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Chapter 8: The worst feeling.
As the weeks flew into October, the DA grew stronger. Rumors have been going on that a new type of detention was being instated. One of the DA's younger students came up to Neville, Luna, and I after a meeting to tell us what he heard the Carrow's discussing. It worried us a bit because everyone was starting to get used to detentions. I mean there's no way to get used to the cruciatus torture, but we all knew what to expect and having a family like the DA to comfort you after really did help. Also Madame Pomfrey was getting used to treating us. Most of the detentions were from our refusal to practice the curse during class, meaning that Neville and Luna seemed to be with me in most of my detentions. The Carrow's had actually started handing detentions to every student who didn't practice it. Unfortunately that meant all of the 6-7th year DA members were constantly being tortured.
"Neville, you look like crap," I said as we met at the stairs in the common area. Neville looked like he hadn't slept since September. His hair, which was usually well kept was growing, and seemed to be getting untamable. He had large dark bags under his eyes, and I think he lost weight. It reminded me of Harry's with his naturally untamable hair and tired- looking state. Its like for a moment Harry was back here with me, except of course he wasn't. I just wish he was here, I'm sure if he was he would be doing exactly what we are.
"Well you don't look too good either." He answered back as we walked towards the portrait hole. He was right my nightmares kept getting worse. It was hard enough to get any sleep, with all the detentions, DA, and studying. There was no way to get rid of these horrible bags under my eyes.
"Okay so we both look a fright, I guess these are the consequences for being leaders eh," I joked as we walked down the stairs. Luna was waiting for us, she too had slight bags under her eyes but other than that she looked…well kept. "Wow Luna you look, great" I said without thinking.
"Yes, thank you. What happened to you two? You look like you fought with a Crumple-Horned Snorkack and lost." She said with a dreamy voice, "Did you really see one? My dad has been trying to spot one for years." Neville and I just looked at each other and smiled. I swear a Hogwarts without Luna, is a place not worth living.
We all walked into the Great Hall, and were shocked. Everyone was buzzing around as if they had some strong tea. It was a lot like when some new gossip about Harry was going around. Wait- could it be? I asked myself before rushing to the Gryffindor table where Demelza already sat. She was holding a Daily Prophet, while talking excitedly with Lavender.
"Hey Demelza, what's going on?" I asked.
"Ginny there you are, oh my gosh have you heard yet?" She asked excitedly, "I'm guessing you haven't." she replied happily, "Well look for yourself" she said tossing the newspaper at me.
"Demelza you know I don't trust this rubbish" I said annoyed.
"Just read it" she beckoned. I could feel both Neville and Luna hovering next to me. I reluctantly looked at it and gasped. The title read: Ministry break in! Potter suspected behind it.
As I read on, my heart beat louder. Harry was okay! I mean once I finish yelling at him for doing something so careless, he could have gotten caught! Then again I can't judge him, look what I'm doing here in Hogwarts. I still can't believe they broke in and made it out alive.
"I can't believe this." I mumbled.
"Isn't it great!" Neville exclaimed, "Only Harry, Hermione, and Ron could pull something like this off!" I felt like I was floating. My heart kept screaming, Harry is okay!
"DA meeting, this week" I mumbled happily. This is the best time to host a meeting, while morale was up.
"Attention!" A voice roared, "As all of you have heard the ministry was indeed broken into yesterday. Many muggleborns escaped along with our very own undesirable number 1, Mr. Harry Potter. His accomplice Ms. Hermione Granger was seen along with him. I must warn that anyone whom is found to have any form of communication or knowledge on these two, will be punished for withholding information." Snape said staring at me, "Now as many of you may know, we have a rebel group of students called the DA residing at our school. Because of this rebellious group it has been decided that all groups are disbanded. All student groups must gain approval from me if they want to be continued. If any groups of more than 3 people are seen together it will be an automatic detention." Snape finished before walking away angrily. Neville and I shared a worried look, while Luna acted as if she hadn't heard anything. This is bad.
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"What's the point of the rule? We were already an illegal group. This won't change much" Seamus said.
"The stakes are much higher now" Zacharias argued.
"Well no one is asking you to stay." Seamus retorted.
"Guys! Fighting won't solve anything." I interrupted, "But both of you are right. We were already an underground club, but now the stakes are higher. If we get caught, then it means more detentions." I said gravely to the DA.
"That is if we get caught" Neville said, as he walked into the room, "This room specifies to our needs. Maybe we can find ways to keep the Carrows out for good. We won't get caught unless someone tells or unless we want to!" He said excitedly, "Earlier today I did an experiment with the room. I tested it to see if the room could possible move. I mean it can expand at will, so im sure it can move around. Well it worked! Instead of opening up on the 7th floor, it left me on the 3rd floor!" Neville exclaimed.
"That's brilliant Neville!" Hannah Abbott praised, causing Neville to blush.
"So anyone who feels this is not a safe choice, we won't look at you differently for leaving." I said with a gentle voice. I waited for anyone to move, but everyone seemed to stay in his or her spots. "Okay so we need a new plan. I don't think the paint on the walls and refusing to use the cruciatus is enough.
"We need to show that we aren't just a gang of unhappy students!" Michael agreed.
"Well I guess that will be our next task, think of ways to rebel." I stated. I turned to let Neville speak, when I felt someone staring at me. It was Michael, he had this odd look on his face…bugger I know that look.
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"Ahh our favorite group of detention students are here to play again." Amycus Carrow smirked, "Couldn't keep away, could you?" He laughed. All of us stood there, our faces void of any emotion except for Luna who had a dreamy look on hers. We were slowly learning that it isnt as fun for the Carrows, if the students show no emotion. Across from us stood the usual group of Slytherin students who were being forced to attack us.
"Before detention begins, I would like for Ginny Weasley follow me." Alecto beckoned. I followed hesitantly into a dark room. As soon as I was in the room Alecto turned around and grinned. "I may not have the proof I need, but I know you are part of that group, possibly the leader. Our lord is not too happy about the ministry break in and when he's not happy, we are not happy. Your boyfriend is the cause of this, and since he is not here then we must make do with what we have. Crucio!" She yelled. The pain I experienced was nothing like the regular detentions. This one was definitely stronger. After what felt like years, she released the curse. I had somehow found myself on the floor, small tears flowing down my cheeks. Suddenly my body was levitating towards the wall, and then dropped. My body was too numb to even protest. Then a tight pressure on my wrists was felt, and that's when I noticed the chains. A small liquid was rolling down my lips, it had a metallic taste. Somehow during the curse I had bitten my lip to a point where it was bleeding. My head hurt a considerable amount and I think that I may have scraped myself a little when I fell. I was in so much pain. This is all for you Harry. This war is ours and we are willing to fight for it, for you. Don't fail, please don't fail.
Author's note: so there it is! Thanks everyone who has reviewed lol. The next chapter will be around december, so if you know all that happens in December then you know what the next chapter will be about.