Unsung War

Chapter 2: Defense Association

Harry woke up the next morning expecting everyone to ask him how he got his name in the goblet. Harry however disappeared before anyone realizes he was gone. He ate his breakfast in silence. Before anyone could talk to him Harry got up and walks out the entrance hall. He knew it was Saturday and there were no classes but he didn't want to be with anyone right now.

Harry sat down next to the lake watching the water calmly. He always felt this was the one place that he could call home. However, he knew he needed to act fast in case Voldemort should reunite his army again.

Then an idea struck him. He immediately ran to the library to find Hermione.

"Hermione." Harry said popping out of no where.

"Harry! You scared me."

"I need to talk to you."

"Ok, let me…"

"No. Now." Harry said in a ruff tone.

Walking down the empty corridor Harry told Hermione about his idea. To start the Defense Association.

"Why are we going to be starting a secret defensive group? I mean, we got Professor Moody. I mean what's the point?"

"It's like Moody said. We must learn to prepare ourselves from the Dark Arts. You may not believe me but the world is starting to look very dark indeed. We must learn and prepare ourselves. I have high level experience against the Dark Arts. That's why I'm going to teach everyone else my experience." Harry replied calmly.

Hermione nodded before agreeing to find trust-worthly students.

The next day, there was a trip to Hogmeade. As expected he and Hermione manage to gather as many of the former Dumbledore Army's from Harry's last fifth year.

"Hello everyone, I'm glad to see you made it." After the last student walk in the Three Broomsticks. Harry reserved the private parlor for this meeting. He was not going to make the same mistake he did last time.

"I called you all here because our skills in defending ourselves against the Dark Arts are very poor. I have numerous experiences against the Dark Arts and want to teach you everything I can." Harry replied.

"How did you get your name in the Goblet of Fire without getting a beard?" A Hufflepuff shouted.

"I didn't put my name in. I have a strong idea who did and why." Harry replied. The Hufflepuff was about to responded when Cedric stood up.

"Harry not to seem rude or anything, but can you be straight with us and tell me why you think a Death Eater is in Hogwarts?"

Harry paused. He took a deep breath. He knew this was coming and was preparing for an answer.

"I have…some sort of sight ability." Harry began. Lavender and Parvati gasp. Harry knew why. They admire Professor Trelawney and shock to hear Harry may share her abilities. Harry quickly waved his hand for silence.

"Not in a seer way. Listen, this is hard to explain. All I know is…when Voldemort failed to kill me thirteen years ago it forge some kind of magical connection between the two of us. During the summer before the Quidditch world cup he was talking to two of his Death Eaters. One of them had a mission here at Hogwarts. The other was to take care of him. I did hear him saying they were going to…capture me during the Triwizard Tournament. I think this is only the beginning of his plan. I'm not sure what he got in store but I'm sure it's not going to be good. So Cedric, you keep you guard up at all time. I'm sure Voldemort will kill anyone who stands in his way." Harry replied as he told them the connection.

The whole room gasps what they heard.

"So…you're like you-know-who?" A Ravenclaw asked.

"No. I know almost everything about him but I'm nothing like him. More like…his opposite. That's why his so afraid of me."

The room seemed to be shock at this piece of information.

"Look, don't go and tell people about this. If you start spreading rumors then the Dark Lord will learn this and use it for his own personal leverage. If this remains secret the better I have at finding out what the Dark Lord is up to." Harry replied calmly.

Cedric sat down.

"I won't let no Hufflepuff tell your secret Harry." Cedric replied as he puff out his chest.

"Nor any Ravenclaws." Roger Davis shouted as well.

"Nor the Gryffindors." Hermione replied calmly smiling at Harry.

"Ok, listen, I've got some first hand experience against the Dark Arts. So I'm going to be teaching all of you some really advance spells and we'll be having dueling practices a lot. I fear, if the Dark Lord does indeed return, we won't be ready. That's why I'm trying to get you all ready for his return. If you all have a year of hard level training I think you'll stand a good chance against Voldemort's Death Eaters." Harry replied.

"Well I know many of you don't like the idea, but I don't want to see any of my school mates die. Here, (Harry pulls out a parchment) sign your names and I'll tell your house captain where to meet and when the meetings are."

For a few minutes everyone was signing their name. When the list was down, Harry tap it with his wand and two perfect copies appeared next to the original. He handed one to Cedric and the other to Roger Davis.

"With that said and done, let's go. First meeting this Wednesday. I'll tell the Gryffindor's where to go. Roger and Cedric will tell their houses where to meet." Harry replied getting up. Many others followed him.

For the rest of the week, Harry and the others were laughing and enjoying themselves. On Monday Harry told Roger and Cedric where to meet. A place known as the come and go room or the Room of Requirements. When Wednesday came, Harry showed them some simple dueling spells like the Expelliarmus (Disarm Spell). Many weren't so good. Finally Harry instructed them into dueling. Giving them all tips and hints how to fight against one opponent or against multiple opponents. Harry told them they did not need to wash their energy trying to stun or disarm their opponents sometimes a quick hit can finish a duel quiet well. He told them they weren't so bad at first but with more lessons they might easily ace their O.W.L.s or N.E.W.T.s. that would be coming up. This caused many people to talk excitingly.

"Harry what's wrong?" Cedric ask as he help Harry put away the books and cushions.

"I fear we might be a little too late. But I'm sure Voldemort will underestimate us. I think however, we will be the biggest threat he will ever have to face." Harry replied sadly. The truth was, he didn't want Cedric to die. But if he could beat Cedric first then he could be spared.

"Don't beat yourself up Harry. (Cho was listening by the door) And you're right; we should learn how to defend ourselves. You're skills are better then I've heard. Hopefully this will help us during the Third Task." Cedric replied. Harry look away.

"Is there something else Harry?"

"This world, it feels like it will last under darkness for a long time. I just hope I can kill Voldemort before it's too late." Harry replied.

"Don't beat yourself up. You-Know-Who won't think of you as that big of a threat?"

Harry shook his head.

"You underestimate him. Remember I'm his opposite. His afraid of me. He thinks I'm going to lead to his downfall. You better go." Harry replied as he walks out the door. Harry stops as he saw someone disappear down the corridor.

Harry took off to the Gryffindor Common Room and soon went to bed. He was tired.

Harry woke up and went down to breakfast. Over at the Slytherin table, Malfoy was giving something away. He was also selling them for a cheap price.

Harry felt a deep knot appear in his stomach as he knew what Malfoy was giving away.

Harry walk down to Potions alone. When he arrived Malfoy was handing out Potter Stink badges.

"Like them Potter? I'm supporting Cedric Diggory, because he is the true Hogwarts Champion." Malfoy replied proudly.

"Shut up Malfoy."

"I mean…"

"Stupefy!" Harry shouted.

The spell hit Mafloy in the face. The Slytherins all took a step back away from Harry who had a murderous look on his face.

"I'm not going to be taking anymore crap from you pig headed fools. Say one more word about me and I'll make the Cruciatus Curse look like a tickling charm." Harry shouted.

They all took another step back. Clearly afraid what Harry was going to do.

"What is going on here?"

Snape had arrived.

"Potter attack Malfoy Professor." Pansy shouted at once.

"Really, well Potter, I think I'll give you detention and twenty points from Gryffindor. Step inside. Now!" Snape barks. The entire class moved in. Some of them were shock by Harry's behavior.

The lesson wasn't pleasant. Malfoy was talking to most of his Slytherins goons trying to find some way to get back at Harry.

In the middle of the lesson Colin Creevy came in and told Harry that the weighing of wands was about to begin.

During the weighing of wands Rita Skeeter tried to get Harry to talk alone. In the broom cupboard she tried to question him about the tournament. Harry responded by stunning her and destroying her quick quills.

Harry came out and the photographer asks where Rita Skeeter was.

"She fainted." Harry replied without a care in the world.

When everything was done, Harry quickly left before Rita Skeeter could get a word out of him or make him look like a joke of the life time.

Time seem to fly by for Harry. He spent a lot of time teaching and training everyone in defending themselves. He also was progressing well in Occlumency. Snape was impress. Without any comments or rude remarks the two got along fairly well and Harry was doing well.

Finally the first task seemed to arrive and Harry suddenly forgot he was suppose to be training for the first task.

The day came and everyone seemed to be excited. Malfoy was making bets that Harry wasn't going to last five seconds. Cho bet her entire family fortune that Harry was going to pass the first task the fastest. Sadly many people thought Harry wasn't going to make it.

Harry and the other champions stood around the judges as Dumbledore explain the rules. Barty walk up and hold a bag for the champions to pick. Just like last time, Harry got the Hungarian Horntail.

After a couple hours, the other Champions past their Dragons. Harry was the only one left. He stood up and got ready to face the Horntail.

A/N

I'm still doing paring votes.

Luna - 3

Hermione - 2

Cho - 2

Ginny - 2

Keep voting, also next chapter will be Harry vs. the Horntail and the new curse