In the beginning of the end, she will be born upon the darkest night onto those who seek the light. She will be born of undreamt power and will lead her allies to a grand victory. Many shall try to deceive her but all will fail. So it is written it...
I was currently standing in what used to be the viaduct courtyard as Neville an I looked at the wreckage of the place we used to call home. Harry had gone to the forest what felt like an hour ago and by what Hermione, Ron, and Draco told me...he didn't plan on coming back. His only parting words were 'Tell Effy the wand is her's, he can't beat her.'.
Which if I'm being honest, isn't a lot to go on but a we both had prophecies. The reason we were kept alive was for this day. Plan or no plan, I'm gonna end this. For Harry, for our parents, for Snape, for those who will come after us, and all who came before us. I'm going to end this war even if it's the last thing I do. I looked downstairs at the wand in my hand as I leaned against a pillar. It was Snape's, a part of me felt that if I used his wand it would be like he was still here to see the final battle, that he could see what he died for. I was pulled out of my thoughts but the sound of several footsteps coming towards the castle an I looked up to see Voldemort and the Death Eaters approaching. I noticed that Hagrid was with them, his arms and leg's chained and he was holding a body in his arms. I didn't have to guess to know it was Harry but it was infuriating. Not only has he killed him but now he wants to parade him in front of us, and to have Hagrid of all people carry him?! Hagrid who has been unwaveringly loyal to Harry since he was a baby, now forced to hold his dead body.
I felt a hand on my shoulder an I looked up to see Remus.
"Behind us, until it's time. You can't be seen yet." Sirius instructed an I nodded moving to stand behind Remus more than Sirius since Sirius was a few inches shorter than me.
"Who's that?" Hermione asked as she came outside with Ron, Ginny, Draco, and the twins. Neville being the closest to the bridge turns to look but we all know the answer.
"Neville, who is that?" Draco asked repeating Hermione's question, clearly hoping for that body to be anyone but his boyfriend. However before Neville could speak, everyone who could began to pour from the castle. A few gasps where heard, all containing an unadulterated sense of loss as we watched the Death Eaters come closer. I now stood behind a wall created by Bill, Remus, Lee, and the twins however I could still see what was happening in front of me. I could see the look of cruel satisfaction that found it's way on multiple faces of the Death Eaters before us.
"Behold, Nagini. Our work is done." Voldemort announced to the snake at his feet as the procession of Death Eaters came to a stop. All eyes seemed to drift to Hagrid as it was now clearer than ever, Harry's limp body lay in his arms.
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"No... NO!" McGonagal cried out, the volume and pain in her voice was nothing I'd ever hear before. It was a sound that would no doubt haunt many of us for years to come, I tore my gaze from Harry to see Sprout and Slughorn holding her back. I felt a and slip in mine however I didn't need to look over to know it was Sirius so I just gently squeezed his hand in response.
