Heya people, Blazelord is back with a…HARRY POTTER FIC! Now, only this and my yu-gi-oh story are off hiatus for the moment, but PLEASE DON'T KILL ME (My oc's beat ya to it) also, this story is being co-written with Maethordhinen, so he gets partial credit. I apologize to all the people who alerted my stories then were like WTF HIATUS? My plot bunnies (not my own originality) went on strike and only went back WHEN I HAD NOTHING TO WRITE MY IDEAS ON! So I strangled them and hired new ones. Any who, it's time for the Disclaimer! I own didaly jack, and if I did Harry would have Hermione or one of the Delacours! Also, there WILL BE RONALD BASHING! He's a freaking prick who should have died! And Hermione. Really JK? Her and Ron? No offense, but were you high when you wrote numbers 6 and 7? Ok, I've bored all of you long enough, ONTO THE STORY!

Prologue: Snake in the Grass/ Lion in a Snake Den

CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK. A figure cloaked in a robe of pure black with a mask of bone walked down Diagon Alley in pouring rain, completely ignoring the droplets assaulting him. The figure then turned down a dead end and walked to the end of it, crouching down and looking at an object when he reached it. He picked up the item, a candy wrapper, and disappeared from the alley. The figure reappeared in a manor, standing facing towards the lit fireplace. He turned around and was greeted to the sight of one-third of Voldemort's Death Eaters.

"My fellow Death Eaters," the figure started, gaining the attention of the others. "For too long we have been forced to serve the Dark Lord, forced to watch our fellows die while he sits back in the shadows, unscathed!" The figure's voice started to rise higher and higher. "FOR TOO LONG, WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO FIGHT OUR FRIENDS TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES!" The Death Eaters started to remove their hoods at this point, showing old Hogwarts students, not a Slytherin in sight. The Figure than reached to his own hood, and took it off. A man with jet Black hair that disappeared behind his cloak was revealed, appearing to be 24 years old, with eyes that looked like pure amber, covered by a pair of glasses, somewhat tan, but more of a whiter colored face, and a wicked scar on his face, in the shape of a plus covering his entire face, his amber eyes white around the edges (1) "Now…is the time…TO STRIKE BACK," the man yelled, raising his fist in the air, causing the Death Eaters gathered to cheer. A member of Voldemort's inner circle had planned a rebellion, and either way, things would end tonight.

The date was October 30, 1981

The rebellious army marched forward, their uncloaked leader leading the way, striding with a purpose in every step. There destination: Malfloy Manor (2). The rebels continued their march, and when they had reached the doors, the leader pulled something from his robe and opened the top of it. The Death Eaters close enough to see this instantly had their morale boosted, the feeling spreading through the entire group. The Congregation of Death Eaters stopped when they reached the doors to the manor, waiting for the doors to be opened.

CRANK! Click-ck-ck-ck-ck-ck. The sound of a chain moving was heard from inside, the doors slowly moving open. The leader of the group smiled when the door was fully open, and the traitors-to-be followed after him, complete faith in their new lord. They no longer fought for the Dark, seeing their leader as their salvation, their only way back to a normal life. Their every dream rode on his shoulders, and his alone

And he would die before he let any of them slip from this world, dreams of a better life crushed.

The Death Eaters waited by the entrance, spreading out to get in position for their part, while the leader walked forward to a figure seated on a throne like chair, robed in pure black robes, with eyes like snakes.

"Ah…Solomon Brandybuck…I take it your mission was a success?" The figure standing to the robed figure's right, who had straight blond hair, green eyes (I believe) and a black cane.

"O-o-of co-co-course he d-d-did L-l-lucius," a hunch figure muttered, his eyes darting about, panic evident on his rat-like face. "He wouldn't be alive if he failed."

"Actually…" Solomon started, looking between the three, a calculating look in his eyes. Voldemort simply raised a nonexistent eyebrow at him, eyes filling with anger. "…I refuse to serve you anymore, Riddle (3)" Solomon said, pulling what appeared to be a card out of the object he removed from his robe moments earlier.

"What!?" Wormtail asked, panic evident in his voice. Voldemort slowly started to rise from his throne, and started walking towards Solomon. The entire trip, Solomon was muttering under his breath, silent as he could, Voldemort pulling out his wand when he was four feet from Solomon.

"I'm afraid I didn't catch that" Voldemort said, a disturbingness in his sweet voice. "Did you just say you quit?" Voldemort asked, raising his wand. Solomon just continued to mutter under his breath. After a minute of no response, Voldemort raised his wand, and leveled it at Solomon's head. "Avada" Voldemort started, his wand tip glowing green.

"COME FORTH AND SERVE ME, ALEXANDER, LYCAN WARRIOR (4)!" Solomon yelled, the card in his hand glowing. Out of the card came a clawed hand, a Dark Blue in color, followed by an arm, then a head, Blackish Blue pointed ears, covered in fur, a muzzle, and yellow eyes that disturbed the very soul. The rest of Alexander came out, a 5'ft 7 in Werewolf, but better nourished, with more fur, and more wolf like. Alexander howled, and charged at the Dark Lord.

That was the Rebel Death Eaters' cue.

The battle had begun

"WHAT IS THAT!?" Wormtail yelled, running behind Lucius and the Dark Lord, shaking like a leaf.

"That…" Voldemort started, sending a killing curse non-vocally at Alexander, doing absolutely nothing (5). "Was one of my gifts to Solomon (6)" said the Dark Lord, Lucius sending hexes and curses at the lycan, slowly having an effect at Alexander and keeping him at bay. And one of the stronger ones to, Voldemort thought to himself, seeing Solomon had summoned another two monsters. Wormtail never responded to his answer, looking around nervously, expecting to be blindsided by a monster. Lucius cursed at the bad timing and circumstances. 1/3 of their forces rebelled, a little more than 1/3 were on raids, and the rest were being slaughtered by the rebels and monsters, the odds of winning slipping away. Voldemort simply raised his wand and sent a snake of pure fire into his enemies' forces, decimating their numbers

Or he would have, if a wall of water hadn't appeared in front of the snake, halting its progress. Voldemort looked around for the source, to see a creature up in the balcony, blue-haired, scale covered ears, and one gill on the left side of its neck, circled in water. Lucius sent a bolt of magic at the creature, only to be deflected. Lucius glared at Wormtail and he nodded, throwing an object at the water. The creature shrieked in pain, the object sending out electricity when it touched the water. The barrier dropped, and the Snake continued through, killing rebels all around until one put it out with a powerful blast of a Water Spell. The three looked around for Solomon, only for Wormtail to cry out in pain. The three spun around to see Solomon standing behind Wormtail with a raised sword, blood dripping from the blade, and the Creature standing next to him.

The creature was about 5" 11', pure, blood red, covered in a monkish armor that was a sunset red, eyes of that of a lizard, scaled body, a blue tail trailing behind it, with a set of green eyes that looked like that of a dragon. "I'd like you to meet Shin-Shun-Shan, Dragon Warrior of the East. He will be your judge, jury, and executioner," Solomon stated, resting his sword on his shoulder.

The blade was of an ornamental, yet practical design, a normal, green tinted blade that had a red serrated spiral surrounding it, its aura singing of pain instead of death. Solomon just stood there as Shin-Shun-Shan charged at the three, his blade pointed behind him. Shin-Shun-Shan's blade was a falchion made of rubies instead of metal, the hilt being a combination of sapphires and aquamarines. The three wizards threw spell after spell at Shin-Shun-Shan, only keeping him back do to constant dodging, his blade sending bursts of fire and ice.

After 20 minutes of dodging, Wormtail was the worst off of the three, one leg frozen solid, 2nd and 3rd degrees burns littering his body. Lucius was scorched here and there, nothing worse than 2nd degree burns, ice littering his clothes, but not in big enough clumps to slow him down. Voldemort was completely untouched, his face emotionless. Finally, after such a long game of dodge spell, Voldemort's Avada Kedavra destroyed Shin-Shun-Shan, Solomon frowning when he saw he returned to his deck.

"Aw Bugger, and I was hoping Shin-Shun-Shan would finish at least ONE of you, but you this tired should work," Solomon said, retrieving seven cards from his case. The battle was long, but Solomon's Death Eaters (7) defeated Voldemort's, just a little less than ½ of the forces remaining. This would be short lived though, since as Wormtail fled the scene, completely useless, Lucius finished off the rest of his troops with a well placed Bombarda, caving the roof in and killing off the rest of them. Solomon tossed six of the seven cards on the ground, combining and forming a purple light. Solomon grinned at this, and held the 7th card aloft. "Now, 5 Dragons of Fire, Darkness, Water, Earth, and Wind, come together to form the tool of my victory and my enemies downfall. COME FORTH, FIVE-HEADED DRAGON ENTITY!" Solomon yelled, the light entering the card. A burst of light and magic sprung forth from the card when the light meets the card, blinding the three. When the light cleared, what they saw put all of them in pure awe.

(Not describing, Google it since it's a real card, but god instead of entity.)

The Dragon turned and looked at Solomon, its voice chilling him and Lucius. "Who was it that summoned me?" the godly dragon asked, two heads watching Voldemort and Lucius, the other three peering at Solomon. In his Awe, Solomon could only point at himself, not trusting his voice. "Solomon Brandybuck," the Dragon started, "You are too weak to be my master" the god dragon concluded, fear striking Solomon. "Therefore… ALL SHALL BE DESTROYED!" the dragon roared, the manor shaking. The Godly Dragon's mouths started to glow, charging up his attack. Lucius and Voldemort apparated away, knowing what was to come. Solomon, however, was bound by ancient magic, only able to send his deck to who was waiting for it.

I'm sorry…Maria…I've failed Solomon thought, thinking of the person he had thrown away his future for, not wanting one if he couldn't have it with the woman he loved.

Flashback

Solomon Brandybuck, a 5th year Gryffindor, strolled down the halls of Hogwarts, on his way to his Transfiguration class, when he bumped into someone, causing them to drop their books. "Oh, I'm sorry," Solomon started, using his magic to levitate the books into the person's arms "I didn't see you there."

"Its ok," the person said, a girl with light red hair and blue eyes said. "I'm Maria," she said, extending her hand. Solomon shook her hand and introduced himself

"I'm Solomon, but I'm late for my next class. See you later?" He asked, hoping she'd say yes. Maria smiled and nodded, heading back to her class. I think I'm in love Solomon thought to himself, walking to his next class

2 years later

All right Solomon, you can do this! Solomon was giving himself a pep talk. Maria had just broken up with her boyfriend, and he was going to ask her out. Solomon breathed in deeply, and strolled over to Maria. "Why hello there sexy," Solomon stated, grinning at Maria. Maria just giggled at this. The two had gotten closer over the last few years, and Solomon one day out of nowhere started to playfully flirt with her. She secretly loved this, but she never said anything. The reason you may ask?

Solomon Brandybuck was a Gryffindor.

Maria Glasswater was a Slytherin.

Gryffindors HATED Slytherins, and vice versa.

It was nothing but a Pipe Dream, until Solomon spoke again.

"So, Maria," he started, building up his Gryffindor courage, "I was wondering if on the next Hogsmeade trip, if you'd like to have dinner with me." Maria just stared at Solomon in Shock. Not trusting her lips, she simply nodded. Solomon grew a giant grin, and left, telling Maria he'd pick her up an hour before the trip. Maria, realizing she left her best clothes at home, ran to the Owlerey to send one to her parents, asking them to send her her best outfit.

Solomon smiled at the memories, a tear escaping from his eyes. He had done everything he had to keep her safe, but not just her.

He had also done it to protect his unborn-at-the-time son, Maximilian. He could remember the events leading up to this.

3 years earlier

"Solomon, are you ready for dinner at the Potter's yet (8)" Maria asked, yelling up the stairs. Solomon just smiled, finishing getting dressed. Last year he had gotten married to Maria, even though they hadn't been dating for very long. He just had a feeling that she was the one. When he reached the bottom of the steps, he was greeted to an angry Maria. He cringed, hoping she wouldn't hex him for taking so long. Maria's glare softened, and she simply stated before going through the Floo to the Potter's "At least the time was well spent." Solomon just smiled at his wife's antics, and followed her through the Floo to the Potter's

"Solomon!" James yelled, giving his older friend a hug. Solomon just smiled at James, and started to scan the room. He saw Sirius in a corner of the room failing at flirting with a girl, Remus chatting with Charlus, Peter standing not too far away from the door, and saw Lily chatting away with his wife. "So, how have things been for you lately?" James asked.

Solomon just sighed, and pinched the bridge of his nose. 'It's getting worse James," Solomon stated, worry evident on his face. "I was hoping the family curse broke with me, but it hasn't," he concluded.

James rested a comforting friend on Solomon's shoulder and gave him a reassuring smile. "It'll be okay Solomon, you'll see. Lily and I have gotten past Voldemort once already, and I promise we'll end this war soon."

Solomon just gave a sad smile to James, and put his hand on James's shoulder. He then grinned, and said, "And Maria and I have gotten past Tom four times, and we'll continue to give him hell to the very end!"

James smiled, and the two then started their secret handshake, bumping fists five times in a star shape, then spun and attempted to slap the other in the forehead, hands meeting in the middle. "That's right we will, Gruffin (9)!" The two then started laughing, and headed off into the kitchen for a Butterbeer or two. "Oy, Moony, Padfoot, Wormtail, lets grab a Butterbeer or two!" The Group of five then disappeared into the kitchen, leaving Charlus, Lily, and Maria in the foyer, sitting around the fire.

When the Five returned, Solomon and Sirius were juggling Butterbeers into the foyer, followed by a laughing James, and a scolding Remus and Wormtail. When the two stopped, they manipulated the path of the Butterbeers so one landed next to everyone in the room. The girls clapped, while the boys, besides a laughing James, just sat down. The rest of the night and dinner was spent making small talk and reminiscing about their Hogwarts years

"…And remember when Solomon jinxed you to sneeze a small flood when you discovered the tripping jinx while he was climbing the stairs?" Lily asked, causing the others to laugh, and James to frown at the memory.

"Don't remind me, I had to spend a week taking my classes out by the Black Lake," James muttered, renewing the laughter.

Solomon looked at the clock to see that it was almost midnight, and raised saying, "Well, we'll definitely have to do this again, but me and Maria must be going."

"Actually Solomon, I have an announcement to make" Maria said, everyone turning to look at her. After a minute of silence, Lily, being the closest, nudged Maria with her shoulder. Maria then took a deep breath and said "Solomon, I'm…pregnant."

Everyone but Maria and Lily's eyes widened, and Solomon did an impression of a gaping fish. Solomon then did the only thing that came to mind.

He passed out.

Solomon chuckled at the memory, and another tear slid down his face, realizing that that was when things in his life started to go south. He didn't know the details, but Wormtail had sold that information to the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters kidnapped Maria when he was on an Order mission. He then realized that Wormtail would probably survive his wounds, and prayed that Wormtail would get the Justice he deserved.

Solomon, with his dying breath, gave the gift the Dark Lord had given him to his son, sealed F.G.D, and gave his son control over the family sword, which he apparated away as well.

Solomon Brandybuck had failed to defeat the Dark Lord which history would hate him for, and had set a chain of events in motion that would lead to the Dark Lord's, and his best friend's, demise. That night, Solomon forever set in History what would happen next.

A prophecy was made. A traitor heard it. Voldemort would give in to his paranoia, and do what would destroy him and end the war.

Meanwhile

Maria couldn't take the waiting anymore.

Solomon had told her he WOULD return, that he'd be he to help raise their son, that he would see him off to Hogwarts, help him with girl troubles, and see his wedding and grandkids, and so many more things that had yet to happen. Yet Solomon wasn't home yet.

He was late by half an hour, so she went into the foyer, where he told her he would apparate back to. She waited, and waited, and waited. When she heard the distinct pop behind her, she jumped and turned around, hoping to see the man she loved. What she saw made her break into tears.

It was Solomon's deck and the Brandybuck family sword.

Maria had no idea for how long she cried, but when she snapped out of it, she could hear her son crying. Calming herself down, Maria ran upstairs to Maximilian's room, and saw him on the floor, cradling his leg and tears running down his face. Entering Mother mode, Maria carefully picked up Solomon, laid him back in his bed, and used her magic to heal his leg. After Maximilian stopped crying, Maria gave him a stern look and asked "Maximilian Wolfram Brandybuck, what did you do this time?" Maximilian said nothing, and just pointed to the card on the floor where he fell. Maria, picking it up, saw that it was one of Solo- No, Max's monsters, and just simply put it back in the case.

"Mommy," Solomon asked, sadness evident in his voice, "Is daddy dead?" Maria flinched at the question and had wide eyes, and before she could ask anything, Max said "Daddy told me he was gonna die tonight. Daddy also told me not to be upset about it." Maria started wondering when Solomon would have told Max, but her eyes widened in realization. Solomon told him this morning, Maria realized. Maximilian had locked himself in his room for three hours after breakfast, and it took Solomon another hour to convince him to talk to him. Maria just nodded at her son, tears filling her eyes, hugging her son. Max said nothing then, but Maria, for the next week or two, heard her son cry himself to sleep, waking up every morning with red eyes.

Finally, this chapter is done! This is supposed to be the shortest chapter, and at over 3k words, I'm very pleased with that. It may take me awhile to update, since I plan on rereading the books while doing this, but if so, I'll be updating A Rising Star. Reviews make my plot bunnies work faster, so leave plenty of em! Also, this IS NT A CROSSOVER! It only has elements of Yu-gi-oh, mainly some cards. Some I make WILL be based off of them though, so each chap, if you post one that fits that bill and what monster it's based off of, I may answer a question you have about the story.

1: Solomon had an incident whiled fighting Voldemort that partially blinded him

2: I have no idea if this was his base in the first war, but since it was for at least part of the books, just roll with it people!

3: Solomon doesn't fear Riddle, which with F.G.D at his disposal, why would he?

4: Due to a curse on his family, Solomon slowly lost his ability to channel his magic. The Cards he used (And Maximilian will use) need only a hint of it, so he jut needs to focus on it. Also, the cards are linked to a Wizard/Witch's magic core, so only they can use that card.

5: The monsters, since they're (In this story) Creatures summoned from a realm of death, they don't have a soul to sever, so Avada Kedavra BARELY does anything.

6: Solomon didn't lose his magic till AFTER he was forced to join Voldemort, and his mere presence was a morale damager, Voldemort gave him the cards, so his enemies would fear him even more.

7: Some wizards still see Solomon as evil (Remus, Fudge, Umbridge), so to some his men were Death Eaters, while to those who recognized him as a war hero (Regulus, Madeye, and Dumbledore), they were called Chaos Swallowers, Men who destroyed those who caused it

8: Brandybucks and Potters are family friends in this story, starting with older ancestors (Brandybuck will be a "Most Ancient and Most Noble" house, like Potters)

9: Solomon's Animagus form would be a Griffin, but he was banned from becoming one by the Ministry

Next Chapter will probably be up till the end of Hogwarts first day, but I won't give a preview! Remember, R&R! Also, once I get old enough, the story will become M Rated, but I more than likely suck at lemons, so there won't be any form of citrus (Maybe hints of it happening) Also, looking for an artist! If you want to do it, draw Solomon in the scene when I describe him, and show me a link to where you put it!

Adios people!