As Danny predicted, Voldemort was not happy. But the wizard's rage was halted once Danny explained that the Death Eaters following him were actually hindering him. He couldn't go places he normally would be able to go to. And to prove his point he gave Voldemort the order safe house location Lupin and Tonks told him. He also informed Voldemort that Tonks and Lupin were going to get married. Bellatrix had been present during his report and had been outraged. Danny learned that Tonks was Bellatrix's niece, on Tonks' mother's side. Voldemort was so pleased, after reading Danny's mind and getting fake memories supporting Danny's lies, that the wizard declared Danny as a loyal servant and would no longer be followed.
Danny attended Lupin's wedding, it was small and simple. The only guests being Danny and Tonks' parents. Afterwards, Danny was able to give Voldemort a few little known order member names that were already on their way underground. Danny learned that Harry's aunt, uncle and cousin would be taken to Amity Park to live near the Fentons. It was decided that having muggles with weapons was a good defence. Danny personally wished he could see the Durselys' faces when they met his parents.
Danny had impressed Voldemort so much he was invited to attend a meeting. At first Danny had felt proud of himself for tricking the wizard into trusting him. However that soon changed. An unconscious woman floated magically above the table where Voldemort sat his followers around. There had been a recent breakout from Azkaban and Lucius Malfoy had returned, disgraced. The Malfoy family was the butt of every joke among the Death Eaters. Danny couldn't help but feel sorry for the family, especially Draco. The woman floating above the table, it was a Hogwarts teacher, Professor Charity Burbage. She taught muggle studies Danny recalled. Yaxley and Snape were the last to arrive. Danny silently watched the meeting, starting to get a sick feeling in his stomach.
First they discussed Harry being moved. Danny allowed Snape to deliver the information to Voldemort of the current plan. He didn't know how Snape kept his cover, both with Voldemort and the order, but he had managed to get information on the event. There was a little confusion about the date as another Death Eater had gotten different information. Once it was decided that Harry would likely be moved by non-magic based methods, such as brooms, Voldemort moved to Lucius and demanded he give him his wand.
Then Voldemort drew attention to the woman above them. She begged Snape for help and mercy. Danny, forced to keep in character, had to keep a mask of indifference. As a half-blood, he could be excused for not finding Death Eater jokes funny. But to outwardly show his discomfort at the muggle studies teacher being humiliated, his cover might be blown. Danny was grateful that the teacher wouldn't recognise him as the coloured ghost from Hogwarts. He wouldn't be able to remain idyll had she begged him for help. Voldemort then cast the killing curse and killed the witch.
"Dinner Nagini," Voldemort informed the massive snake by his side softly. The snake slithered onto the table and devoured the witch, head first. Danny couldn't watch, already feeling sickened by doing nothing to protect Charity Burbage. Next time he saw anyone from the order, he'd inform them of her death. It was all he could do.
The following Saturday Danny was on a broom with his wand tightly clenched in his hand. He hadn't had much experience flying on a broom in the past, let alone flying one handed. But he had been ordered to be on the attack team waiting for Harry above the general area of Privet Drive. Voldemort didn't know exactly where Harry was living and Danny wasn't going to admit that he knew what the house looked like and the address. It was getting dark. Danny really didn't want to have to attack Harry or any of the order, but he had to maintain cover. He just had to hope that one of the order took him out of the fight quickly and convincingly. At least he was dressed like the Death Eaters with a big hood hiding his face.
Suddenly, all at once fourteen people rose into the air. Seven Harrys. One with Hagrid on a magical motorbike. Two on thestrals with Bill and Kingsley. Four on brooms with Moody, Tonks, Lupin and Mr Weasley. Danny bit his lip. He had to choose which one he attacked. He was about to head off Lupin when another Death Eater cut him off. To avoid looking like he was trying to attack one person, he swerved and flew after Tonks and a Harry instead. He unsteadily lifted his wand and pointed it at the pair. Another three Death Eaters rushed after him. Tonks glanced behind her and sped up. The Harry behind her turned away and flung jinxes and hexes over his shoulder.
Danny gasped and spun in a tight loop to avoid a stunning spell, losing his hood in the process. The Harry behind Tonks faltered.
"Danny?!" the Harry shouted. Danny set his jaw and lifted his wand.
"Stupefy!" Danny cried and flicked his wand at duo. Tonks glanced behind her and with a scowl spun away. She raised her wand and fired a series of spells at Danny. Danny couldn't just let a spell hit him, not without looking like he wanted to get out of the fight.
"Nice flying Fenton! But this isn't Quidditch!" one of the Death Eaters bellowed at him. Danny glanced at the Death Eater.
"I told you I'm not good at duelling!" Danny retorted angrily. He only had one stun on his wand and he'd used it. He had to use his spells carefully.
Tonks dove and spiralled around a number of killing curses. Danny glanced at nearby Death Eater. He bit his tongue before making his decision. He'd team up and get knocked out of the fight making another look good. Tonks could protect herself and the Harry behind her but he couldn't stay in these skies.
"Oi! I'll go right, draw their fire! You go left!" Danny yelled at the Death Eater beside him. He waited for the Death Eater to give a quick nod before he shot off to head off Tonks. He made eye contact with her and gave her the tiniest nod. He lifted his wand.
"Avada-!" Danny began, knowing the spell wouldn't work since it wasn't loaded on to his wand and he wasn't a wizard. But he knew it would look good. Tonks lifted her wand and cut him off.
"Stupefy!" she shouted and Danny got hit squarely in the chest with the red stream of light.
His body went rigid and he lost his grip on his broom. He fell backwards unable to move. He watched unblinkingly as Tonks and the Harry behind her flew off into the night being chased by three Death Eaters. He quickly scanned the sky. No one was looking. He tapped into his ghost powers and managed to slow his descent. Unfortunately not enough to avoid injury. He crashed into the ground hard enough to knock the air out of his lungs. He heard a definite snap and his leg exploded with pain. Breathing became difficult too and his vision swam with bright lights.
Oh no! Danny's hurt. What will happen?
Let me know what you think so far.
Anyone remember who the polyjuiced Harry behind Tonks really was? It will be revealed later.
Until the next chapter.
