In the midst of yet another scary run-into with Death Eaters (and Dementors this time), Harry hears someone whisper to him "Potter, in here, quick!" Without hesitation, the trio run into the upstairs of Hog's Head to discover that their savior was none other than Aberforth Dumbledore, Albus' younger brother. He tells some lies to convince the angry Death Eaters that it was his patronus (a goat), not Harry's stag. While upstairs, Harry notices a portrait of Ariana Dumbledore, and a mirror below it, which Harry discovers that it was Aberforth who helped him using the mirror piece. Aberforth was instructed how to use the mirror from Albus after buying it from Mundungus Fletcher in hopes to keep an eye on Harry. They mystery of the doe patronus is still there because they find out that he didn't send it because his patronus is a goat. Aberforth advises him to go to the mountains out of the madness, but Harry wants to stay and continue on the mission Albus left him. Aberforth gets angry and he advises Harry that the mission could get him killed. Harry questions why Aberforth is anti-Albus' plans, and he then tells Harry the story of his life. He explains how Muggle boys attacked Ariana, causing her to become traumatized and how Mr. Dumbledore attacked the boys back, which caused him to go to Azkaban. They tried to keep the whole thing very low profile so no one found out about Ariana. Later, Ariana accidentally killed Kendra due to her uncontrollable magic. Ariana was later killed in a duel between Albus, Aberforth, and Grindelwald, because Aberforth was angry that Albus was abandoning the family to go travel with Grindelwald. After discussion and disagreements, Harry demands to that he must get into Hogwarts. Aberforth shows him the only way to get into Hogwarts that hasn't been closed: the portrait of Ariana. After he shows Harry the tunnel, Neville appears all bruised and cut, but ecstatic to see Harry. The three climb into the painting with Neville, and he then explains the harsh punishment the teacher of Hogwarts, such as the Carrows, perform on the students, hence Neville's cuts. Neville has led the Dumbledore's Army, and has been constantly rebelling against the Death Eaters, which led to an incident with a Death Eater and his grandmother. They eventually end up in the Room of Requirement, and are greeted by Seamus and other members of Dumbledore's Army. A bunch of other friends of Harry show up and a ready for a fight, but Harry explains that that is not why he is here. He explains how exactly he needs to destroy Voldemort, and is searching for an object of Ravenclaw's. Luna, of course, tells Harry that is is probably the lost diadem.
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