The gang arrived at the Ministry and were quickly approached by Kingsley. Hermione took out one of the earbuds as he began to speak. "I'm glad you all could make it. It's a relief, to say the least, having my top Aurors and top Unspeakables, but I must admit I was not expecting to see Madame Black with you. Though at this point, with how things are going, any help is appreciated," The Minister said.

"It's a long story, Kingsley, but when everything is said and done, we'll tell you what we can," Hermione offered in a tone that said she couldn't tell him much with it being in her field of work.

"That's fine. I just want to know if you have a plan on how to deal with this menace since it appears to be kidnapping people."

"We do. We're going to need all of the beta agents now that haven't been taken to come back here where they can't hear anything that is happening outside. All others need to help as much as they can, even though they won't be able to use magick, but regardless, we'll probably need all the bodies that we can get. I need access to the armaments, and outfit anyone who is able to wield a weapon with one," Hermione said matter-of-factly.

Kingsley nodded and called out to his assistant who scurried off to do as the Minister had commanded.

Hermione continued to explain their hastily made plan of attack to the Minister. Those who were proficient in archery would group with Luna at higher ground, those that had experience with any weapon would be grouped up with either Hermione or Narcissa, and those that didn't have much weapon experience would be grouped up with Ron or Harry. They would strategically attack the creature in intervals to try and catch it off guard, additionally keeping some people behind that could try to quickly get a spell off of it when possible while the monster was taken by surprise. When she finished her explanation of what needed to happen, Kingsley looked at her thoughtfully.

"Have I mentioned that I'm very glad that you are on our side? If this is what you call a hastily made plan, I'd hate to see what you do with plenty of time to plan," Kingsley said.

"This is what happens when the Golden Trio, a Ravenclaw, and a seasoned Slytherin get together and have a meeting, Minister," Hermione chuckled, throwing him a wink.

"Indeed. Well, I'll get all that you asked for ready as well as whatever recruits are left that can help in a debriefing room for you," Kingsley said with a look of concern.

Ron and Hermione debriefed all those available as to what the plan was. Meanwhile, Harry, Luna, and Narcissa handed out weapons to everyone. When they were done, the leaders went about figuring out how to work the headsets and two way radios.

Hermione took Luna to the side, away from the group so they couldn't hear what she was about to ask the blonde beta. "Luna, I need to ask you a favor."

"Of course, Hermi. What can I do for you?"

"I'm going to need you to be a jigglypuff if this goes sideways. Do you understand?"

"Do you mean a pygmy puff? They are so adorable. If that was meant as a compliment, I have to say it's a little misleading, Hermi, even for you."

"No not a… that's not what I meant. You know what? Nevermind. I need you to sing the masses to sleep if this plan goes to shit Lu. When the magick comes back on, I need you to cast a huge sleeping spell on this group unless we're able to take down that demon, okay?"

"Ah! Yes, I can do that. Though I have to ask—why?"

"I get the feeling this isn't going to go our way. Some of us might be taken to another dimension, and if that happens, people are going to be really upset about it, so it would be better to keep people from hurting themselves and others by being put to sleep. Understand?"

"Yes, that makes sense. I will do as you ask," Luna said as she patted Hermione's shoulder consolingly before they turned around and made their way back to the group.

The ground teams waited in the Ministry until the aerial support could tell them where the creature was located. "I do believe that a portal has opened up near Mr. Olivanders' shop," Luna's voice said over the communication devices.

"Copy that," Hermione said as she motioned for each of the groups to leave. They dispersed from the safety of the Ministry to break apart so that they could surround the beast on all sides. As they drew closer to the last known location of the portal, Luna's airy lilt came over the earpiece comms once more. "Harry and Ron's team will be upon the demon's supposed entrance soon."

"Copy that, we'll be able to see the portal in a few minutes," Harry said over the comms.

"I am at the targeted area and nothing has come out of the portal yet," Ron said.

"Everyone hold your positions when you reach the portal until otherwise told," Hermione said to which everyone confirmed their agreement. When each of the teams arrived at the portal, they waited with baited breath for when the demon would step out.

They didn't have to wait very long because as soon as everyone had their eyes on the opening, a charismatic looking man stepped out of the portal. "THE FUUUUUNNNN HAAASSS AAARRRIIIVVVEEEDDD!" The man sang loudly. "I see I didn't need to sing for an audience to see my show this time. Well then, I shouldn't disappoint my fans," He said as he smiled brightly and began to sing.

Come little children

I'll take thee away

Into a land of enchantment

Come little children

The time's come to play

Here in my garden of shadows

"Lu, light him up," Hermione said into the radio. Luna fired a flaming arrow into the air directly at the man dressed in a brightly-colored three piece suite. The shot sailed through the air, hitting the demon square in the chest, and setting part of his suit on fire. Without pausing his song, he ripped the arrow out of his chest. And with a brush of his hand against the wound, the wound was healed and the suit mended.

Follow sweet children

I'll show thee the way

Through all the pain

And the sorrows

Weep not poor children

For life is this way

Murdering beauty and passions

Harry and Ron's teams charged the creature from the left and the right side. They reared back their mace weapons getting ready to strike, only for a blast of magic to hit them all, scattering them all haphazardly away from him. Ron landed hard against a building, which knocked him out cold. Harry was thrown into some wooden boxes, knocking his earpiece out of his ear. Harry started to get up from the fall slowly and as he tried to orient himself to look for his weapon, he soon became prey to the song.

Hush now dear children

It must be this way

Too weary of life

And deceptions

Rest now my children

For soon we'll away

Into the calm and the quiet

Narcissa's team geared up for action with the possible element of surprise from behind as they rushed the demon. They managed a few strikes, Narcissa twirling and slashing with grace and poise, wielding her rapier with cool confidence. Unfortunately, it didn't have any effect on the beast any more than the arrow did, to which her and the team were pushed back as well. She landed near Harry who had started to walk past her with a glazed look on his face. She quickly got up and tried to grab his arm to stop him.

Come little children

I'll take thee away

Into a land of enchantment

Come little children

The time's come to play

Here in my garden of shadows

Hermione joined the fray with her team, dispersing them evenly to try to act as field medics to help the wounded as much as possible. She ordered Luna to keep a barrage of arrows falling on the target, even if it was just to keep him distracted. She ran to Ron's side to see if he was at least still breathing, which he was. He was only knocked unconscious. She looked up to see Narcissa trying to rein Harry in from walking toward the portal, only to see him swing his arm back and open-palm slap her hard against her ear, causing her to bend away from him and forcing her to let him go. He continued to walk forward toward the portal. As if something had changed in the air for the demon, he looked at Narcissa and changed the song of choice.

Why you standing all by yourself?

Those shoes were made for dancing with someone else

Why don't we move over to that empty space?

I bet you 20 bucks I'll put a smile on your face

I know a place where we can

Narcissa recovered quickly from the hit but soon realized that her earpiece was no longer working to block out sound. As the music registered in her ear, a voice started to try and control her mind. She fought off the effects since she was a natural Occulmens.

Dance the night away

Baby we could try to

Make the world spin slower

We could take our time and

Get to know each other over cherry wine

The demon turned to face Narcissa completely as he started to sing louder with more enthusiasm. He grinned with devilish intent, trying to push past Narcissa's mental shields to gain control. He slowly began walking toward her, coming closer and closer. She held her head trying desperately to fight the compulsion. Harry walked past the creature—still in a trance—and stepped through the portal.

Well, it's so soon to give up on tonight

I haven't had the chance to show you my moves and I

I think you'd like to see why they would call me

I could show while we dance the night away

Baby we could try to

Make the world spin slower

We could take our time and

Get to know each other over cherry wine

Hermione was quick to her feet and tried to hastily reach Narcissa. However, the portal moved with the creature. The omega's defenses fell, her eyes glossed over, and her arms fell limp at her sides. The demon continued on toward her as she started to walk toward him as well. He reached his hand out toward her while she mirrored his actions.

Hermione desperately sprinted toward them, gaining ground rapidly

I've been waiting on this dance

We're made for two babe

Won't you show me just what you can do?

I don't wanna waste your time

So please just have me for tonight?

Dance

Hermione got closer to them and realized that she wouldn't be able to stop Narcissa with an alpha command this time. Not only was the spell too strong to try, but she was too far away. She'd have to do something else. However, as she got closer to the portal, she started to feel the tingling sensation in her body of her magick returning to her little by little. She made a rash decision and sprinted toward the portal instead. "Luna, I need another favor," she rushed out over the comms.

"Yeah, Hermi, what do you need?"

"I am going to sacrifice myself. If my theory works, I'll be able to pull the demon in with me. But I need you to keep your promise and tell Narcissa something for me."

"I already hate this plan, but I know that there is no talking you out of anything once you've set your mind to it. She's going to be super mad at you. You know that right? What do you want me to tell her?"

"If she tries to blame herself for this, don't let her. None of what is about to happen is her fault, or anyone else's, for that matter. She can be mad at me all she wants, but no one else except this twat waffle is to blame."

"Alright, Hermi, I'll tell her. Come back to us. We need you and Harry both, am I understood?" Luna said with a sniffle.

"You know how Harry and I are, we always figure a way out of jams, Lu. I'll see you on the other side," Hermione said with a forced chuckle.

Yeah I said let's dance the night away

Baby we could try to

Make the world spin slower

We could take our time and

Get to know each other over cherry wine

Oh I, dance the night away

Baby we could try to

Make the world spin slower

We could take our time, uh

No it's too soon to say, "Your mine"

Let's have a drink tonight

Get to know each other over cherry wine

Hermione shifted her direction slightly toward the portal, pulling the ring of knowledge off of her finger and placing it on a stem of Merlin's staff, which wrapped around the ring to secure it. She stood in front of the portal and stabbed the staff into the ground so it stood on its own. She felt her magick returning to her and cast a simultaneous feather light charm and Relashio with her wand on the beast, binding him with restraints around his torso and up his neck, surrounding his mouth, and stopping him from continuing to sing.

Just as he was about to grip Narcissa's hand, he was forcefully yanked back into Hermione's strong arms. His eyes grew wide with shock. The blonde shook her head, clearing it of the compulsion, only to watch as the alpha held the wiggling creature against her chest. They locked eyes and Hermione gave Narcissa a heartbreakingly sweet. "I love you, Narcissa. Always remember that."

Both the creature and Hermione got sucked into the closing gateway. "NOOOOO! HERMIONE!" The blonde screamed as tears began to stream down her face. She ineffectively tried to run after her, reaching her hand out once more, only for the portal to close just as she reached it.

In shock, Narcissa blinked a few times as she started to hyperventilate, falling to her knees. The omega grew angry with a vengeful fury as she pounded the ground with her fists. Her breathing came out in heavy, sorrowful heaves as her magick began to pull in around her, building in power at a rapid pace. She lifted her head, revealing that her eyes had shifted to black as she roared out in rage. Her magick exploded out in a massive wave of devastation, leveling nearby buildings, as well as pushing back anyone that was close by.

Luna felt her magick come back to her body in a rush. She saw the wave of magick head toward her and disapparated away from the destruction, only to apparate right back into the fray on top of the only building left standing. She began casting the sleeping charm on her voice, amplifying it so that it had a longer range. Her voice started to float along the surrounding area, putting everyone to sleep.

Remember me

Though I have to say goodbye

Remember me

Don't let it make you cry

For even if I'm far away I hold you in my heart

I sing a secret song to you each night we are apart

When the song began to reach Narcissa, she was so blinded by her feral rage that she blocked it out. The omega slowly rose from the ground, breathing heavily through gritted teeth. She released another power-fueled roar of despair, causing the building that Luna was perched on to collapse under her. She gracefully apparated closer to Narcissa, pushing more power behind her voice aiming it directly at the other blonde.

Remember me

Though I have to travel far

Remember me

Each time you hear a sad guitar

Know that I'm with you the only way that I can be

Until you're in my arms again

Remember me

Narcissa slowly began to register the music being sung and became drowsy. She wobbled on her feet and put a hand to her head, blinking slowly. Luna pushed her remaining power into the last few lines. When the last line was sung, both blondes fell to the ground, unconscious.