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Defeat
As the spontaneous ray of light soared towards him, Ron flung himself out of the way just in time before the light swiped his left side. He knew what he had to do now and was going to stop at nothing until his friends were awake and alert. He wasn't going to let then die.
Malfoy, Crabe and Goyle sped up to reach Harry but were just a second too late…
"Avelabelta" Ron roared, his wand pointed at both Harry and Hermione lying on the ground beside each other. For the first time in Ron's life, he had conquered the Avelabelta counter curse and it was so effective that it had worked on Harry and Hermione both at the sane time.
The two of them rose to their feet and pulled out their wands.
They, like Ron, were standing pointing their wands furiously at Voldemort's torso. The Death eaters where only to take action of Voldemort's account but surprisingly he hadn't told them to do a thing.
"Well, I shall admit I was not expecting you, stupid boy to have figured out the counter curse. From what I hear, you couldn't even manage it on a couple of pixies in class." Voldemort laughed grimly. "And you Harry, I would have thought Dumbledore'd have you shut up in you dormitory at this hour. Great old prune is all he is. Filthy disgrace to the Wizarding name. I guarantee you Dumbledore the fool crack pot he is will be meeting up with you all on the dark side. Eh?" Voldemort finished.
It was almost like the trigger in their bodies was pulled at the mention of Dumbledore's name. He could insult any of them any way he'd liked to but when Dumbledore, the greatest wizard in the world, was brought into the picture they all took action.
"Together then, on the count of three…" Harry whispered so softly that the other two had to lean in. "1…2…" Harry began shaking and sweating. At that last moment they all were completely aware of the each others thoughts and at the count of "…3!"
"Avada Kedavra" The impact the three of them had together on Voldemort standing there was incredible considering none of them had ever used this illegal cure on anybody before.
Voldemort fell to the ground with a BANG! Every death Eater in sight was screaming at the top of their lungs, their master was surly dead. Ron and Hermione looked around panting a rush pumping itself through their veins.
The Death Eater's actions were completely unpredictable. Harry, Ron, and Hermione stood there motionless until the voice of Lucious Malfoy came into play and bellowed "KILL THEM!" He jumped forward towards them and just before he was able to finish the incantation that was slurring out of his mouth, (which sounded like Avada Kedavra) he was stunned in the back by a short red head girl from behind.
He came into view looking positively shocked to see this many death eaters and Voldemort lying just before her. Thankfully, Ginny did not come alone, but had Dumbledore Professor McGonagall, Snape, Professor Flitwick and a few others behind them.
Many of the Death Eaters gasped and attempted to make a run for it but were stunned as they made even the slightest move.
"Petrificus Totalus!" Dumbledore yelled forcefully, pointing his wand and moving it carefully throughout the circle. One by one, ever death Eater he swept his wand passed dropped to the ground like flies.
"Teachers, once of you send an owl to the Ministry and let them know of what has happened and make sure you tell them to bring along the Dementors. We surly will need many of them.
"I surrender!" A short and stubby Death Eater cried falling onto the ground sobbing. He ripped off his mask to reveal the face of Wormtail. Many of the teachers gasped wildly because the last they checked, all that was left of this lump of a boy was a finger but there he was on the ground very much alive. Apparently, because Wormtail was so short, Dumbledore must have missed him when he stunned the rest.
Some of the teachers in the crowd emerged from it to grab hold of Wormtail's arms and carried him away from the rest.
"It is very late, and I am sure you are you all exhausted and overwhelmed by the events that took place tonight, so you may go to bed now. Flitwick, take Harry, Ron, and Hermione up to the hospital wing, I'm certain Madam Pomfry can take care of their frostbite in no time.
Hermione had forgotten she was cold and looked down at her hands to find that they were a dark blue, almost black color. They followed Professor Flitwick to the castle and up to the hospital wing. None of them said a single word as they recalled in their minds for at least the thirtieth time that night, the incidence on that cold night.
The three of them of course, could not sleep and lie awake talking for the remainder of the night. Classes were canceled for another week, giving them seven more days to enjoy the holidays as well as semester exams this year and this was all thanks to Harry, Ron and Hermione.
The next day, all three of them received grateful pats on the back for their noble work and dedication. By the way… today was CHRISTMAS!
Everyone in the Gryffindor common room cheered for them when they came down to the common room. Passing them presents and candy when they awoke, the three of them were on cloud nine! Hermione remember one thing, she hadn't bought Harry, Ron or Ginny anything at all for Christmas! Though it was not at all the same, she made some IOU's and gave them to Harry and Ginny explaining herself entirely.
She received a sweater fro the Wesley family with a large "H" in the center, an extremely thick book labeled "Hogwarts Past and People," from Harry, Ginny gave her a cute pair of earrings an a bottle of Magical hair solution that changes your hair color with just one spray but still had not gotten anything from Ron!
They all went down to the Great Hall for breakfast and were congratulated once again for their good deeds and began the delicious feast.
"Hermione!" Ron said squeaking "Here… Happy Christmas. Don't open it now. Open it later." He finished. He handed her a small, orange (Ron's favorite) colored box with a blue ribbon and an envelope attached under the bow. For Ron, this package was wrapped beautifully.
She suddenly felt very stupid handing him the "IOU" on the piece of parchment but he didn't seem to mind and smiled when he read it. Though the feast was superb, Hermione itched to get out of the Great Hall and open the present Ron had given her.
After wards she dashed up to the Gryffindor tower faster than Ginny the other day when she had diaria. Anyway, upon entering her room, she remembered the look on Isabel's face as Dumbledore said the dementors would take them to Azkaban, and that others wouldn't even make it that far, Isabel being one of them. (They were going to perform a kiss.) She loved the peace and quiet now after her exciting and rather loud Christmas morning.
Hermione removed the letter from its envelope and began to read…
Dear Hermione,
Happy Christmas! I just wanted to tell you how grateful I am to have you as one of my best friends. I know we go through some very rough times, you and me but some how we always pull through and are best friends the very next day. Now, I don't want you to think I'm strange or anything, but I love you. I have since the day on the train when you told me that I had dirt on my nose, the time in 2nd year when Harry and I saved you from the troll, when we shared that really awkward hand shake, when Victor asked you to the ball and even longer than that. I really want you to know what you saw with Isabel and I was just me being a fool (Nothing new). All I wanted was to try and forget about how much I loved you because I was so sure you were hung up on Vicki- um… Victor. Anything else you'd like to straiten out me about Isabel, feel free. I have never had feelings for her like I have for you. You are so special to me Hermione I and hope my gift will prove that.
Love always,
Ron
A singular tear fell onto the page, but this tear was different form the tears she cried in the past couple of months, these tears were tears of joy. Hermione tugged on the bow anxiously making it come off the package with ease. She tore the paper off of the box and slipped off the cover. Upon seeing what was in the center, Hermione's eyes flooded with joyful tears.
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