Chapter 72 - Planning for the Next Battle (1/2)

”Hello Mr. Potter,” Cassia said. ”It's an honor to finally meet you,”

”Pleasure to meet you too Miss Elks,” Harry said.

”I am glad that you made it here safely,” Cassia said. ”We definitely were all a bit nervous to hear of the plan,”

”Well yes it was risky and we have sacrificed a lot,” Harry said.

”Well as you know, you are the most important person for this battle. You have to make sure that you survive until the end. Even if majority of us perish in this battle, you have to survive as you are the only one who can win us this war,” Cassia said.

”I understand,” Harry said.

”Good,” Cassia said. Then she turned to Chris. ”Mr. Evergreen, we will engage in minor skirmishes and diminish the Dark Lord's forces until the final battle. Since you were all able to make it here, I'm ȧssuming that most of if not all the students that came with you are somewhat experienced in battle yes?”

”They might not be the best forces here, but I am sure that we all can hold our own in battle. Even if a higher ranking Death Eater comes, I'm sure we can win,” Chris said confidently.

”Then we shall have you all battle as well. Obviously, if this were normal times, we would never allow any of you to risk your lives to fight, but this battle is too important. Too many can die if the Dark Lord gains more power than he already does now,” Cassia said. ”Well then we shall discuss the battle plan with you later today. Please have some rest before that so that everyone will be in their best shape for later,”

Chris and Harry left the office and went back into their room. In there was Ron, Hermione, Kristine, and Se-yeon who were all waiting for them.

”So was it the usual?” Ron asked.

”What do you mean?” Harry asked.

”You know the typical 'I'm glad to meet the Boy Who Lived. It's an honor to meet you,' shtick that everyone uses when they meet you for the first time,” Ron said.

”Well if you put it that way then yes,” Harry said. ”I think she wanted to talk to Chris more than me though. I felt like Chris' decoration while in the room,”

”I mean Chris is our leader this time around and he has always gotten a lot of attention at Hogwarts as well,” Ron said.