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 9: Dead Or Alive?

"WHERE IS SHE?" Harry yelled running into St. Mungo's hospital.

The elderly woman who was back behind the desk looked at Harry apprehensively, lowering her glasses.

"You need to be quiet. This is a hospital. And who is she?" the lady said sarcastically.

"DON'T YOU DARE GET SARCASTIC WITH ME YOU LITTLE BITCH. TELL ME WHERE MY WIFE IS!" he yelled, visibly scaring the woman.

Remus just ran into St. Mungo's and ran directly to grab Harry. Harry looked like he could kill the small lady.

"Harry calm down," Remus said grabbing him.

"Wh – What is he – her name?" the lady asked stuttering.

"Katie Potter. Sorry about that. He is a little emotional. His wife was just attacked," Remus said as the lady acted like she hadn't heard him.

"Fourth Corridor. Room 2," she said to Remus as Harry immediately took off.

Harry didn't know how long they ran. All he knew is that they made it to the fourth corridor. Harry saw room 2 in front of him, but he had to stop when two healers came directly out the room he was heading for. He had to skid to a stop.

"HOW IS MY WIFE?" Harry asked yelling, but not meaning to. The two healers gave sad looks to each other.

"She is alright Mr. Potter, but she is in a coma," they said quietly as Harry's world came crashing down on him.

"Wh – What ab – about the baby?" he said as tears formed in his eyes.

"We're sorry. The baby was lost sometime during the attack," the Healer said sadly as Harry let out sad grunt and put his hands over his face.

Harry felt a fire building up inside of him that he was not going to be able to control. He punched the stonewall of the hospital and he felt his bones break, but it did not stop him. He connected three more punches with the wall until all the bones in both of his hands were broken and they were bleeding profusely. Remus and the healers were looking at Harry with great concern.

"Harry, you need to get those hands healed," Remus said with a single tear dropping down his right eye.

"No, I have to see her," Harry said pushing his way towards the door. The healers stood in his way.

"We are not sure if you are ready yet Mr. Potter. We think you should take a Calming Draught and get your hands healed before you go in," one of the Healers said as Harry glared daggers at him.

"Get the fuck out the way!" Harry said in a dark voice.

The Healers looked at Remus who looked at them seriously before they got out of the way and opened the door for Harry. Harry walked in and found the curtains drawn where Katie was. Harry felt knots form in his stomach. Remus and the healers stood behind Harry, tears pouring down his face. He began dropping tears on his hands and they immediately stopped bleeding and his hands healed instantly.

"Ho – How did you do that?" one of the Healers asked as Harry only turned and glared at him.

Harry let out a sigh and walked through the curtain. He found Katie lying there, she had a black eye and multiple bruises all over her face. He began to cry over her and his tears began drip on her face. The bruises began to fade and Harry wiped his eyes. He took a seat in the chair next to her bed, putting his face in his hands.

"I am sorry to say Katie wasn't the only one attacked," one of the Healers said as Harry just turned his head and looked at him.

"Aberforth Dumbledore tried to stop the man from attacking her and was killed," the Healer said as Harry's eyes went wide and Remus put his hands over his nose and mouth.

"How?" Remus asked with wide eyes.

"His neck was snapped," the Healer said as Remus gasped and then gulped.

"Does Dumbledore know?" he asked as the healer nodded sadly.

.........

"I told you not to release this story!" the Minister of Magic, Percy Weasley yelled at Andreas Andrews, Head of the Department of Mysteries and the Unspeakables.

"Don't yell at me Minister. I didn't tell Potter to let out the story," Andreas said as Percy glared at him.

"Potter huh? Well Potter we be reprimanded for this," the Minister said in a dark voice.

"How can you reprimand Potter after what happened?" Andreas said angrily.

"What do you mean?" the Minister said matching his anger.

"His wife was attacked Minister," Andreas spat viciously.

"Is she alright?" Percy asked as a flash of concern came through his eyes.

"She is in a coma Minister."

.........

Attack at Hogsmeade: One Killed, One in Coma

Last night in Hogsmeade, Katie Potter was attacked when she was walking over to apparate to her home. During her struggle, Aberforth Dumbledore tried to intervene and was murdered. After he murdered Albus Dumbledore's younger (?) brother, he started his assault. Three viewers watched from their homes as Katie Potter was hit in the back of the head with a hard rock. One viewer commented that: 'The person had superhuman speed.' A letter was left, but the Aurors who arrived on scene would not let the reporters know of the content. The Daily Prophet will keep you posted on this story.

See Pg 5 for Harry Potter's Cursed Life

Remus threw down the paper in disgust. What did they have against Harry? Why did they have to write about him when he was dealing with terrible things? Remus let out a sigh as he got up from his bed. Harry was still at St. Mungo's. Harry Jr. and Virginia were with Neville and Luna. Remus did not know what to do. He did not know how to feel. He was extremely sad over what happen to Katie. He did not know if he should feel sorry for Dumbledore, because he hated Albus Dumbledore with a passion. He felt angry with himself for not feeling sad for an old friends death because of his hatred for his brother. He walked out of his room. He had to go somewhere to think.

.........

"Harry, what are you doing here? You should be with Katie." Ricky said as Harry walked in to the Department of Mysteries.

"I have left Remus and Winton Hedrick watching over her while I come talk to the boss," Harry said as Ricky nodded.

Harry got sympathetic looks as he walked by. He knocked on the door of Andreas Andrew's office. There was no answer and Harry knocked louder. The door swung open with a bang, but Andreas visibly calmed when he saw Harry.

"Harry, come, come in," he said as Harry walked in.

"I want to see the letter," Harry said as Andreas immediately sighed.

"All right," he said handing him a small piece of parchment.

Harry began to read:

You are coming too close Potter. Watch yourself. It is too bad for your wife, she was a fine piece of work

Harry read out it out loud. His eyes went wide with fury.

"I want this case Sir!" Harry said as Andreas again let out a sigh.

"I am sorry Harry, I can't give it to you," Andreas said as Harry looked at him with surprise.

"What?" Harry asked unbelieving what he was hearing.

"I said, I am not giving it to you," Andreas as Harry slammed a fist on his desk.

"You are not going to give me my wife's case?" Harry yelled in disbelief.

"I am not giving you your wife's case," he said sternly as a hint of sadness rushed through Harry's eyes.

"Well, you will have my resignation in an hour," Harry said as Andreas almost laughed.

"What are you on about Potter?" he said laughing as if it was a joke.

"I said, you will have my resignation in an hour," Harry said as it drew clear that Harry was serious.

"Harry, you can't quit. You are the best Auror we've got here," Andreas said pleadingly.

"THEN GIVE ME THE FUCKING CASE!" Harry yelled as a hint of sadness went through his eyes.

"I can't. I was told by the Minister not to," Andreas said as Harry glared at him.

"As I said, you will receive my resignation in an hour," Harry said as he left the office without another word.

When he opened the door, people were crowded around the door.

"You aren't really quitting are you Harry?" Tonks asked from the back of the crowd as Harry pushed past them.

"What do you think?" Harry asked sarcastically as he walked out of the Department of Mysteries, probably for the last time.

Harry was almost completely out of the department when he heard a voice.

"Harry, wait!" Ricky called out running towards Harry. Harry just turned around.

"What?" Harry said angrily.

"Harry, don't quit. Forget everything I said Harry. You are the reason why we are so good," Ricky said, but Harry stopped him.

"It was my fault for the argument Ricky. This is something I have to do. Stop by anytime," Harry said before turning and walking away.

.........

"Mr. Potter, you wanted to see me?" Alex Baptist, the healer in charge of Katie, asked stepping out of his office.

"I want to know of Katie's progression," Harry asked, as the Healer frowned grimly.

"She hasn't had any progression Mr. Potter. She is in the same state as last night," the Healer said as Harry let out a sigh.

"May I ask you if it would be okay to bring her back to my home, for protection of course?" Harry said as the Healer looked thoughtful.

"It could be done, but we are in short simply of Healers. We might have to talk to the St. Mungo's America for extra healers to come and help out," the Healer said as Harry nodded.

"If you were to be able to do that I would make a big donation to both branches of St. Mungo's," Harry said as Alex smiled and nodded his head.

"I have a friend that I will call right away. We will make this happen," Alex said as Harry nodded.

"Thank you," Harry said with a nod before walking away.

.........

"Harry, you're back." Remus said as Harry walked into Katie's room.

Both Winton and Remus were standing around the bed as if someone were going to attack any minute.

"So what did your boss say? Did you get the case?" Winton asked as Harry looked down.

"I quit. I have some good news though, Katie will be moved back to the castle," Harry said as both Winton and Remus' mouth dropped.

"You quit? Why?" Remus asked surprised.

"It doesn't matter. I have gotten St. Mungo's to allow us to bring Katie back for the Castle with the Healers necessary. I need you to stay here while I go do something," Harry said as Remus nodded.

"Of course Harry, if you don't mind, where are you going?" Remus asked.

"I am first going to talk to Dumbledore. Then I am going to go catch the bastard who did this to Katie and personally kill him long before the Ministry can get his ass," Harry said as Remus' eyes went wide and he nodded.

"I understand," Remus said. "Just don't get yourself hurt," Remus said as Harry nodded.

"Have I ever?" Harry said before he apparated with a loud crackle.

.........

Harry walked slowly through Hogsmeade examining the area. The area had not changed much through the years. Harry walked towards the gate that lead to the Hogwarts grounds. He walked up to the gate and pushed it open. He walked up the road to the front of the castle and pushed open the door into the entrance hall. He opened the door to the Great Hall to a hushed silence. Albus Dumbledore sat at the staff table eating in silence. He looked at Harry intently, although he looked sad, really sad. He walked up to the staff table and Albus stood up. Nobody in the hall talked.

"Let's go to my office, Harry," Albus said in a sad voice as Harry nodded.

Albus walked past Harry and Harry followed Dumbledore to his office. Dumbledore sat down at his desk and looked at Harry, the sadness in his was more than Harry could bear. Harry felt his insides burning.

"I am really sorry for everything Harry," Albus said as Harry only shrugged.

"I am the one that should be sorry. It is my fault that Katie was attacked. That letter was addressed to me," Harry said as a tear rolled down Dumbledore's cheek.

"It wasn't your fault Harry. I am proud my brother tried to help," Albus said as the tears began to flow.

Harry could not do this.

"I came to tell you that I am going to get my revenge for Katie and your brother. I am going to go catch the person who did this and I am going to do this tonight," Harry said as Albus began to study Harry.

"Are you sure that is what you want Harry?" Albus asked as Harry gave a slight nod.

"Yes Albus, I am going to do this and I am going to have no regrets," Harry said as Albus gave him a slight nod.

"It is your decision Harry, but don't let your anger cloud your judgment. If this is something you need to do, do it and feel no regrets because it is taking a lot out of me not doing the same. Now go," Albus said as tears poured down his eyes.

"Let me know when the funeral is Albus," Harry said standing up, shaking hands with Albus before he turned and left his office.

Harry walked down the staircase and out to the corridors.

"Mr. Potter!" a voice called out as Philip Roberts came running towards Harry.

"Hello Philip," Harry said quietly as Philip stopped, panting for breath.

"How is Mrs. Potter?" he asked through breaths.

"She is in a coma Philip," Harry said as Philip's face fell.

"That is what I read in the paper. Is she going to be alright?" he asked sadly as Harry gave him a small smile.

"I hope so, I really hope so," Harry said as Philip just nodded.

"Could I come visit her sometime?" Philip asked as Harry ruffled his hair.

"Of course Philip, but now I need to go. Hang in there kid," Harry said as Philip waved goodbye and Harry walked off towards the entrance hall.

.........

"Firewhiskey please," Harry said as he took a seat in a small pub in the small town of Little Hangleton.

He wore a tan muggle suit with tan shoes. He wore no glasses, but his eyesight was fine. It was 8:30 at night. The people of the little town were looking at Harry with curiosity. Harry drank his firewhiskey before he began.

"So is the manor up on the hill for sell?" Harry asked the bartender who looked a little taken aback.

"That manor has been abandoned for almost 10 years. Well, the Owner hasn't come around for about 10 years, why do you ask? You can't be thinking about buying that cursed manor?" the bartender asked as Harry only smiled.

"Maybe, I am going to go have a look at the property," Harry said standing up.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you. Strange folk have occupied that house," the bartender said as Harry smiled and nodded.

"That is what I wanted to know," Harry said walking out of the pub as the people of the little town began to chatter.

Harry walked towards the long manor and walked through the gate, whispering a charm that made him invisible. He walked through the grounds towards the back gate. Harry knew he would meet someone soon so he conjured a stake. He walked up to the back door and kicked it open. A loud shriek pierced his ears. Two Vampires were crowded around sitting at the table. Harry threw the stake he had in his hand and the Vampire screamed in pain as the stake pierced his heart and he exploded.

"Where is Cian?" Harry shouted as the Vampire growled.

"Go to hell," the vampire screamed as Harry threw a stake and killed him in an instant.

"Wrong answer," Harry said kicking open the door that lead into the dinner room.

There was a loud shriek as a Vampire jumped out of the corner of the room onto Harry's back. Harry grabbed him by the head and threw him to the floor where he had a stake ready. He drove the stake into his heart and the vampire exploded into nothingness. Harry kicked open the next door and walked into a corridor with a staircase. He walked to the base of the staircase and heard another loud shriek.

Three Vampires jumped of the second floor landing on the ground.

"Let's dance," Harry said waving his hand as all three Vampires crumpled to the ground bound.

He ran up the staircase.

"Looking for someone," a slithery liked voice said in the doorway.

"Cian, how nice of you to join us," Harry said as Cian jumped back in to the bedroom and slammed the door shut.

Harry kicked the door open and Cian stood by the window.

"We shall meet again Potter, and mark my words, you will die," Cian said swinging his cape and disappearing with a loud POP, but not before Harry murmured a charm.

"I will be seeing you again quicker than you think Cian," Harry said as with a laugh as he went back down to clean up the garbage he left downstairs.

.........

A woman had just woken up in her boyfriend's huge bed. She yawned and stretched as she got out to head to the bathroom. The sound of whispers could be heard and looked out to find her boyfriend talking to someone.

"He found me!" the other man's voice said shakily.

"I told you to run. How dare you come here? My soon to be wife is lying in the other room," her boyfriend said in a dangerous voice.

"Where do I go?" the other man asked in a scared whisper.

"Run! If he finds you, I am screwed and I am not going down for the murder of Fudge and Dumbledore. SO RUN!" was all her boyfriend said as the other man nodded and apparated with a loud POP!

The woman ran back to her bed and acted like she was asleep. She could feel her boyfriend's eyes on her as he walked back into the room, but he got back into his bed without another word.

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WOW! The turning point is coming... I hope you enjoyed this... thank you to my beta reader... ;) Please review and tell me what you think...

Just a little info to tell you, Cian has the Greek Meaning: Ancient.