First off, I know many of you are upset because I claimed Daniel had been cheating in Potions. I said this because while I was true that he was using different instructions, he was taking all the credit for it. Harry just said he was following instructions, Daniel claimed that it was all him. Plus, Harry claim Daniel was cheating because he was angry for Hermione, who Daniel was beating in class. I hope that sums everything up.


Like after Valentine's Day, the whole school was talking about Daniel Potter's and Harry Soleil's actions, but never before had such a horrible subject been talked about. All throughout the rest of the day and the next couple, Harry was continually asked questions about what really happened. Due to this he heard many rumors ranging from how Draco tried to kill himself and frame Daniel for it all the way to how Draco had found out Daniel was really a Death Eater and dueled him to save the school. All that was agreed on was that Draco Malfoy had been hit by a Dark curse from Daniel and it was only through the actions of Harry that he was alive now.

Most of the school seemed to think that Harry was a big hero for risking his life to save someone else, even a Slytherin. Certainly many Slytherins agreed as many of them smiled at Harry when they passed in the halls and even Pansy Parkinson had given him a large hug while crying her thanks. Only a small portion of the school, consisting of about half of Gryffindor House and a handful of Hufflepuffs and led by Ron Weasley, believed that Draco was being victimized and that Malfoy was really a Death Eater who planned to attack the school only to be stopped by the truth hero; Daniel. The rest of the school ignored these comments while some attacked those that had dared to voice them in front of everyone.

Hermione of course, was only concerned about being back on top in Potions again. When she had found out about Daniel's cheating she had ranted for more than two hours and scared many people from the Ravenclaw common room. She would've ranted longer but Harry silenced her with a long snogging session. Many Gryffindor's were now furious with Daniel, he had lost them almost two hundred points in one go and was now permanently removed from the Gryffindor Quidditch Team on top of all of his detentions. If he had lost most of his respect after the love potion incident, he was now alone because of his curse.

Harry felt sorry for the Gryffindors, especially after the Quidditch match against Hufflepuff. Ron Weasley had replaced Cormac McLaggen after his disastrous opening match in November but due to the love potion incident, McLaggen was back again and was once again causing multiple problems on the team. Harry actually thought he saw Katie Bell burst into tears when the score turned two hundred to eighty in favor of Hufflepuff. The match had only ended when Ginny had caught the Snitch after being replaced by Dean Thomas, ruining the Gryffindor Chaser's teamwork heavily.

Draco Malfoy left the Hospital Wing about a week after his attack. He was healed by the end of the day, but Madam Pomfrey had wanted to keep him for a while to make sure he was alright. Whenever they passed each other in the halls, Malfoy would give him a nod of respect, a thanks for saving his life. Although it wasn't much, Harry preferred Draco's thanks as opposed to Narcissa Malfoy's. She had been alerted almost straight away to the fact that Draco had been heavily injured and rushed up to Hogwarts. She had spent hours by Draco's bed before finding Harry. She had then crushed him with a hug and soaked him with tears, thanking him endlessly for saving her only son. Days later, Harry swore he still had broken ribs.

What concerned Harry the most was why Daniel and Draco were dueling in a bathroom in the first place. Neville answered that question. Apparently Ron's accusations that Draco was a Death Eater actually came from Daniel, who believed it because of some 'evidence' he had discovered over the summer. Harry thought the idea was laughable; there was no way Voldemort would make Draco, a sixteen year old wizard who hadn't even finished Hogwarts yet, a Death Eater. However, there were some small bits of evidence that supported this claim.

Harry hadn't noticed, but every time he had seen Draco that year he was wearing long sleeves. Of course this was explained away by the fact the Hogwarts got cold many times over the year. There was also the fact that Draco was becoming paler and paler as the year went on. Once again this was explain away due to the stress of his father in Azkaban. Anyways, Harry thought, he was starting to get his color back anyhow. Indeed, after the attack in the bathroom, Draco Malfoy looked healthier than he had all year.

On the morning of March fifteenth, Harry awoke with a pain in his scar. Voldemort, while successfully performing Occlumency against Harry and vice versa, had somehow managed to get through Harry's shields and broadcast one emotion; joy. Something that Voldemort had waited for had finally happened and was causing him great joy. Rushing to get dressed, Harry ran to Dumbledore's office to tell him. The headmaster was greatly disturbed by Harry's news as Voldemort had been unusually quiet in the past couple of days. He would alert the Order of the Phoenix and the Ministry to be extra prepared today.

All day Harry couldn't help but feel uneasy over the fact that Voldemort seemed especially happy today. Not even seeing Daniel fail spectacularly in Potions by blowing up his cauldron cheered him up, but it did Hermione. Even since the loss of his Potions book, Daniel had gone back to being absolutely horrible at Potions, maybe even worse than before as it looked like he was trying to remember every single detail from the Prince's book with disastrous results. One time Professor Slughorn had to cancel class early because Daniel had created a potion will such deadly fumes that it was a risk just walking in the dungeons. Today Slughorn just glared coldly at Daniel before taking ten points.

During diner, Harry's uneasy feel only increased as whatever was going to happen was fast approaching. Even Dumbledore looked unnerved at the thought that nothing had happened yet. After diner, Harry had to patrol the corridors. The only people he found were a Hufflepuff couple in a broom cupboard on the fourth floor and Draco Malfoy sulking on the seventh. Afterwards he worked on Defense homework with Hermione while helping Luna with her Charms before going to bed early, citing being unwell. He had just crawled into bed and closed his eyes when he was assaulted by a vision.

He stood in a dimly light room in a small shop, a tall cabinet in front of him. Behind him were his remaining followers, including Bellatrix Lestrange who had acquired the wand of her sister for this mission. Off to the side, his former employer tried to make himself as small and unseen as possible. The man had reluctantly let him and his followers into the shop, but the fool valued his life greatly. The boy had succeeded faster than he could've hoped. It was the middle of the year, no one would expect them to attack now. The boy had also mentioned that they would emerge in the Room of Hidden things, maybe it was worth it to check on his Horcrux. He wouldn't let the others know, no, after they left the Room, he would check to see if it was still safe. It was now time to begin the end of the war.

Harry awoke with a cold sweat and sharp pain in his forehead. Voldemort was planning to attack Hogwarts tonight, right now! Harry looked at his watch, it was nearly eleven; he had to get to Dumbledore quickly. He raced down the stairs into the common room, passed Hermione and Luna who were still working.

"Harry? What-?"

"Voldemort's planning to attack Hogwarts, I have to warn Dumbledore."

With that, Harry left and shocked and scared common room behind. He didn't stop running until he reached the gargoyle guarding Dumbledore's office, passing a confused Professor McGonagall. As soon as the gargoyle stepped aside, Harry leapt up the stairs, two at a time before bursting open the door to the office. Dumbledore looked up in time to see a red-faced McGonagall follow Harry into the room.

"Voldemort's planning to attack Hogwarts right now. He may even be in the castle as we speak."

McGonagall let out a loud gasp as Dumbledore's eyes widened. "You're sure?"

"Yes, I just saw a vision. He's planning on using a Vanishing Cabinet to sneak into the Room of Requirement along with many of his followers."

"Minerva, alert the Ministry at once. I'll prepare the defenses."

With that, the two wizards Voldemort ever feared left to prepare to do battle against the one that feared them. As the left the stairs, Harry felt a twitch that let him know that the Death Eaters had arrived. Dumbledore saw it in his eyes and leapt into action, casting numerous spells and calling all staff and Order members to him. They arrived quickly and left to the seventh floor. When they arrived, the saw that twelve figures in black robes and wearing white masks were waiting for them. Caught off guard, the Death Eaters were unprepared against the defenders. The battle for Hogwarts had begun.

Harry joined the Order in the first volley, taking out two Death Eaters before the others could retaliate. That was all they could do however. Explosions and bangs sounded throughout the hall as both sides began battling. A sudden the corridor went black as a cloud of powder covered everything, Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder. Seeing that the current corridor was undefendable, both sides retreated into other corridors. Harry could hear the cackling Bellatrix among them.

He perused a tall blonde Death Eater that looked uncomfortable, even a little scared, to be facing off against Harry Soleil. They traded blows for several minutes, neither side giving up. Suddenly Harry was brought to his knees by a blinding anger. When he opened his eyes, Harry saw the Death Eater standing over him, a glim in his eyes. He opened his mouth to say a curse when he was suddenly attacked from behind. Looking, Harry saw Hermione, Luna, Ginny, and Neville running up to him.

Seizing his girlfriend in a hug, Harry asked "What are you guys doing here?"

"Saving your butt Soleil. I couldn't leave with myself if something happened to you."

"Come on, the Death Eaters are spread throughout Hogwarts."

The team ran, looking for Dumbledore, Death Eaters, anyone that they could find. Harry was worried; Voldemort had noticed that his diadem Horcrux was missing. He would be really angry. They heard the sounds of battle and ran towards the Entrance Hall. When they arrived, they saw that the Death Eaters were outnumbered; a dozen or so students had heard the noise and joined the battle, Daniel and Ron among them. Neville let out a furious cry and ran straight for Bellatrix, Ginny right behind him. Luna went to join Ernie against a brother/sister pair that was giving him trouble. A large man with matted grey hair and whiskers appeared in front of Hermione. Harry recognized him as Fenrir Greyback, the notorious werewolf.

"Hello pretty" he snarled. Hermione screamed but he was blasted back when he tried to leapt at her. Harry would not let anyone touch his girlfriend. Greyback stood up and growled at the couple. Both prepared to duel him. It went much like a bull fighting match, Greyback would charge them, but they would only just get out of the way. Greyback's speed and strength also prevented him from being hit by any of their spells. However, the floor wasn't as immune.

Firing an Aguamenti charm followed by a Galcius to freeze the water. Result was much like Harry expected. Greyback, who focused more on his speed and strength rather than his mind, slipped on the ice and fellow two stories to the floor below. To finish him, Hermione cast Stupefy and Incarcerous to stun and bind him.

Looking around, Harry saw that his mother and joined Ernie and Luna in battling the brother/sister team while both Daniel and Ron were fighting a familiar person in dark robes. Harry and Hermione ran to stop them as Daniel fired a blasting curse that just missed Draco's head, which was as paler than it had ever been.

"Daniel, stop!"

"Get away Harry! This scrum let the Death Eaters in! I've been watching him all year and I would've stopped him if you hadn't come!"

"NO! NO! I didn't mean…"

Draco fired one last disarming spell at Daniel before fleeing. Ron chased after him while Daniel was forced to go after his wand. Looking around, Harry saw that all the duels taking place were close except for the one between Neville and Ginny against Bellatrix. Although using a wand that didn't belong to her, Voldemort's best lieutenant was no less deadly and was just barely holding her own against them both. Harry started to run over to assist when Hermione screamed. Turned to see what was wrong with his girlfriend, Harry saw that she was pointing towards the top of the staircase with a horrified look. There, red eyes blazing, stood Lord Voldemort himself.

Everyone was attracted by Hermione's screams and turned to see the Dark Lord standing within Hogwarts. At the sight of him, many of the students screamed and ran away, leaving only Harry, Hermione, Neville, Ginny, Ernie, Luna, and Daniel as the only underage wizards and witches there. Once he saw who was in his school, Dumbledore blasted his opponent away and rushed forward to defend his students. Harry joined him while also motioning Hermione to stay back, who nodded and joined Daniel with Neville and Ginny.

At the prospect of facing the two wizards he feared the most at the same time, Voldemort looked unnerved, but just as angry and deadly as earlier. Voldemort started the duel with loads of his signature curse, the Killing curse. Harry engaged him directly while Dumbledore provided support and deflected the stray Killing Curses away from the Order and students. Dumbledore didn't even bother with one Death Eater, who fell to his master's own curse. Harry was hard pressed to stop Voldemort, although he knew that he couldn't kill him right now, if he destroyed his body, it would be a major victory. Voldemort's spells weren't as powerful as he was using another's wand, but for some reason, Harry's were almost twice as powerful as before.

Out of the corner of his eye, Harry saw something move. A large snake; Nagini. Turning around, Harry was just in time to see Neville fell Bellatrix Lestrange, avenging his parents.

"Hermione!" The girl turned towards the sound of her name. "Kill the snake, kill the snake!"

Harry pointed to the large green snake that was now attempting to attack Remus Lupin. Hermione nodded and rushed forth to help her former Professor. Voldemort however, was not happy. He turned once again to engage Harry with a vengeance. As he was fighting, Voldemort told the snake; flee. Harry did his best to keep Voldemort's attention on him and not on Hermione and Daniel who were attacking the now fleeing snake. It was very difficult as Voldemort force him back several times and then move towards his snake only to be block by either Dumbledore briefly or Harry once again.

There came a great spitting noise. Both combatants turned to see that Daniel had banished a large piece of rubble on Nagini's tale and then using an arrow-shooting spell to keep Nagini in place. This allowed Hermione to use a power severing charm on the snake's head, sending it flying through the air. Voldemort's rage knew no bounds. The pain caused in Harry's scar was so great he just barely managed to look up in time to see Voldemort fire a Killing curse at Hermione. Without even thinking, Harry leapt up and ran as fast has he could, jumping between Hermione and the green spell. It hit him straight on and sent him flying through the air to land at Hermione's feet.


Oh dear, that's the final chapter before my last update. The next time I update, the story will be over, so sad. Tomorrow the poll will be taken down tomorrow, so vote please. The final chapter and the epilogue will be posted on Thursday.