HP and the True dark lord

Chapter 1: Who is James Black?

The Crashing waves where like visible wind chilling to the bone. Lupin stood there staring out into the dark sea and wondered how long it had taken him to find this place. There was a vortex of water just below him and a pathway leading into what looked to be a cliff of rock. He didn't even stop to think this was the wrong place, for he was already accustomed to so many dead ends it wouldn't faze him much if this was another one.

He plunged into the water headfirst and could feel the slight sting of it envelope him. It didn't bother him much he liked to consider himself a strong man. He made his way through the vortex and through another pathway that revealed another room inside the cliff. There was light so it told Lupin there was someone here. This raised his hopes a little. He rose form the water and with a slight flicker of his wand he was dry and warm again. A shadow in the light made no movement.

There was a large pond in the middle of the room and a small island in the middle of the pond. A few lights circled the room but most of it came from the center. The thought crossed his mind that this pond was once filled with undead zombies but he could tell now that it had been cleared by the blue shimmer.

He walked a little around the pond and at about a quarter of the way around he noticed a golden chain floating toward the edge of the water. At the other end of the chain he could make out a small boat. Upon pulling the chain the boat approached him slowly. He boarded it and let it guide him toward the island.

As Lupin approached he could hear a slight mutter as if whoever was in the center was talking to someone. He tried to get a good look but all he could see was some ones back. The light seemed to come from nowhere in front of this individual and he had what looked like a small coffee table sitting in front of him with books and news papers scattered.

The man sitting in the middle stopped talking and Lupin heard a crack as if someone small apparated out of the room. The figure never turned he continued sifting through a small book directly in front of him. He was a beefy looking figure and from what little Lupin could see of his face it looked like he had facial hair almost an inch thick and passed off a look that Lupin could only compare to a muggle.

"Are you James Black?" Lupin asked.

"Yes." The figure answered in a deep voice. Lupin made as if to ask another question but was interrupted.

James Black replied in a matter of fact tone. "I expected someone to eventually find me, but not you. I'm really surprised.".

Lupin was a little taken aback especially in that this man never turned around to see who it was.

"I have to ask. How did you manage to find this place?" asked James.

"Dumbledore's notes." Lupin answered. "He may not have left the memory of this place but he did keep some things in writing. As for how I knew you where here, I'm sure you can figure it out. I am a werewolf you know."

"Yes I forgot about your little friends. Although I can intrude upon your mind easily I am not the type to pry into areas I'm not invited." James said this with an amused tone

Lupin gave a sigh of relief. "Well a hound in the nearby town sensed you power, and wolf came by eventually who recognized your scent. I am a bit more capable of understanding these animals now. When asking around, your name, made it seem a bit more obvious. I still didn't know if it was you till just now. Your scent is pretty obvious."

"Yes I figured you might find it amusing Remus. I'm glad it was you, and you seemed to have embraced your destiny such as I did. Why are you here then?"

Lupin looked as if he didn't know how to word his next sentances "Everyone's been looking for you, it's been two years since… since that day. No one rea lly knows what happened. Not even the death eaters will talk about it. The last thing we ever heard of you is when you registered yourself as an animagus."

James Black stood up quickly turning to snap at Lupin, "If I had wanted to talk about it do you think I would be here, here in this cave."

Lupin stepped back before speaking again in a calm voice. "I'm sorry I figured you wouldn't want to speak of it. That is why I have another reason for being here. I want to offer you a job. I am to understand you once sought to be an auror."

"That was once upon a time." James was quiete and calm again, with a sad tone to his voice. "I can't take that job now even if I wanted to. I have neither the requirements nor the desire to reveal myself."

"We still need you. Unlike the last time they lost their master, the Death eaters have not gone into hiding, they still terrorize and you seem to be the only one they fear." Lupin put emphasis on the word you.

"You think I wanted this. You think I wanted to be his equal. What is it they can do without him anyway?" James retorted.

"There is a lot they can do and they are doing. It is true you are his equal in many ways, and the biggest benefit is that you are feared, but unlike him you are feared by evil, the dark lords followers fear you. Why stop now? Why leave so many loose ends untied."

"I did what I was supposed to do." James words came out sounding regretful. "I fulfilled the prophecy. I don't want anything to do with them anymore; I don't want to hear about it. I don't want to think about it. I can't stand the stares anymore. Ever since I came into your world all people have done is stare at me, and whisper behind my back. It drives me mad."

Lupin looked to the floor then slowly approached James. When he was in arms reach he placed a hand on James's shoulder. "No matter what you do, you will always be the chosen one Harry. If you come back though I have friends, they can hide that, come back as the man you are now. They can falsify papers and say you took personal private schooling. It is uncommon but it would give everyone an excuse to why you have so much power."

"Can you really do that? Do I really want to go back?" Harry said this more to himself than to Lupin.

"Yes you can Harry." Lupin nodded as he said this. "The ministry of magic is more stable now and I doubt given your experience, anyone would care that you didn't complete schooling. You are more than over qualified."

Harry looked up at Lupin and with a sad face he shrank about two inches and thinned out drastically. He now looked like the boy that once went to Hogwarts. He was obviously older but anyone who saw him would know instantly. The scar on his forehead stood out as much as it ever did.

Lupin did not look at the scar, as far as he was concerned he never wanted to see it again. He was glad to be looking at his friend again. He looked Straight into the eyes of Harry. For a spit second he saw James potter standing before him, a brash and strong young man. Harry's eyes though brought him back to reality; it was Lily's eyes and the man standing before him looked withered. He would have given anything now to haul him in front of Mrs. Weasley so she could proceed with fattening him up.

Almost as if Harry read his mind, he replied. "We can not let anyone know. Not the Weasleys, not Hermione and especially not the higher ups at the ministry."

"Understood, but its going to be hard not letting anyone know, Mad Eye Moody works there now and he would surely spot you."

"We can let him know but no one else, I don't want anyone announcing to the world that I am back. From this day forward I am to be known as James Black." Harry emphasized this.

Harry's hand protruded from his robes and he held it out for Lupin to shake. Lupin took his hand and pulled him closer into a hug. Its good tokm have you back my boy. It's truly good to see you again. After a few moments they separated, and Harry smiled as he took on the look of the husky man again. Lupin was humored to notice that Harry has a slight resemblance to a small version of Hagrid.

Harry turned around and with a wave of his hand the lights dimmed. Lupin was a little surprised to see no wand in Harry's hand.

"Kreacher." Harry called.

"POP!" The mangled creature that Lupin had seen back in Sirius's house suddenly stood before them. Lupin was also shocked to see it looked considerably healthier. The house elf actually looked to be eating better than Harry.

"Kreacher! I need you to help me pack my stuff, we are not returning here again. We will be working at the Ministry of Magic, and there is the possibility that we will find a permanent residence. From now on I don't want you seen by anyone who might recognize you, with the exception of Lupin and anyone I tell you is fine."

"Yes, My great master." Kreacher bowed deeply and it surprised Lupin a lot to see so much respect out of this creature. He never expected it. He felt as if he were staring at a different house elf all together.

Kreacher proceeded to start packaging things quickly and mumbled not once. Harry them pulled out his wand and used it to package things as well. He then walked to a small perch, and whistled. With a bizarre caw an Owl much like Hedwig but much larger and completely black came swooping down. Large feathers protruded from the bottom of its wings and it gave off a diamond like shape. Lupin had forgotten that Hermione now owned Harry's old owl.

"Shall we go?" Harry said with the ease and calmness Lupin once associated with Dumbledore.

"Yes I believe so." Lupin said with a broad smile. "To the ministry then. Follow me." He didn't have to tell Harry where they were teleporting he could tell he was now powerful enough to sense it on his own.

They looked at each other in the eyes and with a pop, Harry, Lupin, Kreacher, the owl, and all Harry's stuff disappeared as if nothing was ever there. The light in the cave began to dim slowly until nothing was left but darkness.