Dreams
Chapter 13 : Voldemort's Plan
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"As you all know Grindelwald was killed in 1945 by Albus Dumbledore," Voldemort started.
"Oh yeah, I remember that from Dumbledore's collector card. Wonder what else he is going to plan," Harry thought to himself.
Voldemort continued. "I am not sure that you all know this but Dumbledore was recently attacked. It wasn't reported in the Daily Prophet so I doubt it. No one knows this but I went to Dumbledore's room in Hogwarts and released the Lethifold."
"Did you let it kill him," Paula asked excitedly.
"No, I just wanted him to have a taste of what's to come." The laugh that Harry despised was used. Harry covered his ears but the high-pitched cackle still penetrated his hands.
"I have put my plan in place. The mission is called Vengeance of the Schickelgrubers. The name is a little long so I have referred to it as VOTS. Do you all mind me using your last names in this plan?"
"I have no problem with it. You have my permission to go ahead with the plan," Klara replied.
"It is always good to have a mother's blessing," Voldemort replied. He added, "Does anyone else have anything to add?"
Edmond spoke up for the first time. His accent wasn't like the rest of the group. His was a thick Spanish one. "I just want you to keep us updated. Other than that please go ahead and punish Dumbledore for ever doubting the dark."
"Splendid. Eva do you have anything to say?"
"No Tom, I have no desire to go against you. Please proceed by telling us what your plan is."
"Ahh, yes I almost forgot. It is a five-step plan. The first step of showing Dumbledore that we are going to pay him back has already gone into effect. I know that he'll find out soon enough from that rascal Potter. He always seems to find a way into my house in his dreams or so one of my spy's has told me."
"Do you think its wise that you talk about your plan then? You never know…," Paula asked.
"Its okay, my spy says that he never gets too far into my plots anyway. As I was saying, it is a five step plan and the last step should be completed on June 28."
Suddenly Harry was zoomed back to reality. He jerked back to life in his bed.
"Where am I?"
Unexpectedly Ron's fiery red head popped up.
"Ron, you're awake!," Hermione shouted. Harry knew he had to be in the hospital wing. Madam Pomfrey walked up to the trio in a huff.
"Ms. Granger, I do think you should know that yelling in the hospital…OH MY GOD HE'S AWAKE." Madam Pomfrey was jumping for joy.
"Weird. What happened Mione?" These were the first words Ron had spoken in weeks. Tears were running down Hermione's face as she was hugging and kissing Ron like there was no tomorrow.
"Mate, what did I do to deserve this," Ron asked.
Finally Hermione stopped her monsoon of hugging and kissing.
"Don't you remember the seizure that you had?"
"WHAT!?!"
"Guess not," Harry muttered. "Malfoy put Firecrab into your goblet a couple of weeks ago. You know, in Care of Magical Animals, with Hagrid."
The memories were flooding back into Ron's head.
"Where is Malfoy, I'm going to kick his ass."
"You're going to want to kick his ass for what he did to Hermione. I would help you but he got suspended," Harry said.
"What did he do to Hermione? You can tell me, you know."
"Out with all of you, you have to give Prefect Weasley his rest. You will probably see him later today," Madam Pomfrey interjected.
"And Prefect Potter has to talk to me. Welcome back Ron." It was Dumbledore. The group hadn't noticed his arrival but Harry knew he was going to have to talk to him.
"Madam Pomfrey has a point Ron," Hermione added. "You need your rest. I can tell you what happened later. It's not really a big deal." With that Hermione got up, kissed him, and left with Harry.
"Harry, Hermione, please come to my office after you've had some breakfast. Actually, its time for brunch. Enjoy it and please don't forget".
"No problem Professor Dumbledore, we will be there soon enough. Lets go Harry."
The two got up and walked silently. Neither knew what to say or do. Hermione knew that Harry probably wouldn't want to talk about his dream. Harry…well lets just say that he had other things in mind. Ultimately, Hermione found a topic.
"So…why were you shaking your head when you came from your dorm?" Harry started telling her about Neville's dream and they both forgot about all their worries. When they saw Neville across the hall, they just bursted with mirth. Neville, very confused, just walked to the library.
Things got a little better while eating their brunch. Harry talked to Hermione about some Quidditch moves and Hermione added any knowledge she knew of the sport. She wasn't a fan but she was a know-it-all, so she had read just about every book on the activity.
Keeping small talk while going to Dumbledore's office was a real challenge. Harry lost his voice somewhere in between the Great Hall and the stone gargoyle. After a couple of seconds of silent stillness Hermione said the password. The gargoyle stepped aside and the two went in. Dumbledore conjured two very comfy chairs and the two sat down. Harry began his story and Hermione just listened.
After listening to the descriptions of the people and mission VOTS, he just sat there. Dumbledore began to stroke his beard in thought and the two students decided that he had forgotten them.
As the two students started to stand up and leave, Dumbledore began to speak.
"Schickelgruber was Grindelwald's last name. His mother was Klara. She was a very devoted Death Eater but Voldemort let her retire. She is almost two hundred years old. Edmond is her husband. He was also a Death Eater but got old as well. Friedl was one of Voldemort's best friends and Paula married him. Eva is their daughter. They had a son as well…OH CRAP, you guys are still here. I didn't even notice."
Dumbledore blushed and ordered them to leave. He said he had to talk to someone. "Maybe he would have answers," he pondered.
Harry looked at his watch.
"Hermione do you want to see if Madam Pomfrey is done checking Ron. It's almost dinnertime anyway."
"Yeah lets go."
Hermione was still absorbing all of the information Harry had delivered. "What would Voldemort want to do during the Leaving Feast? God what an asshole," Hermione thought.
Ron was ready to leave when the two arrived.
"What did Malfoy do to you?" It looked like he was so pained for being left without an answer.
"You are so cute when you're worried, you know that?". Hermione began to tell about the second meeting. Ron couldn't believe Hermione would go to the meeting after what had happened but he thanked Harry for going with her.
"I feel like doing something to the Slytherins," Harry said with a grin. Hermione wasn't completely over breaking the rules but since Ron was awake, she was up to a good laugh.
"I'm up for a welcome back prank," Ron replied. "And a severe snog session," he added, winking at Hermione.
"I don't object to that."
"Okay before you guys start doing any triple-X rated stuff, lets just get the prank on first," a slightly annoyed Harry said.
"Jeez you know how to spoil the fun. You really need to get a girl, Harry."
"Yeah we can think about candidates later Ron, first any ideas?"
The three huddled up and whispered.
"Great. Another Marauder attack," McGonagall said in Dumbledore's ear.
"Ah, it should be okay. We all need a good laugh."
**Ten Minutes Later**
"Holy shit what is happening to my ears," a bunch of Slytherins screeched.
Their ears were getting very pointy and their faces were starting to grow hairy.
"Hermione, what exactly did you do," Harry asked.
"Just watch."
The black as night robes were starting to turn into bikinis. The Slytherins were starting to get really dumpy legs.
"You turned them into Barbie's!?!," Harry asked.
"Oh not just Barbie's, I turned them into Bowtruckle Barbie's."
"Oh god, this should be interesting…," Harry laughed.
All the Slytherins had shrunk to about eight inches in height and their skin was made of bark . Their eyes were small and brown. They all had cheap prostitute lipstick and makeup. It was applied badly too. They all started hunting for insects especially lice. They all went to Snape's greasy black hair and started picking at it.
The three of them were all rolling on the ground with laughter. Harry and Hermione saw a disgusted Neville and just kept laughing their heads off. Ron looked at them strangely and the two explained what happened.
After ten minutes of picking at Snape's hair, the Slytherins turned back to their normal selves. The whole school was laughing at them but they didn't know why.
Before the boys could ask Hermione simply said, "Memory charm."
The teachers were all congratulating Professor McGonagall on having such mischievous students. Even McGonagall's icy exterior melted when they pulled that prank.
"Bloody good show, Gryffindors," Professor Arabella Figg said. "You'd give the Marauders a run for their money. No offense Remus." Remus had been asked to come back and teach a dueling class.
"None taken, you were only speaking the truth," Remus managed to say in between chuckles.
"WHOEVER DID THIS WILL PAY," Snape hollered.
The trio decided to finish their dinners quickly. They didn't think that they could keep straight faces. When they were leaving Cho Chang, Harry's 4th year crush (A/N: Duh!), approached the three.
"Hermione, do you want to catch up in the common room," Ron asked.
"Yeah, of course Ron," Hermione sniggered.
"Thanks guys. I really love it when you guys abandon me in my time of need," Harry whispered in between his teeth.
"Adieu, adieu, my courageous friend. Me thinks you will get through it," Ron said.
The couple walked off, leaving Harry and his old crush behind.
"So Cho, how has everything been going?"
"Oh you know, I can't wait for Quidditch to start."
"Umm yeah, I know the feeling…Anyways, I'm going to go and make sure my friends aren't doing anything too serious."
Cho tugged at his arm. She was a lot stronger than she looked. She easily turned him around and planted her lips firmly on his.
*End of Chapter 13*
A/N: Was that good? Personally I think it was kind of slow and boring therefore not one of my better chapters. Please tell me what you think. Thanks!
A/N2: Okay a little evil but it seemed like a good place to stop. Don't do anything drastic, there will be more plan talk. Thanks to those who have already reviewed. They are appreciated.
A/N3: Wow these things get annoying…Anyways, the person who suggested this test is Nykole Flame. Check out her story. It's called Mortal Peril. I label it as "Pretty Damn Good" on the content scale.
