A/N:

First off, just wanted to say how amazed I am about the amount of followers this story now has.

Secondly, thank you as always to all my reviewers. I have been left with a few specific comments and questions so…

My Alternate Reality: are we talking all his friends or just some of them? I currently have plans for the majority of Harry's friends to follow him, but not Ron. If people object to this I could find a way of working him into the story, but I personally cannot see Ron doing so.

Noir Et Blanc Shadow Raven: as I mentioned in the summary, this will be eventual hp/lv slash. However, I cannot see (a more human) Voldemort just falling into bed with a teenage boy or Harry instantly falling for Voldemort. Therefore, this will be a story about them building there relationship, from friendship, to lust, to love and all the problems that come with it.

Stardust of Orion: I will be making all of those people follow Harry. As I have said before, Sirius has no respect for Dumbledore and only remains on his side to be close to Harry. I personally see Sirius feeling very guilty about not being around for so long, especially after he learns how badly he is treated by the Dursleys. Lupin will take slightly longer to come around, thanks to the gratitude he feels for being allowed to attend Hogwarts. However, Werewolf nature will play a big part in his story, and the two remaining members of his substitute pack, as well as his alpha all being with Voldemort will lead him to join. Hermione will take a little longer than the others but her love of Harry will win out and once she's learnt of Voldemorts real plans she will be much happier with the idea. There will also be a few Weasleys thrown in, plus a few of Harry's less prominent friends.

Secondly; the Death Eaters- I personally see them being broken down into two groups. Group A, which I will focus most on, is made up of those who want genuine political and social change and power in the new system. The old pure blood families who genuinely think there is something wrong with the system. In this story, the Death Eaters will change from a group of rebels, who want to destroy and kill, to more of a political organisation, who use terror tactics to achieve there goals. As you will begin to see in this paragraph, once Voldemort begins to treat his inner circle more like advisors than servants, they will be more comfortable in actually advising him. Group B, which I see as much less important, consists of those who joined because they like the killing, maiming, raping, destroying ect. They will be much less important in the war and can be disposed of easily if they become a problem for the Dark Lord.

Radeon Potter: First, thank you for writing that as a constructive reader, rather than just telling me that I cant write (I'm sure most of us would agree that it is pointless and completely unhelpful). I'm the first person to admit my grammar is terrible. I don't have a beta and due to the long gap between updates I did not want to spend to long on the previous chapters. However, I will bare this in mind in future chapters (unfortunately this one was almost finished when you reviewed, but starting next time I promise) and will probably go back through these chapters when I have the time.

Lady Aqualyne: to relieve your fears, Severus will be a snarky, sarcastic git, but he won't be evil. Even in the books he was loyal to Lily and therefore Harry above all else and I'm not about to change that. Once he learns to see past his 'abnormally large nose' and sees Harry as himself, rather than his father, he can finally start doing his job properly. As for pairings: as hot as SS/LM is, I have plans for Mr Malfoy, so that's not an option. I haven't even considered an OC for him, but it is something I will bare in mind when he becomes a part of the story. I honestly have no idea who I'm going to pair Severus with yet, so any other ideas would be appreciated. As a note to all those who don't, but really should ;) I will bare the name in mind, because reviews are amazing lol

This is only a short update, which will begin to introduce Harry's new friends and the inner circle that will be built. Happy Easter everyone

Harry smiled 'if we get rid of Dumbledore all things are possible.'

Harry was sitting in the library alone one afternoon, reading a book on the origins of the dark arts, when he heard someone walk into the room. Looking up, he saw the familiar pale drawn face and blonde hair that he had spent the last four years hating.

'Malfoy' he greeted coolly.

'Potter' Malfoy nodded back, his face impassive.

They stood there staring at each other, until Malfoy suddenly started laughing.

'sorry Potter' he finally managed to splutter, 'its just that your like here, and your reading about dark magic and well, you're the fucking chosen one' he started laughing uncontrollably again.

Harry stared at him in shock, realising that he had never seen any expression on Malfoy's face than haughtiness or distain. Then, he began to laugh as well. 'I know, I can't wait to see Dumbledore's face when he finds out'

Malfoy smiled at Harry, 'you know, I think I'd like to reoffer you my friendship Potter. You know, now that we're on the same side' he laughed.

Harry smiled and shook the hand the Malfoy was holding out, 'then it's Harry'

Malfoy smiled and said 'very nice to meet you Harry, I'm Draco Malfoy, but you may call me Draco.' making the boys break down into peals of laughter once again.

There was a coughing at the door and both boys looked up quickly. Voldemort and Lucius Malfoy were standing at the door wearing amused smirks.

'Is there any reason you two are behaving like children' Voldemort asked calmly

Draco quickly sank into a low bow, replying, 'No My Lord, I am sorry My Lord.'

Harry started laughing again at Draco's response. The Dark Lord raised an eyebrow at him. 'What, pray tell, is so funny Harry'.

Harry calmed down enough to reply 'he's Draco Malfoy, and I'm the fucking chosen one'

Everyone looked at him as if he were mad, until Draco explained 'Dumbledore isn't going to be happy.'

Since that day, Draco had been coming to see Harry at the manor most days and they had become close friends. Draco was someone Harry could confide in about anything, he didn't get jealous like Ron or judgemental like Hermione. In turn, Harry provided someone that Draco could see as a friend and not someone trying to gain influence from or destroy the Malfoy name. Both the boys were very comfortable with each other and told each other everything.

Which is why, when Draco came running in to the room, beaming and shouting that his father had agreed to let him have private tutors next year, rather than going back to Hogwarts, Harry was overjoyed. The thought of spending the rest of the year alone in the manor was infuriating but he now knew that Draco would be able to come and see him he was looking forward to it.

'Mr Black' the Dark Lord greeted the man seated in a shadowy corner of a small bar in Knockturn Avenue.

'Yes'

'I am Lord Voldemort'

Sirius looked up in shock. 'Well shit the bed sideways, you look… well, normal'

The Dark Lord smirked.

'Well I assume that if you wanted to kill me you would have done so already, so why did you want to see me?' Sirius asked

'I have your godson. He is unharmed and has… lost faith; I suppose you could say, in Dumbledore.'

Sirius let out the breath he'd been holding, 'oh thank Merlin, I've been so scared'. He looked at Voldemort, 'so he's ok? You're not going to hurt him?'

'No, Harry and I have come to an understanding. But he wants you to join him. He doesn't want to be alone.'

'Then I'll join. Harry matters more than anything'

'Good. I'll send you instructions next week.' Said the Dark Lord before turning and walking out of the bar.

A/N

Short chapter, but working on the next one, so it should be up soon

Also please review, it makes me happy ;)