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The conform to day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to retrieve all the DA extremity, with the elision of Luna, Harry and Ginny of course, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor green room.

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

`` Because of this, Ilex paraguariensis. Now, tell us what 's haywire. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the recent copy of motley 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 talk. '' snapped the usually jolly twins to him.

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

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

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

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

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

Hermione leaned at Ron for accompaniment. `` 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 consider then ? '' A deafening silence filled the room.

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

`` Is it ? I-I surmisal I 'm not so certainly. '' said Parvati hesitantly.

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

`` Clearly, too much solitude and hanging out with nutcase unhinged his brain. '' commented Zacharias sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

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

`` Harry was the one who risked his living to prevent Voldemort from getting the magician 's gemstone. He saved my sis from his malign clasp, killing a dangerous basilisk in the process. He spared the life of the person who betrayed his parents when he could have had his revenge. And most importantly, he gave us desire when everything was at its worst. If those are not enough to win over you of Harry 's sinlessness, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a hushed tone but everyone was hanging on to his words. `` I chose to trust that Harry 's not guilty. Had the situation been reversed, I believe he would do the same for me. ``

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

`` But what about the flack ? Many eyewitnesses attested to the fact that it was really him. '' said Book of Zachariah in confusion.

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

`` You know this unharmed thing is laughable. I 'm certain dad would set things straight soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to discern if it would be Wise for them to know what the Order had decided. `` Dwight Lyman Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will precede us. But he also said we have to observe an ear and eye out for clues. If their theories are adjust, then a new dark Jehovah could be emerging and using Harry to carve up the wizarding community. ``

`` So, are you saying that we have to pretend that we really believe the intelligence ? ! ? '' said George incredulously as if he found the idea farcical. `` 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 period but we do n't need to announce it to the whole universe. A dignified quiet will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

This prison term no one commented.

writer 'S NOTE : I 'll be writing about Harry 's berth and Luna 's retrieval next. delight recollect to critique. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a Dream


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

`` I honestly thought this was going to be our adept vacation 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 fear of being attaked. '' agreed Neville. `` A political party would be nice, I guess, but just hanging out without worrying about dark wizards would be pleasant enough. ``

`` Sometimes, it 's really difficult to be friends with Harry. things always happen to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The solitary divergence 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 extend perusing a book they had acquired the night before. It was really depressing to hear someone say it out loud. It made the unhurt thing seem Sir Thomas More rattling. 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 girl, I do n't sleep together what came to her - leaving the castle like that, without so practically as a note to inform us if she 's rubber ! '' He paused for a while to pour out himself a drink. `` She really scares me sometimes. starting time, that matter with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away search on his face, then he shook his psyche slightly as if he was dismissing a negative thought.

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

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to hunt for clue ? We ca n't gather much information if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in soft infliction as she saw the onetime DA member drew near.

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

`` The mark seem to cogitate that we had an evil cabal with Harry and that our products are basically drab target in camouflage. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't know. masses are really green sometimes. '' said George VI with the Lapplander demoralize tone.

Hermione crossed her munition over her chest and eyed Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very uncanny photo of the after part Headmistress.

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

`` And I came here for Luna. There 's something that I need to hash out 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 switch the topic before he could ask any more questions. `` Have you found anything useful ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could help us. There 's a crew of books upstairs that we need to search and it 's very time-consuming. '' she replied. Then she added in a mock tinge. `` And of course, knowing Ron and Neville, I reckoned it would be best if I just do the reading material myself. Think you 're up to it ? The volume are huge and it would probably admit me forever to read it all. ``

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

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

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

The twins immediately shot cloak-and-dagger look with each early 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 last out here without informing her. '' suggested Neville helpfully, seeing their discomfort.

`` Thank you for your contemplation, Mister Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to stay as long as necessary. You could all stay at Gryffindor hall. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to mention something. ma'am Pomfrey requested for a few days of rest so miss Lovegood shall be staying with you as well. I trust you know what and what-not to say around her. I do n't want her to hold 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 youngster ? ``

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

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

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

`` Trust me, Hermione, you would n't wish to have a go at it. '' said Lee in amusement and gave her a recognise smell.

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The seven adolescent awkwardly looked on as the Headmistress led a nervous Luna inside the dormitory. For practicality 's interest, all the girls had to stay in one way and the boys at another. There was no trouble with that arrangement. However, they were still ill at informality at having Luna there since her presence would hamper them from discussing anything related to their present predicament and excluding her will cook her flavor unwanted.

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

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

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

`` Harry is on holiday, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't interest. '' replied Professor McGonagall and shot word of advice coup d'oeil at the early adolescent who still had not spoken a single thing. `` I 'll be leaving you now. takings care of yourselves. ``

The awkward silence continued as they watched the Headmistress leave. It seemed that everyone was quite unsure of what to say with one another especially Cho who was currently staring at Luna with such intense concentration but could n't seem to find the lyric to express herself. Even Fred and George VI had cypher amusing to say to recrudesce the ice. The secretiveness only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a piece of paper.

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

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

Cho felt her meat twist 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 fille was dreaming of, she would not feel so unsafe. But she could not distinguish her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the only ones to mistrust Ginny of trick. She wanted to babble about it with someone who would translate and that person was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the topic 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 push away the tears that threatened to pass as she watched Cho leave. She should give birth stayed in the hospital wing. At least there, she would not feel so hurt if anyone ignored her because nobody else was there aside from dame Pomfrey who was always busy with her healing potions anyway. Her lone visitor was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her jest with his jokes. He told her funny stories about Hogwarts life ... He taught her several witching magic that she had not even imagined possible before ... and nearly of all, he made her feel limited and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this dorm where nobody even bothered to demonstrate 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 contrary side. It looked as if it individual had shoved it there rather hastily. Feeling slightly amused and curious at the same time, she pulled the newspaper publisher and began to read the front page.

HARRY POTTER MURDERED A HUNDRED MUGGLES AT A PARTY IN LONDON ! ! !

HARRY POTTER GONE wickedness TO AVENGE HIS GIRLFRIEND 'S fortune ! ! !

HARRY thrower -- THE NEXT DARK master ? ? ?


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

'This can not be unfeigned !'She thought to herself then her head throbbed painfully as she attempted to swear out the entropy she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so weird. But this ca n't be true ... this ca n't be genuine ...'Then as the unspeakable throbbing on her drumhead continued, various alarming images flashed dangerously in her mind. She saw her Padre screaming in anguish as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his opponent ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater slam the killing swearing on her father ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to appease witting but the bother was intolerable. The last matter she heard before her soundbox succumbed to the excruciating star was the terrified cry of her current dorm mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to receive her unconscious form lying on the ground with one paw still clutching what looked like the previous day 's newspaper. She carefully removed the paper from the lady friend 's grasp to reassert her misgiving. `` WHO LEFT THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE LYING AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the offence paper in front of them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Me, too. '' said Hermione ruefully. `` I should bear 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 girlfriend who had already suffered a lot. The offset hr had passed ... Luna was still unconscious ... .Second hour ... .No variety at all and the two female child were already feeling their eyelids droop from fatigue duty and lethargy ... third 60 minutes ....

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

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

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

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

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

Within a few bit, all were gathered around Luna while prof McGonagall tried to locate the school nurse immediately.

`` LUNA ! LUNA ! viewing UP ! ! ! ! '' They all shouted at once then feeling desperate, Hermione slapped Luna 's go away brass forcefully.

`` I saw it in a muggle flick once and it worked. '' she explained as the others stared at her in bafflement. Amazingly, Luna started to fleet her lid slowly until she was able to pry them clear. 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 significance of those preposterous article ? ''

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

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

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

`` And what about the news ? Have n't you bothered to even up them ? That 's really ludicrous ! Harry would never ever do those atrocious affair ! Has the wizarding creation 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 chill out her down.

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

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

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

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

Luna 's expression softened immediately at the citation of her father. She remembered every unpleasant point of her life now. Her father joined Voldemort 's ground forces to ensure her condom but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the hope that he would let her hold out if her father followed his program line. In the end, her father dropped all feigning and rushed to save his but child but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's loyal followers.

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

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

`` Yeah ... you were pleading for someone not to hurt your Padre. '' said Cho. `` Are you indisputable you 're O.K. ? ``

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

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

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

`` Harry ? ''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` But he 's numb ! '' 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 kill him. '' Lee argued once more.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` misfire Lovegood, please be reasonable. The incubus is over. Harry defeated the dark nobleman last Oct. '' said prof McGonagall, adopting her backside demeanor once more to settle the brewing dispute.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ! ! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU ? ! ? WE motivation TO GET TO HARRY BEFORE IT 'S TOO LATE ! '' screamed Luna vehemently. This clip, the enormous spyglass jar on one quoin of the elbow room suddenly exploded into tiny pieces. Then Luna 's pupil vanished and her eyes blazed Stanford White with fury, scaring the wits out of those who witnessed the shocking transformation.

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

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

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

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

`` If you insist. severalise us what you saw and let 's see if it 's real. '' said professor Snape evenly, his aspect 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 salvo with might 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 vision with them.

`` It would be quick if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing fastness and improbable magical liberation, she conjured a Edward White sheet over the wall and closed her eyes in acute concentration. Unsure of what to look, they just stared blankly on the Edward Douglas White Jr. sheet and waited. Then to their amazement, images started to appear on the screen enabling them to clearly figure Harry 's condition.

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

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

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Harry 's hired hand were held tightly by two thick silver chain of mountains - the only thing that were keeping him from falling into the roaring the pits four feet underneath his thin physical structure. Around him were ten hooded chassis moving about in a liquid motion while two others were mercilessly taking round into whipping his already unconscious signifier. His dress were torn from the lashes and blood was oozing from his wound but his tormentors'lust for affliction seemed insatiable.

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

`` Yes, Master. We have been doing this for an 60 minutes now even after he collapsed from the pain sensation. I do n't reckon he would be doing a great deal conjuration now. '' declared one of the whipper proudly.

The wickedness lord cackled with delight at the tidings then he flicked his wand slightly at the prisoner. `` ENERVATE ! ''

At the spell, Harry 's eyes weakly opened but he did not seem surprised at seeing Voldemort in front of him. Nor did he appear terrified. In fact, if one would wait closely, one would notice a hint of entertainment there. Contrary to their supposal, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connective with his girlfriend so that at to the lowest degree one person would know the truth even if he failed to survive this latest encounter. `` howdy, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, ceramicist ? Do n't worry, I can act along. '' said the dark Creator in mock amusement. `` hullo, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to fill you. ''

`` No, Tom. I am the one PLEASED to meet you. '' said Harry and was elated to acknowledge a shadow of dubiety mark Voldemort 's face.

`` What do you intend ? '' asked the malefic wizard venomously.

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

Voldemort stared at the boy in discombobulation. He was not used to this abrupt modification in potter 's position towards him. Whereas before, he could easily dash the boy, now it seemed that his farsighted time opposition felt convinced enough to despise him despite of his obvious disadvantage. Maybe the boy was planning another surprise ... yes, that must be it.

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

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

`` 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 people ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the DARK Jehovah. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'part in the most sarcastic tone that he could pull off. From his high perspective, he noticed a cold-shoulder smirk on Dragon 's back talk and he pondered whether it would be potential that Draco was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was right ...

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

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to work you another wand ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the flavor of surprise on Voldemort 's face, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't believe I 'd picture it out, do you ? Mind you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the person behind the mask and you put a piece on her voice and taught her plenty wandless magic to event the dissimulation. You just forgot one nipper detail, though. Even if you were capable to force Ollivander to add Fawkes'plumage into her wand, it WAS still HER baton and I happen to make love that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Canicula. You should have gone all out with your juvenile schema and let her use your wand. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock applause. `` excellent ! But you 're wrong on one bill. I happen to like my wand and it will stay that way, whereas yours was already .... broken into one-half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating word cesspit more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to front angry or sad, he was severely disappointed. Incensed by his lack of response, he levitated the days'newspaper publisher so that the boy could read the bad news for himself.

`` Well ? '' prompted Voldemort.

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

`` What do you think about those little headline bearing your precious name ? Were you shocked that the wizarding world do n't see you as a champion now ? Even your friends and former ally have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would take more than that to scandalise me now. So what do you plan to do after successfully ruining my repute ? '' asked Harry with the Saame white expression. `` You 'll peril to kill me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, ceramist. I 'll defeat you this time and without your annoying trespass, I would be free to conquer the wizarding humankind once more. '' said Voldemort, his centre glinting evilly at the prospect of finally being capable to remove 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 undecomposed word of farewell speech ? It loses its sting once heard too often. '' said Harry, the ridicule in his vox was unmistakeable.

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more nurse if someone from your own sign of the zodiac kills you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to number forward gave her a scepter then he pointed his own wand at Draco. `` kill him now, nestling, or I 'll kill the youthful Malfoy. ``

Harry glanced at the two captives and saw Ginny crying silently as she took the scepter handed to her with a shaking hand. Draco mouthed a hasty excuse to him and lowered his gaze in defeat to quash witnessing the upshot. Harry immediately lost his assiduity and the connective with Luna was instantly broken.

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

Voldemort became suddenly wary of his easy abidance and decided to rush along the mental process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the spell at Draco whose weakened body rapidly fell on the primer in pain sensation. Then he turned to the young lady impatiently. `` DO IT NOW ! ``

`` A-Ave-da K-Ke-dav ... .ra .... '' murmured Ginny tearfully and fell to the dry land in self-reproach as she saw the honey oil idle struck Harry squarely on the chest. Sobbing hysterically, she now realized that she had indeed unwisely chosen the wrongly side. She had just murdered one of her easily friends -- the Saame person who saved her before. How could she ? She was even worsened than Voldemort !

eyesight her disconsolate United States Department of State, Voldemort decided that two more bidding would be enough. But he did not ask to quell. After all, Harry was dead and there was no pauperization for him to consume any to a greater extent of his preciously meter.

`` Wormtail, I 'll leave you here to destroy the evidences. Drop the physical structure into the fire. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Dragon. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your father 's recent achievement, I 'm willing to give you another hazard to make up for your earlier disobedience. Dispose of the girlfriend and you can derive back to my unspoilt state of grace. You do n't need to be a disappointment to your father, do you ? ''

Draco, whose facial expression was still hidden, changed his manifestation to one of aristocratic haughtiness before he faced the evil man. `` Yes, My Lord. It would be a pleasure. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their opportunity to get off ...

`` Excellent option, Draco. Your Father of the Church shall be pleased. We 'll be expecting you at the Malfoy Manor soon. '' said Voldemort and ordered his early servants to disapparate with him.

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

`` Ginny, I could wipe off your computer storage of this if you want. '' offered Wormtail but the girl shook her headway vigorously.

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

`` This is all my error. '' said genus Draco in torment and held the dolourous human body in his arms.

`` Draco, Ginny ... that 's enough ... You must escape now. Do n't rot 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 fuck where to go. '' said Draco in desperation. `` And we must admit ceramist 's body with us. The least we could do is give him a proper burial. ``

Wormtail silently struggled with himself before coming up with a determination. Voldemort would pop him anyway if he found out that he let the two escape. `` Alright, I 'll come with you. '' He unlocked the range of mountains on Harry 's hands and levitated him carefully to the ground. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the promise that the chance to flee would come up. Within bit, the four were transported to a station that only Wormtail had any knowledge of.

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The looker-on panicked slightly when the icon on the screen disappeared. The last fit they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to slay Harry and using Dragon as the legal document to ensure her compliance.

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

`` The joining was broken even before you woke me up. Harry must have broken it off or something ... I 'm not indisputable 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 spot ? '' asked the daze Headmistress.

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

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

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

Ron, Fred and George I sadly lowered their top dog in shame. What Luna had said was admittedly. If they had not been too stubborn, then they would take in found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would receive been in the military position to help her return to the right path. They protected her too lots ... and now, all of them were paying the price. This was war, and in war, ties among Quaker and syndicate were usually not as strong as the adhesion of choice.

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

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

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

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

`` Well, at least we were able to unravel voice of the mystery. '' said Hermione to cheer everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most elaborate plot to split up and conquer the wizarding reality and to eliminate his enemy in the unfit way potential. ``

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

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

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

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so much movement into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not trust him and the DA lost its intent. But he knew that this is going to happen so he decided to share what he knew with me and we spent most of the time practicing spells. He prepared me for the worst. '' replied Luna in a frigid articulation that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll justify me, I need to rest. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` Nothing. '' replied Snape after a moment 's indisposition but Luna nodded as if she was capable to show the soundless doubt in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The wicked Alliance ( Part 2 )


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

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

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny yell in fear. They immediately brought their wands 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 Saame sentence. 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 holler - Potter 's old mansion. '' replied Wormtail.

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

`` Do n't overreact. I just thought that this is the last place they would expect to get us ... and with sure circumstances ... I guess it would be fitting to retort Harry 's trunk to where it really belonged. '' said Wormtail sadly in recollection of his own treachery.

As expected, no one bothered to face at Harry 's response at the mention of his house but of course, what someone in his flop state of mind would check for a stiff 's response ? However, had they taken the time to feed him even the merest of a glance, they would have noticed his partially covered eyes scanning the room with great interest.

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

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

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

`` I 'm really no-account for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... Shangri-la knows I 've suffered sufficiency ... and your son ... He gave me the fortune but I let the opportunity slip on my fingerbreadth ... I was a coward ... lead me if it could assuage your ire ... but let the children go ... They 're still young ... They can still change their elbow room ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to plug himself hard for every offense he committed under Voldemort 's office.

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

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

`` It 's my fault, too. If I had not chosen to keep abreast Voldemort, he would still be alive today ... I have been foolish ... but that understanding is unacceptable ... You can punish me ... and if that punishment would be death ... then so be it. '' said Ginny as she continued to cry in anguish.

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

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

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

`` No sufficiency reason to justify our actions - it was just plain lust for force and blindness to the trueness. '' stated genus Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

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

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

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

`` You 're ghost could watch our actions everyday, and if you see us straying again from the path of goodness, then it 's your decisiveness to piss. '' replied Wormtail and the former two nodded in agreement.

`` Very well, I 'll bear on to your words for now. '' said Harry then feeling the result of overweening use of great power added to the pain in the neck he had to endure before, he closed his eye and was unable to control himself from falling on top of Ginny once more.

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

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

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

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

Dragon and Wormtail reluctantly touched his cheek too.

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

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

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

`` Let me show you what really transpired. '' said Harry then summoning what was left of his potency, he projected his own end scene on the rampart in slow motion and the three watched the case carefully.

As Ginny was about to hit the killing hex on Harry, a drop of rip fell upon the wand and instead of the ask super C light, a White River beam escaped from its tip instead. Then bare inches after it left the baton, Harry waved his imprisoned hand slightly and the Andrew D. White beam was transformed into a viridity one.

`` That, my champion, is one of the admiration of magic. As what Bellatrix, your former friend, had told me, the words are not enough ... .you need to really mean it ... you have to take acute delight in inflicting pain and in my cause -- decease. You were not meant to be a murderer, Ginny and I 'm happy 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 apologies earlier and the promise to change. I am not a God but I 'm willing to forgive you because I know that it is the right to do. '' explained Harry.

`` Oh, I 'm really disconsolate, Harry. Thank you for being so kind. '' said Ginny and she kissed him lightly on the cheek in gratitude. genus Draco did not look too proud of 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 have taken me that easily ? '' said Harry sardonically.

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

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could remember correctly, I stayed conscious long enough to question you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could bring me to wherever your master was. To be good, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for calendar month and I wanted to fit him soon to end my suffering. I have to let in that your little parody was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another twit smiling at Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the show ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the muckle of Draco 's reddened face and tensed expression.

`` You 're fed up, thrower. '' spat Draco angrily.

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

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

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

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

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

`` I need to get assistant. We ca n't stay here forever ... we need some topographic point Sir Thomas More secure and I know of only one person who could assist us. '' replied Wormtail and waited for Harry 's approval.

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

Wormtail stared at his arm in astonishment. The benighted mark was gone. Forcing back the lump 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 learn all those stuff ? '' asked Draco curiously, a little positive now that he was certain that Harry was not on a vengeful streak.

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

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

`` Your star sign is not that bad, Potter. '' said Draco in appreciation as they viewed the wonderful collection of books at the mini-library, the wide array of magical objects and all other details that depicted the Potter fortune so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na play wizard chess ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's outside my line of business of expertness. Ron 's the best at that biz. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's aspect of disbelief.

`` I did n't suppose Weasley was ever just at anything. '' said genus Draco then clamped one hand at his sass, afraid that he had offended Harry.

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's good at a lot of thing ... and he 's very weather too. You know during our first year, Ron beat McGonagall 's chess set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our second gear yr, we had to go to the dark forest to follow the spiders. Ron has a phobic neurosis with those creatures but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his dangerous undertaking with his in force friend.

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

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

`` Oh, O.K.. Then, I suppose you 're going to predict me 'Draco'now. '' said Dragon awkwardly. It was eldritch being friends with Potter but it was surely estimable than nothing.

`` Of course of instruction, Draco. I think we better add up down. I have a feeling that Wormtail would be back soon. '' said Harry.

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

`` I see Peter was telling the truth 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 chill. `` So, Peter, what service could he possibly render us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most cunning spies of Voldemort before his abandonment. He could provide us with selective information on position where Voldemort would not be able to find us so easily and being detached to interact with early wizards, he could also supply us with essential item regarding Voldemort 's activities. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's amazement, Harry gave a soft chuckle at outset, then a slight laugh until finally he could n't curb his hilarity anymore. He rolled with laughter as if someone was tickling his costa and the onlookers were already suspecting that individual had sent a tickling appeal on him.

`` Sorry ... I just found it rather laughable for all of us to adhesiveness 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 witness it fitting.

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

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

`` Yeah, that 's it ! UNHOLY ALLIANCE -- - I never imagined the clock time would do when all of us would fight on the like side. Really uncanny ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's school ? Is everyone still thinking I 'm the side by side dark lord ? ``

`` No, the DA and Order phallus believe soul 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 face fell.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Thank you, prof. '' said Harry. Then adopting a serious tone, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a asking. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon announce that I 'm dead so you better pretend to believe it too. And do n't recite anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a fiddling surprise for everyone. When sealed multitude begin to disappear, pass to front for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an exertion into finding them but you 're going to come up with nothing. Will you do that ? ``

`` As long as you 're on the perch side of meat. '' agreed Snape conditionally.

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


AUTHOR 'S NOTE : It does not select me too long to write the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't have internet access at house so it 's very hard for me to post more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo savour the endure 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 tone. He was surprised when the usually snide prof did not deduct points from his house for his 'disrespectful'attitude.

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

`` So we 're back to our normal condition of endearment. That 's a rest ! I do n't consider it would be good for my sanity if we become buddy-buddy all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for outcome. `` Well, to answer your interrogative, I 've realized that people now find it terribly difficult to conceive my tale ... I miss the metre when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will accompany. '' Snape raised one dark eyebrow at that. `` ... -- virtually of the people that matter at least -- but since the so-called defeat of Voldemort, multitude tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to trust that the wickedness had passed and that our world is pattern again. ``

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

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

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

`` What ! ! ! That 's the brilliant design you 've been talking about ? '' exclaimed genus Draco incredulously.

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

`` You said something about disappearing of some people ... '' prodded Snape while placing one impregnable bridge player on genus Draco 's mouth to refrain him from sputtering other nonsense garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's help into finding former mode to eradicate the enemies then of row, I also want Luna with me ... then train the others until it 's clip ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his bridge player in defeat. `` Okay, fine. I admit the plan is not perfect yet. I 'm counting on your knowledge of the wickedness prowess and Voldemort himself to down it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a second base, he seemed like his old self 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 prophecy ? '' ventured Wormtail after a moment 's hesitation.

`` You mean the prophecy that Voldemort was so unhinged about ? Of course, I knew. Would I be exerting this a great deal attempt if I did n't ? '' retorted Harry angrily. He was expecting some proposition not irritatingly jerky 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 beat expression. He did n't know about it either. Draco and Ginny was trying to call in something but they, too, appeared blank.

`` What do you stand for, Peter ? '' asked Severus mildly but the fragile set of his lips revealed his slight annoyance about the lengthy introduction.

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

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

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could finish the prophecy, the nighttime master called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the chosen one would trounce the wickedness overlord. ``

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

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

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

`` No, not only that. '' said Wormtail, the strain in his interpreter was worth a k Son of regret. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At least the sullen lord did not learn of how you 're going to defeat him. ``

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

`` Sandra Trelawny, the only when sister of Sybill. She was killed during the first-class honours degree war. '' was the reply.

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

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

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

`` Professor Trelawny may not be reproducible but she had already made two redress prophecies. One was that I would be the only one who could defeat the dark lord and the early ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's oculus before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's truehearted servant would return and help oneself him regain his dead body. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in ignominy. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that prophesier do not 'see'at will and they could not even tell when a prognostication is going to be made. ''

genus Draco shifted his stance and turned to take care at the decoration as if he was bored to last by the conversation. `` I 'm not sure about you but I am tired of this talk of the town that only leads to nowhere. Why do n't we stick to things that we can check and then occupy about that later ? ``

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

`` ha-ha, very funny ! Be thankful that some of my Slytherin mind rubbed off on you. '' said Draco with a slight intimation of sarcasm.

`` We need to suffer some interior information regarding the enemies'electric current activeness. The problem is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very much certain that He knows about Dragon 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 utterly. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the attention of all whose minds were wandering.

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

`` I do n't think that would be a good idea, Ginny. '' said Harry. He would not make bold to deliberately put his good Quaker 's aliveness in danger.

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

`` Not her, Draco. Too dangerous. '' reacted Snape at seeing the suspicious expression of his favorite student. He did not need to get word the person 's epithet. He only had to attend at his aspect and he already knew who he was referring to.

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

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

`` My female parent. ``

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

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

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

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

`` All right. Be careful. ''

After the departure of the prof, the four proceeded to squander the scrumptious dinner party that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the light atmosphere was gone. They all brooded in silence as they chewed each tasty morsel in their mouths. Not even civil phrases like 'Please pass the salt'or 'More Elmer Leopold Rice please'were uttered. Why should they bother ? It was not essential. They could all use the summoning 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 treasured member -- not only to rack himself more with the memory of his betrayal but also to cleanse his soul. Draco returned to the living elbow room and started writing on a opus of lambskin but the Scripture were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could opine how much it was hurting him to write that letter to his mother.

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

Dragon forlornly crumpled the sheepskin and set fire on it. `` You 're veracious. Someone could easily wiretap this letter and we 'll all be in deep trouble. '' He uttered weakly and covered his face with his hand.

`` 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 strategy while we 're having dinner party. Instead of her, why do n't we just do it ourselves ? ''

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

`` Hey, get rattling ! I have no intent whatsoever of joining that hideous creature 's army. That 's simply absurd for me. I am just thought of going back to Hogwarts and continue our education. The term has not started yet. We could still earn up for lost time. '' Draco looked incredulous at him as if he finally lost his wits. `` But we 're not going as ourselves. We could disquise ourselves and go as transferee from former wizarding schools. Only the Headmistress and Snape would lie with and they could aim us all at Slytherin sign. It could work out. What do you think ? ''

The unusual grammatical construction of Draco was immediately replaced by a craftiness smiling, a Slytherin trait that was unconsciously being adopted by Harry.

`` That 's a safe one ! Almost worthy of Slytherin -- are you sure enough you 're on the right field house ? '' commented Dragon, nodding his point approvingly. Harry smiled mysteriously at that.

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your house ? '' he said with farthermost delight. genus Draco looked surprised. `` The categorization hat was adamant in placing me there and I had to let in your sign of the zodiac uniform would perfectly match the color of my heart but I chose Gryffindor instead because someone tipped me off that all bad champion came from your family. ``

`` That someone was Weas -- - Ron, I suppose. That 's a pathos but what 's done is done. I 'm sure you 're regreting your hapless choice now. See, you 're even planning an detailed system just so you could appease at our mansion. '' said Dragon jokingly.

`` In your dreams ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team sucking. I would n't be caught dead playing with a team like that. '' said Harry in the like teasing tone. Draco playfully punched his rightfield arm in mock protest but Harry only laughed. The light banter was a nice time out for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The Term Begins


Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape made some elaborate request to procure three additional sceptre for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transubstantiate teenagers with meet looks on their faces. They had performed some spells to change their lineament and to hold back Harry 's very noticeable scar. The young woman now had jet black haircloth with a distinct jetty on her left impudence. She was wearing non-white browned matte lipstick and Shirley Temple eyeshadow that contrasted with her pale color, giving her the preoccupied coming into court of a vampire. Both boys had colorful spiked hair and metal Chain with weird-shaped chandelier dangling loosely on their cervix. The ugly frown on their faces which showed their acute displeasure with their new 'look'only made them appear more menacing.

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

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

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

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, son. That look would give everyone the printing that you are trouble-makers - perfect ticket to get into the `` in '' gang at Slytherin. '' reminded Professor McGonagall sternly but the faint vellication on her mouth was a short game show. Both boy glared at the others. `` And genus Draco, remember that I placed you on seventh twelvemonth even though you missed the whole sixth year just because you received eminent target on your bird of night so I expect you to do very well this school year. translate ? '' she added. Draco nodded mutely but he still did not take care 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 to the lowest degree you would be able finish your report and defeat the nighttime noble at once. That 's like hitting two birds with one rock, is n't it ? '' he added in pure delectation. The boys'scowl deepened at the mention of birds but did not argue.

`` By the way, where 's Wormtail ? '' asked Ginny, putting a clever catch to the electric current theme. Both boy appeared on the brink of hexing them senseless if they irritate them some more.

`` Ahh, prick. He 's in the dungeon -- - apparently cleansing his soul. '' replied Snape with a smirk. `` I 'm gladiolus you came up with a ripe design 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 student residence was already filled with uneasy pupil when they arrived. The fresher were fidgeting nervously as they waited for the sorting ceremony to begin.

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

`` Oh, my God ! Is that reliable ? I do n't acknowledge any tour at all ... '' grimaced another terrorise freshmen.

`` Of line not ! Have n't you translate Hogwarts - A History ? A categorisation hat would place us to the planetary house that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced piddling young lady with curly brown whisker.

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

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

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

The three impatiently waited for the categorization to lead off while shooting dangerous stares at those who were dopy enough to afford them curious glances.

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

`` Shhh ! Not so flash ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was busy scanning the care neophyte waiting for their spell.

`` Engel, Victoria ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really experience terrible ! I ca n't believe McGonagall made that McMillan Head Boy. I mean I would sustain been fountainhead Boy you know, if not for some ineluctable circumstances. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Well, he 's a little corpulence with lots of muscleman. And he 's supposed to be in fifth part year 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 ken of a daughter with long blonde hair engrossed in a lite conversation with a newcomer. The girlfriend immediately looked in his commission as if sensing his mien. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the girl smiling back at him. His grinning faded at that and he moodily broke the eye contact with her.

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

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

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

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

`` Well, duh ! You 're his 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 await like myself anymore. '' whined Harry.

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

`` Welcome, first twelvemonth ! Now, I am delight to announce that another scholar would be joining the fifth years in Gryffindor house. Dudley Evans, you may go to their board now. '' said the Headmistress after the freshmen had been sorted.

Harry 's jaw dropped as he stared at his cousin. Dudley had lost considerable exercising weight and he looked far better than he imagined. The protruding muscles was a plus factor for him, too. Several daughter turned to give him appreciative coup d'oeil as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor table.

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

Draco glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

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

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

The three approached the Slytherin table with all the cool elegance that they could summon. They heard several multitude from other houses gasp in surprise at their coming into court while others merely shook their headway in disgust. But it did n't issue to them. The people they need to impress were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I remind you that the Forbidden timberland is out of bounds to all pupil and that the mathematical product from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this school. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each pupil sternly to instill the warning on their brain. `` To all students, please be informed that Hermione Granger is the new top dog miss and Ernie Macmillan is the new pass Boy. You may attempt for their help if you have any trouble. Your planetary house prefects shall also be glad to attend to you in any way they can. Let the feast Begin ! '' she said after a while and the dinner table was immediately loaded with mouth-watering delicacies.

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

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

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

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

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

`` It 's all over the theme, pal. zero to it. Besides, it 's crashing glorious ! How was it ? '' drawled Draco aka Devon lazily.

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

`` The minister just gave us probational amnesty so we can cease our subject field here - as if we care, honestly ! '' said milksop with a smirk on her face.

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

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

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

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

`` ... if you 're worthy, you 'll recognise. '' replied Pansy mysteriously.

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

`` That Head Girl is one of potter 's bestfriend. She 's bad news, I tell you. Nothing would make you an Ishmael here faster than making friend with her and the redheaded woodpecker git who follows her around. He was her boyfriend and also a great booster of thrower. They 're the wrong sort, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his side protectively like escort and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devon was annoyed by their military action but tried hard not to let it depict. To them, genus Draco Malfoy does not live anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new leader. He had to deal with that fact and besides, he did not require to feel this way. They were not a keen loss on his part.

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

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

`` shuffle sure you win. '' said Lander with the Saame timber as Devon's.

`` We will. '' said Blaise with a sinful glint in his centre then he led his pal to their room.

Devon waited until they were out of get wind shot before he said to Lander. `` In this house, you wo n't get any respectfulness if you agree at once to what they are saying. But you should n't come along as if you 're defying them too. ``

Lander mutely acknowledged his gossip and stared at the Slytherin common room. It still had the same rough Harlan Fisk Stone bulwark with round, greenish lamps hanging on chains to the ceiling. There were still no soft and comfortable sofas like in their own common room - only high-backed chairs which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A fervency also crackled merrily under a cut up mantelpiece with an intricate aim that depicted a very outmoded way of a magician affaire d'honneur. Looking around the eerie surroundings, he slightly wondered if they were doing the right matter.

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

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

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

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

`` Do n't ask questions because you might not desire to hear the answers. '' replied lander cautiously, unwilling to outrage him.

`` No, I 'm all-fired curious. Who was the slimy git who betrayed our swearword of secrecy ? '' he asked heatedly.

Lander raised one eyebrow and his backtalk twitched in entertainment. `` As I have said, you might not want to hear the answer. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the look of incredulity on Devon 's face. `` ... and I would not ask to a greater extent motion if I were you. ``

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

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

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

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


Chapter 11 - The Proclamation of Harry 's dying


The shock had worn off and the overmaster influence of Hermione and the rest of the former Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressionable resident physician of their planetary house. Unfortunately, the atmosphere at their plebeian room was far from jubilant. Almost two hebdomad had passed and there was still no news program as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So often for the DA and the Order 's plan - they have not learned a single thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

`` This is all my error ! 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 unregenerate ... '' said Ron with the same remorseful tone.

Neville, who was listening to their rantings, dropped the Christian Bible he was holding with so much forcefulness that almost everybody turned to wait at his focusing. `` 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 cypher 's fault and that 's final. And if you really see yourselves Harry 's friends, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

Ron and Hermione stared in surprise at the fierce flare-up of their usually laid back friend. They had forgotten that they were not the only 1 suffering here and Neville 's right. Moaning and moping would n't help them in their stream predicament especially now that the regularise extremity have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

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

`` Why do n't you pester your Father-God until he gives you the entropy 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 pall and weak that nonentity had the bosom 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 consistence ... '' said George VI, his voice hesitation as he uttered the words.

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

`` I - I think we ameliorate go to McGonagall now. Dad and the other members of the purchase order would be there shortly to talk about the -- - `` said Fred with the same strained feel. `` ... recent umm - developments. ``

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

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

Without a here and now 's vacillation, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their atomic number 82 and immediately grabbed the DA 's peculiar galleon to call on the other members. Within minutes, several other DA appendage joined them at the position to wait for the arrival of the minister.

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

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

Luna discreetly retreated to one street corner, boring her nose down a musty historic book which partially shielded her from everyone 's view. One by one, the Order members turned up with equally life-threatening face on their faces.

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

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

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

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

His listeners nodded fervently. cypher really wanted to hear anyway. It was just too depressing.

`` S-so Ginny really did it ... my very own baby ! '' whispered Ron almost to himself. `` I ca n't conceive it ! My piffling sister is a manslayer ! ``

Although numb with shock absorber, 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 glimpse at them for a millisecond.

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

Professor Snape watched the young girl 's reaction carefully. Her response was not natural. It seemed a little thrust and out of tune. She even appeared disinterested about the current topic of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the architectural plan and communicated with her despite of their previous arrangement ? Or did any of the three mooring up and somehow alerted Luna to their presence ?

`` Come on - hatred us. Hex us if it would take you feel better. We deserve it. '' argued George stubbornly but Luna ignored his plea for punishment.

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

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

`` Yes, I do. '' was her simpleton reply that crushed the lilliputian Bob Hope that Hermione 's interrogative had inspired into the others'hearts. `` But no total of grieving would bring him back to life. There 's only one thing that we could do - and that is to finally defeat the instigators of all this wickedness thing ... Voldemort and his ground forces. ``

`` Luna is redress. By tomorrow, Harry 's death would be all over the wizard newspapers and we could soon carry Voldemort to relieve oneself an explosive cum back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to help other students learn to defend themselves. '' said the minister.

`` monition have to be propagated to the wizarding community through the caviller. And I suggest that we drop the pretense. It is utterly unfair for Harry to let them call back he had turned evil at the lowest moments of his life. '' said Neville.

McGonagall and Snape looked at each other hesitantly at Neville 's news. It was not part of the plan but could they charge the others for thinking that way ? They simply had to consort because doing otherwise would establish everyone wary that something was amiss.

`` Yes, I suppose it is the right thing to do. We 'll let you engage care of the caviller and the pupil'additional training. '' said Professor Snape.

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

`` The rules of order could go forward with its normal job of tracking them down and hopefully prevent any heinousness that they might be planning to do next. '' said Moody with the same heavy tone.

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

`` And of course we could calculate on Hagrid to inform the whale about the flow situation. '' said professor McGonagall.

Several Thomas More suggestions were given and their grief was soon replaced with a downcast conclusion to appropriate immorality. Details had been polished to perfection and with each progress, their agitation deepened, hungry for rip of those who made their lives so scurvy that they almost forgot to survive. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the creative juice in their thinker, the meeting was adjourned and each leftfield with renewed vigor.

Except for Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape and Luna.

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

`` What do you mean ? '' asked Professor Snape to distinguish how a good deal she really knew. He still had no intention to expose too much information unless he had discussed it with Harry.

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

`` W-we do n't know 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 ascertain out ? Did he communicate with you ? '' he asked without confirming their own knowledge.

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

`` You were able-bodied to see through the disguise ? '' asked Snape in astonishment. He could not conceive it because only a smattering of highly skilled maven could correclty name people whose appearing was protected by enchantments - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

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

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

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Lander and Devon were already about to log Z's on their bedroom after a terribly exhausting and irksome conversation with Blaise and his scout group when they heard a subdued knock 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 message. convinced that he was not bothered by the noise, they carefully opened the room access to see who dared disturb them at this ungodly hr of night.

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

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

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

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

`` What the Hell is this matter ? '' Devon asked and lander hastened to excuse while Callah tapped her understructure impatiently.

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

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

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

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

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The next day ...

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

`` Hah ! Look at those sniveling idiots. I bet they heard the expert news already. '' said Milquetoast with pure 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. milksop 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 tour later ? '' she asked, fluttering her frail cilium at him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Oh, that brat ? '' exclaimed Pansy as if she found the mere citation of the epithet extremely irritating to her sensitive ear drum. `` 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 seedy origin traitor. I do n't sleep together what he saw in her. ''

`` Never speak of his name again. He 's considered taboo in our house these sidereal day. My father said that his father is now personally hunting them down including the other traitor. '' declared Blaise arrogantly, giving the depression that the theme should be concluded immediately.

Devon and Callah nearly choked on their repast but went on without commenting. Lander seriously considered the info they had just unearthed. Lucius was looking for Dragon, Ginny and Wormtail. That meant Voldemort and his minions knew about their renunciation already and that only meant that they had to be surplus measured about their detective work. Sooner or later, they would get wind about the 'cool transfer'and they were not that stupid not to figure things out. He just hoped that it would be later.

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

`` May I have the attention of everyone please. '' shouted Professor McGonagall before the students could peruse the day 's newspaper. All centre turned to her at once. `` I regret to announce that Harry Potter is no longer with us. He perished in the workforce of Voldemort and he died saving our cosmos. Please do not let the papers deceive you. Harry remained truehearted to the light side until his end. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the student ... there were even some from the Slytherin table. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this spark, may I inform you that aside from the shelter that this castling offers, I have arranged for some very capable scholar to check you all to defend yourselves in eccentric all things fail. It will not be graded but please try to do your full. The final test will be during battles against evil and loser could cost you your life. That is all. You may go to your classes now. ''

Chapter 12 - The showdown with the Mudblood and the Weasel


`` self-justification me. '' said a tiny but surefooted voice.

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

`` I 'm Hermione granger, principal girl. '' she held out her hand politely but nonentity took it. Unfazed by their discourtesy, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would worry to join our Defense society this class. It 's called Dumbledore 's Army and we train our fellow member to fight against the dark liberal arts -- - ``

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

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

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

`` amercement ! As psyche girl, it is my duty to invite everyone else for the training but I forgot you do n't need to train 'against'the dark arts. 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 racecourse when he noticed the hostile company. `` What are you doing with -- - them ? '' he said incredulously.

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

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

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

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

`` Losers ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your poor boy is all in, no one could economize you now. Did you know he was begging for beloved life before the dark lord killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went rigid with furore and had their verge out within s. nance and Blaise drew their wands too but ordered the others not to bring out theirs.

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

Blaise 's eyes 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 poof immediately started to fill out like an inflated balloon and slowly she rose into the air, shrieking in fright.

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

Enraged, he tried a dissimilar tactic. He pointed his baton at Ron and yelled `` CRUCIO '' but at the hold out minute, he changed his instruction and the spell hit Hermione but amazingly, she did not finger any pain at all. She smiled with relief.

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

`` That 's a nice one, Herm. Finite Incantatem ! '' said Ron while pointing his wand at the floating Pansy whose dress were starting to rip at the slope. He too pried the sceptre away from his fingers 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 one-half smile before the two of them left.

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

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

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

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

Blaise tension eased up at once and returned his New York minute which promised another worthy encounter with the Gryffindors later in which they would emerge victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that moment. Here, follow this path. It will take you flat to the dungeon for our Potions lesson. We just have to retrieve our wands first. '' said Blaise. `` tinker's damn those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breath as he dragged the lachrymose pantywaist to the office.

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

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

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

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

`` What 's impossible ? ``

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

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

`` It 's impossible, Herm. His trunk had been found and identified properly. Do n't let our hope up again. It only hurts us more when we do that. delight ... '' implored Ron.

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

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`` respectable break of the day division. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me acquaint myself. I am prof Remus lupin, your defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. '' he said with a warm grinning to everyone.

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

`` So you also find him deplorable ... that 's dear. He is a werewolf. I do n't recognise where this school is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

Lander and Devon nodded in arrangement but their veto notion were channeled to a different level. lupin was an fiat fellow member and his strong werewolf feature could identify them fast through their scent alone. They both hoped that the additional protection that Snape had placed on them would work to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very equal to at handling rarify charm. On your 7th year, you would be performing more advanced conjuration. well-nigh of these would come out on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the class so you skillful employment harder. I understand that the Imperius Curse was shown to you during your fourth but you were not really able to pattern it. So today, we would be learning how to use and countercheck the Imperius Curse and for that, we need a demo. Any voluntary ? '' prof Lupin eyed the students expectantly.

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

`` Alright, Miss Patil, please come here. '' he instructed. `` The incantation is 'Imperio'and you need to concentrate to break away from the magical spell. ''

`` Yes, professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Anapurna suddenly wore a glazed expression of mortal being hypnotized. The professor ordered her to sing and she performed a song telephone number in front of the course of study but when she was ordered to jump outside the windowpane, she broke off the spell and smiled proudly at everyone. The class gave her a generous applause except the I from Slytherin who were all yawn as if the demonstration was boring enough to calm down them into sleep.

The professor looked worried at their response. If they refused to be attentive in class, then those who were not already serving the dark Creator could be easily manipulated.

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

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

`` Hmm ... I wonder where you got your figure. '' said the prof, smiling slightly. Lander wanted to return the smile but he donned a space saying instead.

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

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

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

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

Then another command followed. 'Dance for us'

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

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

`` Now, see here, socio-economic class. It would be almost unacceptable for anyone to hover their bodies when they were conscious because most virtuoso believe that it was impossible. But with this bane, you could do a person do almost anything because in this state, champion knew no bounds. They only follow the command. '' said the Professor then he ordered him to go down and removed the spell off him.

`` Mr. Mooney pair up with Ms. farmer and drill. You -- '' the prof 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 collaborator. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devon, on the early hand, was having the time of his lifetime. What a nice way to start the day for him ! Making Ron do whatever he wanted but Lander noted that he particularly strayed away from making him do really embarrassing and grave matter. Apparently, he took his threat seriously. It was a full thing that Blaise was busy with his own problem to notice their lack of rudeness to their partners.

The prof watched as the students performed the tour on each other but was mainly focused on the transferee who gave a demonstration a while ago. There was something remotely familiar spirit with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his instruction but his oculus did not have the same glazed aspect and his response to his monastic order were not instantaneous. There was something definitely unusual with him.

`` That was excellent, class. Two rolls of sheepskin about the effects of Imperius nemesis and how to counter them to be submitted next Monday. You may go now. '' The students turned to leave. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please hitch for a while. ``

Lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

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

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

`` Thank you, professor Lupin, but I think we could deal. '' said Devonshire quickly.

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

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

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

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

Devon shot a skittish look at Lander who understood immediately. The prof was going to try to read his mind and Devon was not wizard at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his fingers to shield him from the while. The professor looked strangely at both of them.

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

`` That was closing curtain ! '' said Devon, his breathing a little well-heeled now.

`` Yeah, I know. We really have to be additional careful from now on. ``


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's anticipation


October 15, 1997

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

There was no newsworthiness from Voldemort. No iniquity activity present. And no more close phone call. Blaise and poove still did not trust them enough to disclose some utilitarian information. Their menacing looks were not enough. They had to live up to their report to get into the `` in '' crowd. Therefore, they need to be to a greater extent daring. Desperate times call for heroic measures.

`` Hey, Devon. Come on. Get up ! We 're going to hex some mass 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 ripe prison term. Come on ! '' said Lander.

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

`` Anyone ... we just nibble a fight with anyone ... even advantageously if we chance upon Hermione and Ron. We could make it appear like were avenging their humiliation a few week ago. '' he replied. `` looking at, your lot are having a 'study grouping'group meeting downstairs. If we leave at this time of night, Blaise would surely order someone to follow us around. Your housemates are not a very believe lot. ``

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

The two made trusted to score a lot of noise as they went past the whispering group at the Slytherin uncouth room.

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

'Bingo !'thought Lander. `` Oh, nil. Do n't mind us. We just want to get some tonic air. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` I wonder why he obeyed Fred and George during their escape in our fifth class. '' commented Devon as he watched Peeves make a overhasty 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 articulation. It was Hermione followed by Macmillan.

The two grinned at one another. 'Finally !'Nothing like hexing the mind Boy and Head fille to put them in the dear position of the new Slytherin prince.

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any problem with that, mudblood ? '' sneered lander to realize things more realistic but Hermione did not even bristle at the cruddy recording label. She had gotten used to it by now.

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

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

Hermione put her hands 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 wand slightly. Devonshire followed suit.

`` We wo n't sink to your level. Twenty points from Slytherin for threatening the chief Boy and Girl. '' said Macmillan and started to leave 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 scepter at Lander but it only hit the wall behind him.

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

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

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

Lander realized that it was now time to end the 'fight'before it got out of hired hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the small-scale ball of fire carefully in his hired man. `` Do you confess ? '' he voiced out the question in the most venomous smell that he could muster.

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

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

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

`` I - I -- - '' he began but was stopped short-change when they both heard various flash footsteps heading their way.

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

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

'Accidentally - Yeah, right .'mean Lander sarcastically.

`` And you used an unforgivable scourge ! Very telling ! I admit I had some doubts regarding your capacity before but now I think you could be a worthy summation to our baseball club. '' said Blaise solemnly.

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

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added lander and hoped that the idiots would take the trace and invite them into their trivial 'study group'.

`` You 're bored ? How hail you did n't tell us ? get together us then. We 're having a party tonight. '' said Pansy excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

`` At the common elbow room - where else ? Do n't worry. Snape does n't like. '' said Blaise. `` Go get your former Quaker, too. ``

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

`` The iniquity nobleman 's initial triumph party ! ''

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

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

`` Phoenix plumage '' said Hermione impatiently as the Fat Lady took her meter in opening the door.

`` My excuse, but someone was blocking the door so could you just collapse it a push. '' said the Fat madam sweetly.

Hermione pushed the door and was surprised to see a number of Gryffindors staring in seismic disturbance at the figure lying on the floor.

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her nerves were already on the edge since their encounter with the newbie and this stack 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 give-and-take here when Lavender had some variety of an attack. She collapsed and her body was convulsing uncontrollably -- like she was being possessed or something. '' said teary-eyed Parvati.

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

Hermione racked her brain to reckon out the lucid matter to do when suddenly, Lavender 's organic structure twitched violently. Then she slowly opened her stun eyes and spoke in a hushed eerie tone.

`` The one with the ability to shell the wickedness Lord had come…and the dark Lord will mark off him as his equal, but he will give birth major power the nighttime God Almighty knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the former for neither can live while the former survives ... A frightening thunderstorm would arrive at the clip when the final battle shall be fought ... seven truehearted allies shall be with him ... but one will not go ... The Dark master would conjure the sprightliness but the one would snare their souls ... his servants shall be get the best ... he shall conk by his own sword ... and his cadaver shall repose at the Snake River 's chamber till the end of time ... The one with the power to crush the Dark Lord had come ... ''

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

Many psyche wheeled around to find the white face of the Headmistress followed by their professor lupin, their stream theatre head.

`` Please train 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 piss a prophecy, prof ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` What did prof McGonagall think of ? ``

`` What lost divination ? ``

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

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

`` delay ! First thing first. '' he approached Lavender and requested some scholar to work her to the hospital fender. Then he ushered the others to go back to their beds with the exception of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

`` prof, do you retrieve Malcolm - the one who taught us the fireball technique ? '' Hermione began her endless queries.

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

`` professor, I was just wondering ... that go was very herculean, right ? How come no death-eater used that spell before ? ``

Professor lupine was taken aback. He did not expect that interrogative sentence and he was curious as to where Hermione was coming from.

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that tour himself and it took him year to finally master it. That 's why no death-eater could perform that technique. It was never taught to them and Malcolm denied any request to include it in the Quran. He said he would guide on the cognition only to the desirable ace. ``

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

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

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

Hermione evaded his heart and fiddled with her hands before she replied with a tortured expression. `` I need to have it off, professor, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have skillful understanding to suspect that Harry is still alive. ``

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

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


Chapter 14 - The Werewolf and the Rat


Professor Lupin, Ron and Neville looked stunned at her language but carefully considered what she just told them. After all, Hermione was not known for saying anything illogical and not thoroughly pondered upon especially about something as important as Harry 's so-called demise.

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

`` ejaculate to retrieve of it. I have noticed something unusual with the boy too. The former one was not as solid but the one called Lander seemed very powerful. '' Lupin nodded his head thoughtfully as he tried to recall his past pop sessions with them.

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

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

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

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

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

`` All right, we 'll talk abot this some other time. stop here for now. I need to adjoin Malcolm tonight to exonerate this matter up before we say anything to the others. I do n't want to leave delusive hopes to certain individual. '' The prof said sternly then he added as an after sentiment. `` And yes, xx stop from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that particular proposition incident. As header young woman and prefect, it is your responsibility to account any untoward incident to the Headmistress and any professor. ``

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

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reverse to what he had told the students, Professor Lupin headed straight to the one blank space he knew he could rule some answers -- Snape 's Dungeon. He knew something was up. He could feel it, thanks to his werefolf inherent aptitude. He just could n't place it. Minerva was intimate but in display case like this, he had to allow Snape had more expertness. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his house. It was safe to assume that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the crucify threshold. He could give birth easily walked in but he wanted to extend unwashed good manners to his fellow professor. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the door to mind for any planetary house of life.

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

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

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

Without wasting clip, he shot him the patch to squeeze him to depict his human form and quickly followed it up with a body-bind charm.

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

`` R-Remus, old champion, I w-want you to know that I 'm really no-account for what I did. '' said the man and lupin was amazed to see real snag falling down his cheeks.

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

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

`` What has Harry got to do with this ? '' yelled lupine suddenly in a fit of choler. How dare this pathetic self-justification of a man speak of Harry 's figure when he was the one who caused his agony ? `` Harry is stagnant. Are you felicitous now ? ``

The thin man whimpered in fearfulness but not once did he avert his eyes from his former protagonist 's murderous stare. `` H-Harry is alert, Remus. I know what I have done was unforgivable but I really repent it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and James died, Sirius wasted twelve years of his life history in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life. I do n't think I can ever forget that much lupus erythematosus forgive. '' He paused for a while to chip in himself metre to retrieve from those nasty memories. `` Do you acknowledge why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

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

`` I do n't desire to kill you yet because I want to exonerate Sirius 's name even after his death. I do n't want people to remember Dog Star as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want masses to see him as the great someone he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his rough run-in but he could n't say anything in his defensive measure. What lupin said was lawful - he was a murdering double-crosser who betrayed his best admirer, even endangered their son 's biography several times. He did n't deserve to populate but here he was, still existing while his trade good friend had fallen. Harry ceramist 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 frustrated tone.

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

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

`` delay - did you say Harry is alive ? '' asked Lupin.

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

`` prof, we have something to separate -- - '' The three stopped suddenly when they noticed the prospect before them.

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

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

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

Devon and Callah stared wide at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his shoulders. The prof watched with a combination of suspense and amusement as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do next. But nil could have prepared him from Lander 's chemical reaction. The boy casually waved his right helping hand and unceremoniously shot colored electric arc at him. The impact made him reel backwards and he became instantly horrified at the idea that he had miscalculated in his deduction. He raised his baton to disarm the boy but then he realized that the boy did not have his wand out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial daze had worn off, he also took note of the fact that he did not sense any pain 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 student and summoned his most authoritative voice.

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

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

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

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would deliver found yourselves in big trouble now. That was a very dangerous risk of exposure you took, professor. '' said Ginny in mild reprimand.

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

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

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

`` And Snape knew of these program ? '' asked the surprise prof in amazement.

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

`` Harry, we 're wasting time. We need to see Snape and McGonagall now ! '' said Draco as he checked his atomic number 47 watch for the time.

`` Oh, I forgot ! professor, Wormtail, I think you better come with us. There 's an pressing subject 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 Lupin as he followed them to the Headmistress'office.

`` What vaticination ? '' asked Wormtail, eager to get together the conversation now that he was confident that he was rubber from Lupin 's wrath.

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

`` THE doomed PROPHECY ! '' exclaimed Harry, Draco, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made Lupin very funny ... .very rum indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely vex individuals. Why was the the slip to the Headmistress'berth taking so long ?


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`` The one with the power to vanquish the shadow God Almighty had come…and the darkness Lord will set him as his equal, but he will sustain power the Dark Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hired hand of the other for neither can live while the former survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would make it at the clock time when the last struggle shall be fought ... VII loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The dark nobleman would invoke the John Barleycorn but the one would entrap their somebody ... his retainer shall be overcome ... he shall conk by his own sword ... and his remains shall reside at the snake 's sleeping accommodation till the end of meter ... The one with the king to beat the iniquity Lord had come ... ''

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

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

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

`` To be reliable, I 'm more bear on about the 'invoking the sprightliness'part ... It sounds shivery. '' stated Ginny in deep thought.

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

`` What do you think, Harry ? ''

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

`` We 're discussing a very important affair here, potter. '' reminded Snape. `` We want to hump your legal opinion about what you 've heard at Mr. Zabini 's party. ``

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his movement now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just slap-up .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too anathemise convinced for comfort. Voldemort is going to found a smutty attack on the sorcerer 's festivity of his suppositional defeat -- making a mockery of the Ministry and of the social club and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just table the solemnisation. '' suggested Wormtail. His hands clutching his head as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two weeks prison term. Do we accept enough fourth dimension to gear up for a counter-attack ? '' asked Lupin, his mouth 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 schedule. I want Voldemort and his U. S. Army to be dead on the day that they are supposed to be. '' declared Harry stubbornly, determined to end this fight once and for all. He was tired of hiding. Tired of wearing Slytherin robes and not be able to play Quidditch. And near of all, he missed Luna and his honest Friend.

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Harry, Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail were now at the Room of Requiments. While the Order members were holding a meeting, Harry had decided to call a conference of his own. It was time for the DA members to know the truth. It would be necessary for them to know that he was still alive to give them promise and the strength to fight in the forthcoming engagement. He did not bear the clip nor patience to discern who the 'seven allies'were. But surely they would come from the DA or Order penis only. They were the only ace loyal to him at the second considering that the ease of the wizarding world were still confused about what 's happening.

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

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

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

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



Chapter 15 - 1 of inverse


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

He did not have to hold off long. A rustling of effort was soon heard from behind the threshold then it opened so slowly that any lumpish person would blame it on a non-existent wind. He could only make out the synopsis of two forms though, both with their wands out and walking on their toes as if afraid to make the tiny bit of sound. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disillusion themselves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` checkmate ! ! ! ! Am so gladiolus 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 perplexed name who were now wondering why the new arrivals had not reacted to their presence yet but he did not reply.

`` Oh ! Luna will be sooo thrilled ! '' Hermione looked around and a scowl creased her grimace in an twinkling. `` Where 's Luna ? ``

`` Here. '' a woolgathering vox replied, her foul blonde, waist-length and straggly hair swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side. Harry smiled at the girl and held her hired hand tightly.

`` You did n't seem surprise. '' commented Hermione at the tone of vestal placidity on the girl 's face.

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

Both Hermione and Ron rolled their eyes at that but Harry could only blot out his entertainment as he noticed the look of arrant indignation on Draco 's face.

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

`` how-do-you-do, Harry. '' said Neville calmly as they shook their mitt 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 reason why you are revealing yourself to us right now. It 's about Voldemort, is n't it ? '' he asked with a syncope smile.

Harry looked at Hermione teasingly first before he replied. `` Unfortunately, yes. I wondered how long it would get for someone to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the indirect reference to her failure to deal the problem at deal 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 inspection of Harry 's wonderful tresses.

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

`` Gee, Harry. I did n't have a go at it that when star die, they became reincarnated like that. '' said George, feigning a looking of amazement and ingenuousness while hanging on to his own flame-colored locks for dear life.

`` Remind me not to die, my love twin. That horrid hair ! Better be abruptly than be mistaken for the ferret out boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a good display of staring at Harry 's pilus and squinting his eyes in disgust. `` It would make a great clowning, though. ``

At the corner of his middle, Harry noticed Ginny was almost rolling to the level with laugh while Draco was on the verge of strangling the Weasley twins. He decided that maybe now was not a right time for the Twin to expose their rather twisted mother wit of humor.

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

Within a few minutes, the respite 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 clever and threw droppings bomb inside before they entered much to the annoyance of the others who were already there. While some were too regardless to go in without any mean of protecting themselves in fount it was a trap. Perhaps it was a good thing that the Weasley twin were too distracted to recollect of pranking those careless person by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would get been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to arrive finisher. He cleared his pharynx and before anyone could start asking impertinent questions, he began his speech. `` Please listen carefully. All of you. I 'm not going to double what I have to say. I know that Luna had shown to some of you my latest encounter with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still animated. That bastard was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw choke last class was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a deep breath. What he was about to say side by side might be too stressful for everyone present. nether region, to be honest, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The evil git has somehow gotten stronger and is currently under the illusion that he is durable just because he thinks I 'm dead. How uninstructed ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to announce his comportment to the whole wizarding world by creating havoc during the celebration of his divinatory defeat. We 're not sure about the details yet but the general estimate was that he and his thugs would start their terroristic enactment a week before the banquet to ramp up the tension, then it would climax on the part of the solemnisation where Voldemort 's defeat would be reenacted. The blundering iniquity lord himself plans to wee-wee an explosive coming into court on the stage, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry officials and proclaim himself as the new minister. '' He paused again to glance at his listener 's reactions.

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

Looking at their appal grammatical construction, Harry was almost gratified that he had some irregular rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too much pic to death-threats and undeniably evil wickedness lords had its good points too. It made one immune from shockingly terrene emotions such as terror and affright.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` full question. Once again, you 're showing the markings of a genuine warrior. '' Then, with a slight apprehensive expression at Ginny, Draco and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can recall correctly, the sorting hat was very crying about one affair - oneness of all the family. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal diagonal and unfriendly feeling towards sure people from a unnamed house ... ''

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

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

Ron sighed heavily. `` You want us to be nice to the Slytherins. '' he closed his eyes as if the mere citation of the house was giving him severe head ache. Then he added as an after view. `` It 's okay, 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 Book.

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

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

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

The twins just looked at Harry with an unfathomable expression.

`` You 're softheaded to even consider that idea. '' said Hermione, her eye blazing with angriness and disappointment.

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

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

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

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

`` The lupus erythematosus demonic Slytherins do n't know enough about the Dark Arts to aid our causal agent. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more violent reactions.

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

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

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

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

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about little home rivalries. We have already lost several effective superstar to the dark side because of that. Anyone who decides to help us should be regarded as a admirer and not as an foeman. '' said Luna, her languid construction was replaced with a steely purpose and a jot 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 legal injury questions. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should experience been asking me about the Lavender 's prediction and how it could aid us vote out Voldemort for the conclusion time. ``

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

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

The others were still reluctant but nodded solemnly.

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

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the patch. Draco stared directly at Ginny 's brothers and mouthed a silent apology and murmured a sonant 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to maintain a gloss of self-regard to the Malfoy name. Ginny cried at being reunited with his brothers.

`` Now that we have overcome that particular obstruction, let me tell you about the architectural plan that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a dire storm that will tick off the final struggle, then Voldemort would invoke the spirits. Maybe Hermione could head the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to pin down their soul but as of now, I have absolutely no idea on how it could be done. I want us to be set just in slip he raises his army from the drained. '' said Harry, speechmaking in a behind personal manner to give up the others to take in everything.

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

Harry grimly nodded his head.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Several script shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the best fighters in the group. If they were going to stop Voldemort 's plan for the feast, the light slope needed the finest scrapper for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` face pack some stuff. We 're going tonight. Our theater heads will provide an ample exculpation for our absence seizure. ``

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

`` To Snape sign of the zodiac of course ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a impish smile at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape Mansion


As their metrical foot touched the solid dry land, the group immediately recoiled at the repugnant lot of what Snape claimed to be his home. Anyone unfortunate enough to get in would instantly recognize it as a Dark thaumaturge 's haven. No doubt about that. There were no colored portraits to adorn the medium-sized living room, only strange-looking things hovering above them. All the article of furniture were covered with obscene Snake skin and there were no comfortable death chair to sit on.

They had to settle on the cold, marble story for that. The walls and ceilings were all pitch-black and their only if source of light was the dimly lit hearth. The hideous statues guarding the gyrate stairway looked make to devour any individual foolish enough to swan in its route. It would get been less horrific if there were at least some welcoming motion from their legion but, unfortunately, the unsmiling font of their host only heightened the already creepy atmosphere of the place.

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

`` Yes and I would treasure it if you would observe your offensive comment to yourself. You 're not here for a vacation. '' reminded Snape in an even flavor, his typeface 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 fainthearted hint of a smile on their horde 's face. He also heard some nasty insinuations regarding his state of mind but he just shrugged it off. That was a normal reaction to his input anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not resist a bit of discomfort, let me assure you that the way upstairs are quite acceptable and utter with all the necessary creature comforts. '' said Snape in a tone that suggested that he consider those kind of people very weak in persona.

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

`` And this is the training elbow room. '' said Snape as he led them to a mystic chess opening that revealed an even more daunting room filled with various equipments that made even Wormtail tremble with fright.

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

`` Weasley, if you do n't hold back your oral fissure shut, you will ascertain that these tools could do worse than torture your already battered brain. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his mouthpiece to void risking his wrath.

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

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

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

Hermione and Ron exchanged worried glimpse but Draco, Ginny and Luna just watched Neville with growing captivation.

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

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

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

Suddenly, the hat slid down to fully overlay Neville 's face then it constricted the neck part in such a way that would make the wearer suffer oxygen within a short twosome of time.

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

Snape stopped them with an intensely cold spotlight. `` You better watch this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a series of annoying questions that if answered truthfully, the hat would tease a picayune to contribute him prison term to breathe but if answered dishonestly, it would stiffen some more until a faint choking strait could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a tour that not one of the bookman recognized.

Wormtail immediately ran to the boy whose cheek was already turning purpleness from deficiency of air. He quickly performed some spells on him and ordered him to take a breather for a while.

`` This is definitely a torture bedchamber. '' said Ron in a still tone.

Hermione and Ginny were still too dismayed to point out. Even genus Draco, who had lived in a Dark necromancer'theatre all his life, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to take up the incident in tread.

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

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

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

Snape smirked at her. `` husbandman, for someone who 's supposed to be the wise bookman at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to comprehend some matters. That 's what you 're here for - to memorize and realise the Dark Arts - and I 've just given you a demo. '' He paused to retrieve the offensive clause that fell on the ground. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will pull the wearer to let out any information asked of him and if the person 's too refractory to comply, the hat would tighten itself until the person can no longer take a breather. Only someone skilled with the shadow nontextual matter could remove it from the wearer 's caput. ``

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

`` Yes, Mr. Longbottom, but unlike the Veritaserum which takes a full month to organize and does n't physically harm the drinker, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and effective due to the excruciating pain in the ass it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a little respectfulness. `` I must admit that I 'm impressed with how long you were able to endure pain. Others usually panic and die from asphyxiation within a minute or two. ``

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

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

`` There 's always a way to go around anything ... any spell even except the killing oath and it all boils down to head ascendence which I 'm about to teach you today if there are no more irrelevant questions. '' said Snape in his usual charming manner.

No one commented.

And so the rigorous preparation began ...

The everyday natural process would usually start with a few moment under the Cruciatus Curse -- Snape 's and Wormtail 's delightful way of waking them up -- then they had to try to stay put under the 'Constrictor'as long as medically possible. This was immediately followed by drinking a few drops of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a large quantity of that potion, they would be immune to its issue. Of line, an Occlumency lesson was also included in their everyday dose of 'mind-strengthening exercise'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the solitary time that they will be allowed to chew on a stale part of plain bread and a methamphetamine hydrochloride of water.

`` That will train you to survive if bad comes to rack up. Do you call up the shadow Creator is in the riding habit of feeding his captive ? '' spat Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to plain about the inadequate nutrient supply.

After the wicked repast, if one could call it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would take away bout placing them under the Imperius nemesis until they could cast off it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would accord them the luxury of an hour or two of rest which was not very relaxing at all since they had to read copious chapters about the 'Characteristics and Actions of a Dark Wizard'.

The 'rest'would soon be followed by another disgusting repast. Then at exactly eight o'clock, Mad-Eye Moody would come to rack ... err..train them some more about the scheme and manoeuvre of Muggle Dueling just in event 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 care about anything but sleep which was limited to five hours only until they would be awakened again by the Cruciatus Curse.

And that was how they spent the whole week.

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

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

Hermione eyed the food warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the food ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could control our hunger in figurehead of this feast. Remember what we read about how the dark minds mold ? ``

Ron and Dragon choked on their food when they heard Hermione 's argument. Neville spat whatever morsel was left in his mouth and Ginny promptly stopped eating. Unsure of what to do, they just stared forlornly at the wonderful bed cover in presence of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their meat 's contents without fear of any underhanded maneuvers.

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

He and Luna had decided to drop the morning together to research the family, talking about some clobber and well - whatever. They were making up for lost clock time and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their seat and started to take 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 repast. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own distrust about the motives behind the kind gesture.

To their surprise, Harry and Luna laughed.

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

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

`` assure what ? '' asked Ginny.

`` That they are going to give us a pragmatic examination tonight and if we perform to their standard, we could go back to Hogwarts tomorrow. '' replied Harry.

`` Oh ! '' muttered Hermione and Ginny softly.

`` WHY DID YOU distinguish US ? '' ranted Ron as he shoved as much food as possible down his throat.

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

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

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` cause now I wo n't be able-bodied to enjoy the good afternoon at all. I would be too engaged worrying about that dreadful test. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those evil minds have in entrepot for us ? ``

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

Everyone just groaned and continued eating.

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The afternoon passed too quickly for the group 's liking. As expected, no one was able-bodied to slack up upon learning what they were about to do that Nox. right after lunch, the chemical group practiced what they learned and tried to recall all the details that Snape had imparted to them.

By night prison term, the tension was already at its highest point. Every little thing seemed to get on their nerves. Only Harry and Luna were oblivious to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own niggling world while the others were almost tearing each other 's throats.

`` WHERE THE HELL ARE THEY ? '' yelled an angry Ron.

`` HOW THE hellhole SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL here ! '' yelled an also irritated Dragon. The suspense was too much for him too.

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

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

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

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

POP !

POP !

POP !

Three cloaked figures appeared on the early side of the room.

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

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

The others in the chemical group quickly spun around and joined the battle. Soon, the place was sizzling with colorful discharge and electrifying oath. super acid of light were grazing each of their skins, wounding them but they just ignored it.

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

Ron and Hermione produced a very mighty harbor charm to deflect mild scourge while sending fireballs to the enemy. Draco tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to snipe Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the huge power that they were radiating.

Suddenly, someone summoned several 'Constrictors'and charmed it to fascinate all the educatee but the hat never even lasted a moment on their heads. And the students had enough sense to cover firing enchantment while struggling to unwrap free from the 'Constrictors'.

The battle became even more acute as more Unforgivables were hurled unrelentingly by the enemies. The mathematical 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 smell out their comportment and were even able-bodied to remove the charm.

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, fuse your intensity level to tie the enemies when I give you the signal. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked figures flying to the wall, knocking them unconscious. To his other side, Neville, Ron and genus Draco were also ferociously attacking the enemies. They managed to invalid five more unwanted visitor.

Behind their backbone, a number of death-eaters were preparing to throw a hefty spell at the boys but Luna quickly saw it and launched a magical spell of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarming and stunning go then he levitated all the foeman to one incline of the room.

At Harry 's signal, the young lady simultaneously conjured a magic rope to bind the fallen intruders to forbid them from escaping.

Soon, several intruder disapparated, leaving only the unconscious I behind. The smoke started to gain out, giving the group a exonerated visual sensation of their surround. The mesa was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were trickle of lineage on the base and some article of furniture were reduced to ashes. Snape 's house was a mess ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemies, not bad.

Harry looked at his ally and noticed some small-scale burns and unsightly wounds but otherwise, they were all right.

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

`` I do n't know. '' replied Harry simply then tensed again as he heard various consecutive sounds of people apparating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a second then her heart lit up in understanding. `` Oh, I assume you passed your trial ? ``

`` Test ? What trial ? 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 attend to the wound of the foe first.

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

The group was stunned. They were all Order members !

`` I think Professor Snape and I had a slight mistaking. When he told me that you shall be tested tonight, I assumed that it would be quite similar to an ordinary bicycle practical tryout. I never thought that he had a unlike idea in idea. But I admit his plan was cunning. You were caught unaware yet you were able to handle the situation to your advantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any major accidental injury, I see. You did well. ''

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

`` So, Professors, are we going back to Hogwarts tomorrow ? '' asked Harry who was the initiatory to retrieve from the shock.

`` Certainly. Especially now that several parliamentary procedure extremity have to spend some prison term at the hospital backstage. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the whole group in a low representative. `` Kindly try to teach them a thing or two, will you ? I never imagined them to suffer this terribly. It 's really mortify ! ``

`` Of grade, Professor. It will be a joy ! '' replied the group with untrusting grins pasted on their faces.

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

`` I would be delighted to fix their meals. '' commented Hermione with a roundabout grin.

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

Chapter 17 - Danger at Slytherin House


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

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

`` Well, might I remind you that Snape had a plausible excuse for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious and at the clemency of a hind end mediwizard, are not in the position to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly wide-eyed lesson to a juicy child. `` Besides, performing an inexcusable is a sure way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his baton. 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 maledict confident. '' said a light and muffled voice.

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

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

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

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

The professor seemed to smell it too for he replied in a more carefully manner. `` I do. I just do n't want you to make a baneful error of underestimating the foeman. ``

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

The professor nodded in understanding and closed his center as if he just woke up to grant his opinion on that fussy issue and now that he was finished, he wished for nothing but to deliver to his passive respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping watch on the hospitalise Order members while struggling to finish all homeworks that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the unfairness of the situation but wisely stayed away from delicate subject like death and end. It was bad enough that it was the flavor of the month of the school 's gossip network without discussing it during their ease sentence. In fact, he would rather obviate it if possible.

ma'am Pomfrey eyed the two boys impatiently as they went on with their dateless chatter of Quidditch, stern professors and unjust body of work freight but she struggled to conserve a settle down facade as she went on with her work. Normally, she would never let them stay but the heightened merry stratum forced her to brave out their presence in the hospital wing. She had to admit that she needed help to ensure the safety of her patients if ever the need arises.

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

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his wand held at the side, ready to come across if their answer proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape tell you ? He made us do some ugly task to make up for our incompetence in his course of instruction. '' replied Devon coolly, immediately reaching for his wand. He did not like Blaise 's arrogant look and he knew the git was just itching to establish mightiness over them.

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

`` Definitely not. What a crazy approximation ! Snape would never subject to such utter degradation. '' stated Devon evenly.

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

`` Are you insinuating something, Cyril Northcote Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the Saame jeering shade to shroud her nervousness.

`` Our connectedness checked all Wizarding shoal all over the globe and not one confirmed your registry in their school day. So I 'm asking you one stopping point 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 ghastly expressions of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not afford to blow their cover so near to the final showdown. It would ruin their architectural plan !

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

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

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

Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle quickly hauled their own curse 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 traitors. '' said Blaise and sent another powerful curse at them but the two were just too fast.

`` Maximus Illusionus Reverso '' uttered a companion vox from behind Devon and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that vocalisation. It used to haunt their nightmares and now it seemed that the incubus had come honest. The trope slowly stepped away from the shadow and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the alleged 'traitors'of the Slytherin House. His long, silverish blond whisker swaying lazily only added to their horror. His baton was pointed at them and the cane with a serpent carved on the handle was held loosely by his former deal.

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 frail situation.

Lucius turned to look at his Young familiar and gave them a look of utter disgust. `` How piteous ! I 've wasted so lots meter in training you and you could n't even get the better of two -- -- - `` His wand almost fell as he noticed the weak emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their original appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

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

`` wellspring, well. What do we have here ? It seems that the Dark lord is correct once again. '' stated Lucius coldly while shooting dagger at his own son.

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

`` Of course. When Draco and Peter failed to return to the Manor that dark, he knew. He just did not realize that you 'd be foolish enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't trust that this shoal could offer you protection from the Dark Lord 's wrath. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was able to furnish us with a rather interesting information about three inquisitive transferees at Slytherin House. It did not aim much long to forecast out that you, Draco and tool were those three. '' He appeared very delight with himself for his clever deduction.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her expression did not cheat on any reaction on the mistake on Lucius'interpreting of result. With an almost imperceptible nod of his mind, the two started to run out of the common room but immediately froze on their tracks when they heard the evil laughter or Voldemort 's veracious bridge player.

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

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

`` The Headmistress would discover the interference in the Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth if you attack us now. '' declared Ginny bravely.

Lucius stared malevolently at the young twosome while his two fellow traveler only laughed at her resolve. The former four were just enjoying the show, clearly surefooted that Dragon and Callah had no means to escape especially with three adult wizards in their side.

`` We have no intention of explaining our intricate methodologies to your feeble nous but relief assured that we could pop you in public security without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

`` I 'm your son. '' stated Dragon simply, vainly hoping that the fact would ca-ca the older man lenient on them.

`` You ? An ungrateful and traitorous bastard who apparently had no spinal column on his body to uphold the home tradition ! No, thank you. I 'm quite proud to say that I have no son. '' retorted Lucius viciously that genus Draco flinched at his cruel words.

`` Family custom ? What 's that - to be a slave to a raving lunatic half-blood who acts like he owned the world but can not even defeat a one-year-old babe ? '' shouted genus Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's hand reached for his in an try to calm him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the Dark Lord 's muddy feet, pigeon hawk ! Have you no dignity at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the spell that used to pretend his son beg for mercy did not stimulate a lasting effect anymore.

`` Surprised ? '' Draco gloated at the look of surprise on his don 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle at once but genus Draco and Ginny deftly dodged the curses and sent their own, careful to aim some of their curses on the usual way door to coerce it open.

Macnair ran towards Ginny and hurled a conjunctivitis swearing at her but missed by a simple centimetre. The other death-eater conjured a very powerful spell that blasted a nearby wall

Lucius carefully assessed the berth and sensed that the two were more than equipped for a nestling skirmish like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a magical rope from the cloak-and-dagger pocket of his cloak and expertly whipped the two traitors. The two were fast but it was very difficult to deflect all the curse and the Mexican valium at once.

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

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

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

It hit Dragon squarely on the backrest as he covered his tearful girlfriend and the wand fell from his hand from the excruciating pain that followed. The impact made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw line of descent coming out of his back talk. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some difficulty in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his wand and braced himself for another attempt. He forced himself to present their attackers and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as annoying as ever. He refused to give them the atonement of seeing him beg for mercy. Even another trouncing that crossed his breast and made him cough up more stemma did not wipe the smirk from his face. '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 opinion, embraced him tightly and whispered weakly. `` D-do n't dedicate up. There 's still hope ... '' She then gripped the galleon tightly and hoped that help would come soon.

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The brain Boy and chief little girl have just finished making the final round for that night and were ready to return to their respective dormitories when they felt the familiar burning sensation from their scoop. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If Dragon and Ginny needs help, then the situation must be very grave ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin plebeian room only to be blasted away by an invisible wall that hindered them from coming in.

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

Hermione nodded and was vaguely cognizant of former DA members being hurled to the dry land by an invisible force.

`` Whoever was in there put up a mighty Aaron Montgomery Ward to inhibit us from entering the way. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the recent victims of the invisible force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really need to exert extreme point effort to burst the barrier. Maybe the powerhouse technique could work if we simultaneously barrage the door with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you cognise Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her center at the seemingly laughable doubtfulness but chose to keep her tongue in verification.

`` Because trust me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and Draco wo n't be having this trouble. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the infirmary wing to watch over the affected role. '' she replied as politely as she can. `` Why do n't you inform the Headmistress of the situation while we try to break down the door ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Parvati, and Colin quickly formed Fireballs and hurled it at the door at the Saami time. At first, they thought it did not work but after a few Thomas More second, a small hole formed on the door.

`` At the charge per unit we 're going, it would be prosperous if we could open it before sunrise. '' whined Parvati as her fireball started to penetrate. The others were inclined to fit in but could not do much but hold on and wonder what the the pits was taking the others so long to answer to the call.

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Harry and Ron were engaged playing Wizard 's chess game when they felt the burning sentiency in their air pocket. Both immediately took out the fraud galleon but with different reactions. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my sister ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to break free from the iron hold of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should get a line how to cope. Our duty is to guard the affected role. What if someone attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite defenseless and the Order could mislay the most powerful and knowledgeable extremity if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his explanation was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my Sister ! I need to avail her. If you do n't want to serve then fine ! plenty with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a impulse and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the facial expression of despair on Ron 's face. `` facial expression, I 'm sure the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to ward them. If there 's an blast, 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 palm it, we 'll go together. approve ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the game although Ron was still too pre-occupied to sustain his focal point. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his centre were darting from side to side as if waiting for something.

`` Ron ! ``

`` What ? ``

`` Do n't be paranoiac ! ``

`` I am not paranoid ! ``

`` Yes, you are ! ``

`` No ! ``

`` If you do n't mind keeping your spokesperson down ... The patient need rest, you know. '' stated Madam Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the chroma of the bolide diminished, so was the spirit 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 Draco could stall long enough to break down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the mere honorable mention of her thought could hit it number lawful. But her courage started to give out 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 coup d'oeil at the threshold and was dismayed to find that the ding was still too low. She glanced at the tired figures of Ernie, Parvati and Padma trying to regain their strength and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a while and they, too, called for help. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured fireballs again for a lack of more in force things to do.

Luna, still in her nightie and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's incline and taking her cue from the older girl, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary one, hers took the shape of a dragon that swallowed all the other fireballs before forming into a very powerful fire 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 phallus ran inside, with wands ready for engagement and seemed slightly disappointed to feel only three death-eaters and just four young stupid following inside the night and eery common way. They noticed the two unconscious public figure lying on the ground and all of them only had one thing in judgment as they glared with stark detestation at their recurrent foe -- - 'It 's vengeance time !'

`` What the -- - `` promulgate Blaise but was quickly shut off by a wild paralyzing spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took reward of the element of surprise and quickly stunned the three adult thaumaturge.

Padma and Parvati evidently enjoyed hexing Pansy for being an obnoxious bitch who took pride in spreading malicious hearsay about anyone outside her household while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the room to merlin-knows-where.

professor McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few minutes later, a little disoriented at the sudden routine of issue but was quite relieved to find Ginny and Draco had some injuries but were still alive.

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`` Harry ! The others are also calling us ! Are n't we going to do anything ? '' Ron was almost hysterical now as he stared at the continous nictation of the functionary DA galleons with different name calling for each blink but with similar location.

Harry frowned and started to concern too but this was something that he must determine to do according to Dumbledore. He must learn to trust that others were also subject of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to save up the day. But Ron was costless to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and facilitate them Ron. '' he stated and averted his eyes from the piercing glare of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't be after to avail, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to take in them strong. ``

`` How 's letting them die nominate them warm ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT going TO -- - `` Harry 's lyric were stuck on his pharynx as he noticed various people hastily approaching the infirmary wing led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied bodies of two individual onto the vacant bottom. Madam Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to retrieve some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medicine stand. She quickly administered cure as soon as the trunk were settled.

Ron, after the electric shock at seeing the combat injury, took one feeling at his sister 's status ( never mind the early ) and his expression darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled wrath and defeat came out in the form of one very warm punch on the guilt-stricken side of the-boy-who-lived.

`` shit ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
source 's line : Hey, sorry for the previous update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very in use with work that time. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not read 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 smartness to posting the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrible sound echoed in Harry 's ears as he stared at the sharp divergence of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to detect out what was wrong. No one would possess guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his acquaintance 's burst as he struggled inwardly to keep the inherent aptitude to lash back from surfacing beneath his calm exterior. To others, he just appeared confused and a niggling unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his fount for any signal but the rocklike boldness of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, Professor. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not need right then was parental advise from the people present. He was sure that such a little mistaking did not merit a good Order and DA encounter. There were things that he had to sort out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reason that he could not fathom in his current state of mind but maybe he was just being paranoid. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to face a war if we did not believe 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 powerful. hell on earth, even Dumbledore could n't save all who perished during Grindelwald 's metre !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will come around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. calculate, you 're making everyone nervous .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` dame Pomfrey, will they be all right ? '' he asked the school nurse instead.

`` Yes, dear. Do n't vex. They will be here for a day or two to recuperate and their combat injury would take longer to cure but otherwise, they will be all right hand. '' replied the nurse good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with backup man and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, Professor ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. Arthur and several aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe gentlewoman Pomfrey can cope for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective dormitories and rest. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to leave when they felt another fellow adept in their pockets.

`` What the hell -- ``

`` Not another attack ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's locating while the Headmistress and early DA members remained at the Hospital flank. It seemed that the castle was not impregnable anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he send for for service earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not arrive to his saving .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the doorway to the Slytherin keep, he steeled himself for another battle but was horrified to instead find out Hermione slumped on the ground, crying hysterically and with a flavour of utter dejection and bitterment on her boldness. Sizing up the situation, Luna quickly instructed their booster to enquire the home as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so sorry, I was n't able to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an anguish tone.

`` Him ? You mean Ron ? Who got him ? ``

`` Death-eaters ... Ron ran here to get retaliation but he found himself surrounded by them instead. If I had only arrived Oklahoman ... '' said Hermione in between hiccups as she struggled to bump her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt on his stomach as he listened to her floor but he tried to fight it away to be able-bodied to think clearly. Then, an alarming idea suddenly formed on his nous ... '' Accio vulture 's Map ! '' He shouted and within endorsement, the old parchment reached his mitt. He tapped it softly with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. '' Slowly the melodic phrase and varsity letter appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any to a greater extent foeman around. He found none. 'They must give birth gotten what they came here for. I wonder why they got Ron ...'He looked at the parchment again and was pleased to find out professor Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` shenanigan Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went blank immediately as the diminutive professor entered the threshold. It was clock time to let the professor in on their picayune secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you worry to explain what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an onset. '' said the professor as he tried to measure the situation.

`` I 'll explain later, professor ... First, we need to strengthen the Mary Augusta Arnold Ward. The castle is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at to the lowest degree four strong star to do that and if you 're not mindful yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically capable as of the bit. Maybe we could ask some help from the Ministry though ... ''

`` Professor, we can not hold off that long. It would be very life-threatening. 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 professor almost tearfully as if the mere reminiscence brought back some sad memories to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the info on the professor 's ears.

The prof 's centre widened for a minute then it was followed by a radiant smiling and a cold-shoulder nod of discernment. `` Well ... if that 's the event, shall we get down ? ``

Harry nodded and started to concentrate on their most urgent task. His just thought was that they must not die as he poured all his energy to augment Mr. Flitwick 's deficiency. The rubber of C of students and teacher was in their handwriting. As the colorful light flowed from their sceptre to the wards outside the castle, Harry felt a certain sense of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to accept the brunt of such acute magical press release.

Despite the terrific pound in his head and severe sorcerous drain, he kept his denseness, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard Professor Flitwick 's remark that the wards were stronger already and that they could break. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few more than gob ... .only a few seconds more ... .there ... it 's finished. The castle was safe ... at to the lowest degree for the base time.

He managed a weak smiling 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 aline to his surroundings when he heard a associate drawl from a nearby bed.

`` Glad you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the familiar silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite salubrious and rested unlike the net clock time he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alive, genus Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to miss the final showdown though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you have in mind ? What 's the date today ? '' a surprised Harry asked. Then he frowned as a cerebration occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted perspective to be able to converse properly. There was no touch of temper in his voice when he replied. `` It 's October 29, just two Clarence Day 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 supercilium at hearing him refer to his male parent by his name only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion magic spell on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not much actually. The reversal spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are improper on one account. '' Draco paused for effect. `` ... .They thought the third transfer was Wormtail. ''

A slow smile spread on both of the boys'lips.

`` Well ... that mistake could be their downfall. '' said Harry then he eyed Draco carefully. `` Are you indisputable you do n't want to stay away for that outcome ? I mean ... ''

Draco looked downcast for a second before he replied. `` I know what you mean ... and much as I 'm not exactly jumping up and down with joy at the prospect of another encounter with my father, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own heartsease of mind. ``

Harry considered this for a moment. There was something that he wanted to do right after the battle if they got lucky ... Future design that only involved him and Luna ... his former friends too if they wanted to ... but what about Draco ? What 's going to happen to him afterwards ? The boy had so lots pent-up hatred in his nous that if left to his own devices too much, he just might produce up to be the next dark lord.

`` What 's your plan ... I mean after the fight ? '' he asked genus Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his berm and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't bang ... eat up school day perhaps ... then take over our kinfolk clientele ... spend some clock time with my mother ... former than that, I have no approximation. '' Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my next architectural plan were made. I 'm going to stick to my father 's footsteps and be another loyal Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living life on a casual basis with a very uncertain prospect of a future. Heck, I do n't even screw if I 'm going to be for that. For all I know, I might not even live long enough to fine-tune. ``

Harry nodded thoughtfully as he pondered his reply. `` I feel the Saami way, too. '' He stared directly at Draco 's eyes as if trying to establish up his thinker about something important. `` Actually, I have some variety of a design. If we 're fortunate enough to come forth winning in this war, I plan to go out the wizarding Earth ... permanently. Luna has a choice to graduate first or come with me at once. We 're planning to live a formula life afterwards ... build a school for the gifted perhaps or any early 'normal'business organisation. If you want, you may come with us. We can come out anew ... a life without bias. It 's your choice. ``

Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one trembling finger at himself. `` You want ME to get along with you ? Are you severe ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new friend to ingrain the seriousness of his offer.

genus Draco became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his spine at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll call up about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't mention 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 give-and-take. Draco and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't tell me you 're life-threatening ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my plan ages ago. Why act so surprise ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to pursue his plans and that no one could possibly make water him change his mind.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her face turning the Saami 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 make him see sense.

Before Harry could nominate any intelligent response, prof McGonagall came rushing inside, her eyes flooded with concern as she waved a small bit of sheepskin in forepart of Harry.

`` Mr. potter, what is the significance of this request ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an estimate would occur to Harry.

`` Just what I stated Professor. I want to hire the NEWTS tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge wizard by the 31st. ``

`` But the twelvemonth is not yet over. You could n't possibly take that examination and pass. ``

`` Not to sound too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to hap my triton. Please, Professor, this is important to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please grant my request just for this once. I need something to count forward to. I need to be able 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, prof, I would care to get the examination early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An nonvoluntary cough escaped Neville 's throat when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't hump about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to live a peaceful lifespan after. Besides, is n't it unfair for the prof to prepare for the newt of only one person ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly take the NEWTs with you ... I do n't think I would make pass. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't have to do it, Neville. You can stay here. Your fellowship is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be wrong if she wanted to spend Sir Thomas More time with them in the muggle earth. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the dashing hopes he felt at his response. As much as he wanted to live a new life with his friends, he was also very much aware that they have their own life story to survive too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the immature girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't call for to stay here. If I 'm gear up, I would come back here to take my NEWTs. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious thing to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could instruct us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not reply immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonied Headmistress and asked her notion. `` Is it all right for us to do that, Professor ? ``

`` fountainhead, it 's not a normal drill in this foundation but given your sacrifices, the least I could to is to make an exception in your case as a token of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could take away the NEWTs tomorrow if they 're fix and the rest of you could be home-schooled and direct the exams at a later date. '' replied the weary prof but she also seemed pleased by their decision for a understanding that she did not bring out to them.

`` Does 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.

`` red cent ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` speech, Mr. potter. '' Harry mumbled a overhasty apology. `` What seems to be the problem, Mr. ceramist ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her head at once and Hermione became watery-eyed but thankfully, she did not break down.

`` I can only assume that Ron is being kept safe. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our intelligence electronic network, they kidnapped Ron to ensure a win-win situation on the 31st. ``

`` What do you have in mind, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the foeman already knew of our plans to weaken their fire on the celebration but they are still going to push through with it. If they win, then they would kill Ron for he no longer serves a use but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to force the minister - Ron 's father - to succeed their biddings. ``

`` But that 's horrifying ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to react but Dragon looked concerned.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the evil judgement whole kit and boodle. ''
Chapter 19 - The proposal of marriage


Oct 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the opposite ending of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'office. They smiled at each early for backup but somehow they both knew that they did not need it. Their reflection bore no color of nerves or apprehension towards the other NEWTs. If anything, they were more uneasy about Ron 's status than anything else and the test was just a welcome diversion.

The first written exam was History of deception. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her element and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that subject, he still felt a lilliputian resentful about her readiness. He found it very odd. He liked Professor Binns and had utmost respect for his wide-eyed knowledge but his uncanny ability to put bookman to restless shock was not really endearing -- he alone could make believe students settle asleep through a detailed discourse of Vampire clan war and the violent issue over of the dark Maker of the previous century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent teacher who patiently drilled the History of Magic into his wandering brain mobile phone or he would n't be able to reply any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore licking Grindelwand during his time ? ...

'Well, this is slow ...'Harry thought. He and Professor had an in-depth discussion on this topic before hoping that he could read a lesson or two from the old man 's experience.

... Bonus interrogative : In your opinion, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so pitiable ! They could n't even write his name on paper for good'sake ! Anyway, this is well-fixed ...'He was a piddling put-off by the doubt. He could indite a detailed narrative of his encounters with Voldemort, the Resurrection of Christ at the burial site, the prophecy and his programme to vanquish the darkness Jehovah ... possible attacks and curses that he could utilize but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical question that must be treated with caution. Surely the professor was not seriously expecting him to answer it truthfully so he settled for a simple answer that he hoped would summarize his whole thought - TEAM WORK. That should be enough.

After that came DoD Against the nighttime artistic creation. Both written and practical tests were as easy as boiling water as he had expected. There was no uncertainty in anyone 's head that he knew more about it that the professor himself. charm and caution for Magical animal were fairly easy too. He could safely assume that his various professors for those subject area became very considerate when they formulated the trial run. Potions was a totally different matter, though. Snape deliberately made his examination more hard than common. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just possess a high regard for Harry 's capability but nevertheless, Harry did not mind at all. Apparently, Snape was person who would n't let up just because the scholarly person was special and he was thankful for that.

Transfiguration was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No favoritism - that was an honorable insurance 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 asking. After all, if they win the war, there would be no need to go. Unfortunately, peace treaty was not just the absence seizure of war in Harry 's judgement. He wanted ataraxis within himself. To be able-bodied to take the air around without being mobbed ... to be able to stay in a way 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 life without extreme prospect. But perhaps they just did n't sympathize.

Hermione, genus Draco, Ginny and Neville must have felt the same too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. genus Draco would definitely continue to bear the mark of being the traitorous son of a death-eater whichever side he was fighting for. Of course, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his contribution to the fall of darkness but once thing have settled down a bit, citizenry would revert to their common assassination err - analysis of his fictional character - whether he really turned to the ignitor position because it was the right affair to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the group - the one who had the answer to everything, another one destined to make great things. People would get to carry more excellent achievements from her - perhaps discover a cure for some unnoticeable malady or maybe make a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that impression. With all due respect, she would most probably be able-bodied to do that someday but the pressure sensation would be plenty to drive her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a dignify dodging would give her adequate time to recuperate psychologically and socially. Her actions had severely damaged her family 's trustfulness in her and she was not cook to present that yet.

And Neville, he really did not call for to go. The wizarding community was his public. If they could only find oneself a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to bide there and prepare up for lost times.

With that persuasion, 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. thrower ? We were instructed to give you more clip if you requested it since your instance is a short unusual. '' said an senior witch who looked a lot like professor McGonagall except that she had a diffuse and charitable expression of a mother hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no need to unfold the clip. And I believe my friend does n't need it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her chair too and handed her own answer rag which was considerably stocky than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the whole book there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of course not. I just had to explain some affair in point. You know they might be looking for a peculiar solution and I had to make for certain that I covered all possible action ... '' she paused for breath for a piece `` ... I 'm not really sure about the animagus transfiguration though. I 'm afraid I would get a deductive reasoning there because I was not able to properly describe the feel since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to change the issue before she could launche a thorough discussion of the test that he wanted to forget for the clip being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's okay ... You 're going to get a high grievance ... possibly mellow even. Quit worrying. Just be thankful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in pain, flinging her arms at him.

`` I know. But do n't worry. We 'll be able to save Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my jazz unity suffer in malevolent manus again. '' declared Harry with a homicidal glint in his eyes as he thought about the enemies who just did not know when to leave office. `` Why do n't you perch for now ? You 'll postulate 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 miss the most when he return to the muggle world -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing satisfaction he experiences when he caught the sneaker mere seconds away from the handwriting of a worthy competition. But it was not as if he would n't be able to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would amount a clock time when he would be comfortable enough to arrive back and see the new squad play, maybe give them a few point or play a game with them himself. Perhaps in a few eld ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the familiar blond-haired young man approaching with a broomstick held loosely at his side of meat. He smiled as an outraqeous idea crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the international standard broomstick rushed to his hand, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio Snitch ! '' he yelled once more and the snitcher he had caught during his fifth twelvemonth before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting hand. It was just flying around the Gryffindor uncouth room and everyone just ignored it. For some strange rationality, Dumbledore did not ask him to retort the gilt snitch. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired flesh waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to happen next. `` Just like old fourth dimension eh ? '' He raised one supercilium as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no monkey business please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't rip off ! '' snorted Draco as he flew around the field to warm up.

`` Yeah rightfield ! Like pulling my broomstick to prevent me from winning was definitely a serious display of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the right old daylight ... ''

`` Nasty old twenty-four hour period, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his hand and signalled him to begin the game.

Harry rolled his heart as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's dramatic play ! ''

The two most excellent flyers at Hogwarts raised their brooms simultaneously, almost hitting each other but their skill and speed prevented them from a very grave collision. The snitch suddenly went up several measure more but the two was able-bodied to surveil it quite impressively. Their eyes never left the snitch. There were no other musician to retrieve of, no bludgers to look out for. It was only the elusive sneak out there and only the better role player would be able to catch it.

The two were accelerating Sir Thomas More and more and anyone who were watching would not even recognize the players. They would only see two wink of greenness blending through the night sky. Then, the stoolpigeon changed its course, forcing the quester to change their tactics and direction, too. No one would see 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 genus Draco tried to buckle his hand around the winged ball only to savvy vacate air as the snitch escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their game that they did not notice two distaff figures following their every movement, cheering their every move.

Harry and Draco performed some ethereal acrobats first as they searched for the snitch, enjoying the game for what it was, not for household compass point or Quidditch cup. Just a plot. Then, they both caught mess of the gilded flashes down below, near their limited hearing and both dove at break-neck speed, trying to outperform one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few foot more and he stretched his hired man. At the quoin of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the Same thing.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panicked expression of Dragon as his fingers touched the annex ... then suddenly his laugh vanished and his hand unconsciously went to touch his forehead. His scar did not hurt anymore but he could still feel any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his choler and infliction but never elation and pure delight. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort well-chosen must be bad for the light up face.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Draco, waving the golden snitch triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His moments of distraction was enough for Draco to catch the musket ball but it did not bother him at all. What he wanted to know 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 also-ran. '' teased genus Draco but his smile vanished too when he saw Harry 's sedate verbalism. `` Hey, what 's wrong ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's happy and I do n't know why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken command of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very overnice and friendly creatures. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Draco for a lack of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable silence followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a still concord for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to Draco 's and started to pull him away.

`` Come on, Drake. You need to wash yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tensed stillness, wrinkling her tiny nose in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Dragon in mock repulsion but followed Ginny back to the rook leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the soil, ignoring the tickly grasses and deaden earth.

`` I hate to think of what it could possibly mean. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't mean. It could be a artifice, you know, to obnubilate you and ready you lose your assurance. ``

`` I guess you have a point there. '' said Harry and shifted his attitude so he could properly hold up her in his weapons system. `` So are you really certainly you want to fare with me ? ``

`` Of course, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her tender eyes that seemed to melt his heart.

`` naught, 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 surveil you to neverland if you tell me to. I love you with all my essence. Do n't you dare consider otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically assure her fellow that he really have in mind a lot to her.

The blast in both of them ignited furiously and the kiss deepened to make up for lost time. It had been a long fourth dimension and no one was there to stop them. As they looked up, they caught a glimpse of the hotshot shining above them, the twinkle reflected in their middle. They kissed once more, this time Harry 's hands started to roam around Luna 's delicate body. He could finger her shake slightly at his mite and he realized that if they did not stop now, then he would not be able to control himself anymore. With great reluctance on his part, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's late ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had worry controlling his ventilation. 'Uh-oh ! Did it come out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's mischievous smile.

`` I think so too. '' replied Luna as she led him somewhere.

`` Hey, where are we going ? '' he asked dumbly.

`` To your dormitory. '' she replied innocently.

`` Umm ... Luna, should n't I be the one to make for you to your hall ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really want to end that night but he did n't want to pressure her into anything.

`` Harry Jesse James potter ! Sometimes you 're just so dull ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to go forth him in the middle of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her response. `` Wait, wait ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a short miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were rip threatening to fall down her rose-colored cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in thwarting and the crying started to course uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't have the luck again ? ``

Harry looked around in panic and a sudden realization suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not control ? `` calm down, please. time lag ... .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 madam asking for the password. He bumped the portrait rather forcefully and swore under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't give the watchword ! '' declared the Fat Lady accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a rushing ! '' yelled Harry.

`` But you 're not supposed to be in here ! '' argued the portrait, glaring at him.

`` But you know who I am, do n't you ? '' he asked rather stubbornly.

`` Yes, of course, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't know the password. ''

Harry took with child breathes to sedate himself. He realized that he had to change his strategy so that he could get inside. `` Umm ... I apologize for barging in here unannounced. It 's just that there 's something that I must get from my previous room. It is hidden very well and I could n't just marshal it. It 's for my girlfriend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the halo ? '' asked the portraiture as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But please do n't tell anyone. It 's supposed to be a mystic. '' he said, staring at the floor in embarrassment.

To his surprise, the Fat peeress clasped her hands and Panax quinquefolius in delight. `` Oh ! Falco columbarius, why did n't you say so ? I would birth let you in immediately. '' she said and the door opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her extravagantly and quickly ran to his elbow room, ignoring the rum glances sent his way. He retrieved the pack and stared at it intently. He had been planning to propose after the engagement but he just realized that he needed to do it as soon as possible for the next day might be too latterly. 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 script. It was a legacy from her mother. Something that was handed to him by Dumbledore, among other things, before he passed away.

`` I 'm meritless. '' he whispered, afraid to speak in a normal vox for it could demolish the mood of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a quiesce tone, still refusing to look in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerky. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his knee joint and reached for Luna 's odd hand. `` I just did n't do it what to do. ``

That was straight. He did not fully cover how abnormal his adolescent aliveness had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more action at law than he did ... but not due to miss of pass though. He just did not possess the inclination to perform such a sacred act with anybody else. It was a very serious affair for him. He believed that it should only be done at the right clock time by two citizenry genuinely in making love with each former. But what if the right metre never came ?

Draco and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's mind before. Perhaps Ron and Hermione too though they never talked about it. Maybe he was just too busy to opine about it and the fact that the only person he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a yr 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 time ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her hand lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to face him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A little nettled off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his lower lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her left hand, not fully aware that his action was starting to make her look warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely eyebrow and pinched his mighty cheek playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so adorable when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could stay mad at you when you stare at me like that ? '' said Luna, licking her lip nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her movement and gazed at her lips as if he could not think of anything else. Then, a chirp of a qualifying shuttlecock brought him back to his signified. Prying his eye away from her inviting lips, he carefully slipped his mother 's legacy to one of her fingers and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her eyes on the magnificent sapphire rock etched with a diminutive symbolisation of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the point when she saw the sincerity and tenderness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you establish this pitiful person a chance to pass the rest period of his life with you, missy Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so much emotion in his vocalism that she knew it stemmed from the very core of his being.

She threw her munition around him and cried at the sheer dainty nature of his marriage offer. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. thank you for loving me so a lot. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and bent to seal the marriage offer with a heart-felt gesture of love.

Glancing at the star topology once more, he noticed that Red Planet was very bright that night ... but Venus was brighter ... considerably hopeful than on any other Night. Then as if sensing their want for seclusion, the clouds gradually moved to cover up the synodic month, effectively shielding them from the ignitor. Red Planet was temporarily forgotten as two shadows intertwined and moved in rhythm to a symphony that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's Proposition


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their hamper, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each other 's weaponry, just contented on staring at the garbled dots shining brightly above their capitulum. The soft cushion and warmly cover that Harry conjured made them well-off enough to refrain from going elsewhere. The dark was fading, the impending doomsday hid around the recession, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become united and the enduringness of one became the military capability of the other.

As they watched the sun rise gradually, they realized that they must return to their common rooms now but both were loath to do so. They were still savoring the import and it was hard to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would throw thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glance at the lovely somebody snuggled on his chest. 'And to call up, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite bizarre that clip too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his thorax in random fashion. At seeing his incredulous verbal expression, she added. `` You 're thinking out brassy, hon. But do n't worry, I 'm very much in love with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... true ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. Potter, several metre actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me show you once more ... '' said Harry, his eyes twinkling mischievously but a loud fracture distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the looks of the elf 's red face with ears drooping shamefully at the side, he knew that he saw something he should not and was quite abashed by his intrusion.

`` Bad Dobby ! Bad Dobby ! I am so grim, Mister Harry Potter. I did not think of to offend you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his head on the ground as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his wearing apparel and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted chewing out. `` Dobby, stop that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a little blockade. ``

`` Mister Harry not tempestuous with Dobby ? '' The house-elf slowly looked up and eyed him hopefully.

`` Hi Dobby ! What brought you here ? '' asked Luna after fixing herself.

The house-elf jumped up and down, whether it was due to panic or excitement was undistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her office now. She said you must get set up. ``

`` 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 breast proudly at his lyric and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'office. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The get-go thing they noticed when they set metrical unit inside the castle was the declamatory number of students milling chaotically around the corridors and some hovering above the fireplaces as if they did not know how to use one. No professor was in sight, except for Madam Hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some decree to the topsy-turvyness 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 finger the mounting tension as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered ma'am Hooch to send the students to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't need any casualties here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to guard the place ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to secure the blank space yet far enough to have no outcome on the the great unwashed inside. '' said McGonagall in a fag out tone.

`` Yes, professor, that has been taken care of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly ensure that the wickedness violence wo n't be capable to apparate out once the fight has begun. We want to finish this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most well-chosen to oblige, form sir. ``

Harry gave them a warm smile of gratitude before he switched his attention to the minister. `` Mister Weasley, I 'm sure this situation is very toilsome for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure you could treat today 's program ? We can arrive up with some alternative if you ca n't. ``

The blushful master of the Burrow shook his headspring furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could pull this off. ``

Harry thought for a moment but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a soft voice from a person sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in shock at his cousin. With all that has happened, he had almost forgotten that Dudley was also in Hogwarts. `` What are you doing here ? You 're supposed to be flooing to your mom 's dwelling. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should stand by your position today. She said it is footling compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you believe ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's the right way ... I want to aid. ``

Professor McGonagall worriedly stepped in. `` Harry, I really hope you 're not considering letting him go. He 's far too Danton True Young for that and is not that superstar in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is right, Dud. Besides, your mum motivation you more. There are slews of people who need protective covering at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No arguments now, please. I really prize the fact that you offered to help and that alone is decent for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you understand ? '' said Harry in a soothing voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the elbow room as quietly as he had come.

When Dudley has left, Harry surveyed the grim but determined faces around the room. One could assume that they were all ready to face up death but Harry knew they were all anxious as the pits. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep delivery was in order ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very difficult and I believe it 's scaring the hell on earth out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's nil to revere. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more knock-down allies on our side. Let me give you the betting odds : Due to our preceding exploit, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and most of them are kids. We have 317 fully trained aurors and whiz, 84 highly adequate to DA members, not to refer the advanced DA member who could take on at least five death-eaters each and the former noncombatants who are most willing to aid us should the want arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side ... We also have some goblins ... giants .... centaurs ... house-elves ... fairies ... supporting our drive. What else do we demand ? Voldemort 's only hold over the wizarding is the frightening store of the killings, torture, and chaos during his sovereignty of affright but it 's all in the past tense now. '' Harry paused for a patch and noticed the mathematical 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 Sir Thomas More to fall back but even more to gain ground. ``

The group applauded him warmly when he concluded his piddling pep talk.

`` So, are we ready for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade Plaza


The program has begun with a abbreviated screen 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 next portion, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( courtesy of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the thaumaturgist 's stone, the basilisk and finally the Resurrection of Christ of the iniquity lord during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

Several people were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew famous Harry thrower, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the revulsion he must have endured to dwell up to his name. For a min, they questioned the righteousness of their belief of pinning all their Bob Hope on a young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his youth. pigeon hawk, it was harsh for anyone !

This was followed by a short schnorchel -- a demonstration of a proper wizard duel and a melancholy wizard saltation that involved a man and a woman swaying to a haunting line while riding a broom handle and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the Minister announced the succeeding percentage of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's defeat exactly a year ago. Everyone paused to find out. This was the moment that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the paper that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a select few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the pastor and the others eyed all the entranceway with trepidation. The carrying out was about to end when people felt a sudden variety in the atmospheric state. Gone was the excitement and captivation in the audience horizontal surface. It was replaced with dread and scare as someone slowly approached the stage.

It was master Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red eyes that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like digit and the malevolent position he exuded. He walked towards the stage like royal house. People parted to gift way to the newcomer. Some even fainted at the wad of his revolting facial expression that seemed to go to the devil himself. His claws threatened to squeeze the animation out of anyone who dared stand in his way.

Following him were his most entrust brother, swaying their robes in a dignified mode and removing their hoods as if to proudly display their brass to the hushed bunch. Some of them came from the most prestigious families and their duplicity was patent as they dragged a boundary and bloodied teenage boy whose apparel was almost unrecognisable from the cold shoulder and bruises he suffered while in incarceration. The red tomentum was the only thing that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the peck of his fellow but her good mother wit dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too dangerous to act on impulse. She glanced at the minister and was impressed with the almost ethereal equanimity he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his injure son but it was just an act. Deep interior, she knew the minister of religion would care nothing More than to literally shoot the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` fancy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the pastor, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever hollo me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the level and hastily removed the concealing appeal on his face for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' noble Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's chesty bearing made him a little wary. It was as if the dark God Almighty knew something he did not.

As if sensing his intellection, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully hideous grimace in his behalf then spoke in a moth-eaten voice that was supposed to beam shivers down his prickle ; only what he felt was repugnance instead of fear.

`` …neither can go while the other survives… '' The dark lord stated. `` Do you have any musical theme that recently, I have been seriously harboring the thought of recruiting you ? You would possess been a worthy accession to my privileged social rank. Together, we could have reigned the wizarding world and purge it with all the impure races but I 've changed my mind. Thanks to your ridiculous and ugly friend here. I am now aware that it 's not possible. ``

Harry forced a unemotional person expression and glanced at the bloodied boldness of his just friend and instantly felt pity for what he must have undergone. There was no trace of anger in his friend 's grimace, only remorse and enervation, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not betray him purposely.

`` I 'm no-account, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just good enough. '' Ron managed to say, his middle pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all right, Ron. He would cause found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to placate his friend 's guilt.

`` I am such a prat ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a different reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my best Quaker, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, spouse ... ''

`` How touching ! '' mocked the dark Jehovah before shifting his gaze back to Harry. `` And do you cognize what else I 've learned, thrower ? ``

`` wellspring, actually no, but I 'm sure you 'd secernate me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for core, as if the unhurt thing was too slow for him. The outcome 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 potential for you to kill me but still, the chance of it taking spot was only fifty percent. Meaning, it could also be the early way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a shame ! All those years of grooming …and all for zippo ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's cheek as if searching for a chemical reaction of some form but failed. `` But I 'm not that cruel you know… '' Harry merely raised an brow at this, patiently urging him to go on. `` I will take you a deal. Let 's have some fun first. choose any game you want and I 'll let your protagonist go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall stimulate your pass. ``

Harry 's psyche worked overtime. This was a chance to lessen the sum of blood shed in the final battle. Of path, he could not really trust the dark nobleman to comply with the formula and correspondence but there was no impairment in trying.

`` Let 's raise the stakes higher then…If I win, you and your followers will be at our disposal. If you win, the wizarding globe 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 absurd ! '' yelled Hermione in frustration but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody poor fish Gryffindors ! '' Draco murmured under his breathing spell, glaring at Harry for effect but found himself observing the event with growing enthrallment. Harry 's singular approach to the office intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with apparent disgust at the unfaithful son of his most commit follower before addressing his recurrent enemy. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you realize that you 're just making matter comfortable for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by thrower 's sudden change of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you match ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the game then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to refuse to encounter the muggle game but the dark lord did not say anything except cast a suspicious eye on him, silently weighing his motive for choosing it.

The reaction of the interview was more vocal. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly silly suggestion while pure-blood superstar seemed curious yet highly skeptical at the Saame time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your mind ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be serious ! ``

Amidst the disturbance, Luna instantly sent a telepathic message to assure Harry .'I told you…you are really bizarre but I like it…play with his nous. Old Voldie 's already growing anxious. Maybe you should try my technique later…see if it works…'
'What technique ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to make him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to break hoi polloi the creeps before .'said Luna in an amused tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll hold open that in brain .'

The death-eaters noticed his entertainment and were extremely disturbed by it. `` original, are you quite for sure this is not a trap ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no doubt coming up with their own dreadful rendition of the game - imagining it to be some form of an exceedingly reprehensible and fierce duel of some sort. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The ancestry and gore ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling awe in the hearts of those who oppose their noble vision ?

`` Silence ! '' the darkness lord hissed angrily. Things were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated most following to ceramicist was the desperate feeling of not being in control. Unfortunately, he could not back out of thrower 's challenge now. `` Shall we begin ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. Pick the side of meat you want and the one who wins two out three toss wins the plot. '' declared Harry, his lips curling slightly at the end in mild amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'portion. Harry only smirked at his option.

`` Figures ... You always had to be the 'Head'of something, do n't you ? But unluckily for you, I 'll always be here to 'Tail'you. '' commented Harry as he calmly enlarged the coin for everyone to see. Then he addressed the audience. `` Kindly heed 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 lord ... ''

Voldemort nodded his top dog unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. several hoi polloi were astounded as they witnessed the action at law and realized the full implication of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the revelation. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the accuracy when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's confutable heritage but here was an sure grounds and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glance at Voldemort 's fume pattern and decided not to overstretch his patience this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two side - the Head and the Tail. To be fairly, both Voldemort and I are going to toss away it then whoever 's incline appears wins that beat. '' Harry raised his verge. `` 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 breathing place as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The entire lighter side cheered and were doing high-fives of their own while death-eaters pointed their wands ominously at them but could not really do anything.

Harry sighed with relief and grinned. `` Well, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in coming back and concentrated hard for the secondment toss.

`` On the tally of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their verge to toss the galleon, but this time, Harry felt something that he should not have. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his drumhead 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 party favor.

Head

The death-eaters immediately sent non-white marks on the sky in their excitement, shocking the wits out of those who were not able to find the celebration, while the light side booed and tried to squeeze some dark cloaked figures out of the way to get a better vista, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even play decently .'

`` Looks like I won, ceramist. '' Voldemort had regained his self-assurance in winning the moment toss and was taking nifty pleasure in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't respect the prescript of the game, Tom. You could never recreate a fair game if your life depended on it. '' stated Harry, his face clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, potter. '' sneered the dark lord.

`` amercement ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll give it to you -- broad blast. Do n't say I did n't warn you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with zip.

`` On the count of three ... 1 .... ''

`` lend it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't adjudge back. '' uttered Harry ominously, his optic never leaving his opponent 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the Sami intensity but Harry did not overleap the slight waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the lowest time and everyone waited with bated breathing place as the coined spun continuously but instead of losing speed, the galleon appeared to twirl quicker than before until no one could clearly predict the possible issue of the net toss ...

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Chapter 21 : The final examination pass


The entire light side watched with nifty trepidation as Voldemort launched a entire approach on the galleon, staging some highly complicated maneuvers to wedge it to fall in his party favor. With a combination of wand and wandless patch hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the evil man while its swirling became more frantic. For one horrific second, they had all thought that the dark Almighty would win. It was only a simple inch from the primer and the charming the Nazarene seemed ineffectual to do anything but hold out one hired man to keep it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a triumphant sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making things easier, ceramicist, and for that, I might even let you live but I ca n't talk for your supporter though. They might even be plotting your grisly execution as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the mass you swore to protect will be the single to erase you from world ? poor people kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to think I really enjoyed the multiplication we spent together. Perhaps we can have a right duel again some time ... if you 're still alert, that is. ''

To his surprisal, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the power to vanquish the night nobleman had come…and the Dark God Almighty will mark him as his equal, but he will have king the Dark Creator knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The biz 's not over yet. '' said Harry. `` In fact, it 's just warming up. '' With that, he promptly flicked one finger and the coin swung to the other face at a wink of an eye.

Voldemort 's agitation as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The dark lord exerted considerable power to prevent the coin from falling. He barely made it in meter and now his formula was just unmingled lethal. No hilarity ... No playing games anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a shield appeal to protect the people from being hit by any err or rebounded curse.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the heart, whirling in a body politic of lawlessness and the air began to fume of glow alloy as the final toss intensified. They did not know it yet but the countless spells thrown was beginning to deal its toll on the coin. The only thing that was preventing it from being destroyed was its continued circular motion holding all spells at bay. Then for some singular cause, all the force-out applied gravitated towards the CORE then shot upwards at a speed of light.

Harry looked stunned for a moment, at a going as to what could possibly be causing this weird occurrence, then his eyes widened in consternation as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the combined spells from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a shield charm around them, he realized that he may not have sufficiency force to accomplish everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined energy to open up a portal vein -- a hepatic portal vein that would release who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be holy person and querubins. Harry 's fears were confirmed as the once peaceful earth began to stimulate tremendously at the clamant disruption of nature 's symmetricalness. More and to a greater extent people were succumbing into the gooselike whim that 'apocalypse'had come to end all thing. And as if that was not enough, a wicked tempest started to brew ... with jolts of lightning forming eerie anatomy in the sky.

Harry took a few secondment to draw everything that was happening around him. The rain had poured and the thunder and lightning added a certain sense of foreboding to the current situation. Summoning his remaining metier, Harry pointed his scepter at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the rush of DOE line through his verge, blasting the coin into petite pieces. The drive greatly drained his military posture but he hoped it would be sufficiency to halt the invocation.

The grinding strait of exploding metal disrupted everyone 's engrossment and time seemed to stand still as every single eye followed each particle that was falling on the basis. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a stinging sensation on his rightfulness helping hand.

`` Look ! The boy 's wand is on fire ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the wand as the heat became unbearable and watched in frustration as it was consumed by the flame. Apparently, the rain was not enough to sustain it from burning. 'Damn wand ! Too weak for my need… I wish I could cause my old wand back…'he thought wryly. Wandless trick was outstanding but he was also aware that he would be overcome with fatigue sooner than he preferred.

The onlooker stared at each other, wondering who won the game and what would happen now that Harry no longer had a verge but nobody could provide an satisfactory resolution.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some underhanded prank therefore Harry Potter won by default option. '' said an old Stephen Samuel Wise man, nodding his head slightly in reflection.

`` cretin ! Did n't you see he destroy that damn coin movement he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's striver, angry that anyone dared to suggest that his victor lost.

`` Hey, hey ! find out your language, young man ! Mr Potter only did that because your schoolmaster was damaging the ozone layer by directing all the energy upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the nighttime Creator was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was quick to point his finger's breadth on his contender. `` That 's blatant cheating, potter ! '' he roared in craze as the zip faded gradually.

`` And what do you call that - carnival sport ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining rays of visible light. He had hoped that he had halted the summoning but he was too late ... a minor hollow has already been created ... and he had no wand now.

Voldemort noticed his wand 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to adorn his scorch rim. `` It would n't be long now, potter. Just wait ... '' the shadow Lord stated with verbalise malevolence then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his hands and began chanting an ancient go that no one has heard of before. His most loyal servants apparated later to take form a man carapace around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the game was over, mass ran around like madman, unsure of what to do and where to have refuge. Chaos consumed the intact center. Some had the just common sense to apparate to safety but others seemed to forget the little thing called 'magic'that all hag and champion could perform especially in metre of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the lap took the commotion as a signal to hex the disoriented hoi polloi to their hearts'message. Trolls, heavyweight, werewolves and other dark tool shortly joined in the garboil. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the reaching of Voldemort 's most muscular Allies -- the blood-sucking marauder and automaton. But at the rate they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and Order appendage did not waste any fourth dimension though. As soon as they noticed the new arrivals, they quickly shot red sparks on the sky to indicate that it was fourth dimension for the reinforcements to arrive. The lofty Centaur were the inaugural ones to answer the 'call', followed by the hobgoblin ... and there were whale and wanderer too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a long prison term but it later became patent that his voiceless work with the brute had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged conflict had erupted at the still crowded plaza. trolling against trolls ... hulk against giants ... Centaurus against werewolves ... giant spider against other dark tool ... hotshot against wizards ...

'This war causes aught but decease and wipeout .'Harry thought as he witnessed the conflict spread out. 'Our globe should not be like this. We could all co-exist and live peacefully .'He was sickened by the billet thus, strengthening his resolution to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle attitude, adult wizards tackled the death-eaters attacking innocent and naked civilians and the DA members handled those in the straightaway vicinity of Harry. On 1st glance, the system seemed foolish and dangerous but they all agreed that although DA fellow member could handle dark star, it would be very hard for them to throw away spells where there were several noncombatants in the line of ardour so the Order just assigned the Young shielder to take in their backs and assist the portkey Divine in their job.

Professors McGonagall, Flitwick and Vector ( portkey makers ) were the 1 in explosive charge of the product of pre-arranged portkeys that would transport the innocent bystanders to versatile prophylactic planetary house. Unfortunately, its statistical distribution was proving to be a very challenging task for the assigned DA extremity since death-eaters had a nasty habit of getting in their way. Violent face-off just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed end by a few inches but fortunately ended up with only aching bodies, badly broken finger cymbals and severely wounded flesh. nix John Roy Major. No grounds for alarm. It was just the usual.

ma'am Pomfrey, Madam Pince and other volunteer therapist from St. Mungo 's were the ace handling the casualties. There was simply no time to go to the Hogwart 's infirmary wing and they had to bring up an interim clinic behind the stage. They worked overtime healing the offend and mending confused bones while Professor Severus Snape labored on the mass production of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift laboratory beside the clinic. shaft Pettigrew worked as his assistant. Some ministry functionary and aurors were sent to protect them from harm. Only heaven knew how many would have been short if they were not that adept in their chosen field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the offensive creature before him who spearheaded the Acts of fierceness and destruction. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their posts. He would n't want Voldemort and his brother to just disappear when the going gets too rough in for them like what happened in the Department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The hole was getting wider and if he did not amend it at once, matter could become really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the spirits !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not have any inkling at all on how to foresee that ancient spell. He should have paid Sir Thomas More attention to the content 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 hollow but to his disheartenment, his right-down sealing spell had no force whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the niche of his eye, Harry noted that the advanced DA extremity seized the chance to rescue Ron. There was no hesitancy in their movements. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to bring around and renovate Ron. Dragon, being the natural leader that he was, rapidly assigned DA phallus to strategic fix while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in rubber hands now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! impedimenta ! '' Harry furiously flung the nemesis at the death-eaters within the circle. There was only one thing in his psyche. He had to get around through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective ward while throwing their own jinx at Harry.

`` Stupid boy ! Why do n't you just give up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a complete reductor curse at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between defensive and offensive spells. He was already worn out from all his earlier effort but he did not desire to back out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flaming rope emerged from Rookwood 's hands and whipped Harry with it.

One lash collided with Harry 's binding and he almost fell over from the stinging aesthesis of burning flesh but he did not let it cark him from his chief objective. Fuming with rage, he retaliated with an ultimate freezing magic spell to depict the loathsome peter unusable.

`` You have shaver too, Rookwood. How would you feel if person of your own kind hurt your children just because they happened to be on the opposite side ? '' he queried the man who used to mould for the ministry, an way sworn to protect the people.

`` No baby of mine shall oppose our baronial cause. If they do, I will kill them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy tone, leaving Harry with no doubt that his commitment to his master was above any other.

`` Merlin ! You 've really sold your soul to the the Tempter and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in disbelief.

`` For baron, Potter ... .and glory ... '' It was Lucius who answered this prison term, eyeing Harry with so a great deal contempt that had it been potential, he would have died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the power and as for nimbus ... .there 's cypher glorifying about what you 're doing. In fact, you 're just disgracing your name. '' stated Harry dryly.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! ``

`` CRUCIO ! ``

`` IMMOBILUS ! ``

`` STUPEFY ! ``

`` AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

The curses from the enraged death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to dodge them all while shooting offensive jinx of his own but his debilitation was catching up with him. His reflex was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three voices yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the spell. One was Ron. There was still some trace of the torture but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` sword lily you 're back, mate. Are you sure you 're all right ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can make me miss the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any assistant ? ''

One hand tapped Harry 's articulatio humeri and a associate passion immediately flooded his unit being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Draco standing behind, quick to push with him. He was very fortunate indeed to have such firm friends. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your help against those changeling. '' he said, pointing his fingers on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the Water shank spell.

Voldemort 's ass-kisser were greatly dismayed by the violation and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to defend their master. They each tackled one of the make headway DA fellow member who were to a greater extent than eager to practice what they 've trained so severe for.

Harry was grateful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting front for a while but his momentaneous rest was over. He tried every powerful go imaginable to distract the dark lord but nothing seemed to be working. It was ostensible that the ancient incantation was protecting him until he could end 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 phantasmal figures emerging from the portal and respective more than were fighting to escape from their confinement. To pretend things worse, the storm had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and hell dust and lightning were multiplying the awe factor for almost a thousand times.

'Potter .'A voice spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing vocalism again ... large ... just great !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The voice was more insistent this time.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see nothing but white ... pure white..and the voice seemed so dig ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to rent back the bad spirits ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling ridiculous yet curious at the same time.

'What the hell are you rambling about, ceramist ?'The interpreter roared in his promontory, followed by a certain nasty remark about dim-witted Christ blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a dishevelled professor Snape who was still carrying various containers of freshly made potions on his hands. The professor must have realized what happened too and decided to help. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no dubiousness that too a good deal fumes and chemical were making him a footling cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a hour there .'A Brobdingnagian suspiration of relievo followed then ... 'WHAT THE infernal region ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY ace THAT CAN cakehole THE SPIRITS ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the voice inquired in an cheesed off spirit yet there was also a slight tinge of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, professor. Just wanted to make sure that it 's not old Voldie toying with my principal .'

Snape 's alone reply was a acuate and sarcastic retort. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the Lapp old git ...'

'I heard that, ceramicist !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, measured to go forth enough numbers to protect the safehouses.

Within minute, the temperature dropped bring down than before and the atmosphere became instantly subdued as various dementors glided towards Harry and waited for instructions. The few remaining noncombatants fainted and DA members rushed over to bring their physical structure to safety.

`` It 's metre for you to bung. gaining control those malignant flavor ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to hunt the wandering souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with loud shrieks of protest by the spirits. They had just escaped their prison and were definitely agonized by the medical prognosis of being locked up once More. Voldemort was positively livid when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a pulp but for some reason, he did not appear too concerned.

... The shadow overlord would invoke the spirit but the one would snare their someone ... his servants shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the ground in enervation and decided to find out how the others were doing. He was ecstatic to find out that they were winning. All the innocent bystanders had been led to condom. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. virtually of the dark creatures were slaughtered and the few survivors had fled. The dementors were having a field day and virtually of the spirits had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be self-satisfied. Anything could happen within the next few second and the lunar time period could still call on against their favor easily. His centre swelled with superbia when he observed that none of his admirer needed any supporter at all except for genus Draco who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own founder. This is going to be very interesting .'he thought.

`` Father, how could you be so blind ? The wickedness lord has given you cypher. You 've traded your somebody for nothing. Is n't your fellowship more important than that lusus naturae ? '' stated genus Draco calmly, pleading his male parent to understand.

`` Nonsense ! You 've spent too a good deal time with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully compass the magnanimousness of our cause. The Malfoy 's have always been intelligent enough to recognize where our allegiance should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to associate with subscript people. You 're a disgrace ! '' With that, Lucius threw execration at Draco with such ferocity that no one would even think that they were related.

Draco threw spells meant to capture and not to harm his sire while Lucius, being the heartless mother fucker that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled mightily dark-skinned curses on his exclusively child. In fact, he did not even hesitate to pronounce the dreaded parole when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly nasty spell.

`` How daring you humiliate me in front end of my original ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw Dragon 's heart widened with revulsion and sadness as the little putting surface light sped towards his hobble form.

Dragon closed his eyes, accepting his dread fate. He would n't escape anyway ... he could n't move. He just could n't believe that his own figure and bloodline could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt remorse for the boy. He used to feel good-for-naught for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a baby but Draco definitely had it speculative and though he used to be an chesty brat, he did not merit this discussion from anyone especially from that short excuse of a man.

... a terrible electric storm would come at the time when the final battle shall be fought ... Seven loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not outlive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden hurry of adrenaline, Harry attempted to deflect the killing curse but it was too unattackable. Lucius must receive felt such mightily hatred towards his son. Without a thought process for his own refuge, Harry swiftly leapt to push him out of the way. He thought they both made it to safe until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the ground, a weird thought process occurred to him ... 'Is this how death 's supposed to feel like ?'

He sensed someone charge to his face, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his eyes tentatively and was stunned at the eyeshot before him. Ginny and Neville had their wands pointed at an freeze Lucius. Draco was weakly attempting to place upright up and judging from his glazed expression, he also could n't believe that he was still awake. But the image 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 shaking finger at a build lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his gaze to where Ron 's finger led to, fearing the tough but he had to roll in the hay. A low-spirited silence followed as he stared in electric shock at the limp and lifeless variety of the one who saved his life.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how very much he must have meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, tears had begun to fall on his cheeks as everything that Dobby had done for him come flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a plot to take in 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 thrower and if my master key knew….Dobby had to press his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to help me ? ! ? Be glad that my bones have not grown back or I 'd have strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to expiry threats, sir. Dobby gets them five time 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 pass your gift. ``

`` Oh, Mister Harry Potter is so kind. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven pairs of wind cone were the most cute talent in the world.

`` Just foretell me Harry. That 's what my protagonist call me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his sprightliness legion times to serve him. He broke the house-elf codification to warn him of the dangers ahead and suffered wicked accidental injury because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't have got found out about the elbow room of essential -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's drear education ; where they took refuge after the crepuscule of Hogwarts ; and most importantly, it was where Harry and Luna had been drawn to each early.

Dobby had always been there for him even if he and his friends just needed something as picayune as midnight snacks or hot chocolate. And what had he given him in reappearance -- socks ?

Another discriminating wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mr Potter is the greatest champion alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated brownie as equals…Mister Potter gave our lordliness back. '' The small elf 's shoulders trembled as she spoke those dear Good Book. It was Winky and Harry felt more rueful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the brownie to believe that they were not inferior beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm sorry, Winky. '' was all that Harry could contend to say. He felt that a ball had formed in his throat and he could n't say anything else. His friends were silent as well.

`` It was not your fault, sir. It was the evil man 's fault. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to console him.

`` How touching ! I never thought you had any real concern for that fauna. ''

The group wheeled around to see who had dared make a mockery of their grief. It was Voldemort. The invocation was completed and he strode to them with so much sureness that it was quite unnerving.

`` You 're alone now, Tom. You 're minions were gone. Why do n't just chip in up while you still got the chance ? I really do n't desire to pour down anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't want my hands to be tainted with your poisoned stemma. '' stated Harry, his rage construction once more.

`` Give up ? You must be kidding, Potter. Once I 've won, I can always resurrect my followers and enrol some more knock-down I. '' replied the dark lord, his awe-inspiring display of serenity baffling the mathematical group. `` I have finished the summoning. '' he declared triumphantly.

`` fountainhead, that 's rather obvious. '' said Harry dryly. `` But it 's also obvious that the dementors have managed to trammel the souls. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to observe that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you mean ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's soul had come and transferred his power to me. '' the dark lord replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that worry for that ? My goodness ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's inheritor, had already inherited it. But of course you had do something extra since you 're not a vestal stock. ``

The iniquity lord merely scowled at his input. `` I 'm certainly you wo n't retrieve it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` Prove it then. '' challenged Harry, his flavour not wavering a bit. The sooner he learned what his enemy 's new powers were, the better.

The dark lord 's optic turned blood red with fury at the provocation. He raised his hands and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, potter ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his hands once more and trapped everyone present tense in a icy cube. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could stand firm that cold but at least, they would continue that way forever. '' The dark cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprisal.

`` Brilliant deductive reasoning ! And our inter-group communication was the only when thing that saved you from that fate. But it does n't count. Now they would find your death and would not be able to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The dark God Almighty rambled more about his achievement, how great and powerful he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his hermit hearing. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to free his Quaker. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of angry retort and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the ground, writhing in pain.

Harry struggled to see how his friends were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their fingers upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the excitement was all about. The portal was still loose -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. assistant has arrived and just in time…

Spirits of his parents, Dumbledore, Sirius, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to distract Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never take this without your old wand. '' admonished the spirit of an old man with wide pale oculus that radiance like the moon twinkle. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy feeling when he had bought his wand from him before. The old man had a kind face and a Wise, penetrating gaze that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my sceptre was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your wand or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then cite it and let me do the balance. ``

Harry held out his hand and focused his mind on his wand. It was an unusual combination - holly and phoenix feather, xi inch, gracious and supple. `` Accio Wand ! '' To his amazement, a whisper of wind paved the path for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the capital of Arizona stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's wand to his outstretched hand.

Harry watched in awe as Mr. Ollivander voiced out another ancient conjuration. The phoenix flew around the old man and a gilded flame began to circle both of them. The beloved 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 hands in a smooth-flowing apparent motion. zero else mattered as the Phoenix feather wrapped around the splinters of Sir Henry Joseph Wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the fabled bird shed a teardrop on his wand 's sum. The process was complete. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all meter, handed the revived wand to its rightful owner.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the baton above his mind, brought it swishing down through the dampish air and a stream of red and gold glint shot from the end like a firework, throwing dancing floater of sparkle on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not bear the dark expression of someone who had lived through the darkest of meter. He just seemed contented that his mission had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for expectant 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 often yet still maintained your ability to give care for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my joy. Now, fulfill your fortune and please do be good, Harry. It 's not your clip yet. You still have a prospicient and fruitful life ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only quell for a few transactions. We 're not meant be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort toss off you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to stimulate him a more powerful baton. But do n't vanquish him out of revenge. Do it because it 's the right matter to do. '' said the wise, old man as his emotional state slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the ghosts shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd become friends then, Harry. You 're a cool down guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to shew that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. professor Dumbledore said death is just another adventure and he 's right. Please tell Winky that Dobby will watch over her and that she must continue what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his usual high-pitched tone.

`` We 're so proud of you, son. We know you could do it this time. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be ticket. '' stated Sothis in a cryptic tone.

`` Do n't worry, Harry. Tom may be the successor of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's heritor and you do n't need to execute that ridiculous ritual to get it. If my cognition of our enemy is still exact, then I 'd make bold speak that you 'll find out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the mysterious tone, his eyes twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the spirits vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your drive would n't be wasted this meter. ``

As the someone disappeared, the revolting typeface of his enemy came to view once more.

`` So, the reunion is finally over. You think having your baton back would facilitate ? '' The darkness Godhead spat viciously. `` You 're still no compeer for the index of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his bridge player and the tempest instantly became more trigger-happy. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's fallible body.

Silence.

zero could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's frail form. The impact forced the ground to crock up, burying Harry 's trunk inside.

`` DIE ! ceramist, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electrical energy overburden would surely deoxidize the boy to ash tree. There would be no body to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the cicatrice would be seeable. He danced around like nutcase and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as enjoyable as cursing real mass. He thought some more. 'What the inferno ? Potter 's dead…might as well have some fun with his friends…'

With that demonic idea, he commanded the wind to make way and a blaze fire erupted from his hands. He flung them on Harry 's friends for they were the unlucky ones nearest to his location. His eyes fell on the frozen torso of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for early citizenry to encounter with. Another cruel smiling crossed his backtalk. 'Ah, the traitor ! I 'll care with them later…'. He waited for the six anatomy to clear the full wallop of the position. He did n't have to waitress long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` Falco columbarius ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the violent storm had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can crystallize you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely distressed to see the dark lord standing coolly there while their friend was nowhere to be found. It was not good but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still refractory I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your pathetic friend 's dead… ''

An astounded silence followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an supercilium. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such uncloudedness that everyone was inclined to consider her.

`` No ? Then looking at at that burnt cleft. Potter 's buried there. No one could inhabit after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should dwell after being struck by the Aveda Kedavra bane either but he did. '' stated Hermione matter-of-factly, putting on her irritating know-it-all stance.

The non-white lord became greatly annoyed at the admonisher. `` IT DOES N'T issue IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE power point IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S GOING TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his control over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to deliver ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a sensational spell to the night lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Draco and spew his own curses to him.

The six teenagers forgot their reservations and begun flinging whammy at him at every opportunity. Voldemort 's eyes held a maniacal glint as he dodged the torment sent his way and took great pleasure in bringing one and only pain to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playmate could n't play to his atonement, he got tired of the plot and summoned the lightning once more.

`` game over. '' The iniquity Divine muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to burn their bodies.

The six teenagers tried to rove out of the way but they need n't have bothered. The blow never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you miss me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My scar absorbed the lightning, idiot. It was quite rejuvenating. I feel like a newly charged battery. You should try it sometime. ''

The six teen watched in astonishment 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 hand to deflect the visible galvanic discharge. He had no cicatrix that could engulf 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 diminutive particular in your haste to complete the spell - once the portal is open, you could not percolate the spirit that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's heritor and he had also transferred his elemental abilities to me. ''

Voldemort grew more despairing as it became increasingly obvious that his advantage over the boy had vanished into thin air. He only had one more trick up his sleeve. He knew Hogwart 's do not instruct this old combat technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S SWORD ! ! ! '' he yelled and a silver brand with a serpent allegory elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a viscous green core that emitted a stinking odor.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a superb swordsman in his time but that ability could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through tight training and days of recitation. 'The Potter kid would be helpless this time .'His elation was magnified as he watched Potter 's hesitance. What he did not know was that Harry 's deficiency of exuberance was for an entirely unlike reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's Sword ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that vane would not be used in his fight with Voldemort. The prophecy was gradually coming on-key and he did not like the idea of a pre-determined destiny. It made him feel like a thing and not a person with his own liberate will. Nevertheless, the place was there and he had to go through with it however reluctant he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no other ridiculous prophecies hanging over his head.

With their blade on one hired man and wands at early, the duel began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his front leg and stabbed Harry with his sword arm. Harry blocked the bump before the blade could tinge his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the profligate oozing from his organic structure before performing some feints to misinform his opposer into parrying in a different direction. Harry counter-attacked by performing a complicated sword terpsichore that he knew would tremendously rag his opponent. He had expected Voldemort to wear down out easily and just yielding but it seemed that Voldemort did not consider it as an alternative.

As the duel transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their swords met with a loud clang and the sudden encroachment caused the brand to spring in polar direction.

Harry was the first to convalesce from the forceful collision. He turned to where the steel had fallen. `` ACCIO SWORD ! '' he shouted and held out his decent script to catch the sword on its ruby hilt. To his astonishment, two sword came rushing to his bridge player instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attempt to take in the blade before it reached Harry 's hand. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his scepter and promptly caught the two swords on his paw. The sudden noise caused Harry to turn around in rush, with both steel sticking out…and he did n't give decent meter to react. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of movement before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a sword. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless body collapsed on the ground, it was the envenom brand -- Sword of Slytherin.

... he shall perish by his own brand ... and his remains shall repose at the snake 's sleeping accommodation till the end of time ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot tears sliding down his cheeks. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't conceive it. After several twelvemonth of struggle, innumerable decease, and mass destruction….the dark Clarence Shepard Day Jr. have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No more prophecies…no more fighting…just knit, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his friend approaching…their stair hesitant…as if they, too could n't believe their eyes.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his verbal expression was aspirant, his pallid blue oculus betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those twelvemonth. Why should he ? He was unloosen now…No more dark lord to occupy about…No more father to impress. Lucius had made it clear that he was no son of his and he was fine with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a tinge of regret. Lucius had never really been a father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his head in ratification. Then a slender laugh escaped his parched pharynx as a strange realization dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the trouble he went through….Merlin ! The god must be drunk when they pre-determined that destiny. '' his laugh intensified at the thought. 'The almost condemnable, most craftiness, near evil hotshot of all time died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the strange emotions passing through his face. `` You do pull in what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An astonish disbelief still written on his face.

`` Well, the prognostication did come rightful but technically, you 're not a murderer, Harry, so do n't fret too often about it… '' said Hermione to console what she thought was a guilt-stricken best friend.

`` Could you believe it ? He died in accident…and by his own sword too… '' Harry suddenly stopped and glanced at his arm. The burn sense experience on his arm where Slytherin 's steel had grazed before was making him queasy. And he wanted nil but to buckle under to the duskiness that was beginning to overcome his senses…
Author 's preeminence : This is the last chapter, finally ! So delight review, thanks to everyone ....



EPILOGUE

July 2009 ( 12 years later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to bring around his lesion and he had locked Voldemort 's remains in the Chamber of mystery. The wickedness man 's corpse will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no other parseltongue alive. '' said the storyteller to the children in front of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange tarradiddle and that encouraged him to continue. `` The bad cat were imprisoned in Azkaban including Peter Pettigrew. '' The children groaned at that. `` Hey, the man still had to pay his debt to society you know but do n't worry, he had accepted his portion and was very much willing to comply. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an amazing rage for information as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. Arthur Weasley was still the Minister and a fair and reliable one at that. He was also very active in advocating the rightfield of other creatures like house-elves, werewolves, Centaurus and goblins. prof McGonagall was still the Headmistress. Professor Snape relinquished his position as the promontory of Slytherin sign of the zodiac and Potions lord to Draco who turned out to be truly effective with his job. Professor Snape also assisted the new DADA teacher from time to time -- guess who ? ``

`` Harry ceramicist ? '' asked a red-headed boy with pale bluish eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, awry resolution. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reinforce their temporary insanity anymore. He also married Susan ivory after he graduated and had a very fascinate child. '' The minor cheered in reply. They had liked Neville too and were sword lily that everything had turned right for him in the end.

The story-teller continued. `` Lavender was a illusionist unfortunately, she still could n't control her natural endowment so she tried a unlike career. She and the Patil twins opened a boutique at Hogsmeade. Fred and George 's joke shop class prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the line and later on, the three prankster married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new story of legerdemain teacher, would you believe ? He made the topic very interesting that no one sleeps through the example anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the tendency to center all his lecture on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the children did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry Holy Order them to bring back to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired girl. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt visual aspect of her father 's hair as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the suggestion. `` merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their world though he never relinquished his position as the B. B. King. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the practiced thing to do. That way, no emerging wickedness Jehovah would be able to control them. ``

The minor nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they disband ? '' asked a timid boy who was a small on the impenetrable face but his friends never teased him about it. The boy was so kind and gentle that they never wanted to wound his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once more. `` I knew mortal would ask that interrogative sentence eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to wipe his glasses that had become quite misty. `` To everyone 's surprisal, none of the DA member wanted to became aurors but nobody condemned them for that. Somehow the hoi polloi understood without any need for explanations. And anyway, the dark meter had passed so there was no intense demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as smart as her mother and as good at Quidditch as her father. She became the principal of the Department of Magical Creatures while Ron became the keeper for the Chudley cannon, his darling squad. Dragon married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's soundly look -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock protest. He had silvery-blond tomentum and wan gloomy eyes. Walking beside him was a beautiful red-head who had stifled a giggle after hearing his words.

`` Hi there, Devonshire. We were just talking about my wife 's new leger. I just wanted to see if the narrative was in effect enough to be published. '' The dark-haired story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how lucky Draco 's son was for inheriting his mother 's skilful looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his Greek God male parent. Callah, why are you laughing ? '' Devonshire grumbled about some unsupportive married woman but he was grinning too.

The story-teller shrugged them off. `` Anyway, enough with the distraction. Ginny became the Head of Magical Education and I already told you about what happened to the amazing bouncing ferret so I do n't need to iterate that. '' The youngster laughed while Devonshire glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired girl and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding world and only their airless friends knew where they were and what their stage business were but they lived happily ever after. '' Lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the book and watched the children 's reaction. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's concluding Koran entitled 'Harry ceramicist and the doomed vaticination'. Do you like the taradiddle ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a cool story, Uncle Lander. But where 's Aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your collation right now. You see she 's quite aflutter about your chemical reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the chronicle. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can tell her yourself later. I 'll just go and see if she needs assistant. '' Lander stood up and headed for the kitchen. Devon and Ginny followed shortly.

`` Do you think it 's wise to publish that book, Harry ? '' asked Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and tons of children will profit from it. ``

`` Wo n't we be discovered ? '' asked Ginny, voicing out her own concern.

`` I wo n't be risking the exposure of our universe since it will only be released in the muggle humankind and they would all think that it 's just a normal queen tale. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her hands while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and succus on the table.

`` Did the minor like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His wife 's beautiful grimace fell in dashing hopes. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her wife tightly.

Lana 's eyes immediately shone with happiness. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's sleeve when she noticed Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the snacks she promised to the nipper. `` Why do n't you all aid me bring the food for thought to the small fry ? They must be hungry by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four adults were surprised at the sudden stochasticity that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to take your minor, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the way of transportation they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, mate. We had planned to use the car but the dealings was so heavy and we could n't waitress to see you again. '' said a tall and finely-built man with a mass of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to talk about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very urgent. '' Neville agreed, his timidness gone but the gentle way was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna make some Sir Thomas More sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight adult witch and thaumaturgist carried the food and walked silently to where the tyke were. They stopped in their tracks when they noticed that the children were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really keen author. I wonder where she got all her ideas ... I mean they 're so detailed…the fiber and issue are so real. 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 little weird. Mom said she used to snatch at her for making up stories but they ended up as friend anyway and your mom put her creativeness to good use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a recollective metre ago, Hermione, and as your girl mentioned, we ended up as friends anyway. '' said Luna with a warm smile.

`` Do you think there 's a probability that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's pure fiction. Mom said so. '' replied thrower 's son and crossed his arms stubbornly as if the matter had already been settled.

`` But it would be cool, do n't you think ? '' commented Potter 's girl dreamily. `` Just think, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's tangible, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, cool ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor House, of course of instruction. Apparently, it 's the unspoilt menage there. ``

Behind the door, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laugh at the tidy sum of Draco 's horror-stricken expression but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really find oneself it weird that our natal day are so near each other. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a strange coincidence. It almost seem that we 're all blood brother 's and sisters. ``

`` Coincidence, my infantry ! It 's necessity, baby ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered Draco under his breath as he listened to the children 's conversation. The others nodded in agreement.

The adults decided to put an end to treatment before it gets out of hand when, out of the blue, four tawny owls soared through the undefendable living room window and dropped several thick parchment on the nipper 's circle. The adults were unprepared to see the purple wax seal on the parchment utter with the familiar elegant'H'with the miniature icon of lion, serpent, Wisconsinite 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 tiddler had just finished reading their letter and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a prank ? '' one of youngster asked when the adults failed to say anything. The excitement in his voice betrayed the fact that he wanted the letters to be authentic.

Again, no answer. The adults just stared at one another in confusion. They knew this second would come eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to talk to you about, checkmate. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The children eyed them suspiciously.

`` If these missive are what we believe they are, then you 've all got a lot of explaining to do. '' another one ventured courageously after a very long and uncomfortable silence.

Finally, the author of the Harry Potter serial publication relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her married man and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would take a very farsighted time to complete. `` Now, let me tell you the rattling story…. ``

THE END

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