Chapter 10 - The Unexpected Arrival of the Dursleys and the Auror trial run

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

'' What about additional shelter ... .invisibility cloak or something ? '' asked Lee.

'' We can use the disenchantment good luck charm for that. It 's secure and besides, we left some of our thing at the parliamentary law 's school principal -- - ''

'' prof MCGONAGALL ! ceramicist 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panic-struck female person spokesperson from behind.

'' We were able to fend them off but the womanhood said thrower left a few day ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

'' ma ! Mummy ! Why did they take us here ? They 're not going to pour down us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose representative was muffled.

The three peered from behind to find oneself out who the new arrival were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried arduous to blot out what he thought was indignity on his voice while his auntie was undeniably distraught. His cousin-german was hiding behind his mother 's garb, destroying his reputation of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed fix to have a essence attack.

'' calmness down. thrower 's here. '' said prof McGonagall calmy, motioning them all to sit down and make themselves comfortable.

'So, she does n't ingest any liaison from the order too aside from if they come here personally .'noted Harry.

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

'' But Professor, we guarded him tightly and we are for certain he did not allow for the house. '' protested Tonks, feeling bad at their failure.

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

'' PETUNIA ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to birth forgotten his anxiety as he berated his wife for letting the out words escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his aunt 's side. Luna and Lee came out of the shadows too and discreetly went to connect the other DA fellow member to contribute them some privacy.

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

'' I 'm gloomy prof Helen Wills Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the social club members watching over the family. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of news show, I started to make unspoilt use of my sentence. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt petunia, being one of the dupe of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from computer memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet movement to impose Grimmauld Place. His tale was greeted with stupor, amazement and disbelief from his jailed audience. He also shared with them the DA 's plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not secern them the ground why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning look but did not press on. Harry smiled at him in ease. For some reason, he did not want his uncle and full cousin to know about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your relatives need to lie for now. I 'll get them first to their booth. '' interrupted Professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't beware, I wish to appease. '' said Aunt Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to know more than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his fundament impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his wife was not going to change her mind.

'' So, Potter, what 's the real plan ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to bring aunty petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's attack on a whizz Village forty geezerhood ago. We wanted to give her and other victims their mogul back so that they can help us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the impression that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his aunty suddenly hugged him and murmured a soft 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Dwight Lyman Moody gaped at him in shock but professor McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus osculation, Demeter, bringing the other DA member and their architectural plan to condition for battle.

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

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

Moody carefully assessed the young man in forepart of him and paused for what seemed life infinity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here active and without any John Roy Major injuries, I will take you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. look at this your entry test to auror breeding. ``

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

'' Thank you. Do n't interest, we will not give out. '' said Harry confidently.

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

'' Next Mon. ``

'' Okay, we 'll be back that day and progress to sure as shooting you 're all in one piece. '' With that, Professor Helen Newington Wills and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the walls and dummies strategically placed within the breeding room. The group started their own training to make for the indorse mission. Harry told them about Helen Wills Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their skillful. Professor McGonagall and gentlewoman hooch built a square room within the room of requirement ( which magically expanded ) which served as their training land. They put a silencing charm on the way so as not to distract the other occupants.

'' HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' shouted Ron, immediately pinning Hermione on the wall with the unattackable weewee carom magic spell he conjured. He quickly stopped the tour and rushed to the nearly drowning Hermione.

'' trade good one, Ron ! That was very knock-down ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once, proud at her bestfriends forward motion. Harry gave him a thumbs up from across the room.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to show how the imperius bane piece of work. It controls the judgement of the person completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to suffer even the unity they love most. '' His friends nodded in intellect. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After several Day of rigorous breeding, all became wiz at fighting the imperius condemnation, even young Dennis who seemed so washy at first could totally throw it off. Disillusionment charm was a child's play but apparition was met with some difficultness. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as respectable as Harry yet who could not only apparate other the great unwashed with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their shield charm also became stronger. They discovered that if they conjure the patch charm together, it will form a shield strong enough to repel unforgivable curses completely.

The next daybreak, Ron called for a group meeting to talk over their strategies.

'' Here is the group list. We separated them according to their relative space from each other. The house-elves are going to maneuver us to their localization so we do n't have to vex about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a copy of the pigeonholing. `` I trust that any personal differences shall be ignored at this minute. Is there any problem with the pigeonholing ? ``

grouping # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Dame Alice Ellen Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zechariah, Alicia grouping # 3 : Hermione, Parvati, Seamus - doyen, Fred, George, Neville
chemical group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Anthony, Justin

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

'' Since this room and their location have anti-apparition barriers, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- houses and work the other extremity there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. Okay ? '' said Ron.

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

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

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

'' Yes, it would be safe but we would n't learn that way. We did n't educate like madman here if we 're just going to let Harry do all the work. '' said Ron heatedly.

'' That 's good enough. By the way, Cho and I made another mint of misrepresent galleons and put a more progress protean charm there. If before, it only tells the date and clip of the DA coming together now it can inform us if any of our friends are in peril. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a fake galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the former members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means someone 's in risk and you only need to seem at the galleon to bang who 's calling for helper. '' added Cho.

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

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'' We 're cook. '' declared Harry during tiffin. `` Today is Dominicus ... Tomorrow we must go and bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any incertitude about this delegation, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too latterly. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a petite jot of reserve on their faces but what greeted his centre were supreme conclusion and unrivaled courage. The mathematical group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will meet here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. relaxation well for now. We will demand our strength. '' Chapter 11 - The Second foreign mission

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

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

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

Harry nodded in intellect. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the thought of his only sister suffering at the hands of the enemies. `` What do you think ? Silly, of course of instruction we are. We just need to strengthen ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with assuagement. `` Thanks, mate. I just need to hear that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

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

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

'' I think he used mental thought transference to talk to me. Wait, I 'll try if I can make it forge reverse. I also want to ask him a few dubiousness myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the master 's brass until it became solid in his mind.

'' Professor, can you get a line me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

'' Yes, do n't care about us. Focus on your plan for tomorrow. ``

'' Ok. professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't mind. Do you let any idea how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my mark stop hurting. The nuisance is supposed to be intense now but I do n't have any vision anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't mind. The shock you gave me when you almost pulverise my office last June made me recognize that. As for the first question, I think some of your inert powers surfaced at terminal due to the urgency of the situation. As for the second motion, I can only assume that Voldemort has been closing his judgement to you too to prevent you from discovering his programme. He does not want to take chances now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be deliberate tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, prof. proceeds aid too. '' With that, Harry cleared his intellect again and started to severalise Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the drive but seeing the salve expression of his effective friend was Charles Frederick Worth every ounce of vigour he spent.

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Monday, 5:45 a.m. at the Training elbow room

All the members of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf admirer, were nervously pacing the storey while waiting for the signaling to leave. The team drawing card were currently reiterating the design and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective mathematical group. professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their track to avoid increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all appendage disillusioned themselves and silently followed their drawing card to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were beaming to recover the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the whole surgical process should take no longer than 15 bit. If anything happens, just press the coin and the rest will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its mission, restitution to the preparation room immediately and wait for the others. We 'll suffer a myopic meeting afterwards. O.K. ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's group arrived safely at the grooming room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to return. Some resorted to reading while others played solo adept chess to while away the time. Each constantly checking the metre and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an hour. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to combust soon. The wait was almost unbearable when they heard arguing erupting outside the way and it seemed to be getting nearer.

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

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

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

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

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't need to make hapless alibi. A simple apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

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

'' Where 's Harry 's mathematical group ? '' she asked Ron.

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

As if on cue, the door opened again and all optic turned to the new arrivals.

'' guy wire, is Luna here ? '' Harry suddenly asked, scanning the people in the room.

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

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

'' passe-partout Harry ceramicist, Dobby is looking for your acquaintance, Luna. Do n't worry. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The other house-elves followed too.

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

Without wasting anymore time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to get out where the quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the exact placement and Harry apparated to the pettifogger 's office where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attacker - 4 death- eater. Dodging expletive and sending out several trying to buy some time until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own baton and tried to get close to Luna to screen her from some of the more advanced curses, thankful that the attackers did not seem to be very adept at cuss yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the enemy backed away quickly, staring at their wands as if wondering why they were holding such a stupid piece of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's side. His smile faded, however, when he heard loud pops again as more death-eaters entered the agency. The battle continued.

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new reaching were more experienced than the first base four. They never gave them time to breath. Curses flew across the room at lightning speeding. Harry saw Luna struck by a sandbag spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several more than papa. The death- eaters stopped to look at the new reaching too, not expecting any reinforcements. But they were surprised when respective curses hit each of them as ten DA phallus who already started training arrived.

'' YOU IDIOT ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between whammy. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in situations like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in numbers'speech you gave last time ? '' she continued furiously.

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

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

'' Yeah, sang-froid ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His friends did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the upper berth hand in this little confrontation. He gave Ron a resign rein to conduct the commands.

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the lost death-eaters, stuck out their wand and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA members. Then without removing their verge, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stunned death- eaters with the consequence of the spell multiplied six times due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the wall, sending some of the place equipments to strike on the terra firma. Sensing defeat, they quickly disapparated to mend themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA members as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some justificative charm around the office to obviate another encounter.

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

'' I apologize. I just could not resist the impulse to inspect my dad 's position before I go back. There 's something that I need to hold because I do n't think that my sire is dead. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her mitt in supporting. Cho 's heart narrowed when she noticed it.

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

Luna got up and retrieved two pots of plants from under one of the table, probably his father 's. One was dead, the early was still blooming. They all stared at the plants ineffectual to grok what it meant but Hermione appeared to be deep in thought.

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

'' Luna, I may not know how to find your father now but I think we can do something to pass water his spirit issue forth alert. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to construct up for her crudity a spell ago.

'' What do you think ? '' said Luna cautiously.

'' All publication have stopped operating or forced to close because of the current situation. Who shall collapse news to the people then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for help if anything happens ? The ministry is almost useless nowadays so I believe the most we can do is .... '' Hermione hesitantly glanced at the others before she declared, `` I think we must reestablish ... .The caviler. ``

A hushed silence followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - Confrontation at the quibbler

'' I beg your pardon ? '' Parvati said, eyebrows slightly raised and with subdivision folded across her chest.

'' You must be kidding ! '' sneered another incredulous voice which turned out to be Cho. `` No one reads that rubbish, you know. ``

Harry glared at the two girls while still holding Luna protectively. `` Quibbler 's report may not be that good but it was the ONLY newspaper that bravely published the truth about Voldemort 's restitution when the others were too engaged slandering me. '' he said venomously.

'' I am not forcing it on you and besides I have n't even match to that yet. '' said Luna, sword lily for Harry 's support and unconsciously leaned slightly on his chest. She felt Harry put her blazonry around her lightly as if it was the most natural thing to do but she did n't heed. She felt warm and secure and slightly light-headed.

'' Well, I still think the idea stinks ! '' shouted Cho much to Luna 's embarrassment and to the astonishment of all.

'' Cho ! '' gasped Hermione. This was not exactly the reaction she expected when she stated her approximation. `` You do n't have to be so rude. We 're on the Saame side here in guinea pig you have n't noticed. ``

'' I do n't require our reputation to be tainted by that piece of trash ! It 's bad enough being on this situation without adding insult to our injuries. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your pudden-head reputation ? What about the Truth ? Or would you choose that the world be ignorant in this topsy-turvyness ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her mind in disbelief that somebody from her own theater, supposedly the house of the most apt ones, would utter such nonsense. She turned to Harry and let her tears flow on his berm. Harry, oblivious to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring give-and-take of comforts to her.

The other DA members just stared at the scene in straw man of them, not really sure on whose side to take. But they were quite overturn and confused about the situation. They thought that after what they just went through, everyone would comport more compassionately towards one another. They SHOULD behave that way. And when did Harry and Luna became a couple ?

'' Do you think your father would listen if we use his paper to publish the barbarousness of Voldemort and what the whole community can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a mental line to ask Harry about the PDA later.

'' Well, if you put it that way ... .I think he will be very majestic to be a part of it. But who would write the clause ? '' said Luna, focusing back on Hermione 's melodic theme now much to the discomfort of ridiculous house mate who seemed on edge for some cause that she could not fathom.

'' We, of course. Colin and Creevey can take precaution of the pictures and the rest of us could take our turns writing the clause. We do n't have schooling right now so we have so a good deal meter in our hands. '' The Creevey brothers looked excited at this but a few groaned at the thought of doing paper work.

'' It 's for a good effort, guys. '' prodded Harry. `` Besides, Hermione will be the one to drop a line all the major article and the editorial. Do n't vex. '' he added with a sly grin at Hermione.

'' So, is it all agreed then ? '' prompted Hermione.

'' Are you really going to write all the John Roy Major stuff ? '' asked Lee.

Hermione glared at Harry who simply shrugged his shoulders and shot her an'I'm-Innocent-Don't-Look-at-Me-Like-That'spirit. `` fine. '' she said finally.

Everything went smoothly after that. various suggestions flew into the air regarding what to save about, when to print and where they were going to get the funds. They would have stayed longer if Harry had not remembered something.

'' custody on, guys, I think we better get back now. We have a meeting with Professor Moody -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the pretty Asian fille sobbing furiously on a swiveling chair behind a desk overflowing with Book and written document. He let go of Luna and walked towards her. 'Crying again !'he thought, wondering what made her cry now. She was a walking teardrop last twelvemonth when Cedric died and the memory of her walking out of their date in tears did n't exactly endear her to him.

'' What 's the problem, Cho ? '' he asked gently.

'' Oh, Harry ! '' cried Cho. She threw her arms around him and tried to kiss him but Harry resisted and carefully pried her arms away from him. Not a very smart move because then, Cho suddenly slapped him and screamed angrily, `` So, I 'm not unspoiled enough for the sensation savior now, am I ? And who do you like now ? That pathetic Luna ? You could do better than that, you two- timing liar ! Why not granger or Ginny ? At least they 're both pretty and intelligent. It 's so humiliating to be dumped for soul like HER ! '' she pointed her finger at a stunned Luna.

'' Do n't call her hapless ! At least Luna does n't get all teary in every nerve-wracking position. Besides, Luna and I are just friends and there 's nix between you and me anymore so whoever I engagement does not business organization you now. And do n't ever call me a two-timing prevaricator, you were the one who dated someone else first. '' said Harry angrily, berating himself for being idiotic enough to fall for this narrow-minded girl.

The former DA members, except Luna whose oculus were transfixed on the wall, looked at each other awkwardly and tried to busy themselves with trying to figure out how to work the machines there. The office was quite impressive now that they had taken the meter to maintain it and its capacity. Magically maneuver impression motorcar were strategically placed to make the place seem wide. The folders in the file locker were all in decree and judgment from the bill sticker and smiling word-painting on the wall and mesa, they assumed that the working family relationship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no amount of distraction, however, could micturate them fail to mark how Cho tried to maledict Luna and how Harry sent the spell back to its mastermind. Unable to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered face, exclaimed in horror and frenzy as she hastily tried to call back the spell 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was full moon of disappointment and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE MEANING OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE HEADQUARTERS BY NOW '' growled a very familiar vocalization after a soft 'pop'. They all turned to the somebody with their wands out. They heaved a sigh of succour when they recognized who it was -- -- Professor Moody. His convention eye was eyeing Cho with dandy oddity while the early was scanning the room for some conceal opposition. His 360-degree eye stopped at the sight of four clothed chassis jumping up and down in a far recess of the bureau. `` And who are those retard ? '' he asked pointing in the direction oh the cloaked figures.

Harry gasped as he followed Dwight Lyman Moody 's gaze. `` pudding head death-eaters ! I did n't realize they are still here. '' he stated apologetically.

'' Obviously. '' Moody spat as he approached the figures.

The death-eaters let out terrified yelping when they saw the prof. Who would n't ? With his rotating eye, wooden leg and heavily scarred face, Helen Wills Moody looked like an improperly reincarnated remains. That, aside from his common paranoia and unorthodox way of handling a situation, was frightening enough.

'' Who are you ? '' demanded Moody at the four cowering form who only looked dumbly at one another.

'' W-what ? '' one asked fearfully.

'' I SAID WHO ARE YOU ? '' repeated Moody, pointing his scepter at them but still they could n't seem to understand his question.

'' E-er, Professor, I hit them with the imbecility curse a piece ago. '' Harry offered the entropy. Moody 's back talk twitched slightly at that and muttered some patch to absent the cloaks from their heads.

'' That 's Crabbe and Goyle ! '' exclaimed Ron. `` Harry, your execration was a waste matter of time. They 're already stupid ! ``

'' Viola tricolor hortensis ! '' Hermione could n't believe Voldemort was recruiting children to be his servants.

'' The former one is called Nott ! His father is also a death-eater. '' said Harry.

'' Hmm ... .come on, let 's institute them to the new headquarter. We might find out some useful information from them. '' said Moody gruffly as he tied the death-eaters and made his way to the fireplace. He dumped them unceremoniously in it before stepping in himself. Others followed cause until only Harry and Luna remained.

Harry, still remembering the uncomfortable feeling of using the floo network. decided to apparate instead. Luna was already stepping into the fire when he quickly grabbed her hand and spun away to the Training Room where the others were waiting for them.

'' Where 's Helen Wills and the others ? '' asked Harry when they arrived.

'' They are with Professor McGonagall right now but he told us to bide here and wait until he comes back. '' answered Hermione.

Now that the quick danger had passed, they all talked about the day 's events animatedly while waiting for Moody 's arrival. Some flourished it up a bit to make it sound more shake. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the reason in a duel, in which his group mates laughingly protested that he could n't know it for sure because the foeman wore mask and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly mood after that except for one extremely passably girl who discreetly stayed away from the others while her optic were gleaming with hatred as she looked on the happy faces of a handsome black- haired boy and a blond-haired miss wearing a moony verbalism on her face. However, her expression turned blank as soon as professor McGonagall and Professor Moody entered the room.

'' I 'm gladiolus that all of you returned safely and without a vestige of any John R. Major hurt however, I am not at all well-chosen about what happened afterwards. '' said professor McGonagall. `` Professor Helen Newington Wills has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED visit to the quibbler 's office and defend several death-eaters there. Had your opposition been adult dark wizards, you would consume been severely injured or spoilt, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` Care to tell us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA phallus present at the pettifogger tried to explain at once but after seeing the irritated reflexion of the teachers, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the other team leadership adding some details from clock time to prison term. As if planned, no one bothered to name the divergence about the Quibbler and the issue with Cho.

'' Very well, then. I understand but this must never happen again. '' said the bum professor.

'' So, that 's settled. Are you all going to undergo auror education ? '' professor Helen Newington Wills scrutinized each of them, sizing them up. He stopped at Hermione who looked as if she was on the verge of saying something and decided against it.

Harry, however, did not hesitate. He stared hard at Cho before he spoke clearly, `` professor, i hatred to say this but all of us are going to condition ... except for Cho. '' he declared.

'' May I ask why ? '' asked Moody, recalling the scene he witnessed when he arrived at the Quibbler.

'' She has an attitude problem that I believe may be dangerous to our military operation. '' answered Harry with a certainty that shocked the others.

Cho, unusually silent since the professors came, quickly exploded with rage. `` HOW daring YOU ! IT 'S YOU WHO HAS AN posture problem, NOT ME ! '' she eyed the others warily. `` YOU ALL AGREE WITH HIM ? TO HELL WITH YOU ALL ! I QUIT ! '' With that, Cho hastily removed her DA cloak, threw it on the base and left the elbow room after throwing one last contemptuous glare at Harry and Luna.

Author 's bill : Thank you all for reading my news report. By the way, I would like to address the park input regarding Harry 's power to apparate. Harry or any former firm wizard ( like Dwight Lyman Moody ) can apparate to Hogwarts due to the weakened anti-apparition barriers ( weakened only, not totally gone ) after the massive attack of death-eaters there. Also, since the foeman are chesty enough to assume that their victims will not return, they have not inspected the place ... yet ... so the occupants are still safe ... as of now. Some DA phallus will develop their powers more and will be able to spend through the anti-apparition barriers later.

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Chapter 13 - Another delegacy for Dumbledore 's US Army

'' Smooth ... .very smooth ... '' commented Hermione sarcastically.

'' I just did what I had to do. '' said Harry simply and quickly left the room, not wanting to talk to anybody at that particular here and now. Contrary to what the others must consume thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's attempt to kiss him at the Quibbler 's office, he had a sneaking suspicion on what might ingest possibly triggered her peculiar behaviour. Cho wanted him back. Unfortunately, Harry did not share that feeling anymore. He now realized that dating her had been a mistake. He only liked her, not loved. He liked her because she was very pretty and really talented in his favorite sport but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a mere adolescent jam and nil more.

He thought that Cho realized that slip too after she started dating Michael box but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a punter catch and would stop at null to get him back. That scared him out of his humor. Seeing her eyes glow with anger like that and her attempt at cursing someone who did n't even do anything to her made him remember that he can not be trusted. She had a dangerous streak and might even betray them all if given a hazard ... just out of spitefulness ... .and he can not countenance that ... For his and her saneness and the safety of their admirer, she should not be allowed to learn advanced cuss ... yet, maybe later after she developed some common sense of collective province. But now, she had to incur peace in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be cruel .'sentiment Harry before he fell into a abstruse and uneventful sleep.

Before the sun was up, Harry found himself being dragged to the breakfast table by an overeager Ron. He did n't really desire to wake up that other. He figured that a nice long sleep could clear his mind of any worries but Ron seemed too excited to be ignored. Gradually, he ate his breakfast, slightly wondering why they had to develop that early. Even the prof were still napping with the elision of Professor McGonagall who seemed to be 'on-duty .'

'' Why ? '' he asked Ron who was currently trying to gobble down his plateful of food for thought with a single swallow. `` Hey, what 's the hastiness ? ``

'' Dunno '' was the reply he got.

'' What ? ! ? Are you sick ? You woke me up for nix ! '' said Harry in a hushed voice, not wanting to raise up the others.

'' Well -- actually Hermione told me that Moody wants all the team leaders in the training room now. So hurry, it must be something significant. '' said Ron.

With that, the two quickly finished their repast and hurried to the training room where they found Professor Moody, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the elbow room and four cloaked figures bound in one niche. Harry noticed that the four were shooting dangerous coup d'oeil at their captors. They were already back to normal.

'' So, what have you found out ? '' asked Harry, assuming that they were all there to discuss the information they got from the Brigham Young death-eaters.

Tonks grimly beckoned them all to sit on the small round table while Professor Helen Newington Wills conjured a transparent weather sheet that enclosed the captives, barring them from hearing anything they were going to verbalise about. Hermione was looking perplexed and even Lee seemed not his real self. Harry immediately braced himself for the bad news while Ron sat beside Hermione.

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, professor Helen Wills sighed heavily and started the impromptu meeting. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that powerful potion, we found some very interesting information from the captive. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most sinewy servants to obliterate him. They also told us that Dumbledore is still alive although very weak and that Voldemort himself is the one administering the torture. However, what concerned us most is Ginny 's precondition. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his last sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can handle the anguish. After all, this is not their start encounter with the inhumanity of war but it may be traumatic for the youngest Weasley ... ... '' He paused for what seemed like an eternity before he continued, `` She is now the personal slave of Lucius'son and they are now at the Grimmauld spot. '' he finished matter-of-factly, staring directly into Ron 's alarm expression.

'' What exactly does a personal hard worker do, Professor ? '' asked Hermione, articulating Ron 's thoughts exactly.

'' You would n't like to bang, Miss husbandman and I, for one, am not really sure of what 's happening with Miss Weasley. The captives did not really be intimate much about how Draco treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might mean ... .physical contact. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the last words which alarmed his hearer even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his reply and Ron went whitened as a touch. Harry, on the other hand, seemed beyond shock at this tip. He stared hard at the professor before asking curtly, `` Then why are we still here ? ``

'' Ah, I wondered when you 'd come around to asking that. guide you farseeing enough. '' replied Moody, twitching his lip on what might have been a grinning if his side was not crooked enough to make it unrecognizable. `` Here 's the design .... ''

The four were dumb as Moody finished telling them the plan to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld shoes. It was quite clever. Simple but very effective if executed properly. Even Hermione did not kvetch for once. They would just go to the place disguised as the four captives with the aid of the polyjuice potion that the Potions maestro had prepared for the Order several calendar month ago, Immobilize genus Draco with a few while of their choice and bring Ginny back. thought process that the group meeting was adjourned, they all started to leave the room but Tonks stopped them with a silent shake of her head.

'' Now, to our next agenda ... Cho. '' They all turned to Harry at once who made a big deal of polishing his wand, pretending not to mark their stares.

'' What about her ? '' he grudgingly asked when no one spoke for a while.

'' I trust you to smooth thing out with her as soon as potential. firmament, we have enough job on our hands without having to shell out with juvenile squabbles. '' growled Moody, seemingly back to his old menacing ego. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a better choice. '' he whispered to a suddenly blushing Harry.

'' mulct ... amercement ... '' said Harry sullenly to end the embarrassing situation.

'' All right. Let 's meet here again tonight after dinner party and let 's curse some fools. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the flock of the Thomas Young man 's expression of disgust.

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'' So, Harry, are you and Luna really ... .you-know-what ? '' asked Hermione cautiously, ignoring her friends'discomfort. They were seated at their now dearie sofa near professor McGonagall 's table but discreetly hidden from other 's view. Ron was still pondering about his sister 's predicament but turned one ear to their direction, also curious about his bestfriend 's reply.

'' zippo. We are not a couple if that 's what you mean. We are not even dating for God 's sake ... We just wrote a few letter to each other before we arrived here, that 's all. '' replied Harry honestly. He thought it sound to just suffice their questions and be done with it. After all, they were his bestfriends and would never blab it to anybody who would care to listen.

'' You what ! '' exclaimed Hermione which caused Ron to raise one eyebrow.

'' It 's just simple friendly letter of the alphabet ... not love letters ... okay ? '' he replied exasperatedly. Luna and I were just friends..Why could n't they just accept it ?

'' okeh, fine. Whatever you say.. '' said Hermione but still looked unconvinced. `` You upright talk to Cho now. '' Harry nodded gratefully and went to incur Cho.

He walked around the room to ascertain her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the Training room but all he saw there were the four captives guarded by Tonks. He asked the early DA members if they had seen Cho anywhere but unfortunately, they did not. He finally approached professor McGonagall but was met by a alike reception followed by a stern lecture about his tactlessness. His apprehension increased when one of the female DA members commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed survive nighttime. He hurried to professor Moody who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

'' Professor, I ca n't find Cho anywhere ! '' he told him worriedly.

The professor 's eyes narrowed in business organisation. `` I was afraid of this. Where 's your map ? '' Harry silently cursed himself for not having thought of that. He summoned the map from one of his cloaks and they both stared at it for a few minutes.

'' She 's left Hogwarts ! ``

'' That 's quite obvious, son. I should birth watched her more closely hold out nighttime after what happened but I was too taken up. '' said professor Helen Wills Moody with evident remorse.

'' No, it 's all my demerit. If I had not lashed out on her like that, she would n't have left. '' he slumped on the chair, suddenly feeling drained of energy.

'' You did what you have to do but I must take on you could have handled it a lot better. Do n't blame yourself too much. You 're still young. You 're not that adept at dealing with feelings yet. ``

'' What do we do now ? She could be captured or ... .something .... '' he stopped. He did n't really want to think about what that 'something'might be.

'' Why do you care ? You certainly made it clear up last dark that you did n't require her around. '' asked Moody, trying to discern his feelings on the matter.

'' She 's still my admirer ! '' cried Harry. `` I may be annoyed at her right now but I do n't require anything bad to happen to her. ``

'' We can not do anything right now inadequate of launching a very unsafe man William Holman Hunt. And you know very well that we do n't have any usable Order members to cover that. I advise you to rest for now and concentrate on our mission tonight. '' said the professor, closing his eyes to stop the force per unit area from clouding his mind.

'' No, I ca n't do that. Dobby ! '' called Harry to his friend who suddenly appeared in front of him.

'' Yes, Mr. Harry ceramist, sir. What can Dobby do for him ? '' asked Dobby eagerly, excited to be called upon for help by the one who helped him to be free.

'' You know Cho Chang, right ? '' the elf nodded. `` I want you to get hold her now. She left Hogwarts and it may be serious for her if enemies find her. ``

'' Do n't worry, Mr. Harry ceramicist. Me and my protagonist are going to avail you receive her. '' said the household elf before disapparating somewhere.

'' You 'd really make a fine auror someday, thrower. commodity luck tonight ! ``

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to find soul who could make believe him forget the increasing weight of province on his berm ... mortal he could talk to without feeling any press ... mortal he could laugh with and unbend for a while before embarking another dangerous mission that night ... person like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - Mission Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the argent blond haired girl sitting on the sofa that he and his bestfriends had occupied a while ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with eyes half-closed as if lost in deep thought and unconsciously stroking the leaf of the industrial plant they retrieved from the caviler 's office. Just watching her made him smiling. He slowly approached her, all the piece wondering how it would feel if her soft paw was stroking his script instead. They held hands before, usually in time of distress, but he could call back being pacified by her touch. It was amazing.

As if sensing his comportment, Luna suddenly turned her gaze on him and gave him a slight smile. It immediately warmed his heart and he noticed that her usual blank stares and airy appearance were replaced with warmth and breakability. She timidly invited him to sit beside her, unsure of his response, but was pleased when he also gave him a smile and proceeded to do so. Not knowing what to say, he contented himself with watching the young woman caressing the magical plant.

'' Harry, you did n't have to do that for me ... '' said Luna, finally breaking the silence.

'' What ? '' asked Harry in confusion.

'' You did n't have to oppose me. I 'm quite used to insults, you know. Not just from her but from everybody else. That matter with Cho ... .she was your lady friend ... .and I feel horrendous for making things bad between the two of you. '' said Luna as she lowered her gaze to the terra firma, neglecting the plant she was holding on her lap.

'' No, I did n't bear to but I want to. Cho was my girlfriend, not anymore. You 're one of the most marvellous person I had been fortunate enough to receive and I could not tolerate hearing someone denigration you. You 're very special and no one does that to any of the people I care about, not even her. '' said Harry, lifting her chin up to adjoin his gaze.

'' Why are you being so gracious to me ? '' she reluctantly asked but other rather clumsy doubtfulness nagging her mind were left unsaid.

'' I do n't know ... maybe because you were the solely one I could talk to about Sirius'death without feeling guilt and imperativeness ... maybe because you were the only one brave enough to pass on with me when I was almost suicidal in my aunt 's planetary house ... .I am not sure ... .maybe it 's simply because I now realized that there were so much more to you than meets the eye. You 're kind, smartness, brave and you make me happy. '' Luna blushed at his Logos and averted her regard again.

'' I did n't know you were very expressive, Harry. '' she said in a shut up whisper as if she was finding it heavy to say the words.

'' Maybe you just bring out the best in me ... '' said Harry simply, taking detention of her innocent script and lifted it to his lips.

Luna stared at him in amazement and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his handsome face. She started to get up and forget the place but she found her genu too weak to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the immature man caressing her hand. She tried to get away from the nerve-wracking sensations but her knees wobbled from the sudden movement causing her to fall on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his weapon around her and pulled her finisher while whispering to her ear, `` Do n't be afraid. I like you ... .I really do ... and I have n't felt this way to anyone before ... not even Cho ... so please ... do n't escape from me. ``

At his words, Luna reluctantly wrapped her arm around him and nervously kissed him on the impertinence ... '' I like you too, Harry. ``

Harry slowly bent his fountainhead, embracing her tightly to -- --

'' There you are ! Oooopss, so sooorrrry ! '' said Ron, quickly hiding himself behind the shelf. Harry could depose he learn some muffled laughter from behind making him wonder how farsighted have they been watching them.

'' What do you want ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the interruption but did not release his clasp on Luna.

'' Nothing ! Just booster, huh ? '' Several DA members removed the disillusionment charm on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the twins of course, before running to the dinner table.

'' By the way, sorry for the ummm ... .interruption. Moody just asked us to secernate you that we need to eat dinner now. '' shouted Ron from afar.

'' AAHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! RONALD WEASLEY ! I SWEAR I 'M GOING TO KILL YOU SOMEDAY ! '' groaned Harry. There was no uncertainty now that they heard and saw everything. He looked at the red-faced Luna, her head slightly buried on his chest in embarrassment and he realized that he did not give care. So what if they saw them like this ?

'' Hush, it 's okay. At to the lowest degree now they know. They actually saved us the trouble of informing them, do n't you recall ? '' stated Harry, releasing his handgrip on her.

They walked hand in hand to the dining table, ignoring the snickers and some blatant tease from their friend. But aside from that, dinner was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to remind the four team leaders about their missionary post that Nox. The others had no idea about it but they sensed the misgiving on their drawing card'faces. Their suspicion grew more when Professor Moody signaled the four to go to the preparation room with him.

Harry muttered a trouble 'wait for me'to Luna and stood up to follow Helen Newington Wills. But before he could go, Luna steered him to a more individual blank space and kissed lightly on his lead cheek.

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me feel special. '' Then she kissed him again on his properly nerve. `` This is for practiced luck on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't abnegate it. '' She then slowly put her limb around his neck and pulled him closer, pressing her rim to his. `` This is to create surely that you 'd come back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her close again. This metre their lip met with frantic mania with his leave hand gently caressing her back, making them both feeble with yearning. He pulled away reluctantly as he remembered the mission.

'' What was that for ? '' asked Luna breathlessly.

'' That 's to make sure that you 'd await for me. '' replied Harry with a grin.

'' Silly. Of course of instruction, I 'd waitress for you. ``

After forcing the disgusting potion into their mouths, the four team leaders proceeded to apparate outside Grimmauld Place and enter in the usual way. It might appear highly suspicious if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The prisoner were not that hefty yet.

'' Hey, what are you doing here ? '' shouted genus Draco in welcome when they saw his visitors. He motioned all of them to sit down. `` Does father desire anything ? ``

The four just shook their head dumbly.

'' Well, it does n't matter. At least I have some decent company now. I 'm so bored here. '' drawled Dragon. Ron, in the boldness of Crabbe, clenched his clenched fist to subdue his growing rage.

'' What about your slave ? Is n't she entertaining enough ? '' asked Hermione who took the show of Pansy. She was surprised when she noticed a concerned face pass his grimace so fast that she almost thought she imagined it.

'' I got tired of her and besides, I ca n't expend all my energy ravishing her. It 's just a waste of time. So what brings you here ? '' replied Dragon lazily but the previous welcoming tone of voice was gone. It was as if he did not want them there anymore.

'' Nothing. Bored to tears too. Hexing masses are not so fun anymore. Can we have a go at your hard worker ? I 'm sure we 'd retrieve her enjoyable. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to distinguish how cruel Draco was to Ginny. He was taken aback when Draco hastily stood up and pointed his sceptre at him.

'' Do n't you presume, Goyle. No one touches my property. She 's mine ! '' Draco also pointed his scepter at the former two boys. `` That goes for you, too. ``

'' Err ... umm ... no indigence to get upset, Draco. We 're just asking, you know. '' said Lee who took Nott 's appearance but he, too, was wondering about Draco 's reaction.

'' So, where 's she ? Your Padre asked us to check on her. You would n't want us to secernate him something he does n't desire to get word, do you ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly. She knew they only have one hour before the issue of the polyjuice potion wears off and they could n't waste anymore time talking to him.

'' In the left sleeping room upstairs. Do n't inconvenience oneself her. She 's sleeping now. '' replied Draco with a tip of panic in his voice. Hermione raised one eyebrow but decided not to comment on it. Harry chose that present moment to muster up some butterbeers and gave one to each one of them, heedful to put a few drops of sleeping potion before he handed one to Draco.

'' Does n't matter. Come on ! Let 's drink in to victory ! '' announced Harry and they all took large swigs on the beverage.

Within seconds, genus Draco collapsed on the couch, unconscious. The three boys acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to retrieve what they thought was a thoroughly destroyed Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not want to come up Ginny in a very flexible berth. respective instant had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the watch and was shocked to see that they did not have a lot time left.

'' Hermione ! Come back now ! We 're running out of sentence ! '' shouted Ron. He was answered by an ear-splitting scream, unmistakably Hermione's.

Harry and Ron hastily ran upstairs to help her, leaving Lee to stand guard, but was utterly shaken by the sight that greeted them. They found Ginny with her wand pointed at Hermione who was twisting on the footing in extreme pain in the neck. They wondered how come Ginny had a wand with her but they were More disturbed about the fact that she hit Hermione with an unforgivable curse.

'' Ginny ! block ! That 's Hermione. We came to rescue you. '' shouted Ron, thinking that his sister thought they were enemies.

'' I know. '' answered Ginny calmly without turning to face up them.

'' You knew ? B-but why ? '' Ron was clearly flabbergasted at her response.

Harry was now wondering if she was under the Imperius curse. Ginny slowly turned around to point her wand at them. Harry looked directly into her eyes, watching for tell-tale sign of the zodiac of magical control. There was none. He only saw absolute hatred on her once beaming eye. She was acting on her own resign will.

'' You let me down ... CRUCIO ! '' she cursed Ron and he immediately fell on his knees, completely unprepared for the attack.

'' No, Ginny, you 're wrong. Sorry if we did n't come earlier. But now we 're here. Please come back with us. '' pleaded Harry, unwilling to curse the person he always treated as his younger sister.

Ginny hesitated for a consequence, cerebration of what he said, but decided to brush aside his supplication. Her dark face returned. `` I wo n't. I belong here ... ..CRUCIO ! '' she bellowed at him, instantly lifting the curse word on Ron who was still too weak to move.

'' PROTEGO ! '' shouted Harry. Inspite of everything, he still did not want to harm her in any way.

Sensing that she could not defeat Harry on a affaire d'honneur, Ginny quickly ran downstairs but seeing Draco 's unconscious state fuelled her rage. `` You hurt him ! '' she exclaimed as she ran back to where Harry was.

'' LEGILIMENS ! '' screamed Harry in frustration. He desperately wanted to know what happened to make her act this way. Behind him, Ron and Hermione were slowly regaining their military strength and watched in amazement as Ginny clutched her head word in an endeavor to lug Harry 's effort to break into her mind. But Harry was stronger. Soon epitome of genus Draco and Ginny flashed into his thinker. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a dark and smelly dungeon ... genus Draco choosing her to be his personal hard worker ... Draco and Ginny locked in a miserly embracement ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly preparing dinner party for the two of them ...

Harry broke the impinging in jolt and stared at Ginny in mental rejection. None of those persona portrayed genus Draco forcing her to do anything. She was very much willing ... As he watched the young missy weakly struggle on her feet, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to follow him downstairs. Without a word, he grabbed their hand and motioned Lee to agree him too. Before they could even ask him anything, the four were immediately lifted from the ground and were spun around in a spiral apparent motion. When their animal foot touched the background, they were already at the grooming room.

They saw eagre faces waiting for them ... especially the twins who really took an exploit to make welcome streamer for Ginny. Even the professors were in senior high school sprightliness. It was Neville who noticed them first. `` Hey, what happened ? ``

Everyone turned to the four at once. Ron and Hermione were still weakly clutching their English, pain clearly etched on their faces. Lee seemed perplexed but Harry wore a blank expression that they could not fathom.

'' What happened ? '' asked Professor McGonagall looking worried.

'' We had a little problem with Ginny, professor. '' said Hermione silently, unsure if she wanted to distinguish them what really happened. She could not believe it herself. She watched silently as Luna unconcernedly walked towards Harry and massaged his forehead. The simple action gradually eased his tension and she saw Harry visibly relax. `` Ask him. '' said Hermione to Professor McGonagall, pointing one shaky at Harry.

'' Harry, where 's Ginny ? '' ventured one worried Fred who could n't take the secrecy anymore.

Harry closed his eyes, taking his clip before he carefully answered, `` She did not want to come. ``

'' B-but why ? '' asked George, nearly falling on his chair as he did so.

Harry wished he did not have intercourse the answer to that because the Truth was painful and impossible in the flow fortune but he was left with no choice. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in honey with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus curse word on Ron and Hermione ... '' several gasps were heard. `` I used Legilimency to get hold out and ... and ... I saw everything. genus Draco did not pressure her. She 's willing. ``

Professor Moody started to say something but Harry cut him off.

'' We failed. I 'm pitiful. '' Harry said as he looked at each of Ginny 's brothers. He was grateful to see that they do n't blame him at all but the disappointment on their faces was starting to weigh him down. He felt Luna 's hand on his shoulder joint, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The final examination straw
'' It 's her selection, Harry. You ca n't do anything about it. '' said Luna quietly as she and Harry strolled around the Great Hall, uncaring of the risk it might cause them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... fearfulness ... ira ... foiling ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the situation that she eventually decided to unite the dark side. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once majestic hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in love life ... Sometimes people do goosy things when they 're in love ... maybe she saw a side of Draco that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the mite of terror in genus Draco 's vocalization when he suggested that they would care Ginny to cure them of their boredom but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his inherent aptitude to protect his 'slave'which was highly unnatural for him. His mental attitude baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's mind, he respected her. He sat in confusion, thinking in silence. So far, the side of meat he was in had done zip but hide and defend themselves. Some of the edict members severed their communication ties with them for reverence of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even know what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, please come back'he pleaded, hoping that his mentor could hear him. Harry concentrated hard and called the headmaster again but the companion opinion of someone entering his mind did not come.
Meanwhile, the soul Harry was trying to communicate with could not amass enough forcefulness to reply ...
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'' Get the old man, now ! '' shouted the man with a slit-like nozzle at the trembling material body of a small man with a bridge player made of shining silver. He watched as the man battle on his feet to fetch what his master wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a limp bod of an old man with foresighted white hair and a face fungus that almost reached his shank. A magical metallic element chain ensured that he would not be able-bodied to escape IF he had adequate energy for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The hobble build slowly rose from his lieu to take on the gaze of his captor.
'' Where 's the boy ? '' asked Voldemort, arrogantly pointing his wand on him. The old man stubbornly shook his head.
'' CRUCIO ! '' The old man fell on the trading floor and writhed in pain. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the curse.
Again, there was eerie silence ... a few minutes had passed before Harry released the man from the spell.
'' Well ... you 're quite useless to me now ... I do n't manage about the stupid divination anymore ... and the untested tiddler of the line traitor Weasley already joined our ranks ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of information. The dark nobleman merely laughed at his reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't know ? The all-knowing Headmaster actually did n't get it on ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your feeling, old man ... .maybe I should just kill you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - tell me where the boy is and I 'll let you live. ``
'' You 're the one losing your soupcon if you believe even for a second that I would succumb to your wishing. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' Wonderful ! What an amazing video display of heroism ... '' The iniquity lord mockingly clapped his handwriting before he continued with narrowed eyes, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the temper for games tonight so order me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a fool. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the wrath of his tormentor.
Voldemort raised his baton angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his expiry.
'' last is but a next adventure ... '' the old man said, bracing himself for the blow.
'' Aveda Ked -- - ``
'' M-master ! D-do you really have to do this ? He might still be useful to us ... '' said the small man with a silver gray paw weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and confidant. He was rewarded with a brutal blaze from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my judgment now ? Perhaps you would care to unite him ... '' The terrified servant recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, master ! My apologies ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a piteous voice, throwing an apologetic glimpse at the captive who was oblivious to the commutation. His eyes was fixed on something and his forehead was creased in intense concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your allegiance again. '' The darkness lord reverted his gaze to the old man whose intensity level might take in faded but the tone remained. He pointed his wand at the old man, positively joyful at being able to finally eliminate one of his most powerful adversaries. He licked his lips before enunciating the words ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two words. Just two Scripture ... a blink of an eye of green sparkle and the man who once courageously fought for the usual good fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' Professor ? ``
'' My time is running out ... but you should continue the fight. You should understand..if I drop dead, the remaining wards will strike ... The castle would not be able to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll know what to do ... ''
'' Professor, why did you let them take you ? ``
'' I 'm not as invincible as you all think. I am already weak even before the approach on the school ... there was no way to write them all if I did not sacrifice myself. I just used my stay on time wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I overcome him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the answer lies within your core. Have faith in yourself and your friend ... goodbye Harry .... ''
The aura of the majuscule wizard of all metre faded in Harry 's judgment ... and was replaced by the simulacrum of a hooded build, wand still pointed at the cockle being and laughing triumphantly at his latest conquest. Behind him, the minuscule man with a silver mitt was trying voiceless to restrain his tear from
falling on his pale cheeks.
'' DUMBLEDORE ! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' Harry snapped away from his stupor.
'' What 's wrongfulness, Harry ? '' asked Luna, looking mystified at his outburst.
'' Dumbled -- -- '' They both felt the bulwark vibrate vigorously. Remembering the headmaster 's finis Book, Harry grabbed Luna 's hand and ran to the Room of Requirements where they found hoi polloi nervously drawing out their wands. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' professor Helen Wills Moody ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the doorway. From his disquieted expression, Harry could tell that he already had an idea as to what had happened.
'' ceramist, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Moody visibly paled and slowly, he saw tears running down his disfigure face. professor McGonagall rushed to their English and saw their broken manifestation. She looked questioningly from prof Helen Wills Moody to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave front so that the early 's would not lose hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most stern professor crumble to the ground in despair. Helen Wills Moody was still crying silently, very unbecoming of a dark wizard catcher like him. The teacher from other schools had also hidden their faces from thought. The prof he thought were the paradigm of strength of the unanimous school were falling into part right before the eyes of everyone present tense in the room.
He scanned the room and saw the jam faces of the others, showing star sign of acceptance of frustration even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to save them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the dark lord 's coup was finally fill in ? 'It 's a good thing, no one else knew about the prognostication yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one small-scale voice in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupant in the room before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU REFUSE TO FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE. HOW dare YOU PUT ALL YOUR HOPE IN ONE MAN ! HOW DARE YOU SEEK COMFORT HERE WHILE THE OTHERS ARE PUTTING THEIR lifetime IN danger TO living YOU ALL SAFE ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to take heed to the offspring man fuming with rage at the plenty of their weakness.
'' A FEW workweek AGO, OUR DEFENSE mathematical group ROAMED AROUND THIS ROOM TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED ENOUGH TO TRAIN BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! MOST JUST LAUGHED AT OUR try AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU Tell ME WHOSE shift IT IS IF THE PATHETIC DARK Godhead SUCCEEDED ... ''
The onlooker noticed the prosperous lambency that seemed to give forth from the young man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE time FOR MOURNING NOR IS THIS THE TIME TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL have TO fighting IF WE hush CONSIDER THIS OUR HOME. '' He paused for a while and continued in a quietly but watch voice, `` From now on, we wo n't hide anymore. We shall all train for battle. If the foe come, we will fight them with all our heart. They thrive on our fears and weaknesses but they recoil from braveness and affectionateness. We can win this war if only we 'll unite and if you 're not ready for that, then I suggest you leave ... .this Earth is not for you ... ''
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Chapter 16 - `` It 's our turning now ... ''

Ashamed at his earlier display of vulnerability, Alastor Moody immediately summoned all remaining Order members for an pinch confluence as Harry requested. Also stage were professor from other shoal present within the way and all the DA members except for Ginny and Cho who had n't been found by Dobby yet. House-elves'congresswoman were also invited.

Before they started the conference, all of them raised their wands to reconstruct the fallen Aaron Montgomery Ward. It was not as strong as the previous barriers but it would hold off the enemies until they 're all quick for battle. As expected, Severus Snape was the first to react.

'' Will someone enlighten me as to why we are all here ? And why is that abominable boy presiding this meeting ? '' he smirked disdainfully at Harry.

'' You may leave if you want to, Snivellus. No one 's forcing you to stay. '' snapped Harry. Snape 's eyes bulged as he heard what his old school foeman used to call him. He glared at Harry menacingly and seriously considered hexing him in front of everyone but was stopped by an even more menace glower from the boy.

'' Do n't even guess of it, Snivellus. '' he said venomously, his whole body glowing with wrath once more. Snape fell silent.

'' The spot has reached its high-risk. Dumbledore has been killed by Voldemort ... '' Harry paused. `` ... and Ginny went over to the sinister side. '' Mrs. Weasley cried hysterically at that and Mr. Weasley hid his own anxiety to ease her. flier and Charlie just donned vacant expression for which Harry was thankful because he could n't abide to see any to a greater extent members breaking down at the news. The vacillating Percy was not invited so he did not hold to vex about his reaction.

'' Seeing the futility of relying on the Daily Prophet for the news, the DA decided to use the Quibbler to fan out information that the war is not finished yet and that we could all do something to finally end it, with us as the winning side. ``

'' Harry, we ca n't do that ! The owls are being watched by our enemies. They 'll just destroy them. '' commented Kingsley Shacklebolt, one of the employees of the Ministry of Magic who joined the Order.

'' We know ... that 's why we are going to request the house-elves to do that for us. They can go by any anti-apparition barriers and are hardly noticed by virtually wizards. They can give up the paper, right Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of course, Cy Young Miss granger. The house-elves are always unforced to help oneself the cause. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the former house-elves nodded their principal vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the operation is mere. We shall forgather unpaid worker writers from this group and finish all the articles here. The house-elves will be the unity responsible for the reproduction and dispersion of the papers so it would n't be that hard. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to write the articles can confer with Luna and Hermione after the meeting. ``

'' Now, I want to see your theme ... '' continued Harry as he sat carefully on his chair.

One by one, all the Order members who was away on a mission, informed them of their progression. respective giants already joined Voldemort but some agreed to help them if they can promise to fall in them a parcel of body politic in which they can dwell in peacefully after the war. The werewolves were still undecided due to the previous minister 's obvious scorn of their strain but they did not need Voldemort to dominate them either. The hob would conjoin them if and only if Ludo travelling salesman would pay them the amount he owed them and that their part of the profits of the Gringotts Bank would be raised to twenty percent as opposed to their current ten percent plowshare which they considered improportional to the amount of body of work they were putting on the job. The vampire were hopeless for they believe they would gain more if they choose Voldemort 's incline and there was no sign of the dementors yet after they left Azkaban.

Harry was carefully considering the demands of the behemoth and hobgoblin. And he was thinking that the werewolves can be swayed if they can eliminate their suspicion in the Ministry of legerdemain. It all boiled down to the Ministry who was currently passive at the berth. `` Who 's running the ministry now ? '' he asked the ministry officials there.

'' No one. Some were even afraid to go to turn now. '' answered Mr. Weasley ruefully.

'' Well, then how do we usually get a Minister ? '' asked Harry, disgusted at his own ignorance of the affair. He should have thought of this before.

'' We usually vote but in times like this .... '' Mr. Weasley 's voice trailed off. `` ... the minister can just be anyone within the ministry who is brave enough to take the responsibleness. '' Harry sighed with relief.

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new pastor now and let the cat out of the bag to the representative of the giants, hob and lycanthrope. chip in them what they want ... it 's not so a good deal anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, broadsheet and Lupin will avail you with it. Kingsley can ask charge of organizing the intelligence network alongside with Tonks and Snape, much as I hate him. By the way Snape, Voldemort already knows you 're a spy so better stick out of his way for a while. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will consider care of them. We just postulate information regarding their gift location. All prof in this elbow room will take charge of teaching Charms and Defense Against the Dark artistry except for prof Moody who would be in care of giving Auror training to all the DA penis. '' continued Harry.

'' Why are we all taking orders from him ? He 's just a little boy ? '' demanded Professor Leninski, a teacher from Durmstrang. The others looked stunned at his reaction. Obviously, they had not found it strange that Harry was giving them orders.

'' I 'm fed up with grownup giving me orders which entails nothing but wait around for something to fall out ... I ca n't hold back anymore ... for every minute that I wait, someone is being tortured ... someone is being killed ... someone 's aliveness is being destroyed. It 's about time we take some action ... It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the obedience of all the genius present.

The next few days were highlighted with trainings going on every corner of the elbow room of requirement. The dueling club was restored once again to assist the bookman prepare for engagement. Petunia was getting her private preparation from none other than Professor McGonagall herself who had taken quite a liking to her. The Auror training was also going on very well ... .within a week, Harry was able to master wandless thaumaturgy and a few DA members namely, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Neville were capable to do it quite well although they still prefer to use wands because wandless magic trick was very exhausting.

But nothing surprised them more than the response of the whole wizarding biotic community when they released the first edition of the Rebel Quibbler. Dobby and respective house-elves appeared before the DA phallus after a very outwear session with Professor Helen Wills Moody, each of them carrying a handful of letter of the alphabet which was all addressed to the caviller. Hermione excitedly grabbed one letter and read it in front of everyone.

dearest editor in chief,

We 're so glad to rule that our globe is not yet fully dominated by the poor excuse of a man who fancied himself as 'lord'. We 're now teaching some defensive magic spell to our children here as you have suggested in your paper.

livelihood up the good piece of work !

genus Melissa nemesis

Luna also grabbed another one, clearly exhilarated that so many had taken an interest at his father 's newspaper. Her eyes were flooded with snag of joy as she read the letter.

honey Editor,

Thank you for being weather enough to bring out this paper despite of everything that is happening around us. I already sent 1000 galleons to the Gringotts bank so that you can persist in your operation.

Whereas before we were already losing hope, now we have found courage again due to your efforts. We sincerely hope that through this paper, you can gain out more people to avail the cause. I was one of those severely injured during the first war so I ca n't be of much help in the last battle but quietus assured that I will always be at the proficient English and continue to give you my whole-hearted support.

Enclosed is an anecdote of what I and my friends had experienced during the first war. I hope you can publish it so that the others will know more about the mercilessness of war and hopefully be enlightened that the coloured side only prevails if the light allows it.

Thank you again and more business leader !

Louisa Alstrong

Neville gasped as he heard the name. `` Hey ! She 's one of my grandma 's friends ! ``

Dobby went to Harry and handed him a lambskin. `` Mr. Harry Potter, that one 's from Miss Cho. I found her in one of the safehouse in her res publica. She 's hiding there with her family. She asked me to yield this to you personally. ``

Harry took the letter from his outstretched helping hand and read the letter.

Dear Harry,

I 'm really sorry for my outburst. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a copy of the Quibbler and I must admit that I 'm very print with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this strong times. While in hiding, I came to price with the fact that you and I are really not think for each other. Maybe I 'm just jealous at seeing you so felicitous with her because I know you had not been like that with me.

Please forgive me ... and if the DA will agree to it, I wish to riposte and serve you fight. My parents are not that happy with my decisiveness but I know that this is something that I must do. Please send me a letter soon if you all want me to return.

Again, I 'm sorry.

Cho

When Harry looked up, he saw the rest of the DA phallus curiously staring at him. Luna averted her gaze when he looked her way.

'' What does she want ?'asked Hermione.

'' She said she 's sorry and she wants to come back. '' replied Harry, eyeing Luna 's verbal expression carefully. `` If we all agree, that is ... do you want her to come back ? ``

'' Yes ! '' exclaimed one very arouse vocalization and they were very storm to see that it was Lee. The others laughed at his response but no one expressed any objection.

'' fountainhead, Dobby, tell her that we want her back as soon as possible. We need all the assistant that we can get. '' said Harry with a smile as he walked over to Luna.

'' You do n't possess to be afraid ... she got over me now ... she said so in the letter of the alphabet ... and from what I can see, one of our champion is going to piddle sure that it stays that way. '' he gave her a smile and slowly bent to buss her lightly on the lips.

'' You 're really amazing, Harry, do you that ? '' said Luna, surrendering herself to the kiss.

'' As I 've said before ... .It 's our twist now. '' replied Harry, implying a totally different meaning to his word as he gave her another dumb buss that erased all the doubts from her mind.
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Chapter 17 - The thaumaturgist intelligence service Network

'' Hey, Harry ! I still ca n't consider you appointed my father as diplomatic minister of trick ... .just like that. '' said Ron in between mouthful of the steaming gem they were eating at breakfast.

'' He deserved that positioning to a greater extent than anyone and I really conceive he would be very good at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very outwear but pleased that his adept friend and the twins were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so palliate to roll in the hay that she was still alive that they did n't care anymore if she switched sides. Harry was still not well-heeled with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would occur to her skunk before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another matter. His demise came as a nasty shock but it also served as a catalyst for Harry. Much as he wanted his mentor to be with him in the final battle, he knew that he could not dwell on this rueful thought. He was thrown in a shifty struggle of quick decisions and fast actions. He had to adjust ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valiant man and he better spend a penny certainly that his forfeit would not be in vain.

The past few weeks had been very hard for them, what with all of the extra education, meeting and other things that they had to fulfil. It was a wonderment that they could still have the lavishness of eating together and chatting during meal multiplication. But it was all worth it. All the strong-arm painfulness, gruelling mind exercises, and several lidless Night were all worth it. They would get their world back.

'' By the way, where 's Lee ? '' asked Hermione, noticing the empty president beside Ron.

'' He went to guarantee that umm ... Cho get back here safely. '' replied Neville who almost choked on his tea in haste.

Hermione was about to say something when the threshold opened revealing a triumphant Lee and a highly embarrassed Cho. Cho stole an apprehensive look at Luna before she cautiously approached the tabular array, a little nervous about the others'reaction even if Lee already assured her that everything was alright.

'' Mmm ... hi, guys. Sorry for everything. '' said Cho, thinking that it would be amend to embark on with a personal apology first.

'' It 's all right. Let 's forget about the past tense. We 're all glad you came back. '' said Luna, smiling warmly at her.

'' Yes, it 's O.K., Cho. Do n't worry and besides, we need you to help Hermione with the magnate revival potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new comer to birth a sit.

'' Oh, no, how could I forget ? I asked my grandmother about it too and she was able to bring home the bacon me with some useful data to make the potion easier to set but I wo n't bore you with the contingent. You can trust Hermione and I would be able to brew it well. '' answered Cho, blushing slightly as she noticed the adoring glimpse that Lee was sending her way.

'' public speaking of which, when are we going to snipe the dementors, Harry ? '' asked Ron eagerly. Hermione rolled her eyes but Harry merely chuckled at his best protagonist 's question.

'' My, my ! A little warfreak, are we ? Would you still be excited if I tell you we need to get past times Aragog and his children to do that ? '' inquired Harry, poker faced as he stared at his ally 's appalled reflection. Seamus and the Twin could not suppress their response though. Soon, all those who had heard their little lark in the forest during their second year were roaring with laughter.

'' Hey, I 'm just joking. '' appealed Harry as Ron bodily lifted him up from his chair and tickled him on the costa mercilessly. Harry retaliated by grabbing hold of Ron 's foot which he knew was Ron 's most ticklish point. Everybody started placing bets at once as to who was going to give up first.

'' I bet two reaping hook for Harry. '' said George loudly.

'' So much for brotherly trueness. '' muttered Ron grouchily.

'' I 'm for Ron, three reap hook. There, petty Brother, I 'm rooting for you. Do n't you dare lose. '' threatened Fred.

'' I 'm for Harry, ten reaping hook. '' shouted Neville in between.

'' A galleon for Harry -- - '' said Luna, joining in the fun.

'' Ron ! Two galleons ! '' even Hermione loosened after a while.

The two son continued tickling each other, very much aware about what their friends were doing and clearly enjoying it. The tabular array was filled with outcry of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the pupil from early schools came nearer to watch out. professor McGonagall went to the Ministry with Professor Helen Newington Wills so no one was there to reprimand them.

'' ARE WE FIGHTING A WAR HERE OR NOT ! '' Harry and Ron stopped at once to find out who rudely interrupted their little show.

'' I came here immediately after locating the highly dangerous dementors thinking that our oh-so-wonderful leader was itching to hear the reputation but what do I see -- - the arrogant fiddling boy who fancied himself saviour of the wizarding world and his darling sidekick manhandling each early and a ruffian clump of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' spat Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't have got wasted my precious prison term on that military mission. ``

Everyone stared shamefully at their feet as Snape spent almost an time of day lecturing them on the serious-mindedness of war and how all of them should comport at such a grave situation. It was Harry who recovered first.

'' It 's not a crime to have fun for a while, Snape. It keeps us sane but I guess you would n't empathise ... .so let 's hear your report. '' he said.

'' What ? Here ? In front of so many citizenry ? '' asked Snape incredulously.

'' Yes, is there any job ? '' countered Harry, chuckling softly at seeing Snape 's discomfort.

'' This is ridiculous ! I refuse to share my most top secret findings in front man of all this -- -- I do n't trust them ! You should, of all people, know the importance of secrecy, potter ! '' hissed Snape angrily at Harry. How dare he do this to him !

'' You, of all people, should know the importance of not having too many closed book, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the image of Sirius out of his mind. `` It inspires suspect and a feeling of inferiority. We are all fighting a war. We are all equate here. '' Then he whispered in an undertone. `` But of class, I took some precaution. I 'm not that poor fish, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the application newspaper publisher. Trust me, if anyone was stupid enough to fail us, that person would pay dearly for his or her fault. ``

Snape calmed down a bit after hearing that. `` I sincerely hope you wo n't regret this, Potter. I still think the idea is stupid. '' Harry merely shrugged his shoulder joint at that. `` Well, as you know, the dementors have been very quiet since the gaolbreak from Azkaban. It 's very fortunate that I stumbled upon a mathematical group of stunned death-eaters who did n't recognize me. ``

'' Are n't they all ? '' snorted Hermione.

'' Maybe you would like to cease the report, Miss-know-it-all granger ? '' Hermione muttered a headlong apologia. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed questions, I was able-bodied to distinguish that the dementors are being held captive by none other than Voldemort himself in an void wizarding hamlet -- - probably to starve so that when let out, they can make for more havoc to the whole superstar community. '' Very audible pant were heard around the way. `` The merely job is they did not have any idea where the Greenwich Village is ... but according to them, it 's the same village that the dementors demolished forty years ago. '' Snape concluded his theme, looking sheepish for not being capable to divulge the most important detail.

'' How many are they ? '' asked Harry.

'' A hundred and sixty including the leader. '' replied Snape matter-of-factly.

'' A HUNDRED AND 60 ? ! ? '' exclaimed Seamus, clearly horrified at the approximation of fighting such a huge numeral of dementors.

'' Any death-eater guards ? '' asked Luna, already mentally calculating the odds.

'' Only three and they are only guarding the logic gate. ``

'' It 's okay, then. I was afraid there would be more. The odds is six enemies to one DA penis -- - not bad. '' said Harry.

'' ARE YOU INSANE ? HOW COULD WE POSSIBLY DO THAT ? '' exclaimed Parvati.

'' Yeah, we might be deadened before we even tackle half of them. '' agreed Colin.

'' Well, considering that Harry fought off nearly a hundred dementors on our third year, I would say it would be fairly easy. He was not even in top status then. '' said Ron, grinning at the others.

'' ceramist, you can always ask the assist of the order members for that. '' suggested Snape somewhat coolly after being reminded of his humiliating experience regarding that especial incident.

'' No, Snape. The DA can treat it but I need the epithet of the dementors'victim in that village forty class ago. If possible, play them all here when you find them. ``

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not stand being in the same way as Harry foresighted than necessary. When he left, Harry immediately called his aunty and discreetly ordered the DA members to take after him to the training room. Letting everybody in the room hear the report card is one thing but letting them know their programme was an entirely dissimilar thing.

'' So, aunty petunia, can you tell us where your hamlet was ? '' he immediately asked after everyone had settled down. The captives were already relocated to a secure jail cell within the Ministry of magic trick so they did not have to worry about them escaping for now.

'' The village is called Crigod 's Commune. The most muscular and decent wizards lived there and cipher had an inclination to go to the dark face. I made a map to name it comfortable for you. '' said aunty petunia, spreading out a large map for everyone to see. She pointed her digit at a rather great sphere on the parchment. `` This is the billet and this is the logic gate -- the only entrance to the village. You may enter it only if you had a occupant with you. ``

'' I was wondering ... .if it was so meticulously concealed, how did Voldemort orderliness the dementors to attack the village ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because a house physician was captured and Voldemort placed him on imperius whammy to pass the dementors to the property. ``

'' Crigod ... ..hey, that 's a scrambled Godric ! '' exclaimed Luna. Hermione eyed her with interest. `` Godric Gryffindor must deliver owned that place. It is even possible that nearly of the resident physician there are related to him. ``

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a genuine grinning. `` I think we 're on the right track, then. The wiz from that village would be able to help us turn the tide to our party favor. ``

'' Harry, according to my grandma, the one who could destruct the Martin Luther King of dementors would automatically be their next drawing card. '' said Cho, glad that she was able to discover it.

'' Oh, is that so ? Interesting ! '' said Harry, beaming at them all as if he just thought of something really noteworthy. `` Let 's maintain that data to ourselves .... ''
Chapter 18 - The Patronus'osculation

'' Aunt genus Petunia, do n't forget to grip the galleon tightly if you find someone shady lurking around the orbit, okay ? '' said Harry to his aunty who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her pockets. She nodded in agreement. Her husband was still sulking in their room but Dudley went out to wish her mother luck. These past few days, Harry noticed a slim change in his full cousin 's common demeanor but he could not invest it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll talk to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disillusionment charm on auntie genus Petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her action and silently walked out of the elbow room of Requirements so as not to attract attention from the others. professor Helen Newington Wills and prof McGonagall wanted to unite them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the castle in case the death- eater arrive unexpectedly. Moody gruffly conceded but only after creating respective portkeys for them to use in case matter got too much for them.

The DA extremity decided to carry out the programme right after the meeting. They could all beseech a powerful patronus charm and there was no need to expect any longsighted. They already had week of preparation for that and they knew it would be more beneficial for them to aggress the dementors while the sun was still up.

Aunt genus Petunia anxiously steered the group to a go against telephone kiosk in muggle London. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a clear vocalism. `` Petunia Evans to go menage to Crigod 's Commune with twenty eight young friends. ``

'' The village has been destroyed. No one has been there for quite some metre. Are you trusted you 're up to it ? '' asked the operator.

'' Yes. '' replied Harry 's aunt curtly.

'' Very well. '' said the wheeler dealer. Several badges came out of the part of the earpiece where variety were usually discharged. Aunt petunia got the offset one heraldic bearing her epithet and distributed the remaining badges labeled Friend # 1, Friend # 2 and so forth to the others. `` Pin the badges on your cloaks and think of Crigod 's Commune. grip each other tight and at the count of five, all of you shall be transported to the Greenwich Village. Good destiny ! '' the wheeler dealer instructed. They followed the instruction carefully.

... ... .5 ... ... 4 ... ... .3 ... ... ..2 ... ... .1 ... ... .POOF ! They all landed smoothly on a all the way field of nothingness.

'' Is this it ? '' asked Fred, slightly disappointed.

'' Not quite .... '' aunt Petunia uttered a few Holy Writ that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the initiatory child of the Evans kindred returning. Please let us in. '' and a magnificent door engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. atomic number 79 and silver metals intertwined to form a very complex pattern of a golden lion swallowing a hideously huge snake. They all gaped at the howling vision before them. Even genus Petunia seemed overwhelmed by its magnificence. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked figures hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an interference in the Ward. Quick, search the surface area ! '' they heard one tall death-eater commanded the one nearest to them.

'' There 's no one here, Dolohov. We must be envisage affair. '' replied the portion death-eater.

'' Oh, so the improbable one 's Antolin Dolohov ! Leave him to me. I believe we have some unfinished business. '' whispered Hermione urgently to Harry as she heard the gens of the one responsible for the respective calendar month of torment she was forced to endure in the hospital wing shoemaker's last school year. Harry said nothing.

They watched in entertainment as the death-eaters argued with one another about the presence of an trespasser in the area. They quickly positioned themselves when they saw the three death-eaters go in different directions to investigate.

'' Stupefy ! '' Three DA members shouted at once, catching the three death- eater unaware.

'' Petrificus Totalus ! '' Another mass of DA member cursed the foe causing them to flow helplessly on the ground.

Hermione was about to perform the same slashing movement that Dolohov used on her when she felt a unfluctuating hand prehend her wrist.

'' Do n't ! We 're not supposed to harm them. It will destroy the programme. '' whispered Luna. Hermione glared at her but refrained from doing the very harmful spell.

'' The veritaserum. '' ordered Harry suddenly. The put DA members quickly poured three driblet of the potion to each of the captives'mouths.

'' Are there any death-eaters inside ? '' asked Harry.

'' None. '' one of the death-eaters replied against his will.

'' The nighttime Divine will get you once he finds out ! You ca n't get away with this ! '' exclaimed another.

'' If he finds out ... .but what would you say ? You ca n't even see us. '' chuckled Harry.

'' I can smell the fetor of a mudblood and blood two-timer anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his olfactory organ in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. respective phallus had to proceed their temper in check to forestall them from attacking the now helpless foe. Ignoring the taunt, Harry continued the interrogation.

'' Where 's Voldemort ? What 's your mission here ? ``

'' We do n't know. We 've been here for two months already and the iniquity Maker has not yet communicated with us. Our only mission is to ensure that the dementors wo n't be able to escape until it 's fourth dimension. '' The death-eater is obviously in bother for trying to stop himself from talking but the potion is too strong for him.

'' Time for what ? '' asked George venomously.

'' N-next full-of-the-moon lunation. Our Godhead would attack the wolfman and the dementors would aid him pressure the savage to come after his commands. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another brilliant program to blackmail the werewolves into supporting his evil mission. Anything else ? Does your unintelligent lord have any former immediate plans to suppress the wizarding world ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't send for him pillock ! He 's the most powerful magic alive ! Even the pathetic Potter boy wo n't be able to stop him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

'' Do you really believe that ? well, I have news show for you -- - You 're untimely ! ``

'' A enceinte number of death-eaters are going to attack the ministry tomorrow morning. '' said another death-eater, ineffectual to stop himself.

The DA fellow member looked concerned at that news but Harry just looked unperturbed. `` Are there any other plans ? '' All the death-eaters shook their heads.

'' Do you know what happened to Jack Lovegood ? '' ventured Luna, hoping to get something about his father 's predicament.

'' No. '' Again, all three shook their school principal. Sensing that they wo n't get any other relevant data, Harry quickly performed a memory board magical spell on them before forcing them to imbibe a very muscular sleeping potion.

'' slumber tight ! When you wake up, you wo n't think of anything that transpired today. conceive yourselves very fortunate that we did n't kill you. ``

Aunt Petunia quickly opened the door and motioned all DA phallus to run inside. She slammed the doorway shut as soon as the survive one had entered, leaving her to spy outside.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' shouted Harry and an tremendous stag proudly galloped around the topographic point. True to Dumbledore 's word of advice, the disillusionment charm did not fool the dementors at all. The mathematical group had not even walked a dozen steps when they were viciously attacked by the cloaked figures. `` REMOVE THE disillusion magic spell NOW ! '' All became visible at once.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a shining silver otter erupted from Hermione 's wand.

'' Harry ! Go find the king immediately ! '' shouted Luna. `` Do n't vex about us ! ``

'' Yeah ! GO NOW ! '' Ron shouted too in between two starving dementors.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a stunningly beautiful unicorn bursted from Luna 's wand distracting the dementors around Ron.

'' HARRY ! DEMETER IS THE TALLEST AND IT wear THE UGLIEST lens hood ! '' shouted Cho before she fainted.

Harry looked around and saw several ash gray patronus of different configuration and size of it billing on the famish dementors. The patroni were strong but the dementors were so athirst to let them get in the way of their food. Several of their members had already fainted and he knew that things would really get awful if he did not receive the queen soon. He shot several patronus around him before he saw the tallest and most powerful dementor he ever encountered.

'' No ! Not Harry ! Please ! Not Harry ... .take me instead ! '' Harry could get a line his mom 's supplication as he approached the king. Think of something very happy ! An image of winning the Quidditch cup floated on his thinker. `` EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' His patronus vanished before it even got near the king. At the recession of his eye, he saw some dementors attempting to sop up the souls of the DA member who had fainted. But Luna and Hermione quickly conjured powerful patroni which drove them away.

'' Go, Lily ! You have to break away now ! '' his father 's distressed voice rang alarmingly in his mind. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his terrible effort to stay conscious.

'' HARRY, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING ? GET HIM NOW ! '' he heard another horrified yell. It was Ron.

'' HARRY ! PLEASE GET HIM NOW ! YOU stillness OWE ME A PROPER particular date, YOU KNOW ! '' another fellow voice screamed at him. He looked up and saw his brave girl surrounded with dementors and they were so dangerously end ... ..

'' NOOOOOO ! ! ! ! I wo n't let your minions suck their soul ! EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' Again, the silver stag just bounced off the big businessman that was currently gliding his way. He was having some dangerous doubts now if he was really the Chosen one. But he better be the ONE or he would just give led his friends to their distraction -- - all for nothing. Dumbledore 's last words echoed on his auricle ... Have faith in yourself and your friends ... Harry 's brain was then flooded with memory of his parents'sacrifice ... his encounter with the basilisk ... his spectacular leakage from the necropolis where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Sothis'untimely demise ... all the attempts on his life and finally, the vaticination ... then the fruition hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden burst of authority filled his heart and soon an image of Luna kissing him passionately lingered in his mind.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' The most enormous patronus he ever conjured erupted from his wand and expertly stopped the king from drawing closer. In fact, it was temporarily paralyzed. He seized this chance and pointed his wand to the atomic number 47 stag. `` PATRONO HALKUM ! '' The stag immediately swooped on the immobile king of dementors and started to suck its soul.

The other dementors stopped attacking the student at once and glided to where Harry was in an attempt to help oneself their loss leader. But they were too previous .... Demeter was now crumpled on the floor, defeated. The witting DA members came unaired to learn in amazement as the most feared dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the former Martin Luther King Jr., glided around and formed a battalion geological formation in front end of a very confused Harry.

Luna ran towards Harry and enveloped him into a tight embrace. `` Are you fine, hon ? '' she asked, the sugary term of endearment rolling freely from her back talk. Harry, not quite accustomed to mushy terms directed his way, actually felt pleased that he had person who call him 'hon'now. He raised his cloak to handle both of them, expertly shielding them from everyone 's view. After a few bit, a very flushed-looking Luna and a slightly disoriented Harry faced the radical that was now impishly throwing them knowing looks.

'' Err -- -What do I do now ? '' he frantically asked Hermione.

'' You 're the new business leader now, are n't you ? I reckon they 're waiting for your instruction. '' replied Hermione impatiently.

'' Oh, in good order, I forgot, sorry ! '' The others giggled at that.

Harry quickly addressed the dementors. `` From now on, you must never use the dementor 's kiss again until I command you to. Voldemort will command you to attack the werewolves on the next full moon and you will dutifully pursue his orders but never suck the mortal of any one ... not even werewolves. You can feed on their fears but do n't overdo it. Pretend that zilch out of the ordinary had happened here. almost of all, let Voldemort believe that you are still on his position. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the king died of hunger. Do you understand ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The group headed to the training way after fighting an vivid desire to explore the splendid billet. Five of them were unconscious mind and a numeral were still a little dizzy but nothing that a little bit of burnt umber wo n't cure. Aunt Petunia 's tear-stained human face accompanied with trembling shoulders did not help either. Professor Moody almost dropped the flaskful he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five bodies floating beside them. prof McGonagall let out a mute thigh-slapper and Madam Pomphrey quickly handed each of them a chocolate bar. Behind them was a terror- stricken Dudley, clutching his mouthpiece as if he was about to spew. Apparently, they were all thinking the worst.

'' Hey, have you no trust in us at all ? '' asked Fred, pretending to depend suffering but was finding it difficult to limit his entertainment at their reactions.

'' Hail to our new -- -- ! '' shouted Colin but was stopped with a not-so-subtle thrill on his left over leg it courtesy of Luna. He looked at her questioningly but he was met with respective blaze not only from Luna but also from the early members.

'' Learn when not utter, Colin. '' whispered Hermione, sensing his discomfort.

'' She 's right, you know. '' added Ron with a prankish flicker in his eyes.

The professor noticed the closemouthed coup d'oeil that passed the extremity but decided did not press on it. Whatever it was, they were not sure they really want to know.

'' Eh-erm ! So I take it that you were successful in your mission despite of the umm -- - a little injured party ? '' asked Moody.

'' Fortunately, yes. '' said Hermione casually as if fighting a battalion of dementors was an unremarkable occurrent but her exultant expression stated otherwise.

'' Well, I better go back to the ministry now so they can hasten the process of locating the occupant of ... what 's the gens of the place again ? ``

'' Crigod Commune. Merlin ! I just remembered you have to monish them too ! ... Death-eaters will round the ministry tomorrow break of day ! '' exclaimed Ron, thinking of his father immediately.

prof Moody quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

'' Do you think they 'll call for our help ? '' asked George apprehensively, clearly fearing for his male parent 's life too.

'' Maybe ... .or maybe not ... Let 's see. Moody has one of our galleons. I trust that he wo n't be too lofty to call for assist if the need arises. For now, we better study a remainder. We ca n't campaign anybody at this Department of State. '' said Harry, pretending to dampen a yawn but his crocked delay on Luna did not go unnoticed by the others'watchful stares.

'' As you wish, your loftiness ! '' teased Fred when Professor McGonagall turned her dorsum to do something, bowing ridiculously low in a mock imitation of the house-elves'common display of servitude.

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his cheeks turning crimson in embarrassment. But the DA penis did not take heed to his supplication. The room was soon filled with Harkat ul-Ansar to the strain of `` Weasley is our baron '' but with a suspiciously tacky snigger when they reach the voice of `` Weasley ''.
AUTHOR 'S NOTE : I apologize for the postponement but since I do n't have very much internet access code nowadays, it would be very difficult for me to update ... .but do n't you worry future meter I update, I would add three chapters. I have already finished the scheme and am just working on the genuine wordings. I do n't live how you would react at the ending but it would be chill to obtain out : - ) and of course a continuation will be in Holy Order ... .Thank you for all those who reviewed and to some, I have added a comment ... .you may learn the brushup constituent for those ... thanks again !

Chapter 19 - Are you mad, Mad-Eye ? ! ?

Despite the DA appendage'enfeeblement, sleep did not have its usual appeal especially the Weasleys who were quite agitated about the coming flak on the ministry. They reluctantly took act taking a nap while the others impatiently waited for news. The next break of the day proved more trying for everyone. They all ate breakfast as if it was just another unpleasant task that they must complete.

Ron was currently pacing the elbow room back and Forth, running his hand through his haircloth making it more tousle than it already was. Hermione was trying to assuage Ron 's anxiety by hitting him with the Cheering Charm but it had no long-lasting effect. The twin were dealing with their stress by enticing some unsuspicious pupil from other schooling into eating their Ton-Tongue toffy, Canary Creams, and Puking Pastilles much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any expert, knowing her mother was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her lower lip until they bled. Even the Creevey brothers were uncharacteristically soundless as they developed some more pictures for the next edition of the Quibbler. They were usually a talkative duad who did not seem to run out of irritating questions.

They all just huddled in nominal head of Professor McGonagall 's desk, hoping to get a line any word soon but none came. Harry was silently debating with himself whether he would dare suggest to go to the ministry or to just let the grownup handle the problem. Luckily, Luna unwittingly helped him with his decision.

'' You know, I do n't remember Professor Moody would dare visit for help ... '' said Luna silently while leafing through an antediluvian piece book.

'' And why is that ? '' asked Hermione. Ron stopped pacing for a piece to heed to Luna 's reply.

'' I 'm not sure but I think prof Moody might find it embarrassing on the Order 's section to ask for assistant from kids like us ... Besides, he might think that it would be too unsafe for us ... '' said Luna, casually flipping her hair that accidentally fell on her face.

'' Oh ! '' said Hermione, apparently getting Luna 's point.

'' Come on ! Let 's go there and take a aspect. We can just go back if everything 's O.K.. '' said Ron, instantly flexing his muscleman as if he meant to harness the opposer with his bare hands.

'' Hmm ... .I do n't think all of us should go ... '' The DA members glared at Harry. `` ... at once. Only a select few should go there now then the next lot will keep an eye on if requisite. '' he continued.

'' Who will be in the for the first time batch ? '' asked Neville.

'' The unity who were with me in the ministry last school yr. '' replied Harry, ignoring the gnawing feeling of self-reproach as he recalled that Ginny had been a part of that group. One of the few who bravely fought against evil. 'Malfoy, what did Ginny see in you to make her turn against us ...

'' Hah ! I 'm sooooooo glad we can apparate now ! '' exclaimed Ron as their foot settled on the ground.

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their mode of deportation the finish time they went to the ministry. sure enough, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not establish it more well-heeled for everyone to ride those wizard creatures who had an affinity for flesh and lineage. It was a little creepy to say the to the lowest degree !

Harry and Luna were currently surveying the environs .... zero was amiss ... .everything seemed rule. Maybe the death-eaters decided to foreswear their programme ... .maybe they thought it would be quite foolish to attack the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to mention various more competent star ... .or maybe ... ..

KRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGGGGGG ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

... ... ... ... .. maybe they were just late.

'' INTRUDERS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' posture EVERYONE ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' INFORM THE rector ! ! ! ! ``

'' Hey, Harry ! Are we the intruder they were talking about ? '' whispered Hermione.

'' I do n't know ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to hide under the mesa. They were disillusioned but a little more caution wo n't smart. `` Let 's observe for a patch. ``

Dark hooded material body slowly advanced towards the crew of ministry official unable to cast spells as they witnessed the trope casually throw cruciatus oath left and right. Each was frozen on the bit as one of the menacing figure of speech addressed their audience.

'' Turnover the ministry to the Dark Lord now and we 'll let you live ... ''

'' In your ambition ! '' said a young ministry employee, quickly sending a stunning spell to the speaker.

The speaker merely chuckled at the employee 's try before casting the killing curse on him. `` I abhor nuisances. Where 's the diplomatic minister ? ``

The present DA extremity stared in electrical shock at the untried employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` Come on, where are the Order members ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to postulate a crack at the enemies but the rest prevented him from doing so.

'' It 's not yet metre, Ron. '' whispered Neville, clutching his wand tightly in preparation.

'' WHERE 'S THE rector ? '' shouted the speaker.

'' Here I am. What do you want ? '' said Arthur Weasley condescendingly as he made his way to the front.

'' Ahh, Chester A. Arthur, so prissy to see you again. If you would kindly step down from your position and hand it over to the nighttime Lord .... '' the loudspeaker pointed his wand to the dead employee. `` .... you would not want to run across the same circumstances, would you ? Perhaps we can proffer you loads of amber and a number of pleasant-tasting women in interchange for your cooperation .... I am sure you would enjoy 'playing'with them more than you do with your portly wife. What do you think ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with rage, his face now the same wraith as his hair. He pointed his baton at the verbaliser and spoke clearly for everyone to get a line. `` Lucius, I love my wife and I do n't reckon any amount of gold can buy the happiness I feel with my family and knowing that I am doing the mightily thing. Tell your passe-partout that I would never forego my position to someone like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily manipulate given the proper incentive. I work for the common goodness. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd make it difficult. pathos, you could have benefitted more from my proposal ... but you lost your chance. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off residuum by a variety of tour sent by no other than the five DA members who could not brook the situation anymore. But they were surprised when a small hooded physique ran in front of Mr. Weasley in an endeavour to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the belittled hooded figure. The DA members stared at one another in surprise ... .Ginny ? A disgruntled death-eater sent a book binding swearing at her followed by a cruciatus swearword. The chassis collapsed on the trading floor, with her hood falling off her face. It was Ginny !

Ron quickly rushed to his baby 's face and carried her to an untenanted room, not leaving her side.

The former ministry employees who had already recovered from their blow followed the lead of the unseen force out that helped them. The building immediately became disorderly as an regalia of hex were thrown back and forth the opposing groups.

'' Moody ! What took you so long ? '' The DA fellow member who positioned themselves close to the minister, heard him yell at the new comer -- - Mad-Eye Moody, molly, Lupin, posting and several more whom they did not do it. Knowing that Moody would be able-bodied to see through their disillusion good luck charm, they quickly retreated to the far end of the room before he could notice them.

'' Traffic ! '' growled Moody which caused several eyebrows to raise in disbelief.

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' shouted Molly at a group of death-eaters.

'' STUPEFY ! '' shouted Bill at another batch.

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted another. Harry and his champion watched in amazement as the person formed a ball of fire in his hand and hurled it forcefully to the largest group of death-eaters in the building.

'' Cool ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' CRUCIO ! '' countered a death-eater to the one who conjured the fire throwing spell but it was successfully dodged by the person.

'' Moody ! There are too many foeman ... .call potter 's grouping now ! '' shouted Mr. Weasley again as he saw more death-eaters arrive at the ministry.

'' No, Chester A. Arthur ! They are just small fry ... .this is too life-threatening for them ! '' immediately hollered Molly in between curses.

The DA appendage looked meaningfully at each other at that.

'' Helen Wills, call them now or there wo n't be a ministry in an minute. '' Mr. Weasley said, ignoring his wife.

'' No, Chester Alan Arthur ! Molly is right. We ca n't put their lives in danger. '' argued Moody while sending a powerful conjunctivitis curse at a nearby enemy.

The DA appendage continued to oppose but the increasing routine of death-eaters are proving to be too lots for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their grips on the galleon to signal the others to come as soon as potential. Moody, noticing the burning opinion in his pocket, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to find the words `` Help ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his oculus. He scanned the room until his eyes fell on the five young disillusioned figures fighting death-eaters at the far nook of the room.

'' POOTTEEERRRR ! What are you doing here ? '' he shouted at the group who was currently exchanging swearing with a rhythm of death-eaters.

'' ARE YOU MAD, MAD-EYE ? ! ? You ca n't cover all these death-eaters ... .Why did you deny to ask for our avail ? '' replied Harry furiously as he threw another hex to the death-eater attacking him.

'' We swore to Dumbledore that we will protect you at all cost ! '' answered Moody with the same ferocity.

'' If by protecting me, more will suffer, thank you very much but I wo n't leave it. '' said Harry.

'' Hrmp ! Let 's talk of the town about this later ... '' said Moody grumpily before venting his frustration on a nearby death-eater who was goosy enough to stray within his line of vision.

Harry agreed although still fuming about the adult 's inconsistencies ... He noticed they did not possess queasiness about letting them face the dementors. Anyway, Moody was right ... this was not the meter for argument ... He reverted his attending to the death-eaters who were now slowly realizing that maybe they had taken more than they could chew. He noticed that some did not even seem that ruthless in struggle, not really experts in manuevers and manoeuvre - one advantage that DA members had due to the countless training. Was it possible that they were fighting teenagers like themselves ? Harry shuddered at the thought.

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The altogether group was distracted by the sudden visual aspect of snakes in the area. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-struck ministry employees as they conjured to a greater extent snakes from their scepter. various aurors and order members attempted to fell the snakes using attack and vanishing spells but the ophidian kept on coming courtesy of the death-eaters who seemed to think that they had everything under ascendence now.

Harry hastily removed the disenchantment charm and slowly approached the ophidian. `` Cover me. '' he informed his friend and the edict members.

'' Hissssss ... ... ... hoot ... ... .... '' ( Please do n't attack us ... we 're honorable hoi polloi .... ) Harry spoke to the snakes.

'' Hissss ... ... ... ... bird ... ... .... '' ( We do n't want to attack anyone ... It 's just that they ordered us to ... ) replied the snakes.

'' boo ... ... ..hisssssssssss '' ( I think we 're linked somehow because I have the gift to speak with you. delight trust me. Do n't harm me and my friends. Why do n't you assail the deatheaters ? They were the 1 who disturbed your repose. )

The snakes slowly nodded their top dog and turned to the death-eaters who were too stunned to react. Some ministry employees were looking at Harry strangely too.

'' Did n't your maestro inform you that I 'm a parseltongue ? '' It was Harry 's crook to mock the enemy now.

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! '' Harry, Luna, Hermione, Neville and the other DA members who had now arrived shouted in unison, taking vantage of their irregular hush. several baton immediately flew to their hired hand rendering the other death-eaters useless.

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' They shouted again and Sir Thomas More death-eaters toppled on the floor, screaming vulgarism at them.

Dwight Lyman Moody and the other aurors quickly performed a spell alike to the one Dumbledore used to bind the death-eaters. They had apprehended at least 50 of them. Lucius, seething with anger, ordered the remaining hooded fig to take flight. He gave Harry one disdainful glare before he declared, `` You will soon wish you had never been born .... '' With that said, Lucius disapparated to report to his master.
Chapter 20 - The Prodigal Daugher issue ....

'' male parent ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to help oneself her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the tautness in the building subsided.

Molly quickly rushed to her girl 's side, ignoring the crowd that were now rounding up the apprehended death-eaters and removing their hoods for proper identification. `` Oh, my poor baby ! What spell hit her ? ``

'' Is s-she -- - ? '' The Weasley twins asked nervously after seeing the unmoving body of their immature sister.

'' NO ! '' exclaimed Ron and glared at the twins as if that was a very unthinkable affair to say.

'' Who did this to her ? '' demanded visor as he, too, stared at the unconscious figure, pain still clearly etched on her wan face.

'' Stunning spell and the cruciatus curse. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in front end of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why Draco, the cunning and manipulative bastard she chose over them, did not come to her delivery. And to think he had been gullible enough to assume that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should have brought her back when I had the chance ...'

'' Oh, my darling little girl ! '' cried Mrs. Weasley.

'' come on, Molly, it 's okay. We just postulate to bring her to ma'am Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their untested fry carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the Room were very intense and diverse as they all waited for Madam Pomphrey 's declaration about Ginny 's stipulation. Of course of instruction, the Weasleys were simply ecstatic about her being with them now no thing what she had done. They seemed to think that her attack to save her begetter had been enough requital on her section and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had first thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were respective questions that nagged their minds. How come Ginny followed the society to assail the ministry when she knew total well what could possibly happen if her father refused ? Or did she know ? What about Draco ? How come there were more young death-eaters than adult blue virtuoso in the attack ? Should n't there be more get death-eaters there or were they not expecting such strong resistance ?

The early DA extremity were also occupied with possibility of their own. Some seemed content about the positivistic crook of events but one was quite leery about the theme behind Ginny 's action mechanism -- -- Luna. Something did not feel right and she always trusted her inherent aptitude. She gazed around the way, her os frontale furrowed as she contemplated on what SHE SAW happened and what might ingest REALLY happened. Her backtalk curled in disgust as if she thought of something unpleasant.

Harry did not notice her reaction because he was sitting beside her and could not see her face ... .but Hermione did.

'' What 's wrongly, Luna ? '' she asked, curious about what made her react that way.

Luna opened her lip as if to say something but decided against it. `` Nothing. '' she said simply and closed her centre to avoid Hermione 's questioning stare.

Oblivious to the exchange, Harry turned to Hermione to ask her about the progress of the mightiness Reviving Potion.

'' It 's exquisitely, Harry. We only need the essence of the Patronus'Kiss but we can only add that at Crigod 's Commune and should immediately be administered to the wizards or else it would not be that efficacious. '' replied Hermione.

'' That 's peachy ! '' said Harry.

'' Mr. ceramist, meet me in the preparation Room. We need to peach. '' said professor McGonagall sternly as she walked silently to the space. Harry followed. It was not a request. It was a command and it made him slightly nervous about what they were going to utter about.

As he closed the door behind him, his jaw dropped as his eyes fell on the very serious faces of Professor McGonagall, Moody, Bill, Arthur, Lupin, Snape and the someone he remembered as the one who conjured the telling human dynamo enchantment. 'Why are they all here ? This is forged than I thought .'

'' H-have I done something faulty ? '' he asked tentatively.

'' How clever of you to think that, thrower ! '' said Snape disdainfully. Harry simply ignored his remark.

'' Why did you go there when I specifically ordered you to stay here ? '' asked Moody.

'' No regard for the rules just like his arrogant father. '' Snape muttered under his breath.

'' Enough, Severus. '' said Moody as if admonishing a gamey child.

'' I-er We were afraid that your forces wo n't be enough against the enemies so we decided to check. We 'll only stay if we think we 're needed and it turned out that we were. You were lately. '' said Harry.

'' And thank goodness your mathematical group was there, Harry. '' said Chester Alan Arthur Weasley to forbid the brewing argument.

Moody looked a bit ashamed but disgruntled at the like time and Snape pursed his backtalk, annoyed that Harry did not get the chiding he expected.

'' Relax, Harry. We did not bring you here to discuss that. We 're here to talk about Crigod 's Commune residents. Severus had already discovered the name and position of the persons involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that easy even after lifting the computer storage charms. They had already been so accustomed to muggle life that they might be reluctant to return. '' said Professor Lupin.

'' I have already talked to a few and they all said they needed time to think about it first. Some are already utter. '' said Snape while staring down at his report to hide his face.

Harry tried to conceal his disappointment at the newsworthiness but found it a very verbose task. So, that explains why they wore such grim expressions. After everything, he imagined this would be the easiest component part. It never even crossed his mind that there might be other factors to consider ... like the involved soul'wariness to return to the life they had already forgotten.

'' So what do we do now ? '' he weakly asked.

'' We wait ... '' replied Arthur calmly.

'' WE postponement ? ! ? AGAIN ? ! ? '' Harry suddenly exploded at hearing those words. How he hated hearing them ... .the bane of his existence !

The others glanced at him nervously as he radiated a potent aura that seemed to electrify the elbow room. Then, as quickly as it had come, the aura receded as Harry slumped to the cheeseparing chair, exhausted. `` Fine ... .so we wait ... for how farsighted ? '' he asked, resigned to the situation.

'' We 're not sure enough, Harry. It 's gruelling to gauge the amount of fourth dimension they needed to get up with a determination. Besides, I 'm not really sure as shooting if they are willing to trust us ... '' said Arthur cautiously, not willing to trip his temper again.

'' Alright, sorry for my burst. It 's just that we were all excited about this ... the potion is fix and all ... we just needed the residents ... .It 's really disappointing to learn the intelligence. '' said Harry, then he suddenly stood up as an melodic theme formed on his mind. `` Maybe you should bring my aunt with you. She may be able to serve you convince them since she 's one of them. ``

'' Why, that 's a capital proposition, Harry, even if it came from you. '' said Snape with his common sarcastic look but Harry ignored it once more. He was used to his snide input after enduring it for five sequent years.

'' And I 'm indisputable you have enough sentience on your read/write head not to swear young Ginny with this info yet. '' Snape continued but he spoke in such a low interpreter so that only Harry could take heed him. Harry stared at him, puzzled at his last scuttlebutt but refrained from asking as Snape gave him a don't-ask-me- that-in-front-of-the-Weasleys look.

'' By the way, Harry, this is Malcolm, one of the new enlistee of the order. He wishes to learn your group with the powerhouse technique if you wanted to. '' said circular for the first time, introducing the alien visitor whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the recent growth on the plan.

'' Nice to come across you, Malcolm. That was really awesome ! Can you teach us now ? '' asked Harry eagerly, temporarily forgetting the disheartening news he received a while ago.

'' That 's what I 'm here for. I can show you how to do it but you have to recitation by yourselves. We have a lot of things to do, you know ... Order thing. '' said Malcolm.

'' That 's still great ! Wait here for a while. I 'm just going to get the early members. ``

Harry excused him and excitedly left the room. The guild penis, with the elision of Snape who usually gave an impression that smiling was a sign of helplessness, just smiled good-naturedly at the young man eager to find out to a greater extent. When Harry returned with the DA members, only Malcolm and Bill were there.

'' I reckon they do n't want to be accidentally hit with the fireball curse by overeager students. '' said measure, cautiously charming himself with a flack repellant charm and looking a little more cheerful now.

It turned out that Malcolm was a very efficient instructor. Soon they all learned the basic proficiency and some were already able to constitute small fireballs on the palms of their bridge player. Ron, who had n't seen the literal ball of fire that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and bury his earlier quandary too.

'' assuredness ! '' exclaimed Ron as Malcolm gave them a demo of what a really mighty powerhouse would wait like.

'' Cool ? Do n't you stand for 'hot'? '' said Hermione as she held the fireball on her lowly medallion and was getting a small bit affected by the heat.

'' Oh, yeah, that too. '' said Ron, with eyes still transfixed at the ongoing manifestation. Malcolm strode over to Hermione after he was done.

'' Ouch, that must hurt ! it 's really not advisable to hold up it for so long ... You have to hurtle it at the enemy as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't sense the heat much. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's scald hired man. Upon seeing her hand, the other appendage quickly hurled their ball of fire on the formal and extinquished it with the water cannon spell.

By the end of the seance, all DA extremity could perform the spell although some fireball were boastful than the others but Malcolm assured them that with changeless practice, their human dynamo would be powerful enough to topple down at least ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were capital ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your previous training helped you to learn the magical spell fast. Let your blister heal 1st before you practice again. Ciao ! '' With that, he and Bill went out of the room and disappeared somewhere before they could stop them.

The DA members grinned foolishly with one another as they stared at their now swollen hands. It really hurts but who cares ? That 's one major spell that was worth the pain in the neck. They all went to Madam Pomphrey who just sprinkled some powder on each of their script and within a few min, their hired man were healed much to their relief.

It was already dinner metre when they heard the news show about Ginny.

'' I assume you already sleep together what happened to Miss Weasley so I do n't have to elaborate. She will be fully recovered by tomorrow morning and I forbid all of you to bomb her with interrogative sentence until she 's gear up to talk about it. Do I make myself clear ? '' said prof McGonagall as she sliced a well done steak on her plate.

'' Yes, Professor McGonagall. '' said everyone in a way that the sickeningly sweet Umbridge would be proud of.

The follow day, Harry was jerked awake by a very emphatic shove from one very worked up Ron.

'' Harry, you sleepyhead, get up now ! Ginny 's awake ! Quick, let 's chit-chat her. Hermione and Neville are already there with her. '' said Ron, handing him his methamphetamine to save time.

'' amercement ... amercement ... just when I getting to the best part of my dream, my so- called best friend interrupts ... '' grumbled Harry, slowly getting up from the bed.

'' Hey, I did n't imply -- -- what kind of dream ? ``

'' Uhh ... Never mind .... '' said Harry, turning his rear on Ron and pretending to fix something to hide his flushed face.

'' A-ha ! That form, huh ? '' said Ron, his center twinkling with deviltry, the same aspect that the twins wore whenever they had thought of a particularly brilliant prank. `` I ca n't hold back till I tell the others ... ''

Harry 's middle went wide-eyed as he grasped Ron 's innuendo. `` Not that, you idiot ! I was having a very wonderful time with .... '' Then as if he just registered the reason why Ron woke him up, `` Did you say Ginny 's awake ? come on ! '' He quickly grabbed the helping hand of his disoriented friend and ran to where Ginny was.

They found Hermione, Neville, Fred and George, and Colin chatting animatedly with Ginny while Luna observed them from a nearby professorship. Ginny beckoned them to descend finisher when she noticed their arrival. She gave each of them a hug, murmuring an apologia as she did so.

'' Guys, I 'm really bad ... especially to you, Ron and Hermione. I did n't mean to harm you in any way. I just do n't know what came to me. '' she said, her miserable lip trembling as tears started to flow from her eyes.

'' Hush, it 's okay now. We 're here for you so never ever entertain the crazy estimation think that we 'd desert you, okay ? '' said Hermione, embracing her tightly in a generous show of concern and agreement. Ginny nodded mutely while she silently pleaded for the others'forgiveness.

'' Do n't worry, Ginny. We understand. We know you are not really malevolent. It 's that Malfoy ! Maybe he had done something to make you do those matter ... '' said Ron, not noticing how Ginny tensed at the mention of Dragon 's name.

Nobody noticed but Luna who was carefully scrutinizing Ginny 's face for any sign of illusion. She quickly turned her attention to the magical plant life that she was holding on her lap while analyzing Ginny 's response. She did not even notice when Harry sat by her side.

'' Hey, hon, what 's wrong ? '' Luna was startled by his question.

'' Oh ! null ... just thinking ... ''

'' About what ? ``

'' cypher in particular ... just wondering about the whereabouts of my Padre again ... why Ginny was here ... and what is going to happen now ... '' she answered truthfully. She was, afterall, her boyfriend and she valued their relationship too often to cloud it with lies.

'' Hmm ... so you have doubts about Ginny too ? Do n't worry too lots, love. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his arm and planting a diffused kiss on her cheeks.

'' Was Dragon there ? How come he did not come to your delivery when individual cursed you. '' they heard Fred ask and they walked over to conjoin the conversation.

'' Why did you make out with them ? '' asked George, curious too.

'' It was Draco who hit me and I ca n't believe he did that to me. I did n't have sex where we were going at first. I thought we 're just going to a death- eater conference. I did n't even know that dad was the new minister. '' replied Ginny remorsefully. `` I was afraid but when I saw what Lucius was about to do, I simply lost my mind and ran to protect him. I would never forgive myself if something bad happened to him. '' Her comrade gave her openhearted looking and offered to assassinate genus Draco at the first hazard they got.

'' You do n't have to do that. I do n't want my father to shut away my brothers in Azkaban for killing someone. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

'If she was lying, then she 's putting up a very convincing front man .'intellection Luna as she surveyed her reaction .'... or maybe I was just being paranoid ...'

'' Hey, Ginny ! We 're running the Quibbler now. Maybe you could help with the clause ... you know ... some inside information about the death-eaters ... It 's really expectant to make you back ! '' said Colin, aiming his tv camera at the astonished red- headed girl.

'' You were the ones responsible for for that ? ! ? I should have known ... It 's giving Lucius a major headache. He could n't cipher out who was publishing the newspaper publisher and how it was being distributed. He suffered lord Voldemort 's wrath because of his bankruptcy to find out. '' said Ginny, genuinely delighted at hearing the information.

'' Out of the way now ... .give the poor lady friend a break. '' brothel keeper Pomphrey ordering the visitor out, providing Harry with a perfect excuse to blab to his ally away from Ginny.

He immediately called all DA extremity, aside from Ginny, for a nimble meeting. He updated them on the position of the Crigod 's residents. As expected, they were all frustrated too but Harry alleviated their business organisation by pointing out that some affair could not be rushed. The fellow member reluctantly agreed as they could not fence with that fact. Harry took a thick breath before stating the last portion of the agenda.

'' I know nigh of us had been friends with Ginny, some snug than almost and we 're all very glad that she 's back. However, we must limit the information that we share with her. ``

'' What do you mean ? You do n't trust my Sister ? '' exclaimed Ron indignantly. Fred, George and Neville looked a little miffed too. They thought Harry was close up to Ginny.

'' It 's not that he does n't trust her, Ron. He 's just being measured. '' said Luna in Harry 's defense.

'' Yeah, Ron. She did hit you with the Cruciatus scourge, did n't she ? That 's not to be taken lightly. '' said Cho, agreeing with Luna for the number one time.

'' Wait a min -- - this is our sister we 're talking about, not some fucking Slytherin ! '' exclaimed Fred in disgust.

'' It 's not about business firm, Fred. Harry 's right. We have to be heedful. There 's nix unseasonable with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's safe. '' said Hermione calmly to diffuse the tension but Ron and the twins only gave her vicious glares before agreeing against their will.

'' We have to be thrifty but not that careful that we wo n't even talk to her about anything. We can start with talking to her about old times ... making her feeling at home and secure. She can join our training if she 's physically fit enough for that -- we do n't need her to feel left out or anything. We can also ploughshare our past tense experiences with her but no selective information shall be given about Crigod 's Commune and the house-elves dismission front until we 're sure it 's safe. '' stated Harry, quickly putting an end to the meeting before the hot-headed Weasley comrade decide to curse them all. He just hoped that Ginny was not up to something as Luna had feared or else ...

Chapter 21 - backbone to Crigod 's Commune

Two hebdomad had passed but still no tidings about the residents of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to allow himself to be the first to break under the mounting desperation. He had to put on a brave and hopeful stance in forepart of the DA member who were now getting restless about the lack of news. Even the death-eaters were unsounded after the attack on the Ministry. It seemed that the plan to snipe the wolfman'den was abolished or they would take in heard about it by now. That was very golden on their character because if Voldemort noticed the peculiar behavior of the dementors, then he would surely find out that something was wrong. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their architectural plan to take over the wizarding world.

The only electropositive thing now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her actions. By the end of the week, she had already been allowed to join the DA meetings and had even been requested to write a few articles for the freedom fighter Quibbler. Her relationship with the others greatly improved too making them overlook her 'minor flub'as the twins liked to put it. A discreet cough distracted Harry from his thoughts. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his mammoth paw behind him, hesitating to approach him.

'' Hey, why are you standing there ? Sit here. '' he politely asked him to sit on the chair in movement of him. He noticed that Dudley was still hesitant but decided to do just that.

'' Err ... H-harry, I was wondering if you had any idea what female parent was doing right now ... I mean, that atrocious professor of yours fetched her one morning and she had not returned till then ... me and my forefather are worried already. '' said Dudley.

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still alert ... I thought he already dropped numb from jolt upon seeing so many sorcerous beings here. I have n't seen him for a long fourth dimension. '' commented Harry, not really answering his cousin 's doubtfulness. His first cousin gave him a admonishing look. `` Oops, sorry, bad joke. ``

'' So ... do you sleep with ? ``

'' I may or may not fuck but it 's her story to say not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his cousin 's aflutter expression, he decided to elaborate more, `` Do n't occupy, I 'm surely everything 's fine. She 'll derive back soon. ``

'' I hope so ... D-dad has been really weird since she left and one time, he -- he hit me ... '' Harry could see that Dudley was about to cry now.

'' He hit you ? B-but why ? ``

'' I d-do n't acknowledge ... we were just talking about school and stuff then I a- accidentally told him what I experienced when we were attacked by dementoids -- ''

'' Dementors not dementoids, Dud. ``

'' Whatever ... then he went berzerk and shouted obscenity at me as if I was a freak ... then he hit me. I stayed out of his way since then .... ''

'' God ! Why did n't you tell me before ? ``

'' I was ashamed to ask for your help and I really did not imagine that you would listen to me ... I mean, I was horrible to you and all ... why would you bother ... ''

'' Forget about it. That 's all in the past now. Can you tell me what happened when you were attacked ? '' Harry was definitely odd now as to why that particular store would set off his uncle to offend his exclusively son.

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no admirer there aside from pier and we were not on the same section. The first few calendar week had been so terrible. I suffered some John Major bullying from the upperclassmen there and I had to endure it or else Dad would be so foiled in me. I did not complain to the headmistress either because the rowdy threatened me with more strong-arm injury. One Nox the teacher had a conference. The bullies got tired of making a punching bag out of me ... and they decided to .... ''

Dudley finally broke down and Harry stared in confusion as he watched his cousin looking so fragile. He thought his cousin-german had it all and was never made to suffer anything ... but here he was, crying his heart out about something dire that happened at the exclusive school that his uncle was boasting about.

'' What happened ? '' he gently encouraged him to go on, knowing that sharing the burden would wee him feel better.

'' Since there are no girls in our school, they d-decided to ... release their umm-adolescent urges on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What soul on their redress mind would think of doing that ? And they were still fry !

'' ... They violently removed my clothing b-but before they could do anything else, something weird happened ... I could n't explain it but it was as if a secret light had enveloped me. I shielded my eyes from the blinding light and when I opened them, I saw the yobo lying on the ground, unconscious. I was so scar that I did n't even bother to get dressed. I just gathered my dress and ran to my room to hide. ``

'' What happened to the yob ? '' asked Harry furiously. 'Those bastards and I thought Malfoy was evil !'

'' They got scared of me after that ... and they did not tell anyone about it either. From then on, former cryptic things had happened to me but I was in denial. I do n't want to think that I 'm like you because I know my parents would be furious. But living here, I realized that your variety is not that bad and if there 's anything that I could do to help, then maybe I should just do it. ``

Harry stared at his cousin in electric shock. commencement, his aunty now his cousin ? A whiz ? But surely, Dumbledore would have known ... how come Dudley had never received a letter of the alphabet ? So many query unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your offer Dud but you considerably babble out to your mother first when she comes back. I 'm sure she can crystalize you on some of your problems. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

Dudley nodded and for the first sentence, Harry felt that he had a real cousin.

'' MY LITTLE pumpkin vine ! '' Both Harry and Dudley were startled out of their mental capacity upon hearing the unearthly cry of person who had just arrived.

'' MUM ! '' Dudley quickly ran to his mother and embraced her tightly. `` I missed you so much. Where have you been ? ``

Upon seeing the well-chosen reunion, Harry discreetly left the two. They had a lot to talk about and he did not want to interfere. He immediately scanned the way for Snape. If his aunt was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not have to bet hard. The smug face of the professor was hard to miss since he was obviously looking for him too.

'' Prepare your radical, Potter. They are all at the Ministry rightfulness now waiting for our signal. '' said Snape without so a good deal as a adept morning to him.

'' Are we going now ? ``

'' Unless you have any expostulation. I was under the depression that you were in a precipitation. '' said Snape with the common sneer on his face.

'' I am. '' said Harry.

Harry hastily rounded up all the phallus for a quickly scenario building before they return to Crigod 's Commune. He was about to start the meeting when he noticed that Cho, Luna and Ginny were not yet there.

'' Where are the others ? '' he asked. The gift DA phallus just shrugged their shoulders.

'' delay here. I 'll look for them first. '' he said.

'' We 'll come in with you. '' said Ron and Hermione at once.

Harry did not bother to waste time disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the Marauder 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to locate the missing appendage. He was puzzled to key out that all three were standing just outside the Room of necessity. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it foreign. But cypher was strange than the aspect they witnessed when they opened the door. Cho and Luna were standing English by incline, both glaring and pointing their verge at the person in front of them. They could n't see the early mortal yet but they knew it was Ginny.

'' Hey ! What do you suppose you 're doing ? '' exclaimed Ron as he ran outside to force their wand down. Hermione went with him.

'' Luna, what 's the import of this ? '' asked Harry. He could n't believe that Luna would defy round anyone, much less Ginny, since she was one of her close admirer at Hogwarts.

'' Ask her ! '' said Luna, vehemently pointing her finger at Ginny.

'' Ginny, what -- -- ''

'' Oh, Harry ! Thank good you 're here ! I just came out for a while to get some fresh air and succeeding affair I knew, they already had their wands pointed at me and accused me of terrible affair ... '' said Ginny as she wrapped her weapon system around Harry and sobbing furiously on his chest.

'' You see ! You upset her ! '' shouted Ron, looking as if he was about to strike hard them cold if they had not been females.

'' Upset ! Go incline with her then but do n't expect us to apologize ! '' screamed Cho too.

'' ENOUGH ! We all have to go back to the Training room now. We have work to do. We can get back this later. '' said Hermione and she entered the room in a huff followed by Ron. Ginny was still clinging to Harry 's arm as they went after them. Cho and Luna trailed behind ... enabling them to witness the triumphant smirk on the fille 's font as she glanced maliciously at their direction.

The DA members were shocked to find so many people waiting for them outside the small town. Helen Wills, being his usual paranoid self, went over to them for final instructions while Petunia joined her former neighbors.

'' How many enemies are inside ? ``

'' Three death-eaters and a battalion of dementors but do n't care about them. They became tame after they lost their drawing card. '' replied Harry.

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the residents accompanied by Order members will watch over at your signaling. make indisputable the dementors are out of the way. We do n't desire them to sense neural on their for the first time day back. Are you surely your grouping can cover that ? '' asked Moody, eyeing him surreptitiously.

'' approbative ! By the way, how many are they ? ``

'' About 50. Your aunt had quite a fanatical fervor. She convinced to the highest degree of them to go despite the danger. '' said Helen Wills, his usual abrupt demeanor replaced with a momentary tinge of admiration for the horse-faced woman who never failed to irritate him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your discussion ? '' said lupin, tapping Helen Wills Moody on his shoulder to pick up his attention.

'' hi Lupin ! Good to see you ! '' said Harry, glad at seeing the professor he came to reckon as a friend.

'' Go now, boy. Do n't let me keep you. '' said Moody after instructing genus Petunia to afford the door for them.

Harry nodded and this time, he did not apprize the DA members to disillusion themselves. He was confident that they could wield three anserine death-eaters even if they were completely visible.

'' Alright, guy rope, as soon as the door 's loose, run inside and stun every moving animal there. I 'll palm the dementors. '' intructed Harry to his members. He noticed the room access appear. `` NOW ! ``

All member hurried privileged and deafening watchword of `` Stupefy '' were heard echoing around the blank space. Harry ignored them all and purposely rushed to where the dementors'were to fall in the essential command. Within a few arcminute, DA had everything under control and Harry sent Spark on the sky to signal that it was safe for the others to get along inside. The residents were all on the scepter of tears as they stepped into the place they once called base ... the lieu that they now realized was still their home. The Holy Order members took their respective location to secure the location while they perform the ritual.

'' Hermione, Cho ... .the potion. Now, everyone form a Mexican valium. '' commanded Harry as the potion was placed on top of the table that lupin had conjured for their use.

The residents religiously followed his program line while DA members formed an outer band to attend as the arcsecond course of United States Department of Defense in case enemies arrive and got past the gild members.

The tycoon acquired From these charming being Obtained through evil means Be restored by the new baron

To curb the business leader within ruination of the Dark Lord near Let the Crigod 's children Reclaim the power denied

The chanting continued led by Hermione and Cho until the Power Revival Potion started to boil on its own volition. Harry looked at the two and they both nodded indicating that it was time for Harry to add the net ingredient.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' an tremendous stag immediately exploded from his wand and circled all the resident physician before halting in front of the potion.

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's bidding, a rainbow of colors emanated from the hart and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in fascination at the wide array of colorful sparks dancing around the Ag caldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this particular event. When the captivating show had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the concoction into golden tea cups courtesy of professor McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the cupful to each of the resident with the careful educational activity that they should not drink it yet.

Every resident held the golden tea cup with quivering hand, nervously awaiting their portion. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to plan, ordered them all to country each of their complete name calling clearly, maid names for hook up with cleaning lady of course, and their abode during the fourth dimension of the fire before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the residents all collapsed on the priming. DA members looked at one another, horrified at seeing them surrender. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their notes for any reference about position effects or something but there was none. Other DA extremity took the residents'heartbeat to see if their breathing was still pattern but were aghast when they noticed that their pulsation was erratic.

'' Harry ! What 's happening ? '' asked Ron nervously.

'' I do n't bed. This was not supposed to encounter. '' said Harry, also confused. He looked at Hermione and Cho to look for their assurance that it was only cancel but their panicked expressions alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to tranquilize them down enough to find a solution to the problem.

Snape, Moody and Lupin immediately rushed to their side when they noticed the commotion too.

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

'' We do n't cognize. I think something went unseasonable ... '' said Harry weakly.

'' You should bear let me brew the potion. '' said Snape, his usual smirk replaced with business organisation at seeing the bodies lying helplessly on the ground.

'' You were always away on a missionary work and we honestly thought that we could do it without your help. '' stated Harry, his centre not leaving the bodies of the occupier as if mentally willing them to be alright.

Suddenly, they all heard a tatty wreck from behind the door. All heads instantaneously turned to the counseling of the sound with wands at the ready only to be greeted with the unwelcome sight of image wearing strong-armer to cover their hideous faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the former position of the group miraculously unscathed. As opposed to their usual inclination, they did not fire a single execration to the mavin nowadays ... .neither did the fiat and DA members. It was as if everyone was waiting for some signal of sorts before they start the struggle. Even the trigger-happy Dwight Lyman Moody controlled his urge to beshrew the abhorrent faces behind the mask. The two conflicting forces stared at each other malevolently but no one dared make the first move. The silence was deafening and the million-dollar motion was nagging everyone 's mind -- - 'What 's going to chance now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA members to block the unconscious occupant from the dark genius'view. The silent battle of wits continued. Several agonizing minutes had passed but still, cypher moved aside from the dementors that came out of their hiding when they sensed the arriver of mortal not covered by their king 's previous instruction. But they too seemed confused at the lack of activeness that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and make relaxed for a while to economise their strong suit. Just when everyone was bored enough to essay to lie down, the gate magically opened once again to reveal the arrival of the most vicious, near cunning, well-nigh malevolent wizard of all fourth dimension -- -- LORD VOLDEMORT !

'' I see you have all been patiently waiting for my arrival. '' he casually strode into the death-eaters'locating as if they were all there for a peaceful gathering instead of an impendent scrap. He took in the surroundings and immediately singled Snape out. `` Ahh, Severus, my once loyal retainer, not as efficient as before, are you ? Were n't you able to find out our latest plan ? Did n't you even wonder why you were all able to come here so easily ? '' Snape cringed at his touch.

'' What do you desire ? '' asked Harry, eyeing the darkness lord carefully.

'' Patience ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would like to contribute you the pleasance of knowing that a number of my loyal servants are on the way to the ministry and your hiding office. At my signal, the death- eaters would attack and the dementors would suck their person living you with no former ally. Fortunately, I have a more efficient spy than you do. '' The darkness God Almighty cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing good fountainhead that the dementors would not conform to Voldemort 's social club. He could n't be sure about the death-eaters but he did not believe that they could overcome the aurors at the ministry now that they had ample preparation. His only when worry now was the schooling. Only a few competent sensation were left there.

'' Fool ! Would you like me to give you proof ? ``

'' What do you want ? '' asked Harry furiously.

'' Be my handmaiden and I will call off the attacks and let your champion here walk free. Their lives are in your hands, potter. I advise you to opt wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the radical again until his eyes fell on Luna. `` On bit thought, maybe I need to devote you decent ground to comply to my wishes. '' With a moving ridge of his hired hand, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the horde of death-eaters waiting on his side.

Harry was horrified at seeing his girlfriend at such a touchy situation. The put appendage immediately raised their scepter but was stopped by Voldemort 's words.

'' The moment you attack, my servant will do too and the girl will die. ``

The Order appendage lowered their wands furiously but one death-eater suddenly ran to Voldemort.

'' You said you wo n't hurt my daughter if I join you ! '' he exclaimed as he removed his mask angrily. The onlookers were shocked as they saw who was behind the mask.

'' Father ! '' screamed Luna upon seeing her father. She struggled to get free but the death-eaters held her tight.

'' That was before she joined Potter. ``

'' Then I refuse to be your servant anymore ! '' shouted diddly-squat Lovegood, quickly sending the killing oath on Voldemort but it did not have the bear effect. He stared horrified at his old master who was now mocking his efforts.

'' You underestimated me. Now, you 'll pay for your impudence. CRUCIO ! '' seafarer immediately fell to the ground, writhing in pain.

'' NOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' screamed Luna, tears flowing abundantly on her face as she stared at the helpless figure of his founder. But she too was hit mercilessly by the Cruciatus Curse.

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted Harry angrily, hurling the ball of fire at Voldemort who staggered due to the impact.

'' I thought we understood each other, Potter. '' said the Dark Lord, apparently surprised at his attack.

'' NO ! YOU MISUNDERSTOOD ME. I 'M SURE MY FRIENDS WOULD FORGIVE ME FOR CHOOSING TO conflict INSTEAD OF siding WITH YOU DESPITE THE CONSEQUENCES ! '' yelled Harry as he threw another tour at Voldemort.

The battle broke out immediately as if that was the signal they have all been waiting for. Moody threw execration left and right like a mad man while Lupin fought along side with him. Snape fought the enemy as if he had been wanting to do that for the retentive clip and all the DA extremity put their training to good use.

'' BATTLE organization ! '' shouted Ron at a group of DA phallus not covering the Crigod residents who were still unconscious. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their wands upwards as Ron started to cast the while they had practiced before.

'' HYDRO OXYDUS ! '' The water cannon toppled several death-eaters attempting to hex them.

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA extremity hiding the Crigod residents casted the absolute shielding charm to deflect the cuss sent their way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! '' one death-eater managed to cast the putting to death spell but missed its target.

'' impedimenta ! ``

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' Neville rendered one death-eater immobile by the spell.

'' CRUCIO ! '' Hermione immediately fell to the ground, howling with pain.

'' HERMIONE ! NOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ron as he ran to her side to help her. `` Finite Incantatem ! '' Fred and George covered him as he did so. The battle formation was broken and they had to fight back individually now.

'' STUPEFY ! '' Ginny was hit from nowhere and she collapsed too. Neville immediately carried her body to where Ron had hidden Hermione.

'' YOU, TRAITOR ! '' A death-eater sent the killing curse to Jack Lovegood before anyone could help him. Harry just turned his head on clip to see the greenness light hit Luna 's father squarely on the chest.

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! begetter, DO N'T entrust ME ! PLEASE ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's loud belly laugh of heartache and frustration echoed around the place and Harry 's fondness almost broke as he saw his lady friend fall on the background as if she lost all the will to hold up. He quickly ran to her side to protect her from injury but Luna seemed oblivious to his actions.

'' VOLDEMORT ! WHY DO N'T YOU battle ME LIKE A MAN FOR ONCE ! '' he shouted in frustration as he noticed more than of his friends suffer more injuries. Some were already lying on the background although he could n't discern if they were dead or just unconscious.

'' I am much more than a man, Potter. It 's your choice. '' replied Voldemort lazily. `` But I 'll give you one Sir Thomas More fortune, surrender now and the others will walk detached. '' He waved his helping hand once more and all of his friends were immediately disarmed.

The chaos halted for a while as they all waited for Harry 's decision with clobber breathing space. Harry was seriously considering the situation. He could summons their verge back but how long would it take before Voldemort could require his loyal followers to bolt down them all. He knew his champion could do wandless magic too but still not that solid. Despite his previous contract, he honestly did not desire his friends to suffer on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would give them more time ....

'' Well ... .. ? '' prompted Voldemort.

'' I - I -- -- ''

'' Do n't do it, Harry ! ``

Everyone turned around to see where the dauntless vox came from. It was Harry 's aunt and she was glowing with the same powerful air that Harry emanated when he was really angry. former Crigod house physician followed, flexing their hands as if they were just getting used to their newfound durability. They all watched in awe as Petunia and her Friend effortlessly used wandless magic to arm their colleagues once more.

Voldemort 's eyes widened at the enormous showing of power. He was not expecting this and judging from the dazed expression of his minions, they were not ready for this either.

'KILL THEM ALL ! ! ! '' roared Voldemort, his cerise eyes glowing a serious red in rage. The dismount side braced themselves for another stave of violent exchange but Voldemort 's U. S. Army seemed too scared to attack. each of them eying the wandless belligerent with fright.

'' Now, the tables have turned, Tom. '' said Harry, bursting with trust once more.

'' Let us see ! '' Voldemort clicked his finger and the dementors slowly approached them.

Harry noticed that the Order fellow member and Crigod residents became immediately anxious upon seeing the battalion of dementors quick to snipe at Voldemort 's mastery. Only the DA extremity seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once more. `` Let us see how well you could block up them all with your pitiful Patronus charms. '' He clicked his fingers once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

goose egg happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, zilch happened.

The lodge member and Crigod occupant were puzzled by the strange conduct of the dementors. The death-eaters seemed fox as well.

'' I COMMAND YOU TO attack THEM NOW ! '' shouted Voldemort in desperation but the dementors remained still.

'' Do n't lay waste to your breathe. They wo n't follow your orders. '' said Harry calmly, suppressing the laugh that was threatening to escape from his lips.

'' Why is that ? ``

'' Because you are not their drawing card. ``

'' That 's ridiculous ! I am the night nobleman ! They have to obey me ! '' exclaimed Voldemort.

'' Watch me ! '' said Harry venomously as he ordered the dementors to capture the death-eaters but to leave the dark lord to him.

The dementors immediately glided to the frightened death-eaters who did screw how to bid the Patronus Charm. They all ran to the gate at once to bunk but the dementors were faster neglecting only a few shadow whiz who were clever and experienced enough to suppress their aura. Harry faced Voldemort once more.

'' Now, I am giving you the probability to decide -- - capitulation or die ? '' said Harry but Voldemort already started throwing cuss at him.

'' You really need to do things the hard way, do you ? '' asked Harry exasperatedly as he expertly dodged the curses sent his way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's rebirth, the jet of William Green light source from Voldemort 's wand met the red spark that blasted from Harry 's in midair. Then both of their wands vibrated vigorously until a shiny, deep gold beam connected their baton once again.

The onlookers watched in amazement as the two were lifted on the ground with an invisible military unit and the gold beam splintered and criss-crossed around them to work a golden, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful speech sound filled the air -- capital of Arizona Song. Harry smiled as tumid beads of lights appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the golden shaft. He knew from experience that if he could draw that bead of light to connect with Voldemort 's wand, then he would see his parents again ... but this prison term, he did not intend to run away. He just want to verbalize with them one last metre, before he finishes their murderer off.

The death-eaters were the ones howling with frustration now as they, too, recalled this particular scenario. They would have loved to help their overlord but the dementors were making them weak now. The citizenry on the side of meat of the Light were actively cheering Harry on as they watched the growing anxiety on Voldemort 's face.

Harry concentrated with all his might to promote the astragal to Voldemort 's wand until finally, it connected. Harry was confused. How could the wand connect so fast whereas before he found it so unmanageable and it took a long metre ? And his wand was not vibrating as voiceless ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was wrong but he could not commit it yet. Instead he focused his attention on the figures escaping from Voldemort 's wand. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many sensation from their survive brush that it would take some sentence before the ghost of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the connection ... .but then another pattern emerged ... Harry gasped in surprise and mix-up ... ...

'' Sirius ? '' Harry could not believe his eyes ... how could Sirius come out of Voldemort 's verge ? It was Lestrange who killed him.

'' Nice to see you, Harry. I see you were unattackable than before. '' said the ghost of Sirius, smiling gently at his grandson.

'' H-how ? ``

'' I know Lestrange killed me. I could not understand it either but be watchful. Do n't trust your eyes. This might not really be Voldemort you 're fighting with or maybe he 's using Lestrange 's sceptre. ``

'' B-but the baton connected ... Dumbledore said it happened because our sceptre have the same core so he must be Voldemort. '' said Harry, still confused.

'' I would bang to chat but we do n't have lots time, Harry. Just remember, be wakeful ! '' Harry nodded solemnly. `` And do n't you go blaming yourself for what happened to me ... You 're the greatest grandson I ever had and I am so lofty of you. ``

More and more star came out of his opponent 's baton and some had approached their congeneric and friends watching the battle to finally say goodbye. Harry waited some more but still, neither the wraith of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the wand. He stared at the teasing figure of his opposite. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the place. But before Harry could meditate more on his reaction, the pearl of igniter went through the verge and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the evil maven soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously heights electric potential of electicity was ransacking his interior. Then the beads of lighting escaped from every stomate of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the phoenix call struck its finally Federal Reserve note .... Voldemort 's sovereignty of terror had finally ended ... The divination was fulfilled and after several month of sowing evil, murder and destruction, the most roughshod, almost wiliness, most dread sorceror of all time ... .fell lifeless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Kill-The-Dark-Lord, was staring at his foresighted time nemesis with disbelief. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with top executive and energy as he usually felt after an encounter with him. This did not even come close to the dramatic confrontation he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the giants, werewolves, vampire and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the battle battleground in ruin, dripping with blood ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed form of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

A tacky whoop snapped Harry away from his reverie as the entire light slope immediately ran to him, cheering wildly. Even Snape was jumping up and down like a madman and his Aunt Petunia smothered him with candy kiss while crying with joy.

'' It 's a unspoiled affair you were capable to rive that off, Harry. We 're not for certain if we can do to a greater extent magic due to miss of practice. We just banked on shocking them enough to give you metre. '' said his aunt.

'' You did it, spouse ! '' exclaimed Ron, still carrying the limp phase of Hermione.

'' You had us worried for a spell, boy. Why did n't you tell us that you 're the new drawing card of dementors ? '' growled Moody, although he too was grinning foolishly making his boldness appear more disfigure than before.

'' It was supposed to be a surprisal, you know. '' answered Fred on his behalf.

'' Yeah, you should have seen your faces. I thought lupin would pee on his pants in horror. '' guffawed George IV, punching lupin lightly on his arm. lupine just smiled good-naturedly at him, not taking offense at his joke.

Harry grinned despite his misgivings and turned around to look for Luna. However, his smile was quickly replaced with business concern as he saw her kneeling beside the precipitate figure of her Church Father, nonmoving and with a clean smell on her typeface. He rushed to her side to comfort her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into space and muttering repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a ambition ... .just a dream ... ''

Across the enraptured crowd, partially hidden by the soul-sucking creatures, nobody noticed the modest band of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into thin air led by a newbie with claw-like digit and another with a shining, silver hand ... .while the other follower were callously left behind to suffer a fate worse than last itself ...
Chapter 23 - The Nightmare is not yet Over

HARRY POTTER, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE iniquity Godhead ! ! ! - The Daily prophet

REJOICE ! HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED IS FINALLY DEAD ! ! ! - ace 's Weekly

PROPHECY FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's compilation

POETIC Department of Justice -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR DEATH anniversary ! ! ! - The Johnny caviler Hermione closed the newsprint in disgust. `` Hmp ! The Cowards -- - flaunting their papers now that it is secure for them to come out ! Except the Rebel caviler, of trend. ``

'' Yeah, sounds like lip service to me. '' said George V who was currently being mended by Fred, his twin sidekick, who in turn was being massaged by Lee who was trying to get away from Zacharias whose wound he unknowingly infected by treating him without washing his wands first. Hermione just rolled her eyes in aggravation and went to look for more intellectually undisputed persons to talk to.

'' Hey, where 's Harry ? '' she asked Ron who was currently gorging himself with intellectual nourishment as if he was deprived with it for so long.

'' With Luna, I guess ... '' answered Ron after washing all the food down his large stomach with a pitcherful of autumn pumpkin juice.

'' Really, Ron ! You 're so loathsome ! ``

'' Hey ! I 'm a growing boy and I did answer your question, did n't I ? '' said Ron, looking a niggling bit embarrassed.

'' fine ... fine ... but you know, I still ca n't think Harry defeated Voldemort so easily ... '' said Hermione.

'' Yeah, you-know-who was -- - ''

'' Say Voldemort, Ron. He ... ..is ... ..DEAD ... .No one needs to fear him anymore. ``

'' You have a point there ... as I was saying, Voldy was n't as terrifying as before. '' mumbled Ron, eyeing Hermione 's pastry covetously. Hermione grudgingly offered it to him while muttering something unintelligible which incredibly sounded like `` glutton ! '' but Ron just smiled widely at her.

'' How do you know ? You have n't even met him before ... ''

'' I just know. ``

'' What kind of an answer is that ? ``

'' I think he means that it was just his subconscious mind oral presentation but he could not give a coherent explanation ... yet. '' answered Cho as she joined in the conversation.

'' But it does n't transfer the fact that he 's dead, right ? '' asked Hermione, glad that mortal with the right state of brain was there.

'' Maybe ... '' replied Cho evasively.

'' What do you mean ? '' prompted Hermione, not uncoerced to end the conversation at that.

'' Because even Harry had his doubts too. ``

'' How do you know ? He did n't even talk to us .... '' said Hermione, looking slightly hurt and offended that person else had known before her and Ron.

'' I heard him talking to Luna ... '' The two looked inquiringly at her. `` I just came by to claver her then I accidentally heard him talking to Luna about it ... '' Cho paused for a while. `` I really feel sad about what happened to Luna. She 's really gracious and I am so ashamed of myself for even thinking that she 's just a undecomposed for aught madman ! ``

'' I could n't trust what happened either. I do n't know which was high-risk -- - her not knowing where her dad was or finding out that he bartered for her life story then murder a few minutes later ... She should be celebrating with us right now ... '' said Hermione remorsefully.

'' HARRY ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, nearly turning the board in his hastiness to stand up.

'' Hey, what 's wrong ? '' said both Cho and Hermione at once, seeing his glazed expression.

'' I just realized that Harry might be blaming himself right now for what happened to Luna 's dad. We need to blab out to him before he triumph in self-condemnation again ! '' said Ron, unaware of the admiring glances that Hermione sent his way as he spoke.

The three immediately went to Luna 's ward to confab her and to let the cat out of the bag some sentience to Harry before he wallow again in 'self-condemnation.
As they approached the ward, they saw Harry sitting beside Luna, holding her deal tight and engaging in a coloured conversation, hoping that it would somehow get across her mind.

'' I 'm really really sorry, Luna ... .I hope I would shit it up to you somehow. I know I could n't bring your beginner back but please ... please number back ... .please come back for me ... I need you ... I love you. I have never told you that before but I 'm telling you now ... .I love you, hon ... '' Harry tried to pass over the tears that rolled down his cheeks but he could not assist it.

Seeing Luna like this was gradually destroying the little sanity that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to Madam Pomphrey 's words that there was nothing physically wrong with Luna. Her catatonic nation was just due to shock and that her mind still refused to accept what happened but the mediwizard informed him that it was only temporarily but for how longsighted, no one could really know.

Ron, Hermione and Cho stared consciously at one another after witnessing Harry 's heart-wrenching statements. It was Hermione who spoke first.

'' I-I think we should give way them some privacy for now. They deserve it ... Maybe we can lecture to Harry later ... '' she said weakly. The others agreed, not really wanting to intrude.
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LETTER TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

The Ministry of Magic is elated to denote the 31st day of Oct 1996 as the subject Wizards'Day of Peace. For those who have not heard of the Recent developments on the genius residential area yet, this is the day that darkness Lord had finally been defeated by Harry Potter.

The Ministry wanted to name it Harry Potter Day but Mr. ceramicist politely refused because he firmly believes that it was not only him who had vanquished the foe. It is the combined elbow grease of the Wizarding earthly concern that ended Voldemort 's reign of panic. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our earthly concern had joined together to defend evilness and may this day remind us all of the hurt and losses we endured to make our world a unspoiled place.

In this light, let it be known that all the wizarding schools shall be opened once more to continue educating untried beldam and wizards to their full potential. The new master for Durmstrang Academy would now be Professor Marcus Leninski and professor Minerva McGonagall for Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. prof Albus Dumbledore 's loss had been devastating but wherever he was, the reinstatement of these institutions would definitely puddle him happy.

The Ministry shall provide assistance for the Restoration of these schools as soon as magically possible. Also, the whole academician program and schedule for this schooltime year had been altered for the student'benefit. This school class would now last until Aug 15, 1997 and there would be a sane two-week respite before the origin of the following terminal figure in which the pedantic schedule would revert to normal.

The shops in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade was restored and fully operational. The public may now buy their necessities there. However, we regret to inform you that Mr. Ollivander is still missing until now. You may purchase the scepter at the Ministry of Magic - department of Wizard Trading where Mr. Ollivander 's merchandise is currently being stored for safe-keeping.

For any other headache, kindly inform the Ministry immediately and we would be gladiolus to attend to you in any way we can.

Hoping that the yesteryear few months would deter anyone from straying from the way of life of good.

Thank you very much and good day !

Sincerely yours,

Chester A. Arthur Weasley Minister of illusion
'' Oh, Ron, your Fatherhood 's loyalty is overwhelming ! '' said Hermione as she read the alphabetic character that had just arrived. Everyone received the letter and some were already having interracial reactions about the content.

'' Merlin ! We 'll commence the term side by side week ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' After all we 've been through ? This is unjust ! '' said Anapurna in agony after scanning the paper.

'' Really now. Do n't you reckon this is the best matter that happened to us this past few month ? '' said Hermione in refutation of the parson 's decision.

'' Speak for yourself. '' muttered the majority of the group.

'' causa yourselves ! But I 'm so excited ... imagine we wo n't have to lose one schooling year just because some dark lord decided to conquer us ... '' said Hermione, then her eyes became suddenly wide with vexation. `` await ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's letters. We have n't even got the O.W.L resultant yet ! How are we going to buy our school supply ? And we only got a week to prepare ! '' She paced around the way as if figuring out a way to solve her dilemma as the others watched her disinterestedly.

Ron became suddenly busy with counting his fingers and soon piqued the others'curiousity including Hermione's.

'' Hey ! What are you doing ? '' asked Neville.

'' Well, I just counted the number we 're going to suffer this twelvemonth. Our usual term death for ten months and now it 's down to nine ! Imagine, one month to a lesser extent ! I guess dad 's decision is okay with me. '' said Ron cheerfully. The others began counting too and upon confirming Ron 's end, they too became overjoyed with the idea.

'' corporate trust Ron to think of it this way ... '' thought Hermione, smiling inspite of herself.

Harry continued to gaze numbly at the alphabetic character perched on the bedside table where an owl had dropped it. Without even looking at its contents, he knew that it came from the new headmistress bearing their school varsity letter and the horrific O.W.L. solvent but he just could not bring in himself to read it. The by few solar day had been surreal to him and returning to Hogwarts was farthest from his priorities.

The letter of the alphabet lay unopened as he continued to converse with Luna, trying very hard to bring some flicker to her eyes. But there was none ... He broke the impinging for a patch, defeated. Yet he needed to be warm ... He read and reread the Word of God he borrowed from the depository library but they all say the Sami thing. There was no therapeutic ... .she just needed clock time to recuperate on her own.

'' Harry ! Have you got your Hogwarts alphabetic character ? '' whispered Ron, eyeing his bestfriend sympathetically. Several DA member decided that it was time to talk to Harry whether he was quick or not. The term would start within a few years and Harry had not even left Luna 's face for a minute.

Harry nodded his head and pointed at the still unopened lambskin beside him. Hermione picked it up and handed it to him.

'' Open it. Luna will suffer wanted you to graduate, Harry. And it will take your creative thinker off -- - stuff. '' said Hermione.

Like a zombie spirit that was totally devoid of impression and free will, Harry reluctantly opened the letter and stared disinterestedly at its contents.

'' I got five O.W.L. 's including Potions. I guess I can still pursue my ambition to be an Auror ... and I was appointed as the new Quidditch Captain too. '' he said without enthusiasm in his voice. It was as if he was just reading a very oil production history essay.

'' QUIDDITCH CAPTAIN ! That 's cool down, mate ! '' exclaimed Ron, patting him at the backrest but Harry did not even smile at his gesture.

'' Uh-huh ! '' Harry nodded absentmindedly. `` Have you still got your galleons with you ? '' he asked his friends as an afterthought.

'' Yes, why ? '' asked Neville curiously.

'' Hold on to it. ``

'' But why ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because the incubus is not yet over ... ''

THE END !

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Author 's musical note : I sincerely hope that you enjoyed this taradiddle. I already finished the subsequence entitled Harry Potter and the Lost prophecy. genus Draco, Wormtail and Snape would make for major office in that book. I hope you would say it too : - )

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