A/N disclaimer (look at chapter 1).
// means telepathy // between 2 people
§§ means telepathy §§ between more than 2 people
All order council members have the possibility to use it in a (*think*) 5-mile radius.)
~~ means telepathy between soul mates i.e. Fred and Angie~~
## means telepathy between Fred and George ##
* means: Explanation at the End of the chapter
Σ Σ means talking to Phoenixes.
The link from chapter 15.
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19. Preparations:
~~~~~~~~Flashback~~~~~~~~~~
======== At the Order Outpost =========
//Good. Take care of George, will you? And be careful.//
//Take care of yourself, Leesh. Who knows what George is going to do to you if you are injured. We will see about coming to Hogwarts. Maybe we head straight for the Burrow. We are going to sleep now.//
//Okay then, see you later.//
//Bye//
Alicia: "They found him."
Charlie lifted his head from the bed and croaked out, "Who found whom?"
"Fred and Angie found George." answered Alicia
"Shouldn't this be reversed?" asked Charlie.
"Oh I forgot you were asleep. When you fell asleep we got Angie to sleep and about three hours later George went to look for Fred. Some time later Fred got back here and when we tried to call George he didn't answer. Fred tried to contact him half an hour later. He didn't answer again and Fred and Angie went outside to look for him and Fred called in right now to tell me that they found him, but he is injured."
"What happened?" asked an alarmed Arthur.
"He stepped into a hunting trap. Fred put a healing charm on him. He should be ok soon."
"Are they coming to Hogwarts?" asked Serverus.
"I warned him about going anywhere if they aren't fit or injured. Fred said they'd see about coming to Hogwarts. Maybe they head straight to the Burrow."
"Well, it doesn't matter where they go as long as they are ok," said Harry.
"Anyway, we should get ready to leave for Hogwarts. The others will need help if the army is as big as Fred told us." remarked Alicia.
"The army is as big as he told us but they are taking less forces to Hogwarts. It looks like they want to warn us or something. The full blow will come another time." Serverus said.
Harry: "But I wonder…"
Arthur: "What is it Harry?"
"Why would they attack Hogwarts so soon after the Hogsmeade attack. What do they want to accomplish with that?"
Alicia: "I think the want to surprise us. Nobody would reckon with it. But they are gonna loose that one. I swear on my honour as a marauder."
Serverus: "Why so aggressive Ms Spinnet?"
Alicia: "Well, payback is a bitch, Mr Snape"
"Shouldn't this be Professor Snape, Ms Spinnet?" Serverus teased.
"It is Professor Snape if it is Dr. Spinnet."
"Maybe we should move to first name basis. That is something I should have asked for a long time ago. I think it is appropriate, after all you saved my life many times and Angelina, Fred, George and I are calling each other by our given names in private. I mean I call you sometimes by your given Name, but I think you got the right to return this. That counts for you two, too, Harry, Charlie. If you accept of course. I respect you and I see you as equal and of course you aren't my students anymore."
Alicia looked at Harry and Charlie who nodded at her.
"We accept"
Serverus smiled at them and said "That means a lot to me. Thank you."
Harry: "I think we should leave for Hogwarts now."
Arthur: "How are we going?"
Harry: "Portkey."
They took the portkey and after a few seconds they stood in a little chamber at Hogwarts.
Charlie: "Where are we?"
Alicia: "Adjoining chamber of the Great Hall"
Arthur: "How did you know?"
Alicia: "I am not a marauder for nothing."
Arthur: "One day you have to explain this Marauder business to me."
Serverus: "Oh Arthur, I don't think you want to know."
Charlie: "Oh I would say, you'll find it pretty amusing but Mum would flip if she hears it…"
"If I hear what Charles Clarence Weasley?" Molly Weasley glared at her son.
Ron: "Uh Oh"
"Well, I am waiting…"
Ron: "Charlie if you're gonna tell on us you are a dead man."
Harry, Alicia, Ginny, Lee, Katie and Hermione nodded in approval.
"I am with Ron on this one. Tell on us and you are a dead man," said Hermione.
Charlie gulped and started to sweat "Mum, I think you understand if I am not going to tell you this one. I mean look at the consequences. I mean having two ancient elementals and seven Unspeakable seeking revenge is a bit…"
"I would say, intimidating. Don't you think? But we have more urgent matters at hand if I may say so."
Molly answered, "Of course Albus." turning to he son "I will get my answers later Charles. Now Arthur where is Fred? And George and Angelina for that matter?"
"Fred could free himself and meet us at the outpost a few hours ago. George left three hours after arriving at the outpost to search for him. When Fred got back about two hours later. We tried to contact George but he didn't answer. When we tried again and he didn't answer Fred and Angie left to search for him. The found him and he had hurt his leg. They will either come here or to the Burrow later on," answered Alicia.
"We should get ready for the attack, now. We have to decide on a leader since Fred and Angelina aren't here and we should start making a plan to defend the castle." said Harry.
"Let's go to my office and plan there," said Albus
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Meanwhile at the cave
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##~~It wouldn't be if wasn't for the draught of warmth. It would help if you sometimes paid attention at potions.~~## snapped George
##~~ For your information, I paid attention in potions. And I know you mean because it needs two weeks to brew.~~##
George sat up abruptly. "Well then please tell me why it isn't difficult. You don't expect me to survive two weeks like this do you? You can as well AK me right now. mmmbmmmmbmmmmbbmmbbmbb" George stared angrily at Fred.
"I'll take my hand away if you shut up. I 'm just trying to help," said Fred.
George continued to glare at Fred who looked back with pleading eyes
Then his eyes softened and Fred took his hand away.
##Sorry, I'm just afraid. I…I don't want to die.##
##Same here. But you need to calm down.##
George nodded and leaned back against Fred.
"What now?" asked Angelina.
"Well," answered Fred "the Draught of Warmth needs two weeks to brew…"
George started to shake and stuttered out, " You…you are going to say 'but' now, ain't you?"
(A/N: I am evil!! Muwahahahaha!!!)
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Hogwarts: Headmaster's office
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They sat around a big table in the middle of the enlarged room.
"Okay. Who's gonna lead the order?" asked Lee.
"Well, Alicia the order is yours," said Harry.
"What do you mean the order is mine? What about Albus?"
"Remember the prophecy, child.
As Lord and Lady Phoenix they shall lead the fight assisted by their closest allies Earth and Water.
The Lord and Lady Phoenix as well as the water aren't here. That makes you the leader of the Order."
"Great. Leading a bunch of healers is one thing. Leading a whole order another." She banged her head on the table. "Why me bang why me. bang, bang, bang"
"Leesh stop it. We don't want our dear Redwood angry with us, because you cracked your scull." Katie told her while pulling at her shoulder forcing her to sit upright. Lee nodded in agreement.
"Yeah we don't want him mad with us."
"Pffhh. If she doesn't accept responsibility, use someone else who can do better."
All of the others stared at Hermione. Serverus wanted to say something but Harry was faster. He glared at Hermione.
"Don't listen to her, Leesh. Like you said before they are going to loose that one. You swore on your honour as a Marauder. Show them what we are made of," said Harry
"Okay, okay I got your point. But tell me if you have any better ideas. Let's see. Ron, take the original Marauders map and start making a defence plan. Albus, send the students to their common rooms and put security spells on the entrances. Lee, take the Unspeakable, who are in the order, and place three of them in the every common room. Take five to the Slytherins. There could be a few DE's in training, such as Flint's little brother, Brian LesStranges … you know, those whose parents are known DEs. I don't know if they are DEs but we should play it safe. Albus, make sure that the students listen to them. Katie, go and take the healers to Madame Pompfrey. Tell her she's in command of the healers. They should get the Hospital wing ready and be prepared for everything. Serverus, go with Ginny to the medical supply room and check if we have everything in there what we could need. Hermione, transform and take a flight over the forest and watch out for any movement. Remus, go to Hagrid and tell him to ask for Aragog's help. Then try to call for Firenze or Bane. Tell them what's going to happen and ask for help. Sirius, be ready to go on a trip. Harry, tell Moody to assemble the Aurors and the Unspeakable who aren't in the order and send them to Hogsmeade and the main entrance. Oh and Ron divide the fighters into groups and send them where you need them. Okay, let's go."
"And what are you going to do while we are working and risking our lives? Sitting and watching the map?"
Harry: "Hermione, what's wrong with you today?"
"I just want to know what she is thinking sending us …"
"For your information, Hermione, I am going to block the secret passages, because Wormtail knows all of them. Of course you can go, but I thought it would be easier if I would do this because I am an Ancient Earth Elemental and can build some indestructible stonewalls. After that I am going to ask some light creatures for help because I don't think you can fight oversized Blast-Ended-Skrewts, Werewolves and Manticores alone with just your wand. But of course you can try. Then I am sending Fawkes for the Griffins and the Phoenixes and finally, Harry and I are going to put some protecting charms on Hogwarts. Do you have any other question or do you think you can take a flight over the forest now? If not, I am sending someone else and you can guard a common room."
"I don't think you have the right to order us arou…"
"Okay. That's it. Katie, just go to Poppy give her instructions and tell her to gather the Healers herself. Then please take a flight over the forest. Lee, take Agent Granger with you. The ones without instructions try to find something useful to do." With that Alicia stood up, put her forest green cloak on and headed for the door. Hermione glared at her and said, "I am not going to take any orders from you."
Alicia spun around and glared back."Either you shut up now and help to defend the castle or go and pack your things and leave Hogwarts. You are dismissed from this attack. We don't need uncooperative Agents or helpers for that matter."
Hermione glared at her while the others stared in suprise at Alicia.
When she turned to the door again Albus stood up. "Alicia, you forgot something."
She turned around again and looked at him. He removed a silver Phoenix badge from his robe and gave it to her.
"The commander-in-chief, who isn't the Lord or the Lady Phoenix has to wear this badge," he told her with a smile.
"But then why aren't you leading."
"Aaahh, good question, my dear but my priority are the students at the moment. And I am sure you'll be successful."
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A/N: Sorry it took so long.
Now here is the vote. To take part in it please review or email (yoshi_fan2003@lycos.de) your choice.
How do you want Angelina, Fred and George travelling to Hogwarts or the Burrow or wherever they want to go?
A: By car. This was my first idea and I thought it would be funny. Of course it isn't any car. It is my favourite car which has a few (magical) extras included. And of course with three Marauders in a car anything can happen.
B: Travelling in their animagi forms. This could be a little boring but I try to think of something funny or interesting.
C: Apparation. Well, I don't really want that cause everyone let's his or her wizards apparate. It's sometimes just boring. (If you want this I'll be writing it anyway)
D: Portkey. Yeah as interesting as Apparation.
E: You don't like my suggestions. Tell me what you like and I think about writing it.
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