Hey all, I have been wanting to write a D.A. story for a while now. This one is based during the Golden Trio's fifth year and is a series of adventures and misadventures dealing with Umbridge and her rein of terror. Enjoy! –KHWT

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Harry shuffled through his beloved school, Hogwarts. 'It's not my fault she doesn't want to accept the truth,' he moaned internally, having just finished yet another detention with the infamous Dolores Umbridge. Dragging his feet toward Gryffindor tower, he wiped off the blood on his hand as best as he could.

He gave the password to the Fat Lady, before entering the Gryffindor common room with a sigh, looking around at all the students grouped together chatting.

At least it was over for the day.

He frowned slightly as Hermione bustled towards him, closely followed by Ron, a concerned look on both of their faces.

"How'd it go?" Hermione asked worriedly, knowing full well exactly how it went.

"Same as it always does Hermione," Harry answered irritably, flopping down onto the trio's favorite couch. "And don't ask me again to report it to McGonagall."

"Why not?!" The know-it-all replied with a huff, " she and Dumbledore can get the wretched toad fired!"

"For some reason, Hermione, I don't think Dumbledore's up to putting forth that much effort on my behalf!" Harry growled, starting to work himself up.

" Just let it go, Hermione," The previously silent Ron said, "It's Harry's decision."

Harry gave his friend a tight-lipped smile before changing the topic.

"So, what are our plans for the next D.A. meeting?" he said, a small smile gracing his features as he thought about the club.

"Well, since everyone finally mastered basic shield charms last week," Hermione began, sitting beside Harry, " I think we should start learning Stunning spells so as to put those shields into practice while learning the spell."

"Great idea, as always Hermione," Harry said, " we'd better start practicing so that we can properly teach the others."

"I'm sure we could always use an empty classroom to practice, if it's just us" Ron put in, "Just so we aren't always using the room of requirement, so the Toad doesn't find the room."

"Good!" Hermione said brightly," I'll get some books for tomorrow (Double eye-roll from Harry and Ron) and we can start practicing at lunch."

With their plans laid out for the week, the trio sat back and relaxed, talking about the twins' latest prank.