HP and the Dark Reign

15: Control

A/N: I don't know whether you'll enjoy this chapter or not- it's quite angsty (if that's a word) But go ahead and read, and review!

Around two weeks later Harry, Lily and James started their classes, in Harry's mind. It was a little confusing at first, but Harry eventually got the hang of communicating easily. Before they started a lesson Harry asked a question, which had been nagging at him for quite some time.

Why is it that you can speak to me whenever you want now, but you couldn't before? He asked. The reply was almost instant

As your powers grew, we fed off them a little, to regain power Lily replied. With that they dived into the first lesson. It started off very simple, Harry had to focus his mind on a small thing, like a quill, and will it to float. This came very easily to him, however, when it came to two things at a time, he found it quite hard.

I think that's just enough for today. Lily said. She seemed to sense that Harry was getting incredibly frustrated with himself. Lets finish with some meditation. Will your self into a state of calm, and sit down on the floor.

Harry did as he was told, and was suddenly overcome with a dreamy sensation, which was a little like the Imperious curse. He had a vague idea about what was happening around him, but it felt as if he was half asleep.

Just as Harry began to feel refreshed and recharged, Ron burst through into their dormitory.

'Harry! Dumbledore wants to see us!'

 Harry got up slowly, and followed Ron down to the common room, where they also met up with Hermione, and for some reason, Fred, George, and Ginny. There was something in Harry's gut that told him something wasn't right. They trooped down to the headmaster's office. The atmosphere about the castle, to Harry, didn't seem right. He knew something horrible was about to happen.

As they entered the office, Dumbledore's face was glum. He motioned for them to all sit down. And began to speak monosyllabically.

'This is not going to be easy for you' Dumbledore said to the Weasley family. Harry began to have suspicions, suspicions he hoped weren't true.

'Your mother and Father were out shopping today' Dumbledore started, in his monosyllabic tone. Harry's heart fell.

'They were captured by Lord Voldemort' Harry's heart fell, and anger began pacing his stomach. It began to rise slowly, as Ginny burst into tears, and Ron sat there, in shock. Fred And George slowly slipped out of the office, silently.

The rage in Harry's heart rose even more, slowly trickling up into the middle of his stomach.

Don't do it. James said simply.

I will NOT let that Dark Lord hurt my friends like this. Harry replied, rage in his thoughts. He slowly stood up,

'I'll settle this now.' He said firmly. Dumbledore shook his head.

'It's too dangerous, Harry' Harry just stood there. He was torn. He had to control his emotions, but he also had to seek revenge on the dark lord.

'Besides' Dumbledore continued 'It was Lucius Malfoy who captured them'

Harry sat back down. He would get them back, but not quite yet. He let his anger out by slowly levitating the objects in Dumbledore's office. His anger began to disappear, as he slowly touched the objects back down.

Well-done Lily complemented. Harry began to see hope- Ron's parents had just been captured- not killed. There was still hope for them.

'We're in luck' Dumbledore said 'I was mounting an attack against the Dark Lord, scheduled for the next week.' Ron nodded, and that was all. There was still a distant look on his face, which suggested that he didn't believe what was happening, Ginny's sobs stopped, but her face was white with pain. Hermione moved over to comfort her, tears trickling down her own cheeks. Harry felt there was room for optimism.

'Don't be grief stricken, yet.' He said confidently 'They're just captured, nothing else'

When Hermione, Ron and Ginny left Dumbledore's office, He and Harry had an in depth discussion about the next assault against Voldemort.

Dumbledore had managed to raise a lot more men, and seemed confident that the next assault was going to work.

'I'd prefer it if I didn't command a unit this time, Professor' Harry said.

'You want to rescue Molly and Arthur' Dumbledore stated. Harry nodded.

'Well if you wish, you are one of the most competent duellers in the school' Dumbledore allowed 'but take Talon and Ron with you. You can't do it alone, Voldemort himself might be there' His eyes twinkled merrily.

'Not that you've really struggled to beat him in the past' Harry laughed, Thanked Dumbledore for his vote of confidence, and left.

As he made his way to the Gryffindor common room, he allowed a small tear to trickle down his cheek, the grief finally registering on his brain. He brushed it away quickly. I will rescue them he thought, forcefully.

That's my boy James replied, in his thoughts.

As the common room portrait swung open, Harry saw Ron in the corner of the room, out of the way, weeping openly. It was the first time he had seen Ron like this, and he felt sorry for him. He knew what it was like to be with out parents.

Although you're not without us now Lily reminded him we'll never leave you again, Harry. This reassured Harry a little, as he slid into a comfy seat, by Ron.

'We'll get them back' Harry said, as way of a greeting 'At the upcoming war, a week from now, Me, you and Talon will break away from the rest of our group and go and find them' Ron nodded, weakly, though he didn't say anything.

Neither of the boys spoke, for several minutes, until Ron finally broke the silence, in a husky voice.

'I'll get that Lucius Malfoy' He said. His voice was low, making him sound extremely dangerous. 'If it's the last thing I do'

 Harry nodded. He wasn't going to stop Ron getting back at Lucius; he was going at Voldemort to avenge his parent's deaths, and others as well. If anything, the thirst for vengeance just made you stronger.

'Hey Harry, if you don't mind' Ron said 'I'd like to be left alone for a while.' Harry shook his head.

'Go ahead, I'll probably see you in the morning' Ron said goodnight, and then clambered slowly and wearily to the dormitories. Harry warned the other students of Gryffindor house to not interfere either.

He sat alone or a second, and then thought he could do something to ease the tension. He went to find a prank to pull.

He has too much of you in him, James Lily scolded her husband

That's a bad thing? Harry's father replied. Lily tutted.

Hmm… but you did well today, Harry.

How come? Harry replied, curiously

You controlled your powers extremely well. None of us could've done what you did. It was extremely hard.

Thanks Harry said dryly. He then proceeded walking on, saying a brief 'hello' to Violet, the fat lady's friend, then stalked off to make as much mischief as possible.

A/N: Ok… I couldn't resist it- another war! I'm not really sure though, whether I should make this story like 40 chapters long, and use it as one year, or whether I should split it up, and do another two books… tell me in your reviews!