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Chapter 18 - CHAPTER - 18 "THE TREMENDOUS BATTLE"

In Hogwarts, Harry Potter, Ron, and Hermione sat together. Hermione kept worrying about James, Rose, Albus, Scorpius, Frank, and Bobby. Her thoughts drifted away, lost in fear for the children fighting the Dark Army to save Hogwarts.

Harry noticed her expression."Hermione, what are you thinking?" he asked gently.

Hermione sighed."I'm really worried about our kids. They're fighting the Dark Army… and they're just trying to protect Hogwarts."

Neville Longbottom, who had been silent, finally spoke up."Even I'm worried… especially for Frank. James, Rose, and Scorpius have deep magical knowledge, but Frank… he isn't as strong as them. I just don't want him getting into trouble."

Harry placed a reassuring hand on Neville's shoulder."Don't worry . Frank is smart, just like Albus and James. Unity means power. Even Dumbledore said that unity among friends was the strength that defeated Voldemort once. And our kids are united too. They'll be fine."

Hermione and Neville smiled, comforted.

Suddenly, Draco came running toward them, out of breath."Harry! Harry!" he shouted in panic.

Harry tensed."What happened, Draco? Why do you look so worried?"

Draco gasped."When I went to check the magical protection around Hogwarts… I saw more than a hundred Dementors and Death Eaters coming to attack! The Dark Army is using spells to break the shield. Even if Miss Amelia and Miss Pomfrey try to rebuild the shield, it will take time!"

Everyone froze—Hagrid, Ginny, Molly, Astoria, George, Arthur, Neville—fear spread like cold air.Students began panicking, terrified for their lives.

Miss Amelia, Miss Pomfrey, Sybill Trelawney, and Minerva McGonagall rushed toward Harry. Their faces were pale, worried, tense.

Harry asked,"Where were all of you? Do you know what's happening outside?"

Minerva revealed gravely:"Umbridge escaped from the dark room. She caused the cracks in the magical shield."

Miss Amelia added with guilt:"I used a rare potion to form the shield… I can't recreate it right now."

Molly gasped."Oh God…"

Hagrid stepped forward, voice commanding."Everyone! Keep calm. Go back to your rooms. Teachers, guard your Houses!"

Then the spirits of Hogwarts floated forward—Moaning Myrtle, Sir Headless Nick—and stood before Harry.

Sir Nick said proudly,"Don't worry, Harry Potter. We will stand with you in this battle. We will guard the students."

Harry's eyes softened.

Moaning Myrtle floated forward shyly."I always liked you, Harry… I was jealous once. I died so young and felt like I had no friends. But Hogwarts is my home—my family. I'll help save it. I may not have magic like you, but I can confuse enemies and make them hurt themselves!"

Sir Nick added,"We are proud of you, Harry, and of everyone standing here."

The spirits smiled. A new fire lit inside the room.

Students from all four Houses stood up, shouting with determination:

"HOGWARTS IS THE BEST! UNITY IS OUR POWER!"

"Our friends—James, Rose, Scorpius, Albus, Frank, Bobby—are fighting evil! We are inspired by them!"

"We will protect each other!"

All four Houses joined hands and cheered:

"HOGWARTS MAGICAL WIZARDS TEAM!""HOGWARTS HEROES ARE THE BEST!"

Harry, teachers, and Amelia smiled with pride.

Miss Amelia said softly,"This unity… it is because of our past heroes and present heroes."

Then chaos began.

Hermione, Neville, Draco, and Astoria handed spell books to students for emergencies.Sybill Trelawney shouted:

"The Dark Army and Dementors are entering Hogwarts! Hurry!"

Miss Amelia shouted orders:

"Hagrid—take Draco, Astoria, and Neville. Guard the back!""Hermione, Ginny, Luna—guard the entrance with Minerva!""Molly, George, Arthur—protect the main doors!""Harry, Ron—you're with me to the terrace to destroy the Dementors!"

Everyone scattered into position, holding wands tightly—fear in their hearts but determination blazing in their eyes.

Battle at the Back of Hogwarts

The Dark Army entered from the back.Astoria cast Protego, forming a massive wall to block spells.

Draco attacked relentlessly—"Reducto!"Dark Army weapons exploded.

A soldier aimed at Hagrid—"Expelliarmus!" Draco shouted.Hagrid froze in shock.

Neville stared at Draco in disbelief."Am I… really seeing Draco save Hagrid?"

Spells flew toward Neville—but Neville, still shocked, didn't move.Hagrid yelled furiously:"NEVILLE! PROTECT YOURSELF!"

But Neville only whispered dreamily,"Is Draco really… being nice to Hagrid?"

A soldier sneaked behind Neville. Draco shouted,"NEVILLE, BEHIND YOU!"

Neville didn't react.

With no choice, Draco sprinted, grabbed Neville, and blasted the soldiers:"Bombarda!"Weapons exploded.

Neville fell into Draco's arms and murmured dreamily,"My King… you came to save your princess… Take me to your palace… my frog prince…"

Draco froze in disgust.He imagined Neville in a wedding gown. Neville leaned in to kiss him. Draco feels vomit sensation and gagged loudly,"Uhh… ngghh—glp!"

He dropped Neville instantly and he falls on the ground.

Hagrid roared, "WHAT NONSENSE ARE YOU DOING IN BATTLE?!"

Neville finally snapped out of it after Hagrid slapped him.He whispered shamefully,"Sorry, Draco…"

Astoria shouted, "IDIOTS! HELP US!"

Draco, Hagrid, and Neville unleashed Bombarda, Expulso, spells.A massive spark shook the ground.

Draco and Astoria, Neville, Hagrid gets escaped from sitting on flying brooms. And the massive burst blasted the enemies, and finally Hagrid, Astoria, Draco, Neville, defeated them.

Landing back, Draco said warmly,"You're great in battles, Master Hagrid."

Hagrid beamed. "Thank you, Mr. Draco Malfoy!"

Draco hugged Hagrid.

Neville says Oh Draco Hugs Hagrid !

Neville fainted from shock.

Draco, Astoria, and Hagrid burst into laughter.

⭐ BATTLE AT BACK ENTRANCE OF HOGWARTS

Minerva stood at the center with Hermione, Luna, and Ginny.

Umbridge arrived with her Dark Army. "Hello Hogwarts… I will kill you all mercilessly and earn Voldemort's praise!"

Minerva replied coldly,"We'll see who dies today, Dolores. I thought Azkaban would change you… but it didn't."

Umbridge mocked, "You can't protect the students. Voldemort has people inside Hogwarts!"

But Minerva, Hermione, Ginny, and Luna only smiled.

Inside Hogwarts, fifty Shadow Warriors appeared before students. Krax, their leader, declared "We are powerful. Support the Dark Lord and I will show mercy."

Students laughed. Sir Nick pinched KRAX . Moaning Myrtle confused soldiers, appearing and disappearing.

Max shouted, "You don't have mercy—we don't have it for you either!"

Max cast Tenebris Lash at Krax and at Dark Army. It Whipped-like shadows and hits Dark Army backs.

Students joined—"TENEBRIS LASH!"

Dark Army howled in pain.

Objects fell from everywhere—vases, bricks, clocks—thanks to spirits.

Krax screamed, "I WILL KILL YOU ALL!"

Myrtle's eyes widened. "Did you call me USELESS?"

She cried so loudly the Dark Army covered their ears. She lunged at Krax.

Max laughed, "Asking for mercy now?"

Krax trembled, "How are you all this powerful?"

Max answered, "Because we're united. We learned courage from everyone—Harry Potter, the teachers, and James and his friends who risked their lives for us."

Max, Alex, and Sofia used Reducto, blasting the Dark Army including Krax.

Spirits shed happy tears.

⭐ Umbridge's End

Minerva created a wind using spell Aero Maelstorm, sweeping enemies away. Luna froze incoming soldiers.

Umbridge attacked Ginny with a death spell—But Hermione kicked her.

Umbridge screeched, "THE ONE WHO ATTACKS DOLORES UMBRIDGE DESERVES DEATH!"

Ginny growled, "I have a personal grudge and revenge against you."

Hermione:" Me too."

Umbridge pointed her wand——but Ginny kicked her face. Hermione slapped left cheek. Ginny slapped her umbridge right cheek. Together they kicked her into the air.

Both shouted:

"HOW DARE YOU TO TALK BAD ABOUT OUR CHILDREN AND HOGWARTS AND YOU ARE GOING TO GET PUNISHED BY US"

Together they cast death spell—

"MORTIHEX!""UMBRA MORTEM!"

Umbridge died instantly.

Minerva and Luna clapped proudly and hugged them."We are so proud of you."

⭐ Terrace Battle — Harry, Ron & Amelia

On the terrace, the night was dark and silent.Molly and Arthur blasted hidden enemies.George used Umbra Mortem to kill two Death Eaters.He smiled at Fred's photo inside his dollar.

Harry saw an army of more than a hundred Dementors.Ron trembled.

Amelia whispered,"Hold your wands tight."

Hermione ran toward the terrace—Ginny and others followed.

Miss Amelia instructed,"Remember the spell."

Harry spoke:"Voidflare Oblivion!"Corrupted light cloaked them.

Amelia cast:"Necro Eclipse!"Dementors began dissolving.

Ron joined—"Voidflare Oblivion!"

Amelia signaled: BE READY.

Together they shouted:

"OBLIVONOUS TEMPEST!"

A massive glow burst—Dementors and Death Eaters perished.

Everyone sighed in relief.Harry and Ron hugged."Hurray! We did it!"

But a Death Eater rose behind them—Hermione arrived just in time:

"Grim Soul Rend!"The Death Eater died.

Harry smiled at her."If you hadn't come… we'd be in danger."

Hermione smiled softly."Friends save each other."

They looked at the sky.

Three Patronuses—Phoenix, Unicorn, and Eagle—arrived.

James's voice echoed:"Dad! We saved Albus! Dagger is our friend now. He's innocent. We're seeking the Ancient Gemstone secrets. Please protect Hogwarts. Find Dumbledore's Diary!"

Scorpius said:"Frank, Bobby, and fairy Mirael are with us. Voldemort wants Dumbledore's Diary. Guide everyone, Miss Amelia. We love you all."

Everyone sighed with relief.

Harry turned to Amelia. "Who is Dagger? Why did he attack me? What's in the Diary? Why does Voldemort want it?"

Amelia remained silent.

James, Rose, Scorpius, Dagger, Frank, Bobby, Fairy Mirael, and Thorn prepared for dangerous battles ahead.

Meanwhile, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all their friends faced new questions… and a new mission ahead.

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