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A/N: HEEEEELLLOOOOOOO! Thank you for all the reviews, I feel so loved!

Snape coolgirl- Why thank you! I thought I wrote Snape out pretty well myself. Thank you again!

Spiffycool- Good and I can't remember either but thanks for reviewing anyway! All really good questions but to much of spoilers for the next chapters!

Alena- I can't either and yes poor Harry, indeed.

Nelum- That's really really really really cool that you like it. I'm sorta thinking on the same lines with Lucius but I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do about him yet...

EclipseAzNGTX- I'm STILL glad you like it. And I'll continue if only cause you were so polite. **smile**

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Remus Lupin walked cheerfully down the halls of Hogwarts. He would smile and greet a student every now and then, but he never lost pace as he walked down the halls. When he did lose his pace it might have been because of a drawling voice proclaiming "With that filthy mudblood Tom Riddle gone my father is the new Dark Lord!"

Not that unlike a wannabe James Bond, Remus hugged his back to the wall and scooted closer to the corridor where Draco Malfoy was telling the pug-faced Pansy all about how his father became the Dark Lord. "My father plans on taking out all the Mudbloods here in Hogwarts and I'm helping him. He plans to have Hogwarts as his own personal castle!"

Now Remus had always thought the young Malfoy to be an intelligent boy from his grades but at this moment all that went down the drain and Remus thought the boy was an idiot (*runs from all the Draco Fans * don't hurt me! Trust me, I love Draco too but it had to be done!). Remus decided he heard enough and ran like a maniac to the Headmasters office.

Before Remus could even speak, the gargoyle in front of the office the statue stood aside and showed Albus Dumbledore. The kindly old headmaster smiled "Well hello Remus my boy. What brings you here?"

"I'm surprised you didn't know for once" Remus shook his head and quickly added "I have something important to tell you, inside your office"

With that our favorite werewolf proceeded to drag the old headmaster into his own office to tell him of what he just heard.

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It had only been two days since Tom Riddle had thrown away his title of Dark Lord and already Malfoy Manor was turned into the main base of operations. Death Eaters were everywhere, from lounging about in the study, raiding the Malfoy's kitchen, to bowing before Lucius Malfoy in the ball room with Lucius sitting quite comfortably on a big black plush chair.

The blond aristocrat even had a crown on the top of his head and looked down upon the 'lowly' Death Eaters. Unbeknownst to Lucius was that 'his' Death Eaters were very quickly becoming tired of him. Even the ones who were happy when Lucius picked up the title of Dark Lord were tempted to snore when Lucius gave them a 'speech' and it had only been two days!

Getting up from his 'throne' Lucius scanned his eyes over the Death Eaters and spoke in his silky voice "I am glad to see that everyone is adapting quite well to the..changes" a smile spread over Lucius' mouth "We shall soon be taking our first course of action! Soon we will take over Hogwarts!"

The Death Eaters that were somewhat loyal to Lucius, which was a grand total of 10, grinned to one another, happy that they would take such a course of action. While the rest of the Death Eaters were actually a little concerned about what would happen if Hogwarts was taken over.

The school was a symbol of freedom and overcoming challenges to all of the witches and wizards, it had been through many wars and obstacles, if ever it was taken over panic would be filled within every magical person's heart. Everyone would lose hope, not only in the fight against The Dark but also in the Ministry, no one would trust them any more and so many would quit their positions. It would be the fall of the wizarding world.

"It will happen tomorrow! First thing in the morning!" Lucius bellowed out then was silently as if expecting them all to cheer.

When the Death Eaters finally figured out that cheering was exactly what he wanted them to do, they gave out a non-enthusiastic cheer. Lucius seemed satisfied enough with it and sat down in his chair thinking he was a genius.

Outside of Malfoy Manor it was a rather sunny day with the sky clear of clouds and little birds chirping happily. The lush grass was a vibrant green and trees were at there full bloom. A lake was not to far from the Manor and it reflected the sun, giving a glittery light on it's surface. This just made Tom Riddle, who was outside in front of Malfoy Manor, all the more confused.

"What the-" Tom said taking in all that's around him "It's almost winter!"

Shaking his head in disapproval and giving a little shrug as an after thought Tom made his way to the front doors of the Manor. Set on his face was a look of anger and determination. What should have ended when Tom left the life of torturing and death, was going to end today. Lucius Malfoy and every other fool who would dare try to take the name he himself had earned, were going to meet their deaths.

With his wand in one hand and his other pushing open the door with such force that it gave out a sickening 'BANG!' Tom yelled out his challenge to the new Dark Lord.

"MALFOY! I CHALLENGE YOU TO A DUEL!"

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Meanwhile at the Headmaster's office Albus Dumblerdore looked pale and shocked. Across from him were Remus and Severus, who had been summoned earlier, sat with worried expressions. Well Remus more so then Severus. The two younger men exchanged glances before Severus spoke.

"Headmaster? It's not so bad, Lucius is a joke. We can defend against him rather easily" The Potions Master said in a somewhat assuring tone.

"I'm afriad that is not the problem, my boy" Albus said rather hoarsely as he showed the two other men a small piece of parchment.

At first confused looks were written on their faces then realization dawned and they looked at the Headmaster. "Remus, please go and get Mr. Potter. Severus, we must hurry"

The small piece of parchment dropped to the floor as all the men practically ran out of the office. A small woman portrait moved to get a better view and read the parchment, furrowing her brow at the words that were written upon it.

'The Dark Lord has died though a fool now wears his title. I am no longer the Dark Lord, however, I cannot allow a man like Malfoy to wear it. The title of Dark Lord shall be buried today along with Lucius Malfoy's corpse'

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END CHAPTER.

A/N: Oooooooh, so the final 'battle' thing has begun. Who will survive? Who will not? What shall become of this all!!!!!??????

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