Harry's legs and arms began to ache from the lack of circulation. He could see that Snape was in the same position, feeling uncomfortable and as Harry might have suspected angry. Snape had been glancing in Harry's direction ever so often trying to catch the boy's eye. His efforts wasted, as Harry kept his eyes closed as though he was concentrating on something.
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Dumbledore and Merlin found themselves outside Voldemort's hideout. Merlin gave Dumbledore a knowing look before disappearing into the night. Merlin was going to meet the other members of the order. The war was on the verge of eruption. Dumbledore sighed, his body weak but his mind as bright as an eighteen year old. He quickly flung an invisibility clock over himself and waited uncomfortably for the action to begin.
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The twins breathed sighs as they enter the hallway with nobody about. Ron and Hermione were also relieved although it stuck Hermione odd that hours before the hallways had been bustling with war preparations only to be still now. Still they had wanted to enter without being notice and had managed successfully.
"Which way Hermione?" whispered Fred. Hermione pointed to her left as the twins went ahead. Glancing at Ron she noticed he was now looking nervous, the sweat gathering on his top lip.
"It's going to be okay Ron," she whispered trying to reassure him. Ron gulped and nodded. He hoped that Harry was alive and that they all were going to make it out alive.
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"So sorry to bother you," Moody growled "but it is time to leave." Sirius Black sighed heavily. He was concerned about Harry. Dumbledore had ask him to remain with Remus Lupin and Alastor Moody until they were called, but Sirius could not help but feel he needed to find Harry. This was all Severus Snape's fault. If he hadn't seduced the barely legal teen, Hermione, she and Harry would be little lovebirds not prisoners of Voldemort. Sirius got to his feet and slipped on his coat. He had to get to Harry and the easiest way to do that was to go find a deatheater and as luck would have it, that was where they were going.
Lupin eyed Sirius for a moment trying to read his mind. He knew he was upset over the boy, but Dumbledore would not let anything happen to Harry. Besides if Dumbledore knew what he was talking about it would be Harry who would defeat Voldemort. The three got onto their broomsticks after cast an invisibility spell. Deatheater's they would find the outcome unknown.
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George and Fred left Hermione and Ron in a safe corner whilst they went on further to investigate. It was quiet, too quiet for anyone's liking. The twins had almost reached the main room when the heard voices off down a corridor nearby. Tempted to see what was going on, Fred and George eagerly followed the sounds. They entered into a large circular room that seemed empty except for mirrors covering every inch of the walls. The voices were getting louder as the twins stared up in wonder. Then the sound of breaking glass. Fred had his wand out in a flash but he was too late, the last thing they heard was Stupefy and the last thing they saw was dark figures climbing out the mirrors.
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Severus tried to remain alert, hoping that somehow he could let someone know about the pending danger. He knew that it was foolish and unwarranted but failure was something that he was not accustomed to. He suddenly felt Harry's eyes on him but choose to ignore them knowing full well that they were being watched closely. A plan is what he needed but he was not sure who would come. Surely Hermione would not be stupid enough to return, and if she was, who would she bring? Snape could not help shudder at the thought. Weasley perhaps? Or just maybe some members of the Order? There would be a good possibility that they would come to the rescue.
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"It's been ages," Ron groaned. Hermione nodded as she chewed on her lower lip. She was also concerned. It had been over an hour since the twins had left them to go find out was happening. Sighing she pulled out her wand and got up. Ron had no excuse but to follow her lead. They headed up to the main chamber and Hermione peaked her head around the corner. The room was empty except for two bound figures, Harry and Snape.