When they reached the assemblage, Harry saw that all of the Order was
watching Harry, Ginny, Hermione, and Ron. Dumbledore spoke to them.
"During your years at Hogwarts, you have shown outstanding bravery. You have fought off many dangers that some adult wizards will never have to face. Your bravery has given hope to some who had none before. Your courage is what has made me come to this decision. This year at Hogwarts, the four of you will not only continue the work of the D.A., but you will also fight alongside the members of the Order of the Phoenix at times when the need is great. I hope that the need never arises that I have to send out the D.A. to help out the Order of the Phoenix, but when I have to, I will. Now, normally, you would have to be adult wizards and witches to obtain this status, but I feel you have earned this right. Therefore, I am naming you honorary members of the Order of the Phoenix."
Harry didn't know what to say. He knew that the Order of the Phoenix was planning on combating Voldemort, but he had hoped that the D.A. would have a little more preparation. However, he thanked Dumbledore, and sat down.
After the meeting, Harry and his friends were congratulated by many members of the Order. After everyone had left, Harry headed back upstairs, where he and Ron discussed the evening's events.
"Wow! Honorary members of the Order of the Phoenix! Who would have thought? You realize that the D.A. is going to have to work harder if we're expected to fight against the Death Eaters. You know, we should think about recruiting more people, and maybe changing the name, something that sounds really flashy. Maybe the Order of the Grizzly or something. What do you think?"
Harry didn't reply. He was thinking about the pressure on his shoulders. He had to lead a group of young wizards and combat the most powerful Dark wizard ever. This was not going to be easy. He still had not told Ron and Hermione about the prophecy, where Harry would have to die, or kill Voldemort. He also had just lost Sirius, his godfather. What did Dumbledore expect?
Harry fell asleep that night, and dreamed a strange dream. He stood in a large auditorium, and was facing a crowd of wizards in black hoods and cloaks. He also saw goblins, trolls, vampires, and other creatures sitting in the amphitheater. He addressed them.
"Attention, all of you. The time is fast approaching when we begin our attack on the Ministry of Magic. Before the time comes, I want to see these numbers increase even more. Find the werewolves, the hags, and the ogres. Find more wizards, and bring them to me, that my league of darkness may grow. Now, where is Lucius?"
"I am here, my lord. What is it you desire of me?"
"Lucius, I want your son to lead a revolt inside Hogwarts school. Tell your son that Dumbledore and the other teachers must be distracted while we begin our reign of terror. He shall be supplied with any items he may need. He is to lead his own army. He should name it 'The Army of the Snake'. They are to curse other students, and use the Dark Arts to their advantage. Draco will need to be taught all of the curses you know, including the Cruciatus and Imperius curses. Make sure that he harms Harry Potter in anyway he can."
"Yes, my lord."
Just then, Harry was awakened by a loud knock on the door. "Harry, Ron, it's time for breakfast," rang out Mrs. Weasley's voice. Harry got out of bed, and pulled on some clothes. He saw Ron doing the same thing. He walked down to breakfast to see Lupin, Tonks, and Moody sitting around the table. All of them wished the boys well. Harry ate quickly, then he and Ron headed upstairs. Harry related his dream to Ron.
"Well, I guess we know what the D.A. is going to be doing this year. We need to keep Draco on his toes. I think you should pull out the Galleon, and let everybody know that the first meeting will be the day after we get back. We have a lot to work on."
Harry agreed. He pulled out the fake Galleon, and set the time for the meeting. After that, he told Hermione and Ginny about his dream. They had felt the Galleon burn, and knew that a meeting had been scheduled.
During the rest of the summer, Harry practiced Occlumency. He also waited for news of an attack on the Ministry of Magic. He heard nothing. The only eventful part of the summer was Sirius' funeral. Harry attended, but there were very few others who did. The service was brief.
Three weeks before term started, Harry received his Hogwarts letter. He was surprised to find out that he had been named Quidditch captain. He also received his list of books.
At the end of the summer, Harry packed up his trunk, and he, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny lugged them to the castle, and into their dorms. Harry and Ron waited till it was almost time for the evening meal, and headed down to Great Hall, where term was just about to start.
"During your years at Hogwarts, you have shown outstanding bravery. You have fought off many dangers that some adult wizards will never have to face. Your bravery has given hope to some who had none before. Your courage is what has made me come to this decision. This year at Hogwarts, the four of you will not only continue the work of the D.A., but you will also fight alongside the members of the Order of the Phoenix at times when the need is great. I hope that the need never arises that I have to send out the D.A. to help out the Order of the Phoenix, but when I have to, I will. Now, normally, you would have to be adult wizards and witches to obtain this status, but I feel you have earned this right. Therefore, I am naming you honorary members of the Order of the Phoenix."
Harry didn't know what to say. He knew that the Order of the Phoenix was planning on combating Voldemort, but he had hoped that the D.A. would have a little more preparation. However, he thanked Dumbledore, and sat down.
After the meeting, Harry and his friends were congratulated by many members of the Order. After everyone had left, Harry headed back upstairs, where he and Ron discussed the evening's events.
"Wow! Honorary members of the Order of the Phoenix! Who would have thought? You realize that the D.A. is going to have to work harder if we're expected to fight against the Death Eaters. You know, we should think about recruiting more people, and maybe changing the name, something that sounds really flashy. Maybe the Order of the Grizzly or something. What do you think?"
Harry didn't reply. He was thinking about the pressure on his shoulders. He had to lead a group of young wizards and combat the most powerful Dark wizard ever. This was not going to be easy. He still had not told Ron and Hermione about the prophecy, where Harry would have to die, or kill Voldemort. He also had just lost Sirius, his godfather. What did Dumbledore expect?
Harry fell asleep that night, and dreamed a strange dream. He stood in a large auditorium, and was facing a crowd of wizards in black hoods and cloaks. He also saw goblins, trolls, vampires, and other creatures sitting in the amphitheater. He addressed them.
"Attention, all of you. The time is fast approaching when we begin our attack on the Ministry of Magic. Before the time comes, I want to see these numbers increase even more. Find the werewolves, the hags, and the ogres. Find more wizards, and bring them to me, that my league of darkness may grow. Now, where is Lucius?"
"I am here, my lord. What is it you desire of me?"
"Lucius, I want your son to lead a revolt inside Hogwarts school. Tell your son that Dumbledore and the other teachers must be distracted while we begin our reign of terror. He shall be supplied with any items he may need. He is to lead his own army. He should name it 'The Army of the Snake'. They are to curse other students, and use the Dark Arts to their advantage. Draco will need to be taught all of the curses you know, including the Cruciatus and Imperius curses. Make sure that he harms Harry Potter in anyway he can."
"Yes, my lord."
Just then, Harry was awakened by a loud knock on the door. "Harry, Ron, it's time for breakfast," rang out Mrs. Weasley's voice. Harry got out of bed, and pulled on some clothes. He saw Ron doing the same thing. He walked down to breakfast to see Lupin, Tonks, and Moody sitting around the table. All of them wished the boys well. Harry ate quickly, then he and Ron headed upstairs. Harry related his dream to Ron.
"Well, I guess we know what the D.A. is going to be doing this year. We need to keep Draco on his toes. I think you should pull out the Galleon, and let everybody know that the first meeting will be the day after we get back. We have a lot to work on."
Harry agreed. He pulled out the fake Galleon, and set the time for the meeting. After that, he told Hermione and Ginny about his dream. They had felt the Galleon burn, and knew that a meeting had been scheduled.
During the rest of the summer, Harry practiced Occlumency. He also waited for news of an attack on the Ministry of Magic. He heard nothing. The only eventful part of the summer was Sirius' funeral. Harry attended, but there were very few others who did. The service was brief.
Three weeks before term started, Harry received his Hogwarts letter. He was surprised to find out that he had been named Quidditch captain. He also received his list of books.
At the end of the summer, Harry packed up his trunk, and he, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny lugged them to the castle, and into their dorms. Harry and Ron waited till it was almost time for the evening meal, and headed down to Great Hall, where term was just about to start.
