Disclaimer- I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters (that I know of unless I add more characters as I go).
(Chapter 11)
So yes just like last time Dumbledore has 'convinced' me to not to go looking for the mirror anymore. Is it bad that I take fun out of the fact I know what he's done with it? All knowing and secret keeping Dumbledore doesn't know that I know what he knows. Oh well it's good to let him know what it feels like… Ok so I've had a few sleepless nights.
On the downside Ron thinks I'm going crazy with all his 'You see, Dumbledore was right, that mirror could drive you mad.' Last time I tell him about my late night adventures. Also excuse me Ronald but my nightmares are not about seeing my parents in the mirror this time.
Hermione of course was as happy as ever when finding out about the sneaking around. Really I must look into her family tree to see if she is related to a banshee.
The others bless them looked like they wanted to help if their pitying looks are anything to go by. But you see we all have a very strong fear of women. Particularly this one (I really feel sorry for future Ron).
Anyway you can probably sense my frustration so let's get to what is really bothering me. This while plan for saving the world thing, I can't do it alone. I haven't got the contacts for recruiting. I am not admitting defeat, just saying that a little help would be nice.
Now my plan to rectify this could go 2 ways 1- I get the help I need from my friends or 2- they all think I'm bat shit crazy. Ok so the second one is true even if they go for the first one.
As you have probably gathered by now I am going to tell them about my need to save us all. Wow that sounds stupid in my head I wonder what it will sound like to them? But I am not such an idiot you see because I am going to make them take a vow against their magic (I know it's what I'm trying to save but it will stop them). This vow is to stop them from telling others in any way be it word, writing or any other way about what I tell them and show them. Unless allowed by me personally that is. Then I will show them memories of my old life. Maybe all my life or maybe key parts I have yet to decide… this part may or may not traumatize them and get them sent to a well-padded room in St Mungo's. This may also lead to the declaration of my insanity and the loss of all my friendships. But as I am going out of my mind it is a risk I am willing to take.
So to get my plan moving I gather up my gang. When I say gang I mean what we should probably call my 'inner circle' which means me, Ron, Hermione, Neville, Draco, Crabbe and Goyal. I am tempted to ask the twins, Percy and Cedric but should I let Cedric see his death at 17? Wait actually yes that way he may not put his name in (but will someone else die instead?) I just don't know.
"Hello Magic please give me some idea if I should tell the other 4? If you can help I will try even harder to save you." Hey wait a minute why is Magic always a bitch to me when I'm trying so damn had to save it?
Anyhow the gathering of my inner circle. Finishing our end lesson for the day I decide now is as good a time as any.
"Hey guys come follow me I have something to show you." I say to me friends (the ones in my year).
"What is it scar head?" Asks Draco.
"You'll find out soon enough princess." I reply and I am so happy we didn't lose the ability to bicker by us becoming friends.
"Maybe you didn't notice but I have a fully functioning-" with a fierce glare from Hermione he finishes timidly "Er private region?"
"How would I know for sure I've never seen it." Oh bad Harry, hehe.
"Boys stop it now. Draco we all know you are male and Harry stop being a pervert." Hermione says calmly stepping between us.
"But really Harry what is it you wanted to tell us?" Crabbe asks.
"We need to be somewhere private before I can tell you."
"Yeah fat chance of that mate. This is Hogwarts the castle has ears." Says Ron.
"Don't worry your pretty little head Ronny boy I have that covered."
As it turns out my question about the others joining us was answered when we bumped into the twins and Percy planning a prank then soon after bumped into Cedric coming out of the toilet. You may not have needed to know that bit but I felt rude leaving you out… Thank me later.
Anyhow, back to the point once I caught them up on the fact that we need to talk we soon reached the room of requirements.
"Er Harry I'm really not sure this corridor will be any safer than the others we've passed." Said Neville.
"Oh Nev ye of little faith just watch and learn buddy."
As I did the mandatory boringness to get it open I must admit I received some looks that spoke of mental-ness. But to see the looks on their faces when the door appeared was worth it.
Once I had them all sat down and ready that is when shit gets real.
"Now then thank you for coming, but before I say anything else I will need a vow from each of you against your magic that you won't repeat anything I am about to tell you and show you by letter, mouth or any other means unless given permission by me personally." I say.
"What? That's crazy!" Draco shouts and the rest are not far behind him.
"It's very important that I make sure nothing I tell you gets out and I really need to tell you. I wouldn't ask this of you if I didn't think it was necessary." I say desperately.
"What could be so important that you need us to make a vow that could lose us our magic?" Draco asks a little more calmly knowing that I wouldn't show desperation unless it was really needed.
"If this gets out our world and magic herself will be destroyed and we'll all be dead. I will swear on my magic everything I'm going to tell you is true. I will show you the important things you need to know in a pensive. It really is important."
After a long and oddly calm debate over the vow we finally came to the decision that I would give my vow and they would give theirs. A suggestion by Hermione was a vow that would stop them from saying anything at all unless I say they can. They won't be able to physically tell anyone so it won't have a chance of coming out.
Now for the hard part of showing them the memories.
I start by showing them the yearly encounters with Voldemort including Cedric's death. Then I went on to the full blown war and all the deaths. Finally I went to the war against the muggles and being sent back in time and the fact that I need to get us all working together. I showed them everything of importance. It is painful watching it all over again even though half the time I relive it in my dreams anyway.
When we come out of my memories they are all stuck shocked or hysterically crying. Luckily I also thought this pat through and gave them all a calming potion and had asked the house elves to send up some food.
"Look guys I am so sorry that I had to show you that but I need help. I understand if you can't I am even willing to obliviate you if you need be to. I really wish I didn't have to show you and that I could've done it alone without dragging you into it but I can't" I was still rambling when Ron came over and put his hand on my shoulder.
"Mate calm down you're going send yourself into a panic attack. I'm will you and will help in anyway I can." He said and I do find myself calming at his touch and reassurance.
"Yeah Pothead so my family is so completely dark it could totally help our cause." He says in his own way of comfort.
After much talking we were all as calm as we could be really. They had all agreed to help in any way they can.
"Draco do you think you could start asking the older years of Slytherin like Marcus Flint for help in subjects then slowly start introducing us into that help so we can form bonds. Vince, Greg, could you also join Draco in getting the other Slytherins' to help?" at their affirmative nod I move on.
"Cedric I need you to start with the steady recruitment of Hufflepuff just get them every now and then hanging out with us at first. Hermione, you're one of the most likely to get us with the Ravens by that mind of yours. They all respect it and they also like having a big head by being told that a clever person wants help with certain subjects and deems them the best to go to. Ron, Nev I need you two to start with Gryffindor and getting them to believe in me and Dumbledore and stop them thinking we're crazy… which we are but still. Don't bring up Voldemort until I've gotten around to him. Fred, George I need you to start with everyone because everyone loves you, don't just prank Slytherin, which you don't anyway which is one reason why everyone likes you. But I need you to focus on the unity and getting people working together. Percy would you be a darling and try use your prefect title to your advantage and try working with the older years which will be tough. I gotta say thanks guys for sticking by me it means so much to me." I finish.
They all agree to help and we stay up talking for a while and planning before heading to bed. Things are finally taking a turn for the better. Maybe magic can live after all.
End for now.
-Thanks for reading.
-Hope it worked out well.
-You may correct me if there is any glaring spelling mistake (though even if you do I may not sort it out soo…) hehe.
-Anyhow, sorry for the lateness m'dears I once again decided to write it out on paper first it just comes to be better on paper.
-I also had a slight bout of writers block.
-But mainly THANK YOU FOR READING!