Harry was shocked when he read the letter; he had only been at the burrow for a day when it arrived. The twins, Ron, Percy, and Ginny had all received the same one and were currently trying to find their parents to explain. Harry couldn't even process it, he was just sitting there staring at the words stuck to the page:

Dear Mr. Harry Potter,

It is my duty to inform you that Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is no longer the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As of yesterday, July 30th 1992, a new headmaster was elected. Tom Marvolo Riddle has been chosen as the new Headmaster; I understand if this causes concern for you or yours and as such students can of course unenroll if they so wish. Hoping that you continue stay at Hogwarts for this your second year and for the rest of your academic career.

Sincerely,

Dolores Umbridge (Undersecretary to Cornelius Fudge Minister of Magic)

Albus stared numbly as he left what had been his office for years. In a matter of hours the new headmaster and staff would arrive to move into the school. Somehow, he had absolutely no idea how, Tom had resurfaced (perhaps a ritual of some sort had made him corporeal again) and petitioned for headmaster immediately. Cornelius was easily bought and the members of the Wizengamot that weren't deatheaters were likely threatened into being Tom's lackies. Tom had completely redone the staff, firing the teachers that were thinking of staying to protect the students before they could even make up their minds. He'd seen the teaching staff list that had been sent to all students and was overcome with worry. The staff was mostly deatheaters and included: Lucius Malfoy for Defense Against the Dark Arts, Narcissa Malfoy for Transfiguration, Rodophoulus Lestrange (he'd been sprung from Azkaban) as a Charms teacher along with his younger brother, Bellatrix Lestrange (apparently all the deatheaters had been cleared of all charges) was named assistant to her sister, muggles studies and history had been replaced by Wizarding Ancestry taught by somone he believed to be dead Peter Pettigrew (Sirius had been cleared of all charges though grudgingly on the minister's part), Barty Crouch Jr. had been placed alongside Peter, Herebology had been taken out, and Potions was being taught by Severus. Severus had been the only one not fired because he had the dark mark signifying him as a death eater.

Harry was sitting beside the Weasley children as Mr. and Mrs. Weasley ran about frantically pulling packed bags out of the wall (literally) and throwing them at their children.

"Here Harry take one of the extras I packed." Molly instructed thrusting the last bag into his arms. Harry stared in shock at the matriarch of the Weasley family; how could she still want him here? At first he and the others had just been upset about Dumbledore getting fired, but then the Weasleys had explained, briefly, before becoming frantic. Tom Riddle was Voldemort's real name. If he went with the Weasleys then he was putting everyone in danger.

"Alright we're going to floo to Prewett Manor and then from there I'll see who all I can contact." Molly relayed and ushered them towards the...fireplace? Why were they standing in front of the fireplace? Harry stayed seated and stared curiously at them.

"Oh, of course. The fireplace is connected to the floo network dear and allows us to travel to other homes through it. I'll send the others first to show you." Molly assured but Harry stayed still.

"Mate, come on. We need to get out of here!" Fred stressed and Harry sighed before opening his mouth.

"I can't go with you guys; Riddle will be looking for me, if not now then soon, and you would be in more danger." Harry explained and Molly opened her mouth to retort but was cut off.

"Let me make something very clear, Harry, you are not staying here. You are a child, a child Ron's age, and I will not let James and Lily's little boy face that monster alone. If Molly and I had, had our way then you and the children would have been raised as siblings. So up from that couch and over here with the rest of us." Arthur ordered and everyone froze before Percy moved toward Harry followed by Ron.

"Come on, little brother." Percy stated with a small smile.

"Yea, come on, Harry. We're already like brothers anyways and the three of us did just fly to Surrey and back to get you the other day. So what do you say mate, brothers?" Ron probed. Harry sat in shock for a moment before nodding and took Percy and Ron's hands.

"Brothers." Harry agreed.

"Alright, Percy you take Ginny with you." Molly instructed and Percy bent down and, even though she was almost as tall as him, lifted Ginny into his arms.

"Prewett Manor; Weasley." Percy intoned and Harry watched in fascination as he powder he threw down turned into green flame and flashed the both of them away.

"Ok, now Harry and Ron you two go together and the rest of us will follow behind. Hurry now." Molly ushered and the boys entered quickly, bags secure against their shoulders.

"Ready, mate?" Ron probed and Harry nodded.

"Prewett Manor; Weasley." Ron shouted and Harry felt his world start to spin.

Albus blinked his eyes and tried to focus on where he was; the last thing he remembered was walking out of his office and being ambushed. Tom, Barty Crouch Jr., and the Lestrange brothers had been standing there wands at the ready. He tried to apparate out of his restraints and found he couldn't.

"Nice try, Albus, but don't insult me by thinking that I would imprison you in a room that would allow you to use your powers." Tom chuckled standing off to the side.

"Where am I, Tom?" Albus snarled and Tom levitated a newspaper in front of his face.

"Read it for yourself, Albus." Tom winked and Albus's eyes widened.

Arrested and locked in Azakban for trying to murder the current Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry:

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

Pomona Sprout

Rolanda Hooch

Sybil Trelawney

Rubeus Hagrid

All prisoners are to be held at Azkaban until such time as they are deemed no longer dangerous. Per order of the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, and backed by the victim, Tom Marvolo Riddle.

"You won't get away with this, Tom." Albus seethed and Tom walked out before calling back.

"I already have, Albus, I already have. In time I'll go after your famed boy-who-lived, but for now I'll stick to training my army." Tom concluded and then vanished with a crack.