Chapter 5-Times Changes All
Two Years Later…
"Goodbye Lavender." Hermione whispered as she threw a rose down into Lavender Brown's grave. Twenty minutes later the funeral was over, the grave was filled, and a magically placed headstone marked the grave.
"She didn't have to die you know," someone said to Hermione from behind her as she walked off.
Hermione turned around and looked up into the somber face of Fred Weasley.
"I know Fred, I know. None of this should have happened." Hermione said with a sigh.
"What do you mean?" Fred asked as they walked out of Hogsmeade cemetery and into Hogsmeade itself.
"Fred, Ron shouldn't have died and no matter what Malfoy did he shouldn't have died either. If Ron didn't die Lavender wouldn't have fallen into that state of depression and she wouldn't have starved herself to death like she did. And poor George, he's still so heartbroken about Katie Bell dying."
"I know, did you know that George was planning on proposing to her?"
"No. See what I mean? Things shouldn't be like this. And with Harry missing for the past two years I can't help but feel like the world is crumbling."
"Listen there's nothing you can do. You wouldn't have been able to stop any of this from happening. As far as Harry disappearing don't lose hope."
"We have nothing to believe he's alive. He could be dead."
"Hey, listen to me Herm. Yes, we have no proof that he is alive I won't deny that, but we have no proof that he's dead either."
"You're right." Hermione paused. "Do you think wherever Harry is that that other boy, Devin Park, is with him?"
"I have no idea, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility, after all they did disappear the same day."
After ten minutes of walking past shops the two walked into the Three Broomsticks, sat at a booth near the back, and were now sipping some butterbeer.
"Anyway, let's move onto a happier subject, how are you doing on your agency exams?" Hermione inquired.
Fred groaned. "I thought you said we'd talk about a happier subject."
"It is." she protested.
"For you! Anyways, I'm doing just fine. Although I doubt that the combined score of George and mines grades could match yours."
After Hermione graduated she didn't know where to go next, that's when Fred and George informed her that they were going to become Enforcers for the ministry. Basically meaning they were a cross between spies and an elite police force. So the three enrolled in rookie courses and were only five months away from becoming full agents.
"You know what? I don't know what the world would do without the Weasley twins. Even in the most dire of situations you can still put a smile on my face."
Elsewhere…
"I am going to die, I feel I only have a few minutes of life left. There is another like yourself who has recently joined our side. He shall be called Nived. Together the you will rule the wizarding world and spread a terror like no other."
With that the infamous Lord Voldemort was no more.
"Send word to this Nived that I want to see him." hissed the young man at his late master's side.
"Yes, master." quivered another.
The man stood up and left the room. In the hallway he stopped at a mirror and stared at the reflection of himself.
"It's time, Potter, it's time," his reflection said back to him.
Back at Hogsmeade…
"Oh! Jeez I'll never get used to that!" Fred cried as something inside his pants vibrated.
He and Hermione simultaneously pulled out glowing (and vibrating) stones out of their pockets. (AN: if any of you have seen those Harry Potter story scopes that's what they look like minus the clips!) Each agent had one as a way of contacting one another. Think of it as a pager, headquarters had a way of paging all personnel simultaneously.
With that and a final sip of their butterbeers the two Apparated to headquarters and made their way to the Manpower Pool. This is where everyone met for meetings.
"Hey, there's George!" Hermione cried to Fred and they walked to where he was saving them seats.
"Hey bro!" George said greeting his brother. "Hey, luv!" he said turning to Hermione giving her a peck on the check and a hug.
"Are these seats taken?" said a voice from behind.
"What do you think? Where were you guys this morning? You missed breakfast," said Hermione pointedly when she saw the owner of the voice to be Cindal Scott and standing behind her Andrew Park.
Cindal and Andrew happened to be good friends of the trio due to the fact that they're all in the same trainee classes together and share an apartment. After saying all the appropriate greetings the five sat down and conversed in low voices, as the meeting was about to start.
Emma Lane the director of the Enforcer department and basically the head honcho of the organization stood up and to start the meeting. After brushing herself off and adjusting her skirt she walked to the podium in her usual stiff business like 'Don't mess with me' manner. Everyone fell silent as she began to speak; after all she was the one who signed their paychecks if you know what I mean.
"Agents, trainees, and other staff members. You have been called to this meeting today because the agency has received dire news. Some of our people undercover on the other side have informed us of a plot to attack Hogwarts within the next few days. Younger students are being evacuated as we speak undercover so as not to attract attention. Students will continue to be evacuated from youngest to oldest over the next few days. We need agents to go undercover and station themselves at either Hogsmeade or Hogwarts itself. Although it is not convenient we prefer Hogsmeade, as it will not be suspicious for large groups of people to pass through and stay for a few days. Now before you start planning your post I have more news. We think that the main target of this attack is Albus Dumbledore, as many of you know he is the one of the greatest wizards known the wizarding world and therefore must be protected. Five of you out there will be sent to Hogwarts and will guard Dumbledore day and night. Any volunteers?"
Everyone was silent for a few moments all-looking at one another.
"I'll do it." Hermione said loudly standing up.
"Name and rank." Emma called back.
"Hermione Granger trainee."
"Well then I'm sorry Miss Granger I prefer someone more qualified for the job."
"No! Please Ms. Lane! I am qualified I know I am! I only have a few more months of training left and most of that will be review for the finals. They've taught me everything I need to know the only thing left to do is make it official. Please I beg of you to allow me this assignment, Hogwarts is a home to me and Dumbledore is like my father. If you don't think I'm smart enough or trained enough I recommend you check my records. I can only say that if I have enough confidence that I can do this."
"Very well. I doubt I need to check your records, if you offer me the advantage of checking your records than that means you have nothing to hide. Miss Granger you have the job. Now I need four more volunteers. Any takers?'
"We will!" George said as he, Fred, Cindal, and Andrew stood up.
"Ranks?"
"Well we're trainees as well," George said speaking for all of them, "but we're just as good as Hermione, I'm sure she can vouch for us."
Hermione stood up again to speak.
"They are good, you can trust them. Any of us would die to protect Dumbledore. And the five of us share an apartment in Hogsmeade, if we're at Hogwarts than any other agents who are assigned to Hogsmeade can use our place."
"Well then it's settled. The five of you pack your things tonight and go directly to Hogwarts while it is still dark. That should provide enough cover. Minerva McGonagall will meet you at the gate and escort you to the castle. The rest of you report here at 5:00 am sharp for your assignments. Dismissed."
"Yes, our first assignment! It's like we're already full Enforcers!" Cindal squealed in delight.
"Yeah, Katie would've been…" George trailed off embarrassed.
Luckily only Hermione heard this. She pulled him aside.
"Were you going to say proud?"
"Yeah. The other guys don't understand what it's like to be so in love with someone one day and the next day their gone." George said sadly.
"Well I know what it feels like. I miss Harry everyday. I wish I could say that he's proud of me."
"Trust me, wherever he is he's proud of you. That's a sure thing. I just wish I knew that Katie was proud of me."
"Hey, listen to me, she is proud. How much do you want to bet that she is watching us right now from heaven smiling down at you? She is proud," she said pulling him into a hug.
"Well in that we should stop hugging or she'll get jealous soon." George joked.
Elsewhere (again)…
"Master the visitor you've requested is here."
"Send him in."
Harry Potter turned around just in time to see Lord Nived enter the dungeon.
"We meet at last." Nived said.
"Yes, I've come to the understanding we are to work together and spread the reign of terror." Harry said almost sarcastically.
"Yes well, two is better than one," he laughed evilly.
"Odd, you look familiar." Harry said curiously.
"Well I would say the same thing to you but everyone of course knows the famous Harry Potter."
"Yes well they don't know the Harry Potter you see before you. Perhaps you look like someone I've killed. That must be it, perhaps a relative of yours?"
"Maybe I do have an older brother. In any case no one knows me either."
This conversation seemed casual, a two friends would talk to each other but mind you the words were harmless but the tone in which they were said was dark and cold.
"Well then let's introduce ourselves to the wizarding world. I've devised a plan, an attack on Hogwarts. Kill a few students and teachers here and there and they'll know who we are."
The two sat laughing evilly. It was starting.
Two Years Later…
"Goodbye Lavender." Hermione whispered as she threw a rose down into Lavender Brown's grave. Twenty minutes later the funeral was over, the grave was filled, and a magically placed headstone marked the grave.
"She didn't have to die you know," someone said to Hermione from behind her as she walked off.
Hermione turned around and looked up into the somber face of Fred Weasley.
"I know Fred, I know. None of this should have happened." Hermione said with a sigh.
"What do you mean?" Fred asked as they walked out of Hogsmeade cemetery and into Hogsmeade itself.
"Fred, Ron shouldn't have died and no matter what Malfoy did he shouldn't have died either. If Ron didn't die Lavender wouldn't have fallen into that state of depression and she wouldn't have starved herself to death like she did. And poor George, he's still so heartbroken about Katie Bell dying."
"I know, did you know that George was planning on proposing to her?"
"No. See what I mean? Things shouldn't be like this. And with Harry missing for the past two years I can't help but feel like the world is crumbling."
"Listen there's nothing you can do. You wouldn't have been able to stop any of this from happening. As far as Harry disappearing don't lose hope."
"We have nothing to believe he's alive. He could be dead."
"Hey, listen to me Herm. Yes, we have no proof that he is alive I won't deny that, but we have no proof that he's dead either."
"You're right." Hermione paused. "Do you think wherever Harry is that that other boy, Devin Park, is with him?"
"I have no idea, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility, after all they did disappear the same day."
After ten minutes of walking past shops the two walked into the Three Broomsticks, sat at a booth near the back, and were now sipping some butterbeer.
"Anyway, let's move onto a happier subject, how are you doing on your agency exams?" Hermione inquired.
Fred groaned. "I thought you said we'd talk about a happier subject."
"It is." she protested.
"For you! Anyways, I'm doing just fine. Although I doubt that the combined score of George and mines grades could match yours."
After Hermione graduated she didn't know where to go next, that's when Fred and George informed her that they were going to become Enforcers for the ministry. Basically meaning they were a cross between spies and an elite police force. So the three enrolled in rookie courses and were only five months away from becoming full agents.
"You know what? I don't know what the world would do without the Weasley twins. Even in the most dire of situations you can still put a smile on my face."
Elsewhere…
"I am going to die, I feel I only have a few minutes of life left. There is another like yourself who has recently joined our side. He shall be called Nived. Together the you will rule the wizarding world and spread a terror like no other."
With that the infamous Lord Voldemort was no more.
"Send word to this Nived that I want to see him." hissed the young man at his late master's side.
"Yes, master." quivered another.
The man stood up and left the room. In the hallway he stopped at a mirror and stared at the reflection of himself.
"It's time, Potter, it's time," his reflection said back to him.
Back at Hogsmeade…
"Oh! Jeez I'll never get used to that!" Fred cried as something inside his pants vibrated.
He and Hermione simultaneously pulled out glowing (and vibrating) stones out of their pockets. (AN: if any of you have seen those Harry Potter story scopes that's what they look like minus the clips!) Each agent had one as a way of contacting one another. Think of it as a pager, headquarters had a way of paging all personnel simultaneously.
With that and a final sip of their butterbeers the two Apparated to headquarters and made their way to the Manpower Pool. This is where everyone met for meetings.
"Hey, there's George!" Hermione cried to Fred and they walked to where he was saving them seats.
"Hey bro!" George said greeting his brother. "Hey, luv!" he said turning to Hermione giving her a peck on the check and a hug.
"Are these seats taken?" said a voice from behind.
"What do you think? Where were you guys this morning? You missed breakfast," said Hermione pointedly when she saw the owner of the voice to be Cindal Scott and standing behind her Andrew Park.
Cindal and Andrew happened to be good friends of the trio due to the fact that they're all in the same trainee classes together and share an apartment. After saying all the appropriate greetings the five sat down and conversed in low voices, as the meeting was about to start.
Emma Lane the director of the Enforcer department and basically the head honcho of the organization stood up and to start the meeting. After brushing herself off and adjusting her skirt she walked to the podium in her usual stiff business like 'Don't mess with me' manner. Everyone fell silent as she began to speak; after all she was the one who signed their paychecks if you know what I mean.
"Agents, trainees, and other staff members. You have been called to this meeting today because the agency has received dire news. Some of our people undercover on the other side have informed us of a plot to attack Hogwarts within the next few days. Younger students are being evacuated as we speak undercover so as not to attract attention. Students will continue to be evacuated from youngest to oldest over the next few days. We need agents to go undercover and station themselves at either Hogsmeade or Hogwarts itself. Although it is not convenient we prefer Hogsmeade, as it will not be suspicious for large groups of people to pass through and stay for a few days. Now before you start planning your post I have more news. We think that the main target of this attack is Albus Dumbledore, as many of you know he is the one of the greatest wizards known the wizarding world and therefore must be protected. Five of you out there will be sent to Hogwarts and will guard Dumbledore day and night. Any volunteers?"
Everyone was silent for a few moments all-looking at one another.
"I'll do it." Hermione said loudly standing up.
"Name and rank." Emma called back.
"Hermione Granger trainee."
"Well then I'm sorry Miss Granger I prefer someone more qualified for the job."
"No! Please Ms. Lane! I am qualified I know I am! I only have a few more months of training left and most of that will be review for the finals. They've taught me everything I need to know the only thing left to do is make it official. Please I beg of you to allow me this assignment, Hogwarts is a home to me and Dumbledore is like my father. If you don't think I'm smart enough or trained enough I recommend you check my records. I can only say that if I have enough confidence that I can do this."
"Very well. I doubt I need to check your records, if you offer me the advantage of checking your records than that means you have nothing to hide. Miss Granger you have the job. Now I need four more volunteers. Any takers?'
"We will!" George said as he, Fred, Cindal, and Andrew stood up.
"Ranks?"
"Well we're trainees as well," George said speaking for all of them, "but we're just as good as Hermione, I'm sure she can vouch for us."
Hermione stood up again to speak.
"They are good, you can trust them. Any of us would die to protect Dumbledore. And the five of us share an apartment in Hogsmeade, if we're at Hogwarts than any other agents who are assigned to Hogsmeade can use our place."
"Well then it's settled. The five of you pack your things tonight and go directly to Hogwarts while it is still dark. That should provide enough cover. Minerva McGonagall will meet you at the gate and escort you to the castle. The rest of you report here at 5:00 am sharp for your assignments. Dismissed."
"Yes, our first assignment! It's like we're already full Enforcers!" Cindal squealed in delight.
"Yeah, Katie would've been…" George trailed off embarrassed.
Luckily only Hermione heard this. She pulled him aside.
"Were you going to say proud?"
"Yeah. The other guys don't understand what it's like to be so in love with someone one day and the next day their gone." George said sadly.
"Well I know what it feels like. I miss Harry everyday. I wish I could say that he's proud of me."
"Trust me, wherever he is he's proud of you. That's a sure thing. I just wish I knew that Katie was proud of me."
"Hey, listen to me, she is proud. How much do you want to bet that she is watching us right now from heaven smiling down at you? She is proud," she said pulling him into a hug.
"Well in that we should stop hugging or she'll get jealous soon." George joked.
Elsewhere (again)…
"Master the visitor you've requested is here."
"Send him in."
Harry Potter turned around just in time to see Lord Nived enter the dungeon.
"We meet at last." Nived said.
"Yes, I've come to the understanding we are to work together and spread the reign of terror." Harry said almost sarcastically.
"Yes well, two is better than one," he laughed evilly.
"Odd, you look familiar." Harry said curiously.
"Well I would say the same thing to you but everyone of course knows the famous Harry Potter."
"Yes well they don't know the Harry Potter you see before you. Perhaps you look like someone I've killed. That must be it, perhaps a relative of yours?"
"Maybe I do have an older brother. In any case no one knows me either."
This conversation seemed casual, a two friends would talk to each other but mind you the words were harmless but the tone in which they were said was dark and cold.
"Well then let's introduce ourselves to the wizarding world. I've devised a plan, an attack on Hogwarts. Kill a few students and teachers here and there and they'll know who we are."
The two sat laughing evilly. It was starting.
