Disclaimer: I am not George Lucas or J.K. Rowling.

Enter Riddle, in his office.

Enter James.

James. Minister. We've just received a report from Master Black. He has engaged General Mulciber.

Riddle. We can only hope that Master Black is up to the challenge.

James. I should be there with him.

Riddle. It disturbs me to see that the Order doesn't seem to fully appreciate your talents. Don't you wonder why they won't make you an Auror Master?

James. I wish I knew. More and more I get the feeling that I am being excluded from the Order. I know there are things about the Magic that they are not telling me.

Riddle. They don't trust you, James. They see your future. They know your power will be too strong to control. You must break through the fog of lies the Aurors have created around you. Let me help you to know the subtleties of the Magic.

James. How do you know the ways of the Magic?

Riddle. My mentor taught me every thing about the Magic. Even the nature of the dark side.

James. You know the dark side?

Riddle. James. If one is to understand the great mystery, one must study all its aspects. Not just the dogmatic narrow view of the Aurors. If you wish to become a complete and wise leader, you must embrace a larger view of the Magic. Be careful of the Aurors, James. Only through me can you achieve a power greater than any Auror. Learn to know the dark side of the Magic and you will be able to save your wife from certain death.

Riddle smiles.

James. What did you say?

Riddle. Use my knowledge, I beg you.

James activates his lightwand, and points it at Riddle.

James. You're the Death Eater.

Riddle. I know what has been troubling you. Listen to me. Don't continue to be a pawn of the Order of the Phoenix. Ever since I've known you, you've been searching for a life greater than that of an ordinary Auror, a life of significance, of conscience.

The Minister walks away from James, who holds his lightwand towards Riddle's head.

Are you going to kill me?

James. [angry] I would certainly like to.

Riddle. I know you would. I can feel your anger. It gives you focus, makes you stronger.

James deactivates his lightwand.

James. I'm going to turn you over to the Order of the Phoenix.

Riddle. Of course. You should, but you're not sure of their intentions, are you?

James. I will quickly discover the truth in all this.

Riddle. You have great wisdom, James. Know the power of the dark side, the power to save Lily.

The Dark Lord of the Death Eaters Voldemort smiles, as James Potter leaves the room.

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