Authors Note: Well, here's the next chapter. Hope you enjoy! I just want to clear up some things:
1. There aren't any horcruxes because I'm too lazy.
2. Dumbledore died from a sickness I guess.
3. Riku is a chevalier and Diva did rape him. It was a long time ago and Riku has come to accept it. Diva has already had her children but they're still in the coccoon though.
That's all! R&R!
Secret Rose
Chapter Eleven
The Beginning of the End
It had been three days since the announcement. Since then, all 1st- 4th years had been evacuated along with those who chose not to fight. Those three days had been filled with worry, sleep deprivation, and practice. Everyone had been practicing spells they knew and were learning knew curses and jinxes. The teachers figured the more they could defend themselves, the better.
Four of the tables had disappeared in the Great Hall and in the middle of it stood one table, big enough for the entire castle's occupants. They pretty much lived in the Great Hall. They would bring out the table to eat and put it away to practice and sleep. Surprisingly, many had befriended the three Slytherins- Adam, Sierra, and Kelsey. Turns out not all Slytherins were bad. Most, but not all.
Saya and the rest were still teaching practical defense to those who wanted it. They were working harder than ever even though it was clear they were exhausted. Everyone was exhausted. Many felt the need to stay awake to be prepared for an attack. Finally, Saya made a public announcement.
"Nobody has to stay awake all night just to be prepared. All of you seem to have forgotten something, Haji and Riku don't need to sleep. They can stand guard. Of course, we'd have to ask them…"
"Don't worry Saya! Haji and I got it!" Riku yelled and gave a goofy grin while Haji just nodded.
"Thanks you two. Anyways, it's getting late so we should get sleep. You all need it."
That wasn't a request and they knew it. No one cared though because they were too tired to. Professor McGonagall flicked her wand and there were suddenly sleeping bags all over the floor, each in the color of one of the houses.
Students picked a sleeping bag in their house color and climbed in to fall asleep seconds later. The teachers, Lewis, Kai, David, and Julia just picked a random sleeping bag and soon fell asleep also.
"Goodnight." Haji whispered to Saya.
"Goodnight." Saya whispered back.
Everyone woke up at around 7:00 the next morning. A universal "goodnight's sleep" sigh rang through the crowd. One of the teachers flicked their wand and the sleeping bags disappeared and a long table appeared with breakfast already on it. The house elves had been told they could leave but none of them did of course, they were too loyal and they loved this castle. It was their home. It was everyone's. That was the reason they were all here. It was their home and they'd be damned if someone was going to come and try to take it from them. No matter their differences, they all agreed on that fact.
"Good morning," Saya yawned to the Golden Trio.
"Hey," came the yawned reply.
"Where are Haji and Riku?" Harry asked.
"Outside keeping watch."
"Oh."
At that moment, Professor McGonagall stood up to address the resistance group.
"Good morning everyone, I hope that you all slept well. Now today is the fourth day we have been awaiting Voldemort and Diva's army. Do not assume that we were given false information. It's still very possible they will attack soon.
I would like today to practice defense spells. Defense spells, even the most simple, can save someone's life. You never know when you might need them. They are critical t-"
At that moment, McGonagall was interrupted by a loud bang outside. At the same time, Riku and HajI came running in.
"They're here!" Haji yelled.
Almost everyone turned ghostly pale.
"Okay! This is what we've been preparing for! Take your wands in hand! This ends today!" Harry yelled.
A sort of battle cry rang throughout the crowd. They all turned to McGonagall as if awaiting orders.
"Alright! Sinistra, Sprout and Pomfrey go to the roof and attack from there. Pomfrey, be aware of those who need medical attention. If you can, try to get a barrier of defense up. Let a few death eaters in it at a time. Only one or two chiropterans at a time though.
Patils! Go into the forest and alert the centaurs of the death eaters arrival. Warn them that they are trying to attack Hogwarts and their territory. Try to get them on their side." Those mentioned hurried out of the room with a nod.
"What about us?" Someone asked.
"The rest of you head outside. Try to find things to stand behind while you attack. You can use them to hide behind if you need to. Go!"
This was it, the battle was on.