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Author's Note: It's really sad to see that I didn't receive any reviews for the last chapter but I'm going to keep on posting anyway. I'm sorry this was delayed. I usually post on weekends but I did not have the time and work has been tiring me out.

This chapter is inspired by the song 'You'll Be Safe Here' by Rivermaya, a band from The Phillippines. Really love the song...it's a little mellow but nevertheless pleasant to the ears. So read on and pretty please give me a review. Thanks!

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Harry, Draco, Ron, Pansy and Ginny sat in front of Supernus. Their superior had called them in to debrief on the earlier mission. Harry did not want to be there but his respect for Supernus and pleas from Ginny and Draco had dragged him to this room.

Supernus turned to face them. "I'm sure you want to know what Cassidy has got to do with me. I'm also sure that all five of you are smart enough to know why Master Plan Two was implemented in the first place."

They remained silent. "Cassidy and I had found this academy together about seven years ago. He was my good friend since my younger days. We were passionate about defeating the Dark Arts and after we graduated from Hogwarts, we had a big plan to recruit the best people to protect the good of our Wizarding World. Of course my ambitions were different from my brother's so we went on separate ways."

"A year into our newly found academy, I found Cassidy secretly dealing with a Death Eater who was working closely with the likes of Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy." Supernus paused and looked over at Draco. Ginny did the same thing. Draco didn't flinch at the mention of his father.

"I spied on him myself and found that he had planned to throw me down and use the academy to train young men and women to fight for Voldemort. I'm sure you all realised that there were a lot of young Death Eaters during the war. Cassidy had recruited them from all over Europe. He had gone too far and I decided to stop him. I had my own army who was willing to fight for me and support me."

Supernus looked at his five most powerful young wizards that he had nurtured himself. They were all expressionless. "I confronted Cassidy and we had a war of words which eventually led to my victory of keeping him out of the academy and at the same time, protecting my rights to keep what I have passionately found. I came up with Master Plan Two and had trained all five of you. I understand that it wasn't a hundred percent accomplished yesterday but we'll work on it."

"Dismissed, except for Invictus." Supernus said. Harry remained seated while the rest walked out of the room. When the door closed, Supernus began to talk. "I'm sorry I have to put you through so much. I hope you understand that none of the things that had happened yesterday were my intentions."

Harry looked up for the first time and looked into his superior's eyes. "Harry," Harry was surprised to hear him said his name. Supernus had never referred to them by their own names. He had always called them by the names that he had given them. "You know that I have given you some form of empowerment to make all the most important decisions during missions. I trust that you will exercise this empowerment correctly."

Harry nodded. "I'm proud of what you had done yesterday. I know you will do the right thing."

"Thanks." Harry muttered.

"Alright. You can go now."

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"Pansy, you have been looking tired for weeks and I have the same number of missions as you. Are you ok?" Ginny asked.

"I'm just worn out. I'm so glad Supernus are giving us some rest for three days. I'm going to the garden. You want to come along?" Pansy asked.

"Draco said he has something planned for me." Ginny said trying to hide her eagerness. Pansy rolled her eyes. Draco had always had that effect on Ginny. Trust him to make Ginny still feeling like a head over heels school girl whenever he was around her.

"Alright, I'll go alone then…again." Pansy said.

"I'll go with you next time."

"You said that the last three times." Pansy opened the door and was surprised to see Ron who was about to knock. "Oh, hi. Ginny's right inside." She said and walked away. Ron watched her go.

"Get over it." Ginny said to her brother. "What are you doing there? Go after her." Ginny urged knowing that Ron was actually there to see Pansy.

Ron hurried himself to the garden and saw Pansy sitting on one of the benches. Her eyes were closed. "Hey." He said.

Pansy opened her eyes and looked up to see Ron. She smiled at him and Ron took it as a sign that he was welcomed into her private session. He sat beside her on the bench.

"You love this place don't you?" Ron asked.

"You know I do."

Ron looked over at the young woman sitting beside him. He had loathed her for seven years in Hogwarts but grown to like having her around since the day they were brought together into this academy by Supernus.

"Why are you avoiding me Pansy?"

Pansy knew that Ron was dying to ask her this question since two weeks ago but she had no answer for him. It was difficult for her to tell Ron the reason why. She doesn't want to shock him in any way. She loved having him around. They had grown so close together but they were never an item. They both probably know that they like each other but never had the courage to get together as more than friends.

"I don't want to talk about that. I'm not avoiding you now aren't I?" Pansy asked. Pansy took his hand and laced her fingers through his. She placed her head on his right arm and tears ran down her cheeks. "Don't say anything alright? Let me enjoy this moment."

"Alright." Ron whispered. They both sat there for hours basking in the light sunlight and the cool breeze, both hoping that they could stay that way forever and their feelings at that moment would not have to go away.

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It had been a week since the incident. Charlie had recovered pretty quickly and he was back at work just after a day resting at home. Things had gone back to normal and I avoid Fred and George at all costs. But it seemed like I didn't have to work hard to avoid them because they were avoiding me too. They were probably afraid to talk about what I had told them that night. But it wasn't difficult on my end too. I went home to my apartment every single night after work and saw no reason to go back to the Weasley's where I might bump into the twins.

"So you're coming right?" Charlie asked me during lunch.

"Of course, I wouldn't miss it."

Mr Weasley would be receiving an honour from the Ministry of Magic for his outstanding service to the Ministry. He was really a dedicated man although weird sometimes. I still didn't understand his love for muggle artefacts. After the war, Mr Weasley was promoted to the Anti-Dark Artefacts department. He had been the constant leader in the hunt for leftover Dark Artefacts in our Wizarding World. I was so happy for him when I heard about this honour from Charlie. Mr Weasley really deserved this recognition.

"It's tomorrow isn't it?" I asked.

"Yes it is. They are going to hold it outdoors this time. The newly established facility outside the Ministry was opened about a week ago so they are taking this chance to be the first one to use it." Charlie explained.

"I can hardly wait!" I said excitedly.

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Harry, Draco and Pansy sat facing each other. They looked worried. They had just been given a mission by Supernus. It sounded easy but it was emotionally difficult.

"Why would he want me in this mission?" Harry asked.

"Exactly." Draco said. Pansy swatted his arm hard. "Ow! What was that for?"

"For being so untactful." Pansy reasoned. Pansy ignored his smirk and turned to face Harry. "Harry are you ok with this?"

Harry shrugged his shoulders. "I think I am…I mean I didn't really think much about it when Supernus revealed the mission."

"Don't screw this Harry. I know that you're going to lead this mission but I also…" Draco said.

"Have the right to stop me if I'm going way out of the parameters. I know Draco." Harry said impatiently. He got up from the chair and leaves the both of them. He felt angry and frustrated.

"What's wrong with you?" Pansy asked Draco. "Draco this mission involves the Weasleys. It's already difficult enough for him and you don't have to add some more salt into the wound!"

"I was just reminding him of what is expected from him." Draco said matter-of-factly. He got up from his seat and made his way to meet Ginny who was probably finished with training kids between the ages of 15 to 17 on how to duel. Draco loved this place. It was like home. He didn't mind losing both of his parents to the war. He had made the correct decision to switch sides. Ever since the day Albus Dumbledore was murdered right in front of his eyes, he felt his insides turned upside down. He was angry with his father for making him feel so much hatred towards himself. He did not have the power to stop everything that had happened that night.

The academy had given him a new life. He had fallen in love with the girl that he had been criticising since the first day he met her. Her infectious charm and gorgeous smile had captured his heart. The fact that the five of them had to spend a lot of time together for the past four years had made Draco feel like he was given a new family.

"No, not that way Draco!" Ginny warned. They were hanging decorations on the Christmas tree. "The other way round." Ginny said and turned the bell to the other side. Draco stared at it and wondered what the difference was. "It's shinier on this side." Ginny said as if reading his mind.

It was his first time decorating a Christmas tree. Back at the Manor, his father had the House Elves do it and it was torn down the next day. Draco had never seen or had a hand in putting and decorating the tree up. He had grown up in a family where family togetherness was somehow banned.

Draco looked at Ginny and loved the way her face glowed against the Christmas lightings. He slid his hand into his right pocket and took out the present meant for her. He was nervous. No other girl had made him feel this way and he hated Ginny for that but he knew that he should thank her. He handed it to her and Ginny was surprised.

"Thanks." Ginny whispered and Draco could see her blushing and he smiled, pleased that he had somehow got a reaction from her.

"Open it. I want to know if you like it." Draco encouraged.

Ginny opened the box and was awed by the shiny silver necklace. The pendant was a small butterfly. "Thanks Draco, this is really nice."

"One more thing." Draco said and moved a few steps closer to her. He could see that she looked a little nervous. "Would you go to the celebration with me tonight?"

"Of course." Ginny said without hesitation.

That night, after the Christmas celebration, Draco joined Ginny on the balcony and gazed at the wonderful night sky. Starts were twinkling brightly and it cast a soft glow on Ginny's face. The necklace that he had given her was around her delicate neck and he was happy that she had accepted his gift. They talked for almost and hour about everything that had happened in their life. He had never opened up to anyone. She was the first and Draco promised to himself that she would be the last.

"Draco, I… what do you think of me?" Ginny asked suddenly. Draco was taken aback but he recovered quickly.

"I think you're beautiful, smart and strong." Draco said sincerely. "What do you think of me?"

"I think you're charming, smart and really really brave Draco." Ginny replied looking at the moon. "You left your parents and went to our side and I think that is brave of you to choose to come to us."

Draco took a sharp intake of breath and let it out slowly. "Ginny, I don't know how you did it but I think I'm falling in love with you." That made Ginny snapped her head towards Draco. She had always suspected that he might like her but to hear him said it had surprised her. Ginny's mouth turned into a smile and she leaned forward and planted a kiss on Draco's lips. She was about to moved away but Draco cupped her chin and drew her nearer to him. He had longed to taste her lips and was delighted that he finally had. He like the scent of her, the feel of her arms around his neck and the way she fitted into his arms. It was like they were made for each other.

Since that night, they had started dating and Ron had been difficult. But he soon softened and allowed Draco to date his only sister. Two years later, Draco popped the question and gave her the most beautiful ring that Ginny had laid her eyes own. Everyone was happy for them and eventhough Supernus disapproved of relationship among themselves, he knew that he could never separate these two.

Ginny was already waiting for him at the entrance to the garden. Draco, Harry and Pansy had promised Supernus that they would not leak out anything to Ginny and Ron. It wasn't difficult for them because Supernus expects missions to be kept a secret within team members only so no one asks anyone else about their missions. Ginny knew that Draco and the other two had just finished a briefing with Supernus but she knew better that there was no need to ask. When Draco reached her, she smiled and gave him a light peck on his cheeks, taking in the gorgeous scent of his cologne.

"Hmm, you smell really good today." Ginny commented.

"Can't get enough of me do you?"

"You know well enough I can/t."

Draco beamed and gave her a kiss on her lips, soft and tender. "Come on; let's go get some fresh air. I have a difficult mission tomorrow."

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"Button up Fred. Can't you look nice for this occasion?" Mrs Weasley fussed. Fred rolled his eyes and buttoned his shirt up to his neck causing him some discomfort. George who was at the other side of the room quickly buttoned up his to avoid anymore fuss from his mother.

"Well if everyone is ready we shall travel to the Ministry now. A car is picking us up." Mr Weasley said.

I turned to Charlie and straightened his cloak for him. He look so dashingly good-looking I thought I could never stop looking at him. His eyes were so blue that it usually took me time to take my eyes of him.

"You look absolutely beautiful today." Charlie whispered in my ear as we made our way out of The Burrow.

"Aren't I always?" I asked teasing him.

"Of course you are always. Just that you look extra extra beautiful today."

"You're so fine yourself." I complimented. I had picked out a dress from a boutique in Diagon Alley. It was a light pink spaghetti strap cocktail dress that reached just below my knee. I fell in love with it as soon as I laid my eyes on the dress. It fit nicely against my figure and I had my long hair tied up nicely into a loose bun. I had put on some make-up and sprayed on some of my favourite perfume.

We reached the Ministry in about half an hour and the garden was beautifully decorated. Pink and purple flowers were blooming at the edge of the garden and a water fountain in the centre of the garden had made the place elegant and unique. Mr and Mrs Weasley immediately started to mingle with the crowd.

I stayed by Charlie's side the whole time while he introduces me to some of the most important people in the Ministry. His work with dragon in Romania has led him to know some of the VIPs. It was quite a pleasure getting to know these people by talking to them rather then reading about them from the Daily Prophet but after awhile, I found myself stifling a yawn or two; I was getting bored.

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Harry, Draco and Pansy reached the Ministry and quickly took their positions. The event that was happening had welcomed a lot of people and it was a little crowded.

"Hopefully there will be no messing up." Draco said. Pansy tried hard not to roll her eyes. She knew what he meant. He was hoping that Harry would not mess things up. Pansy knew that somewhere deep inside Draco, he did actually care for Harry. He did not want Harry to mess his place in the academy but Pansy knew that Harry would not jeopardise his place. If any decisions that he made today might be blown out of proportion according to Draco's point of view, Pansy had promised herself that she would support Harry a hundred percent. She somehow had a feeling that Harry would go out of the parameters to get this mission completed.

Harry looked around to see if there were any suspicious characters around. He looked over at Draco and Pansy who was doing the same thing. They had their hand placed readily on their wands. Harry spotted Hermione straight away. His eyes wandered at the people around her. Fred and George were standing behind her, each holding a glass of Butterbeer and Hermione was standing beside Charlie. They were both talking and she had laugh at almost all the things that Charlie said. Once in a while, Charlie would lean in close to her and whispered something in her ear that would make her blush. Harry shook his head and decided that he probably should concentrate on the mission.

"Keep your hands off your wand and stand up straight."

Harry froze at the sound of the threatening voice. Someone had seen him. He stood up and raised his hands in the air. He turned slowly and faced the guy that had caught him in the act. The man was young although a little older than Harry. He had light brown hair and dark eyes. He was shaking a little and Harry had to smirk.

"Wh..what are you doing here? Who are y..you?" He stammered.

"Look mate, I'm sorry but I have to do this to you." Harry said. He took his wand out and chanted a spell on him. The guy immediately froze, closed his eyes and dropped to the floor. Harry had cast a temporary passing out spell on him; harmless and helpful.

"We saw him making his way to you but it looked like you handled him well." Pansy said.

"Let's get a move on, we don't have much time." Draco said.

Suddenly, they heard screams and a loud, deep voice. "IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO DIE. YOU ARE A BUNCH OF SICKENING WEASLEYS!"

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"YOU ARE A BUNCH OF SICKENING WEASLEYS!"

I twirled and saw a man wearing a sharp black suit. He had his wand pointing at Mr Weasley.

"AVADA.." His spell was cut short as he dropped to the floor and started to twitch his whole body, howling in pain.

"Hermione come on. There are more of them." Charlie said, pulling me. The peaceful evening had turned chaotic as screams filled the air. Everyone was scrambling for cover as curses flew in the air. I noticed that they were only directed towards George, Fred, Bill, Charlie, and Mr and Mrs Weasley. Fleur, Micah and I were aimed at in the process. I took out my wand that was hidden in a secret pocket beneath my skirt. Charlie already had his in his hand.

In a flash, I saw three dark suited figures joining the scene; two men and a woman. They hurried towards the attackers. In a second, the three of them had all the Weasleys, along with Fleur, Micah, and me rounded in a circle, protected by them. I noticed that the two men were the exact same person that had rescued Charlie and me a week ago.

A hooded man came out of the edge of the garden and clapped his hands. "Well, well. Good job I say." He removed his hood and revealed himself. His eyes were fire red and his dark brown hair was a terrible mess. His face was covered with facial hair that resembles a wolf. His fingers were long and yellow and his teeth were fangs.

"I did anticipate this. I did. But my entourage and I came prepared you see." He said walking slowly towards the man with the dark raven hair. I was standing behind him and the sight of the captor was increasingly frightening.

"Stay away from them!" The raven haired man warned when the wolfish man came near. He was about two feet away when he received what seemed like a hard kick on his stomach and was airborne and dropped to the ground with a loud thud. I suddenly grew increasingly afraid of our so called protectors. The raven haired man had kicked the man without a hint of magic. Who are they?

"Callide, get them to temporary safety in the Greenhouse now." The raven haired man said. "Eversor and I will handle these guys."

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"I see that you've destroyed my plans!" The wolfish man shouted, obviously unhappy that the Weasleys were brought to safety. "I'll show no mercy!"

With the sudden flick of their wand, Harry and Draco battled with the five attackers. They easily killed three of them and went on battling with the remainder. It seemed like the other two, including the wolfish man were really strong. Their wands were like their third hand, easily flexing curses at Draco and Harry. Harry pulled out his sword and swing it a couple of times towards one of them. He pierced it through the heart and he immediately fell to the floor. "Checkmate!"

"No! That's my nephew you BASTARD!" The wolfish man screamed in anger. He came charging towards Harry and had a duel with him while Draco duelled with the one remaining left.

"You shall die!"

"I don't think so!" Harry challenged. The attacker hid behind a wall and Harry blasted it into pieces. "Don't you dare hide. Fight like a man!"

"Nicholas! We leave now!"

Harry smirked. He out his wand down and looked at the wolfish man. "I'll come back for you next time."

The two attackers apparated and Draco and Harry didn't bother chasing them. Their main mission was to rescue the Weasleys and they are now safe in Pansy's hands. They rushed towards the Greenhouse. As soon as they entered, Draco was hit by a curse on his chest.

"Oh Merlin, Eversor I'm so sorry." Pansy said rushing to Draco.

"No worries."

"Who the bloody hell are you lot?" Mr Weasley demanded. Harry looked at all the eight of them in front of him; his eyes lingered a little longer on Hermione. Her hands were tightly held by Charlie and Harry looked away.

"We're here to save you." Harry said calmly.

"Don't you dare think I don't know who the hell you are? You lot are the so called 'Mysterious Team' and I don't trust you." Mr Weasley reasoned his discomfort.

"Please, believe us. We were sent here to save you." Pansy pleaded.

"By who?" Bill asked.

"You will know in due course." Harry said.

"Invictus, you're out of your mind." Draco hissed. Harry ignored Darco's words.

"We will bring you to safety. Please trust us. We will bring you to one of our safety zones, so if you will follow me, I will show you." Harry said.

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Mr Weasley looked at all of us and his face was full of questions. He looked over at Charlie and Bill and they both shrugged their shoulders. He turned to our captors and nodded his head. "Fine we will follow; if your intentions were really to protect us then we will believe you. Afterall, you had saved us from the attack."

"Good. This way." The raven haired man said. His emerald eyes were serious as he turned towards the door. The other man tried to stop him.

"Invictus, this isn't the plan!" He shouted. He doesn't seem to care that all of us were hearing the conversation.

"We're doing it." Invictus replied.

"No I will not let you." The other man said. He reached out for Invictus' shoulder and grabbed him. Invictus twisted his arms in one quick move but the other man didn't even flinch.

"DISCUSSION OVER EVERSOR!" He said. Eversor tugged his arm away from Invictus.

"Whatever!" Eversor said and walked away.

I watched as the scene in front of me unfolds. The way his fist clenches and his beautiful emerald eyes looked at me was uncannily familiar. As we followed the three of them, Charlie let go of my hand and told me that he would like a word with his father. I nodded my head and as soon as Charlie left my side, I was joined by Fred and George.

"What?" I whispered.

'Were they the one?" Fred asked. "The one that you were talking about."

Invictus turned to look at us and Fred covered his words with a cough. When he turned his attention back in front, George asked me a question.

"Tell us Hermione. It was them isn't it?"

I stayed silent as Fred and George stared at me. I found my heart racing as I looked at the back of Invictus'. His pace, posture; it all reminded me of Harry. I looked at Fred and George and walked away from them. I didn't know what made me do it. I marched towards Invictus.

"Oi! Hermione what are you doing?" Fred shouted. His voice had made Eversor, Invictus and Callide turned their heads and stopped walking. My heart hadn't stop racing and as I reach Invictus, I took a deep breath and looked at him in the eye. He didn't look away.

"I need to know if you're Harry." Tears filled my eyes as I said these words. "Please." I pleaded.

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