Chapter 1 - A alphabetic character from a Friend
It had been a calendar month since Sirius'demise and Harry was still as rueful as ever. He still can not overcome his guilt feelings about what happened to his godfather. He blamed his worthlessness in Occlumency and hero complex as what his admirer called him before. If he had not been anserine enough, he would have realized that there is still an Order member in the school, although he could n't blame himself enough for that. He still did n't believe Snape and that might be the grounds why it did not occur to him to ask for his assist. Besides, he knew that Snape detests his godfather and would probably just ignore his plea.
However, if he had really taken his Occlumency example seriously, Voldemort would not have been capable to manipulate his opinion. It was fault…why was he so stupid person ! Now, his foolishness and recklessness caused his godfather 's lifespan and he could never forgive himself for that…. With that final remorseful cerebration, Harry eventually fell sleep, taking with him a guilty conscience so great that Voldemort was once again able to get across his mind.
'' ceramicist, once again you fell into my trap ! How can you even dare Bob Hope to get the better of me, the not bad genius of all time, with your pathetic attempt at magic ? I assure you that more of your protagonist shall die and you would never be able to stop me from conquering the world that is rightfully mine ! '' Voldemort 's laugh echoed in his pinna and his cicatrice bled almost mercilessly.
Harry was forced awake by that recurring incubus. It had been his perpetual dream since Canicula died. Sometimes, he wished that he would n't involve to log Z's anymore. He tried to stay awake the whole Night but after almost a week, his physical structure gave up on him. He could not defend his sleepiness anymore. He even wished that the Dursleys would still give him a hard time just so he could think of something else aside from brooding about what happened in the Department of Mysteries last month.
But no, true to his word, his Uncle Vernon struggled with himself not to contribute him a hard time. The whole home, even Dudley, did not require him to do household chores anymore. They did n't pick on him anymore and it had been so silent since he arrived that he almost wished for them to return to their normal demeanour so he could feel some kind of normalcy in his life. It was so silly. He felt so desperate and powerless. So unlike the wonder wizard boy that everyone in the charming world imagined him to be. How they would laugh or be scared if they saw their `` deliverer '' moping around the sign with nothing to do and with nothing that he could do to finally fulfil the divination that everyone expected him to execute in the soonest possible time.
He gazed at his window again, hoping for even a measly scratch from his friends at Hogwarts. A month had passed but no one had written him with even a single hello.
'' Maybe they are also angry at me because of what happened….maybe they hate me now…maybe they do n't want to sustain anything to do with me now….maybe….no, I should not be thinking this way… '' He hastily chided himself…maybe they just can't…but …
He was suddenly distracted by a hour owl flying towards his window…he felt excited…finally, a letter of the alphabet from his friends…He could not realize the owl but who cares…finally someone cared enough to owl him.
lamb Harry,
How are you ? I have been trying to write you a letter since the end of cobbler's last full term but I ca n't appear to find the right words. I know most multitude think that I am a little bit off but I am fairly sure that you are not one of them.
I meant what I said before…our loved ones are just behind the veil….We heard them..we just ca n't see them but maybe later we will find a way…
Would n't it be marvellous if one from Hogwarts will be able-bodied to work out that mystery ? My mom, she worked for the Department of mystery story before you know, said that they have been trying to solve that finical mystery for a very long clip but no one came tight yet…for all we know, Hermione will be able to resolve it in the future….She 's so bright. Do you like her ?
Oh, it seems that I 'm rambling again…I am so lonely here. Father is away someplace and I do n't have anyone to verbalize to. No one writes to me…I certain hope you will find some sentence to reply.
sexual love,
Luna
Luna ? ! ? Harry stared at the varsity letter in jolt. Luna, the one who everyone teases as Loony, owled him while his so-called acquaintance could n't even find a way or clock time to write a simple how-do-you-do to him. He shook his headspring in amazement and frustration as he got up to get his quill and a pocket-sized bit of parchment to reply to her missive. At to the lowest degree someone cared…although he was a little singular about why she asked him if he likes Hermione and why she wrote `` love '' at the end of the letter of the alphabet but maybe he was thinking too much…
Dear Luna,
hello ! Thank you for writing…I know we have not been capable to talk much before but I really appreciate your missive. Like you, I have cypher to do here too. The others are too busy doing something but I 'm stick here. I 'm feeling quite useless actually. All I do was scan the same thing over and over again. I 'm really glad you owled me.
About your letter, actually I am not so sure yet about that head covering but maybe…maybe you are right. I am quite confused right now. I think Hermione is really intelligent and she might work it out someday if she believes it is something worth solving. She 's a great acquaintance actually but I do n't wish her in that way. She 's one of my bestfriends. Why do you ask by the way ?
Classes is approaching. Would you like to go with us to buy school provision at Diagon Alley ? I have not gotten the letter from Hogwarts yet but maybe it will arrive soon…
Your friend,
Harry
'There', he thought, 'someone feels as empty as me ... at least someone understands ... I hope she replies soon ...'
Harry sat on his bed gazing at the windowpane, watching as his owl, Hedwig, flies away to its destination. For the first time that summer, a glint of a grinning crossed his sass. And for the first time, his pipe dream had been as bore as his genuine life ...
The side by side day, Harry got up, made his bed, ate a hearty breakfast and proceeded to his way to look for Luna 's response ... If she was as bored as she said she was, she would birth a reply for him today. True enough, the minute owl, which he now recognized as Luna 's owl, came rushing to his window and flew directly to him. Harry excitedly extricated the parchment from the owl 's lap and led it to Hedwig 's Cage to quench its thirstiness. He almost ripped the paper in his haste.
Hi Harry,
Wow, that was quick ! I was not really expecting a reply so soon ... well actually, I was not really expecting you to answer. But I 'm so glad you did. Did you just ask over me to meet you at Diagon Alley ? I would love to ! Thank you very much.
By the way, Father has informed that he wo n't be coming back. I 'm not sure what happened and I do n't make love what he imply by that. I 'm really worried. This is the commencement clock time that my father was away so long. Do you call up he found some Crumple Horned Snorkacks in his journeying and was too interfering to come back ? If that 's the suit, then I would perfectly understand. Those animal are very occupy and father probably decided to stay there to hear more about them.
I 'm lonely though. I do n't induce anyone here with me and the gnome etc ... are driving me demented. But I know father will get me after he is finished with everything he wants to do there. We will celebrate Christmas together. It will be a happy reunion and I can finally raise that Crumple Horned Snorcacks do exist.
You know, I have read from a muggle book that people can still communicate with those from early proportion through a medium. Is it true ? I wanted to talk to mom but I ca n't look to find the adjust potion or incantation for me to be able to do that. Father should print something about that in the pettifogger someday, what do you cogitate ? Speaking of the pettifogger, I think our powder magazine is having some trouble with the champion printing process press. No issue has been released for almost a month now.
Father-God told me not to worry about it but I miss solving the crossword and without that, biography is so much more dingy in this property.
I wish you are doing honorable there. Do n't you worry. Time flies so fast anyway ... .hope to see you soon !
erotic love,
Luna
'Something is ill-timed', thought Harry, as he stared at the parchment.
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Chapter 2 - A Chat with aunt petunia
Harry stared hard at the lambskin wishing he knows what 's going on. Something was definitely not right ! Even the Daily Prophet did n't send him newspapers anymore. He stopped writing to his supposed friends after sending several letter without any reply. He was inclined to think that all has been a dream if not for Luna 's letter and all the Quran of enchantments sprawled on his bedroom ...
Then suddenly, it came to him. Why not involve a leaf from Hermione 's book and try to take a few encourage turn himself ... ... something like apparition ... or maybe something else ... Surely, the Ministry is still monitoring him and will dispatch ace if they catch any sign of conjuration in Privet movement. WIth that thought, Harry proceeded to his new productive safety valve from boredom.
If he could master phantasma then maybe he could go to the Burrow, Grimmauld Place or Hogwarts and find things out for himself. He could just imagine Luna being scared but putting a thug front all the Lapplander. He must determine a way to help oneself her.
How to Apparate :
You must discharge your mind except for the billet you want to appear to. Picture it clearly on your intellect and mobilize your top executive from within to let your body unthaw into atoms and change of location at lightning amphetamine to that particular place. Remember to imagine your whole self traveling so as not to give anything behind.
For father, one must point their wands to their chest and unadulterated `` Apparato and wherever you want to go '' clearly. This is a very come on spell and one must be very careful in attempting this. As the wizard becomes more proficient with this spell, the requirements will be lesser. Soon, just mere thought of the piece will bring you to wherever you want to go.
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'Hey, this seems easy enough'thought Harry. 'Kind of like Occlumency'. He practiced for almost an time of day until he got the knack of it. Soon he was apparating to any component of the Dursley 's house with his wand. It never even crossed his brain that early maven would not have been able to do that within an hour.
dear Luna,
Do n't care too much. I think your Father-God has a good reason for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to run across some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and ....
Harry 's line of work of thought was suddenly distracted by the auditory sensation of hooter coming to Privet Drive. 'Finally !'he thought ... .but no, the bird of night did not go to his window as usual. He did some quick thought process. The only person in the house aside from him is Aunt petunia. If the missive were not for him, then maybe it was for her. Without stopping to get his wand, he immediately apparated to the kitchen where he found auntie petunia nervously reading the parchments.
'' Aunt Petunia, who are those letters from ? '' He decided to approach her nicely since he does n't want to adventure her getting all nervous and refuse to serve his questions again like she did finish year when Dumbledore sent her a howler.
'' Umm ... .ahh ... .I ca n't tell you ... I swore to keep ... .oh, what am I saying ? Vernon will be mad at me and Dudley ... '' said Petunia awkwardly, desperately trying to hide her restiveness as she hid the letter of the alphabet in the pouch of her dress.
'' Please, can you please secern me ? Uncle Vernon and Dudley are not here. They do n't need to sleep together that you have been talking to me about .... you - know ? '' Harry fumbled for the correct words to soothe her cheek. At her aroused state, she might go off without telling him anything if he did n't choose his words carefully.
auntie petunia took several recondite breathes and busied herself with washing the mantrap before she looked at her nephew again. But what she said took him completely by surprise.
'' I was a enchantress, Harry. ``
'' What ? ! ? Excuse me ? '' He must possess heard wrong. There 's no way that her aunt is a enchantress. She hates them.
As if reading his mind, she made two loving cup of coffee and motioned for him to sit down on the board with her. She looked at the window as if remembering some very unpleasant memories.
'' I said I was a witch, Harry. Just like your mother. `` Was '' not `` is ''. I do n't hate her as very much as I said I do. It is more like my horse sense of self-preservation taking over. I enjoyed being able-bodied to do magic once ... .until something happened ... '' At this point, Aunt Petunia gazed nervously at the threshold and seemed to waffle before she continued. Harry looked at her expectantly but did not beseech her.
'' Do you recall my chemical reaction to Dementors when they attacked you and Dudley last year ? ``
Harry recalled the place very well. He was not only anxious and irritated that metre but also insanely queer as to why her aunt remembered that bit of information about the wizarding man after several years of ignoring their existence. He nodded patiently and encouraged her to go on.
'' Dementors attacked our house during the reign of Voldemort and has taken the whole family except for Lily who was at the wizard hospital that time. They brought us to Azkaban along with some early sorcerer. I did n't interpret it the time. I was so young and had n't even went to Hogwarts yet. I thought only the death-eaters attack and kill the great unwashed but that was my get-go sentence to encounter dementors. But it turned out that the dementors kept us there to for food. They extracted all our happy opinion and drained all the magic within us.
Soon, the prisoner were dying one by one until only a few stay on. We were rescued eventually but it was too belatedly. The survivor were reduced to being muggles and were forced to live a muggle living from then onwards. Of course, our memories were modified except for our parents because they still had Lily to consider. Mine was lifted when Lily and St. James the Apostle were murdered by Voldemort and I had to deal care of you. That 's why I was so bitter. You reminded me of the life I once loved but was forced to lead. I also misdirected my wrath to Lily. Why did she survive when all of us did not ? '' Aunt Petunia gritted her teeth to assure the binge that are currently flowing on her cheeks.
Harry was dumbfounded for a moment. He did n't know what to say. How come nonentity told him about what happened to his auntie. But it was a tenacious time ago, perhaps cipher really remembers that his aunt was once a witch. Surely, Dumbledore would know but ... how come he did not say him ? respective thoughts are flowing through his thinker right now but could n't quite pronounce his thoughts. He just sat there and looked at her aunty in wonder.
Sirius said before that dementors really had that draining effect on sensation and only unassailable I can hold on to their powers and sanity for a foresighted stop of time. His aunty was still young that time. She was not that unattackable yet ... but Canicula said that it is possible for the magic mogul to return after some time.
'' Has n't your wizard powers returned yet ? '' He cautiously asked his aunt.
'' No, it has n't. When Dumbledore lifted my remembering charm, he said it will refund after some tme. I was hopeful for a spell but after several years of trying nothing has happened and I grew more bitter than ever. '' she answered while still gazing hopelessly at the window as if waiting for something or someone.
'' But surely, Dumbledore would .... ''
'' Dumbledore stated quite clearly to me that there is nada that he can do. Only I can make it reappear but I ca n't. '' she answered bitterly. She got up suddenly and motioned for him to come closer as if afraid that mortal will discover what she has got to say.
'' But he also hinted that if the boy-who-lived destroys the dementor 's loss leader then every beldam and wizard who suffered in their helping hand will recover their powerfulness and be able to help him defeat Voldemort. I assume it was you, Harry. Please do n't tell Vernon and Dudley but I really want my world power my back if only to be able-bodied to do something in this coming war. I hate being halpless. The dementors'flack cobbler's last year reminded me how powerless I am to stop them if they ever decide to enamour all of us. delight facilitate me. '' she looked into Harry 's deep light-green eyes and did something that Harry never expected her to do before. She hugged him ... like a mother embracing her front-runner child.
'' Do you have a wand ? ``
'' What ? ``
'' I asked if you have a wand. I figured if I have to try to regain your power then maybe I should start up with teaching you basic charm so that you know how to use them when the prison term comes ... ''
'' Do I need one ? Well, as far as I can remember, I used to do conjuring trick before without a sceptre. You yourself never used a verge before in some of the magic trick you performed. recollect when you managed to farm your hair back and the meter when you made the looking glass in the zoo disappear. I knew it was you. I just chose not to say anything. '' aunt Petunia plainly looked bewildered at the mention of needing a sceptre for canonic spells.
Harry looked confused for a while too ... 'Come to think of that. Dumbledore does n't always demand a scepter to do some spells too ...'He looked at her aunt with a new found esteem. She made him commemorate something that he just took for granted before. 'Wandless legerdemain ... .yeah, it 's possible'. He smiled at her aunt.
'' Well, since we can not go to Diagon skittle alley yet to buy you a scepter, let 's try practicing wandless trick first. waiting for a spell, I 'll just get my turn Holy Scripture. '' Harry quickly apparated to his bedroom. He was already there when he realized that he just apparated without using his wand and without too much effort on his part.
He noticed his unfinished letter and tried to finish it as quickly as he can before apparating back to the kitchen.
Dear Luna,
Do n't interest too much. I think your father has a in force intellect for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to happen some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and is probably too excited for lyric. Lots of matter seem to be happening but I ca n't figure out what yet.
Please do try to be measured there and owl me as soon as you find any unusual matter happening.
Your friend,
Harry
Chapter 3 - The education Menachem Begin
'' Now this turn is one of the fundamental principle. It 's for levitation, the incantation is 'wingardium leviosa'. The wand movement is swish and flick then say the incantation clearly. Let me manifest it with a scepter. '' Harry carefully levitated one of the chairperson to another part of the kitchen while his aunt watched like an eager freshman at Hogwarts.
'' I 'm not quite trusted how to do it without a scepter yet since I have no ascendance yet over wandless magic. All those trance I did before were just done accidentally. I have no musical theme yet how to do them but at to the lowest degree learning the spells will be good for appetiser. '' He smiled feeling like the academic session is just another meeting with the other members of Dumbledore 's Army or DA, the club they formed last year in defiance of the useless Defense Against the Darts lessons that Umbridge had subjected them to.
aunt Petunia nodded enthusiastically while taking down notes. She plans to survey and con them later. Then she looked at his nephew as if trying to recall something.
'' Now here are other useful trance that we learned in schoolhouse. `` Accio '' to summon things, `` Rictusempra '' to thrill soul, `` Expelliarmus '' to demilitarise your opponent, `` Tarantallegra '' to -- - '' He was cut suddenly by sudden pant from his aunt.
'' Harry ! I think I have just remembered something. Can you recall all those that you have done wandless magic ? What were the conditions then ? '' She asked curiously.
'' Umm ... .well, as far as I can think back, I usually do that when I am extremely agitated or very scared. Any extreme emotion actually. Why do you ask ? ``
Aunt Petunia looked nervous again as she tries to find something in her pouch. Harry observed his aunt carefully and the letter that she received a spell ago crossed his mind again.
'' Does this have anything to do with the alphabetic character I asked you about ? '' He was really tired of this secretiveness thing but he knew he must be patient. recklessness just caused him a lot of trouble before.
'' The note was from Dumbledore. '' She answered carefully while handing him the parchment. Harry hastened to learn the dead message- '' IT IS TIME ... ''
'' What does this mean ? ``
'' It means that since it is your sixteenth natal day today, I must now tell you some things that we concealed from you. You need to know in ordering to devise for the war properly. Much as I hate to admit it, you have to screw the truth. I owe you so much for treating you like grunge, you do n't deserve it, and for saving my son 's sprightliness last summer. '' She stood up and paced the room trying to prepare her thoughts.
'' It also means that things are going bad because Dumbledore or any other adult wizard is not present for this. It is up to me now to aid you discover some of your enshroud potentials. '' She suddenly stopped and looked at him in the eye. `` I need to help you get wandless magic because any disarm magician is very vulnerable for flack. Do you sympathize ? It will be terribly difficult because I can only help you but I can not shew you. ``
Harry saw tear flowing through her buttock but he was too shock from numb to say or do anything ... thing were that bad ? What did she signify ? brain games was one thing but leading a very dangerous life history without knowing what was going on was making his emotions reach its boundary. Suddenly, the rage bottled inside him pushed towards the surface.
'' Harry ! HARRY ! '' His aunty shouted at him nervously as the cups on the table exploded with a loud smash and almost everything were moving as if a wondrous earthquake is causing it. Plates flew everywhere and the current of air was so intense that it became very voiceless for Petunia to go near his nephew who looks as if he was in a trance. His completely body was emitting a golden glow that was very similar to what happened shoemaker's last summer when Vernon pressured him into answering his questions.
'' WHAT IN RUDDY HELL IS going ON HERE ? '' Vernon hollered as he stepped into the aliveness room and froze in his running as he noticed his nephew radiating all the enerqy that is wreaking mayhem into the altogether house.
'' blockage THIS NONSENSE NOW, BOY ! OR YOU WILL BE IN SERIOUS bother ! GO TO YOUR ROOM ! NOW ! '' He ventured and pretended to watch TV while stealing nervous glance at his nephew.
As quickly as it had come, Harry found his humour again and managed to put a diaphragm to it. He grimaced as he surveyed the milieu and found his aunt staring at him with an unfathomable expression. Ignoring his uncle 's comportment, he immediately repaired the damaged he had done and apparated to his elbow room where he found Hedwig waiting for him. He desperately searched for any sign of anything that he might have brought but there was none.
Hedwig nipped his ribbon apologetically as if terribly ashamed for not being able to play him anything. Harry slumped to his bed in jolt. It was his 16th birthday today and not a bingle soul cared enough to send him a single bloody promissory note ! the pits, even a simple-minded 'Hi'will do just so he 'd have a go at it they are still alive ! 'WHAT 'S HAPPENING ! ! !'his mind screamed in agony.
Throwing all care to the malarkey, he rapidly got up and packed all his belongings. He had to hump what 's going on outside. How could they anticipate him to fight back if he was blind to the current position ! God ! better die outdoor fighting evil than die here of anxiety. Just as he was getting quick to leave alone, the door swiftly flung opened with his Aunt petunia blocking his path.
'' I can apparate you know. '' He dismissed her attempt to stop him but his auntie grabbed him hastily and whispered furiously at him.
'' Do n't you leave now ! We still need to finish the lessons. You know that you need to fix and without the others, you have no choice but to listen to me for now. You have the power but you can not insure it yet. Do n't you see ? The pose showing of witching downstairs was great ... but ... .that ... ..is ... ... not ... ... .enough ! Tomorrow, after your uncle goes to work, we will take up. It is jussive mood that we do this before you do anything else. sympathize ? ``
Harry nodded weakly. `` Of course of action, you 're right on. ``
'' YOU WILL HAVE NO intellectual nourishment TONIGHT, BOY ! DON '' T SHOW YOUR UGLY FACE IN THE aliveness ROOM AGAIN ! DO YOU find out ? '' His auntie suddenly shouted at the top of her lungs while smiling at him knowingly. Harry smiled at her too realizing that it was just for his uncle 's benefit.
'' That 's good, Petunia. That scum should be really taught a lesson. You know we should not have taken that low-life here. He 's causing too much hassle. What 's for dinner ? And where 's Dudley ? '' Harry heard his uncle say to his auntie before he closed the door. He did not hear the reply but he does n't care.
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The next day 's lesson went quite smoothly. After what happened what happened the previous day, Petunia was able to explicate about wandless magical better.
'' As you probably have noticed, you are able to entree your powerfulness only when you are experiencing extreme emotions like ire and despair. So, this is very interchangeable to the 'patronus charm'you used to revolt the dementors. Try to think of some event, thing or person that can intensify your emotions. You must focus on the electropositive feelings though, leave the disconfirming ones to the evilness wizards. Your magic will be unattackable that way. ``
The lessons went on without Vernon and Dudley finding out. By the end of the workweek, Harry had almost gotten the hang of wandless magic and petunia has memorized the requisite incantation and wand drift although she can not apply them yet. Even their relationship had gotten better. Harry could now call off her 'Aunt'without feeling rebellious.
The nightmares had miraculously stopped although Harry was not sure as shooting if that was due to his increasing competence in Occlumency or he was just too exhausted to own clip for incubus. Even the pain had stopped. He was not sure if this was a good foretoken but at least now he felt relieved that he would not collapse in pain sensation when he faced Voldemort again. That always put him at a disadvantage whenever they meet.
Unfortunately, he had no way of knowing now if he was near or not. For all he knew, he could just be sitting outside waiting for his prey. But he quickly brushed away that thought. Voldemort was pillock .... but not that dazed. He was a conniving, souless, evil reincarnate who 's principal target in life was to kill some boy who had n't even graduated yet. How ridiculous !
But there was no denying the fact that he was becoming more distressed as the day passed by. No one, not even Luna, was writing to him anymore.
Chapter 4 - The Visitor
genus Petunia watched as his nephew paced around the room restlessly. Almost two week had passed since they started training and even she had not received another note from Dumbledore. She assumed Privet private road was still safe judgement by the fact that she, Vernon and Dudley could still go on to their normal bodily process without any unusual thing happening but the deficiency of news was beginning to get on her already frazzled nerves.
'How ironic'she thought. The nephew that she treated like vermin was the exclusively one who could hold open them now. She had no illusions whatsoever that Voldemort would only attack wizards. Her past tense experiences taught her that. And as relatives of his mortal foe, they were one of the main target. If not for the security that Dumbledore had cast to Privet crusade, they might have got been killed a farseeing time ago. She shuddered at the memory of the dementor 's onrush last summer. It was as if history was repeating itself but not quite. Life was not as bad as before. She could sense it. The order was better inclined but could they hang up on until Harry was set for battle ?
Harry stopped brooding from fourth dimension to time to glint at his aunt. He noticed that she was frequently gazing at the door or windowpane as if waiting for something dire to happen. He mimicked her action at law and stared at the threshold too only to be surprised with a flash bang on the door. Aunt petunia jumped nervously and shrieked like a banshee before a easygoing voice called out.
'' Hello, is soul there ? I need to see Harry. Please tell him it 's Luna. '' The lenient voice said while knocking loudly on the door.
Harry cautiously peeked through the little hole on their threshold to count at the person outside. What he saw was a daughter with unclean blond, waist-length and straggly tomentum, protuberant middle and a dreamy expression. 'Yes, this is Luna, alright. No one can possibly copy that classic formula .'Harry thought to himself as he opened the room access for her.
'' Hi, Harry ! '' She greeted him warmly as she entered the living elbow room.
'' Hi there too. It 's so dainty to see you. What brings you here ? '' He asked as his gaze fell on the huge knapsack she is carrying on her shoulder. By the looks of her dusty face and dirty dress, she must have been traveling for quite some time now and was probably dying of hunger and exhaustion although her facial verbal expression did n't evidence it.
'' Oh, well. After reading your final letter of the alphabet, I have decided to read a walk and noticed all the dark Gospel According to Mark hovering above some of the theatre in our neighborhood at so I have decided to pack up and leave alone. No one 's there anyway. '' She answered as Harry relieved her of her hard loading and offered her some boozing while his aunt is occupy preparing for lunch.
'' But, but how did you come here. '' Harry asked thinking about death-eaters scattered everywhere waiting for him to come out.
'' I walked. '' She quickly anwered as if it is the most obvious thing to do. `` Of course I disillusioned myself so as not to be seen by you-know, uncongenial beings. After that, I refrained from using anymore conjuring trick to head off being detected. '' She added after seeing his incredulous expression.
'' Oh, ok. How far did you travel by the way ? ``
'' Oh, I 'm not really sure about the distance but our home is near Ottery St. Catchpole. ``
Harry almost choked at her Holy Writ. `` You live near the Weasley 's ? And you said non-white scrape are everywhere ? ``
Harry wanted to apparate to the Weasley 's right then and then but was distracted by Luna swaying helplessly beside him. Fortunately, he was able to catch her before she fell down. With Luna there, he could n't go out yet. While waiting for her to convalesce, he drove himself to his limit trying to master wandless trick at the earliest possible clip. He had to be prepared.
'Now I understand. The rescript has their manpower total and probably stretching themselves trying to save as many the great unwashed as they can while he prepares. At to the lowest degree, I will no longer be a gist now. No one needs to hold me. I can learn maintenance of myself .'Harry was brought back to earthly concern by Luna 's subdued moans.
'' Harry, I know what 's happening outside. And I know that however a great deal I wanted to trust otherwise, Church Father might not really come back. evil is everywhere. That is why I am here. I want to assist you, Harry. I have nothing to lose. '' She whispered but every word that she uttered was engraved on his mind.
'' Do you sleep together what happened to the Weasleys ? '' He asked her with discernment. The Weasleys were very decent masses and he would hate it if anything bad happens to them especially Ron who had been his bestfriend since freshman year.
'' I 'm not so indisputable. There 's no glowering scratch there but aside from the wreck inside, the theatre is vacate. ``
'' wreck ? What -- -- -- ''
He was interrupted by aunty Petunia 's birdcall for lunch. He helped Luna up and accompanied her to the kitchen. He thought it best to discuss that while eating. petunia eyed them carefully.
'' So, is she your girlfriend, Harry ? ``
'' No, she 's one of my friends in school. '' He answered quickly failing to point out the cloud that passed Luna 's center for a moment.
'' Oh, I was just wondering ... Can you delight tell us what has been happening now ? '' She asked as if discussing the bodily process of the darkness Jehovah is just an ordinary past time but Harry knew better. He knew that she was quite terrified but was trying hard not to make it noticeable so as not to make them nervous.
Just then, an owl sailed past the still open door and headed straight to genus Petunia. Harry stared nervously at his aunty who immediately collapsed after reading the subject matter. He quickly ran to her and picked up the letter.
'' WAR HAS BEGUN .... '' The message was written in blood.
Harry froze and even Luna seemed afraid after he let her read it. He quickly revived his aunt to talk about the letter.
'' I do n't sympathize. I thought the war begun with the engagement at the Department of mystery. But from this letter, it seemed that it has just started. '' Harry asked his aunt who has just been awakened.
'' It simply means that the random killings has begun ... '' His aunt answered softly as if hearing it in that manner would make it less shocking and less real that it was.
Harry quickly finished his meal and beckoned for Luna to follow him. They both collected their things.
'' Harry ! Where do you think you 're going ? ``
'' To help the others. ``
'' No, not yet ! Harry, we should wait for further instruction. '' Aunt Petunia desperately tried to hold them back but to no avail.
'' No, I 'm tired of waiting already. I have to do something. I will not enshroud here like a coward who lets others die to protect me. ride out here and waitress for operating instructions. I 'll be in touch. '' With that said, Harry took handle of Luna 's manus and apparated both of them to Grimmauld Place where they got another cruddy shock of their living. Would it never end ?
The once olympian manor was now like another delapidated building as if a hurricane arrived and left without so much of an apology to the inhabitants there. board were turned and the irritatingly noisy female parent of Dog Star was speechless for once. Kreacher was also nowhere to be found. And yes, there were burn marks on the walls too ... and profligate was everywhere ... ..BLOOD ? ! ?
Harry and Luna walked around the menage in a daze. Both had their wands out expecting the worst. They inspected the rooms hoping for any clue, any planetary house of life at all. But there was none. The house was vacuous and its eerie silence was getting to their nerves.
'' What is this post, Harry ? ``
'' This is my godfather 's house and the headquarters of the Order of the capital of Arizona. ``
Luna 's optic clouded with headache but was quickly replaced with a steely facial expression of purpose. `` ejaculate on, let 's seek the house again. We might have got missed something. ``
They carefully inspected the living room again where the destruction is at its risky. But still they found ... ... nothing. They both slumped on the sofa in exhaustion and once again scanned the room until they both felt the coldness enveloping them. Wondering why, their eyes both turned to the fireplace and for the outset time since they entered the room, they both noticed that there was no flame burning there.
'' This is bad. '' Harry shook his question as if not daring to conceive it.
'' What 's bad ? ``
'' No fire. It usually burns for one week before it dies. It means this has happened almost a week ago or Sir Thomas More. And another thing. '' Harry quickly extracted some floo powder beside the fireplace and instructed Luna to follow him.
'' Hogwarts ! '' They both shouted quickly but nothing happened.
'' It seems that it has also been disconnected from the floo mesh. cypher can travel to and from that hearth. ``
'' Excellent, Potter ! '' mortal clapped from behind him and they both turned to look at the intruder.
'' WHAT THE Scheol ARE YOU DOING HERE ? '' Harry angrily asked the malicious intruder now walking nonchalantly to him.
'' Now, is that a way to treat an old friend ? ``
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Chapter 5 - backrest at Grimmauld station
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY FRIEND, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU HAVE ANY ally AT ALL ! YOU ONLY CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR nighttime AMBITIONS ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blonde boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are other undesirable visitors lurking around with both their baton clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girlfriend now, ceramicist. I never knew your taste in cleaning woman could sink that low. At least Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the Word of God. `` Really ! Loony ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in disdain with one of his brow raised. He then bio=
Chapter 5 - Back at Grimmauld home
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY admirer, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU wealthy person ANY FRIEND AT ALL ! YOU ONLY caution FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR DARK AMBITIONS ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blonde boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are former unwanted visitant lurking around with both their wand clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new lady friend now, ceramist. I never knew your taste in women could sink that low. At to the lowest degree Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! loony ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in contempt with one of his brow raised. He then sat at the nearest sofa and started to polish his scepter as if it was the most natural thing to do at the moment.
'' If I remember correctly, your fag is not that great-looker either. Maybe you need to reassess your sense of taste too. '' Luna told him clearly annoyed at his demeanor.
'' Whatever. '' Dragon just rolled his eyes at them and continued what he was doing giving the impression that the conversation had already been concluded.
'' What hellish military mission brought you to here, Malfoy ? '' Harry softly asked the intruder again. His nonchalance was quite unnerving but he knew that blowing hio his enwrapped audience.
Harry and Luna looked at each other. Both refused to believe what they were hearing. It could n't be happening, could it ? Harry squeezed Luna 's paw and regretted that he did n't guess of learning telepathy and legilimency while he was still at the Dursleys. He then noticed an old piece of cloth near the fire position. A sudden shot of brilliance crossed his mind. He turned to Luna and tried to transmit as silent as potential. Luna, in typeface we need to ca-ca a quick getaway, we 'll feign that this is a portkey. No one must know yet that I can apparate. Ok ? Luna nodded.
'' They put up a unspoilt fight, you know, it 's just that my allies were undecomposed. I 'd switch sides now really degraded if I were you. I heard that the blood line traitor screamed like pit when shooting by the cruciatus jinx. The mudblood was even worse. They told me she passed out after they made her parachuting from the ceiling, with the help of the imperius swearword of course. '' Draco continued his story making it sound as if he was chatting with his long disoriented friends about something pleasant.
'' WHAT ? ! ? '' Harry was visibly tensed now. Hearing about his supporter being tortured from this odium made it even worse.
'' Really, Potter ! Are you deaf now, too ? You should n't even occupy about your filthy mudblood and stock treasonist friends. Their utterly useless, a disgrace in the name of wizardry. '' Draco muttered in disdain.
'' DO N'T YOU SPEAK ABOUT THEM LIKE THAT ! YOU VILE, CONTEMPTUOUS HEIR OF THE SATANIC MALFOY CLAN ! YOU 'D NEVER sum TO EVEN A STRAND OF THEIR tomentum ! '' Harry screamed at him letting his emotions rate of flow. His diplomatic endeavour was not working anyway.
'' I 'll say whatever I want, Potter. Frankly, I do n't make a damn. '' genus Draco then stood up and casually paced the room to go near them. `` Funny, I never would feature thought that you would hang around after learning that this belongs to me now. But I guess you 're more idiotic than I give you course credit for. '' He paused for effect before announcing. `` Here are my familiar now. You sure made it easy for us, ceramicist. ``
'' You wish ! '' Harry retorted before firing several nauseating and defensive attitude around him. Luna followed his leading but never left his side. They both decided that it would be easier if they just fight face by side.
More tatty popping were held and several mantled trope appeared all over the place. Soon, colorful and electrifying spark were flying around the bread and butter room as spells after spells were fired. Harry quickly counted the enemies. ball club death-eaters plus genus Draco. That makes the betting odds to ten is to two. 'This is bad .'Harry thought while continuing with the battle.
'' impedimenta ! '' He heard Luna shot the spell to McNair who easily deflected it and fired back a stunning spell which missed her only by an centimeter.
'' STUPEFY ! EXPELLIARMUS ! TARANTALLEGRA ! '' He bombarded the advancing death-eaters with all the charm he knew.
'' IMPERIO ! '' Lucius tried to curse Harry but was greatly let down when it did n't induce any force on him.
'' Hey, Lucius ! Did n't your old master tell you that Imperius cuss does not take in any effect on me ? '' He mocked the seething right hand of Voldemort. `` RICTUSEMPRA ! ``
Lucius'peg were uncontrollable for a while but quickly recovered. `` You think those infantile tour are enough ? '' He sneered at Harry. `` picket how the dark wizards fight. CRUCIO ! ``
Harry suddenly fell on the base in pain but he fought not to dismiss his wand. He saw Luna also crumpling on the ground near him soon after she accidentally bumped to Lucius breaking his concentration on the curse. Harry rushed to Luna 's side to see if she was still breathing. `` PROTEGO ! '' He quickly fired to temporarily harbour them from all the attacks.
'' Luna, are you allright ? '' Luna nodded weakly. Both of them did n't acknowledge that the aggressor had penetrated the cuticle appealingness and were now closing in on them.
'' How touching ! '' One of the death-eaters clapped.
Harry and Luna quickly looked up to view all the sneering but triumphal faces surrounding them.
'' We meet again, Potter. Why do n't you just surrender quietly and spare yourself the pain in the neck ? Your vernal friend shall be killed eventually. Our passkey have no penury for her. '' The hatred in Lucius'eyes was very evident.
'' What 's happening ? What have you done to my friends ? '' Harry asked ignoring their taunts.
'' Allow me, Father. '' Draco proudly told his father who smiled at his son 's mental attitude. `` Well, you see, Potter. sentence has changed now. The loyal followers of Lord Voldemort are the ones in bid now. As dim-witted as you are, you should deliver guessed that the Daily Prophet has now stopped operating in fear. The multitude behind the Quibbler are, did I say are ? I meant were, very brave but of course they have already been taken care of. ``
Luna paled visibly at the cite of the Quibbler and her knee joint wobbled slightly but she stood her undercoat. Harry was impressed by her metier. He thought she would violate down when she heard Draco 's taunts but she was stronger than she thought.
'' I think Hogwarts has already been destroyed after several attacks from my friends. You better start thinking of transferring to another school now. Need I say more ? Or have you finally grasped the obvious ? As for Ginny -- -- '' He was suddenly cut off by his male parent and did not looked delight with it.
'' That 's decent, Draco. McNair, dispose of the lady friend properly. Goyle, grab the boy and conform to me. '' Lucius barked his ordination not wanting to languish anymore time.
Harry glanced at Luna and silently signaled that it was clock time. `` waitress ! '' They shouted at the aproaching death-eaters.
'' WHAT ? '' The enemies asked in unison.
'' Ever heard of a portkey ? ``
'' NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``
'' WHAT ? ! ? ``
'' But how ? ``
Harry and Luna both smiled triumphantly at them showing the old art object of cloth. They only managed to witness the looking of panic, surprise and dispair on their faces before feeling the familiar tug on their omphalos as they apparated. As their feet landed firmly on the ground, both of them surveyed their surroundings again hoping that there were no death-eaters waiting for them. They sighed in relief when they found no one. They did n't think they have plenty strong suit to fight now.
'' Where are we, Harry '' Luna finally asked him.
The panorama before them was awful. The wall are destroyed and the component part that were still standing were covered with poop and blood. Tables were turned and the chairs were broken into pieces. The windows were also scattered into art object. Statues were knocked down. The place looked like a palace that faced a battle and lost. It was quite depressing..
When Harry did n't do, Luna continued her notice. `` You know, if this space does not await so devastated, I would say that we are at Hogwarts. ``
Harry was cresftallen as he replied. `` Luna, before we apparated, I was thinking of Hogwarts. ``
Chapter 6 - At the Room of requisite
'' HOGWARTS ? ! ? '' Luna exclaimed at him before collapsing to the ground.
Harry stared helpless at the dented figure while furiosly trying to think of a piazza where they can temporarily take refuge. He suddenly felt raging split rushing to the Earth's surface. 'Why is all happening ?'He thought.
'It 's because of Voldemort that 's why you must defeat him to quit shadow from taking over .'A familiar vocalization rang on his caput. 'Remember, you are the simply one who can defeat him but you need your friends. Find them. ``
'Yes, I should find my friends. But where ?'He thought again while wondering how he could make this conversation from his head. 'Maybe I 'm going crazy'.
'You 're as sane as I am. In meter, you will discover all your hidden king but first, try to find them. I ca n't evidence you because Voldemort might be reading my judgment now. I 'm weakly and I might not be able to repel him much longer. Think of the plaza where you can find almost anything ... .a seat that changes itself to fit your function. '' With that, the spokesperson was gone.
'' Of course of study, why did n't I think of that before ? Thank you, prof Dumbledore. '' He whispered to himself.
'' Harry, what are we going to do now ? '' Harry was surprised to find Luna at her base now without her usual glassy expression. If anything, he could only find acceptance and grim purpose there. For the firstly time, he noticed that she had grown a trivial taller and her chassis was now quite pleasing to the center. The string of butterbeer crown she usually wore on her cervix was gone but her blonde hair that almost hid her face made her face more mystical. She looked pretty. He quickly averted his regard. He should not be looking at Luna this way. It was not the clock time for this kind of thing.
'' Why ? Is there something wrong ? '' She asked him gently.
'' No, no. What happened to your necklace ? '' He shook his head to cover his embarrassment.
'' Oh, I got rid of it conclusion summer. It was a remembrance from my female parent but I had to move on. No sense in dwelling in dreams. '' She casually replied with a toss of her yearn, blond hair.
'No sense in dwelling with aspiration .'Her Holy Writ echoed in Harry 's mind. That was what Dumbledore had told him a few years back when he caught him returning everyday to the Mirror of Erised. `` You 're in good order, Luna. But first of all, we need to find our friend. '' A new found courage and determination filled his heart.
'' But where -- - ? ``
'' In the elbow room of Requirements. occur on. '' Harry grabbed her bridge player and they both ran to the 7th story of the palace thankful that not all of Hogwarts had been destroyed.
They cautiously entered the room of Requirements and was surprised to see so many hoi polloi there, nearly of them Brigham Young. Some offend were being treated on make shift beds but the others were still sleeping. A mavin carefully approached them with his baton pointed on their direction.
'' Who are you ? What are you doing here ? '' The wizard roughly demanded.
'' I 'm Harry Potter and this is Luna Lovegood. We 're here to get our ally. '' Harry quickly introduced themselves and showed his cicatrix for proper identification. The wiz lowered his wand
'' Very well. I apologize for being rude. It 's just that dark is everywhere and we ca n't be indisputable on who to trust anymore. By the way, I 'm Professor Leninski from Durmstrang. Our schooltime has also been attacked and professor Dumbledore had been kind sufficiency to give us tax shelter. The students and teacher from Hogwarts are staying on the other side of the room. ``
Harry and Luna shook his hand politely and went to the early side of the room. Only ten students, two Hogwarts professors and the school nursemaid were there. Lavender, Hermione, Padma, Pavarti and Cho were sleeping on one bed on the left. Colin, Dennis, Seamus, Lee and Ron were on the former bed. Madam Pomphrey was busy concocting some potion while Professor Mcgonagall and ma'am hooch were busy discussing something on hushed voices. No one had noticed their presence yet.
'' prof McGonagall ? '' Harry tentatively said to announce their arrival. He reckoned it would not be polite if they just hop on the bed and slumber their weariness off.
Both professors turned their oral sex at once and race to their side. Harry noticed that the teachers looked haggard as if they had not slept in days ... .even lady hootch was not looking as peaky as usual. The buns face of Professsor McGonagall was quickly replaced with alleviation and excitement when they saw the new arrivals.
'' Harry ... Luna ... .I 'm glad that you 're both alive. What happened to you ? '' Harry could trust that McGonagall 's eyes had gone misty at the spate of him.
'' Professor, we got attacked by death-eaters .... -- - ''
'' Is it true that Draco owns the -- -- ?
Harry and Luna started answering at the Lapplander time. They turned to one another. The professors just seemed perplexed.
'' equanimity down ... young lady Lovegood, you go first. Please start from the beginning. '' lady hooch stated quietly with her eyes darted to the sleeping students indicating that she did not want to disturb them with their conversation. Madam Pomphrey had noticed them however and walked over to join them.
'' well, prof, I went to Harry 's place then we apparated -- -- ''
'' Hold on, not one of you can apparate yet ! '' Professor McGonagall exclaimed in a hushed voice.
'' That was my doing, Professor. I just thought it would be faster. ``
'' Go on, missy Lovegood. '' The professor just prompted Luna to continue.
'' We apparated to Grimmauld Place, then we found genus Draco there ... then several Death-eaters appeared and attacked us ... .then just when we were cornered, Harry apparated the both us to Hogwarts ... .but they do n't bang that, professor. We pretended that we were using a portkey. '' Luna 's middle were cloudy as she recounted the day 's events.
'' Professors, Draco and the early death-eaters told us the worst. Is our situation really that bad ? Does Draco really own Sirius'house now ? '' Harry ignored the afflictive throb on his shoulders where a curse word had hit him a while ago. He noticed that the professor looked meaningfully at each other before answering his queries.
'' We are on a very difficult side now, Mr. Potter. Innumerable aurors and wizards had been captured and killed during the countless attacks that the death-eaters launched last summer. It had been fortunate enough that we were able to send scholarly person staying at the home office to this property right field before the enemies attacked it .... '' Professor McGonagall suddenly stopped as if pondering if she should continue. Harry stared at her and was surprised that he could take her thoughts. 'Shall I tell Harry about Dumbledore and Ginny ?'She seemed to be debating with herself.
'' What about Ginny and professor Dumbledore ? '' Harry promptly asked her. The three adults turned to him in surprise.
'' How did you know ? '' dame Pomphrey wondered.
'' We do n't sleep with anything. I just remembered what Draco said a while ago before he was cut off by Lucius. '' Well, that was near the accuracy, Harry thought although he still could n't believe that he could translate their minds.
'' I think both of you had enough for today. Why do n't you sleep first ? '' prof McGonagall tried to elude the topic.
'' I think it would be better if you tell us now, Professor. We would not be able-bodied to sleep without knowing first. Besides, knowing the veridical situation is the low way into solving a problem. '' Luna pressed them politely using staring logic like a lawful Ravenclaw to win her compositor's case. Harry squeezed her hand in gratitude. He was afraid his temper would get the better of him if he would be the one to insist.
The professor sighed again. `` As much as I wanted to withhold some information, Luna was even out. You have to be intimate. Times have changed and you have to be equipped for the battle in our midst .... '' She paused and took a deep breathing space before she continued. `` Dumbledore and Ginny were captured. We do n't know what 's happening to them now. Dumbledore can take aim charge of himself but Ginny ... .I shudder to think what they might be doing to her now ... .The Weasleys are distraught. '' The professor finally broke down and left to try refuge on a dark box of the way leaving both of them with Madam Hooch and Madam Pomphrey who were also shaking in grief and desperation.
Harry felt numb for a moment. 'Ginny ! Why her ? ! ? What do they want from her ?'He felt Luna hug him and they decided that it was prison term for them to rest. Today had been a yearn day and tomorrow might be longsighted. They need their strength.
Chapter 7 - The Reformation of Dumbledore 's Army

'' constant quantity weather eye, potter ! ``

Harry was still pondering on Mad-Eye Dwight Lyman Moody 's favorite expression when he suddenly felt the bed vibrating furiously. Startled out of his mentality, Harry jumped from the bed, drew his wand out and scrambled to come up his chalk that fell on the floor in his hurriedness. He was about to launch his world-class defensive spell for the day when he noticed Lee Jordan River and Seamus Finnegan clutching their stomach trying to control their laugh while Hermione Granger and Luna Lovegood glared furiously at them.

'' Glad you find that amusing. '' Harry snorted at them as he hid his wand.

'' You should experience seen your face, first mate. Hahahaha ! ``

'' That is not laughable, you morons ! '' Hermione snarled angrily at them.

'' Yeah, well, I honestly thought we were being attacked or something and given the office -- - ''

'' Given the situation, we might as well put a little color to our lives or else, we would all go loony here. '' Seamus butted in seriously.

No one said a word of honor for a minute. Suddenly, they were all reminded of the horror that they were living now ... the computer memory that they all wished to forget and hoped that they were all just a division of pipe dream that can be sent to obliviousness after several calendar month or year. The girlfriend suddenly regretted reprimanding Lee and Seamus. Hermione broke the silence.

'' So, who brought you here ? '' She asked Harry and Luna.

'' Harry apparated both of us here after battling with several death-eaters at the headquarters of ... .what 's that again ? rules of order ... .something like that. '' Luna answered casually as if it was an routine occurrence.

'' B-but ... ..you ca n't apparate to Hogwarts ... how ? '' Hermione stammered in surprise.

'' That 's what professor McGonagall said last night ... .but if I recall correctly, you can not apparate to the home office either ... .but the death- eater did. '' Harry answered thoughtfully apparently puzzled too about what happened. `` But I 'm glad I forgot about that piddling piece of information or I would n't own attempted to go here in the first of all shoes. ``

'' The Malfoy brat told us that the surety of the home base was weakened when Canicula died so maybe something exchangeable happened to Hogwarts. '' Luna added. Hermione looked thoughtful. The others were silent too.

'' So what happened here ? professor McGonagall told us something about Dumbledore and Ginny being captured .... '' Harry 's oculus scanned the way to happen Ron, his best Friend and Ginny 's brother but he was nowhere to be found. Hermione followed where his centre led and quickly averted his gaze.

'' Ron is too devastated after what happened and he blames himself for not being able to make unnecessary his babe. He is with gentlewoman Pomphrey now. She is treating him with some calming potion so he wo n't do something foolish. '' Hermione answered his unspoken question dejectedly.

The Patil twins and the others soon joined the conversation and together, they shared with Harry and Luna the events that resulted to making the room of necessary their temp main office. various parents, including those staying at Grimmauld topographic point, decided to get off their children to Hogwarts a month early to ensure the prophylactic of their nipper. Dumbledore agreed and they were all capable to settle down there. However, after a few Day, something urgent came up and Dumbledore and some other professors had to pass on the palace in haste.

That was the time when the Death-eaters sneaked into Hogwarts. Some used the passage from the cellar of Honeydukes obviously led by Wormtail, one of the creator of the piranha'Map so he knew all the secret paths to the school, and some entered the ordinary way like Lucius. Some were away and barraged the school with complex spells to weaken the barrier. The students and remaining professors fiercely fought but their military strength were no compeer for their attackers. Soon, Hogwarts was in their mastery and all the people inside were captured.

Dumbledore arrived a few arcminute later and bartered for the prisoner lives in exchange for his. The death-eaters immediately agreed of row. Even if they were not able to capture Harry, at to the lowest degree they got his mentor. It was only after Dumbledore conjured a portkey and sent us all to Grimmauld piazza that they noticed that Ginny was missing. Some professors went back but to the castle but did not find her leading to the decision that the death-eaters did not release her like the others. It was only confirmed though after the following attack.

Apparently, Voldemort was impatient already and ordered another attack at Dog Star'house. Somehow, Dumbledore sent a warning there and gave the occupier an opportunity to fly the coop. Order fellow member sent the children and some professors back to Hogwarts to hide in the room of requirement and destroyed the floo connecter to forbid death-eaters from following them.

'' So that 's what happened ... ... '' Harry shook his head in amazement ... but a nag thought entered his mind again. `` How could Dumbledore let himself be captured without a fight ? He could have gotten them all within seconds like what happened in the Department of secret .... ''

'' That 's what 's bothering us too. '' They all looked around to come up Ron nodding his head solemnly. `` Dumbledore is very powerful but he let it happen ... why ? ``

'' Are you all right, Ron ? '' Hermione rushed to his side immediately.

'' Yeah, Harry 's here. I should not let my best booster find me here in a commonwealth of distress. I would just die of embarrassment.. '' He smiled weakly and hugged his comfortably friend.

'' RON ! ! ! ! '' Hermione exclaimed at him clearly put off by his reasoning.

'' No, Hermione, just joking. Actually, Madam Pomphrey had convinced me that moaning and blaming myself will just make matters speculative. Now that Harry 's here maybe we can do something useful for once. '' Ron looked expectantly at Harry as if he was hoping for something heaven-sent to materialize. Harry and others just looked damage and dumbfounded at him. `` No offense guys, it 's just that he 's my easily married person. We went through a lot together and having him here with me added a encouragement to my morale. '' He quickly explained.

'' That 's ok, Ron. We understand. As for Dumbledore, it 's bothering me, too. It ca n't be real but maybe he has his ground ... so let 's exit it at that for a while ... .ok ? '' Hermione told everyone.

'' What about Ginny though ? What 's the purpose of getting her ? '' Annapurna asked ignoring the word of advice looks from Hermione.

'' Maybe it 's because the death-eaters thought that Ginny and Harry are romantically tortuous and he would go to any lengths to redeem her including bartering his life for hers .... '' Cho said seemingly hurt at the prospect of it being lawful while everyone stared at her and Harry.

'' But it 's not true ! We are just friends and I treat her like a sister. '' Harry exclaimed in unbelief. He noticed that Cho sighed in relief.

'' Yes, we know that and I think it would be best if we do n't unwrap that selective information yet or they might just toss off Ginny if they found out that they were ill-timed. I wonder where they got the estimate, though. '' Hermione stated quietly.

'' Maybe they heard my conversation with Ginny when they attacked us. '' Colin rubbed his brow as if trying to think the exact tantrum. The others waited for him to uphold. `` Well, we were just joking around and Ginny was pretending that Harry and her are a couple -- - ''

'' She what ? ! ? '' Ron suddenly exclaimed not daring to believe that his babe could such a silly thing.

'' Mmmm ... ..yeah, b-but we were just joking around ... .acting some make- believe situations ... .like a flick or play or something ... she did not mean it, honest ... we were just having some fun ... '' Colin continued nervously and cringed at the sight of a red-faced angry brother of Ginny.

'' That 's enough ... That 's enough ... .It 's just a mistake ... let 's just hope that Ginny is bright enough not to let on that it was just an act. '' Hermione raised her voice to prevent everyone from making another comment. Harry opened his sass to speak but changed his mind but Ron could n't be stopped.

'' So what do we do now ? '' Ron demanded angrily at them. Another stony silence greeted his words. Hermione bit her lip trying to think of something. The Creevey buddy suddenly found their deplume blue socks very interesting. Others just stared into outer space until a potent vox dared answer the question.

'' We form Dumbledore 's Army again. '' Everyone looked at Luna as she spoke of the words. `` With Dumbledore gone, we need to represent ourselves and the others ... .we need to master complex spell if we even hope to defeat Voldemort ... .we need to unite for without it, we shall easily be defeated. '' Everyone stared dumbfounded at her. They never heard Luna speak this way before. To them, she was just weirdo - a escapist, someone whose signified of reality was utterly questionable, but here she was giving them an obvious answer that they should possess realized before.

Harry was impressed too by Luna 's words. He already guessed that behind that weirdo frontal was a girl replete of wiseness but he never thought that she could also be this warm and determined to fight evil ... .but maybe he should have realized that already after she, the only one in the group that was not from Gryffindor, went to help him deliver Canicula even if she did not get laid how important he is to him at the prison term. And then, the battle at Grimmauld station, she held her place and never cried once even after the taunts about her father. She stood her terra firma. She was amazing ....

'' Luna 's rightfulness. We must reconvene all the member and we 'll try to train on some composite spells first before we do anything else. We need to develop. Hermione, do you have any idea how to contact the others ? I noticed you found it hard to communicate with me given the stipulation but maybe we can find oneself a way to reach the others and take them here. '' Harry assumed his status of loss leader of the DA and tried to have a sense of brass to the others. `` I see, all of us here are fellow member, so ... .we just require to contact the rest of the penis and see if they are willing to join us again. Then we can start the training. Do you all harmonise ? ``

Everyone nodded their agreement at once and hurried to their trunks to get their magical spell books and wands. Harry was now thinking of where they can school given so many people were staying there. Luna just stayed with him while she too was lost in her own sentiment. Ron and Hermione were busy reading something that may help them find a way to pass with the others. Nobody noticed the bespectacled cat hiding under a bed, observing and listening to their every word. Chapter 8 - A page from the Order 's Record Book

'' Mr. Potter, may I speak with you for a import ? '' said Professor McGonagall, walking soundlessly, very cat-like, to where Harry and Luna were sitting. Harry nodded and followed the Deputy Headmistress to her table and sat on the nearest chair while the professor looked curiously at him.

'' What is it, Professor ? '' asked Harry, wondering if she had overheard them talking. He made a genial banknote to discover a more discreet way of organizing the DA because the grownup hotshot would never provide them to fight, not yet.

'' I wish to talk with you about the hole-and-corner defence reaction group you formed utmost year. As the Order 's resources are very much strained nowadays, we could not cover all territories and as we unfortunately realized before, we can not always be here to defend the scholar. We need as many trail defenders as we can possibly have to regain our world. '' said Professor McGonagall, leafing through some leger filled with writings that Harry could n't quite understand.

'Apparently, I was wrong .'thought Harry in amusement, wondering where the conversation will lead to.

'' The monastic order is requesting you to straighten out Dumbledore 's Army and rail them very well and defensive attitude and offensive magical spell. '' continued professor McGonagall, staring intently at Harry 's eyes.

'' I - I ... of grade, prof ... .anything to facilitate. '' said Harry in surprise.

Professor McGonagall sighed in relief. `` Thank you, Mr. ceramicist. We have been wanting to do that but we could n't seem to find time for it. We were contemplating on requesting Hermione to do it, but the rest of the Order seem to think your original construction is better. Besides, we were not sure yet if the rest of you would want to do it but now that you 're here, you will be able to find out for yourself how much financial backing you got. Do n't worry, your champion will help you organize things. '' she said, implying that Harry must involve to develop his eye for detail soon. leaders must try not to bequeath any stones unturned.for one simple mistake might be black to all.

'' Do n't care, Professor, we 'll make sure that we will do our best to help our world return to pattern. '' said Harry seriously.

'' Very well, then. Off you go ... .but before you leave, I want you to have this. '' said the professor, handling a piece of sheepskin to Harry 's outstretched hand. `` That 's a copy of a varlet from the monastic order 's book book. It contains the general situation of the wizarding world. Use those selective information wisely. ``

Harry 's centre nearly popped out of their sockets as he read the paper.

'' And Harry -- - ''

'' Yes, professor ? ``

'' Please do n't hesitate to talk to us or ask for our help if you needed it. Never try to place the burden of saving the world on your berm alone. It 's our creation too and we will help you no matter what happens ... remember that ... ''

Harry nodded solemnly and walked towards his Quaker, clutching the parchment tightly on his mightily fist. He called for a meeting immediately. As the radical gathered around him, he started to recite them about the Order 's request, explaining about the Order of the phoenix to the others who do not fuck anything about it yet. Finally, he requested Hermione to interpret the paper for them.

GENERAL SITUATION OF THE WIZARDING humankind

1. All wizarding school day attacked by the death-eaters - 36 abruptly, 215 injure

2. Ottery St. Catchpole - attacked, 15 injure, none dead ... all relocated.

3. Hogsmeade and Diagon alleyway - markets closed due to numerous attacks, no concrete figures of fatal accident yet ; Weasley 's whiz Wheezes - operating in stealth.

4. Daily prophet stopped operating to avoid the approach

5. Quibbler bravely reported all the incidents but stopped after the fade of its editor program - no information about his whereabouts yet.

6. diplomatic minister of Magic - resigned after receiving K of hate-mails from hoi polloi who were not able-bodied to prepare for war because of the false entropy he fed them

7. Ministry of conjuration - currently in chaos because of the sudden loss of the Minister, no one is audacious enough to take the position yet.

8. Dumbledore and Ginny - captured but still alive.

9. # 12 Grimmauld plaza - attacked but damage was lessened by Dumbledore 's warning.

10. Harry Potter - currently developing his powers - an order fellow member needs to utter to him about this soon.

11. Aurors - reduced by half - motivation to develop the acquisition of other wizards

12. dupe of the dementor 's onrush on a certain magical village 40 years ago - motivation to find a way for them to regain their great power. virtually of them were right wizards and would be able-bodied to help us in this war.

The DA members just listened intenly. The intelligence did not come as a shock anymore. After all, they already know the situation was very bad due to the fact that they were hiding. But the terminal bit of entropy came as a nice surprise. They never knew that and it was not written in the Book. They wondered how many of those dupe could actually give to their cause.

'' aunt genus Petunia ! '' gasped Harry. The others turned to him at once, eyebrows raising in question.

'' She was one of those dupe ... .she was telling the true statement ... .she was a beldam. '' said Harry who, until now, had not realized that he had some doubt on his aunt 's wrangle. `` She asked for my help to get it back ... .she wants to help too ... ''

'' WHAT ? ! ? THAT WOMAN THAT TREATED YOU the like shite ? ! ? '' exclaimed Ron. `` NO WAY ! ``

'' RON ! '' Hermione chided him impatiently. `` testament you stop being stubborn for once ? We need as lots help as we can get and if she 's bequeath, then so be it. ``

'' Did she commit you any information on how to do it ? asked Luna, steering the conversation from an impending argument.

'' She said something about defeating the baron of Dementors but I have no idea how to do it yet. '' said Harry, thanking Luna silently for her distraction.

'' Let 's see, maybe a patronus'kiss or something. The patronus sucks the office and apply it back to its owner. What do you call back ? '' said Lee.

'' I do n't eff. There 's no such affair ... in the Word of God I read at to the lowest degree. '' said Hermione weakly, annoyed that she did not know the resolution to this one.

'' It 's because it was not written in the new books. '' Everyone turned to Cho who suddenly blushed. `` You see, it 's an old magic and probably listed in the old books only. My grandmother told me about it once but she said only a corporal patronus conjured by a very powerful wizard can draw it off. ``

'' well, that settles it then. Hermione and Cho, you take charge of researching on that. Lee, Seamus, Colin and Dennis, I believe you are ingenious enough to call for care of contacting the others. Luna, Ron and I are going to project some strategy. '' said Harry.

'' What about us ? What are we going to do ? '' moaned Lavender, Padma and Anapurna at once.

'' Er -- '' said Harry, racking his thinker for anything that he can assign to the three. `` Umm ... .you can inquiry on some very advanced spells that we can use and er ... um ... .you can cast around the room and try to explore for students here who might be willing to connect us ... ''

'' Oh, thanks Harry. We like that ! '' answered the three.

'' And ... .er -- maybe you can help the others after you finish your own task ? '' Harry pleaded silently to Hermione and Cho. They both nodded, not needing any explanation.

'' Let 's get going, then ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, glad that they can finally do something of importance.

'' YEAH ! '' Dumbledore 's USA returns ! '' They all shouted in excitement.

From one nighttime corner of the way, the bespectacled cat smiled at their progress and quietly left the room.
Chapter 9 - The Three Urgent job

The organisation of Dumbledore 's Army rekindled a fire in the hearts of the young hotshot. They promptly fulfilled the labor assigned to them, much to the annoyance of the other hoi polloi in the room who seemed to think that they were just wasting their time ( In which Ron angrily retorted with a cruddy, `` Oh, yeah, you think so ? Why do n't you just go out there and die willingly ? '' ) and within 48 60 minutes, another coming together was called to finalize the plans.

'' Listen, comrades-in-wands, '' everyone groaned at the full term. Harry smiled. `` merely joking but hey, I like the sound of that. Let 's hear the outcome of your job first. Hermione ? ``

Hermione stood up promptly and scan clearly, `` Patronus kiss should only be administered to the King of Dementors, in our font it was called 'Demeter'. The spell is 'Patrono Halkum'but only the chosen one could do that. The essence of the kiss should then be incorporated with a particular baron revival potion which Cho and I will be working on. The only tricky part is locating all those victim and finding the wizard village where they came from for the potion to act. As of now, we do n't know the figure of the village yet and even Professor McGonagall has already forgotten the plaza. ``

'' Professor McGonagall also said that those wizards had their memories modified so they might not even be leave to do it. The village was magically wiped out from the books and since the place was unplottable, it is quite impossible for us to go there '' added Cho.

'' No, it 's not. '' said Harry quietly. `` You 're forgetting what I said earlier. My aunt Petunia was one of them. She lived in that Greenwich Village and the memory charm was lifted when she took me. ``

'' Oh ! '' was all Hermione and Cho said.

'' That 's ok, guy cable. What about your radical, Lee ? '' said Harry, noticing that the four male child were already itching to report.

'' Hey, the job was harder than we thought but ... ..of course of study, we 're geniuses ! '' exclaimed Lee triumphantly. Seamus, Colin and Dennis were grinning from ear to ear, clearly proud of their accomplishment.

'' Yeah, who would consume thought that the house-elves could do so much .... '' said Colin.

'' Wicked ! I -- - '' Dennis suddenly stopped when he noticed Hermione 's frigidness expression.

'' pall out, Hermione. It 's not as if we 're exploiting them or something. They wanted to help oneself ... they really do ... and they chose to do it. We did not force them. '' said Seamus cautiously. He knew that Hermione was quite touchy about elf rightfield but it was different if the house-elves themselves chose to aid them. snake pit, they need every help they can get, he thought.

'' Ok, then. So how exactly are they helping us ? '' Hermione asked, not entirely convinced of their logic yet.

'' Well, from talking to Dobby, we figured that the house-elves can be turned into a very effective spy network. There are house elves all over the globe and their own brand of magic take into account them to communicate with one another without alerting the wizards. Aside from that, they can also get by any anti-apparition barriers. You get the picture ? '' Lee paused before continuing. `` We then requested Dobby and some of his trusted friends to locate the remaining extremity of the DA and personally afford them the letters informing that DA has returned and that if they still wish to be piece of us again, they have to pay their reply immediately to the house-elf that delivered the substance. ``

'' And ? '' prompted Harry.

'' Why do you believe we 're so energize ? Of course, we got them all ! '' said Seamus eagerly, signaling Colin and Dennis to show up them the letters. `` Apparently, they were also hiding in some clandestine unplottable safe menage built during the previous reign of Voldemort. ``

'' WHOA ! '' exclaimed the astonished DA members.

'' Wicked ! '' said Ron.

'' How come there are only 15 of them ? We have 29 members, the letter of the alphabet should be 16. '' said Hermione, trying to recall who among the previous extremity, except Ginny, had not replied.

'' Er -- -um ... .. '' All turned at once to the modest boy awkwardly wringing his hired hand. `` We sort of ... .uh -- -forgotten to admit Marietta Edgecombe in the list we gave the house-elves. '' muttered Dennis quickly. `` Since she umm ... ..snitched on us in conclusion year ... ... we figured it would be best if she 's not here for now. '' he added hastily.

Harry nodded thoughtfully. `` What do you suppose, guys ? '' he asked the group, carefully eyeing their reactions.

'' I think whatever she had done last year, we should give her a chance. '' said Hermione firmly.

'' NO WAY ! '' Ron vehemently said. He could n't quite forgive her yet.

'' We think Hermione 's right field. '' said Lavender and Parvati.

'' It 's quite heavy to make up one's mind. After all, detainment is not the simply thing at bet here but she 's my friend. '' said Cho weakly. Padma also nodded in agreement.

'' So that 's 5 votes for 'yes ; and 5 vote for 'no'. Luna, what do you think ? '' asked Harry.

Luna looked taken aback for a present moment before she replied, `` I think Hermione 's right. We should give her a luck but .... not right now. We have to observe kickoff and make certainly that she will not betray us a second clip before we approach her again. ``

'' Brilliant ! Do you all agree ? `` asked Harry, smiling at Luna. The others reluctantly nodded. `` So, that brings us to the last group. Parvati, what have you got so far ?

'' Not good. The polite one just ignored us but the others downright insulted our efforts. There is one from Durmstrang and two from Beaxbatons who seemed concerned but they are not feeling too brave at the present moment though. Maybe we just have to hold off. '' explained Lavender, feeling more downhearted as she read her report.

'' That 's fine, Lavender. We should suffer expected that. They will refuse to join us now because we have not proven anything yet. To them, we are just a bunch of anserine youngster pulling a very dangerous put-on. Do n't vex, they 'll make out around. We just have to be patient and explain some more. '' said Harry, consoling the disheartened member.

'' You 're right, Harry. It 's just that so many rejections were quite traumatic for us. '' moaned Parvati.

'' We 'll just bear on to convince the three who were interested and then leave the others for later. By the way, here is the leaning of the most useful turn that we need to subdue as soon as possible. '' said Padma, handing each of the fellow member a transcript of the turn terminated with the incantantions, correct wand movements and their uses.

'' Thanks !. '' said Harry, putting a copy in the pocket of his trousers, `` All of your written report will be very helpful to the general plan that Ron, Luna and I had drafted last night. The programme had been streamlined to three pressing tasks. First, we must make for aunt Petunia here immediately. I need at to the lowest degree two former the great unwashed who could already do some advanced magic to go with me. We reckoned it would be best if we always work collectively, in a group of 3 people or more. Who would be willing to join me ? '' he saw all of them raise their manpower. `` No, not all of us yet. It shall be carried out tomorrow morning already. No time to train first that 's why I need those who can do pull ahead legerdemain already. Lee and Luna can go with me. Sorry, Ron. '' He apologized quickly to his bestfriend who seemed hurt that he did n't choose him to join the maiden team.

'' Why Luna ? She 's one year untried than us ... '' Annapurna pointed out.

'' Yes, I know but after arriving at our house without so much of a scratch, I think she 's up to the challenge. '' said Harry.

'' Oh ! okay. ``

'' The second task is to bring all the other members here, target schedule is adjacent calendar week. We all need to train religiously before that date because all of us will be going ... .unless soul wants to stick, of row. '' he grinned as the others groan in mock protest. `` Ron will merge all the squad later after we have studied the report of Lee 's group. ``

'' As for the third task, we will all undergo another extensive preparation on battle link up spells including advanced spectre ... '' he paused. `` ... and wandless magic ... '' The others gasped in wonder.

'' But who will teach us ? '' asked Hermione.

'' Is it really possible ? '' asked Colin.

'' Yes, it is possible. Aunt Petunia will attend me in teaching you. She 's more intimate with it. Actually, she was the one who taught me how. '' said Harry, levitating a chairperson without a wand to demonstrate.

'' Cool ! Why did n't you use that when we were at Grimmauld Place ? '' asked Luna suddenly.

'' Because I do n't want them to roll in the hay yet and -- -- '' Harry was suddenly interrupted by Madam hootch 's vociferation of `` Dinner 's ready ! '' `` ... .it seemed that dinner 's ready so we have to stop this meeting right now. I 'm starving ! '' he playfully ran to the make-shift dining blank space. several 'so-am- I 's'followed him and one very large foot almost crushed his foot in haste.

'' Luna, Lee, delight meet me after dinner tonight at that division of the room. '' Harry whispered to them as they sat on their various places. He pointed to the sofa near Professor McGonagall 's board but discreetly hidden behind a shelf of volume. `` We 'll finalize our rescue programme for tomorrow, sanction ? ``

'' Are you out of your thinker ? Of course, it 's ok ! '' said Lee excitedly while Luna just nodded and smiled gently at Harry who suddenly felt lighthearted and cheerful despite of everything.
Chapter 10 - The Unexpected Arrival of the Dursleys and the Auror Trial

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

'' What about special protection ... .invisibility cloak or something ? '' asked Lee.

'' We can use the disillusionment appeal for that. It 's dependable and besides, we left some of our affair at the ordering 's head -- - ''

'' professor MCGONAGALL ! Potter 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panicked female spokesperson from behind.

'' We were able-bodied to fend them off but the fair sex said Potter left a few days ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

'' Mummy ! mammy ! Why did they bring us here ? They 're not going to kill us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose voice was muffled.

The three peered from behind to find out who the new arrivals were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried punishing to hide what he thought was indignity on his part while his aunt was undeniably overwrought. His full cousin was hiding behind his mother 's dress, destroying his reputation of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed ready to give birth a heart attack.

'' calmness down. Potter 's here. '' said professor McGonagall calmy, motioning them all to sit down and get themselves comfortable.

'So, she does n't own any contact from the parliamentary law too aside from if they come here personally .'noted Harry.

'' WHAT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Helen Newington Wills, his eyes rotating 360 degree until he found Harry, Luna and Lee staring cautiously at them.

'' But professor, we guarded him tightly and we are sure he did not leave the sign. '' protested Tonks, feeling bad at their failure.

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

'' petunia ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to let forgotten his anxiety as he berated his wife for letting the forbidden Logos escape her lips.

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

'' Explain yourself, thrower. '' said Dwight Lyman Moody, glaring at him for causing them so a lot stress.

'' I 'm sorry prof Helen Wills Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the Order members watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of intelligence, I started to bring in good use of my prison term. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt petunia, being one of the dupe of a dementors attempt before, taught me how to perform wandless conjuration from memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet Drive to chat Grimmauld Place. His story was greeted with jolt, amazement and incredulity from his captive consultation. He also shared with them the DA 's program of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the reasonableness why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning face but did not press on. Harry smiled at him in relief. For some reason, he did not need his uncle and first cousin to know about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. potter but I think your relatives need to rest for now. I 'll occupy them first to their cell. '' interrupted professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't mind, I wish to stay. '' said Aunt Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to live More than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his human foot impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his wife was not going to vary her mind.

'' So, potter, what 's the very program ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to take auntie Petunia so that she can narrate us more about the dementor 's attack on a wizard hamlet forty years ago. We wanted to afford her and former victims their powers back so that they can serve 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 aunt suddenly hugged him and murmured a diffused 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Moody gaped at him in shock but prof McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus kiss, Demeter, bringing the early DA phallus and their programme to trail for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that impression. We can not go on hiding forever and the Order do not have adequate phallus to protect us all the clock time. Let 's face it. We have to train for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, conclusion etched on his young face.

Moody carefully assessed the young man in front of him and paused for what seemed life eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here active and without any major trauma, I will train you myself. But, if you fail, you will blank out all about it. Consider this your entry run to auror training. ``

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

'' Thank you. Do n't worry, we will not neglect. '' said Harry confidently.

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

'' Next Monday. ``

'' okay, we 'll be back that day and hold sure you 're all in one piece of music. '' With that, prof Moody and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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'' INCENDIO ! '' shouted Seamus, sending a electric chair on fervidness, 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 wand of Colin and Dennis flying to him. He grinned wickedly as he returned their wands.

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the wall and silent person strategically placed within the training way. The group started their own grooming to prepare for the second mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. professor McGonagall and Madam hootch built a solid room within the Room of Requirements ( which magically expanded ) which served as their breeding footing. They put a silencing charm on the room so as not to cark the other occupants.

'' HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' shouted Ron, immediately pinning Hermione on the rampart with the strong water cannon charm he conjured. He quickly stopped the turn and rushed to the nearly drowning Hermione.

'' goodness one, Ron ! That was very powerful ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once, proud at her bestfriends progress. Harry gave him a thumbs up from across the room.

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus curse. The effect of the spell was minimized but still made her writhe in pain. 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 expletive on their enemies. We need to take how to counter those curses. ``

'' 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 pair up again and drill defending ourselves against those trance, particularly the imperius curse. I 'm for sure none of us would love being controlled by the opposition. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in amazement as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the bulwark, breakdanced on the flooring, declared his deathless love 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 depict how the imperius oath works. It controls the mind of the person completely and if ordered, they will not waffle to hurt even the 1 they love most. '' His friends nodded in understanding. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After several solar day of rigorous breeding, all became adept at fighting the imperius jinx, even young Dennis who seemed so weak at first could totally throw off it off. Disillusionment charm was a breeze but fantasm was met with some difficultness. But all were capable to apparate quite well eventually though not as salutary as Harry yet who could not only apparate other people with him but also pass anti-apparition barrier. Their shield charm also became secure. They discovered that if they conjure the tour spell together, it will work a shield strong enough to revolt unforgivable oath completely.

The succeeding morning, Ron called for a meeting to discuss their strategies.

'' Here is the group tilt. We separated them according to their relative aloofness from each other. The house-elves are going to guide us to their location so we do n't have to care about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a copy of the group. `` I trust that any personal differences shall be ignored at this consequence. Is there any problem with the grouping ? ``

mathematical group # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zacharias, Alicia Group # 3 : Hermione, Parvati, Seamus - Dean, Fred, George, Neville
Group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Antonius, Justin

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

'' Since this room and their localization have anti-apparition roadblock, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a full point near the safe- sign and get the other penis there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. okey ? '' 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 place ? '' asked Cho.

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

'' That 's adept enough. By the way, Cho and I made another heap of falsify galleons and put a more come along protean charm there. If before, it only tells the date and time of the DA meetings now it can inform us if any of our friend are in danger. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a fake galleon and gave the loss leader the coins for the other members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means someone 's in danger and you only need to look at the galleon to eff who 's calling for service. '' added Cho.

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

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'' We 're gear up. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubts about this mission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too late. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a lilliputian suggestion of reservation on their faces but what greeted his eyes were supreme determination and unrivaled courage. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will run into here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will need our effectiveness. '' Chapter 11 - The Second Mission

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

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

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

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

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, mate. I just need to take heed that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

'' Do n't care. I 'm sure Dumbledore -- -- '' Harry suddenly stopped. Ron eyed him questioningly. `` Nothing ... 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 telepathy to talk to me. Wait, I 'll try if I can make it work reverse. I also want to ask him a few interrogation myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the schoolmaster 's face until it became solid in his mind.

'' prof, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

'' Yes, do n't worry about us. focalise on your plan for tomorrow. ``

'' Ok. prof, I want to ask you something else if you do n't bear in mind. Do you have any musical theme how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scar stop pain. The pain sensation is supposed to be intense now but I do n't have any visions anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't mind. The shock you gave me when you almost destroy my office net June made me realize that. As for the first question, I think some of your torpid powers surfaced at in conclusion due to the urging of the situation. As for the second head, I can only presume that Voldemort has been closing his brain to you too to prevent you from discovering his plans. He does not want to learn chances now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be careful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, Professor. take tutelage too. '' With that, Harry cleared his judgement again and started to tell Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the effort but seeing the eased expression of his best friend was Charles Frederick Worth every apothecaries' ounce of zip he spent.

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Monday, 5:45 a.m. at the Training Room

All the members of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf ally, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signal to leave. The squad leaders were currently reiterating the architectural plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their various group. professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their route to invalidate increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all phallus disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the way of life that led to Hogsmeade. They were beaming to discover the plaza deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the unanimous operation should take no recollective than 15 hour. If anything happens, just exhort the coin and the relaxation will try to help oneself if they can. Also, as soon as the grouping has completed its delegation, getting even to the training way immediately and waitress for the others. We 'll stimulate a short encounter afterwards. Okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several arcminute later, Ron 's and Lee 's mathematical group arrived safely at the training way. No one said anything as they waited for the others to retrovert. Some resorted to reading while others played solo sorcerer chess to while away the fourth dimension. Each constantly checking the fourth dimension 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 sting soon. The wait was almost intolerable when they heard arguments erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

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

The door suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by Dean and highly embarassed Twins. 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 breath which he never realized he was holding when he noticed Hermione enter the room.

'' But the gnome ate the letter, honestly ! '' said George.

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

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't call for to realise wretched alibi. A simple apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

The twins looked nervously at one another. It never occurred to them that lilliputian ickle Ronniekins would defy tell them off for anything. But he was right. Mustering enough braveness, they both looked at Hermione and mumbled something that sounded lile `` we 're sorry. '' Hermione just rolled her oculus at them and walked to the other component part of the way. Then, as if suddenly noticing something, she returned to where Ron was.

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

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

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

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

'' We do n't cognise 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 house but we ca n't see her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

'' Master Harry ceramicist, Dobby is looking for your friend, Luna. Do n't worry. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The former house-elves followed too.

All stared into blank 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 aircraft for the proficient face should be treated with respect and concern. Their anxiousness was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the words -- -- -- `` Help ! Luna ! The pettifogger ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore meter, Harry called Dobby and requested him to line up out where the quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the precise placement and Harry apparated to the Quibbler 's government agency where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attackers - 4 death- feeder. Dodging swearword and sending out respective trying to buy some time until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own wand and tried to get close to Luna to shield her from some of the more innovative curses, thankful that the attacker did not seem to be very sensation at curses yet.

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

'' CRUCIO ! '' one of the death-eaters immediately cursed Harry but he was able-bodied to evade in time.

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too interfering. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new reaching were more have than the initiatory four. They never gave them time to breath. swearword flew across the elbow room at lightning hurrying. Harry saw Luna struck by a daze patch. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several Sir Thomas More pa. The death- eater stopped to attend at the new arrivals too, not expecting any reinforcements. But they were surprised when respective curses hit each of them as ten DA fellow member who already started training arrived.

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

'' Sorry. I guess I did n't think. 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 appear terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the upper script in this short showdown. He gave Ron a unblock rein to lead the commands.

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA penis quickly surrounded the bemused death-eaters, stuck out their wand and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow buckler covered the DA members. Then without removing their sceptre, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the sandbag death- feeder with the outcome of the trance multiplied six times due to the combining of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the bulwark, sending some of the part equipments to fall on the reason. Sensing defeat, they quickly disapparated to heal themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA extremity as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some justificative turn around the government agency to avoid another encounter.

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the turn of events, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please straighten out us why we are all here now instead of the preparation room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not hold out the urge to inflict my dad 's office before I go back. There 's something that I need to check because I do n't consider that my founding father is dead. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hired man in support. Cho 's center narrowed when she noticed it.

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

Luna got up and retrieved two flock of plant from under one of the board, probably his father 's. One was dead, the other was still blooming. They all stared at the plants unable to comprehend what it meant but Hermione appeared to be deep in thought.

'' These are not average plants. My mother enchanted them to live magically. One represented her, the other represented my father and third me. My father brings my industrial plant wherever he goes because it gives him an idea of my electric current consideration. 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 concealing or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still alive ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally understood 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 make his feeling issue forth alert. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to form up for her rudeness a while ago.

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

'' All publishing have stopped operating or forced to close because of the current situation. Who shall give tidings to the mass then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for aid if anything happens ? The ministry is almost useless present so I believe the most we can do is .... '' Hermione hesitantly glanced at the others before she declared, `` I think we must reestablish ... .The quibbler. ``

A still silence followed her say-so .