I'm so sorry everyone. I know, I know, it's been a while. I've been extremely busy what with my highschool musical, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and my dog having puppies and homework. And I know this chapter's really short, but i'm going to post another chapter within the next two days, I promise.

Disclaimer: Well, it's official. JKR's coming out with her own 7th book (though we all KNEW it would happen) so I can't exactly BE her now can I? Since mine is currently out and about over halfway! (Though it stinks cause it's my first one.)

To my beautiful puppies. All six of them. Daley,

the mum, snickers, whinner, marbelle, rayannellie,

and angel. For they are beautiful creations of God

that have made my hectic weeks bearable and filled

with joy. I love my baby shneagles.

Chapter 18: Now we wait

"Godric's Hallow?" Regalus's portrait asked.

"That's where we were killed. "Lily said. "How do you know it will happen there?"

Harry looked at his mother. "Voldemort has an obsession with sybolism it seems. He put his horcruxes in places that have strong memories for him. Godric's Hallow was where he was 'defeted' the first time. He'll think it's only right that we hold the final battle there. He'll also think it right that I be defeated there too. But i'm not going to lose. Voldemort is going to lose everything."

"That's very true Harry." Dumbledore said. He gazed at the boy for a moment. "Are you ready for it Harry?"

Harry smiled sadly at his former professor. "Have I ever been ready?"

"Harry-" Lily started.

"People aren't going to stop so that I can get ready to fight them. I'm as ready as i'll ever be. I've got no chioce. It's the best i'll ever be. I've got to save Ginny. I have to save her at all costs. There's no turning back now."

"We'll be pray for you Harry. Just remember, love is the key. Love defeated him last time, and it will do it agian. There is nothing stronger then love Harry, nothing."

Harry smiled at his parents. "I know Professor, I know."

"Be sure to alert the order Harry." Dumbledore frowned at Harry's retreating back. "And may the Gods help you.

Harry glanced at his friends faces before speaking. "It'll happen tonight. I know it will."

"But Harry," Hermione wispered. "How can you be so sure?"

Harry gasped as his scar began to throb horribly. Neville and Ron ran to grab Harry and hold him up. The boy's hand went to his forehead as he cried out in pain. Then, as quickly as it had come, the pain was gone, leaving a now sweaty boy behind.

"Yea, it'll be tonight." Harry managed as Ron and Neville led him to a chair. "He's just sent the message. It's going to be a long night. Luna, could you find me a quill and some parchment?"

Luna noded and went to search McGonagall's desk. The others stayed completely silent as they watched her. Finally, she handed Harry the desired objects. Harry quickly scrawled a note and then looked up.

"I need-" But before he finished, Fawkes swooped down to land on the desk in front of Harry. Harry smiled at the bird. "I saposse you know where this needs to go, huh?" As an answer, Fawkes grabbed the letter in his beak and flew out of the window that Hermione and Neville opened for him.

"What was that Harry?" Ron asked.

"That was an alert. Hopefully, the Order will be called together in time. They've got," Harry glanced at his watch. "Seven hours before dusk. That's when things will get going."

"So, is it really time?" Neville asked.

Everyone turned to look at him. He was looking out of the window. His expression was that of fierce determination. "It's really time to face him?"

"Yea, it really is." Harry turned to look out of the window at the tree tops. They swayed in the light June breeze. The month had only just begun.

The other's were silent for a few minutes. Then, there was a shuffle of feet and they appeared at Harry's sides.

"Just remember this mate," Ron smiled.

"We're with you every step of the way Harry." Hermions said. She grabbed one of Ron's hands and then one of Harry's.

"Yea, we've got your back." Neville grinned.

"We'll never leave you." Luna noded.

Harry smiled at his friends. "Thanks guys."

"So," Ron said. "What do we do now?"

"Now?" Harry asked. "Now we wait."

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