Impedimentum

[guest]

WHO WILL THEY CHOOSE?

1996. The year after the largely controversial battle in the Department of Mysteries. Dumbledore's Army versus the Death Eaters. The aftermath. Lucius Malfoy remains imprisoned in Azkaban, while Bellatrix Lestrange is still at large, hiding somewhere with the Dark Lord. Now there is more than just silly rumors and lies - as Cornelius Fudge wished to believe it. It's reality, and there is even much more at stake in the second war against Lord Voldemort, compared to the first. Emotions and tension run high in the Wizarding World, and everyone is now stuck with fear and heightened senses. Even Albus Dumbledore, the backbone of the Order of the Phoenix and most trusted wise wizard of the time, is shaken up - and with the other members of the Order, he begins to plan the strategies and sets out on a mission in an effort to find some answers and clues.

But amongst all the adults, we cannot forget about those who have it worse than others, those who were involved and witnessed the elaborate turn of events in the depths of the Ministry. Harry Potter has dealt with more than anyone else could ever imagine, in his short lifespan. Now 16 and in his 6th year at Hogwarts, he slowly begins to cope with the loss of his godfather, Sirius Black, from the events in the Ministry during the summer. He and his friends prepare for what they believe will be one of the worst and hardest years of their schooling, with all the controversy, gossip, and propaganda being broadcast through the Daily Prophet and other sources. Little do they know that the teenage angst will effect them even more, and soon, drastic changes develop - best friends begin to fall in love, gradually showing signs of turning into lovers.

Amidst all the Gryffindor drama, the Slytherins turn from their normal mannerisms of constant insults and withdraw into the world of shadows and silence. Professor Snape is angrier than usual, even with his new appointment to the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher - the job he has always wanted. Harry continues to suspect him of being a double-agent, and it doesn't help the fact that his nature is even fouler. Draco Malfoy seems to be getting antsy as well, and he becomes more calculating than usual. There's something secret that's going on within the common room of the Slytherins, and that of course never bodes well for anyone.

So many questions remain. What is it that makes Professor Snape so angry lately, and why does he seem to be monitoring Draco a lot more often? Why is Dumbledore being secretive even to the most trusted members of the Order, and where has he been all the past summer? Will Harry Potter completely fall for Hermione Granger, or will his secret fancies for Ginny Weasley get the best of him? Will Ron Weasley take the initiative and confess his love for Hermione, or will he keep his mouth shut and continue snogging Lavender Brown? What are the Death Eaters planning next, and where exactly are they hiding? And how will the Ministry go about the newly ensuing chaos that engulfs the world as they know it, especially when it affects the Muggle world as well?

It's up to you to decide their fates.

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.
"Impedimentum!"