Sasuke Uchiha in Harry Potter - Part 2

Meeting

It was 9:45 AM. Luna arrived fifteen minutes early for the meeting with her friends and, fortunately, managed to contact Draco, who confirmed his attendance.

She sat at a table in the Leaky Cauldron, waiting for her friends to arrive. The door swung open, and Astoria, Daphne, and Draco walked in together. The two girls hurried to greet Luna.

Draco: Looks like we arrived five minutes apart.

Luna: Yes, we're just missing Sasuke, Zacharias, and Ginny.

Daphne: Let's talk about something else while we wait for the others.

Luna: Agreed! How were your holidays?

Astoria: My sister and I spent them at home, but we trained a lot. I feel stronger.

Luna: That's great! I only managed to work on my physical endurance. It's a shame I'm not of age yet.

Luna glanced at Draco and Daphne.

Draco: It's not my fault I was born almost a year before you. I spent my time training at my house in France. I even made some Muggle friends. You wouldn't believe the gear they use for training: boxing gloves, punching bags, weights... even dumbbells.

The door opened again, and everyone turned to see who entered: Zacharias, Ginny, Mr. Weasley, and Mrs. Weasley.

Molly: Don't worry, dear, your father and I will sit here. Go find your friends.

Ginny: Sure, Mom.

Without looking to see how her parents reacted to her approaching the table where Luna, Draco Malfoy, Astoria, and Daphne Greengrass, all Slytherins, were sitting, Ginny headed toward the group.

Ginny: Hi, everyone, it's been a while.

Zacharias: How were the holidays?

Daphne: We all spent them training. How about you?

Zacharias: Same here. It's a shame we can't use magic.

Ginny: I wish I had that luck. I spent it helping my mom with chores.

No one knew what to say to cheer her up.

Zacharias: Do you think Sasuke will come?

Luna: He said he would.

Arthur and Molly watched their daughter chatting amiably with the Slytherins. They didn't want to make a scene, but they intended to talk to her when they got home. Ginny would have some explaining to do.

As the group continued their conversation, a familiar voice made them turn.

Sasuke: I see everyone's already here.

Everyone: Sasuke!

Luna: When did you get here?

Sasuke: Just now.

Draco: Just now? We've been watching the door every time it opened. Did he move so fast we didn't notice? - He wondered.

At the Weasley table, they were also surprised to see Sasuke. They hadn't known their daughter was friends with him, and they hadn't seen him come in.

Sasuke: Luna, why did you gather us here?

Luna: Sasuke, we want to support you in your fight.

Draco: I want to fight too.

Daphne: You trained us; we want to fight as well.

Sasuke: No.

Zacharias: But why not?

Sasuke: There are several reasons. The first is that there's no guarantee Tom Riddle will show up. The second is that he could exploit any mistake we make and decide to attack the magical communities, including your homes. So instead of going to war, protect your homes, or you'll regret it for the rest of your lives.

Luna: But...

Sasuke: Listen, it's not your time to fight yet. You need to get stronger, because the only outcome would be dying in vain. That goes for you too, Draco. I know you want revenge, but remember, if you fail, your mother will suffer. So instead, focus on becoming stronger. The training I gave you was just the beginning; there's much more to do.

Draco: I've been training. I want to avenge my father.

The others looked at him in surprise. They hadn't known Draco's father had been killed by the followers of he-who-must-not-be-named.

Sasuke: You talk about revenge, but do you have the determination to kill?

Draco: Of course I do.

Sasuke: You're lying. I can see the doubt in your eyes, just like in the others'.

Draco remained silent.

Sasuke: You all grew up in happy homes, still have your families, haven't lost everything. Besides, you don't know the horrors of war and the death it brings.

Sasuke: Have you mastered the Killing Curse? And don't try to lie, because I'll know.

Everyone answered no.

Daphne: But, Sasuke, you can't go alone.

Sasuke: Who said I'm alone? Together with the Ministry of Magic, we've formed an army.

Astoria: Sasuke, you could die.

Sasuke: I won't die.

Ginny: But, Sasuke, there are very few that the Ministry selected to form an army.

Sasuke: How do you know that?

Ginny didn't respond.

Sasuke glanced quickly around the Leaky Cauldron before continuing.

Sasuke: I see now; it was your father who told you, wasn't it?

Ginny simply nodded.

Now everyone was worried.

Sasuke: We've already taken the necessary measures, and believe me, the entire magical world will be surprised by what's coming. This magical war will be entirely different from the ones before; that's all I'll say for now.

Everyone fell silent.

Sasuke: Focus on training to get stronger. I'm doing the same because I intend to end Tom Riddle.

Draco: How do you plan to end him? He's immortal.

Sasuke: Because I've faced him before, and even though he's immortal, he's not invincible.

Luna: Sasuke, take this.

Luna handed him a necklace made of butterbeer corks.

Sasuke: Why are you giving me this?

Luna: Please, keep it. When you come back from the war, return it to me.

Daphne: Here, take this too.

Daphne gave him a brooch that was pinned to her robe.

Astoria: I want you to take this as well.

Astoria handed another brooch to Sasuke.

Seeing that the others also wanted to do the same, Sasuke intervened.

Sasuke: That's enough. Don't worry. I'll keep them, but I don't plan to use them.

He took an extendable bag and placed the items inside.

Luna: Promise you'll come back for the next school year.

Everyone looked at him again. Sasuke sighed.

Sasuke: We'll see each other when the school year starts.

Sasuke stood up, leaving everyone sitting, and walked out of the Leaky Cauldron.