The day finally came when Voldemort struck against the Ministry. But instead of the Ministry failing all of the Death Eaters failed. A few apperated away before being stunned and captured, but most were captured. Since the Ministry couldn't trust the Dementors they put the wizards and witch's captured into a special jail.

When the news arrived at Hogwarts everyone was relieved that nothing bad happened. Harry was exceptionally happy that even Malfoy couldn't diminish his mood. Even the teachers didn't give homework well except for Snape.

Snape seemed to give homework no matter the occasion though he did celebrate secretly away from everyone else. The Slytherins sulked for two weeks.

As the weeks past less and less attacks were made mostly since most of the Death Eaters and dark creatures were being captured right and left. Sirius was a free man after Peter made his confession for what he did. He was sentenced to life at the special prison where not even Voldemort could find even if he tried.

Halloween was approaching faster than expected and everyone was in high spirit. But they were still weary that Voldemort might strike on a day like Halloween since everyone would be celebrating and not on guard. How wrong they were. The army that Harry had formed was already on their guard on every major magical and muggle town. Some of the rural areas were included.

Halloween had arrived and even the Slytherins were celebrating. Harry was calm through the entire feast. Hermione was very happy with his mood. Even after the Ministry attack he asked Dumbledore to gather all the people that was close to him and let them stay at Hogwarts. They didn't want Voldemort to start targeting them.

As it was it was hard to keep up with Voldemort's location since the Ministry attack he moved around a lot to where he couldn't be tracked to easily. It was becoming easier as Christmas neared to relax even further. Though the army didn't stop raiding places where Voldemort was suspected or last seen. They were very discrete in their searches that no one would ask any questions, which was a good thing.

Harry was having less and less dreams about Voldemort and his attack, but he knew that he was very angry with they way that everything that has been happening. Quidditch practice had already started and Ron was the Keeper. Alicia was captain. Harry had it easy off even though he had to worry about the Order.

No one could wait for that. Voldemort seemed that he didn't want anything to happen to him so he kept busy with running around the country. Harry was sleeping better with dreams that left him restful and just fine to start the day.

Classes were very easy for him to do. Order meetings were growing more and more far apart. No one had anything new to report to Dumbledore or Harry. Neither did Harry have any information. The army was keeping up on catching Voldemort. After two months everything became relatively normal. Malfoy was beginning to taunt them as much as he possibly could. Especially in Snape's class but soon found out that Snape would not hold that in class as the O.W.L's were at the end of the year and he had a lot to teach the entire class. Neville still had trouble and Snape still picked on him but was a bit afraid of Harry and what he might do to him if he pushed too far.

Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Lavender went to Hogsmeade that weekend since it was scheduled. Harry and Ron went one way while the girls went the other. They were going to pick out different presents. Then Harry and Hermione joined each other while Ron and Lavender went their way. After they were done they all headed back to Hogwarts.

Harry was always in a happy mood now. He practically had no worries. He never worried about the O.W.L's coming up since he had all the knowledge he needed. He could start teaching if need be. Harry didn't mind all the free time since he would always finish his homework in record time. Hermione was also always in a happy mood.

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After Christmas and the New Years came Harry had another bad dream of Voldemort. It seemed that he had gained some more forces for his side. Harry became worried since he didn't know exactly how many people was in his new group of 'family' as he had called them when he came back to full power after killing Cedric. Harry went straight to Dumbledore and told him of what had happened.

Dumbledore stayed quite calm through the entire explanation. He suggested to Harry to contact the army and tell them to get closer to Voldemort. And as if by the fates will an owl came flying in. Harry read it and it was from one of the leaders saying that they had already discovered this detail and told him that they already had their spies working hard to gain Voldemort's trust. They had everything arranged.

This left not only Harry relieved but also Dumbledore but he still didn't show it. Finally Harry said, "Well, Goodnight Grandfather. I'll go back to bed now. I have a busy day ahead of me in the morning. But don't be surprised to hear that I may be a bit late to class."

"I understand, Harry. I will inform your teachers in the morning. Also I will inform the Order. You had best tell your friends of the matter as well." Dumbledore said. Harry nodded in agreement.

Harry headed back to Gryffindor Tower. He found Hermione sitting at the fire in the Common room. He walked over to her wondering why she was there.

"Hermione?" he asked making Hermione jump in surprise.

"Harry, what are you doing up?" she asked.

"I had another dream and went to tell Dumbledore. So why are you up, love?" Harry said.

Hermione looked at in sympathy. "I couldn't sleep. I have also been wondering why your dreams would start up again. So what happened with Dumbledore?"

"Nothing bad happened between my and Dumbledore but Voldemort has gained more men onto his side somehow without my knowledge. Even the army is confused on how this happened under their noses. Perhaps he has always kept that many under his control or he had more Death Eaters hiding somewhere, where only he knew. It wouldn't surprise me if that was true. He always has something up his sleeve that I'll never understand how he does it." Harry answered.

"Don't worry Harry. We'll see this through. After all we are going to defeat him together it has been written in two different prophecies one where one of you had to die and the second where two soul-mates would defeat him. I believe that we both can handle the situation together." Hermione said trying to gain Harry's self-esteem.

"Thanks, love, I owe you a lot." Harry said with a smile. "I know," she answered. Harry leaned in and kissed her full on the lips before suggesting that they go up to their dormitories to get ready for the classes ahead for the day.

When they both came back down the clock on the wall chimed 7:00 a.m. After giving each other a good morning kiss they both headed towards the Great Hall for breakfast. They both sat down and whispered quietly to one another. When Ron and Lavender came in they sat across from the pair. Ron had already started stuffing his face after he asked, "Why were you two up so early this morning? I didn't see Harry in his bed and Lavender says neither was Hermione."

"I had to go see Dumbledore this morning. I had another nightmare. I found Hermione already in the Common room when I arrived so we stayed there for a while. Then we got ready and headed down here for breakfast. Nothing really big to worry about." Harry said trying to sound casual. It seemed to work on Ron and Lavender. But Hermione tried not to give very much information away to the two of them.

Harry was the first of the four to finish his breakfast and headed towards his class. Hermione close on his heels. Classes seemed to pass quickly that morning because lunch started with no time at all it seemed. Harry sat quietly at lunch and continued eating. He was waiting for an owl with a letter from the army.

Dumbledore came up to him and told him to go to his office after he had finished. He would miss his afternoon classes. Hermione still headed to Potions that afternoon while Harry headed to Dumbledore's office. The gargoyle stepped aside and Harry went in and waited for Dumbledore.

When he entered his looked entirely grave. It seemed as Dumbledore had gotten some information that was very vital.

"It's seems that Voldemort had these Death Eaters since he began we only got rid of ΒΌ of his Death Eaters. It looks like we have much more work ahead of us. He won't even try to recruit new Death Eaters anymore. He is becoming very suspicious." Dumbledore explained to Harry.

Harry sat silently thinking of what he could do and mobilize. Then replied to Dumbledore, "I'll have to think some on this it may take a while but I have a feeling that it would be worth the wait."

Dumbledore nodded and Harry stood up and headed to Gryffindors Common Room. When he entered Hermione was waiting for him. That's when he realized how late it was. He had been in Dumbledore's office for over 3 hours and all of the afternoon classes were far from over. Harry and Hermione headed to the couch in front of the fire and sat down. Hermione sat quietly waiting for him to start speaking.

"Voldemort's getting suspicious with every new recruit and so he has stopped and he already has a bigger army that what we have. We can't even have spies go into camp without being killed. It seems as if he is going to terrorize everyone without letting us having any warning now since he found out about the spies that were among his older army of Death Eaters. I don't have any ideas on what to do. I'll have to think about this factor that Voldemort has thrown in my face." Harry explained.

"Don't worry, love. You'll figure this out. Just think of this like playing chess but instead of going against Ron, who always wins, you are against Voldemort. Right now you are coming close to being in check. But you have kept him in check for what since the beginning of the year. You will win this round if you just think out your next move and not make uncharted moves like Voldemort likes to do." Hermione said.

"Thanks, love. You really know how to help. When this is all over, which I hope is soon, remind me to kiss you." Harry said. (A/N I had to put that there.()

Hermione giggled and kissed him. "You're welcome, Harry. After all what would you do without me, huh?"

"I have no idea. I never will probably. I'm happy for the time we spend together." Harry said.

"I'm just as happy as you are, love." Hermione said. With that they headed down to dinner. While during dinner Draco came up to them.

"Potter, a word with you." He said.

Harry looked at him curiously but followed him out of the Great Hall and into the Entrance Hall. "What do you need to talk about with me, Malfoy?" Harry asked.

"All I have to say is watch your back. Many of the Slytherins have been watching and have decided to take matters into their own hands. I'm only going to help you for now. I hate my father now. The reasons are none of your concern, but I want to get back at him with as much force as I can get. If the others fail then he has to pay the price since he is the leader of this entire plot against you." Draco said.

Harry nodded. "I'll help as best as I can. Though first I must ask you a question." He said.

"What?" Draco asked.

"You don't have to answer this if you don't have to. Was your mother killed?" Harry asked.

Draco looked away but nodded. "I am sorry for your loss and I will help you. Since you are against your father then you can stay with your uncle." Harry said.

"What uncle?" Draco asked.

Harry smirked. "Your mother is related to my godfather, Sirius. She was a Black before she became a Malfoy. So in a way we are related though only very, very, very distantly."

Draco laughed. "You must be joking."

"Nope, I'm deadly serious." Harry said. With that remark they both began laughing. When they finished speaking the reentered the Great Hall and sat down to finish their meal.

(A/N sorry for not writing for so long. And thanks to the reviews.)