36 Chapter 36

### That day, at Number 12, Grimmauld palace, London ###

There were various people sitting around a large dining table including Tonks. Dumbledore was sitting at the head table.

" Thank you, everyone, for coming here at such short notice. I must regretfully inform all of you that 'Dark Lord Voldemort' has risen once more. As such, I am reinstating the order of Phoenix once more." Announced Dumbledore.

"Are you sure Albus." Asked Hestia Jones.

" Yes, I am afraid, I am quite sure. Harry was personally present there when it happened. I have even seen his memory of that happening." Replied Dumbledore calmly.

" What about that kid from Canis family, Harry said that he fought You-know-who himself and even escaped alive." Asked Sirius Black.

" Ah, yes, Mr. Canis did in fact fight Voldemort. As you know, being our spy in their midst, professor Snape was present there from start to the end of the fight and he has graciously provided us with his memory of the fight. In fact, I was just going to show it to all of you to ask of your opinions about the fight and Mr. Canis." Replied Dumbledore.

As Dumbledore said this, he placed a pensieve on the table. He then took out memory from a phial which looked like silver strings and placed it in the pensieve.

He projected the memory from the pensieve outwards for everyone to see.

The members started with Aiden's entrance. It showed how Aiden insulted the dark lord. Some of the Order members couldn't help but giggle a bit when they saw this.

The memory then showed Aiden protecting Harry behind his back, the battle that took place, death eaters getting a further away to not get caught in the crossfire, Harry taking the cup and portkey away, then even more fierce fight. Everyone took in a sharp breath when they saw the wandless fight alongside a fight with wands, and lastly, Voldemort getting overwhelmed, injured and Apparating away. The memory ended after this.

Everyone was silent after memory ended.

It was Moody who broke the silence and said," That boy didn't just escape by dumb luck. He is a skilled fighter and shouldn't be taken lightly."

" I agree with Mad-eye, he is a highly skilled fighter. Not to mention the strength with which he was throwing the spells, he should be very strong Magically." Said Kingsley Shacklebolt.

"But how is this possible for him to fight the Dark Lord head on, he is just 17." Asked Sirius.

" I have read that he has 6 Masteries, not to mention his impressive NEWTs marks." added Remus Lupin.

" Yes, Mr. Canis is indeed very strong. He even has knowledge and control to back up the magical strength. In fact, he already had his 2nd Magical maturity last year, even before he started his 7th year at Hogwarts." Replied Dumbledore sagely.

"But how is it even possible for him to have 2nd magical maturity at 17. Did he do some dark Ritual to increase his strength." Asked Sirius Black loudly.

" Yes, he must have had used Dark magic to get this powerful." Shrieked Molly Weasley.

" No, Mr. Canis didn't use any external aid to increase his core strength. In fact, he gave me a magical oath to prove this. I believe he is just naturally talented, not to mention hard-working if his time at Hogwarts was any indication. But the fact remains, Mr. Canis is a very talented, highly knowledgeable and powerful wizard. He didn't, in fact, use a single Dark spell during his entire exchange with Voldemort, so I am sure that he is a light wizard. I believe we should invite him in order. Order will benefit very much if he were to join." Replied Dumbledore.

"I concur, a light wizard of such strength will be very valuable. Aside from being a formidable fighter, he is a master healer. He could save many lives during upcoming war, just by healing since we don't have a healer as poppy is not an official order member and we can't just go to Hogwarts every time one of us is injured, not to mention his other useful masteries like warding which can be used to secure our safehouses. I really think it would be best to invite him to the order." Agreed Mad-eye Moody.

" Now, the question is, how should we go about inviting him, so that he won't refuse. He was a very reclusive person at Hogwarts and liked to be by himself, mostly studying." Asked professor McGonagall.

" Yes, it is indeed a problem, Minerva." Dumbledore replied.

After hearing everything, Tonks finally decided to tell everyone and said," Actually, maybe I should ask him. Since I am his girlfriend, I don't think he would refuse."

Moody decided to ask his apprentice," Since when have you been dating him? And why didn't you tell us before?"

" Well, we have been dating for close to five months now. We decided to keep our relationship secret for a while as he was getting too much attention because of his NEWTs and then his masteries recently and didn't want to get me mobbed by reporters at work to get them an interview with him or to attract unwanted attention from other Pureblood families since they were sending him too many marriage contracts." She replied.

" Smart move. Constant vigilance." Praised Moody.

"Wow, you really lucked out Tonks. According to Witches weakly, he is currently the most desirable wizard due to his handsome looks, pureblood status, his status of being head of rich and influential Canis family. Not to mention his NEWT scores and 6 masteries. Prepare to get many Howlers from jealous Witches when your relationship goes public." Said Hestia Jones while giggling.

" It is indeed fortunate for us. Chances of him joining are very high if you are the one who asks him. With this, I conclude today's meeting. We will discuss everyone duties and tasks when we meet tomorrow" announced Dumbledore.