Fourth drabble for the Defining Moments challenge on xoxLewrahxox's forum: the Dark Lord.
Defining Moments
Everyone remembers a moment they consider very special, something that changed their life irrecovably. What was the defining moment for Bella? Narcissa? Lucius? Rodolphus? What is a "defining moment" exactly? Feel free to being your own interpretation to this. Just make sure it's only 100 words. ;) Whatever you do, have fun!
His heart was beating fast as he sneaked into the house, clutching his uncle's wand. It wasn't what he had come here for; but his goal had been betrayed by luck, Marvolo was dead, and all that was left was a dumb beast, hardly looking like a human being. Somehow, it was even better. All those who could have helped him were gone, as if fate wanted to show him that he was too special not to trace his path alone. Burn everything left behind – cure your world and rise with your head high. Smiling, he pushed the door.