Astra

LXX - The Recruitment of the Order

ASTRA SPENT THE NEXT few weeks quite busy, contrary to what most thought. Others would see her and Luna hiding out in deserted classrooms or libraries, apparently mourning and getting through serious trauma.  

After all, they had only seen Astra scream like a lunatic in the middle of the tournament about a student dying, only to see the student dead a few minutes later. 

There were rumors spreading around the school, and Astra honestly didn't have the energy to deny them all, so she let them be and went on with her own business.

Being avoided like the plague wasn't something that was new to her, anyway.

In reality, Luna and Astra were working together to recruit the Original Order of the Phoenix and new members. They once again thought about bringing Hermione along with it, but she was first and foremost Harry's friend, and he needed her more.

Astra was also prepared to file a court case against an illegal animagus with Regulus's help, as even though Rita hadn't published any articles, Astra definitely took it as against the rules if she gave gossip to the minister himself.

"Name?" Astra asked to the woman who was floating in front of her with Luna next to Astra, writing everything down on a list.

"Bertha Jorkins."

"Bertha?!" Astra looked up quickly, eyeing her carefully. "At the beginning of the year, you couldn't even utter two words."

Bertha shrugged, "They have therapy around here, and it helped me a lot. Besides, I want to help get rid of Wormtail." Her eyes gleamed with revenge, which was the number one reason that new members were joining the order, though Astra didn't mind.

"Alright," she said simply, "Were you a previous Order member or Death Eater?"

"You're allowing Death Eaters here?" asked Bertha in a surprised tone.

"Yeah, and what do you have against it," Astra said sharply, making Bertha float a bit back. 

"Alright, alright, nothing. No, never been in the Order or worked as a Death Eater."

"Previous job?"

"Don't you already know that?"

Astra huffed and rolled her eyes, "It's part of the procedure, we're writing everything down," she gestured to Luna who gave a small smile and wave.

"Okay, fine. I worked in the Department of Magical Games and Sports."

"Cause of death?"

"You already know tha-"

"Just answer the question!"

"Fine! Fine, killing curse by Wormtail."

"Any relations to current Order members?"

"No, don't think so."

"Alright, thank you," said Astra pleasantly. "We will inform you when you receive a mission in the future. Keep in mind that not all people have jobs in the beginning and if you are not completely dedicated to the order, you are not needed," she recited from her paper. "Spirits only have jobs as spies, so you might need to stay in Death Eater meetings or spend long periods of time without seeing others. If this triggers you, please leave." 

She looked up at Bertha who was still standing there and continued. "If you have any questions, talk to the heads: James Potter for any general questions, Regulus Black for any questions on Death Eater protocol, and Marlene McKinnon for requests on missions and your Order uniform."

"Order uniform?"

"It's necessary," Astra confirmed, "Designed by Luna over here with name tags. Thank you for your service."