Before the ball and the plans of Lord Voldemort
(And what happened after)
Disclaimer: Rolls eyes, and says: Ditto last chapter, and before, and before.
As the ball drew closer and closer, the tension in the school ran high again. The girls began to travel as Ron and Harry had gloomily expressed in their fourth year in "giggling packs." They shot sidelong glances at many boys, and Harry was constantly asked to go to the ball with girls he didn't know. He had had to endure weeks of teasing from Ron because of a tall girl who had asked him. Rumours were flying around the school that Dean had asked Parvati and Lavender, Seamus but no one knew but the said four. There were also rumours that Dumbledore had rebooked the Weird Sisters. Meanwhile, in Hogsmeade, Gladrags Wizarding Wear was crowded with Hogwarts students who were buying the latest Muggle clothes. Since it was a costume ball, the things were endless. There were some rock stars, Gothic people, cancan dancers and costumes that none knew just what they were. Some people simply bought plain formal clothes. In Gladrags, hairspray, hair gel, glitter, rhinestones and other accessories were selling. And shoes: platform, low heel, and combat boots high heels, leather you name it, they had it, and it was bought. Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes was full of people who wanted to play pranks on their friends, and Fred and George were there almost all the time. Even though the ball was closer, and closer, teachers did not let up on the homework, nor Quidditch practices let up. As Harry was the new captain, he spent hours and hours with the students out on the field. Snape of course no more let up on homework than he had before, and the sixth years were constantly swamped with homework. McGonagall also did not let up, but Professor Flitwick taught the students fun charms on how to dye hair, and add sparkles to clothes. Ginny in her O.W.L. year was swamped with homework, but was managing fairly well thanks to Hermione. One night, the four of them were flopped in the couches in front the fire in the common room. Harry had seen Sirius about the last time his scar hurt, having remembered all of a sudden that Sirius was living here at the school with Lupin. Hermione of course had finished her homework and was thinking about the ball, Crookshanks purring on her lap. Ginny was staring at the fire and the two watches were whispering to each other very, very quietly. Ron was staring at the ceiling and Ginny suspected that he had gone to sleep.
Hermione spoke. "Have you boys gotten what you're going to wear to the ball yet?"
Ginny, Ron and Harry snapped to attention.
Ron answered, "Yeah, black tuxedo, tie the like."
Harry said "Ditto. What are you wearing?" he directed the question to both Ginny and Hermione.
The two exchanged a look that had a wealth of meaning in it and then Hermione said, "I am wearing white."
"And I'm wearing gold. That's all we'll say," said Ginny, smirking.
Ron and Harry exchanged the look that meant, "They are so annoying." And looked back at them.
Hermione remarked, "Ginny have you heard, that Lavender says she going to dye her hair purple and spike it?"
"She is?!!"
"Yip. Weird."
Harry remarked, "Why would she want to do that?"
Ginny and Hermione pointedly ignored him.
Ron and Harry however, ignored their being ignored and Ron said in a low voice "Are we still going to test out the new prank on Snape for the ball?"
Harry stifled a laugh. "Yip. How will we get it done?"
"Give it to Ginny in potions tell her to put it on her flask and say the name she wants it to work on and the date. When he touches it will work," replied Ron. "At least that is what Fred and George told me."
"Good idea. When will we tell her about it?"
"How about . . . next week Saturday is the ball. She has potions on Friday. Tell her the Thursday."
'That will work. Ok."
It was times like these that Harry could hardly believe that Voldemort had returned. When he was relaxed and happy. His scar wasn't prickling, he was relaxed and he felt so sleepy . . .
Ginny and Hermione half an hour later looked and Ron and Harry. They were fast asleep.
Hermione said "Locomotor." The two floated into the dormitory. She and Ginny went up to their dormitory and when they were sure that no body was looking, stepped out the window into the night.
They trained as usual, and now they were practicing the art of sword fighting and using bow and arrows they had created out of light. They both had mastered masking spells.
They worked long and hard into the night, working to be able to protect the people, from the one who far away planned to destroy the people they wished to protect . . .
"Lucius, my slippery friend," he hissed, "when would be a good time to attack the school of Hogwarts? I can do it now . . . I know the spells and enchantments and how they can be weakened. "
Lucius Malfoy nervously replied, "My Lord, it could be a good time to attack at the upcoming ball . . ."
Voldemort hissed, "it is too soon, we must give the forces time to prepare. We have the giants and the dementors who have left Azkaban. But we need more, and it is too soon. We need more creatures . . . the vampires should join us, and the hags and Lethifolds, but we need more . . ."
"My lord," he said nervous. "Perhaps, at the end of term 3, when exams are going on and noone would expect an attack. The dementors would be at full strength, for the emotions they feed on would be high."
Voldemort surveyed him through his half-closed red eyes. "It seems to me Lucius, that your intellect has improved somewhat . . .that is a good plan. I will use it."
"Yes, my Lord."
"I will reward you later."
"I am grateful, merciful one."
"Go now."
"Yes My lord."
Miles away Harry woke with a start, his scar not searing, but it felt that several white-hot needles were being into it in groups of 20. He wasn't sure if this dream was a fake, or if it was real, but he pulled out his invisibility cloak and headed to Dumbledore's office.
When he got there, he used the Marauder's Map to find out the password for the office "Cat Caramel."
He noticed that the moon and sun chambers showed up now. Hermione and Ginny had added them "just in case," they had said "You need to find us. But only you and Ron can see it. "
He went in to the office and wiped the map blank as the stairs moved up. Then he knocked on the door.
"Come in."
The headmaster was sitting at his desk. Harry stared. "If I may ask professor . . ."
"Yes Harry?"
"Why are you up so late?"
"I merely came to get a sip of hot chocolate. Now what brings you here?"
Harry told him about the dream. When he was done Dumbledore stared at him and said "Harry, there is no doubt that this is true."
A cold fear washed over him and his heart stopped beating. "You mean . . ."
"He will attack Hogwarts at the end of the school year. But have no fear Harry, we will be prepared. I give you permission to start a club dedicated to protecting yourself. Start it as soon as possible."
"Yes sir."
"Now I suggest you go back to bed. Tomorrow, or rather today is another day."
"Yes sir. Good night."
Harry went back to bed, but changed his mind and stuck his head out the window. He saw two mists heading at him.
They formed Ginny and Hermione. "Why are you up Harry," asked
Ginny.
He told them about the dream. They exchanged glances. "Alright. We'll sleep on it." Said Hermione.
"Night."
"Night."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Albus Dumbledore had instantly sprung into action when Harry left. He had kept calm when Harry was there, to relax him. Now however, he said "Fawkes," and the magnificent phoenix sprung to attention. "I need you to call Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, Remus Lupin and Sirius Black here at once."
The phoenix looked at him, and, in a flash of fire, was gone.
Then Dumbledore took out a completely round glass ball, about the size of a large marble. It was not clear coloured, but red and gold. He looked at it, then muttered a spell. At once, the colours began to swirl. It showed the words: the Order of the Phoenix. This was an organization that Dumbledore had founded years ago, and he was reviving it now. Then he spoke clearly to the ball. "Be at Headquarters immediately."
When Fawkes returned with the four he had called he told them "Harry has had an urgent dream.When we are at headquarters, I will explain."
Dumbledore then threw Floo Powder on the fire and said "Number 12 Grimmauld place."
Each person then went through to another fire.
When they arrived, many other people were there. All of the older age Weasleys except for Fred and George were there. With Bill came Fleur Delacour. Mad eye Moody was there, Hagrid and Arabella Figg. A tall black man called Kingsley Shacklebolt was there, and a pale girl with violent violet hair, called Nymphadora Tonks. Remus shot her a look of welcome, which was quickly returned. Many other people came (from the fifth book). When Dumbledore realized that they were all there, he spoke.
"Good morning, Order Members."
"Morning Dumbledore," "Hi Albus," "Wotcher Professor," was heard throughout the room.
"You must be wondering why I have called you so early in the morning."
"Yes Professor," said Professor McGonagall, who looked tired "Why did you need an emergency meeting?"
"Lord Voldemort," several people started horribly "is going to attack Hogwarts at the end of the year."
There was a stunned silence after his words. Then McGonagall spoke, her voice shaky. "Al-l-b-bus, you are sure of this?"
"Yes Minerva, I am sure." He sounded very old and tired, and the wrinkles in his face were more obvious than ever.
Another stunned silence.
Then Dumbledore spoke. "Tomorrow, we will start moving Order members to the school, a few at a time. I think we will move about two each day."
Molly Weasley spoke up. "Won't that be suspicious?"
Dumbledore replied, "Not if we bring in people and say that they are in for ball preparations."
Remus spoke then "But what about after the ball? People would get suspicious."
'True," said Dumbledore. "But there are several places we could hide them, Remus, and Sirius?" turning to Sirius. "They show on that admirable map of Harry's."
"But there is no place large enough to hide us all, even if we split up," said Sirius.
"I believe that there is," replied Dumbledore.
"But at least one person must not come for the ball," remarked Snape. 'It would be . . . rather odd if a great deal of people arrived."
"O, no problem," said Dumbledore smiling. "I do believe, yes it would work out . . ."
"What would?" growled Moody. "I can't teach there."
"Oh, not you Alastor," replied Dumbledore smiling again. "No, I was thinking of sending Tonks here," he said indicating Tonks.
"As what Professor?" asked Tonks.
Dumbledore's smile grew a little. "As Remus' girlfriend."
Remus and Tonks exchanged surprised glances. Then, Tonks blushing a little, they agreed.
"Good," said Dumbledore. "Fleur, I believe that you could come back and say you came for old times sake."
She nodded, "Yes Dumbledore, I believe that eet ees possible." Barely a trace of her former French accent remained. The lessons that Bill had given her had paid off.
And soon they had arranged when everyone would come. The Weasleys would visit Fred and George. The others would arrive as Ministry people to see Dumbledore. Some would come for the ball. Then, at three in the morning, the meeting was adjourned. Extra protection would be added to Hogwarts, so that it would be harder for Voldemort to break in. Exams would be had, but students would be extremely prepared for battle at once. Death Eaters' children would of course not be told, especially the untrustworthy ones. And of course, unknown to Dumbledore, some of the strongest protections around would be added: the protection of the four goddesses.
Then they arranged how Tonks would get to Hogwarts the next day, and when that was done, everyone returned home.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
A/N Internet was down. No Update.
I did batik at school, and I did Fawkes!! Anyone who wants a picture of the beautiful batik please leave your email address on your review.
Leonslanna- there is a sequel, where six girls go into the past to get a stone to save the world from a dark lord far worse than Voldemort.
Jennifer- jen, dahling, u r in the sequel. I told you, u're the goddess of ___________. Aaarrghh!! That was a censor so that u people can't find out anything about the sequel!!
The next chapter can be accessed through reviews. And the next chapter will see the change of title to "Goddesses at Hogwarts."
Disclaimer: Rolls eyes, and says: Ditto last chapter, and before, and before.
As the ball drew closer and closer, the tension in the school ran high again. The girls began to travel as Ron and Harry had gloomily expressed in their fourth year in "giggling packs." They shot sidelong glances at many boys, and Harry was constantly asked to go to the ball with girls he didn't know. He had had to endure weeks of teasing from Ron because of a tall girl who had asked him. Rumours were flying around the school that Dean had asked Parvati and Lavender, Seamus but no one knew but the said four. There were also rumours that Dumbledore had rebooked the Weird Sisters. Meanwhile, in Hogsmeade, Gladrags Wizarding Wear was crowded with Hogwarts students who were buying the latest Muggle clothes. Since it was a costume ball, the things were endless. There were some rock stars, Gothic people, cancan dancers and costumes that none knew just what they were. Some people simply bought plain formal clothes. In Gladrags, hairspray, hair gel, glitter, rhinestones and other accessories were selling. And shoes: platform, low heel, and combat boots high heels, leather you name it, they had it, and it was bought. Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes was full of people who wanted to play pranks on their friends, and Fred and George were there almost all the time. Even though the ball was closer, and closer, teachers did not let up on the homework, nor Quidditch practices let up. As Harry was the new captain, he spent hours and hours with the students out on the field. Snape of course no more let up on homework than he had before, and the sixth years were constantly swamped with homework. McGonagall also did not let up, but Professor Flitwick taught the students fun charms on how to dye hair, and add sparkles to clothes. Ginny in her O.W.L. year was swamped with homework, but was managing fairly well thanks to Hermione. One night, the four of them were flopped in the couches in front the fire in the common room. Harry had seen Sirius about the last time his scar hurt, having remembered all of a sudden that Sirius was living here at the school with Lupin. Hermione of course had finished her homework and was thinking about the ball, Crookshanks purring on her lap. Ginny was staring at the fire and the two watches were whispering to each other very, very quietly. Ron was staring at the ceiling and Ginny suspected that he had gone to sleep.
Hermione spoke. "Have you boys gotten what you're going to wear to the ball yet?"
Ginny, Ron and Harry snapped to attention.
Ron answered, "Yeah, black tuxedo, tie the like."
Harry said "Ditto. What are you wearing?" he directed the question to both Ginny and Hermione.
The two exchanged a look that had a wealth of meaning in it and then Hermione said, "I am wearing white."
"And I'm wearing gold. That's all we'll say," said Ginny, smirking.
Ron and Harry exchanged the look that meant, "They are so annoying." And looked back at them.
Hermione remarked, "Ginny have you heard, that Lavender says she going to dye her hair purple and spike it?"
"She is?!!"
"Yip. Weird."
Harry remarked, "Why would she want to do that?"
Ginny and Hermione pointedly ignored him.
Ron and Harry however, ignored their being ignored and Ron said in a low voice "Are we still going to test out the new prank on Snape for the ball?"
Harry stifled a laugh. "Yip. How will we get it done?"
"Give it to Ginny in potions tell her to put it on her flask and say the name she wants it to work on and the date. When he touches it will work," replied Ron. "At least that is what Fred and George told me."
"Good idea. When will we tell her about it?"
"How about . . . next week Saturday is the ball. She has potions on Friday. Tell her the Thursday."
'That will work. Ok."
It was times like these that Harry could hardly believe that Voldemort had returned. When he was relaxed and happy. His scar wasn't prickling, he was relaxed and he felt so sleepy . . .
Ginny and Hermione half an hour later looked and Ron and Harry. They were fast asleep.
Hermione said "Locomotor." The two floated into the dormitory. She and Ginny went up to their dormitory and when they were sure that no body was looking, stepped out the window into the night.
They trained as usual, and now they were practicing the art of sword fighting and using bow and arrows they had created out of light. They both had mastered masking spells.
They worked long and hard into the night, working to be able to protect the people, from the one who far away planned to destroy the people they wished to protect . . .
"Lucius, my slippery friend," he hissed, "when would be a good time to attack the school of Hogwarts? I can do it now . . . I know the spells and enchantments and how they can be weakened. "
Lucius Malfoy nervously replied, "My Lord, it could be a good time to attack at the upcoming ball . . ."
Voldemort hissed, "it is too soon, we must give the forces time to prepare. We have the giants and the dementors who have left Azkaban. But we need more, and it is too soon. We need more creatures . . . the vampires should join us, and the hags and Lethifolds, but we need more . . ."
"My lord," he said nervous. "Perhaps, at the end of term 3, when exams are going on and noone would expect an attack. The dementors would be at full strength, for the emotions they feed on would be high."
Voldemort surveyed him through his half-closed red eyes. "It seems to me Lucius, that your intellect has improved somewhat . . .that is a good plan. I will use it."
"Yes, my Lord."
"I will reward you later."
"I am grateful, merciful one."
"Go now."
"Yes My lord."
Miles away Harry woke with a start, his scar not searing, but it felt that several white-hot needles were being into it in groups of 20. He wasn't sure if this dream was a fake, or if it was real, but he pulled out his invisibility cloak and headed to Dumbledore's office.
When he got there, he used the Marauder's Map to find out the password for the office "Cat Caramel."
He noticed that the moon and sun chambers showed up now. Hermione and Ginny had added them "just in case," they had said "You need to find us. But only you and Ron can see it. "
He went in to the office and wiped the map blank as the stairs moved up. Then he knocked on the door.
"Come in."
The headmaster was sitting at his desk. Harry stared. "If I may ask professor . . ."
"Yes Harry?"
"Why are you up so late?"
"I merely came to get a sip of hot chocolate. Now what brings you here?"
Harry told him about the dream. When he was done Dumbledore stared at him and said "Harry, there is no doubt that this is true."
A cold fear washed over him and his heart stopped beating. "You mean . . ."
"He will attack Hogwarts at the end of the school year. But have no fear Harry, we will be prepared. I give you permission to start a club dedicated to protecting yourself. Start it as soon as possible."
"Yes sir."
"Now I suggest you go back to bed. Tomorrow, or rather today is another day."
"Yes sir. Good night."
Harry went back to bed, but changed his mind and stuck his head out the window. He saw two mists heading at him.
They formed Ginny and Hermione. "Why are you up Harry," asked
Ginny.
He told them about the dream. They exchanged glances. "Alright. We'll sleep on it." Said Hermione.
"Night."
"Night."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Albus Dumbledore had instantly sprung into action when Harry left. He had kept calm when Harry was there, to relax him. Now however, he said "Fawkes," and the magnificent phoenix sprung to attention. "I need you to call Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, Remus Lupin and Sirius Black here at once."
The phoenix looked at him, and, in a flash of fire, was gone.
Then Dumbledore took out a completely round glass ball, about the size of a large marble. It was not clear coloured, but red and gold. He looked at it, then muttered a spell. At once, the colours began to swirl. It showed the words: the Order of the Phoenix. This was an organization that Dumbledore had founded years ago, and he was reviving it now. Then he spoke clearly to the ball. "Be at Headquarters immediately."
When Fawkes returned with the four he had called he told them "Harry has had an urgent dream.When we are at headquarters, I will explain."
Dumbledore then threw Floo Powder on the fire and said "Number 12 Grimmauld place."
Each person then went through to another fire.
When they arrived, many other people were there. All of the older age Weasleys except for Fred and George were there. With Bill came Fleur Delacour. Mad eye Moody was there, Hagrid and Arabella Figg. A tall black man called Kingsley Shacklebolt was there, and a pale girl with violent violet hair, called Nymphadora Tonks. Remus shot her a look of welcome, which was quickly returned. Many other people came (from the fifth book). When Dumbledore realized that they were all there, he spoke.
"Good morning, Order Members."
"Morning Dumbledore," "Hi Albus," "Wotcher Professor," was heard throughout the room.
"You must be wondering why I have called you so early in the morning."
"Yes Professor," said Professor McGonagall, who looked tired "Why did you need an emergency meeting?"
"Lord Voldemort," several people started horribly "is going to attack Hogwarts at the end of the year."
There was a stunned silence after his words. Then McGonagall spoke, her voice shaky. "Al-l-b-bus, you are sure of this?"
"Yes Minerva, I am sure." He sounded very old and tired, and the wrinkles in his face were more obvious than ever.
Another stunned silence.
Then Dumbledore spoke. "Tomorrow, we will start moving Order members to the school, a few at a time. I think we will move about two each day."
Molly Weasley spoke up. "Won't that be suspicious?"
Dumbledore replied, "Not if we bring in people and say that they are in for ball preparations."
Remus spoke then "But what about after the ball? People would get suspicious."
'True," said Dumbledore. "But there are several places we could hide them, Remus, and Sirius?" turning to Sirius. "They show on that admirable map of Harry's."
"But there is no place large enough to hide us all, even if we split up," said Sirius.
"I believe that there is," replied Dumbledore.
"But at least one person must not come for the ball," remarked Snape. 'It would be . . . rather odd if a great deal of people arrived."
"O, no problem," said Dumbledore smiling. "I do believe, yes it would work out . . ."
"What would?" growled Moody. "I can't teach there."
"Oh, not you Alastor," replied Dumbledore smiling again. "No, I was thinking of sending Tonks here," he said indicating Tonks.
"As what Professor?" asked Tonks.
Dumbledore's smile grew a little. "As Remus' girlfriend."
Remus and Tonks exchanged surprised glances. Then, Tonks blushing a little, they agreed.
"Good," said Dumbledore. "Fleur, I believe that you could come back and say you came for old times sake."
She nodded, "Yes Dumbledore, I believe that eet ees possible." Barely a trace of her former French accent remained. The lessons that Bill had given her had paid off.
And soon they had arranged when everyone would come. The Weasleys would visit Fred and George. The others would arrive as Ministry people to see Dumbledore. Some would come for the ball. Then, at three in the morning, the meeting was adjourned. Extra protection would be added to Hogwarts, so that it would be harder for Voldemort to break in. Exams would be had, but students would be extremely prepared for battle at once. Death Eaters' children would of course not be told, especially the untrustworthy ones. And of course, unknown to Dumbledore, some of the strongest protections around would be added: the protection of the four goddesses.
Then they arranged how Tonks would get to Hogwarts the next day, and when that was done, everyone returned home.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
A/N Internet was down. No Update.
I did batik at school, and I did Fawkes!! Anyone who wants a picture of the beautiful batik please leave your email address on your review.
Leonslanna- there is a sequel, where six girls go into the past to get a stone to save the world from a dark lord far worse than Voldemort.
Jennifer- jen, dahling, u r in the sequel. I told you, u're the goddess of ___________. Aaarrghh!! That was a censor so that u people can't find out anything about the sequel!!
The next chapter can be accessed through reviews. And the next chapter will see the change of title to "Goddesses at Hogwarts."