Chapter 20
Reap the Whirlwind
Voldemort sat reading the latest reports sent to him by Draco. He was not stunned by the information but he wasn't surprised either. Crumbling the missive angerily Voldemort swore "fine Snape be that Muggle lovers Patsy. I offered you power! Instead, you betrayed me. You shall pay with your life."
Fuming silently for a few more moments, Voldemort suddenly called out "Wormtail getting here"
The short balding man made his way into the throne room and stumbled upon Nagini who was stretched out in front of Voldemort relaxing. "You wretched fool! If you hurt my pet in the least way I shall feed you to her!"
Peter shivered at the idea of sliding down the throat that great snake. Cowering before his master, Wormtail asked, "What would you have me do my Lord?"
Voldemort looking at the cowering figure below him laughed inwardly "such an amusing creature. A pity he can be taught to bathe."
Still fuming for a moment of Voldemort continued "it would appear that my servant Severus Snape truly was a spy all along. I have already ordered Young Malfoy to dispose of him."
Gazing down at Wormtail disdainfully Voldemort finished" Severus is a full- grown wizard surrounded by other mud-blood lovers therefore you will go to the school and make sure he finishes the job and help if need be."
Wormtail said into the hem of Voldemort robes not daring to look up "I will do is you command"
Voldemort simply added, "To quote the Muggles Wormtail, come back with your shield or on it."
Wormtail shuddered knowing what his master meant. Waving dismissively Voldemort said, " get out now!"
Suddenly with great daring Wormtail asked "my Lord, am I allowed to bring anyone else along with me?"
Voldemort sneered replied," You dare ask for more help in this matter. I have no other servants to spare! Go now before I decide to punish you!"
Fearing for his life Peter scurried from the chamber as fast as he could. Peter sat outside trying to think how he could get into the school unnoticed. Suddenly struck with an idea Wormtail went to his rooms and owled a note to Malfoy telling him to meet them on the grounds just outside the forbidden forest and he would have Malfoy carry him inside the school in his animagus form. Thinking that he had covered every avenue of approaching Wormtail lay down to sleep thinking he would succeed easily in his master's mission.
Meanwhile Snape lay in his own chambers thinking of the past week and what information he should report to the Dark Lord to keep him happy. Thinking about his last potions class with Harry Snape pondered, "Could I truly stop spying now?" Thinking back on his childhood days with Harry's father James, Snape couldn't help but give a rueful smile. "For so long I treated the boy as I did his father based on Appearances, yet I guess appearances can be deceiving. Although the boy looks like his father he acts more like his mother"
Sighing to himself thinking about how funny the universe is Snape drifted off to sleep.
Voldemort sat up late in the night staring into the fire before him pondering his next move. Absently stroking the head of his beloved Nagini Voldemort asked her "What do you think Nagini? Perhaps it is time for another attack."
Thinking aloud further, he mused, "Potters weakness seems to be his compassion for others." Suddenly an evil grin alighted his face and Voldemort laughed in a slow soul piercing cruel tone that made Nagini look up at him. Sensing the question in her unblinking gaze, he finished "The next Hogsmeade outing we will destroy the children and force Potter into the open. Perhaps with the deaths of his little school chums to distract him and demoralize him I can take my shot at him."
Suddenly feeling much better Voldemort made his way to his chambers and lay down to sleep.
Harry awoke early the next morning and made ready to cast the last set of enchantments. Enlisting the aide of Godric Harry began to cast the spells would link the minds of the prisoners to the semi intelligence he had created to oversee the welfare of those doomed to live here. As Harry finished the last enchantment, the mirror suddenly began to glow. First red, then blue and finally green before the glow faded.
A voice suddenly boomed out. "Abandon all hope, all ye who enter here! It said in warning. Who is to stand in judgment to be condemned to Sheol!"
Harry simply replied," No one is to stand in judgment today guardian. You are simply being activated."
The Guardian responded, "Very well Master, step forward and be recognized."
Harry walked over and came to a stop in front of the entrance to Sheol. Suddenly a glowing white tendril of light began to emanate from the mirror and surrounded Harry for a moment before dissipating.
Suddenly the voice of the Guardian rang out "Very well master, your thoughts and wishes have been transferred into my matrix and your will shall be done."
Harry responded "Always remember your first duty guardian, and let no one leave till you judge them ready."
Harry suddenly shrank the mirror down and put it in his pocket to take it to Albus. Godric looked on and commented. "Very well done Harry, now perhaps things can begin to change for the better in the world."
Harry considered his words and just replied, "I hope so gramps, I hope so..."
Harry opened a portal to Dumbledores office and stepped through to see the aging headmaster sitting at his desk yet again grading essays. Looking up Albus greeted his apprentice.
"Ahhh, good morning Harry. What brings you to my office so early?"
Harry reached into the pocket of his robes, withdrew the shrunken mirror, and handed it to Albus saying. "Sheol is finished and ready to be put to use. I was going to take it to the Minister and wanted to see if you wanted to come with me."
Dumbledore nodded up at him and replied, "Very good Harry. Arthur will be most pleased."
Harry just replied," Lets just hope this will ease the personnel problems at the Ministry and give us more soldiers to start hunting Death Eaters."
Dumbledore just nodded in response and made his way over to the fireplace to contact Arthur at the burrow. After speaking to Arthur, they agreed to meet in his office after breakfast.
Dumbledore nodded at Harry and said, "Considering that we will be at the Ministry for a while and the amount of work you have put into this project I believe you deserve the day free from classes."
Harry nodded his thanks and the two made their way to the Great hall for breakfast. After kissing Ginny good morning and greeting the rest of his friends, Harry explained about finishing Sheol and told them he would be going over to the Ministry for the day.
Ron looked over at his friend and said, "Lucky devil! Day off from classes and all."
Hermione looked at her boyfriend and said. "Oh really Ron, Harry put in a lot of work into this project, I think his day off is well deserved."
Ginny just nodded at him and said, "Say hi to daddy for me."
Harry looked at her fondly and replied, "Yes dear. Anything you want me to pick up while im out."
Hermione just grinned and said to Ginny, "Well done Gin. You have him domesticated already."
Suddenly the three burst out laughing at that thought and Harry rose up and made ready to leave. Harry turned to his friends and said, "Have a good day, and say hi to Hagrid and Jango for me."
Ron already stuffing food into a pouch for Jango just nodded "Will do Harry."
Harry and Dumbledore arrived in Arthur's office and Harry presented the mirror to him and explained its use to him. Harry looking thoughtfully at the Minister and said, "Arthur now that we have Sheol activated I think it is time to use it."
Looking at them both Harry said, "I think tonight we should have an Order meeting, ALL members should be present not just the inner circle."
Dumbledore nodded his agreement and replied, "I will see to it Harry. Shall we say at 9:00 tonight?"
Harry nodded and the three spent the rest of the day setting up a permanent enclosure for the entrance to Sheol now located in the main courtroom of the Ministry complex. After finishing up and keying both Dumbledore and Arthur to Sheols entrance Harry and Dumbledore made their way back to Hogwarts to prepare for the meeting that was to take place later that evening.
After dinner, Harry sat in his chambers contemplating his plans for taking a more offensive position in the war.
Reap the Whirlwind
Voldemort sat reading the latest reports sent to him by Draco. He was not stunned by the information but he wasn't surprised either. Crumbling the missive angerily Voldemort swore "fine Snape be that Muggle lovers Patsy. I offered you power! Instead, you betrayed me. You shall pay with your life."
Fuming silently for a few more moments, Voldemort suddenly called out "Wormtail getting here"
The short balding man made his way into the throne room and stumbled upon Nagini who was stretched out in front of Voldemort relaxing. "You wretched fool! If you hurt my pet in the least way I shall feed you to her!"
Peter shivered at the idea of sliding down the throat that great snake. Cowering before his master, Wormtail asked, "What would you have me do my Lord?"
Voldemort looking at the cowering figure below him laughed inwardly "such an amusing creature. A pity he can be taught to bathe."
Still fuming for a moment of Voldemort continued "it would appear that my servant Severus Snape truly was a spy all along. I have already ordered Young Malfoy to dispose of him."
Gazing down at Wormtail disdainfully Voldemort finished" Severus is a full- grown wizard surrounded by other mud-blood lovers therefore you will go to the school and make sure he finishes the job and help if need be."
Wormtail said into the hem of Voldemort robes not daring to look up "I will do is you command"
Voldemort simply added, "To quote the Muggles Wormtail, come back with your shield or on it."
Wormtail shuddered knowing what his master meant. Waving dismissively Voldemort said, " get out now!"
Suddenly with great daring Wormtail asked "my Lord, am I allowed to bring anyone else along with me?"
Voldemort sneered replied," You dare ask for more help in this matter. I have no other servants to spare! Go now before I decide to punish you!"
Fearing for his life Peter scurried from the chamber as fast as he could. Peter sat outside trying to think how he could get into the school unnoticed. Suddenly struck with an idea Wormtail went to his rooms and owled a note to Malfoy telling him to meet them on the grounds just outside the forbidden forest and he would have Malfoy carry him inside the school in his animagus form. Thinking that he had covered every avenue of approaching Wormtail lay down to sleep thinking he would succeed easily in his master's mission.
Meanwhile Snape lay in his own chambers thinking of the past week and what information he should report to the Dark Lord to keep him happy. Thinking about his last potions class with Harry Snape pondered, "Could I truly stop spying now?" Thinking back on his childhood days with Harry's father James, Snape couldn't help but give a rueful smile. "For so long I treated the boy as I did his father based on Appearances, yet I guess appearances can be deceiving. Although the boy looks like his father he acts more like his mother"
Sighing to himself thinking about how funny the universe is Snape drifted off to sleep.
Voldemort sat up late in the night staring into the fire before him pondering his next move. Absently stroking the head of his beloved Nagini Voldemort asked her "What do you think Nagini? Perhaps it is time for another attack."
Thinking aloud further, he mused, "Potters weakness seems to be his compassion for others." Suddenly an evil grin alighted his face and Voldemort laughed in a slow soul piercing cruel tone that made Nagini look up at him. Sensing the question in her unblinking gaze, he finished "The next Hogsmeade outing we will destroy the children and force Potter into the open. Perhaps with the deaths of his little school chums to distract him and demoralize him I can take my shot at him."
Suddenly feeling much better Voldemort made his way to his chambers and lay down to sleep.
Harry awoke early the next morning and made ready to cast the last set of enchantments. Enlisting the aide of Godric Harry began to cast the spells would link the minds of the prisoners to the semi intelligence he had created to oversee the welfare of those doomed to live here. As Harry finished the last enchantment, the mirror suddenly began to glow. First red, then blue and finally green before the glow faded.
A voice suddenly boomed out. "Abandon all hope, all ye who enter here! It said in warning. Who is to stand in judgment to be condemned to Sheol!"
Harry simply replied," No one is to stand in judgment today guardian. You are simply being activated."
The Guardian responded, "Very well Master, step forward and be recognized."
Harry walked over and came to a stop in front of the entrance to Sheol. Suddenly a glowing white tendril of light began to emanate from the mirror and surrounded Harry for a moment before dissipating.
Suddenly the voice of the Guardian rang out "Very well master, your thoughts and wishes have been transferred into my matrix and your will shall be done."
Harry responded "Always remember your first duty guardian, and let no one leave till you judge them ready."
Harry suddenly shrank the mirror down and put it in his pocket to take it to Albus. Godric looked on and commented. "Very well done Harry, now perhaps things can begin to change for the better in the world."
Harry considered his words and just replied, "I hope so gramps, I hope so..."
Harry opened a portal to Dumbledores office and stepped through to see the aging headmaster sitting at his desk yet again grading essays. Looking up Albus greeted his apprentice.
"Ahhh, good morning Harry. What brings you to my office so early?"
Harry reached into the pocket of his robes, withdrew the shrunken mirror, and handed it to Albus saying. "Sheol is finished and ready to be put to use. I was going to take it to the Minister and wanted to see if you wanted to come with me."
Dumbledore nodded up at him and replied, "Very good Harry. Arthur will be most pleased."
Harry just replied," Lets just hope this will ease the personnel problems at the Ministry and give us more soldiers to start hunting Death Eaters."
Dumbledore just nodded in response and made his way over to the fireplace to contact Arthur at the burrow. After speaking to Arthur, they agreed to meet in his office after breakfast.
Dumbledore nodded at Harry and said, "Considering that we will be at the Ministry for a while and the amount of work you have put into this project I believe you deserve the day free from classes."
Harry nodded his thanks and the two made their way to the Great hall for breakfast. After kissing Ginny good morning and greeting the rest of his friends, Harry explained about finishing Sheol and told them he would be going over to the Ministry for the day.
Ron looked over at his friend and said, "Lucky devil! Day off from classes and all."
Hermione looked at her boyfriend and said. "Oh really Ron, Harry put in a lot of work into this project, I think his day off is well deserved."
Ginny just nodded at him and said, "Say hi to daddy for me."
Harry looked at her fondly and replied, "Yes dear. Anything you want me to pick up while im out."
Hermione just grinned and said to Ginny, "Well done Gin. You have him domesticated already."
Suddenly the three burst out laughing at that thought and Harry rose up and made ready to leave. Harry turned to his friends and said, "Have a good day, and say hi to Hagrid and Jango for me."
Ron already stuffing food into a pouch for Jango just nodded "Will do Harry."
Harry and Dumbledore arrived in Arthur's office and Harry presented the mirror to him and explained its use to him. Harry looking thoughtfully at the Minister and said, "Arthur now that we have Sheol activated I think it is time to use it."
Looking at them both Harry said, "I think tonight we should have an Order meeting, ALL members should be present not just the inner circle."
Dumbledore nodded his agreement and replied, "I will see to it Harry. Shall we say at 9:00 tonight?"
Harry nodded and the three spent the rest of the day setting up a permanent enclosure for the entrance to Sheol now located in the main courtroom of the Ministry complex. After finishing up and keying both Dumbledore and Arthur to Sheols entrance Harry and Dumbledore made their way back to Hogwarts to prepare for the meeting that was to take place later that evening.
After dinner, Harry sat in his chambers contemplating his plans for taking a more offensive position in the war.
