Chapter 39
"Damn it," Harry said. "I didn't think there were so many people would keep fighting once we got Alek away from them. I thought they'd fall apart once we took back Alek's castle, but it seems like they're still going without him. They're actually passing laws against muggleborns. They're taking over everything."
"Maybe Albus was right. Since they're still movements aren't chaotic, Alek couldn't have been in charge," James said. "But it could be there were just more people in charge, like people in different sections being in control by different people."
"That's a good idea. It makes winning this war all the harder to win," Harry said.
"At least we took out Alek. That has to be something," James said. "have you seen Albus recently?"
"No. After the last time we were there, they don't want us there making things worse. They'll tell us when it's okay to see him again," Harry said."But he's not doing any better. He's really sick form everything that Alek did to him, and what you did only made things worse."
"Are you saying it's my fault Albus is like this now?" James asked.
"I think part of the reason is you. If you didn't harass him about everything going on then maybe he would still be up and talking. We finally got him to do something and you ruin it," Harry said.
"It wasn't my fault! I wasn't going to lie to him!" James yelled.
"You were sure harsh with him though. Your brother is weak right now. I'm not sure if he'll get better," Harry said.
"What do you mean? Of course he'll get better," James said.
"I hope so. Maybe if we let him see Alek again, but I don't know if that'll help him. That might just make things worse for him, Harry said. "Right now all we can do is work on fighting the rest of these dark wizards. We need to make a safe world to bring Albus back into."
"Right." James said. "What's the plan?"
"We're going to try and take back over the ministry back. As long as they're making these laws there's not much we can do," Harry said. "I want you to stay back with Lily and Scorpius. We have word that Scorpius' family is involved in all of this and I don't want him freaking out if his parents are killed or captured and sent to Askaban."
"But I want to fight," James said. "Not baby sit."
"Your sister and her boyfriend need you. Family is important right?" Harry askeed.
"I guess," James said.
"We're sending a team out to Scorpius' castle later today. You're the one that is going to tell them that it's happening."
"Wait, I have to tell them that you're attacking the Malfoy house?"
"Wait you're going to attack my mom and dad?" Scorpius asked, standing in the door way. "Why would you do that?"
Harry sighed. "We believe they're not only holding onto Muggleborns in their dungeon and are housing criminals. We have to stop them from helping the dark wizards."
"B-but they turned away from Voldemort. They stopped all of that," Scorpius said.
"Maybe they're being forced, but no matter what the reason we need to go after them," James said."I'm sorry, but there's nothing we can do."
"You're lying," Scorpius yelled. "You can't go after my parents!"
"Scorpius, what's wrong?" Lily asked, walking into the room after she heard the yelling.
"They're going after my parents,"Scorpius said.
"I didn't think your parents were part of Alek's army. A-and I thought we won the war when we took out Alek," Scorpios said.
"There's still fighting going on. A lot more fighting. It seems Alek might not have been the leader of all of them since there's still fighting with him in St. Mungo's. Until we can take out their leader I think they'll stop fighting. We just have to find the leader," Harry explained.
"That's easier said than done. No one has come foreword saying they're in charge. Whoever is in charge is keeping quiet. It's not normal. Voldemort made sure everyone knew who was in charge." James said.
"Well, my parents wouldn't be a part of this. They have to be being forced into it," Scorpios said.
"If that's true then there's nothing to worry about," Harry said. "I know Draco. I believe that he wouldn't just follow a dark wizard after what happened during the last war. I won't hold it against him if they were forced into it."
"Okay good," Scorpios said. "As long as you understand that they're being forced it's okay."
"Yeah Scorpios' parents are nice. I met them a few times," Lily said. "if they were evil they wouldn't want me and Scorpios to be together, but they were happy for us."
"I hope you're right," Harry said.
"I am right," Scorpios stated.
"We're still going to attack your castle," James said. "I'm sorry."
Scorpios looked down. "I understand. Try not to kill my parents," Scorpios nearly begged.
"We'll try not to," Harry said. "I don't want to hurt innocent people."
"Good because my parents are good people. They wouldn't be helping Alek's army if they had a choice," Scorpios said.
"We don't think it's Alek'sa army. We're not sure who's running the evil powers out there right now, but it's not Alek. Alek's in St. Mungo's." Harry said.
"That's true. I mean, it's not like Alek could be in control as long as he's in St. Mungo's," Scorpius said.
Harry paused a moment, but shook his head. "Yeah If they were controlling Alek then he was just a figure head. They can easily get another one."
Rose ran into the room. "They're attacking Askaban.. They're getting everyone out and-and they've killed most of the guards."
Harry cured, "Damn it. Get as many people together together as we can. We have to try and stop this as fast as possible."
"I think it's too late. It's been an hour since it happened," Rose said."I doubt there's anything more we can do."
"Damn it. Why did it take so long to figure out this was happening?" Harry asked.
"We don't know. We think people who work for the prison helped them out," Rose said.
"Great. We still have Alek here though, so they can't rally behind him again," James said.
"And Alek's getting help. He won't be the leader they want anymore," Harry said.
"That's true, but it doesn't stop the war. All the work we did is ruined. They're back on the streets. If this keeps happening we'll never win, but we can't stop fighting until we win. That's all we can do,"James said. "We'll win this war, no matter how long it takes."
"Yeah. I'm sure we'll win because we have to," Rose said.
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"I can't believe that the war isn't over yet," Dominique said. "I thought it would end for sure if we got Alek. Why are we still fighting?"
"I guess there's more people willing to fight on, even if Alek isn't there to control thing.," Roxanne said.
"I know right? I thought we were going to be safe and left alone for the most part," Dominique said.
"But I like it better to be back under the good guy's control." Roxanne said.
"Me too. As long as we're together I'm happy," Dominique said.
"I agree,"Roxanne said. "I love you so much. I couldn't handle it if you were gone or not with me."
"I don't plan on ever leaving you," Dominique said.
"Good because I wouldn't let you," Roxanne said.
Dominique laughed. "That's good to know."
"What if, it might be crazy, but what if Alek is controlling everything from the hospital? I mean, a nurse or a doctor could be giving Alek's orders to his followers. It would make Alek seem innocent while he's acting like he's getting help," Roxanne said.
"Do you really think that might be it? We should tell Uncle Harry," Dominique said.
"It's just a theory. I mean, I don't know," Roxanne said. She seemed cowed.
"Then I'll talk to Uncle Harry about this myself," Dominique said.
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"That's an interesting theory. If that's true, it means we have to lock Alek up more. We have to look into this. If Alek is still in charge then it makes sense while the army didn't fall apart when we captured Alek. They're still fighting under their leader," Harry said. "Last time the dark wizard lost they crumbled without him. They were lost without him. If that's true, then it makes sense that Alek is still giving orders and we have him in here thinking we're helping him. Damn he's smart."
"It could be possible that Alek really is just getting better too," Rose said. "we can't just jump to contusions."
"I'll just set up some security around Alek to see if he's doing something," Harry said.
"I don't know if they'll let you do that. I mean, if Ale is scared about us doing something to him it would make it harder for him to recover. It was just a theory. We don't want to make things worse if he really is getting better,"Rose said.
"But we can't risk that he still is still in charge of things," Harry said. "We'll have the nurses pay more attention."
"But it would be a nurse that would be getting his messages out," Rose said.
"I'll ask to resign the nursing staff around Alek. I'm sure they'll understand,"Harry said.
"I hope so. It's a scary thought that he could be here while still here, acting like he's getting help," Rose sad. She looked down. "I want him dead. It's his fault that dad's dead, but I know that it doesn't work that way. I'd be no better than him. I am better than he'll ever be. I feel bad if he was indeed being controlled, but I don't think he was."
"It doesn't matter. He's here at least it's harder for him to get out," Harry said.
"They'll come for him after too long if he really is still in charge," Rose said.
"No he won't. He knows Albus needs help so he'll stay here to be near Albs, and he knows Alek needs help. Help he needs to be here for," Harry said. "As long as Albus is sick."
"How long will that be? Has he talked again?" Rose asked.
"No. He's cationic right now. They won't let us see him and I don't know if they'll try using Alek again or not. I'm worried about Albus, but all we can do now it make the world he'll come back to safe and sound."
"That make sense. They want you in the war room. We're planning our net move."
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Luis screamed and cowered in a corner. Ciel hear this came running. "Luis! What's wrong?"
He saw a male doctor standing near Luis. "What the hell are you doing? Luis can't handle being around men right now."
"We're trying to break him of that-"
"He's clearly not ready. He's been thought a lot. He can't just get better over night. He needs to-
"We're doctors. I think we know more about what we're doing than you do," the doctor said. "He needs to get used to being around men in a controlled setting. He'll never get better by being isolated with only females."
"But he's clearly not ready," Ciel said. He went over and hugged Luis."Shh, it's okay. I'm here. No one is going to hurt you here. You're safe."
"Bu-bu that man. He's going to hurt me,"Luis cried. "They always hurt me."
"That's a doctor. He wants to help you, not hurt you," Ciel said.
"He's just saying that. He could just be pretending to be a doctor to get me alone with him," Luis cried. "Don't let them take me, please."
"I'll be right here for you. I won't let them hurt you,"Ciel said.
"Okay. I feel safe when I'm with you," Luis said. "Are you sure they won't hurt me?"
"I promise everything will be okay."