Note: 13 character deaths in this chapter. But most of them had it coming.
Chapter 4
Dog Stars
Severus Snape screamed once more as another cruciatus curse was inflicted upon him. He had been awaiting Harry's return from the other side of London when the Dog Stars had ambushed him. Now he was being tortured for information.
"Tell me where your new errand boy is Snape." Neville commanded.
"Oh I'm sure you must be enjoying the Longbottom." Snape said quietly. "Finally able to strike back at someone who always put you down. That's what you're thinking right now isn't it?" Snape questioned.
"Yeah now that you mention it, I do enjoy seeing you in pain you slimy bastard." Neville snarled.
"What would your parents say if they could see you now?" Snape asked.
Neville's face contorted with rage. "You shut up Snape!!! How dare you talk about my parents. You and your damn Order failed them and left them to die. So that's why I had to help Ron take it over. Now I can make sure that damn ministry doesn't fuck things up again." Neville yelled.
Snape sighed. "Neville just remember one thing. You were my student... and you're a piece of sh-"
"CRUCIO!!!" Neville screamed cutting off Snapes words. When Neville cut of the curse, Snape began to laugh. "What the hell are you laughing at?" Neville asked.
"Heh heh. I'm expecting company." Snape said with a grin.
At that moment the far wall of the warehouse exploded. Then, out of the dust stepped Harry Potter. His coffin carried at his side at the ready in machine gun mode.
"Catch you fuckers at a bad time?" Harry called out as he pulled the trigger and sent a hail of bullets at the Dog Stars. Half of them were caught unaware and were mowed down instantly. The other half immediately apparated out of the warehouse. Harry tossed the coffin down and walked over to Snape.
"You okay." Harry emotionlessly asked.
"I'm fine." Snape replied.
"Damn and my luck was going so well too. Any idea how they found you?" Harry asked as he checked the ammo in his guns.
"Not sure. Perhaps they had me bugged?" The moment Snape said this Harry aimed one of his guns and fired a round at the wall on the east side striking a beetle that had been holding on to the wall.
"Fucking media." Harry muttered. "Get the truck and get out of here. Neville's team is waiting in the next warehouse. They'll try and ambush us. Get going, I'll deal with them."
Snape went and got in the truck and drove off. Harry walked to the door that lead to the next warehouse. Pushing both doors Harry calmly walked inside. It was dark at first, but soon light flooded the room.
Standing at one end was Neville. He was flanked by Seamus and Dean, behind him stood Michael Corner and Zacharias Smith. Harry noticed the Creevey brothers were taking positions to surround him. On the second level catwalk were Ernie Macmillan, Justin Finch-Fletchey, Anthony Goldstein, and Terry Boot.
"Well, it appears we have Snape's lapdog to contend with." Neville said arrogantly, clearly he was trying to put up a front in the eyes of his team.
"Funny, he doesn't look like much." Commented Zacharias. "Guess Snape must be pretty desperate to get such a weirdo to follow his orders."
"I don't take orders from anyone Smith." Harry said coldly. "I play by my own rules. As for why I work with Snape, it's simple. He makes the weapons. I use them."
"How do you know my name?" Zacharias looked taken aback.
"Of course I know your name. I'm the one who trained you." Harry said with a feral grin.
A collective gasp rang out through the room. "That's not possible. Potter was killed seven years ago when he betrayed the Order. And then we took care of his accomplice. That little bitch Granger." Shouted Zacharias.
Harry's gun seemed to fly to his hand as drew his gun and shot Zacharias who fell down to the ground clutching the gunshot wound to his groin.
"I've heard enough out of you. Time you guys paid for your sins." Harry said as he crossed his arms and aimed his guns forward. "Let's play." He said darkly.
At that moment Colin Creevey jumped from a crate beside Harry, as soon as he was in the air Harry pointed his gun at Colin and without looking shot him. Immediately following Harry aimed his gun over his shoulder and shot Dennis Creevey who had come up behind him.
The Dog Stars immediately began firing spells at Harry. Harry dodged and ducked the first volley of spells, then returned the fire causing those on the ground floor to spread out. He then turned his attention to those on the second level firing several rounds, a few struck Terry Boot causing him to fall to the ground. Anthony Goldstein ducked behind a pillar for cover. Harry adjusted his aim and shot a round that bounced off the wall and hit Anthony.
"CRUCIO!!!" Neville screamed. Harry groaned in pain and spun on his heel kicking a small crate that hit Neville in the head.
Harry turned around and found himself face to face with Seamus. Seamus had his wand an inch from Harry's face. Harry also had his gun pointed at Seamus's face. Time slowed for an instant, and then Seamus fired a spell. Harry twisted his head to the side dodging the spell, and slammed the hilt of his gun into Seamus's face knocking him out cold. Harry looked to his side to see Dean rushing him. Harry tossed the gun in his right hand into the air. He then caught Dean by the neck and choke slammed Dean into the ground causing the cement to crack. Then without pausing Harry caught his gun behind his back.
Ernie MacMillan and Justin Finch-Fletchly leaped from the second floor landing on either side of Harry sending out ropes from their wands tying him up. Michael Corner stood in front of Harry charging up a massive electrical spell.
"All trained and rehearsed Harry. No one has ever broken out of this maneuver." Michael yelled at Harry.
"That's because all you're other victims just stood back and waited." Harry stated grimly. "Instead of charging a counter attack!"
Harry pushed forward pulling the two holding him along. Harry barreled into Michael causing his spell to fry Justin. When his ropes dissolved Harry used his free arm to take out Ernie. Michael regained his senses and looked around for Harry. The next thing he knew, he felt a gun press into the back of his head.
"Oh shi-" He never finished his comment.
Harry looked around trying to find where the last Dog Star had gotten to. Harry looked over his shoulder and saw Neville attempting to escape though the door. Harry shot him three times, once in each leg and once in the shoulder.
"Bet you wished you hadn't set up the anti-apparation ward when I came in here huh?" Harry asked as he walked up to Neville.
"Harry please. I-I was just following orders. I didn't want to hurt Hermione but we had no choice." Harry pointed his gun at Neville's head. "Please Harry you have to understand I was just following orders. Please forgive me Harry." Neville pleaded.
"Forgiveness is between you and God Neville. I'm just here to arrange the meeting." Harry said coldly. He then fired, ending Neville's life.
As Neville's body fell silent a small pensieve stone fell from his pocket. Curious Harry picked it up, and felt himself falling into the memory.
*Flashback*
Neville, Draco, and Victor stood on a small hill overlooking a small cottage.
"Are you sure you can handle this Longbottom?" Draco asked clearly showing he had no faith in Neville.
"No problem. It's just one witch. My team can handle her with out breaking a sweat." Neville said defensively. The Dog Stars had just entered the home and the sounds of curses could be heard coming from the house. Neville expected to hear the all-clear signal soon. Instead he heard the sounds of a twelve-gauge shotgun being unloaded.
"Perhaps you've underestimated Granger?" Malfoy asked quietly.
"It's no big deal. All of our combat cloaks are bullet proof. They can handle this." Neville said though his confidence appeared to be waning.
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Meanwhile Hermione Granger had her back to the wall as she reloaded her shotgun. She was dressed in one of Harry's old T-shirts and a pair of shorts; strapped to each of her forearms was a wand holster one with her wand and one with Harry's wand. The Dog Stars had tripped the security wards around her home so Hermione had grabbed her wand and got ready for a fight. She had been having a really fucked up week with Harry dieing. She didn't know why the Dog Stars were raiding her home and she didn't care. If they wanted a fight she was ready and willing to give them one.
Hermione turned the corner leading from the hallway into the kitchen just as Terry Boot and Michael Corner walked in. Hermione wasted no time and blasted Terry with the shotgun. Michael ducked behind the kitchen counter avoiding Hermione's second shot.
Hermione ducked away from a spell Michael fired at her just as two more wizards entered through the living room windows. Suddenly Hermione was surrounded. The nearest wizard grabbed the shotgun from Hermione. Hermione immediately delivered a sharp kick to the wizard's knee shattering it. She then turned and drew both wands.
"Stupefy! Protego!" Hermione fired a stunning spell at the second wizard who fell to the ground unconscious. At the same time she blocked another curse sent by Michael. However, the first wizard she now recognized as Justin Finch-Fletchly sent a cutting charm at Hermione's leg, catching Hermione off guard she fell to the floor. Michael entered the living room ready to finish Hermione off as Justin stood shakily to his feet.
"ACCIO COUCH!!" Hermione cried out. The couch behind Michael and Justin flew into the air knocking both to the floor. It landed just in front of Hermione turned upside down. Michael and Justin were getting up Hermione Stood up as well with another shotgun that had been strapped to the bottom of the couch. Hermione fired two shots knocking both men to the floor.
Hermione turned around just in time to see the Creevey brothers come in through the front door. Hermione took aim on the brothers, but was hit by a disarming charm sent by Seamus who had come in through the window behind her. Dennis Creevey reached Hermione the instant she was disarmed, and grabbed her wrist. Hermione grabbed his arm and twisted. Hearing a satisfying snap Hermione flipped him over her shoulder, and then executed a spin kick to Seamus who dropped the shotgun to her feet. Hermione once more pulled out both wands and fired twin-stunning spells at Colin knocking him out cold.
"What's wrong boys? You're not getting tired already are you?" Hermione asked as she placed her foot under the shotgun and kicked it up into her hand. "I'm just getting warmed up." She said as she cocked the shotgun with one hand.
Hermione turned and ran into her bedroom hoping to make it to her emergency portkey when a baseball bat materialized out of nowhere, and hit her in the head. Hermione fell on her bed unconscious. Pulling off the invisibility cloak Sherry Weasley smiled evilly. She was standing over Hermione as Draco, Victor, and Neville walked in.
"Never send a man to do a woman's job." She said arrogantly. With that said Sherry walked out of the room.
"Alright, let's finish this." Neville said grimly. "Sorry bout this, but you shouldn't have betrayed the Order." He said to Hermione's still form.
"Wait Neville." Interrupted Victor. "If you don't mind, I haff some unfinished business with her."
Neville shrugged. "Whatever Victor, be quick about it we've got to be gone before the muggle authorities get here." Neville and Draco walked out of the room. Victor closed and locked the door... then Hermione began to scream.
*End Flashback*
"NOOOOOOO!!!!" Harry screamed. He was gripping the pensieve stone so hard it burst into dust. "THAT FUCKING BASTARD!!!" Harry yelled as he punched a nearby crate shattering it. "I'm gonna rip his head off with my bear hands." Harry said darkly.
Harry stalked across the warehouse. After he passed by, Seamus stood back up and conjured a whip from his wand. He lashed out with it aiming for Harry's back. Without turning around Harry caught the whip and gave it a strong tug pulling Seamus through the air. As Seamus passed by, Harry looped the slack of the whip around Seamus's neck and jerked it in the opposite direction. With a loud snap Seamus fell to the ground and did not move again.
Harry walked back to his bike pausing only long enough to grab the coffin and strap it to his back. Harry started his bike and peeled out, heading in the direction of Victor's home.
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Undead and Unstoppable
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