The Third Wizarding War

Chapter 2

Decisions

Twilight shuddered slightly and hesitantly into the old, wooden staff room. The room had a long table with a single torch in the middle, giving a faint light that was unnerving. The expectant glances that her Professors gave her only made her nerves grow stronger than ever before.

Twilight, In an attempt to act formal, held her head high in the air and spread her wings in a professional manner. "I am aware of the attack performed by Celestia's Royal Guards and Celestia herself." Said Twilight in a bold, matter of fact way. Though worried, she pressed on. "And I believe we should take extreme precaution and create something similar to Dumbledore's Army."

Madame Pomfrey spoke up. "That is a smart idea, Ms. Sparkle, but I am afraid that it may be rather obvious and that Celestia will most likely make sure Equestria is stronger." Twilight, looking flustered, felt embarrassed that she hadn't thought ahead. Professor McGonagall quickly noticed Twilight's discomfort and interrupted any further remarks.

"I think that Twilight makes a fair point, a secret army is a brilliant idea. It could be something similar to the D.A." Twilight shot the Professor a shaky smile that made McGonagall suppress an awkward grin in return. Twilight knew then and there that Professor McGonagall was going to help her get through this meeting without seeming silly. Snape spoke up after an awkward silence that filtered the old, rusted room. "I agree. This is the time that we need an army. But... how about we call it the M.A.?" The other Professor's tilted their heads in an equal amount of confusion. Snape continued. "You know... McGonagall's Army.." Professor McGonagall's pale skin went scarlet.

"Severus... I... please. Twilight should own the army. It could be called the T.A." Twilight shook her head back and forth quickly. "Professor... You're the Headmistress. This army belongs to you." McGonagall took a slow deep breath. "Fine. the M.A. it is then." Twilight and the rest of staff gave McGonagall a cheerful smile, great full for her leadership. Twilight continued the meeting without much hesitation, feeling a surge of confidence in her own leadership skills. "I feel that we should only allow a certain amount of students, and an unlimited number of people who are Prefect's or more."

Flitwick nodded grimly. All the faculty knew of the risks that would be taken, and knew that only some students understood the full meaning of the risky situation at hand.

Snape chimed in, making himself a menacing being to lay eyes on. "Have you heard that Witches and Wizards have started a rebellion against their own kind?" The room fell into a deadly silence, one in which no one dared to let out a breath of air.

Minerva was the first of the head staff to come back to the grim reality. She ended the silence with a matter of importance.

"This rebellion you speak of, what have they been doing?"

"Recruiting others, planning, spying, the list goes on." Replied Severus moments after McGonagall's remark on the situation.

Hagrid moaned cruelly, cursing under his breath. Twilight gulped nervously and spoke loud and clear. "This seems to be a small rebellion, as we have not yet had any serious threats besides the rest of Equestria." The staff nodded bluntly, wanting to believe that they were safe from this rebellion.

"I know... that Twilight is to play an important role in this everlasting revolution." Said Professor Trewlawney mystically.

Minerva rolled her eyes, uninterested in what the Divination Professor had to say on the matter. "You think a lot "know" a lot of things!" Said Severus Snape cruelly, turning his head from the mystified Professor. Twilight interrupted any further retorts. "Stop! Who knows, maybe Professor Trewlawney is right." Professor Sprout cut Twilight off. "Wow! Don't give yourself to much credit young one!" Twilight rolled her eyes, giggling like a filly.

"Twilight, uh, may I... speak with you for a moment...?" Whispered Professor McGonagall into Twilight's ear. Twilight shot her a quick nod. While the rest of the head staff continued on with their small talk about patrols and such, Twilight and Minerva exchanged a few words.

"Well Ms. Sparkle, you see, well..." Twilight nodded, urging the Professor to continue.

"I was hoping you could help out in a GA department.." Twilight's eyes widened in shock. "You. want ME. to help out in Griffin's Army?!" Twilight's eyes lit up with unlimited opportunity. "Of course! I'd have it no other way." McGonagall smiled from ear to ear. "Thank you so much Ms. Sparkle. Your gratitude and dedication is highly appreciated." Twilight closed her eyes, commemorating this moment. "I will do my best." McGonagall's smile faded slowly. "What's wrong?" Whispered Twilight, her voice filled with worry for her mentor. "Twilight... we want you to lead the army."