Okay, I know this is overdue, but in my defense, I've had things to do at school. That, and there's a bit of a writer's block involved. In any case, things start heating up in this chapter so enjoy. Warning: Obviously AU as of HBP.

Also, any particular reason why I don't seem to get many reviews? I got a feeling I know the answer.

Sam, Tucker, William, and Travis were together in the park. Sam and Tucker were quite worried as Danny had been gone for four hours, but were trying to hide it, as the other two didn't know Danny's secret.

"Here's something I've been wondering." said Tucker. "What was it like at your old school?"

"Are any of the horror stories about Catholic school true?" asked Sam.

"You don't like religion much, do you?" asked Travis.

"Bingo, captain obvious." Sam replied. "Religion's just another way that people use to control us. I'm not going to fall for it." (Sorry if this seems offensive, but it seemed a Sam-like thing to say)

"Well, there were good and bad things." said William. "Fortunately, bullying was not tolerated and met with severe punishment. (Sorry if I'm wrong, having never been to a Catholic school) The classes were interesting and I learned a lot. Me and Travis learned to actually like one another.

"But not all of it was good. I believed that the teachers were too strict and I was quite a troublemaker in the early. Trust me, I lost count of how many times my palm was hit with a ruler. God, that was fun. However, the worst thing about it was the headmaster. He… I'd rather not say."

"I knew those schools weren't as good as they seem." said Sam. "So what did he do to you? Was he one of the…"

"Calm down, Sam." said Tucker. "You've watched too many Hollywood movies."

"Well, he was a nut, and that's putting it mildly." said William. "Because I believed in evolution and didn't take everything literally, he kept saying I was going to hell. But the worst thing was… well, in any case, once that happened, he was kicked out and the school got sued." He didn't want to mention what has happened to Travis. He could hardly believe that the man had done. William swore that if he ever found him…

"So what do you think of our school?" asked Tucker.

"It's okay, but it's not very fun watching people make out all over the place." said William. "Especially that stupid bitch Paulina…"

"You hate her, too?" Sam exclaimed. "Finally, someone that's not hot and heavy for her."

"Can you not say that?" asked William. "It's disgusting."

"What does that mean?" asked Travis.

"I'll tell you later." William replied. "Drop it." Turning back to Tucker and Sam, he continued: "Anyway, apart from that, the school's okay."

"Tucker, what's in your pocket?" asked Travis. "There's something on it that…" William covered his mouth before he could finish.

"We need to work on your not-embarrassing people skills." William whispered in his ear.

"Well, we got to go." said Tucker, glaring at Travis. "Hopefully, we can find Danny. I've got no idea where he is."

They left William and Travis by themselves. Travis wondered what he did wrong, while William was lost deep in his own thoughts. Why was he so eager to trust them? He had only known them a few days, and while they were pleased with Travis for helping Danny, he didn't think it would last very long. He was certain that he had to be on his guard, as he didn't want them to find out his secret.

Danny awoke in a daze. Most of his injuries were gone, but he was obviously not at Tucker or Sam's house. The place was unfamiliar and there was somebody with him, who seemed to have a very strange eye. Danny slowly moved, testing his body. Fortunately, whoever they were seemed to have helped him and he got up with little difficulty.

"Stay down, lad." the man growled. "You're not recovered yet and Miss Granger will want to see you."

"Who the heck is she?" asked Danny, but he didn't need to answer. A man and a woman, obviously together walked into the room. Danny was wary of tricks, as he had many enemies and wouldn't put it past Vlad to hire them. He considered transforming, but figured that he may as well see what this was about.

"I'm pleased to meet you." said the woman. She looked like she was in her late 20's, had bushy hair, and reminded Danny a lot of Jazz. "My name's Hermione Granger. What about you?"

"Danny Fenton," Replied Danny. "Mind telling me what this is all about, Miss Granger?"

"So we've finally found you." said the man. He had a freckled face, red hair, and a grim look that said he had suffered much in his life; Danny knew that look all to well. "The name's Ron Weasley and all of us are wizards and witches."

"Don't play dumb." said the wrinkled man. "We know about your powers. As a matter or fact, it's the reason we're here."

"This is Alastor Moody." said Hermione. "Forgive him, he has a tendency to be blunt."

"What do you mean, wizards?" asked Danny, confused. However, he had to admit that he was not all that surprised. I mean, he fought ghosts every day of his life and had powers most people could only dream of.

"There is a society of us." said Ron. "We keep to ourselves, making sure no muggles-non magic people- learn of our existence and protect them from afar. We've got our own government and laws, but it'd take too long to explain right now."

"So what do you need me for?" asked Danny. "I just hope this doesn't take too long. I got to get home before my parents get worried and totally kill me."

"Very well, we'll get to the point." said Moody. "You've been mentioned in a prophecy and said to be the only one that can stop the current dark lord. We're in a desperate situation and wizarding Britain is on the brink of destruction."

"It does seem to point to you." Hermione. "One who walks both worlds… hated by his community…"

"Okay, I kind of get the idea." said Danny. "I'll see what I can do to help. I assume you healed my injuries?"

"No, we didn't." said Ron. "Your body did not take the magic well and forced it out. Just about took my head off. Anyway, you may as well meet the rest of us."

Danny got up and saw at least half a dozen people surrounding. The one that called himself Severus Snape had a very odd resemblance to Mr. Lancer. Tonks was mildly amusing with pink hair, but to be honest with himself, he couldn't wait to get out. The thought of wizards scared him and to learn he was going to have to defeat one that was obviously very powerful…

"There's something we should have said earlier." said Moody. "We're called the Order of the Phoenix. The group was started by Dumbledore during the first war at the peak of Voldemort's power. Since then, we've been protecting others and helping the Ministry of magic."

"Moody happens to be an Auror, who is likely the equivalent of soldiers in the Muggle world." said Hermione. "Wizards can come from non-magical people, and vise versa, though the latter is pretty rare. Altogether there's about 10 million wizards in the world. There are various branches in government, from the department of sports to the Minister of Magic."

After a few minutes of explanations, most of which he didn't get, the Order of the Phoenix let him go and said they would watch over him. Fortunately, nobody else but him and Moody could see through invisibility cloaks. probably because of my ghost powers.

"You are sure of this?" asked Vlad. He, Fright Knight, Skulker, and Technus were conversing in his lab, being sure to shut down the ghost portal first.

"I've got no doubt of it." said the Fright Knight. "It appears as if the prophecy refers to young Daniel." He was injured and still nursing his wounds from picking up the prophecy.

"We cannot be certain it is the young ghost child." said Skulker. "It refers to a ghost hybrid. Perhaps it could be you."

"Perhaps, but who is the current dark lord of the wizarding world?" asked Vlad. He hated to admit it, but he knew little about it. The only reason he knew about Voldemort was the fact that he had fought him nearly 10 years ago. He had won, but Voldemort was a powerful opponent and it looked like the new enemy was even stronger.

"His name is Harry Potter, the so called 'boy-who-lived'." said the Fright Knight. "He has nearly brought wizarding Britain to its knees after 6 years of war and he undoubtedly plans to move on the rest of the world."

"I assume Amity Park is a target." Vlad replied. "I'm sure he's heard of the prophecy as well and listens to the reports of 'Inviso-Bill.' Just when I thought the media couldn't get any stupider."

"Do not fear, Vlad!" Technus suddenly. "I, Technus, grand master of technology and science, will design weaponry capable of ripping their essence apart."

"And what do you know about wizards?" asked Vlad.

"Uh… nothing." said Technus.

"Except that it is obvious that the black figures that attacked Amity around a month ago are spirits of wizards." Skulker chipped in. "I have heard reports from various informants that there are two very powerful ghosts deep within the ghost zone; one bears a similarity to you, but I know nothing of the other, save his power."

Vlad stayed silent, thinking. Perhaps he could get one of them to persuade Daniel to join him. He knew it was not smart to keep Daniel around, but he would be a skilled apprentice, in addition to the fact that his death with draw Maddie and Jack even close together than they already were.

"Gentlemen, I think it's time we pay a visit to Amity Park." said Vlad. He had a new plan for getting Maddie to love him. This time, he would be more subtle, cautious.

Danny was back at his home within a few hours. His parents were extremely worried and looked furious when he said this was caused by a ghost. Jack was more determined than ever to begin his new invention, an advanced version of the ecto-skeleton. Danny only hoped it wouldn't end up proving fatal again in case he had to use it.

Danny called Sam, wanting to let her know she was alright. "Are you serious about this?" asked Sam once Danny told her about the people he was with earlier. "I suggest you be careful. For all we know, they're trying to hoodwink you."

"I can figure that out for myself, Sam." said Danny. "So where's Tucker?"

"I've got no idea." replied Sam. "He's still pissed out about what Travis said. That's a secret I don't want to know about."

"Can't say I blame you there. Anyway, my parents are going to be building an advanced version of the ecto-skeleton. I just hope Vlad doesn't steal this one too."

"You got to be careful. If you have to, destroy it to keep it out of his hands."

"Don't worry, the thought already crossed my mind. On to something else. What do you think of William and Travis?"

"I'm really not sure. They seem to like us, but William seems distant at times, like there are things he doesn't want us to know."

"Hopefully, he and Travis won't be betraying us; I've actually grown fond of them."

"Danny!" Jazz yelled.

"Well, I got to go. We'll discuss this at school tomorrow."

The next day was a typical day at Casper High. Danny got shoved into lockers, drooling over Paulina, while Sam groaned. Tucker was playing with his technology, while Mr. Lancer wanted to see Travis and William and they had been gone nearly two hours. Valerie was currently talking with Danny about a ghost she had fought.

"I have to admit, that shadow of his was strong." said Valerie. "Fortunately, it isn't able to take light very well."

"I still don't get why you fight those spooky things." Danny lied. After all, he had to play the part of a scared 14-year-old, rather than superhero Danny Phantom. "I can't even look at one without screaming."

"Somebody has to protect this town." said Valerie. "If it's not me, than who else? Besides, my benefactor said I'm doing a very good job."

"Hey, guys." said William, walking up to them with Travis. "Did I miss anything?"

"Where the heck were you guys?" asked Valerie.

"Mr. Lancer had us take the C.A.T. tests." said William. "I just hope this doesn't bite me in the ass."

"It seemed pretty easy to me." said Travis. "Why do people make such a big deal out of it?"

"Easy?" asked Valerie. "That test was harder than hell when I had to take it."

"Guess it's all a matter of opinion." said William. "At least we managed to ditch Jazz… at least for now?"

"Why are you running away?" asked Tucker. "She's pretty hot."

"Okay… you being interested in my sister is just plain creepy." said Danny. "Not to mention I'll kill you if you make a move on her."

"I'd watch out if I were you, Tuck." said William.

"Well, well, if it isn't the fat ass." said Dash, walking toward them with his group of bullies.

"Great, now we have to deal with an ass like you?" Sam growled.

"Shut up, Mason."

"It's Manson, Baxter." said Sam. "How stupid can you possibly get?"

"Girl, you do not want to know the answer to that question." replied Valerie.

"Is there any particular reason why you're here, Jackass?" William groaned. He was in no mood for this today.

"You're getting a beating for what you did to me on our first day here." Dash yelled.

"Why do you have a picture of Sam in your pocket?" asked Travis. "There's even a heart around it."

Dash grew furious and punched Travis in the face twice, knocking him to the ground. When he tried to get up, he kicked him in the gut. William immediately reacted and punched Dash in the throat, leaving him in tears.

"Where the heck did you learn that?" asked Valerie.

"Your mom taught me karate." said William. "It started when I was 9 or 10, I can't exactly remember."

After getting to the nurse's office (Which Tucker refused to touch with a 10-foot pole, they got Travis cleaned up and gave him some bandages. William wanted to give Dash a taste of his own medicine, but Danny and Valerie stopped him. He growled, using his practice in self-control to calm down.

Potter's Shadows had taken over Hogwarts within an hour. He had been experimenting with muggle technology and decided to create magicl equivalents. The teachers did their best to get the students out, but nearly half of them were killed, not counting "Potter's Youth".

Draco Malfoy looked proud of himself. He was a high-ranking Shadow and ordered all prisoners to be killed. The Shadows rushed to do as he asked and he laughed as they begged for mercy.

"Sir, the shields are up." said a Shadow. "No force from the Ministry is going to get through them."

"Good, this is the fall of the Ministry." said Malfoy. "I have no doubt that they will try to take the school back and when they do, we will be ready. Nott, why did some of the student body escape?"

"There was… was a secret passageway that led to Hogsmeade." said Nott. He cowered, hoping Draco would not punish him. His hopes were unfounded as he was put under the Cruciatus for nearly a minute. Bowing, he got out of there posthaste.

Draco mused on the battle. It was far from easy, but much less than what they were expecting, no doubt due to the technology his master used. He despised muggle means, but it was not his place to question Potter. About half of the Order of the Phoenix were killed and he heard that his master was preparing to go to America in order to find the one that was said would defeat him.

"Sir, there is something coming towards us." said a Shadow and led Malfoy to the astronomy tower. In the middle of the forbidden forest, he saw something terrifying. The spiders were trying to fight it, but it seemed to be no good. Whatever it was, they were in for a fight.

Dan laughed as he destroyed spider after spider. They actually believed they could defeat him? Even his weakling past self would have little trouble disposing of them. Now that he had returned he knew what he had to do. He had little doubt Clockwork would be after him, but now that he existed outside of time, his powers were useless against him.

When Dan got back to Amity, he had plans for his younger self. He would instruct him in the matters of loss and pain. Once Danny was trained to see a different way, he would make an excellent apprentice. However, his thought were on someone else. Despite himself, he seemed to… he shuddered to think about it… care for Sam. He might not have been human anymore, but he still kept some of the emotions and hormones was one of them. That and he desired some sort of company, which was why he had the Fright Knight serve him in his future rather than simply destroying him.

At least destroying the magical school would help him to relax. So Potter believed he could win? He'd simply have to prove who was truly the superior of the two.