The night was dusky, but the pinkish clouds were especially bright, as if anticipating the return of an unlikely character.

His magic was strong, stronger than it had ever been in the past. This was owing in part to the unfortunate Memory Mishap five years ago (as he now referred to it) - the man was still slightly bitter, but was willing to overlook that damn imp Ron's impertinence, seeing as now that he was part of The One's exceptional force, he could do away with Ron at any time.

But to dwell on such insignificant problems, well, that was below him now. He had no time for Ron, or his lowly girlfriend Granger-somebody-or-other. Noo, Mr. Gilderoy Lockhart had bigger fish to fry during This go-around. This time, things will be different, he thought with his newly re-modeled mind.

His time at St. Mungo's had taught This hunk of burning love a thing or two about power! Power will falter in the hands of the weak! And the weak are everyone opposed to The One. As he self-centered swept his golden, shoulder- length curls off slim shoulders, two words came to mind: Search & Destroy.

The One- the most powerful wizard now, that has every been, and will ever be.

The One is the wizard who had started the retaliation against good in both muggle and wizard worlds.

Lockhart's mentor and teacher, Erron E. Ous, is a dedicated follower of The One. Infusing his empty mind with the wills and teachings of The One, Lockhart had become stronger in his magic and clearer in his thinking than he ever deemed possible. There was no choice in his mind then to continue with The One's will and take out the one Power that could eventually lead to The One's death-

Harry Potter.