BY: "Just Another Author"
THANKS: This time thanks go to "Serpent Tongue" who helped me with the storyline. I know where this story is going because of S.T. Thanks also to my (3) other reviewers, you encouraged me to carry on! (Chaucer, Akiko SkywalkerGreenleafPotter, Artemis fire mage of Golin AND also Serpent Tongue.
NOTES: Not much except to say I will upload every day this week with short-ish chapters. (They will get longer once the Quest is undertaken, but is carries on after that with a HUGE, LONG twist.)
ALSO: E-mail me with any questions, with predictions, with encouragement and with CONSTRUCTIVE criticism at:
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CHAPTER 2: "Too little, too late"
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Harry Potter stared around the Hogwarts grounds. Hagrid obviously was still away, getting the Giants to return, as there where weeds and long grasses everywhere. Perhaps he was on his way back now, with Madame Maxime. Harry
started his usual walk around the lake. Maybe Hagrid had been too late. Voldemort may have got there first. He probably had a huge army of Giants wondering around, ready to kill, be they Muggle or wizard.
Harry's thoughts wondered. He may be next in line to be killed, but Severus Snape was risking his life every day for the good of mankind. As Voldemort got more active, Snape had his work cut out. Being a Spy of Voldemort was not a pleasant task.
Harry made his way to Dumbledore's office. He had called a meeting for everyone who was trusted in the wizarding world, to discuss the next plan of Attack/ Defence.
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"My fair friends," Dumbledore started, "We are gathered here today to agree on a new form of combat against Voldemort." Several people cringed at the name. "But HOW can we fight him if we cannot even utter his name?" Dumbledore stressed.
"Dumbledore, even Cornelius Fudge, Minister for magic doesn't say his name." Amos Diggery told the aged Headmaster.
"There is a lot Cornelius Fudge does not do. He failed to send envoys to the Giants, so Hagrid risked all to get there before Voldermort, in vain. The Death Eaters have now the Giants on their side. Secondly, He failed to take the Dementors out of Azkaban, so that has been broken apart, and all of the Death Eaters have been set free. They too, are on his side." This news came as a shock to Harry, who had expected Hagrid to be too late. Clearly some of those present hadn't heard of these events also. Suddenly, the door crashed open, and Sirius Black appeared in its place.
"Sorry I'm late, Dumbledore, I got held up." Harry was glad that Sirius was there now, and as Sirius sat down, he whispered in Harry's ear: "Remus will arrive tomorrow"
"You are excused" Dumbledore said, with the twinkle in his eye that had not been visible for a good few weeks. "It is because of Fudges ignorance that he no longer holds that post. Senior Ministry officials (And noted sages)" He added in an undertone, "Held a vote for him to be demoted, and for who will be the new Minister for Magic. It is out decision that as of tomorrow, Arthur Weasly will be taking his place." Nobody extremely happy at this, but there where worse people than this for the job.
"Dumbledore, surly you would be better suited to the job." Amos Diggery shouted over the confused babble that was going on all around him.
"I will not leave Hogwarts until the time is right for me" he told them all. "And the time is not right." Harry noticed as he said this, he was looking straight at him, smiling. Harry returned the smile and sat back in his chair, stroking Fawks.
Suddenly, Harry noticed how boring the meeting was, and his mind wondered yet again. He looked around the office, and his gaze fixed on the Sword he had pulled out of the Sorting hat, three years ago. As he concentrated on it, he almost heard it speak. "You'll be needing me before too long." The sword suddenly flashed purple. Harry's scar was burning, and Severus Snape rose from his seat and ran out of the door. The Death Eaters had been summoned.
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Notes: Tell me what you think! I will answer questions at the top of each chapter (Answered by Snape), and I PROMISE the next chapter will be LONGER!
Questions answered NEXT CHAPTER, so ASK THEM!Regards,
Severus Snape