A/N: My apologies for being so late in putting this chapter out, I've been busy with a new job and just haven't had the time. Response to E-mail's at the end of this chapter, please Review, I like to know if I'm doing good and I especially like reviews.

CHAPTER SEVEN: FROM WITHIN COMES THE GREATEST THREAT

1st October Harry Potter found himself in front of the school waiting for the other schools of the Golden Arrow. He was dressed smartly standing alongside the teachers while the student's were arrayed beyond them in their houses and with their Heads. Harry looked around him remembering two years before when he had stood with his house waiting for another lot of student's for the Tri-wizard Tournament. Harry took another glance about seeing Hermione and Ron amongst the Sixth Years though Kristen was stood in between the pair. Ron seemed angry and annoyed while Hermione appeared relieved. He saw Josh looking excitedly around the night skies and the forest reminding Harry of Dennis Creevey two years ago.

" Do you know the Heads of the school?" Harry asked the Headmaster of Hogwart's.

" I know Headmaster Foster from the Ireland's Merlin School of Wizardry and like you I know Madam Maxine,"

" Is she returning?"

" Of course, to visit Hagrid again. I know the pair have missed each other," Dumbledore smiled.

" Look," Someone cried out. In the field before them a great crimson vortex was growing and the wind become a gale buffeting the student's who stared uneasily at the crimson vortex. It began to twirl faster then abruptly it spat out ten children who landed perfectly on their feet. Both boy's and girl's between 11-17 looked around Hogwart's and the scenery as the distinguished woman that had come with them smothered her hair putting it back neatly. She was thin with steel grey hair in a bun and she wore glasses. But she looked grandmotherly. The vortex disappeared and the student's followed the woman up the hill to the student's waiting. They wore Black jeans and T-shirt's with golden Salem Academy embroidered on the front and rear.

" Professor Dumbledore," she greeted him with an American accent, a Texas twang that was very strong.

" Principle Dearingborn," the elderly headmaster greeted the woman warmly taking her hand in his own, " I'm glad you could make it,"

" I'm glad to be here," Alyson Dearingborn replied.

" How was the journey?" Albus asked politely.

" Not bad though it is warmer than in Salem at the moment," she chatted politely with the head master for a few moments, " Am I the first to arrive?"

" Yes you are, Master Hobb shall take you directly to the guest wing where your student's shall be staying," A fourth year stepped forward and led the American Principle and student's of Salem Academy towards the castle.

Thirty minutes passed and the student's began to get a little restless. Then Harry heard it first before the student's, a muffled rumbling and sucking sound coming from the lake. It was familiar to him as like two year's before the smooth surface of the lake began bubble furiously, waves now washing over the muddy banks and a whirlpool appeared. Then the ship of Durmstrung rose from the lake like a ghost. The resurrected wreck was skeletal and the dim misty lighting the portholes looked like ghostly eyes. The ship docked at the shores and a plank was placed from the ship. Ten boys walked from the ship dressed in warm winter coats followed closely by a burly man with grey beard and black eyes.

" Professor Dumbledore," he said coldly. He smiled but the smile did not reach his eyes and his demeanour was somewhat cold.

" Headmaster Vronic," Dumbledore smiled warmly grasping the man's hand.

" How does the day find you?" Victor Vronic asked seemingly bored.

" Oh it finds me well, and how was your journey?"

" Cold, I have always hated that boat but it has been part of the School for such a long time I cannot be rid of it,"

" Then perhaps you should go inside and warm yourself, follow Miss Belle and she'll take you to your dorms," Dumbledore smiled and another Fourth year led them off into the castle to get settled into their dorms. Soon after a shimmering filled the air startling the student's and making them go ooh and aah. Moments later a large castle-like gate shimmered into being and ten young boys not one over 15 stepped from the gate with a young man dressed in a tweed jacket and slick black hair.

" Mr Foster, wonderful to have you returning," Albus smiled at the young stranger.

" It's grand to be back," Jack Foster said with a strong Irish accent but it was clipped and posh, " Life treating you well Albus?"

" Very well, Jack. Have you met Harry Potter?" Albus asked gesturing in the DADA teacher's direction, " Jack Foster, Headmaster of Merlin School of Wizardry I'd like to introduce you to Harry Potter our Defence Against the Dark Art's teacher,"

" 'Pon my soul, my boy, it's wonderful to meet such a man with a great reputation," Jack shook Harry's hand enthusiastically, " I have been waiting for such a chance to meet you,"

" Thank you, its nice to meet you too," Harry responded seeing the boys of Merlin School staring at him unabashed.

" We shall get you settled Jack then I expect you at the meal tonight ahead of the formal ball,"

" Of course, of course," he said and was led off into the castle speaking to a blond haired thirteen-year-old amongst his entourage.

" Well that was a happy reunion," Dumbledore smiled.

" If you don't mind how do you know Mr Foster?" Harry asked.

" He attended Hogwart's, one of my favourite students. He knew my grandson," Dumbledore said almost quietly but Harry was interrupted from further questioning the headmaster by a shout.

" Look up there," A shout echoed across the student's and everyone looked up towards the forest where once again the black shape skimmed closer barely touching the Forbidden Forest. The giant powder blue carriage was magnificent against the coral red sky. The dozen winged horses drew the carriage through the air easily as it landed with a bump before the students. They all saw the coat of arms before the door opened and a small girl jumped from the carriage and stumbling forward she turned releasing and unfolding the golden steps so that Madam Maxime could step from the carriage. She was as handsome as Harry remembered with black liquid-looking eyes and the beaky nose.

" Professor Dumbledore, it is nice to see you again," She spoke her accent beautiful and foreign.

" Madam Maxime, I am glad to have you here," Dumbledore shook her hand kissing it lightly.

" Olympe!" A husky voice said and Hagrid moved forward taking her hands in his. Her smile grew and anybody could these two clearly liked each other. He led her and her student's towards the castle.

" Our last school," Dumbledore said to Harry.

" Where is our last school from?" he asked.

" Wyvern School of Higher Magic, from China. An extremely secretive school, I was surprised when High Mistress Qui Fai Tsung answered my invitation. Perhaps they decided to join in an act of international friendship,"

" Perhaps,"

" Look," someone cried out and they saw a huge dragon rear up over the Forbidden forest. One of the student's screamed as the blood red dragon flew overhead roaring at them then turned on a one large wingtip. He roared a second time but instead of the standard fire a waterspout erupted and cut off from its owner. The spout whirled around and stopped on a dime in front of the students then suddenly collapsed on itself. Ten student's all female and very exotic stood before them in blue skirts and white shirts. The teacher wore a beautiful dress made entirely of black, which matched her liquid-like eyes slanting upwards. She had warm brown skin and her lips were painted crimson.

" Arh Mistress Qui Fai Tsung, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance," Dumbledore greeted the teacher

" The pleasure is all mine, Professor Dumbledore," the soft-spoken accent was like bell's tinkling. It was pleasant and unusual.

" Your journey was good?" Dumbledore enquired politely.

" It was OK, the Serasei Dragon is an old friend of the school and was happy to be of service," she said.

" Well let's go inside and get you settled before dinner and the ball tonight," Dumbledore said and offered the woman his arm.

An Indian red colour spread across the sky, it was breathtaking and beautiful A perfect night for the Ball. Because of the strange warmth of the night a pagoda had been set up outside with the band. Fairy lights floated around illuminating the Pagoda, as slowly the night got darker. Harry Potter stood at the top of the stairs wearing black trousers, which had been pressed sharply. He also wore a black turtleneck and his holster's lay beneath black jacket. He was looking smart and the girl's all looked at him as they walked past sighing at his good looks.

" All alone?" a voice asked so turned to look at Kristen.

" Have you been keeping an eye on Josh?" Harry questioned her quietly.

" He's something special, isn't he?" she asked rhetorically, " Have you done anything about the other problem?"

" No, but it'll blow up soon and I'll use that to my advantage," He answered then Hermione and Ron stepped up beside him. Hermione wore a summery periwinkle dress where the bottom came down to her knees. Her brown hair was sleek and appeared to cascade down her shoulders. Ron wore black dress robes, which appeared to make him taller. Ginny appeared on the arm of Draco came closer to the four wearing a beautiful dress. She wore a long emerald green dress that had a low neck line the green contrasting with her pale skin. Draco was dressed similar to Harry but wore a white shirt instead of a turtleneck and only had one gun under his left arm.

" Shall we," He took Kristen's arm and led her down the stairs. The student's goggled at these six so beautiful and smart. When they reached the bottom of the stairs the found Josh with a young girl on his arm. He wore exactly the same, as Harry except his turtleneck was a deep shade of blue. Harry had specially asked the Headmaster if the boy could wear the matching clothes.

" Hey you handsome devil," Harry grinned wolfishly letting out a whistle as placed a hand on the boy's shoulder, " no gaggle of girls?"

" I couldn't say no to Cass," Josh responded. Certainly the young first year girl on his arm was certainly nervous in Harry's presence. Harry leant over to Hermione.

" Only eleven and already a ladies charmer," he laughed.

" That's your influence," She replied and smacked him lightly on the arm, Ron however just frowned at the pair. The sky was light due to a strangely bright half-moon and the Pagoda was pure white with fairies flowing in around it. Music reached the ears of the couples and Harry enticing them. Entering the pagoda they saw the floor was polished oak, in the corner was a stage with the Weird sisters playing a Muggle tune.

Wherever you are

Wherever you are

I feel you every time my heart beats

Our love grows stronger as the days go by

You don't have to say that you love me

We're good together cause we're two of a kind

And I

I need you to light up my life

I need you to keep me alive

Wherever you are

Whatever you do

Every breath that I take

I'll be thinking of me and you

Wherever you go

You know you're not alone

So hold on and be strong

Cause you know we're two hearts beating as one

So close there was nothing between us

With every beat I feel you more and more

I used to think paradise was beyond me

But you brought heaven right to my door And I

I need you to light up my life

I need you to keep me alive

Wherever you are

Whatever you do

Every breath that I take

I'll be thinking of me and you

Wherever you go

You know you're not alone

So hold on and be strong

Cause you know we're two hearts beating as one

This is where you belong

Because we're one in the same (you'll never be lonely)

You are the reason I live

The reason I'll never be lonely again

Wherever you are

Wherever you are

Wherever you are

You know you're not alone

You know you're not alone

Wherever you are

Whatever you do

Every breath that I take

I'll be thinking of me and you

Wherever you go

You know you're not alone

So hold on and be strong

Cause you know we're two hearts beating as one

As they entered on a table near the stage were an array of drinks, Severus Snape stood guarding over alcoholic drinks so that only the adults could have them but his scowl kept most away. The six young adults moved to the table and poured some punch for themselves. Moving away from the Professors' dark looks they sat at a table. Soon afterwards Ginny and Draco started to dance, the pair was quite graceful. Harry was watching Ron who seemed in a thunderous mood. Minutes later Harry had his eyes once again on Draco and Ginny who were twirling then looked to Kristen and Neville, the young man didn't seem to be doing that bad. About half an hour later all seven were sat at the table talking quietly when Harry raised his glass.

" To Friends, Family," Harry toasted, " and relationships,"

Over the top of the glasses Hermione and Harry's eyes met for the briefest of moments acknowledging the forbidden kiss a couples of weeks before. Slowly everyone started to drift away again; Harry was left on his own. Ron led Hermione away Harry saw but he continued to watch the dancers. The redhead led his girlfriend into Hogwarts gardens, the night air was clear and warmth still remained. Strangely although the school had seen some cooler days, mostly the days had been warm. Beneath fairy light they sat on a wooden chair. Ron began to kiss her neck; her back was against the chair as he leant over her. Suddenly she felt Ron's hand on her thigh sliding upwards on her bare skin.

" Ron, please stop," she cried out as his hands touched her panties he began to kiss her harder moving his body on top of her.

" Please, Ron, No," she screamed.

Abruptly Ron found himself pulled off of Hermione and slammed against a nearby stonewall. Ron saw Draco over his attacker's shoulder with a look of surprise in his eyes. Ginny and Kristen were doing their best to sooth and console Hermione who was crying quite heavily. Finally turned to look directly into the stone cold eyes of Harry who had his arm against Ron's throat pushing up against the wall.

" Get the hell off of me," Ron snarled.

" What were you thinking? She's your girlfriend, your best friend," Harry asked his voice cold and anger filling each syllable.

" She wanted it," he spat.

" Hermione begged you to touch her?" Harry said astonished.

" She said she couldn't get her filthy Mudblood hands on you after you kissed," Ron replied, " Yes I know about that so she came back to me begging for sex,"

" Liar!" Harry cried as Hermione sobbed harder, " I think its time we had a little meeting, I've been putting this off. Draco, go get Professor Dumbledore and McGonagall tell them what's happened and ask them to get Mr and Mrs. Weasley. We will meet you in the Great Hall and Kristen take this piece of rubbish to the Great Hall, Ginny would you take Hermione to the dorms?"

" No," Hermione cried out sharply, " I want to know what you're planning,"

" You won't like the outcome," Harry replied softly as Kristen led Ron away.

" He was lying!" She said almost to herself.

" Of course he was 'Mione," Harry answered squatting in front of her and brushing away the tears, " I can't explain right now what's going on but maybe soon,"

Minutes later Kristen was watching Ron, who had daggers in his eyes, as Ginny led Hermione into the Great Hall. Molly Weasley cried out and pulled the pair to her hugging the older girl hard.

" Albus called us and told us what happened, I don't believe," She said softly.

" I'm sorry Mrs. Weasley," Hermione said softly.

" It's not your fault," Molly replied and looked up as Harry entered, they could see he was fuming. His eyes glittered with dark menace and even the shadows seemed to pull in around him,

" Why would he do such a thing?" Arthur asked as laughter high and cruel echoed across the empty room. The source maybe not surprisingly was Ron whose eyes were filled with Hatred and anger.

" Oh you always sit up and beg like dog's when Harry calls. You four are supposed to be adult's yet you come at a sixteen-year-olds beck and call. Beside Harry has it all wrong again," Ron sneered at them, " I wasn't raping Hermione the whore begged me for sex,"

" Ronald Weasley, how dare you speak about your friend and girlfriend that way," Molly snapped.

" Are you so different mother? I know you hire your body out for sex when Father isn't around,"

" How dare you speak to your Mother like that," Arthur said sharply and pulled his sobbing wife into his arms.

" You Father are the root of all-," Ron began to say but was cut off sharply.

" Quiet," Harry snapped. " By Merlin Tom you certainly are very arrogant and think much of yourself,"

" Excuse me, Potter?" Ron returned coldly.

" Well first you possess Ginny then once I made it known you were there and that I had the ability to tell someone was being possessed you still decided to take control of Ron,"

" Why then have I been in Ron Weasley for three weeks?" Ron/Voldemort asked harshly and smiled smugly. From Arthur to Professor McGonagall all looked at Harry for an answer.

" Two has been enough so I have been watching you as I've been researching a way to protect Hogwart's completely from anyone being possessed again on the grounds,"

" That's impossible, only the strong can protect one mind let along several hundred," Voldemort returned laughing evilly.

" That's where you're wrong, I have found a way,"

" It doesn't matter anyhow I have succeeded in what I had planned. I have now defeated my strongest opposition, through out both wars the Weasley's have been the strongest ally for the light side, and now my Father and Mother are fighting. Percy has been ostracized and no one trusts my little sister," He said looking around the room, " What you don't realise is that the Weasley's are looked up to as strength in the war but people look at the family now and see only shame and bitterness. Their hope is fading and shadows are coming forth faster,"

" Your wrong, a new light is coming and the Weasley's will be the strongest allies. I look around and see a loving mother and father who dote on there children. A smart young woman taking her first steps in proving she is tough and smart. I see my best friend whose loving and caring brought him one of the smartest witches as his girlfriend," Harry answered, " You merely manipulated them to get to me but I have an offer for you,"

" Go on Potter, I'm listening,"

" You leave the Weasley's, Hermione and my friends alone and I shall leave the Wizarding World for good,"

" No!" Hermione and Ginny cried out together.

" Its an intriguing idea Potter, I shall have free reign as long as I leave them alone. Yes then Potter we have a deal,"

" Carrack Lei arrnun hen," a female voice spoke and a sapphire blue light erupted around Ron before he slumped over as though exhausted, "Lei arrnun hen terra Hogwart's,"

" What happened?" A stunned deputy headmistress asked.

" Kristen has used an ancient magic drawn from Hogwart's herself to protect Hogwart's," Harry said, " As long as anyone is on these grounds it will provide a sanctuary against possession from all including Voldemort,"

" He is strong Harry, I had to draw a lot from Hogwart's to place the spell," Kristen panted.

" It's true but if something were to happen to any of you I'd never forgive myself, I mean look at what's happened already to Ron and Ginny," Harry said.

" You are safer here," Professor McGonagall said.

" And you can better protect everyone here," Albus said.

" I must leave, I've made a deal with the devil but if its just my soul then so be it," Harry began to stride from the room.

" Don't Harry," Ron spoke up weakly stopping the young man in his tracks, " He'll go back on his word. Mum, Dad, I-I couldn't control what I said I love you,"

" We know Honey, it wasn't you," Molly said.

" So much has changed in the last six years," Harry said, " I remember when I was small, innocent and knew little of the Wizarding world. When I stepped onto the Train I did not know I would meet my two best friends and ultimately become a part of a Family. Then Ginny was abducted, the incident with Sirius in our third year, Voldemort's return in fourth and last year with the death of Sirius I can't see it stopping. Voldemort is right though people look up to you Molly and Arthur but now all they see is in fighting amongst your family. Percy argues with you continuously while Fred and George left unceremoniously,"

" We will pull together Harry, we've been through tough times but it is now that I see we must stand allied," Arthur said.

" Harry is right, we have all changed but I did not realise the extent of damage Voldemort had inflicted on a tough family and those that surround us," Dumbledore said, " The war has changed us in ways we shall never understand. We must stick to together. From this day forth we must work together, we have to sort our differences,"

" I'm afraid you all must stick together, I have made a deal with Voldemort and I will honour it," He started to move out of the Great Hall. Draco moved to follow him.

" Potter, You cannot leave," Draco said simply.

" I can and will, if I don't innocent lives will be lost,"

" Voldemort is ruthless, he will not stop killing them even after you leave," Draco said.

" Draco, you need to go to the Dark Lord and get closer. Being around while he possessed Ron isn't going to help your case,"

" I know, I have an excuse available," Draco replied.

" I have to go, remember the plan," Harry turned disappeared through the door.

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