A/N: Hello to all of my wonderful readers! Thank you again to EvergreenSunlitDarkness, your reviews really make my day. So here we are. We're finally to year 7 and I can't tell you how excited I am for this. Year 7 is by far the longest year out of any of them.

IMPORTANT: Up to this point I've alternated the POVs. Year 7 is going to be a little different. The first five chapters will be entirely in Iz's POV. It will take us from the beginning up to the battle. Then we'll switch to Kat's POV and do the exact same thing. Once the battle begins I will switch back and forth like I've done in the past!

Also I have a special surprise. Today is actually my birthday (hence the late upload) and I'm in such a good mood that I've decided to upload two chapters today so be on the lookout for another chapter this evening!

Sorry for the long author's note! But as always. Read and Review! 3 Casper

- Iz's POV -

"You know he's not going to be happy about this plan."

I reminded Hermione.

"You've said that already. Three times to be precise."

"Well I figured I'd say it again. He's going to hate this."

Hermione shook her head in exasperation and didn't respond as we walked up the pathway to number 4 Privet Drive.

"Harry!"

I cried out as we walked inside and I pulled him into a tight hug.

"It's good to see you too Iz, now please. Having trouble breathing."

"Oh, sorry."

I bashfully replied as I let go of him.

"Why are there so many of you all?"

Harry asked as he looked around at the 13 of us. I grinned at him.

"Only the best plan ever."

I laughed at the doubt that was clearly written on Harry's face.

"Enough with the chit chat."

Moody barked out.

"Since you're not of age, we came up with another solution. We're going to fly you out of here."

Tonks chimed in.

"Won't that be obvious?"

Harry questioned. I grinned and chimed in.

"Not when there are seven Harrys."

I saw confusion cross Harry's face and most of us burst out laughing.

"Reckon you remember this?"

I said as I waved seven potion vials in front of his face. His face grimaced in disgust when he recognized the potion inside. But then he shook his head.

"Absolutely not. This will put you all in even more danger than you already are."

"Yeah mate, because it's not like we haven't done that before."

Fred responded sarcastically.

"That's the truth."

I quipped and grinned when Harry glared at me.

"Well I won't allow it."

Harry adamantly stated. Charlie snorted.

"Please, because you really can stop all of us?"

Harry gritted his teeth but finally nodded and collapsed onto the couch. Mad Eye turned to the rest of us.

"Alright everyone listen up. You all know your pairings."

I turned to smile at Tonks and she grinned back at me.

"Potter, Herondale. You're both not of age. So remember, unless something goes wrong, no magic. Understand?"

We both looked at each other, grimaced but nodded our understanding. The vials of Polyjuice were handed out and we each added Harry's hair to our vial. I laughed when my potion turned gold.

"Seriously Harry? Gold?"

He flushed and we all laughed.

"Alright, let's get going. No time to waste."

Mad Eye ordered and the entire room fell silent. The six of us gulped down our potion and I immediately began to feel the changes. It was a strange sensation, growing nearly 15 centimeters over the course of half a minute. When I finally finished transforming, I ignored everybody else and stared at myself in the mirror. It was weird looking at myself but not seeing me. A few minutes later and we had all finished transforming and changing into Harry's clothes. We walked over to our partners and made our way outside. With one last nod, we all got on our method of transportation and flew up into the night.

"Where have you been? We were worried."

Lupin called out as he rushed over to Tonks. I smiled as the couple embraced. I was so happy that the two of them had managed to work out their problems and finally get married.

"We were late and missed our portkey. Sorry to worry you, is everyone else okay?"

I said when it was clear that Tonks was a bit preoccupied.

"Yes and no."

Hermione stated sadly.

"Harry's fine, but Hedwig didn't make it. Neither did Professor Moody."

I gasped and looked around in shock, half expecting him to come bursting around the corner shouting 'Constant Vigilance.'

"George was also hit with the same curse that Malfoy used on Harry last year. Thankfully it missed and he's just missing an ear."

Fred said as he walked up and placed an arm around Hermione. I sat down in the nearest chair and silence fell over the room. Finally when everyone arrived, we moved to the table and sat down. Since I knew that nobody was really looking for my input, I didn't really pay attention. Hermione would tell me what happened later, and after the night I had had, I needed some time to think.

Professor Moody was one of the best, and now he was dead. There had just been so much death and I was beginning to worry. How many more lives would have to be lost? I tuned back into the conversation when Mrs. Weasley bustled over.

"Alright everyone, off to bed. It's late and you all need rest."

I wordlessly followed Hermione and Ginny up the stairs and fell into a restless sleep.

I peeked around the corner, and when I didn't see anyone I rushed over to the broom shed. I slipped in and turned to face Harry and Hermione.

"It's about time. What took you so long?"

"Sorry, Mrs. Weasley has been watching me like a hawk. I swear she knows something is up, she hasn't let the three of us together in days."

Harry sheepishly rubbed his head.

"That would be my fault. She noticed that Hermione hasn't been talking about school at all. She cornered me and said that she'd noticed how secretive we've been. When she asked if we weren't planning on going back to Hogwarts, it just slipped out."

"Harry, what did you tell her?"

I asked as soon as he had finished talking.

"Nothing important! I just confirmed that we weren't going back to Hogwarts. I told her that we had an important mission from Dumbledore and that we couldn't do it while at school. She pressed me for information but I didn't budge. I swear."

"This explains why she hasn't let us together. She must be hoping that if we can't plan, then we'll have to go back to Hogwarts. Thank goodness the Delacours arrived today or I don't think I'd have been able to sneak off."

"I still can't believe that Bill is marrying Fleur."

Hermione stated absentmindedly. I nodded my head in agreement but Harry cut us off.

"Enough gossip, the two of you can talk some at night but I have nothing. So plans?"

I nodded my head.

"You're right, Hermione and I talk a bit at night after Ginny has fallen asleep. Not that I think she'd say anything. She knows somethings up but hasn't said a word so far. Hermione and I are subtly stockpiling supplies. Food, clothes, books, potions, anything that we could possibly need."

"Is there anything I can do?"

"Not really, Iz and I have this part under control. The extra time to gather supplies is nice, but realistically we're ready to go. We just all need to be prepared to go on a moment's notice."

"There's one more important thing we need to talk about."

Harry and Hermione both turned to look at me.

"What?"

"I'm underage still."

"So am I."
"Your birthday is tomorrow Harry…"

"I'll make sure that I do everything without magic. But I won't be able to apparate, or do any of the wards until after my birthday."

"I hadn't thought of that. Well, we'll make it work. It's only for another month. You won't be able to get your Apparation license if we have to leave before then though."

Hermione stated thoughtfully.

"We both know that the license is merely a formality. I haven't splinched myself since the first lesson. But still, even then unless it's an emergency I'll stick to side-along."

Hermione opened her mouth to respond when the door burst open.

"There you three are. Mum's after you and she's headed this way. Best split now."

Fred warned before quickly disappearing. We all shared a slightly terrified look before running out of the shed.

I stood at the drink table, idly holding my drink while watching the party. It was just a small get together for Harry's birthday but everyone seemed to be having a good time. I watched as Harry excused himself and made his way towards me.

"Having a good time?"

He grinned.

"Absolutely, it feels fantastic knowing that I can actually use magic outside of school. Are you having fun?"

"Of course, good food and good friends always makes for a good time."

He glanced around.

"Speaking of, where's Riley?"

I frowned.

"Unfortunately he had to work today, but he'll be here for Bill and Fleur's wedding."

"Have you told him about, you know?"

He asked quietly. I shook my head.

"No, we haven't had a whole lot of time together since school let out. And the time we have had, hasn't really been just us."

Harry opened his mouth to reply but a voice interrupted.

"I'm sorry to intrude, but may I have a moment of your time Mr. Potter?"

We turned to find Rufus Scrimgeour staring at Harry intently. I shrugged my shoulders at Harry before turning to leave.

"One moment, you are Miss Herondale are you not?"

I turned back and faced the Minister.

"Yes."

"Stay, I also need to speak to a Miss Granger."

I stared at him intently before turning around.

"I'll go get her."

I returned with Hermione a few minutes later and the three of us walked into the house.

"What can we do for you Minister?"

Hermione said when it was clear neither Harry or I were going to speak.

"We have just finished going through Albus Dumbledore's will and we're in the process of fulfilling it. You three were left items. To a Mr. Harry Potter, he gives you the first snitch that you ever caught."

He handed Harry the snitch and watched intently when the snitch touched Harry's hand. He frowned when nothing happened but quickly applied a more neutral face.

"Miss Hermione Granger, he left you his personal copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard."

He handed Hermione a book, and she immediately began flipping through it. He then turned to face me.

"Miss Herondale, he left you the sword of Godric Gryffindor."

I raised my eyebrows in shock and I heard the rustling of Hermione's book slow to a stop.

"But, that sword is the property of Hogwarts and as such Dumbledore had no right to give it to anyone. Now would any of you like to explain to me why out of all of the students that Dumbledore has, past and present, had; he chose you three."

"Well you see Minister, I am a muggle-born and I love to read. I'm sure that Professor Dumbledore was just trying to broaden my horizons."

Harry and I glanced at each other before playing along with Hermione when the Minister turned to look at us.

"Professor Dumbledore truly understood how much Quidditch means to me and that first game is a treasured memory. Now I have a piece of that with me."

"I've always said I'd love to learn to use a sword."

The Minister glared at my quip and I grinned before continuing.

"Look Minister, we really don't know why he would've left us anything. I know I speak for all of us when I say we weren't expecting anything."

"But surely you must have some idea?"

Scrimgeour replied adamantly, his head darting back and forth between all three of us. Harry glared in response.

"Minister, we've already told you that we don't know. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have a party to return to."

"Mr. Potter, if you know something, you must tell me."

"I don't have to do anything Minister. Now please, you're interrupting a party and you're not welcome here any longer."

Harry ended the conversation as he held open the front door. Scrimgeour glared at the three of us before walking out the front door.

"So what do we think that was about?"

Harry asked as he watched Scrimgeour walk to the edge of the property and disappear. Hermione went to reply but I heard a floorboard creak and I quickly waved my hand at her.

"Now that that business has been settled, shall we return to the party?"

They both looked at me in confusion until Mrs. Weasley walked into the room.

"What was that about dears?"

"Nothing Mrs. Weasley, he just wanted to talk."

Harry replied. Mrs. Weasley look like she wanted to argue but Harry just grabbed Hermione and I's arms and dragged us back outside.

I laughed at Harry's face when he looked at himself in the mirror. He mock glared at me in the mirror.

"What are you laughing at? This red hair is atrocious."

I smacked his arm.

"What was that for?"

"I have red hair you git!"

"Your red hair's fine. My hair looks like Crookshanks."

He said, lowering his voice so the last statement was said in a whisper. I cocked my head to the side and looked at the hair more closely.

"You're right, it is a terrible shade of red. But you know that you couldn't go as you."

"I know, I know. Barny Weasley it is."

I tried to repress a laugh at the name but couldn't. That was how Hermione found us a few minutes later, the two of us sitting on the floor laughing at Harry's hair and name. She rolled her eyes before addressing me.

"Someone is here to see you."

When I saw Riley move into the doorframe behind Hermione I jumped to my feet and rushed into his arms.

"Riley! I'm so glad you could make it! When you still hadn't arrived this morning, I thought for sure that you had been called into work!"

"Sorry I'm late. I had to stay late last night and I overslept."

He remarked as we walked outside and made our way to our seats. I had lucked out and hadn't had to show people to their seats, I think Mrs. Weasley felt bad that I hadn't seen Riley in so long.

"You look beautiful by the way."

I felt myself flush, no matter how many times he complimented me, I still hadn't gotten used to it.

"Thank you, you clean up rather nice yourself."

We spent a few minutes chatting before I glanced up and saw Fred Weasley storm by with a glower upon his face. I turned around looking for the problem and I saw it almost immediately. Viktor Krum had apparently been invited and he was standing with Hermione. He said something that made Hermione laugh and I saw Fred's fists clench. Riley stopped talking and looked at what I was staring at. When he saw them he chuckled.

"Did something happen and I didn't notice?"

I frowned.

"Like what?"

"Did Hermione break up with Fred."

"That would require Hermione and Fred to be dating. They're moving towards the dating stage. Just at an astronomically slow rate."

However, our conversation was brought to a halt when Hermione and Harry sat down next to us. A few minutes later and Fleur began to walk down the aisle. The ceremony was beautiful and there were plenty of tears being shed on both sides of the aisle.

When the ceremony was over, we all moved over to the reception area. When the music started up, Riley and I made our way to the dance floor. A few songs later and I pulled him to the side. We both smiled as Fred and Hermione danced together and despite not dating, Harry (as Barny) and Luna were both dancing together as well. Riley and I finished grabbing drinks and I pulled him to the side.

"What's the matter?"

He asked, concern filling his eyes.

"I'm sorry I haven't told you sooner. But I haven't felt like it's really been just the two of us all summer. Between your work and our work here, we've been really busy."

"What's going on?"

I took a deep breath before looking Riley in the eyes.

"I'm leaving. Well, more like Harry, Hermione and I are leaving. Professor Dumbledore gave us a mission and we can't do that at Hogwarts. So we're not going back this year."

"For what? Where are you going?"

"I can't tell you that."
"Why not?"

"Because no one other than the three of us can know."

"So nobody in the Order knows?"

"They know we're not planning on going back to Hogwarts this year, but no. Nobody knows what we're doing."

"But you can trust me."

"I know I can. But this mission, it's different. I just can't tell you."

By this time, Riley had set his drink down and was glaring at me. I tried pleading with my eyes but nothing was working.

"Well then you don't actually trust me. You can say you do all day long, but your actions are telling me something different."

His words brought my temper to the surface and I replied heatedly.

"That's not what I'm saying at all! I do trust you, but I'm asking you to trust me. Which judging by the look on your face right now, is not happening."

I spun on my heel and began to stalk away but Riley rushed in front of me. When he opened his mouth to speak I raised my hand to stop him.

"No. This is on you. I'm asking you to trust me when I say that I can't tell you right now. But if you can't do that. Well, I can't be with someone who doesn't trust me."

Riley's mouth dropped at that statement but before he could reply, a patronus appeared in the middle of the tent. We all stopped to look at the Lynx and when it spoke, Kingsley's voice could be heard.

"The Ministry has fallen. Scrimgeour is dead. They are coming."

There was a moment of silence before everyone began panicking. I turned and rushed towards the center of the tent, searching for Hermione and Harry. When I reached the two of them, Hermione grabbed my hand and I prepared myself for apparation. I looked around the room and the last thing I saw before I felt myself disappear was Riley staring right at me.