Hey everyone me again finally, unfortunately I can no longer access the Internet at work (I no longer need it so they took it of the computer) so I have to wait until I can get to the library to use the public ones. Thanks to everyone that reviewed, and FirePhoenix this should fulfil one of your small requests :) I know you all want to read the next chapter so that's all I'll say for now.

Chap 27 The DA's Mission.

Even though they had said that the DA would not be meeting this year and they would help with the Defence class the meetings had started again and tonight would be the first one. Due to popular demand, which mainly consisted of questions in the hallway, Harry had set the date on his fake galleon.

Arriving at the room of requirement they paced past the hidden doorway three times thinking of the need for a large comfortable safe place to practice spells and a fore warning of anyone not invited approaching. Just as they finished the third pass the door appeared looking the same as ever a plain dark oak door with a round handle. After entering they began to lay out the cushions which where stacked against the ever-present bookshelves brimming with defensive and offensive texts. Shortly after they started the rest of the DA members started to arrive, and began to help set up. When everyone had arrived Harry and Hermione stood up at the front of the group.

"Hi everyone, glad you could all make it tonight does everyone still have their coin?" murmurs of yes greeted his question. "Good in that case we can move on the next thing to do is everyone needs to read and sign this" Harry waved a bit of parchment around, "Its similar to the one you signed last year but please make sure to read it and not just sign it." he finished before signing it and passing it to Hermione who in turn passed it to Ron and so on. As they waited for everyone to sign it small conversations started to break out and many of them included the rumours about Harry and Hermione much to their annoyance.

"Now that everything is in order there is one last thing we need to get straight before we start, and that is these silly rumours that are flying around about me and Harry" Hermione said standing in front of the class with her 'McGonagall glare' and lecture voice in full swing. "We are not going out, we are not engaged, I most definitely am not pregnant. All that happened was we fell asleep; fully clothed before anyone gets any ideas, in front of the common room fire after talking. And we would appreciate it if you did not encourage these rumours, but try to correct those who do. Thank you" She finished sitting down next to Ginny.

"Right now that's sorted we are going to practice the patronus spell, I know some of us can already do this so you can help out the others. Remember that you need to think of a happy memory and the words are…" Harry trailed off

"Expecto Patronum" they all chorused and wisps of smoke erupted from some people who were already holding their wands.

"Right well pair of then, don't forget to help your partner with this get started then."

Soon the room was filled with shouts of the spell and its occupants were obscured by a silvery mist. The occasional shout of success could be heard as more and more people managed to produce thicker mists or corporeal patroni.

After an hour during which Neville had managed to produce a pug as a patroni and Ron's was starting to take form (you could tell it was going to be a four legged animal) Harry excused himself, "Right, keep practising I'm gonna go and ask Lupin if we can borrow his boggart."

"Why? We're practicing defence against dementors." Questioned Cho

"Because my boggart always turns in to a dementor, so you can see what it feels like to have to conjure a patronus in a real situation." Harry answered walking towards the door.

"I'll come with you" Hermione said as she left Mandy (who she was helping) to continue practising.

"Ok, Ron try and keep 'em under control. He's in charge till we get back." With that Harry and Hermione left the room.

A few minutes after they had left Ron peeked out of the door to check that they had indeed gone before trying to get the attention of everyone.

"OI!…YOU LOT! That's better, sorry to interrupt you lot but I need your help. It's nothing to do with school before you start, its to do with match making."

"Ooh who?" giggled Parvati and Lavender

"Well if you didn't interrupt you'd know. Its Harry and Hermione. We all can see that they like each other and one of them has told me so, and its so obvious that the other likes them too."

"Must be if you've finally noticed" Ginny called out

"Exact…Hey Gin" He started to answer but managed to catch himself, "So does anyone have any idea what to do? I mean erm…"

"How to get them to admit their feelings to each other" Ginny clarified.

"We could create situations where they have to be together" one member said

"Yeah we could make them always be partners in class" said another

"They usually are, well I suggest we think about it and all meet here next Wednesday and discuss it. That ok for everyone?" Ginny suggested

"What time?"

What followed was a lengthy discussion about what time would be best to meet as they had three sets of Quidditch practice and prefect rounds to plan around. In the end it was decided that they would meet at 8pm on Wednesday. As according to Ron that is when Harry's extra defence lessons with Dumbledore and Moody would begin, and Hermione would more than likely be in the library trying to perfect another essay.

After everyone had agreed on this they started to practice the spell again, and the room which had cleared of the silvery mist once again was barley visible. Even though they were practicing the spell, many were not concentrating on the task at hand and so the practice was interrupted by ideas for the PGS (Potter and Granger situation) being shouted out at random or shared with partners.

"We could try to make them sit next to each other more often"

"Secret love letters." Came from Lavender and Parvati

"Great" Ron started as the pair returned. "Where's the boggart" he asked noticing their empty handed return.

"Professor Lupin said we can use it at our next meeting. He did point out that we are all meant to be in our dorms in half an hour. He will come and 'supervise' us at the next meeting so I think that's all for now we'd better start getting back to the common rooms." Hermione answered before Harry could.

"Better not leave all at once though go in groups with people you usually hang out with."

Soon the only people left in the room of requirement were, Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna, Neville and Ginny. After making a silent request to the room they all sat down in the provided chairs. They all sat in silence for a while, until Luna broke the silence by humming 'Weasley is our King'.

"Ron and Hermione already know this, but I need to tell you all something, but I can't." Harry started, "At least not until I know you can occlude your mind, protect your thoughts so others can't get them."

"Occlumency" Luna answered surprising everyone, Harry nodded before handing out a book to each of them.

"I had these owled over they should help you. They explain what occlumency is, why its necessary and how to achieve at least the basics. We'd better get back to the common rooms. Nev can you wait a minute though." He explained, nodding at Hermione's questioning look.

"Sure"

"Ronald will you walk me back to the Ravenclaw rooms?" Luna asked in her usually dreamy voice "I'd love to tell you all about the trip father and I took to Sweden."

Looking at everyone else for some assistance, but not finding any he dejectedly answered. "Sure Luna, I'd love to hear all about it."

"Oh good" she beamed before grabbing his arm and pulling him out of the room, missing his mouthed plea of 'Help me' at Ginny and Hermione who just stood there waving at them, before saying goodnight to the boys and leaving laughing at Ron's predicament.

"So what did you want me to stay behind for?" Neville asked from his seat opposite Harry.

"I just wanted to explain something to you, it's why I want you to learn occlumeny."

"Shouldn't you tell the others as well?"

"I will but you deserve to know this much."

"Ok what."

"I know the prophecy."

"The one V..v. they were after? I though it smashed."

"It did but I heard the original replayed in a pensive."

"And you can't tell us until we can protect our minds."

"Yes but I can tell you that it could have been about one of two people. I can tell you the first part as Voldemort already knows that. It's why he killed my parents and has tried to kill me so many times."

"Are you sure Harry? You don't have to, why me?"

"You'll understand," Harry answered before reciting the words that were etched into his mind at the end of last year. "The one with the power to vanquish the dark lord approaches. Born to those that have thrice defied him. Born as the seventh month dies"

Neville was shocked to say the least it didn't take a genius to work out what Harry was trying to say. He tried to speak but no sound would come.

"I'm sorry Nev,"

"It could be me. Harry. It could be me."

"No Nev its not the last part of prophecy makes it certain, I can't say how exactly not until you have managed to occlude your mind."

In silence the pair walked back to Gryffindor Tower, neither said a word until they reached the portrait of the fat lady, "Flobberworm" they said in unison and entered. As one they moved to the chairs in front of the fire. Still in silence Harry stared in to the flames until:

"What have you done to him!" demanded an angry voice to Harry's left. Blinking he turned to answer,

"Nothing Ginge" Harry answered

"Don't you Ginge me Harry Potter! Look at him he's almost catatonic."

"I just told him the first part of the prophecy its just shock Ginny" He tried to placate her sensing danger ahead.

"Well I'm taking him to Madam Pomfrey just to be sure" She answered before helping Neville out of his seat towards the portrait hole.

"Well at least she didn't use the full name" he whispered to Dean who had come over to see what all the fuss was about.

"And you'd better hope its just a bit of a shock Harry James Potter" Ginny announced from the portrait.

"Uh oh" Dean grinned

"I'm in trouble" Harry said sinking in his seat face in his hands.

A/N

That's all for now I'll try to get another chapter up asap. So anyone got ideas for PGS – matchmaking for Harry and Hermione. If so leave them in a review and I may use them if you don't mind.