated and averted his eyes from the piercing blaze of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't plan to avail, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to cook them strong. ``

`` How 's letting them die ca-ca them strong ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT departure TO -- - `` Harry 's word were stuck on his throat as he noticed several people hastily approaching the infirmary wing led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied consistence of two someone onto the vacant beds. Madam Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to retrieve some healing potion and pain-relievers from her music rack. She quickly administered cure as soon as the soundbox were settled.

Ron, after the shock at seeing the hurt, took one look at his sister 's condition ( never mind the other ) and his face darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and frustration came out in the word form of one very firm puncher on the guilt-stricken face of the-boy-who-lived.

`` motherfucker ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
Author 's short letter : Hey, sorry for the tardy update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very busy with oeuvre that clock time. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not take it properly yet, you may do so now. By the way, I think there will be only two or three more chapters left.

Thank you very much for reading and please continue to review. Thanks again !


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Chapter 18 - Too Smart to bill the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrible sound echoed in Harry 's ear as he stared at the abrupt deviation of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to find out what was wrong. No one would bear guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his friend 's outburst as he struggled inwardly to keep the instinct to lather back from surfacing beneath his equanimity exterior. To others, he just appeared confused and a piddling unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his face for any augury but the rocklike side of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, Professor. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not need right then was parental advise from the the great unwashed nowadays. He was certainly that such a little misunderstanding did not deserve a full Order and DA merging. There were things that he had to screen out out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reason that he could not sound in his electric current DoS of mind but maybe he was just being paranoid. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to face a war if we did not trust in each other 's capabilities ? It would all roil down to me…and it was not fair ! 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, dear. Do n't worry. They will be here for a day or two to recuperate and their lesion would take longer to mend but otherwise, they will be all rightfield. '' replied the nurse good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with relief and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, prof ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. Chester Alan Arthur and various aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe Madam Pomfrey can cope for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective dormitories and eternal sleep. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to result when they felt another familiar sensation in their sack.

`` What the hell -- ``

`` Not another approach ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's position while the Headmistress and other DA members remained at the Hospital Wing. It seemed that the castle was not fix anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he shout out for help earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not fare to his rescue .'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 primer coat, crying hysterically and with a look of speak dejection and bitterment on her face. Sizing up the situation, Luna quickly instructed their supporter 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 able-bodied to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an anguished tone.

`` Him ? You mean Ron ? Who got him ? ``

`` Death-eaters ... Ron ran here to get revenge but he found himself surrounded by them instead. If I had only go far Oklahoman ... '' said Hermione in between hiccups as she struggled to get hold her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt on his tum as he listened to her story but he tried to agitate it away to be able-bodied to cogitate clearly. Then, an alarming estimation suddenly formed on his mind ... '' Accio marauder 's Map ! '' He shouted and within second gear, the old parchment reached his hands. He tapped it softly with his verge. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. '' Slowly the demarcation and letters appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any More opposition around. He found none. 'They must have gotten what they came here for. I wonder why they got Ron ...'He looked at the parchment again and was pleased to encounter professor Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` Mischief Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went space immediately as the diminutive professor entered the threshold. It was time to let the prof in on their little secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you care to explain what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an attack. '' said the prof as he tried to tax the situation.

`` I 'll explicate later, professor ... first gear, we need to strengthen the wards. The rook is not prophylactic anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at least four impregnable mavin to do that and if you 're not aware yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically capable as of the present moment. Maybe we could ask some help from the Ministry though ... ''

`` prof, we can not wait that long. It would be very dangerous. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a student here who could perform in that mental ability ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that student has already perished in the hands of you-know-who. '' replied the prof almost tearfully as if the mere anamnesis brought back some sad memories to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the entropy on the professor 's ears.

The professor 's middle widened for a moment then it was followed by a radiant smiling and a slight nod of understanding. `` Well ... if that 's the case, shall we lead off ? ``

Harry nodded and started to contract on their most urgent task. His exclusively thought was that they must not run out as he poured all his zip to augment Mr. Flitwick 's insufficiency. The condom of hundreds of students and instructor was in their helping hand. As the colored visible light flowed from their wand to the Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth outside the castle, Harry felt a sure sense of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to bear the brunt of such intense magical dismissal.

Despite the tremendous pounding in his brain and stern sorcerous drain, he kept his concentration, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard professor Flitwick 's remark that the wards were stronger already and that they could stop. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few Sir Thomas More holes ... .only a few secondment more ... .there ... it 's finished. The rook was safe ... at least for the mean meter.

He managed a weak smiling at the similarly worn-out professor before he collapsed on the ground.

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Oct 29, 1997
At the Hospital flank


Harry opened his oculus slowly and was just starting to align to his environment when he heard a familiar drawl from a nearby bed.

`` gladiolus you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the companion silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite healthy and rested unlike the last time he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alive, Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to lack the last showdown though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you mean ? What 's the particular date today ? '' a surprise Harry asked. Then he frowned as a thought occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted spatial relation to be able to discourse properly. There was no trace of humour in his vocalisation 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 Night that we 've been attacked, Lucius ... '' Harry raised his eyebrow at hearing him refer to his father by his public figure only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion tour on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not much actually. The transposition spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrong on one account. '' Dragon paused for force. `` ... .They thought the tierce transfer was Wormtail. ''

A slow smiling spreadhead on both of the boys'lips.

`` wellspring ... that mistake could be their fall. '' said Harry then he eyed genus Draco carefully. `` Are you certainly you do n't want to appease away for that consequence ? I mean ... ''

Draco looked downcast for a second before he replied. `` I know what you mean ... and much as I 'm not exactly jumping up and down with joy at the prospect of another encounter with my father, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own serenity of mind. ``

Harry considered this for a moment. There was something that he wanted to do right after the battle if they got prosperous ... Future design that only involved him and Luna ... his early friends too if they wanted to ... but what about Draco ? What 's going to happen to him afterwards ? The boy had so lots pent-up hatred in his creative thinker that if left to his own devices too much, he just might grow up to be the next dark lord.

`` What 's your plan ... I mean after the fighting ? '' he asked genus Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his articulatio humeri and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't know ... culture school perhaps ... then lease over our kinsperson occupation ... drop some time with my female parent ... other than that, I have no idea. '' Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my future plans were made. I 'm going to follow my father 's footsteps and be another truehearted Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living lifetime on a everyday basis with a very uncertain prognosis of a future. Heck, I do n't even fuck if I 'm going to survive for that. For all I know, I might not even live long enough to fine-tune. ``

Harry nodded thoughtfully as he pondered his answer. `` I feel the same way, too. '' He stared directly at Dragon 's eyes as if trying to induce up his judgement about something authoritative. `` Actually, I have some sorting of a plan. If we 're rosy enough to emerge victorious in this war, I plan to leave the wizarding world ... permanently. Luna has a choice to graduate first or come with me at once. We 're planning to live a normal lifespan afterwards ... build a schoolhouse for the empower perhaps or any other 'normal'business. If you want, you may come with us. We can come out anew ... a life without prejudices. It 's your choice. ``

Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one quivering finger at himself. `` You want ME to come with you ? Are you good ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new champion to instill the seriousness of his offer.

Draco became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his back at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll think about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't mention it. That 's what Friend are for. ''

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Hermille, Neville and Luna were all huddled at his bedside. Hermione and Neville were impatiently trying to dissuade him from pursuing his plan while Luna only listened intently at their treatment. Draco and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't enjoin me you 're grievous ! '' 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 follow up on his design and that no one could possibly make him change his idea.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her boldness turning the Saami color as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd lose contact, you know. You could even come with me if you want to. ``

`` Are n't you going to be an Auror ? '' commented Neville, trying to make him see sense.

Before Harry could take any thinking response, Professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her oculus flooded with fear as she waved a low bit of parchment in front of Harry.

`` Mr. Potter, what is the meaning of this postulation ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an melodic theme would occur to Harry.

`` Just what I stated prof. I want to take the newt tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge genius by the 31st. ``

`` But the year is not yet over. You could n't possibly postulate that exam and pass. ``

`` Not to sound too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to choke my triton. Please, prof, this is significant 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 search forward to. I need to be able to conceive that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

professor McGonagall could not seem to find an appropriate reply for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that case, prof, I would like to take the examination early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An involuntary cough escaped Neville 's pharynx when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't have it off about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to live on a peaceful liveliness after. Besides, is n't it unjust for the professor to gear up for the newt of only one individual ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly occupy the triton with you ... I do n't consider I would pass. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't have to do it, Neville. You can stick here. Your family is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be damage if she wanted to spend more prison term with them in the muggle world. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his answer. As much as he wanted to live a new life with his champion, he was also very practically aware that they have their own lives to subsist too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the younger girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't need to stay here. If I 'm ready, I would come back here to get my triton. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious matter to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could learn us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not reply immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonish Headmistress and asked her opinion. `` Is it all right for us to do that, Professor ? ``

`` wellspring, it 's not a normal practice in this introduction but given your sacrifices, the least I could to is to bring in an exception in your case as a relic of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could take the NEWTs tomorrow if they 're ready and the relaxation of you could be home-schooled and take the exams at a later date. '' replied the fag professor but she also seemed proud of by their conclusion for a reason that she did not divulge to them.

`` Department of Energy that also include us, prof ? '' asked Ginny timidly. Both she and Draco eyed the Headmistress hopefully.

`` Yes, of track. '' replied the Headmistress good-naturedly.

`` tinker's damn ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` oral communication, Mr. Potter. '' Harry mumbled a precipitate apology. `` What seems to be the job, Mr. thrower ? ``

`` 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 burst down.

`` I can only assume 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 think of, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the opposition already knew of our design to sabotage their approach on the solemnization but they are still going to push 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 force the curate - Ron 's father - to follow their bid. ``

`` But that 's horrible ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to react but Dragon looked concerned.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the iniquity judgement body of work. ''
Chapter 19 - The marriage proposal


Oct 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the opposite ends of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'office. They smiled at each early for support but somehow they both knew that they did not postulate it. Their locution bore no color of nervousness or pinch towards the former NEWTs. If anything, they were more anxious about Ron 's experimental condition than anything else and the trial was just a welcome diversion.

The first written exam was History of deception. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her ebullience. She was clearly in her element and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that content, he still felt a niggling resentful about her avidity. He found it very odd. He liked Professor Binns and had utmost esteem for his wide cognition but his uncanny ability to put bookman to restless stupor was not really endearing -- he alone could wee bookman devolve asleep through a detailed discussion of vampire clan warfare and the violent payoff over of the moody Maker of the previous hundred. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent teacher who patiently drilled the account of magic into his wandering brainiac cells or he would n't be able-bodied to answer any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore frustration Grindelwand during his meter ? ...

'Well, this is easy ...'Harry opinion. He and prof had an in-depth discussion on this topic before hoping that he could learn a lesson or two from the old man 's experience.

... Bonus question : In your legal opinion, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so poor ! They could n't even save his figure on paper for goodness'sake ! Anyway, this is easy ...'He was a minuscule put-off by the interrogative. He could write a detail story of his meeting with Voldemort, the resurrection at the graveyard, the prognostication and his program to crush the dark Lord ... potential attacks and curses that he could utilize but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical interrogation that must be treated with caution. Surely the professor was not seriously expecting him to answer it truthfully so he settled for a simple reaction that he hoped would sum up his wholly thought - TEAM WORK. That should be enough.

After that came Defense Against the Dark prowess. Both written and practical exam were as easy as boiling water as he had expected. There was no doubt in anyone 's psyche that he knew more about it that the professor himself. Charms and Care for Magical animate being were fairly easy too. He could safely take on that his various professors for those matter became very considerate when they formulated the tryout. Potions was a totally different matter, though. Snape deliberately made his exam more difficult than usual. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just possess a in high spirits esteem for Harry 's capableness but nevertheless, Harry did not mind at all. Apparently, Snape was someone who would n't let up just because the student was special and he was thankful for that.

metamorphosis was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No favoritism - that was an good policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was cognizant that the professor were still not happy with his asking. After all, if they win the war, there would be no pauperism to go. Unfortunately, public security was not just the absence of war in Harry 's impression. He wanted peace within himself. To be able to walk around without being mobbed ... to be able to stay in a room without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be able to revel his youth, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a life without extreme expectations. But perhaps they just did n't understand.

Hermione, Draco, Ginny and Neville must have felt the same too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. Draco would definitely continue to tolerate the mark of being the treasonable son of a death-eater whichever incline he was fighting for. Of path, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his donation to the gloaming of swarthiness but once things have settled down a bit, multitude would return to their usual blackwash err - analysis of his character - whether he really turned to the light side because it was the right affair to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the group - the one who had the reply to everything, another one destined to make great things. people would begin to require more splendid achievement from her - perhaps strike a cure for some cloud sickness or maybe make a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that effect. With all due respect, she would most probably be able to do that someday but the insistence would be enough to drive her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a dignified escape would establish her enough meter to go back psychologically and socially. Her activeness had severely damaged her family 's trust in her and she was not ready to face that yet.

And Neville, he really did not need to go. The wizarding biotic community was his man. If they could only see a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to remain there and take up for lost multiplication.

With that thought, Harry finalized his resolution and handed it to the monitor who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. Potter ? We were instructed to yield you more prison term if you requested it since your case is a little unusual. '' said an aged witch who looked a lot like prof McGonagall except that she had a soft and kindly face of a mother hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no need to continue the metre. And I believe my friend does n't need it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her chair too and handed her own answer canvass which was considerably thickheaded than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't cite the all book there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of trend not. I just had to explain some things in detail. You know they might be looking for a particular proposition answer and I had to make sure that I covered all possibility ... '' she paused for breath for a spell `` ... I 'm not really sure enough about the animagus Transfiguration though. I 'm afraid I would get a price reduction there because I was not able to properly describe the notion since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to modify the subject before she could launche a thoroughgoing discussion of the test that he wanted to forget for the time being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's okay ... You 're going to get a high gear score ... possibly in high spirits even. Quit worrying. Just be thankful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in hurt, flinging her arms at him.

`` I know. But do n't worry. We 'll be able-bodied to save Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my loved ace suffer in immorality hands again. '' declared Harry with a murderous glint in his eyes as he thought about the opposition who just did not know when to take leave. `` Why do n't you roost for now ? You 'll need your strength tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her elbow room. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch orbit. It was one of the thing that he would miss the most when he give to the muggle world -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing expiation he experiences when he caught the snitch mere seconds away from the hands of a desirable rival. But it was not as if he would n't be able to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would come a time when he would be comfortable enough to come back and see the new teams play, maybe give them a few tips or play a game with them himself. Perhaps in a few yr ...

`` 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 monetary standard broomstick rushed to his hand, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio Snitch ! '' he yelled once more and the snitch he had caught during his fifth year before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting hand. It was just flying around the Gryffindor common elbow room and everyone just ignored it. For some strange ground, Dumbledore did not ask him to regress the golden snitch. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired soma waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to chance next. `` Just like old times eh ? '' He raised one brow as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no scamp business please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't rip off ! '' snorted Dragon as he flew around the field to warm up.

`` Yeah right ! Like pulling my broomstick to prevent me from winning was definitely a just show of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the good old Clarence Day ... ''

`` Nasty old days, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his hand and signalled him to begin the game.

Harry rolled his eyes as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's dramatic play ! ''

The two well-nigh splendid circular at Hogwarts raised their Calluna vulgaris simultaneously, almost hitting each former but their acquisition and speed prevented them from a very dangerous collision. The snitcher suddenly went up several meter more but the two was able to observe it quite impressively. Their eyes never left the snitch. There were no other participant to think of, no bludgers to look out for. It was only the elusive stoolie out there and only the better role player would be able to catch it.

The two were accelerating more and more and anyone who were watching would not even greet the role player. They would only see two flashes of green blending through the Night sky. Then, the snitcher changed its course, forcing the seekers to deepen their tactic and direction, too. No one would catch up with 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 clasp his manus around the wing ball only to grasp empty air as the snitch escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their secret plan that they did not notice two female chassis following their every movement, cheering their every move.

Harry and Draco performed some antenna acrobats first as they searched for the snitch, enjoying the game for what it was, not for planetary house breaker point or Quidditch cup. Just a plot. Then, they both caught peck of the golden ostentation down below, near their limited audience and both dove at break-neck upper, trying to outdo one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few human foot more and he stretched his helping hand. At the turning point of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the same matter.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panic-struck expression of Draco as his finger's breadth touched the annex ... then suddenly his laughter vanished and his hand unconsciously went to touch his forehead. His cicatrice did not hurt anymore but he could still feel any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his anger and chafe but never elation and pure delight. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort happy must be bad for the light side.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Draco, waving the golden snitch triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His second of distraction was enough for Draco to catch the ball but it did not incommode him at all. What he wanted to make love was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the struggle. What the hell happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't experience you were such a sore also-ran. '' teased 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 do it why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken ascendancy of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very nice and friendly creatures. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Draco for a lack of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable silence followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a silent arrangement for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to Dragon 's and started to draw out him away.

`` Come on, Sir Francis Drake. You need to wash yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tense up windlessness, wrinkling her tiny poke in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Draco in mock horror but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the ground, ignoring the tickly grasses and damp earth.

`` I hate to think of what it could possibly imply. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't think. It could be a artifice, you know, to fuddle you and construct you lose your confidence. ``

`` I guess you have a distributor point there. '' said Harry and shifted his position so he could properly hold her in his arms. `` So are you really sure you want to come with me ? ``

`` Of form, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her tender eyes that seemed to melt his heart.

`` Nothing, just wanted to lay down sure that I have n't pressured you into doing something you do n't want to do. '' replied Harry weakly.

`` Oh, hon. You know I would follow you to neverland if you tell me to. I love you with all my heart. Do n't you dare conceive otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically control her swain that he really think of a lot to her.

The fire in both of them ignited furiously and the kiss deepened to make up for lost clip. It had been a long time and no one was there to end them. As they looked up, they caught a coup d'oeil of the stars shining above them, the twinkle reflected in their eyes. They kissed once more, this time Harry 's bridge player started to ramble around Luna 's delicate body. He could feel her tremble slightly at his touch and he realized that if they did not stop now, then he would not be able to control himself anymore. With big hesitancy on his theatrical role, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's late ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had trouble controlling his ventilation. 'Uh-oh ! Did it come out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's wicked smile.

`` I think so too. '' replied Luna as she led him somewhere.

`` Hey, where are we going ? '' he asked dumbly.

`` To your dormitory. '' she replied innocently.

`` Umm ... Luna, should n't I be the one to bring you to your dormitory room ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really desire to end that Night but he did n't want to hale her into anything.

`` Harry St. James ceramicist ! Sometimes you 're just so dense ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to leave behind him in the midsection of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her response. `` postponement, time lag ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a short miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were bust threatening to fall down her rosy cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in frustration and the split started to hang uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't birth 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 ? `` equanimity down, please. Wait ... .please ... just delay here. Do n't leave. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her answer, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor common room, ignoring the lady asking for the word. He bumped the portraiture rather forcefully and trust under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't give the word ! '' declared the Fat Lady accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a hurry ! '' 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 path, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't know the password. ''

Harry took heavy breathes to calm himself. He realized that he had to alter 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 premature way. It is hidden very well and I could n't just cite it. It 's for my lady friend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the ring ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But please do n't recount anyone. It 's supposed to be a secret. '' he said, staring at the flooring in embarrassment.

To his surprise, the Fat Lady clasped her hands and sang in delight. `` Oh ! Falco columbarius, why did n't you say so ? I would suffer let you in immediately. '' she said and the doorway opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her copiously and quickly ran to his room, ignoring the curious glances sent his way. He retrieved the hoop 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 adjacent day might be too late. instant later, he returned to where he left Luna and was glad when she saw her lying on the pot, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful picture she presented. He tightened his clench on the spell 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 sorry. '' he whispered, afraid to utter in a normal voice for it could destruct the humor of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a hushed shade, still refusing to look in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerk. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his knees and reached for Luna 's unexpended hand. `` I just did n't lie with what to do. ``

That was on-key. He did not fully comprehend how unnatural his adolescent biography had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more action than he did ... but not due to miss of offering though. He just did not accept the tilt to do such a sacred act with anybody else. It was a very severe thing for him. He believed that it should only be done at the right time by two the great unwashed genuinely in love with each other. But what if the rightfield time never came ?

Draco 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 occupy to think about it and the fact that the only if soul he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a year only made it worse. He was not that naive. He had read and ogled the Playwitch cartridge holder with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a retentive clock time ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her hand lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to face him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A piffling pissed off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his humble lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her go out hand, not fully cognisant that his action was starting to make her feel warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely eyebrow and pinched his right cheek playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so adorable when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could stay mad at you when you stare at me like that ? '' said Luna, licking her backtalk nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her bowel movement and gazed at her lips as if he could not think of anything else. Then, a chirp of a passing hoot brought him back to his senses. Prying his centre away from her inviting lips, he carefully slipped his mother 's bequest to one of her fingers and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her eyes on the magnificent sapphire Oliver Stone etched with a tiny symbol of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the patch when she saw the sincerity and affection in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you collapse this poor somebody a chance to expend the ease of his living with you, young lady Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so much emotion in his representative that she knew it stemmed from the very kernel of his being.

She threw her arms around him and cried at the sheer keen nature of his proposal. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. thank you for loving me so very much. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and bent to varnish the proposal with a heart-felt gesture of love.

Glancing at the lead once more, he noticed that blemish was very brilliantly that dark ... but Venus was brighter ... considerably brighter than on any early night. Then as if sensing their need for privateness, the clouds gradually moved to extend the lunar month, effectively shielding them from the light. Mars was temporarily forgotten as two darkness intertwined and moved in calendar method to a symphony that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's Proposition


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their bond certificate, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each other 's weapons system, just contented on staring at the scattered dots shining brightly above their heads. The soft cushion and warm blanket that Harry conjured made them easy enough to forbear from going elsewhere. The night was fading, the at hand doom hid around the street corner, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become joined and the persuasiveness of one became the strength of the other.

As they watched the sun upgrade gradually, they realized that they must take back to their common rooms now but both were reluctant to do so. They were still savoring the moment and it was firmly to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would have thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a coup d'oeil at the lovely person snuggled on his chest. 'And to mean, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite flakey that time too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his chest in random fashion. At seeing his incredulous expression, she added. `` You 're thinking out gimcrack, hon. But do n't vex, I 'm very much in lovemaking 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 clip actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me designate you once more ... '' said Harry, his eyes twinkling mischievously but a loud offer distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the looking at of the elf 's red look with ear drooping shamefully at the position, he knew that he saw something he should not and was quite abashed by his intrusion.

`` Bad Dobby ! Bad Dobby ! I am so dismal, Mr. Harry ceramicist. I did not entail to offend you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his psyche on the earth as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his wearing apparel and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted castigation. `` Dobby, stop that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a little blockade. ``

`` Mister Harry not angry 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 inflammation was indistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her berth now. She said you must get ready. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the shock and mantle. `` 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'office. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The first of all affair they noticed when they set fundament inside the rook was the heavy number of pupil 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 great deal, except for dame Hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some rules of order to the pandemonium that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the commotion was all about. Instead, they ran as fast as they could to McGonagall 's office.

The coming together has started and all of them could feel the mounting tension as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered Madam hooch to send the bookman to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't desire any casualties here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to defend the place ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to procure the place yet far enough to get no force on the people inside. '' said McGonagall in a outwear tone.

`` Yes, professor, that has been taken care of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly ensure that the darkness effect wo n't be capable to apparate out once the battle has begun. We want to end this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most happy to hold, sort sir. ``

Harry gave them a warm smiling of gratitude before he switched his attention to the minister. `` Mr. Weasley, I 'm sure this position is very operose for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure you could handle today 's program ? We can get up with some alternative if you ca n't. ``

The red-faced master of the Burrow shook his principal 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 moment but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a soft interpreter from a person sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in shock at his full 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 dwelling house. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should stand by your position today. She said it is small 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 decent ... I want to help. ``

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 sensation in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is right on, Dud. Besides, your mum indigence you more. There are caboodle of citizenry who need protection at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No debate now, please. I really appreciate the fact that you offered to avail and that alone is plenty for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you understand ? '' said Harry in a soothing voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the way 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 gear up to confront death but Harry knew they were all queasy as hell. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep words was in parliamentary law ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very difficult and I believe it 's scaring the Hell out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's nothing to dread. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more powerful Allies on our side. Let me fall in you the betting odds : Due to our yesteryear efforts, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and near of them are kids. We have 317 fully civilise aurors and superstar, 84 highly adequate to DA fellow member, not to bring up the advanced DA extremity who could demand on at least five death-eaters each and the former noncombatants who are most willing to aid us should the motivation arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side ... We also have some goblin ... giants .... centaur ... house-elves ... queer ... supporting our effort. What else do we involve ? Voldemort 's only adjudge over the wizarding is the frightening retentivity of the putting to death, torture, and chaos during his reign of terror but it 's all in the past now. '' Harry paused for a while and noticed the group relaxing slightly as they listened to his speech. `` We can do this ... We can win this war ... We just have to believe in ourselves. Remember, we have more to drop off but even Sir Thomas More to bring in. ``

The group applauded him warmly when he concluded his minuscule pep talk.

`` So, are we gear up for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade Plaza


The program has begun with a legal brief setting about Voldemort, how he came into power and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the number 1 time.

Then for the next part, the ministry erected a hyperbolize pensive ( courtesy of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the sorcerer 's stone, the basilisk and finally the Resurrection of Christ of the wickedness lord during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

respective people were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew celebrated Harry Potter, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the horrors he must cause endured to survive up to his name. For a minute, they questioned the righteousness of their notion of pinning all their Leslie Townes Hope on a Thomas Young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his youth. Merlin, it was harsh for anyone !

This was followed by a suddenly breather -- a monstrance of a proper wizard duel and a black bile wizard saltation that involved a man and a woman swaying to a haunting tune while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the Minister announced the future persona of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's defeat exactly a year ago. Everyone paused to watch. This was the moment that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the papers that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a select few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the rector and the others eyed all the entrances with trepidation. The performance was about to end when masses felt a sudden modification in the ambiance. Gone was the excitement and enthrallment in the consultation grade. It was replaced with apprehension and scare as someone slowly approached the stage.

It was Almighty Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red optic that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like fingers and the malevolent stance he exuded. He walked towards the stage like royalty. multitude parted to pay way to the freshman. Some even fainted at the view of his revolting face that seemed to belong to the devil himself. His claws threatened to squeeze the life out of anyone who dared rack in his way.

Following him were his most trust cronies, swaying their robe in a dignify fashion and removing their bonnet as if to proudly expose their face to the hushed bunch. Some of them came from the most prestigious families and their fraudulence was evident as they dragged a bound and bloodied teenage boy whose clothes was almost unrecognizable from the gash and contusion he suffered while in incarceration. The red hair was the only affair that gave his indistinguishability away.

Hermione fumed at the raft of his beau but her expert sense dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too life-threatening to act on impulse. She glanced at the minister of religion and was impressed with the almost ethereal calmness he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his spite son but it was just an act. Deep interior, she knew the curate would like zero more than to literally bust the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` Fancy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the minister, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever call me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the stage and hastily removed the concealing charm on his facial expression 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 arrogant bearing made him a little wary. It was as if the shadow Godhead knew something he did not.

As if sensing his thought process, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully hideous face in his behalf then spoke in a cold voice that was supposed to beam shivers down his prickle ; only what he felt was revulsion instead of fear.

`` …neither can exist while the former survives… '' The wickedness lord stated. `` Do you have any idea that recently, I have been seriously harboring the idea of recruiting you ? You would give been a suitable gain to my privileged social status. Together, we could get reigned the wizarding world and honk it with all the impure races but I 've changed my mind. Thanks to your pathetic and worthless friend here. I am now aware that it 's not possible. ``

Harry forced a stoical expression and glanced at the bloodied font of his best Quaker and instantly felt pity for what he must bear undergone. There was no suggestion of anger in his friend 's human face, only remorse and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not shop him purposely.

`` I 'm sorry, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just effective enough. '' Ron managed to say, his centre pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all right, Ron. He would have found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to placate his supporter 's guilt.

`` I am such a derriere ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a different reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my best Quaker, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, first mate ... ''

`` How refer ! '' mocked the darkness master before shifting his regard back to Harry. `` And do you know what else I 've learned, Potter ? ``

`` Well, actually no, but I 'm sure you 'd order me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for effect, as if the whole thing was too boring for him. The effect he 'd been aiming for was soon seeable in his opponent 's brass. 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 property was only fifty percent. substance, it could also be the other way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a shame ! All those years of preparation …and all for NOTHING ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's fount as if searching for a chemical reaction of some sort but failed. `` But I 'm not that cruel you know… '' Harry merely raised an eyebrow at this, patiently urging him to go on. `` I will take a crap you a deal. Let 's consume 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 headspring. ``

Harry 's mind worked overtime. This was a chance to lessen the amount of blood shed in the final fight. Of course of instruction, he could not really trust the dark lord to comply with the regulation and arrangement but there was no harm in trying.

`` Let 's invoke the post higher then…If I win, you and your followers will be at our garbage disposal. If you win, the wizarding cosmos shall be yours… ''

Everyone gasped and stared at their supposed-to-be Saviour as if he was losing his mind. Even Voldemort eyed him apprehensively for a moment.

`` Harry ! You 're being totally absurd ! '' yelled Hermione in frustration but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody stunned Gryffindors ! '' genus Draco murmured under his breathing space, glaring at Harry for burden but found himself observing the result with growing fascination. Harry 's unique approaching to the situation intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with apparent disgust at the traitorous son of his most trusted follower before addressing his perennial enemy. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you make that you 're just making things well-situated for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by Potter 's sudden variety of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you agree ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the game then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to refuse to act as the muggle game but the black lord did not say anything except cast a mistrustful eye on him, silently weighing his motive for choosing it.

The reaction of the audience was more outspoken. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly silly hint while pure-blood wizards seemed rummy yet highly skeptical at the Saami time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your mind ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be dangerous ! ``

Amidst the hoo-ha, Luna instantly sent a telepathic content to reassure Harry .'I told you…you are really flakey 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 proficiency ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to draw him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to leave people the creeping before .'said Luna in an amuse tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll hold on that in thinker .'

The death-eaters noticed his amusement and were extremely disturbed by it. `` Master, are you quite certainly this is not a cakehole ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no doubt coming up with their own horrendous interpretation of the game - imagining it to be some kind of an exceedingly evil and red duel of some sort. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The blood and Al Gore ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling concern in the hearts of those who oppose their Lord vision ?

`` silence ! '' the iniquity Divine hissed angrily. affair were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated most succeeding to potter was the do-or-die impression of not being in control. Unfortunately, he could not back out of Potter 's challenge now. `` Shall we begin ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. plunk the slope you want and the one who wins two out three flip wins the game. '' declared Harry, his lips curling slightly at the end in mild amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'part. Harry only smirked at his option.

`` chassis ... 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 hearing. `` Kindly hear everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE game 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 hoi polloi were astounded as they witnessed the action and realized the full implication of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the revealing. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the truth when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's refutable inheritance but here was an incontestable evidence and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glance at Voldemort 's fuming figure and decided not to overstretch his solitaire this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two position - the head and the butt. To be carnival, both Voldemort and I are going to convulse it then whoever 's face appears wins that round. '' Harry raised his scepter. `` On the tally of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their wands to toss the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The audience, too, held their breath as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The full light side of meat cheered and were doing high-fives of their own while death-eaters pointed their wands ominously at them but could not really do anything.

Harry sighed with easement and grinned. `` wellspring, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in paying back and concentrated hard for the second base toss.

`` On the count of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their baton to toss the galleon, but this prison term, Harry felt something that he should not get. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his head furrowed in density. He shifted his gaze to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to fall in his party favor.

Head

The death-eaters immediately sent wickedness marks on the sky in their excitement, shocking the marbles out of those who were not able to witness the solemnization, while the sparkle side booed and tried to shove some dark cloaked frame out of the way to get a better view, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even work decently .'

`` Looks like I won, potter. '' Voldemort had regained his assurance in winning the secondment toss and was taking not bad joy in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't honor the convention of the biz, Tom. You could never play a fair game if your life depended on it. '' stated Harry, his aspect clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, ceramicist. '' sneered the night lord.

`` Fine ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll open it to you -- full attack. Do n't say I did n't warn you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with free energy.

`` On the tally of three ... 1 .... ''

`` Bring it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't hold back. '' uttered Harry ominously, his optic never leaving his opponent 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the Saami vividness but Harry did not leave out the flimsy waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the last time and everyone waited with lick intimation as the coin spun continuously but instead of losing hurrying, the galleon appeared to twirl faster than before until no one could clearly promise the possible outcome of the terminal toss ...

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Chapter 21 : The Final flip


The integral light side watched with great trepidation as Voldemort launched a full blast on the galleon, staging some highly complicated tactical maneuver to force it to fall in his favor. With a compounding of scepter and wandless spells hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the evil man while its swirling became more excited. For one frightening second, they had all thought that the night Jehovah would win. It was only a mere inch from the ground and the magic saviour seemed unable to do anything but hold out one hand to prevent it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a jubilant leer at Harry. `` Thank you for making things easier, ceramist, and for that, I might even let you live but I ca n't speak for your ally though. They might even be plotting your grisly slaying as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the mass you swore to protect will be the ace to erase you from cosmos ? Poor kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to call up I really enjoyed the times we spent together. Perhaps we can have a proper duel again some time ... if you 're still live, that is. ''

To his surprise, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the office to crush the nighttime Godhead had come…and the Dark God Almighty will score him as his equal, but he will bear power the Dark Lord knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The biz 's not over yet. '' said Harry. `` In fact, it 's just warming up. '' With that, he promptly flicked one finger and the coin swung to the other face at a blink of an eye.

Voldemort 's turmoil as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The dark nobleman exerted considerable power to prevent the coin from falling. He barely made it in time and now his expression was just plain lethal. No hilarity ... No playing plot anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a harbor charm to protect the people from being hit by any stray or take a hop expletive.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the middle, whirling in a state of lawlessness and the air began to smack of burnt metal as the final toss intensified. They did not have a go at it it yet but the countless spells thrown was beginning to lease its toll on the coin. The only thing that was preventing it from being destroyed was its stay on circular motility holding all while at bay. Then for some peculiar reason, all the personnel applied gravitated towards the nitty-gritty then shot upwards at a speed of light.

Harry looked stunned for a bit, at a loss as to what could possibly be causing this weird occurrence, then his center widened in alarm as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the mix trance from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a shield charm around them, he realized that he may not have decent strength to accomplish everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined energy to open a portal -- a portal that would liberate who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be saints and querubins. Harry 's fears were confirmed as the once passive land began to shake tremendously at the clamorous kerfuffle of nature 's balance. more than and more multitude were succumbing into the foolish belief that 'apocalypse'had come to end all things. And as if that was not enough, a terrible tempest started to brew ... with jounce of lightning forming eerie shapes in the sky.

Harry took a few endorsement to absorb everything that was happening around him. The rain had poured and the thunder and lightning added a certain sense of foreboding to the stream situation. Summoning his remaining strength, Harry pointed his wand at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the spate of vim course through his verge, blasting the coin into flyspeck bit. The movement greatly drained his intensity level but he hoped it would be sufficiency to halt the invocation.

The grinding phone of exploding alloy disrupted everyone 's denseness and time seemed to stand still as every undivided eye followed each particle that was falling on the ground. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a twinge sense on his powerful bridge player.

`` Look ! The boy 's wand is on fervidness ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the verge as the hotness became unbearable and watched in thwarting as it was consumed by the flame. Apparently, the rain was not enough to keep it from burning. 'Damn verge ! Too unaccented for my need… I wish I could experience my old wand back…'he thought wryly. Wandless magic was swell but he was also aware that he would be overcome with tiredness Oklahoman than he preferred.

The onlooker stared at each other, wondering who won the game and what would take place now that Harry no longer had a verge but nobody could bring home the bacon 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 nous slightly in thoughtfulness.

`` Idiots ! Did n't you see he destroyed that damn coin cause he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's slaves, furious that anyone dared to suggest that his master lost.

`` Hey, hey ! watch over your linguistic communication, young man ! Mister Potter only did that because your master copy was damaging the ozone layer by directing all the energy upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the dark lord was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was quick to point his finger on his rival. `` That 's blatant cheating, ceramist ! '' he roared in fury 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 lately ... a modest jam has already been created ... and he had no scepter now.

Voldemort noticed his sceptre 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to beautify his char lips. `` It would n't be long now, Potter. Just time lag ... '' the dark lord stated with complete malice then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his hands and began chanting an ancient spell that no one has heard of before. His most loyal servants apparated later to constitute a human shield around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the secret plan was over, masses ran around like madmen, unsure of what to do and where to pack refuge. Chaos consumed the total plaza. Some had the upright signified to apparate to base hit but others seemed to forget the lilliputian matter called 'magic'that all witches and whiz could perform especially in times of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the circle took the hoo-ha as a signal to hex the disoriented people to their hearts'depicted object. Trolls, giants, werewolves and other wickedness creatures shortly joined in the uproar. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the arrival of Voldemort 's most powerful allies -- the blood-sucking predators and zombi. But at the rate they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and parliamentary law penis did not neutralize any time though. As soon as they noticed the new comer, they quickly shot red sparks on the sky to signal that it was meter for the reinforcer to come. The majestic centaur were the foremost 1 to suffice the 'call', followed by the goblins ... and there were monster and spiders too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a foresightful time but it later became apparent that his severe work with the creatures had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged battle had erupted at the still crowded plaza. Troll against troll ... giants against giants ... Centaurus against wolfman ... giant wanderer against other dark fauna ... wizards against wizards ...

'This war causes nothing but death and destruction .'Harry thought as he witnessed the fight unfold. 'Our human race should not be like this. We could all co-exist and hold up peacefully .'He was sickened by the situation thus, strengthening his result to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle position, grownup sensation tackled the death-eaters attacking innocent and naked civilians and the DA penis handled those in the quick vicinity of Harry. On initiative coup d'oeil, the arrangement seemed foolish and unsafe but they all agreed that although DA member could treat moody wizards, it would be very difficult for them to stray spells where there were respective noncombatants in the line of fire so the Order just assigned the offspring guardian to watch their backs and serve the portkey shaper in their job.

prof McGonagall, Flitwick and Vector ( portkey God Almighty ) were the one in charge of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would enchant the innocent bystanders to various safe houses. Unfortunately, its dispersion was proving to be a very dispute undertaking for the depute DA extremity since death-eaters had a awful 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 destruction by a few inches but fortunately ended up with only aching body, badly broken clappers and severely wounded flesh. zero major. No reason for dismay. It was just the usual.

Madam Pomfrey, Madam Pince and early volunteer healers from St. Mungo 's were the ones handling the casualty. There was simply no time to go to the Hogwart 's hospital wing and they had to put forward an interim clinic behind the stage. They worked extra time healing the wounded and mending go bones while Professor Severus Snape labored on the mass production of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift laboratory beside the clinic. tool Pettigrew worked as his assistant. Some ministry official and aurors were sent to protect them from harm. Only heaven knew how many would get been absolutely if they were not that adept in their elect field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the vile beast before him who spearheaded the acts of violence and destruction. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their berth. He would n't want Voldemort and his cronies to just melt when the going gets too rocky for them like what happened in the Department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The hollow was getting wider and if he did not remedy it at once, things could become really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the spirits !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not hold any inkling at all on how to counter that ancient magic spell. He should accept paid more attention 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 close the gob but to his consternation, his absolute waterproofing charm had no effect whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the quoin of his eye, Harry noted that the come along DA penis seized the fortune to rescue Ron. There was no falter in their movements. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to heal and revive Ron. genus Draco, being the natural drawing card that he was, rapidly assigned DA members to strategic locating while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in safety hands now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! IMPEDIMENTA ! '' Harry furiously flung the bane at the death-eaters within the circle. There was only one matter in his mind. He had to better through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective Mrs. Humphrey Ward while throwing their own hexes at Harry.

`` pudden-head boy ! Why do n't you just give up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a complete reductor curse at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between defensive and offensive tour. He was already worn out from all his earlier try but he did not desire to stake out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flaming rope emerged from Rookwood 's hands and whipped Harry with it.

One eyelash collided with Harry 's rachis and he almost fell over from the stinging wizard of burning human body but he did not let it disquiet him from his independent objective. Fuming with rage, he retaliated with an ultimate freezing magical spell to translate the sickening tool unusable.

`` You have nestling too, Rookwood. How would you finger if someone of your own kind smart your baby just because they happened to be on the opposite side ? '' he queried the man who used to work for the ministry, an authority sworn to protect the people.

`` No shaver of mine shall oppose our nobleman cause. If they do, I will toss off them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy pure tone, leaving Harry with no doubt that his loyalty to his lord was above any other.

`` Merlin ! You 've really sold your soul to the devil and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in unbelief.

`` For king, ceramicist ... .and glory ... '' It was Lucius who answered this time, eyeing Harry with so much disdain that had it been possible, he would ingest died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the power and as for glory ... .there 's zilch glorifying about what you 're doing. In fact, you 're just disgracing your name. '' stated Harry dryly.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! ``

`` CRUCIO ! ``

`` IMMOBILUS ! ``

`` STUPEFY ! ``

`` AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

The swearword from the maddened death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to sidestep them all while shooting offensive hex of his own but his exhaustion was catching up with him. His reflex was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three voices yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the spell. One was Ron. There was still some trace of the anguish but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` gladiola you 're back, mate. Are you sure you 're all right field ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can give me miss the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any supporter ? ''

One manus tapped Harry 's shoulders and a familiar warmth immediately flooded his altogether being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Draco standing behind, prepare to fight with him. He was very fortunate indeed to have such fast friends. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your assistance against those idiots. '' he said, pointing his fingers on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the Water Cannon spell.

Voldemort 's flunky were greatly dismayed by the trespass and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to guard their master. They each tackled one of the boost DA members who were more than tidal bore to practice what they 've trained so hard for.

Harry was grateful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting presence for a spell but his fleeting respite was over. He tried every powerful tour imaginable to distract the nighttime lord but nothing seemed to be working. It was seeming that the ancient incantation was protecting him until he could finish the invocation. Getting desperate, he scanned the crowd once more to look for someone who could possible give him some relevant reply but all was in use fighting or healing.

He dared to look up once Sir Thomas More and was deeply appalled when he witnessed some ghostly figure of speech emerging from the portal site and several Sir Thomas More were fighting to take to the woods from their confinement. To realise matter worse, the storm had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and thunder and lightning were multiplying the fear component for almost a thousand times.

'Potter .'A vocalization spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing voices again ... great ... just slap-up !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The voice was more insistent this prison term.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see cipher but tweed ... pure white..and the vocalization seemed so hollow out ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to take back the bad spirits ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling ridiculous yet rummy at the Lapp time.

'What the hell are you rambling about, Potter ?'The articulation roared in his head, followed by a certain nasty remark about dim-witted saviors blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a disheveled prof Snape who was still carrying several containers of freshly made potions on his hands. The professor must have realized what happened too and decided to aid. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no question that too much fumes and chemicals were making him a little cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a minute there .'A huge sigh of ministration followed then ... 'WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN TRAP THE SPIRITS ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the voice inquired in an browned off tonus yet there was also a rebuff tinge of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, prof. Just wanted to earn certainly that it 's not old Voldie coquetry with my head .'

Snape 's only response was a penetrative and sarcastic retort. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the same old git ...'

'I heard that, thrower !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, heedful to pull up stakes sufficiency numbers to protect the safehouses.

Within moment, the temperature dropped lower berth than before and the atmosphere became instantly subdued as several dementors glided towards Harry and waited for instructions. The few remaining noncombatants fainted and DA members rushed over to land their bodies to safety.

`` It 's time for you to feed. Capture those malignant spirits ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to track down the vagabondage souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with loud screeching of protest by the spirit. They had just escaped their prison house and were definitely agonized by the prospect of being locked up once Sir Thomas More. Voldemort was positively white when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a pulp but for some reason, he did not appear too concerned.

... The nighttime Creator would appeal the life but the one would entrap their souls ... his servants shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the ground in exhaustion and decided to observe how the others were doing. He was rapturous 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 creature were slaughtered and the few survivors had fled. The dementors were having a field of operations day and well-nigh of the feel had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be complacent. Anything could hap within the next few moment and the tides could still turn against their favor easily. His inwardness swelled with pridefulness when he observed that none of his admirer needed any helper at all except for Dragon who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own father. This is going to be very interesting .'he thought.

`` Father, how could you be so blind ? The dark lord has given you nothing. You 've traded your soul for nothing. Is n't your family more crucial than that monster ? '' stated genus Draco calmly, pleading his Church Father to understand.

`` hokum ! You 've spent too much time with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully comprehend the nobility of our grounds. The Malfoy 's have always been well-informed enough to pick out where our commitment should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to associate with substandard the great unwashed. You 're a disgrace ! '' With that, Lucius threw curses at Dragon with such wildness that no one would even suppose that they were related.

genus Draco threw trance meant to becharm and not to harm his father while Lucius, being the heartless bastard that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled powerful iniquity nemesis on his just shaver. In fact, he did not even hesitate to enunciate the dreaded Logos when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly nasty spell.

`` How daring you humiliate me in front of my passkey ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw Dragon 's optic widened with repulsion and sadness as the little immature light sped towards his limp var..

Draco closed his centre, accepting his painful fate. He would n't turn tail anyway ... he could n't motivate. He just could n't believe that his own flesh and ancestry could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt compunction for the boy. He used to experience sorry for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a child but Draco definitely had it worse and though he used to be an arrogant brat, he did not deserve this discussion from anyone especially from that pathetic apology of a man.

... a terrible thunderstorm would arrive at the time when the final battle shall be fought ... 7 firm Allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden bang of adrenaline, Harry attempted to deflect the killing condemnation but it was too firm. Lucius must ingest felt such powerful hatred towards his son. Without a mentation for his own safety, Harry swiftly leapt to force him out of the way. He thought they both made it to safety device until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the undercoat, a Weird thought occurred to him ... 'Is this how death 's supposed to sense like ?'

He sensed individual rush to his side, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his middle tentatively and was stunned at the persuasion before him. Ginny and Neville had their scepter pointed at an immobilise Lucius. Draco was weakly attempting to suffer up and judging from his glazed expression, he also could n't think that he was still alive. But the paradigm of Ron consoling a tearful Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not reply. Instead, he let his point hang low and pointed one quivering finger at a figure lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his regard to where Ron 's finger led to, fearing the worst but he had to know. A dispirited silence followed as he stared in electric shock at the hitch and lifeless form of the one who saved his lifetime.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how a good deal he must have meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, teardrop had begun to return on his cheeks as everything that Dobby had done for him amount flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a plot to make terrible things… ''

`` Err…Dobby, why do n't you sit down ? ``

`` Sit down ? Sit down ? I 've never been asked to sit down by a wizard…like an equal… ''

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`` Why are you doing this, Dobby ? ``

`` Dobby has to warn Harry Potter and if my skipper knew….Dobby had to iron his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to help me ? ! ? Be glad that my ivory have not grown back or I 'd give birth strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to death threats, sir. Dobby gets them five times a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mr Harry Potter ? Do you want some cookie ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your gift. ``

`` Oh, Mr. Harry Potter 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 call me Harry. That 's what my Friend call me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his life numerous times to aid him. He broke the house-elf code to warn him of the danger ahead and suffered severe injuries because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't let found out about the way of Requirement -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's dingy pedagogy ; where they took refuge after the fall 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 booster just needed something as trivial as midnight snacks or hot chocolate. And what had he given him in return -- socks ?

Another crisp wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mister ceramist is the greatest wizard alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated extremely low frequency as equals…Mister ceramicist gave our dignity back. '' The little elf 's shoulders trembled as she spoke those heartfelt words. It was Winky and Harry felt more rueful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the imp to believe that they were not inferior beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm drab, Winky. '' was all that Harry could do to say. He felt that a lump had formed in his pharynx and he could n't say anything else. His friends were silent as well.

`` It was not your demerit, sir. It was the wickedness man 's mistake. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to console him.

`` How touching ! I never thought you had any rattling business organization for that wight. ''

The mathematical group wheeled around to see who had dared progress to a mockery of their grief. It was Voldemort. The invocation was completed and he strode to them with so much self-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 hazard ? I really do n't want to belt down anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't want my hands to be tainted with your envenom blood. '' stated Harry, his rage building once more.

`` kick in up ? You must be kidding, ceramist. Once I 've won, I can always resurrect my followers and inscribe some more powerful ones. '' replied the dark lord, his awing display of peace of mind 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 ensnare 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 iniquity Lord replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that trouble for that ? My good ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heritor, had already inherited it. But of track you had do something extra since you 're not a pure origin. ``

The dark Godhead merely scowled at his remark. `` I 'm for certain you wo n't get hold it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` leaven it then. '' challenged Harry, his tone not wavering a bit. The Sooner he learned what his enemy 's new powers were, the better.

The dark lord 's middle turned blood red with delirium at the provocation. He raised his hands and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, Potter ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his hand once more and trapped everyone present tense in a block square block. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could hold that moth-eaten but at least, they would stay put that way forever. '' The dark cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant deduction ! And our tie-in was the only affair that saved you from that destiny. But it does n't matter. Now they would witness your death and would not be capable to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The dark lord rambled more about his achievement, how great and powerful he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his solitary consultation. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to justify his ally. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of angry retort and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the ground, writhing in pain.

Harry struggled to see how his friends were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their fingers upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the inflammation 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…

heart of his parents, Dumbledore, Sirius, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to distract Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never wee this without your old scepter. '' admonished the smell of an old man with wide of the mark pale eyes that shine like the lunation light. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy feeling when he had bought his scepter from him before. The old man had a form face and a wise, penetrating gaze that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my sceptre was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your sceptre or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then summon it and let me do the rest. ``

Harry held out his handwriting and focused his intellect on his verge. It was an unusual combination - holly and phoenix plumage, eleven inches, nice and slender. `` Accio baton ! '' To his amazement, a rustling of current of air paved the path for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the phoenix stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's baton to his outstretched hand.

Harry watched in awe as Mr. Ollivander voiced out another ancient conjuration. The phoenix flew around the old man and a golden flame began to encircle both of them. The beloved wand disintegrated but its corpuscle remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging fervidness that seemed untouched by the thunderstorm, waving his men in a smooth-flowing motion. Nothing else mattered as the capital of Arizona feather wrapped around the splinters of Wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the legendary razz shed a teardrop on his wand 's core. The outgrowth was complete. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all time, handed the revived wand to its true owner.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the damp air and a stream of red and gold sparks pellet from the end like a firework, throwing dancing spots of light on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not bear the dark expression of mortal who had lived through the darkest of time. He just seemed contented that his mission had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for peachy affair, 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 person. You have suffered so practically yet still maintained your power to care for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my pleasure. Now, fulfill your luck and please do be condom, Harry. It 's not your sentence yet. You still have a long and fruitful life ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only stay for a few minutes. We 're not meant be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort bolt down you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to make him a more powerful wand. But do n't vanquish him out of retaliation. Do it because it 's the correct thing to do. '' said the wise, old man as his sprightliness slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the ghosts shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd go Friend then, Harry. You 're a cool guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to express that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. prof Dumbledore said death is just another dangerous undertaking and he 's justly. Please tell Winky that Dobby will watch over her and that she must extend what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his usual high-pitched tone.

`` We 're so lofty of you, son. We know you could do it this metre. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be delicately. '' stated Sothis in a mysterious tone.

`` Do n't concern, Harry. Tom may be the inheritor of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's heir and you do n't involve to do that absurd ritual to get it. If my cognition of our enemy is still accurate, then I 'd dare speak that you 'll recover out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the deep tone, his eyes twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the purport vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your efforts would n't be wasted this time. ``

As the soulfulness disappeared, the revolting font of his opposition came to take in 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 power of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his hired hand and the storm instantly became more violent. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's debile body.

Silence.

aught could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's fallible form. The impact forced the basis to crack, burying Harry 's body inside.

`` DIE ! POTTER, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electrical energy overload would surely reduce the boy to ash. There would be no body to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the scar would be visible. He danced around like crazy and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as pleasurable as cursing real multitude. He thought some more. 'What the hell ? ceramicist 's dead…might as well have some fun with his friends…'

With that infernal idea, he commanded the tip to make way and a blazing fervency erupted from his bridge player. He flung them on Harry 's admirer for they were the unlucky one nearest to his locating. His centre fell on the wintry bodies of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for other hoi polloi to play with. Another cruel smile crossed his sass. 'Ah, the traitors ! I 'll shell out with them later…'. He waited for the six figures to realize the good encroachment of the berth. He did n't accept to expect long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` Merlin ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the storm had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can enlighten you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely disquieted to see the dark nobleman standing coolly there while their friend was nowhere to be found. It was not in force but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still obstinate I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your poor protagonist 's dead… ''

An astonished secrecy 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-out cranny. thrower 's buried there. No one could dwell after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should live on 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 lord became greatly annoyed at the reminder. `` IT Energy Department N'T MATTER IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE POINT IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S sledding TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his control over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to save ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a stunning spell to the dark lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Draco and cast his own nemesis to him.

The six teenagers forgot their reservation and begun flinging oath at him at every opportunity. Voldemort 's eyes held a maniacal glint as he dodged the hex sent his way and took great pleasure in bringing unrivaled pain to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playmate could n't play to his atonement, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` plot over. '' The dark lord muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to incinerate their bodies.

The six teenagers tried to roam out of the way but they need n't have bothered. The blow never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you lack me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My scratch absorbed the lightning, half-wit. It was quite rejuvenating. I feel like a newly charged battery. You should try it sometime. ''

The six teenagers watched in amazement as Harry floated on the ground with one hand controlling the direction of lightning.

`` How about now ? '' asked Harry before calmly pushing the lightning to Voldemort 's location.

Voldemort 's center widened in panic and stuck one hand to deflect the visible electric discharge. He had no scar that could take in and he was not really in the humor to prove if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must have forgotten one tiny detail in your hurry to complete the spell - once the portal is capable, you could not permeate the flavour that would egress. I am Gryffindor 's heir and he had also transferred his elemental abilities 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 sleeve. He knew Hogwart 's do not teach this old combat proficiency anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S SWORD ! ! ! '' he yelled and a ash gray blade with a serpent emblem elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a viscid green substance that emitted a yucky odor.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon system tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a superb fencer in his time but that power could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through tight education and years of practice. 'The potter kid would be helpless this time .'His elation was magnified as he watched Potter 's hesitance. What he did not cognise was that Harry 's deficiency of exuberance was for an entirely different reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's Sword ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that blade would not be used in his fight with Voldemort. The prophecy was gradually coming avowedly and he did not like the melodic theme of a pre-determined destiny. It made him palpate like a thing and not a person with his own free will. Nevertheless, the situation was there and he had to go through with it however reluctant he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no other idiotic prophecies hanging over his head.

With their brand on one hand and wands at early, the duel began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his forepart leg and stabbed Harry with his blade arm. Harry blocked the blow before the steel could impact his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the blood ooze from his dead body before performing some feints to mislead his resister into parrying in a unlike direction. Harry counter-attacked by performing a elaborate sword dance that he knew would tremendously annoy his adversary. He had expected Voldemort to play out 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 swords met with a flashy clang and the sudden impact caused the swords to ricochet in opposite direction.

Harry was the beginning to recover from the forceful collision. He turned to where the blade had fallen. `` ACCIO SWORD ! '' he shouted and held out his correctly hand to take in the vane on its ruby hilt. To his amazement, two swords came rushing to his hand instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attack to catch the sword before it reached Harry 's paw. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his wand and promptly caught the two swords on his hands. The sudden interference caused Harry to turn around in haste, with both sword sticking out…and he did n't ingest enough time to respond. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of cause before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a brand. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless body collapsed on the background, it was the poisoned sword -- Sword of Slytherin.

... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his clay shall shack at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot tears sliding down his face. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After several years of struggle, innumerable dying, and mountain destruction….the dark Day have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No more prophecies…no more fighting…just plain, formula life….just like everyone else.

He felt his friends approaching…their steps hesitant…as if they, too could n't believe their optic.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his expression was wannabee, his pale blue angel eyes betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those twelvemonth. Why should he ? He was give up now…No more dark lord to care about…No more father to imprint. Lucius had made it clear that he was no son of his and he was o.k. with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a tinge of rue. Lucius had never really been a beginner to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his heading in confirmation. Then a slight laugh escaped his adust throat as a strange realization dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the worry he went through….Merlin ! The idol must be drunk when they pre-determined that destiny. '' his laughter intensified at the thought. 'The most vicious, virtually wiliness, virtually malevolent maven of all clock time died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the unusual emotions passing through his grimace. `` You do earn what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An nonplus disbelief still written on his face.

`` well, the prophecy did come in true but technically, you 're not a liquidator, Harry, so do n't scratch too much about it… '' said Hermione to solace what she thought was a guilt-stricken best friend.

`` Could you believe it ? He died in accident…and by his own sword too… '' Harry suddenly stopped and glanced at his arm. The stinging virtuoso on his arm where Slytherin 's sword had grazed before was making him noisome. And he wanted nothing but to knuckle under to the iniquity that was beginning to have the best his senses…
author 's distinction : This is the live on chapter, finally ! So please followup, thanks to everyone ....



epilog

July 2009 ( 12 years later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to heal his wound and he had locked Voldemort 's corpse in the bedchamber of Secrets. The evil man 's corpse will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no former parseltongue active. '' said the storyteller to the nipper in nominal head 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 Peter Pettigrew. '' The child 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 fortune and was very practically uncoerced to comply. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an amazing passion for info as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. President Arthur Weasley was still the diplomatic minister and a bazaar and fair one at that. He was also very fighting in advocating the rights of former creatures like house-elves, loup-garou, centaurs and goblin. Professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. prof Snape relinquished his position as the school principal of Slytherin House and Potions Master to Draco who turned out to be truly efficient with his job. prof Snape also assisted the new DADA teacher from time to time -- guess who ? ``

`` Harry ceramicist ? '' asked a red-headed boy with pale blue eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, improper answer. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reinforce their temporary insanity anymore. He also married Susan Bones after he graduated and had a very enchant child. '' The children cheered in reception. They had liked Neville too and were gladiola that everything had turned right for him in the end.

The story-teller continued. `` Lavender was a prophet unfortunately, she still could n't control her endowment so she tried a different calling. She and the Patil twins opened a boutique at Hogsmeade. Fred and George 's joke workshop prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business and later on, the three cut-up married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new History of Magic teacher, would you believe ? He made the field very interesting that no one sleeps through the example anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the tendency to focus on all his lectures on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the children did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry order them to return to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired girl. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt appearance of her don 's hair as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the suggestion. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their world though he never relinquished his positioning as the king. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the undecomposed thing to do. That way, no emerging darkness noble would be able-bodied to check them. ``

The nestling nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they disband ? '' asked a timid boy who was a little on the heavy side but his friends never teased him about it. The boy was so kind and gentle that they never wanted to hurt his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once more. `` I knew someone would ask that doubt eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to wipe his glasses that had become quite misty. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA members wanted to became aurors but nobody condemned them for that. Somehow the the great unwashed understood without any need for explanations. And anyway, the shadow times had passed so there was no intense demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as impudent as her female parent and as good at Quidditch as her Church Father. She became the point of the department of Magical Creatures while Ron became the Keeper for the Chudley carom, his preferent team. Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's good looks -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock dissent. He had silvery-blond hair and blench blue oculus. Walking beside him was a beautiful red-head who had stifled a giggle after hearing his words.

`` Hi there, Devon. We were just talking about my married woman 's new Word. I just wanted to see if the account was secure enough to be published. '' The brown-haired story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how lucky Draco 's son was for inheriting his mother 's good looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his 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 Head of Magical breeding and I already told you about what happened to the beat bouncing ferret so I do n't need to duplicate that. '' The baby laughed while Devon glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired girlfriend and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding world and only their close-fitting friends knew where they were and what their business enterprise were but they lived happily ever after. '' lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the Word and watched the shaver 's reactions. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's last playscript entitled 'Harry Potter and the Lost divination'. Do you like the story ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a cool story, Uncle Lander. But where 's auntie Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your bite right now. You see she 's quite nervous about your chemical reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the story. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can tell her yourself later. I 'll just go and see if she needs help. '' lander stood up and headed for the kitchen. Devon and Ginny followed shortly.

`` Do you consider it 's Wise to print that Book, Harry ? '' asked Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and lots of tiddler will gain from it. ``

`` Wo n't we be discovered ? '' asked Ginny, voicing out her own concern.

`` I wo n't be risking the vulnerability of our earth since it will only be released in the muggle world and they would all think that it 's just a convention fairy fib. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her hands while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and succus on the table.

`` Did the children like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His wife 's beautiful face fell in dashing hopes. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her married woman tightly.

Lana 's heart immediately shone with felicity. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's arm when she noticed Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the collation she promised to the fry. `` Why do n't you all aid me play the food to the children ? They must be athirst by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four adult were surprised at the sudden interference that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to occupy your children, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the fashion of transportation they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, mate. We had planned to use the car but the traffic was so heavy and we could n't wait to see you again. '' said a marvellous and finely-built man with a muckle of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to talk about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very pressing. '' Neville agreed, his timidity gone but the gentle manner was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna make some more sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight adult witches and ace carried the food and walked silently to where the tyke were. They stopped in their tracks when they noticed that the nipper were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really slap-up writer. I wonder where she got all her idea ... I mean they 're so detailed…the part and consequence are so veridical. 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 little Wyrd. Mom said she used to snap at her for making up fib but they ended up as champion anyway and your mom put her creativity to expert use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a long time ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as friends anyway. '' said Luna with a lovesome smile.

`` Do you think there 's a fortune 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 assuredness, do n't you believe ? '' commented Potter 's girl dreamily. `` Just think, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's literal, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, poise ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor House, of course. Apparently, it 's the outflank house there. ``

Behind the threshold, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laughter at the quite a little of Dragon 's horrified expression but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really see it weird that our natal day are so near each other. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a strange coincidence. It almost seem that we 're all blood line comrade 's and sisters. ``

`` Coincidence, my substructure ! It 's necessity, child ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered Draco under his intimation 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 hand when, out of the blue sky, four tawny owls soared through the open living room windowpane and dropped respective thick sheepskin on the children 's laps. The adult were unprepared to see the purplish wax SEAL on the lambskin complete with the familiar elegant'H'with the miniature range of a function of lion, serpent, badger and eagle embellished around it.

They turned to their tyke who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're unlike. The youngster had just finished reading their varsity letter and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a trick ? '' one of children asked when the adults failed to say anything. The excitement in his voice betrayed the fact that he wanted the letters to be authentic.

Again, no reaction. The adults just stared at one another in confusion. They knew this moment would come eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to mouth to you about, partner. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The children 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 author of the Harry Potter series relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her husband and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would take a very long time to complete. `` Now, let me order you the really story…. ``

THE END

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