Chapter 45

Alicia tried to open her eyes but they were too heavy. She tried to speak but found she didn't have the strength. She tried to move her arm but it felt like lead.

'What happened?' She thought as she heard distant voices calling her. 'I can hear them... What the-?' A image flashed across her mind.

A face. A face they knew well. Voldemort. She felt a surge of anger shoot through her as another image appeared in her mind.

People were kneeling round her, but it wasn't her. They were silent as they watched and waited for their Lord to speak.

"Well, someone attacked Potter during school and he is now in a coma..." A man said as he knelt in front of her.

"Potter cannot be in a coma... He has to fight! I want this battle to happen soon. I cannot risk Potter and his friends being ready to fight" Voldemort said slowly as he stood up.

Then, everything was black again. Alicia could hear the voices again but still couldn't do anything.

She repeated the longer same sentence over and over again in her mind.

~*~

Chapter 46

MEANWHILE

Jamie sat in the spare seat next to the un- conscience Alicia and sleeping Harry.

After a couple of minutes, Harry jerked awake.

"Al- Alicia?" He said as he turned to look at his own face.

"Harry? Whats wrong?" Jamie asked as he looked towards Alicia's confused face.

"I thought I heard Alicia..." Harry said slowly.

"What did she say?" Jamie said quickly as he lent forwards.

Outside, Ginny sat with Hermione in a corner talking.

"Hermione?" Ginny asked quietly as she hugged her knees to her chest.

"Yes?" She said as she kept her eyes on the two boys talking next to the bed in the other room.

"Whats going to happen? I mean, If we can't get them back right?" She asked as she followed her friends gaze.

"I'm not sure. But I know that Alicia will find a way. She's smart like that..." Hermione said as she studied Jamie's face from a distance.

"That's not what I-" Ginny started but Hermione cut her off.

"Does it look like Jamie's smiling to you?"She asked as she stood up slowly.

Ginny looked slowly back over towards the two boys before answering.

"Um... Yes!" She said as Hermione jerked Ron awake.

"Ron! Wake up! Somethings happened! Come on!" She said as she poked him in the ribs.

"I'm up! Hermione! Whats-" Was all Ron could ask her before she rushed off towards the Hospital Room.

As Ginny walked past Luna, she stood up and joined her as she walked after Hermione.

"What do you think is going on?" Luna asked as they neared the door.

Ginny shook her head. "I know what I want it to be..." Luna looked up at her friend when she heard a sadness in her voice.

"Ginny! Oh! Guess what? Harry's back to normal again!" Hermione squealed as she stood at the foot of his bed.

Ginny rushed forwards and stopped by his side as Harry slowly opened his eyes.

"Harry?" She asked quietly as she sat on the edge of his bed and gripped his hand. His hand slowly tightened then loosened and tears welled in Ginny's eyes.

"Ali? You okay?" Jamie said as Alicia sat up and looked over at Harry.

"Did it work? Is everything okay?" She said quickly, ignoring Jamie's question.

Slowly, Harry nodded at her and she sighed.

"Good... I need to go over there for a minute..." Alicia said, exhaustion visible in her face and voice.

She stood to walk over to the door but after the fist couple of steps, her knees buckled and she fell to the floor.

"Alicia!" Jamie said as he threw himself out of his chair. Picking her up and helping her get ther balance he looked down at her.

"Alicia... You need to rest..." But Alicia shook her head and fixed her eyes on the floor beneath her.

"No... There's no time... Must read... Coming soon..." Was all Jamie got out of her as he lead her to the bed next to Harry.

"There's time Ali... Just lay down for a while" Jamie said as he let go of her arm.

"But- " Alicia said as she went to argue with him. She placed her head on the pillow and curled up into a ball.

"No. Rest" Jamie said with a finality in his voice. Alicia looked up at him before slowly falling asleep.

"She... Saw... Something... Didn't She?" Harry's voice was cracked and strained as he forced himself up to look over at Jamie.

"Yes. But she needs to rest for a bit... She over does it sometimes and this always happens... Wait till she wakes, then ask her" Jamie said as he sat down in the chair between the two beds. His face split into a smile again. "It's glad to have you back to normal... Goodness knows that you nearly gave us a heart attack! Especially Ginny! And you do not want to know how weird it is to talk to you while looking at Ali!" Jamie laughed as Ginny giggled at Harry, who tried to apologise.

"Jamie's over exaggerating Harry... We were scared though!" Ginny said, waving away his sorry.

"Anyway... Lets not talk about it, not yet anyway..." Hermione said as she walked up them. "Do you think Alicia will be alright soon? I need to ask her something..."

"Are you going to elaborate on that or make us wait?" Ginny said as she turned her head to see everyone else in the room.

"It's about what she said as you helped her to the bed... Coming Soon, No time... I think it's about the battle..." She said as she tugged at a curl hanging down by her cheek.

"It was..." Every head turned towards the speaker. Ginny fell off the bed where she was sitting and Jamie scuttled away and nearly fell over Ron's foot as he stood up from his chair.

~*~

Chapter 47

"One of my friends placed Potter in a coma without telling me... And your little friend here seems to of lifted the curse. Funny, really. As she was lifting it, she caught a glimpse into my mind... I could feel her power... And she overheard a conversation that she shouldn't have heard. She will tell you but she doesn't know the whole thing... I was hoping to catch her awake... I would like to hear her theories on it. Shame really... It's a shame that you have to be the ones going into battle... your all so young. It seems like theres nothing left for me when this is over..." Voldemort's voice echoed round the room. Ron, Hermione, Luna and Ginny just stood there looking at Harry while Jamie glanced at Alicia before turning back to Harry.

"You've came, you've seen that she's asleep, now go" He said as he stepped forwards, causing Voldemort to laugh. Alicia moved in her sleep and Luna moved towards her.

"Alicia... Come on, Alicia..." She whispered as Jamie started talking again.

"Leave. You have no right here. Go" He said slowly, hoping that Alicia would wake up soon in case anything happened.

"Aww. Scared that something will happen Jamie? Need your girlfriend to protect you? Well she can't. She learnt to control her powers didn't she... Oh yes. I know everything now..." Before Jamie could move, Harry's hand gripped his wrist and pulled.

"Jamie!" Ginny shouted, causing Alicia to fidget again. With both hands pinned to his sides and his own wand pointing at his throat, Jamie just looked round at Ginny.

"Well, something happened didn't it... And look, she's still not awake... Maybe theres a certain thing that causes it... Lets see..." The wand flicked up and a deep mark appeared on Jamie's face.

"Stop!" Ginny shouted as she went to draw her wand.

"Ah! I wouldn't... Or-" Voldemort's voice was full of laughter. Again the wand flicked and another gash formed, this time on Jamie's chest. Blood now soaking his top and cheek. Ginny left her wand in her pocket.

"Stop it!" Hermione yelled as more cuts appeared on Jamie's arms and legs. Jamie crumpled and his face contorted with pain as Voldemort pulled his head up by his hair.

Luna shook Alicia's shoulders and continued to whisper to her.

"Alicia... Please wake up! We need you! Jamie needs you" All that happened was Alicia turning over in her sleep.

"Leave her alone!" Voldemort said and pointed the wand at Luna, who was thrown backwards. At this point, Ron pulled his wand out and pointed it at Harry.

"Sorry mate..." He whispered before he shot a stunner at him. It missed and bounced off the wall, hitting Hermione in the chest.

"Hermione!" Ron shouted, running over to her and receiving a curse in the face.

"Had enough?" Voldemort said as he turned towards Ginny, who hadn't moved at all since Voldemort first appeared.

"Harry? We need you... Fight him... Please" She said quietly as Voldemort grabbed Jamie up off the floor again.

"No... Very well then" As the wand pointed at Jamie's screwed up face, a shout echoed round the room.

"NO!" Alicia threw the cover off the bed completely and ran towards Harry. "Leave! I've told you before!" She brought her hand down and caught Harry across the cheek.

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Chapter 48

Ginny turned and looked at Alicia as she went to hit Harry again.

"No Alicia! It's Harry! Stop!" She shouted as she went to grab her hand but Harry gripped her shoulders and shook them.

"Alicia! It's me! He's gone! Check on Jamie!" He said quickly, trying to get her to calm down.

"Huh... Harry?... Jamie..." She said as she shook her head before looking at Jamie laying on the floor beside them.

Luna walked over to where Ron and Hermione, being un- stunned by now, were sitting talking.

"No. wait until Jamie's sorted out Hermione..." Ron said as Luna sat down opposite them.

"I'm guessing you still want to ask her about what she saw..." Luna said and Hermione nodded. "I think we just saw the beginning of it..." Luna said loudly and Ginny turned round to look at the three of them.

"Of the battle? We can't of... Otherwise we have to fight..." She spun round quickly. "You"

Harry was taken back. "Me? Wha- Gin... Why fight me?" He asked as he helped Alicia get Jamie into one of the beds.

"If he can do that," Alicia said slowly, gesturing towards Jamie. "Then he can do anything to get at us..." Her traveled over to Hermione, who understood everything.

"It's begun. Hasn't it?" She whispered and Alicia nodded once, causing Ron's jaw to drop and Ginny to collapse into a chair.

"So that's it... We start fighting from this point on? Without help?" Harry asked as he stood up again.

"No. We need to tell the teachers. And fast. This battle starts now, but finishes here..." Alicia said as she walked towards the door. "I'll be back soon... Look after Jamie" And with that, the door swung shut behind her.

"Guys, I'm sorry for whatever I di-" Harry started but Hermione looked up at him.

"Don't. Just, don't" She said as she stood up and walked over to Jamie. "He's in really bad shape... Whatever curse he used caused deep cuts to appear on his skin... He's lost loads of blood as well..." She said quickly but Harry wasn't buying it.

"No Hermione. I need to say sorry... I want to-" He began but Hermione looked over at him again.

"I don't care Harry. I can't hear you say it. If I do then it's real!" She said loudly.

"But it is real Hermione! It's happening now!" Harry said, matching the volume.

"No! It can't happen! It just can't!" Hermione said as she started crying. Ron walked slowly over to her.

"Hermione, Harry's right... Even if you don't want to hear it..." He said softly.

~*~

Chapter 49

After a couple of days had passed, Hermine finally let the truth sink in. Jamie still wasn't 100% perfect but he was up and attending some of his classes.

Ginny, Ron and Hermione never left Harry alone in case something happened and Luna watched over everyone.

Alicia spent most of her time helping Jamie and talking to the teachers about the battle they had just entered.

One morning, Ginny broke the usual routine with a simple question.

"What's happening on the outside?" She asked Alicia as they climbed through the portrait hole.

"Duels... Disappearances... The usual... Why?" She answered as she turned to look down at Ginny.

"Harry asked me... No- one's letting him know anything. He'll go mad if he doesn't know something soon..." She said as she shrugged her shoulders.

"Ginny, did you tell him that he can't know anything for a reason? He should know that Voldemort could-"

"Find out and use it against him?" Ginny said as she finished Alicia's sentence. "He knows that! He doesn't care! He hasn't cared since he used Sirius against him!" Her voice grew steadier louder as they stopped in the middle of the room.

"Well maybe he should care! What do you think it's like for us? Keeping things from him like this? Scared he could use them against us like before? Look what happened to Jamie!" Alicia shouted back as her eyes brimmed with tears.

"I was there Alicia! I saw it happen! Imagine what it's like to watch Harry do that! Especially to Ron and Jamie!" everyone round them had gone silent as the two girls argued in the center of the common room.

"What it's for you?! Imagine what was going through my mind when I woke up and saw that! If it wasn't for you talking to Harry, then I would of probably killed him!" Alicia had let the tears fall down her face and her deep brown eyes had turned to a dull blue.

"It just goes to sow then! You don't car ho you hurt during this battle, you just want to win!" Ginny shouted, tears running down her own cheeks now.

"I don't care? I don't care? What makes you think that? The way I tried to stop Voldemort from possessing Harry all th time? The way I thought of this place to train for the battle? The way I stopped Harry from killing Jamie?" Alicia laughed as she sat down on of the red couches. The people on it stood quickly and hurried off the walls where everyone else stood watching.

"Alicia! Ginny! Stop!" Hermione said loudly as she rushed toward them. "Don't fight! You know what could happen! You know who is causing it!" she added as she pushed Ginny into a spare seat.

Both girls hung their heads in shame as Hermione said this.

"Alicia? Ginny? Hermione?" Ron's voice echoed round the silent room. Hermione stood up and walked towards him. "What happened?" he asked as he nodded towards the tear- stained girls sitting opposite him.

"Girl thing..." Hermione lied as Harry and Jamie walked into the circle of people still watching the girls.

"Ali? What happened earlier? Hermione said it was a girl issue... You never talk about stuff like that..." Jamie asked quietly as the six of them headed or lunch. Ginny and Alicia being as far away from each other as possible of course.

"I had an argument with Ginny and now we're not talking... That's it" She said, refusing to look anywhere but the floor.

"Alicia? Can I talk to you for a minute?" Harry's voice sounded edgy as it floated between them..

Nodding, She stopped and let Ginny walk in front with Jamie as She waited for Harry to start talking.

"If this is about earlier, Hermione's telling the truth" Alicia said quickly as Harry opened his mouth.

"It's okay, Gin told me what happened... I wanted to know why it happened in the first place..." Harry's tone made it clear that he wasn't happy about the argument and that he wanted the truth.

"Well... She asked about what was going on so I told her and then she started on the whole Harry's- Going- Insane- Not- Knowing speech and I just lost it at her..." Alicia said as they entered the Great Hall.

"Well... I know why you would... It does start to get to me sometimes though... She's trying to help. Really she is, she just doesn't know how" Harry said quietly as they made their way towards the far end of the table, where there was a dozen of empty seats. "And, maybe next time you could try not to start an argument in the middle of the Common Room and shout about things that have happened or happening... Oh and try not to bring Sirius into it. He's not here and isn't involved anymore..."

"Oh, Harry... I'm sorry! Really I am!" Alicia said as she sat between him and Jamie, while Ginny sat in front of Harry with Ron and Hermione.

"That's all I really wanted to say... Lets talk about something else..." And with that, the subject changed to Quidditch.

~*~

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Chapter 50

All that was left of Voldemort's attack now was a few memories tucked away in a deep, dark corner and the scars on Jamie's face, arms and legs.

Alicia still skipped classes to attend meetings about what was going on outside Hogwarts, occasionally Harry along with her while the others put up with lessons such as Double Potions, where Ron, Hermione and Jamie were sitting right now.

"You know... I still don't understand why we can't skip this class as well..." Jamie said moodily as he threw a large green leaf towards the potion they had to make between them.

"Jamie's got a point you know Hermione..." Ron said as he lazily flicked his wand at a bottle, which shattered.

"Watch what your doing Weasley... Your behind on your Potion... 5 points from Gryffindor" Snape said as he appeared next to their cauldron before gliding off to another innocent Gryffindor group.

"You know why we can't go. I'm not explaining it to you again... Don't point your wand at Snape Ron!" Hermione added as she mopped the spilled liquid. Ron lowered his wand, with Jamie forcing his down that is.

"Look at the bright side Ron... We've only got like, 20 minutes left of the lesson now" Jamie said as he glanced at his watch.

Meanwhile, up behind the large stone gargoyle, Alicia and Harry were in the middle of a meeting with other adults from the Order.

"I still don't see why thy have to fight!" Mrs Weasley was saying again as Dumbledore mentioned the seven children upping their training times.

"We've told you Mrs Weasley, it's our destiny and even it wasn't, I'm still fighting!" Harry said as he looked over at her.

"Yes, yes, yes! But- " Mrs Weasley tried to ague again, just like the last meeting, but Dumbledore raised his hand.

"My dear Molly, it is written in the fabric of the universe that Harry will fight against Voldemort," Mr Weasley, like his youngest son, flinched but didn't say anything. "And next to it, reads that six of his most loyal friends will fight next to him. Your youngest son and daughter are one of those six. Nothing can change their minds. They are focused more than many of us, I might add, on this battle." Dumbledore said and Mrs Weasley stopped any signs of arguing.

"But are they fighting for the right reasons?" Remus said suddenly as he looked towards the two children. Harry stiffened and nodded quickly.

"Of course we are! We're all on the same side aren't we? How-"

"That's not what I meant Harry... What I should of said is Are you fighting for the right cause?" Remus corrected himself and Harry looked towards Alicia to explain.

"If you mean is Harry fighting for revenge for Sirius, then no, he's not. If you mean is Harry fighting for revenge of his parents, again, he's not. or is Harry fighting for Cedric, or anyone else he's killed, then your wrong. Harry's fighting for himself and for everyone at the same time. Just like you or me" Alicia said calmly.

"You know, I can see why your giving Hermione a run for her money in the knowledge department..." Kingsley smiled down at Alicia as he spoke, his deep voice calming her even more.

"Thanks... Back to subject though... What will happen if Harry gets possessed again or if Voldemort actually decides to turn up here?" Alicia said and Dumbledore smiled at her wisely.

"Miss Daniels, have you found out anything lately?" He asked slowly but Alicia still jumped slightly.

"No..." She said, even more slowly than usual. As Dumbledore's eyebrows raised, Alicia glanced at the others in the room and Dumbledore understood.

"Very well... As for you question, if Harry is willing to agree, we will check on him regularly and there will be additional enforcements placed around the school. That is all. You can all lave and return to your homes now" Dumbledore said kindly.

As the adults stood to leave, Alicia stayed put in her seat. Harry, misreading what had happened earlier, stood up and was pulled back down rather forcefully by Alicia.

"Stay put Harry!" She whispered quickly as she pretended to rummage through her bag for her timetable. As the door swung shut behind Tonks, she stood quickly and placed a deck of cards on Dumbledore's desk.

"Danger," She said quietly as she turned a card over. "Hogwarts," Another card was laid separate from the pack. With a flick of a wrist, Alicia laid down one more card. "and Death... I know it means something but I haven't figured it out yet... All I can get is that it's definatley not one us seven that die... But I can't tell what side it is...With the Hogwarts side, I'd bet my life it's connected to the Danger, and that that is the battle... Meaning that the battle will take place here?" Alicia scooped up the cards and placed them back in her bag. Taking her seat again, she looked up at Dumbledore.

"I think your right..." The headmaster said quietly, taking Harry and Alicia by surprise.

"Here? The Battle here at Hogwarts?" Harry said as he looked from Dumbledore's calm face to Alicia's shocked one.

"The other students though... They won't understand everything... They have to know!" Alicia said, ignoring Harry and staring across to Dumbledore.

"Very well... The whole story?" He said calmly and Alicia turned to look at Harry.

'The whole story is everything up to when we tell them' Alicia's voice was worried as it swam across Harry's mind. He knew that if they told everyone the whole story they would know about him being possessed, that Alicia has all these different abilities, everything.

'I trust them. Let's tell them and if they don't like what they hear, then it's their fault' Harry let the sentence float in his head and watched as Alicia nodded to him.

"Okay, we'll tell them the whole story" She said finally. Dumbledore nodded and addressed them once more.

"Before you return to the others, I think that you should tell them. The seven of you. Now, go and tell the other five that you are speaking to the school at Dinner tomorrow" He said and the two children in front of him stood up and walked out the room.

"Do you think that's a good idea Albus? Trusting seven teenagers to tell th rest of the school that Hogwarts will host the Battle of the Century?"

"Phineas, please. They are in over their heads already... Nothing they have learnt will help them in the end. Maybe during the beginning, but never the end"

~*~

Chapter 51

Walking up the stairs towards the Fat Lady, Alicia and Harry said nothing to each other. The only thing breaking the silence was the rain hammering at the windows. Alicia's voice echoed round them as she said the password.

Inside the Common Room, sitting in the middle of the room waiting for them was the others, including Luna.

"He- What's wrong?" Luna's airy tone died on her lips as she took in their expressions.

"There's a slight situation..." Alicia begun uncomfortably.

"With...?" Ginny asked her. They had started talking last night at practice.

"With the future..." She turned to look at Harry, who stood behind her.

"Let's go upstairs..." Was all he said as he pointed out the group of girls trying to listen in to the conversation. Alicia and Harry lead the group up into the boys' dorm. Once everyone had sat down, Ron and Hermione on his bed, Harry and Ginny on his bed, Her and Jamie on his bed and Luna on Neville's, Alicia began again.

"Harry and I talked to Dumbledore after the meeting finished..." She looked over at Harry and he carried on.

"Alicia saw something about the Battle, she's not sure what side it's on, all she knows is that it's none of us..." He explained and looked back over at Alicia.

"I saw death in the future and was worried. I told Dumbledore and said that it could be linked with the Battle... And told him my theory on that as well..."

"About it being here?" Jamie said as he rested his head on his pillow.

"Yes... And he said that it is being held here..." She said quietly. Jamie sat bolt upright, Hermione fell off the edge of the bed, Harry put his head down and closed his eyes, Ginny's face turned white, Ron looked up at her with shock plastered over his face as he helped Hermione up and Luna just sat there staring at her.

"That's not it though..." She said, her voice barely audible.

"We have to tell the whole school at Dinner tomorrow... All seven of us... The WHOLE story..." Harry said, trying to keep a calm face while the worry was noticeable in his voice.

"What'd you mean, the whole story?" Ron said quickly as Hermione re- seated herself on his bed again.

"Tell them everything..." Alicia said slowly, waiting for the outburst.

"But... That means telling about-" Ginny started but Harry finished her sentence for her.

"Voldemort possessing me... I know... And about-"

"My abilities... Which I'm not looking forward to, by the way..." Alicia said as she leaned against Jamie.

"What? From the very beginning? The part about your mother and all that?" Luna asked as she glanced around the room at the different faces.

"I'm not sure... We might have to..." Alicia said as Jamie's arms appeared round her shoulders.

"But we might not have to..." Harry said as he ran his fingers through his hair.

"Look, can we please talk more later? Ron's practically asleep and Luna needs to get back to Ravenclaw Tower" Hermione said as she poked Ron awake again.

"It's okay... There's an empty bed in my dorm where you stay if you want" Ginny said as she stood up and pulled her hair up into a ponytail.

"Thanks... At least I won't have to put up with Charlotte now!" Luna sighed as she stood up and stretched her back.

~*~

Chapter 52

Ginny and Luna were talking about what they had just heard.

"I can't believe we have to tell the school everything though... Couldn't we just give them brief details and then thats it?" Luna said as they changed from school robes to night clothes.

"I don't think that would work though... They'll want to know how we know all this and then we'll tell them anyway... Imagine what Alicia's going through now... Tomorrow, the school will know that she can read minds, possess people, see into the future as well as change her appearance" Ginny said as she slipped between the sheets.

Just up the stairs, Harry, Ron and Jamie were still sitting in the same positions on their beds.

"I can't believe it's here..." Ron said as he broke the silence surrounding them.

"I know... And it's already started, it's just working its way here" Jamie said as he swung his legs off the bed.

"I think I knew all along it would end here..." Harry said quietly as he stared at his hands.

"What?" Jamie and Ron said together as they looked up at him. Harry raised his head and looked at them.

"I've always felt at home here... I lost my parents at my only true home and now I'm going to either fight and survive or fight and die here... Until Voldemort's dead, I can never have anywhere to call home... Look at what happened at the Burrow" Harry's voice was calm and steady but his face showed the sadness that was in him.

Jamie and Ron just sat there. Not knowing what to say to their friend. They glanced at each other before looking back at him.

In the Girls Dorm, Hermione and Alicia were talking quietly.

"Alicia, you can't expect this to go down very well can you? The seven of us telling the school Voldemort's coming to attack us and they either have to clear out or fight with us... It's not going to work..." Hermione was worried. Worried for Harry, worried for Alicia. This story affected them all but those two were smack in the middle of this... Especially Alicia...

"I know... I never thought it would really happen here... I never expected Dumbledore to own up to the place of this war here that quick..." Alicia's face was buried into her hands as she spoke, causing to be distorted slightly. She sat up and looked Hermione in the eye before speaking again. "I'm scared Hermione..."

I nearly forgot... I've decided to cut this story short as it's running longer than I thought it would... At Chapter 56, I repeat, 56, it will finish and I shall post it's sequel...

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hey 56 isn't that long lol i've read one that was nearly 200 chapters mind u it took me three nights to read it! loving the story, i can't belive dumbeldore has left it all up to them to tell the school! can't wait for the next chapters and now for the sequel ! x

Chapter 53

That morning, the seven of them walked into the hall for breakfast without say anything. Luna left the group and headed off towards the Ravenclaw table while the others headed for the far end of the Gryffindor table.

The seven of them were still silent, lost in their own thoughts, when Dean and Seamus sat down next to them.

"You lot okay? You look like someone's died..." He fell silent with the look Ginny threw his way and became very interested in the plate of sausages in front him.

"Harry? You okay?" Seamus said without a hint of a smile on his face for once. Harry nodded and Seamus turned to each of them in turn, asking the same question and getting the same response. Except one.

"Do us a favour, you two... Spread the word that there's something important going on during dinner and no- one can miss it..." Alicia's eyes didn't move from her fork but Seamus and Dean nodded and left the table, stopping and talking to someone every now and again.

Hermione shot a glance at Alicia and then carried on staring at her empty plate. Jamie and Ron exchanged looks and glanced at Harry then at their empty plates as well.

That day, the seven of them were quiet. Even in class, Hermione's hand stayed down by her side, causing half the teachers to keep an eye on her in case anything was wrong.

Each one was lost in their own thoughts, thinking about tonight and what would happen. At lunch, Alicia locked herself in her dorm and didn't even turn up for the last lesson.

Half way through their Charms lesson, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Jamie was called out by McGonagoll.

"The six of are to all go to Gryffindor tower now. You must prepare for tonight" The professor said as Ginny and Luna was pulled out their Potions class with happy looks that faded quickly. "Miss Lovegood, all your belongings are currently in Gryffindor tower. You will be staying there from now on"

Slowly, they climbed through th portrait hole and was immediately blown away by Alicia. At first, they didn't know what to do.They had never seen her like this before. Light brown hair fell to her waist and gray eyes looked at them sadly. Jamie was lost. They all were.

At first, they just sat there in silence. Then Harry spoke and the spell was shattered.

"We better get ready..." The boys headed off to the right while the girls went to the left.

When they were all back in the common room it was plain to them that something was wrong with Alicia. Her appearance hadn't changed and she was now wearing all black. Black jeans that hugged her legs and a tight black t-shirt. The others had all settled with jeans as well but had worn coloured tops.

Entering the Great Hall was nerve raking. Hagrid stood near the doors and told them that they were sitting up at the Teachers table. Glancing at each other first, the seven of them walked down the tables.

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Chapter 54

Heads turned. Voices whispered. Faces questioned. But still, the seven students spaced along the Teachers table did nothing.

Ron sat next to Hagrid, white as a sheet and speaking little. Hermione shook as she sat next to Professor Flitwick who seemed worried about her. Ginny sat next to Professor McGonagoll who seemed to e trying to get her to relax. On Ginny's other side sat Harry. A calm look on his face as he gripped Ginny's hand. Next to Harry came Dumbledore. Unphased and happy. Alicia sat on Dumbledore's other side, rocking backwards and forwards slightly as Jamie held her hand. Luna sat next to Professor Sprout. A look of pure fear on her face.

Suddenly, Dumbledore stood and everyone was silent. The Headmaster never said anything during dinner. But it wasn't during dinner. Dinner had been cut early.

"I know you are all wondering about the difference tonight. However, it is not my story to tell... Miss Daniels, Mr Starlight, Miss Granger, Mr Weasley, Miss Weasley, Mr Potter and Miss Lovegood... If you please..."

They stood as Dumbledore said their name and walked round to the front of the table where seven chairs were waiting for them. Ron had Hermione's vice like grasp on his hand as she shook. Luna sat next to Ron and grabbed his other hand. Ginny had Harry's hand in both of hers as they sat down. Jamie sat down next to Harry while his eyes followed Alicia as she stepped forwards. Closing her eyes, she breathed deeply.

"We know that you are confused about what is happening but everything will be clear soon..." Alicia's voice was steady and strong. She shook slightly as she closed her eyes again but it passed.

"What we have to say is a long story. Starting nearly seventeen years ago and finishing a couple of weeks ago" Harry said as he stood next to Alicia, Ginny still attached to his hand.

"It may seem unimportant at first but it's not. Do not hold anything against us. We're all working together" Ginny spoke in the same voice as Alicia but shook more.

"It starts with my mother being pregnant with me... Voldemort was strong and the Death Eaters were everywhere" Alicia begun as the other stood and joined them. The Hall was deathly silent, watching their fellow students as they spoke.

"Last year, you heard the rumor that I was the Chosen One... That a Prophecy was smashed during the battle... It's true" Harry said as he glanced round at the faces. "One of Voldemort's followers heard the Prophecy and told him"

"That Prophecy made him believe that Harry was the person going to bring him down. He hunted Harry's parents down. Lily and James Potter stood no chance. They were killed" Ginny said as tears formed in her eyes. Harry tightened his grip slightly on her hand.

"But another Prophecy was made shortly after this..." Jamie said as he turned to Alicia.

"When my mother was pregnant with me, she made the prophecy. It confused everyone as she was a Muggle, but the teachers here knew that I would be a witch when I was born. They placed my mum and dad under close watch until I was born" Alicia explained and Harry recognised the explanation . It was how she had told them about it.

"They knew that Alicia had made the Prophecy which is why they were hidden. It spoke about the prophecy regarding Harry" Hermione said as she stepped forwards.

" 'When the prophecy is smashed during battle, Evil shall uncover their secret. One Champion, Two Warriors, One Healer, Two Protectors and a Seer will join forces and lead the battle against Evil until it is destroyed. The Champion shall defeat the Evil with the two Warriors by his side. The Protectors will watch over the group and fight alongside them. The Healer will make sure those who are hurt become healthy again as she fights against the Evil. The Seer will guide her friends through the battle, while fighting with them.' As you've probably figured out, the prophecy speaks of seven people..." Alicia said as she recited it again.

"And there are seven of us up here now..." Luna said as the Hall broke out in quiet whispers.

"One Champion..." Harry said as he stepped forwards.

"Two Warriors..." Jamie and Ron spoke together as they stood on either side of Harry.

"Two Protectors" Ginny and Hermione joined them as they spoke.

"One Healer..." Luna spoke in a strong voice as she stood tall next to Hermione.

"And a Seer" Alicia said as she joined the group.

"But that's not it... There was mention of a great battle..."

Again, the Hall was quiet. The only noise was people breathing and footsteps of those standing up.

Ginny started to panic now as they neared the end of the explanation. She raised her hand to her face and to bite her nails as Harry spoke.

"At the beginning of the school year, the Burrow was attacked by Death Eaters. No- on understood why until Alicia explained this to us. But something changed everything. While we was all on the train, I was possessed by Voldemort" Harry said loudly and voices filled the air instantly but vanished as Ginny spoke again.

"You've heard of the damage Voldemort can cause. Imagine what he can do when acting through Harry..." There was anger in her voice and a fire danced in her eyes. "Imagine your sitting in the common room talking and the next thing your talking to Voldemort... You want to do something but you can't as it's your friend your looking at! It's horrible knowing that when you see Harry torture Jamie it's not really him..." At that point, Harry pulled Ginny back and forced her into one of the chairs.

"Alicia was the only one who knew what to do... At first, she lost control and went psycho at me, by sending me across the room, but she controlled it and is now the only one who can help. I was possessed again and I- Voldemort tortured Jamie to get to us. I knew what was happening. I could see everything. I was still there. But I couldn't do anything. That was the beginning of the battle... Which will come here eventually..." Harry's words echoed round them as Ron stepped forwards.

"You can think whatever you want about us... We have the means to find out..." He said as he indicated to Alicia, "But know this. As soon as we say, you either leave the school or fight with us. Oh and if you stay so you can help the other side, we don't care who you are, you'll be top of our list" Ron's voice was cold. So was his gaze, which rested on the Slytherin table as he spoke.

"About what Ron just said... I've been hiding a few things from you all..." Alicia said as the other sat down again. She glanced round at them before speaking.

"Fred Weasley is planning to corner us in the common room and ask us loads of questions. Hannah Abbot's trying take in everything we've said. Charlotte Netton is deciding if we're lying or not. Draco Malfoy is deciding what side to pick" Alicia announced suddenly as she looked at each table. Fred looked up with complete shock on his face.

"Alicia can read minds. We can't keep anything secret with her round... But then again, it does come in handy sometimes..." Jamie smiled as Alicia sat down next to him.

"She can also project herself to other places" Luna said as she pointed to the doors to the Hall.

Every head turned and watched as Alicia waved at them from the doorway before disappearing. Turning back, they saw Alicia raise her head and open her eyes.

"Don't forget she can see into the future... That's how we know whats coming!" Hermione smiled as she turned to look at Alicia.

"And you all know I can change my appearance..." She added as her changed from the light brown to vivid pink.

"Well... You know know everything... Please make your way to your Common rooms" Dumbledore said as he stood up.

The seven of them seemed happier as they walked out of the Hall last, each one with a relieved smile on their face. All except one. Her face may of held a smile but worry and terror was in her eyes.

Chapter 55

Everywhere he turned people were talking about the battle. He'd had enough of the questions and shouted at a fourth year girl earlier that day.

Jamie was now found sitting in the corner talking to Hermione as she poured over books from the library they had.

"Don't lie to me!" Jamie said as he stood up from the table him and Hermione were talking at.

"Jamie, I'm not!" Hermione said as she stood as well. The look on her face showed she wasn't and Jamie fell back into the chair defeated.

"Something is wrong though... I haven't seen or heard her for two months... She spends all her time alone or practicing... She's seen something... I'm sure of it..." Jamie continued to mumble as Harry, Ron and Ginny walked over to them.

As Ron went to open his mouth to say something, Hermione shot him a look which said 'Don't...'.

"Err... Hermione..." Ginny said as she signaled behind her.

Walking towards them from the Girls Dorm was Alicia. The once colourful and happy girl was visibly depressed. The red and blue hair was lost and lank black hair replaced it. The bright blue eyes that danced with happiness were swapped for sad gray orbs. No colour was visible on her clothes which were black.

"Hi..."

Jamie stopped muttering and looked up. Emotions flashed across his face too quick for anyone to read them.

"Hi..." He repeated. There was no emotion in his voice at all.

Harry watched as Alicia and Jamie just looked at each other. Ginny nudged him and he looked down at her.

'We should go...' She mouthed as Ron looked over at them. Hermione must of seen Ginny as well because she swept all the books on the table into her bag, grabbed Ron's wrist and walked off towards the couches.

Harry nodded slowly before grasping Ginny's hand and helping her up. Deciding on the spot to go upstairs, he motioned over to the others and they nodded quickly.

Leaving the tow still looking at each other, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny quickly made their way up to the Boys Dorm.

"Do you think that they'll be okay?" Hermione said instantly as Harry pushed the door shut.

"I'm not sure... She doesn't look happy and he didn't sound very pleased to see her..." Ginny said quietly as she sat on the edge of Harry's bed.

"You can't blame him though... She hasn't spoken to anyone of us in over a month... Not to mention that's the first time I've seen her" Harry pointed out as he dropped onto his bed.

"Yeah but there's obviously a reason behind it..." Hermione said as she crossed her legs as she sat in front of Ron's bed on the floor while Ron lay on his front on the bed.

"Yeah but still... There's still no poi-" The rest of Ron's sentence was droned out by a sudden burst of shouts from downstairs.

The four of them glanced at each other before rushing out the door.


Jamie watched as his friends practically ran from the room. His eyes returned to Alicia as she went to speak.

"Jamie?" Her voice had changed slightly, or was it just the fact that he hadn't heard it in a while?

"Alicia..." Jamie said in the same plain voice and he turned away from her, staring at the wall.

"Jamie please..."

"Please what? What could possibly need that you suddenly remember that I'm here?" His words were short and sharp, cutting her up with each one said.

"I- I'm-" She stuttered but again Jamie cut in.

"Sorry? Is that it? Your sorry you 'forgot' about me? No" His gaze never left the wall as he spoke. he could feel her eyes on him but didn't turn and meet them.

"Jamie... Please listen to me!" Her voice was cracked and she was on the verge of tears as she stared at the side of his head.

"No. You haven't spoke to me since we all spoke to the school... Two months Alicia..." At the sound of her name, Alicia let the tears fall down her face.

"Jamie... I'm sorry! I didn't want to ignore you! Really I didn't!" She said as she cried.

"Want to? Want to? What's that meant to mean? You wasn't allowed to talk to me? What?" Jamie was shouting as he turned to look at her. "Two months of complete nothing and you come out with 'Sorry'?" His voice didn't mask the four sets of footsteps as the others ran down the stairs and into the common room.

"Jamie..." Alicia didn't know what to do. Jamie had never shouted at her before.

"Don't... I don't care anymore..." And with that, Jamie stormed past the others and up the stairs.

As the echo of a door slamming reached their ears, Alicia broke down completely. Dropping to her knees, Alicia covered her face with her hands and sobbed.

Ginny walked forwards slightly but Hermione caught her arm.

Shaking her head, she gestured to the table before turning to Ron.

"Go sort Jamie out. Please. This isn't supposed to happen" Harry heard something in her voice and couldn't place it.

Ginny watched as her friend sobbed and sobbed in front of her while the boys and Hermione walked back upstairs.

Unable to sit there in silence any longer, Ginny stood up and carefully made her way to the crying girl.

"Alicia?" She asked, her voice quiet.


Upstairs, Hermione was trying to reason with Jamie.

"Jamie! If you don't open the door, I'll force it open!" She shouted again as she held onto the handle and tried to turn it.

She yelped suddenly and pulled her hand away from the door.

"Jamie, if you cursed the door handle, I swear I'll curse you!" Hermione shouted as she banged her fists into the wood.

"Hermione, calm down! We've got enough going on already!" Harry said quickly as he tried to stop her breaking the door down.

"He's got a point Hermione... Leave it. You go sort Alicia out okay?" Ron said as he pulled her back effortlessly.

"Fine..." And with that, Hermione stormed off downstairs.

"Jamie, Open up" Harry said as he drew his wand, Ron stepping backwards.

A mumble came from the other side and Harry shook his head.

"Fine... Bombarda!" He shouted as the door flew off its hinges. Stepping into the room, Harry noticed all the curtains round Jamie's bed were drawn. Ron didn't notice anything as he was placing the door back in its frame.

"Jamie, what's got into you?" Harry said as he walked over and pulled the curtain back.

Jamie was laying on his back staring up at the ceiling with his hands behind his head.

"Jamie, Harry does have a point... Yeah, Alicia hasn't spoken to anyone in roughly two months but there's still no reason to shout at her like that..." Ron said as he sat on Dean's bed, opposite Jamie's.

"I don't know... I just-" Jamie shrugged as he stopped talking. Harry finished the sentence for him.

"Lost control? Yeah... We all have. Probably me more than anyone... But you've got a reason to... We're a group of seven teenagers who are leading a battle against Voldemort..." Harry said as he sat on the end of Jamie's bed. Ron shuddered as Voldemort's name was said but remained silent.

"I know that but I still lost it... I don't know what to do... I wish I'd never found out about this stupid battle. Everywhere I turn someone's talking about it... I'm looking over my shoulder all the time in case something happens... It's stupid!" Jamie said loudly as he sat up.

"We all know that mate... Imagine Harry's life. Complete strangers knowing who you are, looking over your shoulder permanently, You- Know- Who trying to kill you whenever he gets the chance... That's what its like for him... Not to mention everything that's been happening lately" Ron said as he stood up. Harry just sat there watching him, a blank look on his face.


"I- I tried to s- say s- sorry to him but he s- started s- shouting at me..." Alicia said to Ginny and Hermione as they sat on the couches together.

"We heard... You don't have to tell us Alicia... Just listen to what we've got to say okay?" Hermione said kindly and she nodded. "The last time he saw you was two months ago... You've been locking yourself away from everyone or practicing for hours on end... Imagine what thats like for him..."

"Your appearance doesn't help much either Alicia... Lank black hair? Sad gray eyes? There's definitely something wrong..." Ginny added as she held Alicia's hand tightly.

"I don't know... It doesn't matter who I'm with or where I go, everything brings visions now... Some are good and I try to find him so I can tell him but then another one comes strolling along and it pushes the other one outta my head... So I locked myself away from everything... That way I can concentrate on other things..." Alicia explained as she looked from Hermione to Ginny then towards the stairs.

"Maybe you should tell him everything..." Ginny said quietly and Alicia turned to look at her.

"He doesn't want to talk to me... He doesn't care..." Before she could say anything else, Hermione opened her mouth.

"Oh for heavens sake Alicia! Just go and tell him! If he tries to talk over you, just talk louder!" Alicia watched as Hermione stood up and held out her hand. "Coming by your own or Going with me dragging you?" She added with smile.





Can I ask if this will be moved to Finished Fics as soon as I'm finished or do I have to warn someone??

omg that was great! i loved it!

yeah, you can ask as soon as your finished...that's what i did.

=]

they were such good chapters glad u already posted the next fic

Chapter 56

"Well now, I see you two made up" Harry said as he sat down next to Jamie and a very happy Alicia. The black hair was gone and the red and blue had returned.

"Yup... I did exactly what Hermione told me to... Tell him everything" Alicia said as her bright blue eyes danced.

"Told you..." Was all Hermione said as Ron spooned beef stew onto his plate.

The Great Hall was nearly empty as Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny sat down. They had already eaten but its not like it mattered.

"Ron, you've already had dinner! Will you actually stop eating for once please!" Hermione said as he grabbed a loaf of bread.

"That is never going to happen Hermione..." Ginny said as Ron pulled a face at them.

"So... Are you going to tell us everything or keep it a secret?" Harry said as he rolled his eyes at Ron.

"Secret..." Jamie said without any space for thought. Alicia laughed as Harry pulled a face.


Once Ron had cleared two more plates, the six of them headed towards the sventh floor to meet Luna.

Dumbledore had asked them to up their training time to once a day, twice over the weekends. Ron had stated that there was better things to do but had been out voted by everyone else.

"That's silly... Why would you want to do that?" Harry asked Ginny, who had mentioned something about putting Death Eater into the Lake.

"The Giant Squid, Gryndilows, other things that live in the water... Makes sense really" She said, her eyes not moving from the book she was reading.

"Right... Anyway, I think we should learn some defensive spells so that we can protect our side from anything nasty thats thrown at..." Harry stopped talking as pain burst into his head.

"Harry? Are you okay? Have you seen Dumbledore yet?" Ginny said as she placed a hand on his shoulder, shaking him gently.

All that happened was Harry gripped his scar and fell out of his chair. Ginny sat there in complete shock before running over to the door and yanking it open.

"ALICIA!" She shouted and turned back to Harry. He wasn't being possessed because it never took this long for Voldemort to show,, it wasn't another spell to place him ill because he wasn't trying to ward off imaginary Death Eaters.

Footsteps sounded behind her and Ginny heard Alicia curse under her breath.

"Jamie! Ron! Harry, Hospital Wing, NOW!" Was all she said before rushing from the room.

"Alicia? Where're you going?" Hermione shouted after her as she headed for the door leading to the corridor.

"Dumbledore..." The rest of the sentence was cut out as the door slammed shut behind her.

Ginny sat in the chair beside the bed Harry had been placed on.

"Harry? What is it?" Her voice was loud and strong, although Hermione heard it quiver slightly.

Harry gripped his scar still as his face paled and he broke out in a cold sweat. He started mumbling things but no- one could make the words out.

"What happened?" Dumbledore's voice echoed round the nearly silent room and relief poured into Ginny.

"We were talking about defense spells when Harry just stopped talking. As I asked what was wrong, he grabbed his scar and fell onto the floor. I shouted for Alicia who said bring him here as she went to get you" She said quickly as she turned round to look at the Headmaster.

"Very well... It seems that Voldemort has re- opened the link between him and Harry. I would say that at this moment, Harry is watching Voldemort's actions" He said as he stepped forwards slightly.

"Nope... Not far off though old man" Ginny flew out of her chair slightly too late as Voldemort's hand grasped her wrist tightly.

"Miss Weasley has done nothing to you Tom. Please let her go" Dumbledore said calmly as he took Ginny's empty seat.

"Mmmm... I don't think I will... You see, this way I know you won't do anything" Voldemort said as he pulled Ginny in front of him.

"Very well..." Dumbledore said again as he looked over at them. "What do you want Tom? I guess that you knew I was here?"

"Yes... I wanted to hear your theories as well as hers" Alicia looked up at that point and stared into the red eyes that watched her.

Jamie grabbed her hand tightly and Voldemort laughed.

"You may be a Warrior but you cannot protect her always boy. Although, I might spare Potter's girlfriend... She'll be a excellent Death Eater... Very pretty as well..." Voldemort said softly as he placed a hand on Ginny's face.

"You won't" Ron said as he stood up. "You'll never recruit my sister. I'll make sure you don't!" Hermione's hand was held firmly in his hand as he glared across the room.

"The only thing you should make sure of is that you never let that Mudblood out of your sight" Voldemort spat as his hand dropped from Ginny's face and onto her shoulder.

"Why me though?" She asked suddenly, causing Alicia to look up again from her muttering.

"What do you mean? About becoming a Death Eater? Your a Pureblood, we'll skip over the bloodtraitor part... And your Potter's girlfriend. Very nice for my friends... Don't you think Albus?" Ginny turned to look at Dumbledore, who winked slightly.

"What makes you think Harry will let you brand Miss Weasley? Ahh... You think he will not be around to stop you..." Dumbledore said as he answered his own question.

"You're getting slow in your age Dumbledore... What are you doing!" Voldemort shouted and Jamie nudged Alicia quickly.

"I think it's time Harry joined us..." She said as she waved at him.

"Wha- No!" Voldemort's shout was cut short as he fell backwards.

"I think, you should prepare tonight Miss Daniels..." Dumbledore said as he walked from the room.

"Yes Professor" Alicia said as she lent against Jamie, who wrapped an arm round her shoulders.


Harry was sitting up and talking to Ron as Luna made her way towards the door of the Hospital Ward.

"Hey Luna?" She turned round at the door and looked over at him.

"Yes Harry?"

"You couldn't get Alicia for me could you? I need to talk to her" He said as Ron threw him a questioning look.

"Okay..." Luna's misty voice trailed after her as she walked out of the room. Ron faced Harry before opening his mouth to speak.

"Well? You gonna tell me what that was about?" He asked as Luna's shout of 'Alicia' traveled back to them.

"About what Dumbledore said... About preparing tonight" Harry added as Ron looked at him blankly.

"Oh..." Was he managed to say before Alicia hurried into the room.

"What? What is it? If He's back then I can't help this time... Jamie won't let me right now..."

"Its nothing like that!" Harry said quickly as she stopped to take a breath. "Its about what Dumbledore said as he left..."

"Oh that... Nothing... Just, make sure you keep your cloak with you at all times... Oh and when you can, tell Ginny to meet me and Hermione n the Girls Dorm. Thanks" And she walked away again.

"That cleared it up..." Ron said sarcastically and Harry's expression made him shut up. "What?"

"The Battle, it's here Ron. That's what we're preparing for... Dumbledore thinks it coming now" The two boy sat in silence as they listened to the rain beat the windows and watched as the shadows on the opposite wall grow longer in length.




THE END

soooo good i just have one question was voldie in Harrys body or acutally there? it wasn't that clear, well to me any way x

omg that was awesome!!! what are you gonna do now?!

i totally gotta know!!


loved it.
Prongs

Opps... Sorry about that... Voldie was, once again, in Harry...

Well... theres already a sequel up called The Battle of the Century... And I'll probs write another story that totally unrelated...

Abi... xox

well, I'm pretty excited and I can't wait to read it.