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Can Love Find Me Now
Chapter 27
Dumbledore's office and the start of term
Once Harry reached the statue of the gargoyle and gave the password "Mars Bars"; it sprang open and he stepped on the moving stair case. Dumbledore's door was open so he just went right in; Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape, Remus and Dumbledore were there waiting on him.
"Good evening Harry; come and sit down and we will begin."
"Thank you sir"
"Now Harry, Remus has informed me of your dream; he said that you were able to extract it and place it into a pensive."
"Yes sir I did; I have it here in my pocket if you want to see it."
"If it is of no trouble Harry; it might help us understand what is going on with Voldemort and what you have seen with your parents and Sirius."
Harry took the pensive out of his pocket and placed it on Dumbledore's desk' Remus took the shrinking charm off the pensive to restore it to it's normal state. Harry took his wand and stirred the substance in the pensive; next thing you know you can see Lilly, James, Sirius, Wormtail and Voldemort's faces floating around in the pensive. The five entered into Harry's pensive to view the dream he had last night.
They watched Harry pacing around a room; they knew that he was seeing through Voldemort's eyes again. There on the rug was his snake Nagini; the one that had almost killed Mr. Weasley last year. What was going on and why was he here? There was movement coming from the hall; he could hear footsteps coming their way.
"Wormtail, get in here now I do not have the patience for your foolishness."
"Master, please I have news for you about the item that you are searching for."
"Tell me now!"
"I have learned that there is two items not one; it was sold to Romulus Blacks mother fifty years ago. We know that they were left to Harry Potter or one of his friends."
"How do you know this Wormtail; are you toying with me or do you know this as fact?"
"My Lord, we know it as fact; it was in the Daily Prophet Sirius Black left a Will and left everything to Harry Potter and his friends and nothing to his family."
"Good Wormtail; now go and find out which one of those Mudblood traitors has the item."
"My Lord, you will be more powerful if you have both items; I will find them for you My Lord."
"Wormtail, do not fail me or you will be punished; now go before I change my mind and punish you now."
"Yes My Lord; (as he bowed out of the room) Yes My Lord, I will not fail you My Lord."
With a flash the dream changed again;
They watched him looking around the field of Lily's and Daisies; there was no one else in the field for miles around. He started walking towards the hill in front of him; they could hear his thoughts "maybe there is a house over that hill". Once he got to the top of the hill he looked down into the valley in front of him. There in the distance they could see a village to the left and to the far right was a lone house in the middle of a grove of trees. They watched as the dream Harry headed towards the house in the grove. As they got closer to the house they heard voices coming from the back of the house. The dream Harry went to draw his wand; he searched his robes for his wand but it was not there. With his heart beating a mile a minute he placed his body against the side of the house and moved slowly to the corner. You could see him draw in a deep breath and peaked around the corner to see if the people looked friendly or not; his breath caught in his throat at the site before him. There sitting on a blanket was Sirius, his mum, and his dad. They were talking and laughing; he decided to make his appearance known. As he came around the corner the laughter stopped and they stood; looking around to try and find what had disturbed the air.
"James what's happening; someone is here that should not be."
"Lily I am not sure love; they are not evil and I feel they are confused."
"James how can you tell they are good?"
"I don't know but I do."
I trust what you feel James. Sirius can you feel anything or are you in the dark like me?"
"Lily don't get mad or go into a rage ok but it feels like Harry."
"WHAT! HE CAN'T BE HERE SIRiUS; THAT WOULD MEAN HE IS DEAD; MY SON CANNOT BE DEAD SIRIUS. YOU HAVE TO BE WRONG SIRUS; YOU JUST HAVE TO BE."
"Love calm down; Harry is not dead and you know it. If he were dead we would know as soon as he died."
"HOW CAN I CALM DOWN; HE SAYS HE FEELS HIM. HE WOULD HAVE TO BE DEAD TO BE HERE JAMES AND YOU KNOW IT."
"Lily please listen to me; you know that if and when Harry dies we will know. Do you feel that he has died?"
"No'
"Then calm down so we can figure out what is happening."
"James; do you think he could be tormented about the events in The Department of Mysteries. That could open his mind up to us right now; I know I should have told you but I felt him before."
"Sirius when?"
"I think it was around his birthday; we were in the Craven of the Dead and in the catacombs."
"Then that can only mean one thing Sirius; Harry's powers are growing and if he is here watching us then he can hear us."
"Yes I would think so; Harry if you are here please go back you should not be here; we love you and watch over you son."
"Your mother is right Harry if you are here you need to go back; it is not safe for you to be here."
"Harry if you can hear me know that my death is not your fault; I know that you are blaming yourself; I am with you always as is your mum and dad."
"Sirius the evil is coming; we have to get him out of here; Harry GO NOW!"
Harry felt his body lifting out of the pensive; Remus and Dumbledore on each side of him; Snape and McGonagall right behind them. As his feet hit the floor his scar burst into pain; falling to the floor from the effect. Dumbledore went straight to his fireplace throwing in a Phoenix feather and spoke the words "Alert the Order" and returned to Harry's side. The three older men and McGonagall just watched and waited until Harry was able to stand on his own.
"Harry, are you strong enough to add what happened into the pensive?"
"I think so sir"
"Remus, help him stand by my desk."
Remus moved Harry over to the desk and held him steady while he removed the memory form his mind. It took Harry a few minutes to compose himself before he could try. Once the memory was in the pensive Remus, Snape, McGonagall and Dumbledore went back into the pensive leaving Harry sitting in the chair to regain his strength back. Less then two minutes later they emerged from the pensive and Dumbledore went straight to his fire again. Throwing in another Phoenix feather he spoke with such anger Harry thought he might hit something.
"Kingsley, Tonks, Diggle go to Sir Watters now. Remus you need to get there and make sure he is protected."
"What do you think Voldemort is after Dumbledore?"
"I have an Idea but we do not have the time now, please make sure he is safe Remus."
"I will sir, Harry I will see you soon."
Remus gave him a quick hug and patted him on the back and left to help in protecting the Black lawyer. Harry sat there waiting for Dumbledore to inform him what he thought Voldemort was after or send him off to his dorm. With in fifteen minutes there were ten more Order members in Dumbledore's office. There was a quick exchange of words and they were off again. Professor Snape stood by the door watching Harry since they emerged from the pensive. When Harry would look at his professor he would give his usual sneer; as soon as Harry would turn away there was a small look of pity for his student. He still had not forgiven Harry for going into the pensive that night last year, but the memories he had witnessed of his childhood were not very nice. What he saw reminded him of many things from his own childhood; though he would never admit this to anyone. He waited for Dumbledore to dismiss them or tell them what he thought Voldemort wanted. Harry was fidgeting in his chair and wanted to get this all over with; it was getting late and he had classes tomorrow.
"Sir, what do you think Voldemort is after?"
"My dear boy, I am not sure but I fear he is after something that he thinks will protect him."
"What would that be; I mean what ever it is do you think it is in one of the houses?"
"I must say that I do not believe that it is in one of the houses. I believe that the items are in the possession of Miss. Granger and Miss. Weasley. Sirius did say that the Phoenix necklace had protective powers and I am sure that the broach has the same but alas this is just a theory of my old mind. Give Miss Granger a few days and I am sure she will inform the rest of you that both pieces of jewelry are protective."
"Sir, if Voldemort thinks anyone of the Weasley's has the items then they are in danger; we have to make sure they are protected and hidden so he can't find them; even Percy because if he dies then it will hurt Aunt Molly."
"Yes, you are right; even though he has not been seeing clearly we must make sure he stays safe."
"Do you think he is still in denial about Voldemort or just not wanting to admit he was wrong?"
"That I am not sure of Harry but we will make sure he is protected. Someone will watch him at work and at home so do not worry yourself right now. It is late you need to head to bed and I am sure the others are waiting for you. We will talk again soon and I will have Dobby bring your pensive up to you tonight just in case you need it."
"Thank you sir and I will use the pensive for my dreams but sir do you know what the Cavern of the Dead is?"
"We will talk about that soon Harry; head off to bed and try not to worry too much tonight."
"Yes sir"
Harry left the headmasters office with his brain working over time. Voldemort was going to send deatheater's after the lawyer to find out who received the items he wanted. If Dumbledore was right about the necklace and the broach then Ginny and Hermione were in danger but could they be protected by them. If they were protective then Voldemort should not be able to touch them. He would make sure that Hermione did the researched on the jewelry and he would help her. As he rounded the top of the stairs he felt like he was being watched; he stopped and looked around the hall but could not see anyone. Was he being paranoid because of Voldemort or was there someone there. They could have an invisibility cloak and he would not see them. Out of nerves or out of fear he walked up to the picture of the portrait and whispered the password; just incase someone was there. As Dumbledore said his four friends were waiting for him when he entered into the common room. He walked over to the couch where Ginny was sitting with Neville; sitting down between them.
They let him sit in the quiet of the room; waiting for him to start the conversation. They were not going to push him like they had in the past. Harry was grateful that they let him have some time to gather his thoughts before he told them what was going on. He sat there for about ten minutes before he stood and started pacing the floor. He would give each of them a small smile every now and then. Finally he sat back down with Ginny and took her hand in his.
"Ok, I know you want to know everything now but there is something more important we need to talk about. The jewelry that Hermione and Ginny got from Sirius may have protective properties. We need to find out as soon as we can. Dumbledore thinks that is what Voldemort is after."
"What makes him think that Harry?"
"Well Neville he is sending deatheater's after the lawyer tonight."
"Did you have another vision Harry?"
"Yes, while I was in Dumbledore's office."
"Does that…mean…that…he will…be after…my…sister…and Hermione?"
"If he finds out they have them; then yes he would try and get them for the jewelry. That is why we need to find out everything about those pieces as soon as we can."
"We will all help do the research Hermione."
"Thanks Neville."
"OK, I think it is time we all went to bed; we all have class tomorrow and I'm sure if we have potions first Snape will have our heads if we are tired."
"Your right Ron we need to go to bed."
Neville went up so the two couples could say goodnight properly. Harry just sat there holding Ginny's hand while Ron and Hermione said their private goodnight. Hermione hugged Harry and Ginny goodnight and headed up to her dorm. Ron stood on the stairs waiting for Harry but Ginny told him to go that he would be up in a few minutes; reluctantly he went up the stairs. The two sat there just holding hands for the next five minutes; then Harry leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He stood up and pulled her with him and walked her over to the entrance to the girl's dorm. Saying goodnight and a small butterfly kiss on the lips Ginny headed up to her dorm. Just as Harry was heading up the stairs he heard a pop in the common room; turning around quickly with his wand in his hand he descended back down. Dobby stood at the bottom of the stairs holding Harry's pensive.
"Dobby is sorry Harry Potter sir; the headmaster said for Dobby to bring you the pensive."
"It's ok Dobby; I've just had a hard day and wasn't expecting you to pop in like that."
"Dobby is sorry Harry Potter. Where does Harry Potter want Dobby to put his pensive?"
"Can up pop up to the dorm and put it on the desk by my bed?"
"Oh Yes Harry Potter sir; Dobby can put it any where you want."
"Thanks Dobby; jut put it on the desk."
"Yes Harry Potter sir"
With a pop Dobby was gone so he headed up to the dorm. When he entered the dorm Dobby was waiting for him by his bed. Harry thanked Dobby and said goodnight; he promised that he would come visit him soon in the kitchens, which put a smile on the house-elf's face. He bowed to him and said goodnight and was gone with a pop. Harry pulled out his night clothes and headed to the bathroom. After cleaning up he dressed for bed. Once in bed he laid there clearing his mind of every thought and fell into a peaceful sleep.
Even with having a peaceful sleep last night; Harry did not want to get out of bed. With reluctance he sat up and pulled on his glasses. He was glad he had showered the night before; if he hadn't he would be late for breakfast. Ron was not in his bed. He wondered if he was already down stairs or just in the loo. Two minutes later his question was answered when Ron came out dressed for the day. Harry finished putting on his shoes and they headed down to the common room to meet Ginny, Hermione and Neville. Neville was sitting by the fire reading one of the books Harry had gotten him for his birthday; the girl's were not in the common room. Neville looked up from his book and informed them that the girl's had already gone down five minutes ago. The three boys's headed out of the portrait hole and down the stairs to wards the great hall. The halls were full of students going both down to breakfast or heading towards classrooms.
They entered the great hall and headed over to where Hermione, Ginny and to their surprise Luna was sitting at the Gryffindor table. They each sat next to their girlfriends and began to fill their plates with food. Hermione gave them their schedules for the year. The four sixth years would be taking Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, Transfiguration, Potions, (except Neville) Care of Magical Creatures and herbology, Hermione would also be taking Ancient Runes, Astronomy, and Arithmancy. Ginny and Luna were looking at their schedules with such horror; that the four burst out laughing.
"And what do you think you are laughing at oh brother of mine?"
"The look on your face tells me that you have double potions with Slytherins; am I right?"
"Yes, you git."
"Hey, why am I a git for guessing why you have that look?"
"Cause you just are and Harry you can quit laughing now. It is not that funny."
"I'm sorry Gin but we went through the same thing. I don't think anyone likes double potions with them."
"I know but at least it is only once a week; it could be worse I guess."
"Yeah you could have double potions three times a week with them."
"Ok Ron that was not funny; and who do you have potions with?"
"We have potions three times a week, two hours a day but it is a mixed class since it is for N.E.W.T.S. I'm sure Malfoy will be in there since he is Snape's favorite student."
"Ok we have to get going to class or we are going to be late; see you and Luna at lunch Ginny."
"Yeah see you all later."
The two fifth years headed to potions while the four six years headed to charms. Harry and Ron were working harder then they had ever before and they were able to perform most of the charms that Professor Flitwick had them working on. As the hour ended Ron was showing off to Hermione that he could perform the duplicating charm; which he had been performing on a rose. When the bell rang he had thirty-five roses sitting in front of Hermione; she gave him a quick kiss on the cheek to show she was proud of him. Their next class was Transfiguration and Hermione hoped that her two friends would do as well in that class. Harry and Ron showed that they were serious about their school work this year. It took them a little bit longer then Hermione but they were able to transform their mice into a flower pot perfectly. They had lunch after Transfiguration then they would go to Care of Magical Creatures then two hours of potions.
Hagrid's class was a new experience this year. The creatures he had this year were fun to learn about. Today they were studying Phoenix's and Hagrid had gotten Fawkes for the class; even Hermione couldn't complain about today's class. The only problem they had was with Malfoy; which was not new. During class he tried to make fun of Hagrid and make foul comments. Hermione would just give him a look and he would back down. They meet Luna and Ginny under the oak tree near the Herbology classroom for their ten minute brake. They decided after dinner they would all go to the library to research the jewelry for an hour; then they would go to the room of requirements for some Animagus training. Three of the sixth years left before the bell rang so they would have time to get to the dungeons for potions.
Harry, Ron and Hermione arrived to the classroom before anyone else. While they stood outside the door they decided that they would sit in the front of the room. This would give their professor a shock for one and he would have no way to say that Ron or Harry was cheating. Harry prepared himself for the onslaught of Snape's badgering; he should be used to it but it still bothered him. Even though his father had treated Snape badly that did not mean to take it out on him. Harry knew he had never provoked the harshness he received from his potions master before last year. Yes, he was wrong to look in the pensive at his memories but the need to know was just too strong. He hated what his dad and Sirius had done but he could not change it. How much more ridicule would he have to suffer from at the hands of his potions teacher; since he still had this year and the next one before he would be through school. Harry was brought back to reality when Ron nudged him in the side and Snape stood there glaring at him. Harry grabbed his bag and followed Ron into the room and they headed right to the front where Hermione was already sitting. They sat for two hours listening to their professor talking about his rules for their N.E.W.T.S potions class and that they were to learn these rules. These rules were not only for this year but their seventh (for those who did not get kicked out this year) year. Once the bell rang they hurried out and headed to the great hall for dinner.
After dinner they headed off to the library to research the Phoenix necklace and the Phoenix broach. Hermione was in her element; she went straight to Miss. Pince and asked where to find books on charmed jewelry. She directed Hermione to the fifth row, section eight and shelves three, four, five, six and seven. Hermione delegated the group Ginny and Harry would take shelf seven, Neville and Luna would take shelf six and she and Ron would take shelf five. It only took them forty-five minutes to go through the books. They had found the book with the broach in it and had found out that it was made for Anastasia Fernbanks as a wedding present from her husband; Luna read the passage in the book aloud to everyone.
The Phoenix broach was made by Alexander Fernbanks in 1765. Shortly after completing his studies as a charm maker he started experimenting with protection charms. After ten years of research, experimenting, inventing and thousands of failures he was able to charm a Phoenix feather that would protect the person who possessed it. The final charm that was put on the feather was composed from the name of his mother Athena (Ena), the goddess Aphrodite (odite) and protecto (to protect). To be added last was the persons name; which the broach would protect and was given to the person they loved. This charm would only work for a person that was pure of heart.
Ena-odite-protecto was the incantation for the charm; which Alexander put on the feather. If and when he found his true love he would finish the protection. In 1798 Alexander was introduced to Anastasia Willow. After only a few months of dating he knew that he wanted to make her his wife; that's when he started planning the making of the Phoenix broach. Alexander wanted this broach to give his love protection. One month before their wedding Alexander prepared the Phoenix feather by adding the charm Ena-odite-protecto and adding six drops of his own blood into the gold mixture he would dip the feather in. The feather would be dipped into the mixture ten times and after each dipping the charm would be repeated over the feather. He had decided to place twenty Rubies on the surface of the feather. During the processes of dipping the feather he took the Rubies and soaked them in his blood; which he had placed the charm on also. After the last dipping he placed the twenty Rubies on the Phoenix feather and sealed it once more with the Ena-odite-protecto charm with his brides name included into the charm so it would protect her. To finish this charm the person who it was made for had to accept it and put it on immediately.
On their wedding day he employed a young boy to deliver the gift to his bride. Enclosed in the box he had placed a note that explained what he had done to the feather and that he hoped she would wear it today; which she did and completed the charm. Anastasias Fernbanks wore the Phoenix broach for two hundred and fifty years. It is said that one morning she forgot to take it off her night dress and place it on her robe; that day while out shopping she was killed by a stray curse fired by a drunken wizard who was out celebrating the birth of his twin sons. She had fallen onto a board; which had many nails protruding from its surface and punctured her heart; killing her instantly.
The Phoenix broach went missing soon after that. It did not resurface again for almost one hundred and fifty years. It was bought at auction by an anonymous person in 1946 and has not been seen since.
To say the least the group was shocked at what they found out about the broach; yet they were excited on what they might find out about Ginny's necklace. They decided that they would return tomorrow night to look at the rest of the books for the necklace. Hermione wrote down the name of the book (Magical Jewelry and where they came from Vol. 1) so they wouldn't have to look to hard next time. After putting away all the books they headed to the room of requirements for their Animagus training and some relax time.
Once inside the room they all sat at the table that was in the middle of the room. Hermione pulled out the parchments with the instructions on how to achieve your transformation. The first step in the processes was to drink the potion; which Hermione had brewed at Grimmauld Place. She handed each person a vile of the potion and they all drank it together. The six made different faces of disgust as they swallowed the potion. Step two said to wait five minutes before a second party preformed the incantation on the drinker. It was decided the girl's would preformed the incantation on the guy's first and visa versa. After performing the incantation a ghostly image of the persons form would show over their head. The last step was to practice until you achieved your form. They preformed the incantation on each other and were shocked but glad that each had a form and their forms were;
Ginny- White Tigress with big brown eyes with red freckles on her nose- Marauder nick name Rosebud
Luna- Silver wolf with electric blue eyes- Marauder nick name Bright-eyes
Hermione- Silver Unicorn and a golden horn with hazel eyes- Marauder nick name Pureheart
Neville- Brown and Silver wolf with light blue eyes- Marauder nick name Midnight
Ron- Black Unicorn with a red mane and a Silver horn with eyes of deep blue- Marauder nick name Braveheart
Harry- Pure White Tiger with a black lightning bolt between his emerald green eyes- Marauder nick name Blitz (lightning in German)
They all sat at the table just talking after they found out each one of them had an Animagus form (according to Hermione this was rare) and would make time everyday to practice. They talked about their first prank they would do and when (Friday September 6th, breakfast all of Slytherin house) they would make it happen. It was decided they would call it a night so they could be rested for tomorrows Animagus training and their trip to the library again to find information on Ginny's necklace. It had been a great day so far and they were exhausted. Luna magically cleaned up the vials for Hermione; so she could put them back in the pouch she had them in. Hermione gathered the parchments and returned them to her bag. The chairs were straightened back into place and they all walked out together. Neville said his goodnights to Luna at the stairs while the others went up to Gryffindor tower to give them a little privacy. By the time Neville got back to the common room the only people there were Ron and Hermione. He told them goodnight and went up to the sixth year boy's dorm and got ready for bed; Ron following him up a few minutes later.
The week passed by quickly; Luna and Ginny were swamped with essays and home work (this being their O.W.L. year) but were handling it well. Ron, Hermione, Neville and Harry had their fair share of homework and essays they had to do for their N.E.W.T.S classes. Snape had been very quiet during their classes with him. Harry and Ron were surprised that he had not tried to humiliate Harry in any way so far in class and no detentions so far either (which Harry was glad for). Thursday after dinner Harry told them he would meet them in the library after he took care of some business with Dobby. Ron wanted to come along but Harry wouldn't let him; telling him it was a surprise for all of the others. He arrived in front of the portrait of the bowl of fruit and tickled the pear; the door knob appeared. As soon as he entered the kitchen Dobby was running at him at full speed.
"Harry Potter has come to see Dobby as he said he would"
"I promised you I would come to see you now didn't I"
"Yes, Harry Potter you did"
"Dobby can you please just call me Harry"
"Yes Dobby can do that Harry…Po…Harry"
"Good now you have some packages for me from Fred and George right"
"Oh yes Harry, Dobby has been keeping them safe for you. Master's Fred and George made Dobby promise nothing would happen to your surprises for your two wheezy, Missy Ganger, Master Neville and Mistress Luna."
"Thanks Dobby but you should have two others that would have arrived yesterday."
"Oh yes Harry, I do have those from Master's Fred and George; Dobby having you eight packages sir"
"Can I get the two packages that came yesterday and I will need your help at breakfast tomorrow."
"Dobby will help Harry Potter; what is it you want Dobby to do sir"
"Please Dobby you are my friend; don't call me sir and could you get the packages and I will explain it to you ok."
"Yes right away; Dobby will be right back."
And he was gone in a pop and back again in a few seconds.
"Here are your packages Harry; and you feel that Dobby is your friend. Oh Harry Potter is a great and kind wizard. No wizard has ever been Dobby's friend."
"You will always be my friend Dobby. Now for what I need your help with Dobby. If you will help me; I need this vial emptied into the Slytherins drinks; that way everyone at their table is affected. Do you know which end of the table Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle sit?"
"Yes Dobby knows where they is sitting; they is always sitting at the end of the table."
"Good, now Dobby this vial is just for those three."
"Yes Harry but sir will this harm them; Dobby does not want to harm anyone."
"No Dobby, these are just pranks; the affects will only last about an hour (this time) on the three and what goes in the juice will only last twenty minutes and the after effects will last twenty-four hours. I would never ask you to harm anyone Dobby and I mean never."
"Dobby will help Harry make the evil Slytherins look like fools."
"Thanks Dobby; now for the other six packages; could you bring them to the room of requirements tonight around eight and maybe a few snacks?"
"Oh yes, I will be honored to do so for my friend Harry; Dobby is wishing to serve such a great wizard as you Harry Potter."
"Well I don't want you to serve me; just help me ok."
"I will help you always my friend Harry"
"Thanks Dobby; I've got to run to the library to help the others find a book. I will see you tomorrow night Dobby."
"Bye Harry Potter sir"
When Harry walked into the library he found his friends all huddled around Neville; trying to read along with what ever book he had in front of him. Harry sat down at the table and waited for them to finish reading; they would tell him what it said. He sat there for five minutes before Ron looked up and saw him sitting there.
"Harry, where have you been?"
"I went to see Dobby about our prank. He agreed to help so at breakfast we will have a great show."
"Cool, I can't wait but Neville found the book with Ginny's necklace in it."
"What does it say?"
"Neville read what it says to Harry about the necklace."
The Phoenix necklace was first made in 1902 by a jeweler in Scotland. Victoria O'Malley designed the piece as a present for her unborn sibling. She chose the Phoenix so if the child was a boy he would be able to wear the necklace too. She had made pieces for herself and her mother to protect them against the hunters. Her mother, herself and the unborn child were part Veela and were hunted for their magical essence. The story that had been told by many over the years; said that if you were able to capture a Veela or one that was at least half Veela you could drain their magical essence and have ultimate power.
Victoria had been researching different spells and charms when she came across the Ena-odite-protecto charm. She decided that this would be the best charm to use on the Phoenix necklace and if it worked correctly she would make herself and her mother one too. She chose to make the Phoenix out of pure silver and would repeat the processes the inventor had used with his Phoenix feather. After two months of work the Phoenix was ready for the day her sibling would be born. The night her brother was born she added the two Rubies to the eyes of the Phoenix and completed the charm with his name. William O'Malley was born July 23 1902 but lived a short life.
William was in his seventh year in school when he died. William had been chosen to compete in a school competition at the end of his seventh year. He was so excited he forgot to put on his necklace that morning. During a duel with the schools charm teacher he was killed by an exploding hex. His belongs were sent to his family and the necklace was not seen again until 1945 when it was bought in auction by an anomies buyer.
They were speechless; each girl possessed an item that had a very strong protection on it but for them to protect the girls they would need to add to the spell with their names and blood from someone that was pure of heart and love for them. They decided to take both books and go see Dumbledore right then; no Animagus training tonight. They cleaned up the table and put up all the books they did not need. Ginny went and retrieved the other book to take with them to Dumbledore's office. Soon they were walking out of the library and heading to the headmasters office. In front of the Gargoyle; Harry leaned in and whispered the password "Mars Bars" and the Gargoyle sprang open. The stairs took them up to the entrance to Dumbledore's office. Harry went to knock but he heard Dumbledore call to them to come it.
"Good evening Harry; I see you have brought all your friends with you tonight. My I assume that Hermione has found the information on the items?"
"Well sir we all have helped but Ron found the book with the broach in it and Neville found the book with the necklace in it."
"So what have you found out about them?"
"Well they do hold a protection charm on them but I see a problem with why Voldemort might want them."
"Does the protection not protect Harry?"
"Well I would say that it did at one time. You see the charm that was used had to have the name said with the last spell for it to protect the person who it was made for and the person who used the spell had to add some of their blood; something to do with pure of heart and love for the person it was made for."
"So for us to protect Hermione and Ginny we need fix the charm right Harry?"
"Yes Luna"
"So does that mean that if Vo…Vol…Voldemort got a hold of them he couldn't use them. I bet there is no one who loves him with a pure heart."
"It looks that way but he could have found a way to manipulate the charm in some way Mr. Longbottom. I do believe to stop that from happening we need to ensure that they protect Miss. Weasley and Miss. Granger if they are willing for us to do so."
"I'll do it" said Ginny
"Me too" said Hermione
"Good now we have to decide who has the love that is pure of heart?"
"Can't my mum or dad be the one; they have pure love for me" said Ginny
"Miss. Weasley I do believe you miss understood the meaning of love that is pure of heart. If I am not mistaken it means someone that loves you other then a parent or sibling. A lover or a soul mate per say."
"Can I do it for her since I am her brother; I do love her even though she can be a pain."
"I would like all of you to return to my office on Sunday; I need to check some things out and talk to your parents. If they can do this it would be better. The only problem is that Miss Granger's parents cannot do this since they are muggles. We will need to find someone that has pure love for her; if not then the protection cannot be done. No more questions tonight; you all need to head off to your common rooms and I will see you Sunday."
"Thank you sir" was said from the group
They all headed to their dorms forgetting about the news on the prank that they would see in the morning. Just as they reached the portrait of the Pink Lady he remembered that Dobby was in the room or requirements waiting for them. As the portrait opened he told his friends he would be right back that he had to see Dobby. With that said he headed at a sprint towards the room of requirements. He walked back and forth three times thinking about what he needed and the door appeared. When he opened the door Dobby was sitting on a fluffy couch humming. Harry hated to intrude into Dobby's little world that he was in but he had to.
"Dobby"
"Oh Harry Potter I is so sorry; Dobby should not have sat down. Dobby knows his place and should have stayed standing."
"Dobby you are fine; I have no problem with what you were doing. You are not a slave anymore; you are a free elf and you have a right to relax. I just came to tell you we will have to do the jackets tomorrow night. We just got through talking to Professor Dumbledore and he told us to go straight to our dorms. Can you come back here tomorrow night at the same time with the jackets?"
"Oh yes sir Dobby can be here."
"Ok Dobby I will see you tomorrow then and goodnight Dobby.""Goodnight Harry Potter"
Harry headed back to Gryffindor tower as quick as he could; making sure that he didn't get caught out after curfew. His four friends were waiting for him when he entered the common room. He explained to them that he had to give some last minute instructions to Dobby for their prank in the morning. He explained the instructions he had given to Dobby about the separate prank for Malfoy and his goons and that it was going to be a great show in the morning. They said their goodnights to each other and headed to bed; each having a smile on their face.
Thank you all for reading and reviewing. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and will let me know what you think. I am sorry it was so long but I just couldn't find a good place to end it. So here we are again with a very small cliffhanger. 7422 words in this chapter and I hope you all don't mind too much. Until next chapter happy reading and I found out that Ginny's real name is Ginevra not Virginia and will be going back and changing it.