Part 3 - The Villain of the Piece

While Harry and his companions launch their attack on Azkaban, we turn our eye to the Villain of the Piece, Tom Riddle, also known as Lord Voldemort or He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, and several other ephitats. In a cavern located under the old Gaunt and Riddle houses, we see him sitting alone on a throne made of blackest woods, carved with emblems of darkest power, and of course, snakes. At some unseen signal, Voldemort focused his gaze on the other inhabitant of the room. "Pettigrew, attend me."

From a dark corner, a rat scurried toward the throne, then changed in short, overweight, rat-faced man kneeling in front of the Dark Lord.

"Your arm," Voldemort commanded.

Peter quickly extended his still flesh arm, then screamed in agony as his mark burst into black flame as Voldemort pressed a finger on it. Across the British Isles, and places further flung, people of all walks felt the summons that their dread lord had issued, and left their business at hand to answer him.

Looking over the gathered ranks of his devoted followers, Voldemort smiled. Rising majestically from his throne, he addressed them. "My faithful, the time has come. Potter has returned to Hogwarts, all the pieces are on the board. You have been given your instructions. Now go and do my bidding. Shake this world and show them why they fear my name."

As the death eaters chanted Voldemort's name as they left, Voldemort signalled Bellatrix and Lucius to follow him, as he made his way out of the room. The pair fell into step behind him.

"Lucius, it is time to test the mettle of the new generation. I want the staff of Hogwarts dead by Christmas. Your son is to take of Dumbledore, I leave the rest to your judgment. Bella, check on my keys, then find out from Snape what Dumbledore knows about them, as well as where Potter went. If the children fail, You will kill Snape when Hogwarts opens after the winter holiday."

"As you command, My Lord," the pair chorused.

"Oh, find something for Pettigrew to do. There is no need to hide him anymore. Make it spectacular." Voldemort added just before he vanished from sight.