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Last Time: As everyone was horrified at the looks Moody smiled at Harry and said "It worked."
Harry smiled and said "now you even have evidence to capture Lestrange. I believe it is Voldemort behind this attack. So be careful."
At this Dumbledore lost his cool and asked "Alastor, what's happening here?"
Moody smiled and said "Nothing Albus. Harry just suggested a method to capture the actual man behind all this mess. We wanted let that deatheater go so that he can be tracked by us. We have put several tracking charms. If you would have asked and he would have given the name of residence it would have alerted Lestrange."
Everyone nodded at the intelligence shown by mere twelve year old. As everyone left Dumbledore took out the copy of prophesy he had.
"the risen dark lord shall fall...
fall to the legacies of those who defied him thrice...
to those born as the seventh month dies...
brothers and sisters in all but blood...
will ensure that he is truly dead...
for dark lord shall mark his fall...
on turning twelve the heir will get what's rightfully his...
till reaching ides his powers hell hide...
to sustain or destroy is at his will...
the fall of darkness approaches as seventh month dies."
As he read for first time it struck him 'It never said there will be only four prophesized ones. But then he must not be a brother in blood. Can it mean Disowning? Yes on reaching twelve Dan got his heir ship. It means Dan will lead. Then again it meant Dan will not reach his full powers till reaching fifteen. Hmmm I need to watch Harry more carefully."
Moody was waiting at ministry as nearly twenty aurors came to him. They were getting ready to go to Lestrange manor and arrest who ever was behind the attack on Hogsmeade and he suspected to capture Voldemort.
As everyone came he stood up and said "You people already know that there was an attack on Hogsmeade few hours before. We can get the men behind the attack if we play our cards properly. Where we go now, you are given permission to kill if necessary. We may even encounter Voldemort. So brace yourselves."
He then distributed portkeys and activated them. Soon the group was standing before a royal Manor. Two aurors went ahead and started working on wards. In a few minutes the wards came down and the aurors barraged in. There were some thirty deatheaters and a battle ensured.
Moody was dueling three deatheaters and he sent a powerful banishing curse followed by a cutting hex and a concussion curse. The three connected perfectly leaving three less deatheaters to duel. As he made further into the manor he saw aurors dying but deatheaters were also falling. He knew if they left now there will be no way to get these bastards back so he kept fighting.
A nasty purple curse struck him in the right and burnt his flesh. He growled and turned to see a flurry of curses sent in his way. He swiftly blocked but a few got him. Moody was now bleeding and he saw Rodolphous Lestrange laughing. He quickly sent a barrage of cutting hexes and banishers but all were blocked by another person. Moody saw body of a person he didn't know but knew he was possessed by Voldemort. He sent a volley of spells only to be blocked by a dark shield.
Voldemort bellowed "You are good mad-eye but you can't take me down. It will require someone with power and skill far greater than your's. Unfortunately you don't have anyone of such skill here."
Moody glanced and saw only a handful of aurors remaining but he was happy that all remaining deatheaters were down. He retorted "May be but we outnumber you by six members and all are trained aurors. Surrender and come with us."
Voldemort laughed and said "you think six aurors can bring me down?" and sent a flurry of curses towards them bringing them down. He then turned to moody and said "For your intrusion you will get what you deserve." Moody felt he should have brought the Potter boy and Patil's. They would have shown this imbecile what he deserved.
Saying this he sent a full body bind in parseltongue which connected with moody who tried to block it with shield charm. Voldemort then sent a curse to internally burn the flesh and crucioed him. Amidst the pain Moody pressed the pendant to call for reinforcements.
Lestrange who saw this quickly said "My lord, we must leave here."
Voldemort held Lestrange and apparated out. The reinforcement squad quickly sent Moody to St. Mungos and arrested the unconscious deatheaters.
Harry and Padma were sitting in a deserted class room while Praveen and Parvati went to get their books from their rooms. Padma rested her head on Harry's shoulder and said "Harry, what happened today can repeat and we may not be there to protect. Even today we had great losses. We need to do something."
Harry kissed her on fore head and replied "Yes Pad, we need to."
Soon they were joined by Parvati, Praveen and others from study group. Roger who was still pale from blood loss spoke up "Harry we all saw how you and Patil's fought and saved us. If it wasn't for you we would be dead by now. What ever we learnt in school, all the DADA and dueling couldn't help us. Please teach us Harry. This was not last attack. We all know that and we want to be prepared next time this happens."
Harry smiled. He decided he will have his own group. His own army but he didn't plan on starting this fast. But he was not the one to let go when opportunity presented itself.
He rose and said "Friends, I will be very happy to teach you but first I need to make sure all of you are loyal and will stay loyal to me."
At this everyone started murmuring but it was Daphne Greengrass who said "How do you want to make sure none of us are traitors Harry?"
Harry smiled and replied "I will come to that part but before that let me tell you something. This group of people who will learn under me from now after proving themselves will fight for Justice. Be ready to go into Battles and be ready for death. We will eliminate all those who cause imbalance. So if anyone wants out you can leave now and I will not hold it against you. You will simply forget this conversation ever happened."
No one left and Padma could only feel determination and loyalty from everyone. So Harry continued "Good. Now you will need to know what we fight for before I ask you to join me and train with me. We don't fight for Light."
At this there were many gasps but Harry continued "We don't fight for darkness."
"We fight for freedom of every sentient being. We fight for free will. We fight for balance. We fight to redistribute power to people. To form a government which is run by the people of country, which works for the people and not to fulfill selfish needs of some pureblood aristocrat or some maniac mass murderer and which works by peoples will."
Theodore Nott said hotly "So you plan to overthrow purebloods?"
Harry replied "Not exactly. Pureblood customs are required. They are a necessary evil. Without them the magical laws cannot be upheld. The customs are a part of magic. We cannot get rid of them. At the same time I don't believe in complete pureblood supremacy. It would of course be wrong to say that they are weaker or stronger than muggleborns as certain traits in purebloods die down due to inbreeding and can be regenerated by a mix of blood."
"What I mean to say is we need to give power to these Purebloods as they know the customs and culture of our world but not absolute power."
Everyone nodded and Harry said "If you want to fight for this you may stay or else you may go."
When no one even stirred Harry nodded and continued "Fine. Now we need a symbol, A symbol of hope, A Symbol of Justice."
"A Griffin clutching a sword represents Justice and we will have snakes entwining the sword so it represents balance." Saying this Harry waved his wand and an image of huge griffin of pure white with its wings, standing on hind legs and holding a broad sword pointed towards ground with its hilt clutched in its hands was formed. Two snakes entwined it starting at middle of the blade and rose up to the hilt facing each other representing balance.
Harry said we will be marked with this symbol and in future if anyone wants to leave they can do so. But the knowledge and magic you gained from training with me and your memories of the group will be lost forever."
"We will fight injustice and crime from shadows."
Marietta asked "but that makes us vigilantes."
Harry replied "No, no, no. A vigilante is just a man lost in the scramble for his own gratification. He can be destroyed, or locked up. But if you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote yourself to an ideal, and if they can't stop you, then you become something else entirely."
Everyone looked shocked but Malfoy asked "which is?"
Harry smiled and said "A Legend Draco, A legend."
Soon they were being marked on fore arms and as soon as the mark appeared it vanished. Harry said "It will be visible only when you want it to become visible. It is a modified version of fidelius charm."
Soon Harry was marking a blonde witch who had a dreamy look on her face and Harry remembered his encounters with little Luna Lovegood whom he started considering as sister.
One day before he was sent to Azkaban Harry was walking to charms class and found the fabulous four cornering a first year.
Harry shouted "Stop picking on an innocent and find someone of your own size goon's."
This angered Dan and Neville who said "leave and we might spare you. Or else you will get worse treatment. Loony here deserves everything being done to her."
Harry replied "leave my housemate alone and you will find me less punishing."
Dan and his friends laughed and said "As if you can do anything?"
Glory said "Oh will you sent your monster on us?"
Rose chided "We defeated you-know-who when we couldn't even speak. So don't try your tricks with us."
Harry snorted and said "Yes and can't even say his name. I don't know how you managed it. You got your buts kicked by Alexander Rawthorn so bad that you are scared to participate. Last year you nearly got killed by a troll and you say you will handle Slytherin Monster."
Dan and friends turned red and pulled their wands and were about to hex when Harry wandlessly blasted them to the wall. He then went to Luna and said "Let me help you with that." and repaired her bag with his wand. He then cast a feather light charm on her bag and picked up her books and put them in it.
Harry then asked "What class do you have next?"
Luna was about to reply when Snape came along with McGonagall. Seeing her Dan quickly got to his feet and said "Professor he attacked us unprovoked and blasted us to the wall."
Harry looked coolly and said "Professor, I did no such thing. You can check my wand and I am willing to offer my memory. I would also like to file a complaint against the four of them for bullying and hurting a house mate of mine."
McGonagall looked appalled. How low can these four get. They were bullying a first year and were falsely accusing the one who said it was wrong. She decided it was enough and turning to Harry said "Mr. Potter hand your wand please."
She checked that he cast only repairing charm and feather light charm and looked murderously at her lions. She said in a cold voice "Forty points from Gryffindor for bullying a student and forty for falsely accusing an innocent student and detention on Saturday. I believe professor Snape has some cauldrons to clean."
Dan and others groaned and left. Harry said good bye to Luna and went on his way.
Harry was sitting in the common room when Luna came to him and sat in front of him on the couch. By now the chair near the fire place was reserved for Harry. No one sat in it out of respect for the second year not that he minded it.
She smiled and said "Harry thanks for the help in the morning."
Harry looked up from his book smiled and said "no problem. I was just in the vicinity."
Luna beamed and said "Wackspruts got you. They are all over you."
Harry smiled and asked "and what do wrackspruts do?"
Luna said "they don't allow you to have peace of mind. You will be bothered by thoughts."
Harry laughed and said "Oh it's my curse Luna. Don't worry."]
Soon they were having a delighted conversation when they were interrupted by Rebecca Steele, a transfer student in sixth year who came in middle of year from states who said "Hey what's loony doing here?"
Harry gave her a cold glare and said "say that once again and it's you and me Steele."
Rebecca snorted and said "as if you can beat the top dueler of the year Potter. I don't know why everyone respects you so much. Honestly you don't deserve it."
Harry smiled and said "Thank you for eye opener." and was about to leave when Rebecca pulled Luna out of couch and pushed her down. She said loudly "This is where you belong Loony. Potter doesn't have nerve to stop me."
The ones present there thought if she had gone mad. Harry was not participating in Dueling club because it was open for third years and above and even when Flitwick asked he rejected to avoid people calling that Flitwick was playing favorites. They knew he would wipe the floor with Rebecca and now she had literally challenged him.
Harry turned back saw Rebecca sitting in his chair. He didn't care but what boiled his blood was she pushed Luna down for no reason. He went to Luna and helped her stand up and said "I will make sure Professor Flitwick knows about this."
Rebecca snorted and said "I thought you were a man potter. Why did Rebecca scare little potty? Huh?"
Those present in the room knew she was waking up a sleeping dragon. Luckily Harry was very forgiving and said "Listen I don't want a fight with you. You are a house mate."
Rebecca took Harry's generosity as fear and said "Oh so you use this as a means to hide from me. Why don't we duel and see who wins. If you win I will not say anything to Loony over there. But if you loose you will have to do what ever I tell you for rest of the week."
Harry smiled and said "I agree."
Rebecca smiled and drew her wand. Everyone moved away forming a large circle. Harry drew his wand and started his analysis.
"Firm Hold: Ready to put up a shield. Send flurry of stunners and finish off."
As both contestants counted up to three Rebecca knew why Harry was so respected. She thought she will block his spells and humiliate him but his spells shattered his shield and impacted her. Everything went black and she woke up to see Harry's face. She felt embarrassed but what Harry said shocked her.
"Don't worry. This won't leave the tower. Listen, if we don't protect our house mates who will?"
She spilled her tears and said "I didn't want to. I just wanted to fit in and was taking my frustration out. Sorry."
Luna smiled and said "It's ok."
From then Rebecca became friends with both Harry and Luna.
One night Harry was sitting in common room trying to figure out the voice he heard when he heard Luna come down the steps. He quickly disillusioned himself and followed her out of the tower. Luna went to Astronomy tower sat there and was crying. Harry went to her and placed a hand on her shoulder.
Luna turned back and said "Harry? How come you are here?"
Harry smiled and said "Came after you. Why are you crying sweat pea?"
Luna smiled at her nick name. She loved it when Harry called her that. She missed her mother and Brother and got attached to Harry.
She slowly said sobbing "I miss my mum and Brother."
Harry sat down along with her and she cried over his shoulder. She then said "They died two years back in an accident. I miss them terribly."
Harry gently rocked her and said "Sure you do Luna. But don't cry. Your mum wouldn't want you crying for her."
Luna smiled and said "Thank you big brother."
Harry just smiled and replied "Always sis."
Then he was put with Potters and couldn't meet her as she was different year. Now she was standing before him ready to be marked. Harry felt a sudden feel of happiness thinking of having a sister. He smiled to himself and marked her.
The next day held a surprise for everyone. Daily prophet had an article on Hogsmeade event and a raid which took place later.
Attack on Hogsmeade: Harry Potter and Patil's save the day
Yesterday morning Hogsmeade village was attacked by a hundred deatheaters. The reason behind the attack remains unknown but the fact that there were five dragons involved makes it a high priority. Students from Hogwarts were present for their last outing when the attack happened. Though there were teachers of Hogwarts present they were outnumbered and people almost lost their hopes when Harry Potter arrived with Praveen, Padma and Parvati Patil along with Minerva McGonagall. Harry Potter took command of the situation and ordered the dragons to be brought down first. Praveen Patil then used a highly powerful nature spell and took down the Dragons in mere minutes using lightening. They then proceeded to capture the deatheaters but it drove these kids angry when a fellow student lost his hand from a nasty curse from death eaters. Mr. Potter then gave a warning to all deatheaters to retreat and who ever stays back will be killed. He then proceeded to cut down every deatheater which we here at prophet believe was not wrong. Soon after the attack auror Moody took nearly twenty auror's and raided the Lestrange manor. What happened is still unknown as the survivors are still unconscious.
Harry felt a pang of guilt. It was his idea to raid the Lestrange manor. If he wouldn't have given it Moody would be still healthy and many lives would be saved. Parvati who knew what he was thinking said "It's not your fault Harry. It had to happen."
Soon everyone was training physically, mentally and magically. Harry thought them how physical fitness was important in a duel. Harry was soon teaching them how to control their power they put into a spell. But unfortunately final exams were nearing and they stopped the training and started studying. But as a treat for them Harry and Praveen decided to show them a Duel. One evening stage was set for a one on one duel. Harry was facing against Praveen.
As the duel began they started of lightly with stunners and disarmers.
Praveen bellowed "Stupify."
Harry dodged and said "Expelliarmus"
Praveen dodged and said "Bombarda continuea"
Harry smiled and shouted "Protegro ageis maximus" and started pushing the shield out wards. Praveen Bellowed "enruptus concealum" and saw Harry send a volley of curses as the shield shattered. Soon it was a full blown duel and Harry and Praveen were gone to wordless casting. Praveen knew he was no match for his friend. Harry had a significantly more control over his powers and was faster.
Though Harry had his arsenal filled with spells from ancient, goblin and Elvin magic Praveen had his filled with ancient family and Indian spells. So he had a chance there but he knew he was at a disadvantage as most of those spell's involved large scale destruction and using them here was not an option.
So he used Harry's signature move by conjuring needles and bombarding Harry with them. Harry smiled and brought a get of flame melting the needles and sending the molten metal towards Praveen who quickly transfigured it into a sword and sent it back along with a flurry of curses. Harry transfigured the sword into a shield and blocked all the curses and sent a volley of curses himself. Harry then used a tactic he rarely did and flamed. Praveen didn't have time to comprehend as he felt a wand to his neck and his wand arm twisted back. He could get rid of the hold by using wandless but both he and Harry agreed they won't use wandless magic. So he smiled and declared Harry winner. Everyone was whistling and shouting that it drew professor Flitwick. When they explained what happened he said he would like to see next time when such Duels happened between his best students.
Everyone was happy that exams were over and were riding the train to home. Harry was interrupted by Neville and Glory coming into their compartment.
Neville said "You filthy traitor, you want to take our money?"
Harry smiled and said "So you were finally told?"
Neville was fuming but he couldn't say anything. He decided he would fight when he had best odds. Harry was also mentally preparing for the trial he had against Dumbledore and Fudge. He smiled when he remembered various conversations he had. He also reminded himself that he will be getting order of Merlin this summer.
