HARRY POTTER AND THE GREEN FLAME SWORD
Disclaimer: I solemnly swear I'm up to no good
Storyreader101: thanx for ur review. I'll do the best I can.
Ebony River: Your suggestion and the reasons for it are excellent, but my plot requires Harry to be more mature than he has been in the previous years...so his newfound respect for Dumbledore. Thanx a lot...keep up the suggestions plz.
CHAPTER 3
ESCAPE FROM THE BURROW
The Daily Prophet was having a field day. All of a sudden, two or three wizarding families had been taken out by Death Eater attacks. The telltale Dark Mark had been found hovering over the ruins of the houses and the bodies of the people had been mutilated beyond recognition.
"
ATTACK BY DEATH EATERS
Late last night, another attack by Death Eaters culminated in the death of Arthur Lovegood, Editor of THE QUIBBLER and Amos Diggory and his wife Mary. It will be remembered that Cedric Diggory was one of the first to fall in this war against You-Know-Who. However, Arthur Lovegood's daughter and sole survivor in the family, Luna Lovegood, a student at Hogwarts, managed to escape from the house even as Mr. Lovegood tried to stop the Death Eaters along with the Diggorys, who had been visiting their close friends, the Lovegoods. Amos Diggory was an official at the Ministry in the Department of Regulation and Control of Magical creatures.
The Minister of Magic has hastened to assure the wizarding community that the attack was clearly an attempt to cause panic among the people...he has however advised people not to leave their home without taking precautions. Also, special portkeys are being assigned to quite a few people in order to help them escape to a top security camp in case of an attack by the Death Eaters. Apparition is not quite an option as apparition through dark magic fields can be disastrous.
Unconfirmed reports however suggest that the attack might not have been as random as it seemed... It is an open secret that the Ministry is still trying to enlist the aid of certain magical creatures like giants, known for their extremely violent and bloodthirsty nature, in this fight against The Dark Lord. Whether this has anything to do with Amos Diggory and his position at the ministry is yet to be confirmed."
Harry had read this report and felt a tense knot in his chest.
'It's started' he thought...
After his encounter with the Dursleys a couple of days back, he had decided that it was better if he stayed out of their way completely.
Ron had replied immediately after giving Harry's letter to his parents. Professor Dumbledore had felt that while there was little or no chance of Voldemort planting visions in Harry, it was best if he continued his lessons and so had sent a couple of books to him via Ron.
Harry had read through the first few pages of Occlumency for beginners.
"A master Occlumenist is able to 'read' the mind of those not as capable of him and can also block out those emotions which can help another to determine whether his own thought are true or false. Indeed, those who are very skilled can utter falsehoods giving the impression of saying the perfect truth, even to other Occlumenists.
You need to clear your mind of all emotion, for any uncontrolled emotion is detrimental to the Occlumenist.
Practice this by choosing some topic that can cause you great anger, and then try to consciously kill your anger..."
"What use is this kind of advice to anyone" he wondered aloud. "Real useless...maybe I should think of Voldemort and then count to ten or something. Nah, I guess I do need a teacher, useless to read theory without practicals."
He had started feeling drowsy and even talking aloud to himself wasn't going to keep him awake.
"Yes, My Lord, his closest friends are the Weasleys..."
"Ah, well, well, we shall get the muggle lovers and mudbloods in a single raid. Lead the strike, Macnair."
"At once, My Lord"
Harry awoke...his heart thumping loudly...he had to help them get out of the Burrow...but how...Hedwig was out and he had no idea when she would return...of course, Mrs. Figg, she might be able to help him. He tore down the stairs and out of the house leaving the Dursleys speechless.
As soon as he got to Mrs. Figg, he called out to her.
"What is it, Harry? You know that leaving the house isn't safe-" she started as she opened the door.
"Got to warn the Weasleys, Voldemort-attack-Burrow" panted Harry, Mrs. Figg ran to the fireplace and called Dumbledore's name loudly.
Albus Dumbledore's head appeared in the flames almost immediately. "What is it, Arabella? Oh, hello Harry" he added, seeing Harry.
"Professor, there's going to be an attack on the Burrow" he said, as quickly as he could manage.
Dumbledore nodded, "Use the floo powder to get to Grimmauld place Harry. Leave all your stuff back there, we'll get it later." His head disappeared.
Harry felt a sinking feeling in his stomach. Going back to Sirius's old home would only further his guilt... he remembered the plans he had made with Sirius to live in his home.
No, he had to be strong...
He suddenly realized that Mrs. Figg was pushing some floo powder in his hand and pushing him towards the fireplace.
"Wha-oh, thanks, Mrs. Figg" said Harry, taking the powder.
"Be careful, Harry" she said.
He threw it into the flames and stepped into it, calling out "No.12, Grimmauld Place".
He fell face flat into the Black mansion, head still spinning from effect of his journey.
Grimacing, he was helped onto his feet...floo had never been his favorite mode of travel. Remus Lupin was standing there, looking slightly amused at Harry's entrance.
"All right, Harry" asked Lupin.
"Yeah, what about the Weasleys," he asked "is everyone ok?"
"They'll be fine, Harry...Dumbledore's gone to get them himself...along with the rest of the Order. I've stayed behind for your arrival"
A sudden sound made Harry turn around...the entire Weasley family had arrived, and they had another person with them, Luna Lovegood.
Do R/R
Thanx a lot
Disclaimer: I solemnly swear I'm up to no good
Storyreader101: thanx for ur review. I'll do the best I can.
Ebony River: Your suggestion and the reasons for it are excellent, but my plot requires Harry to be more mature than he has been in the previous years...so his newfound respect for Dumbledore. Thanx a lot...keep up the suggestions plz.
CHAPTER 3
ESCAPE FROM THE BURROW
The Daily Prophet was having a field day. All of a sudden, two or three wizarding families had been taken out by Death Eater attacks. The telltale Dark Mark had been found hovering over the ruins of the houses and the bodies of the people had been mutilated beyond recognition.
"
ATTACK BY DEATH EATERS
Late last night, another attack by Death Eaters culminated in the death of Arthur Lovegood, Editor of THE QUIBBLER and Amos Diggory and his wife Mary. It will be remembered that Cedric Diggory was one of the first to fall in this war against You-Know-Who. However, Arthur Lovegood's daughter and sole survivor in the family, Luna Lovegood, a student at Hogwarts, managed to escape from the house even as Mr. Lovegood tried to stop the Death Eaters along with the Diggorys, who had been visiting their close friends, the Lovegoods. Amos Diggory was an official at the Ministry in the Department of Regulation and Control of Magical creatures.
The Minister of Magic has hastened to assure the wizarding community that the attack was clearly an attempt to cause panic among the people...he has however advised people not to leave their home without taking precautions. Also, special portkeys are being assigned to quite a few people in order to help them escape to a top security camp in case of an attack by the Death Eaters. Apparition is not quite an option as apparition through dark magic fields can be disastrous.
Unconfirmed reports however suggest that the attack might not have been as random as it seemed... It is an open secret that the Ministry is still trying to enlist the aid of certain magical creatures like giants, known for their extremely violent and bloodthirsty nature, in this fight against The Dark Lord. Whether this has anything to do with Amos Diggory and his position at the ministry is yet to be confirmed."
Harry had read this report and felt a tense knot in his chest.
'It's started' he thought...
After his encounter with the Dursleys a couple of days back, he had decided that it was better if he stayed out of their way completely.
Ron had replied immediately after giving Harry's letter to his parents. Professor Dumbledore had felt that while there was little or no chance of Voldemort planting visions in Harry, it was best if he continued his lessons and so had sent a couple of books to him via Ron.
Harry had read through the first few pages of Occlumency for beginners.
"A master Occlumenist is able to 'read' the mind of those not as capable of him and can also block out those emotions which can help another to determine whether his own thought are true or false. Indeed, those who are very skilled can utter falsehoods giving the impression of saying the perfect truth, even to other Occlumenists.
You need to clear your mind of all emotion, for any uncontrolled emotion is detrimental to the Occlumenist.
Practice this by choosing some topic that can cause you great anger, and then try to consciously kill your anger..."
"What use is this kind of advice to anyone" he wondered aloud. "Real useless...maybe I should think of Voldemort and then count to ten or something. Nah, I guess I do need a teacher, useless to read theory without practicals."
He had started feeling drowsy and even talking aloud to himself wasn't going to keep him awake.
"Yes, My Lord, his closest friends are the Weasleys..."
"Ah, well, well, we shall get the muggle lovers and mudbloods in a single raid. Lead the strike, Macnair."
"At once, My Lord"
Harry awoke...his heart thumping loudly...he had to help them get out of the Burrow...but how...Hedwig was out and he had no idea when she would return...of course, Mrs. Figg, she might be able to help him. He tore down the stairs and out of the house leaving the Dursleys speechless.
As soon as he got to Mrs. Figg, he called out to her.
"What is it, Harry? You know that leaving the house isn't safe-" she started as she opened the door.
"Got to warn the Weasleys, Voldemort-attack-Burrow" panted Harry, Mrs. Figg ran to the fireplace and called Dumbledore's name loudly.
Albus Dumbledore's head appeared in the flames almost immediately. "What is it, Arabella? Oh, hello Harry" he added, seeing Harry.
"Professor, there's going to be an attack on the Burrow" he said, as quickly as he could manage.
Dumbledore nodded, "Use the floo powder to get to Grimmauld place Harry. Leave all your stuff back there, we'll get it later." His head disappeared.
Harry felt a sinking feeling in his stomach. Going back to Sirius's old home would only further his guilt... he remembered the plans he had made with Sirius to live in his home.
No, he had to be strong...
He suddenly realized that Mrs. Figg was pushing some floo powder in his hand and pushing him towards the fireplace.
"Wha-oh, thanks, Mrs. Figg" said Harry, taking the powder.
"Be careful, Harry" she said.
He threw it into the flames and stepped into it, calling out "No.12, Grimmauld Place".
He fell face flat into the Black mansion, head still spinning from effect of his journey.
Grimacing, he was helped onto his feet...floo had never been his favorite mode of travel. Remus Lupin was standing there, looking slightly amused at Harry's entrance.
"All right, Harry" asked Lupin.
"Yeah, what about the Weasleys," he asked "is everyone ok?"
"They'll be fine, Harry...Dumbledore's gone to get them himself...along with the rest of the Order. I've stayed behind for your arrival"
A sudden sound made Harry turn around...the entire Weasley family had arrived, and they had another person with them, Luna Lovegood.
Do R/R
Thanx a lot