Chapter 41

When he got back home, to 12 Grimmauld Place, he discovered Harry had an obsession with the Hallows. Harry, Ron, and Hermione had filled them in on how they found the sword of Gryffindor. The weeks kept going though reminding Ron, Hermione, and Ewan that they needed to destroy the Horcruxes first. Ron spent every night trying to get onto Potterwatch. It wasn't until March that Ron got it right.

"I've got it! I've got it! Password was 'Albus'! Get in here, Harry, Hermione, Ewan!"

The three ran to the kitchen where Ron was with the wireless. They stared at the tiny speaker, from which a most familiar voice was issuing.

"...apologize for our temporary absence form the airwaves, which is due to a number of house calls in our area by those charming Death Eaters."

"That's Lee Jordon!" said Harry.

"I know," beamed Ron. "cool, eh?"

"... now found ourselves another secure location." Lee was saying, "and I'm please to tell you that two of our regular contributors have joined me here this evening. Evening, boys!

"Hi."

"Evening, River."

"River, that's Lee," Ron explained. "They've all got code names, but you can usaully tell -"

"Shut up!" said Ewan.

"But before we can hear from Royal and Romulus," Lee went on, "let's take a moment to report those deaths that the Wizarding Wireless Network News and the Daily Prophet don't think important enough to mention. It is with great regret that we inform our listeners of the murders of Ted Tonks and Dirk Cresswell."

Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ewan gazed at one another in horror.

"A goblin by the name of Gornuk was also killed. It is believed that Muggle-born Dean Thomas and a second goblin, both believed to have been traveling with Tonks, Cresswell, and Gornuk, may have escaped. If Dean is listening, or if anyone has any knowledge of his whereabouts, his parents and sisters are desperate for news.

"Meanwhile, in Gladdley, a Muggle family of five has been found dead in their home. Muggle authorities are attributing the deaths to a gas leak, but members of the Order of the Phoenix inform me that it was the Killing Curse – more evidence, as if it were needed, of the fact that Muggle slaughter is becoming little more than a recreational sport under the new regime.

"Finally, we regret to inform our listeners that the remains of Bathilda Bagshot have been discovered in Godric's Hollow. The evidence is that she died several months ago. The Order of the Phoenix informs us that her body showed unmistakable signs of injuries inflicted by Dark Magic.

"Listeners, I'd like to invite you now to join us in a minute's silence in memory of Ted Tonks, Dirk Cresswell, Bathilda Bagshot, Gornuk, and the unnamed, but no less regretted, Muggles murdered by the Death Eaters."

Silence fell, and Harry, Ewan, Ron, and Hermione did not speak.

"Thank you," said Lee's voice. "And now we turn to regular contributor Royal, for an update on how the new Wizarding order is affecting the Muggle world."

"Thank, River."

"Kingsley!" burst out Ron.

"Muggles remain ignorant of the source of their suffering as they continue to sustain heavy casualties," said Kingsley. "However, we continue to hear truly inspirational stories of wizards and witches risking their own safety to protect Muggle friends and neighbors, often without the Muggles' knowledge. I'd like to appeal to all our listeners to emulate their example, perhaps by casting a protective charm over any Muggle dwellings in your street. Many lives could be saved if such simple measures are taken."

"Any what would you say, Royal, to those who believe 'Wizards First?'" asked Lee

"I'd say its one short step from 'Wizards First' to 'Purebloods First' then to 'Death Eaters'." replied Kingsley. "We're all human, Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving."

"Excellent point, Royal. You've got my vote for Minister of Magic if ever we get out of this mess," said Lee. "And now, over to Romulus for our popular feature 'Pals of Potter.'"

"Thanks River."

"Remus!" said Harry.

"Romulus, do you maintain, as you have every time you've appeared on our program, that Harry Potter and Ewan Potter are still alive?"

"I do," said Lupin firmly. "There is no doubt at all in my mind that their deaths would be proclaimed as widely as possible by the Death Eaters if it had happened, because it would strike a deadly blow at the morale of those resisting the new regime. 'The Boy Who Lived' remains a symbol of everything for which we are fighting: the triumph of good, the power of innocence, the need to keep resisting."

"What would you say to Harry and Ewan if you knew they were listening, Romulus?"

"I would tell them that we're all with them in spirit." said Lupin's voice.

"... and our usual update on those friends of Ewan and Harry Potter's who are suffering for their allegiance?" Lee was saying.

"Well, as regular listeners will know, several of the more outspoken supporters of Harry and Ewan Potter have now been imprisoned. In the last few hours that Rubeus Hagird, well-known game-keeper at Hogwarts School, has narrowly escaped arrest within the grounds of Hogwarts, where he is rumored to have hosted a 'Support Harry Potter' party in his house. However, Hagrid was not taken into custody, and is, we believe on the run."

"I suppose it helps having a sixteen foot half brother?" asked Lee.

"It would tend to give you an edge." said Lupin gravely. "May I just add that 'Support Harry Potter' parties are most unwise in the present climate."

"Indeed they are, Romulus," Lee said. "And now lets move to news concerning the wizard who is proving as elusive as Harry Potter. We like to refer to him as Wadofsnot. Which was Ewan Potter's idea. Thank you Ewan, whereever you are. And here to give his views on some of the more insane rumors circulating about him, I'd like to introduce a new correspondent: Rodent!"

"'Rodent'!?" said yet another familiar voice.

"Fred!" cried everyone together.

"I'm not being 'Rodent,' no way, I told you I wanted to be 'Rapier'!" said Fred.

"Oh, all right then. 'Rapier,' could you please give us your take on the various stories we've been hearing about Wadofsnot?"

"Yes, River, I can." said Fred. "As our listeners will know, unless they've taken refuge at the bottom of a garden pong, or somewhere similar, Wadofsnot's strategy of remaining in the shadows is creating a nice little climate of panic. Mind you, if all the alleged sightings of him are genuine, we must have a good nineteen Wadofsnot's running around the place."

"Which suits him, or course," said Kingsley. "The air of mystery is creating more terror than actully showing himself."

"Agreed," said Fred. "So, people, lets try to calm down a bit. Things are bad enough with inventing stuff as well. For instance, this new idea that Wadofsnot can kill with a single glance from his eyes. That's a basilisk, listeners. One simple test: Check whether the thing that's glaring at you has got legs. If it has, it's safe to look into its eyes, although if it really is Wadofsnot, that's still likely to be the last thing you ever do."

"And the rumors that he's seen sighted aboard?" asked Lee.

"Well, who wouldn't want a nice little holiday after all the hard work he's putting in?" asked Fred. "Point is, people, don't get lulled into a false sense of security, thinking he's out of the country. Maybe he is, maybe he isn't, but the fact remains he can move faster than Severus Snape confronted with shampoo when he wants to, so don't count on him being long way away if you're planning on taking any risks. I never thought I'd say this but safety first!"

"Thank you for those wise words, Rapier." said Lee. "Listeners, that brings us to the end of another Potterwatch. We don't know when it will be possible to broadcast again, but you can be sure we shall be back. Keep twiddling those dials: The next password will be 'Mad-Eye.' Keep each other safe: Keep faith. Good night."

Harry, Ron, and Hermione continued talking about the broadcast while Ewan went back to praticing some spells.

The next day Harry, Ron, and Hermione went to the Riddle House to do some investigating. They were supposed to come back that same day but they didn't, nor the next. It wasn't until three days later that a silver otter flew into the kitchen scaring Kreacher, making him fling cold pumpkin juice all over Ewan. Suddenly, Hermione's voice penetrated the air.

"Caught by Death Eaters, escaped, coming home now."

Harry, Ron, and Hermione burst through the room a second later with Dobby the house elf.

"We need the wand!" said Harry.

"What?" asked Ewan, he was so confused, cold, and sticky from the juice.

"The wand, Dumbledore's wand, its the ELDER WAND!" said Harry.

"What?" asked Ewan again, this time in disbelief.

"Here I'll show you." Harry said pulling out his broken wand."Repair it."

"What?" asked Ewan. "You can't repair-"

"REPAIR IT!" shouted Harry.

"Fine, geez. Reparo." said Ewan pointing Dumbledore's wand to the broken one. The broken wand repaired it's self. "Wow."

"Oh and guess what!?" Harry said.

"We know where another Horcrux is, and we have a plan to get it." said Harry.

The three ended up going back to Bill and Fleur to finish working with Griphook. Luna and Dean were moved to 12 Grimmauld Place to help keep Kreacher, Hedwig, Tweetle and Dobby company while Mr. Ollivander was moved to Muriels.

It was a week before Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Griphook went to Gringotts that Lupin came the the house.

"It's a boy! We've named him Teddy, after Dora's father!" he said.

Hermione shrieked.

"So you're be the godfather?" Lupin asked Harry.

"Me?" asked Harry.

"Yes, Dora quite agrees."

"Er- yeah. But why me? Why not Ewan?" asked Harry.

"Oh, no one told you yet?" asked Lupin.

"Told us what?" asked Ewan.

"Sirius and Maria, they're engaged! Maria is pregnant!" said Lupin.

"WHAT!?" everyone yelled excitably. "Sirius wants Ewan to be the godfather of his child."

"Everyone is popping out children, aren't they?" joked Ewan.

* * *

"Are you sure you don't want me there?" asked Ewan.

"If there are anymore people there the chances of being caught are higher." said Hermione. "Besides, we need you here for when we get back with the Horcrux."

* * *

"You flew on a dragon!"

"Yes, but that's not the problem. Wadofsnot know's that we're after the Horcruxes. He's going to check all the locations. The last one is Nagini, but Wadofsnot is going to take Nagini with him wherever he goes. We need to get to Hogwarts.

"Why Hogwarts? If Wadofsnot is planning to keep Nagini with him, then-"

"Because we can meet him there. He doesn't know that you found the Diadem. He'll go for it to see that it's safe, while he's doing that we can take down Nagini!" said Harry.

"We need to destroy the cup, first." said Ewan. "Where's the sword?"

"Griphook took it." said Ron

"Then how... hold on, BASILISK! The sword was able to destroy the Horcruxes because of basilisk venom. We can get to Hogwarts, get a fang or two from the basilisk in the chamber, then use the fangs to destroy the cup!" said Ewan.

"Then what are we waiting for!" said Harry.

"Wait!" said Hermione. "Isn't a little dangerous to be in Hogwarts, I mean if Wadofsnot is warning Snape, then-"

"Let me take care of Snape." said Ewan. "He won't hurt me."

"How do you know?" said Harry.

"I trust him."

A/N: Thanks to KitCloudkicker52885 who helped show me one of my many errors... just another reason I need a beta.