Invisible

Chapter 49

Award Ceremony


Prince Manor - Eileen Snape

Eileen Prince-Snape stared at herself in the mirror awed at the women standing before her. It surely couldn't be her? She wore a gorgeous flowing long length emerald dress with sequins glittering in an intriguing pattern, with a chain belt. To top it off, she wore to the necklace Harry had given her and the emerald earrings Severus had given her at the same time - Christmas. She didn't have much jewellery but it was enough to see her through, and each piece had sentimental value. Her black hair fell down in long tresses down her back, curling slightly at the end. She wasn't the most beautiful looking woman in the world, but today she felt it. Pride still continued to course through her, her sons were amazing, she'd always known it, now the world finally knew too. Putting on her new pair of green shoes, flats, she couldn't wear high heels. She might now, but back then she hadn't been able to but she'd rather be comfortable. She was tall enough without wearing them anyway, her son had gotten his tallness from her, and in fact he'd gotten most things from her, poor dear. Grabbing her shawl and travel cloak or what she rather liked to think 'Jacket' she'd spent too long in the Muggle world to be rid of it.

"Mum you look…amazing," said Severus, staring at her blankly before deciding on the most appropriate word. She beamed at him, obviously over the moon with her son's words. It hurt to think she hadn't had anyone say those words to her before. She was his mum, he didn't care what she looked like, and he loved her even if he didn't show it as much as he should. Unfortunately the years of spying had stuck with him, and he preferred not to show how much he cared about people or their words.

"Thank you Severus," said Eileen smiling gratefully at her son, she had wondered if it was a bit much, but Severus seemed to like it so she swept away her fears. This was an award ceremony, everyone would be dressed up, and ready to party. The pureblood's loved these sorts of functions, any excuse to get dressed up and wear your entire vault contents around your neck or elsewhere. "You look very dapper yourself. Has Harry seen you?"

Severus rolled his eyes; honestly, he didn't look any different than he normally would. Or so he kept telling himself anyway, truth be told, both he and Harry had settled on traditional dress robes, he had on a black shirt instead of a white one. It made him look even skinner than he actually was, but it didn't bother him since he always wore black and looked like a stick. He could eat like a pig and never gain weight; he'd always weighted the same since before he started teaching at Hogwarts. His mother was taking too much pleasure out of the fact he and Harry were…well together. Or as together as they were going to get for a while anyway.

"The Portkey is set to activate in five minutes, why don't you go and get him? I'll be in the hall." said Eileen, making her way down the stairs. A few months ago this would have been nearly excruciating for her. She shook her head; it seemed as if the award ceremony was bringing back just how much the potion had helped her. Now it was going to do the same for thousands of others, including werewolf's too. Perhaps it would elongate their life; werewolves had a life span on 20 to 30 years after they were bitten, before they completely deteriorated. The figure had gone up perhaps ten years since the Wolfsbane potion but now…now there was a new hope for them.

Severus knocked on Harry's door; he'd been amused all day at how much Harry was dreading this. Perhaps Harry felt more deeply than he imagined, hopefully he would still go. He didn't want to have to accept Harry's award for him. "Harry are you ready to go?"

"I'm coming," said Harry from inside the room, a few seconds later the door finally opened. The dress robes he'd decided on were breathtaking; it made Harry look years older. Biting his lip, he realized tonight was going to be extremely long. Harry had elected to wear a silver tie, instead of the traditional bow that came with the dress robs.

"You decided on wearing the ring then?" said Severus noticing the Peverell insignia ring on his hand. Not many decided to wear the rings these days, it was a stupid move, it was enchanted to protect the wearer, even negate some of the most potent potions. Poisons and even love potions, Black didn't wear his, Potter didn't wear his come to that, and even Arthur Weasley didn't wear it. The only person he'd seen wearing insignia rings was Lucius, the Minister or magic and of course the Potion Master's he saw regularly at conferences.

"Yup, why don't you wear the Prince one?" asked Harry, closing the door.

"I would have to take on the Prince Name." said Severus as if it explained everything. Which it did, he'd made his name as a Snape, he'd gained his Mastery as a Snape…need he go on? Although lately they'd been getting referred to as Prince-Snape's in the newspaper. Even his mother had officially hyphenated it, changing it on her vault this afternoon while out shopping.

"Heh, you basically have, everyone knows you as the Prince-Snape's," said Harry wryly, spookily thinking the same thing Severus had been just moments before. At least they had been referred to as such in the newspapers this morning.

"Indeed, are you ready to go? The Portkey will be activating in two minutes," said Severus looking at his watch. There was no such thing as 'fashionably late' at events such as these. They were all Portkey'd in at different times to the same place.

"Let's go then," said Harry his face scrunched up in apprehension. Both of them then began to hasten down the stairs. Grabbing the Portkey, which was actually their passes to get into the Grand hall, which wasn't used very often. A minute later, the Manor disappeared and the hall doors appeared before them. They stood for a few seconds, letting their stomach settle after being yanked so forcefully.

"Wands and passes please," said Kate Bennett, a very familiar Witch, she had been asked to give evidence at Lily Potter's trial.

Severus passed his wand and VIP pass over, tapping his foot impatiently as it was checked and recorded, his name ticked off. "Welcome and congratulations Mr. Snape." she said as she returned his wand to him.

"Thank you," said Severus as his mother went next, the loud music could be heard from inside the room.

"Welcome Mrs. Prince-Snape," said Kate smiling gently at the woman passing the wand back. There was hardly any magic registered on the wand, and for such an older woman…it was a surprise to say the least. She knew everyone didn't use magic every day, and some preferred actually not using it. That was mostly because the spells they cast didn't succeed.

"Thank you dear," said Eileen joining her son, waiting on Harry now.

"Oh Mr. Peverell! Welcome! I hope you don't mind but the Minister wants a private word?" asked Kate.

"During dinner, and it won't be private, give him my apologies but I have no interest in anything other than passing my mastery at this time." said Harry quietly but firmly making himself clear. "If it's important then I'm sure a silencing spell will do the trick."

"Of course, and congratulations, why don't you go in and have a seat? The award ceremony will start in exactly twenty minutes. Auror Smith will show you to your seats, he's just inside the door." said Kate, handing him his wand back, urging them in getting ready for the last lot of guests. The register totalled only another five were to come, if they did come of course, which would be answered in exactly three minutes when the Portkey was due to activate. It was self activating, they didn't have them password activated anymore. It was dangerous; after all if Death Eaters got their hands on one then they could flood the Ministry. They always sent them last minute; self activating and securely using trained attack owls that made the Gringotts ones look like playful bunnies.

"Thanks," said Harry taking a deep breath as Kate magically opened the doors for them, as they entered the doors was firmly closed behind them. The wards shimmering over their skins, as they looked around the hall.

"WOW," said Harry gazing around in awe. The place was done up spectacularly, they'd pulled out all the stops in making this an event to remember. There were a million balloons stuck up on the ceiling, perhaps with a magical barrier or sticking charms. Tables and chairs covered by the whitest, softest looking material he'd ever seen. Polished portraits and floors, new candlesticks and glittering gas lamps bobbing up and down adding to the look. The entire wall at the back side of the room, or bottom, depending on where one was sitting or standing; was filled with all manner of food, despite the fact Harry was sure they would get a normal meal. There was also a table with a million goodie bags, like when you were at a party. Lily and James had always done it every year for Nick, he'd never had a part or goodie bag. He was curious to know what was in them, he looked around further still curious. All the Ministry of magic Portraits were spaced evenly out spread across the room walls. They were all talking animatedly with people, obviously ecstatic to have someone to talk to. "I didn't expect this."

"What did you expect?" asked Eileen as they were escorted to their seats, over the noise it was very loud. Thankfully most people were sitting at their tables, so they didn't find it difficulty to get by people. She smirked wryly, when she caught Severus glaring at anyone who looked at Harry for more than a few seconds. Glaring much fiercer with those who seemed to have 'elevator' eyes. He wasn't being very subtle; thankfully it could be passed off as protecting his Apprentice, only if he didn't go too far of course. "Thank you," said Eileen as Auror Smith pulled out the chair for her and let her sit down before leaving, dipping his head in acknowledgement to the thanks.

"Something similar to the Yule Ball," shrugged Harry, his green eyes lightening up when he saw Neville had managed to come with the others. He had been in this state just before the Yule Ball too, not just because it was his first 'date' but because he didn't like being in the spotlight. Unfortunately it was something Harry would have to live with, but he would be happy knowing it was for himself, as Severus had said, rather than the boy who lived's brother.

Severus snorted, "They don't like using money at Hogwarts, the Headmaster's are rather…tight-fisted that way, so all things are done magically with furniture they already had. They have a rather tight budget, any ingredient I wanted, that wasn't in the potions student used I had to buy myself." even Dumbledore, but during war, budgets were always tightened in further.

"Oh," said Harry taking his seat, which was right next to Severus, Eileen sat down next to Luna and across from Neville who was on Harry's other side. Cedric and Cho were occupying the only other seats at the table. "Makes sense I suppose."

"It's not just that, Hogwarts is expensive to get into, with only a small amount of scholarships available - most cannot afford it. It's not called the safest and best school around for nothing. All the best schools do have large tuition fees." said Eileen placing her travel cloak on her seat, placing the small bag of money on the side of the table. It was the same colour of green as her dress, and it would have fitted everything she wanted to put in it.

"Yeah, it's a good job my tuition was paid when I was born or I probably wouldn't have attended either." snorted Harry, it would have been the sort of choice James and Lily would have made. Twice he'd thought of them already today, he had to stop this, but at least it wasn't with bitterness crawling up his mouth anymore. Sending that letter had been therapeutic and he owed it all to Severus.

"Most pureblood's do the same thing, I know mines was paid then too." said Cedric Diggory in agreement.

"It is an old practice." said Severus in agreement.

"Yes daddy did the same thing," said Luna, a wistful smile on her face.

"Harry look! That's the American Minister!" said Neville shaking Harry and pointing to the Minister in question. He was sitting in deep conversation with Scrimgeour and Dumbledore. There was also a lot of security surrounding them.

"Is that the American Auror robes?" asked Harry curiously.

Everyone else turned to look, "They are what you could call a magical extension of the Secret service, and they protect the Minister of magic."

"Does Muggle secret service know about magic?" asked Harry, there was so much he didn't know still.

"Those with a very big pay grade do yes, not even their Minister of magic gets to meet the President of the United States alone." said Severus wryly; able to talk now the weird sisters were no longer playing. "They are more friendly and advanced than our Muggle and Magical Ministers. Most probably because they've not had to deal with war."

"Lucky them," said Harry, he certainly wished there wasn't a war going on. You wouldn't think so seeing all these people talking and laughing. Yet there was the newspapers were filled with reports of attacks and mysterious kidnappings. Thankfully he didn't have his 'inner circle' and with the wards increased around Azkaban, he wasn't going to get them any time soon.

"Mr. Peverell? Mr. Prince-Snape? Could you please make your way to the podium? The award ceremony is about to start." said Auror Smith, after making his way to their table once again. The Ministers were up there along with someone they didn't recognize, holding onto two boxes, probably holding their awards.

"I'll see you guys later," said Harry getting up, a chorus of 'alright' and good luck' met his ears as he did. Cho was still as shy as before, she barely spoke when they all got together, you'd think she'd be used to them by now. She certainly had a different persona at school, she was always giggling away with a gaggling of friends. Harry followed Severus up to the podium, trying to give Severus as much of the spotlight as humanely possible.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to thank you all for coming together to share this special night. Tonight we are proud to be able to give our Order of Merlin award to these two distinguished wizards. Please welcome up Severus Prince-Snape and Harry Peverell!" they stood as one then the applauding began, it was loud and fierce, they were always proud when someone did enough to win these awards. The journalist that had been given the honour, were flashing their photographs a mile a minute in the stages direction. One person in particular wasn't there, Rita Skeeter and her poisonous quill, Harry didn't have anything against her, she hadn't written anything about him though. In fact he wasn't sure if she still worked at the Daily Prophet, James had gotten her into a lot of trouble, for publishing things about Nick.

"First to receive their Order of Merlin third class is a long prominent Potions Master, who has created numerous potions, including the notable changes in the Wolfbane potion and Veritaserum, making it usable in court of law. Please welcome up Order of Merlin third class winner Severus Snape!" said Elias Barton, American Minister of Magic, shouted into the sonorous charm so everyone could hear him.

Severus stepped forward, as always completely impassive to those around him. Only a few people there truly knew just how honoured Severus was to receive such a prestigious award. Eileen, Luna, Harry and of course Albus Dumbledore, who's eyes were twinkling brightly as he observed Severus receive the award. The Minister attached it to his dress robe, and both of them shook hands, as Elias congratulated Severus. "It's very nice to meet you in person; your work has inspired many in my homeland. The work you did for the Potions Weekly magazine was magnificent, I certainly wouldn't mind reading some more. However, I know how busy you are, your apprentice is a definite credit to you and your profession."

"Thank you and he is indeed." said Severus nodding his head curtly.

"Should have expected it, you wouldn't waste your time on a mediocre student!" said Elias happily, stepping back from the podium allowing Severus to say his word.

"It's a great honour to accept this award on behalf of the magical world; it is of course, greatly appreciated when ones work is acknowledged in the best way possible. We do not do it for the praise but rather for the betterment of our chosen field. I wish to thank everyone who spoke up and decided the award was deserved." said Severus nodding curtly before stepping back from the podium. His red and gold medal more obvious than ever with his dark clothes on. For once he had nothing to say about the red and gold medal, with a phoenix embossed on and flames rising around it. The awards didn't move they were pure gold no tampering no magic.

"Last but no means least the second to be awarded the Order of Merlin third class, the youngest recipient for this prestigious award… an astonishing apprentice, who has already proven his worth…and who I'm sure we are going to hear much from in the coming years Mr. Harry Peverell!" said Elias once again at the podium. This was the boy he'd been waiting for; unfortunately the young man had denied him a private audience. It should have annoyed him, but it only made him more curious about the apprentice. He'd been observing him; he looked very reluctant to be in the spotlight. A few years ago he hadn't known who he was, he knew Nick Potter, who didn't? But now Harry Peverell was everywhere.

"Well done Mr. Peverell you have done your country and school proud, if only we had such dedicated Wizards and witches in America." said Elias shaking Harry's hand, and attaching his Order of Merlin medal into his clothes. Standing together allowing their photographs to be taken, much to Harry's distaste.

"Thank you Minister." said Harry quietly; a small smile on his face, and it was all he could muster under the circumstances. He grimaced when the Minister moved away leaving him in the middle of the lions den so to speak. He looked at Severus for a second, getting strength from the black eyes and the confident nod from his direction. Taking a deep breath, he remembered Severus' words from just earlier on that day. Harry this is good news, you will be world widely recognized, respected, for something you did and do. He could this, he would do this, and it's what he'd spent his life wishing for. Breathing out, he non-verbally cast a sonorous spell on himself. Something everyone noticed, especially when his voice boomed loud enough for the whole hall to hear.

"Hi, I never expected to get this award, you should have seen my face when I did!" said Harry grinning wryly, speaking straight at his friends. Everyone laughed in response to his words. It was glaringly obvious how young he truly was seeing him standing there speaking the way he was. "There are people I wish to thank, for without them I wouldn't be standing where I am right now. Without them I'd still be at Hogwarts full time, not able to focus on the thing I enjoy the most. So thank you Eileen, you have been more of a mother to me than Lily ever was. Just as importantly Severus Snape who accepted me as his Potions apprentice. Without their praise and love I wouldn't have flourished into who I am. I'd also like to thank my best friends for sticking with me through it all, you know who you are. I will of course, wear my medal with pride knowing it's deserved. Thank you!" with that Harry removed the sonorous charm and stepped back. Finally relaxing, as the spotlight was finally removed from him. The weird sister's band began to climb back onto the raised platform, as the podium was removed.

"Congratulations, I am proud of you both." said Dumbledore shaking their hands as men, not as a child Harry sometimes felt. He was only the first one to congratulate them, as they made the way to their table, shaking hands with people they didn't even know. For once Severus was much more reluctant than Harry. He didn't like to be touched, well, from people he didn't know of course.

"Good to see you Severus, well done on the award," said Master Grimm, shaking hands with a fellow Master.

"Jacob it's good to see you, how have you been?" asked Severus.

"I have been good, my Apprentice just passed his Mastery, I think I'm going to concentrate on potions for a few years before taking on another." said Master Grimm's. His usually long peppery hair was cut short.

"That's a surprise," said Severus wryly, Jacob always had an apprentice over the years, he'd had around five going far back as he remembered him.

"It is, isn't it?" said Master Russell. He and Jacob had both learned from the same Master, and had graduated within six months of each other. Jacob had taken on apprentice after apprentice, he liked teaching about Potions. Unfortunately Jacob had probably realized how held back he was by this, and wanted to concentrate on himself for a bit.

"I suspected it would happen eventually," said Master Sorens.

"Your potion was fantastically done, even I almost screwed up, thankfully I corrected it before it blew up in my face." said Jacob Grimm.

"We almost did as well. We were under a great deal of pressure to brew it correctly." said Severus wryly.

"Talking about Potions again are we?" asked a beautiful young woman coming to stand beside Jacob shaking her head wryly, but it seemed like an old joke between them because Jacob just laughed.

"Severus I'd like to introduce you to my wife, Penelope Grimm, Pen this is the Potions Master I've told you so much about Master Snape." said Jacob politely.

"It's very nice to finally meet the man I've heard so much about!" said Penelope shaking Severus' hand, "And congratulations on the medal! I don't know a lot about potions but to create one I know takes dedication."

"Thank you," said Severus.

"Will you be at the next conference?" asked Master Damon.

"Perhaps," said Severus, "It just depends on how things are on this end." they knew the United Kingdom's magical world was under threat of war.

"Of course, I hope to see you there, I have a new potion coming out, it will be in the magazine this week." said Master Damon mysteriously. He wasn't going to make Severus and Harry's day about a potion he'd published.

"Really? What is it?" asked Severus curiously.

"Not tonight, tonight is for you Severus, enjoy it, you've deserved it for a long time." said Master Damon seriously.

"Very well," said Severus grudgingly. "I expect a letter tomorrow."

"Of course," said Master Damon wryly, unsurprised by Severus' words.

-0

"Well done Harry!" squealed Luna hugging her friend, she was dressed in the most absurdly green dress that looked like a Christmas tree with a pair of purple leggings underneath. She certainly looked very odd among them all. Harry didn't care though, he liked her a great deal and she liked him for himself not anything else.

"Thanks!" said Harry, getting tired of repeating himself already.

"How does it feel?" asked Cho speaking for the first time, gazing at the medal, the phoenix had a small three imbedded in it, indicating which one it was.

"I don't know, I'm still getting used to it," shrugged Harry, "It's nice to be recognized though for something you did."

"Helps your brother doesn't have one as well." said Luna with eerie perspective.

"That too," laughed Harry.

"Eileen would you like to dance?" asked Harry, since everyone else was doing it.

"I'd love to sweetie," said Eileen smiling sweetly at Harry who quickly moved beside her and led the older woman to the dance floor. His friends quickly did the same, although they were a bit more buoyant than Harry was. After all Eileen was an older woman, and she couldn't jump around like a headless chicken to the music like the youngsters could.

"I meant what I said before, you know, you have been more of a mother than Lily, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you." said Harry shouting to be heard over the pounding loud music.

"I know Harry," said Eileen still smiling, it was beginning to hurt; she didn't think she'd smiled so much in a very long time. "I know." she repeated. Giggling slightly when Harry tried to burl her around, unfortunately he was too short and she had to duck under causing a few people, including themselves to laugh.

"Ooh dinner," said Harry noticing people ordering food for themselves, and truth be told after two dances his feet were beginning to hurt. No doubt Eileen's was as well, he wasn't very…good at dancing. He'd stomped on her feet twice already, what could he say? Nobody had taught him to dance.

"Yes it looks rather mouth-watering doesn't it?" said Eileen, "Come on, Severus does look rather lonely sitting there by himself." she would always worry her son, its what any good parent did.

"Bored already?" asked Harry as he sat down.

"I was bored before I walked through the door," said Severus wryly, he didn't like crowds or social gatherings. He'd always been that way; he just didn't like people knowing that.

"Potatoes, steak pie, peas, sweet corn and carrot with lots of gravy." said Harry to his empty plate, to the normal world it would make you look insane, but to the magical world it was a normal occurrence. The food appeared before him, and Harry quietly dug in along with Severus and Eileen when they ordered their food. They ordered steak and kidney pie, chips and beans; Eileen ordered chicken tikka with rice.

"That was fun we will need to do it again some time. After dinner me and you are going to dance Harry. My feet better not be trod on through!" said Luna as she sat down. She certainly wasn't shy in telling people what she thought anyway.

"Alright," chuckled Harry after swallowing his pie.

"Chicken (red pepper/Italian sauce marinated in it), steak, salad, pasta and some cheese." said Luna, ignoring the looks she received. She cleared the throat, and suddenly everyone else rushed to order, causing Severus to snort in amusement. Luna Lovegood was truly one of a kind, she was quirky, harebrained but also very deep and mature, especially for her age.

"So how long is Dumbledore letting you attend for guys?" asked Harry wiping his mouth with the cloth napkin.

"Until eleven, half an hour past curfew." said Cedric since everyone else had their mouth full.

"That's not bad," said Harry surprised.

"My Gran's brought the potion, she's going to use it." said Neville. "Or rather my mum bought her it."

"Really?" asked Harry surprised.

"Yeah, it was Frankie's idea." said Neville referring to his younger sibling.

"How is he?" asked Harry.

"Fine," shrugged Neville. "He will be taking his O.W.L's next year."

Harry nodded he was well aware of that, Frankie was a year older than Roxy. Roxy was in her second year, Frankie his third. He'd never interacted with them, hell he hadn't interacted with Neville when they were young, despite the fact they'd been in Potter manor all the time. Neville had always been quiet, preferring his plants and animals to people. His parents had always worried about him, but he'd come out of his shell at Hogwarts. Finding people to become good friends with, and Harry was glad to be one of them.

"How is Professor Slug-" Severus started but before he could finish, the entire room went silent as the lights went off. Casting everything and everyone into darkness, but not for long as each Wizard and Witch went on the defensive lighting their wands, letting the room glow much more brightly than needed. "Get behind me." he said harshly, his face twisted in a harsh scowl, one that wasn't to be argued with. As he got Harry, Eileen, Cedric, Cho, Neville and Luna behind him taking up a defensive position as the entire room shook on its foundations causing people to cry out in fear and alarm. There was a commotion by the wizards protecting the American Minister, but before anything could be said the Minister and his men were Portkey'd out, initiating their emergency protocol apparently.

The same couldn't be said for anyone else…they were locked into a room, with no way out unaware of what was going on. For how long though, that remains to be seen.

"He'd been too quiet, I knew it." said Severus as he continued to upturn the tables, creating quite a large barricade. Everyone else in Harry's little group, and the Potions Master's from American began helping. If anyone came in, they'd have a small measure of protection from the tables, as they open fired on everyone.

"Anyone got a plan?" asked Jacob crouching down beside them, keeping his wife secure and calm, as the noise began getting louder. Wizards and witches trying to open the door, or banging on it demanding to be let out.

"With those idiots drawing attention to us?" snarled Severus loud enough for the miscreants to hear him. "Whoever's attacking is probably after everyone here, and of course this is just inviting them down."

"A plan?" asked said Sorens, "That's exactly what we need."

"He must have been -" said Severus stopping as the room shook once more. "-Desperate to attack the Ministry. With any luck he wont get this far, not with the entire Auror department under this roof…if they do its best to be in defensive position before going on the offensive."

"Alright, I'll get everyone else to take up the position, with any luck a plan will calm them down." said Jacob.

"I'll help." said Sorens.

"I'm sorry guys," said Harry from where he was crouched.

"Never Apologize, I'm an Auror now," said Cedric, or at least training to be one.

"Severus," said Albus making his way over to the calm bunch.

"Albus," said Severus, "You didn't bring a Portkey for the students to get back did you?"

"No I'm afraid not, I Apparated them here, it was all last minute," said Albus defensively, he had planned on attending alone until his students had asked on behalf of being invited by Harry. He felt a great deal of guilt when it came to the boy, so it's why he went out of his way to accommodate him. He'd ignored him in favour of his brother, it had been wrong; especially since it became apparent he'd suffered greatly. He wasn't the only one, his students believed if they weren't a Gryffindor or teacher they'd be ignored or called liars. He had year's worth of damage to undo, and he'd begun that with letting the others attend. It would get around the Ravenclaw's (Luna, Cho) and Hufflepuff's, despite the fact that Cedric was no longer attending Hogwarts. Now he just had to convince the Slytherin's he meant well and they could come to him with anything.


It's been too quiet and now we know why ... he's been carefully planning his attack...so who will be the first casualty in the upcoming war? will Cedric Diggory die? or will it be James Potter? maybe Dumbledore defending everyone in that room? has the Dementors switched sides? is the attack on the ministry just a distraction as they try and get everyone out of Azkaban? is today the world finds out Harry is the true boy who lived? or will he live in the shadows for a while longer? R&R PLEASE!