Fandom The Gathering of Death Eater Children

[Hikari Chan]

"Good morning." miss Eve Blackwood said to the guards as she entered the Ministry of Magic. Some of the guards just nodded politely as reply while the others ignored her.

"Good morning." she said joyously to Harry as she passed to go to Elias's office.

Harry smiled gently towards Miss Eve Blackwood as he hurried away to his office.

Some guards looked suspiciously at the young woman who knocked at the door to an office which they were currently rummaging through behind closed doors.

"Excuse me, Elias?" she said with a confused face as she knocked once more. "I wonder what he is so busy doing." she said worriedly.

"Excuse me, miss?" One of the guards looked questioningly and annoyingly at the young woman.

The door suddenly opened and out came more guards with disappointed looks on their face. "I could not find anything illegal in Shadowwalker's office," one of them said with a shrug. The guards left the office and went down to the second floor to report to Mr Shacklebolt.

"Excuse me." miss Eve Blackwood said politely to Harry. "I cannot seem to get a hold of a friend. I also noticed extra guards." she said, her words quickening nervously "Is there something wrong? I am quite worried." she finished, taking out a handkerchief to mop her brow. "Please." she said, dramatically begging for his help.

Mr. Potter looked at miss Blackwood with a frown, not understanding who she was talking about until he remembered the certain event which she had attended together with a certain gentleman who she had introduced as her close friend.

"Oh, do you mean Mr. Elias Shadowwalker? I am sorry, miss Eve, please let me explain this in my office.." he replied as he led the way to his office.

"We have taken custody of everyone who we have been suspecting to support the dark mistress." he continued as soon as they were alone in peace and quiet. "The past deatheaters' offsprings had been listed in the magical archives since they were born. And Mr. Elias Shadowwalker is one of them..." His voice died out as he noticed the basket of muffins in her lap and her pale shocked face. I told Mr. Shacklebolt million times that Miss Eve Blackwood is an innocent and trustworthy person and yet he decided to keep her outside this mission..

"We will start a trial tomorrow where we'll interrogate every one of them and then we'll decide if shall keep them in Azkaban for a time or free them," he said quietly. "This is a trap which we have set for the dark mistress. We want to lure her out from her hiding place. If she refuses to give up, we might be starting to look for her by ourselves. With much less supporters it will be of course easier to catch her......" He sighed when his thoughts drifted away to his second son, Albus. "Perhaps we will also find out if there are more supporters to her, since I think that the list of the deatheaters of this generation is not complete..."
We are also suspecting miss Monroe and I wish I could tell Eve about everything but I have promised Mr. Shacklebolt to keep it secret...None of these young ladies should know that they are or have been suspected... Mr. Potter thought for himself as cups of tea and tiny cauldron cakes appeared at his desk.

"As I said, we'll start the trials tomorrow at ten o'clock in the morning and you are welcome to attend," he said as he placed a cup of tea in front of her. "Since we have several suspects the trials might take a couple of days to complete. And I am really sorry, but I am afraid that unfortunately you cannot see Mr. Shadowwalker but during his trial."

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"Excuse me, miss?" One of the guard looked questioningly and annoyingly at the young woman.

Before Luna could reply, the door opened and a few disappointed guards walked out.

"I could not find anything illegal in Shadowwalker's office," one of them said with a shrug.

"What do you mean?" she asked nervously "What has happened?"

The guards only ignored her as they left the hallway.

Off to report no doubt. It will do me no good to go after them.

Later

After a moment, Harry replied "Oh, do you mean Mr. Elias Shadowwalker?"

"Yes." she said nervously.

" I am sorry, miss Eve, please let me explain this in my office.." he replied as he led the way to his office. Luna followed him, and sat down, placing the muffins in front of her on purpose.

"We have taken custody of everyone who we have been suspecting to support the dark mistress." he continued as soon as they were alone in peace and quiet. "The past death eaters' offspring's had been listed in the magical archives since they were born. And Mr. Elias Shadowwalker is one of them..."

"I understand" Luna said quietly, then she looked up at Harry and changed to a more emotional voice " However, I can assure you, there is no way Elias has anything to do with that awful person."

She noticed Harry's gaze fell to her muffins as his face softened. I knew these would help me make a point.

"We will start a trial tomorrow where we'll interrogate every one of them and then we'll decide if shall keep them in Azkaban for a time or free them," he said quietly. "This is a trap which we have set for the dark mistress. We want to lure her out from her hiding place. If she refuse to give up we might be starting to look for her by ourselves. With much less supporters it will be of course easier to catch her......"

Of course! It was aimed at me specifically, not potential spies like I had suspected. However, imagine how willing they would all be if I set them free. How many more supporters would I have then? Of course, that is exactly what they expect of me, so I cannot be the one to do it.

"Perhaps we will also find out if there are more supporters to her, since I think that the list of the Death Eaters of this generation is not complete..."

"That is a great idea." she admitted quietly "If only Elias was not related to anyone who supported He Who Must Not Be Named, then I would complement you on this lovely strategy."

"As I said, we'll start the trials tomorrow at ten o'clock in the morning and you are welcome to attend. Since we have several suspects the trials might take a couple of days to complete."

"I will attend them." she said sadly "But is there any way I can-"

"I am really sorry, but I am afraid that unfortunately you cannot see Mr. Shadowwalker but during his trial."

Tears formed in her eyes as she looked up at Harry "I understand. Thank you for going through with such intelligent plans to eradicate spies from within our ranks. " she paused, pulling out a handkerchief from her bag and wiping her eyes. "However," she looked back at him "I am sure you can understand what I am going through. I have read the history books about you and your family. Your mother was in love with a Slytherin, correct?" she said, wiping more tears "Therefor, you will not find it suspicious. If there is ever a need to interrogate me, I will not resist-" she stood up, "as I have nothing to hide." She smiled sadly as she looked down at the muffins, and placed them on his desk. "I had intended to give them to Elias, but seeing as he is currently. .. .preoccupied, I hope you enjoy them. I made them myself." She walked out without another word, letting a few sniffles out before closing the door. She left using the usual exit, and as soon as her feet touched the front lawn of her manor she began laughing. "Fools!" she said in between gasps for air "I have the upper hand. " Once she calmed down, she made for the front door. If only I could get someone to perform a 'rescue'. . . Someone who will not betray me, yet has enough power or rank to pull it off. She paused with her hand on the handle of the door, before simply using smoke to appear in her room.

Later

Luna sat in the garden with Nagini, discussing their options. After an hour of talking, however, they were still unable to come up with a solution. "I cannot, no matter how much I try. .. . I cannot reach a suitable solution. " Nagini nodded silently, having tried her fullest as well.

"Maybe you need a benefactor?" Raven said mysteriously as she landed behind Luna.

All at once, Nagini got into a defensive position, Luna stood, reaching for her wand, and Raven put her hands up dramatically, as if showing she had nothing to hide.

"I have no intention of causing harm." she said with a hint of a laugh.

"Who are you?" Luna said, not lowering her wand.

The angel knelt just like she had done to Aislynn. "I am the daughter of the King of Heaven." she spoke "And I have come to offer you my services. "

"For what purpose?" Luna said suspiciously "What do you wish in return? There is no one in this world who will give anything without expecting something in return. "

"But I am not from this world." Raven said, standing. "I served your father secretly, assisting him in taking the lives of many Muggles and Blood-traitors alike. Trust me-" she paused "I only wish to serve someone from his blood. Someone-" she said before Luna could interrupt "who has the same elegant sense of evil as Lord Voldemort." Raven explained her situation to Luna, after which Luna was convinced she had met the most useful ally she would ever lay eyes upon. "So," Raven smiled "What are your orders?"

"Before we get into the orders, I would like to pay you a compliment." Luna said politely "You are lovely. In my opinion, your wings look lovely, more so than if they were white. Don't ever doubt yourself." she smiled "For it has brought me enough agony and confusion to do so. "

She stood up tall, then smiled maliciously.

" Can you change forms?" she asked.

"Yes. I can also watch several souls at once, dead or alive, and I can fly half-way across the world within a half hour. In addition, I can read minds. But-" she held up a hand "I will not read yours. " she assured. "Finally, I can make people do as I wish. Not like the imperious curse, but rather by putting thoughts into their head. It is the reason that the Muggle World War II was started." she stated proudly.

"Well then." Luna said, clearly impressed "I am sure you are aware of the current situation, or rather. .. strategy the Ministry is undertaking. I wish for you to go, disguised as me, and set all of the prisoners free. However," she held up a warning finger "I wish for you to do so after I have attended all of the hearings."

"Why, when you could forgo all of that?" Raven asked confusedly.

"Because." Luna smiled once more "I know exactly how the hearings go. They will all inevitably reach faulty conclusions in that the prisoners will be incarcerated because prejudice of rather than hard evidence. Once they are in the cells of Azkaban, wishing their lives would end, they would see me as a goddess, come to give them another chance at life. And-" she gave Raven a piercing stare "If, for whatever reason, they do not reach such conclusions, put it into their minds that they should. Nothing can go wrong. "

"I understand." Raven said. She bowed deeply, and extended her wings to take flight. So sure of herself. Raven thought She does not mind putting even Elias in harm's way, when she sees the goal, she will not hesitate. She truly does believe that the ends justify the means.

 

[Hikari Chan]

Harry thanked Eve quietly for the muffins and watched her sadly as she walked out from his office.
To blinded by love perhaps? That is sad. I pity her for being in this situation.. he thought for himself as he shook his head sadly.

Meanwhile..

Shall I or shall I not? Aislinn was pondering as she strode in Diagon Alley this afternoon. I have never been in Transylvania, but perhaps I should leave him alone? He is not human after all.. She thought as she checked at the post office. No letters..hmm.. how strange..P.O. used to send me a letter at least twice a month, the first one at the beginning of every month, but several days has passed and it is already the midst of April and I have not heard anything from them......what the bloody hell!! She rushed towards the news' stand when her eyes fell on the first page of the Daily Prophets.

The Trials

"Silence!" The court judge bellowed, and all the sound ceased as the witches and the wizards stopped to chatter. "We will start the first trial within a few minutes but first I need to go through the rules and directives. The audience is not allowed to speak.." He looked annoyingly at Aislinn who was chewing and popping black bubble gum loudly. "...Only the prosecutors are allowed to interrogate and question the accused. The accused is only allowed to reply and not question anything during the trial, though he or she may ask anything he or she need after the trial only if I give them the permission. Furthermore, the accused is not allowed to talk with any family member or friend before, during or after the trial until the accused is freed. The court's decision will be final and can not be questioned.."

Elizabeth was pale, paler than a ghost, her eyes red and swollen of the tears which was still rolling down her cheeks silently. Her husband, on the contrary, was calm and his face expressionless.
The accused was called in one by one, in the alphabetical order of their last names. They had to sit inside a cage in the middle of a grand auditorium room where the audience sat to the left, the prosecutors sat to the right and the court judge in between.

"I do not know her, sir..."

"I have never seen her, sir.."

"The dark mistress?., I did not even know that the dark lord had a daughter..."

were the confused replies by the many of the accused.

About five days passed until the last accused were questioned at the fifth day, Elias was one among of them.

"I do not know her," Elias replied.

"Lies. Explain the snake brooch!"

"It is a house pride, I was in Slytherin during my time at Hogwarts."

"Very well, and what about the snake patronuses that you have been receiving? We have seen you!"

"Well a lot of girls chase me so I assume it could be one of their Patronus messages and I just ignore them, by the way what makes you think that this dark mistress' Patronus is a snake, what if-?"

"Silence! Do not try to be funny. And, you are not allowed to ask questions during the trial but to response!"

"I am not joking with you!"

"Silence! There's no doubt that a snake Patronus belongs to the dark mistress! She is the daughter of the one who must not be named and we all know very well their ancestor is no one other than Salazar Slytherin.."

"But you have no proof about her Patronus!"

"Silence! Do not talk unless you are questioned!"

"It is not rare to have a snake Patronus when being a Slytherin. Why do you not check-"

"I said silence!!!"

"Perhaps he has a point?"

"We will discuss it later, take him out and bring in the next one!"

When the last trial was over the court judge announced that they would have another trial with Mr. Elias Shadowwalker within four days and the rest of the accused had to stay in Azkaban before the final decision.

The Second Trial

Today was second trial to be held at the Ministry of Magic. Elias was brought in at exactly ten o'clock in the morning.

"You are aware of the severe consequences if you are lying or joking with us, aren't you?" The court judge asked strictly.

"I am fully aware of them," Elias replied calmly.

"Very well, we have found out and confirmed that there are others who happen to have a snake as Patronus. And let's see if they know you, Mr. Shadowwalker. Bring in the first witness!"

A young boy, who looked like to be around fifteen years old, with black short hair and grey eyes, dressed in his Slytherin school uniform entered.

Are they serious? Elias thought as he glared at the court and the prosecutors.

"Mr. Crawford?!"

"Yes, sir?"

"Do you know Mr. Elias Shadowwalker?"

"No, sir. I have neither seen nor spoken to him-"

"Not even sending him a Patronus message?"

"No, sir,"

"Very well, thank you."

"The next witness, please!"

This time a young girl, also dressed in her Slytherin school uniform, though with the air of fanciness and flawlessness, entered. She had dark-brown, almost black, long and straight silky thick hair which reached down to her waist and olive skin and beautiful brown eyes. Pegah looked in surprise when she recognized her friend's older brother. She knew of course about the recent incident since some pupils were subscribing on the Daily Prophet and in turn the news got spread like a wildfire at Hogwarts, but she had not been knowing who she would witness about.

"Miss Ferrydonny?!"

"Yes, sir?" Pegah replied dryly as she thought: Tsk what a dunce, he can't even pronounce my last name Ferydoni correctly..

"Do you know Mr Elias Shadowwalker?"

"Yes I do and I also know his sister. She is my best frie-."

"That's enough, that's not relevant information, please only reply within the scope of the questions which we ask you!"

Pegah rolled her eyes, but remained silent.

"Have you ever interacted with Mr Elias Shadowwalker? If yes, in what ways?"

"hhmm..." Pegah mumbled as she blushed. " The first time I met him was uhmm two years ago when I visited his sister at their place tehehe, and when I finally learned to summon my Patronus I started to send him patronuses," she giggled. "...but he never replied me so I assumed that he ignored me and thus I gave up.." she sighed.

"When was the last time you sent him a Patronus?"

"hmm...I don't remember...I think it was...eehh..." Pegah frowned as she tried to remember.

The prosecutor who had been questioning Pegah, exchanged looks with the court judge who only shook his head disappointingly.

"Thank you, you are dismissed! Well, Shadowwalker, you were of course right about that others have a snake as Patronus, but that does not mean that our suspects about the dark mistress is cleared. We still believe that her Patronus could be a snake. Anyway, the Ministry of Magic received a notification about you yesterday. You have been seen with the dark mistress in Paris two weeks ago-!"

"That's not true!"

"Silence! Bring in the witness, please!"

To Elias' surprise, Miss Blanc entered this time.

"Miss Blanc, you spotted Mr. Elias Shadowwalker in Paris two weeks ago, didn't you?"

"Yes I did, monsieur. I saw ‘im with another dame"

"And who was the Lady?"

"I believe it must ‘ave been the dark ‘eiress!"

"Do you just believe or are you really sure about it? Please describe what you saw when you spotted them both."

"I saw them in a clothing store and she was looking at dresses, she was...sigh..so beautiful...I am not sure if it was really the dark ‘ieress, but I still think it was ‘er...and then I saw them in top of la tour Eiffel..." Miss Blanc started to weep silently. "I always ad ‘igh expectations and ‘opes about monsieur Elia, mais.....mais maintenant je suis tellement navree (but now I am so heartbroken..)--"

"Enough! You are dismissed!...Shadowwalker! It would be much easier for you and for us all if you could learn to corporate with us and we promise you that we won't send you to Azkaban if you confess and help us in return! You are allied with the dark mistress, aren't you?"

"I am not!"

"Lies! You have been seen with her in Paris!"

"That's not true, I was there with Miss Eve Bl-"

"Silence!"

"Allow me for Merlin's sake to speak my word!"

"I said silence!-"

"Excuse me," Mr. Potter interrupted carefully. "But perhaps we should hear him out? He has not been speaking but the truth before the third witness came in, and she was not a good witness either. Her information was too vague to be taken seriously. I believe that she was trying to punish him in a way by accusing him wrongly because she got heartbroken after seeing him with another lady, so I do not think he is lying. And I believe it is quite ridiculous and absurd that a dark and powerful, may it be a witch or a wizard, would go on a vacation in Paris."

"A good point, does anyone here agree with Mr. Potter? Please only raise up your hands!"

All the audience including more than half of the prosecutors raised there hands.

"Very well then, Mr. Shadowwalker, you may speak and explain yourself about your vacation in Paris."

"As I said I was with Miss Eve Blackwood in Paris," Elias replied calmly. "You may check the information at the hotel d'Emeraudes where we checked nine o'clock in the morning, Friday the eight April and at the ball which we attended seven o'clock in the evening, Saturday the ninth April, at Palace L'or. We checked out from the hotel d'Emeraudes half past one o'clock in the afternoon, Sunday the tenth April."

"Very well then. Send Shadowwalker back to Azkaban for now. We will announce our final decision now on Wednesday, ten o'clock!"

Wednesday

"Silence!" the court judge bellowed, and the sound of the audience ceased as they stopped to chatter. He looked annoyingly at Aislinn who was chewing and popping black bubble gum loudly.
Elizabeth had no more tears to shed, but her eyes were full of grief and pain. She rose up from her place, her hand on her aching heart as she awaited the final decision by the court.

"We still believe that all the accused are allied with the dark mistress, even if one of them, Mr. Elias Shadowwalker, gave us truthful information which cleared him out completely, we still believe that he is also allied with her even if we did not find any illegal things in his home or office like we have found in the other young deatheaters' places thus we have finally decided that every accused to be sentenced to six months in Azkaban until we make new trials with them to have them to confess."

Elizabeth fainted as her older sister caught her in her arms. "Lizzy, dear! Oh, good Merlin!"
Alexander was paler than usual; his hands were shaking when he sprinkled a little water at Elizabeth's face. "Let us leave, I can not stand to be here any other second," he said between clenched teeth as they left.

After the trials..

"Do you think this plan will work, Mr. Shacklebolt?"

"Yes, of course I believe, I have also planned it very well. All the aurors are now guarding Azkaban with caution. With this trap the plan cannot fail..but if she does not show up at prison in attempt to rescue them, we: I, Mr. Potter, Miss Monroe and Miss Blackwood, will together chase the dark mistress and catch her together."

"What? I thought you were suspecting these young ladies."

"Yes I was suspecting them both, in fact, I still suspect Miss Monroe though after a brief chat with Mr. Potter before the trials and when I saw how Miss Blackwood reacted during the trials, she is cleared and out of suspect."

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

Luna arrived extra early to each session, politely and quietly greeting everyone else who spoke to her first. During the hearings, she was a ghost; unseen and thinking what she liked.

"I do not know her, sir..."
"I have never seen her, sir.."
"The dark mistress?., I did not even know that the dark lord had a daughter..."

For five days, she witnessed every interrogation, with no interruptions. About five days passed until the last accused were questioned at the fifth day, Elias was one among of them.

"I do not know her," Elias replied when asked.

You are doing well, yet evidence will say otherwise.

"Lies. Explain the snake brooch!"

I wear a matching one. If I were allowed to interrupt, I would say so. however, it is in my best interest not to help him.

"It is a house pride, I was in Slytherin during my time at Hogwarts."

Was that the best answer you could think up?

"Very well, and what about the snake patronuses that you have been receiving? We have seen you!"

When he is freed, I will be sure to apologize for those. She put a hand to her mouth, with the assumption that she was being watched.



Second Trial

Luna sat in her seat at nine, silently waiting for Elias's hearing to begin.

"You are aware of the severe consequences if you are lying or joking with us, aren't you?" The court judge asked strictly.

"I am fully aware of them," Elias replied calmly.

His bravery is admirable, even though I am sure he realizes they will go to great lengths to have him incarcerated. Such hypocrites, subjecting their subordinates to such prejudice! It would bring me great joy to end them in a shower of their own blood.

"Very well, we have found out and confirmed that there are others who happen to have a snake as patronus. And let's see if they know you, Mr. Shadowwalker. Bring in the first witness!"

Really? You'd think a judge and his assistants would be better informed.

A young boy, who looked like to be around fifteen years old, with black short hair and grey eyes, dressed in his Slytherin school uniform entered.

"Mr. Crawford?!"

That name is unfamiliar. I wonder whom his parents are?

Luna's eyes widened as Miss Blanc entered the room. How dare this wench interfere? How vain is she that she thinks she has the privilege to help him to jail?

"Miss Blanc, you spotted Mr. Elias Shadowwalker in Paris two weeks ago, didn't you?"

"Yes I did, monsieur. I saw im with another dame."

"And who was the Lady?"

Luna held her breath, unsure of how far Miss Blanc was willing to go.

"I believe it must ave been the dark eiress!"

"Do you just believe or are you really sure about it? Please describe what you saw when you spotted them both."

Miss Blanc explained her story with her awful French accent as Luna watched with a hand to her mouth, hiding the fact that she was gawping.

"Enough! You are dismissed!...Shadowwalker! It would be much easier for you and for us all if you could learn to corporate with us and we promise you that we won't send you to Azkaban if you confess and help us in return! You are allied with the dark mistress, aren't you?"

"I am not!"

"Lies! You have been seen with her in Paris!"

"That's not true, I was there with Miss Eve Bl-"

Should I intervene? No, I told myself I would not-

Harry Potter spoke, interrupting her thoughts. "Excuse me, but perhaps we should hear him out? He has not been speaking but the truth before the third witness came in, and she was not a good witness either. Her information was too vague to be taken seriously. I believe that she was trying to punish him in a way by accusing him wrongly because she got heartbroken after seeing him with another lady, so I do not think he is lying. And I believe it is quite ridiculous and absurd that a dark and powerful, may it be a witch or a wizard, would go on a vacation in Paris."

Well said.

"A good point, does anyone here agree with Mr. Potter? Please only raise up your hands!"

All the audience including more than half of the prosecutors raised there hands, Luna raising hers as well.

"Very well then, Mr. Shadowwalker, you may speak and explain yourself about your vacation in Paris."

"As I said I was with Miss Eve Blackwood in Paris," Elias replied calmly. "You may check the information at the hotel d'Emeraudes where we checked nine o'clock in the morning, Friday the eight April and at the ball which we attended seven o'clock in the evening, Saturday the ninth April, at Palace L'or. We checked out from the hotel d'Emeraudes half past one o'clock in the afternoon, Sunday the tenth April."

"Very well then. Send Shadowwalker back to Azkaban for now. We will announce our final decision now on Wednesday, ten o'clock!"

Luna had to restrain herself from intervening, for if she admitted it to herself, her emotions were getting in the way. It is harder than I thought to sit still as he is sentenced to the worst possible thing. I know it is not even a year, but time does not exist in Azkaban. .. .with so much sorrow and despair, a single moment will last weeks. . .



"We still believe that all the accused are allied with the dark mistress, even if one of them, Mr. Elias Shadowwalker, gave us truthful information which cleared him out completely, we still believe that he is also allied with her even if we did not find any illegal things in his home or office like we have found in the other young deatheaters' places thus we have finally decided that every accused to be sentenced to six months in Azkaban until we make new trials with them to have them to confess."

Luna dripped silent and dramatic tears as she sat there, watching Alexander catch Elizabeth at the other side of the court room. Once almost everyone had cleared out, she stood, and left without another word, still dripping tears. I will be sure to visit the Shadowalkers to express my apologies. Any less would be detestable.



Luna did not attend the final hearing, for she had already seen enough. After everyone was back either home or in their respective offices, however, she decided to visit mister Potter. "Hello." Luna said sadly as she entered his office, as Harry held the door open for her.

"Hello, Luna. " Harry said sympathetically.

"I need to speak with you, for it is an urgent matter. "

"Please sit down." Harry gestured to the chair opposite him as he sat, not at his desk, but in one of the visitor's seats.

"I need to show you a few things, since the 'audience' wasn't allowed to intervene." She opened her bag, and pulled out three things; her serpent brooch, her wand, and a brochure she had kept from the hotel. "Allow me to explain-" she held up a hand before he could ask. She picked up the brooch first. "Elias and I shared two identical pendants. We purchased them on a visit to a quaint Wizarding village. They allow us to share thoughts without speaking. . .lovely for. .. couples." she said.

"Eve-" Harry said, as if trying to say he understood, but couldn't change Elias's situation.

Still, Luna held up a hand to silence him. "This-" she picked up the brochure "Is a brochure from the Hotel in Paris, the name of which sounded so foreign I do not recall it. " she held it forward for him to examine. He took it, and briefly leafed through it. He looked up at her when he was done. "As you said, Miss Blanc was attempting to victimize herself, and seek revenge for a broken heart. I even saw her gawking at us from the clothing store. She was looking at a dress that would have cost half of the London area!" she stated angrily. She took a deep breath, and continued as she picked up her wand. "Finally, it was my patronus which was a serpent. " She produced a patronus so that he could see. It slithered through the room elegantly, all around, then dissipated once it reached Harry. "I was confirming the timing and place of our dates. So-" she put her wand back in her bag, "Please, tell me what your opinion is." she said as tears began to come out. That's it. . .he's been taking in the lies I have fed him from the beginning.



The Next Day, Luna's Garden

"So, I want them to have a full day in that place before they are rescued." Luna said without a shadow of remorse. "Once the day turns to night, they will savor freedom like they never had before. You will give a grand speech, and ask for their allegiance against the very system that so cruelly placed them in those inhumane confinements. Of course, if there is anyone foolish enough to speak against me, kill them without hesitation. Of course, you must use a fake wand, because I have no knowledge of wandless magic. Of course-" Luna laughed "You must take the souls of every guard beforehand. Finally-" Luna smiled "It is a question of getting them safely and untraceably away before the reinforcements inevitable arrive. These-" she held up a large bag of many small items, which jingled "Are Portkeys, leading them to this place." she gesture to the center of the labyrinth.

Raven opened the bag, to find several intricately decorated keys. "Why keys?" she asked politely, examining one that was painted gold.

"I like keys. They hold. . .mystery."

"I understand your command. My only desire is for you to be successful in your endeavors. " She bowed, and flew off, holding the bag of keys.

Luna smiled, and lay down on a bed that appeared under her. She looked up at the sky, and smiled. Later today, I shall visit the Shadowalkers.

 

[Hikari Chan]

Aislinn tried to get eye contact with Luna after the final decision by the court. She was surprised to see her crying. Oh...I never thought that she loved him so much...... Aislinn thought surprisingly as she watched Luna walking out from the court room

"Please, tell me what your opinion is." Eve said as tears began to come out.

Harry stared at her with astonishment.

"Eve...." Harry said quietly when he finally found his voice. "We have actually already confirmed everything about the vacation to Paris. Mr. Shadowwalker spoke the truth. And so, did miss Pegah Ferydoni because we did our investigations at Hogwarts before the second trial and we found both her and Mr. Crawford with snake Patronus. It is not wrong with having a snake Patronus. First, I did not understand why Mr. Shaddowwalker did not tell that he shared serpent brooches with you, but when I thought about it now, I might have understood. Perhaps he did not want you to end up in Azkaban like he did because of a certain brooch since the serpent does not only symbolize Slytherin, but also Voldermort and his offspring. That is why I believe that Mr. Shadowwalker is innocent, but there's nothing I can do about his situation right now. I promise you that these young deatheaters won't be kept long in Azkaban, because if they are truly innocent, the dark mistress won't show up in order to rescue them, but if she showed up the aurors who are guarding the prison will even notice who of the prisoners will favor her and thus we will also be able to distinguish the innocents from the accused."

"Lizzy dear..." Eveline caressed her sister's cheek lovingly and sat on a chair beside her bed.

Elizabeth was laying in her bed, very pale, and staring absentminded at the ceiling above her.

"How is she doing?" Alexander asked dolefully as he entered the bedroom.

"I am afraid she is very ill, mentally ill; she is in a deep chock..." Eveline replied sadly as tears of sorrow rolled down her cheeks. "This was just too much for her..." her voice was barely a whisper now as she wept silently.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

Luna nodded sadly toward Harry, then thanked him. "Thank you for hearing me out. I appreciate your understanding. " she finished with the slight bow of her head as she stood to leave. "That was my reason for coming to you, rather than one of the guards. To anyone else, I am sure the patronus and the brooch would have looked suspicious. Farewell." she said politely as she closed the door to his office.



Once Raven had flown away to prepare for the plan, Luna allowed herself to rest for a half-hour. She then rose, and raised her wand. She was about to produce a patronus when she remembered it may become trouble, so she lowered it. Hmm. What would be the best way to contact Aislynn? Seeing as I would not want her publicly connected to me in any way, a patronus would be bothersome. Now I realize why father had Dark marks put on all of his elite inner circle. However, such ghastly measures are unnecessary, since I found out that they were branded on. Luna picked up the feather Raven had given her to contact her, and whispered to it. "Raven. I apologize for the inconvenience. However, I would like you to wait until Aislynn is on her own, then inform her that I wish to have a word. Please do this any time after four today. Thank you. " To her surprise, the feather glowed slightly once she was done. It then returned to its normal state. I take it that was a yes?



Luna walked up the front steps of the Shadowwalker manor, and knocked on the door, three times. "Good afternoon." she said, seeing as it was already two- thirty. She had put on her disguise in case someone was watching their house. She held a basket of small cakes, each different from the last, and a bottle of fine wine. Her expression was solemn, for she knew a cheerful greeting would be most unpleasant in such times.

 

[Hikari Chan]

Aislinn left the Ministry of Magic and appeared home to ponder a bit over the current situation.

Just what have I missed? I feel like the P.O. have been keeping me outside something very secret as if they do not trust me anymore. Everything came as a surprise for me, I did not expect them to take a random of young wizards and witches in custody and accuse them for being allied with Luna. And Elias? Why Elias? I have not been leaking information about him or anything else. I did not even expect them to relate the symbol of the snake to Luna, perhaps I have been underestimating them..but I do not understand the strategy by P.O., though if I have understood it right, it means that they have used all their forces to this strange plan which in return means that all the aurors must be...

Aislinn rushed out from the manor, slamming the doors behind her and to a very astonished Natalia who just woke up from her beauty sleep, completely not understanding what was going on at all.

I know the places they should guard and who should guard which place, I even have the list in my pocket in case I have forgotten any address or name.. Aislinn thought as she used smoke apparition to check every nook and cranny in the country. It is just as I thought...they have left the places vulnerable, there are no aurors guarding the Diagon Alley or other areas, may be muggle or wizarding places, in London and outside....how stupid they are.. Aislinn smirked as she caressed the feather by Raven. A malicious plan was already forming in her head. I'll make the P.O. pay gravely for their mistakes and for not listening to me.. She thought as she apparated away to Luna's manor. Hmm where could she be?...I need to discuss my plan with her.. Aislinn wondered after that she had been looking in the center of the labyrinth and then in the kitchen.
I'll guess I'll just have to wait for her here until she turns up.. Aisling thought as she prepared herself a grand cup of hot chocolate.

There were three light knocks at the door which the house-elf Cooky seemed to recognize.

"I have heard this before," he whimpered to himself.

He opened the door carefully and peered curiously at the lady who was standing at the doorstep.

"Good afternoon." she said.

"Good afternoon, miss," he squeaked. "There is a proverb which says that the same knock belongs to the same person and that none can imitate another, come in."

"Please make yourself comfortable, miss" he showed her inside the parlor before he hurried away to tell his master that they had a guest.

"A guest?" Alexander exchanged confusing looks with his sister-in-law.

"I did not invite anyone," she said perplexed. "I only brought my daughters with me."

But her brother-in-law did not hear what she had said because he had already left the room and went down to the parlor.

"Good afternoon," He greeted a young lady, who he did not recognize, in the parlor.

There was a sound of a crying child somewhere upstairs and soon a lady, in her mid-fifties, looking very alike Elizabeth, appeared behind Alexander, looking curiously at the young lady who was sitting in the parlor. Eveline turned around to discover that one of her daughters had followed her down. "Melissa!," she said in a hushed voice. "You can not leave your aunt alone!

"I am sorry, mother, I was to curious," Melissa replied quietly and hurried away after casting curious looks at the young lady. There was loud thud upstairs and the sound of a noisy child followed by the sound of a crying child.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"Good after noon, miss," the house elf squeaked. "There is a proverb which says that the same knock belongs to the same person and that none can imitate another, come in."

"Quite smart." she complimented him. "Hence, I assume you are aware of my true identity."

"Yes. Please make yourself comfortable, miss" he showed her inside the parlor before he rushed upstairs.

Luna sat down with her back straight, and placed the cakes and wine neatly on the table.

"Good afternoon," Alexander greeted politely.

"Good afternoon." she replied, standing to greet him with a hand formal shake. She then turned to Evelyn, who she mistook for Elizabeth, and shook her hand as well. "I am here to express my solicitude. " Luna said gravely. " For, no matter how the situation is viewed, the results of Elias's hearing would have been different had he never met me." Luna took a step back and took off her disguise. "I am deeply remorseful." she said so realistically that even her father would have believed her. She knelt in the same way she had done to Elias and Aislynn. She thought that if it had worked for them, it would surely work for Elias's parents. "Is there any way I may show my contrition?" she said with her eyes closed, as if she had committed a crime.

 

[Hikari Chan]

"I am here to express my solicitude." Luna said gravely. "For, no matter how the situation is viewed, the results of Elias's hearing would have been different had he never met me."

Alexander looked confusingly at the young lady.

"Oh...is that..is she..Her?" Eveline whispered surprisingly, mostly to herself.

Luna took a step back and took off her disguise. Alexander asked his sister in law quietly to leave to make sure that the family room looked neat upstairs. Eveline could not take off her eyes from the young lady as she with great difficulty left the parlor.

"I am deeply remorseful." Luna said and kneeled down. "Is there any way I may show my contrition?" she said with her eyes closed, as if she had committed a crime.

"Miss Lestrange, stand up please," Alexander replied as he helped her up to her feet. "Whatever my son is facing at this moment is not your fault. If there's someone who should apologize, then it's him. Words cannot describe how much shame his mother and I are feeling right now. I do not understand how he has the face to hurt a woman's emotions, like with Miss Blanc and who is this Miss Eve Blackwood by the way? May you tell me please, did he use that name in order to protect both you and him in Paris? I won't be able to take it anymore if he, Merlin forbid it, has been cheating on you.."

"Oh....I understand now, I am very grateful for your explanation, anyway whatever has happened till now is not your fault, " he smiled gently as he opened the doors. "I hope you do not mind to sit with the family members upstairs," he continued as he led the way to the family room.

"Uncle Alex," The same girl who earlier had showed up downstairs, walked quietly out from another room which was located in the end of the corridor. "Auntie Lizzy has fallen asleep."

She looked confusingly at the young lady who was standing beside her uncle. She had not seen her taking off her disguise earlier. "I think she is feeling a little better, but she must be very exhausted after these weeks' incidents," She continued to speak to her uncle though still looking curiously at the lady.

"Aha, I was about to explain it to you soon," Alexander said as he turned towards Luna. "My wife has not been taking things so well recently so I am afraid you cannot see her until she has recovered, anyway, please meet my niece, Miss Melissa Burns, Lissa, please meet Miss Luna Lestrange, a close friend to the family."

"Nice to meet you," Lissa greeted Luna as she to the contrary of her cousin Lily, took Luna's hand carefully as if she was afraid of breaking a beautiful glass vase.

Alexander opened the doors to the family room and introduced Luna to the rest of the family members.

"Please meet Miss Luna Lestrange everyone, the dark heiress and a close friend to the family. Mrs. Eveline Burns, my sister-in-law and her daughter Mrs. Daphne Greene. Please make yourself comfortable, I just need to make a quick visit to Hogwarts and check on Lily, I'll be right back."

"It's an honor to meet you miss," Eveline shook hands with Luna once more to greet her properly

"Nice to meet you, miss," Daphne smiled gently.

Two children, one of them three years old and the other two years old, looked curiously at the new guest. It was clear that it was the two-year-old child, who was sitting comfortably in his mother's lap, that had been crying earlier, since his face was still wet from tears. The three year old who was munching on a cauldron cake neared Luna boldly.

"Daa daa da.." He said cheerfully as he touched Luna's robes with his sticky hand.

"Please excuse my son," Daphne laughed excusing. "He is a little to cheerful and noisy today."

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"Miss Lestrange, stand up please," Alexander replied as he helped her up to her feet. "Whatever my son is facing at this moment is not your fault. If there's someone who should apologize then it's him. Words cannot describe how much shame his mother and I are feeling right now. I do not understand how he has the face to hurt a woman's emotions, like with Miss Blanc and who is this Miss Eve Blackwood by the way? May you tell me please, did he use that name in order to protect both you and himself in Paris? I won't be able to take it anymore if he, Merlin forbid it, has been cheating on you.."

"No, it's not like that at all." Luna said, surprised that Elias had not explained. "First off, Miss Blanc was never in a relationship with him. They danced at their Hogwarts Yule Ball, and that was all. Although she worships him, he has explained time and time again that the feeling isn't mutual. " Luna sat down, then continued "Eve Blackwood, on the other hand, is my cover identity whilst working at the ministry. It is how I attended the hearings, and work at the Ministry, since no matter how hard I try, the world will only label me as the Dark Lord's daughter. "

"Oh....I understand now, I am very grateful for your explanation, anyway whatever has happened till now is not your fault, " he smiled gently as he opened the doors.

"Thank you for your kind words. I am sure a wise wizard such as yourself can imagine why I felt guilty. "

"Of course. I hope you do not mind to sit with the family members upstairs," he continued as he led the way to the family room.

"Not at all, though I cannot stay long, as I do have work to do. "

"Uncle Alex," Luna recognized the young girl from earlier. "Auntie Lizzy has fallen asleep." she said.

"I think she is feeling a little better, but she must be very exhausted after these weeks' incidents," She continued to speak to her uncle though still looking curiously at the lady.

Lizzy? Isn't that usually short for Elizabeth? But I saw her just now, and she looked fine. . .

"Aha, I was about to explain it to you soon," Alexander said as he turned towards Luna, as if in reply to her thoughts. "My wife has not been taking things so well recently so I am afraid you cannot see her until she has recovered, anyway, please meet my niece, Miss Melissa Burns, Lisa, please meet Miss Luna Lestrange, a close friend to the family."

"Pleasure to meet you." Luna extended a hand.

"Nice to meet you," Lisa greeted as she delicately shook Luna's hand.

At least she doesn't greet people like Lily. I wonder how she is doing. . . if she even knows?

Alexander opened the doors to the family room and introduced Luna to the rest of the family members.

"Please meet Miss Luna Lestrange everyone, the dark heiress and a close friend to the family."

Luna modestly shook hands with Mrs. Eveline Burns, and Daphne Greene as they were introduced.

"Please make yourself comfortable, I just need to make a quick visit to Hogwarts and check on Lily, I'll be right back."

"Please send her my greetings. Farewell." Luna said politely.

"It's an honor to meet you miss," Eveline shook hands with Luna once more to greet her properly

"Nice to meet you, miss," Daphne smiled gently.

"Lovely meeting you as well." she said politely.

Two children, one of them three years old and the other two years old, looked curiously at the new guest. It was clear that it was the two year old child, who was sitting comfortably in his mother's lap, that had been crying earlier, since his face was still wet from tears. The three year old who was munching on a cauldron cake neared Luna boldly.

Not a slobbering three year old. With such sticky fingers. .. get away from me.

"Daa daa da.." He said cheerfully as he touched Luna's robes with his sticky hand.

There he goes. Hexes and curses are not socially acceptable , Luna.

"Please excuse my son," Daphne laughed excusingly. "He is a little to cheerful and noisy today."

"I don't mind." she smiled with a genuine look.

He soon grew bored, and walked away.

Luna lifted her wand to remove the remains of his chocolate from her dress. "Well." she smiled after they had made light conversation for a half-hour. "I have a some work to do. " At that point, Alexander returned, at the same time that Luna was standing to leave. "I will be going now." she smiled politely. "I left some home-made cakes in the parlor, and a bottle of wine. Farewell." she smiled modestly in reply to his thanks.

He showed her out, and she used smoke to go back to her manor. She went into the kitchen just as Aislynn was half-way through with her hot chocolate. "Good afternoon, Aislynn." Luna said in surprise. "I was meaning to have a word with you."

After Aislynn Explains About the Auror Situation...

"I see." Luna said. "I have news as well. It appears-" she pulled out Raven's feather "We have a new and quite eager ally. "

 

[Hikari Chan]

"Good afternoon, Aislynn." Luna said in surprise. "I was meaning to have a word with you."

"Hello Luna," Aislinn replied. "What a great timing, because I also want to tell you something. I think we have something on our advantage now. All the aurors who used to guard both wizarding and muggle areas in the country are now gone, I mean, I actually have no idea what they are doing, because I feel that P.O. have been keeping me outside something very secret which they have been planning. One thing for sure is that they have left so many places unguarded and vulnerable. I attended all the trials of course thus I know what the Ministry have done, but I do not know what the aurors are doing right now. Anyway, when I discovered this, I got a plan. I have been thinking about to play them a really evil prank by going berserk at every vulnerable place, to teach them a lesson that they should have been listening to me instead for making plans without me. I have always been Mr. Shacklebolt's right hand and it was I who told him that the aurors to guard every nook and cranny in the country. I made him believe that with scattering the aurors around it would be easier to catch the dark mistress but on the contrary I made it harder for them, because when they are scattered around, they would be more vulnerable and less powerful than gathered together. I think that fool must have gathered them somewhere, if we only knew where then it would be fun if someone could occupy them while another did the pranks. I have not been thinking about killing people though torturing muggles for fun..."

"I see." Luna said. "I have news as well. It appears-" she pulled out Raven's feather "We have a new and quite eager ally. "

Aislinn grinned as she picked out a similar feather. "I see that we have met the same. She is very eager indeed. So, what are your plans?"

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"My plans?" Luna asked. "I was about to tell you. I believe they are placing all of their extra guards in Azkaban because they are expecting me to attack and free people who will be more than willing to serve me after having been wrongfully accused and incarcerated. That is what Raven is doing tonight. As for your wish to cause as much trouble as possible." she smiled evilly. "Let us choose a meeting place for around six, where I will introduce you to a few other trustworthy death eaters, and we shall plan our attack. Because you see," she sighed at the lovely thought of it. "What would be saying more than attacking small areas. . . would be attacking the Ministry itself." She smiled, having been looking forward to Aislynn's reaction since the plan was forged.

 

[Hikari Chan]

"Allright," Aislinn smirked excitingly as she finished her hot chocolate. "I am more than ready hehe...by the way, " there was a teasing tone in her voice now. "...how did it go with that romantic vacation?" She asked as she hinted on the vacation to Paris, the right corner of her mouth was twitching in a teasing smile. Aislinn had attended all the trials, heard everything and of course she was curious about Paris.

"I am surprised that you accepted his invite to Paris, a place for lovers to visit. Let's say that we manage with the plans tonight and he and everyone else are freed from Azkaban, which I am hoping for of course, how far are you planning to indulge for his love?"

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"All right," Aislinn smirked excitingly.

"I did not expect you to be so. . . willing." Luna said.

"I am more than ready hehe...by the way, " there was a teasing tone in her voice now. "...how did it go with that romantic vacation?"

"It went fine. " she said in an uninterested way, "Nothing special except that the fool kissed me whilst we were atop the Eiffel Tower. I humored him, of course. Not that I enjoyed it in the least." The way she said the last sentence made Aislynn really believe that she had not derived pleasure from it. "I also bought you something." she smiled as she summoned the chocolate roses in her distinctive gift wrapping. "Enjoy." she smiled once Aislynn had opened them.

"I am surprised that you accepted his invite to Paris, a place for lovers to visit. "

"Humoring him, as always."

"Let's say that we manage with the plans tonight and he and everyone else are freed from Azkaban, which I am hoping for of course, how far are you planning to indulge for his love?"

"Well," she said as if she hadn't pondered it before, "Now that Raven is willing to take as many souls as we wish, Elias shouldn't be a problem. Once he has done what I need him to do, he will be gone. Now-" she stood. "The plans. " She summoned a parchment from the library writing desk, and unrolled it to read. She was sure Aislynn would find relief in the fact that it was not very long. "Whilst the breakout is in progress, everyone who remained at the Ministry will receive a call for re-reinforcements, which Raven will of course have no problem with-" she reassured. "So, the entire Ministry will be in a state of havoc. The higher officials will wonder what will have gone wrong, leaving them busy, whilst the guards rush to the exits to reach Azkaban. That leaves poor protection around the Minister, for they will surely think several escaping criminals more important than one former Auror. "she paused, then continued. "Then, Crystal, Robert, you and I will enter from separate places, disguised as guards. In the commotion, no one will notice. As the break out is becomes successful, the death eaters will appear at the Ministry. We will then storm the place in which the higher members of the Ministry are discussing hurried plans, and kill the Minister, along with every other possible important person. Any questions? " she said mildly as if Luna had just reviewed their lunch order.

Meanwhile

Raven landed on the top of Azkaban prison, unnoticed by anyone. A small but thick layer of clouds followed her, creating a cover so that she wouldn't become soaked in the eternal rain that tormented the prisoners. She used her magic to watch several guards at once, they selected two who were well-placed for her plan. She put it into their mind that they should check the roof, and she laughed as they made their way up.

"It works every time. Fools. "

They reached the top after a short apparition, and then stood stock still, completely shocked by Raven's wings.

"You. .. you." one of the guards said.
"An angel, yes." she said impatiently. "Can you do something for me?"
"An angel wants us to carry out a divine task!" the second guard cried with mingled disbelief and joy.
"More like rage." she laughed. "At precisely five- fifty five, I would like both of you to begin hexing your superiors into oblivion. Can you do that?" she asked as if she was a mother asking her child to wash his hands.
"But-but." the first guard stammered.
"You understand, and will do so without hesitation." Raven said, as if it was final.
Both guards nodded, and made to leave with blank faces.
"And-" she said "speak to no one of this encounter."
They nodded, and left without another word.

A chair made from clouds formed, and she sat down to monitor the guards.

"Humans. Such fools. " she laughed once more.

Meanwhile

Robert Linden sat on an overstuffed armchair in his low-rent apartment, staring at a letter.

Dear Robert Linden,

Your presence is required at Zayne's Cafe in Knockturn Alley. We are on the precipice of war, and you will partake in the glory like a true Death Eater. Five thirty sharp.

Luna

"I will be there." he said. He put the note down, and reached for a jug of water to pour into a nearby chipped cup. He filled it half-way, then placed the pitcher down. The table creaked as he did so, and he slammed his hand the wall, causing the ceiling to shower debris over the couch. "Maybe I will be able to get a better apartment once we have achieved world domination." he joked to himself.

Meanwhile

Crystal Throne was sitting in her hotel room, which she had attained by stolen galleons, reading a Wizarding magazine. Luna's note, which was similar to Robert's, lay on the walnut-wood table. At precisely five, she rose to get ready. "This should be fun." she said excitedly. "I wonder who will be her favorite after the battle. I am so very excited to meet the infamous Miss Monroe. "

 

[Hikari Chan]

"I also bought you something." Luna smiled as she summoned a gift box.

"Ohh..thank you.." Aislinn tried not to drool over the chocolates as she picked one to taste it.

Enjoy." Luna smiled.

"I am surprised that you accepted his invite to Paris, a place for lovers to visit. "

"Humoring him, as always."

"Let's say that we manage with the plans tonight and he and everyone else are freed from Azkaban, which I am hoping for of course, how far are you planning to indulge for his love?"

"Well," Luna replied. "Now that Raven is willing to take as many souls as we wish, Elias shouldn't be a problem. Once he has done what I need him to do, he will be gone. Now-" she stood. "The plans. "

She summoned a parchment from the library writing desk, and unrolled it to read.

"Whilst the breakout is in progress, everyone who remained at the Ministry will receive a call for re-reinforcements, which Raven will of course have no problem with-" she reassured. "So, the entire Ministry will be in a state of havoc. The higher officials will wonder what will have gone wrong, leaving them busy, whilst the guards rush to the exits to reach Azkaban. That leaves poor protection around the Minister, for they will surely think several escaping criminals more important than one former auror. "she paused, then continued. "Then, Crystal, Robert, you and I will enter from separate places, disguised as guards. In the commotion, no one will notice. As the break out is becomes successful, the death eaters will appear at the Ministry. We will then storm the place in which the higher members of the Ministry are discussing hurried plans, and kill the Minister, along with every other possible important person. Any questions? "

"I love the plans and have no question thus far" Aislinn replied as she was curious about who Robert and Crystal were.

Robert?..hmm..I hope he is not another stupid Elias. Crystal sounds like a divine beauty.. Aislinn went up to her bedroom and left the chocolate box under her bed Something to celebrate with after our success. She thought with a smile and then went down to the kitchen. She was already ready with her wand tucked inside her sleeve.

Meanwhile

Deprived of my wand, humiliated in front of my family, humiliated in public..what have I done to deserve this...what could have been much worse than this?.. Elias was staring out from the grids. While everyone else tried to warm themselves up by snuggling under the cover of their cloaks in their cells, Elias was feeling numbness to the cold, severe and damp weather at Azkaban, where the sun was never seen but the threatening dark clouds.

"Hey there mate," Someone whispered in his ear, but he was far away in his thoughts and the terrible sound of the stormy sea drowned almost all the other sounds. "HEEY!" Avery had to shake Elias to get his attention. Elias turned his head away from the grids and stared absentminded at Avery. "Long time no see, mate," Avery grinned. He cast several glances at the guards outside before whispering in Elias's ear: "Is it true? Is there really a dark mistress, the dark lord's heiress? I-"

"HEEY! YOU THERE!" One of the guards had noticed that Avery had easily left his cell because of missing parts of grids. The guard entered, grabbed him by his collar and dragged him all the way to his cell where he was thrown harshly inside.

"What the bloody hell, I did not try to esc-" Avery started but shut his mouth as the guard pointed with his wand threateningly at him.

Elias had not moved an inch and was sitting still as usual as he stared out from the grids.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

Robert entered Zayne's cafe at five-twenty, feeling confident he would be the first to arrive, when he saw Crystal confidently reading the menu. "When did you arrive?" Robert asked once he had properly greeted her.

"Five-ten sharp. " she replied without looking away from the menu. "Thought I could get a bite to eat before everyone else showed up, because I thought eating while discussing war plans would be impolite." she said sarcastically.

Robert did not reply, but picked up a menu instead. "I myself am quite keen on meeting the famous Miss Monroe. " he said politely.

Crystal looked up from her menu as if he had said something foolish. "Why? Ever since you saw her that day in Diagon Alley, you've been daydreaming as if she would ever like you. "

"Wishful thinking cannot hurt." Robert pointed out. "I just hope she is as intelligent as her reputation suggests."

Crystal had a small cream soup with croutons, and Robert had a steak with mashed potatoes.

Meanwhile

"I love the plans and have no question thus far" Aislynn replied.

Luna smiled, and said before she herself left to get ready. "One advantage of not being my father is being able to tell you how I truly feel, instead of remaining cold and silent. I truly to appreciate how eager and loyal you are. Thank you for your assistance." she smiled before leaving.

Three-twenty nine

The waitress had just finished clearing their plates as Luna entered, followed by Aislynn. Robert and Crystal stood, ready to greet them.

"Good evening, miss Lestrange." Robert said politely as he kissed Luna's hand. She uttered her greeting before moving past him to greet Crystal with a handshake. "Evening, Luna. "

As soon as Robert caught a glimpse of Aislynn up close, he smiled quite warmly, and kissed her hand as well. "My warmest welcome to the infamous Aislynn Monroe." he smiled as he stood up straight. "It is an honor to meet you, for i have heard so much about your exquisite talents from miss Lestrange. He said it quite charmingly, and it was clear he was attempting to flatter her.

"I am Robert Linden, a fellow Death Eater. "

"Hello." Crystal said politely, shaking Aislynn's hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Aislynn." she smiled. "I am Crystal Thorne. "

They all sat down, with Luna facing the door with her back to the window, Robert to her left, and Aislynn to her right. Crystal's back was facing the door.

Luna went over the plans after magically ensuring no one could overhear.

"That concludes our plan." she finished. "Any questions?" she asked with the same mild tone.

"One minor detail." Robert asked politely "Who is in Azkaban, creating this most convenient diversion, whilst we are changing the whole structure of London's government?"

"My sources are mine alone." she smiled politely, though her tone said otherwise.

"It is well thought out." Crystal said surprised. "Whatever sources you are using, well done."

"We leave here at five-fifty sharp." Luna said. "We will all move into discreet positions, for the diversion is planned to start at exactly six, and my. . . source. . . is never late."

"Alright then." Crystal said excitedly. "What are we going to do until then?"

"Considering it is five forty-nine, we will not have to wait long." Luna smiled maliciously.

Meanwhile

At precisely five fifty-five, screams were heard from the lower and middle levels of the prison. Raven watched, amused, as the two guards began hexing both their subordinates and superiors effectively. The others fought back, and soon the rogues were dead.

"What has gotten into them?" the chief in command said confusedly.
"We do not know, sir." his assistant said "There are no signs of intruders, or the Imperious Curse."
"Split up, and search every nook and cranny of Azkaban if you have to!" the chief ordered "Nothing but intruders could have driven them to act that way!"
"Understood."

Everyone split up, and as they scrambled about, Raven killed them off one by one. She did this by allowing her other eye to become exposed. One look from a mortal straight into her deep green eye, and their souls were her property, hence the reason she normally kept it concealed. She worked so fast, that she cleared all of the floors in four minutes. She then used her magic to create an enormous layer of clouds, so that it shielded all of Azkaban from the rain and stronger winds. She raised her hands, and one by one, the walls of the prison peeled off easier than a banana, crumbling into the wild ocean. They then formed together, to create a large platform. She changed her form to resemble Luna's and stood in the center of it, and prepared to inspire them in a magically magnified voice.

Meanwhile

"IT IS AN EMERGENCY!" the chief of Azkaban prison said "CATASTROPHE! AZKABAN HAS FALLEN APART! A DEMON HAS KILLED ALL THE OTHER GUARDS! SEND HELP!" he screamed, his eyes wild with fear to the first Ministry guard he could find.

Harry heard the commotion and seemed to appear by the guard's side. "What is wrong?" Harry asked fearfully.
"A demon." the guard repeated weakly, beginning to faint from shock "Wings. . . blood. . . her eyes. . . green. "
For a moment, all that could be heard was Harry's deep breathing. Then he held up his wand, magnifying his voice for the other ministry officials.
"Quickly. Re-reinforcements needed in Azkaban at once! The Dark Mistress has done as we planned."

Harry moved to get back to Kingsley, not realizing that Raven had kept the chief alive simply to relay that message.

Meanwhile

"Alright, everyone." Luna said, having used a spell to allow her to communicate with all of the other members at the same time. "It shouldn't be long now. "

Crystal sat, concealed, by the magical exit to the Ministry, and nodded to herself.

"Not long now.

Robert did the same, but from the safety of a strategically placed abandoned office.

Everyone is in place Luna thought It all feels so easy, it is wonderful. However, I mustn't get carried away. We are nearly at the beginning of the plan. . . there are still so many things that could go wrong.

Meanwhile

"Prisoners of Azkaban" Raven announced proudly "Shunned for following your own will. . . .or wrongfully accused. . .suffering in the cold and unbearable gloom! It is time for you to reclaim your freedom!"

All at once, their cell doors disappeared, and one key appeared in their places. "The keys you see before you are portkeys. . . Tickets which will transport you from here, to the Ministry, where you will be able to tack back what was rightfully yours! All I ask is your loyalty! Stand by me, and-"

"What if we do not wish to become your slaves, daughter of perdition?" one of the prisoners yelled. A closer look, and it was Draco Malfoy, being brave for the first time in his life.

"The suffer a fate worse than you have endured here."

In a flash, Raven had appeared very close to him, and placed her hands around his neck. She choked him without hesitation, and threw him into the ocean far below. Soundlessly, he fell all the way down, much to the shock of everyone else. "Let us leave immediately. " Raven said, addressing the others. "Before the reinforcements arrive. "

Many murmured thanks, and every one of them had left before the reinforcements arrived. Everyone, except Elias.

"Leave quickly!" Raven said harshly, before she remembered that Elias had feelings for Luna. "Please!"

He only stood there for a moment, completely dumbfounded.

"I'm not Luna. . . just working for her." Raven said in a rush. She assumed her usual form, much to Elias's surprise. "I promise, it is not a trap! Luna will explain everything later!"

He left, and she proceeded to kill the reinforcements with so much joy it was empowering her even more.

 

[Hikari Chan]

Aislinn followed Luna as they entered Zayne's Cafe, Luna elegantly dressed, walking gracefully while Aislinn, who was dressed like a gothic punk, stepped in loudly with her combat boots.

They approached a table where a witch and a wizard, who Aislinn assumed to be Crystal and Robert, were sitting

"Good evening, miss Lestrange," Robert said politely as he kissed Luna's hand. She uttered her greeting before moving past him to greet Crystal with a handshake. "Evening, Luna. "

Robert smiled quite warmly when Aislinn came closer, her face expressionless. Aislinn frowned when he kissed her hand. She remembered when a foreign wizard who had been trying to flatter her the last time. It had been at Rosa's birthday party back in the beginning of December. "My warmest welcome to the infamous Aislynn Monroe." Robert smiled as he stood up straight. Aislinn was relieved that he had not left anything weird on her fingers like the previous wizard who gave her a grand and expensive ring. "It is an honor to meet you, for I have heard so much about your exquisite talents from miss Lestrange," He said it quite charmingly, and it was clear he was attempting to flatter her, but it was useless. He could have been trying to flatter a wall just as well. "I am Robert Linden, a fellow Death Eater."

"Nice to meet you," She replied with a slightly bored tone, thought she could not help but smirk as she for a second was thinking about to humor him like Luna humored Elias. But first I need to talk with Vincent and solve things between us. At least he cares for me, he is my second cousin, a family after all, and I don't want to hurt his feelings...

"Hello." Crystal said politely, shaking Aislinn's hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Aislynn." she smiled. "I am Crystal Thorne."

"It is a pleasure to meet you as well," Aislinn greeted Crystal smilingly.

They all sat down, with Luna facing the door with her back to the window, Robert to her left, and Aislinn to her right. Crystal's back was facing the door.

"That concludes our plan." Luna said after she had went over the plans. "Any questions?" she asked with the same mild tone.

"One minor detail." Robert asked politely "Who is in Azkaban, creating this most convenient diversion, whilst we are changing the whole structure of London's government?"

"My sources are mine alone." she smiled politely, though her tone said otherwise.

"It is well thought out." Crystal said surprised. "Whatever sources you are using, well done."

"We leave here at five-fifty sharp." Luna said. "We will all move into discreet positions, for the diversion is planned to start at exactly six, and my. . . source. . . is never late."

"Alright then." Crystal said excitedly. "What are we going to do until then?"

"Considering it is five forty-nine, we will not have to wait long." Luna smiled maliciously and Aislinn decided to seize the opportunity by ordering one small glass of firewhiskey which she devoured all at once. She felt a sense of tranquility since she was used to the burning sensation. One glass is enough, and it won't get me drunk. I cannot eat before a battle because food will only make me feel heavy, one drink on the contrary will calm down my nerves..

Meanwhile

Elias and the other prisoners were suddenly startled when they heard screams from the lower and middle levels of the prison. And soon some guards started to search around in the cells. Avery looked confusingly at the guards not understanding what was going on. He tried to get eye contact with Elias, who was looking confusingly and astonished as well, but he did not notice him. What made it even more shockingly surprising was that the guards suddenly dropped dead down on the grounds

"Woah..." Avery exclaimed. "I think the spirit of the Dark Lord must be on our side tonight.."

"So you think he is back, resurrected from the death?" Nott called out.

"I bet on that!"

Nott was about to say something when suddenly the walls of the prison peeled off easier than a banana and fell down into the wild ocean. They then formed together, to create a large platform. And all of sudden a tall and elegant lady was standing in the center of the platform. Elias eyes widened as he saw her. Luna?... He stood up slowly, together with the other prisoners, all of them to speechless to say anything.

"Alright, everyone." Luna said, communicating magically with them "It shouldn't be long now. "

Aislinn stood in a dark corner, concealed herself with the invisibility charm, ready to rush inside the Ministry to cause havoc at any moment. She smiled when she got Luna's message.

"Prisoners of Azkaban" Luna Lestrange announced proudly "Shunned for following your own will. . . .or wrongfully accused. . .suffering in the cold and unbearable gloom! It is time for you to reclaim your freedom!"

All at once, their cell doors disappeared, and one key appeared in their places.

"The keys you see before you are portkeys. . . Tickets which will transport you from here, to the Ministry, where you will be able to take back what was rightfully yours! All I ask is your loyalty! Stand by me, and-"

"What if we do not wish to become your slaves, daughter of perdition?" Draco Malfoy yelled out.

"The suffer a fate worse than you have endured here."

In a flash, Luna had appeared very close to him, and placed her hands around his neck. Elias watched as she choked him without hesitation and threw him into the ocean far below.

Soundlessly, he fell all the way down, much to the shock of everyone else.

"Let us leave immediately. " Luna said, addressing the others. "Before the reinforcements arrive."

Avery and Nott exchanged astonishing looks, wondering who this gracefully lady was, as they murmured their thanks to her before picking up their portkeys. And everyone else followed their example, but Elias who was feeling to impotent to move stood still. Luna?..It is Luna, in all her grace and beauty, yet my heart is not recognizing her, not recognizing my dear Luna..

"Leave quickly!" Luna said harshly to him but then changed her tone to a milder one: "Please!"

Elias could still not move as he was trying to gather his thoughts. Luna?...

"I'm not Luna. . . just working for her." Luna said in a rush, confusing Elias. Suddenly she changed her appearance and instead for Luna Lestrange a dark angel was hovering a few inches over the platform, much to his astonishment.

"I promise, it is not a trap! Luna will explain everything later!"

He picked up the portkey absentminded and was transported away to a dead end just outside the Ministry. All the other prisoners were already in the alley, carefully peering out as they watched how the aurors were rushing out from the Ministry.

"Hey mate, why did you took so long?" Avery whispered as he turned around when he heard a movement beside him.

Elias ignored him, pretending that he did not hear as he also avoided his curious glances.
He was relieved that it was dark in the alley so that no one would notice how pale and sick he looked. I am going to rush in and take my deprived belongings and then....then I'll take my revenge... he thought bitterly.

"So that must have been the dark mistress which the ministry thought we were related to?" Nott asked confusingly.

"Yes," Elias replied to everyone's surprise. "It was her..."

Avery whistled surprisingly. "So...so you knew her...woah......Since when?"

"Since more than a half year ago.."

"What the bloody hell mate, why did you not tell us hehe?"

"As her loyal deatheater I won't tell anyone, whoever it might be, about her or her whereabouts. It is up to her to make the decision if she want to get in touch with anyone she might find trustworthy and loyal..."

"Tell me, mate...how did you gain her trust?"

"I have sworn my loyalty to her, just like all our parents did to her father in the past.."

Another whistle. All of them were feeling very impressed as they gathered around Elias.

"Woah....."

"She is so generous....we have never met her before and yet she saved us all..thus I'll swear my loyalty to her"

Everyone agreed with Avery.

"She is generous indeed," Elias commented quietly as he moved forward. "It is almost the time...we may not have out wands, but we will use all the means to retrieve them.." he said bitterly as he evaporated in smoke. And they all rushed in...

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"It is time" Luna announced to her team as she sat in her old office. "Enter and take what is yours."

Robert stood and smiled, leaving his hiding place on the third floor. He began setting fire to the insides of offices, causing such a ruckus that a few of the back-up guards rushed to try to stop him. He fought them off effortlessly, then continued with his destruction until he reached the fourth floor. Crystal entered through the magical entrance, and quietly made her way to the third floor where she began helping Robert fight off the next pathetic wave of worthless Aurors. They met up with Aislynn on the fourth floor, where the Minister's office was located, as well as other important employees.

"Well done." Robert praised Aislynn.
"Save it." Crystal said with an eye roll. She turned to Aislynn.
"Let's go. Luna will already be there, according to the rest of her plan. "

Meanwhile

Luna heard the commotion as she sat in her old office, as Harry ran from office to office, frantically calling for someone. . . anyone who would help him. "Harry!" Luna ran out, disguised as Eve. "No one told me what is going on! I didn't know what to do!" tears ran down her cheeks as Harry breathed heavily.

"Come, Eve!" he said fearfully "We have to protect the Minister from the army outside!"

"Army?"

"All of the prisoners have gathered outside, and they are trying to break in to take over! Voldemort's daughter set them free!"

"How is it possible? One woman completing such an impossible task? I thought Azkaban-"

"We all thought." Harry said as they neared the Minister's office.

"Eve." Kingsley said once they had entered "We are so sorry for ever having doubted you, or Miss Monroe. "

"I would have done the same." Luna said solemnly. "Aislynn is on her way right now! She had no idea. It seems that the Dark Lord's daughter didn't tell her about the plan until the last minute. "

"That's odd." Hermione said.

"Wait" Harry said confusedly "What did you just call him? The Dark Lord? That's only what his Death Eaters used to call him, isn't it? "

"That's right." Crystal said as she burnt the door down.
"Our wonderful Dark Lord has been incarnated into a lady." Robert smiled toward Luna.
"Avada Kedavra." Luna smiled as she killed Harry with one flash of green light.
"Harry!" Hermione and Kingsley screamed at the same time.

Luna laughed as they stared in horror, both Hermione and Kingsley frozen for a moment. Then the moment passed, and Luna had used smoke to appear beside her team. "Die." she smiled.

Everyone rushed forward, into the room filled with the remains of the P.O and D.A. None of their team made a mistake, they all worked well and hard, each covering for the other.

"How does it feel?" Luna smiled, spreading her arms wide at the sight of the blood-stained corpses once all was done.

Robert was speechless, but Crystal spoke first "Like we never could have imagined this day would actually come. Freedom."

Luna levitated Harry's body out of the bloody mess, and ran a bit of conjured water over it so that Harry was recognizable again. They triumphantly went to the Atrium, where all of the Death Eaters had their wands and looked as if they had been about to go on a killing spree, had they not known that there was no one left. Luna raised her wand, and the remains of the Fountain formed into a giant Dark Mark. She appeared in a puff of smoke, on the top of it, still levitating Harry's corpse. "Good evening." she smiled. "And what a victorious evening it is!" she lowered the body onto the floor, where several Death Eaters stared incredulously. "It is neither a miracle, nor an illusion." she smiled "But the one thing my Father failed at. He concentrated all of his time on this one. . . pathetic excuse of a hero, and thus failed. I, however, planned further, forgetting this filth-" she motioned to Harry. "We truly have achieved success, my friends." she smiled "And it was all because the Ministry did the same as my father. They focused all of their energy on me, and thus forgot everything else. Tonight, we shall celebrate by burning this place to the ground!" she held up her wand in her hand, and everyone else cheered. "I will not dominate you as my father did." she continued once the cheering had died down "Out of fear, and pain, but rather from respect. "

At this, a few faces became confused "I will treat you in the same manner you treat me. With the utmost respect, and loyalty. What do you think?" she asked.

Meanwhile

Raven sat on a cloud high above the Ministry, watching with pride as Luna announced victory, having already 'cleaned up' Azkaban. "So lovely and inspiring. I have finally helped a noble cause."

"You call this noble? You have tilted the scale dramatically! Do you know how many lives have been lost in just one night? She has nearly outdone her father!"

Raven turned to the angel who had bothered her a few days prior. "Almost?" she asked maliciously.

"Two more souls and she would have surpassed him!" he exclaimed.

Raven smiled, and pointed her hand at a small bit of cloud, and a couple appeared, eating at a restaurant in a high-rise building. The man suddenly stopped his happy chatter, and stood. He then proceeded to walk to the kitchens. He came out a moment later, on a wheeled table, and crashed through the window, falling to his death. His wife followed him. "There." Raven smiled.

 

[Hikari Chan]

Aislinn let go of her invisibility charm and rushed through the entrance of the Ministry of Magic. A few guards who were standing there looked confusingly at her and since they only recognized her as an auror and member of P.O. they did not raise their wands against her. This gave her an opportunity to silently cast the imperius curse at each of them from behind, commanding them to kill each other with the use of the avada kedavra curse. This in return, allowed the storm of the freed prisoners to enter the ministry without any problem.

Aislinn turned around towards them with a smirk as if she was welcoming them and cast both a protecting and invisibility charm over them. "There you go," she said with a grin. At the same moment Mr. Lawrence walked down the stairs and entered the main floor of the ministry.
Aislinn smiled innocently as she turned towards him.

"Hello Mr. Lawrence,"

"Hello Aisl-" He was suddenly silenced by the imperius curse by her.

Did you take anything from the prisoners?

Yes, their wands...

Show me where..

"Follow me," she said quietly to the invisible crowd behind her as Mr. Lawrence led the way down to a secret vault which was guarded with only two guards. Because they did not saw anything threatening with the two aurors approaching them, they did not react in time when Aislinn killed them both with the avada kedavra curse within a few seconds. She then commanded Mr. Lawrence to open the vault at the same time as she removed the invisibility charm from the deatheaters. As soon as they had retrieved what had been deprived from them Aislinn ordered Mr. Lawrence to enter the vault and stand there in front of her and the deatheaters.

"Everyone be ready to cast your favorite curse, whatever hex or jinx it might be at the same time at this filthy auror. It will be more fun to torture him together," She said as she prepared herself.

"And who are you to command us around, Missy Monroe?" Avery asked with a superior and yet a teasing tone.

"Because we owe her like we owe the dark mistress," Elias spoke to both Aislinn's and everyone's surprise. "The dark mistress saved us from Azkaban, and it was thanks to Miss Monroe that we could enter the ministry with ease and retrieve our wands. If it had not been for her the guards would have almost killed us all with such ease as killing flies because we were wandless.."

His words made Avery speechless and everyone else pointed their wands together with Aislinn at Mr. Lawrence. Avery raised his wand as well feeling defeated by the girl who he once used to bully at Hogwarts. Aislinn broke the imperius curse and Mr. Lawrence looked up at them with surprise as if he had been sleeping and just woke up from a dream.

"Incarcerous!" "Lanlock!" "Slugulus Eructo!" "Sectumpsempra!" "Crucio!" "Conjunctivitis!" "Diffendo!" "Incendio!" "Engorgio Skullus!" "Transmogrify!"

They left a bloody mess and a dismembered body which burned and frizzled slowly.

"Allright mates, have fun running havoc at this place, tehehe," Aislinn said and evaporated away in smoke, leaving Avery looking almost shocked and astonished.

She appeared at the fourth floor and killed the remaining guard with ease. She was soon joined with Robert and Crystal.

"Well done." Robert praised Aislinn.

Duuh, you did not even see what I did.. She thought.

"Save it." Crystal said with an eye roll and Aislinn tried her best to keep her face as expressionless as possible and not laugh out aloud.

"Let's go. Luna will already be there, according to the rest of her plan." Crystal said as she turned towards Aislinn.

"Allright, let's go!"

They hurried over to the minister's office and heard the hushed voices as they eavesdropped.

"I would have done the same." Luna said solemnly. "Aislynn is on her way right now! She had no idea. It seems that the Dark Lord's daughter didn't tell her about the plan until the last minute. "

"That's odd." Hermione said.

"Wait" Harry said confusedly "What did you just call him? The Dark Lord? That's only what his Death Eaters used to call him, isn't it? "

"That's right." Crystal said as she burnt the door down.

"Our wonderful Dark Lord has been incarnated into a lady." Robert smiled toward Luna.

"Avada Kedavra." Luna smiled as she killed Harry with one flash of green light.

"Harry!" Hermione and Kingsley screamed at the same time.

Luna laughed as they stared in horror, both Hermione and Kingsley frozen for a moment. Aislinn laughed as well, finding a good excuse to laugh, not only at Harry but also at Robert's attempt to flatter with her. Then the moment passed, and Luna had used smoke to appear beside her team.

"Die." she smiled and together they cast not only the killing curse but also other torturing curses which left both Granger and Shacklebolt in a bloody mess.

Then they rushed into the room filled with the remains of the P.O. and D.A. Aislinn enjoyed casting the sectumsempra curse as much as she enjoyed hearing the screams of the victims while she covered both Luna's, Robert's and Crystal's backs at the same time.

"How does it feel?" Luna smiled, spreading her arms wide at the sight of the blood-stained corpses once all was done.

Robert was speechless, but Crystal spoke first "Like we never could have imagined this day would actually come. Freedom."

After enjoying torturing and killing the court judge and the prosecutors the deatheaters went to the Atrium, expecting to take avenge on more as well when they were met by the dark mistress, Aislinn and two other deatheaters.

Luna raised her wand, and the remains of the Fountain formed into a giant Dark Mark. She appeared in a puff of smoke, on the top of it, levitating Potter's corpse.

"Good evening." she smiled. "And what a victorious evening it is!" she lowered the body onto the floor, where several deatheaters stared incredulously. Elias was looking a little carefully at her as if he was expecting her to turn into a dark angel any second.

"It is neither a miracle, nor an illusion." she smiled "But the one thing my Father failed at. He concentrated all of his time on this one. . . pathetic excuse of a hero, and thus failed. I, however, planned further, forgetting this filth-" she motioned to Potter.

"We truly have achieved success, my friends." she smiled "And it was all because the Ministry did the same as my father. They focused all of their energy on me, and thus forgot everything else. Tonight, we shall celebrate by burning this place to the ground!" she held up her wand in her hand, and everyone else cheered.

"I will not dominate you as my father did." she continued once the cheering had died down "Out of fear, and pain, but rather from respect."

Elias' face was expressionless. He knew of course that Luna was speaking the truth, but he had not been able to forget of what he saw back in Azkaban. The dark angel... The most of the deatheaters looked confused. Only a few of them have seen and remembered Lord Voldemort when he once was powerful.

"I will treat you in the same manner you treat me. With the utmost respect, and loyalty. What do you think?" Luna asked.

Two older women, who were twins and looked to be in their mid-thirties stepped forward.
"You can count on us" They spoke at the same time as they bowed for her.
"Flora Carrow at your service," The first one said.
"Hestia Carrow at your serive,"The other one said.

Avery got jittery all of sudden and stepped forward clumsily to introduce himself:

"Uhmm..Uhmm..Im Lachlan Avery the third..at your service.."

Aislinn tried to not to laugh out as her face was red of the effort for suppressing her laugh.

A tall and young pale man with a sickly-sweet look and long red hair stepped smilingly forward.
"Lloyd Macnair at your service, my lady," He spoke charmingly, as if he was trying to flatter Luna, and bowed for her at the same time as he kept his eyes looked with hers.

Then the others continued to introduce themselves. Maximillian and Vivienne Rockwood, Mary-Jane Gibbon, Endewyne Jugson, Ivan Mulciber III, Raymond Nott, Flynn and Persephone Pyrites, Claude Selwyn, Gareth Rowle, Faeryn Travers, Melody Wilkes, Alexis, Andrew, August and Adela Dolohov...

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

A tall and young pale man with a slinky look and long red hair stepped smilingly forward. "Lloyd Macnair to your service, my lady," He spoke charmingly, as if he was trying to flatter Luna, and bowed for her at the same time as he kept his eyes looked with hers.

Luna kept eye contact, her emotionless gaze not shifting. Incompetent fools. I shall not forget that a lot of them knew of my existence, yet remained within the safety of the very Ministry that has betrayed them. "Very well." Luna said once everyone had introduced themselves. "Tonight-" Luna said, addressing them all in the same formal tone "We shall not yet claim victory, for that would be letting our guard down. Do not forget that many professors and Aurors still remain safe within the Mudblood Sanctuary that they call Hogwarts." she finished in disgust. "That shall be tomorrow's battle." she said, assuring them. "For tonight, we shall rest, yes, and revel in the fact that we have completed a huge accomplishment. " She paused for a moment, and then used smoke to appear by Crystal, Aislynn, and Robert. "Although you claim to be at my service, none of you have yet to prove your loyalty to me." Luna said, addressing the crowd once more. "Allow me to introduce four Death Eaters who have. They are to be addressed as your superiors, for in the event that I am unavailable, you may ask them for confirmation." Luna introduced Crystal and Robert. "Next, we have the loyal Aislynn Monroe, who has served as a Severus Snape for our side". Applause, although Luna noticed more than a few embarrassed faces. "Finally, we have Elias Shadowwalker. " Luna locked eyes with him, and he came to stand behind her. "Finally, it was by my understanding that my father had Dark Marks, as a form of communication." Several people muttered in the crowd, until Luna held up a hand for silence. "Do not worry. We will have no need for such useless measures. There is a simply way for us all to communicate-" Luna reached into her bag, and pulled out a large velvet bag, three times the size of her own bag. "With these." she finished. She opened the bag, and pulled out a single, round emerald, no larger than a hazelnut. "All you need to do is attach them to the ends of your wands by way of a permanent sticking charm. They will allow free communication between all of you. Simply whisper the person you wish to communicate with-" Luna spoke Crystal's name aloud, so that everyone could see "And speak your message." Luna's emerald glowed, and she spoke her message "It works quite well." After a moment, Crystal's emerald glowed, and she gently ran her finger over it. It repeated the message perfectly, to the audience's surprise. "It is far better than having a Dark Mark painfully branded onto your arm. And, it does not affect your wand in any way." she said in a voice that asked everyone to agree. She levitated the bag around, so that everyone would be able to take one.

Upon closer inspection, Crystal noticed a tiny, intricate Dark Mark engraved in the center. "Did you make these?" Crystal asked, surprised.

"Of course. I couldn't trust anyone else not to track them. . . .anyone besides me." she whispered, though it was loud enough for Aislynn and Elias to hear. "Of course, there is no need to track you three ." she smiled.

"Quite creative." Robert praised charmingly, not having heard Luna.

Once everyone had gotten them onto the tips of their wands, Luna finished the discussion.

"That is all I have to inform you of." she smiled. "Any legitimate questions?" she asked.

 

[Hikari Chan]

"Very well." Luna said once everyone had introduced themselves. "Tonight-" Luna said, addressing them all in the same formal tone "We shall not yet claim victory, for that would be letting our guard down. Do not forget that many professors and Aurors still remain safe within the Mudblood Sanctuary that they call Hogwarts." she finished in disgust. "That shall be tomorrow's battle." Luna said.

Elias looked up in astonishment. Good Merlin, she cannot mean it? Hogwarts? She cannot be serious with attacking a place where there're innocent children. An attack at such place will endanger Lily and everyone else who are in Slytherin or who are purebloods, may be a professor or a pupil...we need to find a way to get rid of the rest of the aurors without causing harm there or destroying a place which is meant for education...

Maximillian and Vivienne Rockwood exchanged looks with each other. They wanted to tell something but decided to not interrupt the dark mistress.

"For tonight, we shall rest, yes, and revel in the fact that we have completed a huge accomplishment." She continued and paused for a moment, and then used smoke to appear by Crystal, Aislynn, and Robert. "Although you claim to be at my service, none of you have yet to prove your loyalty to me." Luna said, addressing the crowd once more. Avery's jaw fell while Macnair tried to not to look disappointed.

"Allow me to introduce four Death Eaters who have," Luna continued. They are to be addressed as your superiors, for in the event that I am unavailable, you may ask them for confirmation."
She introduced Crystal and Robert.

"Next, we have the loyal Aislynn Monroe, who has served as a Severus Snape for our side".

Everyone applauded. Avery rolled his eyes as he applauded dramatically while Macnair eyed Aislinn from top to toe arrogantly as he applauded lightly. Nott yawned loudly as he forced himself to applaud

"Finally, we have Elias Shadowwalker." Luna said and locked eyes with Elias. He met her gaze calmly and stepped forward to stand beside her.

"Finally, it was by my understanding that my father had Dark Marks, as a form of communication."

Some of the deatheaters exchanged looks with each others as they muttered quietly, until Luna held up a hand for silence.

"Do not worry. We will have no need for such useless measures. There is a simply way for us all to communicate-" She reached into her bag, and pulled out a large velvet bag, three times the size of her own bag. "With these." she finished. She opened the bag, and pulled out a single, round emerald, no larger than a hazelnut. "All you need to do is attach them to the ends of your wands by way of a permanent sticking charm. They will allow free communication between all of you," She explained and demonstrated it with Crystal to show how it simply worked.

"It is far better than having a Dark Mark painfully branded onto your arm. And, it does not affect your wand in any way." Luna said in a voice that asked everyone to agree. And they had no other choice than to agree, because some of them had not experienced the dark mark like their parents or relatives did in the past. And those who had experienced the dark mark as children, Elias, Avery, Nott, Macnair, Rowle and M. Rockwood gladly agreed to choose something which won't cause them pain for a communication. Luna levitated the bag around, so that everyone would be able to take one. Elias hesitated first before taking one when he remembered that they shared brooches but changed his mind at the same moment and picked an emerald as well. The best is to be equal with everyone else. Even if she sees me as loyal it does not mean I am any special to her in any other way. She does not have a heart thus I have no hope that she will ever love me in return. She is not only a heartless dark mistress....she is even a dark angel..which she proved to me before I escaped Azkaban.. He thought with a heavy heart as he attached the emerald at the end of his wand.

"Did you make these?" Crystal asked, surprised when she, upon closer inspection, noticed a tiny intricate Dark Mark engraved in the center.

"Of course. I couldn't trust anyone else not to track them... anyone besides me." Luna whispered, though it was loud enough for Aislinn and Elias to hear. "Of course, there is no need to track you three." she smiled. Elias face remained expressionless as he thanked Luna quietly for the emerald stone while Aislinn smirked while she examined it closer.

"That is all I have to inform you of." Luna smiled. "Any legitimate questions?" she asked.

Elias pretended to adjust his cloak while he actually touched his brooch which now was attached in the inside of his cloak. Yes, my lady, though in privacy, if you do not mind, please... he thought. At the same time Melody Wilkes, a young girl with dark blond half curly hair and hazel eyes looked shyly at Luna. She had something to ask but was feeling to ashamed about her question that she was feeling unsure about how to even ask.

"Uhmm..." She stepped forward carefully. "The aurors burnt my place down when they took me in custody," she said stupidly and then bit her lower lip. "Uhmm...I.." I used to live in the Spinner's End, in a small den which I did not need to hire because I inherited it from my father, the aurors who took me in custody burnt my place and now I have nowhere to seek shelter...
"...never mind, I am sorry to bother you my Lady..." she excused herself as she took several steps backward and stepped accidentally at Faeryn Travers right foot. Faeryn bit her lower lip as she glared annoyingly at Melody. The rest of the deatheaters squirmed at where they stood, feeling uncomfortable and ashamed. Of course, they had all lost their homes because of the aurors who had burnt their places down though they knew how to fend for themselves, Melody on the contrary was feeling uncertain and insecure. Maximillian Rockwood had something else on his mind as he stepped forward to speak:
"I have no questions at the moment, though if there's something-" He caressed the emerald stone. "I'll let you know for sure. If I and my wife are not needed for now, may we take our leave? The aurors deprived our child when they took us in custody, and we need to find him."

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

Yes, my lady, though in privacy, if you do not mind, please.. he thought.

Of course, Elias. Luna thought politely.

At the same time Melody Wilkes, a young girl with dark blond half curly hair and hazel eyes looked shyly at Luna. She had something to ask but was feeling to ashamed about her question that she was feeling unsure about how to even ask.

"Uhmm..." She stepped forward carefully. "The aurors burnt my place down when they took me in custody," she said stupidly and then bit her lower lip. "Uhmm...I...never mind, I am sorry to bother you my Lady..." she excused herself.

Luna noticed she didn't have proper shields up, so she spoke once more. "It is by my understanding that many of you have been deprived of proper homes. " she paused for a moment, allowing a simultaneous mumble of agreement. "I have a place that all of you can stay." she said. So many surprised faces, including her team's. "I am sure you have heard of the infamous Room of Requirement from Hogwarts?" Luna asked. Again, lots of people muttered agreement. "I have a place that is enchanted similarly. The Portkeys that all of you have used earlier are under a tricky spell that allows them to be used twice. They will take you to that place upon the second usage." Luna finished. "You may all remain there until you have all found proper places to stay."

"I have no questions at the moment, though if there's something-" He caressed the emerald stone. "I'll let you know for sure. If I and my wife are not needed for now, may we take our leave? The Aurors deprived our child when they took us in custody and we need to find him."

"Of course." Luna said to the couple. She opened her bag, and levitated a blue, glowing vial to them, which held about one usage. "A locator potion. If you have something of your child's, add the potion to it, and it shall lead you to him. . . or her. " She addressed the crowd once more. "Let us depart for the night, and we shall meet tomorrow morning at eleven. I shall supply those of you who need it with locator potions, health potions, and the like, once we have all rested well. The place of the meeting will be inside your temporary home, which we shall also be using as our main headquarters. Farewell." she said with the slight bow of her head. Luna turned toward Aislynn. "I cannot thank you enough." she smiled, speaking to both Crystal and Aislynn. "It could not have been done without you. And, Aislynn-" Luna said before she turned away "Sleep well." She bid Robert and Crystal a proper farewell, then turned to Elias. "I will be going to my manor. Meet me there-" she paused, lowering her voice "Once you have assured your family that you are once again safe and well."



Luna relayed everything to Nagini while she made a supper for herself and her team, now that Robert and Crystal would be staying at the manor along with Aislynn and herself. She had chosen her favorite meal again, which was a Thanksgiving dinner without the cranberry sauce. She plated everyone else's, and sent the portions to their respective rooms, under proper warming spells. She plated hers and Elias's in the dining room, then sat down to await his arrival. While she waited, Raven flew down to the front door, and let herself in magically.

"Good evening, Luna." she said respectfully, bowing as she did.

"And what a lovely evening it is." Luna smiled. "Quite a show you put on. I was watching you while I was waiting to begin the attack. What a lovely massacre. " she added maliciously.

"I was simply following your orders, Luna." Raven said modestly.

"Do fallen angels eat human food?" Luna asked, thinking of offering her dinner.

"We don't need to, but it doesn't hurt." Raven said.

"Here." Luna said, handing Raven an extra plate, which she had prepared in case.

"Thank you." Raven smiled a she made for the door to leave, but found her path blocked by Elias, who was standing still, eyeing Raven's wings peeking out from behind her hair.

"I-" Raven said, surprised as well. She let go of the plate, which remained floating as if on an invisible table.

"Forgive me." she said, bowing as well "We met earlier. I am Raven, and Luna will explain everything." she said nervously as she brushed past Elias, leaving him before he could say anything else, with her plate flying gracefully behind her.

Luna stood, and extended a hand to Elias. "Good evening." she said nervously.

A few minutes later

"I am sure you are confused." Luna said, attempting to calm Elias. "It all happened so soon, and so recently, that I had no time to explain before you were incarcerated. " Luna explained everything to Elias, calmly, and only spared one detail: that she had purposely waited a whole day to rescue him. Other than that, everything else was the truth. "So, you see, I am not a fallen angel, simply a witch who is a little less than. . . normal." she finished. " I am certain you still have more questions, so don't hold back." Luna said as she took her first bite of food.

 

[Hikari Chan]

"It is by my understanding that many of you have been deprived of proper homes." Luna spoke.

The deatheaters looked at each others, wondering uncomfortably if the dark mistress was able to read their minds.

"I have a place that all of you can stay." she said. Everyone looked surprisingly at her. Melody looked like she almost wanted to cry. Aislinn opened her mouth in surprise and then closed it. What the bloody hell...I don't doubt that she is meaning her own place...I might stand out with Robert...but Avery and Macnair....I do not know if I would be able to hold myself back and not taunt these two dorks hehehe....

"I am sure you have heard of the infamous Room of Requirement from Hogwarts?" Luna asked.

"Yeah, I read about it in the history boo-" Nott exclaimed to loudly and to cheerfully but closed his mouth when Avery rolled his eyes and looked at him with a -You nerdy book-head- face.

The others agreed quietly.

"I have a place that is enchanted similarly. The portkeys that all of you have used earlier are under a tricky spell that allows them to be used twice. They will take you to that place upon the second usage." Luna finished. "You may all remain there until you have all found proper places to stay."

"I do not how much to thank you for this..." Melody sobbed and sniffed loudly. "You are the greatest person I have ever known in my life...I..." she started to cry so heavily that she was not able to speak anymore. The other deatheaters expressed their gratitude quietly and calmly, some of them looked a little ashamed because of Melody's sensitivity.

"I have no questions at the moment, though if there's something-" Rockwood caressed the emerald stone. "I'll let you know for sure. If I and my wife are not needed for now, may we take our leave? The aurors deprived our child when they took us in custody, and we need to find him."

"Of course." Luna said to the couple. She opened her bag, and levitated a blue, glowing vial to them, which held about one usage. "A locator potion. If you have something of your child's, add the potion to it, and it shall lead you to him. . . or her. "

"Thank you very much, my lady," Rockwood replied, his right hand at his heart, bowing his head in gratitude as he caught the vial in his left hand.

Vivienne's hands almost shook when she picked out a tiny baby sock from her pocket at the same time as she looked with gratitude at the dark mistress, impotent to speak anything. Her husband dropped the potion at the sock, and it began to glow. The couple made haste to follow the soak as it flew away in the air and out of the ministry.

Luna addressed the crowd once more.

"Let us depart for the night, and we shall meet tomorrow morning at eleven. I shall supply those of you who need it with locator potions, health potions, and the like, once we have all rested well. The place of the meeting will be inside your temporary home, which we shall also be using as our main headquarters. Farewell." she said with the slight bow of her head.

Luna turned toward Aislinn.

"I cannot thank you enough." Luna smiled, speaking to both Crystal and Aislinn. "It could not have been done without you. And, Aislynn-" Luna said before she turned away "Sleep well."

"I will," Aislinn grinned before she disappeared in a pouf of smoke.

After bidding both Robert and Crystal a proper farewell, Luna turned to Elias.

"I will be going to my manor. Meet me there-" she paused, lowering her voice "Once you have assured your family that you are once again safe and well."

"Of course, my lady," Elias replied thankfully before he apparated away.

The baby sock flew all the way to a muggle orphanage, the same orphanage where Aislinn once grew up at. Maximillian and Vivienne Rockwood followed the flying sock inside until it stopped by a crib, hovering over their two-year-old baby boy. Vivienne almost cried of relief as she lifted her son in her arms, hugging and caressing him, taking in his lovely scent. She took her time to put on his missing sock and then lifted him again, ready to leave when they were suddenly interrupted by the housekeeper of the orphanage.

"How dare you!" She cried when she discovered the strangers. "Stealing children? I am going to call the pol-" She fell down stiffly with a loud thud when Rockwood silenced her with the avada kedavra curse. "Let's leave darling," he said as nothing at all had happened.

"Oh, by the way, we do not know the directions of the dark mistress place..." Vivienne pointed as they walked out from the orphanage. "Perhaps the she mentioned about it after we left, if you just have not got to excited about the potion locator..."

"Oh do not worry darling..." Rockwood hold up his wand as he spoke Aislinn's name and his message.

Aislinn was sitting on the floor in her bedroom, her legs outstretched and her back against her bed and she was about to start to eat the delicious dinner made by Luna when her emerald stone started to glow and spoke the message by Rockwood.

"What the bloody hell..." Aislinn made a grimace as she put down her plate at the floor beside her.

She sent him a message back, telling him to use the same portkeys.

When she lifted her fork the second time, she got a second message by him, this time telling her that he did not dare to use any portkey or apparition because he was worried that any of the transportations could harm his son.

Aislinn sighed as she put down her fork and plate for the second time and asked Rockwood where he happened to be at this moment. When he replied with the directions she got up and used smoke apparition and appeared outside the orphanage where the couples where waiting.

"Give the baby to me and I'll use smoke apparition to take him to the dark mistress' place and you can use the portkeys.." she suggested though with a tone which actually said that they had no other choice than her suggestion. "The smoke apparition is much more safer than usual apparition or anything else to use for transportation."

Vivienne looked a little suspicious at Aislinn, not knowing if she could trust her or not. She was also not willing to part from her son when she recently had got him back.

"maamamaamaa..." the boy spoke happily and cheerfully, his first attempt to say mama.

Rockwood took his son from his wife and handed him over to Aislinn. The boy was heavy and Aislinn struggled to keep him in her arms. But it was not easy as the boy started to scream and cry because he was not being hold by his mother anymore but by a stranger. He screamed in Aislinn's right ear and teared her hair as he was fighting to leave her.

"If anything happens to him, I'll not hesitate to kill you!" Rockwood said threateningly.

Aislinn who was struggling with the annoying boy just nodded as she disappeared away in a smoke.

She appeared in the center of the labyrinth where Rockwood was already waiting for her. She handed over the crying boy with relief who stopped crying as soon as he was back in his mother's arms. The other deatheaters were already there and Avery looked amusingly at Aislinn whose hair was an entire mess as if she had been hit by a lighting during a thunder storm. She glared at him before she apparated away, wondering why Rockwood did not ask Elias, Crystal or Robert for help instead for her. I understand that he might not know Robert or Crystal, but he and Elias are friends duuuh, they have been friends since long time, well as much as I can remember from my three first years at Hogwarts... She thought as she massaged her ears and then finally could continue her meal which she had hardly touched before Rockwood messaged her.

"Oh, thanks heavens..." Elizabeth cried as she embraced her son. She had recovered a little and even if she was still in her bed she managed to sit up. Elias was feeling to impotent to speak and to overwhelmed when he had met his family that he could only cry heavily at his mother's shoulder, crying out his distress and humiliation.

"Thank you." Raven smiled a she made for the door to leave, but found her path blocked by Elias, who was standing still, looking startled at the dark angel, noticing the black wings peeking out from behind her hair.

"I-" The angel said, surprised as well.

Elias heart almost stopped as he stared frightened at the dark angel. He was feeling to impotent to move.

"Forgive me." she said, bowing as well "We met earlier. I am Raven, and Luna will explain everything." she said nervously as she brushed past him.

Luna stood, and extended a hand to Elias.

"Good evening." she said nervously.

"Go....go...good eve--evening..." He stuttered as he took her hand hesitantly.

"I am sure you are confused." Luna said, attempting to calm Elias. "It all happened so soon, and so recently, that I had no time to explain before you were incarcerated."

Elias listened as Luna explained everything for him calmly.

"So, you see, I am not a fallen angel, simply a witch who is a little less than. . . normal." she finished. " I am certain you still have more questions, so don't hold back." Luna said as she took her first bite of food.

"Oh..." he laughed nervously. Heartless and accompanied with a fallen angel...what more could there be.... He thought for himself before he spoke: "Yes, there's things I need to talk with you about...earlier this evening you mentioned that Hogwarts would be our next battle tomorrow because of the remaining aurors there. Of what I know, there are no aurors inside the castle but at the gates, guarding the castle. I understand why you want to get rid of the aurors, but I do not quite understand why you also want to attack the professors and the castle. Some of the professors are purebloods, some of them were sorted into Slytherin once ago. And not all the pupils are actually muggleborns or associated with the aurors or the Phoenix of Orders. Not everyone are purebloods either, even if they make the majority of the pupils. There are also mixed and half-bloods as well. The house of Slytherin actually consists of a few half-bloods and mixed. Pegah Ferydoni who is one of Lily's friends is mixed...and one of my friends from my time back then, Maximillian Rockwood, both his father was half-blood......so…what is your purpose with attacking Hogwarts, if I may ask?" he finished calmly as he tried to forget how Luna had called Hogwarts for a mudblood sanctuary with disgust earlier this evening.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"I would like to start my explanation by saying that I have no intention at all of harming any students, with the exception of Potter's, of course. Now, there are more Aurors in Hogwarts than the ones at the gates. There is also the matter of the professors who, Slytherin or not, will attempt to kill us off by forming yet another form of the Order of the Phoenix, or Dumbledore's Army. Neville Longbottom. . . Minerva McGonagall. . . Rubeus Hagrid. . . Molly Weasley." she said, listing a few. "I had yet to come up with a solution for protecting the children, yet killing our enemies as well. However-" Luna said "That was before I met Raven. I have asked her to protect the children while we carry out the plan. In the end, she will be preserving both the children's lives, and Hogwarts' integrity as well. Once the professors and aurors are out of the way, lessons shall be taught by people in our own ranks, with whom I shall have explicit discussions on not using dark magic. Of course, I intend to add an extra class for teaching the Dark Arts, in addition to the D.A.D.A. classes. " She paused, realizing that Elias would probably never love her again after this. . . much less play music with her . . . "Unlike my father, " Luna finished "I neither wish to reform Hogwarts completely, nor make Slytherin the one and only house within. " She kept silent for a moment, then spoke to Elias gently. "I am deeply sorry that I am not the lady you wished me to be." she smiled sadly "However, I am happy for the time we got to spend together. "

Meanwhile

Raven watched most of the Death Eaters get accustomed to their new home, which she called the Second Room of Requirement. It began humble, with only six bedrooms, then began growing like a hotel, becoming more and more lavish as it grew. She smiled as some of the women added bathrooms, attaching to the bedrooms, and Crystal made the entire bottom level a gathering hall with a long table. Robert added Gothic architecture and furniture to only the bottom level, naively hoping to please Luna. She watched Elias's family as well, who still held expressions of mixed sadness and relief. Lily, however, did not know of the commotion caused earlier, and Raven decided to inform Luna of it when she was done explaining to Elias. This food is lovely. Raven thought as she ate. It is too bad Elias now fears Luna more than ever. I can sense his thoughts. . . so fearful. . . he feels foolish that he ever believed he could love Luna.

 

[Hikari Chan]

"I would like to start my explanation by saying that I have no intention at all of harming any students, with the exception of Potter's, of course. Now, there are more aurors in Hogwarts than the ones at the gates. There is also the matter of the professors who, Slytherin or not, will attempt to kill us off by forming yet another form of the Order of the Phoenix, or Dumbledore's Army. Neville Longbottom. . . Minerva McGonagall. . . Rubeus Hagrid. . . Molly Weasley." she said, listing a few. I have yet to come up with a solution for protecting the children yet killing our enemies as well. But that was before I met Raven. I have asked her to protect the children while we carry out the plan. In the end, she will be preserving both the children's lives, and Hogwarts' integrity as well. Once the professors and aurors are out of the way, lessons shall be taught by people in our own ranks, with whom I shall have explicit discussions on not using dark magic. Of course, I intend to add an extra class for teaching the Dark Arts, in addition to the D.A.D.A. classes," Luna explained and then paused.

Elias remained silent and did not make any comment yet as if he was waiting for her to finish her continue and finish her explanation.

"Unlike my father, " Luna finished "I neither wish to reform Hogwarts completely, nor make Slytherin the one and only house within."

Elias still remained silent, trying to take in everything she had said, slowly, allowing it to sink in at the same time as he was trying to distinguish and understand the difference between Luna and Raven. He was trying to understand that they were two different beings. He had seen them both at the same when he had arrived at Luna's manor a while ago, but he was still chocked after he had seen Luna change her appearance to Raven at Azkaban. He was about to finally speak to say that he finally understood when Luna suddenly said something unexpectedly which took him by surprise and changed the course of the subject.

"I am deeply sorry that I am not the lady you wished me to be." she smiled sadly "However, I am happy for the time we got to spend together. "

"It is not like what you think," Elias replied quietly. "I am...I am....." He tried to search for the right words to explain. "I saw you at Azkaban and yet it was not you, then you suddenly changed your appearance into an angel...it was unexpected..." He laughed uncertainly. "...well never mind, I believed you when you told me that you are not angel but an odd witch..." Here he looked her into her eyes and smiled, the same lovingly smile he always used to share with her before, then he continued with an expressionless face: "Hopefully I'll get past this with time. It's have been a lot to me, all the humiliation and distress I faced with the trials and the short amount of time I spent at Azkaban. I do not know what could have become of me if you had not rescued me...." He paused and gave her the look as if he was expecting her to give him the comfort he needed, but he knew better. Seriously Elias, what are you expecting from her...she does not have a heart...and the last words she said..."However, I am happy for the time we got to spend together"...it is like she is literary ending her relationship with you....

After a moment of silence, he finally managed to speak the words which he had always wished to tell her: "...Anyway, I have a feeling that whenever we spend time together, I get more closer to you...." He paused because he did not know how to refer to how he was feeling and what he was meaning. Just an innocent kiss will develop into something she might not wish for...and I know very well that I won't be content with just kissing her and of course my parents have been expecting me to marry her...all this will be difficult for her when she does not have a heart and cannot truly love me and I rather die than making her my puppet... "...I still love you but it is your choice if you want to love me in return or not and I respect your choices.." He finished.