"Thought everyone said Ancient Runes was supposed to be an interesting class," Fred said as him, Alexandra and Alanna walked out of the class into the crowd of students. "I can't believe I managed to keep my eyes open that whole time. Ah, well, at least there's dinner now. I'm starved. I hope they have-"

Suddenly, Professor McGonagall's voice sounded all around the castle.

"Attention students," she said. "Everyone is to report to his or her common room immediately. No detours. Dinner will be served there tonight. Teachers are to report to the teacher's lounge on the third floor. That is all."

"What's going on?" Fred frowned. "Why do we have to go to out common rooms?"

Alexandra and Alanna didn't have time to respond, though, for a large swarm of students began making their way towards the staircase they were standing by.

Alexandra tried to keep Alanna and Fred in sight as she climbed the staircase, but with so many students using it at once, Alexandra soon lost sight of her friends.

Figuring she would just meet back with them in the common room, Alexandra continued on her way, but just as she was about to turn a corner, she felt a hand grab her forearm and pulled her away from the crowd. Alexandra turned to see that the hand belonged to Wretermoust.

"You," she hissed, pulling her arm from her grasp. "Get away from me. You're supposed to be going down to your common room."

"Am I?" he sneered. Alexandra looked around the hall was surprised to see that this was the hallway where the Room of Requirements was located.

"I just thought," he continued, opening the door to the secret room. "That you'd like to witness mum's plan in action firsthand."

…..

"Gainer from International Magical Cooperation's just alerted the other ministries," Ron said, running back over to Harry, out of breath. "They're getting their Aurors prepared and are standing by for your ready."

"Good," Harry nodded. Him and Ron hurried into the large interrogation room where every single Auror now stood.

"Claridina's going to attack tonight," Harry said. "I'm sure most of you have heard that on your way up here, but it's true. She's going to be using her best weapon; fire, along with her followers and of course her own skill to try and bring us down. She's targeting the largest places in the wizarding community, and if she takes them down, she'll have complete control. You're going to be sent out in groups of four to every one of these locations. Now, everyone who has seen death, go over to this side of the room."

A little less than half of the Aurors moved to where Harry told them.

"You'll have someone from this bunch in every group," Harry said. "Claridina's going to be using Thestrals that have been trained to attack specific wizards. I need someone who can see them to be on the look out for them." He turned to Ron. "Divide them into the groups. I've got to go see if Kingsley's having any luck getting in touch with the other schools."

Ron nodded and turned to the rest of the Aurors.

"Harry!" Teddy ran over to his godfather. "Harry, I want to fight."

"No, Teddy," Harry said firmly. "It's too soon. You haven't-"

"I've been here for almost a year!" Teddy exclaimed. "I've done brilliantly in every training session we've had and Kingsley himself told me I was on the same level as the other Aurors. Why can't I-"

"Teddy," Harry said, stopping in his tracks. "I need you to go, get your grandmum and take her to my house. Have Ginny call her parents and the rest of her family and have them go there too. Set up protective spells all around the house; make sure all the adults have their wands with them at all time. You're the only one I trust to do this," he added.

Teddy nodded. "Okay."

"Kingsley is right, Teddy," Harry continued. "You're going to be an amazing Auror. But right now…it's not all about fighting."

Teddy nodded again. "Should I tell Ginny and the others what's going on?"

"Don't let the kids hear," Harry said. "But yes, tell everyone else; no use keeping them in the dark. Now go, quickly. We only have a few more hours before she strikes."

Teddy hurried away towards the fireplaces.

Harry anxiously pushed the button for the lift. Nineteen years ago, the wizarding world was in the same dire situation, and Harry just hoped that he'd be able to get it out of it again.

…..

Draco paced nervously in his bedroom. It was tonight. He had found out the date days after his last conversation with Harry and he hoped desperately that Harry had been able to connect everything together.

Draco glanced at himself in the mirror and saw that his skin was sagging from his face and he had dark circles under his eyes. He was scared. He kept thinking about his son. His wife and his parents were safe in hiding, but his son was at Hogwarts, and he didn't know if the school's protection would be enough to keep Claridina's forces out.

Suddenly, the door opened and Claridina herself poked her head in. "Come, Draco," she said in a cold voice. "We're ready now."