Second Chance at Saving Them {Harry Potter}

The Champions are Chosen

I won't put a long spiel here this time since I want to get to the story. So, here's the question.

"What is the name of the series starring a set of twins named Josh and Sophie?"'

A: Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

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Harry sat on his bed, legs crossed under him as he focused on the feelings and thoughts that whispered in the back of his head. He had forgotten how easily he'd been drawn into Voldemort's mind at this time and expected more of a challenge, so was startled by how quickly he started seeing things from Voldemort's perspective.

He looked around and saw that Voldemort was currently residing in the old Riddle house, where Harry supposed he would be staying until he was revived. The room was in serious disrepair, and Harry could see Bellatrix waiting off to the side. The insane witch had apparently found her master and was serving him. Harry had no doubt she would have no hesitation in removing her hand, or more for that matter, for him. But at least this was keeping them both busy for now.

"Our spy has reported that the boy and his friends are especially adept at throwing off the Imperious Curse, My Lord." Bellatrix was kneeling at his feet as she reported. "He has claimed it is due to the events of the boy's second year."

Voldemort was angry. He had no recollection of the actions of his Horcrux, and could not prove this report one way or the other. "What else has our spy reported?"

"Only that the boy is especially attached to his friends. They could be used to force compliance, My Lord." Bellatrix was grinning with satisfaction at this news.

"How very much like his parents he is. That will be his downfall, for love is only a hindrance on the quest for power."

"Of course, My Lord." She agreed whole-heartedly.

Harry stayed a moment longer, but it became clear that they didn't find this development too much of a hindrance (which made sense, Harry thought, considering that Moody had actively tried to get him to throw it off the first time around).

"Well?" Ron asked once he noticed Harry was back in his own mind.

"He doesn't seem to suspect anything. But we're definitely going to be watched more closely by Moody."

"Well, we can deal with that. We expected it, actually. I'm tempted to ask if you want to keep an eye out on their plan, but I'm not sure we want to push our luck with that."

Harry shook his head, "He figured it out pretty quickly when I was accidentally doing it in my sleep, let alone actively trying to do it."

Ron nodded in agreement, "That's settled then. I'm going to sleep."

He drew his curtains closed, and Harry followed suit, settling into a relatively dreamless sleep.

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The weeks leading up to the arrival of the Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students had nearly the entire faculty on edge. Filch had scared to first years into hysterics after they forgot to wipe their feet before entering the castle, and it seemed like there were more gems leaving the hourglasses in the Great Hall than entering.

When October thirtieth came around, the Gryffindors found an open spot in the Great Hall. Across from them were the twins, who were deep in conversation about something none of them could hear.

"What are you two talking about?" Harry asked.

The twins glanced at each other before nodding, "We're only telling you because you saved us from losing all our money."