Ok, I know you are all confused so listen carefully to this chapter as it will explain everything, by means of Dumbledore, of course… Did I mention to leave a review lately?

CHAPTER 23- An urgent explanation.

"I know why you have come" Dumbledore said and for the first time in Harry's life his face was turning to fear; Harry always knew Dumbledore to be calm and patient.

"I have just found out tonight.," He continued. "That Malfoy had been cloned."

"And how did Snape get turned into a ghost?" Hermione said suddenly.

"Oh, he is not a ghost Miss. Granger." Said Dumbledore. " Severus has most likely been murdered, but this ghost is not the real Snape."

Dumbledore continued. " This devastating attack could have only been planned by Voldemort. Only he could have planned such an organized and dreadful attack." Dumbledore turned to face Fawks, who was pecking the scarlet feathers on its wings. Dumbledore spoke as he stroked the Fenix.

"I did not know Voldemort had the power to create ghosts, or to control and clone students as well. He is indeed in great power…"

Hermione looked up. "How could he clone Malfoy, and then control them and the real Malfoy altogether?" Said Hermione looking confused.

Dumbledore turned around to face her. "I assure you Hogwarts was safe at the time…He must have caught Draco Malfoy in his own home, cursed him, and took control over him up to this point…"

"I have personally told the staff and teachers…They will watch over you in your Dormitory but you two" Dumbledore said turning to Harry and Hermione. " You are Head Boy and Head girl of Gryffindor (Which they knew several months back). You must watch over your fellow Gryffindors."

Neither of them said a word while he spoke.

"I'm sorry to put matters a bit into your hands…but I must tell you as Head boy and girl…"

Hermione looked up at Dumbledore. "Professor, how did you know all of this?"

"Oh… I have many ways of knowing things Miss Granger. I was like you at my age… liked to know facts…solving the riddle as you might say…one day you will be just the same." Dumbledore said looking rather calm again.

Just then the door swung open. Professor Mcgonnigal stormed in looking worried.

"Albus…"

"Yes…I know…" Dumbledore said calmly.

"We will personally take care of this…"Said Dumbledore now looking at Harry.

"You two best be going back to your commonroom…Minerva will be with you in the morning… by then… we shall have the ghost eliminated…but stay in your Dormitory with your other Gryffindors…"

Dumbledore opened the door as Professor Mcgonnigal gave them one last look, and with that, Harry and Hermione left to visit their common room again.

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