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A/N: For a time line see the notes in Chapter 1

Last time:
As he closed the channel his cold smile changed to a bitter snarl. Dooku was an arrogant fool but he served his purpose until he could gain a better apprentice, after all his plans were growing ever more convoluted. Still if the fool managed to find the lost holocron it would be a significant enough feat but sadly not significant enough to spare him his fate.
After all the way of the Sith was treachery.

Chapter 4

Aboard the Talia

Harry sipped his stimulant and glanced over to where Luna was sewing up some damage to her tunic. In typical Luna fashion she was doing this clad only in her bra and while Harry loved her like a sister there were times when, well he had to admit that he found himself admiring her lithe form. She truly was a beautiful woman but also his friend and therefore off limits. With a sigh he went to stand only to be distracted by a strange tapping noise, glancing around he realised it was coming from the cockpit.

The cockpit was empty and nothing seemed out of the ordinary so Harry turned his back to leave when there was another tap. Turning he saw an old friend standing on the main window.

"Hedwig?"

oOoOoOo

"It feels right, I mean it could be Dumbledore but it just feels right," said Harry as he passed Luna the letter Hedwig had delivered.

Luna quickly scanned the short letter before handing it back to Harry, "I think we should go regardless it gives us a chance to get a real feel for what is going on."

Harry nodded, "We'll need to be careful though I wouldn't put it past Dumbledore to have him followed and we'll need to be bloody careful as we get about."

Luna nodded, "Agreed, I mean we can't take the Talia and the Floo at my house is risky. "

"What about the Knight bus?"

"Brilliant and if we persuade the conductor and driver to forget our trip we should be safe enough, a little Force manipulation should do it."

oOoOoOo

Headmasters Office – Hogwarts

"It is vital that we find Harry Potter and Luna Lovegood as soon as possible," explained Dumbledore as he addressed the leadership of the Order of the Phoenix.

"Why Dumbledore?" asked Felicia Spinkle who as a Senior Auror and one of the newer Order leaders felt that she was all too often having to ask the same questions, "You have yet to tell us why. As far as I know Potter has broken no laws and has no warrants against him. What happens if we find him? What then Albus, bah I need more information than 'we must find him'."

If Dumbledore was annoyed by the questioning of his purposes he hid it well, "Alas I cannot say, not won't Felicia but truly cannot it would be too dangerous to tell you. Simply accept that it is vital to the war effort that we find Harry and immediately bring him under the protection of the Order."

"I'll not break the law Dumbledore," replied Felicia.

'Ha!' Thought Remus as he sat biting his tongue at the back of the room, go Felicia. Dumbledore was, according to Sirius anyway directly responsible for Harry disappearing again and was now apparently trying to bend the law to have young Harry arrested.

Dumbledore sighed and made a dismissive gesture, "I'm not asking you to do anything illegal simply find Harry and then we shall see if we cannot get him to reconsider his own safety." Looking to change the topic and move away from Felicia he turned to the youngest of those present, "Auror Tonks what was the aftermath of the attack on the Weasley's."

Nymphadora Tonks sat up in her chair as she replied, "Nine dead Death Eaters and six more critically injured but recovering in Ministry holding cells. We did interrogate them and surprisingly have a few new leads on new Death Eater base apparently located in Derbyshire, a ruined called Peveril Castle. We know they've used Muggle locations before. I know we will be following those up over the next few days. "

Dumbledore stroked his beard his face pensive, "It concerns me that Mister Potter and Miss Lovegood were so quick to kill."

Minerva frowned at Dumbledore's comment, wasn't he concerned about a new Death Eater base? and this obsession with Potter, what was driving that? "They were there to kill the Weasley's Albus I hardly think you should be sympathising with murderers. We all know what you must do to be a wearer of the Dark Mark."

Dumbledore looked saddened as he addressed his long term deputy, "And we all know that redemption is at least possible, now Harry and Luna have robbed them of that chance."

Remus shot out of his chair, "You must be bloody joking. Harry and Luna robbed them of redemption, what about the victims?" with that finally question hanging in the air Remus stomped out of the meeting slamming the door behind him.

oOoOoOo


Number 12, Grimmauld Place

"I think he's fucking senile," snarled Remus as he paced around the kitchen.

Sirius gave a barking laugh, "nice to know someone agrees with me, now take a bloody seat and I'll make your day."

Remus practically threw himself in to a chair as he glared at his smug looking friend, "What?"

Sirius handed Remus a single piece of parchment, a letter in fact. After a few moments of silence he placed the letter back on the table and looked up.

"Okay so he did get your letter, what now?" asked Remus.

Sirius grinned, "Now Moony my old mate we get to play marauders and ditch the watchers the old coot has in place."

oOoOoOo

The Kings Arms Hotel – Kings Cross

Sirius twirled his pink cocktail umbrella around his glass as he watched the door impatiently. He haw unaware of the smirk on the face of Remus as the werewolf sipped at his own drink, a local stout.

"Enjoying the drink?" enquired Remus innocently.

"Yeah," Sirius replied absently, his eyes never moving from the door, "What is it?"

"It's called a sea breeze," replied Remus.

"He should be here soon," commented Sirius for the fourth time.

Remus sighed and thumped his friend on the leg, "Relax Padfoot, drink your sea breeze and relax, we've still got ten minutes."

"My what?" asked Sirius as he looked at the large cocktail glass complete with pink paper umbrella, "Moony what in the blue blazes is this?"

Remus attempted to look innocent as he replied, "Some sort of fruit cocktail."

Sirius glared at his friend, "You bought me a girly drink you bastard."

Remus tried to maintain a straight face, "Hey when I asked you said, and I quote anything will do."

Sirius was about to reply but was interrupted by the sound of the door opening, he swung around it time to see Harry looking around the dimly lit bar for a moment before looking up at them.

oOoOoOo

Sirius stood and almost threw himself at his godson, dragging the startled Harry in to a tight embrace for a long moment before releasing him.

"Dear Merlin it is you," whispered Sirius as the tears started to flow, "I never believed you were dead but I started to doubt my own sanity in the end. What happened, where were you?"

Harry smiled at his godfather, "Sirius I'm more than happy to answer that but not here."

Sirius winked at him through his tears, "Secrets eh pup?"

Before Harry could answer he was pulled in to another hug this time by Remus who simply held him a moment before releasing him and pulling Luna in to an equally bruising hug.

"Thank you for looking after him Luna," whispered Remus as he released her.

Luna laughed as she stepped back and straightened her robes, "We looked after each other Professor."

Sirius smiled at the blond teen as he stood and offered her his glass, "Drink or shall we hit the road?"

oOoOoOo

Aboard the Talia

"Bloody hell" whispered Sirius as they entered the Talia.

"This isn't muggle technology is it?" asked Remus.

"Sort of," replied Luna with a grin.

"Do you to want something to drink?" asked Harry.

Sirius looked at Remus who nodded and pulled out a bottle, "Connemara Peated Irish Malt whiskey, double distilled I might add."

"The perfect drink for a long night of stories," added Sirius.

Over several hours and quite a few glasses Harry and Luna told their story to the two marauders. Harry explained how Talia had been gifted with a vision of the future and how a new order of Force users could make a difference. He went on to explain how Talia had tried to rescue them and how she was forced to resort to cloning to save their lives.

Luna then took over the story explaining how Talia had begun their training in the Force and about how they had lived as apprentices on Trallax and finally with tears in her eyes she told them of Talia's death and their escape.

Harry gave Luna a brief hug as he took over to allow her to compose herself, "We were a bit unsure as to what to do next but then we had a….visitation from our former Master who made it clear that we needed to reconnect with our heritage."

Sirius exchanged a glance with Remus before speaking, "Um visitation, do you mean Talia is a ghost?"

"More or less" was the unexpected reply from Talia herself as she appeared next to her apprentices.

oOoOoOo

"So you're an ex-Jedi knight and you were, sorry are training our two here to be the founders of this new order, alright so far?" asked Sirius.

Talia nodded solemnly.

"And," continued Remus, "you want Harry and Luna to be trained up so that they can find a way to combine magic and the Force?"

Talia inclined her head in acknowledgement, "I would say it is so that they can gain insights in to how your people use the Force and how they can then use that information to enhance their understanding but you are essentially correct."

"Were do I sign up?" asked Sirius.

"Sign up?" asked Talia.

Sirius nodded, "Obviously Harry and Luna need training but if you are right then time is a factor. There is no way even an outstanding student could learn much in a few months but if I was to tutor them it would be a different story. Besides I've nothing left here anyway."

Remus laughed, "Well I guess I need to sign up as well as there is no way I'd allow Harry and Luna to leave with Sirius and not me, he needs extra adult supervision."

"But first Harry needs to fulfil the other prophecy he is being driven by, this Voldemort," Talia reminded the room but her eyes were on Harry.

Harry acknowledged Talia, "I know Master but first I need to find him and that will take resources which we currently lack."

"I may be able to help on that front," offered Remus.

oOoOoOo

Luna was watching Harry and Sirius going over a topographical map of Derbyshire that Sirius had ventured in to Muggle London to acquire as she put together a backpack of equipment when she felt Remus behind her.

"Luna?"

"Can I help with anything Professor?" asked without turning.

Remus touched Luna on the shoulder gently, "Harry mentioned you were a bit worried about your father. I know I should have said something earlier but with everything…well last I heard he had remarried and was living in Norway. He moved there after the Quibbler was shut down and after….after he thought you were gone. If you like I have some people I know who can begin a discreet search."

Luna turned and embraced Remus, "Do you think he is happy Remus?"

Remus nodded, "The last I heard he was happy with his life."

They were interrupted by Harry's triumphant "Yes, well bloody done Sirius."

"What is it?" asked Luna.

Harry gestured at the map, "Sirius found a reference to a dungeon under the castle, that's where Voldemort would have to be. The rest is open to the public. Now we can go after the bastard."

"Shouldn't we check it out first?" asked Remus as he joined them at the map table.

Harry shook his head, "No, my instincts tell me it's the right place; if we scout it we just run the risk of alerting the bastard."

"It seems risky," objected Remus with a frown.

"Have faith in the living Force Remus," said Harry as he stood, "With a bit of luck we can put an end to this tonight."

oOoOoOo

Peveril Castle – Derbyshire

The three guards were dealt with silently and quickly with no alarm being sounded. Indeed not even a lone hunting fox detected the two Force shrouded figures as they moved toward the now unguarded entrance.

oOoOoOo

Lord Voldemort paused as he sensed something familiar, a taint. Concentrating he tried to pin down the feeling of ill-ease that came with the sensation of familiarity it was….Potter.

"Potter," hissed Voldemort from his throne like chair, "Potter is nearby, go and prepare our defences," he ordered sending his minions scurrying from the room.

oOoOoOo

Harry and Luna had managed to avoid most of the Death Eaters in the approach to the throne room. There was however no practical way of avoiding the group of six defenders blocking the narrow stone passage with its low ceiling. Moving slowly Harry and Luna attempted to close to within touching distance before activating their lightsabers, unfortunately however luck turned against them as, without any warning one of the Death Eaters reached in to his pouch and threw a handful of silvery dust in to the air. The dust immediately outlined them both in a silvery glow and then all hell broke lose.

All six Death Eaters begin firing off Killing curses which effectively forced Luna and Harry to drop their Force bubbles and begin deflecting the incoming spells. As Luna blocked Harry went on the attack, using the Death Eaters close positioning against them by charging directly in to their ranks and attacking them hand to hand.

Between Harry attacking them directly and Luna deflecting their spells either away or back at the caster, Harry and Luna had soon overcome their opposition and were facing a closed metal door.

Harry let his Force perception expand for a moment before turning to Luna, "What do you think Luna; I can sense a disturbance in the Force in the next room which just has to be Voldemort, do we run him off or try to end it now?"

Luna smiled as she turned to face back down the corridor, "I'll cover your back and keep any reinforcements off you while you deal with Voldemort once and for all, don't underestimate him Harry and may the Force be with you."

Harry gestured at the door and it swung open.

oOoOoOo

Tom Marvolo Riddle or as he preferred to think of himself 'Lord Voldemort' watched in genuine interest and a small amount of grudging respect as Potter walked through open doorway. Obviously the boy had realised the door was trapped and had used magic rather than simply opening it by hand thus avoiding a painful and prolonged demise from the runic array inscribed on the door and keyed to the Dark Mark.

"Potter," hissed Voldemort as he stood slowly and drew his wand, "You are a fool for coming here."

Voldemort was surprised as Potter simply shrugged and continued walking, "You can't beat me Harry."

Again Potter made no reply simply walking forward with his strange sword held tip down almost trailing on the floor.

Voldemort didn't like the lack of expression on Potter's face. Perhaps it would be best to end this quickly then, "Nothing to say? Well then let me… Avada Kedavra."

To Voldemort's surprise Potter didn't even slow his pace as he batted the spell away with his sword. Potter was drawing close now, too close. Where were his Death Eaters? Surely Potter and the girl hadn't killed them all.

"Crucio," intoned Voldemort only to see the curse again battered away. Potter continued forward raising his left hand.

"Bombar..." suddenly Voldemort couldn't breathe as Potter gestured with his left hand, by the dark gods it felt like his throat was being crushed. Desperate now he reached for his portkey and pulled on the chain, nothing. Damn Potter had raised wards! With one last herculean effort he cast one last dark spell, one of the few spells he could cast silently, his last chance, the imperius curse pushing the spell toward Potter with all his considerable mental strength.

Release me, release me

Slowly the crushing force lessened and stopped and as Voldemort took a shuddering breath he lashed out once more.

Drop your weapon, kneel before me

Voldemort breathed a sigh of relief as Potter slowly knelt, cautious now he raised his wand to finish him only to see Potter move so quickly that his eyes couldn't follow him. There was a flash of light and then burning pain in his chest.

oOoOoOo

As Harry used the Force to choke Voldemort he felt a weak mental thrust and immersed himself in the Force letting the psychic attack pass through him. Voldemort was trying to use the 'imperius', so Harry slowly complied. When the second command to drop his weapon and kneel he appeared to comply and then simply used the Force to plunge his lightsaber through Voldemort's chest literally vaporising the dark wizard's heart.

With a flick of his wrist Harry used the Force to summon his lightsaber and walked the last few steps toward where the dying wizard had slumped to his knees.

Harry shook his head sadly as his Force perception showed Tom's magic fighting to preserve him, drawing on the magic of his marked followers and failing.

"You were not always an evil man Tom but you left me no choice but to end your existence. May the Force guide you toward some sort of redemption," as he spoke Harry drew back his lightsaber and beheaded the dying Wizard. With a final glance at the corpse Harry de-activated his lightsaber and went to join Luna.

oOoOoOo

Number 12, Grimmauld Place


Albus Dumbledore paced the kitchen trying to piece together just what was happening in the magical world. In the next room Poppy worked to save Severus, the one wizard that might be able to shed some light on recent events. The potions master had collapsed the moment he arrived at headquarters and remained so. He was so absorbed in puzzling over the situation that he didn't hear the door open, and Poppy walk in.

"Headmaster, I'm sorry but he has slipped away. Whatever knocked him out attacked and effectively drained his magical core there really was nothing anyone could have done to help him," Poppy's voice was tired as she explained the death of her least favourite colleague.

Dumbledore nodded acknowledgement and sat heavily in one of the kitchen chairs. How had this happened? Snape was a vital asset in the war, a masterful spy dedicated to Riddle's defeat. Had Tom guessed at his role and punished him? Could the Dark Mark be used to kill or was it something else.

oOoOoOo

Ministry of Magic – Auror Command

Amelia Bones frowned as Moody stomped in to her office without so much as a knock.

"Director we've got a major incident in Derbyshire, I've just had a call from Black and Lupin saying they've got a large group of Death Eaters and bloody Voldemort on site." announced Moody.

Moody's entrance forgotten Amelia shot to her feet, "All hands Moody, get all on and off duty Aurors to Peveril Castle right the hell now. This is our bloody chance to get the bastard."

oOoOoOo

Number 12, Grimmauld Place

Hermione Granger was a smart witch; in fact she was a very smart witch. So when Sirius Black and Remus Lupin disappeared right after Harry resurfaced she had very quickly put two and two together. Her problem was what to do with the information because right now Albus wasn't exactly acting rationally. His orders to find and bring Harry to headquarters, stunned if they had to were disturbing. That all the rest of the order save Ron was out looking was worrying. No one even questioned Albus.

"Mione?"

Hermione sighed at her hated nickname, "Yes Ron."

"You've worked something out haven't you," Ron wasn't as stupid as he sometimes acted and after three years of dating he knew his girlfriend well.

"Sirius and Remus have been in contact with Harry, hell they're probably with him now," replied Hermione in an annoyed tone.

"So what are we going to do about it?" asked Ron.

"If we track down Sirius we'll find Harry and I really want to find Harry before he does something brave and stupid and gets himself killed," Hermione's tone was determined and Ron knew well just how determined she could be.

"So how do we find Sirius?" asked Ron patiently waiting for Hermione to reveal her plan.

"Grab your broom Ron and…" Hermione paused as yelling erupted from downstairs," gesturing for silence she whispered, "shush listen."

oOoOoOo

A voice screaming, "ALBUS" sounded in the foyer of Grimmauld place and brought Albus running.

"Fergus what is it?" demanded Dumbledore as he confronted the Auror and Order member.

"We just got word from Black and Lupin, they have Voldemort and his Death Eaters trapped in Peveril Castle – Derbyshire. Amelia has ordered an all hands operation."

As the Auror disappeared a gaping Dumbledore stood motionless for several moments before starting to call out orders. He didn't hear the gasp from the top of the stairs.

oOoOoOo

Peveril Castle - Derbyshire

Dumbledore and all the Order of the Phoenix members who answered the call arrived via portkey they appeared in the central courtyard of the Castle only to find everything under control. Confused Dumbledore looked around and spotted Amelia Bones talking to his old friend Moody and began walking over after gesturing for his people to stand easy, obviously no battle had occurred.

Dumbledore plastered a smile on his face, "Amelia how can I be of assistance?"

Amelia smiled grimly, "You can't it's all over we are just cleaning up and capturing the evidence before the Muggles get here."

Dumbledore raised an eyebrow in enquiry, "Cleaning up?"

Amelia smiled nastily, "Mad-Eye show the good headmaster around but make bloody sure he doesn't touch any evidence."

Dumbledore knew Bones wasn't particularly found of him, having never forgiven him for the death of her niece Susan but they had managed to work together for the greater good. Before he could say anything Moody cleared his throat and spat on to the ground.

Moody watched his boss stomp off calling orders, "Oh ho Amelia's in a right snit for all that it's been a good night."

"What has happened here?" asked Dumbledore; perhaps they had caught a Senior Death Eater.

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you so I'll show you," replied Moody and limped off toward a stone arch.

After travelling down a long stone tunnel, passing Aurors taking photos and apparently collecting evidence they finally reached a large stone room where a crowd of senior Aurors stood in a rough circle. Dumbledore absently noted Remus Lupin among them as his attention was drawn to Moody gesturing at the floor.

"What…who….is that….." Dumbledore couldn't accept what he was seeing. It had to be a fake, it couldn't be real.

Moody smirked as he replied, "That is the mortal remains of one Tom Marvolo Riddle AKA Lord Voldemort."

"But how?" whispered Dumbledore, this wasn't possible the prophecy was specific.

"That would be me Headmaster," answered Harry as he approached the scene flanked by Luna, Sirius and Amelia Bones.

"No this can't be Riddle, Potter would have had to die he was a Horcrux," Dumbledore was rambling in shock and failed to notice the group around him react to his words.

"I see, sorry to disappoint you Professor," replied Harry with a cold smile at the spluttering wizard.

Dumbledore, to the shock of all drew his wand and pointed it at Harry, "He has to die to defeat him it's a lie, a fake."

Amelia and many of the Aurors immediately drew their wands and pointed them at Dumbledore.

"Albus drop your wand or I'll take you down," ordered Amelia her wand steady as she took aim.

With a twirl of his cloak Dumbledore disappeared and reappeared on the other side of the room. The friendly avuncular image he oft displayed was gone, now the ancient wizard looked wild eyed and enraged, "Potter must die so that the Dark Lord can be defeated, the greater good must be served."

With a gesture he threw a stream of raw magic at Harry who ignited his lightsaber and used it to block the burst. Around the room Aurors stood stunned as Dumbledore poured almost unimaginable magical power in to his attack. Then Dumbledore fell like a puppet with cut strings. Behind him standing with wand raised and a look of determination on her face was Luna.

oOoOoOo

Hours later as Harry, Luna, Remus and Sirius stood talking to Amelia there was a sudden commotion at the perimeter set up by the Aurors and a few moments later Mad-Eye Moody led a rather windblown Ron and Hermione to them.

"What…" was all Harry managed to vocalize before Hermione engulfed him in a hug that son became a three way hug as Ron joined them. When a red faced, breathless Harry was finally released he led his two oldest friends over to a wooden bench.

"Harry James Potter what were you thinking?" demanded Hermione, "What if He-Who….Voldemort had been here?"

"He was," replied Harry quietly.

Ron paled at Harry's reply, "Bloody Hell mate, what happened?"

Harry sighed, "Hermione, Ron I'll tell you the whole story later but for now well the short version is Voldemort is dead as is anyone carrying the Dark Mark. If you can give me half an hour to finish up with Amelia we can go to our ship and have a long overdue chat."

With a tired smile Harry walked off talking with Amelia and Sirius leaving behind an open mouthed, speechless Hermione.

"Ship?" repeated Ron in a puzzled voice, "Why the hell does Harry have a bloody boat?"

oOoOoOo

Aboard the Talia

"What on earth, where did you get this the technology. My God it must be centuries ahead of Earth technology," Hermione was talking in a constant stream as Harry led her and Ron on a tour of the Talia.

"Funny Remus said much the same thing," replied Harry with a smile.

Hermione gave the flight deck one last look before turning to Harry, "Okay its very interesting and I'd love to have a good look around but you said we would get an explanation."

Harry smiled at his old friend, "So I did, if you follow me I'll take you to the mess….sorry mate the kitchen and we can have a drink and a chat. Luna should be back with Sirius by now anyway."

As they made their way back to the main module Ron's nose twitched, "Is that food I can smell?"

Hermione elbowed him as Harry laughed, "Some things never change and yeah its food the others went to grab some grub from the Village."

oOoOoOo

Hermione and Ron took it well although Hermione had a lot of questions about some of the science behind their story. Luna promised to take her to meet MK so she could see the data. Both his old friends were surprised by the different take on magic but seemed to be accepting of the fact that it was a similar concept. Hermione did get up and hug Luna and Harry when they got to Talia's death and their escape.

Harry explained about Talia's Force ghost guiding them to seek out knowledge about magic and how Harry and Luna needed more training before being able to bring about Talia's vision.

Finally Harry told them a brief version of how they had defeated Voldemort. How the Aurors discovered the Death Eaters new base and how Sirius and Remus had developed a plan to stop the Death Eaters escaping or interfering while he killed Voldemort.

Lastly he explained how Dumbledore had attacked them and how in the end England's most powerful wizard was felled by Luna's stunner.

"Was it hard Harry?" asked Ron quietly.

Harry shook his head sadly, "It was easy to kill Voldemort, too easy in some ways. You need to understand Voldemort had created what ancient Force users called Soul anchors a very dark Force ritual. It's only something you can do once or perhaps twice and have any hope of maintaining your sanity. Voldemort had done it multiple times and in doing so he created the means for his own defeat."

"What do you mean Harry?" asked Hermione.

"Any decently trained Force user can see the links and break them, with training I'm sure witches and wizards could as well but the process was either lost or never discovered on Earth. Anyway after I severed his connection to his soul anchors he was as mortal as any wizard. In the end I just batted away his spells with my lightsaber and then killed him. The only real surprise was when all the Death Eaters started keeling over. I'd surmised that they might be knocked unconscious but their Dark Marks went further and killed them. Who bloody knows Voldemort might have set it up that way."

"So he and the Death Eaters are gone for good?" asked Ron.

Harry grinned at his old friend, "Yes."

Ron laughed and punched Harry lightly on his shoulder, "Bugger me, well bloody done Mister Potter!"

"Ron Language," was the automated reply from Hermione who was taking notes on a conjured note pad.

Ron gestured toward Hermione as he added in a stage whisper, "Still a bit mad about swearing."

oOoOoOo

Sirius handed Harry the message from Amelia and watched his godson's expression change.

"Advanced Dementia, damn I may never forgive him but even he didn't deserve this," said Harry as he finished and passed the scroll to Luna and Hermione.

When Hermione finished she turned to Remus, "Remus is there nothing in the magical world that would help?"

Remus finished reading and shook his head, "Not that I know of, I'd suggest St. Mungo's Hospital but if they are saying it's too late," Remus shrugged looking sad.

Sirius closed his eyes for a moment, 'He was always eccentric so nobody really questioned his strange behaviour and we needed his raw power in the fight, but looking back, well hindsight is as they say 20/20. He was probably taking wit sharpening potions to stay focused."

"Will he go to trial?" asked Ron.

Sirius shook his head sadly, "I don't know but I doubt it."

oOoOoOo

The next morning over breakfast Hermione startled Harry by asking him outright when he was leaving.

Harry sighed he had been hoping to put this conversation off at least for a while, "A couple of days maybe a week. Sirius needs to put his affairs in order and Remus is taking us shopping so we can buy wands and what we need to study up to NEWTS and beyond."

Hermione took a deep breath, "I want to come."

"Hermione you have a life here, Ron, your parents…."

Hermione looked down at the table and Harry could feel her sorrow as she answered, "Harry my parents were murdered two years ago."

"I'm sorry Hermione," Harry could empathise with the loss of both parents.

Hermione nodded at his words and continued on,"I'm still a muggleborn witch so no matter how smart I am most jobs are closed to me. From what you have told me what you are doing is important to everyone not just Earth. I want to be a part of this, a part of your life."

"What about Ron, are you willing to leave him behind?" asked Harry.

Hermione indicated the empty table, "Ron and I spoke last night he wants to help as well. That's where he is right now talking to his parents with Luna.."

Harry could sense her sincerity and in many ways he would give anything to have his old friends by his side, "Hermione I know you mean it but the training would…"

Harry was interrupted by a familiar voice, "Do not turn away those who offer themselves freely my apprentice."

Harry bowed his head, "Talia I was…I mean yes Master."

Talia smiled at Hermione, "You are a brave and determined woman but not destined to be a warrior young Hermione. In my vision you fulfilled a different role, one suited to your strengths leader of the Archivists you will one day be. The holder of worlds worth of knowledge."

Hermione blushed at Talia's words but Harry felt a sense of relief at those words, "Thank you Master."

Talia nodded feeling her former apprentice's relief, "Harry you have gathered around you the core of our new order. Others will come and others you yourself will train but not all will be adepts of our order and with these others you shall maintain a balance that both the Jedi and the Sith lack. Now you must find a home for our order and study the mystery of the Sith for time is short and war is coming to the Republic."

"War," echoed Hermione.

"Yes war young Archivist, a terrible war that will have terrible ramifications on the Force. You will all have a role to play," Talia flickered before solidifying "My time grows short. Harry you must leave soon, do not delay you are needed on Geonosis."

After Talia faded away Harry sat quietly for a moment before standing and pulling Hermione in to a hug, "Welcome aboard the Talia."

oOoOoOo

Weasley House - outside the village of Ottery St Catchpole

It was a somber group that gathered outside the Burrow ignoring the light rain. All the Weasleys were present along with several in laws including a very pregnant Fleur Weasley with her Husband Bill and a rather shell-shocked Dean Thomas with Ginny. Standing off to one side was Xeno Lovegood and his new wife and their infant son.

"You take care of them Sirius Black or I'll bloody well hunt you down," threatened Molly Weasley.

"I will Molly," answered Sirius with a smile.

"Harry love, please feel free to drop in when you can," it was more of a demand than a request and Harry knew it.

"Missus Weasley we will make sure to come home regularly as we can," promised Harry.

As Molly led the Weasleys forward to embrace Ron her youngest son had tears streaming down his face. As Molly moved on to Hermione Harry caught a glimpse of Luna kissing her father on the cheek then he found himself pulled in to a hug.

"Thank you Harry and please be careful and make sure you eat good balanced meals."

Harry felt a smile on his face even as the tears flowed.

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Chancellor's Stateroom – Coruscant

Darth Sidious sat brooding in his office. All was proceeding according to his master plan. The Jedi jumped through his hoops and marched inexorably onward to their obliteration. No all was proceeding exactly as he planned and yet he felt a distant…discordance.

Opening his eyes Sidious stood and walked to the immense glass wall that showed a breath taking view of the city planet of Coruscant. As he gazed at what would soon be his alone he felt a flicker of disquiet as a surge passed through the living Force, he tried to follow it but it soon faded. For a moment his eyes narrowed before he dismissed it, for now he had more important things to expend his energy on.

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Jedi Temple - Coruscant

As Jedi Master Yoda meditated he too caught the surge in the Force and for a brief few moments the shroud of the dark side lifted before settling back in to place. In that moment he had sensed a familiar presence one he had known.

"Talia Tal-Shin," whispered Yoda.

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Aboard the Talia

Harry turned to Luna who nodded as she replied, "All system operational and I've entered in the hyperspace co-ordinates for our first jump once we clear the planet."

"Okay, everyone we ready for this?" asked Harry with a smile.

A chorus of approvals sounded so with a broad smile in place Harry slowly lifted off, hovering over the Weasley house before turning and setting course for open space. He watched as their four newcomers watched the Earth disappear from sight.

"Okay" said Luna, "Next stop deep space."