A/N: Plot is back. Sorry this took so long… it was kind of hard to write. Yes, all the Weasleys are there, so you do recognize those names. Amos is Amos Diggory (he wants retribution for what Voldie did to Cedric). Arabella is of course, Arabella Figg. Aeredhwyn (pronounced AIR-eth-win) my own invention. She is an Elf, and Bill's girlfriend. Madalyn Monroe and Cara Riley are my inventions, and Tim Burr is based on a friend of mine. (I needed someone else for the trials and I had already used a bunch of canon characters and I already had a lot of girls making the team so I created a guy. And when I was trying to think of a name for him, the first name that came to my mind was Timber… which is what I call my very droolworthy friend Tim. *winks at Timber* (Timber you had so better review for this. If you don't… keep in mind that I know exactly where you will be sleeping when you come down for your campus visit. *evil malicious laugh*
Disclaimer: No they're not mine. Wish they were but hey… life is hard and then you die.
Chapter 8: Dumbeldore's Office
"Now, I have a job for each of you called to be a member of this Order," Dumbledore said after he had introduced everyone to everyone who didn't know each other.
The first meeting of the Order of Phoenix had just been called to order.
"Bill… you will set out as soon as this meeting is done to begin setting protective charms on all of the Gringotts locations. Charlie, you will be working with Rory. The two of you will be training a cavalry of wyverns for battle. Arthur and Percy, you will be my eyes and ears in the Ministry. Do everything you can to rally those that you know you can trust to the Light. However, you must be careful. It's hard to know who is on our side these days. Fred, George, and Lilith… you three will be setting up security at all entrances to the school. Oliver, you will be physically training Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny. Vicious, you will be magically and mentally training the aforementioned four. Remus, Sirius, Amos, and Arabella… you will be the sympathizers… the comfort… the relief… that the attacked families will need. You will be what the Muggles call the Red Cross. Severus, I need you to continue what you are already doing. Aeredhwyn, we need you to do everything in your power to sway the Elves to our cause. And, finally, Molly… your job is the reason that this Order is so aptly named," Dumbledore said and paused for effect.
He smiled and his blue eyes twinkled through his half-moon glasses as he spoke.
"It is a most ingenious idea, and I am quite proud of it. You see, I will place a connection in each of you to Molly. She can't check in on you or read your thoughts or see what you are doing, just as you cannot do the same to her. However, she can sense when you are in danger and know your exact location. Or if perhaps, you have urgent information concerning our cause, Molly will be able to sense the urgency, and know what is going on. She will then tell one of the phoenixes that we will have housed in her home, and the phoenix will come to me relaying the message through a code in his song that Fawkes and I have developed. It would be easier, perhaps, to simply instill the connection in me. But that is what our enemy expects. And of course, if you are at Hogwarts, you may come to me with whatever information you may have. Molly, I hope that you and Arthur wouldn't mind harboring these birds in your home?" Dumbledore said, leaving everyone awestruck.
"No, not at all," Molly replied.
"Well then, you are dismissed," Dumbledore announced with a smile.
As everyone was turning to leave, Dumbledore said quietly, "Professors Snape, I would like you and your daughters to stay behind for a moment, if you will."
"I know you four are doing much in this war already, but I beg of you… please consider revealing yourselves and bringing your people to our aid… I know we can win this thing if you do," Dumbledore said when the room cleared.
"Albus," Vicious replied, "I know you have done much for us and our kind. However, I can't ask that my people join this war. I can't even ask my family to do more than they are already doing. Our people have long been in hiding; I can't ask them to sacrifice their secrecy to kill off this threat when they will only be hunted down by the entire magical world when the war is over. I'm sorry Albus."
"Oh, it's quite alright dear. I'm sure we will find another way to win this war," Dumbledore replied with a grieved look in his eyes that spelled out exactly false he suspected his reassurances to be.
With that, the Snapes left the office to go bed, as it was nearing midnight.
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Lilith woke up the next morning, hot with anticipation. The morning of the Gryffindor Quidditch trials had finally come. She grabbed her Phoebus and a bite to eat as she hurried out to the pitch.
"These are the positions we have open: Primary Keeper, Reserve Keeper, three Reserve Chasers, two Reserve Beaters, and a Reserve Seeker. In the even that a player is unable to participate in a match, their Reserve will step up. Don't worry; it will only be for that one match. Since we have so many seventh-years, the Reserves will be taking the place of many players next year. Now, let us begin," Harry Potter, the new team captain announced.
The players split up; the Keepers went to the goals for blocking, while the Chasers vied with Angelina Johnson, Alicia Spinnet, and Katie Bell for the Quaffle. The Beaters struggled to fight off the Bludgers that Fred and George were sending their way, and the Seekers raced to be the first to catch the Snitch. Harry stood off to the side, observing with Madam Hooch. Madam Hooch observed the trials for all the teams and gave advice where needed.
Halfway into the trials, Harry turned to Madam Hooch and said, "Not a single Quaffle has gotten past Lilith Snape. She's better than Wood was…"
"Yes… she is quite good. I think it's obvious what to do with her. Mr. Burr hasn't missed many, and neither has Cara Riley," Madam Hooch replied.
"What about the Chasers? Madalyn Monroe is fast… but somehow I just don't think that Chaser is the right position for her. And it seems Dean Thomas has come over to the Dark Side…" Harry mused.
"I feel that Miss Monroe is more suited for a Beater's position. And I agree… it does seem that Mr. Thomas has abandoned soccer, for he is exactly what we need in a Chaser. Ron Weasley, I think, would do well following in Fred and George's footsteps," Madam Hooch said.
"I agree about Ron. I wanted to be objective and didn't know how it would look if I gave my best friend a position… but since you agree; I don't think it would be a problem. Oh look, someone has caught the Snitch!"
Student and professor looked up to see Colin Creevey waving the Snitch in the air.
"That's good Colin. Now release it, and start again," Harry said and turned to Madam Hooch. "He's fast. He has a good eye, and he has the build."
"I can concur with that. He's certainly nowhere near your level, but I think that by the time that you graduate he will have had enough training to be a remarkable Seeker."
No other player got a chance the entire morning to catch the Snitch, as Colin caught it every single time.
As lunchtime drew near, Harry called the trials to a halt.
"Okay, the new positions will be filled as follows: Our new Primary Keeper will be Lilith Snape. Reserve Keeper: Tim Burr. Reserve Chasers: Virginia Weasley, Natalie McDonald, and Dean Thomas. Reserve Beaters: Ronald Weasley and Madalyn Monroe. And for Reserve Seeker, Colin Creevey. Practices will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from seven to nine p.m., and on Saturdays from eight to eleven a.m. Every player is required to be at every practice unless you are on your deathbed, or otherwise have a very good reason. Congratulations. Let's go get some lunch! Oh, and there will be a party held in the Common Room tonight. Fred and George will provide food. Don't ask how," Harry announced.
A/N: Yay I finally finished!!!! *there was much rejoicing* Okay on to the cookies….
Dark Queen of Roses: Hey girl… don't diss Pixies now. Pixies rock! (At least my Pixies do. Don't worry… my Pixies are very different from Cornish Pixies. Mine are very closely related to the Elves… anyway…) I plan on incorporating Pixies a lot in this story, so be happy. And trust me… you're perfect for a Pixie. I may bring you in while you're in your human form later. But that will be much later. And sorry, but Fred is not up for grabs in this story. It just wouldn't fit for him to be such a jerk, and then go and get a girlfriend. The only way he would get a girl in this story is if he and Angelina reconciled, which I doubt that they will do. However, if I do find a way to sneak Ebony's human form in, I may let her have a little romance. All the Weasleys are currently taken though. You could have Harry if you wanted though. (Let me know… cuz if you don't want him, Ginny gets him.) Or if you insist, I could create an OMC for you. Let me know and all, cuz if I'm gonna be able to find a way to bring Ebony's human form in, I'm going to need to do it soon. Email me or IM me on AIM anytime. ^_^ I hope you continue to enjoy the story.
kippinator: Yay it was funny! (Heh… I'm insane. You think this story is pretty chaotic… you should see what it's like to be around me and my friends, lol.) I posted this chapter as soon as I could. It was rather hard for me to write because of the plot being so much… there… in it when I had been going with the insanity for so long. And don't worry, I have quite a few more funny moments in mind for future chapters, and of course, more Snapey torture. *evil grin*