When Harry returned the rest of the teams had returned and all was chaos in the Manor. Dobby and Winky were running between the teams, removing cloaks and handing out refreshments. The noise was so terrible that Harry could barely thinks.
"SILENCE! He shouted. Thank you now I will deal with all of you in a few moments but if you could just excuse me and a few of the others for a minute! Remus, Sirius, Mum, Dad, Bill, Charlie, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, Tonks, Kingsley, Luna, Mr Lovegood, Mr Longbottom, Mrs Longbottom (both junior and senior), Neville, Dean, Seamus, Daphne, Draco, Fleur, Severus, Hagrid, Madame Maxime and Mad-Eye, please join me in my study." Harry said and led the way to the study. Once he entered he sat down at his desk with Remus and Sirius either side of him as befits the consorts of a Lord.
"Okay guys. I have called you here for two reasons. The first is to ask you all to witness the adoption of Seamus into the Potter Family. I believe you already have the papers for this Kingsley? Good." Harry said before signing his name as head of the Potter Family and passed the piece of paper to his parents who willingly signed it as the adoptive parents. "Good, now that's all dealt with, I would like to invite all of you into the inner circle of the Order of Potter. All the Order will be trusted with sensitive information but this group are to be my most trusted advisors. I do not demand your entrance into the Inner Circle, I merely wish for you to consider this proposition. I will ask each of you in turn. Sirius?"
"Harry love, is it even necessary for you to ask? I'm one of your fiancées and I would be honoured to be one of your closest advisors."
"Thank you my dearest Sirius. What of you Remus?"
"I'm in. Did you even need to ask?"
"Thank you. Mum, Dad?"
"We're in son," his mother answered.
"Bill? Charlie? Fred? George? Ron? Ginny?" They all looked at each other quickly but it was hardly necessary.
"Harry we're your brothers and sister. Of course we're in!" Ginny spoke up.
"Kingsley, Tonks, Luna?"
"I think I may speak for all of us when I say yes?" Kingsley said.
"Harry is there really any need for you to ask all of us. I think I answer for all of us when I say yes." Luna replied and the others all nodded their head immediately.
"Okay then guys. I think it is time for me to interview each of my prospective members, would you all agree to help me in this. Each of you take one person and check their loyalty for me."
"That's fine Harry but before we do so, may I request one thing from you? My name is Frank, Harry and my wife's name is Alice. My mother's is Irena. Use them Harry. You have every right to and I insist that you do!" Frank Longbottom stated firmly.
"Yes and my name is Odd! Use it!" Mr Lovegood put in.
"Yes of course, if that is what you all want. Now go and deal with your selected prospective warriors." Harry said and left. In the hall he met Cedric Diggory and Shaun Montague. He led them to his study and sat down in his chair. After a short conversation with each of them Harry determined that they were both suitable for the Order and even asked Cedric to join the Inner Circle.
When they returned to the hall, everyone was waiting. The existing members of the Inner Circle immediately told Harry that the other prospective members had been accepted. Harry walked forward into the room.
"Okay then. Welcome all of you to Potter's Army. What I'm about to say to you is very important and you are not to forget it. This is an Army but more importantly it is a family. Although most of us are not related by blood, we are related by love and friendship and shared beliefs. None of us is replaceable. All feuds must be put aside in this army. Now moving swiftly on. We have the rest of the summer to train ourselves to the highest of our capability and then half of us will be returning to Hogwarts. I have recently discovered that I own the Shrieking Shack but don't worry, the place isn't haunted it is merely where Remus went to transform whilst he was at Hogwarts. Enough of that though, Dobby and Winky have cleaned it up and whilst half of us are at Hogwarts the rest of you will be there, unless you wish to return home of course.
Now, the gang at Hogwarts need to consider a few things. Number 1, the Slytherins CANNOT stay in Slytherin. We will therefore demand a transfer for them. Furthermore on this subject, Ginny, Ron and Seamus will be referred to as Potter's from now on without fail! Number 2, the Army will continue in school but keeping it private as long as possible would be wise. Number 3, Hermione Granger is to be watched at all costs! She is a spy for Dumbledore and cannot be trusted. Number 4, all relationships may be made public if one wishes. No secrets need to be kept on this matter anymore. Finally, it has been decided by myself and the inner council that those members of the Inner Council at Hogwarts need protection, so Vince and Millie will look after Ron and Draco, Greg and Pansy will look after Daphne and Ginny and Sirius in his dog form will keep an eye on myself, Seamus, Dean and Neville. We would also ask that Anthony keep an eye out for Luna." Harry said and the others agreed immediately that this was a very wise idea.
The rest of the summer was spent training and preparing for the future war with Voldemort. It was by far and away the best summer Harry had ever had but it couldn't last forever and eventually September 1st arrived and they were standing on Platform 9¾.