Phoenix of Legend

Disclaimer: All characters and subject matter appearing herein are the copyrighted © creations of J. K. Rowling and Warner Bros., and are borrowed for the purposes of this fan fiction. No money in any form was earned in its production.

Star Mage: Turn Harry evil? Love the idea, but I'm not too sure if it would work for this story. Great idea for a new fan fiction, an EVIL Harry Potter! Love it!

Morganna: Thanks for your opinion, I kind of agree with you on the fluff part. Sometimes it helps the story out, other time you just want to puke! It all depends on the story I guess.

Chapter 2 - Caged Bird

Even though it was the summer holidays, the professors of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry were asked to stay for the summer and help out with some order business. The Order of the Phoenix was a group dedicated to the downfall of dark witches and wizards. Most teachers were happy to help out, remembering all too well Voldemort's first rise to power. Many of them had even joined the Order after Voldemort's first rise to power. One particular teacher who was not at all happy about this arrangement was professor Severus Snape, the potions teacher. Contrary to popular belief, he enjoyed his summer holidays and could even be seen with an extremely rare smile on his face. The professors were currently seated in the Great Hall with the order members to discuss what should be done about Voldemort and his followers. Dumbledore stud up and all was silent.

"I called this meeting of the Order of the Phoenix to gather information collected by my operatives. Arabella, Severus, Sirius and Remus, do you have anything to report? " Said Dumbledore turning to each in turn.

"Sorry, but I have nothing to report. Things are quiet on my front." Replied Arabella. "Remus and I were scouting when we ran into a few Death Eaters, took them out without much problem, it was kinda easy actually. Other than that, nothing, nada, sip, zilch and zero from our favourite red eyed Dark Lord." Came Sirius's reply. Remus just looked at his friend and mouthed the words 'easy, yeah right!' as he rolled his eyes. Sirius retaliated by sticking his tong out at Remus.

"How about you Severus? Anything at all?" Dumbledore said while he looked at Sirius and Remus with a twinkle in his eyes at their antics. He found it all rather amusing. "I'm sorry Albus, but he does not yet trust me. Only those that are in his inner circle know his plans." Replied Severus as he sneered at the two Marauders who continued their childish antics.

"Thank you all. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. I think this meeting is adjourned as it is late and I know you all need your rest. Good night to you all." Dumbledore got up to leave as Severus hissed in pain and moved to cover the Dark Mark.

"He is calling all his Death Eaters. Something important must have happened. Knowing Him, it won't be good." "Do not keep him waiting Severus, report before he gets suspicious." Said Dumbledore. "Of course Albus." With that Severus left to the nearest apparition point to join his 'Master'.

'This had better be good for depriving me of some well needed rest. After having to put up those two clowns I'll need it.' Thought Severus as he entered the Dark Lords chambers. Just as soon as he took his position beside his fellow Death Eaters, the doors opened to reveal a Death Eater carrying a teen with unruly black hair. Severus immediately got a bad feeling and knew things would only get worst before the night was threw. The teen slowly raised his emerald green eyes to the blood red ones of the Dark Lord and Severus new who the prisoner was. Harry Potter.

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The first thing Harry noticed when he work up was the sound of screams and pleading. Harry sat up and looked around at his surroundings, he was laying on a very hard surface that one could not even dare to call a bed. The atmosphere was damp, like being underground, which, Harry figured there was a very good chance that his assumption was correct. Besides the 'bed' there was only an extremely small window and a door in his little cell. However, the door was where the screams had came from and Harry was not looking forward to finding out what was on the other side of it.

'This cannot be good. They took my wand too! Great work Potter, now all I need is for Voldemort to come and taunt me. Things can't get any worst!' As soon as he thought these words, the sound of keys and a lock opening could be heard at his door. 'Just great! I just jinxed myself! Stupid, stupid, stupid!'

"Glad to see your awake, the Master is waiting for you. Now, come with me peacefully or you will not like the consequences. " Harry just looked at the Death Eater and thought, 'you've got to be kidding me. If he thinks I'm going with him. I don't think so!'

The Death Eater, seeing that Harry was not moving forward to follow him, took out his wand and cried "Crucio". The curse hit Harry before he had had the chance to jump out of the way. He fell to the floor in pain as the curse continued, but he would not scream or cry out, he would not give the Death Eater that satisfaction. After what seemed like hours, the curse was lifted and Harry was dragged to his feet.

They passed rows upon rows of cells; some occupied others vacant, however, the majority were occupied. Harry could only look on in despair; to numb from the pain he had injured, to help any of the prisoners much less himself.

After countless minutes had gone by, Harry still being dragged, they stopped before a large steel door with snakes engraved on it. Upon their arrival, a hissing noise could be heard as the door swung open to admit them inside. Grabbing Harry roughly, the Death Eater dragged him inside the chamber where other Death Eaters lined the sides before a large throne. Immediately Harry's scar began to hurt as he looked to the figure sitting upon the throne. Blood red eyes looked down on the face that had nearly destroyed him so long ago.

"Welcome Potter. I trust your stay was unpleasant?" Silence was Voldemort's only answer as Harry raised his eyes and glared defiantly at the Dark Lord. Seeing this, the Dark Lord resumed his speech. "The time for games is thru, now you must chose. Serve me or die!" Came the snakelike voice of the Dark Lord. "I'd rather rot in Hell before I served you Tom!"

The use of his muggle name drove Voldemort insane. He grabbed for Harry's face and pressed his hands against the lightning bolt scar. Harry could not believe the pain that came from that simple touch! It felt like his head was being split open right where his scar was covered by Voldemort's hands. It lasted for a long time and in Harry's opinion, it hurt much worst than the Cruciatus curse. It hurt so much that he could not stop a few cries of pain to escape from his mouth.

"Tell me BOY, do you wish to suffer for your foolishness? I would gladly show you what pain could do to your mind. To see you suffer as I have would give me great pleasure!" At last Voldemort released his grip on Harry who immediately fell to the floor shaking in pain.

"Now, make the RIGHT decision! Join me and rule the world by my side or die just like your pitiful father and Mudblood mother." Gasping for breath, Harry raised his head to look at the Dark Lord. "Sod off!" Harry collapsed on the ground coughing up blood. The Dark Lord shook in rage at being denied what he wanted. "Very well Potter. We will see if you change your mind with a little persuasion. Take him back to his cell! Tomorrow he will get a lesson in obedience that he will not soon forget!"

Immediately two Death Eaters came forward to retrieve him. They dragged him back to his cell and locked the door behind them. Alone in his cell, Harry managed to pull himself up onto his 'bed'.

'Well, this is not good. At least I can look outside the window. God, I feel like a caged bird.' Thought Harry as he looked out of his window at the night sky.

Author's note: Look at that! TWO chapters out in the same week AND before Sunday! Now I have to do a project that's due for Monday. (HELP!!!!! I don't want to do it!) Hope it was OK. Next chapter we get the reaction of the Order of the Phoenix and the Hogwarts staff to Harry's capture. I might add in what's happening with Hermione, Ron and the rest of the Weasleys now that Harry's been kidnapped. What will Sirius's reaction be? You never know with me. Please read and review! I wasn't EVIL this time, no cliffy!

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