Elastic Hearts ~(Harry Potter Fanfiction) Nuna~Completed

The Department Of Mysteries(Pt. 1)

(Luna's Pov)
When Ginny came to me and told me we had to guard the door to Umbridge's  door so Harry could speak to his hidden godfather Sirius via Floo Powder, I got the hint I should probably wait for her to explain later.

I stood in front of Umbridge's door, holding out my wand. Ginny stood close, ready to yell for an intruder.

I paced back and forth, and heard muffled mumbling from inside. Harry must've been able to contact him. Neville said he'd be here to help, and so far, he wasn't here yet. The mutterings inside grew frantic, and I hoped nothing was wrong.

Ginny tried to make the mood lighter. "I suppose it's going well, don't you?" I laughed a bit, and then went back to being quiet.

The mumbling was starting to get quieter, and I assumed Harry was about to be done with his conversation.

I turned, to the door, and sighed. I hoped Harry wouldn't get himself into trouble.

I turned back, and I heard a yell. A wand blast hit me in the chest, and I fell backwards. My body was paralyzed. Ginny yelped. She was about to yell there was an intruder when she was hit by a stunning spell.

I felt stiff, and my body hurt. I wished I could see who had hit me. To my horror, I saw the inquisitorial squad, Umbridge with them. Goyle went to Ginny, and I saw Draco above me. His face softened for a moment, and then it turned into amusement.

"Loony? Why isn't this unexpected?"

I heard someone walking in the corridors. I heard Neville's cry of outrage as he was hit by a spell, and then I was pulled roughly up by Goyle.

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Draco's wand was held to my throat, and my hand was twisted behind my back. Neville was in a chokehold by Crabbe, struggling with the effort to breath. Ginny was restrained as well.

They all had put gags on, and we were forced into a room along with Hermione, Ron and Harry. Umbridge was speaking forcefully to Harry while he was sitting in a chair.

"Tell me: Who were you talking to in the fireplace?" Harry shook his head. "No one, ma'am." Umbride struck him across the face.

"Tell me!" Harry shook his head again, his face red from the slap. Umbridge muttered to herself in frustration. She sent for Snape, and he came in.

Snape looked as if he could care less what was happening.

Umbridge looked at him, and then pointed at Harry. "Bring me some Veritaserum! Now!" Snape looked bored. "I'm afraid we are out. It was used to investigate the students for Dumbledore's Army. If you wish to poison Potter, which, I would have the greatest sympathy if you did, I cannot help you." Umbridge growled. "I'm sure you have something! Anything!"

Snape shook his head. Umbridge began muttering to herself, and Snape was about to leave when Harry shouted something.

"They've got Padfoot! They've got Padfoot at the place where's it's hidden."

Snape stopped for a moment, and Umbridge looked confused. "What is he going on about?" Snape turned slowly. "No idea. By the way, Mr. Crabbe, I suggest loosening your grip before you strangle Longbottom."

Crabbe lessened on the choke hold, and Neville gasped. Snape nodded, and then left.

Umbridge then looks at Harry with an insane look in her eyes. I felt fear dive into my heart.

"If you won't tell me, I'll just have to do use the Cruciatus Curse!" She whipped out her wand. I struggled against Draco's grasp, and Ginny tried to scream through her gag.

Hermione sucked in a breath. "That's not allowed! You're part of the ministry!" Umbridge didn't put down her wand. "What Fudge doesn't know can't hurt him." She said forcefully. Harry stared down the wand, still not saying anything.

"Cru-" "Wait!"

Umbridge turned to Hermione, who was breathing heavily. "I'll tell you." She said tearfully. "Dumbledore... He's got a weapon. It's in the forest. He wanted to keep it hidden, b-but-" Hermione burst into tears again.

Umbridge looked triumphant. She pointed to the inquisitorial squad. "Stay here with them." She turned to Harry and Hermione. "And you two will show me this so called 'weapon'."

Umbridge forcefully led Harry and Hermione out by wand point. Draco and his friends laughed. Draco pointed his wand harder into my throat.

"Nice try, Loony. But whatever plan you and stupid Potter have won't work. Umbridge is making it way too easy to take care of freaks like you. Just give it a little while, and you'll be out of school." He laughed, and I looked down. I try to ignore him, I really do. But it's pretty hard.

I looked behind him at Ron. He was holding our wand behind his back. He winked. The others didn't notice. Ron cleared his throat.

"Malfoy!" Draco turned, annoyance on his face. "Yes you, the spoiled brat." Draco's face turned to rage. Ron pretended to think. "Maybe I should come up with another insult...you know, to see how mad you can get."

Draco stalked towards him. "Why you-" "Catch!"

Ron tossed his wand towards me. I caught it, pulling off my gag.

"Reducto!" I cast it towards a shocked Draco. He hit the wall hard. Crabbe let go of Neville, and Ron tossed him his wand. Neville yelled the body bind curse and hit Goyle. He let go of Ginny, and Ginny pulled off her gag.

Then, Neville punched Crabbe in the jaw. Crabbe fell to the ground, his nose bleeding. I rushed forward, looking Neville over. He seemed to be fine, besides a couple of bruises on his neck.

I hugged him tightly, and then Ron gave Ginny her wand. She had a set jaw, and looked determined. "Let's go find Harry and Hermione."

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We were right outside the Forbidden Forest. I really hoped the two were alright.

Neville looked into the forest, squinting his eyes. "I don't see them." We were about to go in when Harry and Hermione burst out of the forest, covered in blood. Umbridge was gone.

Ginny yelped. "What happened to you two?" Harry was panting. "Long story. We got rid of Umbridge. How about you guys?" Ginny shrugged. "Long story." He looked towards the sky. "I have to get to the Ministry Of Magic. Sirius is in trouble."

I suddenly got an idea. They were covered in blood. "I have an idea." A couple Thestrals emerged from the forest, and they sniffed the blood on Harry and Hermione.

Everybody looked nervous. "It'll be fine, I assure you. They're very gentle." I knew some of them couldn't see thestrals, but it would have to do. I guided Hermione and Ginny to their mounts, and Neville guided Ron. Harry mounted his own. Right before I got on mine I ran to Neville.

I looked into his eyes. "Good luck." He nodded. "You too."

And with that, we took of to the Ministry of Magic.

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Hey guys! The Pt. 2 of The Department Of Mysteries will be after the battle.

-Clo