Disclaimer: I own nothing in this story , unless spells or personage's I might think off, all the rest is currently owned by JKR, my thieves still haven't returned...did I say that aloud?
Chapter 3: Battle plans
18th of August, Azkaban
Something had been bothering Harry, ever since he had been training occlumency
the amount of visions he received from Voldemort had decreased over the time, but he hadn't had any in a week, so he assumed Voldemort had found a way to close of their connection, however temporarily it may be and was planning something…so Harry assumed it was something important and probably had something to do with the Ministryof Magic, Diagon Alley or Azkaban.
He knew that Voldemort had the power and troops to take control of Hogwarts, but that it would cost him much of his forces; Harry thought the most likely bet was that he was going to attack Azkaban to free his followers and give the other prisoners the choice between death or serving him, now he thought about it, probably to take him out too.
Harry had noticed that instead of going all out like in his last reign Voldemort was being sneakier, manipulative, in other words: more Slytherin like. And this method seemed to work well, because Harry had noticed that Voldemort's ranks had increased tremendously.
And Harry's assumptions were very accurate, because just minutes later in the Order of the phoenix headquarters…
14:13pm, Order of the Phoenix headquarters
With a load slam the ancient wooden door was thrown open, immediately Mrs.Weasley came rushing in the hall.
"What's going on Severus?" Molly asked? "You should go see Madam Pompfrey by the way, you look awful!"
"No….time…call Dumbledore and the….order….NOW!" He panted.
"It's…extremely important." he continued.
When he said that Molly immediately rushed over to the fireplace and called Dumbledore, she also said that Severus asked (demanded) that there was an Order meeting.
"I'll be there in just a minute" He said, with no twinkle in his eyes, ever since Harry had betrayed them (or so he thought) he had lost some of his energy; the fact that Fawkes had left him didn't help either. He still didn't understand why Fawkes had left him, Fawkes had left him just a few weeks after conviction…maybe Harry was, no, he knew that Harry was dark, there was no way that Harry was completely innocent of the crime, and the evidence was crushing, besides, Harry was getting too much free will, so it suited his plans quite nicely.
Once everybody was there, minus Hagrid, who refused to have anything to do with the Order since Harry's conviction, he was still caretaker of Hogwarts, but he didn't help the order anymore.
Ron and Hermione were there too, they had unofficially joined the order after their first year, informing him on Harry, his progress with spells, his friends, they made sure he didn't have too many friends, so he would be very loyal to them, and they had officially joined the order after their fourth year
Ron had gladly joined, because then he would be something the boy who lived wasn't and Hermione had joined because of the books she would be able to read.
Once everyone had arrived they started the meeting.
"Now what was so important that we all had to come Severus, SOME of us have something we'd like to call a life" Sirius said.
"It may not be important, but Voldemort is going to attack and take control of Azkaban, and free all his followers." Snape sneered.
This message was followed by cries of disbelief and shock; this went on for several minutes until finally Dumbledore was able to silence everybody.
"Now, why haven't we heard about this before?" Asked Dumbledore in a grave voice?
"This time the dark lord is being much more cautious, he never tells us any of his plants till the last minute and then tells us only the bare necessities , besides, he still doesn't trust me completely." Snape said.
"Hmmm I understand when is he going to attack?" Dumbledore asked.
"He is going to attack at midnight; it seems he has found a way to lure the dementors to his side." Snape replied.
"Are you sure about it, what do you think he's trying to gain by attacking Azkaban?" McGonnegal asked.
"Yes I'm sure, and I think he's going to attack Azkaban to demoralize the people and to free his followers no doubt." Snape replied
"And Harry bloody Potter, he's probably going to free him and make him his heir" Ron added.
"That's beside the point, the question is: what are we going to do and how?" Moody said in a low voice.
"We are going to assemble here at 9pm, make preparations till 10 pm, well arrive at Azkaban at approximately 11pm and then w are going to take battle spots, Severus please go brew the usual potions will you?" Dumbledore replied.
"Now I suggest everybody tries to get some rest, the junior order members stay here, everybody has portkey for when he's in danger and I'm sure Pompfrey is going to need some help" Dumbledore replied.
After everybody got their orders everybody left to go prepare, fulfill his/her appointed duties and then try to get some rest.
Meanwhile in Voldemort's HQ
Voldemort was giving his men similar orders, he was in a good mood, or as close as one like him could get. He had finally convinced the dementors to help him and had found a way to restore all his faithful minds. He also thought that after a year of Azkaban he might be able to convince Harry to join him, even he, Lord Voldemort wouldn't sink as low as to what they did to Harry…
Yes….the prophecy could be ignored, why would Harry kill him, now he had no more reason to do so?
He knew that it was just a matter of time until he could have control over the world, with Harry no longer after his hide (or so he thought), the wizarding in disarray and the ministry corrupt.
Yes….things were going his way for sure….
Reviews:
Quillian: I'm only going to reply to reviews that only have a content, I hope you get some inspiration soon.
Armitage Blade: Sorry but he's going to be sorted in Gryffindor (do I hear someone shout Dumbledore's work?). I'm planning to include my reviewers in the going of the story, so I'm a bit disappointed not many people give suggestions.
dark-phantom-dragon : The idea of Sirius is nice, but I won't let Harry succumb to that level and the rest would ruin the story as I have it roughly planned out.
ashibabi: yeah I think I've read that story, and no, I don't think I'm agood writer, in contrary
Reality Bender : What review thing?
Pussin Boots : Whats confusing please? If you tell me I'll try to fix it.
lmill123: Not a bad idea, though Dumbledore won't be evil here ( I didn't say he wouldn't be dark though)
AN: Sorry I didn't reply to all reviews, but then the reviews would be longer then the chapter.
Before I write more, I want at least 5 reviews about what YOU want to happen after he gets back to Hogwarts and has had a bit of fun, just keep in mind : a) He's going to be sort in Gryffindor b) he will not be evil c) he's being forced to stay at Hogwarts, doesn't mean he won't take a trip