Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
By: Fred and George Weasley are MY Kings (I changed my pen name!)
Chapter 12: TheSecond Battle and theNew Army
DISCLAIMER: I am so sick of writing this!! BLAH!! I own the Bindlstrike, Clara Prewett (except her last name-- JKR came up with the name Prewett), Gretchen Meadowes, oh and the Conners Twins… okay, this might go on a while, so everything you don't recognize is mine… everything you do recognize is JKR's! There, hehe!
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Libby Bird: Thanks for reviewing! How did I come up with Bindlstrike? Well Bindl happens to be my last name (hehe) and strike I just kind of threw in there… like fireBOLT. I figured strike and bolt are similar, so that's where that came from. The whole idea for it, like being controlled by your mind, just sort of came to me when I was typing that chapter. Thanks so much! I really try to be creative and bring in new things. I am really glad you like the story! Thanks for all the reviews!
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Thanks again for all the awesome reviews! Hope youall like this chapter.
Chapter 12: The Second Army and the New Army
Harry awoke early the next morning. He wasn't sure what woke him up, as he pulled back the curtains on his four-poster bed. Ron and Seamus were snoring loudly as Neville seemed to be making wheezing noises. The sun was just beginning to peak over the rolling mountains in the east, as Harry glanced out the frost covered window. He quickly changed into his school robes, and headed down to the common room, where Ginny was currently sitting peacefully in her pink bathrobe on the couch, staring longingly into the crackling fire.
"What are you doing up so early?" Ginny asked, as she noticed Harry descending down the dormitory stairs.
"Just woke up… What about you?" Harry responded as he came to the bottom of the staircase and sat down next to her. Her face was blotchy and her eyes were red, giving Harry many suspicions that she had been crying earlier.
"Just thinking," She said sadly, as she continued to gaze into the fire. "Life just isn't fair." Harry could definitely agree to that.
"What's wrong?" he asked timidly.
"Everything…I… I just feel so torn." She said, sniffing.
"Ginny, if this about Malfoy…" Harry started, but was cut of by Ginny.
"Yes, it is about Malfoy, Harry," she said angrily turning to face him, "I know what you are going to say… 'Oh Ginny, he's scum… he isn't worth your tears…' Well, I can't change the way I feel. Do you think that I like him by choice? No I don't… There is just something about him that makes me happy…but no one understands… no one even tries to understand!" By now Ginny was crying, and she buried her face into her hands.
"Err…Ginny… It'll all work out," Harry said awkwardly, giving her a feeble pat on the back.
"No, it won't! Ron still hates me, and Malfoy doesn't even talk to me anymore! How can it work out?" Ginny screamed at Harry.
Harry didn't know what to say, but just let Ginny cry as he gave her another pat in effort to comfort her. "Come on, Ginny…Stop crying… please." Harry said imploringly. He didn't really know what else to say.
She just looked up, tears steadily flowing down her face. "You're probably right," she said, "I really should stop crying." She began wiping her tears off her face. Harry conjured up a tissue, and handed it to Ginny, who took it and immediately gave a might blow into it. "Thank you, Harry for listening to me…Sorry I know its not your fault but… I just get so upset." She gave him a weak smile and headed back up to the girls' dormitory. Harry watched her, a worried expression clearly forming on his face.
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The day began brightly, despite the slightly depressing meeting with Ginny. She appeared to be happier at breakfast, but Harry knew that she was just keeping it all in. Ron and Hermione were both in great moods, obviously greatly looking forward to the dance that was to take place later that night. Ron even went out of his way again to speak to Ginny in a good brotherly manner, causing her spirits to do an apparent lift.
Classes went on in their normal routine even though all of the students were itching to get the day over with so they could begin to get ready. All of the female occupants of the school older then thirteen were all giddy, and could be heard giggling and whispering, which Harry, and many others, found extremely annoying.
The classes of the day quickly ended and Harry and Ron headed to the quidditch pitch for practice, leaving Hermione and Luna, who had decided to get ready together in the prefects' bathroom. "I don't know why they need so much time," Ron said shaking his head as he and Harry made their way across the school grounds. Harry didn't respond but was instead thinking about Luna, and continued to think about her until they reached the field.
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"I reckon we look good, mate," Ron said as he checked his reflection in the mirror that hung peacefully in the boys' dormitory. Fred and George had, like Harry implored them to after he gave them his prize money fourth year, gotten Ron a brand new dress robe. It was dark, deep blue that did not clash with Ron's vibrant red hair. I t also fortunately did not have any lace ruffles that Harry remembered all too well on the previous dress robe. Harry had also gotten a new dress robe because he had grown a considerable amount since fourth year. His new one was an emerald green to match his eyes. It made him stand out, but the green color on him made him feel like a Slytherin, much to his own distaste.
"Yeah, I guess," he said casually as he glanced in the mirror. He wasn't sure if any guy could look good in a dress…
The feast was to begin first. Harry and Ron left to meet up with Hermione in the Great Hall and then would proceed to sit with their house for the feast. After the feast, the dance was to be held, giving the younger students a chance to leave for the common rooms. Harry and Ron quickly went down the several staircases and as they rounded the last corner, they found a dazzling Hermione, who was dressed in a silky, sky blue dress robe. She had again done some sort of charm with her hair, as it hung elegantly straight to a little bit past her shoulders. Ron had to quickly do a double-take, and said nervously as a faint blush sprinkled his face as well as his ears, "Wow, Hermione… you look err really great."
"Thanks," Hermione responded wringing her hands, obviously just as nervous as Ron was. The three sat there for quite some time in an awkward silence before entering the Great Hall. None of them knew quite what to say. Harry, realizing that Ron and Hermione were not going to say anything, finally broke the silence and said, "Well, should we go in then?"
"Oh yes, of course," Hermione said if she was startled by something. She led them in where they sat at the Gryffindor table. Harry looked to the Ravenclaw table to see if he could get a look at Luna, but he couldn't find her anywhere. Without much warning the food appeared on their plates, and they all began to dig in hungrily. Every type of food imaginable was placed before them, as the golden goblets and plates came into view.
The feast, as always, was wonderful and by the time Dumbledore stood and cleared his throat, everyone was anxiously awaiting the dance. Dumbledore excused the younger classmen and with wave of his hand, the whole room was transformed. The four house tables disappeared, and the Great Hall became a dance floor as smaller tables were scattered along the walls. It looked exactly how the Great Hall had been set up for the Yule Ball. With that the dance began, and a bit awkwardly. No one seemed to want to be the first to dance, so Elizabeth Conners began dancing immediately with Colin Creevey. Harry was slightly reminded of Fred and George Weasley as the Conner twins and their dates began taking over the dance floor dancing wildly, causing Harry and a handful of other to laugh at their antics.
Harry still hadn't found Luna and was standing tiptoe searching for her. He felt quite stupid as he was all by himself since Ron and Hermione had already left to dance. He also noticed Cho's smug glances (like she was happy to see him alone) that he successfully managed to avoid. "Hey Harry," a quiet voice sounded from behind him. Knowing exactly who it was, he turned and saw Luna. She looked gorgeous. Her hair was in two golden French braids that hung past her shoulder blades, and she was wearing a dark lavender (that reminded Harry of the shell pensive) dress robe that hung gracefully on her slim figure. Her blue eyes were bright and glittery. Harry was sure he had let his mouth drop and quickly closed it, hoping that Luna hadn't noticed. She was looking everywhere but his face, so Harry felt very confident that she hadn't. " Hey, Luna. You look really great," he said enthusiastically as she finally focused her gaze on his face. She flushed and murmured a thank you. "Well, do you want to dance?" Harry asked holding out his hand in a very gentleman-like manner, feeling stupid immediately after he did it. "Sure," she replied with a friendly smile as Harry led her out to the floor. Harry noticed many glances as he and Luna began dancing to the slow song that had just begun.
Harry winced slightly, as he remembered having to dance with this very song with Partivi two years ago when the champions had to do the opening dance. He also remembered the Weird Sisters standing on a stage and performing. Now, however, there was an object that looked similar to a muggle record player, and it was playing an odd orange object that Harry presumed to be the Weird sisters' album or record. He held Luna close to him, awkwardly at first, but as the music began to get more momentum he gradually relaxed and just moved along with it, Luna dancing lightly in his arms. Harry was again forced with yet another question he did not know the answer to: did he like Luna for more than a friend? He knew he was attracted to her, for whatever reason, but he didn't know if it really went beyond that.
Harry and Luna both still received a few stares of confusion as they danced softly, and Harry saw Cho throw him a hurt look, as though he had gone behind her back. Harry just shook it off and ignored all the other glances they got and he could tell Luna was doing the same… but everywhere people could be heard whispering among their friends, "Is that also what happened in the Department of Mysteries last year?"
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November came in full swing, with gray clouded mornings and light snow in the afternoons. It was a bit early in the year to receive snow (there was only about two inches), but everything continued as normal. Quidditch was becoming more intense as the game versus Slytherin inched closer. Malfoy had again resumed possession of his state-of-the-art broom, but Katie refused to let the Gryffindor team to rely on him falling again. "It won't matter if he falls," Katie screamed one afternoon at practice after Ron had just insisted that Draco would, "He is faster, Weasley!" Immense pressure was therefore put on Harry to lead his team to success. In fact, it seemed as though the pressure of everything never left. On top of quidditch and classes, Harry was now also adding a new project: the D.A.
Hermione, Ron, and Harry all sat down one afternoon and mapped out the new D.A. According to the guidelines Dumbledore gave them, they had to set up an official meeting place and time. This was easy enough, seeing as they had used the room of requirement before. They also had to allow whoever wanted to be a part of the organization join.
"What about Slytherins?" Ron asked incredously after Hermione had explained it.
"Yes, we would have to let them," Hermione said, as she nodded. Ron gapped at her as though she was mad.
"Oh come off it, Ron. What Slytherins would join anyway?"
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However, two Slytherins did attend the first D.A. meeting, much to everyone's surprise. One was Blaise Zabinni, who came with Luna, and the other Slytherin came with Hannah Abbott. His name Karl Voss, a good-looking fourth year and according to Ginny, well known because his family was extremely wealthy. The meeting started off somewhat oddly, as Harry didn't really know what to say. "Well, I am happy to see all of you… and err…"
Hermione thankfully jumped in, "All of you know why you are here. This is a club started for better understanding of Defensive Against the Dark Arts… hopefully it will be a club that will help you defend yourself against Voldemort." Several people instinctively jerked back, while others sat up, interested. "I don't care what anyone says… or what they do. We are at war, and no silly dance should let us forget that." Harry and Ron caught each other's eye and saw that their confusion was shared. Hermione then began handing out copies of the Daily Prophet as well as some of her own research to everyone present, including Ron and Harry. One article was about the Goblin alliance with Voldemort, while the other was talking about the Gringotts banking failure. "This is proof," She said holding up her own copies, "I don't know why the teachers and Dumbledore pretend like everything is great and safe, and that we will all be protected. My point is that we have to do this ourselves and who better than Harry to teach us since he has already been through it before? If we don't learn how to protect ourselves… I don't think anyone else will teach us how. I know it all seems unreal, but we all have to be aware that this is really happening." Some people wore faces of fear, while others, like Karl Voss, wore skeptical expressions. Neville, Luna, and Ginny of course looked as though they believed every word that Hermione was speaking, and rightfully so probably did.
Harry glanced over the other articles, not from the Daily Prophet. They seemed more blunt and straight to the point but also provided more information. Was Fudge still controlling the Prophet? Was what the other article stated really happening, although the Prophet somewhat contradicted it? After Hermione finished her speech, she ended the meeting, telling everyone to plan to meet next week for the official sign up. Harry couldn't help but feel as he saw the disbelief in many of the members' faces that not many would return to sign up to be official members.
"What was that all about? We never agreed to telling them that!" Ron said angrily to Hermione. Harry guessed that Ron must've noticed the disbelieving expressions as well.
"Look, Ron I wanted to get the point out. I don't want them thinking that I am going to hide it like everyone else."
"What are you talking about?" Ron asked, "Hiding what?"
"Hiding the fact that we are in a WAR, Ron!" Hermione yelled in a frustrated voice. Harry began to feel thankful that everyone had left by this time, so they didn't have to witness this… In fact, he wished he had already left.
"How is anyone hiding that, Hermione? Everyone knows about it!"
"Oh, please, Ron. What do you think that stupid dance was for? It was to distract us… keep our minds happy, gives us a false feeling of safety…" Hermione said as she bit her lip. Harry had to wonder what on earth was going on. Why was she acting like this? Ron looked hurt, as he asked angrily as his ears began turning pink, "Just a stupid dance? Hermione… I just don't understand you." And with that Ron turned to leave. He opened the door and closed it with a loud slam. Hermione simultaneously fells to her knees and burst out crying as Harry thought 'Damn it! Why didn't I leave with Luna or something?'. He was getting tired being put in the awkward position of comforting crying girls.
"Hermione…" Harry started, but Hermione cut him off.
"Please… just leave. I want to be alone," She said resting her chin on her knee, but not looking up at him. Harry, after a glance back at her pathetic figure, left with a headache. He was sick of this… tired of the fighting, the crying, the secrecy, and the mysterious mood swings. But most of all Harry was sick of this war. Unfortunately, it had barely begun.
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Harry woke early the next day and immediately got ready for the Hogsmeade trip. He was looking forward to it seeing that he had made plans to go with Luna, again as just friends. He told a moody Ron the previous day, who just responded by saying that he was going to stay at the school anyway. Hermione also informed Harry that she wasn't planning on going. "I need to think about things," she said for an excuse. Harry was interested to know just what she would think about, but he didn't question her any farther.
Realizing that he had about two hours wait before he had to leave for Hogsmeade, he settled in a cozy armchair and began working on his Potions homework. When it was finally time to leave, he went off to the Great Hall and met Luna.
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Hogsmeade was cheerful as always as he and Luna walked down it small, paved street. The light snow that had occurred three days earlier had begun to melt, leaving puddles around every corner. They went into most of the stores purchasing various items like some Skipping skeeters, the newest wizarding candy that tasted similar to the muggle candy called Starburst, except for the fact that Skipping skeeters literally skipped in your mouth. Luna and Harry also made their way up to where the Shrieking Shack was visible, while Luna told him all the crazy things she used to believe about that place. They sat just looking at it for a bit, while Harry was debating with whether or not to tell her about what had happened to him in that very place third year. Unfortunately he never got the chance as screams came echoing from the village behind them.
Luna and Harry turned to see what had caused the scream. Then Harry saw them, everywhere below them. Dementors were flooding Hogsmeade, coming from every direction. There were other figures in black casting spells, causing destruction. Harry didn't think about what he was doing, but felt his legs carry him down the hill, with Luna right behind him. Some third years were cowering in a mass of bushes while some other wizards came out of the Hogshead, in attempt to fight of the Death Eaters.
Harry felt the sickly cold feeling as the dementors drew closer to him. "EXPECTO PATRONUM!" he yelled, as about ten of them rounded the corner. The stag galloped towards the dementors at full blast, casting them each away. The Death Eaters were greatly advancing, after disposing of the wizard who had tried to stop them. Harry felt their gaze fall upon him. He raised his wand to cast a stunning spell, but instead was choked by the coldness of the air. He turned around and saw dementors surrounding him. His vision began to shake… He couldn't think. It felt as though he was paralyzed. In a rush every horrible memory flashed through his mind at lightning speed as he heard his mother's scream. But he saw something else, something that he hadn't seen before. He saw a black-haired boy, crying by a window. He saw the same boy getting cowering to a man in black. Harry felt like he was drowning, and felt his mouth opening.
Suddenly his body jerked back into the present as he heard distant callings of spells. He felt cold and stiff, as he timidly opened his eyes. Luna was kneeling over him, her mouth moving rapidly, but her voice inaudible. Harry sat up quickly as his hearing came back to him. "Harry, are you all right?" Luna asked in a high-pitched nervous voice. Harry didn't answer but instead turned to where all of the noise was coming from.
The order members, all cloaked in dark blue, were dueling with the death eaters. The dementors all seemed to have vanished. Harry stood, but was immediately shoved back down. Lucious Malfoy peered from under a black cloak, an evil smile on his face. Harry saw with distaste that Snape was right by Mr. Malfoy's side. Luna gasped and backed away from the two men. Snape looked calm and cool as though this had been his plan all along. "Ahh, Mr. Potter, one of the little boys we are looking for," Mr. Malfoy said.
Harry gripped his one ready to hex Mr. Malfoy. However, Snape yelled, "STUPEFY!" directing his wand at Mr. Malfoy, and hitting him square in the back. Malfoy fell to the ground as Snape nervously looked around. "Get out of here, you two. Take the rest with you. NOW!"
Harry had no choice but to listen to Snape's word seeing as that Snape had probably risked his own neck to save Harry's. Harry grabbed Luna and pulled her up quickly, leaving with some regret. The death eaters were there because of him… If anyone died… it would be his fault. Harry saw Colin Creevey, Justin Flen-Fletchery, Frank Conners, and Elisabeth Conners hiding under some of the ruins of what used to be the Hogshead. Harry quickly shouted, "Over hear, we're going back. Hurry up!" They all ran up the trail, which led back to Hogwarts with speed. "Harry, wait…" Luna said stopping and grabbing his arm in hopes of stopping him too. Harry stopped and saw what she saw. Coming down the path were more dementors. Harry knew that their group of six teenage wizards would not be able to hold the dementors for long. Cursing, he searched for some other way out. Then it hit him. "I know a secret passage way… it will take us right back to Hogwarts…" then he stopped realizing that the passage way was probably blocked off now… so it wouldn't help them anyway. "Well let's go then!" Frank yelled nervously backing away as the dementors glided down the path quickly. Harry realized that they had no other choice. He led them running back to Honeydukes, which was currently missing a chunk of wall and all of the glass from its windows. Harry ran down to the cellar saying hurriedly, "It might be blocked, but it will at least it will hide us for a while."
"It's not blocked," Colin Creevey said, causing the other five to turn and give him questioning looks.
"I don't think it is either," Justin said plowing through the others, drawing his wand and saying "LUMOS."
The six made their way through the long tunnel, and Harry was surprised that Colin and Justin were right… the passage way was not blocked. The six arrived back at school exhausted, and covered in dirt. They trampled through the halls and made their way back to the Great Hall. The whole school was gathered, many people anxiously talking. Harry saw Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, and Professor Trewlaney all with frightened faces trying to comfort so third and fourth years that made it out okay. Ron, Hermione, and others ran to greet the six that had just walked and many others fell quiet at seeing Harry.
The six explained their story to the others and everyone else was left to wait for the others return. Luna told Harry that five of the dementors had all tried to perform the kiss on him at the same time. Luna tried to block them off but only succeed in veering one away. "Clara arrived just in time. She got all of them away with one spell," Luna said a scared look in her eyes. "It was horrible." Hermione then filled them in on what had been going on at Hogwarts: According to McGonagall, Clara Prewett was sent to retrieve the other students and at least 20 were still missing, as well as many members of the staff. "We were so worried," Hermione said with a glance at Ron. "Thank goodness you are all okay… I just really hope that everyone else is just as lucky."
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Two hours later, all of the twenty students were all accounted for except for one. Ginny had not returned. Ron hadn't spoken since he found out that she was missing and no one else dared to speak. Luna was also looked very shattered. Silence fell as Dumbledore walked up the Great Hall with a tired expression on his face. Many others followed him, including Snape, Prewett, and Lupin. Dumbledore stood tall as he reached the staff table and turned to face the anxious and worried students. Harry had noticed that Malfoy hadn't spoken since it was announced that Ginny was missing. "I am sure you all know about what as been occurring these past five hours. Many of you witnessed it. We are very lucky that no lives have been taken from us, but many are unfortunately injured. I realize that this will be the end of Hogsmeade trips for this term. I want to thank Mr. Remus Lupin and Ms. Clara Prewett who led all of our students back to safety. I hate to say this, because it is a very depressing note… but we must all be careful of our actions. The wizarding world that we all love is torn in war at this time. The only thing we can do is unite together and stand strong in the forces of darkness. We must remember the grand old saying of 'United we stand, divided we fall.'" With that Dumbledore left with Snape, Clara, and Lupin through a back door.
Ron and Luna got up and left and Harry saw Malfoy do the same. Harry hoped that Malfoy wasn't going to the hospital wing, like Luna and Ron were most likely were. Harry stood and left to go up to the common room. He was still filthy and exhausted. He took a quick shower and fell onto his bed, replaying what had happened to him with the dementors had tried to give him the kiss. Who was the black-haired boy, crying and staring out the window? Why did it feel so familiar? Harry had never seen it before had he? His exhaustion finally overtook and he fell into a pitiful sleep.
He woke up to the tapping of glass on the window. Harry got up quickly and looked around. It was still dark and he heard the others snoring distantly. Harry made his way to the window and found Hedwig, with a letter tied on her leg. Harry let her in and offered her some food and water as he gently untied the parchment. Harry's heart jumped when he recognized the untidy scrawl as Hagrid's. Ripping the parchment open, Harry drew out his wand ("Lumos!") and read:
Hey yeh Harry,
How yeh been doing? Reckon yer a bit worried about me, so I thought I'd write yeh. Tell Ron and Hermione I say hello. I can't say much, because it might go in the wrong hands and all that. Just know that I'll be back soon, this time with happier news. Grawp's doing great, loves the fresh air. Well, I'll see yeh three soon. Be careful and stay outta trouble.
Hagrid
Harry smiled as he remembered Hagrid's half-brother Grawp, who had actually helped him and Hermione get rid of Umbridge. It felt good to hear from Hagrid. Harry gently stroked Hedwig's head and then he let her out so she could go fly up to the owlery. He again returned to his bed after putting the letter from Hagrid in his trunk. Harry felt as though things would never be the same. He had always been a part of something… but now everyone was involved, and Harry didn't want anyone dieing because of him. But then another thought came to him. They were not just looking for him… Malfoy had said 'one of the boys we're looking for'. Who else did they want? Were they there to get the other boy, and not Harry?
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The quidditch game was postponed because of Ginny's injury. It turned out that she had been buried underneath the rubble of the Hogshead. Ron and Hermione seemed to had made up, because they always left with each other to go visit Ginny. Madame Pomfrey insisted that Ginny was getting better, but Harry didn't see how. Lupin and Clara stayed at Hogwarts three days after the attack, and Harry took his chance. He approached both of them with Sirius's vault key and asked if they could go and retrieve Sirius's vault contents after explaining to them what Sirius had left for him. Lupin promised to do it as quickly as he could.
Professor Hall also gave Harry a break, and allowed him to skip Occulmency, which Harry was immensely grateful for. "It's been a long week," Hall stated. Harry had to agree. But there was some good that came out of the attack. Ron and Hermione got over their spat. Also, when they held the next D.A. meeting about twice as many people showed up, and everyone signed in as official members, giving them a completely new army. Everyone finally realized that Hermione was right like usual.
A/N: Okay, yay! I am so glad I got this out before finals next week (Wish me luck! Chemistry is going to bite the big one). Oh I changed my penname… So many other people had Ron Weasley is my king or some variation of it for their penname and it bothered me… I like to have a somewhat unique identity so others can actually find my stories. I really hope Fred and George are less common selection… With my luck, probably not… Who knows?
Okay onto the chapter: we have the Halloween dance… Nothing really too important, but just shows some romance! Hehe! Then there is Ginny's breakdown…its not too important either, just giving us more on Ginny. I haven't written a lot about her. The D.A gets started again and we have Hermione's control-freak moment… I know everyone is probably like okay why did Hermione and Ron get so upset with each other? Well Ron doesn't like the way Hermione handled the situation, and lets be honest… she was VERY blunt. Hermione has her reasons… she knows more than Harry and Ron – we find out how later :) Then the attack on hogsmeade, which is VERY important. Then the whole new army that assembles for the D.A. and the realization from everyone (all of the students) that the war is really happening and is really going to effect them. Well I hope everyone enjoys! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW!
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I am still working on revising chapters 6-10 (If you noticed any errors in chapters 1-5 please tell me, thanks!) I have decided to revise every ten chapters so 11 and 12 will be revised when chapter 20 is uploaded (hopefully that will be soon!) All right well thanks to all the readers and reviews! Bye
PS: I don't have school Friday! Expect Chapter 13 an probably the revision of at least 6 and 7! Again I was not true to my chapter preview… whoops! Well I PROMISE that next chapter will have Sirius's vault contents and the Slytherin Game. I wanted to put it into this chapter but it would've been too long. I might throw another one of Sirius's memories in there too, but I guess we will just see! THANKS FOR READING! Please review! Bye again!