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The next few weeks passed quickly for the two newest Slytherins. Most of their free time was spent creating a list of possible allies and forming their political platform. Harry avoided Professor Snape, and Draco Malfoy as much as humanly possible. It was harder then he thought it would be. And Neville found the whole situation rather amusing. Of course his amusement flew out the window the moment he was in front of their rather small resistance group for their first official meeting.
Neville sighed when another argument broke out between the small group he was speaking in front of. They had been talking about when and where they would fight. "We should be right up in front with the Order of the Phoenix. We have just as much of a right to be there as they do." George Weasley called out; the comment was quickly followed by a course of yeas.
"Think about it George if we are out there fighting on the front lines, it diminishes our element of surprise. I say we wait and when the Order's ranks fail we step in. There's no way they could stop us then. And we would have the upper hand considering that no one would expect us to be there." Hannah Abbott stated.
Neville held up his hands to stop any further comment. "I'm with Hannah on this one; surprise could be our biggest element in taking the lunatic, who thinks he's a Dark Lord out. We only need a few moments to catch him off guard, with those precious minutes we could destroy him and the reign of terror would be over then. But we have more time to discuss that matter. What we really need is to find more people willing to join. Does anyone have any suggestions?"
Fred Weasley stood up. "Bill and Charlie had been asking quite a few questions lately. Mostly about what side we stand on, and if we knew what Harry was planning to do. They've been awfully cross with Mom and Dad lately, something about the ministry and the order not taking everything into consideration. They are rather put off about Mom and Dad just abandoning Harry because a hat resorted him. They see Harry as a brother. I think they would be a good start."
Neville nodded, and Harry added the names to his slowly growing list. "What about you Lee, have your parents decided what they want to do?" Harry asked the Gryffindor boy.
"They support you right out Harry, though they think it would be wise to draw in more adults. That way we know what to expect in the final battle and all. They suggested we ask McGonagall, seems they've noticed she's been a bit unhappy with the headmaster, and they also said the Wood family wants to join. They plan to attend the next meeting." Lee stated.
With a nod Harry added, Oliver wood's family as well as Lee Jordan's family to his list.
"That's great. Anyone else's parents want to join?" Harry asked.
"Mine are Harry." Hannah Abbott called out.
"This is great guys; we should be ready to start training soon. I want everyone to be on the same page. Victor Krum, as I'm sure you all remember, owled me back and said that he and three of his friends are willing to help, and he's sure they can convince more. Fleur Delacour said the same thing. This way we have foreign Wizards helping out, which adds another Element of surprise on our part." Neville said taking his seat again.
"Alright, guy's it almost curfew and so we need to get going. Groups of 2 or 3 only, don't want to draw to much attention to ourselves." Neville said. The group began to slowly disperse and head back to their houses. Neville moved to where Harry had been sitting.
"When are we going to tell them about the Chamber Harry? The room of Requirement won't stay our secret meeting place for long." Neville asked.
"Soon Neville, I plan to have the last few members in our resistance before the next meeting. I've heard from most of them. All I need is the Slytherins reply and that of a few select Aurors. Then with everything in place we train. I won't have all these students and adults going into battle ill prepared. Our next meeting will be in two weeks and we will have it in our head quarters, the chamber of secrets." Harry said not looking up from his work. Neville smiled and the two set about finishing their work up.
A week later, Harry burst into the Slytherin Common room with a large bag. Neville quirked his eyebrow in question, "What has you so excited there Harry? Found another guy to shag have you?"
"Why Neville Longbottom, I didn't know you were so interested in my personal life. Could it be that you are jealous and wish to shag me yourself?" Harry said batting his eye lashes prettily. Neville pretended to gag causing Harry to laugh.
"Really though what has your knickers all in a twist today?" Neville asked his friend again.
"I brought masks Neville. Half emerald, and half crimson masks, and we shall all wear midnight black robes. It's all coming together Neville. Aren't you excited?" Harry said almost dancing around in his excitement.
"Sure Harry so excited. Now can I finish my potions essay? If I don't I might fail and then what good am I to the cause?" Neville said going back to his work. Harry laughed and went off to send the masks to everyone who was currently in the resistance group. Neville came in half way through his writing of their members.
"I really hate potions, but it's finished. Have you heard from the Slytherins or the Aurora's yet?" The usually clumsy boy asked, as he sat next the Harry on the bed.
"Yes I have, and they have all agreed to at least listen to what I have to say. I'm sending them masks as well; I want everyone to be surprised by who has joined since our last meeting. Anyways, how was your day? We haven't gotten to talk much lately." Harry said as he finished another batch of letters to send off with Hedwig.
"I've been getting gifts again today. A box of Honey Duke's fudge, and a large basket filled with butter beer, a bottle of fire whiskey and some fizzy fruit drinks that I know are very expensive. I sent the whole package back, and I received it again this afternoon, the house elf that delivered it refused to take it back. The elf looked half scared I was going to kill him, but still wouldn't take the package. I placed the ruddy thing on Draco's bed; he hasn't come back to the dorms yet."Neville said laying back on Harry's bed.
"I'm sorry Neville. Why don't you just tell him you aren't interested? Then maybe he would leave you alone, or at least back off with the gifts. Don't want another incident like we had with the roses. It took us 3 hours to clean all those petals up, and I'm still finding them hidden within my clothes. He felt really bad about that one. How was he supposed to know you would you return all 24 dozen and they would end up in the dorm?" Harry said with a chuckle as he recalled the incident.
"I don't know Harry. I can't tell him I'm not interested, because I am .If he wasn't such a pompous prat, then we wouldn't have an issue. Not that it matters, because he will always be that way, and I've not got the energy or drive to stand up to him all the bloody time. He's a big boy, he should be able to control his ruddy mouth every once in a while." Neville said with an irritated snort.
"I know Neville, but he's a Malfoy and we all know how stubborn and pigheaded they can be." Harry said as he put his parchment and quills away.
"A lot like Potter's if you think about it really." Neville was silenced from saying more when a pillow smacked him in the face.
A week later, was the first full meeting of the resistance group, which was still nameless. Harry waited for the students in the 2nd floor girls' loo, and Neville waited for those who were apperating or port keying, in the study of the chamber. Once they were all assembled in the large throne room. Neville stood up.
"I'm sure you are all wondering why there are so many of you, and why you are all wearing masks. The masks are not only for your safety but others as well. There are a few people here who are not quite sure if they agree with what we have to say. Once we have spoken our peace, they can decide if they wish to stay and help or leave. If they choose to leave then we will oblivate them and no one shall know who they are.
The first order of business is to tell you exactly what this group stands for. We are not strictly on the side to the order, nor are we siding with the dark lord. It is only a matter of years before the wizarding world of Britain dies out completely. Every year the birthrate of wizard's and witches lowers. We have come to an impasse, and it is time to make a decision. This group was founded on the principles that marriages to muggles should be monitored and controlled. We don't want to hand pick marriages we just want to ensure that Wizards and Witches continue to be born.
Hogwart's has lowered its standard of education to accommodate those from muggle back grounds, those whose magic is far below that of pureblooded wizard's. Now we aren't saying that muggles or muggle borns are below us, we are only saying that their magic levels are farther below ours. It is time that these standards are brought back up to what they used to be. We are aiming to have muggle borns taught magic before their 1st year. Almost like a muggle grade school if you will. It is time that young wizard and witches are learning what the founders meant for them to learn. Education is the key to one's success in life, and it is time we arm our children with education.
We will fight Voldermort and the order if we must. We will turn this community back to what it once was. Dumbledore cannot keep our voices and actions hidden. Once we have destroyed our biggest enemy, Voldermort, we will seek to gain control of the ministry of magic, and we will place a competent person as minister, and then our next goal is to restore Hogwarts to its original self. The future is our children and we will help them into greatness, without threat of violence. We want things to be done with as much peace and calm as possible.
Our first task tonight is to weed out those who do not believe, and those who do. If you have listened to what we have to say and still do not agree with us then by all means you may go." Neville finished a fear of something happening lodged itself in his throat.
Neville waited with baited breath to see if anyone was going to leave. To his surprise no one made a move to leave. "Very well, our next order of business is to answer any questions any one has." And still no one asked anything. "Alright then, I am sure you are all curious to see whom you are going to be working alongside. I want you to know that before anyone removes their mask, we are not going to judge what they have done in the past. We shall look at this as a chance to work alongside some of the greatest wizards and witches of our time. You may all remove your masks." Neville said.