Harry and his friends were in the great hall, everyone was nervous and anxious about the battle that was to come. The Ministry had sent some Aurors, but most had stayed with the Minister to guard him. Harry guessed that they wanted to wait to see which side had the best chance of winning and then join them. He was angry, but he figured that a Scrimgeour-type politician would always leave the door open to more expedient options. What surprised them was to see who was with the aurors and had shown up to fight with them.
-I'm surprised to see you here Percy. I thought you would be hiding in the office with the minister- Fred commented.
-The minister ordered me to stay with him-
-¿And what did you answer?- George asked.
-I told him he could take his orders wherever he wanted- he said and the twins laughed, surprised to see the rigid and inflexible Percy make a joke. His parents welcomed him with joy and tears upon reuniting with his son - Mom, Dad, I'm so sorry. I was a fool...I should have apologized to you a long time ago...I couldn't accept how wrong I was-
-It's okay Percy, the important thing is that you are here. We are a family, that will never change - his father told him and his mother was so happy that he is there. Bill, Charlie and the others were glad to have him come back to them. The only one who remained serious was Ron, it seemed like he was going to insult him or blame him for his past mistakes, but far from that he simply smiled -Welcome home idiot- and both brothers hugged each other.
-Thank you Ron. It's good to come back. I thought you'd be furious with me, especially how I treated your friend, so he brought you a gift-
-¿What is it? ¿A new broom?
-Better- and he gave him a huge bag. When he opened its contents he was extremely surprised.
-¡It just can't be! ¡A cloak of invisibility!
-¿Where did you get it?-
-From the warehouse of confiscated objects, they were from some Death Eaters that some Aurors had captured-
-¡Percy Weasley! ¿Did you just commit a crime? The world has turned upside down- commented Fred.
-¡Thanks a lot! I promise you that I will use it well- he said, extremely happy, but then he seemed to change his mind -It's a great gift, but I think it's better if mom uses it for today. I'll be fine for today, tomorrow I can use it next to Harry and Draco's - and he gave it to his mother to use in case she needs to escape without being seen. The woman was moved and gave her and Percy a big hug.
-What a tender family scene- Malfoy commented sarcastically to Ginny.
-If you want one, don't be proud, you just have to ask for it ¡Mom! ¡Draco wants a hug too!
-¿What? It's not true, she's lying!- He defended herself with blushing cheeks, but before he could continue, the woman gave both him and Harry the same treatment as her children.
-Don't be so surly. And you better be careful out there ¿You hear me? I am as proud of you as I am of my children-
-Thank you for everything, Mrs. Weasley- Harry said, trying to contain his emotions.
-Thank you too, ma'am, and please take good care of my mother,- he told her, looking at her out of the corner of his eye while Narcissa Bllack was talking to her niece, Tonks, about her, who was seen accompanied by Lupin.
-I promise you. You take care of my daughter-
-As if she were my own sister- and he bumped knuckles with the girl.
Snape approached his student -Good luck Potter. Remember to use the weapons at your disposal wisely-
-¿Do you mean being creative, clever and avoiding doing Griffindor nonsense?-
-Exactly- he agreed.
After a while Harry said goodbye to everyone and left with Dumbledore and Moody. Not only to be more protected, but to intervene as little as possible, they knew that he had to save all his power for the final combat -Tomorrow will be a new day. Let us pray that it is the one we are trying to build- he thought.
Voldemort and his army were marching towards the school gates. The day he had been waiting for so long finally arrived, he just had to get rid of the only thing that stood in his way. He imagined the headmaster and Potter would put up a good fight, but he wasn't afraid of them. His army was huge, more powerful, and unlike theirs, they had no qualms about casting unforgivable curses or spells that some ignorant people had classified as "dark."
-My lord- said one, kneeling before him -Our forces are ready. We all await his orders-
-Good...I've put this off for too long. My moment of triumph is near, when Hogwarts falls, there will be no doubt who is the most powerful wizard of all-
-Master...there is something you should know- one of them said nervously.
-¿What's wrong Lucius?-
-Snape...he's not here. He is fighting on Dumbledore and Potter's side-
The man opened his eyes for a second in surprise, but then he resumed his cold personality -What a shame. I had so much hope for him, but I guess disappointments are inevitable-
Draco was trying to maintain his defenses while fighting several hooded men and others, fortunately none of them had been able to touch him. It was unlikely that he would be hurt after taking a dose of liquid luck, adding the fact that the robes that the Weasley twins had provided them blocked some of the attacks, plus that he had spent the last few weeks practicing high-level offensive spells with his friends. At that moment he got distracted and one almost brushed him.
-¡Careful, there are more coming!- Hermione told him. And she stood next to her to maintain the position between them. More and more hooded men joined the battle but they could not give in, they had to keep a cool head and do everything possible. He saw that one of them was heading in the direction of the chestnut and knowing the effect that attack would have on her, he stepped in and cast a shield. Enough to protect her but not to receive a small blow -¡Draco!- the girl shouted.
-It was nothing- he told him, quickly standing up again -It was almost a push-
-I can not believe it. I never thought I would see the day when my own flesh and blood would fight alongside a mudblood and worse yet, receive the attack that was coming towards her-
-Father...- he said and the man took off his mask and they saw his cold look and contempt and without warning he launched an attack on his son.
-¿How can you do that to your family?-
-Shut up, filthy blood. This doesn't concern you- he told her, attacking her but she repelled the attack.
-¡Don't you dare call her that! ¡Never again!- His son shouted at him, trying to point his wand at him from the ground, but the adult got even angrier and cast a cutting spell on the boy's leg, who screamed in pain.
-¡Monster!- and when the girl was about to attack him, another hooded man treacherously attacked her and disarmed her. Lucius took the girl's wand and told her to get away from her, that he would take care of them both.
-¿You're sure?-
-I don't need help taking out the trash, Avery- he replied and sent him towards where the members of the order were fighting -I'll give you one last chance, Draco. Either you join us or you die with these scum-
The boy snorted -You are the scum, father, I'm sorry it took me so long to see you. Because deep down I hoped that you would reconsider and try to make amends, that one day you would tell me that I make you proud..- The man became even more angry, faced with such a demonstration of sentimentality, and cast the Cruciatus curse on him, causing him pain much stronger than that of Leg.
-¡He's your son!- Hermione begged him.
The man didn't even flinch - I can do more. After this is all over, I will find myself a young wife who will give me children who will not sully the family name by allying themselves with traitors like the Weasleys and mudbloods like you. You are just like your mother Draco, a disappointment and complete waste. I should have gotten rid of both a long time ago-
The boy had received injuries that few would have resisted, but those words hurt him much more than the magical attacks and tears began to come out of him, in the face of the repulsion and hatred of his own father. Seeing his friend so hurt, physically and emotionally, Hermione's face changed completely. Anger and hatred took over her, like never before -There is an advantage to being a Muggleborn- she said coldly to the man next to her.
-¿Oh yes? ¿Which one is it?- he asked in a mocking tone.
-You learn tricks that a pureblood doesn't- and from the sleeve of her tunic she took out a small spray and threw the liquid directly into the face of the adult, who was not expecting that and since he did not have a mask to cover himself, he began to choke and cough while his eyes burned. Taking advantage of the fact that he could not see or launch any attack, she stood up and kicked him in the crotch with all her strength, causing him to kneel due to the terrible pain. Then she grabbed her wand from the ground, knocked him unconscious, conjured ropes to immobilize him, and took away his weapon. After making sure that the adult was not a threat she ran to her friend, she closed the wound on her leg as best he could and gave her some revitalizing potion to drink to regain his strength -¿Are you ok? ¿Did he hurt you a lot? -He asked him, helping her to sit up while he made sure that the leg wound was not serious -That man is a complete idiot-
Seeing her standing there next to him, after having finished off his father in the most Muggle style anyone could have imagined, he couldn't contain himself and did the same thing as Potter with Ginny: he grabbed her face and kissed her passionately, not caring that they were in the middle of a battle or their own father was fainting in front of them. At first the girl was surprised, but then she reciprocated her gesture with the same intensity. When they separated from her, he looked into her eyes -I should have done it a long time ago... I was an idiot- and the girl smiled with her eyes moistened.
-Indeed- said a female voice and when they turned around they saw their friends, each one with a different reaction. Harry had his eyebrows half raised, as if he already suspected that there was something between them, but implying that it was not the time and place, Ron had his mouth and eyes open as if the founders and Merlin himself had appeared there. and Ginny was smiling from ear to ear, as if she had been waiting for that to happen for a long time.
-¿Right now?- Harry told them.
-¿When then?- he replied, smiling. Everyone gathered in a circle and began to kill the hooded men and other enemies. Then they paused briefly, before continuing.
-I will meet again with Dumbledore and Moody who are taking charge of the front. Draco and Ron, go with those on the left side next to those from the Ministry, Hermione go towards the entrance of the school. Krum told me that they are already moving in that direction - and he gave Ginny a small box - You know what to do. Guide them-
-Take good care of yourself- she responded, giving him a big, long kiss.
-¿Seriously? ¿After what you lectured us about?- Malfoy reproached him.
-¿What, you've never seen a Slytherin be hypocritical?- Ginny replied and everyone laughed. Draco and Ron said goodbye and headed towards their position -¿Do you think it's a good idea to send them together?- She asked Harry.
-¿What is the problem? They're friends now-Hermione asked.
-Yes, but I don't know if that will continue, now that he saw you kissing Draco-
-¿And why bother you...? ¡Oh...!-She exclaimed when she realized.
-Come on Hermione, you could be seen from miles away. He only kissed Lavender to get your attention, like you did when you saw Krum, to make Draco jealous.
-¡I never kissed Viktor! But ¿Seriously? Don't get me wrong, Ron is great, but...-
-It's Ron, I understand you. Well let's pray they are busy enough with the enemy to not destroy each other-
Snape and other teachers were fending off the hoods. Many of them were surprised to see him from that side, but he didn't care. For the first time he didn't have to hold back and he could use all the hexes he wanted -Wow, wow. "Finally we meet Severus," said a shrill little voice that made his skin crawl.
-Hello Bellatrix ¿Why am I not surprised to see you command an army to attack children? -
-I told our dear lord several times that you were not trustworthy, that he should never have trusted you ¡And I was right! -And the duel between the two began. Both were very skilled, each launching all types of attacks, known and unknown. They were quite even, in an oversight the professor used his wand to protect the professor from the attack of one of the hooded men. The witch took the opportunity to seriously injure him and disarm him -It's your end Severus. Before I send you to hell, I would like to know what reasons you would have for betraying the most powerful wizard who has ever walked the world-
-I could explain it to you, but you wouldn't understand. You should have a heart and a soul. If a dementor kissed you, he would starve to death-
-My lord will reward me when I take your head. I can't wait to hang it next to Potter's.
-Maybe it's the dark lord's one you see when Potter finishes him off-
-Don't tell me ¿And how will he do it? ¿With the lucky potion? - and the man was surprised - Yes, we know that you have been preparing that with Professor Slughorn. ¿What was the plan? ¿Have a drink and challenge him to a duel? That will not work. Our lord already prevented that possibility and drew a line that nullifies all types of magical concoctions around him, be it that, the polyjuice potion or any other. That trick won't help Potter and the Order. Look at them, they are pathetic, not even Felix Felicis helps them, they can barely repel us - he commented while he watched them fight from afar.
Snape started to smile -That's because none of them drank it-
-¿What?-
-Potter knew that it was likely that the Dark Lord already knew about that ruse he used to ruin Hogsmeade, and he doubted that he could use that trick against him again. Still, he had us prepare a large amount, enough to give us an advantage. Not to us, but to them - and at that moment the school doors opened wide and Hermione Granger appeared along with Rabastan Lestrange's daughter, Daphne. In addition to several seventh years students from Ravenclaw, Griffindor, and Hufflepuff, along with graduates like Olliver Wood, Nymphadora Tonks, and members of the association that Potter had put together the previous year by pointing his wands at them.
If the woman was scared, she tried to hide it -This...¡This doesn't change anything! They only delay the inevitable. Also ¿No Slytherins? It seems that they were smart-
-Wrong again- and he motioned to the path that leads to the forbidden forest, where Ginny led those of her house, along with her brothers, to where her master had sent the creatures that he had managed to bring to his cause. And what left her extremely shocked was seeing her own sister, Narcissa Black, fighting alongside the Weasley couple and other aurors -Cissy... What do you think you're doing?...- she murmured in surprise.
HOURS BEFORE
Harry Potter stood in front of several young men who had gotten them to join the battle. The boy took a step forward -Listen, first of all I want to tell everyone how much I appreciate you being here. The last two days they have worked very hard when they could have been doing anything else much more fun-
-He was very entertaining. "Seeing our sister finish off Ron," commented Fred Weasley. Both Harry and the rest laughed, while his brother was embarrassed.
-It certainly was. What I want to say is that I am very pleased with the results from him. "You have honored the founders, all of you," he commented, looking askance at the few who were in the group who were members of his house, they were almost half of those who were from the rest of the houses. But enough to make a difference, not only in battle, but in history itself - I understand that it is not easy, having to reject everything they were taught from their childhood. And don't worry we won't make you fight your parents-
-War is unpleasant in itself, we can't imagine what it must be like to have to fight against their families...But I suppose you have no qualms about casting curses against giants, werewolves, Dementors and the rest of the beasts- Ginny told them smiling and her colleagues nodded with the same gesture, relieved to not have to be in that horrible situation between fighting for what is right and their family
-We take care of the werewolves together with Lupin. We are already prepared for them- George commented, winking.
-You will wait here for them to be called. We will use the element of surprise- he told the Slytherins.
-¿Do you think we can handle all of them? It would take a miracle to put an end to all those creatures- said a girl from his house.
-Yes...a miracle. Or, perhaps, a lot of lucky- he concluded and just at that moment Professor Slughorn entered alongside Hermione Granger pushing three cauldrons, the first two were enormous and the other of moderate size, but enough for everyone present. The first was filled with a purple color, the second with a green liquid, and finally, the one that was smaller but seemed more consistent and thick, had a golden liquid.
-¿That´s is...?-
-That's right, a wit-sharpening potion useful if you need creativity in battle and also nullifies the effects of the Confundus curse, there is also a revitalizing potion in case they arrive injured or are very tired and, the importantly, liquid luck- and everyone was surprised and less afraid of the battle -First you will drink the purple and then the gold, before leaving you can take with you a dose of potion to recharge your energy, stand in a single line, without pushing each other- he responded and everyone quickly formed up with enthusiasm. The seniors passed first, then the sixth and when some members of the ED followed, who were about to take their dose to improve their concentration, Ginny grabbed Zacharias Smith's arm tightly and pulled him away from the line - Not you -
-¿What? ¿Why not? ¡I have a right, especially if they also have theirs!-He complained while he pointed at the Slytherins who looked at him badly for his comment.
-They earned it. And, unlike you, they weren't thinking about sending a letter to the Ministry - and everyone remained silent. The boy was surprised and scared, while she smiled as she always did before doing her thing -I already took both doses a few minutes ago. One of the privileges of being the girlfriend of "The Chosen One." It's funny how that combination of potions makes the brain and ideas work much faster and more efficiently, especially when you have a mind trained to extract thoughts and memories from someone- The boy was increasingly pale and the others, except those who already They knew it, they were very surprised -¡Legeremens! - She exclaimed, pulling out his wand without warning and penetrating the arrogant boy's mind easily.
-¿So? ¿Anything interesting you've seen? - Malfoy asked.
-Someone from the ministry, I don't know if it was Death Eater or people from Scrimgeour, asked his father to put him in charge of finding out everything he could about Harry and Dumbledore's plans. In exchange his father could take Umbridge's position now that she was suspended and demoted to the centaur relations office. A rather poetic punishment-
-¡Shame of you Smith! ¿How could you do something like that? - Professor Sprout reproached him.
Harry became very serious and began to go in the direction of the teenager, who was trembling thinking that he would hurt him -P... please... I didn't know... my father...-
-¡Finish him, Potter!- Those from his house urged him, angry after what he had done. Especially for having insulted them.
-For the first time we agree ¡Give that rat what he deserves, Harry!- said the twins and Ron.
-¡SILENCE!- He told them in Parseltongue, in a theatrical tone, knowing that this way everyone would remain silent. Then he stood face to face with Smith who was sweating from nerves - One thing its to choose not to fight. I would have understood, I'm scared too. You could have gone to your room to hide and I wouldn't have reproached you, just as I didn't reproach you for not helping us when we went to the Ministry last year. But betraying your friends and companions is the lowest thing you can do, you dishonor the legacy of your founder and also the memory of Cedric Diggory, the true champion of the Triwizard Tournament - and at those words Cho Chang, his companions and the Head of Hufflepuff were moved -You are welcome to fight with us, but you will not drink the potion. You will have to settle for the opportunity to make amends for what you did. Think carefully about what kind of person you want to be and how you want to be remembered. Ginny, give someone else his fix- he said, conjuring a couple of drinks while the boy left with extreme embarrassment.
-With pleasure- and when they handed him both, everyone thought he would give it to Luna or Daphne, her closest friends, but instead she approached his group and chose the last person they thought would do -¿Will you do the honors Parkinson?
The girl looked at her surprised and smiled -My pleasure- and she drank both in one sip -¡Wow! What a strange and intense feeling-
-As if you could do anything-
-This doesn't change anything Weasley. Tomorrow, if we continue standing, everything will be as always-
-I wouldn't expect anything else- he responded smiling -Be careful ¿Okay? I would be very bored without having someone to humiliate in the Common Room - and she gave her a friendly punch on the arm, like she did with his friend. The girl was surprised by this rare display of confidence and she made a face - I'm sorry Blaise didn't come. No one has seen him since he ran away to talk to his father-
-I want to believe that he fled. Professor Snape said that he didn't want to be part of whatever his father wanted him to do- she finished sadly.
While Harry was talking to the headmaster, Professor McGonagall approached Snape -I have to admit, Severus, your house has improved a lot these years- and then looked at the boy and the redhead -Potter is a good leader, he could have taken revenge but he gave him the opportunity to redeem himself and in the process get an extra wand for his side. And as for Weasley... ¿A Legilimens? There hasn't been one in many years, especially so young-
-In addition to the fact that she is a great search engine-
-Do not remind me that. So many Weasleys in Griffindor and the only one who has the necessary reflexes to catch the Snitch ends up in Slytherin- she told him before going to supervise the situation. The man remembered with satisfaction what had happened before his eyes a few moments ago. Not only did the girl show her innate talent, raising pride and morale with those in her house, but she was also willing to let go of her rivalrywith the other girl, managing to maintain the unity of her group. And Potter finally behaved like the Slytherin he should always have been: Talented and cunning, but with the kind essence of his mother, always present in his heart.
PRESENT
Bellatrix Lestrange was completely speechless after seeing her own blood turn its back on her, the only one she could always trust. Professor Snape could sense her fear and rejoiced - Potter and I gave them a crash course in combat spells and boy have they made progress. Imagine what they can do now that they have luck on their side - the man finished.
-¡For Hogwarts!- Hermione shouted.
-¡For Hogwarts!- everyone responded in unison. And they began to cast spells of all kinds left and right. Some launched attacks, while others conjured shields and carried the wounded inside so they could be treated. Several hooded men ended up on the ground in the face of such an unexpected attack.
Ron and Draco were accompanying the Ministry aurors who were keeping the Death Eaters at bay from that franc. Until now they had only sent the youngest ones as cannon fodder. Just like they sent only the adults and people from the Ministry at the beginning. They knew that the real challenge would come soon, that is why now the younger ones would continue with the advantage of the potions. While they waited in silence Ron decided to break the ice -So...you and Hermione-
-Yes...Look, I know what you think, that I'm a jerk for kissing the girl you like right under your nose. But believe me, my feelings are no different from yours, I have liked Hermione for a long time. The only thing I regrets is that I didn't have the courage to do it sooner, for fear that she would reject me and also for what others would think. I guess I'm not as brave as you said- Ron simply remained silent -¿Do you hate me?-
-¿Why would I hate you? Hermione was never my girlfriend, we never even went on a date. In any case, I was the coward who never dared to take the step ¿Do I like to see you two kiss? Of course not, but I have to accept it. This doesn't change anything between us, you're still our friend- he replied.
The blonde sighed in relief and then grimaced -Damn your nobility, Weasley. It's so frustrating not being able to hate you!-
Ron smiled a smile similar to the one Ginny made when she was about to do something bad -At the Christmas party I looked at your mother's butt a couple of times, very pretty for someone her age. You can see that she has been doing well - and his partner looked at him wanting to throw all the unforgivable things at him -¿Do you feel better now? -
-Yes, thank you- he replied in a cold tone and with sparks coming out of his eyes.
-No, Draco- he said smiling, calling him by name for the first time, which surprised him -Thank you, for having been by our side from the beginning, for always taking care of Ginny when we couldn't and for giving me the best chess games of my life - And he offered his hand.
-Thank you and yours, for treating me like one of yours and showing me what a true family is. I'm glad to be fighting here at your side...Ron- And they both shook hands.
-¡Ah, what the hell!- the redhead exclaimed and pulled him by the arm to give him a big hug, very Molly Weasley style, which he didn't expect at all. When he let go, he looked into his eyes and pointed his index finger at him -This never happened ¿Okay?
-I agree- he responded, surprised by what his friend had done.
-I think it was cute- commented Luna, who had just joined them.
-¡Luna! ¿What are you doing here?-
-Your sister sent me to make sure you don't destroy each other. I guess she was exaggerating- And then she walked off to where the other aurors were.
-¿Should we erase her memory?- Ron suggested, pointing his wand at her.
-¿For what? She is "Lunatic" Lovegood. Nobody pays attention to her when she talks about the wrinkle-horned Snorlack, Nargles and other invented creatures ¿Do you think anyone will believe her if she says that Ronald Weasley hugged me?-
Ginny raided the attack against the monsters and beasts, first they had to fight Dementors, but luckily they repelled them with the Patronus Charm. Several luminous animals came out of their wands and attacked the creatures that fled in terror at the white energy that caused them harm.
-¡Take that soul-sucking specters!-
-Not bad, kids- said a man, who looked at them as if they were food.
-¡Stay away from them!- Lupin shouted.
-What a surprise. A comrade fighting against his own-
-¡I'm not like you! I would never hurt them like you do the innocent. You bite them on purpose and especially if they are children. You are a perverted and rabid beast that should have been sacrificed or locked up years ago - and they began to fight while others approached the students - Please leave, while there is still time -
-Beg all you want, my men will feast and I will stay with the younger ones. I can't wait to put together the new pack-
Lupin took a breath -I wasn't begging for me, but for you. Fred, George ¡Now! - and the twins, who had applied the bubble-helmet enchantment that allows them to breathe underwater or in places with little oxygen, began to throw small enchanted objects that, when activated, multiplied in droves and sent out clouds of gases and other vapors, causing all the werewolves to suffocate and have a hard time staying on their feet. Those most exposed had their lungs begin to burn and they lost consciousness, while some were knocked out by spells they received and others fled.
-¡Come back here, cowards!- said the werewolf, using the same incantation so that the fumes would not affect him. You are going to pay for this-
-I don't think so- and we both threw powder into the air and everything went dark. Nothing seemed to dissipate that black cloud and they couldn't risk harming an ally so they all cast shields and waited for the effect to wear off.
-Just you and me Greyback-
-Go ahead puppy, show me what you can do- and they continued their duel. Both the magician and the beast within them fought to prove who would be the alpha.
When some giants appeared, Hagrid and his younger brother Grawp fought against them with the help of the forest centaurs. Meanwhile, Viktor Krum and others attacked them from their brooms, taking advantage of the fact that they could not fly or perform magic. "Don't hold back, your skin is resistant to magical attacks," the Bulgarian told his team.
-They're coming!- Parkinson shouted -¡Spiders!- and an army of them could be seen coming out of the forest and below the ground. After his father Araog died, the creatures joined Voldemort, and some had tried to attack Hagrid when he wanted to give a burial to his old friend. There were hundreds of hairy insects, of all sizes, with their pincers and so many eyes that it was impossible to count them.
-Take care of the small and medium-sized ones. Use the Fire or explosive spell if necessary-
-¿And you?-
-I'll take care of the biggest ones-
-¿By your own? ¡It's crazy!- Her partner told him.
-Ahhh, do you worry about me? Very sweet of you, Pansy. Don't worry, I won't go alone. Blind bravery without preparation is for Griffindors with excess testosterone. We fight better- she finished, smiling, and took out of his pocket the object that Harry had given him, threw it and pointed his wand at it -¡Engorgio!- and it grew until it took the shape of a trunk, the same one that had belonged to father of Sirius. When she lifted the lid he could see the entrance to an internal room. It seemed like nothing would happen but after a second a huge creature came out of there.
-¡By Merlin's beard!- The other girl shouted as she saw how the most gigantic snake she had ever seen came out of the enchanted object. If they were already terrified of the one that always accompanied the Dark Lord, this one was undoubtedly more terrifying and with much larger and sharper fangs. Both his allies and his enemies were surprised -¿Is it the creature from the Secret Chamber?-
-That's right-
-I thought only Potter or the Dark Lord could control her-
-Harry does not control her, she is a free animal. But he came to help him, and he only has one job to do-
-¿Which is it?-
-Protect us and eat- she responded, pointing with her chin towards the army of spiders that was getting closer and closer. She approached the reptile slowly and caressed its cold skin -I'm ready- she told him, looking into his remaining eye and, surprisingly, the creature lowered its head so that the girl could get on, as if she were its rider -¡For Hogwarts! ¡For Slytherin!- She shouted from above, raising her wand and throwing lights upward.
-¡For Slytherin!- Her classmates shouted, raising theirs following his example. And right there they began to launch a lot of incendiary and explosive attacks towards the arachnids. Several were consumed by the fire, others exploded into pieces, leaving remains and viscera around them. And many fled in terror when they saw their natural predator hissing and devouring every insect in its path, while the girl attacked several from above.
-¡The giants! -One of her companions shouted -¡We need help around here!-
-There I go ¡Ascendio!- She said, pointing to give herself a magical boost and fall on the grass where her allies were.
-¿What are you doing? You should have stayed there, we won't be able to finish these off. Their skin is very resistant to magical attacks- said one as she helped attack them.
-I have an idea, form a circle and conjure together a shield that is the strongest you can, keep it as long as you can and move away-
-¿What are you going to do, Parkinson?- asked a seventh grader.
-Something very stupid- she responded and raised her wand while she closed her eyes and concentrated, praying for it to go well and used all her mental and magical strength until fire began to come out of her wand, and no of any type. It was one that some only knew by her name, but it would never have occurred to them to do it because of how dangerous it was. What started as a small flame began to grow and grow until it formed a huge dragon that let out a roar and began to shoot flames into the air and then continued to burn everything in its path. Dozens of spiders and some giants began to burn non-stop, even their tough skin seemed to give in to the fire and the howls of pain could be heard. The Basilisk hissed loudly encouraging them of the danger that surrounded them and to get away from the danger as soon as possible.
-¡PANSY!- Ginny shouted when she saw that the girl was having a hard time controlling the fire. And she ran towards her to help her.
-¿What do you think you're doing, Weasley? ¡Get out of here! ¡I won't be able to control it for long!
-I don't abandon mine. Besides, being here you will have more luck on your side - and she touched her shoulder from behind while she spoke in her ear - Concentrate. It's just another spell. I know you can do it... You are a Slytherin, act like one - and with those words of encouragement and confidence the girl concentrated as much as she could until the enormous fiery beast was shrinking little by little until the fire had gone out. finally. The girl staggered from the fatigue that had caused her to perform, and then manage to cancel, that spell.
-¿Did you use evil fire? You're crazier than Bellatrix Lestrange and Luna Lovegood combined- she told her, smiling as she offered him a drink of revitalizing potion.
-You are not the only one who has hidden talents. Although if it weren't for Felix Felicis I would have already burned along with the others-
-What you did, fighting against those beasts and willing to give your life...was quite Griffindor on your part-
-You don't need to insult me. Plus I knew you would come to help me, your clumsy nobility wouldn't make you turn your back on someone - and they both smiled knowingly.
-¡¿WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!- Lord Voldemort shouted at one of his vassals, who was trembling before his master -¡Repeat it!-
-M...many of Greyback's men have just fallen. They used some chemicals that only affect werewolves. Only a handful remain as he fights one of Dumbledore's men-
-Snape... ¿And what about the dementors? ¿The spiders and my giants? -
-They conjured many Patronuses to repel them, the few giants that are still standing are being attacked from the air by Quidditch players. Several died because someone used the evil fire spell. Of the army of spiders, those that remained retreated to the forbidden forest. Almost all of them were destroyed by the students' attacks- he responded, scared at Voldemort's growing fury.
-¡No student could perform that spell without being burned to death!...There is something you are hiding from me ¿What is it? ¡Lord Voldemort always knows when someone is hiding secrets from him!
-One of them was riding a Basilisk, which devoured several spiders, while another performed the spell that killed the rest, my lord. That's why the few that remained fled.
-¡Impossible! -He bellowed, refusing to accept such a thing -¡The Basilisk only obeys me! ¡To me and no one else!-And he cast the killing curse on the messenger, as punishment for bringing him bad news. He was angry, his strength fell considerably, Severus Snape, whose loyalty he never doubted, had used his knowledge to give Potter an advantage and, worse, his former servant, whom he once used to purge the school of the children of muggles, was fighting against them and decimating their army of spiders. Even Nagini told him that if the king of snakes appeared there, she could not go against her nature and it was better for him to leave, for fear of harming him.
-How thoughtful you are Nagini. But I'm afraid I no longer have patience for deserters, human or not - and he cast a curse on her that made her burn quickly and only her remains were left in ashes -Incompetence and betrayal surround me. I will have to take care of everything in person. As always, I can only count on myself- he thought and then turned to two hooded men - Take care of that insolent woman who dared to use my basilisk as if it were a simple hippogriff that can ride-
-Yes, master- they responded, bowing and disappeared from there. When he was about to attack the school with his men, he was interrupted by Harry who had appeared to him to put an end to it.
-Well...Harry Potter ¿Have you come to confront me or to beg for mercy?-
-It's time for us to finish this once and for all- and before the hooded men attacked him, Albus Dumbledore and Moody who had some injuries stood next to him.
-Dumbledore...¿Are you also coming to the party? It's not very fair of you to fight with so much help on your side Harry-
-You're wrong, Tom, we only came to assist and make sure that your people don't intervene- he replied, pointing at the Death Eaters -We'll leave it in your hands, Harry-
-¡Fight with all of Potter!- the auror told him.
-Good luck- he replied and motioned to his enemy to go to a more secluded place, away from the others.
-¿One by one? How brave of you - and when Harry approached a golden spark came out of his robe. He felt less confident and focused than before
-No tricks or lucky potion. We will only use our talent-
Far from being intimidated, Harry smiled -Sounds good to me. Let's finish the same way we started it: Together - and they both began to fight.
Snape felt like it was the end of him, he knew it was unlikely he would live to see another day, but he didn't care anymore. For the first time in his life he felt that he had done the right thing, by helping Lily's son by having a chance against the Dark Lord. Some students from his house had just returned to help them.
-¡Professor Snape!-
-¡Parkinson, get out of here!-
The woman was surprised -I can't believe it, Slythern house has fallen lower than she thought. Potter has corrupted everyone, like a virus-
-You are wrong Bellatrix, our house has never shone as bright as today-
-Too bad it will be a very short light- she replied, pointing her wand at them, and before she could deliver the final blow, an attack sent her away and she would have been hurt if she had not conjured a shield at the last moment -¿Who dares." ..?- and both she and Snape were surprised to see Neville Longbottom.
-¡Stay away from them!-
-Well, well. Little Longobottom ¿Are you coming to settle scores? It wasn't very noble of you to attack someone from behind-
-I follow your example, as you did in the Ministry. This is not a duel, it's war, anything goes here - and he put on a pair of duelist gloves that her grandmother had sent her. Then they started fighting. They were quite even, partly because of the advantage that the lucky potion gave him and partly because the boy had trained hard with Potter. Snape had to admit that his student fought like a professional duelist.
-Not bad at all, kid, but you're still a rookie- and the villain attacked him again with a strong spell, leaving him unarmed on the ground. -It would be a shame to have to spill so much pure blood today, but we can't make exceptions-
-Mom...dad...I'm so sorry...- he said quietly, bowing his head.
-You can ask for their forgiveness in the other world. Don't worry, it will be very quick- she told him in a sweet but malicious tone. The strange thing was that the boy was smiling - ¿Did I say something funny?
-I wasn't asking for forgiveness for failing, I was asking for forgiveness for having to do this- and with his left hand he squeezed the one holding the wand tightly, something she didn't expect and the woman screamed.
-¿How dare you? ¿A pureblood attacking like a disgusting muggle? -She exclaimed in pain and when she raised her hand she could see some scratches and red dots on her skin. She had what looked like small pins stuck in her wrist, the woman was running her hand over her tunic wiping away the drops of blood that had come out and, just as she was about to launch an attack she began to have a small seizure while she was paralyzed in the floor.
-¿What...what have you done to me?-
The boy showed her his glove, with which he had touched her, on the surface of his palm and his fingers were small spikes stuck on her fabric - A pair of poisonous tentacle spines. Don't worry, you won't die, they only affected you enough to paralyze you for a few minutes - he conjured some ropes to immobilize and disarm her. Then he approached the teacher and his classmate -¿Are you fine Sir?-
The woman was beginning to regain her senses and her mobility -¿Do you think you've won? Silly boy, you better kill me. When my lord comes for me I will make you pay, just as I did with your parents. It was so funny to see them scream and beg for mercy - and at that mention the boy began to lose his composure, he freed her from her ropes and pointed his wand at her. The woman mocked more - Please, you don't have the guts to kill me, go ahead I challenge you- and she raised both her hands as if she were begging.
-Longbottom...- the professor was trying to warn him that he should not cross that line.
The boy raised his wand at her, it looked like he was going to kill her, but instead he shot a green beam at her hands, which blackened to ash, just like Harry had done with the masked man in the Ministry. The woman screamed in pain and shock.
-That was because of my parents-
-¡Damned! ¡You're going to pay for this! Do you hear me? ¡YOU WILL DIE!-
-I doubt it, you won't be able to hurt anyone anymore-
-My lord will come for me! I am his most loyal vassal, the closest to him. He will give me new hands And you will receive what you deserve!
Neville snorted -If your master really cared about you he would have asked you to stay by your side, but instead he sent you here to be attacked while he hid and waited for Harry like the coward he is. Even if he can restore your hands, I doubt he would bother to come to rescue someone who was defeated by a teenager ¿What use would a soldier be who can't clean her ass without someone assisting her? - he responded coldly. Faced with this logic, the woman began to realize the reality and she began to scream and insult like crazy, so he left her unconscious.
The man was extremely surprised, he never thought that a Griffindor could use that trick to win a fight, especially that student -That was quite cruel, not to mention illegal...but considering that it is a war and that we are talking about Bellatrix Lestrange, I think we can make an exception. Go help your friends, I can continue - and when they were both going to where the rest were, the teacher called them again - ¡Parkinson! ¡Longbottom!
-¿Yes Sir?-
The professor looked at Lestrange and then looked at them -Thirty points to both-
Ginny had become separated from her housemates. She should have gone with them to school but she couldn't stop thinking about Harry, she wanted to fight alongside her, win or lose, she would be with him until the end. Just at that moment two hooded men surrounded her -At last, she knew that sooner or later we would find you Weasley. You have no idea how much I expected to make you pay-
-Excuse me, I have no idea who you are. But I'm in a hurry, so you better get going. As long as you can stand-
-Arrogant brat- and the man took off his mask -¿Does my face look familiar to you now?- The girl was trying to remember where she had seen that face before. And when she saw the other masked man next to him, her mind connected -¡You!-
-That's right. You don't know the humiliation and damage you have done to my family. Take off your mask boy, show her your handsome face- and the other obeyed.
-Blaise...- he said quietly as he saw her partner in front of her. When she got a better look at his face she noticed that there was something strange, he barely blinked and didn't say a word, as if he were in a trance and there she understood -¡¿Did you cast the Imperius curse on your own son?! -She screamed horrified.
-¿What choice did I have?! -He responded angrily -The idiot was about to turn his back on us to come fight at your side and if that wasn't enough he started telling lies and slander about the dark lord and questioning the ancestral lineage of him. He said we were wrong and that there was nothing wrong with hanging out with muggles and half-bloods ¡He had completely lost his mind! I could not allow such an outrage. He also swore an oath, it's a life of service to our lord, or death, it didn't have to be voluntary service-
-¿And what will you do when he is freed from the curse? ¿How will you be able to look him in the eyes when he discovers what his own father did to him?-
-He is young. He will understand that it was all for his own good and he will thank me for preventing him from making the worst mistake of his life- he said, trying to convince himself more than her. Now ¡Kill that dirty traitor!- he told his son who he had drawn his wand.
-Blaise, please...- the girl begged him almost sobbing, she didn't want to hurt him but she couldn't let herself be defeated either.
-Ginny...- the boy murmured, trying to fight and free himself.
-¿What are you doing? I told you to kill her ¡It's an order! - and the boy raised his weapon trembling and a flash of green light came out of it. When the light dissipated they saw his body on the ground
-¡Blaise!- the girl shouted when she saw her friend dead in front of her. Between the pressure from her father, coupled with the Imperius curse and all his attempts to get out of the trance so as not to hurt her, plus Ginny having luck on her side, he had cast the killing curse on himself. .
-¿What have you done, idiot? ¿Why? ¿WHY? -He reproached him, looking sadly at the corpse of his only son and then anger took over him -¡You! ¡You are to blame for all this! ¡AVADA...!-
-¡Sectusempra!-She shouted and her attack caused several cuts on her body, causing her to bleed a lot and revealing several reddish lines that went from his stomach to the left side of his throat.
While the girl ran to hug her friend, the man collapsed to the ground, the power of the attack, increased by the girl's anger in addition to her other advantages, had left him with very deep wounds. Curiously, instead of getting angry and cursing her, the guy just smiled - ¿An attack that causes extreme pain and a slow death? I didn't think a Weasley was capable of such an act - and he coughed up a little blood -¿ Where did you learn that spell? -
-Professor Snape taught me many things. ¿I promised that he would only use it as a last resort- she replied coldly as she placed her arms on the boy.
-Sure, keep telling yourself that, if it makes you feel less guilty - he coughed again while a trickle of blood came out of his lips - I think I'm starting to understand why my son liked you so much. With your skills you would have been well received in our ranks, and in our family. It is a shame that the Zabinni lineage ends because of traitors and mudbloods... - he said as his life slowly went away.
-No, Mr. Zabinni- she responded coldly and sadly -Your lineage perished because you tried to turn his son into something he never wanted to be. He was more honorable and decent than you could ever understand. It was what every Slytherin should be- she finished with tears in her eyes. After a few seconds both, father and son, lay dead next to each other. Ginny approached him and kissed on the forehead -Thank you for saving my life Blaise. I knew you were a good person - and she stood up. She wanted to continue hugging her friend and mourning his death, but they weren't done yet, she had to continue.
Harry and Voldemort continued their fight, both were very evenly matched. Harry had tried to conserve all of his strength and therefore avoided wasting his energy in the previous battles. They cast all kinds of spells on each other, offensive, elemental, black and ancient magic. After a while both had a couple of bruises or tears in their clothes, but neither had managed to seriously damage the other.
-It seems that this fight is very even. It's not too late Harry, if we join forces there is nothing we couldn't achieve. The whole world would be under our feet-
-The only thing I want under my foot is your corpse Tom-
-¡Do not call me that way! That name no longer exists.
-You can change your name, deceive others and even yourself. But Dumbledore and I know the truth: you are just a poor orphan, who only knew loneliness and abandonment. How curious, a child who was conceived because his mother used a love potion on a Muggle, never experienced that feeling-
-¡Shut up! ¡You have no idea what you're talking about!
-¿Oh no? ¿Wasn't Merope, Marvolo and Morfin Gaunt your family name? They were all crazy, they lived in a pigsty much worse than that orphanage where you grew up-he told him while he blocked his attack. He knew that provoking him was the best way to make him lose concentration and when he turned around he saw the charred body of the snake that always accompanied him -Let me guess ¿Your dear Nagini decided to turn her back on you like the others and that's why you killed her? -
-That's what happens to those who betray me, like Severus Snape and my Basilisk. When I finish you they will be next, although I admit that I am curious. How did you get my servant to obey you? Speaking Parseltongue would not have been enough-
-Easy, I offered him something better: respect, freedom. Things you wouldn't understand-
-Useless sentiments. The only thing that matters is power, and fear. It's the only thing you need to survive in this world-
The fight continued, and at that moment someone was approaching. He thought he was an ally of Voldemort, but he was surprised to see that she was his girlfriend - ¡Ginny! Get out of here!-
The girl tried to launch an attack on her enemy but when she got a little closer a kind of spark came out of her and she began to feel upset -Ahh, it seems that the luck potion has abandoned you girl. Now you will pay for your interference- Voldemort said and appeared behind her.
-¡Let her go! ¡This is between us!-
-She broke the rules by getting involved, it's only fair that she does the same- and he pointed his wand at his neck -You choose Harry, your girlfriend or your enemy. You can't have it all-
-Harry...I'm so sorry. I just wanted to help you and be by your side- she told him with tears -Don't let him win, he'll kill me anyway even if you lose-
-I give you my word that she will not suffer any harm. I wouldn't want to have to spill any more magical blood, especially someone from our house, and with such bravery-
Harry didn't know what to do. If he fought Ginny would die and, even if he could beat him, he couldn't live with himself with the guilt of her death and if he gave up the entire magical and muggle world would pay the price -You're a coward Tom. You disgust me-
-Save your comments. You better make a decision now, I'm starting to lose my patience- he said, leaning his wand harder on the girl.
Seeing that he had no choice he threw his wand to the floor, near the feet of his enemy - How predictable. You haven't learned anything, feelings are a burden that we must get rid of if we want to reach the top. The whole world will pay for your weakness Harry Potter -¡Avada Kedavra!-And the killing curse hit him, for the second time in his life.
-¡NOOOOOO! ¡HARRYYYY!- the girl shouted and she ran to hug her boyfriend.
Voldemort watched as the girl cried over the lifeless body of her boyfriend. He looked up at the sky and started laughing out loud in a way that would make anyone's skin crawl - ¡I WON! ¡Let everyone know that Lord Voldemort is the most powerful wizard in the world! I am invincible, I am...-
-¡BANG!- and the sound of a gunshot left him speechless. When he turned around, he saw the boy still alive. With one arm he surrounded his girlfriend protectively and with the other he had an ancient Muggle pistol pointed at him, smoke coming out of the barrel that had just fired the shot. He looked at his chest and saw a small hole just a few centimeters from his heart, blood was beginning to come out of his hole. He wanted to attack him again but between shock and surprise he didn't dare. For some reason he felt very weak, the boy used his ability to perform his own magic to make his wand return from the ground to his hand - ¡Expelliarmus! - And disarmed him.
-¡Harry! ¡You're alive!- The girl told him as surprised as Voldemort, still with tears in her eyes, unable to believe what she saw. The boy stood up without saying a word and approached his enemy, who was increasingly feeling weaker and staggering, until he fell backwards to the ground.
-¿HOW? ¿How is it possible? -He asked without being able to believe or understand it.
-Weasleys robes, equipped with various protective spells-
-¡That would not have protected you from my attack!-
-Certainly not, but this maybe - and he lifted his sweater, showing that underneath he had a piece of metal sheet, with encrusted jewels, tied to his chest. A small line could be seen in the center, where the Killing Curse had hit him -Goblin Metal, made from Godric Griffindor's own sword and infused with Basilisk poison to strengthen his resistance. The same poison that is in the bullet that you have inside- he replied, pointing to the place where it had hit.
-N-no...- Voldemort muttered scared. Healing wounds and cuts was child's play for him, he could even restore an amputated hand or foot. But Basilisk poison was a very ancient and powerful magical substance. There was only one antidote, and he didn't have it. He never thought he might need it.
-I knew that sooner or later you would do something mean like run away or use someone else to avoid having to face defeat so I had to take extra measures-
-¿How did you think of it?- Ginny ask him.
ONE WEEK AGO
Harry and his friends were leaving the cinema. Hermione wanted both Ron and Draco to have that Muggle experience, as did Harry, since his uncles had never taken him to see a movie before. That was incredible!- Ron commented.
-I must admit it. Non-magicians are quite creative with their electronic devices and products- Malfoy added while throwing a bucket of popcorn into the trash.
-¿Are all movies like this one?-
-There are several genres. These are known as "Westerns" that is, cowboys. There is also science fiction, comedy, romance...-
-Boring, action ones are better ¿What that guy did to avoid the damage of that What's his name?
"Gun," Hermione told him.
-True, gun. I wish there was some special suit to avoid being harmed by the one the muggle wore-
-We have Fred and George's tunics-
-Those only serve for basic or intermediate attacks. A powerful spell would cause the same damage-
-The only thing that could stop a more or less powerful magical attack would be goblin metal, but it is not very easy to get- added the brunette.
Draco and Ron looked into each other's eyes -¡Godric's sword!- they said at the same time. And they both sat down at a table there and began to make a plan.
-Bring fries, I'm hungry and this is going to take us a while-
-With a lot of ketchup please- Malfoy added.
-It's creepy to see how much alike those two look- Hermione commented quietly -You know, I was thinking...assuming Professor Dumbledore lets us use it, I think we can also give that metal another use besides protecting Harry. It's not very noble or legitimate to say...-
-¿What would be?- They asked, surprised that the girl was willing to do some kind of trick and she began to tell them her idea.
NOW
Both Ginny and Voldemort were surprised while Harry smiled - That's right Tom, "The most powerful wizard in the world" was defeated thanks to the friendship between a Griffindor and a Slytherin, the brilliant idea of a Muggle-born and the hard work of some goblins. Historians will love to recount what happened today-
The man tried to use his magic to heal himself, but it was useless. He could see a black liquid mixed with blood coming out of the wound hole, the damage was already done and was irreparable -¡That...That's not fair, you cheated! ¡Just like with the elixir of luck and the wolfsbane potion!- He shouted, complaining like a child, while a small tear came out of his inhuman face.
-¿Fair? -He bellowed -¿FAIR? ¿You who tried to kill me when I was just a baby, kidnapped Daphne's sister so she could poison me and you could attack me in Hogsmeade, and in addition to using my girlfriend as a shield, along with so many other dirty tricks, you call me a cheater? As long as I'm still standing I'll do whatever it takes to save innocent lives from monsters like you-
Voldemort laughed -¿Do you think you've won? Deep down we are the same ¡You can never get rid of me! I am part of you and I will always be your worst nightmare-
-You're wrong Tom. A nightmare would be waking up in a world built by you, where only your prejudices and hatred exist. Compared to that you are just an unpleasant image, at best, you will only be a bad dream resulting from having had too much dinner and...-
-Harry, he's already dead- his girlfriend told him, pointing to the body of his enemy.
-Oh..-
-¿Did you already have a victory speech prepared?-
-Well- he answered, blushing -Considering how difficult it was and how much it cost us, a great victory should be accompanied by a speech- and he put his arms around her and kissed her with all his strength. After a while they separated and looked into each other's eyes as if they couldn't believe it - It's over Ginny, it's over - neither of them could express in words the happiness they felt at that moment.
Just the huge Basilisk appeared next to them -I'm glad to see you did it Harry- and then turned towards Voldemort's corpse -An eye for an eye, "master"...-
-Thanks for your help. He wouldn't have made it without you-
-A pleasure. It's been a while since I enjoyed a feast. Your girlfriend is very special, you should have seen her fight.
Ginny approached the huge snake -We owe you a lot. Thank you- and she gave him a hug -Before he returns to the forest ¿Can you ask him one last favor?-
-¿What is it about? -And the girl whispered something in his ear -¿Really? -he asked, arching his eyebrow.
-¿When will I have another chance? Furthermore, we must ensure that what our house did today is not forgotten, in this way it will always be remembered, not only our recovered honor, but also his.
-True- and then he approached her huge friend and hissed something at him.
-I like this girl. She has attitude-
The few Death Eaters left standing were trying to fight the Ministry and members of the Order. Lupine, who had a couple of wounds after his confrontation with Greyback, was trying to finish off McNair, the beast executioner -It's better that they give up-
-Our lord will come soon. And when that happens, victory will be ours, we will be rewarded for our loyalty and...- but he was interrupted by the sound of a great roar. When everyone looked up, they saw Harry Potter standing on the peak of dawn, where the first rays of the sun were beginning to be seen on the horizon -Impossible...-
-¡Harry!- several shouted.
The boy placed his wand on his throat to amplify his voice -¡This battle is over! Those Death Eaters who surrender will be sent to Azkaban. You have my word that you will not receive the kiss of death or be executed. You decide - And he showed them the other wand that he carried in his left hand, which many recognized immediately. Most of them threw theirs away and gave up, there were only a couple of fanatics like Bellatrix who decided to fight to the end.
At that moment all of his friends came to receive him, as well as members of the Order, Hagrid and even Dumbledore -¡Harry, we were so worried! -Hermione told him, hugging him.
-¿Did it work?- Draco asked.
-No problems- he replied, smiling while touch his chest -Thanks to you and Hermione, I wouldn't have done it without your brains-
-There is no dark wizard who can match our ingenuity- said Ron, high-fiving his rival.
-¡Harry! ¡Oh, Harry! ¡Don't scare us like that again!" Mrs. Weasley told him, hugging him and taking away his oxygen, as she always did. While Mrs. Black hugged Draco.
-Now I see that its a family thing- the blonde murmured to Ron, who was blushing as he remembered what had previously happened between them.
-¿Where is Ginny? ¡Do not tell me that...!-
-Calm down, Mr. Weasley. She is fine - and then he pointed to the west and saw the girl accompanied by the Basilisk and his housemates, who were carrying a wrapped body.
Ginny took a step in front of her and raised her voice -The war is over and we have suffered many losses. May what happened today be forever engraved in our memory, just as we must not forget all those who fought bravely to give us a better tomorrow, brighter and with more hope - and she raised her wand -¡For our fallen comrades! ¡For our houses!-And both she and her companions began to throw green sparks into the air, while the snake made a loud hiss. The other houses followed her example and the sky was filled with red, blue and yellow lights.
The headmaster smiled and took a step forward -Well said Miss Weasley. Certainly...you and all the students have honored the founders. Merlin would be proud of everyone - and he began to give them small applause, the sound of which grew louder due to those who joined in. Both teachers and members of the other houses clapped their hands loudly. The old rivalries, differences, and even enmity, that they once had, no longer mattered. Everyone had to admit that the house of snakes had finally put an end to centuries of bad reputation.-
-I could get used to this- Parkinson told him, happy to see how they were received.
-Being one of the good guys has its advantages- she responded and the huge snake let it climb back onto his head to lift it into the air so they could see it better. Her housemates shouted louder and louder:
¡SLY-THE-RIN!
¡SLY-THE-RIN!
¡SLY-THE-RIN!
-¡Hey, the other houses participated too!- Ron said.
-Come on Ron, Griffindor has always had a good reputation, but we must not forget that Pettrigrew was also a member of our house. Just as let's not forget how brave they were when they decided to be better than their predecessors and helped us- Hermione told him.
-Don't pretend so much humility. I bet you can't wait to go tell Professor Mc Gonagall about your plan so she can fill you with praise and extra points- Draco said and the girl blushed and was also surprised to see how much he knew her, and told him to shut up and kissed her.
The Weasleys watched Ginny be the center of attention in her house -Our little girl has grown up, Arthur- her mother said with moist eyes watching how her daughter was welcomed and praised like a heroine.
-She will always be our little Molly, just as you will always be the sweet girl for whom I would accept hundreds of hours of punishment and spankings without hesitation-
-Arthur...- she said enthralled and kissed him.
-¡Ahem!- said the vice principal, interrupting them -¿Do you think it's appropriate to make such a scene in front of the students?-
-¡Professor McGonagall! We...this...¡Wait a minute! ¡We are no longer in school and we are also married! - and she kissed her husband harder again, making the teacher open her eyes.
-"That´s It. I'll request my retirement before the next Weasley receives the letter"- the woman thought, shaking her head from side to side, although deep down she was smiling.
Professor Slughorn continued applauding his students and then stood next to Professor Snape -Potter may be "The Chosen One", but she is the one who really rules the house of Slytherin- he joked.
-Definitely. She is a particularly talented young woman-
The old man gave a long sigh -I miss her too, Severus- he said, looking at his and becoming nostalgic, and at that comment the man tried to hide his surprise. -I'm old, not blind. Plus the combination of potions we drank today gave me the clarity and ability to notice things I wouldn't have noticed before - and he left there to join the celebration.
He had to flee as fast as he could. He could have used his wand to get out of there, but he knew that if he appeared in a secluded place he would have been tracked, he needed to flee "the old fashioned way" the same way he had done years ago. He changed shape and escaped from that place as soon as possible. He had barely witnessed how Harry Potter had finished off his master, and he knew that his days were numbered. He was surprised that he would use a method like that to defeat him, but considering that the Dark Lord had used his girlfriend as a human shield no one could deny that he deserved it.
-"I guess I deserve the same fate. I've betrayed my friends, caused the deaths of James and Lily, and helped bring the dark lord back to life...I'll have to come back and disappear for a long time. Maybe I can stay in a family of wizards, change houses every few years...- He thought.
At that moment he heard a loud hiss that came from behind him, the translation of which would be: -Well, well ¿But what do we have here? Harry told me that I couldn't eat humans. He never said anything about Animagus, especially if he is someone who seems to run away after his side lost-
-¡AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!- He shouted before everything went black.
All the students were in the great hall and running around the school, celebrating big. The twins had brought a large prank kit and other prank items while causing a ruckus. Madame Rosmerta and her sister brought them drinks and food all the time with the elves. Bill and Fleur were hugging and kissing each other hard. The boy had received several injuries, especially to his face, making him look similar to Moody, but she told him that she didn't care about him. To her they were a symbol of how brave he was and that she loved him more than ever. After that, Bill's mother realized that her affection for her son was really sincere and that she should be happy because Bill found someone who loves him.
-If it's any consolation, they really love each other, mom. It's no different than you and dad, she really loves him and he loves her. From here I can feel so much corniness and other emotions- Ginny told them, watching them while she focused and pretended to look displeased. While Mrs. Weasley reproached her for using her gift that way, Draco's mother smiled at the girl's audacity.
Hermione and Draco walked hand in hand as they walked towards the three women who, except for the youngest, looked at them in surprise at this interaction.
Ginny's mother approached them -So... ¿Anything you want to tell us? -She asked and both the boy and the brunette blushed -You shouldn't feel embarrassed but on the contrary. You know, love is a curious thing, sometimes it is there in plain sight, like mine with Arthur, and other times it appears in the place you least imagine. But that doesn't make it less special, quite the opposite... - she said smiling as she adjusted her platinum hair and then bit her lip - ¿Are you sure? Because I still think that you and Ginny would make an excellent couple... - she said jokingly.
-¡Mom!- the girl shouted with red cheeks.
-I was just assuring myself daughter, you don't have to be so dramatic- and she then turned to Draco's mother, as she shrugged her shoulders -Well, we tried- Give her a chance Mrs. Black, Hermione is a wonderful girl, plus she is, as Harry said, "the smartest sorceress anyone has ever met" - she said smiling as he ran his hand over the girl's cheek and gave her a hand. a kiss -Good Luck- she whispered. And she retired with Ginny, leaving both of them with the woman.
-Mother...I...- but the woman interrupted him.
-You don't need to say anything Draco and you don't need to apologize either. In any case, I am the one who should ask for forgiveness - and they were both surprised - I was so focused on preventing you from making your father's mistakes that I never took mine into account. In our family we were taught to choose partners based on their pureblood lineage, last name, or political connections. Personal feelings and desires were not something we could afford. I am very happy to see that both, my sister and you, have broken that cycle of ignorance and unhappiness. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little jealous- and then she turned to Hermione -I just found out that you were the one who devised the plan that killed the dark lord and that you also gave my idiot ex-husband what he deserved. I can never thank you enough for saving my son-
The girl was smiling -It was a pleasure, Mrs. Black- she responded -¿You know? I just realized that when they find out I'm with Draco I'm sure his housemates won't take it too kindly. Maybe you can teach me how to deal with those jealous girl who think they are princesses-
The woman took her hands -My dear, by the time I'm done with you you'll be so Slytherin that those harpies won't know what hit them- she told her and they both smiled. She then said goodbye and went to the other adults.
-That turned out better than I expected. It is noted that the effects of the potion still last-
-Actually, although we managed to make an effective potion, we had to ration the materials so that there was enough for everyone. Its effects wore off almost twenty minutes ago-
-You managed to get my mother to like you and without having Felix Felicis on your side-
-Well, not exactly- and he showed him a small empty bottle -I saved an extra dose in case we needed it in battle. Although some would say that meeting your boyfriend's mother is, in some ways, a big battle-
The boy opened his eyes and kissed her -¿Have I told you that I love your brain?-
-No, but you can say it whenever you want-
-Now, now, lovebirds,- Ginny said, separating them and giving them a couple of sweets -¿Hey, have you seen Ron?- And just at that moment he appeared.
-¿Are you looking for me?-
-¿Where have you been?- His sister asked her.
Ron's cheeks were red and his hair was somewhat disheveled -I was getting some fresh air, too much hustle and bustle and too many emotions for one day -
-Yes, right- Draco snorted and undid his tie, showing a small mark on his neck -I wish I had that kind of fresh air-
-¡Ron! Don't tell me that again with Lavender-
-Of course not-
-¿Then who?-
-A gentleman has no memory- he said in a tone pretended to be a nobleman while he adjusted his tie.
-Well said- said the blonde.
After a while Daphne appeared with Luna and Cho. His friend was very happy, her sister was being well cared for and although she was not capable of performing magic like them, she could now control it better and lead a more or less normal life. Luna said that she had just spoken to her father, he had said that he was very proud of her and that her mother would be too.
-You are a hero Harry. Thank you very much for everything and also for honoring Cedric- Cho said smiling and said goodbye saying that she wanted to contact her parents and tell them that he was fine.
-We need more drinks, I'll go get a round- said Daphne.
-I'll go with you- Ron said -We can bring something to eat too- and he quickly walked over to the side and they headed towards the kitchens.
-How strange your brother thinking about food- Harry said joking and noticed that Ginny had a strange expression after the other two walked away. And she was throwing strange looks at Draco ¿What's wrong with you guys?-
-¿You're joking right? ¿Did you not notice it?
-¿Do you think the two of them...?- Ginny suggested.
-Impossible- her friend responded, shaking his head from side to side as if it were the most absurd thing in the world.
-I think yes- Hermione said.
-¡No!- Malfoy replied.
-¡Yes!- the rest shouted, equally surprised and smiling.
-Definitely today is the day of the absurd and miracles. Percy breaking the rules, Death Eaters being defeated with Muggle tricks...
-¿See a Griffindor boy kissing passionately with a Slytherin girl?- said Remus Lupin who walked with Tonks hand in hand, as if they were a couple -Hello Ginny- said the happy man who smiled at him in complicity, as if there were between them a private joke
-¿You mean a Slytherin boy and a Griffindor girl?- Hermione corrected, leaning on Draco.
-No, I was referring to your friend Neville Longbottom. He was with the Slytherin girl ¿What was her name? ¡Oh yes! Parkinson-and at those words Ginny almost choked on the candy she was chewing.
-¿What did you say?! ¿You're sure?-
-Yes. We went to the dungeons to look for some privacy- Tonks said, somewhat blushing -And we saw them there quite close together- she told them before leaving. Everyone was very surprised by this discovery.
-Wow, I would never have imagined it. Neville and Pansy, it's so unreal...-
-I don't know why but I feel chills- Harry said.
-Parkinson probably already has him tied to a chair and torturing him- Draco commented.
-Yes, or maybe Neville is fighting, as if he were facing an big spider or a vampire- Ginny added, laughing. They were silent for a second while they looked at each other and, immediately afterward, they all ran in that direction. Ron and Daphne´s thing seemed so boring compared to what they were looking forward to seeing at that moment-
END OF THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER. GREETINGS TO THOSE WHO TAKE THE TIME TO READ AND OF COURSE TO J. K. Rowling AND HER GREAT WORK.