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Gryffindor Common Room
HGPOV
It didn't take long for the rest of Gryffindor to follow us into the common room. Harry and I grab arm chairs in the corner so we have a little more privacy. Soon we were joined by Ginny, Neville, Ron, Dean, Seamus, Pavarti and Lavender.
"Where did you guys go?" Neville was the first to ask.
"What happened to you? No word for months! Just gone! Poof! I was worried sick! I tried owling you guys every day and even tried sneaking out of The Burrow!" Ginny half shouted half whispered to us.
Ernmas said it's time to be on the lookout for allies and good friends. I don't know if Ginny can be trusted or anyone else for that matter but she seems to be the one who is most concerned so far. I can even see the tears forming in the corners of her eyes.
"After the Battle Hermione was knocked out in the hospital wing and I wasn't in my right mind. Voldemort literally took over my body in part of the battle and I believe I was still feeling the effects. I thought everyone was deatheaters and was still in the midst of battle. Sirius was in the hospital wing too but he woke up and saw me in frenzy. He convinced me he was not a deatheater and took me and Hermione to Grimmauld's Place. I was nearly uncontrollable at this point and Sirius hand be binded and locked in a room until I could pull myself together," Harry said while look at everyone.
"I woke up soon after that. I was very confused and Sirius told me what happened. I stayed with them for a few days while Harry calmed down. I owled Professor McGonagall and my parents to let them know I was safe. Soon Sirius was cleared of all charges and he decided Harry needed a vacation and they took off. I thought it be best for me to spend the summer with my parents. That battle showed me that I will never truly be part of the muggle world again and I think this summer will be my last chance to submerge myself in it. I turn 17 in a few weeks so I will be officially an adult and I won't returning to the muggle world until Voldemort is gone. My parents know of my plans and have agreed to move out of the country for the time being. They will be an easy target for the deatheaters and it will keep them safe," I said sadly.
My parents in reality had their memories altered and have moved to Australia and think I am off at university early. Ernmas thought it is best for them to not remember anything about magic and I couldn't help but agree. They are safer where they are now.
"Oh Hermione I am so sorry," Ginny said and came over to me and pulled me into a hug.
"If you need a place to stay I know The Burrow isn't much but you can stay with us," Ginny was either an amazing actress or actually concerned. I think only time will tell.
"It's okay Ginny. Sirius has offered me a room at Grimmauld's Place and I had most of my belongings brought there. It is where most of The Order have their meetings anyway and after I turn 17 no one can so no to me joining The Order. I am afraid dark times are coming and we all need to be prepared," I said.
"Harry what about you?" Ron finally spoke up. I barely notice him here to be honest. I think it's weird how quiet he has been through all of this.
"I agree with Hermione. This isn't kid games anymore we all need to start preparing ourselves. The vacation was nice but I can't let Voldemort affect me that much again. I need to become stronger and better. I think we all do. Sadly we are not much younger then my parents or Sirius when the first war was starting. I think our training to start up again. I think we need to offer help to all the houses including Slytherin..." Harry was quickly cut off.
"Those Snakes! You want to help them too! Harry how do you know they are not already deatheaters in the first place! No!" Ron the ever short tempered shouted at Harry.
"Ron! If we don't offer them help then we are no better than the deatheaters! We shouldn't discriminate a person just because of the house they come from. This isn't Qudditch Ron this is real life and people are going to die. They have ever right like us to learn to protect themselves! If we can get some of them to turn sides it could only help us!" Harry stood up and shouted at him.
"They are Slytherins! Voldemort came from that house and who know how many dark wizards!" Ron shouted back.
"Both you stop it! Peter Pettigrew was a Gryffindor and he wasn't a good person and Andromeda Tonks was a Slytherin and a member of the Order! Just because a person is supposedly brave or cunning or whatever house traits they have doesn't make them a bad person or a good person. It's only their actions that decide that. I agree with Harry Hogwarts needs to start putting up a united front. We need to correct the generation before us mistakes and one of those mistakes are these stupid house rivalries and notions about them. Cedric Diggory was brave as any Gryffindor but he was in Hufflepuff. Luna fought with us in the battle and was a Ravenclaw. These houses are not supposed to determine our lives but we let them and its time we stopped," I spoke.
"You wouldn't understand Hermione. Your family wasn't involved in the first war. Slytherins killed my uncles…" Ron got caught off.
"Slytherin tortured my parents Ron and I will never get to know them but it doesn't mean that is all Slytherins fault. What happens if Gryffindors friended them instead of bullying them! Harry and Hermione are right we need to correct our parents and generations before us mistakes," Neville spoke and kind of shocked us all. His lion is really starting to show. There is a reason he was in Gryffindor.
"Neville I am sorry. I didn't know," Ron said while looking down at his feet.
"The only one who knew was Harry. They were tortured for information and they never said a word. I am proud to be their son and I think it's time I start showing it. Ron I am sorry about your Uncles but this war needs to be different then the last and only we can do that," Neville said.
"I was almost a Slytherin," Everyone turned their head to look at Pavarti.
"Really?" I asked.
"The Sorting Hat thought me almost to cunning and almost put me there but I asked it not to. My mom went here and she was in Ravenclaw like my sister but she always said the bad ones went to Slytherin. I didn't want to disappoint her but I always think about what would have changed if I let it. None of you would be my friends and I might even talk to Padma anymore. I think the isolation could make anyone want to fit in and join the deatheaters. We are teenagers and fitting in no matter what we say is important and most of these people joined when they were teenagers. Imagine if we could prevent that! An entire generation of wizards and witches could be saved," Pavarti finished.
We all stared at her deep in thought. I thought we suggest helping the Slytherins so we can see who would be loyal or not but also gain new allies in the House of Snakes it was actually Draco's idea. I wonder what would have actually happened if people like Lucius had been befriended by the other houses when they were here maybe they could see the bad because Pavarti is right all teenagers really do want to fit in.
"So what is the plan now?" Dean was the first one to speak.
"Do you all still have your DA coins?" Harry asked. Everyone then nodded.
"We will send out the message for the first meeting this year. We will announce to everyone that we are bringing Slytherins into the fold. I also suggest keeping an eye out for 4th years and up see who is ready for this because sadly I think we are all going to need to learn to fight," I said.
"Okay we will. I think I am going to head to bed. This was a little intense for a first night," Seamus spoke and got up. Dean, Neville, Lavender and Pavarti soon bid a goodnight and followed them. Only Ron and Ginny remained.
"Ron do you think you will be okay with the Slytherins if they do try to come?" Harry asked.
"I will try to be but if they insult us I make no promises in what I do but I will always stand behind you Harry. Are both okay though? I am sorry I didn't really ask earlier but I was kind of mad," Ron asked.
"I am dealing Ron but Dolohov did leave me a lovely scar to remind me why we need to do this but are you mad at us?" I asked. I really hope we can trust Ron we all been through so much together.
"I am little mad. You both disappeared and I didn't hear a thing. I always knew in my heart you guys were fine but I don't know. I saw the curse that hit you Mione it didn't look pretty and Harry mate I am sorry you went through that. I guess I also was in my own head a lot of the summer to be honest. We hear stories of Voldemort and deatheaters but to actually see them I know had some nightmares about it. Mum and Dad were no help at all," Ron said.
"What do you mean?" Harry asked.
"He means anytime we asked about you guys they change the topic or made it seem like it was nothing the stuff we saw. I don't know it was very strange and I think the Twins notice too. They just want to pretend Voldemort isn't actually here. I think mum is scared because while she does love you like a son Harry I think it finally hit her how involved in this war Ron and I are going to be," Ginny said.
"Just because you guys are my friends doesn't mean you have to be super involved," Harry said. I know he hated when people did things for him.
"Too late mate! I have signed my friendship with Harry Potter contract that includes in the disclosure you may die or get very injured upon friendship," Ron said while laughing.
"I got mine right here as well! Upon agreeing to be friends with Harry James Potter expect to have lots of adventures and fun but it may also cause you bodily harm," I said with a grin.
"Yes! Upon this signature you now will be susceptible to a very interesting but dangerous life," Ginny said while bursting out laughing.
"Well then I have your contracts as well! Upon friendship with Mr. Weasley be warned while this fun and lovable bloke will be your best friend until the end he may spray food at you while talking and kill you at chess every time you play. Ms. Granger always your rock when life is hard but will annoy you to always finish your homework two weeks early. Finally Ms. Weasley be prepared to have your arse beat in Qudditch while she mocks you," Harry said while smiling. I really did miss them.
"Hey! I get nothing nice! Ron is lovable and Hermione is your rock but I will mock you I am offended," Ginny says dramatically.
"Oh yes well Ginny will also defend you until then end just always be prepared for mocking," Harry said while bursting with laughter. Ginny quickly threw a pillow at him and we all immediately gained up on Harry. In this moment I remember these are my best friends but will they actually follow me until the end or just Harry?
People! Hi I like to thank you for all the love and this is more of a filler chapter for that I am sorry. But I wanted to portray these characters as whole people. I don't want anyone to jump to conclusion who will be with Hermione in the end because things always change and so do people! Ron will always hate Slytherin but I don't think he would betray them so easily he just gets his foot stuck in his mouth sometimes. At last expect for a long story and be prepared I see more Bellatrix in our future
