67. Something He Didn't Have Last Time

**Hermione's POV**

"Well, we'll be eating down in the kitchen-" Mrs. Weasley said before Fred and George Apparated into the room.

"Oh! Just because you're allowed to use magic now does not mean you have to whip your wands out for everything!" Mrs. Weasley said, hitting Fred and George in the arm as they ran into the kitchen.

"Hi, Mum," Ginny said, going into the kitchen.

Ron looked scared and he just followed Ginny's lead.

"You hungry, Harry?

"You're sure you're alright, Harry? Gave us quite a turn" Mr. Weasley said putting his arm around Mrs. Weasley.

"Harry Potter," Sirius said, walking up from behind them and opening his arms for Harry.

"Sirius!" Harry exclaimed and hugged Sirius tightly.

Sirius started chuckling and moaned in relief.

I walked into the kitchen and sat next to Fred and Tonks.

Tonks was using her Metamorphmagus powers to resemble a pig nose, a "beak-like protuberance" that looked like Snape's, and a nose like a button mushroom, that Ginny and I requested.

**Fred's POV**

"Quite staring at the girls laugh" George whispered.

"Sorry, but I can't help it," I said, staring at Mione and laughing.

"Well, you can't help a lot of stuff," George teased.

"Shut up," I said, pushing him playfully while laughing along with him.

"Show him. He'll find out soon enough" Mad-Eye said which got us quite.

Kingsley then handed Harry the Daily Prophet.

"He's been attacking Dumbledore as well. Fudge is using all his power, including his influence at the Daily Prophet, to smear anyone who claims the Dark Lord has returned" Sirius explained.

"Why?" Harry asked.

"The Minister thinks Dumbledore's after his job" Remus said.

"But that's insane! No one in their right mind could believe that-" Harry exclaimed.

"Exactly the point. Fudge isn't in his right mind. It's been twisted and warped by fear. Now, fear makes people do terrible things, Harry. The last time Voldemort gained power, he almost destroyed everything we hold most dear. Now he's returned, and I'm afraid the Minister will do almost anything to avoid facing that terrifying truth" Remus explained.

"We think Voldemort wants to build up his army again. Fourteen years ago, he had huge numbers at his command and not just witches and wizards, but all manner of dark creatures. He's been recruiting heavily, and we've been attempting to do the same. But gathering followers isn't the only thing he's interested in" Sirius said.

Mad-Eye cleared his throat and Sirius said "We believe Voldemort may be after something."

"Sirius" Mad-Eye warned.

"Something he didn't have last time" Sirius said.

"You mean like a weapon?" Harry asked.

Before Sirius could answer, Mum barged in.

"No. That's enough. He's just a boy" She said, grabbing the Daily Prophet."You say anymore and you might induct him into the Order straight away."

"Good! I want to join. If Voldemort's raising an army, then I want to fight" Harry said.

Sirius clapped and leaned back into his chair and he winked at Harry.

It was time for dinner and I walked 'Mione to her room.

"Thanks, Fred," Mione said, turning to me.

"Anytime, 'Mione," I said smiling.

She kissed me on the cheek and said "Goodnight."

"Goodnight, 'Mione" I said watching her close the door.

I leaned back on the door and let out a happy sigh.

I love it when she does that.