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Chapter 3: Union of Aurors

United

Different races

Rich and Poor

Different faces

Young and old

United we stand

Divided we fall

We live in one land

We live for one and all

She strode inside the command center. Finding the room that they usually held their meetings, she couldn't help but feel disturbed. She sat down before the magnificent round table. She looked around and greeted familiar faces, said hi to the Weasleys and to Harry who seemed to have been staring at her the moment she came in the room. She noticed others were staring too. Blushing, she turned her attention to the person beside her, Pete, who was a very close friend of hers. He had always been warm towards her and seemed to understand her. She could tell him anything. And he's kind of cute. She thought as she gave him her warm, sincere smile. He was short like her but he was well built. There was something about him that makes him seem older than he looks. She diverted her attention to Neville Longbottom who was talking or rather nodding to a French Auror.

Good Grief! He looks like he doesn't understand a word she's saying.

Aurors all over the world had come for the same purpose, eliminate You-know-who. They were all silenced when the Head Auror, Charlie stepped in the room.

"First of all I want to congratulate all of you for your fine execution of Plan A. Last night's encounter was a close one. I would like express my gratitude to Ms. Cho Chang whose capture of the five death eaters last night proved to be invaluable. We have confirmed that three of them belonged to You-know-who's inner circle of Death Eaters. The information extracted from them is very useful." He stopped to give Cho a glowing look.

"However we cannot celebrate yet. He-who-must-not-be-named is still at large. We have, however, received data from an inner circle Death Eater himself. Strange as it may sound, he said he has important information and is willing to answer any questions we might want to ask. He has reported that You-know-who has called a special meeting among first class Death Eaters at the Green Hills Memorial, which is believed to be where the grave of you-know-who's muggle father lies. Now, the elders and I have analyzed the gathered data and have devised an attack. Looks like we won't be able spend our Christmas Eve with family but with ugly fiends."

Cho looked mystified. A Death eater helping the light side?  She looked around and saw all kinds of reactions. Ron and Hermione raised their brows, Harry looked doubtful as well as the others. Pete cringed and looked livid as he fidgeted the silver ring in his thumb. At that sudden moment, a chill ran down her spine. What was that about?

"But sir, Who is this death eater? Have you any evidence that he can be trusted?"

 "Yes zir, Vhat reazon did he give? Surely he haz one-"

"And you said it yourself that he is a first class Death Eater. Should we not be skeptical about this?"

"Calm down. We have taken care of that. He was taken into custody. He said his vows. He has gone through many tests. We have tried Veritaserum on him and he appears to be truthful. As for his identity, he does not wish to be known. The elders seemed to think that was a good idea too."  Then he told them about the plan. They were to ambush the rendezvous from all sides putting his best men nearer to You-know-who. I don't think this is a good idea.  Surprised by the unconscious comment, Cho couldn't help but feel like she was going insane. Ignore it! They discussed the plan rationally, looking at it from every angle, considering alternatives and trying to make it foolproof. Confident about their plan it was decided. Tomorrow evening they would be facing their worst and most powerful foe.

Cho was heading for home when she had that feeling again. She wasn't clairvoyant or psychic or anything, she was just perceptive and knows how important it is to trust your instincts. She felt like she got hit by a confundus charm.  Shrugging it all off, she apparated home. She still had preparing to do in so little time. She looked around her house and sighed. It was empty as usual.

I miss mother and father. I miss all the house elves and the maids. I miss all the animals. I miss the mansion and the garden.  I miss home.

She had left home the moment she became an Auror. It was much too dangerous for her to stay there. Death Eaters might come after her and she can't stand the thought of having her family caught in between a battle. So here she was living all alone in a house located in the remote part of Godric's Hollow. She had charms and spells all over her house to keep out people with cruel intentions but still feels unsafe.

Silent tears fell from a scared little Cho. Young Draco wrapped his arms around her. They were in the Malfoy Manor. Lucius had a few dementors over to discuss their plans. Cho and Draco had been running around the house. They accidently bumped in the dementors as they entered the manor. A blanket of sadness covered both kids. They ran away to Draco's room.

"Don't worry Cho. I will never let any hooded monster hurt you."

Feelings blend in as Cho remembered that special time. Putting her emotions aside she drew her attention back to practicing. Concentrating hard, she trained and practices like she does everyday. She had a special room just for that. Polishing her dueling strategies, she became more confident about the upcoming attack. She drilled herself of useful spells, hexes and charms. She never used the Unforgivable curses on anyone, muggle or witch, not even on death eaters. She relaxed and meditated all day long preparing for the long battle tomorrow. I' m ready.