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Harry Potter and the Return of the Dark Lord

Chapter 12- The Attack

       Two weeks later saw the second Quidditch match of the year against Ravenclaw, but the day after it was announced Jenny came to see Harry.  "Dumbledore say's we can go Hogsmead to catch up."

"Really?"  Said Harry, "When?"

"Erm…  Well….  It's Saturday afternoon."

"What!  But I've got a Quidditch match, I can't go."

"Dumbledore says it's the only day we can go," said Jenny.

"Hmmm," Harry sighed, "well, I suppose we have got Luci who could play, I'm sure she would win.  OK then.  Let me just go and tell her."  Harry left to find her and when he did she was delighted at the chance to play in an actual game.

       That Saturday Harry and Jenny set off early for a day full of fun, shopping and chatting.  The walk down the road leading into Hogsmead was enjoyable as the sun was shining and it was the warmest it had been all year.  After debating for several minutes what to do first, they decided on going to the Quidditch store to spend Harry's gift voucher he got for Christmas and he got some new accessories for his broomstick with it.  Jenny wasn't too keen on Quidditch as James used to go on about it all the time.  After visiting the pet shop to get some treats for Hedwig and Pig they heard some cries and shouts coming from Hogwarts.  "I hope they're cheering for Gryffindor!"  Said Harry, "I'm sure Luci won't let Ravenclaw win!"


       For lunch they went to the Three Broomsticks but while eating their fish and chips an old wizard burst into the pub, clutching a letter in his hand.  "Dementors!…  Azkaban!…  You Know Who!"  He fainted suddenly and fell to the floor.

       At once there was uproar.  People started screaming and ran towards the door trying to get away.  No one took any notice of the old wizard lying on the floor.  Harry and Jenny looked at each other and once they were they only one's left in the pub apart from Madam Rosmerta, the land lady, they walked over to the old man and took the piece of parchment which was clutched in his pale white hand.

       Dear Bill,

                    I just wanted to warn you that I have just received some disturbing news.  'You Know Who' has broken into Azkaban and has let all the prisoners out.  He has also offered the Dementors lots of souls.  He was talking about finally killing Harry Potter for once and for all.  He also said something about getting Jenny Potter, but I thought she was dead!  Anyway, warn everyone you see as he was on about attacking Hogsmead before going to Hogwarts, as he must have a plan to get past Dumbledore.

I must go.

From your brother Ben

       Harry and Jenny reread the letter and stared at each other.  "Harry we have to get out of here now!"  Jenny cried.  Harry just nodded and together they ran outside into the street. 

"AHHHHHHHH!!!"  Somebody behind them screamed.  They turned around and saw a large group of people surrounded by a large grout of Death Eaters.

"Harry!  Run!"  Said Jenny getting out her wand, "go get Dumbledore!"

"No!"  Cried Harry getting his wand out too.

"Fine!  Stunning spells on the count of 3!  3!  2!  1!"

"STUPEFY!"  They cried, "STUPEFY, STUPEFY!"

"No!  There's too many of them," said Jenny, "Run!"  She and Harry ran towards the castle with the army of Death Eaters close behind them.  Harry and Jenny kept having to duck because of all the curses sent at them.  Harry once got hit by the Imperious Curse but managed to throw it off pretty quickly. 

       Once they got to the Hogwarts gates, the Death Eaters stopped, they didn't dare enter Hogwarts without Voldermort.  Inside the entrance hall, they met Harry's friends who all looked very happy.  "Hey Harry!  Your back early, anyway you wouldn't guess what happened!  I caught the snitch, a spectacular dive and…….  What's wrong?  Luci said looking at Harry.

"Where's Dumbledore?"  He asked.

"I'm here, Harry," said a voice behind him.

"Oh, Albus!"  Said Jenny, "It's Voldermort.  He's broken open Azkaban and the Death Eaters have attacked Hogsmead!"  Dumbledore suddenly looked furious.  "Everyone in the Great Hall, NOW!"

       Everyone who had heard him scrambled towards the Hall.  "Prefects!  Alert the rest of your houses!"  Ron and Hermione hurried towards Gryffindor Towere to alert everyone.

"It's time," said Dumbledore sadly.