Chapter 3: The Order of Magic, Dumbledore's Schemes, Gringrotts and the Redemption of Bellatrix Black
"In the shadow awakes a desire that you can't realize
And the pressure will just keep on rising
Now the heat is on
It's too late, there is no way around it, and you have seen it yourself many times
In the end you will give up the fighting
Unescapable
'Cause you're losing your mind and you're sleeping with wide open eyes
Where is the edge of your darkest emotions?
Why does it all survive?
Where is the light of your deepest devotions?
I pray that it's still alive
It's the rule that you live by and die for
It's the one thing you cannot deny
Even though you don't know what the price is, it is justified
So much more that you've got now to fight for
But it still doesn't change who you are
There is no fear you'll ever give in to, you're untouchable
'Cause you're losing your mind and you're sleeping with wide open eyes
Where is the edge of your darkest emotions?
Why does it all survive?
Where is the light of your deepest devotions?
I pray that it's still alive
You can't stop yourself, don't want to feel
Don't want to see what you've become
You can't walk away from who you are
Never give in
Where is the edge of your darkest emotions?
Why does it all survive?
Where is the light of your deepest devotions?
I pray that it's still alive
-Where is the Edge? By Within Temptation-
Number 4 Privet Drive
Tonks looked around when she arrived in the room and saw Harry sitting on his bed with Fawkes trilling a soft gentle song.
"Hey Tonks, why are you back here, I figured you would of have scrammed after you heard what I did to your Aunt Bellatrix in the Department of Mysteries," Harry said bleakly.
"Harry you did what you had to in tough situation. Actually a couple of Order members agreed with your actions. A number are waiting in the back yard for you. They will follow you to the end of this war. They are loyal to the cause now not Dumbledore," Tonks said grimly.
"Who is all here," Harry asked?
"Me, Remus, Weasley twins, Charlie, Bill, Moody, Amos Diggory, McGonagall, Flitwick, Kingsley, Dung, Emmeline Vance, and Hagrid," Tonks said happily.
"All right lets go see what they have to say," Harry said getting up, kissed Tonks softly then walked towards the door. They headed down the stairs.
Number 4 Privet Drive- Backyard
"Before we go any further in me explaining the whole truth, I need all of you to swear allegiance to the Order of Magic," Harry said in a firm voice.
The group of people before him broke out into chatter until Minevra McGonagall stepped forward from the group.
"We, Minevra McGonagall and Filius Flitwick, hereby swear allegiance to the Order of Magic and Harry James Potter under pain of death if thy oath is ever broken," Minevra chanted out in a proud, Scottish tone and Filius in his squeaky voice.
"We, Kingsley Shacklebolt and Mundungus Fletcher, hereby swear allegiance to the Order of Magic under the pain of death is thy oath is ever broken," Kingsley announced in his deep voice.
"We, Charlie, Bill, Fred, and George Weasley, all hereby swear our allegiance to the Order of Magic and to Harry James Potter under the pain of unusual death if this oath and pledge is ever broken," spoke the Weasleys as a whole.
"I, Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody, hereby swear my eternal allegiance to Harry James Potter, son of Lily Potter and to the Order of Magic under the pain of torture and death if thy oath is ever broken, coerced, or betrayed," Moody growled loudly.
"We, Amos Diggory and Emmeline Vance, hereby swear our to the Order of Magic and to Harry James Potter under the pain of death if thy oath is ever broken," both Ministry members said in a proud voice.
"I, Rubeus Hagrid, swear my allegiance to Harry James Potter," Hagrid boomed loudly.
"Good now I can continue and thank you for your allegiance, here is my objective to stop Voldemort and his Death Eaters by whatever means. I am doing this because I must since I am a Child of Prophecy, but this is not the Prophecy that was in the Department of Mysteries made by Albus Fucking-For-The-Greater-Good Dumbledore. No, the Prophecy I speak about is much older and made someone much more powerful. It was a Prophecy laid down by my ancestors kept secret until the day that it would come true. It was created and dictated by Merlin Emrys and Morganna LeFey. Basically this is how it goes…
Ancient oaths of old shall be fulfilled
Merlin and Morganna's heir shall rise up
Against the evil bred by Morganna's sons' heir
Ancient magics will be revealed
Wills will be tested
A Savior of noble blood and ancestry
Will fight for Magic itself
A Destroyer will rise up from the ashes
Will fight for ancient revenge and greed
Only one may live at the end
I will destroy Voldemort at all costs for I am the Heir of Merlin Emrys and Morganna LeFey. The magics of my ancestry have woken inside of me and I know somewhere out there that Voldemort is gathering his army. The rules of engagement are capture when you can without getting killed or captured yourself. Kill when is necessary or if there is no way you can capture. I am tired of watching death eaters go to Azkaban and then somehow they escape. Basically what I am saying is that the Dark Mark is a death warrant. If you fight for the Order of Magic, that means you fight for pure-bloods, half-bloods, werewolves, house elves, vampires, muggles, giants, half-giants, warlocks, goblins, centaurs, wizard and witch of any kind, and any other magical creatures. Are there any questions," Harry said proudly with determination in his voice.
"We will need to put a Fidelius charm on the group so no one can easily find us. And we will also need a meeting place," Filius Flitwick said in his squeaky voice.
"Who will be secret keeper for the Order of Magic," Mooney piped up.
"I will be secret keeper for the Order of Magic since I will be the leader of the Order of Magic," Harry said stepping up.
"Where will Headquarters be at because it needs to be secure and secretive? CONSTANT VIGILANCE," Moody barked and made everyone jump.
"We will use Potter Manor for Headquarters and the rebuilt cottage in Godric's Hollow for the emergency apparition point. I am going to Gringrotts tomorrow to gain access to these properties. Once that is done we set the Fidelius on those locations with different secret keepers. Then we make alliances with the different races. Then we work on getting Fudge out of office. Then we try to track down the death eaters and eliminate them. We will meet again tomorrow here at seven o'clock at night, Good night," Harry barked loudly.
Harry headed back inside and up the stairs. Tonks said good night and followed Harry. The rest of the Order of Magic disapparated, and Remus apparated to the Shrieking Shack, because it was the full moon and he ran out of the Wolfsbane potion.
Number 4 Privet- Harry's Room
Harry got in his bed and curled up and waited for Tonks.
"Harry don't you worry about anything right now. You are going to survive this war. We will all fight with you to the end. If you don't live through this war I don't think I will be able to go on. I think I'm falling deeper in love with you than before. The truth is I love you Harry. I have felt this way about you for a long time. You are the first person that has not asked me to change my shape. You accept me for who I am," Tonks said slipping into bed with Harry. Harry turned over and looked at Tonks.
"I don't think I would be able to live without you either Tonks. Change back to your normal form Tonks. I love you Nymphadora Anne Tonks. Now let's get some sleep so we can go to Gringrotts in the morning," Harry whispered in her ear as they cuddled and went to sleep.
Number 12 Grimmauld Place: Order of the Phoenix
"Why did you let that little insolent bastard get away with half of the Order's best fighters," Snape raged at Dumbledore.
"We must stop Harry James Potter from completing his plans at any cost. We must bring him under our control so he may defeat Voldemort. When Harry's parents died and he survived so he became the only weapon to end this war. If we do not stop Harry in time instead of Lord Voldemort we will have a much more powerful Dark Lord Potter. His power levels matched mine earlier this evening during his silent fury. I don't want to do this, but we are going to have to give Harry large consecutive doses of mind control potion. And Ginny must give him more doses of Amorentia. There must also be an arranged marriage between either Hermione or Ginevra with Harry. His relationship with Ms. Nymphadora Tonks must end by the middle of August," Dumbledore said in a commanding voice.
"I will get married to Harry on August 25th," Ginny said with an evil glint in her eyes.
"Good you must also take over the D.A. immediately after school starts. We cannot let Harry have any more allies. Now out of the D.A., who will follow Potter to a fault?" Dumbledore asked.
"Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom, Cho Chang, Ernie MacMillan, Hannah Abbot, Susan Bones, Seamus Finnegan, Colin Creevey, and Dean Thomas, and maybe the members of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. They are all loyal to Harry without a doubt," Ron barked out.
"Then you must excommunicate them from the D.A. at once," Snape sneered.
"Severus, I need you to break down Harry's mental Occlumency shields," Dumbledore said sadly.
"I would be happy to break down his shields Headmaster," Snape said full of malice.
"Then Good Night everyone," Dumbledore finished.
Number 4 Privet Drive
"Time to wake up Tonksie," Harry said shaking Tonks awake.
"Five more minutes Harrykins. Why must I get up?" Tonks whined.
"Well Tonksie we need to go to Gringrotts. Then we can move me and you out of this hellhole and into a nice big manor," Harry cooed in a sweet voice.
Tonks and Harry got up and dressed for the day. Then they met Remus and Moody, and then they all four apparated to Gringrotts.
Gringrotts
Harry, Tonks, Mooney, and Moody walked through the doors of Gringrotts. Harry walked up to the teller and said, "Good morning Griphook, I need to visit my vault and speak to Director Ragnock," Moody and Lupin shifted to a new position.
"Very good follow me," Griphook said heading off to the director's office. Harry and company followed Griphook to the director's office.
Gringrotts: Ragnock's Office
"Good morning Harry, what can I do for you today," Ragnock boomed in a happy voice.
"Good morning Ragnock I need a list of my properties and transactions of my vaults for the last fifteen years," Harry said grimly.
"Ah...Harry it seems that your accounts have been busy for the last fifteen years. It seems have been large currency withdrawals," Griphook said icily.
"How much money has been taken by the old man?" Harry asked angrily.
"There have been many withdrawals, and they all total up to: six million five hundred forty three thousand two hundred ten galleons, fifty four thousand three hundred twenty one sickles and seven million six hundred fifty four thousand and three hundred twenty one Knuts by one Albus Dumbledore your previous magical guardian. We have a signed consent form from you allowing him to do this," Ragnock said handing Harry a piece of parchment. It was the consent form:
I, Harry James Potter, give permission for Albus Dumbledore to withdraw any funds he may need. These funds may be accessed from the Potter family vaults.
Harry James Potter
"Ragnock I never wrote this consent form it is a forgery. I recognize the handwriting as Albus Dumbledore's own loopy style," Harry said in a cool tone.
"I was afraid of that Harry. We can reclaim the funds if you like," Ragnock said angrily.
"Please reclaim all the galleons but leave him the Knuts and sickles," Harry said in an icy tone.
"It will be done right away Harry. Thank you for your help in this matter. The funds should be done transferring now. Griphook what is the progress on the funds," Ragnock said evenly.
"The reclaim is now complete. All funds have been returned," Griphook said proudly.
"Is there anything else we can do for you, Mr. Potter," Ragnock asked worried.
"I do need all portkeys to all my properties," Harry said with determination. Ragnock pulled out a ring and gave it to Harry.
"This is a multiple portkey just name the location and it will transport you there," Ragnock said proudly.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
"Come in," Ragnock said irritated.
"Sorry about the intrusion but there is a letter here for, Mr. Potter," Youny said and handed Harry the letter. He took the letter and started reading.
Harry Potter
We must meet at once to discuss certain things about Sirius Black and your mother, Lily Potter. I also beg forgiveness for his death and for your mother's as well. You may bring as many people as you want with you. I will come alone and unarmed, you have my word on that. There are many things you must know about me and Sirius and also about your mother. When I was younger Sirius told me that if he died that I must I find you and help you. My loyalty to Sirius, the memory of your mother, and you is stronger than my husband and Voldemort's imperious curse. I never tortured the Longbottoms my husband and Crouch Jr. did it. I have been undercover for Sirius and someone else since before your parents died. The meeting will take place when you hold this letter and say 'Sirius Black'.
Bellatrix Black
"Have a good day Ragnock. Tonks gather the guards we have to go to Number 12 Barding Lane for a meeting and maybe revenge." Harry said in a cool voice.
Minutes later Mooney, Moody, and Tonks reentered the room.
"Everyone grab on to the portkey," Harry said. Everyone grabbed on and they all vanished.
Number 12 Barding Lane: Black Manor
They all landed with a thud!
"Mooney and Moody you wait outside, Tonks you're with me," Harry said walking through the front door.
They walked into the drawing room. Tonks sat down while Harry got the letter back out and said "Sirius Black". There was bright flash of light and Bellatrix Black appeared.
"Hello Harry Potter and young Nymphadora," Bellatrix said mildly.
"What are you here to explain for Bellatrix?" Harry said in cold voice.
"Please call me Bella. The first thing I ask for is forgiveness for your parents and Sirius's death," Bella said in a neutral tone.
"Why, my parent's death, Bellatrix?" Harry asked curious.
"I was a spy for Sirius and also for your mother before she died. I told Lily I was going undercover to spy on that creepy half-blood. Shortly after that Sirius asked me to spy on Voldemort and I did. Though I warned Sirius too late about the raid on your house that night, and in the process I lost my best friend and surrogate sister," Bella said in a cracked voice.
"Why were you a spy for Sirius and my mother?" Harry asked getting even more curious than before.
Fawkes and Aurora fire-flashed in at that moment, and Fawkes flew over to Harry's shoulder and Aurora flew over to Tonks' shoulder.
"Nice phoenixes, Harry. Sirius saved me from being raped by Slytherins in my fourth year. It was him and your mother that saved me. Lily took me under her wing and she met my sister Andromeda and she became like our second sister. I don't know how but I had a deep feeling that your mother was in danger and I did not want her or you to die at Voldemort's hands. So, I decided that I would go under cover with the Death Eaters to try and prevent anything that may happen to Lily or Andromeda. Since fourth year I have been in Sirius' debt since that event, so when he asked me to play spy I did not refuse. Shortly after that my only contact outside of the Death Eaters was your mother and Artemis who was also bound to your mother. Shortly after joining Voldemort, I was put into an arranged marriage with Rodolphous LeStrange who was a pure-blood maniac and supremacist. I was horrified at the prospect of being married to a monster, but my bond to Lily gave me strength and I endured. Shortly after that your parents were killed and I lost my strength to fight. Then I learned that Sirius was sent to Azkaban for killing Peter Pettigrew. Lucius Malfoy ordered us to go out and interrogate any family that may have news on Voldemort's whereabouts. When we arrived at the Longbottoms' residence, Rodolphous immediately attacked Alice then Frank came out of the house and Crouch Jr. attacked him. After listening to their screams something snapped inside of me and I attacked both of them and was winning until Rabastan came out and stunned me. When I arrived in Azkaban I found Sirius had the cell right next to mine. Slowly we started talking and it helped repel the effect of the Dementors. Once I learned about the picture of Pettigrew in the Daily Prophet, I turned all my attention and strength to helping Sirius escape and clear our names. His plan was to capture Peter and clear both of our names by telling our stories. His plans though were not able to be fulfilled, so he joined the Order of the Phoenix until he could explain everything to you about everything. I decided to go back under cover with Voldemort and this time I took the Dark Mark to prove my allegiance. Then we all met again in the Department of Mysteries and that fucking stunner hit Sirius and sent him into the fucking Veil of Death. I had lost my last ally and was desperate until I found my ring again given to me by Lily and Andromeda and it gave me new strength to fight against the mind bonds and Dark Mark and to find you and explain all of this," Bellatrix explained calmly while looking Harry in the eye.
"I believe you Bellatrix Black and I will accept your oath. For I have seen some of mother's memories and you were in all of them, I saw the night that you decided to go under cover. It was raining and the meeting took place in the back room of Number 12 Grimmauld Place," Harry said brightly.
"I, Bellatrix Black, swear loyalty and service to Harry James Potter till the day I die or he releases me from his service. I swear this oath on my debt to Sirius Black, my magic, soul, and my life. I also swear to protect Harry Potter and his mate my niece, Nymphadora Anne Black-Tonks. SO MOTE IT BE," Bella swore to the air.
Then Bella sat back down on the chair and looked straight at Tonks.
"I believe you are telling the truth Bella and I am happy you are not as horrible as I once thought," Tonks said warmly.
"Come on, Tonks and Bella it is time to go," Harry said grabbing their arms and apparating away.
Number 4 Privet Drive
Harry, Tonks, and Bella arrived in his bedroom.
"Bella, you wait here until we call for you please," Harry said walking out of the room with Tonks.
"Fine", Bella replied.
Number 4 Privet Drive- Backyard
"Welcome everyone; we have a guest who is going to join us. She spied on Voldemort in secret for years until she was found out then she was forced to become a Death Eater. Her name is Bellatrix Black, but she likes being called Bella," Harry said calmly.
"Preposterous," screamed Kingsley.
"She tortured the Longbottoms, Potter," Moody barked.
"No actually she didn't Moody it was Crouch Jr. and her now ex-husband who made Bella watch the torture while she was under a bodybind," Harry said icily.
"She killed Sirius," McGonagall said calmly.
"She did not mean to kill Sirius, when he fell through the veil. It was not part of their plan when he died," Harry said evenly but a little icily.
"Let her explain her side. Bring her out Harry," Remus barked.
"Bella you can come out now!" Harry called. Bella arrived a minute or two later.
"You must explain you're before they trust you," Harry told her calmly. Bella started explaining her story to the group.
An Hour Later:
"So do you accept Bella into our group?" Harry asked. Everybody nodded their heads and raised their hands.
"Good! Bella welcome to the Order of Magic. Your partner will be Moody, it that is okay with both of you," Harry said out loud.
"That is fine with me," Bella said.
"That is acceptable for me as well, Potter," Moody said out loud.
"Good now it's time to go to the new Headquarters. Once we get there we will cast and activate the Fidelius charm and, come up with a secret keeper for our other locations. So everyone grab onto the portkeys," Harry said to everyone apparating away with Bella and Tonks.
The Potter Manor
Harry, Tonks, Bella all appeared outside the wards on the Manor.
"I Harry James Potter hereby claim Potter Manor in accordance to Lily and James Potter's Will. SO MOTE IT BE. I also give passage to Nymphadora Anne Black-Tonks and Bellatrix Athena Black. SO MOTE IT BE. I also give passage to the members of the Order of Magic. SO MOTE IT BE," Harry chanted out loud.
Then the three of them walked up to the Manor. When they arrived at the front doors, and then the rest of the Order of Magic arrived.
The Potter Manor- Front Doors
"Professor Flitwick if you would cast the Fidelius charm if you please," Harry announced.
"Fidelis! Location: Potter Manor, Secret Keeper: Harry James Potter. Fidelis! Group: Order of the Magic, Secret Keeper: Harry James Potter. Fidelis! Location: 18 Gryffindor Lane, Godric's Hollow, England, And Secret Keeper: Nymphadora Black-Tonks. Fidelis! Location: Black Manor, 12 Barding Lane, Secret Keeper: Bellatrix Black. Fidelis! Group: D.A. Location: Room of Requirement, Hogwarts," Flitwick chanted out loud.
"Why did you include the D.A.?" Harry exclaimed.
"Because Albus is going to try to use Mr. Weasley and Ms. Granger to take control of the D.A. and excommunicate any members loyal to you," Professor McGonagall explained for Flitwick to the group.
"What time is it?" Harry asked out loud.
"Nine thirty pm," someone piped up.
"Professor McGonagall please arrange us an emergency D.A. meeting for tomorrow morning," Harry said.
"Where will it take place Harry?" Minevra asked.
"Hogwarts, Room of Requirement," Harry said in a cool tone.
"I'll send out the letters tonight to all the members," Minevra said to the group.
"Good night everyone find a room and put your name plaque on the door," Harry said walking inside.
"Hello Bellatrix," Remus said while stepping softly behind the dark haired beauty.
Bella jumped a little as she heard the deep rumble of his voice. She turned around and faced the heavily scarred Auror she had not seen in ages.
"Oh Alastor you spooked me a little. Just like the old days," Bella said softly.
"Not quite like the old days many things have changed over the years," Moody said with a growl.
"Yes I know...I j-just can't believe their g-gone, Lily and Sirius," Bella said weakly holding back the tears.
"Yes, I know how you feel Bellatrix, sometimes I wake up in the morning and sometimes at night and still cannot believe their all gone either. Lily's sacrifice did save young Potter though and helped transform into the young man he is today," Moody said with his gravelly voice.
"Have you heard from anyone from the old days, you know Lily's little group," Bella asked with curiosity.
"Yes, I have…last night in fact. I asked the Vanguard to come together again to serve under Harry and fight with him against the Dark forces that threaten us," Moody rumbled.
"What did they agree on…I'm sure Monika agreed no matter what the group decided," Bella said sharply.
"During the meeting she said that they would meet with Harry and decide then, but after the meeting she stayed behind to tell me that she would serve under Potter just like she did for his mother. She also wondered if you were in fact innocent for the crime you were accused of. I'm glad she was right, and I must admit I had doubted your crimes from the beginning. They did sound like something you would ever do, but since Lily and Andromeda were the only ones to know about you going undercover, so there was not much I could do," Moody growled with irritation.
"There was no way that Andromeda would have been able to sway the Ministry or Madam Bones about me…being my sister and all. Most likely she would have come under heavy scrutiny and investigation and I did not want that for my sister or my niece. Plus, me serving in Azkaban was a way for me to atone for my sins against Lily," Bella explained to the old Auror.
"Ah, even though it is not your burden to bear I do understand why. Have a good evening, Bellatrix," Moody said as he strolled away clunking down the hall.
"Good night, Alastor," Bellatrix called back at him.
"WHERE IS SHE?" a tall, pale and snakelike man demanded.
"We don't know, milord. She hasn't been alright at all since the death of Black. I fear she has betrayed us, milord," a dark robed man said with malice.
"Well then Bellatrix has betrayed us for the last time, Rodolphous. When you capture her give her to the troops. Once she has been raped enough you may have you time with her. Then she will die a most painful death," Voldemort said his red eyes filling with pleasure.
"It will be done, milord," Rodolphous said proudly.
"Ah hello Harry spying again are we? Don't you remember what happened last time? Oh I see your defenses have become more powerful. That will not help you when I find you and the traitorous whore," Voldemort said with cold laughter.
"NOOOOOOOOOOO," Harry awoke screaming.
"Harry, what is it?" Tonks asked worried.
"Voldemort...scar...pain...vision...find Bella quick," Harry said quickly while holding his head.
Tonks rocketed out of the room and down hall and burst into Bella's room. Bellatrix was writhing on her bed. Her shapely form was coated in sweat and moans of pain were being emitted into the once serene room. Tonks shook her until she woke then picked her up and ran her back to Harry's room.
"I have her, Harry," Tonks said quickly while placing Bella in the comfy chair near the bed.
"What is going on Harry? Are you okay?" Bella asked worried about him.
"Give me your arm Bellatrix, quickly," Harry said while sitting up on the end of the bed with his wand drawn.
Bella bared her arm and gasped as she saw her Dark Mark glowing a sickly red and dark thoughts traveling through it. A minute later, Fawkes fire-flashed into the room landing on Harry's shoulder, and looking down at Bella's arm. Harry grabbed her arm tightly.
"This is going to be very painful to both of us, but it must be done or something horrible is going to happen. Do you understand?" Harry asked grimly.
"I understand Harry, and I trust you. Do what you need to do," Bella said softly.
"Tonks, I need you to back away and DO NOT Interfere, no matter what happens," Harry said firmly.
Tonks nodded slowly while they back away watching for what was going to happen. Harry gripped his wand tighter and aimed it straight at the Dark Mark.
"Brace yourself, Bella," Harry warned.
"Crucio", he cried out.
Pain beyond pain shot through both of their bodies. Harry screamed into his arm while Bella screamed into his shoulder. Her Dark Mark slowly turned green as a ghostlike figure appeared out of thin air. It was the figure of Voldemort with his blood red eyes. The curse dispelled as Voldemort stepped forward with malice in his eyes.
"Hello, my dear Bellatrix. I see you have young Harry ready for me, and his blood traitor whore," Voldemort said full of malice.
"No, you can't be here. I'm no longer with you, you half blood bastard," Bella said trembling slightly.
"He is not real Bella he is only in your mind. You must defeat him to be free of him," Harry said firmly never letting go of her arm, but she could see the pain coursing through his body.
"I'm as real as can be Bellatrix. For your disloyalty I will enjoy your body many times after I take care of young Harry. I will take your body and mind in any way I want, and there is nothing you can do to stop me," Voldemort said with perverse pleasure as he backhanded her to the floor.
"You must fight Bella you must fight him," Harry said weakly as the pain buckled his body.
"Mm, Bellatrix I think have your body here and now in front of young Harry since he can't protect you," Voldemort said coolly while he advanced on her.
"Fight...Bella...you...must...fight," Harry barely croaked out.
"How precious Bellatrix, young Harry is trying to protect you from the inevitable. You are mine, and you always will be mine. Your pain and agony is my pleasure," Voldemort said coldly while grabbing Bella's robes.
"No, I will never be yours again," Bella said shaking with fear and anger.
"AVADA KEDAVRA", she cried out with evident power and anger as the ghostly Voldemort disappeared, and Harry collapsed from all his efforts.
Bella took Harry and woke him back up as Fawkes cried a few tears to help him. Tonks stared open jawed at the whole scene she had just seen. Bella felt a tingling and looked down, and saw that her Dark Mark was gone. Tonks smiled widely at this and sat down next to Harry wrapping her arms around his waist.
"You are now free from him forever Bella. You fought him, and you won," Harry said with a soft smile.
"Thank you so much Harry. I owe you so much," Bella said in a happy voice, while falling into Harry's and Tonks' arms.
Tonks and Harry both held her close to them and collapsed back onto the bed and curled into each other. Bella continued to let out happy tears while the two held her close and safe. They all slowly fell asleep wrapped in each others' arms with wide smiles on their face.
The Next Morning:
The Potter Manor- Kitchen
Harry walked into the kitchen. "Good morning is everyone ready to go for the meeting," Harry asked with enthusiasm.
"Yes everyone is ready for the meeting," Tonks said.
"Bella you will have to stay behind. We all know your innocent but many other people won't believe you like we do," Harry said to Bella as she walked into the kitchen.
"I understand Harry I'll stay behind this time, but this is the only time since I swore to protect you and Nymphadora with my life," Bella said calmly.
"It is time to go to Hogwarts," Harry said. Then they all accept Bella apparated away to Hogwarts.
Hogwarts- 10:00 A.M.
Harry, Tonks, Moody, Mooney, Flitwick, and McGonagall walked into the entrance hall. They were unfortunately greeted by Dumbledore.
"Good morning Harry," Albus said jovially.
"I told you to refer to me as Lord Potter for Harry is reserved for my friends." Harry said.
"Why are you here at Hogwarts, Lord Potter," Albus said in a gruff voice.
"I am here to attend a meeting with my friends," Harry said with malice and iciness.
"Ah...yes the Dumbledore's Army meeting has already begun in the Great Hall with Mr. Weasley and Ms. Granger as the leaders," Albus said in a triumphant tone. Harry strode into the Great Hall with his guards following him.
"What are you doing here Potter?" Ron barked angrily.
"I am here to take charge of this meeting since I am the leader of the Defense Association, and I am the one who requested this meeting. Now down to business," Harry said happily and Ron and Hermione paled.
"You have no authority as we were about to excommunicate you from the group," Ron said sneering at Harry.
"I know of your secret plot so I am only here to pick out loyal members for my M.D.A. also known as the Magical Defense Association. Or you can remain loyal to Dumbledore's Army. So who is with me," Harry shouted at the crowd.
Neville, Luna, Dean, Seamus, Ernie, Colin Creevey, Susan Bones, Alicia Spinnet, Angelina Johnson, and Katie Bell walked over to Harry.
"Why are you joining him, he will get you all killed," Hermione shrieked.
"Who is responsible for the attack at the Department of Mysteries? Who is responsible for those who got hurt at the Department of Mysteries? And who cast the Cruciatus curse on Bellatrix Lestrange?" Ron fired off while inching closer to his girlfriend.
"You are responsible for the members of Dumbledore's Army getting hurt Ron," Neville said coldly.
"Why I am responsible Neville?" Ron said in a scathing and sneering tone.
"Because Harry didn't want to put us in danger, but you insisted that we go with Harry to the Department of Mysteries. And so what if he cast the Cruciatus curse at that bitch Bellatrix Lestrange," Neville said angrily.
"Mooney can you go get Bella for me and bring her here," Harry asked Remus.
"Tonks can you go get Madam Bones for me and tell her it is of the utmost importance," Harry said calmly.
"Who is Bella, Potter? Fucking Tonks aint enough for you?" Ron asked in an icy tone.
"Her name to you is Bellatrix Athena Black. She used to work for my mother, Lily Potter, as a spy. She never tortured the Longbottoms that was her ex-husband and Crouch Junior. She has sworn a loyalty oath to me. And if you make one more statement like that I'll make sure you never make one like it again ickle Ronniekins," Harry said angrily.
"Also one more thing, Lady Hogwarts I need assistance?" Harry shouted out loud.
"Yes, Lord Gryffindor what do you need," the ghostly feminine voice shouted.
"I need full protection for me and my companions, my fair lady," Harry chanted out loud.
"Lord Gryffindor if any of your companions are harmed you may exact revenge as you see fit. Goodbye Lord Gryffindor, hope to speak to you again soon," the voice said.
"Thank you Lady Hogwarts," Harry said warmly.
"I am sorry Harry, but I cannot allow a death eater to enter Hogwarts." Dumbledore said icily, and then Tonks and Madam Bones appeared.
"Bella is no Death Eater, Dumbledore. Please refrain from calling my companions Death Eaters, it is such a dirty word," Harry said with such malice in his voice that many people shivered. Mooney and Bella appeared out of thin air.
"Why am I here Harry?" Bella said sharply while scanning alertly around the room.
"That is why Madam Bones is here to prove your innocence once and for all and give you immunity Bella," Harry said happily while Madam Bones walked over to Bella.
"I am ready for interrogation, Madam Bones," Bella said.
"Please lower your mental shields Ms. Black. Thank you. 'Legilimens' ", Madam Bones said.
Thirty Minutes Later:
"Bellatrix Athena Black you are hereby declared innocent of all past charges you are and were convicted of," Madam Bones said to the crowd, and Neville walked up to Bella.
"Neville Longbottom I will help you and Harry find Rodolphous and Rabastan, and get justice for your parents," Bella said. Then Kingsley came out of the floo chamber and walked up to Harry.
"What is it, Kingsley?" Harry asked.
"Diagon Alley is under attack by Rodolphous Lestrange," Kingsley told Harry.
"It is time to go. Tell the rest of the Order to meet us in the Alley when assembled. Fawkes!" Harry barked giving orders.
Kingsley flooed away, while Harry, Tonks, Bella, Moody, and Mooney all disappeared in a flash of fire.