Chapter 1

Memories Forgotten

It was his last day at Hogwarts. This day was going to be last one he would spend in the castle. He sighed. Then looking down his landing upon the sleeping form of his beloved Cho. She worked in the Ministry but she had come down to see him graduate. He was grateful for that. As the the young couple sat together in the Room of Requirement his thoughts floated off to a far away place. To a man named Lord Voldemort. Surprisingly it was quite a silent year for him. Considering the fact that he was always hunted down by the Heir of Slytherin it was a surprise......

The next day it was the Year ending feast. Everybody was high in spirit. All the students were in a jovial mood. Harry sat in the Gryffindor House Table. Cho sat by his side. He was smiling and osmetimes in between the feasts they were kissing playfully. All went well till the Headmaster got up to give his last speech of the term. As he was about to start there was a loud explosion that shook the very foundation of the castle. All the teachers sat up in alarm as a high pitched cackle was heard in a distance. The laughter made his blood run cold. It was the same laughter that he heard so often in his nightmares. The headmaster raised his voice above the commotion and ordered all the students to rush to their common rooms. Then with another loud explosion the doors of the Great Hall crashed apart. As everybody inside the hall waited with bated breath a man stepped forward. He had red slits for eyes and he had a nose similar to a snake. He had a long face and there was no mercy in those red pitless eyes. Lord Voldemort had arrived at Hogwarts.

He aws flnked by countless number of his faithful Death Eaters. Then a battle ensued. It was the most horrific battle in the history of the school. Teachers and students set their differences aside and fought bravely to protect the 'temple of learning' magic in England. But alas the Death Eaters were too good. Several were killed and brutally injured. Help cme from the Ministry of Magic but all too late. Soon the fate of the school was sealed. Only Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter continued to duel but all the rest were taken.

Voldemort stepped aside."Very well done my minions. Lord Voldemort will reard you all for your performance." Turning to Dumbledore"You Muggle loving fool did you think that you think defeat me using your pathetic army of half-bloods and muggle borns." He continued to snigger. No matter before dawn you will be dead but for now Crucio."

Dumbledore writhed in pain."Stop"the boy bellowed.

Voldemort looked up and his eyes landed on the boy."Ah Harry Potter our young hero."

"You were the reason for our little battle tonight. Although nothing would please me more than to kill you right here on the spot I ahve decided that I should torture you before having the pleasure of killing you...."

"Go on then torture me. Use your pathetic Cruciatus Curse"

"Ah Potter you forget I told you I would torture you but why use an Unforgivable when there are so many ways to do the same desired effect", he spoke in a silky voice.

The boy felt a feeling of hatred anguish and pain inside him. Something about the voice didn't sound right."Wh-what do you want to do with me?" he stuttered.

Voldemort's smile faded."I want you to join me."

"Nooooo" Cho cried out.

"Harry don't do it" Ron and Hermione chorused.

Voldemort scowled and spat"Join me our friends gets it." He pointed his wand dangerously close towards Cho.

The boy looked frightened."How do I know that you wouldn't kill them once I have joined you?"

"You don't. But I give my word that if you don't try anything funny your friends will live to see another day."

He didn't have a choice. He ghastly overpowered. THe Ministry, the Order everybody has failed. He didn't even hope for the slightest miracle. All he knew that the most evil wizard of all time was giving him a prioposition that would make him a death eater or cost his friends' amd his loved ones' lives. He raised his face. Their were hot tears running down his face. He looked at Cho, Ron and Hermione. They were the best of his friends. he gazed at the loving eyes of Mrs. Weasley and Ginny. He lowered his head and mumbled "I'm sorry."

He wiped his tears with end of his robes and turned to Voldemort "I'll do it only if you let them go first."

"Noooooooooo. Don't do it Harry." Cho and Hermione screamed. Dumbledore Ginny and Mrs. Weasley looked spellbound with shock and grief.

"All right. Lucius" Voldemort commanded.

One of the men in cloaks and mask got up and prepared a portkey. Amidst sobs and cries of Cho and Hermione the boy felt miserable. He hadn't the the heart to look at them. Ron was too stunned to speak. Finally when the portkey was complete he handed it over to the Weasleys.

"Go" he hissed.

Soon in a moment with a shriek from Cho the Weasleys alongwith Hermione and Cho were gone.

The boy let out a sigh and walked across the Hall to Voldemort and stood in front of him. "Let's get this over with fast" he spat.

Voldemort nodded and firmly gripped his left hand and pulled up his robes. He pulled out his wand and sceramed "Morsemodre" With a tingling sensation the felt the tatoo being impanted on his skin. "Now Harry Potter be prepared to join my ranks" The boy looked sadly at Dumbledore who had a ermorseful sad look etched on his face.

Voldemort raised one of his long fingers and touched the tatoo and immediately the felt pain. It was pain beyond pain. He screamed out in agony as his scar teared apart. His entire body felt as if it would burst apart. He felt his head would split in agony. He thought his veins would burst.

With a cry Harry James Potter woke up from his nightmare in his cell in Azkaban.

Realizations and a Plan