Harry Potter belongs to JK Rowling and both PJO and HoO belong to Rick Riordan.

Chapter Four: Undistracted Planning

Camp Half Blood

Hecate appeared just after Hazel and Frank returned. Reyna opted out of the quest, the Romans needed a praetor. But if needed, she is just call away. Chiron had assembled everyone in the mess hall, the chosen dressed and ready for battle. Hecate had looked over their choices.

Jason Grace.

Percy Jackson.

Katie Gardner.

Clarisse LaRue.

Annabeth Chase.

Will Solace.

Thalia Grace.

Leo Valdez.

Calypso.

Piper Mclean.

Connor Stoll.

Travis Stoll.

Chris Rodriguez.

Nico diAngelo.

Hazel Levesque.

Frank Zhang.

"Sixteen demigods. And Dionysius did not want to spare his kin." Hecate commented and vanished their armors, all are now just wearing shirt and jeans. "Follow me." She went to her cabin.

Infirmary, Hogwarts

"What happened?" Madam Pomfrey asked as Harry Potter levitated an unconscious Draco Malfoy on the bed.

"We actually don't know." Hermione answered. "He stood up, he was about to say something and then he started screaming. It was like someone is torturing him from the inside. After that he fainted."

Harry rolled up Malfoy's sleeves and revealed his Dark Mark, darker than ever, throbbing as if alive. "Maybe this is why." He assumed. Draco stirred and opened his eyes.

"I have changed Potter. He's out to get you." Harry nodded.

"What happened to Mister Malfoy?" McGonagall entered the room and took in the situation. "Oh Gods. He is not wasting his time. Poppy, can you make sure Mister Malfoy will be fine?" When she heard a 'Yes' from the matron she lead out the other students out and into the Great Hall.

Cabin 20, Camp Half Blood

"Some of you will have to infiltrate while others are to be made known to all. Lou, you're coming too. I need you to help fortify Hogwarts' defenses. Wizards, as you know, uses magic and wands. Spells cannot affect you because of you godly parents. However, the spells you use have more power, especially when casted with emotions. So please prevent yourselves from casting the Unforgivables when you're angry." Annabeth's hand shot up in the air.

"What are Unforgivables?"

"Imperius, Cruciatus and the Killing curse. You'll have more information there. Now I must focus on explaining, Hogwarts will start near and you still have to travel."

"Hogwarts?" Jason tried to control his laughter, the others erupted as soon as they heard it. Hecate raised her hand, silencing them.

"It is a school. Around it is the Forbidden Forest," Everyone tensed up. "That's why most of you will go and act as students there. Some will be teachers and the others will go around town, making sure that there are no spies around Hogwarts. Do not acknowledge each other. And please do not let yourself get caught Iris-Messaging someone."

Hecate flicked her hand and different wands appeared at the tables. "These were made for you by your parents."

Great Hall, Hogwarts

"Eighth years!" McGonagall's voice boomed across the hall. Behind her was Harry, Hermione and Neville. She stood up to the platform and the others settled on their seats.

"I am sure everyone of you wanted to fight. Yes, we will. We had and we will once more. This school will still open next week, and you are all welcome to stay here. But to those who will return to their homes, the Hogwarts Express will be more than grateful to bring you back here. Now, you have witnessed what has happened earlier with Mister Malfoy and he has given his support to us. Mister Potter can testify on that. The Ministry is also taking steps for the protection of everyone, but please, for everyone's peace of mind, do not wander alone. See you all on the Welcoming Feast." And with that, she left the hall.

Room of Requirement, Hogwarts

When McGonagall dismissed the students, they all decided to meet up here. Everyone was talking, having their own conversations. However, everyone stopped when Draco Malfoy entered the room. All eyes were at him, some wands even pointed at him. He walked with heads up, stopping infront of Harry.

"I mean what I said Potter. I have changed." Harry nodded and Draco turned to face the others.

"The Dark Lord has returned. We have been warned by a voice, and I've been asked, what will I do. Before he called me," He showed his Mark. "I was about to tell you that I will do nothing. I will spare myself in the coming war. I will save myself, because I know Potter can defeat him once more. But when he called, I felt his power. You have more power inside Potter, I know that, but reserved. Him, he can tap on it and use it anytime. Through the Dark Mark he used the Cruciatus on me, and you have seen how much in pain I was. That was only indirectly, how much more if he uses it directly. That made me change my decision. I won't simply sit in the sidelines. I will join Potter and eradicate the Dark Lord."

Draco's words are like a stunning spell to everyone, until Harry started clapping. Everyone followed suit.

"I know you know that trust should be hard earned, but I know this is a start." Harry offered his hand to Malfoy. They shook hands.

Camp Half Blood

Hecate left after explaining. But Annabeth was not contented with her explanation. There were only few things she got from what she said.

One, magic. So they'll be able to use magic and they are better than wizards. That's quite given, they are children of the Gods. They cannot be hurt by spells either. And when they cast these spells with intense emotions, it'll be more powerful. But what are these spells? And how can they cast them? How many spells are they? And what are those Unforgivables?

Two, school. They're going to school. Everyone except her didn't want that. But she's excited. She can't believe it's name though, Hogwarts. She knew it was magical that's why it couldn't be found easily. She was also told that it was a castle. If so, how is it hidden? And where is it? What subjects are being taught? And do they have to wear uniforms? Where will they stay while studying? Inside the castle? Would she be separated with Percy? And that Forbidden Forest, too. Why is a school surrounded by a forest like that?

Three, the plan. They will be split into three groups. Students, teachers and spies. And we should not acknowledge the other group of we were to meet them. The students and the spies cannot reveal themselves as demigods, too. Earning the trust of the wizards is important since Hecate won't provide us with any kind of help once we are there. She can see Hecate's plan. Divide and conquer. True, in a place you're unfamiliar with, this is the perfect plan. BUt this one is also the most flawed. Since everyone is scattered, many things might happen to one without the knowledge of the others. How will they stay in touch especially when it's hard to use an Iris-Message? Leo's watch only beeps, and he controls it. How?

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