Hey everyone,
This is it. Just like with Preventing Trouble a few months ago, this is the first chapter that I write now instead of having written it sometime last year July. And to be honest, I was a little unsure on what to do for this chapter and then I realized it. There are two valiant plots to this story: Jillian – and Voldemort.
Let's do it,

Venquine1990

Chapter 16
Meetings Galore

7th of November 1994
Teacher's Lounge, Hogwarts
Dumbledore's POV

"Thank you for coming. I know this is not the usual time for a meeting and that we are missing one of our core members, but that is the whole reason I brought up this meeting." I tell my staff, having worked all day on getting everything ready for this meeting. I sent Granger and Ginerva out of my office and checked on Severus.
The man himself was still very weak and agreed that I should contact Horace nonetheless. I did so after checking up on Alastor and after my mistake of wanting to have Sirius contact the Order. Remus did so for me instead and I talked with Alastor and Severus on what I should and should not reveal during this meeting.
And while I am quite sure that I will have Molly on my neck over this, do I know that I need to inform my staff of the truth if I want this new plan of Severus, Alastor and mine to work. And yet I look around my staff, sending off a light Legilimency probe to check them all on their emotions and possible intentions.

This because of everything that has happened, but then I hear Lady Hogwarts whisper: "They are all on your side. Some might have an increased sense of fear after this, but they will remain loyal. They trust you." This makes me feel a strong sense of relief and I take a deep breath before I say: "What I have to say – will scare you.
As you all know, Alastor was attacked on the 1st of September and replaced by a Death Eater. The reason behind this? The return of Lord Voldemort. And as you also know did Severus spy on Voldemort for me during the last war. Well, we realized that Alastor's tools were still used by the Death Eater and tried taking advantage of this.
This failed, but Severus lived. He returned, but with news I truly did not see coming. Lord Voldemort saw a spy – whether his or that of another as we managed to use the equipment to make Voldemort believe Severus ended his spying on me and left Hogwarts to serve him once more – as a potential enemy and a tool.

According to William Weasley, who I already informed of this and who will help me with much more that Lord Voldemort might have done in regards to Dark Magic, there is a ritual that can resurrect someone from the brink of death by using the bone of family, the flesh of someone loyal and the blood of an enemy.
Lord Voldemort has been hiding himself near his father's family home for some time now and used his father's bone, Peter Pettigrew's hand and, unfortunately, Severus' blood to return him from a homunculus to a full body. Now there is some good news." I quickly say as fright is now clear in the air of the room.
Everyone looks at me, some of their looks showing how desperate they are for this news. "Severus told me that, just before he managed to get back here with new orders, he was able to get a sense of Voldemort's power. It is, according to him, nowhere close to how powerful he was at the end of the previous war.
What is also good news is that, now that Harry has turned into Jillian, Voldemort has lost all interest in her. I will not divulge the reason he was intrigued in her death in the first place, that reason is no longer valid, but this does mean two things. And one of them might concern this school, specifically our very students."

The room had been tense with fear before, but is now tense with curiosity and concern. "In the past, Lord Voldemort tried to get into the school in his need to take down Harry. Now that he is no longer interested, he will surely stop these attempts and focus on England as a whole. And with that, he will surely target parents of our students."
A lot of faces nod at this and I say: "There is also the chance that, come the upcoming Christmas break, he will seek out people who were once his loyal followers. And I know Voldemort, he will more than probably use their kids as soldiers, pawns, just to punish these people for abandoning him and not serving time in Azkaban.
This means that we might have another threat, other than the current Hyenas, inside our school. Because of this, I want you all to know something. Severus has agreed that he will take on a new role, alongside Alastor. They will be the new detention supervisors of any and all Hyenas. Because of this, Horace will return.

He will return both as a Potions Teacher and Head of Slytherin. I have already told him what I expect of him and now I will tell you the same. Filius, Pomona and Remus, I want you – to seek out Ravens, Badgers and Lions who are willing to use their knowledge, determination and courage to protect the younger students.
Minerva, I would ask the same of you, but –." And the woman nods, proving she understands why I don't want to ask the Hyenas, but then I say: "However, do keep an eye out on Hyenas that might be on the verge of returning to their old House and see if they have the skill needed for this task. The more protection detail, the better.
These students might have their parents endangered, threatened or used against them. We need to make sure they can show a united front here at school and that these factors don't make them turn against their own or those younger than them. We have enough Hyenas as it is, we do not need Voldemort creating more."

Everyone nods and then Hagrid asks: "What about us? Can we do anything?" To which I answer: "That depends. If you have or know anything that might help keep Hogwarts safe, please report this to either William or Remus. They will, in name of Hogwarts and Gringotts, be in charge of the school's protection detail from now on."
"What about Molly? Does she know of this?" Minerva asks and Remus answers: "Probably. The Weasleys are meeting in Sirius' office as we speak. I have no doubt she will throw a temper tantrum, but seeing what William managed to do for Jillian before, he really is our best bet, especially with what he learned back in Egypt."
At this I nod, even if the werewolf has no idea how right he is. I met with William just before heading here and told him of the full extend of what had been going on behind Jillian's scar as well as my beliefs that it might not have been Voldemort's only one. And this knowledge, I know, will be what will convince Molly of the reality of it all.
And while I know that the woman cares and worries for her family more than any other, do I hope that her need to care for Jillian now that her scar has been cleansed will keep her from interfering in her eldest son's work. And considering how I saw William act the other day, do I feel quite sure that I placed this detail in the right hands.

At the same time
At Sirius' office
Bill's POV

I have no doubt that Ginny will throw a tantrum over this and that the twins are hesitant to believe that Ron deserves to know this. But Ginny has already been informed by Dumbledore and Ron has proven that he is, at least, partially healed and on the way to return to Gryffindor, as long as he stays away from his sister and friend.
Percy, unfortunately, couldn't make it as it was discovered that Crouch Senior has been under the Imperius for months and is now on medical leave, leaving the Department without a Head and in need of its full staff to keep things going. And this worries me as I already know that he will be the hardest to convince of the truth.

Yet I don't focus on this and just focus on the fact that, by now, mum and dad have both noticed how I have taken the head spot of the family circle, something a Primary Heir only does when he needs to inform his family of something only he can take care of and that puts him above his Head of House, something that rarely happens.
And because it hasn't happened to House Weasley in almost 240 years, do I know that this alone really worries them both. I really wish I could alleviate their concerns, but I know I will just end up making it worse with what I have to tell them. And while I have no doubt that mum will rant at me later, do I just decide to get this done.

"I have good news and bad news and it all correlates into one long tale so please don't interrupt me. The other day Professor Dumbledore realized just who was impersonating Moody and who he was working for. He realized that the man had tweaked Moody's equipment to keep him in contact with his boss and wanted to take advantage of this.
He tried to do this alongside Professor Snape, but it both worked and failed. It worked, because it made sure the boss would no longer target Jillian, but it failed because the boss decided to speed up his original plans, the plans for which he had Moody attacked and replaced, and decided to use Snape instead of Harry for those.

I hate saying this, as I have very clear memories of what the Seventies had been like and I remember the grief that went through our family when Uncle Gideon and Uncle Fabian were killed, but – Lord Voldemort is back." And utter silence follows this statement, fear and shock and disbelief on the face of every person here.
But then mum wants to turn to Ron and the twins and I snap: "No mum! They stay. Fred and George have proven, when they helped Harry and saved Jillian's life, that they are responsible enough to hear this and Ron needs to know this more than anything. Ron, this is why Harry's name was put in that blasted Goblet a week ago.
Voldemort had a Death Eater replace Moody with the intent of guiding Harry through the Tasks and then kidnap him at the last and use his blood to return himself to a body. And while I hope you won't get an ego boost over this, did your attack on him actually save his life. Because his gender change made Voldemort uninterested.

I don't know why and I don't care, but – there is more. And this is the whole reason I took my position when we came here. As you probably know, did I need Dumbledore, Sirius and Lupin's help in something that could hurt Jillian in the long run. This was the whole reason I was called to the Hospital Wing the other day.
It was also the reason I couldn't say anything when I came home, mum." I tell the woman, who whines: "But surely Ron and –." But I say: "Normally I wouldn't tell them this, but Dumbledore has confided in me that they encountered this magic once before. Which is another reason why I don't have Ginny here as well."

Instantly I notice Ron's eyes widening, proving he gets what I am getting at, yet the twins just look confused. At this I turn to my parents and dad says: "We felt it more fair if we just waited until Ginny herself was ready to talk about it." I nod at this and it seems to explain everything to the twins as one of them asks:
"Wait, you mean that time when Ginny was taken down to the Chamber? Was that kind of magic really inside Jills? Was it really affecting her like that?" And while I spot mum want to snap at them, do I stop her in her tracks as I strongly say: "Yes, that is what is going on here. And know this, this is darker than Dark.
If you even think – or if the Goblins even so much as suspect – that you are planning even something a simple as walking towards one of their establishments with this kind of magic, your life is forfeit the minute you take your first step onto their borders. There are even wards in the Gringotts walls that hides this from being seen by the public."

This shocks my whole family and I say: "Remember how, in 1985 there were these few wizards that vanished after being seen visiting Gringotts? Well, the whole reason the Ministry never caused trouble about this is because it was proven by Wizard employees of the bank that these wizards were indeed in possession of that magic.
And trust me, even Moody would rather die than get in touch with this kind of magic." The three nod and then I drop the biggest of bombshells: "Jillian's scar and Ginny's diary – are not the only examples of Voldemort having used this magic. Dumbledore is convinced that there are more, at the very least five more.
He believes that Voldemort wanted seven, six bits of this magic and his own, but that he, unknowingly put it upon Harry as well all those years ago. I checked the magic and found that it has no link to Voldemort, he is unaware of this magic having been part of Jillian and is just as unaware that both bits have been destroyed.

Because of this, because of Voldemort probably planning to seek out his former followers and use their kids as a way to punish them for their – as he would see it – disloyalty to his cause, have Lupin and I been put in charge of the protection detail at Hogwarts. Dumbledore has only one goal and that is to unite Hogwarts."
Everyone looks shocked and then mum shrieks: "WILLIAM ARTHUR WEASLEY! HOW DARE YOU INSINUATE THAT –!" But I glare her silent and snap: "I didn't mean it that way, mother. I meant in a defensive manner, so that if one student spots another student doing something harmful, they will be able to fight against it.
I meant that Dumbledore wants to ensure that Voldemort won't be able to make more Hyenas out of the students here. That's what I meant. Dumbledore wouldn't think or even dream of turning the students into his own personal army and neither would Hogwarts or the staff ever give him the chance to do so. For Merlin's sake, that's just madness!"

The woman flinches back, obviously reeling with shock that I gave her a taste of her own medicine and I angrily state: "I get that the return of that monster scares you, it scares me, but thinking such horrible thoughts about people that are working this hard to keep us safe and fight against him; that's just wrong, mother."
The woman nods and I decide to wrap up this meeting. "Fred, George, seeing how close you are with so many other students, expect Lupin to approach you about this sooner rather than later. Ron, keep an eye on Ginny and Hermione. Don't let them interact with you, it will just make you fall back, but keep an eye out, nonetheless.
You are healing, Ron and you are on the path of going back to Gryffindor. It might not happen this year, seeing how harsh your actions were and how deep some emotional scars run, but if you work hard on this task and keep an eye out for students who might be good protectors and are on the verge of redemption, it'll help."
Ron looks at me, doubt and gratitude in his eyes and he asks: "You really think I can do it?" I smile at him and say: "I'm not going to tell you it'll be easy, because that'd be a lie and you don't deserve to be lied to about this. But you weren't put into Gryffindor without reason, remember?" And my youngest brother nods gratefully.

Later that night
At the Hog's Head
Albus' POV

"Thank you all for coming." I tell the assembled crowd, which really is a lot smaller than I would like, but still consists of some great and powerful witches and wizards. They are all congregated in small groups here and there, talking amongst each other and trying to figure out why they're here, but they all turn to me as I say this.
"I cannot stress the importance of this meeting enough, but before I explain why I need to ask one vital question. Who here reads the Prophet?" And just like the girls warned me earlier, do only a quarter of those around me raise their hands. This makes me sigh and say: "Then you probably heard news from various sources.

Allow me to clear up some questions you probably have over what transpired at Hogwarts recently. Alastor here was attacked by a Death Eater on the First of September. He was imprisoned and his hair was used in Polyjuice Potion. The Death Eater replaced him as he worked as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
This Death Eater also put Harry Potter's name in the Goblet of Fire with the intent of having Harry compete until the Third Task. Here he would change the final part of the task, the Goblet itself, into a Port Key that would take Harry Potter to the worst location imaginable; the hiding spot of Lord Voldemort himself."
Eyes widen and gasps and shrieks fill the room. I raise my hands and say: "When Harry's name came out of the Goblet, his now former friends did not take kindly to this. They believed he had cheated his way in and hadn't told them. They called on other Gryffindors who thought the same and attacked him upon his return to the tower.

This attack almost cost the Potter line its only living member." Everyone bar those that already know the story look at this shocked and then Dedalus Diggle curses and snarls: "It's that bloody Black all over again!" But I shake my head and say: "No Dedalus, you are wrong. And you would have known this, had you read the Prophet."
"But Skeeter –.""Is not the only reporter for the Prophet, nor is she the one writing the article I mean. You see, all those years back, I made a fatal mistake alongside Barty Crouch and the Minister of that time. I sent Sirius to Azkaban – without ever giving him any chance to explain himself or defend his side of the story.
He was never given a trial and when he escaped, it was because he finally knew the location of the actual culprit. Peter Pettigrew betrayed the Potters, framed Sirius and then used his Animagus form – which is a common garden rat and is something he became for Remus here – to escape and hide himself away afterwards."

Everyone who never heard this story looks flabbergasted and Dedalus mutters: "You're not joking – are you?" I shake my head and say: "I am not. Sirius has been put on probation, but he is basically a free man. He is caring for the young Potter as we speak and would have been the one I send out to gather you all here tonight."
"I wouldn't have left a finger left of him if you did that. Blimey Albus, thank goodness you sent Remus instead." I nod and say: "However, I have more news, some of it good, some of it not." By now everyone has moved over to the large table in the center of the room and they all sit down, their faces marred with frightened concern.
"As I said, the attack on Harry almost took the Potters their last living member. Unfortunately that both happened – and did not. Harry died of the attack, but two other friends of his, that were on his side, managed to bring him back just as he was about to die. And before any comments, this is apparently common practice in France."

This silences the few that wanted to speak up and I say: "No Dark Magic was involved in this. The friends quite simply helped restart the child's heart shortly after Harry died of his injuries. But what many of you don't know is that Harry hates his fame. He hates it with a burning passion and knew what his death would mean.
It'd be a media craze the likes if which have not been seen in years. Harry didn't want this, so, with his last bit of strength, he asked me to change his gender, let him die a girl, so the legend of the Boy-Who-Lived could continue on without him. I did so and the pain caused his heart to stop, only to be restarted by her friends."
I then send sneaky smirk at those that had not risen their hands earlier and say: "Again, something you would know if you read the Prophet." This makes me the target of many annoyed glares, but I just smile back in amused humor before turning stern again as I know it's time to get down to get to the whole reason I called this meeting.

"Once Jillian was secure and safe again, Lady Hogwarts helped us capture the actual Death Eater, but we also used his equipment to see if he worked with Voldemort or not and what we could get out of that. Severus even worked alongside me to make it sound as if he had given up on his goal to spy on me for his master.
But because Severus is a spy, did Voldemort consider him a potential enemy, just like he did Harry and the Potters all those years ago. And thus the unthinkable happened." Everyone looks at me in concern and fright and my brother asks: "He's back, isn't he Albus?" And I nod at him, hating that I have to do so.
"What do we do?" Emmeline Vance asks, clear fright sounding through her voice and I say: "Our first order of business is rallying up more members. We were outnumbered 20 to 1 last time, we cannot let that happen again. But Cornelius won't allow us to do so in a public way, not while the Tournament is still going on.
We need to look up witches and wizards that, as much as I hate to admit it, lost loved ones in the last war and would not want to lose more this time round. We also need to make sure we come with evidence that we too lost loved ones or they will think we are making fun of their losses. We cannot let them believe this."

Everyone nods and I say: "Another thing we need to do is keep an eye on those that were cleared of charges at the end of the last war. Severus and I both believe that Voldemort will seek them out and punish them, punish them for abandoning him. This will have to become our most vital task come the upcoming Christmas holidays."
Everyone looks at me shocked and I sigh as I nod and say: "Yes, I am very firmly of the belief – and both Alastor, Sirius, Remus and Severus agree with me – that Voldemort will try to use these poor students to punish his former followers, that he will order them to either turn on the other students or to spy on children of Light families.
We cannot let this happen and we cannot let Voldemort approach these people. When the Christmas holidays come, we will need to make sure that every home of every former Death Eater is guarded, that we can force Voldemort away from those homes. If we can manage that and get more fighters, we will win this war."

"What about Hogwarts?" Emmeline asks and I say: "I have already met with the staff and we have plans set up as well as appointed both Remus and William Weasley as part of the protection detail. We have also assigned a separate detention guard for the Hyenas, a Sub-House that was formed post the attack on young Harry.
My goal for Hogwarts is to make sure that it loses each Hyena and that the students become united against the Darkness that is Lord Voldemort, so that if one student, say a Ravenclaw, sees another, say a Hufflepuff, acting out or acting off, they will either report this or try to help that student or, if necessary, do both.
It will not be easy as the current Hyenas are all quite stuck in their ways and believe they have a right to be as they are, but I truly believe that the new guard and our plans for the students will make things better. In the meantime, I want you all to focus on your tasks, gathering members and keeping an eye on former Death Eaters."

Everyone nods and Aberforth asks: "How are our chances of winning this one, Albus?""At the current moment, very good. Voldemort currently has only follower, but he is cunning and charming. It won't take him long to gather his old crowd. However, until that happens, we have the upper hand, especially if we stick together."
Everyone nods and as they get up and leave, do I notice it easily. Some of them are queasy and scared and will probably drop out of the Order if we don't increase our numbers soon. Others are thinking of ways of doing exactly that. And others, especially Alastor and a few others, are furious, furious that the killer of their loved ones is back.

What a meeting,
And what an intense chapter. I personally really like these plans as they help the story move forward. However, they also create a bit of a link between Jillian and Voldemort, just not one where she has to play an active role in the fight against him. It will give her a good chance to get used to her new gender and everything.
And that will be the topic of next chapter. It will be about Jillian getting back at practicing with walking and learning about her body and how her new forms react to certain things. She will also get a bit of a surprise as Sirius has more planned to keep her safe, especially now that Lord Voldemort has returned.
Stay tuned,

Venquine1990
PS. I don't plan to have this story go past the end of Fourth, perhaps the start of Fifth, just to let you guys know.