Sorry for the delay on this update, I wanted to get this chapter just right
and I'm finally satisfied with it. Some parts of this were really difficult
to type. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it.
OK, thanks to my latest reviewers:
Nesia - Thank you so much for the lovely review. I'm really glad that you are enjoying my story but I'm sorry I've made you lose sleep! Thanks again. Sorry for the delay in updating, I don't normally take this long! I really hope you like this chapter and please review again.
Katani Petitedra - Did you manage to spit all the hair gel out???
Mari G. Potter - I'm glad you enjoyed the last two chapters. I hope you like this one.
Victoria - Don't apologise about giving me one bad review! It's fine. I'm glad I've got you on side again and hope you enjoy this chapter. Please let me know, I value your comments.
Dreamer43 - Welcome back mate! I was really pleased to see your review.
Angeltears3 - Thanks for the comments. I realise that you have been reading this story from the very beginning and you were the first reviewer. You have no idea how much I've appreciated all your kind reviews. Thanks very much. Enjoy the chapter.
I'll keep going now. And sorry again for the long wait.
Chapter 29 - The Battle Continues
Soon, Harry, thanks to the help from Hermione and Ron, had rounded up his small army. Many of them were bruised and battered from the fight but were also very determined. Cho was still distressed at seeing Ernie's death but her wand hand was steady and she looked ready to kill. Ginny was being held up by Dean and Seamus. Harry had told her to return to the school but she had refused, insisting she could still help. All the DA were waiting for Harry's instructions. He was likewise waiting for Dumbledore's.
Dumbledore was assisting his own army against the Ravenscars. Their arrival had tilted the balance in favour of the Dark Side once again and Dumbledore's army were taking heavy casualties. Many Aurors were laying on the ground, dead or stunned and, to Harry's despair, he realised they included Amos Diggory, Cedric's father. Harry watched as his murderer laughed a high, shrill, victorious laugh and then turned and ran towards the temple. Harry made to go after the Death Eater but Hermione grabbed his robes, stopping him. "Harry, you can't! We need you with us!" Harry glared at her for a moment, his grief getting the better of him. His head then cleared and he nodded to Hermione grimly. At that moment, Cho screamed in terror. They all turned to where she was looking. Firenze was fighting beside Professor Snape and Mr Weasley. They had been surrounded by at least 8 Ravenscars who were going in for the kill. Harry didn't know why he did it but before anyone could stop him, he had sprung forwards, his wand steady in his head. He screamed at the top of his voice without realising why - "In the names of Godric Gryffindor and Rowena Ravenclaw, I banish you!" A shot of light came out of the end of his wand and encircled the Ravenscars who were screaming in agony. The light then dimmed and Harry could see that they had faded to nothing. Mr Weasley, Snape and Firenze all stared at him, blinking from the bright light. Hermione and Ron stepped to his side. "Harry, how did you -", Hermione began but she couldn't finish. Harry gazed at her. He couldn't answer her question. Dumbledore stepped slowly up to Harry, his eyes wide with shock. "Harry, that power you just used, it could have banished 30 Ravenscars. It is also an ancient power. I do not understand." Harry just watched the Professor. If he wasn't the Heir of Gryffindor, why did he know those words and that magic?
Dumbledore gave Harry a small smile and then turned to the whole group. Mr Weasley, Snape and Firenze had joined the others and they were now all in a large group. Mr Weasley stepped towards Ron, who watched his father nervously. Mr Weasley smiled at Ron and put his hand on his sons shoulder. Fred, George, Bill and Charlie also smiled at Ron, who felt a warm glow inside him. The Weasleys were a family again and that meant the world to Ron. If only he now had Harry's forgiveness things would be complete. He made up his mind there and then, he didn't care how long it would take. He would make this year up to Harry, if it were the last thing he'd do. Mr Weasley had moved quickly to Ginny, worry on his face. She gave him a painful smile. "Wait until I get my hands on Malfoy!" Ron snarled to Harry. "I want him to suffer." Harry patted Ron on his shoulder. "We all do Ron." They both watched as Dumbledore took his place at the head of his army.
Dumbledore gazed at the crowd facing him. He knew they had taken casualties already and the fear they had of the Ravenscars was obvious. He turned to glance at the enemy. They had moved as one huge pack in front of the entrance to the Temple, shielding it from Dumbledore's army. Dumbledore knew his people were outnumbered but he had faith in each and every one of them. And for the sake of them all, they HAD to get into that building. A building only himself and Harry could see. Dumbledore turned to his young friend. "Harry, come and stand beside me. I need your help here." Harry glanced once at his best friends, and then moved to stand beside his mentor. Dumbledore smiled quickly at him and then turned once again to his army.
"My friends." Any conversation that was going on within the army came to an abrupt stop. "You know what we must do. We must get into that building and time is not on our side." Many gave each other confused looks. Snape and Lupin were stood side by side and they glanced at each other, neither of them being able to see the vast Temple in front of them. "I am more than aware that your eyes are deceiving you. You cannot see Rosenna's Temple in front of you. That shows how strong her powers have become. She is holding a young boy in the building, Neville Longbottom. She plans to kill him very soon. If we don't get to him before that happens, you can say goodbye to our world and your lives now." There were murmurs from the fighters. Dumbledore continued. "Myself and Harry Potter are the only two people who can see the Temple and because of this, I will ask him to join me now." Harry glanced up at Dumbledore, nerves invading him now." Dumbledore gazed at him. "Ready Harry?" he asked him. Harry nodded once, determined to appear more confident then he actually felt. Dumbledore was once again addressing his army. "Harry and I will move first, you will wait two moments and then follow us. We will aim forwards at all times, do not allow yourselves to be thrown off course. Keep you eyes on myself and Harry as we are the only ones who can see our target." Dumbledore then turned around. He had his wand held up high above his head. "Prepare yourselves. This battle will determine all our futures, I have faith in you all." He glanced once at Harry, who nodded at the Head master in answer to his unspoken question. The Ravenscars and Death Eaters were now moving, preparing themselves for the battle they knew were coming. Dumbledore sighed once, roared in fury and waved his wand. A bright shining light erupted from his wand, engulfing the entire army. All the Ravenscars and Death eaters shielded their eyes. Many of the Death eaters yelled out in panic, cries of "I'm blind" and "What's he doing, I can't see anything," came to Harry's ears and he smiled grimly. At that moment, he felt the person next to him tense up, scr4eam again and rush towards the confused crowd in front of him. Harry broke into a run beside him, his own wand raised, his own battle cry escaping his lips. Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter ran together, sending off spells at anyone who came near them, their faces determined, their eyes never leaving the huge gold doors of their goal.
Hermione and Ron stood with the DA, watching their best friend and their headmaster begin the biggest battle of their lives. Hermione turned to the rest of the DA, the anger on her face shocking even Ron. "Are you all ready? You heard Dumbledore! We move forwards at all times and we keep our eyes on him and Harry." She then stood with them; all of them had their wands raised, waiting for the instruction to charge. The members of the order and the Aurors also had their wands raised, Lupin standing at the head of the group. He raised his wand, signalled to Hermione to follow and then charged forward himself, the roar coming from him sounding very much like the howl of a werewolf. Snape rushed forwards with Lupin and the rest of the adults followed, their faces concentrated on Dumbledore and Harry who were already engulfed by Ravenscars. Hermione and Ron gave each other one look and rushed forward after them, knowing that the rest of the DA was right behind them.
Snape was fighting his way through a crowd of death eaters. Many of them made straight for him as soon as they saw him, it seemed to have become well known that he had betrayed their master. Snape's dark eyes were flashing dangerously and he was using the killing charm with no hesitation at all. He wanted to get to Dumbledore, to stand beside his greatest supporter when he got to the Temple that Snape knew was there but could not see. It also angered the potions master that Potter could see the building along with Dumbledore. James son bettered him in every way and it made Snape sick and he was taking his fury out on any Death Eater who was stupid enough to get to close.
Snape forced his way through to where Dumbledore and Harry were more than holding their own against a large group of Ravenscars. Snape leapt forward to help them. Two Death Eaters noticed him and ran to meet him. Snape moved back a little as the Eaters arrived in front of him. "Traitor!" hissed the first one and she raised her wand. They all heard a cry behind them and turned around. The Death Eater in front of Snape gasped. "Harry Potter!" and before Snape could shout a warning to Harry, the Death Eater had waved her wand at Harry and he was thrown to the ground, crying out in surprise. Dumbledore swung round, trying to reach Harry but there were to many Ravenscars around him. One of the horrible creatures now had hold of Harry by his arms. Its clawed hand touched the top of Harry's head and the boy began to shriek in agony. The Death Eater was laughing excitedly, her wand still pointed at Harry. Snape recognised the holding charm she was using and rushed towards her. The other death Eater made a grab for Snape but Snape stepped quickly to once side, grabbed the man whilst he was off balance and threw the man over his shoulder. The Death Eater grunted and laid still. Snape screamed "Expelliarmus" at the top of his voice and the Death Eaters wand flew into his grasp. He then punched her in the face and she fell down with a cry. Snape then quickly looked over at Harry. He was now free of the spell and seemed to recover immediately. He pushed with all his might at the Ravenscar and the thing stumbled back. Harry leapt to his feet, his wand ready. "In the name of Godric Gryffindor, I bloody banish you, you freak!" He cried and the creature howled once and vanished. Harry glanced once at Snape and their eyes met. He nodded to his Potions master and then jumped back into the fight with Dumbledore. Snape turned back quickly to the Death Eater who had now picked herself up and was gazing at Snape. "Severus, you cannot tell me you wish the Potter boy to live." She stepped closer to him. Snape gave her a small smile. "You wouldn't understand Narcissa." He told her. She shook her head and before Snape could stop hr, she apparated away. Snape stared at the spot where she had stood, swallowed and then gasped in shock as a spell hit him and he was thrown heavily to the ground. Snape's face darkened as he recognised the eyes of the Death Eater standing over him. The Death Eater raised his wand and hissed. "You are going to die horribly Severus." Snape jumped to his feet and pushed the Death Eater back. By the time the Eater had recovered, Snape had his wand pointed at his face. "You shouldn't have come back Karkaroff," Snape hissed. "You deserve to die Severus." Karkaroff snapped but was now slightly trembling. "Perhaps I do," Snape whispered. "Why did you return to the fold Karkaroff, you had no reason too." Karkaroff scoffed. "I serve the Dark Lord Snape, I am loyal." Snape laughed. "You are a coward." Karkaroff suddenly let out a cry of fury and jumped at Snape. Snape moved faster, pointed his wand at the Death Eater and cried "Avada Kedavra!" Karkaroff slumped to the floor. Snape looked down at the body with a strange expression on his face. "You are the traitor," he whispered and then moved forward, returning to the battle.
I'm going to leave it here. This chapter was going to be VERY long but I've decided to turn it into two chapters. I know not that much happened but I hope you enjoyed it anyway! Please review, whatever you thought. I promise the next chapter will be up by the end of the week. Take care all.
OK, thanks to my latest reviewers:
Nesia - Thank you so much for the lovely review. I'm really glad that you are enjoying my story but I'm sorry I've made you lose sleep! Thanks again. Sorry for the delay in updating, I don't normally take this long! I really hope you like this chapter and please review again.
Katani Petitedra - Did you manage to spit all the hair gel out???
Mari G. Potter - I'm glad you enjoyed the last two chapters. I hope you like this one.
Victoria - Don't apologise about giving me one bad review! It's fine. I'm glad I've got you on side again and hope you enjoy this chapter. Please let me know, I value your comments.
Dreamer43 - Welcome back mate! I was really pleased to see your review.
Angeltears3 - Thanks for the comments. I realise that you have been reading this story from the very beginning and you were the first reviewer. You have no idea how much I've appreciated all your kind reviews. Thanks very much. Enjoy the chapter.
I'll keep going now. And sorry again for the long wait.
Chapter 29 - The Battle Continues
Soon, Harry, thanks to the help from Hermione and Ron, had rounded up his small army. Many of them were bruised and battered from the fight but were also very determined. Cho was still distressed at seeing Ernie's death but her wand hand was steady and she looked ready to kill. Ginny was being held up by Dean and Seamus. Harry had told her to return to the school but she had refused, insisting she could still help. All the DA were waiting for Harry's instructions. He was likewise waiting for Dumbledore's.
Dumbledore was assisting his own army against the Ravenscars. Their arrival had tilted the balance in favour of the Dark Side once again and Dumbledore's army were taking heavy casualties. Many Aurors were laying on the ground, dead or stunned and, to Harry's despair, he realised they included Amos Diggory, Cedric's father. Harry watched as his murderer laughed a high, shrill, victorious laugh and then turned and ran towards the temple. Harry made to go after the Death Eater but Hermione grabbed his robes, stopping him. "Harry, you can't! We need you with us!" Harry glared at her for a moment, his grief getting the better of him. His head then cleared and he nodded to Hermione grimly. At that moment, Cho screamed in terror. They all turned to where she was looking. Firenze was fighting beside Professor Snape and Mr Weasley. They had been surrounded by at least 8 Ravenscars who were going in for the kill. Harry didn't know why he did it but before anyone could stop him, he had sprung forwards, his wand steady in his head. He screamed at the top of his voice without realising why - "In the names of Godric Gryffindor and Rowena Ravenclaw, I banish you!" A shot of light came out of the end of his wand and encircled the Ravenscars who were screaming in agony. The light then dimmed and Harry could see that they had faded to nothing. Mr Weasley, Snape and Firenze all stared at him, blinking from the bright light. Hermione and Ron stepped to his side. "Harry, how did you -", Hermione began but she couldn't finish. Harry gazed at her. He couldn't answer her question. Dumbledore stepped slowly up to Harry, his eyes wide with shock. "Harry, that power you just used, it could have banished 30 Ravenscars. It is also an ancient power. I do not understand." Harry just watched the Professor. If he wasn't the Heir of Gryffindor, why did he know those words and that magic?
Dumbledore gave Harry a small smile and then turned to the whole group. Mr Weasley, Snape and Firenze had joined the others and they were now all in a large group. Mr Weasley stepped towards Ron, who watched his father nervously. Mr Weasley smiled at Ron and put his hand on his sons shoulder. Fred, George, Bill and Charlie also smiled at Ron, who felt a warm glow inside him. The Weasleys were a family again and that meant the world to Ron. If only he now had Harry's forgiveness things would be complete. He made up his mind there and then, he didn't care how long it would take. He would make this year up to Harry, if it were the last thing he'd do. Mr Weasley had moved quickly to Ginny, worry on his face. She gave him a painful smile. "Wait until I get my hands on Malfoy!" Ron snarled to Harry. "I want him to suffer." Harry patted Ron on his shoulder. "We all do Ron." They both watched as Dumbledore took his place at the head of his army.
Dumbledore gazed at the crowd facing him. He knew they had taken casualties already and the fear they had of the Ravenscars was obvious. He turned to glance at the enemy. They had moved as one huge pack in front of the entrance to the Temple, shielding it from Dumbledore's army. Dumbledore knew his people were outnumbered but he had faith in each and every one of them. And for the sake of them all, they HAD to get into that building. A building only himself and Harry could see. Dumbledore turned to his young friend. "Harry, come and stand beside me. I need your help here." Harry glanced once at his best friends, and then moved to stand beside his mentor. Dumbledore smiled quickly at him and then turned once again to his army.
"My friends." Any conversation that was going on within the army came to an abrupt stop. "You know what we must do. We must get into that building and time is not on our side." Many gave each other confused looks. Snape and Lupin were stood side by side and they glanced at each other, neither of them being able to see the vast Temple in front of them. "I am more than aware that your eyes are deceiving you. You cannot see Rosenna's Temple in front of you. That shows how strong her powers have become. She is holding a young boy in the building, Neville Longbottom. She plans to kill him very soon. If we don't get to him before that happens, you can say goodbye to our world and your lives now." There were murmurs from the fighters. Dumbledore continued. "Myself and Harry Potter are the only two people who can see the Temple and because of this, I will ask him to join me now." Harry glanced up at Dumbledore, nerves invading him now." Dumbledore gazed at him. "Ready Harry?" he asked him. Harry nodded once, determined to appear more confident then he actually felt. Dumbledore was once again addressing his army. "Harry and I will move first, you will wait two moments and then follow us. We will aim forwards at all times, do not allow yourselves to be thrown off course. Keep you eyes on myself and Harry as we are the only ones who can see our target." Dumbledore then turned around. He had his wand held up high above his head. "Prepare yourselves. This battle will determine all our futures, I have faith in you all." He glanced once at Harry, who nodded at the Head master in answer to his unspoken question. The Ravenscars and Death Eaters were now moving, preparing themselves for the battle they knew were coming. Dumbledore sighed once, roared in fury and waved his wand. A bright shining light erupted from his wand, engulfing the entire army. All the Ravenscars and Death eaters shielded their eyes. Many of the Death eaters yelled out in panic, cries of "I'm blind" and "What's he doing, I can't see anything," came to Harry's ears and he smiled grimly. At that moment, he felt the person next to him tense up, scr4eam again and rush towards the confused crowd in front of him. Harry broke into a run beside him, his own wand raised, his own battle cry escaping his lips. Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter ran together, sending off spells at anyone who came near them, their faces determined, their eyes never leaving the huge gold doors of their goal.
Hermione and Ron stood with the DA, watching their best friend and their headmaster begin the biggest battle of their lives. Hermione turned to the rest of the DA, the anger on her face shocking even Ron. "Are you all ready? You heard Dumbledore! We move forwards at all times and we keep our eyes on him and Harry." She then stood with them; all of them had their wands raised, waiting for the instruction to charge. The members of the order and the Aurors also had their wands raised, Lupin standing at the head of the group. He raised his wand, signalled to Hermione to follow and then charged forward himself, the roar coming from him sounding very much like the howl of a werewolf. Snape rushed forwards with Lupin and the rest of the adults followed, their faces concentrated on Dumbledore and Harry who were already engulfed by Ravenscars. Hermione and Ron gave each other one look and rushed forward after them, knowing that the rest of the DA was right behind them.
Snape was fighting his way through a crowd of death eaters. Many of them made straight for him as soon as they saw him, it seemed to have become well known that he had betrayed their master. Snape's dark eyes were flashing dangerously and he was using the killing charm with no hesitation at all. He wanted to get to Dumbledore, to stand beside his greatest supporter when he got to the Temple that Snape knew was there but could not see. It also angered the potions master that Potter could see the building along with Dumbledore. James son bettered him in every way and it made Snape sick and he was taking his fury out on any Death Eater who was stupid enough to get to close.
Snape forced his way through to where Dumbledore and Harry were more than holding their own against a large group of Ravenscars. Snape leapt forward to help them. Two Death Eaters noticed him and ran to meet him. Snape moved back a little as the Eaters arrived in front of him. "Traitor!" hissed the first one and she raised her wand. They all heard a cry behind them and turned around. The Death Eater in front of Snape gasped. "Harry Potter!" and before Snape could shout a warning to Harry, the Death Eater had waved her wand at Harry and he was thrown to the ground, crying out in surprise. Dumbledore swung round, trying to reach Harry but there were to many Ravenscars around him. One of the horrible creatures now had hold of Harry by his arms. Its clawed hand touched the top of Harry's head and the boy began to shriek in agony. The Death Eater was laughing excitedly, her wand still pointed at Harry. Snape recognised the holding charm she was using and rushed towards her. The other death Eater made a grab for Snape but Snape stepped quickly to once side, grabbed the man whilst he was off balance and threw the man over his shoulder. The Death Eater grunted and laid still. Snape screamed "Expelliarmus" at the top of his voice and the Death Eaters wand flew into his grasp. He then punched her in the face and she fell down with a cry. Snape then quickly looked over at Harry. He was now free of the spell and seemed to recover immediately. He pushed with all his might at the Ravenscar and the thing stumbled back. Harry leapt to his feet, his wand ready. "In the name of Godric Gryffindor, I bloody banish you, you freak!" He cried and the creature howled once and vanished. Harry glanced once at Snape and their eyes met. He nodded to his Potions master and then jumped back into the fight with Dumbledore. Snape turned back quickly to the Death Eater who had now picked herself up and was gazing at Snape. "Severus, you cannot tell me you wish the Potter boy to live." She stepped closer to him. Snape gave her a small smile. "You wouldn't understand Narcissa." He told her. She shook her head and before Snape could stop hr, she apparated away. Snape stared at the spot where she had stood, swallowed and then gasped in shock as a spell hit him and he was thrown heavily to the ground. Snape's face darkened as he recognised the eyes of the Death Eater standing over him. The Death Eater raised his wand and hissed. "You are going to die horribly Severus." Snape jumped to his feet and pushed the Death Eater back. By the time the Eater had recovered, Snape had his wand pointed at his face. "You shouldn't have come back Karkaroff," Snape hissed. "You deserve to die Severus." Karkaroff snapped but was now slightly trembling. "Perhaps I do," Snape whispered. "Why did you return to the fold Karkaroff, you had no reason too." Karkaroff scoffed. "I serve the Dark Lord Snape, I am loyal." Snape laughed. "You are a coward." Karkaroff suddenly let out a cry of fury and jumped at Snape. Snape moved faster, pointed his wand at the Death Eater and cried "Avada Kedavra!" Karkaroff slumped to the floor. Snape looked down at the body with a strange expression on his face. "You are the traitor," he whispered and then moved forward, returning to the battle.
I'm going to leave it here. This chapter was going to be VERY long but I've decided to turn it into two chapters. I know not that much happened but I hope you enjoyed it anyway! Please review, whatever you thought. I promise the next chapter will be up by the end of the week. Take care all.
