Well, I couldn't wait, so I decided to post this chapter up, so here it is, chapter 24! Enjoy!
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Harry's POV
Everyone was assembled in the House of Blacks, all looking determined, scared and ready all at once. I sighed, as I watched them. I knew the end was near, either for me or Voldemort. No matter how hard I tried to clear my mind, the thought of death loomed in my mind. But I had no choice. I was the Chosen One. I had to bring Voldemort down. He had killed my parents, destroyed hundreds of families and was responsible for Sirius' and Dumbledore's deaths, two people who meant a lot to me
I needed to be with someone right now. And I thought of one person: Ginny
I went up to Ginny's room, where I found her on her bed, staring at the ceiling
"So, everyone's ready to go then?" she said
I nodded
"You're going as well?"
Again, I nodded, not willing to speak. Ginny sat up and gave me a sad smile
"We had our time together and it was short, simply because of Voldemort. Well, tonight, hopefully, he will die"
I smiled, but that thought was too good to be true
"Maybe when this is over, we could be together, Harry"
"I wish for that as well, Ginny, but I have to get through this night first"
She gave me a kiss on the cheek
"Well, good luck, you're gonna need it"
"Aren't you coming?"
"Dad won't let me"
"You've helped me heaps of times"
"I know, but still, I'm not allowed"
I looked down on her, cupped her face with my hands and crashed my lips onto hers. Our kiss lasted for several seconds, before I broke it and began to leave
"Remember, Harry, I love you and if you go tonight, I will always miss you"
"I love you too, Ginny, but tonight, we can't be together. There will be a day, though"
And with that said, I left the room, ready to face my doom
End POV
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Draco's POV
We were assembled, waiting and ready to kick butt. Everyone was in the living room, talking with friends and family, for some, possibly the last time. I noticed Potter coming down the stairs, looking depressed. I went over to him
"God, I never thought I could die tonight"
"Look, since I live there, I could give us an element of surprise"
"A slight advantage"
"More or less"
I left him near the stairs and went into the living room, pushing my way through the crowd, until I found Hermione sitting on the lounge next to Weasley. He looked up and glared at me
"Scoot over," I said
He gave me a look that clearly said he wanted to hex me badly, but he moved over and I sat next to Hermione. Out of Weasley's sight, I clutched her hand and gave it a small squeeze. It could be the last contact I have with her
"How are you doing?" I asked
"I'm fine"
"You sure?"
"Yeah"
"Listen," I said, leaning close to her, "What do you think could happen between us after this is all over?"
"I don't know, Draco, I'm confused about that. Can it wait until this is all over?"
"Yeah, sure"
I pulled back and came up with an idea. I got up and left the living room, where I found Potter next to the stairs
"What is it, Malfoy?"
"I just had an idea"
"What is it?"
I told him my idea and he smiled at it
"Well, if you want to do it, go for it"
"No worries"
I turned and left the house, hoping my plan would go well
End POV
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Hermione's POV
I watched as Draco left Harry and headed for the door. I jumped up and followed, but Harry held out a hand to stop me
"What is he doing?" I asked, "Is he running away?"
"No," answered Harry calmly, "He's hoping to get us a more chance of attacking in secret"
"He's going back home so he could tell lies and hope we have a better chance of survival?" I asked
"Yeah, something like that"
Harry looked at everyone in the living room and sighed
"I think its time to go"
He walked into the room, as I stood next to him
"Everyone, can I have your attention," he called
Everyone stopped their talking and faced Harry. I looked at the faces I knew: Lupin, Tonks, Moody, Bill, Charlie, Fred and George, Ron, McGonagall, Flitwick, Seamus Finningan, Dean Thomas and more
"Tonight is the night we go out to take down Voldemort once and for all," said Harry, "We might all die, we might all not, but one thing is for certain, we will not let the Death Eaters get away and Voldemort cannot survive this night. So who's with me?"
"Harry, Harry, Harry," Seamus and Dean chanted
"Let's go," cried Fred
"Blow up Malfoy Manor," added George
"Kick some ass"
"Return home and drink Butterbeer"
"Yeah!"
I filed in alongside Harry and Ron, as we left the house, checked the Muggle homes and one by one, disappeared with a crack to hopefully the final battle between good and evil
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