Can Love Find Me Now
Chapter 36
Dumbledore's Office and the Third Attack
Dobby appeared in Dumbledore's office with a soft pop; the headmaster just looked up and then continued with the parchment in front of him. Seeing the pensive he knew that Harry would be in his office soon; he smiled at Dobby and motioned for him to place the pensive on his desk.
"Dobby has brought Harry Potter's pensive and has been asked; he asked Dobby to tell you Master Dumbledore that Harry Potter will be here soon."
"Thank you Dobby, has Mr. Potter told you if this will be a good visit or a bad visit?"
"No sir, Harry Potter just asked Dobby to bring the pensive; Dobby feels that he is seeing bad things and the dark lord."
"Ah, what makes you feel this Dobby?"
"Harry Potter was very pale sir; his Wheezy and Master Longbottom looked a fright sir."
"Ah, so I assume that both will be coming with him to see me?"
"Dobby is thinking so sir; Harry Potter's Wheezy and master Longbottom was scared sir. Dobby does not know what happened sir."
"Thank you Dobby; does Mr. Potter want you to stay until he comes?"
"He is not telling Dobby that sir; I does not know sir if he wants Dobby to stay here or not sir."
"Well I do believe that our Mr. Potter is on his way up; I am sure he will be glad to see that you are here."
"Thank you Master Dumbledore sir."
Harry, with Ron and Neville right behind him entered the office of professor Dumbledore. He motioned for them to take seats and waited for Harry to get comfortable enough to start talking. With trying to earn the trust of his student back; he had decided to not push him in any way, shape or form; everything to do with his dreams or nightmares would be on the boy's terms. Neville and Ron gave him the "thumbs up" motion; showing him they were there for him. He gave them each a weak smile but in his mind he was wishing that Ginny was there to help keep him calm and get his emotions under control; he could feel a light stinging in his arm. He was trying to keep his fear and anger under control but it was hard; Dumbledore noticed the glow around his student and decided that he should try to calm him. The headmaster looked over to Fawks; the bird knew what his master was thinking and flew towards Harry and landed on his shoulder. The Phoenix let out a low shrilling sound and continued his singing until the bird knew he had calmed down.
"Thanks Fawks, sorry about that professor; I'm trying to get it under control."
"That's quite alright Harry; there is a reason that you have come to see me at such a late hour."
"Yes sir, I did my best to do the exercises you taught me but I ended up in his mind again. I put it into the pensive so you could see it; not only Voldemort but my mum too."
"You had another visit from your parents and Voldemort?"
"No sir, just my mum this time and I'm hoping that you will know what she is talking about with helping me to control my magic."
"May I have your permission to include Remus in this; it will only take a few moments for him to get here?"
"I don't have a problem with him being involved; I would really like for him to see it too."
Dumbledore took a pinch of Floo powder and threw it into the fire place; sticking his head in he called out to Remus; he pulled his head out and informed his students that he would be there in a few minutes. Dumbledore leaned over to Dobby (who had not moved from his spot) and asked the house-elf to bring in some tea and ginger cookies. With a pop Dobby was gone and in the same breath he was back with a tray filled with a tea pot, 6 cups and a plate of ginger cookies. They each accepted a cup of tea and when Dumbledore tried to give one to Dobby; the house-elf looked like someone was going to beat him for forgetting his place. Harry and Dumbledore reassured him that it was his duty to join them in a cup of tea; so he took it with a squeak and sipped at his tea. It had only taken Remus five minutes to get to the office and took a cup of tea as he sat down.
"Remus I am so glad that you could come on such short notice; Harry has had another connection with Voldemort; I expressed that you should join me in viewing his memory."
"Are you ok Harry?"
"I'm fine Remus."
"I'm glad that you wanted me involved in this; when will we go into the pensive."
"Any time you are ready Remus."
"Sir, I don't want to have to explain every thing to Ron and Neville; can they go in with the two of you?"
"That my dear boy is up to you; if you want them to see your memory then they may do so."
"Yes sir, they can go in with you if they want to; so they can understand it better."
"I'll go in what about you Neville"
"I'll go to"
"Good, since that is settled; Remus, Ron and Neville If you would stand here. Now all you have to do is touch the surface and you will be drawn into the pensive where you will be able to view the memory."
Dumbledore stirred the substance in the pensive until the memory surfaced; they all touched the substance with a finger and were sucked into the pensive. They all stood there watching the silver mist swirl around them; waiting for the memory to begin. Remus noticed that Ron and Neville were standing close to each other; each with fear in their eyes (they were remembering the screams that had come form Harry that night). He could tell that they wanted to do this for Harry but were afraid of what they might see. The scene started to become clear; they all watched as Voldemort and Wormtail came into focus; Wormtail bowed down in front of his master.
"Wormtail, are things ready to free my followers from Azkaban."
"Yes My lord"
"By tomorrow night I will have my most faithful back with in my ranks; they should be able to find what I desire since you have not found the items I want."
"My Lord, we have been trying to find these items but cannot locate them; Severus has not been able to get the locations or any other information. Dumbledore does not trust him at this time."
"I am tired of your incompetence Wormtail; what will it take for you to bring me what I want; do not disappoint me again Wormtail."
"Yes My lord; I will not fail you My Lord. We will get Potter two days after we free the others from Azkaban."
"Wormtail just remember you will suffer if you fail me."
"Yes My Lord"
"Wormtail"
"Yes My Lord"
"Crucio"
They knew that Harry could feel the pain of the curse that Voldemort was using on Wormtail. Even though this was his memory of what had happened in his mind they could hear him; letting out loud moans; the scene changed just as quickly as it had started. There was a mist all around; nothing could be seen and there was not a sound being made. They watched Harry moved around in the mist; they watched the dream Harry; looking around as if he was expecting some one to come.
"Hello is anyone here?" they heard him call out.
But no answer came; they watch himbegin to walk around but the mist stayed. A lone figure was approaching; they heard his thoughts of Alastor Moody in his head calling out "Constance Vigilance"; they watched as he sat there amongst the mist and waited for the figure to get close enough to see who or what they were. It didn't take long before they heard his mother's voice calling to him; they all watched his reaction to seeing his mother. He put a smile on his faces; he stood there looking so proud; she was beautiful; her red hair flowing like an angle; there was a twinkle in heremerald eyes that reminded them all of the blue eyed headmaster that was with them.
"Hello son"
Remus smiled at seeing his old friend.
"Hi mum, why am I here."
"Your power is growing and you need to learn how to harness it; you had a close call today and that is why I am here. I know that you were seeing Peter and Voldemort in your head tonight."
"I tried to clear my mind before I fell asleep but I guess I didn't do a good job of it. Mum where are dad and Sirius; why didn't they come with you this time?"
"We may be on the other side but your father and Sirius still act like they are still alive and boys at Hogwarts doing their pranks."
Remus had to smile; he missed his two friends but was glad that they were happy and having fun together.
"He's happy being with you and dad isn't he; I miss him a lot but I'm glad he's happy."
"I know you miss him and yes he is happy being with your father again."
"Harry, son I know it will be hard but you must ask Albus for help; you have to learn how to control your power. I know that in the end you will have to be the one to kill Voldemort; that's why he went after you as a baby."
"You know that professor Dumbledore told me about the prophecy?"
"Yes, son I do but you learn how to handle your power so that you can beat him when the time comes and it will not be the only power you use."
"What other power mum?"
"That you must learn on your own son and after watching over you this year; you will know soon what that power is. Have faith in those around you; keep them close Harry and keep your enemies closer."
"Why keep my enemies closer?"
"That way you know what they are up to; that way no surprises."
"I'll remember that mum; thanks I just wish you and dad where with me all the time so we could talk like this."
"So do we son; have you found what you were looking for; something about a book by what Sirius said the last time we saw you?"
"No, not yet but I have an idea what it is; after Voldemort's visit in my head tonight."
"Really"
"Yes, it was like I could read his mind tonight; I think I have an idea of what he is looking for and I'm going to find it before he does."
"Have you ever read his mind before son?"
"No, but he has been in mine a few times; the best part; I don't think he knows I was there. I just hope I'm right and we can get the items before he does."
"I'm sure you will son; you're meant to beat him and you will; know that your father and I are so proud of you."
"I hope your right mum; some times I wonder if I ever will be able to beat him. I hate that it has to be me that has to beat him but as long as I have the love of my friends and Remus; I will do my best."
"That is all you can do son; Harry, my time with you is over. I have to leave you now so you can wake up. Don't forget to ask Albus to help you son; know that we love you and are very proud of the man you have become."
"I love you too mum; can't I stay and be with you and dad?"
Ron and Neville looked at each other shocked; did their friend want to die?
"No, Harry don't ever wish to be here with us; that would mean you were dead and you have a full life ahead of you and I want to see grandchildren one day."
"Mum"
"I love you son; now wake up"
Remus and Dumbledore grabbed both boys' by their elbow and lifted them out of the pensive; Ron and Neville looked like they were going to be sick. They all took a seat and Dobby made sure they all had a fresh cup of tea. They all sat in silence; each coming to terms with what they had just seen.
Ron was thinking how he would love to get his hands on Wormtail; in rat form and feed him to Crockshanks. He hated that rat more then ever; he would get what he deserved one day; he just hoped that it would be soon; very soon. The only good thing that came to mind was Harry's mother; she was beautiful and to his surprise he noticed a resemblance between his sister and her. Neville sat next to Ron; wondering how Harry could have his mind intact after suffering so many times under the Cruciatus curse; it made him think of his parents. Their thoughts were interrupted by Dumbledore talking to Remus.
"Remus, we need to inform the Order that they are planning to relieve Azkaban of the prisoners; we must have enough guards there to make sure this does not happen. You need to get to Nymphadora Tonks and Kingsley Shacklebolt so that they can inform the Auror's; so that we have their support in place. I will send word to the rest of the Order and to the minister of magic."
"Albus, what about his other plans concerning Harry; how will they be able to get him if he is here at Hogwarts? Can you be sure he will be safe during the day?"
"Severus should return to the castle soon and I am sure he will inform me of this meeting and how they plan to try and take Harry from the castle. We will discuss that after you return; we must be prepared at Azkaban and stop the escape from happening. Harry's safety is as important and I can assure that we will be taking every precaution to insure his safety."
"I will return as soon as I can tomorrow Harry; we may be there late into the night; we'll have to wait for their strike. Harry I promise that I will be back and we will stop what ever Voldemort is planning."
"I know you will Remus and don't worry I promise that I will be with my friends; every minute of the day and with Ron and Neville every night."
"I know you will Harry but you have to keep an eye out for anyone that may try to trick you into something."
"We won't let him get out of sight sir; someone will be with him all the time; even when he has to use the loo."
"I'm glad, Albus I will send word to you as soon as I can."
"I know you will Remus; we will see you soon."
Remus hugged Harry and then shook the hands of Ron and Neville and left to meet up with Tonks and Kingsley. After a good twenty minutes; just sitting there in the office; all three of them were wondering what their headmaster was waiting on. Just as Ron was going to ask Harry what they were waiting on; professor Snape walked into the office. He looked at each of his students and gave them his famous sneer; then turned his attention to the headmaster.
"Headmaster I need to speak with you immediately."
"Aw Severus, we have been waiting for you to arrive. Mr. Potter has witnessed some things tonight concerning Voldemort."
"I see, what has he told you?"
"Aw, well he showed me his memory; Voldemort is planning to relieve Azkaban of his followers and going to try and retrieve Mr. Potter in two days time."
"Yes, well I see that the boy has been very foolish and not been practicing his Occlumency like he should. The attack on Azkaban is planned to take place in a few hours time; once he has his deatheater's back; he will tell them how he wants Potter taken."
"So he has not informed you of how this is going to happen?"
"No, headmaster"
"I see; do you have any thoughts on the matter Severus; a feeling, a guess or any insight that may help us to guarantee Mr. Potter's safety?"
"No headmaster but if I think of anything; I will inform you immediately."
"Thank you Severus, is there anything else we should know about the meeting tonight?"
"No headmaster. He only instructed Mr. Pettigrew to stay and I was dismissed with the others."
"Aw I see, so you had no idea that you were discussed?"
"NO"
"Voldemort was informed that I do not trust you at this time; you not being able to supply them with any news on the items. But know that is not the reason that you have not been informed about the search for them"
"I have informed Mr. Pettigrew that I have not been allowed to see any lists or have not been informed of any of the locations of the properties. As you know headmaster I would never give this information willingly but since I have not been allowed to help I have not had to lie. I know that you are not the one keeping information from me sir (looking at Harry and sneering)."
"I am sorry Severus but I have no choice in who is allowed to see the lists or their locations. That is the choice of the new owners and their families and I dare say that it keeps you safe. There be no way possible for him to know that you are a spy and I do want to keep it that way."
"I understand headmaster; if that is all I am needed for tonight."
"Aw yes Severus, I believe that there is no reason you need to stay any longer. Good-night"
"Good-night"
Severus Snape gave his students one last disgusting look (which they returned) and headed out of the headmasters office. Harry had been listening to his potions professor but had his eye on Dobby the whole time; Dobby had stood straight as a board during this time. Harry thought he was being to still; he noticed his eyes were half way closed. He wondered if house-elves slept standing up. He got Ron's and Neville's attention and pointed to Dobby; they all let out a small laugh. Dumbledore looked at them and then looked at where they were looking; he let a laugh escape his lips.
"I do believe that Dobby needs to retire for the night; the poor thing has fallen asleep waiting. We will allow him to take your pensive to your dorm Harry and then have him return to his sleeping quarters."
"Yes sir, Dobby…Dobby"
"Dobby is a bad house-elf, Dobby should know his place. I will punish myself sir."
"No you will not Dobby. I'm sorry we kept you so long; I should have let you go to bed already."
"Harry Potter is a great wizard to not make Dobby be punished."
"Dobby, could you take my pensive back to my dorm; that is if it is not any trouble."
"Dobby would be honored to take it sir; Dobby is wanting to serve Harry Potter sir."
"I don't want you to serve me Dobby; we're friends remember. Just put it next to my bed and then you go get some sleep."
"Yes Harry Potter, Dobby will take it and then go to sleep. Thank you Harry Potter my friend." Dobby grabbed the pensive and was gone with a pop.
"Now Harry, you have some questions you wanted to ask did you not."
"Yes sir, my mum's ghost or spirit said that I needed to ask you to help me control my magic. Can you do that, I mean learn to control your magic from someone else."
"Yes Harry you can; it is most like your Occlumency. You must learn how to let it be within you but not control you. Part of learning to control your magic is to control your feelings; like your anger, hate, love, jealousy, being confused and any number of feelings we have as humans. There are some people that are controlled by their emotions and it makes their life hard; as a wizard we have to be careful not to let our emotions rule us because then we use magic. Like you Harry; last summer you let your emotions rule your magic and you accidentally blew up your Aunt Marge. That is what you have to learn to control and I will help you all I can."
"Thank you sir but do you know what other power my mum was talking about; is that the power that Voldemort doesn't know about."
"I do believe it is the power he knows not and I dare say that I am not the one to ask that question to."
"Why not sir?"
"It is a question that you have to ask yourself Harry. It is something that is within you and only you can figure out the answer. I am truly sorry that I cannot help you with your question."
"She said I would know soon but how soon. Will it really help me defeat Voldemort?"
"That Harry I cannot say; I wish I knew the answer but after watching your memory I do believe that the power your mother was speaking of will be your greatest power."
"Thank you sir"
"There is no need to thank me Harry but know that I am here to help you in any way that I can. We will talk about how to control your power at your next Occlumency lesson. I do believe that you should take Mr. Weasley and Mr. Longbottom to bed; they have taken a leaf out of Dobby's book."
"I think Ron could sleep any where; just like Dobby. I'm sorry we had to bother you so late but I knew I needed to let you know about what happened."
"Harry, never be sorry for bring things like this to my attention. It is important and vital to your safety and the others."
"I know sir but I do feel bad about keeping you awake."
"Harry, do not worry about my sleep; this was important and I hope that you will always trust me to help you if this ever happens again. I know this is hard for you and hard on you; I do wish this burden was on my shoulders."
"I just hope that I can beat him; I'm just…I don't know…tired, really tired of him coming after me."
"Do not let it trouble you any more tonight, take your friends and try and get some sleep. I do not want Miss. Granger and Miss. Weasley after my head for keeping you so long."
"Not to mention Luna; she would hex anyone that messed with Neville."
"Or you and Mr. Weasley."
"Yes sir, she and Hermione have become the sisters I never had and I will protect them with my life."
"I have no doubt that you will. Good-night Harry"
"Good-night sir"
It took some time to wake Ron; Dumbledore had given them a note to make sure that Filch didn't give them a hard time for being out of bed; since it was late. When they entered the common room; Neville and Ron headed straight up the stairs and went to bed. Harry just stood there; trying to digest everything he had seen and learned tonight. Not paying attention to anything he made his way over to the couch that was in front of the fire place; he was brought back to his surroundings by a muffled sound coming from the couch. When he turned around to face the couch; he couldn't help but smile.
Ginny was all sprawled out on the couch; sound asleep. He sat down in the chair that sat at the end of the couch and just watched her. She looked so young and vulnerable lying there; he shuddered with the memory of her lying on the floor in the Chamber of Secrets. It was like fate had brought the Weasley's into his life; his best friend's family had become his family. Watching her lying there took him back in time; he remembered the first time he saw her at platform 9 ¾; she was smiling at her brothers as they went through the entrance. She had wished him good luck with out knowing who he was; the sparkle in her eyes as Fred and George had told them they had met him on the train. The pain on her face and disappointment when her mother would not let her go see him on the train and him watching her cry and laugh as the train started to move down the track. Now she was his strength, she grounded him, she understood him like no one else could (not even his other friends) because they were both touched by Voldemort.
Everyone tried to understand what he was going through, Hermione, Ron, Neville, Luna, the Weasley family, Remus and even some of his teachers and was grateful that he had them all in his life but none could understand like Ginny did and was glad that he had her on his side. He would defend her and the others with his life and they all knew he would. But he knew deep down in his heart that it was not only what he would do but because of the prophecy that was what he had to do. He made up his mind right there and then that he had to defeat the evil dark lord of all times; to protect his family, his friends and the magical world but most of all Ginny. He didn't know how but he knew she was his strength; maybe it was from when he saved her so many years ago or that he had come to depend on her for comfort and the way she could calm him.
She started moving around on the couch; he wondered what she was dreaming. It didn't take long before she started thrashing around and he knew it was not a good dream. He moved down on the floor and knelt in front of the couch; he would be there when she woke.
"No, please Tom I don't want to kill the rooster"
He panicked; Tom was in her mind or was she in the chamber.
"No Tom, don't make me let it out again"
Should I wake her; I couldn't let her relive that night.
"Please Tom, I promise I won't tell anyone about you. Please let me go"
"Ginny, please wake up"
"Harry won't come Tom, he's not my friend; you took the wrong person."
He cringed at her saying he wasn't her friend; he had so much to make up for.
"Why Tom, I won't do it Tom. Please let me go"
"Ginny please wake up" as he shook her.
"Harry, is that you?"
"Yes Gin, are you ok?"
"Yeah, just a nightmare"
"I know do you need anything?"
"No, I'll be fine but what are you doing up?"
"Voldemort"
"What"
"Voldemort"
"Would you care to explain what you mean?"
"When I went to bed, I tried to clear my mind but I guess it didn't work and Voldemort was in my dreams again. I put it in my pensive and showed it to professor Dumbledore."
"Oh, are you ok?"
"Yeah, just tired but are you ok?"
"Yeah, same old dream; it happens some times."
"Sorry"
"Don't be"
"OK"
"Harry"
"Yes"
"Thanks"
"For what"
"Just being here"
"Your welcome"
"What time is it any way?"
"3:30"
"We should get some sleep then."
"Yeah we should."
"Are you going to go to bed then?"
"I'm too comfortable here"
"Are you afraid to go to sleep Harry?"
"A little"
"It's ok so am I"
"I'm worried about Remus; Voldemort is trying to free the deatheater's from Azkaban and he's there helping make sure it doesn't happen. Next Saturday is the full moon and I know he gets weak before it happens."
"Was that what you saw tonight?"
"Yes, Voldemort and Wormtail talking about it and they are going to try and take me on Tuesday."
"Harry, please tell me you won't do anything… you know to let them get you."
"I don't plan on doing anything stupid if that is what you mean."
"I didn't say that and you know it."
"But it is what you meant right."
"Well"
"Don't worry about it; I promise that I will stay with Ron and Hermione all day. I will see you at meal times and when we practice. Ron even promised Remus he would follow me to the loo so no one can take me. Feel better about that?"
"Yes a little"
"Good, can we just sit here and relax for a while; I don't want to go up yet."
"Sure Harry, we can stay as long as you want and don't worry Remus will be fine."
(The attack on Azkaban Prison)
Remus Lupin, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Nymphadora Tonks, Alastor Moody, Bill Weasley, Arthur Weasley, Molly Weasley, Hestia Jones, Elphias Doge, Dedalus Diggle, some forty other Order members, twenty Auror's (inside of Azkaban) and thirty Auror's (Outside with the Order) were in their positions; waiting for the attack from the deatheater's. They were one-hundred strong and would not be defeated this morning. The time was just before 4 a.m. Sunday morning; the tension was high for the light side but they were ready to defend each other in this fight. They all knew that the prisoners that were being held behind the walls of Azkaban could not be allowed to escape and return to their master. They did not know how many deatheater's would show up for this mission but they were prepared. Azkaban was like Hogwarts; no one could apparate in to or disapparate out of Azkaban; ever since the dementors had joined Voldemort. The deatheater's would have to apparate as close as possible to the prison; then make their move to try to free the prisoners. The Auror's and the Order members had moved all the boats to the back side of the island; a place they knew was safe from the deatheater's. Ever since the dementors left Azkaban in January of last year and went to the aid of Voldemort; Auror's and other wizards were hired to guard the prison.
The guards inside the prison were standing and watching from the upper walls; covered by a disillusionment charm. This way they could not be seen and so they could see the deatheater's as they approached the prison; the rest of the light side either had invisibility cloaks or used the disillusionment charm. By 5 a.m. they were taking turns sleeping, eating or using the forest as there out door loo. At ten minutes to six it happened; they could hear soft and loud pops signaling the deatheater's apparating in and around the forest; there was a small road that lead from the prison to a village; they knew that none would be just walking in but made sure it was guarded.
They watched and waited; they wanted the deatheater's to make it to the dock before they advanced and started the battle. The first deatheater came into view; then there were five; slowly the figures were emerging from the forest. Voldemort had sent thirty deatheater's to free the others inside the prison. The first five had made it to the dock; they were looking around for the boats that were supposed to be there. That was the moment that the battle began; Kingsley Shacklebolt shot off sparks from his wand; it was the signal to start the battle. Many curses started flying from the forest and the top of the prison. The deatheater's were caught of guard; they knew that Voldemort was not going to be pleased. They were going to fail their mission but knew they had to fight; if they didn't fight then it would make their punishment worse.
Arthur Weasley did not like the idea of his wife or son being there; it was his job to protect them. He knew that they would protect him as well; this was why he had them fight together. They made their move towards the deatheater's; spells and curses being shot as they ran. Tonks and Remus were to their left fighting with as much speed as they could; they wanted to make sure they caught most of them and placed them within the walls of Azkaban. Elphias Doge and Alastor Moody were to their right; they caught two deatheater's with stunners. Before anyone could react a deatheater sent a severing charm and hit Elphias Doge across his chest. Remus yelled at Molly Weasley to take him and portkey to Hogwarts; madam Pomfrey would be waiting for the injured. Each person involved in this fight had been given a portkey; to remove injured, to escape fast if they were losing the fight or to get more help.
Molly kissed her husband and son; she didn't want to leave them but knew they had to get him help fast. No matter if they were Order members, Auror's or the guards; if they were a woman they were the first to take the injured away from the fight and to Hogwarts. She moved over to the injured Elphias Doge; she put a charm on his chest to stop the bleeding until they arrived at Hogwarts. She placed his head on her lap and grabbed his hand; she placed the coin in the palm of his hand and covered it with hers; whispering the words "activate" they were gone.
The battle lasted for over an hour; six people from the light side had been injured and taken to Hogwarts. Elphias Doge, Hestia Jones, Nymphadora Tonks, Bill Weasley and Kenneth Trent (he was a first year Auror) had been injured. Twenty of the deatheater's had gotten away and ten taken into custody; the guards of Azkaban had taken them straight into the prison and put into cells. The Minister of Magic would be informed of the out come of the battle. Three of the deatheater's that were caught had not even been involved in the battle; they had fled as soon as they knew it was a trap. They knew when their master found out they had ran from the battle he would punish them; this in their mind saved them from being tortured by their master. Two stay silent and would not give their names but Remus Lupin knew the third; to his great surprise the third deatheater was none other then Peter Pettigrew. It took Kingsley Shacklebolt, Arthur Weasley and six other Order members to keep him form killing the man where he stood.
Peter Pettigrew stood in shock; he could not believe that his old friend was there. Even with being held by two Auror's; he still tried to beg and plead his case to Remus. He clamed to be under the Imperius curse, that he had never wanted to sever the dark lord. This only had made Remus and Arthur madder but knew he would need to stand trial for the evil he had done; they would make sure he was questioned under the use of Veritaserum. This way they could get as much information out of him as possible and once and for all clear the name of his friend Sirius Black. The Order members would leave the clean up for the Auror's; since that was part of their job.
Remus Lupin, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Alastor Moody, Arthur Weasley, and Dedalus Diggle apparated into Hogsmeade and headed straight to the castle. Remus and Arthur headed to the hospital wing to check on Bill, Tonks and the ones injured; the three Order members went to Dumbledore's office to give him their report. Dumbledore was just heading to the great hall for breakfast when he met up with the three Order members; with out asking any questions he turned around and headed to his office. Alastor Moody told Dumbledore that they had stopped the deatheater's from breaking out the others and that they had captured ten more during the battle. He went on to tell of the six that were injured and that they were all in the hospital wing; being tended to by madam Pomfrey. Dumbledore was surprised to hear that Peter Pettigrew had been captured and was being held in Azkaban until his trail. He agreed that the ones captured would need to be questioned under Veritaserum; Dumbledore would have to talk to the Minister of Magic to get his permission to do so. With the meeting completed the four headed to the hospital wing.
Arthur and Molly Weasley were sitting by the bed of their son; Bill had been hit with the Incendio curse and a bleeding curse. The deatheater's were known for using the Bloeden (Dutch for bleeding) curse; it was a curse only used by dark wizards. Madam Pomfrey was able to slow down his bleeding but could not get it to stop. When the headmaster and the others arrived to the hospital wing; madam Pomfrey informed Dumbledore that she had tried every possible counter curse to stop the bleeding. Molly Weasley could do nothing but cry; her son lay before her burned and bleeding. Madam Pomfrey could do nothing for the burns until the bleeding was stopped. Arthur Weasley then informed the headmaster that the deatheater had used the Bloeden curse on his son but had never heard of it before.
"If you will excuse me I do know of one person who can help us in this matter."
"Who Albus"
"Molly I promise you that the faster I retrieve Severus the sooner that Bill will be able to recover from his injuries."
"Thank you Albus"
Professor Severus Snape was in a bad mood; he had been summoned by Voldemort at six-thirty that morning. Questions flew at him at an alarming rate; the dark lord was angry and blaming him for the raid on Azkaban failing. He had informed Voldemort that he was not the one that had let the information slip into the hands of the Order; that it had been in fact the young Mr. Potter. He had informed Voldemort that when he returned to Hogwarts that he was summed into the headmaster's office; that Harry Potter was there and had told the story of seeing the meeting with Pettigrew. To say the least Voldemort was mad; he had put him under the Crucio curse and then had dismissed him like a child that had disappointed their parent.
Severus Snape had just taken the potion to help relieve the pain of the Crucio curse when Dumbledore knocked on his office door. Dumbledore informed Snape about the curse that had been used on Bill Weasley and asked him about the counter curse. He informed Dumbledore that there would not be enough time to teach how to do the counter curse and that he would go to the hospital wing. He had been asked by professor Dumbledore to help with this problem; he hated that fact that he had to help with this matter but had to do as the headmaster asked; it was the right thing to do.
He entered the hospital wing with normal condescending way; he walked straight to Bill Weasley's bed with out looking at anyone. With the swift and silent movement of his wand he muttered the counter curse "Finite Bloeden" over the body of Bill Weasley. Albus Dumbledore watched the potions professor move his wand; it looked like he was drawing a butterfly in the air. So simple and yet so beautiful; he wondered who had invented this spell to make a person bleed so much and would chose such movements for the counter curse; he was amassed.
Once the bleeding stopped; the potions professor walked out of the hospital wing. He didn't wait to hear Molly and Arthur Weasley thanking him for saving their sons life; he had to get away from all the happiness. Winky had been summoned by Dumbledore to locate and bring Ron, Ginny, Hermione, Harry, Neville and Luna; she was to ask them to meet him there in the hospital wing. Winky only found Harry, Ginny and Mark in the room of requirements; the others were no where to be found. Harry told Winky that they out exploring but would be back later on in the day; this sent the house-elf off into a rant.
"Master Harry, we must go to the hospital. Master Dumbledore has asked me to be bringing all of you with me."
"What's wrong Winky?"
"You is my master so I cannot lie; A Wheezy was hurt and others. I must bring Miss. and Mr. Wheezy, Missy Ganger, Mater Longbottom and Missy Luna."
"Ginny you and Mark go and I'll try and find the others. I promise we'll all be there soon. Winky they are in the forbidden forest but you can't tell anyone. It will get us into trouble."
"Harry, please don't be long; Winky which one of my family is hurt?"
"Missy Wheezy, it being a he and has a tooth hanging from his ear."
"Bill, oh Harry"
"It's ok Ginny, I'm sure he is ok; just go and make sure and we'll be there soon. Mark, stay with Ginny for me ok; take care of her."
"I will Harry, don't worry."
"Thanks" with that Ginny and Mark headed to the hospital wing."
"Winky Ron, Neville, Hermione and Luna are in the forest in Animagus form. Let's see, Ron and Hermione are Unicorns and Neville and Luna are wolves. Is there any way you can find them and get them here; I'll wait by Hagrids hut for you."
"Yes Master Harry, I is able to find them for you; I will find your friends Master Harry and I is bringing them back."
"OK Winky, go start looking and I'll meet you down there."
Winky was gone with a pop and Harry ran out the door and down the stairs. He was half way to Hagrids hut when he was stopped. He didn't have time for this; he had to find his friends.
"Arry, w'er you headen so fast?"
"Hagrid, I got to find Ron and the others."
"Aw, you heard bout Bill then, I hear he's do'in better. They got the bleedin stopped."
"What happened to him Hagrid?"
"One of them deatheater's got him with some kinda bleedin curse. Poppy did what she could for him. Why you got to be finden Ron for? Wasn't he with you?"
"Yum, no him and Hermione, Luna and Neville are looking for something in the forbidden forest. Winky is in there looking for them"
"Arry, you all know that you kids mustn't be go'in in the forest. Professor Dumbledore will be haven kittens when he finds out."
"Um, Hagrid they are you know…um…playing"
"What'cha mean play'in"
"Um, you know…um…like my dad..um and Sirius did."
"No"
"Yeah"
"What form do they take Arry?"
"Um…Ron and Hermione are…um…Unicorns. Neville and Luna are wolves"
"Black with a red mane"
"That would be Ron"
"Well I'll be; here I was thinking that the king of then Unicorns had come back. You know what that means Arry"
No, What Hagrid"
"It means that Ron is a noble and strong spirit; great leader one day that boy will do great things."
"So you have seen him in the forest?"
"Yeah bout an hour ago him and a pretty white female; thought she was the queen with that gold horn."
"That would be Hermione."
"Yep, she is a strong one; smart too. She'll be ruling Ron with an iron fist; so the wolves that was near them was Neville and Luna you say."
"Yep, Neville and Ron changed first but Hagrid you can't tell anyone; Ginny and I are still trying to change."
"Oh, what form you be changing into Arry?"
"Ginny and I are white Tigers."
"All six of ya, wow that is a rare thing to happen; I'm sure Hermione told you that but that you all are couples and have the same form; really rare Arry, really rare."
"Look, there they come; I see Winky found um for ya, you all best be getting up to the hospital, Molly is in a right state."
"We will Hagrid and thanks for keeping our secret."
"No problem Arry, we all have secrets."
"I am sure of that Hagrid"
The group ran straight to Harry; out of breath they asked what was wrong. Harry had to think quickly so they wouldn't get over excited.
"I'm glad Winky found you; come on we have to meet Dumbledore."
"What's going on Harry, Winky only told us that we had to find you and go to the hospital wing."
"OK, just know that he is doing fine now but Bill and some others got hurt."
"Harry, from you know...the fight at…Azkaban."
"Yes Neville, come on we have to hurry; Ginny and Mark are already there."
"Why is Mark there Harry?"
"He was in the room of requirements with Ginny and me; I asked him to stay with Ginny."
"Oh, ok"
When they reached the hospital wing Dumbledore was standing outside waiting for them. He informed them that Bill was doing fine and would make a full recovery. He told them that Tonks had been hurt badly and that Remus was with her; madam Pomfrey was working on her at the moment. They went in and went straight to Bill's bed; Molly looked at them with the look of "Where Have You Been" but didn't say a word. Ginny informed Harry that she had told them he had to go and get them form the Quidditch pitch; that way he could pass the word. It was bad enough that Harry had to tell Hagrid why they were in the forbidden forest. Bill had burns covering his arms and a bit of his face but madam Pomfrey had applied burn ointment to the areas that had been burned. Arthur was telling them that he would make a full recovery but might have some scaring; since it had taken so long to get the bleeding stopped. Harry hugged Molly and told her he had to check on how Tonks and Remus was doing and would be back later. Mark went with Harry; he knew Mrs. Weasley but didn't remember meeting Bill. He wanted to make sure that his professor and Tonks was ok; they had been the ones to help him at Christmas and was concerned for them both.
Remus was standing outside of the curtain around Tonks bed; he looked worn out and Harry was worried. He hadn't seen him look this bad; not since Sirius fail through the veil.
"Remus"
"Oh, Harry I didn't see you come in; are you ok?"
"Yeah how are you doing and how is Tonks?"
"He is hurt bad but Poppy says she will be ok; she's fixing her up now. She wouldn't let me stay; I just can't lose her."
"I know, I can't lose her either. Remus how are you holding up; I know the full moon is Saturday."
'Yeah well I'm holding ok; my strength will hold up until Wednesday. How's Bill doing?"
"He is doing good, Mr. Weasley said that he might have a few scars but other then that he will have a full recovery."
"Good, I should go down there and see them; have you heard how Elphias Doge, Hestia Jones, and Kenneth Trent are doing. I didn't get a chance to ask Poppy."
"No, I only knew about Bill and Tonks."
"I'll ask Arthur, he'll know."
The seven students stayed for an hour until lunch time; madam Pomfrey made them leave; she had to tend to her patients. Harry was glad it wasn't him she was fussing over for once; he was glad that no one was hurt too bad. They had been allowed to see Tonks for a few minutes just before they were made to leave. After lunch they all headed back to the room of requirements; Harry had to tell the girls and Mark what had happened the night before. After telling them the conversation between Wormtail and Voldemort; Ginny jumped up and started yelling at Harry, Ron and Neville.
"How could you not tell me everything this morning and you Ron; you're my brother and you kept it from me."
"And Neville I thought you were my friend; yet you and Ron go into the pensive and not say anything to me, Hermione or Luna. All you could think about was going and running off into that damn forest and playing around."
"I can't believe that you all would do that; well as far as I'm concerned you all can go straight to hell. And you Harry James Potter had better not talk to me or I will hex you so bad." Humph" and she left.
Mark set there with his mouth wide open; Hermione and Luna went after her. Ron couldn't believe that his sister had gotten so made; they thought Harry would tell her what had happened. Harry sat there speechless; they had talked that morning and he had told her about what had happened. No he had not told her every detail but he had told her. He wondered how long she would stay mad at him and if this meant this was their first fight. By dinner Ginny had not left her dorm room; Harry was getting worried but Hermione told him she just needed time to calm down and then she would talk to him.
By breakfast she still wasn't talking to any one but Hermione and Luna. She sat at the other end of the Gryffindor table with Colin Creevey and Mark Evens; not once looking at her other friends. Harry had gotten up and went down to where she was sitting and tried to get her to talk to him before class but she just got up and left the great hall. Rumors were all over the school by lunch time; the rumors ranged from Harry hadn't paid her enough (that was Malfoy and his Slytherin's), Harry had tried to kill her brother Bill, Ron had ordered them to break up and the worst rumor was that she was pregnant with his child and that he wanted nothing to do with her. By lunch she was still not talking; she came into the great hall made her a sandwich and then walked right back out. By this time Harry felt like he had lost a piece of his soul; he had to talk to her and at least fix things where they would be friends again. He would try again at dinner and hoped that she would talk to him.
I want to thank you all for reading my story and reviewing. Well here we are with another long chapter; according to my word counter there are 8226 words in this chapter. It always changes once I post it so it may be a bit smaller or a bit lager. Chapter 38 is in the works and we are 4736 from 200K words to this story; which would make it close to the size of Book 1. WOW I never thought this story would be so big or be this long. I hope that everyone will let me know how this chapter was; good or bad I want to hear what you think. Thank you all again for reading and reviewing my story and now to respond to your wonderful reviews.
Lourdes1: Hello again Lourdes and how are you doing these days. I am so glad that you are still reading my story and do hope that you will keep going until the last chapter is written. I am glad that you think I write well; I have worked hard on the story line so it is original and not like the other stories that are out there. The headaches are a normal thing in my life; it's just this time they have lasted longer and was messing with my brain work. I try not to have to take the meds because they knock me out and then I would not be able to writ this and I am really enjoying making up this story. Thank you again for being with me this long and reading every chapter so far.
Cycla: Wow everyone has been telling me that I have been covering too much but I am trying to cover as much as I can with out going to fast except for the last chapter; which I did cover a few months in that chapter. I had worked out that Quidditch game about 8 chapters ago to use in that chapter. It turned out better then I could have hoped for. Thank you again for reading and reviewing.
Eddie: Thank you so much Eddie and I will finish this story; so don't worry too much. I have had a few requests to do a story for the 7th year and I am not sure about that yet but I will keep it in mind. I am so glad that you are enjoying the story.
Stargazerlois: I think you for pointing the misuse of the word allow. I didn't reread it to well did I; sorry about that. I am so glad you are enjoying the story. When I started this story I wanted to try and make them more like teenagers and on the maturing side of life.
irishchic799; Ok this is to respond to all five of your wonderful reviews. As you found in later chapters Harry and Ginny did get together. I am glad you were happy about that. Ron and Hermione have been dancing around each other since book one so that is why they admitted it early; this was something new with Harry and Ginny; even though Ginny had a crush on him in the first two books. As far as the Irish dancing; well I am part Irish among others. I do hope this up date is fast enough. Thank you so much for reading my story and reviewing so many times.
Lord Rick IV: Thank you for reading and reviewing and the headache will go away sooner or later. I am so glad that you are enjoying the story so far. Thank you so much for the praise.