I don't speak english. You are a fat boy. I'll play baseball when you stop eating food.
I promised battles and damn it I'm going to give you battles!
Chapter 18 Criminally Insane Boys Rescue the Dursleys?
Harry woke up groggily. He opened his eyes but immediately closed then. He was in the Hospital Wing at Hogwarts. He could tell because everything was white. The brightness of the rooms was hurting his eyes, especially with the sun blaring through the windows like that. 'Come on it's the middle of November why can't it be grey and cloudy?' Harry thought annoyed. Shielding his eyes Harry searched the bed side table for his wand. Picking it up he muttered some charms under his breath. He slowly opened his eyes and saw must to his pleasure that now nothing in the room was white.
The walls were dark red with yellow, green and blue polka dots everywhere. The beds were now a mixtures of pinks and purples. The floor was gold, silver, bronze and black. Harry decided to be school spirited therefor using all house colors. Satisfied Harry put his wand back and put on his glasses.
"Your awake Mr... AHHHHHHH!" Madam Pomfrey shrieked. What have you done to my Hospital Wing!"
"Poppy was seems to be the proble.." Dumbledore trailed off as he stepped into the room followed by Sirius, Remus, Michelle, Hermione and Ron. They all burst out laughing well Dumbledore was chuckling and Hermione was deciding between disapproval and amusement.
"Get this down Mr. Potter!" Madam Pomfrey said.
"Sorry Madam Pomfrey but the new style will last until I graduate. As long as I still am in the school I'll always spend about half my time here. Since I spend so much time here this room is as much mine as it is yours. And if you weren't going to redecorate I figured I would" Harry said. The others chuckled again and Madam Pomfrey stormed out angrily.
"Yes Harry how are you doing?" Dumbledore asked.
"Like I got hit by a train" Harry said. Dumbledore nodded understandingly.
"I would like to ask what you did at Potter Manor" Dumbledore stated.
"Well" Harry started. "I put up a new ward that would prevent people who bare the dark mark and Voldemort from entering."
"Why did you do that?" Ron asked. Hermione hit him over the head for his stupidity.
"When can I get out of here?" Harry asked.
"You have to ask Poppy" Dumbledore said. "Well Harry I must get going. Good day" Saying that Dumbledore got up and walked out of the Hospital Wing.
"Now's my chance" he said to the others quietly. He quickly changed back to his clothes."RUN!!" he screamed. Harry grabbed his wands and ran out of the Hospital Wing, the others close behind.
"Mr. Potter get back here!" Madam Pomfrey yelled.
The next two weeks were routine for Harry. He would go to class and in his free time try to make a spell to block the Unforgivables. He would visit Hagrid and his crup with Ron and Hermione every day before dinner. On Wednesday the D.A. would meet. At the D.A. was the only time they really acted civil towards each other. Since the houses were divided and all. Every other day he would train himself and learn new spells.
"Um Professor Lupin?" Harry asked after class one day.
"Yes Harry?" Professor Lupin questioned.
"Could you tell me about America's Wizards?"
"Uh sure" Remus said, confused at the odd request. "Well as you should know most Pilgrims were actually witches and Wizards. Contrary to popular beliefs Native Americans were not magical, at least not all were. The main leaders of the Native American tribes were. Well the American wizard community wasn't that big up until the end of the Civil War over there. As you could tell not many Purebloods lived in America at the time because barely any moved their from the foregin countries. However persecutions of Muggle-borns started up. Nothing big but still something. Small attacks on homes and communities so most fled to America.
"Now the wizard community continued to grow and is just like the Muggle world in America. Many witches and Wizards from around the world live there. The wizard community there is bigger then all around the world now. Infact if you were togather all the magical people in America you would have a communtiy as large as France and Spain. The wizarding community there is the same as the muggle. Powerful, growing and a land for all kinds" Remus finished his explanation.
"Thaks Remus" Harry said.
"No problem" Remus said.
{"My lord" spoke up a man in black robes and a white mask. "We have found out where Potters relatives live"
"Excellent" Voldemort said rising.
"Um my lord" the Death Eater spoke up again.
"What is it now Nott?" Voldemort asked angrily.
"There are many wards around there. It will take a while to get past them"
"Doesn't matter we attack now!"}
Harry sat up in his bed covered in sweat. He quickly got out of bed and attached his wand holsters to his right forearm and his ankle. Pulling a dueling robe over his head Harry started to walk out of the room. Except the lights turned on. Harry whirled around and saw Ron and Neville staring at him.
"Where are you going Harry?" Ron asked.
"No where" Harry said nervously.
"Harry you put your wand holsters on and a dueling robe. There is another attack isn't there?" Ron asked.
"Their attacking Privet Drive" Harry said quietly.
"We're coming with you then" Neville said. Ron nodded. Harry opened his mouth to protest. "Harry you couldn't change our minds about the Department of Mysteries. What makes you think you'll change our mind now?"
"Voldemort will be there" Harry stated.
"Yeah but we thought Voldemort would be their last time too" Ron said. Harry agreed reluctantly and tossed them his extra dueling robes. They quickly put them on and followed Harry as he led them out of the castle and past the gates.
Picking up a discarded chocolate frog card, Harry muttered "Portus" The card glowed blue and then faded back to normal. "Fingers on" Harry said. Ron and Neville touched the portkey and felt the familiar tug behind their nevals.
They landed with heavy thuds in the park by Harry's house. Ron got off of Neville and they both scrambled to their feet. Harry who landed on his feet chuckled at them.
"Come on" Harry said quietly. He walked out of the park. They tip toed down the alley between Magnolia Crescent and Privet Drive. When they came out they saw a huge line of figures in black robes. In the middle of the line was a tall, white skinned man.
A huge "boom" could be heard every minute or so. They were trying to break the wards. Harry stealthy walked up to the backs of the Death Eaters. He nodded at Ron and Neville. "Remember what I taught you. Start of with the Multiple Stunner I taught you" They all separated and pulled out their wands.
"Potente Multiplo Stupefy" they yelled in unison. Many red lights streaked towards the line of black. A bunch of the black robed figures fell. Harry, Ron and Neville started to send spells, curses and hexes as fast as they could.
All the Death Eaters erected shields to protect themselves, however some didn't and felt the wrath. Voldemort just flicked his wand and the spell rebounded. So besides the occasional spell rebounded and the ones that Voldemort sent back the three had nothing to worry about.
Getting tired of the shields Harry yelled "Leve Escudos!" a blue wave of light crashed into some of the Death Eaters shields. The weaker shields all disappeared. Some of the Death Eaters jumped behind their comrades with shields, the others all fell.
Harry saw Neville searching the crowd of black for someone. It seems he found them because he yelled and started to duel with them. Harry realized it was Rabastan Lestrange, Rodolphus's brother. Ron was engaged in a battle with a Death Eater, who Harry recognized as McNair. There were still many Death Eaters.
"Don't interfere in the duels" Voldemort said. The other Death Eaters nodded and turned towards Harry. "No. Potter is mine. Just focus on the wards" Again the Death Eaters nodded and went back to taking down the wards.
"So we meet again Potter." Voldemort said evilly.
"Yes unfortunately we do. I mean come on Tom." Harry was cut off.
"My name is Lord Voldemort! You shall never call me by that name again!" Voldemort yelled and sent a Killing Curse at Harry. Harry stepped to the side and it hit a Death Eater behind him.
"As I was saying. Why you always trying to kill me like everyday. Do you like sit down at dinner with your little Death Eaters and then all of a sudden say. 'Hey I got an idea! Let's kill Potter today!'" Harry made a bad imitation of Voldemort.
"You know why I try to kill you Potter" Voldemort hissed. "Now tell me the prophecy and I might let you live a day or two longer."
"Alright it says 'The one with extreme good looks will be born. And he will kill the one that looks like a mutated snake.' The end. What a great prophecy!" Harry said happily.
Voldemort growled "Imperio" the beam shot at Harry and hit him in the chest. "Tell me the prophecy" a voice whispered inside his head.
"Yes sir" Harry said. "The one with extreme good looks will be born. And he will kill the one that looks like a mutated snake." Harry said, fully resisting the curse.
Voldemort growled again and shot the Killing curse at Harry. Harry stepped to the side and cast a Coma Charm at Voldemort. Voldemort threw Crucio at Harry and both spells combined. A golden thread started to connect the wands. Harry pulled out his other wand, secretly of course.
"Volare Indietro" Harry muttered. The spell hit Voldemort. The connection broke and Harry caught Voldemorts wand. Voldemort flew backwards but landed on his feet.
Voldemort however also pulled out a second wand. "Great minds think a like eh Potter?"
"Show me another great mind and I'll find out for you" Harry sneered.
Voldemort cackled and they engaged in a vicious fight. Even with two wands Harry was having trouble. He tried to snap Voldemorts wand but it started to burn and Harry couldn't stand the heat.
When the Order of the Phoenix arrived they saw about 30 Death Eaters chanting and the wards in front of them barely holding up. A tall figure with flaming red hair was panting as he barely managed to dodge a curse. A plump, brown haired boy tripped over his own feet, which was good because green light flashed over his head. Voldemort was dueling with a messy haired teenager, who was using two wands but looked like was losing.
On the ground was about 25 Death Eaters.Some were stunned other had varies things sticking out of their bodies. Like tentacles, boils and other things.
"Dumbledore that's Harry, Ron and Neville sir" Tonks said worried.
"Ron" Mrs. Weasly said weakly. Dumbledore immediately stepped into action. Mr. Weasly went to help Ron and Tonks went to help Neville. The other members went after the chanting Death Eater.
"Stay out of this Tonks!" Neville shouted as he saw her approach. "This is between me and one of the tormentors of my parents!" Neville shouted. He yelled "Potente Multiplo Stupefy" Lestrange casted "Protego" but his shield couldn't handle all the spells. Neville sent another Multiple Stunner spell. Lestrange couldn't dodge them all and got hit in the head and stomach. Neville yelled triumphantly as Lestrange fell to the ground unconscious.
When Mr. Weasly approached his son he saw that Ron was exhausted, barely able to dodge curses. Sending as many spells as he could in thirty seconds, Mr Weasly quickly rushed to his sons side. He looked over and saw that McNair was gone along with Voldemort and all the other Death Eaters that could move. He heard Neville yell in triumph.
Dumbledore quickly approached the battle between Harry and Tom. It was intense and he saw many flashes of light every second. Harry cast several stunners, he could tell from the red beams leaving his wand one after another. Voldemort conjured a light green shield that absorbed the stunners. A wave of blue light crashed into the shield and it flickered. Again another wave of blue crashed into the shield. The light green shield burst and Harry sent a barrage of spells. With several flicks of his wand and a little bit of dodging Voldemort sent most back. I say most because a Jelly-Leg hex caught him. Harry sent some stunners at Voldemort who barely wiggled out of the way. Voldemort did the counter curse and sent two Crucios at Harry.
Harry yelled as they both connected with him. Dumbledore took this time to intervene and sent several bright white lights at Voldemort. The Dark Lord ducked just in time. He saw that his Death Eaters were being overcame. "Retreat" he screeched. "Accio my wand" His phenox tail wand flew into his hand. Tom apparated and some Death Eaters remaining grabbed fallen comrades and they all apparated out of there.
Bellatrix lestrange sat in the stone chamber. Her master and his Death Eaters had gone to attack Potter's relatives. She wished she could go put she was incapable because of the wee little Potter growing inside of her. She was about 18 weeks pregnant and her stomach was getting big. It wasn't even as close to as big as it would be though.
She sat down rubbing her stomach. With a snap of her fingers a ugly, for house elf standards, house elf appeared. "Yes Misses?" it questioned in a croaky voice.
"I would like some sandwiches" Bellatrix ordered.
:Yes Misses" the house elf said as he popped away. About a minute later the house elf appeared with a plate of sandwiches. Bellatrix ate them all fairly quickly. She sat waiting for her master and fellow Death Eaters. After an hour they finally arrived. She could tell from the looks on the Dark Lords face that things did not go as plan.
"What happened my lord?" she asked bowing.
"Potter and two of his school friends showed up!" Voldemort screeched. "They even managed to take out a half of my servants. And it seems Potter has been training. He is getting better and I fear if this continues then he will be a great threat to us"
Bellatrix nodded her head. He may be the father of her baby but he would be killed and she would help her master do it.
The "inner" Order members gathered the three students. The rest gathered the fallen Death Eaters, taking their wands and bringing them to the Orders holding cells. The cells were in a small metal building some where in the Forbidden Forest. They just kept their prisoners their for questioning and then sent them to the Ministry.
"What were you three thinking?" Mrs. Weasly yelled. "You're lucky we came here when we did or else you would be dead!"
"Yeah well the residents of Numbers 2,3,4,5,6 and 7 Privet Drvive should be lucky we came when we did or else they would all be dead by the time you came here!" Harry yelled back.
Mrs. Weasly sputtered indignantly. "Harry you must understand. You three are not powerful enough to handle all these Death Eaters and Voldemort."
"Well how am I suppose to beat Voldemort in the future if I don't have any practice?" Harry asked. "Besides we took out almost half of them before you guys came!"
"Harry we'll talk about this back in my office" Dumbledore said calmly. "Portus" the old wizard muttered, pointing his wand at a fallen Death Eater mask.
Harry, Ron and Neville each placed a finger on the ask. "It will activate in 3...2...1" Right before it activated however Harry pulled away and saw as Ron and Neville left in a blur. "Harry, why did you pull away?" Sirius asked confused.
"I have a right to speak to my relatives!" Harry said walking towards his shelter for 10 years. He opened the door and saw the Dursleys huddled in the living room.
"S'alright" Harry said, now feeling the full effects of his duel. His ribs hurt and he guessed at least one was cracked. His right pinky was bending a way it shouldn't be and his nose was bleeding. "He is gone. You guys can stay here if you want. Dumbledore will probably reinforce the wards. Or you can leave, vacation or move permanently."
"It's because of you is in it ?" Vernon asked slowly.
"Is what?" Harry asked.
"Because of you we are put into danger! If it wasn't for us taking you in, us being related to you we wouldn't of been attacked!" Vernon shouted.
"You think I wanted to be related to you!?" Harry asked, anger flaring. "It's because of muggles like you that wizards like Voldemort exist! His dad disowned him because of what he was and he grew up neglected! Think of this as revenge for all you put me through! Just be lucky I came here or else you'd all be dead. Oh and Aunt Petunia I found out that you are a Squid. A person born to magical parents who can't do magic." Harry said cooly as he walked out of the house. He left a angry Vernon, a gaping Petunia and a whimpering whale, I mean Dudley, behind.
Harry Apparated to Hogsmeade and slowly made his way up to the castle. He opened the doors and stepped inside. The green eyed boy made his way to about 3 feet from the stairs before collapsing.
Harry woke up some time later. He saw that the hospital wing was still the house colors. Harry smiled widely. He knew Dumbledore could take the "decorations" down easily but it seemed the Headmaster enjoyed the decorations also.
"Harry Potter!" he heard Hermione voice screech "Rushing into battle dragging poor Ron and Neville with you." "They made me bring them!" "Nearly getting yourselves killed" Hermione continued, either not noticing or not caring about what Harry said.
"Hermione" Harry said gently "Like it or not the war is starting. The battle lines will be drawn and people will die. I know you're not going to like it, I'm not going to like it and I'm sure basically no one will like it. But this is life Hermione, maybe not normal life that we use to live but it is still life."
Hermione nodded her head slowly. Harry got up, not wanting to talk to anyone yet and walked to the library. Since he didn't have his 10 feet of notes on how to block the Unforgivables harry decided to do something. He grabbed a piece of parchment, wrote down something and pulled out his wands. After about 5 minutes of charms and spells Harry put his wand back in the holster.
Harry ran out of the library and into the Great Hall. Breakfast was finishing up and Harry saw Ron and Neville were leaving. They were both quiet and looked a little pale. Harry ran to them and showed them the parchment.
'I, Harry James Potter, am extended a offer. Join me and the Order of Lightning in the fight against Voldemort. I can't promise you power and money. I can't promise you immortality and the fact that we'll win. But what I can offer is a chance. I'm offering you a chance to make the world safe for you, your children and millions of other people. I'm offering you a chance to make people lives safe, so they don't have to worry about being attacked every second of their life. I'm offering you a chance to do what is right and be the hero. To stand up for everything that is right in this world. Like I said before I can't promise you anything but I can offer you a chance. Will you except my offer? If so sign below.'
Ron and Neville both started at him. After about a minute Neville started to nod his head. "Yes. Yeah of course Harry. This way I'll be able to get back the rest of the people that tortured my parents" Harry looked uneasy.
"Well Neville one was given the Dementors kiss. One is dead, one you captured last night and the other you won't see until at least summer." Neville nodded his head.
"I'll join to mate. Can't let you and Neville be hogging up all the action" Ron said. He signed right after Neville.
"Good. Just to warn you there are several charms on there that make sure you don't blab to anyone that did not sign the parchment."
"What about Hermione?" Ron asked.
"Well like I said I won't let Hermione battle unless necessary same with members in 5th year or younger. They can collect info, look up useful spells, that kind of stuff." Harry explained.
"And those that refuse?" Neville asked curiously.
"Well they get their memories erased. They won't even remember me approaching them." Harry explained.
"Where will we meet?" Ron asked. "Room of Requirements?"
"Nope. The Room. There is an entrance in the corridor with the Fat Lady for those not in Gryffindor. I mean the Room in pretty good."
"Yeah but what about the house rivalries?" Neville asked.
"Don't worry Neville." Harry assured. Neville nodded and they walked off to their class. Since it was Wednesday all three had double period Charms and then double period Transfigurations.
The class went quickly. Harry, Ron and Neville passed notes to each other about the Order. Hermione was giving them curious and reproachful looks.
"All right what are you three being so secretive about?" Hermione asked as she approached the three boys.
"Nuttin" Ron said, ears turning pink.
"You know Ron, you're a horrible liar" Harry said frowning at him. He handed Hermione the parchment.
"Harry!" Hermione said as she finished reading it. "You can't start an Order. And you shouldn't be dragging in Ron and Neville!" Hermione schreeched.
"Are you joining or not Hermione?" Harry asked annoyed. "Cause if you don't sign that in the next" Harry looked at his watch "minute or so then you're not going to remember me giving it to you." Hermione shook her head disapprovingly and signed the parchment.
Harry carefully looked her in the eye. "And there are charms that make sure you don't go blabbing to anyone" Harry said, angered that she would even think it. Hermione flushed and walked off. Ron followed her, asking his girlfriend what that was about.
"Come on Neville" Harry said. "Let's go to Transfiguration" The two Gryffindors quickly walked off to Transfiguration. They found seats in the back, away from Hermione who sat in the front, Ron following her.
The period went successful, Harry being the only one who could conjure the spoon. "Messrs. Potter and Weasly and Miss Granger the headmaster would like to see you in his office" Professor McGonagall said at the end of the period.
Harry got up and followed Hermione and Ron to the stone Gargoyle. Ron said the password and they all walked up the steps.
"Come in" Dumbledore called, just as Hermione was about to knock on the door. "Now Mr. Potter, Weasly, Miss Granger" Dumbledore looked at each of them. "Now it seems that inevitably you three will take part in this war. So the Order has agreed to let you three join." Dumbledore finished, the damn twinkle in his eye. Harry glanced at him. Using a form of Legilimency that Harry created, well not really created more like improved.
It was a stealth technique. Harry's mind would latch onto a nerve impulse Dumbledore was sending to his brain, this way the victim wouldn't be able to tell he was entering his mind. Then he could search freely in the mind, the only way someone could no of his presence is if he messed up and when he leaves. When Harry would leave their mind the person would feel a tug on their shields making them think someone was trying to enter, but it was really Harry escaping. The stealth type was really advanced form and only the best of the best of the best at Legilimency could do it. So when Harry improved it he reckoned only Dumbledore and Voldemort could do it too. And no matter how good the person was at Occlumency they couldn't block it.
'So they're only letting us enter because they want to keep a tighter leash on us' Harry thought. He pulled out of Dumbledores mind and felt the shields go up as he retreated. Anger rising Harry thought 'We'll show them' "Thank you sir!" Harry said excitedly. Ron and Hermione looked at him funny. Harry nodded his head and gave them a 'Join now, I'll explain later' look.
"Thank you sir I knew you'd let us in" Ron said.
"I'm sure we can be a great asset to the team sir" Hermione said.
"Good here are your pendants" Dumbledore gave them a silver chain with a silver pheonix as a pendant. "Just touch it and say "Phoenix nest" and you will be taken to Headquarters" Dumbledore explained. "Now the first meeting is tonight at 9. Make sure you are there early"
The Dream Team left Dumledore's office. And Harry was immediately bombarded by questions.
"Why did we join?"
"What are you up to?"
"Why did you look angry when you looked at Dumbledore?"
"Silence" Harry said. "Now the only reason why we were even invited in was because they want to keep a tight leash on us and make sure we don't do anything they wouldn't like. I know this because I know Legilimency. So we join and spy on the Order for are Order" Harry said.
"You want us to spy on Dumbledore and his order, our ally?" Hermione asked bewildered. "And when did you learn Legilimency. Plus I heard Dumbledore was great at Occlumency surely he would of notice you reading his mind!?"
"Yes I want us to spy on Dumbledore and his Order even though they are an ally. Why because we can use their information to our advantage. We can know what their doing so we don't have to worry about crossing paths with them. Besides if we declined they would find that suspicious. I learned Legilimency during the summer and I mastered Occlumency too. I can teach you guys if you want" Harry said. Ron who was silent the whole time spoke up.
"I think it is a good idea Harry. And yeah I'd love to learn Legilimency and Occlumency." Ron said.
"Thanks Ron" Harry said, sincerely. "Dumbledore is a master of Occlumency but I used a stealth technique I improved. It is really hard but a great way to enter say Dumbledores, Snapes and even Voldemorts minds with out them knowing I've been in"
"Now let's go to the Room. I'll get Neville" Harry said as they entered the Gryffindor Common Room. "Eh Neville" Harry shouted. He saw the round faced teen look at him. "Can you come to the Room? Its meeting time" Harry yelled still. Neville nodded his head and scrambled over to Harry. They entered through the portrait and Harry cast a spell so no one could enter.
"Alright. This is the first meeting of the Order of Lightning" Harry said. He conjured a gavel and hit it on the table. Ron and Neville looked at him funny. "Sorry" Harry said grinning. "Always wanted to do that" At their questioning looks he explained. "Muggle judges do that when they want order in the court room"
"Now Neville I think it right for us to tell you that we are being inducted into Dumbledore's Order to spy. We could get some useful information. I'm going to be teaching you three as much as I can on Legilimency and Occlumency. And I found the perfect thing for members"
Harry made a fist and showed them the back of his hand. There was a lammasu with a bolt of lightning hitting it and sparks flying everywhere. The lightning was silver and the lammusa was gold. (A lammusa has the body of a lion the wings of a giant eagle and the face of a human. Lammasu's are noble creatures that look after those that are good. They prey on those creatures that are evil. They are strong creatures they can easily take down larger creatures with its lions claws.)
"This will be the symbol of the Order. I got the idea from the Dark Marks except this one is way better. First only those who you wish to see can see it. Second to call members just touch it and all members will feel a warm, tickling sensation. Just touch it and say "flash" (You get it? Lightning, flash, flash of lightning. I know it's corny and everything but hey I don't care) and you'll get transported to that person's position. However if the symbols turns red and you fell a prickling sensation it means the person calling is in danger or a battle." Harry lifted up Neville's hand and touch his wand to the back of his hand. "Het teken van bliksem" (mark of lightning) Harry said. A blue light rushed to Neville's hand and the symbol of the Order of Lightning stood out clearly on his hand, shining gold.
Ron and Hermione both put out their hands and excepted the golden mark. The Order of Lightning was going to take this war by storm whether Dumbledore or Voldemort liked it or not.
There we go. I'm trying to go with TuxedoMac's advise and make the chapter's longer.
I didn't go all out on the fight scene with Harry and Voldemort because well I'm saving that for later chapters.
I promised battles and damn it I'm going to give you battles!
Chapter 18 Criminally Insane Boys Rescue the Dursleys?
Harry woke up groggily. He opened his eyes but immediately closed then. He was in the Hospital Wing at Hogwarts. He could tell because everything was white. The brightness of the rooms was hurting his eyes, especially with the sun blaring through the windows like that. 'Come on it's the middle of November why can't it be grey and cloudy?' Harry thought annoyed. Shielding his eyes Harry searched the bed side table for his wand. Picking it up he muttered some charms under his breath. He slowly opened his eyes and saw must to his pleasure that now nothing in the room was white.
The walls were dark red with yellow, green and blue polka dots everywhere. The beds were now a mixtures of pinks and purples. The floor was gold, silver, bronze and black. Harry decided to be school spirited therefor using all house colors. Satisfied Harry put his wand back and put on his glasses.
"Your awake Mr... AHHHHHHH!" Madam Pomfrey shrieked. What have you done to my Hospital Wing!"
"Poppy was seems to be the proble.." Dumbledore trailed off as he stepped into the room followed by Sirius, Remus, Michelle, Hermione and Ron. They all burst out laughing well Dumbledore was chuckling and Hermione was deciding between disapproval and amusement.
"Get this down Mr. Potter!" Madam Pomfrey said.
"Sorry Madam Pomfrey but the new style will last until I graduate. As long as I still am in the school I'll always spend about half my time here. Since I spend so much time here this room is as much mine as it is yours. And if you weren't going to redecorate I figured I would" Harry said. The others chuckled again and Madam Pomfrey stormed out angrily.
"Yes Harry how are you doing?" Dumbledore asked.
"Like I got hit by a train" Harry said. Dumbledore nodded understandingly.
"I would like to ask what you did at Potter Manor" Dumbledore stated.
"Well" Harry started. "I put up a new ward that would prevent people who bare the dark mark and Voldemort from entering."
"Why did you do that?" Ron asked. Hermione hit him over the head for his stupidity.
"When can I get out of here?" Harry asked.
"You have to ask Poppy" Dumbledore said. "Well Harry I must get going. Good day" Saying that Dumbledore got up and walked out of the Hospital Wing.
"Now's my chance" he said to the others quietly. He quickly changed back to his clothes."RUN!!" he screamed. Harry grabbed his wands and ran out of the Hospital Wing, the others close behind.
"Mr. Potter get back here!" Madam Pomfrey yelled.
The next two weeks were routine for Harry. He would go to class and in his free time try to make a spell to block the Unforgivables. He would visit Hagrid and his crup with Ron and Hermione every day before dinner. On Wednesday the D.A. would meet. At the D.A. was the only time they really acted civil towards each other. Since the houses were divided and all. Every other day he would train himself and learn new spells.
"Um Professor Lupin?" Harry asked after class one day.
"Yes Harry?" Professor Lupin questioned.
"Could you tell me about America's Wizards?"
"Uh sure" Remus said, confused at the odd request. "Well as you should know most Pilgrims were actually witches and Wizards. Contrary to popular beliefs Native Americans were not magical, at least not all were. The main leaders of the Native American tribes were. Well the American wizard community wasn't that big up until the end of the Civil War over there. As you could tell not many Purebloods lived in America at the time because barely any moved their from the foregin countries. However persecutions of Muggle-borns started up. Nothing big but still something. Small attacks on homes and communities so most fled to America.
"Now the wizard community continued to grow and is just like the Muggle world in America. Many witches and Wizards from around the world live there. The wizard community there is bigger then all around the world now. Infact if you were togather all the magical people in America you would have a communtiy as large as France and Spain. The wizarding community there is the same as the muggle. Powerful, growing and a land for all kinds" Remus finished his explanation.
"Thaks Remus" Harry said.
"No problem" Remus said.
{"My lord" spoke up a man in black robes and a white mask. "We have found out where Potters relatives live"
"Excellent" Voldemort said rising.
"Um my lord" the Death Eater spoke up again.
"What is it now Nott?" Voldemort asked angrily.
"There are many wards around there. It will take a while to get past them"
"Doesn't matter we attack now!"}
Harry sat up in his bed covered in sweat. He quickly got out of bed and attached his wand holsters to his right forearm and his ankle. Pulling a dueling robe over his head Harry started to walk out of the room. Except the lights turned on. Harry whirled around and saw Ron and Neville staring at him.
"Where are you going Harry?" Ron asked.
"No where" Harry said nervously.
"Harry you put your wand holsters on and a dueling robe. There is another attack isn't there?" Ron asked.
"Their attacking Privet Drive" Harry said quietly.
"We're coming with you then" Neville said. Ron nodded. Harry opened his mouth to protest. "Harry you couldn't change our minds about the Department of Mysteries. What makes you think you'll change our mind now?"
"Voldemort will be there" Harry stated.
"Yeah but we thought Voldemort would be their last time too" Ron said. Harry agreed reluctantly and tossed them his extra dueling robes. They quickly put them on and followed Harry as he led them out of the castle and past the gates.
Picking up a discarded chocolate frog card, Harry muttered "Portus" The card glowed blue and then faded back to normal. "Fingers on" Harry said. Ron and Neville touched the portkey and felt the familiar tug behind their nevals.
They landed with heavy thuds in the park by Harry's house. Ron got off of Neville and they both scrambled to their feet. Harry who landed on his feet chuckled at them.
"Come on" Harry said quietly. He walked out of the park. They tip toed down the alley between Magnolia Crescent and Privet Drive. When they came out they saw a huge line of figures in black robes. In the middle of the line was a tall, white skinned man.
A huge "boom" could be heard every minute or so. They were trying to break the wards. Harry stealthy walked up to the backs of the Death Eaters. He nodded at Ron and Neville. "Remember what I taught you. Start of with the Multiple Stunner I taught you" They all separated and pulled out their wands.
"Potente Multiplo Stupefy" they yelled in unison. Many red lights streaked towards the line of black. A bunch of the black robed figures fell. Harry, Ron and Neville started to send spells, curses and hexes as fast as they could.
All the Death Eaters erected shields to protect themselves, however some didn't and felt the wrath. Voldemort just flicked his wand and the spell rebounded. So besides the occasional spell rebounded and the ones that Voldemort sent back the three had nothing to worry about.
Getting tired of the shields Harry yelled "Leve Escudos!" a blue wave of light crashed into some of the Death Eaters shields. The weaker shields all disappeared. Some of the Death Eaters jumped behind their comrades with shields, the others all fell.
Harry saw Neville searching the crowd of black for someone. It seems he found them because he yelled and started to duel with them. Harry realized it was Rabastan Lestrange, Rodolphus's brother. Ron was engaged in a battle with a Death Eater, who Harry recognized as McNair. There were still many Death Eaters.
"Don't interfere in the duels" Voldemort said. The other Death Eaters nodded and turned towards Harry. "No. Potter is mine. Just focus on the wards" Again the Death Eaters nodded and went back to taking down the wards.
"So we meet again Potter." Voldemort said evilly.
"Yes unfortunately we do. I mean come on Tom." Harry was cut off.
"My name is Lord Voldemort! You shall never call me by that name again!" Voldemort yelled and sent a Killing Curse at Harry. Harry stepped to the side and it hit a Death Eater behind him.
"As I was saying. Why you always trying to kill me like everyday. Do you like sit down at dinner with your little Death Eaters and then all of a sudden say. 'Hey I got an idea! Let's kill Potter today!'" Harry made a bad imitation of Voldemort.
"You know why I try to kill you Potter" Voldemort hissed. "Now tell me the prophecy and I might let you live a day or two longer."
"Alright it says 'The one with extreme good looks will be born. And he will kill the one that looks like a mutated snake.' The end. What a great prophecy!" Harry said happily.
Voldemort growled "Imperio" the beam shot at Harry and hit him in the chest. "Tell me the prophecy" a voice whispered inside his head.
"Yes sir" Harry said. "The one with extreme good looks will be born. And he will kill the one that looks like a mutated snake." Harry said, fully resisting the curse.
Voldemort growled again and shot the Killing curse at Harry. Harry stepped to the side and cast a Coma Charm at Voldemort. Voldemort threw Crucio at Harry and both spells combined. A golden thread started to connect the wands. Harry pulled out his other wand, secretly of course.
"Volare Indietro" Harry muttered. The spell hit Voldemort. The connection broke and Harry caught Voldemorts wand. Voldemort flew backwards but landed on his feet.
Voldemort however also pulled out a second wand. "Great minds think a like eh Potter?"
"Show me another great mind and I'll find out for you" Harry sneered.
Voldemort cackled and they engaged in a vicious fight. Even with two wands Harry was having trouble. He tried to snap Voldemorts wand but it started to burn and Harry couldn't stand the heat.
When the Order of the Phoenix arrived they saw about 30 Death Eaters chanting and the wards in front of them barely holding up. A tall figure with flaming red hair was panting as he barely managed to dodge a curse. A plump, brown haired boy tripped over his own feet, which was good because green light flashed over his head. Voldemort was dueling with a messy haired teenager, who was using two wands but looked like was losing.
On the ground was about 25 Death Eaters.Some were stunned other had varies things sticking out of their bodies. Like tentacles, boils and other things.
"Dumbledore that's Harry, Ron and Neville sir" Tonks said worried.
"Ron" Mrs. Weasly said weakly. Dumbledore immediately stepped into action. Mr. Weasly went to help Ron and Tonks went to help Neville. The other members went after the chanting Death Eater.
"Stay out of this Tonks!" Neville shouted as he saw her approach. "This is between me and one of the tormentors of my parents!" Neville shouted. He yelled "Potente Multiplo Stupefy" Lestrange casted "Protego" but his shield couldn't handle all the spells. Neville sent another Multiple Stunner spell. Lestrange couldn't dodge them all and got hit in the head and stomach. Neville yelled triumphantly as Lestrange fell to the ground unconscious.
When Mr. Weasly approached his son he saw that Ron was exhausted, barely able to dodge curses. Sending as many spells as he could in thirty seconds, Mr Weasly quickly rushed to his sons side. He looked over and saw that McNair was gone along with Voldemort and all the other Death Eaters that could move. He heard Neville yell in triumph.
Dumbledore quickly approached the battle between Harry and Tom. It was intense and he saw many flashes of light every second. Harry cast several stunners, he could tell from the red beams leaving his wand one after another. Voldemort conjured a light green shield that absorbed the stunners. A wave of blue light crashed into the shield and it flickered. Again another wave of blue crashed into the shield. The light green shield burst and Harry sent a barrage of spells. With several flicks of his wand and a little bit of dodging Voldemort sent most back. I say most because a Jelly-Leg hex caught him. Harry sent some stunners at Voldemort who barely wiggled out of the way. Voldemort did the counter curse and sent two Crucios at Harry.
Harry yelled as they both connected with him. Dumbledore took this time to intervene and sent several bright white lights at Voldemort. The Dark Lord ducked just in time. He saw that his Death Eaters were being overcame. "Retreat" he screeched. "Accio my wand" His phenox tail wand flew into his hand. Tom apparated and some Death Eaters remaining grabbed fallen comrades and they all apparated out of there.
Bellatrix lestrange sat in the stone chamber. Her master and his Death Eaters had gone to attack Potter's relatives. She wished she could go put she was incapable because of the wee little Potter growing inside of her. She was about 18 weeks pregnant and her stomach was getting big. It wasn't even as close to as big as it would be though.
She sat down rubbing her stomach. With a snap of her fingers a ugly, for house elf standards, house elf appeared. "Yes Misses?" it questioned in a croaky voice.
"I would like some sandwiches" Bellatrix ordered.
:Yes Misses" the house elf said as he popped away. About a minute later the house elf appeared with a plate of sandwiches. Bellatrix ate them all fairly quickly. She sat waiting for her master and fellow Death Eaters. After an hour they finally arrived. She could tell from the looks on the Dark Lords face that things did not go as plan.
"What happened my lord?" she asked bowing.
"Potter and two of his school friends showed up!" Voldemort screeched. "They even managed to take out a half of my servants. And it seems Potter has been training. He is getting better and I fear if this continues then he will be a great threat to us"
Bellatrix nodded her head. He may be the father of her baby but he would be killed and she would help her master do it.
The "inner" Order members gathered the three students. The rest gathered the fallen Death Eaters, taking their wands and bringing them to the Orders holding cells. The cells were in a small metal building some where in the Forbidden Forest. They just kept their prisoners their for questioning and then sent them to the Ministry.
"What were you three thinking?" Mrs. Weasly yelled. "You're lucky we came here when we did or else you would be dead!"
"Yeah well the residents of Numbers 2,3,4,5,6 and 7 Privet Drvive should be lucky we came when we did or else they would all be dead by the time you came here!" Harry yelled back.
Mrs. Weasly sputtered indignantly. "Harry you must understand. You three are not powerful enough to handle all these Death Eaters and Voldemort."
"Well how am I suppose to beat Voldemort in the future if I don't have any practice?" Harry asked. "Besides we took out almost half of them before you guys came!"
"Harry we'll talk about this back in my office" Dumbledore said calmly. "Portus" the old wizard muttered, pointing his wand at a fallen Death Eater mask.
Harry, Ron and Neville each placed a finger on the ask. "It will activate in 3...2...1" Right before it activated however Harry pulled away and saw as Ron and Neville left in a blur. "Harry, why did you pull away?" Sirius asked confused.
"I have a right to speak to my relatives!" Harry said walking towards his shelter for 10 years. He opened the door and saw the Dursleys huddled in the living room.
"S'alright" Harry said, now feeling the full effects of his duel. His ribs hurt and he guessed at least one was cracked. His right pinky was bending a way it shouldn't be and his nose was bleeding. "He is gone. You guys can stay here if you want. Dumbledore will probably reinforce the wards. Or you can leave, vacation or move permanently."
"It's because of you is in it ?" Vernon asked slowly.
"Is what?" Harry asked.
"Because of you we are put into danger! If it wasn't for us taking you in, us being related to you we wouldn't of been attacked!" Vernon shouted.
"You think I wanted to be related to you!?" Harry asked, anger flaring. "It's because of muggles like you that wizards like Voldemort exist! His dad disowned him because of what he was and he grew up neglected! Think of this as revenge for all you put me through! Just be lucky I came here or else you'd all be dead. Oh and Aunt Petunia I found out that you are a Squid. A person born to magical parents who can't do magic." Harry said cooly as he walked out of the house. He left a angry Vernon, a gaping Petunia and a whimpering whale, I mean Dudley, behind.
Harry Apparated to Hogsmeade and slowly made his way up to the castle. He opened the doors and stepped inside. The green eyed boy made his way to about 3 feet from the stairs before collapsing.
Harry woke up some time later. He saw that the hospital wing was still the house colors. Harry smiled widely. He knew Dumbledore could take the "decorations" down easily but it seemed the Headmaster enjoyed the decorations also.
"Harry Potter!" he heard Hermione voice screech "Rushing into battle dragging poor Ron and Neville with you." "They made me bring them!" "Nearly getting yourselves killed" Hermione continued, either not noticing or not caring about what Harry said.
"Hermione" Harry said gently "Like it or not the war is starting. The battle lines will be drawn and people will die. I know you're not going to like it, I'm not going to like it and I'm sure basically no one will like it. But this is life Hermione, maybe not normal life that we use to live but it is still life."
Hermione nodded her head slowly. Harry got up, not wanting to talk to anyone yet and walked to the library. Since he didn't have his 10 feet of notes on how to block the Unforgivables harry decided to do something. He grabbed a piece of parchment, wrote down something and pulled out his wands. After about 5 minutes of charms and spells Harry put his wand back in the holster.
Harry ran out of the library and into the Great Hall. Breakfast was finishing up and Harry saw Ron and Neville were leaving. They were both quiet and looked a little pale. Harry ran to them and showed them the parchment.
'I, Harry James Potter, am extended a offer. Join me and the Order of Lightning in the fight against Voldemort. I can't promise you power and money. I can't promise you immortality and the fact that we'll win. But what I can offer is a chance. I'm offering you a chance to make the world safe for you, your children and millions of other people. I'm offering you a chance to make people lives safe, so they don't have to worry about being attacked every second of their life. I'm offering you a chance to do what is right and be the hero. To stand up for everything that is right in this world. Like I said before I can't promise you anything but I can offer you a chance. Will you except my offer? If so sign below.'
Ron and Neville both started at him. After about a minute Neville started to nod his head. "Yes. Yeah of course Harry. This way I'll be able to get back the rest of the people that tortured my parents" Harry looked uneasy.
"Well Neville one was given the Dementors kiss. One is dead, one you captured last night and the other you won't see until at least summer." Neville nodded his head.
"I'll join to mate. Can't let you and Neville be hogging up all the action" Ron said. He signed right after Neville.
"Good. Just to warn you there are several charms on there that make sure you don't blab to anyone that did not sign the parchment."
"What about Hermione?" Ron asked.
"Well like I said I won't let Hermione battle unless necessary same with members in 5th year or younger. They can collect info, look up useful spells, that kind of stuff." Harry explained.
"And those that refuse?" Neville asked curiously.
"Well they get their memories erased. They won't even remember me approaching them." Harry explained.
"Where will we meet?" Ron asked. "Room of Requirements?"
"Nope. The Room. There is an entrance in the corridor with the Fat Lady for those not in Gryffindor. I mean the Room in pretty good."
"Yeah but what about the house rivalries?" Neville asked.
"Don't worry Neville." Harry assured. Neville nodded and they walked off to their class. Since it was Wednesday all three had double period Charms and then double period Transfigurations.
The class went quickly. Harry, Ron and Neville passed notes to each other about the Order. Hermione was giving them curious and reproachful looks.
"All right what are you three being so secretive about?" Hermione asked as she approached the three boys.
"Nuttin" Ron said, ears turning pink.
"You know Ron, you're a horrible liar" Harry said frowning at him. He handed Hermione the parchment.
"Harry!" Hermione said as she finished reading it. "You can't start an Order. And you shouldn't be dragging in Ron and Neville!" Hermione schreeched.
"Are you joining or not Hermione?" Harry asked annoyed. "Cause if you don't sign that in the next" Harry looked at his watch "minute or so then you're not going to remember me giving it to you." Hermione shook her head disapprovingly and signed the parchment.
Harry carefully looked her in the eye. "And there are charms that make sure you don't go blabbing to anyone" Harry said, angered that she would even think it. Hermione flushed and walked off. Ron followed her, asking his girlfriend what that was about.
"Come on Neville" Harry said. "Let's go to Transfiguration" The two Gryffindors quickly walked off to Transfiguration. They found seats in the back, away from Hermione who sat in the front, Ron following her.
The period went successful, Harry being the only one who could conjure the spoon. "Messrs. Potter and Weasly and Miss Granger the headmaster would like to see you in his office" Professor McGonagall said at the end of the period.
Harry got up and followed Hermione and Ron to the stone Gargoyle. Ron said the password and they all walked up the steps.
"Come in" Dumbledore called, just as Hermione was about to knock on the door. "Now Mr. Potter, Weasly, Miss Granger" Dumbledore looked at each of them. "Now it seems that inevitably you three will take part in this war. So the Order has agreed to let you three join." Dumbledore finished, the damn twinkle in his eye. Harry glanced at him. Using a form of Legilimency that Harry created, well not really created more like improved.
It was a stealth technique. Harry's mind would latch onto a nerve impulse Dumbledore was sending to his brain, this way the victim wouldn't be able to tell he was entering his mind. Then he could search freely in the mind, the only way someone could no of his presence is if he messed up and when he leaves. When Harry would leave their mind the person would feel a tug on their shields making them think someone was trying to enter, but it was really Harry escaping. The stealth type was really advanced form and only the best of the best of the best at Legilimency could do it. So when Harry improved it he reckoned only Dumbledore and Voldemort could do it too. And no matter how good the person was at Occlumency they couldn't block it.
'So they're only letting us enter because they want to keep a tighter leash on us' Harry thought. He pulled out of Dumbledores mind and felt the shields go up as he retreated. Anger rising Harry thought 'We'll show them' "Thank you sir!" Harry said excitedly. Ron and Hermione looked at him funny. Harry nodded his head and gave them a 'Join now, I'll explain later' look.
"Thank you sir I knew you'd let us in" Ron said.
"I'm sure we can be a great asset to the team sir" Hermione said.
"Good here are your pendants" Dumbledore gave them a silver chain with a silver pheonix as a pendant. "Just touch it and say "Phoenix nest" and you will be taken to Headquarters" Dumbledore explained. "Now the first meeting is tonight at 9. Make sure you are there early"
The Dream Team left Dumledore's office. And Harry was immediately bombarded by questions.
"Why did we join?"
"What are you up to?"
"Why did you look angry when you looked at Dumbledore?"
"Silence" Harry said. "Now the only reason why we were even invited in was because they want to keep a tight leash on us and make sure we don't do anything they wouldn't like. I know this because I know Legilimency. So we join and spy on the Order for are Order" Harry said.
"You want us to spy on Dumbledore and his order, our ally?" Hermione asked bewildered. "And when did you learn Legilimency. Plus I heard Dumbledore was great at Occlumency surely he would of notice you reading his mind!?"
"Yes I want us to spy on Dumbledore and his Order even though they are an ally. Why because we can use their information to our advantage. We can know what their doing so we don't have to worry about crossing paths with them. Besides if we declined they would find that suspicious. I learned Legilimency during the summer and I mastered Occlumency too. I can teach you guys if you want" Harry said. Ron who was silent the whole time spoke up.
"I think it is a good idea Harry. And yeah I'd love to learn Legilimency and Occlumency." Ron said.
"Thanks Ron" Harry said, sincerely. "Dumbledore is a master of Occlumency but I used a stealth technique I improved. It is really hard but a great way to enter say Dumbledores, Snapes and even Voldemorts minds with out them knowing I've been in"
"Now let's go to the Room. I'll get Neville" Harry said as they entered the Gryffindor Common Room. "Eh Neville" Harry shouted. He saw the round faced teen look at him. "Can you come to the Room? Its meeting time" Harry yelled still. Neville nodded his head and scrambled over to Harry. They entered through the portrait and Harry cast a spell so no one could enter.
"Alright. This is the first meeting of the Order of Lightning" Harry said. He conjured a gavel and hit it on the table. Ron and Neville looked at him funny. "Sorry" Harry said grinning. "Always wanted to do that" At their questioning looks he explained. "Muggle judges do that when they want order in the court room"
"Now Neville I think it right for us to tell you that we are being inducted into Dumbledore's Order to spy. We could get some useful information. I'm going to be teaching you three as much as I can on Legilimency and Occlumency. And I found the perfect thing for members"
Harry made a fist and showed them the back of his hand. There was a lammasu with a bolt of lightning hitting it and sparks flying everywhere. The lightning was silver and the lammusa was gold. (A lammusa has the body of a lion the wings of a giant eagle and the face of a human. Lammasu's are noble creatures that look after those that are good. They prey on those creatures that are evil. They are strong creatures they can easily take down larger creatures with its lions claws.)
"This will be the symbol of the Order. I got the idea from the Dark Marks except this one is way better. First only those who you wish to see can see it. Second to call members just touch it and all members will feel a warm, tickling sensation. Just touch it and say "flash" (You get it? Lightning, flash, flash of lightning. I know it's corny and everything but hey I don't care) and you'll get transported to that person's position. However if the symbols turns red and you fell a prickling sensation it means the person calling is in danger or a battle." Harry lifted up Neville's hand and touch his wand to the back of his hand. "Het teken van bliksem" (mark of lightning) Harry said. A blue light rushed to Neville's hand and the symbol of the Order of Lightning stood out clearly on his hand, shining gold.
Ron and Hermione both put out their hands and excepted the golden mark. The Order of Lightning was going to take this war by storm whether Dumbledore or Voldemort liked it or not.
There we go. I'm trying to go with TuxedoMac's advise and make the chapter's longer.
I didn't go all out on the fight scene with Harry and Voldemort because well I'm saving that for later chapters.