Seeds of Seduction

Chapter 9: First Battle

Harry took a deep breath as his feet landed on solid ground. Brushing his robes, Harry looked around the room. It seemed like they were a library of some sort. Unlike the Order, this room was warm and welcoming. Bookshelves were standing against the wall. Each shelf was lined with books of different colors and thickness. There was a rich brown desk on the right wall and sofas were arranged comfortably around the room. The curtains were pulled across the windows making the room look dark. He caught Ginny's eyes and nodded to her. They knew what they needed to do and how to get to it. Harry slipped his left hand into her right hand and kissed it.

"What's our target today?" asked Harry softly.

"Pettigrew," said Ginny her eyes blazing with anger, "He's the weakest link in Voldemort's army."

Harry nodded as they took seats next to Ron and Hermione. Hermione was playing with her wand idly. Her long shapely fingers were running over the smooth body of the wand as she stared apprehensively around her. Ron crossed his legs and he kept running his hands through his mop of vibrant red hair. But as nervous as they were, the four aurors smiled and nodded their heads as more members of the aurors apparated into the Ministry. His heart thudding at the speed of lightening in his chest, Harry checked his wand. There were only 7 minutes left before the clock struck 12.

Unlike the 4 aurors, the rest of the order was amicable and lively. Harry looked around him feeling saddened by the scenery. Little did any of these aurors in front of him know that they would be attacked in less than five minutes. Harry laughed softly to himself as he squeezed Ginny's hand. Little did some of the aurors know that they wouldn't leave this room ever again. It saddened Harry just thinking about it. Little did they know that their lives were closing in on them.

Just then, the clock in the room struck noon. Harry sat up alert and ready. He swallowed hard and looked at Ginny, Ron, and Hermione. Nodding to each other they stood up and positioned themselves around the room. Hermione and Ron stood in the right corner while Ginny and Harry stood opposite them. They felt like their stomach was full of butterflies. Every second felt like an eternity. Any second masked Death Eaters would be apparating into the room. Every breath took immense energy and Hermione was sure that she would vomit any second.

Just then, Dumbledore apparated into the room and stood up. Everyone in the room quieted down, took out their wands, and looked at him expectantly. Like the four aurors, Dumbledore was apprehensive and his eyes watchful and wary.

'Thank you for coming-" started Dumbledore but at minute a loud crack filled the room.

This was it; it had come. The aurors looked around confused as the room was filled with dust. Coughing and swearing, the aurors waved their hands in front of their faces as they tried to clear the air. Finally, the dust settled and a mass of green robes was unveiled. Masks covered their faces and their wands were drawn. The aurors gasped and pulled out their wands but before they could act, spells had been sent. Looking at each other, Harry and Ginny acted. Slashing at the air, Harry sent a burning charm. Almost immediately, half the Death Eaters were rolling around in flames. As Harry deftly fought off the oncoming Death Eaters, Ginny nimbly removed the masks as she looked for Peter Pettigrew. Next to them Hermione and Ron were courageously holding off spells and verbal onslaughts. By this time, as a result of Harry's spell, the aurors were able to switch the tables. The room was now a mess. Books were lying all over the previously polished floor and blood was spattered on the rich carpet. Corpses and moaning injured warriors lay on the ground.

"Forget Pettigrew," yelled Harry, "Just KILL!"

As he spoke, a Death Eater sent a spell at him and Harry was forced to dive behind the desk. As the feet came around, he roared, "tallantelegra." Immediately, the Death eater's feet began to dance around uncontrollably. Taking the opportunity, Harry rushed out just as the Death Eater pointed his wand at Ginny.

"Avada—" roared the Death Eater but Harry beat him to it.

"Avada Kedavra," roared Harry as a thin beam of green light shot out.

Then Harry saw him. Standing in a corner, cowering behind a bookshelf of books was Peter Pettigrew. Just looking at him sent a wave of fury and rage.

"Ginny," Harry roared, "He's at 3 o'clock."

Wiping sweat off her forehead and haphazardly brushing the hair out of her eyes, she turned around and looked. Her brown eyes filled with fury as she turned and ran across the floor. Harry followed her shielding her from spells sent at him and her. Just then Ginny took a flying leap and tackled Peter around his stomach.

"Bracio," roared Ginny as thin ropes sprang out of the air and wrapped themselves around Peter's mouth, arms, and legs.

"Accio Wand," hissed Harry as he pointed his wand the trembling man under him.

His green eyes burning with fury, Harry pushed him behind the bookshelf. Then he and Ginny resumed the fighting with more passion and fury than before. Together, they fought for 30 minutes, against the Death Eaters. Many suffered at their hands. Finally when the remaining Death Eaters realized that they were outnumbered they left the room just as quickly with another earsplitting bang. His face dripping sweat, Harry groaned and collapsed on a dusty and ripped couch. Running a hand through his hair, he took deep breaths until he his heartbeat had slowed.

"Hermione," he gasped, "How did we do?"

Hermione swallowed. Her hair was dusty and frizzed. Her robes and shirt were dusty and ripped showing her flat stomach. Blood trickled from a cut on her throat and her left eye was slowly turning black.

"I don't know," she said breathlessly, "All the other members of the Order have apparated to Grimmauld place. Come on."

"Pettigrew," yelled Harry as he leapt up and ran behind the bookcase.

What he saw made his eyes pop out. Standing above Peter, was Ginny cursing him.

"You fucking bastard," spat Ginny, "I am going to make you pay for what you've done to my boyfriend's life. You filthy creature. CRUCIO!"

"You bastard," hissed Ginny as she kicked him in his abdomen as she cursed him once more. Peter lay beneath her crying and screaming.

"You good for nothing jerk," yelled Ginny.

"Ginny," said Harry pulling her to him, "Ginny, calm down. Calm down."

Ginny flailed around as she fought to get back to Peter who was staring at her with fear in his eyes. Blood was dripping from his nose and his clothes were ripped.

"Let me go," she screamed, "Let me make him pay!"

"Ginny," said Harry turning her around, "Listen to me! We'll take him back to Grimmauld Place and after you change, you can do what you wish."

That calmed Ginny down somewhat. Groaning, she leaned in and placed her head in Harry's neck. Harry rubbed her back and picked her up.

"You must be tired," he murmured as he kissed her cheek, "let's go."

"Hey Hermione," said Harry, "Could you take this bastard and put him in a questioning room."

"No problem," said Hermione as she went around the bookshelf. Roughly she pulled him to his feet. "Help me with him will you Ron?"

Ron went up to Hermione his eyes not looking unlike Ginny's and punched him in his face. Blood spurted from his nose as Ron smirked.

"Son-of-a-bitch," he hissed.

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Back at Grimmauld Place, the mood was very tense and excited. The kitchen was bustling with healers and wounded aurors. Everyone was talking about the incident that happened only a few minutes ago. Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione walked past the door to the kitchen and went upstairs.

"Put that thing in my room," snarled Ginny. "And put a lock on the door and windows. Keep him tied up. I want no one to enter that room until I go.

"Ok, ok," said Ron holding his hand up startled by Ginny's wrath, "I will. I'll wait outside the door until you come back. Just don't take long though."

"I won't, "promised Ginny as she stepped into Harry's room.

"Whew," said Ginny as she took off her robes, "Can I take a quick shower in your room?"

"Sure," said Harry wearily, "Hurry and I'll change into something more comfy."

Within seconds Ginny had disappeared into the bathroom. Harry opened his closet and changed into a pair of long white shorts and a blue shirt. Moments later, Ginny came out dressed in black capris and a light pink tank top. Her hair was dripping onto her shoulders.

"Ready?" asked Ginny.

"Just a second," said Harry, "I need to wash my face."

After he finished, the couple walked outside and saw Ron standing there talking and laughing with Hermione.

"Oh, hi," said Hermione smiling, "He's inside. Go on in. While you guys start, I'll take a long shower. I'm beat."

"Me too," said Ron.

"See you then," said Harry as he opened the door.

Peter was sitting in a chair in the middle of the room. Harry smirked as he and Ginny walked over. It was clear that Hermione had tied him but he saw approvingly that Ron had made the bonds tighter. His eyes widened as he saw Harry and Ginny walk towards him. Harry's eyes were chips of ice and Ginny's eyes were shining with malice. They stopped a few feet from Peter and drew their wands. Pettigrew gulped audibly and Ginny smirked at the scared look.

"So," said Harry steely, "We finally meet again three years later."

Just seeing Peter in front of him, made Harry remember everything that happened in his third year. Memories of the Shrieking Shack flashed through his memory as he stared the sweating, frightened betrayer.

"I was a fool for letting you go 3 years ago," hissed Harry, "But this time you aren't going to be so lucky. You're my prisoner and you're going to pay for what you've done."

"CRUCIO," roared Harry.

He grinned almost manically as he saw Peter yelling and flailing around in the wooden chair.

"I'm going to give you what I should have 5 years ago," spat Harry.

"Bublicio," yelled Ginny.

Peter gasped. He had barely recovered from Harry's curse when he found that he couldn't breath. Clutching his throat, he choked and kicked the floor with his feet. Smiling satisfied, Ginny removed the spell. Harry stalked over and bent down next to the man.

"Have you had enough?" whispered Harry silkily.

Peter just whimpered in reply. Harry laughed and stood up. Grabbing a chair, he whirled it around and placed in front of Peter. He sat backwards on the chair and wrapped her arms around the back of the chair. Peter simply looked at him blood dripping down is face.

"So," said Harry casually as if he was stating the weather, "How close are you to Voldemort?"

Peter simply just stared at him with hate-filled eyes. Harry sighed and turned to Ginny.

"Could you please find Severus and get the strongest truth potion from him?" asked Harry.

"Sure," said Ginny.

While Ginny was downstairs, Harry simply observed Peter. He really had no clue why his father had even allowed this wimpy, scrawny boy in their group. He didn't have James' Quidditch talent or good looks. He didn't even have the handsomeness of Sirius or Remus that girls usually fell over their feet for. The thought of Remus sent a wave of sadness through his body. Just then the door opened and Ginny entered holding a small vial of colorless potion. Peter's eyes widened as he clamped his mouth shut. Harry stood up, kissed Ginny on the cheek, and uncorked the vial.

"Immobulus," muttered Harry.

Peter immediately froze in his chair. The only part that moved were his eyes that stared scared at Harry and Ginny. Walking over to Pettigrew, Harry tilted the captives' neck back and poured the fluid down his throat. Peter stared him his eyes full of fear as Harry forced the potion down his throat.

"Now we'll know everything," said Harry his eyes glittering as he sat back down.

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