As the six rode towards an unknown location, Lupin and Tonks proceeded to tell him what had happened in the month since term had ended. "The Daily Prophet has been reporting all kinds of sightings of Voldemort. Of course, the Death Eaters that were captured at the Department of Mysteries have escaped. Also, there are reports now that some other citizens of the magical community have started joining Voldemort. Vampires and goblins seem to have all rallied around Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Of course, the dementors have already left Azkaban."
"There isn't any evidence that the Death Eaters have killed anyone yet, but there have been reports of Muggle torturing. At this time, the Order of the Phoenix is working hard to find out the base of operations for the Death Eaters. However there has been no luck so far."
Harry asked Lupin, "So, is the Order still working in secrecy, or have they exposed themselves to Fudge?" "We are still working behind the scenes, but our numbers are swelling. As you can see, the Weasley twins here have joined us. There joke shop is an ideal spot to pass along information to other members."
Harry had another question. "Have you changed headquarters since. since Sirius' death?" Tonks answered the question. "Yes. We are now operating out the Shrieking Shack, in Hogsmeade. It's an ideal spot, and Dumbledore and the others up at Hogwarts don't have to travel as far to get to the meetings. Some of the other members, like Dedalus Diggle and Sturgis Podmore, have actually bought houses in Hogsmeade. They feel that attention won't be drawn if they only travel a short distance. Now, we're almost there."
At that instant, they pulled up onto the grounds of Hogwarts. Mundungus let them out, and after Harry's trunk was taken out of the back, drove off, muttering something about returning the car. Harry carried his trunk up into the boys dormitory, and headed back downstairs. Not only were Fred, George, Lupin and Tonks standing there, but also were Snape, Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Hagrid. Together, the nine, without saying a word, headed down towards the Whomping Willow. George pressed the knot with a long stick, and the tree stopped moving. They slipped down the hole, and walked along the passage towards the Shrieking Shack.