Chapter 7: The Needed Help Of Another...The Last Link Is Complete

As Harry and Hermione helplessly looked on. Ron was slowly sinking down into the deep dark waters. Harry tried to pull Ron up with his powers but as they both tried, Harry was getting pulled into the water. He broke and link of power and Ron continued to sink into the darkness...

Meanwhile...

"We have to find Harry and Ron to tell them that Ron made Keeper" Fred said.

"Well we tried everywhere and they are no where to be found" George replied.

"Mr. Weasley do you know where Harry, Ron, and Hermione are?" Dumbledore asked running down the halls.

"No we are looking for Harry also. The Only place we haven't looked would be...The Lake!" Fred said realizing the danger.

As they all realized, they started to race out of the castle and to the lake where they Harry and Hermione at the lake.

Meanwhile...Back at the lake.

"No Ron hold on!" Both Screamed.

As Ron's last hand was sinking into the water...Lifeless as it was. Hermione finally snapped, all of this stress of just this one event caused her to close her eyes and cry. While she was crying, Dumbledore came running up. Before he could cast any spell Hermione quickly stood back up and opened her eyes which were glowing bright Aqua Blue. She said nothing but as soon as everyone saw her eyes glowing they knew to stand back. At this moment she commanded attention. He lifted her hands and up went the whole lake. She parted her hands to discover the squid and the lifeless Ron in his tentacles.

With a little strain, she pulled Ron away from the squad and levitated him towards Dumbledore. And turned back to the squid. At this moment she was thinking about when Ron asked her out, when he put his arm around her. She became mad, VERY mad, and she started crying while the glow from her eyes to her whole body. The squid started getting smaller by the second until it was too small to look at. She dropped the squid into the water and the she made the glow fad while she went of to the hurt Ron.

"Oh man Ron speak to me!" Harry said while running towards Ron.

"Dumbledore is he alive?" Asked Hermione.

"Yes he is but he is barley." Dumbledore replied with complete sorrow.

"Don't worry his powers will keep him from dieing" Dumbledore said with a cheering voice.

"Well I didn't pass out because I didn't use all my power I guess. It was because I didn't want to hurt anything, just wanted to get Ron out of danger." Hermione said, now with a happier voice.

"Well I knew this would happen" Dumbledore said.

"With Ms Granger and Mr. Weasley are going out. Hermione would care about Ron's welfare." Dumbledore said making Hermione Blush.

As they stopped talking, everyone carried Ron into the Hospital Wing when they passed Percy in the wall. He completely turned around and when into the Hospital Wing. Ron started glowing while they put him on to a bed. Hermione and Harry were right at his side. Hermione was holding his hand while Harry was using some of his power to try and help the healing process along. After about one hour everyone started talking.

"Harry even though you missed the meeting we all agreed that Ron should be our new keeper." George said with a smile.

"That's great news to hear. When he wakes up I will tell him about it. I am sorry I missed the meeting also. A captain shouldn't miss any meetings." Harry replied.

"Don't be saying sorry to me. Prof is the one you should be saying that to. She was madder than anyone could ever be. I don't think you should go near Transfiguration anytime soon." Fred stepped in.

"Well Ron should be well anytime now." Dumbledore said checking his pocket watch.

"Why do you see that Prof?" Asked Harry.

"Well Harry you see. He has been practicing with you so he has learned to control his powers and within his powers are healing powers. So when his power grows, that part grows also." Dumbledore explained.

"When Hermione starts controlling her powers even better, her healing powers will also grow." Dumbledore Continued.

"Harry we also have another surprise for Ron. He has 500 gill waiting for him when he wakes up. Our Dad became Vice Minster today and he got a 2500-gill bonus because he was working at the Minstery before he went up in rank." Fred said proudly.

"We don't need the 500-gill. We are getting jobs at Zonko's 15 gill an hour. Did you know Harry that Prongs Pad Foot and Moony really created all of the Zonkos products?" Fred asked after explaining.

"Well I know now, and guys your looking at Prongs Jr." Harry said proudly.

"WOW! Harry I didn't know your dad was prongs. I have got to get your autograph now. Harry you should up to Zonko's and ask for the money. Your Prongs son, you own almost the whole store" George said in excitement.

"Well I think I will put I don't want the money. I will give the money to you to spend on your self or Ron. I don't want to seem richy or anything like Malfoy. But I rather give money away than keep it for myself." Harry said.

"You're a good soul Harry just like your father was." Dumbledore said, which made Harry smile.

Just then Sirus came into the Hospital came into the Hospital Wing. The twins got out their wands and were ready to fight.

"Put your weapons down I am a free man. I didn't do anything. Harry they found Peter and they let me go just an hour and a half ago." Sirus said.

"That was in the paper some time ago Sirus." Harry replied.

"That was a false statement. The paper will be out late today but it will have my article within it. Did I hear someone talk about Pad foot while I was walking down the hall?" Sirius asked.

"We did talk about him and his crew. Do you know him?" Said the twins now interested.

"Of Course I know him! I am pad foot, right here in real life." Sirus exclaimed.

"Oh man we need your autograph. Right now please give it to us." The twins yelled.

"Later I will I promise. Dumbledore what were you talking about healing?" Sirus asked.

"Well like I said earlier Ron will be healed quickly but since this was a kind of physical wound it will take longer to heal. The Power is getting in tune with it master but since it is use to sprital healing...It needs time to adapt to physical healing. That is why it will take longer but don't worry Ron will be ok. I am proud of all of you. This year you have greatly improved your self. Ron has been brining his grade up 100%...Amazing" Dumbledore said.

Oh yes and that reminds me. I will be discussing your OWL's at the end of November. Only 1 week left until you start to worry." Dumbledore said winking at the crew.

As he started talking about OWLS and about power and training once again. Ron finally awoke from his sleep. Not saying a word...just listening.

"Well OWL's, for once I am really ready for a test." Ron said as he was rubbing his chest.

"Well Ron I hope that you are. Ron you have 500 Gil from dad. You have made the Quidditch team." The twins said.

"Wow all this news within 5 seconds. You must be happy guys." Ron said.

When he was talking, Hermione held her head a little low and started to tighten her grip on Ron's hand. Ron knew that she missed him, so he held on tighter as well. Everyone started talking while Fred and George drooled over Sirus. Hermione and Ron were hugging and kissing and tell each other how they missed each other (even though they hadn't been away from each other at all). Harry was walking over to Dumbledore and talk to him just as the Weasley family came into the room.

"Harry, Ron, and Hermione, the training we will do together will be just between us in this room. I will be showing you magic that you won't be learning in Hogwarts even if you were in the school 10 years. I will be showing you how to turn your wands into your repersenitive staves. Your staves will be formed into your inter animal. For example if Sirus could change his wand into a staff, it would be a dog staff. Do you get the idea now?" Dumbledore asked.

All of the students nodded at the agreement. The started talking all together about what else they would be learning after the normal classes and studies.

"The other things that you will be learning (with the staff transformation) will take months. It isn't like the defence or anything like that. This is things that I learned 50 years AFTER I graduated out of Hogwarts. You three are blessed with the very old power carried down during years, and years of time and families. I will show you how to control then in the event that something will happen." Dumbledore exampled.

As Dumbledore finished talking the students eyes lit up with excitement. The all knew that it was all going to be the hardest work that they would ever face within Hogwarts. The Weasley family come around and hugged all three, knowing and thinking what they were thinking.

After They were through talking they all stepping out of Hospital Wing with a limping Ron by their side.

"Why, is Ron still hurt Prof?" Hermione asked.

"Even though Ron looks all right his body his still repairing itself, just like those things muggle's use...Machines, they repair themselves. Ron is doing the same." Dumbledore answered.

"Ron I am so glad and proud of you son. This year you became Prefect, your grades are nearly perfect. Harry the same with you of course. You two may always get into trouble but finally you use your heads for something useful." Mr. Weasley said.

Harry and Ron blushed as they walked down the hall thinking about their grades and what other surprises they would discover this year...Good or Bad...

By the time they got back to the Great Hall it was time for the near to last class of the day. Transfiguration was worse for the first time in Harry's life at Hogwarts. It seemed that Prof McGonagall was still mad about him missing the meeting. She called on him for almost every question even though Hermione had her hand up everyone time she asked a question.

After the boring and rather harsh time in Transfiguration, they had one other class to go. Which was the most boring of "any" class in all of Hogwarts. While they were walking to Divition without Hermione. They saw Dumbledore talking to Prof McGonagall outside her class.

"I almost forgot to be happy! I am the new Keeper of Gryffindor." Ron said proudly.

"Ron how could you ever forget to be happy?" Hermione questioned.

"I don't know really...Just so much going on at one time...I just plain forgot..." Ron replied.

After the conversation ended the trio headed back up stairs. They decided that they would go listen in to Dumbledore and McGonagall's conversation...

"They saw so much power at such young ages...It is truly amazing how mature they are...Do you think they would be interested in being in the order of the phoenix?" Dumbledore questioned.

"You are right Albus but I still think even with your training and they mature states, they are too young to be in the order...Who knows what will happen? I don't know if all the danger and excitement would be too much for them to handle." McGonagall replied.

"For our sakes and theirs, I hope your wrong about this...I will mention it to them in one moment..." Dumbledore said sorrow in his eyes.

"How will you Albus? They are most likely up in their common room by now...unless...They are being nosey once again and listening to this conversation." Prof McGonagall said while looking around for the kids.

As she ended her sentence, Harry, Ron, and Hermione walked out from the corner. They looked like they were in a candy story when the heard about the order of the phoenix.

"Now you three...I don't think it is safe for you to join the Order of the Phoenix..." Prof McGonagall trailed off.

"Hermione I would like you to show me your power please.... I would like to see it once." Dumbledore asked.

As she did try, she could only get a hint of glitter around her, for one second she shined then it faded away. She became sad and confused at the same time; she looked despresly at Dumbledore for answers.

"As I thought, I knew that would happen. You see, your power to save Ron was great but for some reason Ron's power came out explosively. He has not used his full power. I know that much, anyway, his power was so great because of his very powerful dislike of Malfoy and his friendship for Harry. The two opposite feelings connected and caused his outburst of power. You wanted to save Ron from his death, so your power leaped out just a little so you could save him...You didn't use your full force, so it became engulfed in a semi-dormant state." Dumbledore replied to the helpless look.

"That means that Hermione will have to work hard to awaken her powers. I know that Ron and Harry with be there at her side helping her along her this rocky path." Dumbledore said.

As the group understood what there task ahead, they set new goals and started walking up to the common room. Suddenly Sirus started walking down the hall to the classroom with a snowly white owl on his arm, humming every step of the way.

"Well isn't this a happy and surprised group right here. Well this is a surprise also...I see Ron has finally gotten a girlfriend." Sirus said winking at Ron and Hermione.

"Cut it out Sirus. Hey, it is Hedwig!" Harry said with excitement.

"Yes that it is, while I was coming here I decided to bring him with buckbeak and me so we would have some more company. I heard something about the Order of the Phoenix around here." Sirus said now becoming ever more so serious.

"We were talking about letting the group into the Order Of The Phoenix...Did you know that Sirus is in the order? Harry and Ron, both your fathers were and are within the Order of the Phoenix?" Dumbledore replied with questions.

"There were in the order? Wow Harry our dad's in the Order Of the Phoenix...Hey wait, what is the Order of the Phoenix anyway? I mean what does it stand for or fight against?" Ron questioned.

"The Order of the Phoenix stands for justice against Voldermort and anything evil. It was originally put together by the MOM then we took it over with just some of the bravest wizards and witches within it. Although I am not sure how Sirus got in to the Order" Dumbledore responded to Ron's question with a wink at Sirus.

"Yes I remember how I got into the order; I bribed Harry's dad into begging Dumbledore to letting me in." Sirus said making everyone laugh.

As the laughter died down everyone started thinking about the growing powers of each person. Also when would Voldemort attack the school, this time they would not hide, this time they would stand in fight. Dumbledore feared that this fight was indeed going to be the last fight Voldemort or anyone would have for sometime...

They would be put into the order with some surprises along the way...

"This is so cool! I can hardly control myself." Ron said while making his eyes glow from brown to green.

"Ron calm down...But you should keep the eye color I like it." Hermione said making Ron blush.

After Ron's blushing session, Dumbledore began to start a conversation about each part that the Guardians and the Prophet have themselves. Ron began to advance upon Harry and shake his hand and give him a quickly manly hug.

"Harry don't worry, me and Hermione will protect you. I will protect you most importantly." Ron said with a reassuring handshake.

"That's right Harry, Ron is right, he is the main protector he will protect you no matter what happens. Don't worry he knows who is friend and who is foe so nothing dangerous would happen to any friends. Hermione is also a protector but she is what people call the "mage healer". She protects you with her powers but her main purpose is to help by healing. Since Hermione and Ron are "involved" Ron would share some of her healing powers and Hermione will do the same with Ron's powers. That doesn't mean they will get weaker. The only it means is that they will grow even stronger." Dumbledore said.

"Wow I would never think that Ron would be more mature and a leader of this group. He is never serious." Mr. Weasley said now coming into the conversation.

"Dad...Cut it out..." Ron replied blushing...

"Yes Arthur he is but since he has been doing good in his grades I might add he has been acting like an adult through out the year just like Harry. Hermione as always acted like an adult to keep the boys in line." Dumbledore said while winking at Hermione.

"That is very amazing, I bet he isn't such an adult when is comes to food just like his old man." Sirus said while patting Arthur on the back.

"Now thats a true fact Sirus." Arthur announced.

"Ron, now mostly all members of the order are here. There are only about 3 other people within the order that aren't here...One person that was in the order but we will not going into that subject at the moment. After your classes tomorrow I will call all of you to my office to talk more about this subject. It is getting late and I think there has been too much excitement tonight already." Dumbledore said with a fatherly tone.

As everyone split up, Sirus hugged Harry and shook Ron and Hermione's hands. As they went back up for a good night's rest the two lovebirds and rapped around each other. When Hermione and Ron kissed and said there goodbyes, Harry and Ron went up stairs for goodnights sleep...