And The Second War
The Vision
Voldemort was sitting in his old patched chair as Nagini circled the floor about his feet. Voldemort seemed to be in high spirits. Everything was going to plan; Voldemort�s informant, a death eater, was getting closer to Harry. His most recently favoured death eater, his informant they called the death eater. For the person provided great information from within Hogwarts.
�Is our informant ready?� asked Voldemort in his cold harsh voice.
�Yes my lord, our informant is acting very friendly and non-confrontational, which is unusual. And Harry Potter is buying it totally.� Replied Bellatrix.
�Excellent, When will the informant be ready for an attack?� Asked Voldemort.
�The informant said that an attack at Halloween would be best, no one would be expecting it then� Is something wrong my lord?� asked Bellatrix as Voldemort lowered his head. Instantly Harry knew that Voldemort was aware of his presence. Harry felt the coils of the great snake reaching about him.
The pain struck Harry like a freight train; there was no comparison to this pain. Harry felt his scar burning hotter then ever; his mind felt like it was squished between two bludgers. There was no escaping it, the coils of the snake grew tighter and the pain grew ten fold. This must be what hell is like thought Harry.
Harry focused as hard as he could and then everything became clear, and then the pain left. Harry was lying face down in a corridor somewhere. Harry gurgled for breath but all that came in was blood. Harry raised his blood soaked head and tried desperately to breathe.
After a few moments Harry couldn�t collect any breath, his lungs were filled with blood. Everything began to spin fading slowly into darkness. And Harry passed from all consciousness.
***
�Harry, Harry can you hear me?� asked a kind old voice. Harry opened his eyes slowly and nodded.
�Harry you�re in the hospital wing and its about noon, the day after Voldemort tried to posses you. I�m not going to ask you any questions or talk to you much, just get your rest.� Dumbledore looked very concerned. Harry began to feel dizzy with his eyes open. Harry shut his eyes tightly, but when he closed them Voldemort�s voice echoed loudly in his head.
�STAND ASIDE!� shouted Voldemort�s voice in his head. Harry quickly closed his mind trying hard to forget, but Voldemort�s piercing laughter was too strong. With the great strain on his mind Harry passed out once again, but Harry knew that Dumbledore would be waiting there by his side.
***
�Is he going to be alright?� asked a familiar voice.
�Yes he�ll be fine, he might even be fit enough for the Ball tomorrow night.� Replied another voice.
Harry slowly opened his eyes to see Lupin and Dumbledore standing over Harry�s bed, talking silently. At first they didn�t notice that Harry was awake and they continued to talk.
�How come this time was worse for him Dumbledore?� asked Lupin.
�The difference between this time and the last, is that Harry�s mind crossed Voldemort�s at a very inconvenient time. Or at least that�s what I believe. Voldemort obviously used every ounce of power he had to possess Harry�s mind. I guess that Voldemort was discussing something very important at the time when their minds crossed. So he tried to possess Harry and force him to forget. Luckily Harry had taken several Occlumency lessons with me and was able to prevent Voldemort from controlling his mind.� Dumbledore paused for a moment.
�Why all the blood then?� asked Lupin.
�Well as I said Voldemort was trying as hard as he could to force himself into Harry�s mind. Harry luckily enough was able to Keep Voldemort out, but at a terrible price. The two forces were fighting over Harry�s mind so fiercely that it almost broke. Which is why blood seeped from his scar. The struggle over Harry�s mind cost him much pain energy and blood. The pain of it almost physically killed Harry.� After that Dumbledore spoke no more, he stood there silently as if listening.
Lupin glanced over to see that Harry was awake, and Lupin rushed to his side.
�Harry are you alright?� asked Lupin anxiously.
�Well I�m feeling hungry but other than that I feel fine.� Replied Harry smiling weakly.
Lupin smiled in return. Madam Pomfrey came walking up to Harry with a plate of dinner. Harry began eating almost instantly, and soon Harry�s hunger was quenched.
�Harry, what exactly did you see?� asked Dumbledore politely.
�Well�� Harry dived into the story rather quickly wanting it to be over. Dumbledore didn�t ask any questions or even raise an eyebrow until the story was over. Lupin however stopped Harry frequently to ask Harry questions, and the story went rather slowly. Then Dumbledore asked a question.
�Harry, did you happen to hear what gender the informant was?� asked Dumbledore. Harry shook his head. �Are you sure?� asked dumbledore. Harry nodded, and then he realized what Dumbledore was driving at. Dumbledore was wondering if this death eater at Hogwarts could possibly be Severus Snape.
�What are you going to do about the attack Dumbledore?� asked Lupin.
�Well I�m not sure if the attack will be on Halloween anymore. Since Harry wandered into Voldemort�s mind it is likely that Voldemort will change the day they attack. But I shall ask Alastor to increase the security for the next few weeks. A few extra Aurors never hurt anyone.� Replied Dumbledore.
�Well Harry you should get some rest. You might even make it to the ball tomorrow night.� Said Lupin. Dumbledore and Lupin left Harry in peace.
It took a few hours for Harry to fall back asleep, for Harry was to busy thinking about the possibility of Snape being the Informant. Snape had been acting rather nice around Harry, and Snape was good at spying since he also pied for Dumbledore.
But then Harry�s thoughts dwelt on Cho and them likely going to the ball together. With that Harry fell a sleep, a good long restful sleep.
***
Harry woke up the following morning to a large plate of pancakes and the Daily Prophet, compliments of Dobby the house elf. Before Harry even started his breakfast all Harry could focus on was the shocking title of the Daily Prophet.
DEATH EATERS AT LARGE.
The Death Eaters that escaped Azkaban Prison last Tuesday are still at large. The ministry has not a single idea as to their whereabouts. The ministry knows that they are with Lord him, or taking instructions from him. But the ministry is stumped as to their whereabouts. With the Minister for Magic still attending St. Mungo�s and Lord V-guy reaping havoc on the ministry it seems only a matter of time until the ministry collapses.
The Wizenmagot seems to be keeping a very close eye on Fudge�s condition, but to no avail. �If the minister doesn�t recover in a few weeks the Wizenmagot may be forced to replace Fudge in order to keep the fight up against you-know-who.� Said Susan Bones, member of the Wizenmagot.
�It seems very unlikely that we will find any information on the escaped Death Eaters in the next few weeks, but who knows, we might get lucky.� Quoted one Auror.
Due to legal reasons the names of the escaped Death Eaters are not to be released, with the exception of one name. �Lucius Malfoy, we know for sure as one of the escapees, but I can�t really say much more.� Said an anonymous ministry official. It seems that unless the Minister recovers very soon, the ministry will be facing sure destruction. It is likely that more Death Eaters will escape over the next few weeks, so the Wizenmagot reminds the public to stay ever vigilant.
Harry could hardly believe what he read, Lucius Malfoy free. The mere thought of it sent shivers down Harry�s spine. But there were things to look forward too, such as the Halloween ball.
After finishing breakfast Harry was allowed to leave the hospital wing. It was Saturday already and the ball was tonight. Harry quickly left for the great hall in search of Cho.
It took Harry the better half of an hour to find Cho but he was glad when he did.
�Harry!� called out Cho as she ran up and hugged Harry. Harry lifted Cho up and did the romantic hug-spin around like in Hollywood. �Feeling better?� asked Cho.
�Naturally.� Replied Harry. �Would you like to go to the ball with me?� asked Harry calmly trying not to sound like he did in his fourth year. (Wangoballwime.)
�Of course.� Replied Cho, lifting up onto her tippy-toes and kissing Harry.
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Harry was now standing in the common room dressed in his green dress robes. Harry had decided not to tell Ron Hermione or Cho about the vision he had. There wasn�t likely to be any danger tonight anyways. After what Dumbledore said Harry was almost positive that there would be no attack tonight. But Harry had his doubts, so he wore his Dragon skin coat, his wand belt, and his trusty pocket watch.
Harry flooded down the corridors with the other students on the way towards the great hall. When they entered the students from Durmstrang and Beauxbatons were already there. However they were very different from the last time Harry saw them. They were no longer wearing school outfits; they were all wearing there dress robes. It was almost impossible to tell the difference between Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students. It was not so much a gathering of schools as it was a gathering of students.
There were a few round tables placed around the hall but most of the hall was used as a dance floor. The sky was filled with floating jack-o�-lanterns as usual, but there seemed to be more this year. Opposite the entrance hall was a large table covered with various Halloween goodies. After a few seconds of wandering the Hall Harry found Cho. Then Harry heard a very familiar rapping sound, and Harry turned to see dumbledore holding the same spoon by the same cup.
�This must be the most joyful occasion that I have had the pleasure of taking part in many years. Never have I seen as many students gathered under one roof, for reasons of merriment and joy. The Tri-wizard tournament comes close to this but it doesn�t quite reach. The Tri-Wizard tournament is based on competition, which often inspires jealously and hatred. But we are gathered here today for reasons of joy and unity. Let the dance begin.� Said Dumbledore.
The instant dumbledore finished his speech the Weird Sisters started playing, much like they did at the Yule ball. Cho lightly took Harry�s hand and they headed straight for the dance floor. Harry and Cho must have spent an hour dancing without stop; their eyes almost never left each other�s. The Weird Sisters just got off stage to take a ten-minute break; they must have played eight songs already.
***
Lucius Malfoy quietly crept up the Hogwarts grounds; according to the informant Harry was attending the ball. This was a big complication. It would have been much easier to attack Harry when he is lying in a hospital bed, rather than dancing the night away.
�Oh well, orders are orders.� Mumbled Lucius to himself as they snuck towards the entrance hall.
�Alright, everyone get into position and wait for my signal. I�ll give you five minuets, if you�re not in position by then to bad. So hurry up!� Said Lucius. Everyone left for their posts and Lucius waited just outside the entrance hall for the signal from the informant.
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Harry was now against a wall just outside of the great hall with Cho doing the usual. Tonight was a rather special night; both Cho and Harry felt it. They leaned against the wall kissing for what seemed like an eternity, not that Harry had any objection to it. Cho romantically grabbed Harry by the collar in mid kiss and swung them around so that Harry was leaning against the wall, and Cho was leaning into him.
They continued kissing and Harry got more excited as they continued. Harry stopped kissing her on the lips and he began kissing her neck, much to Cho�s pleasure.
�Oh, Harry!� Exclaimed Cho in an excited voice. Harry continued to kiss her neck, and she got even more excited. Cho became so enticed that she pushed her chest hard against Harry�s, and he liked it. Then as Harry was kissing her neck she was suddenly pulled away. Harry stood up abruptly to find Lucius Malfoy with his wand at Cho�s head. Harry quickly pulled out his wand and took aim at Lucius.
�Don�t even think about it Potter.� Shouted Lucius, who tightened his grip around Cho�s neck. �Drop the wand or you watch her die, like your filthy godfather.� Shouted Lucius. Harry heard shouting in the distance. Harry looked around to see Death Eaters and Aurors running around duelling fiercely, spells bouncing off of this walls, people screaming. Harry put his wand back into his belt.
�Very good. Now put your hands in front of you palm to palm.� Demanded Lucius. Harry did exactly as he was told, but slowly. Harry was thinking as fast as he could, but his mind was blank. Lucius bound Harry�s hand with tight bonds from his wand, then he gagged Harry with a silencing charm. Then to Harry�s utter horror Cho turned and kissed Lucius.
Harry tried to yell as loud as he could but all that came out was muffled noise. Cho and Lucius continued kissing right in front of Harry. Harry�s heart shattered into a hundred pieces within moments. Now his mind was filled with nothing but pure hatred of Cho.
�Harry, Harry, Harry, you always were a sucker. I can hardly believe that you believed half of that I love you mush.� Said Cho with a malicious look in her eyes.
�What About Cedric?� Shouted Harry, but all that came out was small mumbling.
�Oh Cedric. The only reason I went with him was to distract him from the Tri-Wizard tournament. He was much harder to fool than you. And all of that weepy I love you and Cedric stuff last year was to keep your emotions running high. According to Voldemort the more emotion you were experiencing the easier it was to enter your mind.� Cho paused for a moment and grinned evilly at Harry.
�Cedric was much better at hiding his emotions then you were. The instant I sent that letter I didn�t expect immediate surrender. Cedric would have never fallen for that. Your filthy godfather wouldn�t have fallen for it. But you always were a sucker for me.� Cho stopped and turned to kiss Lucius again.
�Well Harry we really must be going. Mobulus corpus.� Shouted Cho as Harry felt his body go rigid. Cho waved her wand and Harry�s body began floating off of the floor and towards the grounds. Harry looked sharply behind him and tried shouting but it was no use. The whole castle seemed to be in a big fight; Harry could see spells flying this way and that as he floated away. Harry was floating down the steps with Lucius in front and Cho behind Harry.
�HARRY!� Shouted Kingsley, as he tossed a wand at Harry from the bottom of the stairs. With the front of his fingers Harry caught the wand, grasping it tightly. Kingsley with his free wand began duelling instantly with Malfoy, who was taken back by the sudden appearance of Kingsley. Harry turned as fast as he could, pointed his wand at Cho and shouted �IMPENDIMENTIA� almost no sound came from Harry�s mouth but the spell still worked.
Cho went flying back against the steps. Her head smashed the top step, and her head bounced with a whiplash effect against the step. Blood began to trickle from the back of her head and down the steps, Harry turned to Lucius.
�Stupefy!� shouted Harry, though no sound came from his mouth. Lucius was hit square between the shoulders, and he fell face first onto the stone steps. Kingsley looked up at Harry; Kingsley seemed to have worked up a good sweat while fighting Lucius.
�Finite.� Said Kingsley, his wand pointed at Harry�s mouth. Harry let out a big gasp, finally able to use his mouth.
�Thanks.� Said Harry.
�Don�t mention it.� Said Kingsley. A red spell streaked past Harry and Kingsley, suddenly it was apparent to them that Hogwarts needed them. They ran up the steps quickly and headed for the great hall. When they entered they could hardly believe their eyes. Their eyes no longer looked upon the great hall, but a war ravaged room.
Spells were flying in all directions, limp bodies were scattered across the ground. The ground was covered in little puddles of blood, and spilled food and drinks. Every few seconds a fresh scream could be heard; many were dry and scratchy, people on their last legs. The several death eaters that were left were now back to back in the centre of the room. Apparently the Aurors were victorious, but at a terrible price.
Harry looked down to the opposite end of the hall to see Dumbledore collapsed over a table with a trickle of blood running from his mouth. The lines in his face seemed deeper than ever before. The Harry�s eyes turned towards Ron, who was standing perfectly upright with his wand out. But he was frozen stiff, and his wand was pointing at a wall. Then Harry turned to Hermione, but he couldn�t find her. Then Harry looked up and saw her right away.
It was sick. Hermione and other well-known muggle born people were dangling from the roof by their hair. They all seemed unconscious but they constantly twisted their body into strange positions, that humans were incapable of twisting into voluntarily.
Hermione�s arms went straight back, as if she dislocated her arms at the shoulder. Her feet just simply dangled, while swaying back and forth. Her head was limp and bobbing from this side-to-side. And a small trickle of blood came from the back of her head, splattering the stone floor with blood.
�GIVE UP! The fight is fought and you�ve lost. Put down your wands.� Shouted Moody, his wand rose towards the small group of death eaters. Mad-eye, Tonks, Kingsley and about ten other Aurors had surrounded the last four death eaters. Three of them Harry didn�t recognise but Harry knew one of them, Bellatrix.
�NEVER!� shouted one of the death eaters as he began throwing spells at the Aurors, and running towards them. But he didn�t get very far; he only went a few steps before he was dropped by five stunning spells. The death eaters looked around nervously, now knowing they wouldn�t get away.
�Ah, it seems my death eaters have failed me once more.� Said a cold high voice. Voldemort was standing in the great hall next to Dumbledore�s limp body, perfectly calm. The Aurors turned stunned that Voldemort could get in without anyone knowing, let alone past the Aurors to Dumbledore. �Well�� said Voldemort looking down at the headmasters body. �They might not have made a complete failure of this, it looks like Dumbledore isn�t feeling so hot.� Said Voldemort a grin spreading across his face.
Mad-eye raised his wand to Voldemort and glancing back at all the other Aurors, who in turn raised their wands as well. �You�re not getting out alive Voldemort.� Shouted Moody sounding very fierce, but his eyes were filled with terror.
�Hmm, I think not Alastor, you remember the last time you stood up to me. Pity about your eye, your new one is much better though. Well enough small chat I really must be going now.� With that Voldemort pulled out his wand. Voldemort pointed his wand at the stone floor, closed his eyes and then the castle began to shake.
Voldemort�s eye lids tightened, the lines in his pale face deepened, he was concentrating. Harry half expected to be possessed closing his eyes and focusing as well, but nothing was trying to get into his mind. The castle began to shake more violently, and a low rumble came from somewhere above them.
Harry opened his eyes to see the muggle born people come down from the roof and onto the ground in several great thuds. Stones began to fall from the ceiling in the great hall. Dust and smoke rose up from the floor, the ground shook harder, so hard Harry had trouble walking. As the dust rose the death eaters quickly ran for the entrance hall leaving there master standing in the great hall with his eyes closed.
�RUN!� Shouted Tonks, as she headed for the entrance hall. Harry and the Aurors headed for the entrance hall running as fast as they could. The ground was shaking so badly that Harry couldn�t even think straight, let alone walk straight. The pieces of stone began to fall from the roof and Harry looked up to see the true night sky. Harry running as desperately as he could, but he tripped over a body before he could get out. Harry got up as fast as he could only to see that he tripped over Hermione�s body. Harry quickly grasped her under the arms and tried desperately to haul her out of the great hall.
�Better run Potter, who knows what Dumbledore�s going to do with you now.� Said Voldemort. He was still standing in the middle of the great hall with his wand pointed at the ground. But he seemed more relaxed, even joyful. Voldemort gave a quick smile, then vanished without a sound. Harry didn�t have time for any of Voldemort�s riddles, he had to get out.
Harry drug Hermione�s body for what seemed like hours. Rocks were falling all about him. He could hear loud screams and shouts somewhere in front of him. Harry continued to pull Hermione�s body but she was too heavy, Harry wouldn�t make it. Harry was still ten feet from the exit but at the rate the castle was falling apart Harry would never make it in time.
�HARRY!� shouted Mad-eye, as he ran up to Harry. Mad-eye grabbed the opposite end of Hermione and they lifted her off of the floor. They went as fast as they could but the castle was collapsing at an incredible rate. They passed Cho and Lucius� bodies, almost out now thought Harry. At the sight of Cho�s body a great anger swelled up in Harry and he pulled harder and faster. They would make it out yet.
Harry felt a cool fall breeze against his back they were out. Harry and Mad-eye continued to carry Hermione further away from the castle, when they reached Hagrid�s cabin they stopped. Harry sat against the cabin and watched Hogwarts collapse. Harry�s mind and heart were collapsing with that castle, everything that Harry loved and cherished. Everything that was part of his parents past Everything Harry considered dear collapsed in front of his eyes.
The castle raged for nearly five minutes before it finally gave way. And with a great low rumbling moan Hogwarts fell in a great heap of rubble and dust. There was so much rubble that part of Hogwarts fell into the lake. Harry couldn�t believe that a former student, Tom Riddle, destroyed Hogwarts.
***
MASSACRE AT HOGWARTS
Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry collapsed last night during Halloween ceremonies. It is believed that this evil deed is the work of you-know-who himself. The death toll is now at 34 students though countless are injured the death toll is expected to increase, due to swamped conditions at St. Mungo�s. The families of the deceased will be contacted by the Ministry, which has fallen on very hard times.
Albus Dumbledore who was unconscious at the time of the attack has recovered and made a statement early this morning. �This inhuman act of cruelty towards the wizarding world should never have happened. If the Ministry were in better shape and with a Minister for Magic, this attack could have been prevented. There was absolutely no knowledge prior to this attack, which makes it very clear that the ministry is failing in this war against Voldemort. That is why I am pushing the Wizenmagot to elect a new Minister for Magic in order to prevent another attack like this one.�
The future of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is unknown, but it is expected to be rebuilt once the fight against Lord person is over or subsides�
NEW MINISTER FOR MAGIC ELECTED
Five days since the attack on Hogwarts the Wizenmagot decided to replace Cornelius Fudge as the Minister for Magic. The Wizenmagot with a unanimous vote elected Albus Dumbledore, who graciously took the position.
�I�d like to thank my fellow Wizenmagot members for electing me to such a prestigious position as Minister for Magic. I promise you that in a few years time I will have Voldemort eliminated.� Quoted Albus Dumbledore recently elected Minister for Magic.
It is believed that Dumbledore as Minister will make much improvements in the fight against you-know-who. Though his methods might seem unorthodox�
BIG CHANGES IN MINISTRY
Albus Dumbledore, Minister for Magic, toady made several drastic changes in Ministry policy. Many of these changes were looked upon angrily they were simply against what wizards and witches stood for. Such radical ideas as removing Dementors from power in Azkaban Prison and sending envoys to the giants. Though there were some that thought these were good ideas the majority believed they were plain wrong.
Later in the day they voted on some of the new ideas many of which surprisingly passed. In a vote for sending the Dementors out of Azkaban Dumbledore�s followers were so outnumbered in votes that Dumbledore himself voted against his own proposition. However due to a lucky several votes envoys will be sent out to the giants. Several Ministry officials left today to bring gifts to the giants�
GIANTS OPENLY JOIN YOU-KNOW-WHO
After envoys were sent to the giants it was realized that you-know-who had already invited them to join in the fight against the Ministry. Much to Albus Dumbledore�s regret three ministry members were killed by giants while delivering gifts and messages of peace and unity against lord man. Dumbledore�s critics expected this to happen, it seems to many that Albus Dumbledore�s radical improvements seem to have gone astray�
Harry stared intently at the roof; the past week had been very strange. Ever since Hogwarts hade been destroyed the world seemed darker harsher and cruel, especially to Harry. Harry hadn�t seen Dumbledore all week, though he read what changes Dumbledore was making at the Ministry in the paper. Harry would still like to talk to him, though with all of the work Dumbledore was doing it was near impossible.
The collapse of Hogwarts last week seemed surreal, not just to Harry but to everyone. Harry spent most of his days now at St. Mungo�s and Grimauld place. Until further notice none of the Hogwarts students would be receiving any form of education. Unless they were lucky enough to find a tutor that wasn�t already taken.
Harry tossed the newspapers in his lap onto the table beside Ron�s bed in St. Mungo�s. Ron had several nasty cuts, scrapes, bruises and broken bones but nothing beyond St. Mungo�s healer�s ability. Hermione had a bad headache for a few days but now she was back to normal. Harry had told Ron and Hermione about the vision and how Cho was the informant, but Harry spared them the details of the fall of Hogwarts. Especially certain details about muggle born people hanging from the ceiling, luckily neither Ron nor Hermione knew of that, and no one had the heart to tell them.
�Anything good in that paper?� asked Ron.
�Not really. All it says is that the giants are on Voldemort�s side.� Replied Harry.
�Isn�t there something else worth reading in that paper?� Asked Ron.
�There might be. But I guess you�ll just have to find out now won�t you.� Said Harry, tossing the paper into Ron�s lap. Ron picked up the paper and began reading slowly. Hermione was at the opposite end of the bed reading another paper.
�Why am I still �ere?� asked Ron.
�Because that�s what the healer says, plus you�ll be out by tomorrow.� Replied Hermione.
�Well that isn�t good enough, I�m sick of this horrible food.� Said Ron.
�Oh Ron stop whining, there are people who have it much worse than you.� Said Hermione with a hint of finality to it. They all looked over at the beds next to Ron�s. The beds were filled with many students and teachers most of which they didn�t know, they had it much worse than Ron. Every few days they would be letting a healed person out and taking out a dead person, making room for the people on mattresses in the halls.
They sat there in silence for a moment then Harry�s mind started to wander. �Better run Potter, who knows what Dumbledore�s going to do with you now.� Harry had constantly been pondering these words and there meaning. But every time Harry thought of what Voldemort said the more what he said didn�t make sense.
�Agh, Voldemort will answer the riddle before I get a chance to figure it out anyways.� Mumbled Harry to himself.
�What was that Harry?� asked Ron.
�Oh nothing, I was just thinking aloud.� Replied Harry hoping Ron didn�t push the subject further. Lupin came striding into the room looking very tired, and greyer than ever before.
�Hello Ron, so how are you doing?� asked Lupin.
�Much better, what are you here for?� asked Ron.
�Well I�m here for Harry�� said Lupin now turning to Harry. �Harry, Dumbledore would like a word with you.� Finished Lupin.
�Alright.� Said Harry. Lupin lead Harry out of the room where Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were waiting.
�Oh Harry, how�s Ron doing?� asked Mrs. Weasley.
�Better but crankier.� Replied Harry.
�Well I half expected that.� Said Mrs. Weasley.
�I�m sorry Molly we really can�t talk. Dumbledore here wants a word with Harry.� And with that Lupin lead Harry downstairs and out of St. Mungo�s. After a short walk down several streets they came to a very familiar shabby phone booth.
***
�Ah Harry, come in�� Said Dumbledore gesturing for Harry to enter. �Remus, will you close the door behind you?� Asked Dumbledore politely.
�Of course.� Replied Lupin shutting the door. Dumbledore stood cautiously waiting, then they heard Lupin�s footsteps drift out of hearing. Dumbledore relaxed his face and sat behind his desk.
�Well Harry as you likely know you are in grave danger, graver than usual mind you. And I�m running out of places to keep you safe, you can no longer stay at your aunt and uncles. You can no longer stay at Hogwarts, since its fall. You can no longer stay at Grimauld place either, for I believe that Voldemort shall soon discover its location. There is a spy in our midst, other than Cho Chang, a very clever spy. And as of right now I am out of options. I must send you to a very hard cruel place for many years, two at the very least. At this place the outside world will have no contact with you and you will have no contact with it�� With that Dumbledore paused. Harry leaned in closer as Dumbledore continued while lowering his voice.
***
Hermione woke up the next morning to a warm plate of breakfast at Grimauld place. This morning she was very glad because Ron would be getting out of the hospital. Hermione hadn�t seen Harry since yesterday, but with Dumbledore she knew he would be perfectly fine. A grey owl swooped into the window and dropped the daily prophet on the table. Hermione took a quick drink of her pumpkin juice and saw the front page headline.
HARRY POTTER SENT TO AZKABAN PRISON
Harry Potter late last night was sentenced to three years in Azkaban Prison at the high security ward with library privileges. This seemed a very unexpected move by Dumbledore considered up until now a supporter of Potter. Harry was sent to Azkaban for the Murder of a Hogwarts student Cho Chang. It was at first believed that Cho died in the collapse of Hogwarts but it was later discovered that she was murdered. After the private testimony of an Auror named Kingsley Dumbledore made the decision to send Harry Potter to Azkaban without trial. The only other person who has been sent to Azkaban without trial is the infamous Sirius Black�
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Harry felt a cold chill enter his heart as the ship neared closer to an island ten miles out to sea. Harry tried as hard as he could to hold the memories but he couldn�t hold them. A high-pitched cackle entered Harry�s mind as he heard shouts of �Take me not Harry. TAKE ME!� But Harry couldn�t stand the pain, and Harry collapsed in a great heap, much like Hogwarts.
