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Harry Potter and the Resistance
Ch. 5: Nobody Expects the Academy Inquisition!
The entire student body was gathered in the auditorium. All the teachers were there as well, most of whom looking rather irritated. It took a few minutes for Umbridge to enter. She gave Dumbledore a smug look as she sat down next to him. His face was a blank as he walked to the podium.
"Attention, students! I'm glad to see you all here. Our new addition to the staff, High Inquisitor Dolores Jane Umbridge, has an important announcement."
She looked like she was trying not to smile.
"Thank you, Dumbledore. Now then, I'm sure you've seen the announcement board that all clubs and meetings must be approved first. However, another important announcement that I wished to give personally is this: in the name of safety and order, because I cannot be everywhere at once, and as I will be busy the next few weeks preparing and conducting evaluations of the current staff members, I am asking for volunteers for a special group that will be my eyes and ears around the campus. I call it the Inquisitorial Squad. That will be all for now. Come to my office to sign up for the squad."
Not long after that, several students did sign up. Harry took a passing glance at the list. Most of the people on there were expected.
1. Pansy Parkinson
2. Vincent Crabbe
3. Gregory Goyle
4. Millicent Bulstrode
5. Blaise Zabini
6. Graham Montague
7. Cassius Warrington
8. Flora Carrow & Hestia Carrow
9. Daphne Greengrass
10. Theodore Nott
11. Zacharias Smith
12. Cormac McLaggen
13. Romilda Vane
14. Marietta Edgecomb
He went to the courtyard to talk with the group.
"It's the usual people who just don't like us," he said, after repeating the list.
"Some of my other friends and acquaintances have met Smith," Hannah said, "They all say the same thing; he's a git who complains about everything."
"Cassius and Graham are about as big as Crabbe and Goyle," Neville said, "But they're much smarter."
"I've seen the Carrow twins around," Ginny said, "They're kinda quiet, kinda creepy."
"I just can't believe Marietta would join," Cho sighed, "She was my friend."
"I wonder why Draco didn't sign up?" Ron wondered, "He and his girlfriend had that duel where they brown nosed Umbridge."
"Neither of them really seems the type to act like that," Hermione said, "Umbridge was so busy eating their praise that she didn't think it odd that Astoria was able to come to our class so quickly. It must be part of a plan they're hatching."
"So why not tell us?" Harry asked.
"Draco still doesn't really consider any of us his friends, Harry. Besides, if he's trying to get on Umbridge's good side, he can't be seen associating with us."
"Yeah, well if the Inquisitorial Squad is going to start roaming the campus, then we'd better find somewhere private to meet up."
That's when they saw Crabbe and Goyle heading towards them, looking like a pair of sharks.
"Let's split up and meet at my room. The Ra Yellow dorm doesn't have a lot of students thing year."
The eight friends scattered, but Crabbe and Goyle paid no mind to anyone besides Harry. Harry kept looking over his shoulder to check if the duo were still on his tail. Harry starting walking faster, and immediately ducked into his dorm room. The pair decided to stand outside his room and wait for his friends. The others were still a good distance away, waiting to see what would happen. That's when Draco and Astoria came out from around the corner.
"What do you cretins think you're doing?"
"Our job, Draco," Goyle replied.
"We don't have to answer to you," Crabbe said, "We're on orders from Umbridge."
"Well you're doing a poor job of it. Could you be any more obvious? Back off and stop stalking him, you arseheads."
"You can't tell us what to do, Draco. If you you challenge us, Umbridge will get you."
"Yeah," Goyle added, "And don't think you can just sic your girlfriend on us."
"Can't you fight your own battles, you has been?"
"Tell you what, tough guy," Astoria said, "How's about we have a double battle? Whoever wins, I want you to call Umbridge."
Crabbe gave a sinister smile, "Your funeral."
C&G: 8000
D&A: 8000
"I'll go first," Crabbe said, "I use the Fusion spell on Revolver Dragon and Blowback Dragon to summon Gatling Dragon!"
Gatling Dragon
LV8
Dark
Machine/Fusion/Effect
2600/1200
A robot dragon with three gatling gun heads rolled onto the field with spiked wheels.
"I also summon Twin-Barrel Dragon."
Twin-Barrel Dragon
LV4
Dark
Machine/Effect
1700/200
"I play this Continuous Spell, Machine Developer. All Machine monsters on the field gain 200 attack."
GD: 2600/1200 - 2800/1200
T-BD: 1700/200 - 1900/200
"I end my turn. Go, Greg."
"Pot of Greed, and then I use my Fusion spell on a Machine monster and a Dragon monster. Mecha Hunter and Amorphage Gastr, fuse to create Heavy-Armored Panzer Dragon!"
Panzer Dragon
LV5
Light
Machine/Fusion/Effect
1000/2600
A large, silver and gold, dragon/tank hybrid came forward on its treads. Its mouth had a large cannon inside.
H-APD: 1000/2600 - 1200/2600
"I play this Spell, Cost Down. I discard one card to reduce the levels of all monsters in my hand by 2. I set a monster and end my turn."
"Pot of Greed...I summon Red Resonator."
Red Resonator
LV2
Fire
Fiend/Tuner/Effect
600/200
A small, smiling demon with a body of flames appeared. It held a tuning fork in its right hand.
"When this card is normal summoned, I can special summon one Level 4 or lower monster from my hand. I summon Phantom King Hide Ride."
Phantom King Hydride
LV3
Dark
Fiend/Tuner
1500/300
A knight completely covered in silver armor rode onto the field atop a large black horse. He held a massive sword in his right hand.
"If I control a Tuner monster, I can special summon this card from my hand - Magical King Moon Star."
Magical King Moonstar
LV3
Dark
Fiend/Effect
900/600
This king was clad in purple, and he held a staff topped with a crescent moon.
"If my Hide Ride is used for a Synchro summon, it can be treated as a non-Tuner. 2 + 3 + 3 = Level 8! The heaven and earth shall tremble before the king's might. Let the power of the one and only supreme ruler be carved into your soul! Synchro Summon! The savage soul, Red Daemon's Dragon Scarlight!"
Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend
LV8
Dark
Dragon/Synchro/Effect
3000/2500
This monster looked very similar to the regular Red Daemon's Dragon, except older and more beat up. He was missing his right horn, and his right wrist was in a cast.
"I equip my dragon with Silver Wings. Now I activate his effect. Once per turn, I can destroy as many special summoned effect monsters on the field as possible with attack less than or equal to this card's. That means your Gatling Dragon and Panzer Dragon are gone. For each monster destroyed, you take 500 damage! Absolute Powerflame!"
The dragon roared as he sent a wave of flames across the field, incinerating the robot dragons.
C&G: 7000
Junk Counter: 6
"Don't think you're at an advantage, Draco," Crabbe sneered, "If a face-up Dark Machine monster I control is destroyed by battle or card effect, I can special summon this card from my hand. Desperado Revolver Dragon!"
Desperado Barrel Dragon
LV8
Dark
Machine/Effect
2800/2200
Much like the original Revolver Dragon, this monster had guns for hands and a head. However, this dragon was much bigger.
DRD: 2800/2200 - 3000/2200
"Don't forget me," Goyle said, "When my dragon is destroyed and sent to the graveyard, I can target one card on the field and destroy it. That means your Dragon, Draco."
"Thanks to my Silver Wings card, if my Dragon would be destroyed by card effect, I can destroy the equip card instead. Nice try. I set a card and end my turn."
"I summon Raid Raptors - Skull Eagle."
Raidraptor - Skull Eagle
LV3
Dark
Winged Beast/Effect
1000/500
A white and purple robot eagle with a single blue-green eye flew onto the field.
"If all monsters I control are Raid Raptors, I can special summon this card from my hand. Join the fight, Raid Raptors - Heel Eagle."
Raidraptor - Heel Eagle
LV3
Dark
Winged Beast/Effect
700/700
This robot eagle was black and purple, with a single red eye.
"Skull Eagle, Heel Eagle, Overlay! Time to Xyz summon a new monster. Take to the sky, Raid Raptors - Devil Eagle!"
Raidraptor - Fiend Eagle
Rank 3
Dark
Winged Beast/Xyz/Effect
1000/0
This robot eagle was much larger than the previous two. She was black and silver with pink-purple wings.
"Any Xyz monster that was Xyz summoned with Skull Eagle gains 300 attack."
RR-DE: 1000/0 - 1300/0
"I detach one Xyz Material to activate her effect. I target one face-up special summoned monster the opponent controls, and then inflict damage to the opponent equal to that monster's original attack. Desperado Revolver Dragon is my target, which means you lose 2800 life points."
C&G: 4200
"I discard a Rank-Up-Magic card so I can use a Rank 5 or lower Xyz monster I control to Xyz summon a new monster. Emerge! Raid Raptors - Revolution Falcon - Air Raid!"
Raidraptor - Revolution Falcon - Air Raid
Rank 6
Dark
Winged Beast/Xyz/Effect
2000/3000
This large, white and blue, robot falcon hovered overhead. She had no legs, making her more streamlined.
"When she's Xyz summoned, I can target one monster the opponent controls and destroy it. If it was face-up, the opponent takes damage equal to how much attack it had on the field. Thanks to your own Machine Developer, your robot dragon has 3000 attack, and that's how much damage you take. Burn in the flames of the rebellion!"
The mighty falcon dropped several bombs on the mechanical dragon.
C&G: 1200
Junk Counter: 8
"Yeah, well, when Desperado Revolver Dragon is sent to the graveyard, I can add one Level 7 or lower monster that requires a coin toss from my deck to my hand."
Astoria shrugged, "I set a card and end my turn."
"I play this Continuous Spell, Second Chance. Next, I send Machine Developer to the graveyard to target one machine monster in the graveyard whose Level is less than or equal to the amount of Junk Counters and special summon it. I choose Revolver Dragon!"
Barrel Dragon
LV7
Dark
Machine/Effect
2600/2200
Like its more powerful form, this large mechanical dragon had guns for hands and a head.
"I activate its effect. I target one of your monsters and flip three coins. If two of the flips are heads, your monster is destroyed. I choose your Dragon, Draco."
Heads, Tails, Tails
"Bad luck, Crabbe."
"That's why I played Second Chance. I can re-flip every coin again."
Heads, Tails, Heads
"You're the unlucky one now, Draco. Revolver Dragon, destroy his monster!"
The machine's three guns destroyed the red dragon.
"I was prepared for that, Crabbe. I activate my Trap, Shadow Impulse. When a Synchro monster I control is destroyed by battle or card effect and sent to the graveyard, I target that Synchro monster, and then special summon from the extra deck one Synchro monster with the same Level and Type, but a different name. Rend the obsidian darkness! Scorch Heaven and Earth! Isolated, absolute king! Glare at all creation and display your ferocious might! Jeweled Demon Dragon - Red Daemon!"
Hot Red Dragon Archfiend
LV8
Dark
Dragon/Synchro/Effect
3000/2500
This monster looked very similar to the original Red Daemon's Dragon, but it was darker in color.
"It doesn't matter. Revolver Dragon, attack her stupid bird! Gun Cannon Shot!"
The robotic dragon began firing at the falcon.
D&A: 7400
"When my Air Raid is destroyed by an opponent's card and sent to the graveyard, I can special summon the original Raid Raptors - Revolution Falcon from my extra deck, and then attach Air Raid to her as material. Join the fight, Revolution Falcon!"
Raidraptor - Revolution Falcon
Rank 6
Dark
Winged Beast/Xyz/Effect
2000/3000
This new Raptor looked very similar to its counterpart
"I also activate my Trap, Raid Raptors - Return! If a Raid Raptor monster I control is destroyed by battle, I can target one Raid Raptor monster in my graveyard and add it to my hand. I choose Heel Eagle."
Crabbe looked annoyed, "I set a monster and end my turn. Hurry up, Greg."
"I set a monster and a card. I end my turn."
"Is that really all you're going to do?!" Crabbe snapped.
Goyle just shot him a dirty look.
"If you two are done fighting," Draco said, "It's my turn. I summon Mirror Resonator."
Mirror Resonator
LV1
Light
Fiend/Tuner/Effect
0/0
Like the last Resonator, this demon held a tuning fork. This new one, however, had a large mirror attached to its back.
"I Tune my Resonator with my Dragon to Synchro summon my new monster. Demon King unleashed from the darkness of the abyss! Let your rage explode! Jeweled Demon Dragon - Red Daemon Abyss!"
Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss
LV9
Dark
Dragon/Synchro/Effect
3200/2500
This dragon was similar in looks to its previous form, but larger and darker. Heat seemed to radiate from his body. He had blades on his wrists, and what looked like a pair of yellow eyes on his chest.
"I activate this Quick-Play Spell, Cyclone, to take card of whatever trap Goyle just set. Oh dear, Holy Barrier - Mirror Force. That could've been bad for me. Oh well...Red Daemon Abyss, attack his Gun Dragon!"
The true dragon flew forward and punched the robot dragon.
C&G: 600
"When my monster inflicts damage to you, I can target one Tuner in my graveyard and special summon it in defense position. Come back, Mirror Resonator."
The Resonator returned with a sinister giggle.
"Now that the battle phase is over, I Tune my Resonator with my Dragon to Synchro summon again. Let the peaks roar! Split the mountains and come forth, along with the flames of the earth! Jeweled Demon Dragon - Red Daemon Belial!"
Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Bane
LV10
Dark
Dragon/Synchro/Effect
3500/3000
The dragon was now even bigger, with blades on his wrists and tail. He was now colored red and purple, and his horns were larger.
"I end my turn," he said with a knowing look.
Astoria smiled, "Rank-Up-Magic - Soul Shave Force! I pay half my life points..."
D&A: 3700
"...and then target one Raid Raptor Xyz monster in my graveyard to special summon it. Return to battle, Devil Eagle!"
Her eagle flew back onto the field with a shrill cry.
"I use her as Xyz Material to special summon one Xyz monster from my extra deck that's two Ranks higher. Ferocious falcon, break through this fierce battle and spread your wings! Destroy our gathering foes! Rank Up Xyz Change! Appear! Raid Raptors - Blaze Falcon!"
Raidraptor - Blaze Falcon
Rank 5
Dark
Winged Beast/Xyz/Effect
1000/2000
This new mechanical falcon was mostly red in color. She let out a shriek as she hovered over the field. Her eight green eyes were focused intently on her opponents.
"Blaze Falcon, my beautiful bird, attack our foes directly!"
"What!?" the dense duo shouted.
"Raptor's Break of Thunderclap!"
Blaze Falcon dove at the pair with a battle cry, and as she did so, she began dropping bombs all over the area.
C&G: 0
"Maybe you two should try going over strategies together," Draco suggested.
"Shut it, Draco," Crabbe growled, "We already let Umbridge know where we are."
"Yeah," Goyle added, "She'll be here any second."
"I already told you, we want her to show up."
"Well now," Umbridge said, "What have we here? Mr. Malfoy, Ms. Greengrass, you wanted to see me, and here I am. May I ask why you've impeded my squad members when they're clearly on a mission?"
"The answer is simple, High Inquisitor. These fools have no sense of subtlety. You can't just stand outside Potter's room and wait for something to happen. He's not stupid. You have to lure him into a false sense of security, and then when he least expects it, stab him in the back. Before you know it, he's out on the street."
She smirked, "You begin to interest me, Draco. Why didn't you sign up for the squad?"
"He wanted to, High Inquisitor," Astoria chimed in, "But I told him we should speak with you personally. If our names were on the sign-up sheet, Potter would keep his guard up around us. If we're on the squad in secret, he's more likely to slip up."
"That's a brilliant idea. Crabbe, Goyle, get back to the dorm."
They nodded, but shot Draco dirty looks as they walked away.
"Draco, Astoria, I hereby induct you into the Inquisitorial Squad as hidden members. You two will be my trump card. I'll catch Potter breaking the rules in no time at all. Once that happens, I'm free to expel him from the Academia."
"Will Principal Dumbledore allow that, High Inquisitor?" Draco asked.
"He'll be on his way out soon enough. Now I must get back to work. I trust you'll keep a close eye on Potter and his friends?"
"Leave it to us, High Inquisitor," Astoria replied, "He won't know what hit him."
"Very good."
She headed back to the main building with a wicked smile on her face. As soon as she was out of sight, Draco and Astoria walked in a different direction. They stopped at a large tree and turned around. They noticed Harry's friends now heading for his dorm room. As soon as they were inside, Astoria hugged Draco, much to his surprise.
"We did it, Draco! We're on the squad, and that arrogant witch is none the wiser. We can bring it down from the inside."
"You're really excited about this."
"What can I say? I'm a rebel. When you're opposed to everything your parents taught you, it becomes a habit. We're the resistance who'll take down this empire."
"I think you're taking this a bit too seriously."
"I'm taking it as seriously as I need to. Whether it's Umbridge or Voldemort, they're trying to take over. They can't be allowed to get away with it."
"I don't think I've ever met anyone like you, Astoria. By the way, I got you something."
It was her turn to be surprised, "For me?"
"After seeing your last couple of duels, and considering our recent talks, I though this might be appropriate for your deck."
He handed her a card that displayed Arc Rebellion Xyz Dragon.
"I noticed its design took inspiration from the Raid Raptors."
She looked him straight in the eye without saying anything. She then gave him a kiss full on the lips. He wasn't expecting it, so it was ended quickly.
"What'd you do that for?"
"I've been wondering whether or not I'd like it."
He smirked, "What's the verdict?"
"I'm not sure yet. Let me try again."
This time, the kiss was longer and more passionate.
"It's even better when you help," she said with a smile.
"I hate to break up our fun, but what should we do about Potter and company? I know you said you want to get Umbridge out of here, but we have to make her think we're on her side."
"For now we'll just tell her what she wants to hear, but at the same time keep an eye out for Potter. We'll come up with a more elaborate plan later."
Meanwhile, Harry and friends were having a meeting.
"A duel just took place outside my dorm room. Draco must be up to something."
"I still think he and Astoria have some hidden motive," Hermione said.
"Well it doesn't matter. Umbridge allowed the D-Wheel class, but with this Inquisitorial Squad, I'm sure she's aching to enforce more rules."
"She really doesn't like you," Ron said.
"The feeling's mutual. We need to meet up and make a plan. If she gets her way, not only will we have no freedom, we won't even be able to play Duel Monsters."
"Isn't that the complete antithesis of the Academy?" Ron asked.
"Wow, Ron," Ginny said, "Normally you don't use such big words."
"Hilarious, Ginny. You're always so witty."
"There's only one thing in the world worse than being witty, and that's not being witty."
"What's the plan, Harry?" Neville asked.
"We find somewhere private to meet up, duel, and come up with more plans."
"Specifically a plan to make Umbridge bugger off," Hermione added.
As next week went by, Harry and company had to be careful not to draw too much attention to themselves. Umbridge had begun to pass more and more decrees: a stricter curfew, no public displays of affection, no civilian attire outside of your dorm, no riding duels without permission, the list went on. She also proceeded with her evaluations of the other staff members. There was only one that didn't make the cut. By the end of the week, Sybill Trelawney was being fired. Her bags were out in the courtyard. Most of the students were waiting to see what would happen.
"The Academy doesn't have the budget for theater, nor does it have the need. Such activities are unnecessary," Umbridge explained.
"But it's an art form," Trelawney insisted, tears welling in her eyes.
"The other art classes will soon be disposed of as well. Now please leave the grounds or else."
"Just a moment, High Inquisitor," came Dumbledore's voice.
"I am allowed to terminate employment, dear principal."
"That is true, but you are not allowed to banish anyone from the grounds. That power still belongs to me."
"For now," Umbridge said softly.
"Sybill, I'm sorry the art classes were taken away, but this is still your home. Let us help you take your bags back to your room."
She was really crying now, "Thank you, Albus."
"Filius, Pomona, Minerva, if you could assist her."
They nodded as the took her away. Umbridge said nothing, but was glaring daggers. She stalked back to her office.
"Back to business as usual, students," Dumbledore said as he also returned to his office.
Hermione whispered to Harry, "This weekend we better scour the grounds for a place the squad won't look."