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Chapter Twenty: Reinforcements.

Christina sat down and wrote a letter to Manda.

Kitta,

I hope this letter reaches you in time. I need your help. Papa Bat and baby bat have just had a conversation regarding the big party in two days time. Baby bat didn't understand how come more foreign folk didn't want to come to the party. Papa bat says they don't think the party will have an effect on their social standing. Baby bat cordially asks Kitta to send out invitations to every person she knows to attend the party. Remind them that this party will have an effect on their social standings and that a dear friend here is from there. Every country and colony you can Kitta, Baby bat doesn't think the party will be a sucess with the amount of people who R.S.V.P. ed so far. This is of the utmost importance, Baby bat also hopes you'll be there Kitta, to hell with what the old badger said, come to the party and bring all your friends. You know the date and time. Don't bother responding just get those invitations out as soon as possible. Also, use discretion, we wouldn't want people of disreputable standing knowing about the party. Baby bat loves the Kitta and prays she'll be there for the party.

Christina finished the letter and tied it to Merlin's leg.

" Fly as the wind Merlin, make no stops. Make sure that Manda gets this as soon as possible, our world depends on it." She whispered to him, then threw him out the window. She then summoned Dobby to her.

" Dobby, what I'm going to discuss with you, you must not tell a soul but the other house elves." Christina said, keeping her voice low. She knew her father and Albus would never let the house elves fight, and she knew that it wasn't right. This was affected them too.

" Yes miss, what cans Dobby help you with?"

" Dobby do the house elves know that Hogwarts will be attacked the day after tomorrow?"

" Yes miss, Master Dumbledore says so to us."

" Dobby do you think the house elves would fight for the castle?"

" Miss, Master Dumbledore tolds us to hide not fight."

" Dobby, you have to understand if we don't win this fight, the world will become over shadowed with the dark. If we can't protect Harry he will die." Christina knew it was a low blow but she was desperate.

" Dobby will gets the house elves to fight for you miss, Dobby will tells them that they have to protects Harry Potter." Dobby squeaked then disappeared. Christina was wondering how to talk to the merpeople when she remembered a charm that gave a person the ability to talk any language. She grabbed her wand and hurried out of the castle, to the lake. She cast the charm on her self then stuck her head under the water and called as loud as she could. She pulled her head out and breathed. She waited until she was sure that it hadn't worked when a mermaid surfaced.

" You called human?"

" Yes, my name is Christina, I'm Professor Snape's daughter. I have to ask a favor of the merpeople."

" Why should the merpeople help you?"

" Because the day after tomorrow dark wizards will attack Hogwarts."

" We were not informed. It is typical of wizards to not think of other creatures. Because you have informed us of this oncoming battle we will help you, what can we do?"

" If any dark wizard should come by the lake, take them out with spears, rocks, arrows, anything you have."

" How will we know who is dark and who is light?"

" The dark wizards will be wearing long black robes, and masks over their face."

" Very well do you know what time this will happen?"

" No so you'll need to keep on guard all day... Can you converse with the giant squid?"

" We can communicate our wishes if need be."

" Can you try and get it to help you?"

" Young witch, you have called on us as allies in war, not as creatures to be tolerated by higher beings. We will do what you wish." The mermaid disappeared beneath the surface. Christina removed the charm from herself. She went back to the castle. She made her way to the flat pondering who else she could call upon. When she opened the door she was very surprised to find the flat full of people.

" Christina, there you are. Come in and I'll introduce you to everyone here." Her father said. He led her over to the couch. He started pointing to people and telling her their names.

" This is Arthur and Molly Weasley, Ron and Ginny's parents. This is Bill, Charlie, and Percy three of their sons. There's Fred and George, their twins. That man is Alastor Moody, the young lady next to him is Nymphadora Tonks, who prefers to be called Tonks. There's Kingsley and Shacklebolt. Arabella Figg, Mundungus Fletcher, and Emmaline Vance."

" Wow, so this is the Order." Christina said, trying to take in all the people.

" Christina why are you wet?" Severus' eyes narrowed.

" Uhm... no reason..." She bolted from the couch and ran straight into Remus, who caught her.

" What did you do now?" He asked, in her father's voice.

" Not saying a word."

" When are you going to take this prank off the teachers?"

" Uhm... well see, it has to wear off." Christina said, shrinking back into Remus as her father swelled with indignation. He was about to give her the what for when Remus put up his hands.

" Tell me why you're wet and I'll protect you from your father." Severus seemed to think this over before nodding his consent to the plea bargin.

" Iwastalkingtoamermaidaboutsomething,don'tworryyouwon'tevenknowwhatthey'reuptopleasedon'tletmydadgettome" She spewed out in one breath. Remus looked impressed. He let her go and she fled to her room. She found Ginny and Hermione in her room. She quickly told them her plan and what she had done. Bother Hermione and Ginny nodded. They understood.