Neville stepped out of their first muggle studies class scowling. Alecto Carrow had to be one of the foulest people he'd ever met. Beside him his fellow Gryffindor's were also shaking with rage.

"I can't believe that woman" Parvati was ranting "Who does she think she is?"

"She's disgusting." Lavender agreed. "Muggles are for sport" She mimicked. "Their only use is for our entertainment." She cringed.

"As are mudbloods" Parvati added bitterly "She has to be absolutely crazy" She added

"She's a death eater." Neville summed up bitterly, his own frustration obvious. "What did you expect?"

They made their way through the busy corridor, not caring who heard them as they discussed the unpleasantness of Alecto Carrow. Neville himself was pondering. He knew these classes were going to be bad, but he hadn't fully expected just how bad.

Not only was it all mindless drivel, but she was actually encouraging them to distance themselves from muggles and muggleborns. In fact she had insisted they turn in anyone they knew who were in hiding from the ministry.

Neville sighed heavily. It was going to be a long year at this rate.

Lavender and Parvati were still complaining loudly about Alecto Carrow as they made their way up to the common room.

They immediately moved and sat down by the fire, the comfy seats were free as all the other students were down at dinner, non of them had an appetite after that class. The common room was deserted but for one person. Ginny was already there, reading a book, curled up in one of the large armchairs. She glanced up as they approached.

"Let me guess?" She said bitterly as she observed there furious expressions. "The Carrows?"

Neville raised an eyebrow. "You've had a class too?" He enquired, anxious to hear what else they were in stall with.

Ginny nodded and said quietly. "I just had my first Defence Against the Dark Arts Class"

There was a short pause as everyone expected her to continue, however she didn't.

"And?" Neville pressed gently, not sure he wanted to know.

Ginny shook her head, her gaze dark. "You don't want to know" She answered, not meeting their eyes.

Neville frowned and looked around at the others. Parvati and Lavender looked as curious as he felt. It was Seamus who responded. "Well some heads up would be nice. Our first class is tomorrow morning"

Ginny only put her book down, her mood and expression shifting almost instantly to a large grin. It was if she was trying to hide her internal screaming and frustration. Neville looked on anxiously, unable to comfort her or say anything.

"You won't have to worry about that" She said all too pleasantly, her eyes sparkling now. "It's time to shut it down. Permanently"

Neville felt his own concerns shifting too. The sooner the DA got active the better. Snape and the Carrows had to realise they did not run Hogwarts.

"What do you have in mind?" He asked as the others looked excited.

"There are two ways to take the Defence class off our schedules" Ginny explained. Neville could tell she had been thinking about this in great deal already. "One if to target the classroom, make it unusable."

"That should be easy enough" Seamus grinned as Parvati and Lavender nodded.

However Neville was more intrigued about the next option for which Ginny continued.

"The other." She paused slightly, as if wondering what their reactions would be.

"Is to take out Amycus Carrow" She finished.

Seamus' grin slipped off his face as Parvati shared a very anxious glance at Lavender. Neville felt his own thoughts suddenly racing. However what surprised him was how calm and determined he felt.

Neville spoke first, already knowing he had made up his mind.

"Agreed" He nodded, locking his own gaze with Ginny's determined one. She looked relieved that someone had sided with her.

"I'm all for fighting in the DA" Lavender spoke out. "But what you're talking about is..."

"So?" Ginny snapped "They are death eaters. They took out Harry. We take out them" She said firmly as if there were to be no more questions asked.

"Neville" Seamus began, shifting his position on the sofa to face him. "You can't seriously be thinking-"

Neville however only nodded and cut him off. "Ginny's right. We need to fight, regardless of the consequences." He felt his mind suddenly race with possible outcomes if they got caught. "We don't actually need to take him out as such. Only severely damage him, enough so that he can't teach"

Lavender too seemed anxious. "Even so, what will be the consequences?" She asked quietly.

"There won't be any." Ginny said firmly. Neville noticed she wouldn't meet any of their eyes now as she continued. "We won't get caught. I suppose you're right" She added nodding towards Neville. "I guess murdering a professor might take it too far."

Neville couldn't help but let a small grin out at this comment.

"It is tempting though" Ginny added absently.

"There are loads of us in the DA" Parvati argued. "Even if we temporally put him offline, someone would talk."

Neville shook his head, deciding quickly. No one else would need to get in trouble, that much was obvious "No. This is between us. The DA will go on and fight publicly. This is not something anyone else should be apart of."

He waited silently for awhile as if to let this sink in.

Seamus was lost in his own thoughts as if he was weighing up the options. It was clear that Ginny had already made up her mind.

"Are you in?" He asked quietly.

Seamus responded first. "I'm in" He said briskly, looking towards Neville and nodding.

Lavender glanced at Parvati who only moved her head sharply in acknowledgement.

"Yes, we're in" She responded for both of them.

Ginny looked delighted, as Neville's thoughts raced.

"What about Luna?" Seamus added.

Neville shook her head. "Its difficult enough speaking to other houses without getting suspicion drawn to us. It would be safer for all of us if we act alone."

Seamus shrugged. "Yeah I guess."

Ginny was clearly already thinking of the next step.

"I have a few ideas, but we have to act now." She began.

Neville nodded. "There's a plant which Professor Sprout is growing at the moment. It's pretty nasty, causes eruptions on the skin if you mash it up with river weed and boil it for ten minutes."

Ginny grinned delighted. "Sounds perfect. Quick and easy to make as well."

Neville nodded. "We just have to be careful not to handle it. It will give you a pretty horrible rash otherwise, it's a pretty toxic plant."

"I can get that" Lavender volunteered eagerly. "I know the plant you mean. Large purple flowers?" She questioned.

Neville nodded. "That's the one. The rest of us will take out the classroom tonight then"

"And then Carrow tomorrow morning?" Ginny confirmed.

Neville nodded. "Sounds like our best bet. It's a pretty horrible plant to cure too, so it should give us a couple of weeks to regroup."

Neville turned his attention to the fire, watching it flicker, casting it's warmth to flood across the room. He knew this was going to be dangerous but at the same time he felt satisfaction. They would finally get a chance to get back at the death eaters.

Seamus seemed to be pondering to himself. "In terms of taking out the classroom, I'm thinking something big and explosive" He suggested.

Ginny nodded. "I have exactly what you need. Fred and George stocked me up with a load of their batches of test fireworks that went wrong. They were pretty dangerous and explosive but most importantly, the damage was permanent. Like a sticking charm for the blast radius."

Neville looked at her surprised. "How did you smuggle that in?"

Ginny grinned widely "Another product of Fred and Georges. Again was still in testing but it seemed to camouflage everything fine"

Seamus looked impressed "Did you get anything else into Hogwarts?"

Ginny nodded. "Yeah, I'll bring it all to the DA next meeting. There is some permanent paint which should be great."

They all suddenly fell silent as the common room door opened. The first students were heading back up from dinner. Lavender and Parvati immediately shifted to speaking about their transfiguration homework they had been given early.

Ginny picked up her book so casually as if she hadn't even put it down.

Neville and Seamus remained silent. It was going to be a long night.

Xxxxxxxx

It was around 3 o'clock in the morning as Neville, Ginny, Parvati and Seamus arrived outside the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom. Lavender was sneaking down to the greenhouses to steal the plant to attack Amycus Carrow in the morning.

It was chilly as they had travelled through the castle, drafts ran through the empty dark corridors sending chills down Neville's spine. Hogwarts had never felt so uninviting before.

Stepping forwards quickly Ginny unlocked the classroom with her wand and stepped inside.

The door creaked open loudly as they both crept inside.

Seamus and Neville both shifted to either end of the corridor, watching carefully.

Neville felt wide awake despite the time, he peered through the darkness. Holding his wand tightly, he glanced down the long corridor towards Seamus who had his back towards him, observing their other exit.

It wasn't long before both girls were set up and everything was set in place.

Neville locked eyes with Parvati through the darkness as they all moved into position. He watched as she nodded, waiting for his signal. He glanced over his shoulder and saw Ginny, she caught his gaze and also nodded.

He raised his wand and directed it towards the Weasleys products that filled the classroom.

They took cover, each raising shields over themselves. Seamus who was beside him cast a shield over both himself and Neville. Neville acted quickly, sharply pulling his wand down he set alight the thin thread, the magical fire hurtling towards the classroom, hissing and spitting as it went.

He barely had time to blink, as a large explosion shook the corridor. The blast echoing ringing in his eardrums. The flames shooting up so fast he felt the flare against his face.

Neville grinned wildly, and mouthed "Wow" at Ginny whose was also grinning from ear to ear. It had worked spectacularly. Neville wanted to have a look inside the actual classroom, however they couldn't hang around. The flames crackled wildly now, untamed and violent. They all knew it wouldn't be long until the teachers arrived, however it should serve its purpose and put the Defence class offline, for now at least.

"Run" A voice shouted through the thick smoke, he thought it was Ginny, however Neville didn't need to be told further as they all split, hurtling in opposite directions.

He could hear people yelling now as he got further away from the blast. Teachers were already acting. He hoped the others got out as he took a slightly long winded way towards the Common room. It was likely all Common rooms were being cut off to prevent the students returning.

Nearly out of breath, he hurtled around a corner and came face to face with a very angry Professor McGonagall.

Neville barely had time to open his mouth, he was breathing heavily gasping for breath, when she spoke quickly.

"Get inside and stay quiet" She whispered urgently, gesturing to the broom cupboard beside her. Neville could have sworn but the loud footsteps heading his way kept his mouth closed. She had drawn her wand. He dashed into the cupboard and had barely finished closing the door when he heard the footsteps stop.

"Severus" McGonagall said coldly. Neville froze, his wand gripped tightly in his hand.

"Minerva" He responded back, all to lightly. "I trust you are out after the perpetrators?"

Neville listened, terrified his heart would give him away.

"Naturally." She responded coolly. "I suggest we split up to cover more ground. Unless you see my services better in attending the scene of the damage. It was a pretty loud bang after all" She said all to lightly.

There was an awkward pause. Neville could feel his legs starting to ache from where he was crouched uncomfortably in the darkness.

Snape spoke again, his voice clearly implementing other things, "I would suggest you do not act leniently on these students and report them to myself."

"I can manage my own punishments" McGonagall replied, a steely edge to her tone. "Hogwarts property has been damaged. I do not need you to tell me how to discipline students"

"Of course not" Snape said back coldly. "I am merely reminding you of the severity of the situation."

Neville wished he could have seen McGonagall's expression. However this was short lived as he suddenly wanted to be anywhere but near Snape.

"Of course there are plenty of hiding places" Neville didn't like the implication as he heard Snape's footsteps getting closer.

He couldn't help but hold his breath anxiously.

"I was heading in this direction when I heard the explosion behind me" McGonagall said firmly. "Our efforts would be best if we moved on"

Snape's footsteps stopped and Neville couldn't help but let out the breath he was holding. He was going to thank McGonagall so much when he was out of this situation. He didn't get any chance to relax however when Snape spoke again.

"It doesn't hurt to check" He replied.

Neville didn't get a chance to panic or for McGonagall to respond.

There was an enormous bang further up the corridor that cut off all other thoughts, he felt the shock shake the small broom cupboard, several brooms fell on top of him in a clatter.

Loud noises followed immediately. Neville felt his own fear shift from himself as McGonagall and Snape moved away as one, hurrying down the corridor.

Swearing he moved out of the cupboard quickly, clambering out from under the brooms. He glanced anxiously back down the corridor where the noises where still echoing. He hoped no one was caught, but all he could do for now was run quickly in the opposite direction.

Xxxxxxx

Neville ignored the angry look the Fat Lady gave him as he barely managed to pant out the password. She swung open and he pushed his way inside. He locked eyes immediately with Ginny, Pavati and Lavender.

His heart sunk. "Where's Seamus?" He demanded, worrying flooding through him.

Ginny shook her head and barely managed to stammer out. "The Carrow's. I think they got him."

"Think?" Neville exclaimed. "Did they or not?" He exclaimed.

She looked at him terrified before nodding. Neville swore and nearly moved to go back out the common room.

"You can't help him now" Lavender spoke up, her voice shaking.

Neville sighed heavily, longing to run after his friend. However he forced himself to focus on the other objective of their night time wanderings. "Did you get the plant?" He asked quickly.

Lavender nodded firmly. "It was easy enough. I didn't see anyone." She held out her protected gloved hand, clenched in her grasp was a very dark shade of purple flower.

"Right." Neville said hurriedly, his thoughts rushed now that Seamus had been caught "Hide it and go to bed." The next part of the plan was beginning to form.

"What?" Ginny protested loudly. "We can't, Seamus" She started

"Lavender said it herself. We can't help him now. If Snape comes calling we have to be in bed and we have been the whole time." Neville said bluntly. "We go to bed now."

The girls all looked like they were all going to argue. However Neville looked at them pleadingly.

"We will reassess things in the morning. Hopefully Seamus will be okay and we can attack Amycus Carrow tomorrow as planned."

Lavender nodded silently, before herself and Pavati hurried away to the girls dormitory. Ginny was left standing nervously, staring at the door.

"It will be okay" Neville stepped forwards and gripped her gently by the shoulders. "What's the worse they can do to him?"

This however did anything but settle her. Her eyes flicked to him scared. "They are death eaters Neville" She said quietly. "The classroom was pretty torn up. They aren't going to be happy. I mean in Defence-" She paused suddenly.

Neville sharpened her gaze at her as his heart pounded uncomfortable. "What happened Ginny?" He pushed, not sure if he wanted to know.

"I..." She looked uncertain, as if she didn't want to continue.

Neville waited patiently as she fidgeted nervously. At last she spoke, avoiding his eyes.

"The cruciatus curse" She whispered at last.

Neville was stunned. "What? He cast it on you?" He barely managed to speak out, his voice was choked. A horrible sensation in his stomach.

Ginny nodded. "I know Harry had been subjected to it. I know it hurts." Still she didn't look up. "But nothing could have prepared me for it." She paused before whispering. "I wanted to die it hurt so much" She managed to hold herself together.

Neville gripped her shoulders firmly so that she looked up at him. "Ginny" He stated firmly "It's alright. I get it." He felt his own anger beginning to rise but he pushed it down as he focused on comforting Ginny. No wonder she had been so determined to shut down the class, she didn't want anyone else to suffer.

Ginny seemed to take awhile before she noticed the anger in Neville's eyes.

"Oh god Neville, I didn't think, I'm sorry-" She began.

Neville cut across her sharply. "Ginny it's fine. Honestly" He added. "I know why you wanted to stop the Carrow's so much"

Ginny couldn't help but smile slightly. "We'll get him tomorrow, won't we?" She asked quietly.

Neville nodded firmly. "Tomorrow. Let's just hope we'll see Seamus tomorrow"

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Neville woke early next morning. He had slept terribly and the first thing he noticed was Seamus's still empty bed. Trying to ignore the horrible twisting sensation in his stomach he dressed quickly and rushed downstairs.

Relief flooded through him as he saw his friend standing talking to Ginny beside the fire. However this was short lived as he noticed the state Seamus was in.

"What happened?" Neville gasped, approaching quickly, staring at Seamus' face.

He had dried blood across his head and a large black and blue bruise was already developing around his left eye. He squinted at them as he cracked a grin.

"I can't look that bad can I?" He questioned, laughing lightly.

Neville could only nod uncomfortably as Ginny moved forwards, she raised her wand. However Seamus stopped her.

"I already tried that" He said shrugging. "That's how I got this" He gestured to his eye. "Turns out they want other people to see" He said bitterly. "I think it's supposed to be a warning to others"

Neville frowned as Ginny lowered her wand. "So is this standard?" He enquired lightly. "Physical punishments"

Seamus nodded. "Seems like it. It was pretty brutal I can tell you that much. Might scare a few people out of the DA but we'll see. People seem pretty determined still."

Ginny however was considering their more immediate future.

"We can't do it now." Ginny said suddenly, whispering quickly. "Attack Carrow. They will suspect Seamus" She said urgently, glancing around to make sure they wouldn't be heard. "Look what they did to him for blowing up the classroom. I don't want to think about what they would do to him after this."

"Ginny it's fine" Seamus spoke out firmly. "It's not that bad honestly and they have to learn. The Carrows have to know they can't do this."

"We were only doing this if there was no risk of us getting caught." Neville argued back.

"You said yourself this was war." Seamus snapped. "They won't have any proof on any of us. We have to do this now."

Ginny was looked terrified. However Seamus continued. "This is real" He said firmly. "You're aware of this more then anyone. You would risk your lives for this. Well I am willing to do that as well."

"Yes" Neville agreed in a hushed tone, also glancing around. "But the problem is you are the key target. It would be better to let things settle and then move forwards with this."

"You think they will forget?" Seamus said cocking his eyebrow a puzzled expression on his face. Neville sighed heavily, he knew Seamus had a point. He continued quickly. "It's better to act now. Before they think we have time to regroup. If only I take the fall for it then that is a success don't you think?"

Neville again could only agree. It was the best move, to act now, before any other students were subjected to the Defence class.

"Okay" Ginny relented as did Neville. "But I will actually do it" She insisted.

"But it makes sense if I do it." Seamus argued. "If I get caught, they still don't have anything else of any of us."

"No" Neville shook his head. "This time we won't get caught" Ginny nodded firmly.

"We're in this together" She said. "Neville can distract them while I spike his pumpkin juice. It'll be easy."

"I sure hope you're right" Seamus said quietly. "Just be careful"

Neville nodded whereas Ginny only shrugged.

Xxxxxxxxx

Neville had barely touched his breakfast when Ginny slid back opposite him with a steeled expression on her face. She nodded firmly, it was done. Neville resisted the urge to turn around and have a look at the teachers table. Instead he focused on his breakfast he had been stirring around for the last few minutes. It was still early, and it seemed nothing had been said about the state of the classroom last night. Neville had already heard students muttering about it, rumours spreading up and down the tables. Neville hadn't needed to cause a distraction in the end, Ginny had fortunately had another of her brothers products that had neatly done the trick. It was still distracting people now as the small device buzzed around noisily across the ceiling of the great hall. Now nearly everyone was ignoring it now as it dodged the charms the teachers had shot at it.

No one had noticed as she cast a notice-me-not charm and snook up and planted it right in front of Amycus Carrow. Everything was running smoothly.

Everything that was until Neville's gaze shifted upwards and watched as Ginny's face paled. She was staring in horror towards the top table.

"What's wrong?" Neville asked urgently, shifting himself to look over his shoulder as his stomach plummeted.

Ginny didn't need to answer. Professor Sprout had moved across and picked up the pumpkin juice directly in front of the Carrows.

Neville took off, he didn't hesitate as he hurtled up between the tables. He didn't even stop as he pushed a couple of fourth year Gryffindor's forcefully out the way. They protested loudly as he sprinted up towards the teachers table.

McGonagall had no time to comment as he rushed past her and up to Professor Sprout.

She had nearly moved back to her seat and she looked startled at his panting form.

"Professor" He gasped, barely managing to get his breath back. "I was wondering, perhaps...could I have the Pumpkin juice?" He asked awkwardly, his eyes silently pleading with her to just accept this odd request.

She looked startled, but she didn't move as she continued to hold the pumpkin juice in her grasp.

"I beg your pardon Mr Longbottom" She said affronted.

Neville didn't hesitate. "Please Professor" He insisted. "The Gryffindor table are running out of pumpkin juice" He nearly cringed at his own words, however he was desperate as both Professor Snape and McGonagall approached.

She never got to reply.

"What seems to be the problem Mr Longbottom?" Snape enquired as he approached, his voice was cold.

Neville also didn't get a chance to reply. He barely had glanced back at the pumpkin juice as Snape moved up quickly and swiftly, waving his wand towards the drink in the Professors hands. It moved towards him, and hovered before him about level with his eyes. He peered at it carefully before his eyes narrowed sharply as he looked dangerously at Neville. It was obvious he had identified what it was. He vanished it with only a simple flick of his wand.

"Mr Longbottom. With me now" Was all he said coldly.

"I would like to suggest my presence" Was all McGonagall had to add. "He is after all my student."
Neville couldn't help but let out a small grim smile as she had stressed the word my. This was only short lived as Snape answered coldly.

"No. This is a matter for myself. You would do better to focus on your other students" He directed back coldly.

He moved immediately, his large cloak billowing out behind him, making him look like a giant bat.

Neville felt his stomach sink. They had messed everything up. All he could do was avoid everyone's piercing gaze as he trenched after Snape.

Snape didn't say anything as he marched Neville through the castle. His thoughts were racing as he clutched his own wand tightly. Whatever happened he wouldn't go down without a fight, he wouldn't let Snape have that victory.

Xxxxxxx

Snape led him up to the headmasters office silently. Neville knew he was in so much trouble, he wondered if he would be able to curse Snape and get out of Hogwarts before anyone noticed. Perhaps he could even find where Dean was and meet up with him, or even Ron and Hermione.

His thoughts were abruptly interrupted as his gaze shifted to the large sleeping portrait of Dumbledore displayed directly behind Snape's desk. He looked restful as he snoozed gently in a large comfortable armchair. Neville felt his anger flare, how dare Snape even sit as headmaster.

He didn't get a chance to comment as his eyes shifted to a large sword displayed beside him. His eye's widened as he looked at Gryffindor's sword resting in a large glass case, however he had no time to think about it further as Snape spun around his expression livid. Neville focused on him.

"Mr Longbottom" Snape said coldly, scanning his eyes over his defensive stance. "Can you please explain to me which Professor you were attempting to poison?"

Neville stuck his chin out firmly as he answered. "Amycus Carrow" He said bluntly. There was no way he was addressing him as Sir. However Snape seemed ignored this lack of discipline.

"And are you aware of the effects of that particular potion?" He asked icily as his black eyes stared into Neville's.

He held his gaze as he said firmly. "Yes"

Snape's eyes flashed dangerously. "And why were you trying to poison your professor?" He asked coldly.

Neville wasn't going to lie, there was no point, both him and Snape knew that. "He is a death eater" He said equally as coldly back.

Snape observed him silently for a short while, while Neville kept his firm stance, still clutching his wand. Snape didn't seem to give this a second thought, at last he spoke.

"One months worth of detention with your Head of House" He responded coolly

Neville actually gaped and nearly dropped his wand in surprise. His heart was hammering painfully, he hadn't expected this. He didn't get a chance to respond.

"I understand that you were a part of the night time adventures last night?" Snape demanded.

Neville trying to keep his expression straight from his initial surprise stated firmly.

"I didn't have anything to do with it." He stated.

Snape only glared at him.

"You were a part of demolishing the Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom and I find it very disappointing that you would allow a fellow student to stand alone in this blame."

Neville didn't back down. "I had nothing to do with the classroom. I was in my room all night"

"That is to be seen" Snape said coldly. Neville only glared back, his fists clenched in anger.

"I would warn you Mr Longbottom to be careful with your actions" He said, the threat was not missed from his tone.

Neville didn't reply, he was almost tempted to try and curse Snape right there. However Snape spoke first.

"Get out of my office before I change my mind" Snape finally snapped, turning his back to him.

Neville didn't wait to be told again, he dashed out of the office without a look back towards Dumbledore and Gryffindor's sword.

Xxxxxxxxxx

It was that evening that the DA meet up in the room of requirements again. The room was packed when Neville and Seamus walked in to a large round of applause. He couldn't help but grin as people slapped them both of the back.

"That was brilliant" Ernie expressed. "Ginny was just telling us it was all of you who destroyed the classroom last night."

"I walked past this morning" Luna said absently. "There was a lot of smoke still."

Neville couldn't help but grin, the whole failure that had been today was suddenly lifting from his shoulders as everyone crammed around to congratulate them.

It was only when Ginny spoke up did they all began to settle down. "So what happened with the pumpkin juice?"

Neville grinned. "Only a months worse of detentions with McGonagall".

Everyone gaped as Seamus rolled his eyes. "Totally not fair. You could have killed him. I expected at least a couple of nights in the dungeons."

Neville could only continue to grin as Seamus punched him on the shoulder in mocking.

"So what do we do now?" Ginny asked.

"I think attempting to poison our professors shouldn't be on the agenda" Seamus said with a grin.

There was a number of nervous laughter. Neville tried to bring himself back to the real situation.

They had missed on one of the few opportunities to really make a difference in the war. He knew the DA would still be a strong and still make a difference, but he couldn't help but feel they had already been shot down before they had begun.

Targeting the Carrow's had been key but now he knew there priorities should shift.

"Snape" Neville said coldly, his expression shifting, as everyone turned to look at him surprised. "He is the main focus now. He killed Dumbledore, he should be our target."

"Are you sure you want to do this Neville?" Luna asked gently, but he had already made up his mind.

"We can't stop now. We have to make a stand." He said firmly, everyone was shifting to seriousness now.

"We just need to hit back harder." He argued. "I'm not going to stop fighting just because I might get a slap on the wrist"

"Or a night in the dungeons" Seamus added offhandedly.

"Fine" Ginny said. "But we need to reorganise." People nodded around her in agreement. "Then we can do some serious damage"

Thanks again for reading, I hope you enjoyed.

Sorry for such a long wait for this chapter, I've had work, an interview and a family wedding keeping me busy!

I have to admit I'm a little anxious about what you will all think about this chapter, mostly because of the lack of Harry. The DA are very crucial to this story as you'll find out in due course, so I can't miss them out. It was pretty difficult to write them all as I don't usually use their characters and I wanted it to be a little more exciting then just glossing over them.

The next chapter will be Harry/Tom jam packed though, I promise, and hopefully some Ron and Hermione too!

Please let me know what you think.