Title: Harry Potter and the New Lord of Darkness

Category: General

Sub Category: Romance

Rating: R

Spoilers: SS/PS, CoS, PoA, GoF, and the Order of the Phoenix

DISCLAIMER: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Chapter 3: Voldemort

The next five months went by in a blur. Harry and Katie became best friends in the first month, and then they started dating. Harry had fallen in love with her that first month, but was to scared of losing her to say anything. Katie felt the same way though and soon she asked Harry on a date. Harry had never been happier in his life. The only problem was Voldemort was still on the loose and Harry still had visions and nightmares.

Remus had arrived the same night a mess. He looked like a little boy. Harry didn't think he had eaten since he was locked in Azkaban. Remus was nothing like the man Harry knew before he was put in Azkaban. Harry helped Remus get back to better health within the five months. Remus had become a father figure to Harry in the summer before his sixth year. During the course of the five months their relationship changed. They became best friends and Remus was like a mentor to him.

Remus lived with Harry, helping Harry train to kill Voldemort. Harry helped Remus get his life back together. They would use the same workout everyday that consisted of swimming, weight training, fencing and dueling until Katie got home from Hogwarts. Remus had gotten into the best shape of his life with the help of Harry keeping him company in his Animagus form. Remus and Harry spent quite some time talking about why Harry just didn't escape Azkaban and everytime Harry would tell him he had no willpower to escape.

Remus had taught Harry how to become an Animagus during the summer before he was locked up. His animagus form was a phoenix and Harry would keep Remus company during the full moon and sing to him. Instead of coming out tired after the transformation he would feel refreshed. Life was great. Harry hadn't had anyone coming to bug him. He got the Prophet for free so he knew what was going on.

Voldemort had invaded Hogsmeade, killing anyone that dared stay. The Order and the Aurors put up a fight, but with Voldemort and his full Army they had to retreat. There had been a standoff for the last week, but tonight, the Dark Army would come to Hogwarts and they would take it. Not if Harry could help it. Everyone that could fight went to Hogwarts, but that didn't matter. The Dark Army still outnumbered them two to one. Voldemort had hundreds joining by the day out of fear.

"Why do you come?" the leader of the centaurs spoke.

"I come wielding information Elderos. You have options. One, you help fight with wizards. Two, I burn this forest to the ground and burn everything in it down with it, which I don't want to do. Or three, we wait for Voldemort to take Hogwarts and then watch him burn it down," Harry said flatly.

"Well, you don't leave us with many options so we will fight with your wizards," the Head centaur said as Harry smiled.

"Good, wait at the edge of the forest. I will call for you to go. You will know when the time is right," Harry said before transforming in to a phoenix and flying off.

Harry flew for quite some time. Then he landed in the front of a place he shouldn't have been. Aragog, the giant spider let out a shriek as Harry appeared in front of him.

"What are you doing here? You shouldn't be here!" Aragog said as giant spiders began to circle.

"I don't have much time. So I am going to give to you the same deal I gave to the Centaurs. One, you help fight with wizards. Two, I burn this forest to the ground and burn everything in it down with it, which I don't want to do. Or three, we wait for Voldemort to take Hogwarts and then watch him burn it down," Harry said as Aragog let out a shrill laugh.

"I don't think I will take either of those options," Aragog said as Harry looked down.

"Fine Aragog, but I will let you know. Hagrid will die if you don't help and the person that got you taken away from him by will be the one that burns this forest," Harry said in low voice. "Bye."

"Wait," Aragog said stopping Harry from transforming. "We will fight," he said as Harry smiled.

"All right, go to the edge of the forest. Only attack people wearing dark masks, but people without masks leave alone. I will give the call when it is time," Harry said transforming back in to a phoenix and flying off towards the battle.

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"You guys fight well fool, but soon they will tire and my Death Eaters will destroy them. Avada Kedavra," Voldemort screamed as Dumbledore moved with intensity that Ron could believe.

"We need to help him Hermione. Hermione," Ron said turning around.

"HERMIONE!" Ron screamed upon seeing Wormtail holding her by the throat.

He shoved a dagger deep into her stomach and through her to the ground. He quickly transformed into a rat to get away from Ron's wrath. Ron was at Hermione's side in an instant.

"Hermione," he said sadly with tears in his eyes.

"Ron, pull the dagger out. Please," she choked out.

There was a loud shriek of anger that made everyone stop. They looked towards the Forbidden Forest where a phoenix was perched on a tree. Suddenly the phoenix began to sing as hundred of spiders and centaurs ran out of the forest and began to attack Death Eaters. The phoenix looked directly at where Ron lay over Hermione's body. The phoenix flew over to them,leaned close to her, and let out a tear. The phoenix tear healed her wound completely.

"Thank you," Ron said about ready to pat him. The phoenix let out a shriek and flew over to where Voldemort was.

"What is that phoenix doing?" Ron asked as he let out a gasp. "That phoenix was Harry," was all he could get out upon seeing Harry transform.

.........

Harry let out a shriek of anger. Wormtail had stabbed Hermione. He was angry at the fact that Wormtail had stabbed someone. He began to sing as the spiders and the centaurs began to attack. He flew over to where Ron and Hermione was and healed her wound.

"Thank you," Ron said about ready to pat him. Harry let out a shriek and flew over to where Voldemort was still dueling Albus.

Harry let out a shriek at Voldemort who laughed. Harry transformed back and Voldemort eyes went wide with anger and shock. Albus was shocked too.

"Well, Potter finally decides to join us," Voldemort said as Harry just glared.

"It was been a long time Tom. I am going to do what I have been destined to do since I was born," Harry said drawing his wand. "How about a duel?"

"Our wands are useless against each other Potter. How about a swordfight to the Death?" Voldemort said drawing a dagger.

"Very well," Harry said drawing the sword of Gryffindor. "I, the Heir of Gryffindor will kill the Heir of Slytherin. I accept."

"Finally found out about your heritage then. Let's begin," Voldemort said attacking with all his force.

The sound of metal of upon metal rang throughout the battlefield. They fought for quite some time, no one getting the upper hand on each other. Harry had gotten Voldemort a couple of times, but they were only nicks and small cuts. Voldemort was an excellent swordsman. Voldemort hit Harry's sword up in the air and slashed Harry's shoulder. Harry let out a howl of pain.

That was the first major blow. Harry could not switch his sword from hand to hand. Harry knew he had to do something. He doved towards him. Voldemort spun out of the way and kicked him hard in the stomach and pushed him to the ground.

"It has been nice playing with you Potter, but it all ends now," Voldemort said drawing his wand. "Avada Kedavra," he screamed.

"Nooo." Wormtail yelled jumping in front of the Killing Curse that certainly would of hit Harry. Voldemort was shocked.

'This is the time. I need to do something,' he thought letting out a scream as he ran towards Voldemort with all his might.

Voldemort knocked his sword down and thrusted his dagger into Harry's stomach. Voldemort let out a laugh. There were many screams on the battlefield, but none louder than Remus Lupin's. He let out a loud howl as the Death Eaters still standing began to laugh.

"It was funny for any of you to think that this boy would be able to kill me," Voldemort said letting out a loud harsh laugh.

Voldemort's laugh was stopped short when Harry with one last burst of energy, drew a dagger he concealed, cutting the head of Voldemort clear off. The head rolled to the ground as the dagger began to glow. Voldemort fell to the floor dead as the dagger let out a burst of green energy that engulfed Voldemort's body and head, and then there was a loud explosion.

The people were beyond shocked, looking at the ashes of Voldemort that lay in front of Harry. Harry fell to the floor at about the same time that all the Death Eaters began to let out screams of agony as they clutched their shoulders. When the screaming finally stopped, all the Death Eaters around the battlefield lay dead.

There were loud cheers throughout the battlefield. Albus Dumbledore and Remus Lupin rushed over to Harry. Harry lay there holding the dagger. He pulled it out of his stomach.

"URGH," Harry said with a scream of pain. He felt himself getting dizzy.

"Harry, are you all right?" Remus said rushing to his side.

"No Remus, I am dying. I won't make it. Tell Katie that I love her," he choked out.

Remus began to cry over his fallen friend, but stopped when the phoenix song rang in his ear. Hope filled his insides as he saw Fawkes flying towards Harry. Fawkes began to sing in Harry's ear as he healed Harry's wound with Phoenix tears. He opened his to see Fawkes hunched over him. He raised a hand to pet him but found he couldn't move his wand hand. Fawkes healed the wound of his shoulder and Harry felt better immediately.

Harry sat up and patted Fawkes. Fawkes let out a soft whistle that gave Harry the power to stand. He looked around to see all eyes on him. He looked to where the sword of Gryffindor lay on the ground. He looked over to where his Great Grandfather's dagger was. It wasn't there. He looked up to see Cornelius Fudge holding it.

"This belongs in a museum," the elder wizards said in awe at the sight of the beautiful dagger.

"Give me my dagger," Harry said as the elder wizard looked up.

"This dagger belongs in a museum Potter," Cornelius said as Harry drew his wand.

"Accio dagger," Harry said. "This dagger belongs with me and only me," Harry said catching it.

Harry could understand why Fudge thought the dagger should be in a museum. The dagger was made of pure crystal. It had a solid gold handle that had diamonds embroidering it. Fudge would not take his dagger.

"You have a lot of explaining to do Potter," Cornelius said as Harry let out a laugh.

"I have to explain nothing to you Fudge. I did what I was supposed to do. I fulfilled my fate," Harry said putting his dagger back on his ankle before transforming into a phoenix and flying off towards Hogsmeade. Once he got there he transformed back and apparated straight to his home.

.........

During the next couple of days the aftermath of Voldemort was in full effect. Everyone that wore the Dark Mark was dead. There were many children without homes. The Prophet had been full of articles talking about the demise of Voldemort and how Harry Potter was the savior of the Wizarding World.

Harry had remained at his home the whole time, not going out into the Wizarding World. Katie and Remus both returned not to long after Harry had gotten back. Katie had been forced to look after the students inside the castle and Remus quickly ran to Hogsmeade and apparated back. The castle had been rather quiet.

'Harry Potter Leaving the Wizarding World.'

'Harry Potter, three days after killing Voldemort, has not been seen. The Minister of Magic thinks that the Boy-Who-Lived is leaving the Wizarding World forever. Five months after getting out of Azkaban, Harry Potter has not had any contact with the Wizarding World whatsoever. What is our Savior planning on doing? Would he stay? Is he really leaving?'

Harry and Katie read the article together on the third day. Katie looked at Harry as if she wanted some answers. Harry looked at the floor for a couple of moments then looked up in to Katie's eyes.

"It is time," Harry said as Katie smiled.

"It is time," she said smiling.

.........

"Hello everyone," Harry said quietly.

Harry had gone to Albus Dumbledore and had him call a press conference. Most of London's wizards showed up along with all the people Harry least wanted to see.

"When I got out of Azkaban I told the Minister of Magic that I was going to leave the Wizarding World forever, but I would kill Voldemort first. I did what I said I was going to do," he said looking down. "But someone has changed my plans. My girlfriend Katie Bell and I are engaged. We will be getting married at my family home sometime within the next month," Harry said, as the crowd began to chatter.

"Mr. Potter can we ask some questions?" one of the reporters asked as Harry only gave him a blank look. "Thank you, could we know the location of your family home?"

"No, anything else?" Harry asked.

"Why can't we know?" the same reporter asked.

"Because it is none of your business. This is over," Harry said turning around to Cornelius Fudge. "I need to get my apparation license."

"You're covered. Albus already took care of it," he said as Harry nodded. He walked over to where Katie was standing. She smiled at him and he smiled back.

"Let's go," he said taking her hand and walking out of the media room ignoring the reporters that were still asking him questions.

Suddenly Katie was pulled apart from Harry. Harry turned to see Percy had her by the arm. He pinned Katie against the wall.

"When were you going to tell me?" he asked her angrily.

"I don't have to tell you anything Percy," Katie said angrily trying to get away from him.

Percy would not let go. Harry grabbed Percy by the back of his robes and threw him to the floor. There was silence throughout the hall.

"Don't you ever touch my girlfriend again. You understand me?" Harry said angrily.

Percy just glared at Harry as Harry glared back. Percy got off the floor and stormed out past the reporters. The reporters began to take photos of him walking off. They turned back to Harry who already had Katie's hand and walked out of the building.

"Great," Harry said as Katie frowned.

"What?" she said, but noticed instantly. The Weasleys stood about five feet away.

"Let's just apparate," she said whispering in his ear, but he wasn't paying attention. He was looking at Hermione and Ron who were looking at him. He shrugged.

"Let's get out of here," he said as she nodded. They apparated at the same time.

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Well I hoped you liked it... the next chapter will be the wedding... I don't know if Harry is going to stay with Katie for good... I think the way Voldemort died is realistic and it isn't like Harry is superpowerful... Please tell me what you think...