Disclaimer:-This is a work of fanfiction based on the Harry Potter Universe. All recognizable characters, plots, and settings are the exclusive property of Joanne Kathleen Rowling. I make no claims to ownership nor am I making any profit.

Type:6th Year AU Story. Involves bashing and the complete revamp of morality and ethics as compared to canon. Features a DarkGrey!Harry.

Pairings: Harry Potter/Bellatrix Black

Author's Notes-I'll be taking a lot of liberty with some canon knowledge of events and certain facts have been liberally changed to better facilitate the plot of the story.

This story has elements of darker themes such as murder and torture, So reader discretion is recommended.

Special thanks to Calamity, AJAvenger01, and Madness Immortality & Magic for being the betas for the chapter.

Also, special thanks to 1Valor1 for his considerate help in verifying the facts for the story, along with the members of the entire Valor Book Club Discord Server. Their efforts are highly appreciated.

Sortes Qui Facit is another story of mine. Feel free to check it out.

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The link to the server is in my profile.

Dulce Periculum

by

Ares Alexander Peverell

Story Notes

This story divergence starts after the department of Mysteries battle and would be completely AU after that.

There are a few minor changes during the Department of Mysteries battle that need to be facilitated to ensure that the story integrates into my plot.

1-Neville Longbottom duels Rabastan Lestrange and is the one hit by the Dolohov's Curse instead of Hermione Granger.

2-After Bellatrix kills Sirius by flinging him through the veil. A grief-struck Harry follows her only for Rudolphous Lestrange to intercept him. An enraged Harry and an overpowered Bombarda later splatter the remains of the elder Lestrange all over the Death Chamber in the DoM.

3-When Rabastan sees his brother dead, he tries to stop his battle with Neville and tries to avenge his brother. However, the distraction costed him as Neville finally manages to bring him down with a Killing Curse. Soon after, Dolohov enters the fray and overwhelms Neville, managing to bring him down with his Signature Rupturing Curse(The dark purple spell that hit Hermione Granger in the canon). The rests have the same injuries except for Hermione Graner.

4-Harry's Cruciatus works on Bellatrix. Furious at the destruction of the prophecy, Voldemort ignored Bellatrix and starts battling Harry. Voldemort continues to taunt and play with Harry, who snaps and fires a point-blank Killing Curse almost hitting Voldemort. He stops his antics and takes the battle seriously. Dumbledore arrives and contents to watch, ready to participate and intercept should the need arises.

5-Much to both Sorceror's surprises, every spell that comes out of Harry's wand is green, the insanity and rage clear in his eyes. Voldemort being the superior wizard manages to subdue Harry and fires an AK.

6-Dumbledore stops the curse and their duel ensues. They both are evenly matched with Dumbledore at a slight advantage. The rest of the fight is similar to the canon duel and then Voldemort possesses him. Harry doesn't speak of love, though. The rest is canon.

7- Everyone sees Voldemort's return and then Dumbledore tells him the prophecy after rebuking him for using the Dark Arts. Harry destroys his office, abuses the hell out of him and leaves.

The change in the characters of the story.

1- Bellatrix Lestrange is the second oldest of the Black Sisters. Andromeda is the oldest and Narcissa is the youngest.

2- Andromeda Tonks - Born in 1957 and would be 39 years old in Harry's sixth year.

3- Narcissa Malfoy - Born in 1962 and would be 34 years old in Harry's sixth year.

4-Bellatrix Lestrange - Born in 1960 and would be 36 years old in Harry's sixth year. She attended Hogwarts with the Marauders and was a Slytherin in the same year as them.

5-Harry's grandparents are Charlus Potter and Dorea Potter nee Black. Fleamont Potter and Euphemia Potter nee Bones would be his Uncle and Aunt and not his grandparents. I know it's wrong according to Pottermore but I'd be using it anyways. Makes more sense to me.

Any future story notes would be updated with the release of the chapter if the situation requires it. Thank You. The chapters would be arriving soon. Please show it your love and support.

Until then, Toodles.

Yours sincerely,

Ares Alexander Peverell.