Disclaimer: This story is only based on characters from JK Rowling's magnum opus a.k.a. the Harry Potter series.

A/N: My story has almost reached the conclusion. By my calculations, there should be approximately three chapters left (more or less). I'm glad that you have been enjoying my story. Thanks for my reviewers.


Here is what happened at the end of the last chapter:

Once again the door was thrown open and several Death Eaters were framed in the doorway by the light. Harry shrank away from the figures, and the men began laughing at Harry's movement. Sirius growled at the Death Eaters while Snape was glaring at them. When one of the men started to step forward towards Harry, Sirius and Snape tried to prevent Harry from being grabbed. The other Death Eaters were quick to stop them by using force.

"The Dark Lord is awaiting your presence," announced the Death Eater who had a hold of Harry. Harry, Sirius, and Snape were dragged out of the cell and marched up the stairs towards their doom.


Earlier that night:

After hearing Snape's report and saying goodbye to Harry, Dumbledore Flooed to Grimmauld Place. The house was supposed to be used by the Order members once Sirius had contacted everyone; however, Dumbledore knew that the house would be needed sooner than intended. Dumbledore pulled out a piece of parchment and wrote a few words on it.

Your presence is urgently needed at #12 Grimmauld Place. Death Eaters are attacking the Ministry. It is time for the Phoenix to rise from the ashes.

-A.D.

After the words had been written on the parchment, they slowly began to disappear. The message would be sent to the Order members that Sirius had been in contact with. Sirius had given them a similar parchment that would show any message that Dumbledore needed to send to them.

Within a few moments, the front door had opened and people began to stream in. The Order members exchanged a few pleasantries before settling down in the living room. Dumbledore walked up to the front of the room and cleared his throat. The room was instantly silent as everyone waited to hear what they would have to do.

"As I said in my message, the Ministry is currently being attacked. We need to go over there and stop the Death Eaters. The Aurors are going to need some help. I have already been in contact with Severus, and he believes that the attack is just a diversion. We will need to be prepared to leave the Ministry on a moment's notice if we receive word about what else Voldemort is doing. Any questions?"

"How many Death Eaters are at the Ministry?" Mr. Weasley questioned.

"I'm not sure, but I do know that some of them have been kept behind for another task," answered Dumbledore. "When we get to the Ministry, I want everyone to stay fairly close together. Everyone needs to be in visual sight of each other so we can be somewhat safer and in communication. I will shoot up red sparks if something occurs and we need to leave. Let's go."

Once Dumbledore had finished his speech, everyone headed back to the front door. Wands were pulled out as each person got prepared for the battle ahead.

"On the count of three, we will all Apparate together. Good luck. One…two…three."

Loud popping sounds erupted throughout the quiet night as each person left Grimmauld Place and arrived inside the Ministry. There were scorch marks on the walls from wayward spells, and the statues in the water fountain were scattered all over the floor. The Death Eaters were already viciously fighting with the Aurors, but the Aurors looked like they needed some help.

The Order members immediately entered into the brawl. Death Eaters began to split up as one group fought the Aurors, and the other group turned to the newcomers. Spells rapidly flew back and forth as both sides were determined to win.

Dumbledore's power radiated off him in waves. The Death Eaters tried to take him out first, but the Headmaster was able to defend himself and hit some of the Death Eaters with Stunners.

While the Light side tried to disarm or stun the Death Eaters, the Death Eaters were more ruthless. They had no qualms in using Dark Spells or the Unforgivables. Many of the Light side were able to duck under those spells and remain alive. So far, only two Aurors had been killed, yet none of the Order members had been.

The fight went on for about an hour before Dumbledore realized that a stone in his pocket had been steadily growing warmer. Dumbledore knew what the warmth meant, and he realized that the Order members needed to leave the Ministry right then. Before he was able to round them up, the Death Eaters stopped fighting and then Disapparted. Everyone that was left looked around puzzled. The Order members gathered around Dumbledore when he quickly waved them over.

"We need to leave now. We have to find Harry."


Currently:

The Death Eaters holding Harry were roughly dragging him down a hallway towards a door. When Harry entered and looked around, he saw that the Death Eaters were surrounding the room with Voldemort standing at the center. Harry was shoved down at Voldemort's feet while Sirius and Snape continued to be held by Death Eaters a few feet away.

"Now that all of my followers are here, they will finally get to see your downfall," Voldemort sneered while avidly staring at Harry.

Harry didn't see how they would be able to get out of this situation, but he knew that it would probably be better to stall Voldemort as long as he could. Harry hoped that luck would be able to save him today like it always had in the past.

"How were you able to find me?" Harry asked. He knew that Voldemort liked to talk, so he hoped that this question would get him to open up. "Only three people know how to get to Professor Dumbledore's house."

A gleam entered Voldemort's eyes as he turned to Snape. "I knew that you had betrayed me, Severus. You fooled me at first when you came to me after I got my body back, but I figured it out after a while. I didn't do anything about it because I knew that you would come in handy someday."

Snape's face remained impassive as he continued to look into Voldemort's eyes. The Death Eaters in the room shifted uneasily as they learned about Snape's betrayal. Some of them glared in Snape's direction and tightened the grip on their wands.

"I made sure that you weren't involved in or aware of any of my big plans. I told you just enough so that you could take the information back to Dumbledore, and I wanted it to look like I still believed you to be faithful. Only a few Death Eaters that I selected were told about your betrayal. When Black told me that you knew where Potter was hidden, I formed a plan to capture Potter. After the meeting that I held this earlier, I asked you to stay behind. Do you remember?"

Snape did not say a word, but Voldemort didn't expect him to.

"While I was talking to you, I had some of my followers go to your house. They were there when you Flooed over to Dumbledore's house. They heard the password, and then they came back to me. I gave Dumbledore enough time to leave the house and head to the Ministry to stop my Death Eaters from attacking, and then I sent those loyal followers after you and Potter. My plan is almost complete, and there isn't anything that anyone can do to stop me…"

Voldemort was cut off as a piercing shriek cut through the air. Harry quickly placed his hands over his ears as he tried to muffle some of the sound. Voldemort was looking around surprised by what was going on. He waved his wand rapidly in the air, stopping the loud noise.

"Crabbe, Goyle, someone is trying to get through the wards. I want you to go find out who it is. Do not let yourselves be seen, and do not attack them. Report back to me immediately. If you are not back here in ten minutes, you will be punished," Voldemort threatened.

The two Death Eaters bowed down at Voldemort's feet before scurrying out of the room. Harry glanced over at Snape and Sirius to see if they had any idea about what was going on. Sirius gave him a weak smile while Snape's eyes roved around the room looking for some kind of escape.

There was silence in the room as everyone waited to hear the news. Voldemort calmly stood around while smirking at one of his prisoners every now and then. Harry slowly began to pull himself into a standing position once he realized that no one was going to stop him. His movements drew the eyes of everyone in the room, but Harry ignored their gazes.

Crabbe and Goyle finally stumbled back into the room. They bowed down to Voldemort again before standing up to give their report.

"Well?" Voldemort impatiently asked.

"Dumbledore is here with a large group of people. They are attacking the wards, but they aren't having any luck getting in," Goyle responded.

Voldemort's eyes narrowed dangerously. "I don't know how they were able to find this place, but we will deal with them later. Right now, I'm going to finish what I started thirteen years ago."

As Voldemort started towards Harry, Sirius and Snape were able to fight off the Death Eaters holding them. They began running at Harry, but before they were able to reach him, Voldemort had thrown a spell at them. They were flown backwards and chained to the wall.

"You will not interfere with this. I have been waiting a long time to do it. Once I have finished with Potter, you will have your turn," Voldemort said.

All eyes were turned towards the center of the room as Voldemort raised his wand and pointed it at Harry. Harry boldly stared into Voldemort's eyes and stood up as straight as he could.

"You may be able to kill me, but there will always be someone to oppose you."

"I know there will be, but I will always be prepared to defeat them. Goodbye, Potter. Avada Kedavra."

Harry helplessly watched as the green light sped towards him. He didn't have any time to think as the spell suddenly slammed into his chest.


A/N: Aren't I evil to leave it there? Don't worry about Harry. I love him too much to kill him off.