On the eighth floor of Hogwarts, a DA meeting is taking place in the Room of Requirement.
Harry had gradually adjusted to his role in the party, moving around the crowd and offering help to students who were still unfamiliar with the Patronus Charm.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
Harry walked outside the crowd and pointed his wand at his throat and spoke to everyone.
People were attracted by Harry's voice, and the few Patronuses that were originally summoned gradually faded and turned into silver mist, and the Room of Requests seemed much darker than before.
"The final exams are approaching, and it's time to stop DA activities." Harry just opened his mouth and brought everyone bad news.
"Will there be a DA assembly next semester, Harry?" asked Luna. She was one of the few students who successfully summoned a patronus.
"I don't know, maybe, maybe not." Harry hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said, "After all, we will definitely get rid of Umbridge next semester. Maybe the school will welcome a powerful Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. If that's the case, there's no need to continue the party, right? You don't have to worry, Albert's Self-Defense Guide will be officially published soon, and then everyone can buy the book and learn the knowledge on it by themselves."
"I like DA meetings, I can learn a lot here!" Neville's face was filled with deep disappointment, he really liked such gatherings, and it never hurts to learn more useful things.
Hermione advised: "Harry, I think the DA meeting should continue."
Hermione's words were recognized by many people, and everyone was persuading Harry to continue the DA meeting.
"Don't be so quick to reject Harry," Ron advised.
"I'll think about it again." Harry didn't refuse directly, "However, even if we continue to hold DA gatherings next semester, it won't be as frequent as this semester."
"Very good."
Seeing Harry give in, Hermione couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. She knew very well the significance of the DA party. Harry really needed the party to gather the students of Hogwarts and get everyone's support.
Amid everyone's cheers, the DA party officially came to an end.
Many people came to thank Harry and hoped that he could turn the DA gathering into a formal club, which made Harry feel both relieved and helpless.
"I think it's good to keep the DA gathering going if you don't mind." Ginny turned to Harry and said, "Everyone likes DA gatherings and likes the feeling of being able to learn something."
"I don't have anything left to teach you." Harry smiled helplessly. There weren't many things he could teach you. If it weren't for the "Self-Defense Guide", he really wouldn't know what to do.
"You can follow the contents of the Self-Defense Guide." Hermione said without hesitation, "Most of the contents in that book were carefully compiled by Albert, and they are all very practical magic."
"That's right," Harry said softly.
"Were you still able to get in touch with Fred and George?"
Looking at Lee Jordan who was distributing mail packages to everyone, Ron asked curiously.
"Still in contact."
"Where are they hiding?"
"I don't know." Lee Jordan shrugged. "Usually they contact me."
"Mum is almost driven crazy by them and is very worried about their safety." Ron said helplessly to Harry and Hermione.
"They are safe. As for where they are hiding, I don't know." Lee Jordan carefully checked the list in his hand. After confirming it again and again, he put the parchment into his robe pocket and patted Ron on the shoulder to comfort him. "They should be hiding in the safe house prepared by Albert. Don't worry, those two bastards are living well. There are house elves taking care of their daily lives."
"House-elf?" Hermione keenly caught Lee Jordan's words.
"I think his name is Dobby." Lee Jordan explained to Hermione, "Albert said that he might not have enough time to help run the store, so he hired a house elf to help out in the store. At present, the store has not been settled, so he will help take care of Fred and George's daily life first."
"See, Harry, I told you there would be people willing to hire house-elves, and they wouldn't have to worry about finding jobs." Hermione was happy that Dobby could find a job.
"No, I think they can only find a job with Albert, because that guy doesn't lack Galleons at all, and doesn't care much about Galleons." Ron couldn't help but laugh at himself after hearing Hermione's words, "If you don't believe me, when you work and earn money in the future, you can try to hire a house-elf to take care of you, and you will find out how luxurious it is."
Hermione was about to open her mouth to retort when she heard a sharp scream suddenly coming from the castle.
No one reacted too much to this and some even thought the sound was quite beautiful.
Nowadays, no one has any other complaints about Umbridge staying in Hogwarts, and some even hope that she can stay until the end of the semester before leaving. Unfortunately, the Ministry of Magic seems to be planning to suspend her for investigation.
"The toad finally got his comeuppance!"
Every time Umbridge gets into trouble, it always brings good mood to everyone for the whole day.
"No Hermione, Umbridge hasn't gotten her retribution yet. Spending the rest of her life in Azkaban is retribution." Harry had no intention of letting that vicious woman go so easily. Azkaban was her final destination.
At this moment, Harry suddenly felt the scar on his forehead burning. He instinctively reached out to cover his burning forehead, as if something had invaded his brain.
"Harry, are you okay?"
Hermione supported Harry, who was about to fall, her face full of worry. Ron, who was next to him, also hurried over to help, preventing Harry from falling directly to the ground.
Ginny, who had not walked far, heard the sound and turned back with Luna. Looking at Harry who was covering his forehead, she asked worriedly, "What's wrong with Harry?"
"I think you should send him to the school hospital." Luna reminded kindly.
"Oh, yes, let's go to the school hospital first."
Hermione took a deep breath and calmed herself down again.
"I'm fine!"
Harry opened his eyes and struggled to stand up from the ground. He looked like he was sick and his face was a little pale.
He took out a bottle from his pocket, poured out a few pills of vitality tonic and threw them into his mouth. His previously weak body regained some strength.
"You don't look like you're okay." Luna looked Harry up and down and said, "Maybe you should go to the school hospital for a check-up."
"No, no, I'm fine."
Harry took a deep breath and walked quickly forward, and Ron and Hermione quickly followed.
"What's wrong with you Harry?" Hermione asked anxiously.
"I saw Voldemort, he was torturing Sirius, in the Department of Mysteries at the Ministry of Magic," Harry said in a low voice, "He wanted to use Sirius to get the prophecy, he was torturing Sirius, he said he would kill Sirius in the end!"
"But... how could it be," Hermione seemed to have thought of something and her face turned extremely pale. Although Harry had mentioned this a long time ago, she had always felt that this was not a good idea.
"It's a trap," Harry said firmly.
Although the trap seemed rather ridiculous to Harry, he knew exactly what it meant.
"Harry, do you really want to take the risk?" Ron asked weakly.
"I have no choice." Harry shook his head. "Some things can't be avoided. Even if I avoid them this time, there will still be a next time. This is the most powerful situation for me right now."
"But, it's strange, isn't it? How did the Death Eaters break into the Ministry of Magic without the Ministry employees noticing?" Hermione was still trying to convince Harry. "It could also be a trap deliberately set by the Death Eaters to lure you into it. I think Fudge would be happy to fire you."
"It's no secret that the Ministry of Magic has long been infiltrated by Death Eaters." Ron didn't find it strange.
With people like Lucius Malfoy working in the Ministry of Magic, one can imagine the situation in the Ministry of Magic.
"Don't worry Hermione, the situation is not as bad as you think. We are well prepared!"
Harry pulled a leather bag from his robe pocket and pulled out a heavily guarded box containing a bottle of golden potion.
"Potion of Luck!"
Ron's lips trembled slightly. He had heard people mention this magical potion more than once.
"Yes, I think this thing should be able to ensure my safety." Harry removed the wax seal and took a sip. "This bottle of Felicity Potion can keep me lucky for a whole day, but I don't need it for that long. About four or five hours will be enough."
"Don't be silly, we don't trust you to go alone," Hermione muttered.
Ron licked his lips and said, "I've always wanted to taste Felicis."
"Where are you going?" Neville appeared out of nowhere.
"What happened?" Ginny, who came hurriedly, looked at Harry anxiously, "Where are you going?"
"Nothing, just a little trouble." Harry said casually.
"Little trouble, are you sure?" Luna raised an eyebrow and said, "Your expression doesn't look like a little trouble."
"You'll definitely need help, Harry," said Neville.
"No, not for now." Harry shook his head. "Okay, we should go."
"How are we going to get to the Ministry!" muttered Ron. "On a broomstick?"
"The Floo in Umbridge's office should still be working."
Countless ways of going to the Ministry of Magic emerged in Harry's mind, but he quickly rejected them one by one. He needed to give the members of the Order of the Phoenix enough time to react.
Harry seemed to have thought of something, and raised the bracelet on his wrist to notify Sirius and his group. If they foolishly ran to the Ministry of Magic now without giving the Order of the Phoenix members time to react, they would probably get into big trouble.
"Perhaps we can use the Floo powder to go to 12 Grimmauld Square and discuss this matter with Sirius and the others." Hermione still didn't want Harry to act rashly.
"Let's go to 12 Grimmauld Square and meet Sirius first. I think they should be gathering there now." Harry finally decided on the plan and took Ron and Hermione to Umbridge's office.
Neville, Ginny and Luna all felt that the whole thing was a bit confusing, but they all knew something must have happened, so they followed Harry and the others to Umbridge's office.
The situation here was not optimistic. The whole room still looked like it had been blown up by the fireworks. Harry found the broken pottery jar with some Floo powder left in it.
Hermione had already used her wand to light the logs in the fireplace.
Harry grabbed a pinch of flying powder and threw it into the grate. A emerald green flame blazed in the fireplace. He immediately walked into the dancing flames and shouted, "Number 12, Grimmauld Place!"
Ginny watched Harry, Hermione and Ron disappear into the fireplace one by one, and tried to follow them, but was stopped by Neville and Luna.
"Did Harry just say something?" Neville asked puzzledly.
"Place name."
Ginny was a little depressed, but she still stayed to explain to her two relatively close friends.
The place protected by the Fidelius Charm cannot be known by other wizards even if they tell it before the secret-keeper does, because it is completely hidden.
"They seemed to be saying someone was caught and were planning to go to the Ministry of Magic..." Neville always felt that Harry was in big trouble.
"You guys go back and rest first, I'm going to go over and take a look." Ginny grabbed a handful of Floo powder and sprinkled it into the fireplace. She also disappeared in the flames, leaving Neville and Luna looking at each other in bewilderment.
In 12 Grimmauld Place, Harry, Hermione and Ron were talking to Sirius.
"Harry, what happened?" Ginny came out from the fireplace and looked at them puzzledly.
"Harry, you... why are you here?" Lupin pushed the door open abruptly and looked at Harry and the others with the same confusion. He had just received the news and hurried over.
"Come and discuss the next steps with Sirius. By the way, have you contacted Professor Dumbledore?" Harry asked.
"No contact yet." Lupin shook his head, "But I believe he will receive the news soon."
"We must find Dumbledore. Only he can deal with Voldemort." Sirius said seriously.
Ginny, who was standing by, was stunned. It seemed that Harry was plotting a conspiracy against Voldemort
"It takes about two to three hours to fly from Hogwarts to the Ministry on a broomstick," Hermione asked, frowning, "How long does it take to fly from here to the Ministry?"
"Half an hour would surely be enough."
Lupin actually didn't know, but he felt that half an hour would definitely be enough.
"Potter, this is for you."
Mad-Eye Moody, who had just arrived, handed a fake prophecy ball to Harry and instructed, "After you have read the contents of the prophecy ball, destroy it quietly. Don't let Voldemort know the prophecy in the prophecy ball. If the situation becomes critical, take out this fake one as bait."
"It won't be easy to fit it in," Harry muttered as he took out the fake prophecy.
"Just use the Invisible Extension Charm on the pocket of your robe." Moody walked over to Harry, pointed his wand at the pocket of Harry's robe and chanted a spell.
"Who of you can contact Dumbledore?"
Kings asked directly as he and Tonks walked through the corridor and into the dining room.
Everyone knew that Dumbledore was the key to ensuring the success of the plan.
"not yet."
"Sirius, you have to make sure Kreacher doesn't let the secret out," Arthur warned breathlessly, holding a package in his hand. He had just hurried home to pick up something that Fred and George had sent to Harry.
"Don't worry, Kreacher has been punished. To ensure everything is safe, I knocked Kreacher unconscious." Sirius glanced at Hermione and continued, "Also, I forbid Kreacher to leave this house."
"Sirius..."
"Okay Hermione, now is not the time to discuss this. We must ensure Harry's safety first." Lupin interrupted.
"The others should be arriving soon," Mad-Eye Moody suggested. "I think we should take some time now to discuss the entire plan and make other backup plans to ensure that the entire plan is foolproof."
"Timing is very important. We must force Voldemort to appear, and we must let the wizards of the Ministry of Magic see Voldemort with their own eyes." Kingsley was very clear about the two key points of this plan.
Destroy the prophecy ball to stop Voldemort from seeing the prophecy. Another thing is to expose Voldemort to everyone to reverse Dumbledore's reputation and the Ministry of Magic's attitude towards Voldemort's resurrection. If the Ministry of Magic cannot deal with it correctly, the situation will become worse.