Rambings...AKA Authors notes
Hope you have enjoyed my little story so far.
I am going to warn you this chapter is rather violent.
Things are also going to escalate from hear on.
Please R/R
10
The Order of the Dragon
London's Heathrow International airport is the busiest Airport in Britain. Some say the busiest in Europe, Heathrow being the only transportation hub for air travel in the UK. So far it had been a typical Monday morning at the airport as passengers rushed through the Terminal to catch their flights or to catch a cab to take them to whatever meeting they had to attend.
Unfortunately the typical day ended when a man dressed in black robes suddenly appeared next to one of the security checkpoints. Before anyone could react he pointed what appeared to be a wand at one of the security agent. A green flash shot out from the wand and the agent fell down, dead. He then shot the same green flash at the other two agents killing them as well.
The deaths of the security agents set the passengers waiting to get through the security check point into a panic. As they panicked he fired several more times into the crowd this time red flashes were fired from the wand and the passengers fell down bleeding from where they were hit. The black robed figure fired into the crowd for three minutes hitting another ten or fifteen panicked passengers.
Finally armed back up security forces arrived at the terminal. They could be seen clearly ordering the blacked robe figure to drop whatever he was using as a weapon and to get down on the floor. The black robed figure pointed his wand at the security forces and the fiery shape of a dragon shot out o the wand, The dragon drew up to its full height then flew into the security force that had arrived burning them all to death as well as severely burning any other passengers that had not been able to escape the terminals security area. Then just a fast as the black robed figure appeared he suddenly just disappeared. The security video ended once he vanished.
***
The following Saturday was overcast and rainy in London. Many Londoners wanting to go out for the day found themselves spending the day at the many shopping centers. The Brent Cross shopping center was having a very busy day. Except for the larger than normal crowds this was so far a typical Saturday for this popular London shopping destination.
Security officer Jim Daniels hated it when it rained because with the additional crowds came the usual problems associated with larger crowds, the lost children, shop lifting and the occasional fight between teenagers. Even though he did not like working in the larger crowds in the mall he preferred that to sitting behind the security desk watching the security video for anything out of the ordinary. This was of all the duties he had as a security officer one of the most boring. Unfortunately for Officer Daniels things that Saturday went from boring to horrifying in a matter of seconds.
The first indication Jim had there was something up was the sudden appearance of a man in black robes with a skull mask in the main food court. As he dispatched a security officer to check the man out two more similarly dressed figures appeared one at one of the main entrances and the other near the main escalators in the center of the mall. Daniels wondered how these men in black robes and masks had gotten into the mall unnoticed by any of the security men on patrol.
"1402 to base" his radio crackled
"1402" he spoke into his mic
"I have a suspicious subject in the food court in sight. Appears to be a male about 5'11 dressed in black robes and has a skull mask. I am approaching now"
"Roger 1402, please be advised we have two more subjects with similar description at main entrance and central escalator bank." Daniels felt a little uneasy and decided to get some additional help from the Metro Police. "1402, be advised I am requesting assistance from metro police." He picked up the phone.
As Daniels contacted the metro police the robed figures sprang into actions. The figure in the food court pulled what appeared to be a stick out of his robes and pointed at 1402. What appeared to be a green lightning bolt shot out of the stick and hit 1402 in the chest, Daniels saw him go down. The figure by the escalators also pulled out a stick and pointed it at a group of shoppers on the escalators. This time red bolts shot from his stick hitting several people on the escalator. The ones he hit fell bleeding from where they had been hit. Those shoppers not hit started to either try and run back up the escalator or jump over the sides to the ground. Many those that jumped from the escalator suffered from broken bones.
As the screams of people being attacked in the food court and those not hurt ran to get out of harms way the shoppers throughout the mall began to panic. Those running to escape through the main entrance were greeted by a third robed figure who like the other two, began shooting into the crowd with his stick.
As people began to panic and try to get away from their attackers many more were injured by horrified shoppers. Most of the casualties of this attack were not from people hit by the robed figures but those trampled over by others trying to escape the carnage.
Daniels hung up the phone having called the metro police and leapt out of his chair. It took him only a minute to get to the main floor of the mall. Fortunately for him the entrance to the security centre was not far from the food court. The food court was now empty. Those who could fled seeking safety wherever they could. He noticed the black robed figure from the food court standing over a woman that was screaming for mercy. The figure raised the stick he had and pointed at her. Daniels had to do something.
Daniels hurled his knight stick at the robed figure. It struck him on the side of the head. The figure staggered from the blow to his head. The figured then turned in Daniels direction and pointed his stick at him. Daniels heard him shout "Avada Kedavra." The green flash from the robed figures wand was the last thing Daniels saw before he was killed.
****
The London Metropolitan police flying squad are experts at responding to and handling the most violent criminals in London. When the call came in from Brent Cross security about the suspicious black robed figures with skull masks they were immediately dispatched to handle the situation. The Metropolitan police felt that the flying squad would have no problem handling the situation.
Inspector William Jefferson was speaking into the radio as the flying squads tactical Van sped towards the Brent Cross shopping center. "All units responding to Brent Cross are to secure the perimeter only."
Since the second attack at Heathrow airport Jefferson had been asked to come up with a strategy to deal with this new terrorist threat. After reviewing the two incidents Jefferson felt the reason the terrorist had escaped was due to the fact the first units on the scene rushed in without securing the perimeter. All the attacker had to do was to eliminate those officers confronting them. Then slip out of there disguises and escape by blending in with the panicked crowd to make their escape.
Within a few minutes they had arrived at the mall. Jefferson was greeted by an angry police Lieutenant who informed him the perimeter had been secured and there were also still civilians trapped in the mall. He also informed him the three terrorist had now joined up and were proceeding to find those trapped and attack them. They were currently on the second level near the central escalator bank.
Jefferson looked at his squad to see them making the final preparations. Once the ten members of the squad indicated they were ready they headed for the main entrance. They entered the mall slowly in a sound tactical deployment. The squad moved as one, each officer making sure the area he was assigned was covered. Jefferson could hear the distant cries of those injured in the attack.
The scene at the main escalator bank was that out of a nightmare. There were at least 30 to 40 people lying on the ground. Some were injured and others dead. One of the main escalators had been destroyed and was a wreck. As Jefferson took in the carnage around him he saw at the top of the ruined escalator the three robed figures looking down at him and his squad. He spoke to them sounding a bit calmer than he felt.
"Drop your weapons, now!"
In response the middle of the two began to raise his hand toward the flying squad. Jefferson swore he saw a brief flash of light from the other two's sticks they were holding as the flying squad opened fire.
The thirty seconds the squad was firing seemed to last hours. To Jefferson's shock none of the bullets being fired seemed to hit the three robed figures. The middle figure appeared to be a flaming dragon and it was coming towards them. Jefferson dived to get out of the way. As he landed he could hear the screams of his men as they were burned by the dragon. Then to his amazement the three figures simply vanished…
***
The awards season in England begins in the middle of October. After several awards ceremonies such as the Kids choice awards and the order of Britain the main event the British film awards is held.
On the night of October 30th the best of England's film industry attend the awards ceremony. The event has as much publicity and news coverage in England as the American Academy awards ceremonies. The British press always speculates how the winners of these awards are sure to get a nomination for an academy award in the US.
Emily Watts was extremely excited. She was attending her first British Film awards as a nominee. When she attended an open casting call six years ago she did not know how much her life would change. She just wanted to play the part of one of her favorite book characters.
She never dreamed she would get the part for a series of some of the most successful films in history. Now she had already won two major awards this year that she never expected to win. She remembered the shock when she learned she had been nominated for the best actress award for the British Film awards.
The press coverage of her nomination was intense because at seventeen years old she was the youngest nominee for the award. Emily knew she had no chance at winning the award. She nominated along with accomplished actresses such as Meryl Streep from the US and England's own Helen Moran.
In addition to Emily being nominated her male lead David Rabbs and Randall Grimms were nominated for best actor. Like her the neither of them expected to win the award being nominated against the actor playing the new James Bond and Johnny Depp who was expected to win the award for his Pirates movie. The biggest surprise for the nomination was the fact that the fifth movie of the series was also nominated for best picture of the year.
Emily had never attended the British film awards before tonight because the awards usually interfered with her school. Emily always made school a priority which had lead to her internal struggle over the last two months as to whether to accept the role the had played for the last six years. It was at an important time in her school career with A Level exams and university preparation forthcoming. The studio worked with her to make sure the films would not interfere with her educations. It was the studios willingness to work with her school schedule that led her to agree to continue with the role.
As the limousine pulled up to the red carpet, Emily could not help but feel nervous. She had been to many red carpet events. Usually to promote her movies or the movies of her costars... Never before had she arrived as a nominee for one of the most prestigious acting awards in England.
She stepped out of the limo. For the next thirty minutes she had agreed to do several interviews for the press. They all wanted to know how she felt about being nominated and possibly winning he best actress award. She answered the interviewers with she was honored to be nominated however she did not expect to win the award considering the others that had been nominated for the award. Her costars she noticed also answered the question the same way.
Finally it was time to for her to take her seat in the theater. She sat with her two costars who confessed they were just as nervous as she was to get the award. The lights dimmed and the ceremony began.
The first of the awards that affected her and her costars was the best actor award. Helen Moran was the presenter. She opened the envelope. The crowd could see the surprise in her face before she said.
"And the award goes to David Rabbs"
Emily gasped in delight. She turned to David her costar who was sitting stunned. She gave him a quick hug and he went up to accept his award. He was clearly surprised but pleased to win.
The second surprise for Emily came when her movie won the best film award. She had returned to her seat. She had to admit she was a still a little stunned. So far her film had done well. She felt a little hope that she might win, however she told herself she had no chance.
Finally it was time for the award she was nominated for to be announced. She felt her heart race as Dustin Hoffman, in her opinion one of the most accomplished American actors, read her name along with the others nominated. She closed her eyes as he opened the envelope.
"The award goes to..." He paused before continuing... "Emily Watts"
Emily opened her eyes in surprise. For a second she thought she must not have heard correctly. However her costars hugging her and congratulating her assured her she had heard correctly. As she walked up to accept her award she began to panic. She was so sure she was not going to win that she had never prepared an acceptance speech. She was still trying to figure out what she was going to say when Dustin Hoffman kissed her on the cheek and whispered in her ear. "You earned this young lady. Congratulations."
She stepped up to the podium and looked at her award. Then out to the audience. Before she started to speak the crowd gasped. For a brief minute she feared she had suffered a wardrobe malfunction. Then she felt someone grab her from behind. She also felt something sharp pointed against her chin. She struggled to get away but the figure spoke in a deep voice. "Stop struggling or I will kill you."
Emily felt fear the likes she had never experienced in her young life. She thought to herself "I am too young to die"
Then the man holding her spoke into the microphone and to the crowd, "We are the order of the Dragon and your government cannot protect you from us."
He then pointed what looked like to Emily a wand towards the crowd. She noticed he had a tattoo on his arms that appeared to be a skull with a snake coming out of its head. Then to Emily's horror what appeared to be a dragon formed from the tip of his wand and into the crowd. Emily began to scream. She felt the wand against the side of hear head and the last thing she heard was the robed figure saying "Stupefy"
***
David Blake stared at the TV shocked at what he was seeing. He did see the attack on live TV last night, however, looking down at the report of the results of the attack made the video more horrifying. Twenty one of the audience was burned to death. Another Thirty were badly burned and in hospital. Emily Watts one of Blake's favorite young actresses was deep in a coma. The doctors had no idea what was causing the coma.
Blake looked at William Davies. "What do we know?"
Davies looked tired. He had been up for twenty four hours straight. Prior to the attack last night he had not been sleeping much at all.
"Last nights attack was committed by only one person." Davies looked very worried. "Security last night was very tight. I have reviewed all the security cameras and it does not appear he came in though any of the entrances."
Davies stopped. "Prime minister I have reviewed the footage and he just appeared on stage."
Blake looked at Davie shocked. "What do you mean he just appeared?"
Davies sighed. "Just that sir, the terrorist can just appear where they want. There is no way we can defend against that."
Blake was afraid of that. He also knew now what he needed to do to bring the terrorist in. He needed the names of all the witches and wizards in his country. So far Kingsley had been unwilling to provide him with that list. He needed to put pressure on Kingsley. Arthur Weasley was due to arrive any moment. Blake knew what he had to do. He just hoped Davies would catch on.
****
Arthur Weasley sat in the chair across from Kingsley shocked. "Do we have any idea who is behind these attacks?"
Kingsley shook his head "No and we have nothing to go on either. The Muggles are insisting they do not need our help. We have not been able to get any of our people to any of the scenes to investigate."
Mr. Weasley nodded his head. Relations with the muggles since the last attack had gone from subtle resentment to outright hostility. The muggle prime minister had been demanding the names of all witches and wizards in the London area since the attack on their airport. They wanted to run the investigation into the attacks on there own, even thought they were clearly out of their element.
"Arthur." Kingsley sounded tired. "Offer the Muggles our help. However we also cannot give them the names of all the witches and wizards in England you know that."
"I understand sir. I will let you know how the meeting goes". Arthur Weasley headed to the fireplace and with a flash disappeared.
***
"I need those names Mr. Weasley that is the best way you can help us!" David Blake was red with anger as he spoke. "If you have not noticed we have now got over 100 dead and countless injured!"
"I understand your frustration" Mr. Weasley was struggling to maintain his calm. "I cannot give you those names. Once again I can offer you help with the investigation from our Aurors. IF we could just go through the scene we may be able to get an idea of who is behind the attacks. Have the healers we sent helped?'
Blake answered "Yes Arthur they have stabilized those our medical people were not able to and I thank you for that help." He paused. "However that does not help us track down whoever is doing this. That is why we need to get those names. That way we can question them and eliminate those not responsible"
"Prime Minister, we cannot provide you those names. That would cause too many problems for my government. You forget we are just recovering from a war with a group"
"YES THEY SEEMED TO HAVE TURNED THEIR ATTENTION TO US MUGGLES!" Davies jabbed his finger at Mr. Weasley as he shouted. "How do we know that your government is not behind these attacks? Maybe the reason you do not want to co operate with us is your government has its own agenda!"
Mr. Weasley's face turned red but he remained calm as he spoke. "We have co operated. We have offered to help you with your investigation and you have refused. If you start rounding up Witch's and Wizards like you want then many in the Wizarding world might start to support this group. What you are asking for is very dangerous."
Davies looked at Blake. "Prime Minister, as you can see we are getting nowhere here. I suggest we bring in those we know are witches or wizards or associated with them,"
Blake looked at Mr. Weasley. "Is that your final word on our request?"
Mr. Weasley nodded "We cannot give you those names sir"
Blake turned to Davies. "Issue arrest warrants for William and Annette Granger, Hermione Granger and Harry Potter immediately." He looked at Mr. Weasley who was gasping "Also please take Mr. Weasley into custody as well."
Blake knew they would only be able to hold them for seventy two hours. But he wanted to put pressure on Kingsley to give them the names they were requesting. It seemed this was the only way to show Kingsley he was serious.
****
Hermione Dropped the Daily Prophet gasping. Ron looked at her as tears started to streak from her eyes. He heard her gasp. "I don't believe it"
"Hermione what is it he asked?" Harry and Ginny were also looking at her with concern. She pointed to the Daily Prophet now lying on the table. Ron gasped as he saw the headlines as well.
Muggles arrest Arthur Weasley and Hermione Granger's Parents
In a surprise move today Muggle authorities arrested Arthur Weasley and William and Annette Granger this morning. The Muggles have not filed any charges against the three that were taken into custody this morning. They have indicated in the Muggle Press that the three have been arrested for obstructing the investigation into the recent attacks against Muggles by wizards. The most recent being an attack on a muggle awards ceremony which twenty one muggles were killed an over thirty injured. According to the muggle security services chief he "Arthur Weasley and Mr. and Mrs. Granger have knowledge of the location of Hermione Granger and Harry Potter both of whom have had arrest warrant issued for them." The security chief indicated that the muggle authorities believe both Mr. Potter and Ms. Granger may be involved in some way with the planning or execution of the attacks. "Since Mr. Potter and Ms. Granger have not come forward it is our belief they must be involved with these incidents. According to the Muggle press no charges have been filed against the Grangers or Arthur Weasley.
In addition to the headlines there was a disturbing editorial
Muggles Rounding up Wizards
To the Wizarding community, the rounding up of Wizards and Wizard family members is a disturbing crime against the Wizarding world. Muggles have a long history of oppressing those in the Wizarding world. Examples can be found throughout history. The best example is the witch hunts in the middle ages. It is because of this prejudice against the Wizarding world we have lived in secret for all these years.
It now appears the Muggle government whom has always been aware of the Wizarding world on the highest levels is no longer interested in peaceful co existence with the Wizarding world but seeks to subjugate the Wizarding community. We cannot allow this to happen. Perhaps it would be in the best interest of the Wizarding world if we were to assume or rightful place as rulers over the Muggles. The Muggles have clearly shown there intent with these arrest. So far the Minister of Magic is insisting diplomacy is what is needed to resolve this crisis. IF our current Minister of Magic is not willing to show leadership then perhaps he should be replaced with someone that will.
The Order of the Dragon
Ron felt as if a lead weight had been dropped in his stomach. They arrested dad and Hermione's parents as well. They were also looking for Hermione and Harry. This was just not possible. He looked at Harry whom was doing his best to comfort Ginny.
Hermione put the Daily Prophet down. She was still visibly upset but not crying as she was earlier. "They have not charged them with anything" she said quietly "So they will not be able to hold them more than three days." She turned to Harry "What do you think this means?"
Harry shook his head. "I don't know." He looked at the paper. "Mr. Weasley said after the last attacks the muggle were pushing to talk to you and me. Maybe this is their way if increasing the pressure to make Kingsley have us talk to them."
Ron agreed "The move is doing more harm than good" he said to Harry, "Did you read that editorial?"
Harry nodded. "Yes I did." He looked at the editorial again. "Who ever wrote this editorial knew about the arrest before the news was released." Harry looked at Ron and Hermione. "It might have been someone in the ministry" he spoke in a concerned voice.
Before they could continue talking Professor McGonagall approached the table. "Will you four please come with me?"
Ten minutes later the four of them were in the headmistress's office sitting across from Kingsley Shacklebolt and Sturgis Podmore the head of the Aurors. Ron could understand why Kingsley was there but not Sturgis.
Kingsley motioned for the four of them to sit down.
"First of all Hermione, Ron and Ginny we are working on getting you parents released from custody. We have retained a Muggle Barrister whom is at this time meeting with the Muggles." He paused "He was able to contact me and advised me that the Muggles want to charge them with obstructing an investigation."
Ron asked sounding more calm than he actually was "What investigation and how are they obstructing it?"
"The investigation into the attacks on the muggles Ron, the muggles have wanted to talk to Harry and Hermione since the first attack. So far we have been able to prevent that. However after the last attack I am afraid the Muggles have ran out of patience. We have offered to help with the investigation but they will not let any of our people near any of the crime scenes or share any information. They say they can handle things themselves."
Ron stared at Kingsley.
Hermione spoke in a quite voice. "What do they think Harry and I know about these attacks?"
Sturgis spoke for the first time "They feel that the attack on the four of you in July is related to the attacks on the Muggles. They also think you may have some idea who attacked you."
Before Hermione could say anything in response Harry asked sharply "Are the attacks related?"
Sturgis shook his head. "We do not think so. The attacks on you appear to be an attempt at revenge against you three for defeating Lord Voldemort. These new attacks seem to be targeting muggles. Right now we do not have any idea why."
Hermione spoke this time. Handing Sturgis the daily prophet they had been reading earlier. "Perhaps they want to turn the Wizarding world against the muggles did you see this?"
Both Kingsley and Podmore read the editorial. When they finished Podmore looked at Kingsley.
"None of my people made this connection Kingsley." He then looked at the four of them "Yet these three who you say must stay in school have."
Ron could hear a trace of anger in Podmore's voice. He was missing something and from the looks on Harry and Hermione's faces they too thought Podmore's comments important.
"This is not the time or the place for that conversation Podmore", Kingsley said in an even voice.
Podmore however was not backing down. "What do you mean? We have been trying to come up with any kind of lead on whom or why these attacks have been happening with no results. Probably because most of my staff are new and inexperienced, and these three have now come up with a lead."
Kingsley sighed. "Podmore I have told you my feelings on this matter. I will not stop you from talking Harry and Ron."
"What about Ms. Granger?" Podmore asked
"Ms Granger has never…"
Ron spoke up before Kingsley could finish "Oi! We can hear everything you are saying. So why not just talk to us instead!"
Both Kingsley and Podmore looked at the four young people. Kingsley nodded his head "Fair enough. I will let Podmore talk to you since this is his idea"
The four of them looked at Podmore.
"Thank you Kingsley. First of all I want you Ron, Hermione and Harry to know that I have not taken what I am about to say lightly. I have thought long a hard about this before making this proposal to Kingsley. You should also know Kingsley has expressed his concerns over this proposal."
He paused before continuing. "With your experiences in hunting down Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes, your execution and planning of a raid and rescue of Muggleborn being held at the ministry of magic as well as your success in robbing Gringots are all incredible achievements. These successes show me that you are resourceful, excellent at planning as well as excellent investigators. The duels all of you were involved with in the final battle show you are capable of defending yourselves."
Podmore looked at Ron and Harry. "I have asked Kingsley to appoint you two as Aurors waiving the training and Newt requirements as I think you two have already proven yourselves capable."
Ron could not help but smile he also saw Harry was smiling as well.
Podmore looked at Hermione and continued. "Ms Granger. I also want to have you appointed as an Auror as well"
Ron could see Hermione was surprised and she answered quickly. "I am flattered. Podmore however I really don't think I have what it takes to be an Auror."
Podmore looked at Hermione in total disbelief "Ms Granger you are considered by most of your teachers and many of the Order to be the brightest witch in your class. You have along with Ron and Harry solved some mysteries that would be hard for even seasoned investigators and defeated some of the worse Witches and wizards in history. You just like Ron and Harry in my book are already an Auror."
Hermione smiled at Podmore weakly "I am not sure I want to be an Auror."
Podmore nodded. "I understand Ms. Granger. I do not wish to force you into a Job you don't want. So what do you want to do?"
Hermione looked at Harry and Ron "I want to go into Magical Law. I think I can do some good"
Podmore nodded his head. "I have no doubt you can Ms. Granger. I think you will be good at whatever you decide you want to do."
Podmore paused; Ron could tell he was choosing his words carefully. "Ms Granger, I am very short of people right now. Would you consider helping the Aurors out until we can get fully staffed?"
Hermione shook her head. Podmore continued. "This would be for a short period of time maybe six months to a year. It would also give you an advantage when you do move over to magical law as you will see how a case is put together from the investigative point of view."
Hermione looked at Ron. Ron did not know what to say to her. He did not like the idea of Hermione being in danger. He also knew she felt the same way about him being an Auror as well. Perhaps this might give her an understanding about his future career.
Hermione looked at Podmore. "Can I have some time to think about this?"
Podmore looked like he was expecting Hermione to say no. "Of course Ms. Granger, however with Kingsley's permission."
Kingsley knew that Podmore was right. Harry and Ron were natural Aurors. They had proven that along time ago. He hoped the Hermione would also agree to Podmore's offer. If only for a year or two, he did not say anything but gave Podmore a nod,
Podmore took out two wallets and handed them to Harry and Ron. Ron took the wallet and opened it. Inside was an Aurors Badge. Kingsley got up and looked at both Ron and Harry. "Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley, I appoint you as Aurors for the ministry of magic. Do you accept this appointment?
Both Ron and Harry answered "Yes Sir"
Kingsley shook both Harry and Ron's hands. "Gentleman your first assignment will be to find out who is attacking the Muggles.
****
Rockwood stood in a secluded area in London's Charing Cross station. His job was to scout the station out for Yaxley so they could plan an attack the following week. Rockwood smiled to himself. They were planning one attack a week until the Muggles were demanding the Ministry of Magic to surrender the names of all the Wizards and Witches in England. Then they would demand the Muggles surrender to the Order of the Dragon.
Umbridge predicted the Muggles would start doing things like arresting Arthur Weasley, whom was appointed as a liaison between the Ministry of magic and the Muggle government. They also arrested the Mudblood Hermione Grangers parents. This had outraged the Wizarding world because they looked at the mudblood as a hero. He did not agree with her hero status but she was proving useful in the orders cause.
Rockwood looked out over the station again. The first thing he had noticed is that security was much tighter than the other targets they had attacked. He guessed that was to be expected after the last three attacks they had made. Rockwood smiled as he thought about the last attack. Yaxley was brilliant! He especially liked how he apparated right behind the Muggle actress in front of the entire audience and then told them the muggle government could not protect them.
Rockwood noted that there were several uniformed security patrols walking throughout the station. Unlike the previous security they had encountered these were armed with guns, a muggle weapon. He noted where the main entrances to the train platforms were and the main entrance and exit to the station. He figured if two members of the order apparated by each of those entrances and two more in the central lobby of the station they would be able to do a lot of damage in the four minutes it would take for the muggle police to arrive. They would have to take out the armed security in the station first. That would not be a problem. The guns would mean shield spells would need to be cast first.
Rockwood was counting the number of armed guards when to his surprise he felt something at his back, then a voice said,
"Don't move!"
He tried to turn around but the man immediately pushed him into the wall.
"I said don't move mate". He felt the man begin to search his robes. The man found Rockwood's wand and took it. He then felt his hands forced behind his back and they were bound by metal bracelets.
Rockwood was finally turned around to face the man. He was dressed like any other muggle, jeans a shirt and a jacket; however he was no traveler. Rockwood realized he had not been counting on plain clothed security.
The man smile at him, "Mate you kind of stick out like a soar thumb in those robes." The man then spoke into what appeared to be a small box. "I have him in custody; he is definitely one the terrorist. Have a wagon at the front gate. "
Rockwood could not believe he had been caught by a muggle. How could he have been so foolish! He glared at the Muggle police officer and said "You will never hold me."
*****
Prime Minister Blake was having a very bad morning. His plan to pressure Kingsley Shacklebolt into giving him the list of wizards had back fired. Arthur Weasley and the Granger's had to be released when a Barrister arrived representing them When it was found no charges had been bought against them he had gone in front of a judge and obtained an order for their release.
In addition the barrister also was able to squash the arrest warrants for both Harry Potter and Hermione Granger by pointing out to the judge that they were in fact victims in the July attacks. Being they were victims how could they be involved or expected to know who was behind the attacks.
In addition whatever cooperation he had been getting from Arthur Weasley and Kingsley Shacklebolt seemed to have stopped. Mr. Weasley pointed out that until his government would let the ministries own investigators work the case there was nothing more the ministry of magic could do.
Mr. Weasley did assure the prime minister that they had cast protective spells on No. Ten Downing Street, Buckingham Palace and the Parliament building so none of the Order of the Dragon as he called them could just appear and attack important government leaders. However at this time that was all the ministry could do for him.
Blake did not blame Mr. Weasley or Kingsley. He too would be outraged if one of his ambassadors had been arrested by a foreign government. Especially if it there was a very good chance they had nothing to do with the crimes being committed. Mr. and Mrs. Ganger were still under surveillance in the hopes that her daughter might show up. But Blake doubted that would happen.
Blake's gloom was interrupted by the buzz of his intercom. His secretary advised him that William Davies needed to see him. He waited patiently as Davies made his way to his office. Blake hoped that this was not more bad news.
The minute Davies stepped into his office Blake knew that it was not bad news. Davies was actually smiling something he had not done since the current crisis had begun. Davies looked at Blake. "We have caught one of them"
Blake jumped up, "When?"
"About forty minutes ago. He is at Scotland Yard and we are about to begin questioning him"
"Excellent work, I want to know the results of his questioning right away." Blake was pleased. Perhaps they would be able to put an end to these attacks. He knew Scotland Yard had some of the best interrogators in the world.
"Let's have a drink to celebrate." Blake headed for his liquor cabinet as he finished.
***
Chief Inspector Joseph Gilliam sat across from the robed figure. He laid out several photos of the recent terror attacks. As he laid down the photos he spoke menacingly.
"You know what we do with animals like you don't you?"
The man in the Robes did not answer.
"We throw into solitary confinement, for the rest of your life."
The robed figure began to laugh. Gilliam spoke sharply.
"What do you find amusing."
Rockwood finally spoke. "You muggles will not be able to hold me for one night."
"You seem confident about that. We have all we need to convict you of at almost fifty counts of murder." He threw down three more photos. They were from the security cameras at each of the last three attacks. They showed Rockwood shooting curses into the crowd. "We have you in video as well"
Rockwood stared at the photos but said nothing. "You can make things easy on yourself and give us the names of your accomplices."
The robed man laughed. "You will be meeting my accomplices soon enough." He laughed again.
"What do you mean by that?"
Rockwood just laughed
A voice from behind startled Gilliam,
"He means we are here."
Gilliam whirled around to see a figure in robes and a skull mask. Before he could move the figure pointed a wand at him and said "Crucio"
Gilliam felt pain like he had never felt before. The pain stopped as fast as it began.
"I will not kill you because I need you to deliver a message to your bosses. Tell them we are not going to stop unless they surrender to the Order of the Dragon. You tell them that Kingsley cannot help them. Tell them they have four days."
Gilliam once again was racked by excruciating pain. He felt himself scream.
Outside the interrogation room it was total chaos. As the chief inspector was questioning Rockwood four other robed figures appeared in the middle of the squad room. They began firing killing curses at the officers in the squad room. Several officers did try to fight however they were forced back with curses fired by the robed figurers.
The robed figures were methodical in there attack. When they finished in the squad room they moved into the other areas of the floor. Killing anyone they came across. Just before the armed officers from the tactical squad arrived the Robed figures Disapparated leaving another scene of total carnage behind.
***
Harry and Ron stood with Mr. Weasley and a man name Davies. They could hear Mr. Weasley and Davies's heated discussion.
"I thought you said you would be putting your top people on this!" Davies looked at Ron and Harry. "These two are just kids!"
Mr. Weasley looked as if he wanted to throttle Davies. "Don't let the fact they are young fool you Davies. These two along with Ms. Granger are the ones that tracked down and defeated Lord Voldemort and his group."
Mr. Weasley looked around for Hermione. "They have more experience in matters like this than most of our Aurors."
Davies looked at Harry and Ron skeptically. Shaking his head he said to them. "You may look around but this is an active crime scene. Do not touch anything!"
Having been dismissed by Davies, Ron and Harry went down the hall carefully. They found Hermione in the booking room of the station. She appeared to be focused on a file that she found on the counter.
"You find something?" Ron asked quietly.
Hermione did not turn to face the two of them but continued to read the file she had found. After a minute she looked at the two of them.
"This is the booking slip on a John Doe that was picked up earlier today at the Charing Cross station." Hermione paused a minute before continuing, "According to this report he was picked up because they suspected he was one of the terrorist responsible for some of the earlier attacks."
She handed the file to Ron and Harry, "Tell me if you see anything that stands out."
Harry took the file from Hermione, he and Ron began to look through what appeared to be standard police booking forms. Under the name of the suspect was the name John Doe. The first part of the report went into why he was picked up. He was dressed in Robes in the Charing Cross station. He appeared to have spent a couple of hours at the station before he caught the attention of the security forces. As read through the booking slip he gasped. He heard Ron gasp in surprise as well. Under identifying marks was a description of a tattoo that could only be the dark mark of a death eater. Harry smiled as he heard Ron muttering to himself.
"John Doe…hmm."
Hermione sighed.
"Ron John Doe is not his real name!"
Ron looked at Hermione confused.
"Of course his name is John Doe. It says right here Name: John Doe"
Harry laughed quietly at Ron's confusion. Remembering what they had been told not to touch anything. That had never stopped the Trio from getting into what they were not supposed to before. So why should now be any different Harry thought.
"Ron." Hermione explained patiently "When Muggles do not know someone's name or the person will not give them a name they put down John Doe."
Harry saw Ron look at him and he nodded his head in agreement with Hermione. Then she said to the two of them. "The Muggles are not telling us everything. They caught a Death Eater"
Harry saw as Ron caught on to what Harry and Hermione were thinking. "The Muggles did not say they had caught someone. This was not an attack but a rescue!"
Harry nodded.
"We also know one other thing" Hermione stated. "There are some death eaters behind these attacks."
Harry did not like the sound of that. It meant even though Lord Voldemort had been killed the war really had not ended.
"Harry, why do you think the Muggles did not say anything about having someone they thought was involved in the attacks in custody?" Ron asked in a concerned voice.
The three of them looked at each other for a minute. Finally Hermione said what they were all thinking.
"It means the Muggles do not trust us." She shook her head. "It's not enough the two of you have to worry about The Order of the Dragon but now you have to worry about the Muggles as well"
Ron looked at Hermione confused. "What do you mean you two?"
Hermione gave Ron the sweetest smile she could. "You two are the Auror's here. I never agreed to become an Auror"