New Guardian, New Life
By: Sheltie
I still don't own Harry Potter
A/N: here's the next chap. I have what I promised you all, the beginning of the battle. I apologize ahead of time if it isn't as graphic as some of you'd had hoped, but please forgive me as this is my first battle scene I'm writing.
Chapter 26
Draco sat waiting for his godfather with all the false information that Harry and Hermione had given him.
"What do you have for me Draco, the dark lord is growing impatient" Snape said without preamble.
"Here is all that I've gathered uncle, it took me a long time to get it all since I am being watched by the professors closely" Draco said.
Snape took the small stack of parchment that Draco had produced and looked it over.
"Do any of those idiots suspect anything?" the potion master asked.
"No, they don't suspect anything. That Weasley girl is a good cover" Draco said.
"Good, the dark lord will award immensely for what you've done" Snape said.
"I would like the Weasley girl as my personal slave" Draco said.
Snape nodded and left.
Draco slumped in his chair, exhausted. He really hated acting like his old self. But knew that it would probably be for the last time.
/Scene Break/
"How long have they've been unconscious?" Hermione asked worriedly.
"I don't know, but the damage done to both their cores is immense" Pomfrey said frowning.
Hermione and Harry were in the hospital wing looking at Daphne and Luna, who were occupying two of the beds. A third year found both of them unresponsive and ran to find a teacher. When news found its way to Harry and Hermione the couple rushed to the hospital wing like bats out of hell. The condition of the two witches were that they were alive, but both their cores were so weak that it would be a miracle if they recover all their magic. They would live of course, but would they still have their magic was the big issue.
"What were they doing is what I want to know?" Harry asked out loud.
"Neville and Susan are looking through Luna's things hoping to find a clue" Hermione said.
Harry nodded.
Neville and Susan came bursting in with Tracey following them.
"What did you find Neville?" Harry asked urgently.
"We're not sure, maybe Hermione can figure it out. Whatever they were doing was very complex" Susan said.
Hermione took the notes that Neville was holding and looked it over.
"This is very complex, way past N.E.W.T.'s" Hermione said.
"Are they going to be alright?" Tracey asked worriedly.
"They'll live, Poppy will make sure of that. But if they can do magic is another thing" Harry said.
Tracey looked ready to faint.
"Come on Trace, lets sits you down" Susan said quietly.
Tracey didn't sat a thing, but let Susan put her in a chair where she began to bawl her eyes out. The others felt sorry for the Slytherin as they knew that Daphne was her best friend.
/Scene Break/
The next day Harry and Hermione were in meetings to see how the progress was going.
"How are you doing you two?" Remus asked.
"We're okay" Hermione said holding Harry's hand.
"Have figured out what they were up to?" Amelia asked.
Hermione shook her head, "no, this is very complex magic they were doing. I'm amazed that they are alive."
"What do you mean?" Alice asked.
"Well from what I can tell from Luna's notes is that this thing would take a lot of magic to complete" Hermione said.
"When will they wake?" Tonks asked.
"Poppy said it should be in a few days" Harry said.
"You have our condolences" Amelia said.
"Thank you Amelia, now back to business" Harry said.
The group began refining their plans and making sure that every plausible scenario could be covered.
/Scene Break/
Voldemort sat on his throne looking very bored.
"My lord, young Malfoy has brought information" Snape said as he bowed.
"Give it to me Severus" Voldemort hissed.
Snape took out the stack of parchment from his robes and handed it to Voldemort. The dark lord looked over everything that had been gathered. His brain was working out everything that was written. He'd have to refine his plans for them to work.
"Leave me" Voldemort said.
Snape bowed and left without another word. As soon as the door closed Voldemort went back to his study.
/Scene Break/
Meanwhile Dumbledore was at his kitchen table writing another piece of parchment. Crumpled pieces of parchment littered the table round not to mention on the floor too. He need to make this move grand to show the wizarding world that he was still the leader of light that many still thought he was. But how to go about was still puzzling him. He had a deadline, which usually didn't bother him though this time it would probably cost him everything he had.
"Soon Potter will be back in my grasp" the old man muttered under his breath.
/Scene Break/
The news of what happened to Daphne and Luna dampen the spirit of the DA, but Harry wasn't going to let them wallow in their sadness for long. He began pushing all of them harder than ever. He needed them ready for what was to come. He didn't want to lose any of them, but if he did then they'd go down fighting. Harry started mock battles in the Room and pitted one side against another or had a free for all. None of the members knew what would come.
"Harry, you've got to relax. You're going to kill yourself," Hermione said worriedly.
"I can't Hermione, they have to be ready" Harry said.
"Let Frank and Alice take over, they've been a good job so far and they'll keep everyone on track" Hermione said.
"But-"
"No buts, you need to rest" Hermione said.
Harry wanted to argue some more, but Hermione dragged him into their room and tossed him on the bed. She then waved her wand to strip him of his shirt and pants, leaving him only in his boxers.
"Lie down and relax and I'll get the oils" Hermione commanded.
Harry obeyed since Hermione still had her wand in her hand and he didn't want to get hexed. Hermione returned in a new negligee that was very translucent and flimsy. A part of Harry's anatomy stood at attention at the sight of his sexy wife.
"I see that you needed to relax a lot more than I thought" Hermione said as her eyes locked on to the bulge in Harry's boxers. Harry blushed deep red.
Hermione walked to the bed and sat down. She then began to massage Harry's chest.
"You're so tense Harry" she said.
"I can't help it Mione" Harry said.
Hermione sighed, "Harry, you won't be able to beat Voldemort this tense. You need to loosen up some."
"I never thought I'd hear that coming from you" Harry said smirking.
"Oh you" Hermione said lightly smacking Harry's chest.
"I'm just worried Hermione, a lot is going on. And now with Luna and Daphne in the hospital wing I feel like it is a sign" Harry said seriously.
"And when did my husband believe in signs?" Hermione asked.
"Right about now" Harry answered.
"Harry, everything will be alright. We've been through a lot and made it out safe and this time will be just like those times before" Hermione said.
"Yeah, just this one is different" Harry said frowning.
"And what's that?" Hermione asked.
"It's not just us, we have an army" Harry said.
Hermione smiled and told her husband to roll over.
/Scene Break/
A few weeks passed and still no word of an attack and the emotions in the DA were running high. As the students prepared for their exams you could feel the tension in the air. That and Luna and Daphne still haven't woken up yet and things were a bit on edge. The teachers did their best to help lighten the atmosphere in the castle, but it didn't seem like anyone was in a joyful mood. Even the twins were quite serious during the DA training sessions.
/Scene Break/
Voldemort stood up from his throne looking at all of his followers.
"Today is the day we purge Hogwarts of the unclean," the dark lord said.
A roar of approval rose from this.
"We're going to attack Hogwarts until it is taken, there will be no turning back," Voldemort said.
"My lord what is the plan?" a Death Eater asked.
"This is my plan" Voldemort said as he waved his wand and it showed where they'd strike.
/Scene Break/
Students were finishing their last exam as Draco came barreling down the hall. He needed to see Harry right a way.
"Harry, the attacks are going to happen" the blond Slytherin shouted as soon as he reached the Potter quarters.
Harry sighed and got up.
"Hermione, call them in" he said.
Hermione nodded and pulled her galleon and tapped it with her wand. Soon everyone was in the Room of Requirements ready to go.
"This is not a drill, we've got confirmation that the attack will happen today" Harry said, "right, guys are the traps set?"
Fred and George nodded.
"They are ready Harry" Fred said.
"Yeah, those Death Eaters won't know what hit them," George said.
"Good, are the teams set?" Harry asked.
"Mine is" Neville said.
The other team leaders nodded too.
"Good, are our healers set?" Harry asked.
"Ready to go Harry" Susan said.
"Good, now you all know the plan. The Death Eaters that move towards the castle on the ground will let the traps thin them out. The ones that try to use the secret passage will be bottled up and our team there will pick them off. Be careful and nobody be a hero, got it?" Harry said.
The DA nodded.
"Good, Amelia is everything set in the Ministry?" Harry asked.
"Yes Harry, we got the defense up just in case we get attacked, but we're ready to support you if needed" Amelia said.
"Good, now I don't really have a pep talk for you, but here it is. You all have trained very hard and I know you can do it. Watch one another's back and stay safe if a situation gets too dicey use your special portkeys that you're wearing and get out. There's no point in going down in a blaze of glory when you can fight another day" Harry said.
/Scene Break/
Voldemort's troops were split. One group was going through the secret passage that Draco suggested while the others would take it from above. They were attacking when most of the school would be tired from exams and just wanted to relax. It was their weak point. He had Bellatrix lead the group that was using the secret passage. He wanted his best ones inside the castle to take control of the castle so it would be a short fight outside.
/Scene Break/
Remus, Tonks and the professors called all the students that weren't fighting and got them in a safe location near what would be the retreat point. There Tonks and Remus were having a heated discussion.
"I don't want you fighting Tonks" Remus said.
"Come off it Remus, I'm a trained auror and this is what I was trained for" Tonks said.
"I don't want to lose you" Remus said.
"You won't love, you'll be watching my back" Tonks said.
Remus shook his head.
"No, you stay here with the kids" he said.
"No bloody way Remus, I'm not going to hide like a little woman," Tonks said putting her hands on her hips.
"But Tonks-"
"No Remus, we're in this together," Tonks said furiously.
Remus wanted to say some more, but a cough interrupted him.
"I know you two want to continue your fight, but we've got a battle to get ready for," Ginny said.
"Fine, but you'll stick close to me," Remus said firmly.
Tonks nodded, she had no plans to leave Remus' side anyway.
/Scene Break/
Frank and Alice were helping getting DA members stationed. They had a list of groups and where they'd be placed thanks to a very helpful map.
"Alice, are you alright?" Frank asked.
"No I am not Frank, it's not right that children will be fighting this war. It should be the adults protecting the children not the other way around" Alice said.
"I know what you mean dear, but we plopped this problem into their laps and they are the ones that have to clean up after us. I hope that their future will be better than ours was" Frank said.
Alice nodded and prayed that her little boy made it through.
/Scene Break/
Voldemort would stay behind and let his Death Eaters attack. He'd only appear when victory was close.
Soon Hogwarts will be mine he thought.
/Scene Break/
It was dusk when the first group of Death Eaters started crossing Hogwarts grounds. They were spread out looking for possible victims, but found the grounds empty. This perplexed them as they thought that the grounds would be filled with students resting and relaxing. The first Death Eater to trigger a trap was taken by surprise. As soon as his foot stepped in the trigger he was swallowed up into a black hole. His scream scared the other Death Eaters.
"What is this?" one of them hissed.
But it was too late as Harry ordered Hogwarts to seal the wards meaning the Death Eaters no longer could escape even if they could reach the ward lines.
/Scene Break/
Bellatrix led her group down the passage grinning like mad. She could just picture the mayhem that would be caused as soon as they enter the school. The screams of the torture were already ringing in her ears.
The first Death Eater was taken out without even a word. But soon Death Eaters were being taken down one by one.
"What is this trickery?" Lucius said.
"It seems we have some resistance," Bellatrix said cheerfully.
Soon the narrow passage was bright with many colored spells. This caught many of the Death Eaters off guard, as these spells were neither stunners nor leg-lockers. They were cutting curses and bludgeoning hexes.
/Scene Break/
"Keep going" the lead Death Eater ordered.
With caution the other Death Eaters did, but soon more traps were activated. And more Death Eaters were ensnared.
"We've been fooled" a Death Eater cried out.
"We must retreat" another said.
But none turned away since they knew what would happen if they did. They'd face their master's wrath, which they wanted avoid at all costs. Soon the group was close to the castle entrance when a new attack began. Spell came flying in from the parapets as a group of armed students came out of the school.
/Scene Break/
Meanwhile in the passage Death Eaters were picked off.
"We must retreat" Lucius said as he dodged another hex.
"Are you kidding I'm having a ball" Bella said gleefully.
Lucius looked at his sister-in-law with a 'are you mad' look, then turned to leave. Many others followed his example leaving Bellatrix alone. She soon decided to leave too since she didn't want to die so soon.
/Scene Break/
"Everything is going well Harry, the Death Eaters that went into the passage have retreated" Neville said through the mirror.
"That's good Neville, have group B take over the guarding duty and you move your group up to help the ground forces" Harry said.
"Aye, aye, sir" Neville said.
Harry sighed.
"See Harry, everything is going fine" Hermione said.
"I know Hermione, but that doesn't make me feel any better" Harry said.
/Scene Break/
The Death Eaters that were in the passage soon made their way to help their comrades and soon the battle turned.
"We need back up" Ernie shouted.
/Scene Break/
Meanwhile the infirmary set up in the Great Hall was being flooded with the injured. Susan was rushing from one bed to the next doing her best to heal each one. Hannah, who was right by Susan's side, was feeling quite green. Never had she seen anything like this.
"Hannah, Susan I need you over here now" madam Pomfrey ordered.
The two Hufflepuffs rushed over as soon as their patients they were tending to were in a condition that wouldn't threaten their health.
"What is it madam Pomfrey?" Susan asked.
"I need one of you to grab me those potions I showed you the other day" Pomfrey said.
"I'll get them" Hannah said and rushed out.
End of chapter
A/N: that's the end of this chap, I had planned that I'd start the battle in this one and I did. What will happen next? I haven't totally figured out yet. Thanks for reading and please review.