The next two days passed quickly. The Hogwarts Express arrived, twice, carrying refugees, and left as quickly as it had arrived. Owls were coming back and forth at a terrifying speed. Professor Grubbly Plank, usually the replacement for Hagrid, had been tasked with destroying portkeys, charming Hogsmeade to prevent apparition, and uncharming carpets. Hagrid had been forced to pin up the thestrels, unicorns, and other magical bests under his control. He began to booby trap the Dark Forest, and was ambassador to the Centaurs.
Hermione's parents arrived on the third ride of the Hogwarts Express. Harry, Hermione, and Neville went to meet them. The Dursleys were not informed of the coming war.
As the five of them were walking towards Hogwarts, they stopped when a massive tree jumped. A large, purple bus skidded to a stop in front of them. Professor Moody, Minister Fudge, and Tonks stepped out.
"Hey Harry!" Tonks yelled. Her hair was now bright orange. We went to ministry headquarters, and found Fudge. He wanted to stay behind, but..."
"I have decided that if it is necessary for me to go down while fighting for Wizard kind, I should do it at Ministry headquarters!" Fudge puffed, not unlike Vernon Dursley.
Hermione and Neville began to giggle. Hermione's father shot a stern look at his daughter, who quickly stopped. They all walked together slowly up the path towards Hogwarts.
"Coming Through!"
Quickly, they shuffled over to the side of the road. Barreling up the path were five carriages. Hermione, Neville, Harry, Professor Moody, and Tonks were the only ones who could see the Thestrels that pulled them. Hermione's parents stood open mouthed at the carriages.
"Come on," Harry said.
When they finally reached Hogwarts, Professors Vector, Flitwick, and Trelawny were conducting an admissions process for all the refugees. "Ah Harry!" Professor Trelawny said, in a high squeaky tone. "Could you return soon to help escort people?"
"Yes ma'am," Harry responded He didn't sound excited. They took Hermione's family and Minister Fudge to various rooms that had been furnished as quarters for Refugees.
Harry was hurrying down a staircase when he heard a scream. He turned and ran back up the stairs. He turned down a corridor and saw Luna Lovegood lying in a pool of blood. Standing over her was a lone dark figure, who dropped his weapon, and ran.
Harry yelled,"Help!"
