A/N Hey thanks for all the positive reviews and criticism. As promised the next chapter is here.
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter and the characters which belong to J.K.R only the storyline is mine.
The last few weeks had passed in a flurry of letter writing to all the current DA (including Cho and Cedric but not Marietta) informing them of what was going to happen and the change in leadership, to Ron and Hermione to plan on how to obtain the Horcruxes and imprison loose Death Eaters, to Remus to inform him of his whereabouts and the fact that Sirius was innocent and to Amelia Bones head of the DMLE Department of Magical Law Enforcement to free Sirius and hold Pettigrew accountable to the deaths he caused this included much to the Dursleys annoyance a visit by Amelia Kingsley Shackbolt Mad-eye Moody and Tonks as they collected him and thanked Harry for capturing him. However on her way out Tonks winked at him and mouthed 'Was Teddy ok?' Leaving Harry in shock for she obviously had her memories and it got him wondering who else outside the DA had. The note had said older adults who were in the first war didn't have memories so he figured that no parents had theirs so they were safe for now.
The night before he left for Hogwarts he packed his trunk and sent his last letters with Hedwig summoning the few students Percy had deemed worthy to the golden trios normal compartment on the train for a test of loyalty though of course they did not know it was a test at all just a friendly summon for hanging out with, as the letter signed off, a friend of Percy Weasleys.
Waking up at 6 o'clock Harry pulled on a pair of good fitting jeans and one of Dudley's old tops which he had resized when they were in Diagon Alley and when it was time for breakfast trudged downstairs dragging his trunk behind him. An hour later his huge trunk had been heaved into the boot of the car and he set off to Kings Cross station his mind buzzing with excitement and plans.
They reached Kings Cross at half passed ten. Uncle Veron went to put Harrys trunk on the trolley but Harry grabbed it from him and said in a cheerful voice as he was looking forward to being back home at Hogwarts" You can go now I'm going to wait for my friends now" So the Dursleys drove away with puzzled looks most probably wondering how he had friends. Harry checked his watch and realised that he had ten minutes to get on to the platform when the voice of Mrs Weasley can from just behind him.
"-packed with muggles of course-"
Harry swung round confirming that Mrs. Weasley was the speaker as he saw her plump frame and the boys disappearing down the platform. Harry walked behind them and when they stopped he did as well just close enough to hear the conversation to check when he would make his entrance.
"Now what's the platform number?" Asked Mrs. Weasleys
"Nine and three-quarters!" Ginny piped but didn't ask to go with them as she knew Harry was listening. The conversation going how Harry remembered it he tuned out the voices and proceeded to watch first Percy then Fred and George go through the barrier before stepping forward.
"Excuse me" he said to Mrs Weasley "But do you know how I can get onto the platform?"
"not to worry all you have to do is walk at the barrier between platforms nine and ten. Don't stop and don't be scared you'll crash in to it, that's very important. Best do it at a bit of a run if you're nervous. Go on now before my youngest Ron."
Harry started to walk towards it and with a glance backwards to wink at Ron and Ginny he ran through the barrier with ease.
Stepping onto the platform Harry said thank you to Mrs Weasley after she had come through with Ron and Ginny and made his way towards the carriage the golden trio and later with Neville Luna and Ginny ( the silver trio) usually used. It was where Oliver Wood and Penelope Clearwater would be meeting him to discuss joining the DA and if they agreed who else in their year may want to join. Having placed a feather weight charm on his trunk Harry lifted it up and onto the rack before making his way back onto the platform to find the Weasleys, Neville, Hermione and Susan all huddled in one group obviously waiting for him. The adults were off to one side feeling confused as to how Hermione knew everyone and how they knew her. The grangers were happy that she had friends and realised that she must have been corresponding with these children over the last month or so since the alley.
While walking over Harry spotted Hannah Abbott talking to Ernie Macmillam and Terry Boot so he rushed over to them and asked them if they wanted to meet up with the Weasleys Hermione Neville and Susan. They all said yes and made their way over to the others and were pulled into hugs including harry further confusing the watching adults.
When Seamus Finnegan stuck his head out of one of the windows and shouted "Oi you lot the trains leaving in a minute so get on board!" At which point they all broke apart said a quick goodbye to the still confused adults and boarded the train making their way towards the carriage Harry had placed his trunk in.
As the train made its way towards Hogwarts they chatted away about what was going to happen this year at school and how their families had reacted to Sirius being freed. Terry Hannah and Ernie's families had all been shocked that he was innocent and were starting to wonder how many more innocent people were in Azkaban. Susan said that her aunt was starting to look through criminals sent to prison.
in the last 20 years to see whether they had a trial or not as being head of the DMLE she could get them retrials. Ron Fred and George had an interesting story on how Mrs Weasley had taken it which kept them entertained for an hour.
At one the compartment doors opened admitting Percy Olive and Penelope. "Penelope Oliver I would like you to meet Hermione Granger Neville Longbottom Hannah Abbott Ernie Macmillan Susan Bones my brothers Ron Fred & George and Harry Potter please take a seat and all will be explained." As Percy introduced everyone Oliver and Penelope were becoming confused as to why they were there. "This isn't just a friendly chat is it?" Penelope addressed Percy but Harry answered her "It will be but first we have business to attend to Percy as you are leading it please explain to Oliver and Penelope about the DA and its purpose."
"Certainly Harry but you are still the founder of Dumbledore's Army. Oliver Penelope Dumbledore's Army or the DA as it is usually known as is a club in which you learn practical application of Defence Against the Dark Arts and hone your skills while learning more advance spells all behind the teacher's backs of course. I will be leader until I leave at which time I will hand leadership back to Harry."
"So why are we here and how do you know Harry Potter?"
"We want you two to join the DA and if you do you will know the answer to the second question Oliver"
"Well I want to join."
"Me too. Can we start learning now?"
"Ok Hermione the parchment please. Sign this parchment and you won't be able to tell anybody who we don't want to know about the DA. You will start learning after dinner tonight when the first meeting will be held in a special room which Terry will take you to Penelope and I will take you Oliver. Most secrets will be revealed then. Sign here please." They both signed the parchment and were given their galleons with an explanation on how they work before Percy and Penelope left to fulfil their prefect duties and Oliver started to talk Quidditch with the twins before all three went to find Lee Jordan.
