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Chapter 2: The awakening

After another peaceful night Harry was the first to wake up the following day. He lay next to Ginny and stared at her beautiful face. In her sleep she had put on a beautiful smile and Harry was melting away and couldn't do anything about it. Again he felt warmth spread threw his body and strengthening him. For a few more minutes Harry just lay there and listened to the sound of his best friends breathing. They too had a peaceful night. At least Harry hoped so but seeing as he wasn't disturbed they probably weren't either. He got up silently and tried not to wake Ginny, Ron or Hermione. Still the moment Harry stood up Ginny stirred but stayed asleep were as Ron sleepily opened his eyes. They nodded at each other silently and Ron too got up. They silently decided to let their loved ones sleep in. As they entered the common room they noticed that all of the Weasleys were still sound asleep yet they were stirring and one after another they woke up. All greeted Harry and Ron as soon as they saw them. Even Georges mood seemed to be better than yesterday at least that's what everyone was hoping for. Together they made their way down to the Great Hall. As Harry and Ron passed the part of the castle that was still ruined yesterday and they were able to see the dusk they saw that it was repaired. When they entered the Great Hall McGonagall was giving a speech about the situation of Hogwarts.

"At the very moment Hogwarts is yet again under siege." In less than a second after these words Harry and Ron drew their wands their faces were cool masks displaying a deadly readiness. Again the audience in the Great Hall was startled with this display of readiness to fight, but McGonagall continued her speech.

"Most parts of the castle have been repaired but there are still some things missing. Suits of Amours are still shattered, paintings are ruined and some corridors are cursed beyond recognition. Still the castles magic is able to hold off all the reporters. At this very moment Minister Shacklebolt is trying to tell them off. Now for those of you who want to leave we have enough floo powder so that you all can floo out. If you want to do so please inform the Head of House and you may use their fire place. The head for Gryffindor will momentarily be played by me and you can find me at my office."

Suddenly the door flew open and Kingsley entered again followed by two Aurors and some assistant secretaries.

"I just spoke to the press they will not go away. They are very keen on talking to everyone still here at Hogwarts but for the most parts they want to speak to Harry and his friends. I am afraid I don't know if the castle will be enough stop them from entering although right now it seems like it. Still I have placed some ministry wards around the castle that should guarantee us another week here.

Secondly I just informed the press that a memorial service will be held here at Hogwarts in two days time. So that your friends and family have the opportunity to come here and mourn with us." Kingsley announced.

"Harry" Kingsley spoke "I know you don't like the press and you had some bad experience but you are the most famous wizard Harry. You did what wizards like Moody and Dumbledore couldn't. They will assault you and those closest to you. It is unlikely that they will stop especially when I inform the press about our discussion. Furthermore you are expected to speak at the memorial service. If you don't want to I will more than understand and believe me I will not force you to do anything you don't like. The Order will still protect you. You have no obligation to anyone." Kingsley concluded before walking over to the Weasleys, Harry following him.

"Sir what happened to the Malfoys?"

"They have been brought to the ministry and are questioned. Why?

"Sir I will testify that the Narcissa Malfoy is innocent and her family was abused by Voldemort. They were prisoners in their own home."

"Very well Harry we will keep that in mind."

Than he went over to the Weasleys and told them they would have to spent the next days here as well as the Burrow and Grimmauld Place were still uninhabitable. Harry and Ron didn't mind as they had their own room about which no one else knew so far. They would have to tell the Weasleys eventually and so they did as they made their way to one the more seriously cursed corridors.

"WHAT!" Molly exclaimed after she heard that Harry and Ginny and Ron and Hermione were sharing a room.

"Well yea but we aren't using these rooms. We were all sleeping in the bigger room together" Harry and Ron said defensively

"You better" the rest of the Weasleys said. Molly went about how young they still were and how they can't let this happen. Arthur had to calm her down and tell that they had responsible kids and he believed them when they said they were sleeping the big room together. Still when they started working Arthur took Harry and Ron away. He knew his son and his good as a son would never do anything stupid neither would his daughter and his good as a daughter. He told them that Molly will not accept the fact that they are growing up and he understands young love and remembers his own feelings towards Molly at this age.

"Boys I have to warn you. Don't do anything stupid or irresponsible. I know you two are of age and Hermione is too but Ginny for once isn't although she is as good as of age. Especially her character and nothing we could do or say would mean anything to her. Just don't break her heart Harry. I know you will handle her with care and you are more than capable of defending her, not that she needs any defending but still she is our baby girl. Even though Molly is as happy as I am. We couldn't ask for a better boyfriend for our lil girl and we couldn't ask for a more suitable girlfriend for Ron. Molly knows that as well. She just doesn't want to accept it yet. All her kids are growing up and loosing Fred…isn't going to be easy on her so please take it slowly." Arthur asked them

Both of them nodded and they returned to the rest of the group. Next Bill and Charlie asked for Harrys help in one of the other corridors away from the others and everyone knew they were having a –We are the big brothers of the girl you are dating so watch it- talk.

"So Potter you are dating our little sister?" Bill asked menacingly

"Well yea….. I started dating her in sixth year but had to break it off to finish Voldemort"

"So you already broke her heart once?" asked a grim looking Charlie

"Well…. Yea... technically… but I didn't want to! I had no choice. It would have endangered her live. I couldn't risk losing her. I love her to much. I just wanted her to be safe. I can't live without her!" Harry said in one sentence without breathing so now he was gasping for air.

"In all honesty Harry we couldn't ask for someone better than you to date our sister. Plus I don't think she would like it if we do anything to you." The two of them said grinningly

"We just wanted to have some fun on your cost mate. You are like a brother to us even though I never really came to know you. But what I saw at the Tri Wizard Cup amazed me beyond what I thought was possible. Harry you have displayed an ability to deal with grown up dragons protecting their eggs. Do you know how many trained wizards die trying that?" Charlie asked.

"Yea I agree with Charlie. I came to know you when you stayed at my place and we meet before. I have never seen someone so certain and so sure what they were doing. You are a born leader Harry. Many people will be looking up to you and many people will compare to Dumbledore. Your display of power the night you killed Voldemort was unknown. You just cast a simple Expelliarmus and still everyone in the Hall could feel it. You will do great with Ginny and we know you split up with her only to keep her safe. We were in the Order. We knew Dumbledore left you mission and as we guessed it was an extremely dangerous one yet you succeeded. Something many people would have never deemed possible. All we are saying just stay true to your word. She is after all our lil sister."

Harry was taken aback by the display of their feelings and gave them a man hug.

"I love Ginny with all my Heart. She is my life. I would do everything for her. She accepted me back so I will do everything possible to unsure her happiness." Harry told them

They all smiled at each other and rejoined the others.

Next George took Harry aside.

"Harry I don't want to give you any crap for dating my sister. I know she is fierce I would actually advise to stay away from her but I guess you fell for her so all I can do is wish you good luck. You know Fr….Fr….Fred and I were talking about expanding and buying Zonko's and we wanted to thank you for everything you did for us. It meant a lot to Fred…" George broke down and Harry pated him on the back.

"Harry. You are like brother to me and you saved half my family including Ginny more than once. Without you we would suffer a lot more than now… Fred and I were talking about death after we had to go into hiding. We kinda felt death is upon us. So we said that we wouldn't want our family to mourn us to long and stop living their life. Were we gave our lives your lives would continue to prosper and hopefully without some dark lunatic wizard who tries to rule the world. So you see Fred wouldn't want us to mourn and would say to cheer up and get on with our lives and find love and happiness for we all deserve it. So you see you are already doing something Fred asked for and you are making Ginny happy I can see it in her eyes. I knew you were dating before and I knew you broke up with her but I also know you did what you had to do in order to kill Voldemort and try to ensure her safety."

Again Harry was touched beyond everything. For the second time in a few minutes someone called him a brother and thus part of a real family.

The two boys grinned at each other and returned to the rest of the Weasleys before anyone could say anything else two furious females arrived in the form of Ginny Weasley and Hermione Granger.

"HARRY JAMES POTTER! RON BILIUS WEASLEY! WHERE IN THE MERLINS NAME WERE YOU? DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW SCARED WE WERE WHEN WE WOEK UP AND FOUND THAT OUR BOYFRIENDS WERE GONE AND NOWHERE TO BE FOUND?" they shouted.

The rest of the Weasleys were grinning as they saw that Ron and Harry were in big trouble. Each was led away by their respective girlfriends to get some telling.

"SO MR. POTTER EXPLAIN YOUSELF!" Ginny said calmly but their was a power behind her words almost like the Imerpius Curse only it wasn't a commanding tone it was a tone of love, worry and fear for Harry.

"Well…. You see Gin….. Ron and I…. we kinda got up this morning and decided to let you girls sleep. So we went down to the others and than McGonagall and Kingsley told the school about Hogwarts entering a state of siege again with the press at the boundaries. So we kinda got carried away and we ended up with the rest of your family to undo some rather bad cursed corridors. But how did you find us anyway? We didn't tell anyone where we were going? Harry now asked.

"First of all that was nice of you to consider and let us sleep but I didn't get a good morning kiss and we were worried for you. We didn't know what happened. Maybe you were kidnapped or you something like that. Hermione was worried as well and we went to search you but somehow with waking up both of us knew that you were alright and we felt like we were being pulled towards your position so we found you alright." Ginny stated

"I am sorry Gin. I didn't want you to worry about me and I am sorry I forgot the good morning kiss but you can get it now." Harry said cheekily.

"Well I might just do that."

So they kissed and they felt whole again. The same happened to Ron and Hermione. After a few minutes of kissing and just holding each other the couples made their way back to the Weasleys. Harry and Ron also told their girlfriends about the talks that they received from Ginny's family. Ginny and Hermione thought it nice but promised to protect them if need be.

After the reunion Harry spoke to Percy privately with basically Percy apologizing to Harry for his past behavior and that he knew there was no one better for Ginny than Harry.

Next Harry and Ron were called by Mrs. Weasley to help her with some tricky curses in another room.

"Harry, Ron. I just want to apologize for my yelling at you earlier. Its just you are all growing up so fast. You went away and on the run from Lord Voldemort and I noticed how grown up you three had become but you were still like my little kids. I knew it was inevitable but still my little kids are grown ups and will be moving out again. So the house will be completely empty. I don't know. I know you will take good care of your girlfriends and they will take good care of you. You are all extremely powerful and people can see your love and devotion for each other. You are sharing a bond not many people know about and even less experience. It just shocked me how strong that bond is already. Arthur and I have a similar bond but not nearly as powerful and strong as yours. People could really see it. You are meant to be with Ginny and Hermione and one way or another you will get there. With our blessings or not. Besides I know Ginny and she won't take NO for an answer and she always said she would marry Harry Potter one day. She has been saying it since she was five and now its becoming reality. Harry you and Hermione are just like my own children and I couldn't ask for better people to fall in love with my two youngest." Molly said with tears running down her cheek

Harry and Ron didn't know what to say so they engaged ion a three way hug and exchange love, care and understanding this way. Before they departed Molly began speaking again.

"Harry Ron you didn't have to tell us about your own private room but you did and thus you will be allowed to sleep in there again. We trust you that you know the boundaries." Molly declared sternly.

Both just nodded and than the three of them walked to join the other.

The rest of the day passed without any surprises. The press was held at bay by the ministry wards and the school itself and the some more repair was done. On May 5th Kingsley's patronus informed them that they could return to the Burrow but Grimmauld Place as well as Private Drive was still uninhabitable. So Harry and Hermione returned with the Weasleys and took Fred's body with them. A Service would be held for him after the service at the school. Andromeda returned to her house with little Teddy and his two dead parents. Their service would be held after Fred's so that Harry Hermione and Weasleys could attend. Harry as well wanted to go to Colins funeral so he contacted Dennis and was told that his funeral 4 days after the service at Hogwarts so Harry was sure to attend. At the Burrow Harry and Ron were separated from their respective girlfriends. Everyone was staying at the Burrow so George teamed up with Harry and Ron. During their day at the Burrow they repaired what damage the Death Eaters did and than everyone but Arthur and Molly would walk to the pond and just sit there with and reminisce. Arthur and Percy returned to work at the Ministry.

When it was time to leave for Hogwarts again all the Weasleys were anxious. They would apparate into the Hogs Head again and than the Order would join them and function as protection. The Order was involved in the protection of all visitors as well. No one knew how many Death Eaters were still at large and there were defiantly not enough trustworthy Aurors to protect everyone thus Kingsley Shacklebolt decided to ask for the Orders help also their main objective would be the protection of Harry and himself. He didn't like it but he knew it needed to be that way. Harry only knew that the Order would be there for his protection but there was also a battle plan to get Harry to a safe location because they knew Harry was most likely to fight amongst them and while he was a good fighter his life was more important than others. He after all was the new leader figure.

The Weasleys Harry and Hermione were greeted by Aberforth and McGonagall. Next they climbed through Ariannas portrait and entered the Room of Requirement. Nobody knew if the Room would be available again but when it was tested the room seemed to be in perfect order. As the press still couldn't get into Hogwarts this was safest way without too many people knowing about it. Once in Hogwarts the Weasleys met up the rest of the guard namingly Neville, Luna, Flitwick and Elphias Dodge. Hagrid and Gwarp were waiting outside and were additional security. The group moved through the castle and once they opened the front doors they saw just how many people arrived. It were even more people than at Dumbledore's funeral. The second the press noticed Harry they were going mad. They jumped in front of him and tried to grab him but his guard was fierce in his protection especially Ginny. Even though she had one hand firmly intertwined with one of Harry's she still fought back and shot stunners everywhere.

"Mr. Potter how does this murder feel compared to the one when you murdered Albus Dumbledore?" Rita Skeeter was asking and flashing her Quick-Quotes Quill but before anybody could do anything else three people screamed "STUPEFY" and Rita crumbled under the force of these spells, shot by Hermione, Ginny and Ron all looking furious. When they reached the first rows of the chairs they were left alone because there were wards keeping the press out. Harry and his friends were seated in the front row. Hermione, Ron and Ginny would accompany him when he would be giving his speech. The rows quickly filled and you could see a lot of people attending. All of Hogsmead was here, the rest of the Order, the Ministry, families who have been torn apart and international guests. Everyone wanted to pay their respect to those who fought and fell for today's freedom. When the service started everyone went quiet.

Kingsley entered the stage followed by Minerva McGonagall.

"Good morning my fellow witches and wizards. Todays business is my first official act as Interim Minister for Magic and it is a rather sad one. While those of us listening to me today had the luck to see this day many of our friends and loved ones had not. This is why we are here today. Today we will mourn those we lost in the war against discrimination, abuse and terror. A war against Lord Voldemort." A shudder went through the rows. "Those who died died the best death possible. They died fighting for what they believed in. They gave their lives so that tomorrow could come. While Lord Voldemort forced his men to fight we stood here because we knew it was the right thing to do. Lord Voldemorts reign of Terror needed to be fought of and defeated. Every witch and wizard and muggle who fell in the war was an unnecessary victim of Tom Riddles cruelties. So as our friends and families gave their lives for us, it is our duty to honor their last wish. We saw what happened under Voldemorts reign. Let us not forget that. Tom Riddle might be dead but there are sure to be others to follow his path and chose to become the new Dark Lord. We need to stand united to stop this from happening. There were people who stood up to him and defied him. Most prominent among them was Albus Dumbledore but also Severus Snape. Severus Snape was believed to be a real Death Eater acting on the Dark Lords orders when murdering Albus Dumbledore. However Snape planned the murder with Dumbledore. Snape remained loyal to Dumbledore and while he was headmaster did everything to ensure the students safety from lord Voldemort. He had to act just as bad and mean as ever but he never wanted to see any of you killed. You were always treated by Madame Pomfrey and he kept the Carrows at bay. Would the battle have taken place at another location and won as well Snape would have disposed of the Carrows and helped those he tried to protect. I am sorry that this battle here at Hogwarts had to take place to stop Voldemorts reign but I am sure that each and everyone who fought in this battle would do it again. They would even die for others, for fellow witches, wizards and muggles, so that they wouldn't need to suffer. The actions of the past can not be altered. Those who did die wanted us to be happy and safe so let us not stop our lives to mourn them forever. But honor them now and again but get on with our lives. Our lives won't stop for us and nothing we can do brings back the dead. Time will not stop for us so let us make sure we never again have to mourn our friends and family because they were murdered. Thank You. Professor McGonagall has something to say as well." Kingsley concluded and people started crying taking in what Kingsley told them. All of them were shocked at the Ministers revaltion of Snapes true loyalty. Harry was feeling more and more uncomfortable and started crying silently like Ginny, Ron and Hermione. Again Harry remembered everyone who died for him while standing up to Voldmort. This time however he didn't blame himself. The time he spent with Ginny, Ron and Hermione Harry realized that he did what he could with the knowledge he had. Besides Harry marked that seeing what Kingsley just said, Dumbledore told him before and he was with Ginny he would do everything the same way again just to make sure he would end up with Ginny again. They could all feel the sorrow and sadness especially in the rest of the Weasleys they were all crying now but they drew strength from their bond of love.

"Hogwarts was the place where the life of Albus Dumbledore began and ended. Those who knew him knew that he was good at heart and fought the dark arts without remorse. From the moment Lord Voldemorts aims became obvious to Albus he did everything to stop it. He founded the Order of the Phoenix to directly fight Tom Riddle. Next he ensured the safety of the pupils by adding his own protections to the castle. While his life ended in the height of the war when we could have greatly needed him, the war did not cease. In fact it became more ferocious more people were openly killed and no one could stop it. Tom Riddles life and search for power began at Hogwarts as well. It was only right that his life ended here. Still I am sorry for all those who had to fight in the first place. I couldn't imagine that Hogwarts would be a place of sorrow and sadness until Albus died. But even under Snape it wasn't too bad a time but than Lord Voldemort arrived and the castle entered a stage of siege. Many who fought were killed. They died to end Voldemorts reign and they succeeded. Without the help of everyone who fought in the battle and those who died we are sure to still be under the cruelties of Voldemort. I agree with Minister Kingsley. For the time being we can and have to mourn the dead ones but than we need to move one. We must never forget about them and always remember them for they are never truly gone as long as we keep them in our hearts but our lives need to be lived as well and we were given a second chance to do so. We are free to do what we want to do. Let us not throw away this chance for our happiness for we all deserve it. We suffered enough and these losses are just the tip of the iceberg. Our friends and families who stood with us would not want us to give up our lives for them because than their deaths would pointless. Now these deaths have meaning. They mean for us to live the free and happy life that we were born to live but never had the chance to." McGonagall finished and

Harry stood up closely followed by Ron, Hermione and Ginny.

"I was asked to speak today and I was shocked. I didn't know what to say and most of it has already been said by Minister Shacklebolt and Headmistress McGonagall.

Since I was 1 year old Voldemort tried to hunt me down and kill me. Sometimes he was closer others he was not. I fought this war because I was thrown into it by birth still I had a choice to turn away and run away. As you all noticed I am quite sufficient in hiding and I am almost sure Voldemort wouldn't have found me. Yet I choose to stay here and go on a quest I have been informed on by Professor Dumbledore. He told me how to kill Tom Riddle. It was not an easy task and neither was it pleasant but I had my friends and those who believed in me around. When we came here to Hogwarts it was in order to destroy his last ties to life but he noticed our plan and came here with his army. The second I was informed about that I wanted to run away and protect the people here. However they told me they wanted to fight and we still needed to get ride of Voldemorts ties. Once I saw that people were ready to fight I chose to fight as well. We had to try. The longer we waited the more likely we would fail. Hogwarts was the place where I first found friends, a family and later love. Hogwarts was where my life started and I was willing to die here. I didn't want anybody to die for me but I had a quest to fulfill. After we succeeded we went on a last stand. Voldemort for once was mortal and we had to face him. While Voldemort was mortal he still was an exceptional wizard. His power and knowledge of magic was only rivaled by Albus Dumbledore. The people who died that night died in knowledge that they were fighting for what they believed was the right thing to do. A wise man once told me that death is nothing but the next step in life. We should not pity the dead but be happy for they went to go on a new adventure which all of us have to take sooner or later. We can mourn them but I know for a fact that they would not come back. Let us not dishonor their last rest but let them rest in peace. It is our obligation to them that we will uphold their believes that they were ready to die for. Thank You."

Harry ended his speech, thinking he did a good job and Hermione, Ron and Ginny all gave him encouraging smiles. The audience was silently crying again but they all looked at Harry with awe. They had not expected such wisdom and such insight from a boy of merely 17 years. After the speeches a war memorial was created by Kingsley, McGonagall and some other ministry witches and wizards. The memorial was a faceless witch and wizard as well as a centaur and house elf representing everyone who fell in the battle.

The Guard was still tense as they would now be leaving the protected area only to walk beyond the boundaries of Hogwarts. Than they would apparate away. Kingsley was talking to other international guests and McGonagall was near by as were a few Aurors. Once the group left the ceremony the press was assaulting them again. Only this time they kept there distance they all remembered that Hagrid and Gwarp had been punching them away and the spells that were shot by Harrys protectors weren't bad either. As they were all shouting their questions nobody could make out a word they were asking so the group just kept walking until they disapparated. After arriving at the Burrow the Guard left again and went back to Hogwarts to see the Minister off as well.

The next day it was Fred's funeral. He would be buried close to Home at the muggle cemetery. Only a few people where invited. The Delacours, the Weasley, Harry, Hermione, the Order, the D.A. and other friends of Fred and Geroge. It was a quiet service McGonagall, Hagrid, George and Harry were holding speeches. They all described Fred as a wonderful person who just wanted to bring a smile to everybody's face and he wouldn't like that people were mourning him. McGonagall said that while he was a troublemaker he was still a nice student polite when time needed it and furious at other. Hagrid remembered and compared George and Fred to James and Sirius and said that while they were giving him some trouble they never did anything to upset him. George was crying when he spoke

"We have never been separated before. When it became obvious that a war was going on and that we were surely to fight in it Fred and I spoke about death. We didn't fear death but we always thought we would die together. We came together to this world we did everything together even founded our own shop together so it would only be natural if we would die together and leave this world behind. In case that that didn't happen the other would have to carry out the plans we made and I want to keep this promise. Furthermore we said that we don't want anyone to mourn us for two long. One two years would be enough." He said jokingly "but we also wanted the other and our friends to live their lives. It was a war it was nobody's fault but Voldemorts and Fred died fighting for what he believed in. Those who claimed the dead had been fighting for Harry are mistaken. The dead decided to join the fight Harry started and everyone knew it was going to be the last war before the world changes. This change is now and we can not let it pass. I will always miss Fred and I will mourn him I will cry over him but I will try to get my life in order and life on. I will try to live our dream." George finished.

"Fred was like a brother to me. I remember when I first saw him on Kings Cross he was fooling his mother saying he was his twin. It was hilarious. During my years at Hogwarts Fred was always there when I needed him. He always helped me out when he saw I was in trouble whether it was Quiditch or school. When Voldemort returned and Fred and George told me they want to open a joke shop I thought the world would be in great need for jokes so I sponsored them I gave them their start up. They didn't do anything less than I expected in fact they exceeded my expectations. Fred was always eager to help and wouldn't let anyone else fight for him. He was his own man and he was brave. He fought Voldemort and didn't worry about it. It was a heavy loss for those who knew Fred but like Sirius, like Dumbledore, like my parents even like Snape Fred died fighting the dark arts. If it wasn't for him we might not be here today." Everybody was crying and they remained at the cemetery for a long time after that. The service was a sullen affair at first but turned brighter the more time and alcohol passed by.

Remus and Tonks burial the next day was the same as Freds. Only the Order came and some of the D.A. Andromeda, McGonagall, Kingsley and Harry held speeches. All was about their love, their son and they died fighting. They were warriors who wouldn't have sit back and let someone else take up the fight. Ted Lupin could be proud to have such parents also he will never come to know them. Harry told them as well that Remus was the last of the Maurauders, the last of his dads' old friends and his own friend. Remus helped him master the Patronus Charm and taught him everything he knew on DADA. Tonks always tried to cheer him up and helped him in his sixth year. Everyone was crying and they all felt sorry for little Teddy who noticed something sincere going on but he just couldn't grasp it. After the service Harry and Ginny spoke to Andromeda and told her that they want to be part in his upbringing and want to help her and take care of Teddy as well. Harry even said he was going to pay for Teddy but Andromeda didn't want to hear any of it.

After Remus and Tonks funeral Harry, Hermione and the Weasleys just spent another die at the Burrow. Harry, Hermione, Ron and Ginny went down to the pond and reminiscent about the past again. They all were crying but they knew life went on and they would live in it and be happy that they had the chance to live a happy life. The four friends just relaxed for the day because they knew that tomorrow they would have another hard funeral.

Colins funeral was only attended by the D.A. and family members. The D.A. would function as security for Harry. Neville, Ginny, Luna, Hermione, and Ron sent a message via the galleons that only those willing to fight again if necessary should attend it turned out to be everyone from the D.A. Kingsley and the Order were informed on this plan. But again it was a very quiet funeral with a lot of tears. Mr. Creevey and Dennis held a speech. After that Harry went to Dennis and talked to him.

"Dennis I am so sorry."

"Harry….Collin always adored you why did you have to let him get killed?"

"I don't know Dennis… I thought Colin was evacuated like the rest of the underage people."

"He always wanted to fight. Wanted to be like you. Than he got his chance and you didn't stop him!" Dennis accused crying.

"I know Dennis. I blame myself for that but it was his choice to fight. No one could have stopped him. A wise man once told that it is our choices that show us what kind of person we really are."

"So I am a coward because I didn't return?"

"No Dennis. You showed bravery in your own way. Staying away from that battle was a smart decision….."

"So you are saying Colin was dumb?" Dennis almost shouted.

"No what I am trying to say is Collin was a different person than you are. Colin showed a different bravery than you did. He was a fighter and they don't like being shut away and let others fight their fights. It was the same with my godfather and parents. They wouldn't want anybody else to stay in their way. It is no shame to be afraid and fear a battle. I felt so myself and Collin too felt so but where as you decided to stay by the others he decided to fight. You decided to help the younger kids. They needed someone to lead them and be there for them. That is the person you are Dennis. People take to you and follow you. Colin was a warrior and he died a warrior's death. His death was on the battlefield. You can't blame anyone but the one who cast the spell and Voldemort for it. I know its hard but you learn to live with this loss and you will see that I was right."

"I just miss him so much. Why wasn't I brave enough to go after him? Maybe I could have saved him. After all you trained me as well."

"Dennis in your life there will always be situation in which you will ask yourself what would happen if I chose different but that is not going to happen. We can only life with the choices we made and we have to learn it! It is hard that you had to learn it this way I know I felt so myself. I always wondered if things would be different if I acted differently but than I notice that it really doesn't matter. This is the reality I am living in and life isn't always fair and fun but hard and unfair. Take your time Dennis. Mourn your brother but eventually you will see that mourning doesn't help a thing and you will start to live your life. Besides your brother would want you to continue your life."

"You are right Harry. I am sorry I shouldn't have doubted you when Colin always told me to believe in you. I am sorry I shouted at you."

"Dennis it is alright. It is never wrong to questions someone's decision. I am far from perfect and I make mistakes and you were right to blame me and I wouldn't hold a grudge against you if you still do. I just want to help you through this time." Harry said smilingly

"Thank you so much Harry and I will keep your advice in mind." Dennis said smilingly before hugging Harry and walking away.

"Dennis I have one question before I forget. How did you guys avoid caption by the Muggle Born Registration and how did you come to Hogwarts?" Harry asked

"Well we went to Kings Cross but Colin noticed something was wrong and dragged me away we waited for a time saw that a few other muggleborns were being dragged away so we assumed they were after us and just left the station again. After that we were just lucky they didn't come knocking on our door. Anyway when we noticed that a battle was to be fought at Hogwarts we ended up asking a wizard we knew lived down the street if we could use his fire place to get to Hogwarts. He was quiet friendly and we met him a few times before so we asked him. We flooed to the Hogshead because that was where we held our first D.A. and thought it unlikely that the Death Eater would be there. Than we went through this portrait and well you know the rest."

"That was impressive Dennis. I am proud of you."

"Thanks, well I will be off talking to some other people it was good talking to you Harry."

"Yea same here. If you want to talk again I will return to Hogwarts next year." With that they parted away and Hermione crept up on him and said.

"You know Harry, you are always denying and rejecting to be a leader. Yet you always find the right words to encourage us. You always say what we need to hear and those speeches you gave at the funerals they were amazing. You opened people's eyes. Kingsley will need you by his side when he is trying to reform the ministry and you will make a fine Auror Harry. You will come up on top."

"Thanks sis." Harry said before hugging Hermione.

"Anytime bro. That's what a sister is for" Hermione answered smilingly

After his talk with Dennis and Hermione Harry also talked to Mr. Creevey. This talk was basically Mr. Greevey thanking Harry for ridding them of Lord Voldemort and taking good care of his sons while at school and reminding Harry that he wasn't blaming him. Slowly the crowd dispersed and after Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione said their good byes and disapparted the rest of the D.A. left as well.

The next week they spent at the Burrow just relaxing and lying lazily at the pond and enjoying being alone with the people who understand them the most. After that Kingsley informed Harry that he and others will get a ministry owl in mid June because of the celebration for becoming Aurors and the Order of Merlin. As well Harry was informed that the Dursley's moved back into Private Drive and that he could move to Grimmauld Place. Moreover Kingsley released an interview informing the public about what Harry, Ron and Hermione did when they were on the run from Voldemort and how the resistance at Hogwarts was led and by whom. Before that they got a lot of mail but after the publication of this article they were drowned in mail of supporters and well wishers. Thus all owls directed to Harry, Ron, Ginny, Hermione, Luna and Neville were directed to the Ministry of Magic. They would sort it through and send only a few to them in person. Furthermore Hermione pressed on getting her parents back so they asked if Kingsley could help them. Unluckily the Australian Ministry had some problem with a dark wizard themselves and so couldn't help recover Hermione's parents. Thus Harry, Ron and Ginny volunteered to help her. They planed in silence and on May 26th they disappeared with an international portkey provided by Kingsley. They left a letter explaining everything of course everyone thought it was crazy and Molly was furious as was Minerva McGonagall. Both were shouting at Kingsley how irresponsible he is. Only when Arthur and Bill came to Kingsley rescue did they stop.

"Molly Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny are well trained wizards and witches they will have no problems adapting and getting what they want and getting out."

"Exactly. Once they find Mr. and Mrs. Granger they can apparate them to the Australian Ministry and they will get a portkey to come over here." Kingsley explained.

"Still there is a Dark Wizard on the loose in Australia. What if he attacks Harry, Ron, Hermione or Ginny."

"Than I am almost certain he will not enjoy it." Was Kingsley's answer.

"I hope you are right. I just hope nothing happens them" McGonagall interjected. The rest of the Order was informed and also some of the D.A. to be at the ready should anything happen in Australia.

Meanwhile in Canberra, the quartet emerged from the Australian Ministry of Magic.

"So where do we go?" was Ginnys question.

"I have really no idea. They might be here maybe in Sydney but they could also be in the outback. I have no idea. This is probably going to be much like the search for Voldemorts Horcruxs."

"You are right but I don't think it will take that long. We will find them soon." Ron assured her.

With that they went off to find a quiet place to get their search started. They settled down in a wizarding pub similar to the Leaky Cauldron named the 'Loudy Cauldron'. Of Course they didn't use their right names but invented new persons as not to draw unnecessary publicity to them.

Next they spent a few hours going over facts what they knew about Hermiones parents. Furthermore Hermione reminded them to be careful as there was dark wizard on the loose in Australia.

The next day they walked all over Canberra but didn't find a single trace on Hermiones parents. That evening Harry had a brilliant idea. They could ask the cops if they had information on Monica and Wendell Wilkins. Or they could go to the British Embassy they should have some information on Britains living in Australia. The plan was to go into the police office and ask people about it if they knew anything they would confound the police officer to get the information. Ginny would just sit back as she still wasn't off age and they didn't want to get into any trouble with underage magic.

So the plan was set and put into action the next day. First they went to the police station but didn't have any luck and nearly had to fight their ways out of the station. Next they went to the embassy and had some trouble entering. They had to confound several guards as neither of them brought a passport. Once they were inside it was rather easy to find the right registration office. They got the names confounded the guy who gave it to them and than restored his memory.

Meanwhile someone at the Ministry leaked that Harry Potter and his friends in Australia in search for someone.

"My Lord I have very valuable information." A tiny wizard named Brian said to a huge and mean looking wizard.

"What is it Brian? I told I don't want you coming to this place in case you are being followed. I barely escaped capture and I only have a handful of people to follow my command. I can not take on the Ministry right now!"

"I know Sir I know but my information is of the utmost importance. Harry Potter and a few friends are in Australia right now. They are in search for someone. Apparently they are residing in the Loudy Cauldron after arriving yesterday."

"That is indeed valuable information. It would bring me fame in an instant and I would sure have my followers even some of the old Death Eaters over in Britain. I could be the new Dark Lord and with Harry Potter and his friends gone and Albus Dumbledore dead I could easily take over Europe as well. Asia and America might be tricky but not nearly as hard as getting Britain with Harry Potter and his friends ready to fight any threat. I know I can't match You-Know-Who in power and Potter proved himself to be more powerful than even the darkest wizard of all times expected. We need to be careful. Get Jameson, Wong, Blackbelt, Harason and Kalaido. You did a good job Brian if this is right I will reward you greatly. You will be the next Minister of Magic in Australia. Now leave I will summon you when we are ready to attack.

"Yes my Lord, Thank you my Lord." And with that Brain left and Garry Roswan set back in his chairs and waited for his loyal friends and followers to arrive.

After getting the information they needed the quartet returned to the Loudy Cauldron and planned on their next moves. Luckily they brought a tent because they surely had to camp again.

"So we know that my parents live in a small town just outside of Melbourne but they are working in Melbourne. We should wait until the weekend than we have 2 days to confront them and I am still not sure on how to approach them."

"You will do just fine" her friends encouraged her. There it was again. They were all speaking the same thing at the same time it was really weird but now was not the right time to worry about it.

"I think we should set up our spells as well." Hermione said "After all there is a Dark Wizard on the loose."

Everyone agreed and the next day they moved to Melbourne. Hermione was using her muggle money again so they took a bus to Melbourne.

At the same time Roswan informed his friends about their famous guests here in Australia. Brian came to know that they were indeed looking for two muggles who were the parents of one of Harry Potter's closest friends. Roswans next order was to find out where these muggles were living so that they could set up a trap and kill Harry Potter and his friends.

After an 8 hour bus ride the quartet arrived in Melbourne. As Ron was hungry again they went to get something to eat first before finding a spot to settle in. The first night they were going to spent at a youth hostage right in Melbourne so that they could go see Hermiones parents work place the next day. Than they would get a bus to Healsville and find her parents house and camp close by. As it was only Tuesday they still had three days left for observation.

Meanwhile in Brisbane 7 dark wizards were planning on capturing and killing Harry Potter. James Kalaido, Gary Roswans right hand man found out where Hermiones parents were working as well.

"So what's the plan Gary?"

"Well we will go to Melbourne and find the Wilkins. Than we will follow them home and set up the traps for our famous friends as they are most likely to confront them at home. My spies in the ministry said that they didn't know where Harry Potter was so they will be just 4 wizards and witches who are barley of age but we must not underestimate them. After all they did kill the Dark Lord."

"Yes Sir."

"Than lets get going my friends. Lets become the most infamous wizards and witches alive. With this murder we will strengthen our argument that half bloods and muggleborns are weak. This should gain us enough followers to take over the ministry and then we can take over Europe and then the world and we will be the ones to rid the wizarding worlds of the muggles and the sickness that calls mudbloods and muggle lovers. We will be the greatest wizards and witches in History."

Everyone was shouting and they were all very confident that they could handle 4 kids barley of age. So they set out to find Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins and prepare the trap.

Ron and Ginny had set up the tent and prepared some food while harry and Hermione worked to secure their current position using all the spells they used against Voldemort. The Quartet was camping a few hundred meters away from the Wilkins home as the Wilkins lived at the edge of the town and thus had vast land surrounding them. While they were eating inside the tent they talked about the dark wizards in this country and how to confront Hermiones parents.

"So for now we should be safe! I placed every spell I knew off around this tent and Harry did as well. Furthermore we used some of the spells the Hogwarts teachers used against Voldemort." Hermione said.

"Very well food is almost ready." Ginny said.

"Good I am starving. Luckily you we brought some food with us."

"Yea but I have bad feeling."

"I am feeling it too Harry. Something is about to happen."

"Well we will need to be ready. CONSTANT VIGILANCE! I think it would be wise to use guards again. Because we will not leave our partners alone I would suggest we split the night in half's."

"Fine by me. Ron and I can take the first shift."

"Alright than Harry and I will take the second."

"Okay now that this is cleared, do you have any idea on how to confront your parents and break your memory charm? Ah what you must know what I just remembered when you did the memory charm after the wedding. I saw into Voldemorts head and he punished the two Death Eater who tried to arrest us. He even used the Cruciatus Curse on them but still your memory charm held and they didn't reveal what they knew about us. So I assume that you did the same job with your parents. It will be hard work and I have no idea on what to do."

Everyone was quite after what Harry said then Hermione spoke up.

"That is bad information but good that we know it now. I think the best would be to slowly confront them. It might take time but I think it is the safest way to ensure that their minds are not damaged."

"Very well. We follow you 'Mione."

After that Hermione and Ron went to be the first guards and Harry and Ginny went to sleep.

The night passed without any inconvenience and Harry and Ginny had the same quite "guard" night as Ron and Hermione had.

What they didn't know was that their bad feeling was about to become really bad.

"Okay now before we do anything else we need to check for signs of Aurors and more importantly Harry Potter and his friends. So we will dedicate this day to trying to find out if it is safe to follow the Wilkins. Jeanny Wong you follow the muggles. Stay out of sight, just find out where they live and if there is someone magical close by. Then the rest of us will follow them home tomorrow. Everyone ready? Move." Roswan ordered.

Harry, Ron Hermione and Ginny had a nice day relaxing and breaking into the Wilkins house trying to find out as much as they could about the new life style Hermiones parents were living. They didn't find anything of importance only that they were both working as dentist again in their own dentistry which the quartet already knew. The rest of the day and the following night was as silent as the first also their bad feeling manifested and Harry, Ron and Hermione redoubled their protection again. All four were tense when they went to bed that night knowing something was about to happen and thus they all slept with their wands ready to fight anyone who comes against them.

"Report did you find any traces?"

"No Sir as far as we could tell there was no one with magical ability close to the Wilkins."

"Their home seems to be deserted as well my Lord I would say we can plan our trap."

"Alright folks the time is ready. We will get the trap set up by tomorrow afternoon. That should give us enough time. Now get some rest so we can become the greatest wizards and witches by tomorrow."

After Ron and Hermione woke up they started planning to confront Hermiones parents this evening as it was a Friday. Thus they would have 2 and half days to get some work done.

"Okay that sounds like a plan. We must not take them by force. We will tell them a tale and ask if they could let us in so we could explain our cause and then we will tell them who we really are. We probably have to do some magic so they will acknowledge our story." Harry summoned up their plan.

"Yea basically that is it."

"Sounds easy enough."

"Yea but I have a very bad feeling. I think we are in danger. We need to be ready to fight. It feels like it did when I faced off Voldemort."

"But …but he is dead right? He can not come back right? I mean you killed him after all? We burned him… Is…Isn't that right?"

"Yea I don't think it is him. My scar doesn't hurt and I haven't seen a single flash of his mind so far so I doubt it is him. He really is dead. Still I have bad feeling none the less."

"We will be on the look out Harry."

"I know."

"My Lord that are the Wilkins over there. They just arrived for work."

"Okay Wong take us to their place via side along apparition."

"Yes my Lord. Everyone hold tight."

With a "pop" the 7 dark wizards disapparated to the Wilkins House. Next they moved to intercept Harry Potter and his friends oblivious to the fact that Harry Potter was already close by.

Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny were all startled when they heard a faint "pop", indicating apparition in the distance.

"What was that?" Ginny asked

"Sounded like someone just apparated. But it seems like they are quite a distance away. Most likely over at the House." Hermione answered while peeking out of the tent with a muggle binocular.

"Do you see anything?" Ron asked

"No! Ahhhhh. Wait yes there is someone at my parents house. It looks like group. I can not tell how many of them there are but they are all dressed up in black clothes and masks and they all seem to wield wands." Hermione finished in a low voice.

They all gulped.

"What do you reckon? Death Eaters?" Harry asked concern showing in his face and voice.

"I doubt it. But of course it could be but it also might be some other dark wizards. Maybe even this Gary Rawson that they warned us of at the Ministry."

"Anyway the situation just got a whole lot more dangerous. It is good to know that we are protected right now. Luckily we strengthened the protection this morning. Still we need to do something about this. We can not allow them to harm your parents." Harry said.

"Harry I am more concerned for your safety right now. If these people are in fact dark wizards then they will most likely be after you. Probably taking my parents as bait or setting up traps. I doubt they now we are here or they would be searching for us instead of roaming through the house. Furthermore we don't know how many more of them there are. We can not risk getting into a fight head first. We have to think of a plan to ensure our safety and how to defeat these Dark Wizards and then rescue my parents. We still have some time before they return so we should spend the time planning before we act." Hermione concluded.

Everyone agreed but Hermione and Ginny could see that Harry and Ron were anxious for the fight probably more so because Hermione and Ginny were with them. The boys would do everything to protect the girls. Hermione and Ginny could both see that Harry and Ron would make a great pair of Aurors. They had the talent and the power to become the best ever.

They next few hours the quartet spent planning their assault on the dark wizards. By now they counted 5-7 wizards roaming the house but they didn't know if there was any back up. The quartet certainly didn't have any back up. Furthermore the more time passed the more likely the wizards were setting up more traps. By the time a battle plan was decided the dark wizards helped to put into action. 3 of them came outside to set up some traps.

So now it was 4 on 3 so Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny decided to move. They placed Disillusionment Charms on themselves and the Muffliato on the dark wizards. The charms were so powerful that they were rendered completely invisible and the Dark Wizards would not hear their approach. Their plan was to take out as many as possible while using non verbal magic. Yet as only Hermione successfully mastered that art the other trying their best ready to shout out the incarnation.

"Hey when do you reckon this Potter boy shows up? Surely it wouldn't take him as long to find his friends if we already found them?"

"It doesn't matter Blackbelt. Rawson told us to prepare the traps so we do as we are told and become the greatest wizards and witches alive." The 3 Wizards started to laugh. It was then that the quartet striked.

"Stupefy" Hermione, Ron and Harry thought and to their surprise all three wizards collapsed.

"Incarcerous, Petrificus Totalus" they thought as well to ensure that these Wizards would not reenter the fight. Furthermore Hermione send her Patronus to the Australian Ministry just as they saw Hermione's parents pull up on the street. The quartet took away the wands of the dark wizards and proceeded to intercept Hermione's parents. For that Hermione lifted her disillusionment charm and she went to intercept her parents. Harry, Ron and Ginny were in positions ready to strike at a seconds notice. After a few minutes Hermione returned tears on her face but her parents were driving away again. Her parents really didn't recognize her and she confounded them to believe that they forgot something valuable at the clinic that they needed to have for the weekend.

"I confounded my parents that they had to retrieve something important from their work so we are clear to go or do you reckon we should wait for the ministry?"

"I don't think that would be wise we don't know anything about their affiliation I just summoned them so they clear up the mess but I don't trust them." Harry answered.

"True than lets continue what we do best. Hunt down Dark Wizards." Ron joked before they became serious and made their way to the Wilkins home. Their hostages were still in place so they have not been discovered yet. They entered through the back door and immediately the set of an alarm.

"Damn that was what I felt." Harry cursed. The others looked like they wanted to say something as well but they were stopped by someone screaming.

"Avada Kedavra, Stupefy, Crucio, Crucio, Avada Kedavra, Stupe…. ARGHHHHHHH"

The quartet dodged all curses and they were seperated before Ginny shot her infamous Bat-Bogey-Hex at him.

"Boggelio" Ginny screamed and shot her spell at the attacker who was surprised by the attack and could not defend himself. After that Harry quickly got up and was about to say "Expelliarmus" when the wand already flew out of the wizards hand and into Harrys. Harry performed his 'signature spell' non verbally and was surprised at this but then he saw that three other wizard appeared and point their wands at Ginny and Hermione who was close by. Ron and himself have not been seen yet. However Ron saw that the wizards were pointing their wands at his girlfriend and his sister so Harry and Ron both shouted "NOOOOOOOOOOO" and they felt a power surge as they shot an unknown spell at the attackers who were thrown back being hit by the force of a canon. After that Harry and Ron almost lost consciousness and collapsed. Hermione and Ginny saw all of it and run to their boyfriends after stunning the wizard who now tried to fight of the bogeys without his wand.

"HARRRYYYYYYYY. ROOOONNNN" both of them shouted as they neared their boyfriends who were gasping for air.

"Are you alright? Talk to me Harry. Please you can not leave me you promised."

"I wont leave you Gin I just took a blow more powerful then anything I have ever felt I don't know what happened but we need to get going and make sure these wizards are bound by the time the Ministry gets here." Harry said still gasping for air. Hermione and Ron basically went through the same conversation and with the help of their girlfriends Harry and Ron stood up and pointed their wands at the direction that the wizards were thrown. They were regaining consciousness as well and their eyes were wide with terror for they had never felt or heard of such a spell but apparently it had some effects on the caster as well. The trio helped each other stand up and face Harry Potter and his friend whom they tried to capture and in the end kill.

"That was an interesting display of power Mr. Potter. I can see why the Dark Lord lost to you. But you are outnumbered. I have three more followers in the back yard and many more at stand by so it would be wise of you to stop fighting me and surrender." Gary Roswan said while panting

"I doubt it. For one your followers outside have already been defeated by us about 30 minutes ago and if there were more followers surely you would have summoned them by now. So I don't think that we will go down without a fight and as a matter of fact you are outnumbered and the Ministry is on its way." Harry said also panting heavily.

"Then we shall see who's power is greater. Once I kill you I will reestablish the Death Eaters and they will gladly follow my command as I killed Harry Potter the boy who defeated their last master. Then the wizarding world shall crumble before my power." Roswan said.

"If you wish to fight us then so be it but remember you have been warned." With Harry saying that Hermione and Ginny let go of Harry and Ron who dropped to the ground and while falling aimed for the dark wizards thinking 'Stupefy, Expeliarmus' Hermione and Ginny dove out of the way and before their opponents even had the chance to cast any spells themselves Hermione and Ginny took aim and shot a Full-Body-Bind curse and the Impediamente Jinx at Roswan and his last two followers. The trio dropped were they stood all lost their wand which were sent flying through the air and sliding on the floor, away from their reach.

The next second more 'pops' indicating multiple apparition were heard outside the house and Harry and his friends looked alarmed and placed the Disillusionment Charm and Muffliato on them selves again. After that they made their way back out into the open where they could not be found by the Homenum Revelio Charm only a really powerful wizard could cast it successfully outside and it would have the right effects.

"Gin. Ron and I are in no condition to run so it would be best for the two of you to run away. Return to England and call for help. The Order and the D.A. should be more than willing to help you and maybe even the Ministry. Ron and I will try to hold them off but we can not do it for long so if it seems that they are about to find us please leave to ensure your safety. Talk to nobody apparate to the Ministry and take a portkey out of there say you don't want to talk to anyone but the Minister don't fight unless it is necessary. Be safe."

"Harry James Potter after you killed Voldemort I swore that no dark Wizard will ever separate us again. If you can not fight I can I will show what it means messing with us. I will fight your fight. Just you rest and get better and then we will all go back together."

Ron and Hermione had the same conversation just as they heard a familiar slow, deep reassuring voice that was stricken with panic.

"What happened here? Isn't this your Dark Wizard who tried to take over Australia but failed? If this is as you say the house of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins who are in fact Hermione Grangers parents then Harry Potter and his friends must have been. We have been too late. They have been captured. We failed. I will get all my Aurors to work with you. I will also have the Order of the Phoenix and the D.A. to help you. We need to find Harry Potter he is the hero of our world." Kingsley Shacklebolt said worried speaking to another person.

"I told you Kingsley. I told you not to let them go alone. If I had just noticed the clock a little bit sooner we might have been able to get here before they were captured. Why… why my children?" Molly said crying.

It broke the quartets heart to hear Molly and Kingsley speak like that. Next McGonagalls Voice and Mr. Weasleys voice joined the conversation as well as Neville Longbottoms.

"The D.A. is ready sir. We will fight for are founders and our leaders but I am afraid we are no good at tracking and especially not in a foreign country."

"Leave that to the Aurors we need to be ready to strike at a seconds notice. Molly Arthur I promise you we will get them and if I die trying then it is well worth it. They shall feel my wrath."

"Molly it is okay. Ron, Ginny, Hermione and Harry have been in a tight situation before they will handle it alright and once we find them the whole Order and the D.A. is going to fight. V-V-Voldemort couldn't win against us so do you think some punk out here can? We will find them. They will be alright."

"But what if they are dead? What if we find their dead bodies? Oh Arthur I can not stand this."

After that Harry spoke up from outside loud enough for everyone inside to hear him.

"Show yourselves. Only Order and D.A. if we someone we don't know we will strike." Harrys voice boomed magnified

Inside the house everyone was in shock as they heard Harrys voice booming outside. It was like he was standing right next to them. Same as Voldemorts magnified voice. The Aurors both from England and from Australia looked in confusion for they had never heard such a powerful magnified voice.

"Very well I think we need to show ourselves probably even answer a few questions. Aurors I want you to be ready don't move if it really is them they will not harm and they probably already cast spells to know if we move a toe out of line. I want some of the D.A. to not go out in the open as well." Kingsley spoke looking at Dean Thomas, Seamus Finnigian, Terry Boot, Hannah Abbott and Susan Bones.

"I think it is safe for the Weasleys to go out as well."

"Fine I shall lead the way." McGonagall said with a tone in her voice that meant she didn't take no for an answer.

"In case they attack the minister will still be safe. The wizarding world needs you Kingsley."

After that one after another the Weasleys, the remains of the Order and Neville and Luna stepped out in the open. Last but not least Kingsley walked out.

Inside the house everyone was strained but they couldn't see anything outside. Outside everyone was tensed as well. They were all ready to battle but it wouldn't come this far.

"Bill Weasley, who was named the Godfather of Remus Lupin Jr." Ron's voice asked magically amplified.

"Harry Potter was named the Godfather of Remus and Nymphadoras son Ted Lupin. It was at my house after they successfully escaped Malfoy Manor with a Goblin, a dead house elf, Mr. Ollivander and Luna Lovegood."

"What were the first words Luna Lovegood spoke to me?" Harry asked.

"You are not crazy, you know, I can see them too. You are just as sane as I am." Luna answered.

This continued for another few minutes before Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny lifted their Disillusionment Charm and appeared right behind the questioned people. Everybody inside froze when they saw how these four just appeared out of seemingly nowhere. Once everyone outside turned around and the quartet leaning against the wall, Harry and Ron still being supported by their girlfriends, they all rushed forward to hug them. Kingsley told them that they still had some people inside and the rest of the D.A. came out followed by Aurors of both nations and the Minister for Magic of Australia.

The Weasleys were all surrounding the quartet and hugging and clapping them on the shoulder. Next the D.A. and the Order talked to them and shook hands. After that the Aurors of both nations came impressed by their display. Everyone asked if Harry and Ron were wounded but they just said that they were exhausted. They didn't want anyone to know about the magic they used because they themselves didn't know what just happened. Last the Australian Minister for Magic stepped forward and talked to them.

"As your friends and the Aurors already said, I thank you very much. Gary Roswan was giving us some problem and he was searching followers for his cause. We couldn't find him and we couldn't defeat him. Yet you defeated him and six other highly dangerous wizards like it was nothing. You freed magical Australia of a dangerous wizard. If there is anything we can do for you please feel free to ask me. Furthermore I would like to award our Order of Bravery. It is our equivalent to your Order of Merlin.

"We would be honored. As of right now I can not think of anything you could do for us. The job we came for still needs to be done so we would like to ask you to leave. The job should be done by us." Harry said

"As you wish we shall retreat to the ministry. I assume Minister Shacklebolt and his Aurors will return to Britain and your friends as well." Minister Aidan Smuck said.

"We will be close by my dears so we can go to the ministry together and return together." Molly said. The rest of their friends were doing what Minister Smuck had guessed but not before the Aurors could clean up the house again. They removed all kind of traps and magic so that it was not dangerous anymore. Not a minute too late they disapparated, right before the Wilkins returned. Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny waited a few minutes before they put their plan into action.

It took them the whole weekend to get them to remember bits of their past. After another week the memory charm was almost completely broken and the Grangers could remember most of it. At first they were mad at their daughter for altering their memory but then they remembered that Hermione had told them what she was about to do any why. They understood that it was a necessary evil and that would help to keep them safe. The Grangers also noticed that her only girl was deeply in love with Ron Weasley and they had a talk with two of them and they told them the whole story. Harry and Ginny only filled in bits and parts as they explained what happened during the year. The Grangers decided to move back to London. The Ministry of Magic had already cleared their house of all tarps and curses that Death Eaters had set up so they could move into their old house. The Australian Ministry of Magic would sell the house and clinic of the Wilkins and transfer the money to the Grangers bank account in England. After almost two weeks in Australia the quartet returned home with their families. For now everything was alright but the quartet would have to get some training from Dumbledore on how to use their new power for they thought the spell that Harry and Ron used was most likely one of that kind.