A/N- Sorry this is a little late but I have had a busy last couple of days.
I was disappointed to find out that E news on Friday didn't have POA
featured. My internet connection is so messed up so that is another reason
why I haven't updated. I have another poll at the bottom author's note. I
have a new fic idea which is driving me crazy because I have so many ideas
but it will be really hard to write because it has to make sense. It is a
really confusing plot that will have to be reasoned with to make it at all
plausible. I know you have no idea what I'm talking about yet because the
summary of the fic idea is at the bottom and not here but I thought I would
just let you know. This chapter is a little longer than my last couple of
ones I think. I hope that is good. I thought I would finish this story by
the end of October but I don't want to rush things. I have all the time in
the world right? This story will be about 7 or 8 chapter more with an
epilogue and then information on the continuation of The Velvet Glove and
my new story. I haven't decided what story that will be so you have to vote
in the poll down low!!!! I am rambling...here is the next chapter!!!
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Dumbledore's True Army
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A couple of days later Harry came back from the ministry and went to the headmaster's office. He said the password but the headmaster was nowhere to be found in the massive office. He decided to get something to eat and then eat it in the great hall. It should be empty now because it as nearing midnight. When he got near the kitchens he saw someone coming his way.
"Harry what are you doing here?" Neville asked suddenly growing very pale.
"I am just going to the kitchens to get some food and then the great hall to eat. What are you doing out of bed? What's wrong?"
"Um.."
"Relax Neville. It's not like I can dock points or anything and even if I could I wouldn't. What's wrong?" Harry asked again.
"N.n.nothing. Why don't you eat in the kitchens with me? I am a little hungry. It's kind of late to be eating isn't it?"
"Well, I just got back from the ministry. Usually I come back around 1:30 but it is only 11:45 now and I didn't have any dinner. I like to eat alone in the great hall but do you want to join me? I don't like eating in the kitchens much," Harry said. He noticed that Neville was looking more white and nervous by the second.
"I will meet you in the great hall in fifteen minutes."
Harry watched as Neville hurriedly went of in the direction of the great hall. Harry knew that something was up so he followed stealthily behind. He stopped as he saw Neville run into the great hall entrance. He then followed inside a minute later and was quite shocked at what he saw. Dumbledore, Fallyn and Draco were on what looked like to be a stage where the head tables usually were. Then where the house tables normally were stood almost all of the sixth and seventh years with there wands out. Harry watched as Neville ran up to Dumbledore and they spoke quickly. Harry moved out of view into a dark corner and he saw the headmaster look at the door and lock it with a simple flick of his wand. Then he spoke to the crowd.
"Everyone that is enough for today. We have to stop early because I have just received word that Harry Potter is coming here and as we all know, he can not find out."
Everyone turned to leave but they didn't see Harry watching them . He was in the shadows but what he heard next made him feel the urge to show himself so he walked out and stood in front of the great hall exit.
"Please remember not to tell Harry. I know it is a shame but this is how it must be. Everyone saw Harry and gasped.
"H..Harry what are you doing here?" Hermione asked. Harry could hear the whispers that began to take over the hall and he soon realized that this was why the 6th and 7th years were acting so strange lately. They didn't look at him and they would ignore him. Dumbledore had a vacant expression and Harry walked up to him. By the looks of it they had been doing this secretly for quite a while.
"Harry," Dumbledore said over the noise. Harry walked up to the old bearded wizard. Everyone exited the great hall and Harry and Dumbledore were now alone in the massive room. He couldn't believe that the headmaster had gone behind his back, of all people! Then he thought a moment and realized that this could be an advantage. It would be like the D.A and the students would be able to protect the younger students if it was absolutely necessary. Of course the students would have to choose to be in it. Then..there was the fact that Dumbledore had gone against his direct orders and kept it a secret in the process. Harry mentally agreed to agree with Dumbledore and even teach the training with Draco and Fallyn but first he had to get a little revenge on the old man. Harry would play a little game with him.
"Harry, why don't you come with me to my office?"
Harry glared at the headmaster. Dumbledore didn't know yet that the minister was just joking. Harry decided to go all out and pretend to be really mad. He didn't really know why but he figured it was for revenge. Immature as it was he didn't care.
"Harry, I have been going behind your back training students like you did in the D.A."
Harry thought carefully until he had planned out what he would say.
"I told you that you shouldn't! I told you as the minister and not as a student!"
"I'm sorry Harry but I did not agree with you."
"But.but I forbade it!" Harry yelled stomping his foot on the ground. Dumbledore and Harry sat in silence. Harry decided to reveal his joke finally.
"So, how is it going?" Harry asked as though he was never mad.
"Excuse me?" Dumbledore asked raising his eyebrows for a second. Harry repeated what he asked and Dumbledore answered.
"Quite well but it would be better if you were there to assist."
"Okay but I've thought of a way for this to work. We should obviously only train the students who want to learn and they would help protect the castle when the time comes."
"All right then," Dumbledore said smoothly.
"Oh and Professor, I was never really mad, just surprised. I was just joking when I acted mad. I realize that this would be pretty similar to the D.A so I decided to help with everything." Harry felt odd talking to his headmaster like they were equals but he could tell Dumbledore wanted it to be like that.
"That is fine. I was worried you were mad but I am glad you aren't. And speaking of the D.A why does it stand for Dumbledore's Army?" Dumbledore asked.
Harry grinned. "Because that was the one thing Fudge truly feared. It was first going to be Defense Arts but we decided that Dumbledore's Army was better."
"That is a very creative name," Dumbledore said returning the smile. Albus saw Harry's eyes flutter in fatigue and decided to send him on his way.
"Why don't you go to sleep Harry? If you're hungry you can call Dobby in your common room. I am sure he will be more than happy to get you something."
"Okay," Harry said sleepily. "But first I want to know everything about what I just saw."
"Well," Dumbledore started. "When you first said I should not organize extra training I knew that I had to. I knew it was for the best so when you were at the ministry I made an announcement to everyone in the great hall.
~~~~~~~Flashback~~~~~~~
"Everyone I have an announcement to make." Dumbledore said loudly at dinner in the great hall. "All sixth and seventh years will have the opportunity to get extra training in dueling and defense for any upcoming problems we may have with you-know-who. You will be learning a lot from other teachers and fellow students and me. Everyone who would like to may do so in signing a sign up sheet after dinner but I must ask you all not to mention to this to Mr. Potter. It is unfortunate but he should not know about this at all."
Someone asked why and no one saw Dumbledore sigh as he did. "The minister does not believe that what we are doing is necessary so he says we shouldn't but I have the strong belief that we should. If I find out that Harry Potter knows and if anyone tells him there will be serious consequences. Every sixth and seventh year who might be interested please stay in the great hall after dinner."
After dinner all the sixth and seventh years stayed like asked.
"There are rumors that Voldemort will attack soon and even though we have wards he might get through somehow. We are all working on strengthening them but I have decided to train students to protect the younger years in case of the worse. If you sign your name on the parchment that I am about to pass around it means that you want to help our school fight for the light. The teachers will be Sirius Black, Fallyn Amory, Draco Malfoy and I. Other teachers will be helping as well. Are there any questions?" Dumbledore asked the top two years.
No one raised their hand or spoke so Dumbledore continued. "I think that is all so everyone is wants to please sign the parchment going around the table."
Everyone signed their name except a few Slytherins and a couple of Ravenclaws. Dumbledore told them all to meet every night to stay in the great hall every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and he again warned them not to tell anything to Harry.
~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~
"We met on those days and we only had to stop early or cancel twice. So far no one has told you."
"It is really weird having the whole school keep a secret from me," Harry whispered.
"I know Harry, I am sorry."
"Everyone was acting really weird but I had too much to think about to worry about this as well but I did notice. Even Hermione and Ron were a little off but at least now I know why. I guess I will go now. Good bye Albus."
"Good night Harry."
Harry left and went to the Gryffindor common room. All the sixth and seventh years were there waiting for him to come.
"I'm sorry Harry," Dean Thomas said.
"Yeah mate, we couldn't tell you." Seamus explained.
"It's okay you guys but can you all try not to keep a secret like this from me anymore? I was going to help anyway but this has all been..really weird."
"Harry what happened? Did you get mad at Dumbledore? Are you canceling it or what?" Ron asked.
"Don't worry about it everyone. Training will continue. After all.we need to protect our school don't we?"
Everyone agreed and Harry left to his own room where Malfoy was sitting near the fire. Harry plopped himself next to his friend and sighed.
"Sorry we couldn't tell you Harry," Draco said without taking his eyes off of the flames in the fireplace. "What did you say to Professor Dumbledore?"
"Well.he isn't really a professor anymore," Harry lied quite seriously and believably.
"WHAT? YOU FIRED HIM?" Malfoy yelled.
Harry cracked a smile and Draco saw and smacked him hard on the head.
"Ow I was just joking," Harry said rubbing the back of his head where he just got hit.
"What really happened Potter?" Malfoy asked annoyed.
"Nothing, I found out about everything and I decided to help. I pretended like I was mad to Albus but I wasn't really even though I think I should be."
"Yeah but I'm glad your not. Fallyn was worried but she already went to sleep."
"Sounds like she has the right idea," Harry said in between a yawn. "See you tomorrow."
Harry went to sleep and the next morning after attending morning classes and thee afternoon at the ministry Harry came back just in time for dinner. Dumbledore gave the announcement that Harry would now be helping them and right after dinner they began. Harry came to see that it was a lot like the D.A but with more people. It wasn't too bad with the help of Fallyn, Sirius, and Draco. Dumbledore was there for the beginning but decided that he wasn't needed now that Harry was there. Harry was perfectly fine with all that except it did add more to his crazy schedule. He had a very tiring and hectic schedule.
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WHAT STORY SHOULD I WRITE NEXT OUT OF THESE TWO?
Under The Full Moon- see chapter 15 for details, or
Shadow of Fear
Harry finds out that Voldemort exists differently in everyone's mind. He is a massive shadow of fear that is taking over everyone. TO get rid of it you have to conquer your greatest fear! How does this all tie in with the prophecy and the killing and deatheaters? 6th year fic!
I will have a more detailed summary in the next chapter. I got to go now but PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW!!!
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Dumbledore's True Army
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A couple of days later Harry came back from the ministry and went to the headmaster's office. He said the password but the headmaster was nowhere to be found in the massive office. He decided to get something to eat and then eat it in the great hall. It should be empty now because it as nearing midnight. When he got near the kitchens he saw someone coming his way.
"Harry what are you doing here?" Neville asked suddenly growing very pale.
"I am just going to the kitchens to get some food and then the great hall to eat. What are you doing out of bed? What's wrong?"
"Um.."
"Relax Neville. It's not like I can dock points or anything and even if I could I wouldn't. What's wrong?" Harry asked again.
"N.n.nothing. Why don't you eat in the kitchens with me? I am a little hungry. It's kind of late to be eating isn't it?"
"Well, I just got back from the ministry. Usually I come back around 1:30 but it is only 11:45 now and I didn't have any dinner. I like to eat alone in the great hall but do you want to join me? I don't like eating in the kitchens much," Harry said. He noticed that Neville was looking more white and nervous by the second.
"I will meet you in the great hall in fifteen minutes."
Harry watched as Neville hurriedly went of in the direction of the great hall. Harry knew that something was up so he followed stealthily behind. He stopped as he saw Neville run into the great hall entrance. He then followed inside a minute later and was quite shocked at what he saw. Dumbledore, Fallyn and Draco were on what looked like to be a stage where the head tables usually were. Then where the house tables normally were stood almost all of the sixth and seventh years with there wands out. Harry watched as Neville ran up to Dumbledore and they spoke quickly. Harry moved out of view into a dark corner and he saw the headmaster look at the door and lock it with a simple flick of his wand. Then he spoke to the crowd.
"Everyone that is enough for today. We have to stop early because I have just received word that Harry Potter is coming here and as we all know, he can not find out."
Everyone turned to leave but they didn't see Harry watching them . He was in the shadows but what he heard next made him feel the urge to show himself so he walked out and stood in front of the great hall exit.
"Please remember not to tell Harry. I know it is a shame but this is how it must be. Everyone saw Harry and gasped.
"H..Harry what are you doing here?" Hermione asked. Harry could hear the whispers that began to take over the hall and he soon realized that this was why the 6th and 7th years were acting so strange lately. They didn't look at him and they would ignore him. Dumbledore had a vacant expression and Harry walked up to him. By the looks of it they had been doing this secretly for quite a while.
"Harry," Dumbledore said over the noise. Harry walked up to the old bearded wizard. Everyone exited the great hall and Harry and Dumbledore were now alone in the massive room. He couldn't believe that the headmaster had gone behind his back, of all people! Then he thought a moment and realized that this could be an advantage. It would be like the D.A and the students would be able to protect the younger students if it was absolutely necessary. Of course the students would have to choose to be in it. Then..there was the fact that Dumbledore had gone against his direct orders and kept it a secret in the process. Harry mentally agreed to agree with Dumbledore and even teach the training with Draco and Fallyn but first he had to get a little revenge on the old man. Harry would play a little game with him.
"Harry, why don't you come with me to my office?"
Harry glared at the headmaster. Dumbledore didn't know yet that the minister was just joking. Harry decided to go all out and pretend to be really mad. He didn't really know why but he figured it was for revenge. Immature as it was he didn't care.
"Harry, I have been going behind your back training students like you did in the D.A."
Harry thought carefully until he had planned out what he would say.
"I told you that you shouldn't! I told you as the minister and not as a student!"
"I'm sorry Harry but I did not agree with you."
"But.but I forbade it!" Harry yelled stomping his foot on the ground. Dumbledore and Harry sat in silence. Harry decided to reveal his joke finally.
"So, how is it going?" Harry asked as though he was never mad.
"Excuse me?" Dumbledore asked raising his eyebrows for a second. Harry repeated what he asked and Dumbledore answered.
"Quite well but it would be better if you were there to assist."
"Okay but I've thought of a way for this to work. We should obviously only train the students who want to learn and they would help protect the castle when the time comes."
"All right then," Dumbledore said smoothly.
"Oh and Professor, I was never really mad, just surprised. I was just joking when I acted mad. I realize that this would be pretty similar to the D.A so I decided to help with everything." Harry felt odd talking to his headmaster like they were equals but he could tell Dumbledore wanted it to be like that.
"That is fine. I was worried you were mad but I am glad you aren't. And speaking of the D.A why does it stand for Dumbledore's Army?" Dumbledore asked.
Harry grinned. "Because that was the one thing Fudge truly feared. It was first going to be Defense Arts but we decided that Dumbledore's Army was better."
"That is a very creative name," Dumbledore said returning the smile. Albus saw Harry's eyes flutter in fatigue and decided to send him on his way.
"Why don't you go to sleep Harry? If you're hungry you can call Dobby in your common room. I am sure he will be more than happy to get you something."
"Okay," Harry said sleepily. "But first I want to know everything about what I just saw."
"Well," Dumbledore started. "When you first said I should not organize extra training I knew that I had to. I knew it was for the best so when you were at the ministry I made an announcement to everyone in the great hall.
~~~~~~~Flashback~~~~~~~
"Everyone I have an announcement to make." Dumbledore said loudly at dinner in the great hall. "All sixth and seventh years will have the opportunity to get extra training in dueling and defense for any upcoming problems we may have with you-know-who. You will be learning a lot from other teachers and fellow students and me. Everyone who would like to may do so in signing a sign up sheet after dinner but I must ask you all not to mention to this to Mr. Potter. It is unfortunate but he should not know about this at all."
Someone asked why and no one saw Dumbledore sigh as he did. "The minister does not believe that what we are doing is necessary so he says we shouldn't but I have the strong belief that we should. If I find out that Harry Potter knows and if anyone tells him there will be serious consequences. Every sixth and seventh year who might be interested please stay in the great hall after dinner."
After dinner all the sixth and seventh years stayed like asked.
"There are rumors that Voldemort will attack soon and even though we have wards he might get through somehow. We are all working on strengthening them but I have decided to train students to protect the younger years in case of the worse. If you sign your name on the parchment that I am about to pass around it means that you want to help our school fight for the light. The teachers will be Sirius Black, Fallyn Amory, Draco Malfoy and I. Other teachers will be helping as well. Are there any questions?" Dumbledore asked the top two years.
No one raised their hand or spoke so Dumbledore continued. "I think that is all so everyone is wants to please sign the parchment going around the table."
Everyone signed their name except a few Slytherins and a couple of Ravenclaws. Dumbledore told them all to meet every night to stay in the great hall every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and he again warned them not to tell anything to Harry.
~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~
"We met on those days and we only had to stop early or cancel twice. So far no one has told you."
"It is really weird having the whole school keep a secret from me," Harry whispered.
"I know Harry, I am sorry."
"Everyone was acting really weird but I had too much to think about to worry about this as well but I did notice. Even Hermione and Ron were a little off but at least now I know why. I guess I will go now. Good bye Albus."
"Good night Harry."
Harry left and went to the Gryffindor common room. All the sixth and seventh years were there waiting for him to come.
"I'm sorry Harry," Dean Thomas said.
"Yeah mate, we couldn't tell you." Seamus explained.
"It's okay you guys but can you all try not to keep a secret like this from me anymore? I was going to help anyway but this has all been..really weird."
"Harry what happened? Did you get mad at Dumbledore? Are you canceling it or what?" Ron asked.
"Don't worry about it everyone. Training will continue. After all.we need to protect our school don't we?"
Everyone agreed and Harry left to his own room where Malfoy was sitting near the fire. Harry plopped himself next to his friend and sighed.
"Sorry we couldn't tell you Harry," Draco said without taking his eyes off of the flames in the fireplace. "What did you say to Professor Dumbledore?"
"Well.he isn't really a professor anymore," Harry lied quite seriously and believably.
"WHAT? YOU FIRED HIM?" Malfoy yelled.
Harry cracked a smile and Draco saw and smacked him hard on the head.
"Ow I was just joking," Harry said rubbing the back of his head where he just got hit.
"What really happened Potter?" Malfoy asked annoyed.
"Nothing, I found out about everything and I decided to help. I pretended like I was mad to Albus but I wasn't really even though I think I should be."
"Yeah but I'm glad your not. Fallyn was worried but she already went to sleep."
"Sounds like she has the right idea," Harry said in between a yawn. "See you tomorrow."
Harry went to sleep and the next morning after attending morning classes and thee afternoon at the ministry Harry came back just in time for dinner. Dumbledore gave the announcement that Harry would now be helping them and right after dinner they began. Harry came to see that it was a lot like the D.A but with more people. It wasn't too bad with the help of Fallyn, Sirius, and Draco. Dumbledore was there for the beginning but decided that he wasn't needed now that Harry was there. Harry was perfectly fine with all that except it did add more to his crazy schedule. He had a very tiring and hectic schedule.
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REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!!!!!!!
*POLL*
WHAT STORY SHOULD I WRITE NEXT OUT OF THESE TWO?
Under The Full Moon- see chapter 15 for details, or
Shadow of Fear
Harry finds out that Voldemort exists differently in everyone's mind. He is a massive shadow of fear that is taking over everyone. TO get rid of it you have to conquer your greatest fear! How does this all tie in with the prophecy and the killing and deatheaters? 6th year fic!
I will have a more detailed summary in the next chapter. I got to go now but PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW!!!