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Recap: By now she could feel the weights of war press down on them. With a shudder she prayed for the safety of her children and prayed things would turn for the better for her family mainly Potter coming under the order's control.

Chapter 17

Ron was sitting in his room looking out the window he was lost in thought. He couldn't figure out where it all went wrong. He did as the Headmaster asked and placed the potions needed to control Potter in his food and goblet, what happened. How did he throw off those potions they were brewed by a Potions Master even though he was a greasy haired git. But what did he know. Sure Harry could throw off the Imperious Curse, but these affected not only the mind but the body. For the past two years Harry had been given these potions and hasn't shown any signs that the potions took affect. Where did it all go wrong? He thought. He was brought out of his stupor when Fawkes flamed into his room. Landing on the bed the Phoenix dropped a letter. Giving the phoenix a pat on the head and a treat. Ron opened the letter from the headmaster. All it contained were his owls and what classes he could take, the third was stating that he was still a prefect and was needed to help on the platform this year do to a possible raid on the area by Death Eaters. He smirked and thought that it was now his time to show the Headmaster he had what it took to fight. Throwing the other pieces of parchment onto his bed he grabbed his owl results and book list and went down stairs.

Ginny on the other hand knew exactly where it all went wrong. It wasn't the potion. It was Harry himself. He was strong in mind and body, even though his body didn't look it. But she couldn't help but think it was something else to help. As much as she tried, she couldn't remember. Her first year is a blank all she could remember was waking up in that damnable chamber, with her Harry. Every time she thought back to that day all she could recall is a fuzzy cloud. But she couldn't help but think that Harry's strength came from that day. Never mind that she looked at the letter she just got and a smile crept up on her lips now she was a prefect and could use that to her advantage to get Harry alone. With a slightly mad giggle she left the room.

While Ron and Ginny were thinking or in case of a red headed female a plot, Harry and team approached the residence. Though they couldn't be seen, they approach with caution. All knew that the adult occupants were in Dumbledore's order. He nodded to Susan, who nodded back and went up to the door. Before she could knock the door opened, a house elf appeared in the doorway. She beckoned the six inside, when the door closed a young female voice could be heard.

"You can drop the charms, our house elves said you were coming up the drive."

"Sorry Hannah but we couldn't be seen?" Susan said, dropping her spells wandlessly.

"Why my parents quit the order around the fifteenth of July. They weren't too thrilled with Dumbledore." The young woman said with some venom. "They're considering pulling me from Hogwarts."

"Don't leave." Harry said, everyone gave him a funny look. "Look at it like this we have a spy in the order, and we need a spy in the school you. Listen Susan trust's you with her life, and because of that so do I. She vouchees for your character."

"I get to play spy. Wait how will I contact you?" She asked.

"I wouldn't worry about that, but just so you know that if Dumbledore gets wind of your choices, he will attack your mind." Susan said.

"Meaning?"

"To get what information he wants he will enter your mind to get it." Harry replied "He has done it to all six of us at some point of time. Beware he will do it to you also just to get me under his control, and that is something I don't want."

"Don't worry about that." Hannah replied. "But I'll try and talk my parents into letting continue school." Worry was evident on her face.

"Don't worry well be back later tonight to explain what is going on."

"I's is sorry but the Paper is here." The house elf said. As one the group looked at the paper.

The ministry falls in one night.

In a bold move the Muggle government made a move against the wizarding world. According to witnesses these men fell from the sky under an odd item protruding from their backs. Then rushed the remaining yards to the front of the building. The building was locked up when they attacked but were able to get past the wards on the build and enter it. Senior Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt was the first to respond to the alarm. Before he could enter the building, he could hear popping at a fast pace. Suddenly the intruders attacked him, nearly hitting him. The extent of the damage was revealed in the dawns early light. A flag was displayed above the building. The red and white strips and a blue box with at least on count had fifty stars on it. Flowed majestically in the rising sun light. By seven thirty Under secretary Percy Wesley ordered a five-man team into the building. Who were killed Auror Shackelbolt replied that those were the same noises from earlier that morning. An hour later more of the strangely dressed muggles entered the alley. One of them hit our now acting Minister. Then proceeded to place a weird wand to his temple, and said he was in league with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. But before Acting Minister Weasley was struck the man announced. By order of the Queen of England we are here to wage war. They have started a war I feel they cannot win, for we have Albus . . . "

Suddenly the group was interrupted by the wizarding wireless. Who announced that there was going to be a special announcement. Within the next five minutes. As the time slowly ticked away, Harry's mind was racing he tried to think of ways of the country or how badly to hurt the old man.

"Good day citizens of Magical Britain. I'm a Major in British the military contrary to what this rag has stated we didn't take over the Ministry of Magic but took it back from a dictator who runs the wizarding world. Yes there were fatalities this morning, but to the forces that took the building they were combatants and were neutralized as such. There is no need to panic we are here to protect not destroy like this paper want's you to think. So this morning fifty Special Air Service members along with one hundred American Paratroopers took the ministry building and arrested Minister Fudge on the charges of Treason, Causing an international conflict a foreign nation, Bribery, Falsifying Government Documents, Misuse of Government Property, Espionage, he is also charged with conspiracy to over throw two governments one nonmagical and one magical. He is currently lock up in a Canadian Military Base under heavy guard. Now that is out of the way do any of you have questions?" He asked "Yes you."

"Why have you disrupted our way of life?" Rita asked.

"We haven't disrupted anyone's lives yet. Both the American and British governments viewed Fudge as an international threat as well as a national security risk. So you see your lives haven't been interrupted."

"Why did the colonials, and the filthy muggles help destroy the Ministry?" A reported asked.

"I can tell you why. It started last year when Fudge began kidnaping American Grey Cloaks. But they didn't catch on until four months ago. And as for we filthy muggles as you stated we viewed Fudge as a threat, and took care of it." The Major replied.

"Oh and were, do your loyalties lie?" The same reporter asked

"My loyalties lay with the Queen and Country, not to some politician who thinks he can do what he wishes. There is your answer."

"That's treason. Everyone in the wizarding world doesn't answer to the Queen?" The same reporter stated.

"Wrong! You are a British citizen and their for you answer to her Royal Magisty and if you don't like that then leave this room, or be arrested for treason your self, and trust me when I say this we can make it the charges stick. Now put the wand away or you will be shot." The Major said.

"Right like your weapons can kill wizards, those killed this morning were killed by cutting curses. So I'm not scared."

"Drop the wand or I will fire."

"No." A loud pop was heard by all followed by the thud of a body hitting the floor.

"As you can see he couldn't get a shield up in time nor could he apparate out in time. Mer. seconds is all it took and he was killed. That is the power of our weapons, only four ounces of pressure and he was dropped. Now I will take one more question." The Major said.

"This weekend marks the begging of the school shopping, and also what is going to be done about He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?"

"The alley way will have a heavy guard so the innocent can do what they need too in peace, knowing that we can and will protect them when the need arises. As to Voldemort." He paused as angry shouts were heard. "As I was saying he's just a bogeyman, with followers that want to bump in the night, and if he wants to play soldier then were game. That is all." With that said he walked off stage, but quickly returned. "Before I forget Mr. Potter if you are listing to this broadcast I wish for you to meet with me at the Ministry of Magic, you are not in trouble and can bring whom you wish to this meeting. It doesn't have to happen today or tomorrow. But I wish for it to happen within the next two weeks."

Dumbledore and his order sat in the great hall listening to the announcement, many were confused.

"My friend that is what we now face an enemy that is worst than the dark lord. Fudges plan to have the colonies back fired and they attacked swiftly. That is one of the problems the other is what happened to young Percy." Dumbledore said and went on to explain what happened, as this meeting was going on Harry finished explaining to Hannah and her parents who just came home what was going one and why he needed a spy in Hogwarts, and not to worry if they were attacked that their house elves will send them some were safe. With that he left and went strait to Diagon Alley alone. When he appeared at the new apparition point, he was surprised to see seven heavily armed men there. They nodded at the young man as he walked past them. Harry noticed that there were patrols going down Knockturn Alley as a six-man team had what looked like machine guns pointed down the entrance to Knockturn. Not only that there were soldiers spaced out every so often. When he approached the steeps of the Ministry, he noticed several reporters one of them was Rita, who noticed him and quickly ran around the corner. He quickly entered the building and was meet by two soldiers.

"Name and reason for being here?" one asked.

"Harry Potter." Harry said as best he could.

"Corporals take this young man to meet the Major." The other ordered. Within five minutes Harry was sitting at the former Ministers' desk facing the aged Major.

"I had hoped you heard my request, Mr. Potter. You see I have a dilemma, one I think you can easily remedy. Before you ask, we have found intelligence on you in the ministry. You were a threat to Fudge and he made in known, and now you are at odds with an Albus Dumbledore, and you are also the only one to fight fire with fire in this war with Voldemort. So we need you to fill in the blanks." The Major said. Harry could hear the plea in the aged soldiers voice so he told him what he could.

"Thank you Mr. Potter. That will help us a lot but I think you left something out."Harry winced, while the Major reached into the desk. "Like your own army."

"I don't know what your talking about?" Harry replied.

"Sure you do. Here this is from the Queen." He said sliding a large package across the table. Harry opened it he quickly read what it had to say. His eyes meet the Majors, who simply nodded.

"Welcome to her Magisty's army Colonel. Surprising isn't it that she has total control over us wizards. We have no need for Generals, for we have one. A powerful one at that, for centuries we have protected the Royals from wizards, and are possibly the only wizards besides the muggle-born to incorporate, Muggle technology with magic, and as such that gives us a better chance at winning this war than Dumbledore, and his band of merry men, or Voldemort. So as the letter stated sir we happy few, we band of brothers are now under your command, sir." He said with a smile.

"But I haven't joined." Harry said meekly.

"I know, but the Queen rewards those who fight to defend the land from foreign or domestic threats. So what are your orders sir?" He asked.

"I don't know. How am I supposed to lead two armies, one has more Americans than British soldiers, and the other is mixed between those who want revenge, and others fighting for their rights." Harry replied, softly.

"And thus the reason god created the officer." The American Lieutenant said, after snapping a salute.

"Ah First Lieutenant Chambers, this it the new commander for the first British Magical Brigade. Those who have signed up this morning are going to need training, something the two of us need help with, and at the moment I don't have the man power to do so." The Major said.

"And the Colonel? Sorry sir." He asked.

"He may seem to be a green officer but we don't have to worry about him. Sorry Sir."

"What are you two talking about?" Harry asked.

"Ever since we took the ministry and set up a sign up sheets for the army, we have had an over whelming response. It seems that those who have nonmagical parents are angry with the way the current Minister ran the country. It appears that even the werewolves have also joined. They sited that we weren't discriminating. The so-called purebloods are about to get a rude awaking." The Major said. "And due to the over whelming response we can't train the new soldiers in the art of war. The only way is to send them to the basic but the Queens and Prime Minsters orders are clear, we are not I repeat not to send any magical soldiers to nonmagical bases. So the American and a few of the SAS operatives have agreed to help train your new forces. And for your current armies use them, but I ask that at least a small garrison of your new troops be with you at all times."

"So I'm being use by someone that I really can't win against in this little insurrection with Voldymoldy?" Harry asked. The two could only shake their heads. "Seeing has I have no choice in the matter I have to accept. So how many soldiers am I taking with me to where I'm hiding at the moment?"

"Well we just got two U.S. Navy Seal teams. I could loan one team to you." Chambers said.

"Lets not forget the Royal Marines or SAS teams we have here." The Major replied, "You choice which team to take with you Colonel Potter." The Major replied.

"Wait I thought you said the Queen didn't want nonmagical soldiers in the wizarding world?" Harry asked.

"The forces here in the alley are either magical, the American's who base their forces on their nonmagical counter parts easy to remember that way if you ask me. And most of the British Special Forces in the alley are Squibs." The Major answered, suddenly there was a knock on the door. "Enter."

The next man to enter the room was carrying a brown package under one arm and had Body Armor, while eight others entered carrying long wooden boxes. When the men placed the boxes on the ground, they saluted. While the man holding the armor and package handed them over to Harry.

"Colonel these are the Seal team I was talking about." Chambers replied. Harry noticed his questioning looks at the boxes. The team leader stated that one of the boxes had several Assault Rifles in it. One was the SA80 light assault rifle, and the rest were one M16A2, and the M4 carbine rifle. The rest of the cases were ammo for the three rifles. "Okay so your taking ammo with you and why the rifles?"

"For the Colonel sir." The officers were looking at the Seal team leader with shock.

"Uh I hate to tell you this but when I fight its going to be with this." Harry said drawing his sword. "I have used it once before and will again. So I won't need the rifles until later in the war." By now the others were looking at Harry who was standing in his plate mail armor and wielding a sword that was emitting a great power. To the Officers he was a hero someone to be looked at with awe. To the eight Seals he needed to be brought down a peg, so the team leader struck hard when Harry sheathed the sword. Harry was shocked when the punch hit him in the face. The three officers just stood there and watched they wanted to see where he stood in hand to hand. What happened next came a great surprise to the Seal, when Harry responded with an uppercut to the Seals jaw. By now both Harry and the Seal were in a fighting position. Harry's nose was bleeding, and was possibly broken. The Seal kicked out with his left foot trying to hit Harry in the stomach. Harry saw the attack coming and grabbed the leg in which he brought his right elbow crashing down onto the knee of the soldier. It wasn't hard enough to break the patella, but hard enough to where the Seal grunted in pain. Harry followed that up with a quick punch to the seals' face. Definitely breaking his nose, by now the Royal Marines asked to come up to the office were watching the fight with passing interest. The seal managed to get his leg back from Harry but was limping. The trained soldier was in trouble and everyone could see it. So he did the since able thing, he surrendered.

"I thnk its tme for me to see the medic." He slurred out. Harry watched him limp off as a Marine helped him out the door, and he watched one seal pass something to the other who had a smirk on his face.

"Damn that the fastest I've seen a Navy Seal surrender." One of the Marines said. "So can you use the pig sticker too?"

"What to find out?" Harry replied.

"On second thought." The Marine answered. "Hell no. if you can fight like that unarmed I really don't want to see what you can do with that sword."

By now the Seal and Marine returned. "I'm sorry sir, but I was under orders by Major Zero and Lieutenant Chambers to see where you stand in unarmed combat." He replied, and Harry waved the his apology off.

"Well I'm impressed. So your orders." Major Zero asked.

"This Saturday I want all soldiers on high alert. This Saturday is when the children are getting their school supplies I wouldn't put it past the arrogant wanker to try something. Just to cause fear in the masses." Harry said.

"What's our ROE?" Chambers asked.

"ROE?"

"Rules of Engagement. Colonel." The Seal team leader said.

"Shot first and ask questions later. The Death Eaters are going to Diagon Alley for one purpose. To kill, and they wont care who it is. They'll torture for fun, and kill for pleasure. So when the soldiers see them they're to fire." Harry said.

"What of the enemy wounded?" The British Lieutenant asked.

"Sorry but I didn't catch your name?" Harry asked.

"Call me Lieutenant Ghost." The Royal Marines and Seals gasped at the name while Chambers just stared at his counterpart.

"Well Lieutenant Ghost they're to be used as intelligence, after that I don't care what happens to them." Harry said.

"Careful Colonel that attitude is considered Conduct Unbecoming of an Officer." Major Zero said. Harry could only nod. "Well be ready so Colonel Potter I think its time for you to leave." Zero stood and offered his hand to Harry who took it pulled Zero close and whispered something in his ear. Zero nodded and told the Marines that Harry was in charge where he was going. So sixteen special forces' members gathered around Harry as he pulled out a stone that hung from a necklace and whispered a command word. Before the group left, he watched Chambers pull his wand and cast a spell into the corner. When they landed Harry got them to swear, they will never tell anyone what they are about to see and hear in the ancient city. So he lead them the group to where he knew Yu was at and let him explain who and what manner of being they were. So that is where he left them in Yu gracious company. Kali nodded to Harry when he past him. When Harry reached his room, he could hear movement inside. When he opened the door, he spotted Tonks lying on the bed in which she was showing off her womanly assets.

"Like what you see Harry." Harry nodded dumbly. "Well I did promise that it would happen tonight."

Hermione was in the shower when she heard a moan and went to investigate. She had to smile as she watched the two. A minute later she retreated to the shower she left running. A nervous smile on her face that was marred with worry that Harry wasn't going to like her body after taking Tonks into his bed. But her fears were quickly abated when Harry came up behind her and whispered something into her ear. It was around three in the morning when Hermione and Tonks fell asleep, while Harry stayed awake. Vowing to himself that he would end this war with Voldemort so he could live his life in peace with the two loves of his life. With that he let slumber take him.

A/N: A NEW CHAPTER AND WITH JUST DAYS TO GO BEFORE THE FINAL BOOK

HITS THE SELVES, BUT NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS I PLAN ON FINISHING THIS AND THE STORY UNKNOWN POWER. AS FOR THIS CHAPTER I HAD A CASE OF WRITERS BLOCK.