Harry smiled at his potions professor and honorary uncle as he was helped into the dining room. Healer Rachel had to leave for St Mungos in the early hours so Nurse Richard became Severus's shadow for now.

"Feel any better Professor?" Luna was the first to ask.

"A little, Miss Lovegood." Severus sat down and requested a cup of tea from the house elves. "Thank you." He said as an afterthought. He did feel better but there was still a throbbing pain in his arm.

"Have you thought any on what I said?" Harry asked. He, Luna, Draco and Ron were pouring over books of all types; all geared at dissecting the Dark Mark. Ron had a 'Wonderful World of Wands' journal under the table but was still helping. Remus was also present but being as close to the full moon as it was he was looking a little, distracted.

"I've only just become conscious a few moments ago." Severus did look quite drained but that was not at all surprising.

"You can always stay here if you have nowhere else."

"I will consider it Harry, when I can think straight." Severus said with even more kindness than usual.

Harry nodded and the subject was lost in the wave of studying.

They spent two more hours at the dining table, Severus had downed seven cups of tea in that time. He gave his own- very intimate- experience of his experience with the book.

"Ah Snape looks like you're up and about again." Moody gave Severus a clap on the shoulder as he went to the fridge. He pulled out a lunchbox- it looked mostly unassuming but it was warded almost as well as the rest of the house. "So you never did get to pass on your info about that bastard with Dumbledore. Anything for us?" The older man pulled out a platter of roast chicken which made Ron's eyes turn into saucers.

Severus nodded and curled his fingers around his mug. "He's cracked. Well and truly this time."

"Like crazier than before?" Ron asked pulling his eyes away from the forbidden food.

"Certainly. He's out forcing his death eaters to collect toads of all things. They were everywhere."

"Toads, well that is new." Moody bit into his chicken leg. "Still no idea where he's camping?"

"Not a clue. But I do know he plans to find the Lestranges- I suppose he misses Bellatrix. She has always been one of his favorites."

"Well that's something." Harry nodded. "I already sent Percy to persuade some Aurors to help increase the fortifications of Azkaban. Not sure if he's made any headway."

"Maybe we can use this Bellatrix to draw him into a trap." Moody gave a sly grin; he missed war.

"That's not a bad idea. Not at all." Harry agreed. "But it's not going to be easy, not with demeanors and Death eaters both fighting against us."

"Maybe a small team- an ambush from the inside- arm them with patronus's and chocolate. A capture mission?" Ron suggested. "We could try pulling information out of anyone we can."

"Should we rustle up some people, Potter?"

"Got anyone in mind?"

"A few."

Harry paused. "No one underage though. Please don't send Children to face Voldemort in Azkaban."

"I'll draw up the list unless Severus has anything else."

"Not much. He seemed restless, anxious or exited. Not sure which."

"I'll send Hermione and see what she can dig into the toad thing- See what she thinks of- umm no better not put that. Mail has been intercepted before."

"You're starting to think like me Potter. Be carful or it'll never stop." Moody gave a half grin and began writing down names on a scrap of paper.

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Harry looked around the cave room; far less people were in here than last time. Luna and Ron were flanking him, Alistor was the other side of Ron with Tonks beside him. The young woman had pulled her cousin beside her so Remus of course sat beside him. Lunas father sat by her and was right of Draco who chose to sit the other side of Severus; Richard was still planted at his side. Aside from the Parents and Charlie the rest of the Weasleys were present bringing Cedric with them; Viktor sat beside Cedric with Fleur.

"Braking Into Azkaban. Bloody hell this is brilliant sign me up." Fred declared as reckless as ever.

"Sorry kid you'll likely be in school." Moody shrugged.

"Aw come-" He sighed. "Fine. Sorry."

"So who is going?" Percy asked.

"Well we were thinking you keep an eye on the aurors for us. And if you could get your girlfriend could try keep the papers away for as long as she can."

"Maybe I could get- oh Dolorus is taking a position at Hogwarts this year. I'm being made second to the minister. I could persuade him to do a press conference. That'll delay the reporters." There was no denying the arrogant pride in Percy's voice but it was a very helpful suggestion.

"You Weasleys really are smarter than you look." Severus gave a weak- almost- smile.

"Umm thanks sir?"

"So who will be going?" Fred asked, residing himself to one last year of being left out.

"Well Bill, you'd be great help."

"Alright- never done anything illegal before." He answered. "Just so you know." Fred and George just turned to him with a knowing stare; no one noticed the doubt in their gaze.

"We were going to plant a transportation spot in one of the cells. So that someone can keep a watch." Harry told the room. "Then they summon the rest of the team when something happens."

"What about something that detects them so no one has to be there?" Sirius suggested, he knew better than anyone how bad Azkaban was.

"That's something I can do."

"It would be complicated. Unless you can put detection wards on the entire outside of her cell."

Bill just gave a small smile. "Don't worry, I can do that. Pretty simple."

"Could you do it to a few other cells?" Severus asked.

"I guess. As long as there's someone to watch my back- its simple runeology. Well not simple-"

Percy caught on. "If you give me names professor I can get cell numbers to you."

"May I borrow a quill and some parchment?" Severus took the items and jotted down important names.

"Right, So we move in on the first. There will be slightly less aurors to react, watching kings cross and the train." Moody explained. "Myself, Tonks, Sirius and Remus to guard Bill whilst he sets these detection runes. When they go off we will all have to move in minutes."

"'ould I be able to join 'ou?" Fleur requested. "I am quite the duelist."

"I can attest to that." Harry agreed Fluers old school gave quite a focus on competitive dueling.

"I vould also like to help mister mad-iye." Viktor was trying hard to make himself useful; Harry had given him a place to stay; food and anything else he needed without asking anything in return. Viktor wasn't going to take advantage of the younger man.

"Oh, yes okay. But only after the detectors are set. We need stealth."

"Sirius you look ill." Snape mentioned. At those words Richard stood up to see if the man was alright.

"I cant-" Sirius rubbed his face. "I don't think I would be much- help there."

"You are a-" Harry nudged Moody in the ribs to make him quiet.

"He has a point, it wouldn't be good for him. It would hinder you all and put you at risk." Richard agreed. "He was right to refuse to go. As a medical professional I cannot allow it."

"He has the best knowledge-"

"It would be useless if he broke down. I may only be a nurse to you but I know what I'm doing."

Harry looked at moody and shook his head to him. "Viktor and Fleur are more than compensation for Sirius. They're very capable."

"I'll go back over the plans." Moody tried to remain collected. He trusted Harry but the foroners were still new.

"Bill could we maybe discuss those Runes." Harry cut through. "Will there be something to get everyone there undetected?"