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Jemina let out a sigh of relief when she finally arrived at the Room of Requirement. Since they had decided to bring Dumbledore's army back, they had not yet done anything as Jemina instructed them to. She only explained a few things like her connection with Aberforth and what the portrait was for. It confused them since Jemina spent the first week fighting but the tense battle between Jemina and the Carrows seemed to cool down for the month though there were still glares thrown then and there. It was now October, and they still haven't done anything.

"Oh, Jem. Why did you suddenly call us here?" Luna asked upon seeing Jemina. The four of them who promised to help her were there, worried, confused and excited at the same time. Jemina calling them could mean either she was in trouble or she was finally bringing Dumbledore's army back.

"Listen." Jemina sat down in front of them with a grin. "We know Deanna and Harry are out because they're on a mission, right?" The four nodded in response, now smiling as well, knowing that she called them there to bring the army back. "But I think there's something we can help them with. The Sword of Gryffindor."

She took out a notebook from her robes and put it down on the table, the others leaning in closer to see it better. Jemina tried not to get distracted by the proximity of someone to her. "This is what Deanna left to Aberforth for me before she went. Here, the first was a spell to connect the portrait to Hog's Head. Then, here are some shortcuts around here and where we can go. She also gave the password to the Headmaster's Office."

"But wouldn't Snape change it?" Noah asked, frowning.

"But maybe this is a special password Deanna made," said Ginny, looking closer at the paper with a smile. "I mean, Otter and Phoenix? You know who they are." The five of them grinned at each other. Even if Deanna did break up with Hermione, it was clear she was still in love with the Gryffindor.

"But what can we find in the Headmaster's office?" asked Ginny.

"Maybe a secret weapon to defeat Vol – Nose White." Luna quickly changed the name because of the Taboo. They could not risk the Death Eaters to know of their only sanctuary here in Hogwarts. So, they decided to call him Nose White instead, the idea coming from Ginny.

"Gryffindor's sword!" Neville exclaimed in realization, making them all smile widely. "Didn't Harry pull that out of the hat when you were a first year, Ginny?"

"And Nose White is the Heir of Slytherin! Only Gryffindor can defeat him." Noah added in delight.

"Well, that's our first mission then." Jemina grinned widely. "Take the sword from Snape."

"And maybe we can start recruiting after this? I'm sure we won't be the only ones who'll want to fight." Ginny looked at Jemina pleadingly, the Hufflepuff looking away immediately so that she wouldn't accept. It was too dangerous for them. The only reason why she let them help her was because they wouldn't let her go otherwise.

But Jemina couldn't help herself from taking a look and she saw Ginny pouting at her, making her look at the others for support immediately, but they were only grinning at her, knowing she already lost this battle the moment it was Ginny who asked.

"After this then." Jemina mumbled in defeat, making her friends cheer loudly. "It's getting late so let's take the sword tomorrow."

"Alright then, thank you, Jemina." Luna hugged her quickly.

"Thanks, Jem." Neville grinned at her, hugging her as well.

Jemina was about to respond to the two of them when someone suddenly hugged her, making her blush once more when she noticed the red hair of the taller girl. Ginny smiled widely, not yet letting her go. "Thanks for everything, Jem. From now on, we'll do everything together, so don't you dare think about doing anything on your own."

Ginny pulled away, making Jemina feel a little disappointed, but she quickly smiled at all of them. "It's not like I have a choice, eh?" The other four just laughed, the bond that had been made between them had now grown stronger. Now, they weren't just fellow students. They were friends now. They had each other to lean on.

They started leaving the Room of Requirement one by one to not be suspicious and Noah and Jemina were left. Noah nudged Jemina teasingly. "So, Miss Weasley, huh?"

"Shut up, Mister Potter." Jemina blushed a deep shade of red as she shoved Noah who simply laughed. He wrapped an arm around Jemina and the two of them went out of the Room of Requirement with grins on their faces. And Jemina couldn't help but remember how Ginny hugged her, the warmth she felt then. It was something she wanted to feel over and over again.

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"Come on." Jemina whispered to the other four members of the newly revived Dumbledore's Army, leading the way through the shortcuts of Hogwarts Castle that they've gone through several times already to memorize Deanna's paths. It was incredible how Deanna helped them in more ways than one though she was gone. That's why Jemina would never let anyone say a bad thing against Deanna.

They finally arrived at the gargoyle and Jemina quickly whispered the password. "Otter and Phoenix." And the gargoyle moved aside to give way to them. The five of them grinned at each other and proceeded up the long staircase as silent as possible. Jemina opened the door, and they were surprised to see that Albus Dumbledore's office did not change at all. In fact, it did not seem like Snape did use the office that much. There were still portraits and books around, and there were also the strange instruments Dumbledore used.

"There's the Sword!" Neville whispered, pointing at the sword in the glass case. "Let's get it before he comes."

"Okay." Noah started walking towards the sword with a bag as he and Neville would take the sword while the girls would look around the room.

Jemina stopped when she saw Albus Dumbledore's portrait there, snoozing in his chair. "Professor Dumbledore."

But before anyone else could say a word, a cold voice rang out through the room. "And what are you doing here?" Their eyes widened in horror, and they all stopped what they were doing, turning around and meeting the cold gaze of Severus Snape. His eyes flickered to the Sword of Gryffindor and despite his surprise, he kept his face emotionless.

"I already warned you, didn't I, Nightingale?" Snape kept his cold stare on Jemina who met it bravely with her own gaze. "You're lucky they haven't seen that Dumbledore yet. If they did, you'd be dead now."

He now looked at all of them with the same cold gaze. The five members of Dumbledore's Army exchanged glances in terror, and Jemina clenched her fists at the thought of them going through what she went through. She was about to speak when Snape beat her to it. "Go to the Forbidden Forest with Hagrid for the whole week. That will be your punishment."

"What?" The five students exclaimed in surprise and confusion. They were expecting to have detention with the Carrows or him, but they were being punished by Hagrid? Was there something in the Forbidden Forest that could kill them? But they'd take detention with Hagrid anytime over detention with the Carrows.

"Why? Would you like to be sent home instead?" Snape asked them coldly. "Get out now before I change my mind. The next time I see you here, you'll have a graver punishment."

Of course, despite wanting to say something, the members of Dumbledore's Army quickly went out of the Headmaster's office, exchanging glances as they went and leaving the sword there. What just happened? But for now, it was time for them to go back to their own dormitories as it was already too late.

"Jem," said Ginny before they went off, grabbing Jemina's arm and making the cheeks of the badger red.

"Y-Yes?" Jemina stuttered to the amusement of Neville, Luna and Noah.

"You did well, good night." Ginny squeezed her hand before walking away with Neville and Luna, a wide smile on her face. "Oh, you too, Noah!"

"Thanks for the special care, Gin." Noah called out, making Neville and Luna laugh as well before they also bid Noah and the frozen Jemina good night. Noah noticed his friend's frozen state and gave her a painful nudge. She glared at him but Noah pointed to Ginny who had now stopped and was looking at Jemina expectantly.

"G-Good night, Ginny. All of you. You all did well too." Jemina said, looking away from Ginny to hide her blush. Luckily, it was too dark for them to notice. But the simple greeting was enough to make Ginny grin as she walked away, making Neville and Luna smile at each other when they noticed the unerasable smile on their friend's face.

"She bid me good night." Jemina said faintly when they were out of sight, a small smile curling on her lips. "Let's go, Noah."

"A good night indeed, Jem." Noah said teasingly, making Jemina blush even more. She just gave him a light shove and started leading the way to the Hufflepuff dormitories. Indeed, she would have a good night sleep.

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"Alrighty, let's stop here." Hagrid set down his lamp at some place which looked like a campfire. Honestly, compared to all the detentions she had, this was the best. And she was expecting the worst since it was Snape who caught them. She sat down in front of Hagrid, lost in thought, while her other friends were talking with each other.

"Are yeh all right, Jemina?" Hagrid asked the girl who had spaced out.

"W-What?" Jemina came back to reality, looking at the smiling Hagrid before smiling back. "Y-Yeah, just thinking."

"Yeh know, Deanna told all of us to take care of everyone when she was gone. But she told us to give extra care to yeh." Hagrid said softly, smiling while looking into the distance.

"I know." Jemina smiled softly. "She always thinks of others before herself, and that's a little scary."

The two of them laughed at that. It was true. Even if it meant sacrificing herself, Deanna would do it all over again if it meant the safety of the people she loved. Hagrid looked at the laughing Ginny, Noah, Neville and Luna before he smiled once more at Jemina who was now smiling as she stared at Ginny. "I know Dee has many secrets, but just know, she trusts yeh. She trusts all of us but somehow, yeh a little more."

Jemina looked at him in surprise, but Hagrid continued on. "I know yeh already know this, but there are some people out there who have stopped supporting her and Dumbledore because of that Rita Skeeter's book. Have yeh read it?"

"No, I knew it was probably bollocks." Jemina commented, making Hagrid laugh again.

But then he turned serious, making Jemina a little serious. "I'll admit. Not everything there is true. There are some truths especially about Dumbledore that we may not agree with, but there are only lies on what she wrote about Deanna. She was put into a slumber by that damned Riddle because of his obsession. Not because Deanna is a Dark Wizard. I just wanted to tell yeh to believe in the Deanna yeh know. Don't let anyone's view on her change what yeh think."

Jemina stared at him for a while before smiling back. "I trust Deanna, Professor. And that'll never change." Hagrid grinned at her and gave her a strong pat on the back, shoving her to the floor.

"Uh oh, sorry, Jem!" Hagrid said apologetically and brought her back. Jemina just smiled in response and her ears were then filled with the melodious sound of someone's laughter. And she looked to the source of the sound, a soft smile forming on her lips when she saw it was none other than Ginny. Yeah, she fell hard. She knew she already did 5 years ago.

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Things are finally starting to pick up for Jem and Gin...

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