Chapter 7: A Storm, What Storm? It's Calm!

Neville constructed the cells for the various prisoners, he made sure that Susan and Blaizes stay was nice, he put in two single beds and a small kitchen along with a bathroom with toilet. There was books to read, he shelved a few on magic on all the various types and some muggle fictional stuff.

The other cell was nasty as the other was cosey. There was bars everywhere, the toilet was a hole in the ground. Neville had put a spell that anyone that tried that root would e deposited back in the room covered in shit. The hole didn't lead anywhere anyway it was a scowerfy charm, there were no books, not kitchen, there was manacles on the wall and already Bella was in one set, spread eagles and mostly naked.

Remove their clothes and remove one type of shield, they may never know they have it, but they do. Remove their dignity and dehumanise them. Never give a reason why just keep going until you are ready.

He didn't know when he had turned like that, but he was happy Luna had been there when he had interrogated Bella. There was a little furnace in the corner always on do drive out the killing cold and to keep the pokers and brands red hot.

Luna mean while had been harvesting some of the Basilisk, the blood, some flesh and some venom. She could use some of these to create some great dark potions, and some even more powerful light potions if Hedwig would consent to giving some tears or blood.

Ron appeared the first night, with a sharp thick knife, he set up to carve the hide of the snake. He was sure Ginny could use it, but it needed cutting and curing before it would be malleable to use as a thick skin. Hermione came down and put into the water that ran along the chamber into the pool at the front some pebbles she had enchanted. To give light and heat. This meant the water around the room was warm not the freezing cold they all felt. It also gave the room a more pleasing light rather than the scary scone lights.

Five days had now passed since the train had come back and it was the start of the sixth. Neville left for home to grab all the weapons and to place them in the 'Lair' as they all refered to it now. Ron and Ginny were back home as was Harry. Tonight would be a check on the plans, see what needed doing, Luna would move in tonight for good as would Neville, this would be their home, in some ways this was good, others made him very nervous. The whole idea of spending a night with very little clothes on with a girl. Voldermort, yeah fine, terrify yes but manageable, but being in the same bed as Luna, he felt sick with worry. Hermione was sorting out something at home apparently and was going to bring it in tonight. He hoped Harry had learnt how to shield his mind so he could teach the rest of them.

It was one in the morning of the Seventh day, Neville and Luna were already present as was Hermione. The Lair looked very different under everyone's onslaught. There was snake skin drying and curing near the walls, a gun rack near the entrance, the prison cells through the mouth of Salazar and maps and lists of targets.

Harry appeared in Green flames, 'Good evening Black, White and Yellow.' Harry bowed.

The others responded, 'Hi Green.' As more flames erupted they continued. 'Hi Blue and hi Red.'

Hermione walked up to Ron and kissed him, he spoke with mirth in his eyes, 'remind me to spend more time away cos these reunions are the best.' It did raise a chuckle and a smack on the head from Hermione.

Harry walked to Ginny and spun her around as he let his lips met hers. 'Hi babe', he stopped spinning and pulled her down on his lap as the other couples sat on the three couches.

'Ok Ron lets hear it out.' Harry pulled his wand out and with a swish a round table appeared between them. Ron stood up and laid out the various drawings photos. 'Sorry but your gonna have to stand to see this, what we have here is the lay out of each floor of the prison, we also have a prisoner list. Hermione dear, since you know whos who in the wizarding world, could you go through the prisoner list and see who you believe is innocent. We have a few names ourselves but will wait till after you. Now the wards are pretty intense and the prison itself has five floors. We cannot fly, we can't apperate, we cant portkey, it is a walking job. My plan is to attack this as Tom would therefore spot the flaws. Once we make those flaws obvious to the guards, then we abandon that and retreat or so it seems, as they chase us, we flame when out of site, into the prison and achieve our second and third objectives. Our second objective is to free those we belive are innocent, the third is the removal of known death eaters. We make sure they get a brief interrogation. Harry how is that Legimacy going?'

'Its got good I think, I just need an occlumens and a legimens to try out on.'

Hermione interrupted, 'Harry I've learnt both so it might be an idea to test each other, then once happy we can teach the others.'

'Ok, I can deal with that.' He smiled, then he frowned. 'Ron, if I'm no good, then we will have to resort to veriatsum, do we have any?'

'Luna?' Ron asked of her.

'Yes we do Blue.' Luna replied with the gentle rebuke to all of them.

'Woops I forgot sorry guys,' Harry said sheepishly.

'The second target will be St. Mungos, we will hit it five hours after Azkaban, it will be early day time. No the trick is once again infiltrating the place, I would suggest a poly juice, but we don't have any,..'

Ron was interrupted, 'Actualy Blue, I do.'

Ron looked at Ginny in surprise. 'Why…no don't tell me, I'm not sure I want to know. Ok, so we use Lucius and someone else's hair to infiltrate in, maybe an Auror. Once in, use a drop of Basilisk venom in the victims mouth, this will act quick enough and with out pain. Remember this is a mercy killing, as Black here knows.' Ron took a breath. 'Any comments so far?' He waited but everyone seemed ok, so he continued. Ok the last mission before the wedding will be snatching Susan and Blaize at the same time in two different locations. Therefore two teams consisting of Black, Red and Yellow are to go against Blaize, whilst Green, White and myself go and get Susan. Now, we can breach the wards straight away, but I guess wewant to look like death eaters so we go in the difficult way. This means we need to survey the land and detect what spells have been placed there.'

'I will do that.' Proposed Neville.

'ok, good.'

'Ron a quick question, where did you get the maps for Azkaban?' asked a worried Harry.

'Same way death eaters would have, get into the ministry building plans archive. Don't worry I was invisible, and if someone took it off, they would have seen Draco Malfoy.'

Luna piped up, 'what are we doing with the prisoners from Azkaban that we free, and how do we transport them?'

Harry responded, 'Good question White, I think there is only one decent way I can thing of and that involves transfiguration into miniature people, stick them in our pockets and flame out. Get to London and let them go, telling them that since none of them received a proper trial last time they would like one this time. Especially since they are handing them selves in. This is good as it keeps the Aurors eyes off St. Mungos and it leaves them confused.'

'Sounds good.' Neville commented. 'After the wedding I presume we declare war on the death eaters?'

'Yes,' Ginny voiced. 'Also a question, are we going to AK the likes of Lucius in Azkaban, or use the poison again?'

Neville, Ron and Harry looked at each other thinking of the consequences if one had to use it. Yes AK would be the way Tom dealt with anyone, but for them to use it proved to the law they were no better.

'Yes to the poison.' Harry answered softly.

Both Neville and Ron nodded their heads, 'I agree' they spoke at the same time.

Harry looked up to see no one else was going to speak. 'Ok, the last item for tonight is, Neville and I are on the council, as soon as we are 17, we can assume our place. This makes it more interesting, especially in the political play ground. Now you know, if any of you can think of ways of using this please mention it next time. In seven days we go to Bills wedding, now I expect an attack from dementors, but before then, we are breaking into a prison, killing hospital patients and kidnapping children. I have to ask, are you prepared to go through with this?'

Harry turned to each one, and each one in turn nodded their head in confirmation.

'Ok then, well I guess that's the meeting over, now yellow try your best.' Harry referring to the mind magics.

Twenty minutes later Hermione screamed. 'Ahh Harry that's disgusting, that might turn a woman, ughhh.' Harry laughed and responded with. 'You were more subtle than Snape, but not so much as Dumbledore, still, I got past a few of your layers.'

'yeah lets not talk about them.'

Ron was curious, 'Harry what did she see?'

'My cousin naked jerking off to a porn mag, never though I might be able to use that as ammunition but looks like I can.' Harry laughed as he walked over to Ginny, Ron turned to see Hermione clawing at her eyes.

'Was it really that bad?'

'Urggh, so much fat, it just lapped down, then the fact he couldn't even see his own dick and to top it off it was tiny.'

Ron smiled, as long as he was bigger then it was ok. Silly really, but still the principle mattered. He cupped Hermiones chin, and lifted her face to his and they kissed. 'Forget him, you have me.' He promised her.

'Damn right I do, and if I find you with another woman, you wont live long enough to plead.'

'I don't need another woman, I have you.'

'Ok, when did you become a charmer? Did I miss something?' Hermione was curious.

Harry nuzzled into Ginnys hair, 'Hi sweet, how is it going?' He asked.

'Ok, so when are you going to teach us how to shield our minds? Ok so the real reason is so I can look inside that naughty mind of yours.' Ginny smirked.

'Shush, don't tell the girlfriend, when might get jealous, if you're the one that gets to see it.' Harry joked.

Harry called to the group, 'Right boys and girls, its time for me to play the victim here as usual. In two nights time we meet here and go on to Azkaban, then four hours later on to St. Mungos, so get some rest, you know your duty, see you here.' He hugged Ginny and flamed out.

'You know he gets the easy life, sitting in a room all day with a phoenix, with only books to read.' Neville gave his opinion.

'Nah, its boring as hell, I'd rather be getting pissed somewhere and enjoying life.' Voiced Hermione.

Everyone was surprised.

'We could get other tattoos you know, and get some drinks in, have some fun.' Ron suggested.

'Not until Harry is here love, least we can be a family when we do it.' Hermione pattered his arm, 'But I can get whisky and beer from my parents, or would people prefer wine?'

'Wine please,' Neville asked and with a flick, several glasses appeared on the table.

Hermione was gone, and back in seconds, 'Well Mr Longbottom, when exactly were you going to tell us you are a Lord, I mean should we all be bowing to you?' Hermione teased.

'Well Harry is one as well, and when the time was right, like earlier, why, does it bother you?' Neville asked.

'No, just curious, just means Ron and I will be the only commoners in the group! Oh tragerdy!' She giggled, and fell into Rons arms, whilst passing the wine bottle to Neville. The group soon broke up when it was time for Ron and Ginny to go. Hermione whispered sweet nothings into his ear, he had to kiss her to stop it, before he made a spectacle of himself. Ginny just said bye and disappeared. Luna and Neville went back to their respective homes to pick up their personnel belongings to move into the Lair. Hermione busied herself with learning and checking where suspected death eaters worked, in case they bumped into them. It would be advantageous to get the drop on them. Later during the day, the three of them went off to inspect Susans home and check to wards, very slowly and very carfuly.

During the night, Ginny and Ron stayed at the Lair, they all slept in their respective bedrooms, Ginny was sad and lonely for Harry was not there this night, but soon he would be. The image of being Lady Potter came to mind, she had seen the tittles in the purebloods, who's who, but she assumed those Potters were long dead and Harrys side had recently come into the magical world, after all Potter was one of the common names, just like Smith.

During the second day, Ron and Ginny both returned to the Burrow for appearance sakes and Luna and Hermione went to Blaizes family home to check the wards. Meanwhile Neville was talking to his account manager at Gringotts.

'Ironarm, what would the bank manager feel if a group of wizards attacked the bank to show any weakness' the defence holds and to test the banks guards. It would also stir the support for Goblins a bit more, if you were attacked by a group looking like death eaters now, would it not?' Neville felt he was going out on a limb, the bank security was a higher responsibility than any one account, therefore if a Goblin discovered plans to break into the bank they would be absolved in the eyes of the bank. As it was Ironarm asked a poignant question. 'Would any Goblins be killed in this action and would any gold or possessions be removed?'

Neville smiled as a plan came into mind. 'No actually there would be a deposit of six dead death eater bodies. Am I to assume you approve this idea?' Neville was only now being cautious. Better to have some secrets than none at all.

'I will take this to the manager and express my belief that this would be a good move. Am I to assume six people would storm the building, break in so far, then later six bodies would be discovered?'

'Why sir, that is a most ingenious thought you have there.' Neville smiled as the Goblin bared his teeth, it what was the equivalent of a smile.

'I would suggest that the next time we meet, Mr Potter, myself, Mr Griphook, yourself and the manager be present to assure each other that we are happy with this plan. If you do not feel happy and wish to disown me, then I do understand.'

'I believe I will decide if I will disown you or not Neville.' Ironarm smiled a toothy grin.

The gang were all getting rest for the nights activity after doing a lot of work that morning, that and some of them had not stopped properly in days.