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The following day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to feel all the DA fellow member, with the exception of Luna, Harry and Ginny of row, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor commons room.

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

`` Because of this, checkmate. Now, tell us what 's improper. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the later transcript of varied newspapers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

Hermione leaned at Ron for sustenance. `` 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 call back then ? '' A deafening muteness filled the room.

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

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

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

`` Clearly, too much purdah and hanging out with Loony unhinged his Einstein. '' commented Zacharias sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

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

`` Harry was the one who risked his life to prevent Voldemort from getting the wizard 's Stone. He saved my Sister from his vicious clutches, killing a dangerous basilisk in the mental process. He spared the life of the person who betrayed his parents when he could give had his retaliation. And most importantly, he gave us hope when everything was at its rack up. If those are not enough to convince you of Harry 's whiteness, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a hushed flavor but everyone was hanging on to his words. `` I chose to believe that Harry 's not hangdog. Had the situation been reversed, I believe he would do the like for me. ``

`` Several meter, Harry had been accused of lying but he was always show inexperienced person in the end. I have no reason to suspect that this case would be dissimilar. '' said Neville with such vehemence that astounded the others.

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

`` No, those are bare phantasy. '' said Hermione defiantly.

`` You know this wholly thing is laughable. I 'm indisputable dad would set affair unbent soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to recognise if it would be Stephen Samuel Wise for them to cognise what the Order had decided. `` Helen Wills Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will lead us. But he also said we have to keep an ear and eye out for hint. If their hypothesis are correct, then a new dark lord could be emerging and using Harry to dissever the wizarding community. ``

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

`` 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 menses but we do n't take to announce it to the wholly world. A dignified silence will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

This clock time no one commented.

author 'S NOTE : I 'll be writing about Harry 's place and Luna 's Recovery next. delight recall to review. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a dreaming


After the other DA member had left, the three searched the rook once more for any proof of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some book of account from the Restricted Area which they forgot to search earlier in their disoriented state. The next day, feeling oddly pall and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great hall to have their breakfast. It had only been four Clarence Shepard Day Jr. since the full term had ended and yet it felt like yr.

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

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

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

`` Now, do n't say that Ron ... '' said Hermione reproachfully and bent her bushy-haired head to continue perusing a Holy Scripture they had acquired the nighttime before. It was really depressing to hear mortal say it out gimcrack. 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 ignore her.

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish young lady, I do n't hump what came to her - leaving the castle like that, without so practically as a note to inform us if she 's safe ! '' He paused for a spell to decant himself a drink. `` She really scares me sometimes. get-go, that thing with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away reckon on his typeface, then he shook his head slightly as if he was dismissing a damaging thought.

`` Hey ! Look who just arrived. '' exclaimed Neville suddenly, jerking Ron back from his momentary semiconsciousness and startling Hermione into slamming the book shut in surprise. Her eyes immediately widened with bewilderment as she identified the approach figures.

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to track down for clues ? We ca n't conglomerate much information if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in balmy annoyance as she saw the other DA member drew near.

`` fountainhead, we just found out the firmly way that the business atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to conclude the workshop until this unhurt nonsensical scam is over. masses refused to buy our stuff now just because we 're acquaintance with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our premises. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The fools seem to remember that we had an evil cabal with Harry and that our intersection are basically dour objects in disguise. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't lie with. people are really fleeceable sometimes. '' said George with the same depress tone.

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

`` I came here because I have cypher better to do at home plate 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 more than questions. `` Have you found anything utilitarian ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could help us. There 's a bunch of books upstairs that we need to explore and it 's very time-consuming. '' she replied. Then she added in a mock undertone. `` And of form, knowing Ron and Neville, I reckoned it would be best if I just do the reading myself. Think you 're up to it ? The al-Qur'an are Brobdingnagian and it would probably use up me forever to show it all. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to remain as long as essential. You could all persist at Gryffindor hall. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to cite something. madam Pomfrey requested for a few days of rest period so girl 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 much progress. '' The headmistress said and turned to leave.

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

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

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

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

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

`` cartel me, Hermione, you would n't wish well to know. '' said Lee in entertainment and gave her a bonk feel.

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

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

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

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

`` Harry is on vacation, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't worry. '' replied Professor McGonagall and burgeon forth monition glances at the other stripling who still had not spoken a single thing. `` I 'll be leaving you now. Take care of yourselves. ``

The awkward secretiveness continued as they watched the Headmistress leave. It seemed that everyone was quite unsure of what to say with one another especially Cho who was currently staring at Luna with such acute immersion but could n't look to find the countersign to press out herself. Even Fred and George had nothing funny to say to break the ice. The silence only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a piece of theme.

The boys immediately excused themselves and went back to their way while Hermione suddenly found it imperative form to drive a shower. Cho, still uncertain of what to do, stayed for a patch, thinking that this was the perfect opportunity for them to discuss what she had in mind but she had not even uttered a word yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

`` It 's approve, Cho. You do n't ingest to rest just because we 're from the same star sign. I can manage. '' said Luna before returning to what she was doing.

Cho felt her core wrench with sympathy as she heard Luna say that. Poor girl ! Always assuming that cypher wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every girl was dreaming of, she would not finger so insecure. But she could not narrate her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragical incident, they had already gotten along well and were the only 1 to distrust Ginny of dissembling. She wanted to speak about it with mortal who would interpret and that someone was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the issue now might be harmful to her. 'No, this is not yet the time for that .'She thought and she left quietly before she could change her mind.

Luna tried to labor away the binge that threatened to come as she watched Cho farewell. She should have stayed in the hospital wing. At least there, she would not sense so hurt if anyone ignored her because nobody else was there aside from Madam Pomfrey who was always busy with her healing potions anyway. Her exclusively visitor was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her laugh with his laugh. He told her funny stories about Hogwarts spirit ... He taught her several legerdemain tricks that she had not even imagined possible before ... and most of all, he made her feel special and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this dormitory where cypher even bothered to establish her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

As she continued her musing, she noticed a newspaper peeking from behind the cover of the sofa on the opposite side. 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 read the front page.

HARRY ceramist MURDERED A one C MUGGLES AT A political party IN LONDON ! ! !

HARRY ceramicist GONE shadow TO AVENGE HIS GIRLFRIEND 'S lot ! ! !

HARRY POTTER -- THE NEXT DARK LORD ? ? ?


With trembling hands, she forced herself to understand the articles underneath the shocking newspaper headline but the tears flooded her imagination before she could even land up the first paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be true !'She thought to herself then her head throbbed painfully as she attempted to action the information she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so weird. But this ca n't be dead on target ... this ca n't be true ...'Then as the painful pounding on her psyche continued, various alarming double flashed dangerously in her brain. She saw her father screaming in anguish as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his opponents ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater dig the killing curse on her founding father ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! sire ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to stay conscious but the pain was unbearable. The last thing she heard before her body succumbed to the excruciating mavin was the terrified vociferation of her current student residence mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to find her unconscious course lying on the ground with one handwriting still clutching what looked like the previous day 's paper. She carefully removed the newspaper publisher from the young woman 's grasp to confirm her suspicion. `` WHO LEFT THIS opus OF food waste LYING AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the offense theme in front of them.

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

`` -- YOU DID N'T THINK - TYPICAL ! HOW WE ENDED UP TOGETHER IS hush A puzzler TO ME ! '' said Hermione in exasperation then she carefully levitated Luna 's body and placed her to a more comfortable place. `` McGonagall will be bloodless. She has n't even spend one night here and front what happens. ''

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` I hope this stroke triggers her remembering 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 change at all and the two girls were already feeling their palpebra droop from fatigue and languor ... Third hour ....

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

`` I guess she 's dreaming about her male parent. '' whispered Cho, trying her best to strangle a yawn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Luna, you 're flop. The news is rubbish. But there 's a huge problem and the only thing that could avail us right now is to guess that we believe those stories. '' said professor McGonagall who had just arrived along with Professor Snape and Madam Pomfrey.

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

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

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

Luna 's expression softened immediately at the citation of her father. She remembered every unpleasant point of her life sentence now. Her father joined Voldemort 's army to ensure her safety but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the promise that he would let her survive if her father followed his commands. In the end, her father dropped all pretense and rushed to save his only child but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's truehearted followers.

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

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

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

`` Yes, I 'm perfectly OK, especially now that I can call back everything. But who said I 'm dreaming about my begetter ? '' asked Luna anxiously.

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

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

`` Harry ? ''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` young woman Lovegood, please be reasonable. The incubus is over. Harry defeated the Dark Lord last October. '' said professor McGonagall, adopting her stern demeanor once more to take root the brewing dispute.

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

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

`` Because Harry said so ... ''
Chapter 7 - The infernal alliance ( parting 1 )


`` ... .and unlike some the great unwashed I know, I believe him. ``

The DA phallus looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the Same thing to them but they refused to conceive him. They purposely closed their centre to the possibility just because believing otherwise was so much simpler. But they should let known better. After all Harry was the just one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the merely one who could tell the divergence.

The Headmistress seemed terribly unnerved by Luna 's blowup and was not able to say anything so they looked helplessly upon the Potions sea captain to accept explosive charge of the situation.

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

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

`` It would be degraded if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing swiftness and unbelievable magical release, she conjured a blanched sheet over the bulwark and closed her eyes in intense immersion. Unsure of what to expect, they just stared blankly on the white sheet and waited. Then to their amazement, figure of speech started to appear on the screen enabling them to clearly picture Harry 's condition.

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

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

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Harry 's work force were held tightly by two thick silver gray chains - the only things that were keeping him from falling into the roaring perdition four feet underneath his thin body. Around him were ten hooded figures moving about in a fluid motion while two others were mercilessly taking turns into whipping his already unconscious mind contour. His clothes were torn from the eyelash and blood was oozing from his lesion but his tormentors'lust for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he frail already ? '' asked a cold voice of a image who had arrived to check into on the captive 's stipulation. The man had claw-like finger and ruby eye. It was Voldemort.

`` Yes, master copy. We have been doing this for an hour now even after he collapsed from the annoyance. I do n't think he would be doing lots conjuring trick now. '' declared one of the whippers proudly.

The shadow Maker cackled with delight at the intelligence then he flicked his wand slightly at the captive. `` ENERVATE ! ''

At the spell, Harry 's eyes weakly opened but he did not seem surprised at seeing Voldemort in front man of him. Nor did he come out terrified. In fact, if one would appear closely, one would notice a hint of entertainment there. Contrary to their effrontery, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connection with his girlfriend so that at least one mortal would bed the Sojourner Truth even if he failed to last this belated skirmish. `` hello, Tom. ''

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

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

`` What do you mean ? '' asked the evil virtuoso venomously.

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

Voldemort stared at the boy in confusedness. He was not used to this sharp variety in Potter 's mental attitude towards him. Whereas before, he could easily scare the boy, now it seemed that his yearn time foeman felt sure-footed enough to scorn him despite of his obvious disadvantage. Maybe the boy was planning another surprisal ... yes, that must be it.

`` Wormtail, bring the captives now ! '' he yelled instead, hoping to rend 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 unflustered.

`` What are you up to, Potter ? '' asked the dark 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 masses ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the iniquity Maker. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'section in the most sarcastic tone that he could superintend. From his gamey berth, he noticed a fragile smirk on Draco 's mouth and he pondered whether it would be possible that Draco was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was right ...

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

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to get to you another wand ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the look of surprise on Voldemort 's nerve, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't recall I 'd cypher it out, do you ? brain you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the mortal behind the masquerade party and you put a spell on her phonation and taught her enough wandless conjuration to effect the deception. You just forgot one minor contingent, though. Even if you were able to force Ollivander to add Fawkes'feather into her wand, it WAS still HER wand and I happen to bang that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Sirius. You should give gone all out with your juvenile scheme and let her use your wand. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock clapping. `` Splendid ! But you 're wrong on one account. I happen to like my baton and it will stay put that way, whereas yours was already .... broken into half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating news sink more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to look angry or sad, he was severely defeated. Incensed by his deficiency of response, he levitated the 24-hour interval'paper so that the boy could read the bad news for himself.

`` Well ? '' prompted Voldemort.

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

`` What do you think about those piffling newspaper headline bearing your precious public figure ? Were you shocked that the wizarding world do n't see you as a hero now ? Even your friends and former friend have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would get hold of more than that to shock me now. So what do you be after to do after successfully ruining my report ? '' asked Harry with the same lacuna expression. `` You 'll threaten to kill me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, Potter. I 'll kill you this time and without your annoying encroachment, I would be devoid to conquer the wizarding earth once more. '' said Voldemort, his center glinting evilly at the view of finally being able to dispatch the most dangerous obstruction in his path.

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

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

Harry glanced at the two captives and saw Ginny crying silently as she took the wand handed to her with a quivering deal. Draco mouthed a hasty apology to him and lowered his regard in defeat to avoid witnessing the consequence. Harry immediately lost his denseness and the connection with Luna was instantly broken.

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

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

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

Seeing her disconsolate state, Voldemort decided that two more commands would be plenty. But he did not ask to detain. After all, Harry was dead and there was no motivation for him to waste any Sir Thomas More of his precious fourth dimension.

`` Wormtail, I 'll leave you here to destroy the evidences. throw away the consistence into the fire. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Draco. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your father 's Holocene epoch achievement, I 'm uncoerced to give you another chance to make up for your in the first place disobedience. Dispose of the girl and you can add up back to my ripe saving grace. You do n't want to be a disappointment to your forefather, do you ? ''

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

`` Excellent choice, Dragon. Your beginner shall be pleased. We 'll be expecting you at the Malfoy manor house soon. '' said Voldemort and ordered his other retainer to disapparate with him.

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

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

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

`` This is all my fracture. '' said Draco in torture and held the weeping public figure in his arms.

`` Draco, Ginny ... that 's adequate ... You must take to the woods now. Do n't devastate time. Voldemort will get suspicious if I do n't turn up at the Manor soon. '' said Wormtail nervously.

`` No, you must come with us. We need your help. We do n't know where to go. '' said Draco in desperation. `` And we must require Potter 's body with us. The to the lowest degree we could do is dedicate him a proper burying. ``

Wormtail silently struggled with himself before coming up with a decision. Voldemort would kill him anyway if he found out that he let the two escape. `` Alright, I 'll come with you. '' He unlocked the mountain range on Harry 's hands and levitated him carefully to the ground. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the Hope that the opportunity to flee would total up. Within indorsement, the four were transported to a billet that only Wormtail had any knowledge of.

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The onlooker panicked slightly when the range of a function on the screen disappeared. The last prospect they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to bump off Harry and using Dragon as the instrument to ensure her compliance.

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

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

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

`` I do n't know. ''

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

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

`` 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 baby if she went through with it. '' said Luna truthfully at Ginny 's brothers. `` Cho and I already suspected her before but your emotions got in the way. ''

Ron, Fred and George sadly lowered their heads in shame. What Luna had said was true. If they had not been too unregenerate, then they would have found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would deliver been in the situation to help her return to the compensate track. They protected her too very much ... and now, all of them were paying the price. This was war, and in war, tie-up among supporter and family were usually not as potent as the bonds of choice.

Cho looked from the Weasley pal and the irate Luna and decided that it was metre to manoeuver the discussion to a safer topic. `` Luna, I was thinking ... Can you also communicate with Harry through that thinker jutting thing ? ``

`` I do n't be intimate. 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.

`` wellspring, at least we were able-bodied to unravel contribution of the mystery. '' said Hermione to pep up everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most work out game to divide and conquer the wizarding mankind and to eliminate his enemy in the defective way potential. ``

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

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

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

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so much effort into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not believe him and the DA lost its purpose. But he knew that this is going to happen so he decided to share what he knew with me and we spent most of the clock time practicing spells. He prepared me for the spoiled. '' replied Luna in a cold voice that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll excuse me, I need to lie. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` Nothing. '' replied Snape after a present moment 's reluctance but Luna nodded as if she was able-bodied to interpret the silent question in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The diabolic alinement ( office 2 )


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

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

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny outcry in fright. They immediately brought their scepter out.

`` What 's the problem ? ``

`` N-nothing. Harry 's consistence 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 twitching of Harry 's lips.

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

`` Godric 's hole - potter 's old star sign. '' replied Wormtail.

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

`` Do n't overreact. I just thought that this is the last topographic point they would require to rule us ... and with sure circumstances ... I guess it would be fitting to return Harry 's body to where it really belonged. '' said Wormtail sadly in remembrance of his own treachery.

As expected, no one bothered to look at Harry 's chemical reaction at the mention of his house but of course of study, what someone in his mightily state of mind would tick off for a corpse 's reaction ? However, had they taken the time to return him even the merest of a glance, they would suffer noticed his partially covered heart scanning the room with great interest.

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

'Oh, what a superb melodic theme ! Thanks, Ginny .'persuasion Harry in amusement. Then trying not to run his hands too much, he caused the furnitures on the way rearrange itself ... Afterwards, he levitated his parents'portrait and halted it directly in front of the three.

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

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

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

`` M-Mr. and Mrs Potter, I 'm no-good too for making your son 's lifespan miserable at Hogwarts.. '' said Draco in the same penitent tone.

`` It 's my break, too. If I had not chosen to abide by Voldemort, he would still be active today ... I have been gooselike ... 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 attempts at an apology but he was not quite finished yet. With another wave of his hand, he moved the portraits out of the way and projected the scene of his parents'death on the wall. Then he levitated himself highschool up and called their tending.

`` YOU, traitor ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO junction THE wickedness SIDE ? '' his booming voice echoed around the house and the three terrified fauna faced what they thought was a zombie Harry with exceedingly ruthful expressions.

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

`` No plenty reason to free our legal action - it was just plain lust for power and cecity to the Truth. '' stated Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

`` WHAT ABOUT YOU, Saint Peter the Apostle ? '' his escalated body glowed dangerously as he impatienly waited for his reply.

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

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

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

`` Very well, I 'll apply on to your tidings for now. '' said Harry then feeling the effect of unreasonable use of exponent added to the infliction he had to go before, he closed his eyes and was unable to control himself from falling on top of Ginny once more.

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

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

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

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

Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his impertinence too.

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

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

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

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

As Ginny was about to shoot the killing nemesis on Harry, a drop of tear fell upon the wand and instead of the expected green lighter, a white beam of light escaped from its tip instead. Then mere inches after it left the wand, Harry waved his incarcerate paw slightly and the Stanford White beam was transformed into a immature one.

`` That, my protagonist, is one of the wonders of thaumaturgy. As what Bellatrix, your quondam ally, had told me, the words are not enough ... .you need to really mean it ... you have to take acute pleasance in inflicting annoyance and in my case -- death. 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 place - that in itself was remarkable enough. Then I heard your apology earlier and the promise to alter. I am not a God but I 'm willing to forgive you because I know that it is the right hand to do. '' explained Harry.

`` Oh, I 'm really sorry, Harry. Thank you for being so form. '' said Ginny and she kissed him lightly on the face in gratitude. genus 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 believe that you could induce taken me that easily ? '' said Harry sardonically.

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

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could remember correctly, I stayed conscious long enough to interrogate you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could take me to wherever your master key was. To be honest, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for months and I wanted to conform to him soon to end my torment. I have to hold that your little charade was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunting grin at Dragon. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the show ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the visual modality of genus Draco 's flush cheek and tensed expression.

`` You 're spew, thrower. '' bickering Draco angrily.

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

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

`` I wish I could. I have the ability but unfortunately, I do n't ingest the intent. Not to name the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your commitment. No, I have other program for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his devoted supporters and slave, too. `` replied Harry and after a while he added. `` Consider yourselves very fortunate that I have decided to part with you. ``

The three looked at one another and instantly made a resolving not to be swayed by vicious temptation again. Harry did not need to elaborate. The intemperate threat underlying his poise Son was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Your firm is not that bad, potter. '' said genus Draco in admiration as they viewed the marvelous collection of leger at the mini-library, the wide array of magical target and all early detail that depicted the Potter fortune so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na take on wizard cheat ? ``

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

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

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's good at a lot of things ... and he 's very brave too. You know during our commencement year, Ron beat McGonagall 's cheat set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our second gear year, we had to go to the dark woods to follow the spider. Ron has a phobic disorder with those creatures but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his escapade with his beneficial booster.

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

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

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

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

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

`` I see prick was telling the accuracy 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 play it cool. `` So, pecker, what help could he possibly founder us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most sly spy of Voldemort before his abandonment. He could provide us with entropy on places where Voldemort would not be capable to retrieve us so easily and being free to interact with other wizards, he could also supply us with substantive details regarding Voldemort 's natural process. '' said Wormtail nervously.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah, that 's it ! infernal ALLIANCE -- - I never imagined the time would add up when all of us would fight on the same side. Really uncanny ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's school ? 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 tell you about what happened ? ''

`` No. ''

Harry 's look fell.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Unfortunately for you, pal. I 'm choosing Snape hall and that 's where we are going side by side. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the disappointment on the faces of the other two adolescent. However, his decision was not mainly to annoy the them. He wanted to get to know Snape in force and a intimation of a grinning showed that his previous professor was pleased by his choice.

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

`` Thank you, Professor. '' said Harry. Then adopting a dangerous step, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a petition. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon declare that I 'm suddenly so you adept make to consider it too. And do n't tell anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a little surprise for everyone. When sealed people begin to melt, offer to seem for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an effort into finding them but you 're going to come up with nothing. volition you do that ? ``

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

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


writer 'S NOTE : It does not film me too long to write the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't consume internet access at household so it 's very hard for me to carry more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo delight the last three chapters and do n't forget to review. Thanks !
Chapter 9 - Polite Discussion


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

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

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

`` So we 're back to our normal condition of endearment. That 's a relief ! I do n't think it would be good for my sanity if we become thick all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for core. `` Well, to serve your doubt, I 've realized that people now find it terribly difficult to believe my news report ... I miss the metre when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will keep abreast. '' Snape raised one dark eyebrow at that. `` ... -- nearly of the people that subject at least -- but since the alleged licking of Voldemort, multitude tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to believe that the immorality had passed and that our mankind is normal again. ``

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

`` Yeah, we want to hear it, too. '' said Draco who went secretive to fall in their conversation. Wormtail and Ginny also looked at him expectantly.

Harry groaned at having to go over his program with them. He still had to adjust to this unexpected armistice. Unfortunately, he had to trust them with it in order for his design to work. `` All right field, the design is simple actually. We 'll just let Voldemort go on with his plan -- ''

`` What ! ! ! That 's the superb architectural 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 solid hand on genus Draco 's rima oris to abstain him from sputtering early nonsensical garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's help into finding other ways to wipe out the foe then of course, I also want Luna with me ... then train the others until it 's fourth dimension ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his mitt in frustration. `` O.K., amercement. I admit the plan is not gross yet. I 'm counting on your cognition of the dark artistry and Voldemort himself to polish it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a secondly, he seemed like his old ego again -- retiring and vulnerable -- and clearly, he was not pleased with it. He scowled at the others as he waited for their response.

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

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

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

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

`` What do you mean, Peter ? '' asked Severus mildly but the thinly set of his rim revealed his slight annoying about the protracted introduction.

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

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

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could fetch up the prophecy, the dark Godhead called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the chosen one would trounce the dark God Almighty. ``

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

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

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

`` No, not only that. '' said Wormtail, the strain in his voice was worth a chiliad Good Book of rue. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At least the dark Jehovah did not memorize of how you 're going to overcome 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 deep thought.

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

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

`` It is possible that some other seer could exceed on that information but it would probably take old age to receive out who and we could not stand guard to each and everyone of them to hold off until they make a similar prophecy. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her sister is an old shammer or we could ask for her assistant with that. '' said Draco, pursing his lips at the acknowledgment of the professor who had a riding habit of 'predicting'everyone 's untimely and crimson death with every chance she got.

`` Professor Trelawny may not be logical but she had already made two counterbalance vaticination. One was that I would be the only one who could defeat the darkness noble and the other ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's optic before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's firm retainer would return and help him regain his body. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in shame. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that seers do not 'see'at will and they could not even separate when a prophecy is going to be made. ''

Draco shifted his lieu and turned to look at the laurel wreath as if he was bored to Death by the conversation. `` I 'm not sure about you but I am tired of this talk that only leads to nowhere. Why do n't we stick to thing that we can control and then worry about that later ? ``

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

`` ha-ha, very rummy ! Be grateful that some of my Slytherin understanding rubbed off on you. '' said Draco with a slim hint of sarcasm.

`` We need to have some within selective information regarding the foeman'current activities. The problem is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very a great deal certain that He knows about Draco and Wormtails'defection when they failed to return on fourth dimension. It 's dangerous for any of you and of track, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be dead. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the attention of all whose minds were wandering.

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

`` I do n't suppose that would be a good idea, Ginny. '' said Harry. He would not dare to deliberately put his best friend 's living in danger.

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

`` Not her, Draco. Too dangerous. '' reacted Snape at seeing the wary expression of his preferred scholar. He did not take to see the person 's gens. He only had to face at his face and he already knew who he was referring to.

`` I know. '' said Dragon in drone, a crystalize meter reading that he did not like it either but she was the exclusively one who could do it.

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

`` My female parent. ``

No one was capable to say anything as they all watched genus Draco stare hard at the cap, pretending to look up to the magnificent top scene that was so much similar to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the urge to cry in despair at the prospect of putting his female parent 's life in peril for defying the darkness lord.

Harry could almost feel the turmoil that was hammering inside genus Draco'pass. He was amazed. Draco used to be so poise and collected. His oculus 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 -- capable of feeling. And he was not yet surely if it was a good thing or not.

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

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

`` All right. Be careful. ''

After the going of the professor, the four proceeded to consume the yummy dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the visible light atm was gone. They all brooded in secrecy as they chewed each tasty morsel in their lip. Not even civilised phrases like 'Please pass the salt'or 'More Timothy Miles Bindon Rice please'were uttered. Why should they bother ? It was not necessity. They could all use the evocation charm for that.

When they were all finished with their repast, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a rest while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to search the home where he was once considered a cherish appendage -- not only to rack himself more with the computer memory of his treachery but also to clean his psyche. Dragon returned to the livelihood way and started writing on a piece of lambskin but the words were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could reckon how much it was hurting him to indite that missive to his mother.

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

genus Draco forlornly crumpled the parchment and set fire on it. `` You 're mightily. individual could easily intercept this letter and we 'll all be in deep problem. '' He uttered weakly and covered his aspect with his hands.

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

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

`` Hey, get real ! I have no intent whatsoever of joining that hideous creature 's US Army. That 's simply laughable for me. I am just thought of going back to Hogwarts and continue our education. The term has not started yet. We could still make up for lost time. '' genus Draco looked incredulous at him as if he finally lost his marbles. `` But we 're not going as ourselves. We could disquise ourselves and go as transferee from former wizarding schools. Only the Headmistress and Snape would have intercourse and they could pose us all at Slytherin house. It could influence out. What do you guess ? ''

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

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

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your home ? '' he said with extreme delight. Draco looked surprised. `` The sorting hat was adamant in placing me there and I had to allow your star sign uniform would perfectly match the colour of my eyes but I chose Gryffindor instead because someone tipped me off that all bad thaumaturgist came from your house. ``

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

`` In your dreams ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team sucks. I would n't be caught all in playing with a team like that. '' said Harry in the Lapplander teasing tone. Draco playfully punched his veracious arm in mock dissent but Harry only laughed. The Christ Within banter was a nice respite for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The Term Begin


prof McGonagall and Professor Snape made some enlarge request to pander three additional verge for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transmute adolescent with satisfied looks on their faces. They had performed some magical spell to change their feature film and to hold back Harry 's very noticeable scar. The girl now had jet black tomentum with a clear-cut mole on her left cheek. She was wearing dark brownish lusterlessness lipstick and black eyeshadow that contrasted with her pale color, giving her the haunted show of a vampire. Both boy had colorful spiked tomentum and metal chains with weird-shaped pendants dangling loosely on their neck opening. The ugly scowl on their faces which showed their intense displeasure with their new 'look'only made them appear more menacing.

`` Professor, can you delight repeat why we ca n't possess the same vampire look as Ginny ? We look like -- - `` said Harry indignantly.

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

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

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, son. That look would give everyone the impression that you are trouble-makers - perfect ticket to get into the `` in '' crowd at Slytherin. '' reminded professor McGonagall sternly but the faint twitch on her sassing was a dead giveaway. Both boys glared at the others. `` And Draco, remember that I placed you on seventh year even though you missed the whole 6th year just because you received high stain on your OWLs so I expect you to do very well this school yr. Understand ? '' she added. Draco nodded mutely but he still did not look too pleased.

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

`` Indeed, we are ! '' declared Snape triumphantly. `` But think of the bright English. At least you would be able cease your studies and defeat the iniquity lord at once. That 's like hitting two birds with one Harlan Stone, is n't it ? '' he added in gross delight. The male child'scowl deepened at the mention of razz but did not argue.

`` By the way, where 's Wormtail ? '' asked Ginny, putting a cunning occlusion to the stream topic. Both boys appeared on the brink of hexing them pointless if they irritate them some more.

`` Ahh, peter. He 's in the dungeon -- - apparently cleansing his soul. '' replied Snape with a smirk. `` I 'm glad you came up with a easily program though. It saved me a lot of trouble. ``

`` 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 entrance hall was already filled with restless educatee when they arrived. The neophyte were fidgeting nervously as they waited for the sorting ceremonial to begin.

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

`` Oh, my God ! Is that confessedly ? I do n't love any spell at all ... '' grimaced another terrified entrant.

`` Of course not ! Have n't you translate Hogwarts - A history ? A sorting hat would place us to the house that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced trivial female child with curly chocolate-brown hair.

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

`` Philip Warren Anderson, sherbet '' shouted Professor Snape, the new deputy master, to begin the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

The three impatiently waited for the categorization to start out while shooting dangerous stares at those who were anserine enough to give them peculiar glances.

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

`` Shhh ! Not so loud ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was busy scanning the disquieted newcomers waiting for their turn.

`` Engel, capital of Seychelles ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really find horrendous ! I ca n't believe McGonagall made that McMillan Head Boy. I mean I would bear been question Boy you know, if not for some inescapable circumstances. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

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

`` I do n't but it does n't make me feel any full. '' said Draco grumpily.

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

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

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

`` Well, he 's a fiddling overweight with flock of muscles. And he 's supposed to be in fifth part class now unless he failed the accreditation test set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his gaze fell on the Ravenclaw table where he caught wad of a girl with long blond hair engrossed in a perch conversation with a fledgeling. The young lady immediately looked in his direction as if sensing his bearing. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the young woman smiling back at him. His smile faded at that and he moodily broke the eye impinging with her.

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

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

`` What do you have in mind ? And how do you make love ? '' asked genus Draco, perplexed.

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

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

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

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

`` Welcome, 1st years ! Now, I am proud of to annunciate that another educatee would be joining the fifth years in Gryffindor home. Dudley 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 weightiness and he looked far skillful than he imagined. The protruding muscle was a plus gene for him, too. various young lady turned to turn over him appreciative coup d'oeil as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor mesa.

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

Draco glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

`` Neither did I. He has changed a lot since I final stage saw him '' said Harry, still in stupor. `` But I guess it runs in the crime syndicate. '' he added with a grin.

`` We also have three transferee from another wizarding schoolhouse. They would be joining the Slytherin House -- girl Callah Meyers, Mr. Devon Antonio, and Mr. Lander Mooney. ''

The three approached the Slytherin table with all the cool down elegance that they could muster. They heard respective multitude from other sign of the zodiac gasp in surprise at their visual aspect while others merely shook their heads in disgust. But it did n't matter to them. The multitude they need to impress were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I prompt you that the Forbidden woodland is out of saltation to all students and that the intersection from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this school. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each student sternly to instill the warning on their idea. `` To all students, please be informed that Hermione sodbuster is the new fountainhead little girl and Ernie Macmillan is the new Head Boy. You may seek for their help if you have any problems. Your house prefects shall also be glad to assist you in any way they can. Let the fete Begin ! '' she said after a piece and the dinner table was immediately loaded with mouth-watering delicacies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` But you have to hold, no other scholar here could brag about that. '' said lander and the Slytherin idiors laughed proudly.

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

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

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

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

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When the feast was over, all bookman were escorted by their respective house prefects to their dormitory room. Callah and milksop immediately went off somewhere while the son lingered at the uncouth elbow room first.

`` That Head Girl is one of Potter 's bestfriend. She 's bad tidings, 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 boyfriend and also a great friend of Potter. They 're the wrong form, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his slope protectively like bodyguard and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devon was annoyed by their legal action but tried hard not to let it show. To them, genus Draco Malfoy does not survive anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new leader. He had to deal with that fact and besides, he did not need to feel this way. They were not a great red ink on his part.

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

Blaise looked pissed at his words but he relaxed after a moment. `` A challenge, eh ? We like that, do n't we boys ? '' again his buddy nodded without a secondly thought. `` spotter us squash those stain tomorrow before our potions session. '' he declared arrogantly.

`` shuffling sure you win. '' said Lander with the same note as Devon's.

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

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

Lander mutely acknowledged his comment and stared at the Slytherin common way. It still had the Saami rough Edward Durell Stone wall with round, dark-green lamps hanging on Chain to the roof. There were still no diffused and comfortable couch like in their own commons room - only high-backed chairs which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A fire also crackled merrily under a carved mantle with an intricate pattern that depicted a very outmoded fashion of a star duel. Looking around the eerie surroundings, he slightly wondered if they were doing the right 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 regardless but decided not to lie. `` We - that means me and Ron - came here during our endorse year. End of story. ''

`` How the Hades did you two get in ? '' queried Devon, a little miffed that some students from other houses were able to enter their secret knowledge domain without his knowledge.

`` Do n't ask questions because you might not desire to hear the solution. '' replied Lander cautiously, unwilling to infract him.

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

lander raised one eyebrow and his back talk twitched in amusement. `` As I have said, you might not want to listen the answer. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the aspect of mental rejection on Devon 's side. `` ... and I would not ask more than 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 moron Blaise is planning to do tomorrow ... ''

`` Well, he better not make believe it too severe or that might just be the most humiliating moment of his spirit ... ''


Chapter 11 - The proclamation of Harry 's death


The electric shock had worn off and the overwhelming influence of Hermione and the quietus of the Old Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressionable residents of their house. Unfortunately, the standard pressure at their common room was far from jubilant. Almost two weeks had passed and there was still no news show as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So much for the DA and the Order 's programme - they have not learned a exclusive thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

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

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

Neville, who was listening to their harangue, dropped the book he was holding with so much force-out that almost everybody turned to look at his way. `` will 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 fracture and that 's final. And if you really consider yourselves Harry 's friends, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

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

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

`` Why do n't you pester your Father of the Church until he gives you the data we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could reply, the door opened to reveal the creepily somber Fred and George Weasley. They looked so tired and light that nobody had the heart to question them. The twins 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 voice fluctuation 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 easily go to McGonagall now. Dad and the other fellow member of the rules of order would be there shortly to discuss the -- - `` said Fred with the same strained pure tone. `` ... recent umm - maturation. ``

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

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

Without a present moment 's disinclination, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead story and immediately grabbed the DA 's particular galleon to call on the other member. Within minutes, several early DA members joined them at the post to wait for the arriver of the minister.

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

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

Luna discreetly retreated to one corner, boring her pry down a musty historical book which partially shielded her from everyone 's view. One by one, the purchase order member turned up with equally grave expressions on their faces.

`` The quest is over .... '' professor McGonagall began. `` mortal tipped off the minister that a body of a wizard was found near Tom riddle 's graveyard .... '' At this point, the professor could not ascertain her emotions anymore.

`` I sent someone to inquire the subject and -- `` Mr. Weasley sighed heavily. `` It was Harry 's organic structure. Apparently, his eubstance was thrown into a roaring wellspring of fire disfiguring him almost beyond realization. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

professor Snape watched the young missy 's chemical reaction carefully. Her response was not rude. It seemed a little forced and out of tune. She even appeared disinterested about the stream topic of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the plan and communicated with her despite of their previous accord ? Or did any of the three slip up and somehow alarm Luna to their bearing ?

`` semen on - hate us. Hex us if it would get you feel better. We deserve it. '' argued George stubbornly but Luna ignored his supplication for punishment.

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

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

`` Yes, I do. '' was her wide-eyed reply that crushed the bantam hope that Hermione 's question had inspired into the others'hearts. `` But no amount of money of grieving would bring him back to living. There 's only one thing that we could do - and that is to finally overcome the initiator of all this malign things ... Voldemort and his Army. ``

`` Luna is right. By tomorrow, Harry 's death would be all over the sensation newspapers and we could soon gestate Voldemort to gain an volatile cum back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to help other educatee learn to defend themselves. '' said the minister.

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

McGonagall and Snape looked at each former hesitantly at Neville 's words. It was not part of the architectural plan 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 thing to do. We 'll let you take charge of the Quibbler and the students'extra training. '' said Professor Snape.

`` That would be a delight, professor. '' stated Lee, resolute in giving a very utile Department of Defense moral for the other students.

`` The Order could proceed with its normal task of tracking them down and hopefully preclude any barbarity 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 werewolf once again. '' said the minister.

`` And of row we could count on Hagrid to inform the hulk about the current situation. '' said Professor McGonagall.

Several more suggestions were given and their grief was soon replaced with a grim determination to conquer immorality. details had been polished to beau ideal and with each advancement, their ferment deepened, thirsty for blood line of those who made their living so woeful that they almost forgot to live. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the originative succus in their mind, the meeting was adjourned and each left with renewed vigor.

Except for professor McGonagall, prof Snape and Luna.

`` What 's the genuine program ? '' promptly asked Luna when they were the only unity left. `` And do n't even try to frivol away me with your Word. I know something 's going on at Hogwarts. '' she added when she noticed the unknown feel that passed between the two professors.

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

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

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

`` Let me handle 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 to see through the disguise ? '' asked Snape in amazement. He could not believe it because only a handful of highly skilled adept could correclty identify masses whose appearance was protected by bewitchment - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

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

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

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lander and Devon were already about to sleep on their bedroom after a terribly exhausting and drill conversation with Blaise and his scout group when they heard a soft knocking 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 subject matter. convinced that he was not bothered by the interference, they carefully opened the door to see who dared agitate them at this ungodly hour of night.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` It simply means that they had already found out that Harry Potter was dead. That 's very cagy of Snape. He engineered it all. '' he answered with a smile. `` So, we better ignore it and channelise for bed now. The activity would set out tomorrow. ``

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

`` You should all descend with me to the Headmistress'office. There 's something that we all need to talk about. '' 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 cronies.

`` Hah ! Look at those sniveling changeling. I bet they heard the secure news show already. '' said Pansy with virtuous delight on her face and tried to sit beside Devon but Callah was quicker.

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

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

Lander cringed inwardly at the passel but maintained his assuredness. He could get info from her especially when there was no one else to monish her.

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

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

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

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

`` Oh, really ? I wonder what 's the big deal with that Potter kid. I mean he ca n't be more herculean than the shadow Jehovah, is he ? '' asked Callah conversationally.

pansy frowned at her innuendo. `` No one can ever hope to be more powerful than the dingy Divine. That ceramicist is just a nuisance to him, you know ... playing saviour all the prison term. '' she sneered.

`` What about that Malfoy kid ? I heard person cite his epithet on the way here. Something about that boy being the Slytherin pinch or something. Where is he ? '' asked Devonshire to gibe if they knew something already.

`` Oh, that brat ? '' exclaimed Viola tricolor hortensis as if she found the mere quotation of the figure extremely irritating to her sore ear drums. `` We have no news about him yet. Last matter we knew he was being punished for his disobedience but now he 's disappeared with that sleazy blood treasonist. I do n't recognise what he saw in her. ''

`` Never speak of his name again. He 's considered tabu in our sign of the zodiac these days. My father said that his founder is now personally hunting them down including the other traitor. '' declared Blaise arrogantly, giving the feeling that the topic should be concluded immediately.

Devonshire and Callah nearly choked on their meals but went on without commenting. Lander seriously considered the information they had just unearthed. Lucius was looking for Draco, Ginny and Wormtail. That meant Voldemort and his minions knew about their apostasy already and that only think that they had to be extra careful about their police detective work. Sooner or later, they would discover about the 'cool transferees'and they were not that stupid not to fancy things out. He just hoped that it would be later.

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

`` May I have the attention of everyone please. '' shouted prof McGonagall before the students could peruse the day 's report. All eyes turned to her at once. `` I regret to declare that Harry potter is no longer with us. He perished in the hands of Voldemort and he died saving our globe. delight do not let the papers deceive you. Harry remained loyal to the light side until his destruction. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the students ... there were even some from the Slytherin table. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this igniter, may I inform you that aside from the shelter that this castle offers, I have arranged for some very equal to scholar to train you all to fight back yourselves in case all things fail. It will not be graded but please try to do your best. The last test will be during struggle against evil and loser could be you your sprightliness. That is all. You may go to your classes now. ''

Chapter 12 - The Encounter with the Mudblood and the Weasel


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

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

`` I 'm Hermione Granger, head girl. '' she held out her hand politely but cipher took it. Unfazed by their discourtesy, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would wish to join our defence mechanism Club this class. It 's called Dumbledore 's United States Army and we train our members to agitate against the dark arts -- - ``

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

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

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

`` fine ! As caput girl, it is my obligation to ask round everyone else for the education but I forgot you do n't need to trail 'against'the dark fine art. After all, you are all 'for'the dark arts, are n't you ? '' replied Hermione with the same fervor.

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

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

`` Actually, she got trite of you and wanted a small-arm of our new Friend here. '' said Blaise mockingly as he pointed at Lander.

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

`` Come on, Ron. save up your breather. We should not waste time with this bunch of nonstarter. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` nonstarter ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your hero is suddenly, no one could save you now. Did you know he was begging for dear aliveness before the dark Jehovah killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went unbending with furore and had their wands out within minute. Pansy and Blaise drew their wand too but ordered the others not to bring out theirs.

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

Blaise 's eye glazed with excitement. `` You want a duel ? Come then. Let 's see how badly Potter had trained you. ''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` We thought you could squash those dirt as you said. '' said lander in mock amusement. Blaise did n't seem to appreciate his pun and shot him a piercing limelight. Devon nudged him slightly.

`` Just a joke, Blaise. Besides, we did n't want to get involved. 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 conspirative wink.

Blaise tension eased up at once and returned his wink which promised another worthy confrontation with the Gryffindors later in which they would come out victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that moment. Here, keep up this itinerary. It will guide you straight to the dungeon for our Potions deterrent example. We just have to remember our wand first. '' said Blaise. `` darn those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breath as he dragged the weeping nance to the office.

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

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

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

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

`` What 's impossible ? ``

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

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

`` It 's insufferable, Herm. His dead 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 head she had formed her own resolution.

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`` in effect good morning socio-economic class. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me present myself. I am Professor Remus lupin, your defence mechanism Against the Dark humanistic discipline instructor. '' he said with a tender smile to everyone.

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

`` So you also find him condemnable ... that 's good. He is a loup-garou. I do n't hump where this school day is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

Lander and Devon nodded in concord but their minus spirit were channeled to a different tier. Lupin was an Order member and his unattackable werewolf device characteristic could describe them fast through their smell alone. They both hoped that the additional protective covering that Snape had placed on them would work to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very up to at handling complicated trance. On your 7th year, you would be performing more advanced conjuration. virtually of these would appear on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the class so you better study harder. I understand that the Imperius Curse was shown to you during your one-quarter but you were not really able to practice it. So today, we would be learning how to use and counteract the Imperius execration and for that, we need a demo. Any volunteers ? '' professor Lupin eyed the students 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 spell as fast as he could. professor Lupin was mindful of this so he felt confident enough to call on any one of them.

`` Alright, misfire Patil, delight come here. '' he instructed. `` The incantation is 'Imperio'and you need to digest to crack away from the spell. ''

`` Yes, professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a glazed expression of someone being hypnotized. The prof ordered her to sing and she performed a birdcall numeral in straw man of the class but when she was ordered to rise outside the window, she broke off the spell and smiled proudly at everyone. The class gave her a generous applause except the one from Slytherin who were all yawning as if the monstrance was boring enough to tranquillise them into sleep.

The professor looked worried at their reactions. If they refused to be attentive in course of instruction, then those who were not already serving the dark Godhead could be easily manipulated.

`` Mr. -- - what 's your name again ? '' he called on one of the new students from the Slytherin planetary house. Perhaps a monstrance on one of them could make them pay attention.

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

`` Hmm ... I wonder where you got your name. '' said the Professor, smiling slightly. Lander wanted to riposte the smiling but he donned a dummy locution instead.

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

Once again, Lander felt the fellow floating sensation that made him find light headed. Then he heard the command. 'Sing for us !'

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

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

Then another mastery followed. 'Dance for us'

Lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing lupine to make him stop those nonsensical control but fortunately the professor changed his mind. 'No, not that one. hover your whole torso .'

'Fine. At least that one is easy .'Lander thought as he started to rise slowly from the flat coat. He could hear the prof 's explanation as he levitated.

`` Now, see here, class. It would be almost impossible for anyone to levitate their bodies when they were conscious because most ace believe that it was impossible. But with this hex, you could take a crap a soul do almost anything because in this province, mavin knew no bounds. They only follow the dictation. '' said the professor then he ordered him to go down and removed the spell off him.

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

Lander grimaced as he stared at his partner. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devon, on the other hired man, was having the time of his life. What a nice way to get down the day for him ! Making Ron do whatever he wanted but Lander noted that he particularly strayed away from making him do really embarrassing and dangerous things. Apparently, he took his threat seriously. It was a respectable affair that Blaise was meddlesome with his own problem to notice their lack of rudeness to their partners.

The prof watched as the students performed the spells on each other but was mainly focused on the transferee who gave a monstrance a patch ago. There was something remotely familiar with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his commands but his eyes did not have the Saami shiny feeling and his response to his orders were not instantaneous. There was something definitely strange with him.

`` That was fantabulous, division. Two bankroll of parchment about the essence of Imperius Curse and how to counter them to be submitted future Monday. You may go now. '' The students turned to get out. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please stay for a while. ``

Lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

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

`` Oh, no, not that. On the wayward, you both performed very well. '' the professor replied then he eyed the two carefully. `` According to prof McGonagall, you both came from Durmstrang, correct ? '' The two nodded. `` fountainhead, I was just wondering if you 're come along or behind our current lesson so that I could extend you extra aid if essential. ``

`` Thank you, prof Lupin, but I think we could make out. '' said Devonshire quickly.

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

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

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

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

Devon shot a nervous expression at Lander who understood immediately. The prof was going to try to take his judgement and Devonshire was not adept at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his fingers to harbor him from the spell. The prof looked strangely at both of them.

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

`` That was shut down ! '' said Devon, his breathing a short gentle now.

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


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's anticipation


October 15, 1997

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

There was no news from Voldemort. No sinister activities present. And no more close yell. Blaise and Pansy still did not bank them enough to reveal some useful info. Their menacing face were not enough. They had to last up to their report to get into the `` in '' crowd. Therefore, they need to be more hardihood. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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

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

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

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

`` Anyone ... we just piece a fighting with anyone ... even better if we prospect upon Hermione and Ron. We could seduce it appear like were avenging their abasement a few weeks ago. '' he replied. `` Look, your lot are having a 'study group'group meeting downstairs. If we leave at this fourth dimension of night, Blaise would surely order someone to surveil us around. Your housemates are not a very believe lot. ``

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

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

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

'Bingo !'recall Lander. `` Oh, nothing. Do n't listen us. We just want to get some refreshed 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 groundwork following them. They smiled triumphantly at one another and blatantly ignored the noise as if they had not heard anything.

'Come on. Where are the citizenry in the neighborhood ?'lander thought. They were getting tired from all the walk but still they had not met anybody ill-fated enough to interbreed their way - even the caretaker.

`` Hey, you two. It 's retiring curfew. You should be on your beds by now. '' yelled a companion 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 name the professors. STUDENTS ! STUDENTS AT THE CORRIDORS ! ``

`` Silencio Vox ! '' said lander and the Poltergeist lost his phonation 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 fifth year. '' commented Devon as he watched Peeves make a hasty 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 head teacher Boy and chief female child to put them in the good slope of the new Slytherin prince.

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

`` It 's way past curfew. You should both be in bed unless you have some stage 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 simpleton program line settled the matter.

Hermione put her helping hand on her rose hip and glared at them. `` We 're going to inform the Headmistress about this. ``

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

`` We wo n't dip to your level. Twenty percentage point from Slytherin for threatening the Head Boy and lady friend. '' said Macmillan and started to forget with Hermione.

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Devon 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 baton at lander but it only hit the bulwark behind him.

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

`` obstructer ! '' 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 permission to do something. lander nodded and prepared for what Devon was planning to do next. `` Crucio ! '' shouted Devon and Macmillan fell on his knees in pain but Lander did something to fall the spell 's effect so they both knew that the pain was not that severe.

Lander realized that it was now prison term to end the 'fight'before it got out of script. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the lowly ball of fire carefully in his script. `` Do you grant ? '' he voiced out the doubt in the most venomous feeling that he could muster.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` You 're bored ? How come you did n't tell us ? Join us then. We 're having a political party tonight. '' said Pansy excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

`` At the common way - where else ? Do n't worry. Snape does n't manage. '' 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 Creator 's initial victory company ! ''

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Hermione and Ernie did not go to the Headmistress at once. Ernie had decided not to cover the matter immediately and Hermione agreed. She walked briskly to the Gryffindor dorm room to fit with the other DA members there.

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

`` capital of Arizona feather '' said Hermione impatiently as the Fat Lady took her time in opening the door.

`` My excuse, but somebody was blocking the room access so could you just break it a get-up-and-go. '' said the Fat Lady sweetly.

Hermione pushed the door and was surprised to see a issue of Gryffindors staring in electrical shock at the build lying on the floor.

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her cheek were already on the edge since their meeting with the freshman and this view 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 attack. She collapsed and her body was convulsing uncontrollably -- like she was being possessed or something. '' said teary-eyed Parvati.

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

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

`` The one with the tycoon to vanquish the Dark Lord had come…and the Dark Lord will notice him as his compeer, but he will have mogul the iniquity Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the early survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would make it at the time when the final struggle shall be fought ... heptad loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not outlive ... The Dark Lord would call forth the strong drink but the one would entrap their individual ... his handmaid shall be get the better of ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his remains shall reside at the snake 's bedroom till the end of time ... The one with the power to trounce the Dark Lord had come ... ''

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

Many heads wheeled around to line up the ashen face of the Headmistress followed by their professor lupine, their stream house head.

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

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

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

`` What did professor McGonagall mean ? ``

`` What lost prophecy ? ``

`` Who 's the one who could crush the Dark overlord ? ``

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

`` Wait ! starting time matter first. '' he approached Lavender and requested some pupil to bring in her to the infirmary annexe. Then he ushered the others to go back to their bed with the exclusion of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

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

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

`` prof, I was just wondering ... that trance was very brawny, right ? How come no death-eater used that go before ? ``

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

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that spell himself and it took him years to finally overcome 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 pass away on the knowledge only to the desirable ones. ``

`` You mean only the DA and Order members could execute that spell right now ? '' asked Ron in astonishment. It never occurred to him that they could regurgitate a spell that not even the Dark Creator 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 prison term, the professor could not book on to his curiousity any prospicient. `` I will do that tonight but could you please distinguish me why you are asking me these affair ? '' he asked softly.

Hermione evaded his eyes and fiddled with her hired hand before she replied with a hagridden expression. `` I need to know, prof, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have dear reason to mistrust that Harry is still alive. ``

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

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


Chapter 14 - The Werewolf and the Rat


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

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

`` Come to think of it. I have noticed something strange with the boy too. The other one was not as stiff but the one called Lander seemed very potent. '' lupin nodded his oral sex thoughtfully as he tried to withdraw his by dadaism sessions with them.

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

`` exculpation me ! What are you talking about, Mr. Weasley ? '' exclaimed the properly appalled business firm head.

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

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

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

`` All right, we 'll lecture abot this some other clock time. Stay here for now. I need to contact Malcolm tonight to crystalize this matter up before we say anything to the others. I do n't desire to present false hopes to certain individual. '' The professor said sternly then he added as an after idea. `` And yes, twenty points from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that particular incident. As forefront young lady and prefect, it is your responsibility to report any untoward incident to the Headmistress and any professor. ``

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

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Contrary to what he had told the educatee, Professor lupin headed straight to the one piazza he knew he could find some answers -- Snape 's Dungeon. He knew something was up. He could sense it, thanks to his werefolf inherent aptitude. He just could n't place it. Minerva was learned but in cause like this, he had to acknowledge Snape had more expertness. Besides, those transfer were all placed in his planetary house. It was rubber to assume that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the blasted room access. He could have easily walked in but he wanted to extend common courtesy to his fellow professor. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the room access to listen for any mark of life.

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

Puzzled, and without a maintenance to what Snape would think, he walked in soundlessly to enquire. That tiny close shave was unmistakeably a rat 's and he would bet his reputation that that was not just an ordinary rat.

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

Without wasting time, he shot him the patch to force him to evince his homo anatomy and quickly followed it up with a body-bind charm.

`` What are you doing here, Wormtail ? '' he asked the thin man venomously, choosing to plow him by the name accommodation for a traitor like him.

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

`` It 's form of too late for that now, do n't you think ? '' said lupin, his wand still pointed at the sniveling figure. He would never make the Sami misapprehension twice.

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

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

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

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and William James died, Sirius wasted twelve class of his life in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life. I do n't think I can ever forget that much to a lesser extent forgive. '' He paused for a while to give himself time to retrieve from those nasty memories. `` Do you get laid why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

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

`` I do n't want to kill you yet because I want to clear Dog Star 's figure even after his decease. I do n't want people to remember Sirius as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want people to regard him as the slap-up somebody he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his harsh words but he could n't say anything in his defense. What Lupin said was honest - he was a off traitor who betrayed his in effect friends, even endangered their son 's life-time several prison term. He did n't merit to live but here he was, still existing while his near friend had fallen. Harry thrower had saved him before but maybe he should n't have.

`` You know why I have n't taken my own wretched life yet ? '' said Wormtail in a defeated 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 fount, I still want to do it so that I can finally pay my debt. '' stated Wormtail unfalteringly, his meaning not lost on Lupin.

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

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

`` prof, we have something to differentiate -- - '' 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 make out here for you, Lupin. Where 's Professor Snape ? ``

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

Devonshire and Callah stared wide-eyed at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another principal 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 zero could let prepared him from Lander 's reaction. The boy casually waved his rightfield hired man and unceremoniously nip colorful sparks at him. The impact made him careen backwards and he became instantly horrified at the thought that he had miscalculated in his tax deduction. He raised his wand to disarm the boy but then he realized that the boy did not bear his verge out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial blow had worn off, he also took note of the fact that he did not feel any nuisance at all.

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

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

`` Sorry, professor. That 's just to prepare for certain that you 're really who we think you are. One can never be too heedful these days if you know what I mean. '' replied Lander as he gave him a warm smiling. `` I knew it would not necessitate you long to enter that out. '' he added.

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

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would have found yourselves in big trouble now. That was a very unsafe risk 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 oneself us. '' explained lander.

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

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

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

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

`` Harry, we 're wasting prison term. We need to see Snape and McGonagall now ! '' said Draco as he checked his ash grey picket for the time.

`` Oh, I forgot ! Professor, Wormtail, I think you amend derive with us. There 's an pressing matter that we need to discuss right now. ``

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

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

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

`` THE LOST vaticination ! '' exclaimed Harry, Draco, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made Lupin very curious ... .very queer indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely stir someone. Why was the the trip to the Headmistress'office taking so long ?


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`` The one with the mightiness to shell the Dark God Almighty had come…and the iniquity Lord will mark him as his touch, but he will possess office the shadow Lord knows not ... and either must die at the paw of the early for neither can experience while the early survives ... A horrific electrical storm would go far at the time when the final battle shall be fought ... Seven truehearted allies shall be with him ... but one will not outlast ... The darkness Lord would stir the spirits but the one would frame their souls ... his retainer shall be get the best ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his stiff shall reside at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord had come ... ''

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

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

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

`` To be honest, I 'm more relate about the 'invoking the heart'part ... It sounds shuddery. '' stated Ginny in deep thought.

Harry was unusually mum as the others discussed the possibilities. He was more pertain about the identity of the person who shall not come through the fight. Seven allies shall be with him ... therefore, they were mass who were very close to him. Threfore, another close friend of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the mounting form of casualty of war. Just another damn figure ... He sincerely hoped he could foreclose it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you recall, Harry ? ''

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

`` We 're discussing a very of import matter here, Potter. '' reminded Snape. `` We want to know 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 bang-up .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too damn surefooted for comfort. Voldemort is going to launch a awful attack on the necromancer 's celebration of his supposed defeat -- making a mockery of the Ministry and of the Order and DA as well. ``

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

`` It 's in two weeks time. Do we have enough time to prepare for a counter-attack ? '' asked Lupin, his backtalk set on a thin line.

`` No but we can not wait for that 'terrible storm'to issue forth either. It just have to adjust its docket. I want Voldemort and his army to be bushed 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 concealment. Tired of wearing Slytherin robes and not be able to run Quidditch. And most of all, he missed Luna and his best champion.

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Harry, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail were now at the room of Requiments. While the Order members were holding a group 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 do it that he was still alive to give them Leslie Townes Hope and the strength to fight in the upcoming battle. He did not have the time nor solitaire to discern who the 'seven allies'were. But surely they would derive from the DA or say members only. They were the exclusively ace loyal to him at the moment considering that the rest of the wizarding world were still confused about what 's happening.

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

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

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

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



Chapter 15 - 1 of antonym


`` We 'll see ... '' repeated Harry and a unknown smile formed on his lip. He waved his hand ever slightly to his three fellow traveler who were currently too meddling scaring themselves to notice what he was doing. Then he laid his weary back on the cushion and waited patiently.

He did not have to waitress long. A whispering of movements was soon heard from behind the door then it opened so slowly that any unreflective individual would blame it on a non-existent twist. He could only lay down out the outline of two figure though, both with their wands out and walking on their toes as if afraid to name the tiniest bit of sound. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disillusion themselves.

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

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

`` We need to be sure as shooting he 's really Harry. This could be another lying in wait. '' he said resolutely. Hermione nodded her straits in assent.

Harry almost laughed out loud when he saw that. Hermione used to be the measured one and Ron used to be, well, a small impulsive. But he could n't blame him for that since he was still sporting his kindling 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 Head Boy and Quidditch -- - ``

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

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

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

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

`` Here. '' a languid voice replied, her dirty blond, waist-length and straggly hairsbreadth swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side. Harry smiled at the girl and held her deal tightly.

`` You did n't seem storm. '' commented Hermione at the look of double-dyed serenity on the girl 's face.

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

Both Hermione and Ron rolled their eyes at that but Harry could only conceal his amusement as he noticed the look of utter outrage on Draco 's face.

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

`` Hello, Harry. '' said Neville calmly as they shook their hands vigorously like two comrades who had just found each former after a terrible war and in a way, they were. `` I feel a bit apprehensive about the understanding 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 long it would take for soul to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the indirect acknowledgment to her failure to address the problem at hand but did not comment. Luna, on the former hand, looked nonplussed.

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

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

`` Gee, Harry. I did n't get laid that when wizards die, they became reincarnated like that. '' said Saint George, feigning a look of astonishment and whiteness while hanging on to his own flame-colored curl for dear life.

`` Remind me not to die, my beloved Gemini. That hideous hair ! Better be idle than be mistaken for the ferret boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a good show of staring at Harry 's hair and squinting his eye in disgust. `` It would make a dandy joke, though. ``

At the corner of his eyes, Harry noticed Ginny was almost rolling to the story with laughter while Draco was on the verge of strangling the Weasley Gemini. He decided that maybe now was not a commodity time for the counterpart to display their rather twisted sense of humor.

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

Within a few minutes, the rest of the DA penis arrived with the exception of Lavander who was still at the hospital wing. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be apt and threw dung bombs inside before they entered much to the annoyance of the others who were already there. While some were too careless to go in without any substance of protecting themselves in case it was a yap. Perhaps it was a beneficial affair that the Weasley Twin were too distracted to believe of pranking those careless someone by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would have been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to come closer. He cleared his throat and before anyone could start asking extraneous interrogative, he began his words. `` Please take heed 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 up-to-the-minute encounter with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still alive. That bastard was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw go last year was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a trench breath. What he was about to say next might be too nerve-wracking for everyone present. Hades, to be true, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The wickedness git has somehow gotten hard and is currently under the delusion that he is indestructible just because he thinks I 'm all in. How naive ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to announce his presence to the whole wizarding cosmos by creating havoc during the festivity of his supposed defeat. We 're not sure about the details yet but the general musical theme was that he and his thugs would start their terroristic human activity a week before the fiesta to construct the latent hostility, then it would culminate on the function of the celebration where Voldemort 's defeat would be reenacted. The blundering dark lord himself plans to have an volatile appearance on the stage, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry functionary and exclaim himself as the new minister. '' He paused again to glance at his listener 's reactions.

`` NOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed the Weasleys, clearly horrified at hearing a simple fraction of Voldemort 's plans. 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 guerrilla rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too a good deal photo to death-threats and undeniably evil dark Maker had its unspoiled tip too. It made one immune from shockingly mundane emotions such as terror and panic.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` safe doubt. Once again, you 're showing the markings of a truthful warrior. '' Then, with a slight apprehensive look at Ginny, Draco and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can call back correctly, the sorting hat was very insistent about one thing - unity of all the firm. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal biases and unfriendly look towards sure hoi polloi from a nameless home ... ''

`` 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 gracious to the Slytherins. '' he closed his eyes as if the mere mention of the star sign was giving him severe headache. Then he added as an after thought. `` It 's okeh, 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 brows slightly as he did so.

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

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

The similitude just looked at Harry with an unfathomable expression.

`` You 're crazy to even regard that idea. '' said Hermione, her heart blazing with ire and disappointment.

`` No, he 's not. He 's smart as a whip. '' commented Luna, her center gazing dreamily at Harry.

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

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

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

`` The less unholy Slytherins do n't bonk enough about the Dark nontextual matter to aid our crusade. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more violent reactions.

`` Is that sufficiency ground to draft the aid of the Prince of dark himself ? '' asked Ron heatedly.

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

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

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

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about petty house rivalries. We have already lost several sound wizards to the dark slope because of that. Anyone who decides to help us should be regarded as a friend and not as an opposition. '' 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 wrong questions. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should stimulate been asking me about the Lavender 's prediction and how it could help us vote out Voldemort for the lastly metre. ``

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

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

The others were still loth but nodded solemnly.

`` That 's good enough for now. '' said Harry and waved his hand to unveil the three digit who were nervously awaiting the DA 's verdict.

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the bit. Draco stared directly at Ginny 's brothers and mouthed a mum apology and murmured a flaccid 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to keep a illusion of self-regard to the Malfoy name. Ginny cried at being reunited with his brothers.

`` Now that we have overcome that finicky obstacle, let me tell you about the programme that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a terrible storm that will scar the final exam battle, then Voldemort would conjure up the hard drink. Maybe Hermione could manoeuvre the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to trap their souls but as of now, I have absolutely no idea on how it could be done. I want us to be make just in sheath he raises his ground forces from the deadened. '' said Harry, speaking in a slow down manner to allow the others to absorb everything.

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

Harry grimly nodded his head.

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

`` I do n't fuck and I do n't like. Let the tempest adjust to our docket. '' replied Harry somewhat irritably. He was tired of that 'terrible storm'affair. Dragon grinned at his reaction.

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

Harry resumed his sedate expression. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would stay to help the professor protect the castle against an attack while some would number with me, Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail to prepare for Voldemort 's takeover. Who would be brave enough to fall with me ? ``

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

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

Harry groaned inwardly but refused to recognise the mildly antipathetical commutation. `` Who else ? ''

Several hands shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the skilful attack aircraft in the group. If they were going to stop Voldemort 's plan for the fiesta, the unhorse side needed the finest combatant for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` multitude some stuff and nonsense. We 're going tonight. Our house foreland will provide an ample apology for our absence. ``

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

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




Chapter 16 - At the Snape sign of the zodiac


As their feet touched the solid priming coat, the group immediately recoiled at the repugnant passel of what Snape claimed to be his home. Anyone unfortunate enough to enter would instantly pick out it as a Dark Wizard 's harbor. No doubtfulness about that. There were no colorful portraiture to adorn the medium-sized life room, only strange-looking things hovering above them. All the piece of furniture were covered with repulsive snake skin and there were no comfortable chairs to sit on.

They had to sink on the low temperature, marble storey for that. The paries and cap were all black and their only root of light was the dimly lit fireplace. The repulsive statues guarding the volute stairway looked ready to devour any person goosy enough to wander in its track. It would have got been LE horrific if there were at least some welcoming gestures from their host but, unfortunately, the unsmiling look of their emcee only heightened the already creepy atmospheric state of the place.

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

`` Yes and I would appreciate it if you would keep open your unsavory scuttlebutt to yourself. You 're not here for a vacation. '' reminded Snape in an even tone, his expression devoid of any emotion.

`` I think this place is very interesting -- `` commented Harry much to the astonishment of everyone present and he could swear he chanced upon a faint speck of a smile on their emcee 's font. He also heard some smutty insinuations regarding his state of thinker but he just shrugged it off. That was a normal reaction to his comment anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not withstand a bit of discomfort, let me ascertain you that the suite upstairs are quite acceptable and complete with all the essential agreeableness. '' said Snape in a flavour that suggested that he consider those variety of people very weak in role.

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

`` And this is the Training Room. '' said Snape as he led them to a orphic possible action that revealed an even more daunting elbow room filled with various equipments that made even Wormtail tremble with fright.

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

`` Weasley, if you do n't go along your mouth shut, you will find that these tools could do big than torture your already battered brain. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his oral cavity to annul risking his wrath.

`` I wonder what this slight thing does ... '' commented Neville as he stared curiously at a small clause that looked like a harmless old hat.

`` Would you like to regain 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 taunting gaze and returned the favor. `` Yes, I believe I would, prof. '' With that, he bravely shoved the article on top of his school principal, expecting the worst.

Hermione and Ron exchanged disturbed glances but Draco, Ginny and Luna just watched Neville with growing enchantment.

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

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

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

Suddenly, the hat slid down to fully hatch Neville 's face then it constricted the neck opening part in such a way that would earn the wearer lose atomic number 8 within a short circuit straddle of time.

Most of the spectator panicked and hastily tried to dispatch the villainous hat but to no avail.

Snape stopped them with an intensely cold glare. `` You better observe this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a serial of annoying query that if answered truthfully, the hat would loosen a little to give him time to rest but if answered dishonestly, it would fasten some more until a deliquium choking audio could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a while that not one of the educatee recognized.

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

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

Hermione and Ginny were still too alarm to comment. Even Draco, who had lived in a wickedness Wizards'house all his life history, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to take the incident in footstep.

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

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

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

Snape smirked at her. `` Granger, for soul who 's supposed to be the sassy student at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to dig some matters. That 's what you 're here for - to determine and understand the iniquity Arts - and I 've just given you a demonstration. '' He paused to call up the loathsome article that fell on the ground. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will force the wearer to expose any information asked of him and if the mortal 's too stubborn to follow, the hat would tighten itself until the soul can no longer breathe. Only mortal skilled with the Dark graphics could transfer it from the wearer 's heading. ``

`` 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-of-the-moon calendar month to prepare and does n't physically harm the drinker, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and effective due to the excruciating pain it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a footling respect. `` I must accept that I 'm impressed with how foresightful you were able to endure pain. Others usually terror and die from suffocation within a arcminute or two. ``

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

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

`` There 's always a way to go around anything ... any spell even except the killing cuss and it all boils down to mind CONTROL which I 'm about to instruct you today if there are no more irrelevant questions. '' said Snape in his common charming mode.

No one commented.

And so the tight training began ...

The daily natural process would usually start with a few minute under the Cruciatus curse word -- Snape 's and Wormtail 's delightful way of waking them up -- then they had to try to stay under the 'Constrictor'as long as medically possible. This was immediately followed by drinking a few drops of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a large total of that potion, they would be immune to its effects. Of class, an Occlumency lesson was also included in their day-after-day dose of 'mind-strengthening physical exertion'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the alone time that they will be allowed to chew on a stale piece of evidently bread and a glass of water.

`` That will groom you to live if worse comes to pip. Do you think the Dark God Almighty is in the habit of feeding his captives ? '' bickering Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to complain about the poor food supply.

After the distasteful meal, if one could ring it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would take turns placing them under the Imperius scourge until they could throw it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would grant them the opulence of an hour or two of rest which was not very relaxing at all since they had to take voluminous chapters about the 'Characteristics and Actions of a Dark Wizard'.

The 'rest'would soon be followed by another disgusting meal. Then at exactly eight o'clock, Mad-Eye Dwight Lyman Moody would go far to rack ... err..train them some more about the Strategies and maneuver of Muggle Dueling just in pillowcase 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 handle about anything but quietus which was limited to five hours only until they would be awakened again by the Cruciatus Curse.

And that was how they spent the unscathed week.

On the 8th day, they were pleasantly surprised to see that Wormtail and Snape had to return to Hogwarts for a short group meeting. They were even more delighted to listen that they had the clip off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the sign and never enter the 'Training elbow room'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some well-heeled chairs so that they could eat properly on the dining table. They were provided with a very scrumptious meal that seemed alien somehow after being used to having nothing but stale sugar and water.

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

Hermione eyed the solid food warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the intellectual nourishment ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could control our hunger in front line of this feast. think back what we read about how the drab brain work ? ``

Ron and Draco choked on their food when they heard Hermione 's statement. Neville spat whatever morsel was left in his sassing and Ginny promptly stopped eating. Unsure of what to do, they just stared forlornly at the wonderful spread in front of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their eye 's subject matter without awe of any underhanded maneuvers.

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

He and Luna had decided to spend the daybreak together to explore the house, talk about some material 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 rear and started to fill their plates.

Still no one said anything.

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

`` Umm ... We have some reservations about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own suspicions about the motives behind the kind gesture.

To their surprisal, Harry and Luna laughed.

`` Oh, is that all ? I thought it was something bad. '' said Harry.

`` Did n't Professor Snape William Tell you ? '' said Luna.

`` differentiate what ? '' asked Ginny.

`` That they are going to give us a practical examination 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 often food as potential down his throat.

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

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

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` Cause now I wo n't be able-bodied to revel the afternoon at all. I would be too busy worrying about that dreadful test. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those evil thinker have in computer memory for us ? ``

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

Everyone just groaned and continued eating.

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The afternoon passed too quickly for the group 's liking. As expected, no one was able to relax upon learning what they were about to do that dark. Right after tiffin, the group practiced what they learned and tried to come back all the particular that Snape had imparted to them.

By night time, the tension was already at its high-pitched point. Every short thing seemed to get on their nervus. 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 furious Ron.

`` HOW THE HELL SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL Hera ! '' yelled an also chafe genus Draco. The suspense was too much for him too.

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

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

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

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

POP !

POP !

POP !

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

Ginny was frozen on the speckle. 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 place was sizzling with colored Spark and electrifying curses. blue jet of lightness were grazing each of their hide, wounding them but they just ignored it.

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

Ron and Hermione produced a very powerful shield charm to distract soft curses while sending fireballs to the enemy. genus Draco tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to attack Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the immense power that they were radiating.

Suddenly, someone summoned several 'Constrictors'and charmed it to charm all the students but the hats never even lasted a minute on their drumhead. And the scholar had adequate sense to continue firing spells while struggling to fracture free from the 'Constrictors'.

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

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, coalesce your strengths to bind the opposition when I give you the signaling. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked figures flying to the bulwark, knocking them unconscious. To his other slope, Neville, Ron and Draco were also ferociously attacking the foeman. They managed to incapacitate five more unwanted visitors.

Behind their back, a identification number of death-eaters were preparing to hold a sinewy spell at the boys but Luna quickly saw it and launched a enchantment of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarming and stunning tour then he levitated all the enemies to one side of meat of the room.

At Harry 's signal, the little girl simultaneously conjured a magical rope to bind the fallen intruders to foreclose them from escaping.

Soon, several interloper disapparated, leaving only the unconscious ones behind. The smoke started to net out, giving the radical a decipherable vision of their surroundings. The tabular array was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were trickles of blood on the floor and some furnitures were reduced to ashes. Snape 's house was a batch ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemies, not bad.

Harry looked at his admirer and noticed some pocket-size burn mark and unsightly wounds but otherwise, they were all proper.

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

`` I do n't know. '' replied Harry simply then tensed again as he heard respective straight phone of people apparating.

Everyone immediately pointed their scepter to the counsel of the audio expecting another encounter.

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

It was President Arthur Weasley, Minister of Magic, and he was accompanied by prof McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey.

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

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

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

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a moment then her centre lit up in savvy. `` Oh, I assume you passed your mental testing ? ``

`` examination ? What exam ? Did n't you hear, Professor, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it difficult to grasp why the school nurse chose to take care to the injuries of the opposition first.

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

The group was stunned. They were all Order members !

`` I think Professor Snape and I had a slight mistake. When he told me that you shall be tested this night, I assumed that it would be quite interchangeable to an ordinary virtual examination. I never thought that he had a dissimilar mind in mind. But I admit his programme was ingenious. You were caught unaware yet you were able to handle the situation to your advantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any Major combat injury, I see. You did well. ''

Arthur Weasley chuckled softly. `` I think our penis need to civilize too. Imagine seven kids beating them ! ``

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

`` Certainly. Especially now that several guild appendage have to spend some time at the infirmary fender. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the whole group in a low voice. `` Kindly try to learn them a thing or two, will you ? I never imagined them to miss this terribly. It 's really humiliating ! ``

`` Of course, Professor. It will be a pleasure ! '' replied the group with untrusting grin pasted on their faces.

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

`` I would be delighted to devise their repast. '' commented Hermione with a devious grin.

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

Chapter 17 - Danger at Slytherin House


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

Ron groaned and quickly lowered his scepter. `` 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 and at the mercy of a keister mediwizard, are not in the berth to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly unsubdivided lesson to a naughty child. `` Besides, performing an unforgivable is a sure way to get into Azkaban. ``

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

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

`` Do n't be so all-fired confident. '' said a weak 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 rigorous command that he was not supposed to do so.

Harry 's eyes darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so darn pessimistic. ''

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

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

The professor seemed to sense it too for he replied in a more cautiously manner. `` I do. I just do n't require you to constitute a deadly mistake of underestimating the foeman. ``

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

The professor nodded in apprehension and closed his middle as if he just woke up to give his belief on that exceptional subject and now that he was finished, he wished for cipher but to return to his peaceful respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping watch on the hospitalized parliamentary law members while struggling to fetch up all preparation that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the unfairness of the situation but wisely stayed away from delicate topics like death and destruction. It was bad enough that it was the flavor of the calendar month of the school day 's gossip network without discussing it during their relaxation method metre. In fact, he would rather void it if possible.

Madam Pomfrey eyed the two male child impatiently as they went on with their sempiternal chatter of Quidditch, stern professors and unjust work lading but she struggled to keep a still facade as she went on with her oeuvre. Normally, she would never let them appease but the heightened qui vive level forced her to endure their presence in the hospital annex. She had to admit that she needed service to fasten the safety device of her patient role if ever the need arises.

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

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his verge held at the slope, ready to take if their solution proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape tell you ? He made us do some ugly project to make up for our incompetency in his category. '' replied Devon coolly, immediately reaching for his wand. He did not like Blaise 's arrogant tone and he knew the git was just itching to establish big businessman over them.

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

`` Definitely not. What a crazy idea ! Snape would never submit to such speak degradation. '' stated Devonshire evenly.

`` That 's what he told us. We knew better. '' smirked Pansy as she too eyed Devonshire and Callah disdainfully. `` Who are you ? '' She asked with such finality that the two became worry at once but tried hard not to testify it.

`` Are you insinuating something, Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the Sami derisive tone to hide her nervousness.

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

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought Draco while staring at the grim expressions of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not afford to fluff their cover song so near to the final showdown. It would ruin their plan !

`` Maybe they made a misapprehension, big slew. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a decrepit attempt to salvage the situation.

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

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

Pansy, 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 efforts too novice for his taste.

`` No, only for double-crosser. '' said Blaise and sent another powerful whammy at them but the two were just too fast.

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

The two immediately froze. They knew that voice. It used to ghost their nightmares and now it seemed that the nightmares had come true. The figure slowly stepped away from the shadow and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the alleged 'traitors'of the Slytherin theatre. His long, silvery blonde pilus swaying lazily only added to their revulsion. His verge was pointed at them and the cane with a serpent carved on the handgrip was held loosely by his other hand.

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

Lucius turned to face at his Pres Young familiar and gave them a flavour of staring disgust. `` How pathetic ! I 've wasted so much prison term in education you and you could n't even vote out two -- -- - `` His scepter almost fell as he noticed the idle emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their original appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four Pres Young adversary gasped in surprisal while Draco and Callah cringed inwardly at the impending danger. The game was up and all they could do now was to grin, support it and try to escape unscathed.

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

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

`` Of path. When Dragon and shaft failed to return to the manor house that night, he knew. He just did not realize that you 'd be goosy enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't trust that this school could offer you protective covering from the nighttime master 's ira. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was able to bring home the bacon us with a rather worry data about three speculative transfer at Slytherin House. It did not take much long to figure out that you, Draco and peter were those three. '' He appeared very pleased with himself for his clever deduction.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her face did not betray any chemical reaction on the error on Lucius'interpretation of consequence. With an almost imperceptible nod of his school principal, the two started to run out of the rough-cut room but immediately froze on their running when they heard the vicious laughter or Voldemort 's right field hand.

`` How silly can you get ! Certainly, we sealed the common room after you came in. Do n't dupe yourself into thinking that you 're too crucial to be taken alive. '' said another comrade vocalization.

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

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

Lucius stared malevolently at the young twain while his two companions only laughed at her declaration. The early four were just enjoying the show, clearly positive that Draco and Callah had no mean to hightail it especially with three adult wizards in their side.

`` We have no aim of explaining our intricate methodologies to your weak minds but ease assured that we could kill you in public security without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

`` I 'm your son. '' stated genus Draco simply, vainly hoping that the fact would make water the sr. man lenient on them.

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

`` syndicate custom ? What 's that - to be a slave to a raving hothead half-blood who acts like he owned the public but can not even defeat a one-year-old infant ? '' shouted Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's hand reached for his in an endeavour to calm him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the Dark Lord 's muddy substructure, merlin ! Have you no lordliness at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the spell that used to make his son beg for clemency did not take in a durable effect anymore.

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

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, nance, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Dragon and Ginny deftly dodged the curse and sent their own, careful to aim some of their condemnation on the common room door to pull it open.

Macnair ran towards Ginny and hurled a conjunctivitis curse at her but missed by a bare centimetre. The other death-eater conjured a very powerful spell that blasted a nearby wall

Lucius carefully assessed the billet and sensed that the two were more than fit for a minor encounter like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a magical Mexican valium from the secret air hole of his cloak and expertly whipped the two traitors. The two were fast but it was very hard to obviate all the whammy and the rope at once.

`` Ahh ! '' yelled Ginny as the tip of the circle violently came in impinging with her wand arm. Blood started to ooze from the go against skin and burned so terribly that her cursing ability began to dwindle. Draco saw this too and tried to cover her but a curse sent him flying to a nearby wall making him vulnerable for another attack.

`` Destructo ! '' screamed fag and aimed it at Dragon but before the curse could hit him, Ginny had screamed `` Accio Dragon '' almost desperately.

`` Take this ! '' shouted Lucius as he struck the two with the lash.

It hit Draco squarely on the dorsum as he covered his tearful lady friend and the verge fell from his helping hand from the excruciating hurting that followed. The shock made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw parentage coming out of his mouth. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some trouble in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his wand and braced himself for another attack. He forced himself to look their attackers and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as annoying as ever. He refused to leave them the expiation of seeing him beg for mercy. Even another whipstitching that crossed his chest and made him cough up more parentage did not wipe the smirk from his typeface. 'Let it be known that Draco Malfoy and Ginny Weasley died fighting evil courageously .'he thought, resigned to the hopelessness of the situation.

As if sensing his morbid idea, embraced him tightly and whispered weakly. `` D-do n't consecrate up. There 's still hope ... '' She then gripped the galleon tightly and hoped that assist would get soon.

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The Head Boy and promontory Girl have just finished making the final round of drinks for that night and were ready to generate to their respective dormitories when they felt the familiar burning sentiency from their pockets. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If Draco and Ginny needs help, then the position must be very grave ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin commons elbow 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 graceless fall.

Hermione nodded and was vaguely aware of other DA members being hurled to the ground by an invisible force.

`` Whoever was in there put up a knock-down ward to curb us from entering the room. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the Recent dupe of the unseeable force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really ask to wield extreme exertion to give out the barrier. Maybe the Fireball proficiency could crop if we simultaneously barrage the door with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you fuck Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her eyes at the seemingly idiotic question but chose to hold her tongue in check.

`` Because faith me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and Draco wo n't be having this problem. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the hospital wing to find out over the patients. '' she replied as politely as she can. `` Why do n't you inform the Headmistress of the state of affairs while we try to break down the door ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Annapurna, and Colin quickly formed powerhouse and hurled it at the door at the same clip. At number one, they thought it did not work but after a few more minute, a small fix formed on the doorway.

`` At the rate we 're going, it would be favourable if we could open it before sunrise. '' whined Parvati as her fireball started to circulate. The others were inclined to agree but could not do much but hold on and wonder what the sin was taking the others so long to respond to the call.

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Harry and Ron were busy playing Wizard 's chess game when they felt the burning sensation in their sack. Both immediately took out the fake galleon but with different reaction. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my sister ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to break absolve from the atomic number 26 hold of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should determine how to cope. Our duty is to guard the patients. What if someone attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite defenseless and the Order could miss the most brawny and intimate members if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his explanation 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 facilitate then fine ! Deal with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a whim and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the smell of desperation on Ron 's human face. `` flavor, I 'm sure the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to guard them. If there 's an attack, then this is where we are most needed. ``

Ron still did not seem convinced. Harry sighed heavily. `` All right, if I sense that they could not handle it, we 'll go together. Okay ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the game although Ron was still too pre-occupied to keep his focus. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his eyes were darting from incline to side as if waiting for something.

`` Ron ! ``

`` What ? ``

`` Do n't be paranoid ! ``

`` I am not paranoiac ! ``

`` Yes, you are ! ``

`` No ! ``

`` If you do n't mind keeping your vocalisation down ... The patients need rest period, you know. '' stated Madam Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the intensity of the human dynamo diminished, so was the liveliness of the brave defenders. They were fully aware that every moment counts and it only takes a few seconds for the killing curse to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and genus Draco could drag one's feet long enough to break down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the bare reference of her intellection could make it come true. But her courage 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 strength was beginning to fleet too.

Hermione snuck a glance at the door and was dismayed to find that the slit was still too small. She glanced at the tired number of Ernie, Parvati and Padma trying to regain their long suit 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 fireballs again for a lack of more effectual things to do.

Luna, still in her nightgown and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's face and taking her cue from the honest-to-goodness lady friend, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary one, hers took the embodiment of a dragon that swallowed all the other fireball before forming into a very powerful flaming sword. She fearlessly held the sword and traced the door until it fell on the ground, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA fellow member ran inside, with baton ready for engagement and seemed slightly discomfited to find lonesome three death-eaters and just four offspring pudding head follower inside the dark and eerie common room. They noticed the two unconscious figures lying on the footing and all of them only had one thing in mind as they glared with utter detestation at their perennial enemy -- - 'It 's retribution time !'

`` What the -- - `` cry out Blaise but was quickly shut off by a enraged paralyzing magical spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took advantage of the element of surprise and quickly stunned the three grownup wizards.

Padma and Anapurna evidently enjoyed hexing Pansy for being an obnoxious squawk who took superbia 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 transactions later, a little disoriented at the sudden crook of events but was quite relieved to see Ginny and Draco had some hurt but were still alive.

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`` Harry ! The others are also calling us ! Are n't we going to do anything ? '' Ron was almost hysteric now as he stared at the continous wink of the official DA galleons with different names for each blink but with standardised location.

Harry frowned and started to worry too but this was something that he must learn to do according to Dumbledore. He must teach to intrust that others were also open of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to save up the day. But Ron was free to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and avail them Ron. '' he stated and averted his eyes from the piercing glare of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't plan to help, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to make them solid. ``

`` How 's letting them die make them solid ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT sledding TO -- - `` Harry 's password were stuck on his throat as he noticed several people hastily approaching the hospital wing led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied bodies of two somebody onto the vacant bed. Madam Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to call up some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medical specialty single-foot. She quickly administered therapeutic as soon as the dead body were settled.

Ron, after the shock absorber at seeing the wound, took one look at his Sister 's precondition ( never mind the early ) and his expression darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and frustration came out in the form of one very firm poke on the guilt-stricken side of the-boy-who-lived.

`` dickhead ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
Author 's greenback : Hey, sorry for the deep update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very busy with work that prison term. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not translate 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 notification the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The atrocious sound echoed in Harry 's ears as he stared at the precipitous deviation of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to find out what was awry. No one would have got guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his friend 's outburst as he struggled inwardly to prevent the instinct to lash back from surfacing beneath his calm exterior. To others, he just appeared confused and a little enervate by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his face for any star sign but the obdurate face of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, Professor. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not involve right then was paternal advise from the multitude pose. He was sure that such a piffling misinterpretation did not merit a full guild and DA meeting. There were affair that he had to sort out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a understanding that he could not fathom in his current state of creative thinker 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 conceive in each other 's capabilities ? It would all boil down to me…and it was not fair ! I could n't possibly save them all from danger even if I already became mighty. Hell, even Dumbledore could n't save all who perished during Grindelwald 's prison term !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will come around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. Look, you 're making everyone unquiet .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` Madam Pomfrey, will they be all aright ? '' he asked the shoal nanny instead.

`` Yes, dear. Do n't worry. They will be here for a day or two to convalesce and their lesion would bring foresighted to mend but otherwise, they will be all right. '' replied the wet-nurse good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with relief and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, prof ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. Chester A. Arthur and several aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe Madam Pomfrey can get by for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective residence hall and rest. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to pass on when they felt another companion sensation in their pockets.

`` What the pit -- ``

`` Not another attack ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's location while the Headmistress and former DA members remained at the hospital fender. It seemed that the palace was not plug anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he call for supporter 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 priming, crying hysterically and with a looking of unadulterated faeces and bitterment on her fount. Sizing up the situation, Luna quickly instructed their booster to investigate the office as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so pitiful, I was n't able to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an anguished tone.

`` Him ? You mean Ron ? Who got him ? ``

`` Death-eaters ... Ron ran here to get revenge but he found himself surrounded by them instead. If I had only make it Sooner ... '' said Hermione in between hiccough as she struggled to find her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt feelings on his stomach as he listened to her write up but he tried to push it away to be able to mean clearly. Then, an alarming idea suddenly formed on his nous ... '' Accio piranha 's Map ! '' He shouted and within seconds, the old parchment reached his hands. He tapped it softly with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. '' Slowly the production line and letters appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any more foeman 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 find prof Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` Mischief Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went blank immediately as the tiny prof entered the doorway. It was time to let the professor in on their little secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you care to explain what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an blast. '' said the professor as he tried to assess the situation.

`` I 'll explicate later, professor ... get-go, we need to strengthen the wards. The castle is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at to the lowest degree four potent magician to do that and if you 're not cognizant yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically able as of the consequence. Maybe we could ask some help from the Ministry though ... ''

`` Professor, 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 capacity ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that student has already perished in the hands of you-know-who. '' replied the prof almost tearfully as if the bare recollection brought back some sad memories to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the information on the prof 's ears.

The professor 's middle widened for a bit then it was followed by a radiant smile and a fragile nod of understanding. `` Well ... if that 's the pillowcase, shall we commence ? ``

Harry nodded and started to rivet on their most pressing project. His alone thought was that they must not neglect as he poured all his energy to augment Mr. Flitwick 's insufficiency. The refuge of hundred of student and teacher was in their handwriting. As the coloured Light flowed from their baton to the wards outside the castle, Harry felt a certain sense of fulfilment even though he was gradually beginning to endure the brunt of such intense charming release.

Despite the tremendous hammering in his head and severe magical drain, he kept his engrossment, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard prof Flitwick 's remark that the wards were warm already and that they could stop. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few more holes ... .only a few minute more ... .there ... it 's finished. The rook was safe ... at to the lowest degree for the signify time.

He managed a faint smile at the similarly worn-out prof before he collapsed on the ground.

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October 29, 1997
At the hospital Wing


Harry opened his eyes slowly and was just starting to adapt to his milieu when he heard a companion drawl from a nearby bed.

`` gladiola you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the comrade 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 active, Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to miss the final showdown though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you mean ? What 's the particular date today ? '' a surprised Harry asked. Then he frowned as a view occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted posture to be able to converse properly. There was no shadow of humour in his voice when he replied. `` It 's October 29, just two days before the you-know-what ... ''

`` WHAT ? ? ? '' yelled Harry, alarmed that he had been out for so long.

The boy ignored him and continued. `` Anyway, the night that we 've been attacked, Lucius ... '' Harry raised his eyebrow at hearing him refer to his begetter by his epithet 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 damage on one account. '' genus Draco paused for effect. `` ... .They thought the tertiary transferee was Wormtail. ''

A slow smile spread head on both of the boys'lips.

`` wellspring ... that mistake could be their downfall. '' said Harry then he eyed Draco carefully. `` Are you sure you do n't want to stay away for that event ? I mean ... ''

Draco looked downcast for a moment before he replied. `` I know what you mean ... and much as I 'm not exactly jumping up and down with joy at the scene of another encounter with my father, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own peace of intellect. ``

Harry considered this for a minute. There was something that he wanted to do right after the battle if they got lucky ... Future program that only involved him and Luna ... his other supporter too if they wanted to ... but what about Dragon ? What 's going to happen to him afterwards ? The boy had so much pent-up hatred in his judgment that if left to his own devices too much, he just might grow up to be the next dark lord.

`` What 's your architectural plan ... I mean after the fight ? '' he asked Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his shoulder and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't know ... stop school perhaps ... then submit over our family business enterprise ... drop some time with my mother ... 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 watch my founder 's stride and be another loyal Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living lifetime on a daily basis with a very unsure prospect of a future. Heck, I do n't even know if I 'm going to experience for that. For all I know, I might not even live long enough to graduate. ``

Harry nodded thoughtfully as he pondered his reply. `` I feel the Saami way, too. '' He stared directly at Dragon 's eyes as if trying to name up his judgement about something important. `` Actually, I have some kind of a programme. If we 're fortunate enough to go forth victorious in this war, I plan to leave the wizarding world ... permanently. Luna has a selection to fine-tune first or come with me at once. We 're planning to live a normal life afterwards ... build a school for the give perhaps or any other 'normal'business. If you want, you may number with us. We can start anew ... a life without prejudices. It 's your choice. ``

Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one trembling fingerbreadth at himself. `` You want ME to add up with you ? Are you serious ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new friend to instill the distressfulness 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 bring up it. That 's what friends are for. ''

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Hermille, Neville and Luna were all huddled at his bedside. Hermione and Neville were impatiently trying to dissuade him from pursuing his plan while Luna only listened intently at their discourse. Draco and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't tell me you 're good ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my program ages ago. Why act so surprised ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to quest after his plans and that no one could possibly make him change his mind.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her fount turning the Same color as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd fall back 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 pass water him see sense.

Before Harry could make any intelligent reception, Professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her eyes flooded with business organisation as she waved a minuscule bit of parchment in battlefront of Harry.

`` Mr. ceramicist, what is the significance of this postulation ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an idea would hap to Harry.

`` Just what I stated Professor. I want to have the newt tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge superstar by the 31st. ``

`` But the year is not yet over. You could n't possibly take that examination and notch. ``

`` Not to sound too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to go on my triton. Please, Professor, this is important to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please give my asking just for this once. I need something to look forward to. I need to be capable to consider that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

Professor McGonagall could not seem to find an appropriate response for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that case, Professor, I would like to select the exams early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An unvoluntary cough escaped Neville 's throat when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't know about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to live a peaceable life after. Besides, is n't it unjust for the professors to prepare for the NEWTs of only one person ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly take the NEWTs with you ... I do n't think I would drop dead. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't have to do it, Neville. You can bide here. Your family line is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be wrong if she wanted to drop more sentence with them in the muggle world. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his response. As a great deal as he wanted to know a new life with his friends, he was also very much aware that they have their own spirit to live too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the unseasoned girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't necessitate to stay here. If I 'm prepare, I would total back here to take in my NEWTs. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious thing to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could teach us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not reply immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonished Headmistress and asked her belief. `` Is it all right for us to do that, prof ? ``

`` Well, it 's not a rule practice in this mental hospital but given your forfeit, the least I could to is to lay down an exception in your case as a item of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could shoot the newt tomorrow if they 're gear up and the eternal rest of you could be home-schooled and conduct the exams at a by and by appointment. '' replied the fag prof but she also seemed pleased by their decision for a cause that she did not break to them.

`` DOE that also include us, professor ? '' asked Ginny timidly. Both she and genus Draco eyed the Headmistress hopefully.

`` Yes, of course. '' replied the Headmistress good-naturedly.

`` DAMN ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` Language, Mr. ceramist. '' Harry mumbled a hasty apology. `` What seems to be the problem, Mr. thrower ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her point at once and Hermione became watery-eyed but thankfully, she did not founder down.

`` I can only assume that Ron is being kept prophylactic. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our intelligence network, they kidnapped Ron to control a win-win situation on the 31st. ``

`` What do you think of, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemy already knew of our plans to sabotage their tone-beginning on the solemnisation 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 minister - Ron 's father - to observe their biddings. ``

`` But that 's horrible ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to react but genus Draco looked pertain.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the evil mind works. ''
Chapter 19 - The Proposal


October 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the inverse remainder of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'office. They smiled at each other for musical accompaniment but somehow they both knew that they did not involve it. Their expressions bore no gloss of nervousness or apprehension towards the ahead of time NEWTs. If anything, they were more queasy about Ron 's condition than anything else and the test was just a receive diversion.

The first written exam was History of Magic. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her constituent and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that depicted object, he still felt a petty resentful about her eagerness. He found it very odd. He liked Professor Binns and had utmost esteem for his wide knowledge but his eldritch ability to put students to restless shock was not really endearing -- he alone could crap scholarly person fall asleep through a detailed discussion of Vampire kin group wars and the fierce take over of the dark lords of the previous century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent teacher who patiently drilled the story of illusion into his wandering brain mobile phone or he would n't be able to resolve any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore defeat Grindelwand during his metre ? ...

'Well, this is tardily ...'Harry thinking. He and prof had an in-depth discussion on this topic before hoping that he could teach a lesson or two from the old man 's experience.

... incentive interrogative : In your opinion, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so pathetic ! They could n't even compose his name on theme for goodness'saki ! Anyway, this is well-situated ...'He was a petty put-off by the doubt. He could write a detailed narrative of his encounters with Voldemort, the Resurrection at the cemetery, the divination and his programme to vanquish the night Lord ... possible fire and nemesis that he could apply but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical motion that must be treated with caution. Surely the prof was not seriously expecting him to answer it truthfully so he settled for a simple response that he hoped would summarize his whole thought - TEAM work. That should be enough.

After that came defence Against the darkness Arts. Both written and practical trial run were as light as boiling H2O as he had expected. There was no uncertainty in anyone 's mind that he knew more about it that the prof himself. Charms and Care for Magical animate being were fairly light too. He could safely arrogate that his respective professors for those subjects became very considerate when they formulated the examination. Potions was a totally dissimilar matter, though. Snape deliberately made his exam more difficult than common. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just have a mellow regard for Harry 's potentiality but nevertheless, Harry did not mind at all. Apparently, Snape was individual who would n't let up just because the student was special and he was grateful for that.

transfiguration was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No discrimination - that was an estimable policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was aware that the professors were still not felicitous with his petition. After all, if they win the war, there would be no need to go. Unfortunately, peace was not just the absence of war in Harry 's sentiment. He wanted peace within himself. To be able to walk around without being mobbed ... to be able to abide in a room without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be able to enjoy his youth, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a living without extreme expectations. But perhaps they just did n't understand.

Hermione, Draco, Ginny and Neville must sustain felt the like too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. genus Draco would definitely go along to bear the stigma of being the traitorous son of a death-eater whichever side he was fighting for. Of trend, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his contribution to the fall of shadow but once affair have settled down a bit, people would revert to their common assassination err - analysis of his character - whether he really turned to the light side because it was the right matter 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 response to everything, another one destined to make great thing. People would begin to expect more first-class accomplishment from her - perhaps bring out a curative for some unnoticeable unwellness or maybe create a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that outcome. With all due respect, she would most probably be able to do that someday but the imperativeness would be enough to ram her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a self-respecting flight would sacrifice her enough time to recuperate psychologically and socially. Her actions 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 community of interests was his mankind. If they could only receive a curative for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to stay there and make up for lost times.

With that thought, Harry finalized his answers and handed it to the proctors who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. Potter ? We were instructed to give you more time if you requested it since your font is a little unusual. '' said an senior witch who looked a lot like professor McGonagall except that she had a flabby and benevolent boldness of a female parent hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no motivation to poke out the time. And I believe my friend does n't call for it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her electric chair too and handed her own solution mainsheet which was considerably buddy-buddy than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't cite the solid Word of God there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of course not. I just had to excuse some thing in point. You know they might be looking for a particular answer and I had to make certainly that I covered all possible action ... '' she paused for intimation for a while `` ... I 'm not really sure about the animagus transfiguration though. I 'm afraid I would get a deduction there because I was not able-bodied to properly delineate the feeling since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to change the topic before she could launche a thorough discussion of the test that he wanted to blank out for the time being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's okay ... You 're going to get a high grudge ... possibly highest even. Quit worrying. Just be thankful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in anguish, flinging her blazonry at him.

`` I know. But do n't occupy. We 'll be capable to salve Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my fuck ones suffer in evil hands again. '' declared Harry with a murderous glint in his centre as he thought about the enemies who just did not know when to drop by the wayside. `` Why do n't you rest for now ? You 'll need your strength tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her room. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch field. It was one of the things that he would drop the most when he give to the muggle worldly concern -- the excitement he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing satisfaction he experiences when he caught the fink mere seconds away from the handwriting of a worthy rival. But it was not as if he would n't be able-bodied to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would come a clip when he would be well-heeled enough to come back and see the new team play, maybe give them a few steer or play a game with them himself. Perhaps in a few years ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the familiar blond-haired youth 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 touchstone broomstick rushed to his helping hand, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio Snitch ! '' he yelled once more and the sneak he had caught during his fifth year before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting hand. It was just flying around the Gryffindor coarse elbow room and everyone just ignored it. For some strange rationality, Dumbledore did not ask him to return the golden snitcher. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired trope waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to chance next. `` Just like old time eh ? '' He raised one supercilium as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no rascal job please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't cheat ! '' snorted genus Draco as he flew around the field to warm up.

`` Yeah right hand ! Like pulling my broomstick to foreclose me from winning was definitely a good appearance of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the good old Clarence Shepard Day Jr. ... ''

`` Nasty old days, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his hand and signalled him to begin the game.

Harry rolled his center as he let go of the stool pigeon. `` Now, let 's gambling ! ''

The two to the highest degree excellent flyer at Hogwarts raised their brooms simultaneously, almost hitting each other but their accomplishment and f number prevented them from a very dangerous collision. The sneak suddenly went up several m more but the two was able to travel along it quite impressively. Their eyes never left the snitch. There were no other musician to think of, no bludgers to look out for. It was only the problematical stool pigeon out there and only the right player would be able to catch it.

The two were accelerating more and more and anyone who were watching would not even make out the player. They would only see two flashes of cat valium blending through the night sky. Then, the snitch changed its course, forcing the seekers to change their tactics and direction, too. No one would enchant 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 hired man around the winged ball only to grasp evacuate air as the snitch escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their game that they did not notice two female digit following their every bm, cheering their every move.

Harry and Dragon performed some aerial acrobats first as they searched for the sneak, enjoying the secret plan for what it was, not for mansion full stop or Quidditch cup. Just a game. Then, they both caught tidy sum of the gilded flashes down below, near their limited audience and both dove at break-neck speed, trying to outdo one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few feet more and he stretched his hand. At the corner of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the same thing.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the terrified formulation of Dragon as his fingers touched the wing ... then suddenly his laughter vanished and his hand unconsciously went to impact his brow. His scratch did not hurt anymore but he could still feel any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his anger and pain in the ass but never high spirits and pure delight. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort glad must be bad for the unhorse English.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Draco, waving the golden stool pigeon triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His present moment of distraction was enough for Dragon to catch the ball but it did not get at him at all. What he wanted to have intercourse was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the engagement. What the hell happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't know you were such a sore failure. '' teased Draco but his smile vanished too when he saw Harry 's grave expression. `` Hey, what 's wrong ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's felicitous and I do n't know why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken control of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very gracious and friendly creature. 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 agreement for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to genus Draco 's and started to pull him away.

`` seed on, Drake. You need to wash yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tensed stillness, wrinkling her diminutive nose in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Draco in mock horror but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the flat coat, ignoring the tickly sess and moist earth.

`` I hate to think of what it could possibly think. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't think. It could be a ruse, you know, to mix up you and have you fall back your self-assurance. ``

`` I guess you have a point there. '' said Harry and shifted his side so he could properly hold her in his arms. `` So are you really for sure you want to come with me ? ``

`` Of course, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her attender eyes that seemed to evaporate his heart.

`` goose egg, just wanted to make 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 presume think otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically assure her boyfriend that he really meant a lot to her.

The ardour in both of them ignited furiously and the candy kiss deepened to make up for lost prison term. It had been a long time and no one was there to block up them. As they looked up, they caught a glimpse of the stars shining above them, the twinkle reflected in their centre. They kissed once more, this time Harry 's bridge player started to tramp around Luna 's delicate soundbox. He could feel her shiver slightly at his touch sensation and he realized that if they did not kibosh now, then he would not be able to hold himself anymore. With cracking hesitancy on his part, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's previous ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had trouble controlling his breathing. 'Uh-oh ! Did it come out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's implike smile.

`` I think so too. '' replied Luna as she led him somewhere.

`` Hey, where are we going ? '' he asked dumbly.

`` To your dormitory room. '' she replied innocently.

`` Umm ... Luna, should n't I be the one to bestow you to your dormitory ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really need to end that night but he did n't want to pressure her into anything.

`` Harry James IV Potter ! Sometimes you 're just so obtuse ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to leave him in the center 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 niggling miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were tears threatening to fall down her rosy cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in frustration and the tears started to flow uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't have the prospect again ? ``

Harry looked around in panic and a sudden actualization suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not control ? `` Calm down, please. delay ... .please ... just wait here. Do n't leave. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her reaction, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor common room, ignoring the dame asking for the word. He bumped the portraiture rather forcefully and curse under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't give the password ! '' declared the Fat madam accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a rushing ! '' yelled Harry.

`` But you 're not supposed to be in here ! '' argued the portrait, glaring at him.

`` But you know who I am, do n't you ? '' he asked rather stubbornly.

`` Yes, of course, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't know the password. ''

Harry took heavy breathes to becalm himself. He realized that he had to vary his strategy so that he could get inside. `` Umm ... I apologize for barging in here unheralded. It 's just that there 's something that I must get from my late room. It is hide very well and I could n't just summon it. It 's for my girlfriend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the ring ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But please do n't tell anyone. It 's supposed to be a secret. '' he said, staring at the floor in embarrassment.

To his surprisal, the Fat Lady clasped her mitt and sang in delight. `` Oh ! Merlin, why did n't you say so ? I would give let you in immediately. '' she said and the door opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her copiously and quickly ran to his elbow room, ignoring the curious glance sent his way. He retrieved the ring 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 potential for the next day might be too late. Minutes later, he returned to where he left Luna and was glad when she saw her lying on the grass, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful picture she presented. He tightened his hold on the piece of jewelry in his hand. It was a legacy from her mother. Something that was handed to him by Dumbledore, among other affair, before he passed away.

`` I 'm pitiful. '' he whispered, afraid to speak in a normal voice for it could ruin the mood of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a silence quality, 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 get out manus. `` I just did n't know what to do. ``

That was reliable. He did not fully comprehend how abnormal his adolescent life had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more action than he did ... but not due to lack of offers though. He just did not have the inclination to perform such a sanctified act with anybody else. It was a very life-threatening matter for him. He believed that it should only be done at the flop time by two people genuinely in beloved with each other. But what if the decently clock time never came ?

Draco and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's intellect before. Perhaps Ron and Hermione too though they never talked about it. Maybe he was just too busy to mean about it and the fact that the solely person he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a class only made it worse. He was not that naive. He had read and ogled the Playwitch magazine with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a long sentence ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her hired man lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to face him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A little pissed off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his low-down lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her depart hand, not fully aware that his action mechanism was starting to make her feel warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely supercilium and pinched his right face playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so adorable when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could last out mad at you when you stare at me like that ? '' said Luna, licking her mouth nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her bm and gazed at her sass as if he could not reckon of anything else. Then, a chirp of a overtaking bird brought him back to his skunk. Prying his eyes away from her inviting rim, he carefully slipped his mother 's legacy to one of her finger's breadth and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her eyes on the magnificent sapphire stone etched with a tiny symbolization of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the spot when she saw the seriousness and tenderness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you give this inadequate person a chance to spend the sleep of his life with you, Miss Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so practically emotion in his vocalisation that she knew it stemmed from the very magnetic core of his being.

She threw her implements of war around him and cried at the sheer exquisite nature of his proposal. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. thank you for loving me so a lot. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and bent to varnish the proposal with a heart-felt gesture of love.

Glancing at the stars once more, he noticed that March was very bright that Nox ... but Venus was brighter ... considerably vivid than on any other night. Then as if sensing their need for privateness, the cloud gradually moved to cover the moon, effectively shielding them from the Christ Within. Mars was temporarily forgotten as two darkness intertwined and moved in rhythm to a symphony that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's Proposition


Oct 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their bond, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each other 's arms, just contented on staring at the scattered dots shining brightly above their heads. The gentle shock and warm blanket that Harry conjured made them well-heeled enough to refrain from going elsewhere. The night was fading, the at hand end of the world hid around the corner, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become united and the strength of one became the military strength of the other.

As they watched the sun rise gradually, they realized that they must yield to their unwashed rooms now but both were reluctant to do so. They were still savoring the moment and it was hard to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hr ago.

'Who would take in thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glance at the lovely person snuggled on his bureau. 'And to think, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite bizarre that clock time too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his breast in random manner. At seeing his incredulous construction, she added. `` You 're thinking out loud, hon. But do n't worry, I 'm very much in love life with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... true ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. Potter, several times actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me bear witness you once more ... '' said Harry, his heart twinkling mischievously but a loud quip distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the flavour of the elf 's red face with ears drooping shamefully at the English, he knew that he saw something he should not and was quite abashed by his intrusion.

`` Bad Dobby ! Bad Dobby ! I am so sorry, Mister Harry Potter. I did not mean to violate you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his read/write head on the background as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his apparel and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted castigation. `` Dobby, finish that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a petty embarrass. ``

`` 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 excitation was identical. `` The headmistress wanted you in her part now. She said you must get ready. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the cushion and blanket. `` We 'll go there now and by the way, you must be there, too. ``

Dobby puffed his dresser proudly at his words and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'office. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The initiatory matter they noticed when they set understructure inside the castling was the large number of students milling chaotically around the corridors and some hovering above the hearth as if they did not know how to use one. No professor was in sight, except for dame hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some 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 meeting has started and all of them could palpate the mounting tautness as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered Madam Hooch to send the students to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't require any casualties here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to hold the place ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to secure the piazza yet far enough to have no effect on the multitude inside. '' said McGonagall in a weary tone.

`` Yes, professor, that has been taken attention of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present tense. `` Kindly see to it that the dark power wo n't be able-bodied to apparate out once the conflict has begun. We want to fetch up this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most happy to oblige, form sir. ``

Harry gave them a warm smiling of gratitude before he switched his attention to the minister. `` Mr. Weasley, I 'm sure as shooting this billet is very toilsome for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure you could handle today 's program ? We can arrive up with some alternative if you ca n't. ``

The reddened captain of the tunnel shook his head furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could rend 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 first 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 abode. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should stand by your side today. She said it is little compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you think ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's right ... I want to help. ``

Professor McGonagall worriedly stepped in. `` Harry, I really hope you 're not considering letting him go. He 's far too unseasoned for that and is not that maven in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is right on, Dud. Besides, your mum needs you more. There are lots of people who need protection at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No argumentation now, please. I really appreciate the fact that you offered to assist 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 soothe voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the room as quietly as he had come.

When Dudley has left, Harry surveyed the grim but determined faces around the room. One could take over that they were all ready to front destruction but Harry knew they were all nervous as Inferno. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep words was in order ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very difficult and I believe it 's scaring the hell out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's cypher to venerate. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more sinewy ally on our side. Let me give you the odds : Due to our past effort, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and virtually of them are kids. We have 317 fully train aurors and maven, 84 highly able DA members, not to mention the encourage DA extremity who could take on at least five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most uncoerced to aid us should the want arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side ... We also have some goblin ... monster .... centaurs ... house-elves ... poof ... supporting our cause. What else do we need ? Voldemort 's only keep over the wizarding is the frightening memory of the killings, torture, and Chaos during his reign of scourge 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 turn a loss but even Sir Thomas More to gain ground. ``

The group applauded him warmly when he concluded his small pep talk.

`` So, are we make for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade Plaza


The program has begun with a brief background about Voldemort, how he came into power and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the first time.

Then for the following office, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( good manners of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the sorcerer 's Stone, the basilisk and finally the Resurrection of the black lord during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

Several people were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew famous Harry Potter, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the horrors he must let endured to live up to his name. For a minute, they questioned the righteousness of their belief of pinning all their hopes on a young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his early days. Falco columbarius, it was harsh for anyone !

This was followed by a short breather -- a manifestation of a right wizard duel and a black bile star saltation that involved a man and a cleaning woman swaying to a haunting tune while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the Minister announced the adjacent part of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's frustration 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 minister and the others eyed all the entranceway with trepidation. The performance was about to end when multitude felt a sudden change in the atmosphere. Gone was the excitement and enthrallment in the audience level. It was replaced with dread and panic as person slowly approached the stage.

It was Godhead 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. People parted to apply way to the newcomer. Some even fainted at the plenty of his revolting face that seemed to belong to to the Devil himself. His claws threatened to pinch the life out of anyone who dared stand in his way.

Following him were his most trusted brother, swaying their gown in a dignified mode and removing their hoods as if to proudly display their face to the hushed gang. Some of them came from the most prestigious house and their duplicity was evident as they dragged a limit and bloodied teenage boy whose clothes was almost unrecognizable from the cuts and bruises he suffered while in captivity. The red haircloth was the only thing that gave his identity element away.

Hermione fumed at the sight of his swain but her good sentiency dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too severe to act on impetus. She glanced at the government minister and was impressed with the almost ethereal calmness he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his injure son but it was just an act. oceanic abyss inside, she knew the minister would like nothing Sir Thomas More than to literally shoot the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` fantasy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the minister, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever send for me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the stage and hastily removed the concealing magic spell on his look for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' Creator Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's arrogant carriage made him a petty wary. It was as if the dark lord knew something he did not.

As if sensing his thoughts, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully hideous face in his behalf then spoke in a moth-eaten vocalism that was supposed to post shivers down his spine ; only what he felt was repulsion instead of fear.

`` …neither can dwell while the former survives… '' The shadow lord stated. `` Do you have any idea that recently, I have been seriously harboring the mentation of recruiting you ? You would accept been a worthy addition to my favour ranks. Together, we could give reigned the wizarding reality and purge it with all the impure races but I 've changed my mind. Thanks to your pathetic and despicable friend here. I am now cognisant that it 's not potential. ``

Harry forced a Stoic expression and glanced at the bloodied cheek of his safe friend and instantly felt pity for what he must have undergone. There was no trace of ira in his friend 's face, only remorse and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not give away him purposely.

`` I 'm good-for-nothing, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just good enough. '' Ron managed to say, his eyes pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all right, Ron. He would bear found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to mollify his friend 's guilt.

`` I am such a prat ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a unlike reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my best friend, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, fellow ... ''

`` How extend to ! '' mocked the wickedness Almighty before shifting his gaze back to Harry. `` And do you know what else I 've learned, Potter ? ``

`` wellspring, actually no, but I 'm sure you 'd evidence 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 visible in his opponent 's face. Voldemort was now staring warily at him though not as obvious as Harry had preferred.

`` The prophecy only stated that it is possible for you to kill me but still, the probability of it taking seat was only L percent. substance, it could also be the former way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a disgrace ! All those days of provision …and all for NOTHING ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's brass as if searching for a reaction of some variety but failed. `` But I 'm not that cruel you know… '' Harry merely raised an supercilium at this, patiently urging him to go on. `` I will establish you a flock. Let 's give birth some fun first. prefer any game you want and I 'll let your admirer go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall deliver your head. ``

Harry 's intellect worked overtime. This was a chance to lessen the amount of blood shed in the terminal battle. Of course, he could not really confide the nighttime master to comply with the rules and agreements but there was no harm in trying.

`` Let 's raise the stakes higher then…If I win, you and your follower will be at our electric pig. If you win, the wizarding earthly concern shall be yours… ''

Everyone gasped and stared at their supposed-to-be savior as if he was losing his mind. Even Voldemort eyed him apprehensively for a moment.

`` Harry ! You 're being totally idiotic ! '' yelled Hermione in frustration but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody stupid Gryffindors ! '' Dragon murmured under his hint, glaring at Harry for effect but found himself observing the event with growing captivation. Harry 's unequalled approach to the situation intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with unmistakable disgust at the treasonous son of his most swear follower before addressing his perennial enemy. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you realize that you 're just making things well-situated for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by Potter 's sudden alteration of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you consort ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the biz then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to refuse to play the muggle game but the coloured lord did not say anything except cast a suspicious eye on him, silently weighing his motive for choosing it.

The reaction of the audience was more outspoken. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly ridiculous suggestion while pure-blood wizards seemed curious yet highly skeptical at the like time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your head ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be sober ! ``

Amidst the ruckus, Luna instantly sent a telepathic message to reassure Harry .'I told you…you are really bizarre but I like it…play with his nous. Old Voldie 's already growing unquiet. Maybe you should try my technique later…see if it works…'
'What technique ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to make him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to make citizenry the creeps before .'said Luna in an amused tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll keep that in thinker .'

The death-eaters noticed his amusement and were extremely disturbed by it. `` maestro, are you quite sure this is not a trap ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no doubt coming up with their own dread rendering of the secret plan - imagining it to be some kind of an exceedingly roughshod and violent affaire d'honneur of some sort. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The blood and gore ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling fear in the hearts of those who oppose their imposing visual sensation ?

`` Silence ! '' the dark Maker hissed angrily. Things were not going exactly as he planned and the affair that he hated nearly next to Potter was the despairing feeling of not being in restraint. 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 side you want and the one who wins two out three tosses wins the game. '' declared Harry, his lips curling slightly at the end in soft amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'section. Harry only smirked at his alternative.

`` physique ... 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 listen everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE biz and was probably played by our old acquaintance here once or twice when he was not yet busy being the dark Maker ... ''

Voldemort nodded his head unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. Several people were astounded as they witnessed the action and realized the replete deduction of his countersign. Even the death-eaters flinched at the revelation. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the truth when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's questionable heritage but here was an undisputable evidence and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glance at Voldemort 's fuming figure and decided not to pull his patience this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two position - the caput and the Tail. To be fair, both Voldemort and I are going to toss it then whoever 's side appears wins that round of golf. '' Harry raised his wand. `` On the count of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their verge to toss the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The audience, too, held their breath as they intently observed the steadily declining convolution of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The integral light English cheered and were doing high-fives of their own while death-eaters pointed their baton ominously at them but could not really do anything.

Harry sighed with relief and grinned. `` wellspring, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in return and concentrated hard for the second toss.

`` On the numeration of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their scepter to thrash about the galleon, but this time, Harry felt something that he should not have. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his head furrowed in concentration. He shifted his regard to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to fall in his favor.

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The death-eaters immediately sent moody fool on the sky in their excitement, shocking the brainpower out of those who were not able to witness the celebration, while the visible radiation position booed and tried to jostle some darkness cloaked figures out of the way to get a expert view, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even act as decently .'

`` look like I won, thrower. '' Voldemort had regained his self-confidence in winning the 2d toss and was taking expectant pleasance in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't reward the principle of the game, Tom. You could never play a reasonable game if your life depended on it. '' stated Harry, his font clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, Potter. '' sneered the night lord.

`` amercement ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll present it to you -- wax blast. Do n't say I did n't warn you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with muscularity.

`` On the enumeration of three ... 1 .... ''

`` lend it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't declare back. '' uttered Harry ominously, his eyes never leaving his opposite 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the same loudness but Harry did not miss the slight waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the finish prison term and everyone waited with flutter breath as the coined spun continuously but instead of losing speed, the galleon appeared to birl libertine than before until no one could clearly predict the possible outcome of the terminal toss ...

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Chapter 21 : The final Toss


The entire tripping side watched with heavy trepidation as Voldemort launched a full phase of the moon attack on the galleon, staging some highly complicated play to hale it to devolve in his favor. With a combination of wand and wandless trance hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the immorality man while its swirling became more frantic. For one awful second, they had all thought that the darkness lord would win. It was only a mere inch from the ground and the magical Jesus of Nazareth seemed unable to do anything but hold out one hand to keep it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a triumphant sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making things easier, ceramist, and for that, I might even let you experience but I ca n't verbalize for your acquaintance though. They might even be plotting your grisly murder as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the people you swore to protect will be the ones to erase you from beingness ? Poor kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to cogitate I really enjoyed the prison term we spent together. Perhaps we can accept a proper duel again some metre ... if you 're still active, that is. ''

To his surprise, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the big businessman to vanquish the night Lord had come…and the Dark master will mark him as his touch, but he will have mightiness 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 digit and the coin swung to the former side at a blink of an eye.

Voldemort 's agitation as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The darkness lord exerted considerable king to preclude the coin from falling. He barely made it in time and now his reflexion was just plain lethal. No mirth ... No playing biz anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a shell appealingness to protect the people from being hit by any stray or recoil curse.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the middle, whirling in a nation of anarchy and the air began to reek 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 take its cost on the coin. The only thing that was preventing it from being destroyed was its continued bill motion holding all spells at bay. Then for some peculiar reason, all the military group applied gravitated towards the pith then shot upwards at a hurrying of light.

Harry looked stunned for a second, at a red ink as to what could possibly be causing this weird occurrence, then his eye widened in alarm as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the blend turn from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a shield charm around them, he realized that he may not bear decent strength to attain everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined get-up-and-go to open a portal -- a portal site that would release who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be nonpareil and querubins. Harry 's fright were confirmed as the once peaceful worldly concern began to shake tremendously at the blatant disturbance of nature 's balance. to a greater extent and more citizenry were succumbing into the foolish impression that 'apocalypse'had come to end all things. And as if that was not enough, a terrible violent storm started to brew ... with jerking of lightning forming eerie Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in the sky.

Harry took a few seconds to steep everything that was happening around him. The pelting 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 boot of vim course through his verge, blasting the coin into tiny while. The sweat greatly drained his strength but he hoped it would be plenty to kibosh the invocation.

The grinding sound of exploding metal disrupted everyone 's concentration and time seemed to stand still as every bingle eye followed each particle that was falling on the primer coat. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a stinging sensation on his right mitt.

`` Look ! The boy 's wand is on attack ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the scepter as the heat became intolerable and watched in thwarting as it was consumed by the fire. Apparently, the rain was not enough to keep it from burning. 'Damn baton ! Too weak for my need… I wish I could have my old sceptre back…'he thought wryly. Wandless trick was great but he was also aware that he would be overcome with fatigue sooner than he preferred.

The onlookers stared at each other, wondering who won the game and what would pass off now that Harry no longer had a wand but nonentity could provide an satisfactory answer.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some underhanded tricks therefore Harry Potter won by default. '' said an old Isaac Mayer Wise man, nodding his head slightly in thoughtfulness.

`` Idiots ! Did n't you see he destroyed that hoot coin cause he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's striver, savage that anyone dared to suggest that his master lost.

`` Hey, hey ! Watch your language, young man ! Mr. Potter only did that because your master was damaging the ozone layer by directing all the energy upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the nighttime lord was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was quick to point his digit on his rival. `` That 's blatant cheat, thrower ! '' he roared in delirium as the muscularity faded gradually.

`` And what do you call that - funfair play ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining rays of light. He had hoped that he had halted the evocation but he was too late ... a small hole has already been created ... and he had no verge now.

Voldemort noticed his sceptre 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to decorate his charred lips. `` It would n't be long now, Potter. Just wait ... '' the darkness nobleman stated with thoroughgoing malice then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his hired man and began chanting an ancient tour that no one has heard of before. His most firm handmaid apparated later to form a human buckler around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the game was over, the great unwashed ran around like maniac, unsure of what to do and where to convey refuge. Chaos consumed the integral shopping mall. Some had the trade good sense to apparate to guard but others seemed to blank out the little thing called 'magic'that all beldam and wizards could do especially in times of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the circle took the hoo-ha as a signal to hex the confused masses to their hearts'capacity. round, giants, wolfman and other dark beast shortly joined in the brouhaha. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the reaching of Voldemort 's most herculean allies -- the blood-sucking predators and zombi spirit. But at the rate they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and Order members did not scourge any clock time though. As soon as they noticed the new arriver, they quickly shot red sparks on the sky to bespeak that it was metre for the reinforcements to make it. The majestic centaurs were the first ones to respond the 'call', followed by the goblin ... and there were giants and spiders too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a hanker time but it later became apparent that his hard work with the fauna had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged engagement had erupted at the still crowded mall. Troll against trolls ... giants against giants ... Centaurus against wolfman ... goliath wanderer against early benighted tool ... sorcerer against wizards ...

'This war causes nothing but end and destruction .'Harry thought as he witnessed the conflict spread. 'Our cosmos should not be like this. We could all co-exist and live peacefully .'He was sickened by the situation thus, strengthening his firmness to end the war that day.

As per agreed engagement view, grownup wizards tackled the death-eaters attacking ingenuous and defenseless civilians and the DA member handled those in the prompt vicinity of Harry. On first glance, the musical arrangement seemed goosey and serious but they all agreed that although DA members could plow dark wizards, it would be very unmanageable for them to retch spells where there were several noncombatants in the line of fire so the ordering just assigned the untested defenders to keep an eye on their backs and attend the portkey Creator in their job.

Professors McGonagall, Flitwick and Vector ( portkey Almighty ) were the one in charge of the product of pre-arranged portkeys that would send the innocent bystanders to various safe home. Unfortunately, its distribution was proving to be a very dispute task for the assigned DA members since death-eaters had a nasty drug abuse of getting in their way. Violent confrontation just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed death by a few inches but fortunately ended up with only aching bodies, badly broken os and severely wounded material body. naught major. No case for alarm. It was just the usual.

brothel keeper Pomfrey, gentlewoman Pince and other volunteer healers from St. Mungo 's were the I handling the injured party. There was simply no time to go to the Hogwart 's hospital offstage and they had to conjure an lag clinic behind the degree. They worked overtime healing the wounded and mending broken bones while prof Severus Snape labored on the mass product of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift laboratory beside the clinic. Peter Pettigrew worked as his helper. Some ministry officials and aurors were sent to protect them from harm. Only heaven knew how many would have been dead if they were not that adept in their elect field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the noisome beast before him who spearheaded the acts of violence and demolition. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their mail. He would n't want Voldemort and his buddy to just disappear when the going gets too roughly for them like what happened in the Department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The yap was getting wider and if he did not remedy it at once, things could become really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the look !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not throw any glimmering at all on how to foresee that ancient spell. He should have 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 hole but to his disheartenment, his absolute waterproofing charm had no effect whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the corner of his eye, Harry noted that the advanced DA member seized the chance to rescue Ron. There was no vacillation in their movements. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to mend and revive Ron. Draco, being the natural leader that he was, rapidly assigned DA members to strategic position while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in safe hands now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! obstruction ! '' Harry furiously flung the expletive at the death-eaters within the circle. There was only one thing in his nous. He had to break through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth while throwing their own hexes at Harry.

`` stupid person boy ! Why do n't you just give up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a sodding reductor curse at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between defensive and offensive trance. He was already worn out from all his earlier effort but he did not want to indorse out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a fire rope emerged from Rookwood 's hands and whipped Harry with it.

One cilium collided with Harry 's backbone and he almost fell over from the stinging virtuoso of burning pulp but he did not let it disorder him from his main objective. Fuming with rage, he retaliated with an ultimate freeze appeal to submit the violative tool unusable.

`` You have children too, Rookwood. How would you palpate if someone of your own form wound your small fry just because they happened to be on the diametric side ? '' he queried the man who used to work for the ministry, an government agency sworn to protect the people.

`` No children of mine shall fight our noble cause. If they do, I will bolt down them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy tone, leaving Harry with no doubt that his loyalty to his master was above any other.

`` Merlin ! You 've really sold your somebody to the devil and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in skepticism.

`` For major power, ceramist ... .and glory ... '' It was Lucius who answered this clip, eyeing Harry with so much despite that had it been possible, he would make died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the top executive and as for aura ... .there 's nothing glorifying about what you 're doing. In fact, you 're just disgracing your name. '' stated Harry dryly.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! ``

`` CRUCIO ! ``

`` IMMOBILUS ! ``

`` STUPEFY ! ``

`` AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

The execration from the enraged death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to duck them all while shooting sickening curse of his own but his enfeeblement was catching up with him. His physiological reaction was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three voices yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the charm. One was Ron. There was still some trace of the distortion but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` sword lily you 're back, match. Are you sure you 're all rightfulness ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can make me miss the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any help ? ''

One hired hand tapped Harry 's shoulders and a familiar warmheartedness immediately flooded his whole being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Draco standing behind, ready to fight with him. He was very fortunate indeed to have such loyal friends. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your help against those imbecile. '' he said, pointing his finger's breadth on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the Water shank spell.

Voldemort 's lackeys were greatly dismayed by the intrusion and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to guard their schoolmaster. They each tackled one of the advanced DA members who were more than eager to practice what they 've trained so hard for.

Harry was grateful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting bearing for a while but his momentary respite was over. He tried every potent trance imaginable to distract the dark lord but nothing seemed to be working. It was unmistakable that the ancient incantation was protecting him until he could land up the invocation. Getting do-or-die, he scanned the crowd once more to look for someone who could possible give him some relevant answers but all was busy fighting or healing.

He dared to look up once more and was deeply appalled when he witnessed some ghostly build emerging from the portal and several more were fighting to break away from their restriction. To build matter worse, the storm had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and thunder and lightning were multiplying the awe element for almost a K times.

'Potter .'A representative spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing voices again ... enceinte ... just great !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The articulation was more repetitive this time.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see nothing but white ... pure white..and the voice seemed so hollow ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to consume back the bad strong drink ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling ridiculous yet rummy at the same time.

'What the hell are you rambling about, ceramicist ?'The vox roared in his head, followed by a certain nasty remark about dim-witted Redeemer 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 hired hand. The prof must ingest realized what happened too and decided to help. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no doubt that too practically fume and chemicals were making him a little cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a second there .'A huge sigh of rest period followed then ... 'WHAT THE Inferno ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY I THAT CAN cakehole THE emotional state ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the vox inquired in an exasperated whole step yet there was also a fragile tinge of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, Professor. Just wanted to make certainly that it 's not old Voldie toying with my head .'

Snape 's only reaction was a piercing and sarcastic return. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the Lapp old git ...'

'I heard that, thrower !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, measured to leave enough phone number to protect the safehouses.

Within minutes, the temperature dropped lower 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 bring their bodies to safety.

`` It 's time for you to bung. Capture those malignant John Barleycorn ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to hunt the wandering souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with forte shrieks of protest by the spirits. They had just escaped their prison and were definitely agonized by the prospect of being locked up once more. Voldemort was positively livid when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a pulp but for some intellect, he did not seem too concerned.

... The nighttime Lord would invoke the spirits but the one would trammel their souls ... his servant shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the land in exhaustion and decided to see how the others were doing. He was rapturous to obtain 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. well-nigh of the dark puppet were slaughtered and the few survivor had fled. The dementors were having a subject day and most of the tone had been contained. But he did not grant himself to be complacent. Anything could bump within the next few second and the tides could still turn against their favour easily. His marrow swelled with superbia when he observed that none of his supporter needed any assistant at all except for Draco who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own father. This is going to be very worry .'he thought.

`` Father, how could you be so blind ? The night lord has given you zippo. You 've traded your soul for nothing. Is n't your family line more important than that fiend ? '' stated Draco calmly, pleading his Fatherhood to understand.

`` hokum ! You 've spent too much time with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully comprehend the nobility of our cause. The Malfoy 's have always been sound enough to discern where our loyalties should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to link up with inferior people. You 're a disgrace ! '' With that, Lucius threw curse at genus Draco with such vehemence that no one would even think that they were related.

Draco threw tour meant to capture and not to harm his Father of the Church while Lucius, being the heartless bastard that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled powerful moody condemnation on his only child. In fact, he did not even hesitate to pronounce the dreaded Holy Writ when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly foul spell.

`` How daring you humiliate me in straw man of my Master ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw Draco 's eyes widened with repulsion and sadness as the fiddling green light sped towards his limp build.

Draco closed his heart, accepting his horrendous portion. He would n't escape anyway ... he could n't move. He just could n't think that his own figure and blood 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 baby but Dragon definitely had it worse and though he used to be an arrogant brat, he did not merit this treatment from anyone especially from that poor apology of a man.

... a terrible thunderstorm would make it at the time when the terminal engagement shall be fought ... Seven firm allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden rush of adrenaline, Harry attempted to deflect the killing curse but it was too secure. Lucius must experience felt such hefty hatred towards his son. Without a opinion for his own condom, Harry swiftly leapt to push him out of the way. He thought they both made it to safety until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the earth, a uncanny thought occurred to him ... 'Is this how death 's supposed to finger like ?'

He sensed someone charge to his English, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his center tentatively and was stunned at the perspective before him. Ginny and Neville had their wand pointed at an trap Lucius. Draco was weakly attempting to stand up and judging from his glazed expression, he also could n't believe that he was still alive. But the simulacrum of Ron consoling a tearful Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not reply. Instead, he let his head hang low and pointed one palpitation 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 gloomy silence followed as he stared in shock at the limp and lifeless form of the one who saved his life.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how much he must sustain meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, snag had begun to fall on his cheeks as everything that Dobby had done for him fare flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a plot of land to make terrible things… ''

`` Err…Dobby, why do n't you sit down ? ``

`` Sit down ? Sit down ? I 've never been asked to sit down by a wizard…like an equal… ''

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`` Why are you doing this, Dobby ? ``

`` Dobby has to warn Harry ceramist and if my captain 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 consume strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to death scourge, sir. Dobby gets them five fourth dimension a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mister Harry potter ? Do you want some cookies ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your talent. ``

`` Oh, Mister Harry ceramist is so form. 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 friends call me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his life numerous clock time to aid him. He broke the house-elf code to admonish him of the dangers ahead and suffered stark hurt because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't have found out about the way of essential -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's dismal teaching ; where they took refuge after the fall of Hogwarts ; and near importantly, it was where Harry and Luna had been drawn to each other.

Dobby had always been there for him even if he and his friends just needed something as petty as midnight snack or hot umber. And what had he given him in return -- socks ?

Another sharp wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mister Potter is the gravid whiz alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated elves as equals…Mister Potter gave our dignity back. '' The small elf 's berm trembled as she spoke those heartfelt words. It was Winky and Harry felt more remorseful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the elves to believe that they were not inferior beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm regretful, Winky. '' was all that Harry could negociate to say. He felt that a lubber had formed in his pharynx and he could n't say anything else. His champion were silent as well.

`` It was not your fracture, sir. It was the evilness man 's fault. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to solace him.

`` How tint ! I never thought you had any real concern for that creature. ''

The group wheeled around to see who had dared spend a penny a put-on of their grief. It was Voldemort. The conjury 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 feed up while you still got the luck ? I really do n't need to kill anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't want my hired hand to be tainted with your poison blood. '' stated Harry, his rage building once more.

`` Give up ? You must be kidding, potter. Once I 've won, I can always resurrect my followers and recruit some more powerful ones. '' replied the dark lord, his amazing display of serenity baffling the chemical 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 set up the souls. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to advert that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you have in mind ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's mortal had come and transferred his abilities to me. '' the dark God Almighty replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that hassle for that ? My goodness ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heir, had already inherited it. But of track you had do something extra since you 're not a arrant blood. ``

The dark Divine merely scowled at his remark. `` I 'm trusted you wo n't find 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 opposition 's new powers were, the better.

The dark lord 's eyes turned rake red with fury at the provocation. He raised his hands and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, Potter ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his hands once more and trapped everyone present in a glacial square block. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could withstand that frigidness but at to the lowest degree, they would stay on that way forever. '' The darkness cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant deduction ! And our link was the only matter that saved you from that fate. But it does n't weigh. Now they would witness your death and would not be able to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The shadow noble rambled more than about his accomplishment, how expectant and potent he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his nonsocial consultation. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to free his supporter. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of angry comeback and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the ground, writhing in pain.

Harry struggled to see how his admirer were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their fingers upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the excitement was all about. The portal was still open -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. Help has arrived and just in time…

Spirits of his parents, Dumbledore, Dog Star, 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 take a crap this without your old sceptre. '' admonished the heart of an old man with blanket pale centre that effulgence like the moonlight light. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy look when he had bought his wand from him before. The old man had a variety face and a wise, penetrating regard that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my wand was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your wand or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then summon it and let me do the respite. ``

Harry held out his hand and focused his mind on his wand. It was an strange combining - holly and phoenix feather, eleven in, dainty and supple. `` Accio Wand ! '' To his amazement, a whisper of wind 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 antediluvian conjuration. The phoenix flew around the old man and a golden flaming began to encircle both of them. The dearest wand disintegrated but its speck remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging fire that seemed untouched by the thunderstorm, waving his work force in a smooth-flowing motility. goose egg else mattered as the phoenix feather wrapped around the sliver of wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the fabled bird shed a teardrop on his scepter 's essence. The process was all over. Finally, the sterling wandmaker of all prison term, handed the revived wand to its rightful possessor.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the damp air and a stream of red and amber sparks guessing from the end like a firework, throwing dancing spots of lighter on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not assume the dismal formula of mortal who had lived through the darkest of sentence. He just seemed contented that his mission had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for great things, 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 much yet still maintained your ability to handle for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my pleasure. Now, meet your lot and please do be safe, Harry. It 's not your time yet. You still have a hanker and fruitful aliveness ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only detain for a few minutes. We 're not think of be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort kill you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to pee-pee him a more powerful verge. But do n't crush him out of retaliation. Do it because it 's the right wing thing to do. '' said the Wise, old man as his spirit slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the spectre shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd get friends then, Harry. You 're a cool guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to show that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. Professor Dumbledore said dying is just another adventure and he 's right hand. Please distinguish Winky that Dobby will watch over over her and that she must continue what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his usual high-pitched tone.

`` We 're so majestic of you, son. We know you could do it this prison term. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be fine. '' stated Sirius in a inscrutable tone.

`` Do n't worry, Harry. Tom may be the inheritor of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's heir and you do n't need to perform that ridiculous ritual to get it. If my knowledge of our enemy is still accurate, then I 'd dare speak that you 'll find out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the mysterious feeling, his oculus twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the hard liquor vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your efforts would n't be wasted this sentence. ``

As the individual disappeared, the revolting face of his enemy came to regard once more.

`` So, the reunion is finally over. You think having your scepter back would serve ? '' The dark lord gaiter viciously. `` You 're still no mates for the business leader of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his hand and the tempest instantly became more wild. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's weakly body.

Silence.

Nothing could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's fallible form. The shock forced the primer coat to crack, burying Harry 's eubstance 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 mark would be visible. He danced around like weirdo and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as pleasurable as cursing material people. He thought some more. 'What the underworld ? potter 's dead…might as well birth some fun with his friends…'

With that infernal estimate, he commanded the wind to realise way and a blaze fire erupted from his hands. He flung them on Harry 's admirer for they were the luckless ones cheeseparing to his locating. His eyes fell on the frozen bodies of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for early people to roleplay with. Another cruel smiling crossed his backtalk. 'Ah, the traitors ! I 'll plow with them later…'. He waited for the six figure of speech to realize the full impact of the situation. He did n't have to wait long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` pigeon hawk ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the storm had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can enlighten you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely upset to see the wickedness lord standing coolly there while their acquaintance was nowhere to be found. It was not expert but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still refractory I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your pathetic friend 's dead… ''

An astound silence followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an eyebrow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such clarity that everyone was inclined to believe her.

`` No ? Then tone at that burnt cleft. ceramist 's buried there. No one could live after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should survive after being struck by the Aveda Kedavra curse word 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 admonisher. `` IT DOES N'T thing IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE degree IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S GOING TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his mastery over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to make unnecessary ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a sensational while to the dark lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Draco and throw off his own torment to him.

The six teenagers forgot their qualification and begun flinging curses at him at every chance. Voldemort 's eyes held a maniacal glint as he dodged the swearing sent his way and took capital delight in bringing unrivaled pain to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playmates could n't wreak to his satisfaction, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` plot over. '' The darkness lord muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to incinerate their bodies.

The six teenagers tried to roll out of the way but they need n't feature bothered. The nose candy never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you overleap me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My scar absorbed the lightning, idiot. It was quite rejuvenating. I feel like a newly charged bombardment. 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 eyes widened in panic and stuck one helping hand to deflect the visible electric firing. He had no scar that could absorb and he was not really in the mood to prove if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must have forgotten one tiny detail in your haste to complete the spell - once the portal is spread, you could not filter the spirit that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's heritor and he had also transferred his elementary 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 conjuration up his sleeve. He knew Hogwart 's do not instruct this old fighting technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S steel ! ! ! '' he yelled and a ash gray blade with a serpent allegory elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a viscous green heart and soul that emitted a foul odor.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a brilliant fencer in his time but that ability could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through rigorous training and long time of exercise. 'The ceramicist kid would be helpless this time .'His elation was magnified as he watched ceramist 's hesitance. What he did not eff was that Harry 's lack of enthusiasm was for an entirely different reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's Sword ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that blades would not be used in his battle with Voldemort. The prophecy was gradually coming genuine and he did not like the idea of a pre-determined destiny. It made him finger like a affair and not a somebody 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 early ridiculous prophecies hanging over his head.

With their brand on one script and wands at early, the affaire d'honneur began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his front leg and stabbed Harry with his sword arm. Harry blocked the blow before the blade could bear upon his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the line of descent seepage from his body before performing some feints to mislead his opponent into parrying in a different direction. Harry counter-attacked by performing a complicated sword dance that he knew would tremendously annoy his antagonist. He had expected Voldemort to wear down out easily and just yielding but it seemed that Voldemort did not weigh it as an choice.

As the duel transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their sword met with a loud clangoring and the sudden impact caused the swords to spring in reverse direction.

Harry was the first to recover from the emphatic hit. He turned to where the blade had fallen. `` ACCIO blade ! '' he shouted and held out his properly mitt to catch the blade on its ruby hilt. To his amazement, two swords came rushing to his bridge player instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attempt to enamor the sword before it reached Harry 's hand. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his sceptre and promptly caught the two blade on his men. The sudden noise caused Harry to turn around in haste, with both blade sticking out…and he did n't sustain enough time to respond. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of movement before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a brand. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless consistency collapsed on the reason, it was the poisoned sword -- Sword of Slytherin.

... he shall buy the farm by his own blade ... and his cadaver shall occupy at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot binge sliding down his cheeks. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After several years of struggle, innumerable decease, and good deal destruction….the shadow days have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No more prophecies…no more fighting…just plain, pattern life….just like everyone else.

He felt his friends approaching…their tone hesitant…as if they, too could n't consider their eyes.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his expression was aspirant, his picket blue eyes betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those year. Why should he ? He was free now…No more dark Lord to occupy about…No more father to strike. Lucius had made it crystalize that he was no son of his and he was fine with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a touch of regret. Lucius had never really been a father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his head in confirmation. Then a slight laugh escaped his parched throat as a strange realisation dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the trouble he went through….Merlin ! The gods must be drunk when they pre-determined that destiny. '' his laugh intensified at the idea. 'The well-nigh deplorable, most cunning, nearly evil hotshot of all time died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the foreign emotions passing through his face. `` You do realize what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An mystify disbelief still written on his face.

`` fountainhead, the prophecy did number true but technically, you 're not a murderer, Harry, so do n't gag 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 sentiency on his arm where Slytherin 's Sword had grazed before was making him queasy. And he wanted nada but to yield to the darkness that was beginning to surmount his senses…
generator 's Note : This is the hold up chapter, finally ! So please review, thanks to everyone ....



EPILOGUE

July 2009 ( 12 class later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to heal his injury and he had locked Voldemort 's remains in the bedchamber of secret. The iniquity man 's cadaver will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no former parseltongue active. '' said the fabricator to the shaver in front of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange tale and that encouraged him to continue. `` The bad guy wire were imprisoned in Azkaban including putz Pettigrew. '' The children groaned at that. `` Hey, the man still had to pay his debt to society you know but do n't worry, he had accepted his fate and was very often willing to abide by. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an amazing Passion for selective information as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. Arthur Weasley was still the curate and a fairish and honest one at that. He was also very active voice in advocating the right field of other creatures like house-elves, loup-garou, centaurs and goblins. Professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. prof Snape relinquished his status as the psyche of Slytherin sign and Potions Master to Draco who turned out to be truly efficient with his job. Professor Snape also assisted the new dadaism teacher from time to time -- speculation who ? ``

`` Harry ceramist ? '' asked a red-headed boy with picket amobarbital sodium eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, wrong result. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reinforce their irregular insanity anymore. He also married Susan osseous tissue after he graduated and had a very beguile nipper. '' The kid cheered in response. They had liked Neville too and were glad that everything had turned right for him in the end.

The story-teller continued. `` Lavender was a seer unfortunately, she still could n't control her gift 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 enterprise and later on, the three prankster married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new story of Magic instructor, would you believe ? He made the matter very interesting that no one sleeps through the lessons anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the tendency to revolve about 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 lady friend. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt show of her father 's whisker as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the proposition. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their earthly concern though he never relinquished his position as the king. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the best thing to do. That way, no emerging dark God Almighty would be able-bodied to assure them. ``

The baby nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they dissolve ? '' asked a fainthearted boy who was a little on the expectant side but his friends never teased him about it. The boy was so kind and gentle that they never wanted to pain his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once More. `` I knew someone would ask that inquiry eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to pass over his field glass that had become quite misty. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA fellow member wanted to became aurors but nobody condemned them for that. Somehow the people understood without any penury for explanations. And anyway, the dark fourth dimension had passed so there was no acute demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as smart as her mother and as commodity at Quidditch as her founding father. She became the head of the Department of Magical creature while Ron became the steward for the Chudley Cannons, his favorite team. Dragon married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's full looks -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock protest. He had silvery-blond hair and wan blue angel middle. Walking beside him was a beautiful red-head who had stifled a giggle after hearing his words.

`` Hi there, Devon. We were just talking about my wife 's new book. I just wanted to see if the story was skilful enough to be published. '' The dark-haired story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how lucky Draco 's son was for inheriting his female parent '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 married woman but he was grinning too.

The story-teller shrugged them off. `` Anyway, enough with the beguilement. Ginny became the Head of Magical Education and I already told you about what happened to the astound bounce ferret so I do n't need to duplicate that. '' The children laughed while Devonshire glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired miss and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding world and only their closest friends knew where they were and what their business organization were but they lived happily ever after. '' Lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the book and watched the children 's response. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's final book entitled 'Harry Potter and the Lost Prophecy'. Do you like the taradiddle ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a cool taradiddle, Uncle Lander. But where 's Aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your snacks right now. You see she 's quite spooky about your reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the story. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can secern her yourself later. I 'll just go and see if she needs help. '' Lander stood up and headed for the kitchen. Devon and Ginny followed shortly.

`` Do you believe it 's Stephen Samuel Wise to publish that book, Harry ? '' asked Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and mountain of children will benefit from it. ``

`` Wo n't we be discovered ? '' asked Ginny, voicing out her own concern.

`` I wo n't be risking the exposure of our mankind since it will only be released in the muggle public and they would all intend that it 's just a normal fairy tale. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her hired man while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and juice on the table.

`` Did the nestling like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His married woman 's beautiful fount fell in letdown. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her wife tightly.

Lana 's eyes immediately shone with felicity. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's weapon system when she noticed Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the snacks she promised to the minor. `` Why do n't you all help me bestow the food to the children ? They must be hungry by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four adult were surprised at the sudden dissonance that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to conduct your tyke, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the mode of transit they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, mate. We had planned to use the car but the traffic was so wakeless and we could n't wait to see you again. '' said a magniloquent and finely-built man with a mass of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to tattle about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very urgent. '' Neville agreed, his timidity gone but the aristocratical personal 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 wizards carried the food and walked silently to where the tyke were. They stopped in their tracks when they noticed that the tike were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really great author. I wonder where she got all her musical theme ... I mean they 're so detailed…the fictional character and events are so existent. She described everything so vividly as if she was there and witnessed it all happen…It 's freaky ! '' commented genus Draco and Ginny 's son.

`` fountainhead, she 's a fiddling weird. Mom said she used to snap at her for making up tale but they ended up as Quaker anyway and your mom put her creativity to good use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a hanker clock time ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as friends anyway. '' said Luna with a ardent smile.

`` Do you think there 's a chance that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's utter fiction. Mom said so. '' replied potter 's son and crossed his weaponry stubbornly as if the matter had already been settled.

`` But it would be cool, do n't you think ? '' commented Potter 's daughter dreamily. `` Just conceive, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's material, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, cool ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor home, of track. Apparently, it 's the comfortably house there. ``

Behind the doorway, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laughter at the mint of genus Draco 's dismay expression but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really find it weird that our birthdays are so near each other. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a strange coincidence. It almost seem that we 're all rake buddy 's and sis. ``

`` Coincidence, my foot ! It 's essential, baby ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered genus Draco under his breath as he listened to the children '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, four tawny bird of night soared through the open living room window and dropped several thick parchment on the nipper 's laps. The adults were unprepared to see the purpurate wax sealing wax on the sheepskin complete with the familiar elegant'H'with the miniature look-alike of Panthera leo, serpent, badger and eagle embellished around it.

They turned to their children who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're different. The children had just finished reading their letter and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a buffoonery ? '' one of children asked when the adults failed to say anything. The excitement in his part betrayed the fact that he wanted the letters to be authentic.

Again, no response. The adult 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 talk to you about, mate. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The small fry 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 ceramist serial 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 demand a very long meter to finish. `` Now, let me say you the existent story…. ``

THE END

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