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Correspondence

Summary: Harry isn't getting his letters, so he decided to see if Voldemort is intercepting them. A surprising thing happens- Harry starts to make a friendship where he shouldn't. After all, he does have to kill the guy. Right? Mostly told in the form of letters.

Chapter Two- Uncle Voldemort?!?

Last Time

Lord V.-

I opened my OWLs Happy? I got eleven. How did you do all those years ago? I'm running off to Diagon Alley now. Who's going to be shadowing me? Sorry the letter's short.

-Harry

Harry-

Eleven OWLs? Well done. Draco got thirteen. Do remember that he has a slight problem with his father. I believe that Draco doesn't really want to join my cause. Do you know that he is completely taken with your friend, Hermione? He insults her constantly so as to remind himself of what his father would do if he found out. I do feel rather sorry for the boy. I don't really want him to join if he doesn't want to because then I'll have to be constantly watching him. Being an evil dark Lord is not as easy as it looks. Its all work, work, work, all the time. Making sure that your power hungry followers stay loyal, trying to conquer the world without killing too many people. I don't want to gain complete control, only to have the muggle species become extinct. There there'd be repopulating the world with my Death Eaters, and the only female is Bellatrix, and any children of hers should be drowned. I'm truly sorry for how she killed Sirius. He wasn't supposed to come. If it helps, I have a spy in the Department of Mysteries, and he says that Sirius is the most recent person to fall through the veil, and they have almost found a way to bring people back through.

-Lord V.

Lord V.-

Really? I wouldn't mind having Sirius back. I feel a bit guilty for casting Cruciatus on her. I wasn't really thinking then. You saw, you were in my head. Would you mind passing the enclosed note along to her? Thanks. I do agree, having to repopulate the world with Bellatrix is a horrifying thought. Draco likes Hermione!?! How? What? I don't believe it at all. I do suppose that world domination is a rather hard task to accomplish. It's never worked before. Are you sure that Draco doesn't want to join up? If he doesn't he is an excellent actor.

-Harry

Harry-

I am positive. A good actor he may be, but he can't occulde his mind at all. That reminds me? How is that going. Your shadow reported that you bought a number of books. Quite a few of them in Knockturn Alley too. Might I ask what you were doing down there? It's not safe. Especially since you are the boy-who-lived! One of my Death Eaters might snatch you, torture you a bit and then either kill you, or bring you to me so I can perform the honors. Strange as it may be, I find that I enjoy writing to you. Ugh. The Dark Lord is pen pals with the savior for light. Lucius would freak.

-Lord V.

Lord V.-

Lucius would freak?! Dumbledore would go insane. After he arranged for a bed right in-between the Longbottoms and Lockhart. Which would be utter torture is he is starting to get his memory back. Never did like the git. Thinking of bad Defense teachers, I was wondering if you knew which side Delores Umbridge is on. I have I must not tell lies engraved on the back of my hand, so I was wondering, because she certainly seems evil enough.

-Harry

Harry-

To my knowledge, Ms. Umbridge is in the side for the light. I shall put her on my people to kill list for you though. A bed in St. Mungo's between the Longbottoms and Lockhart, yes definitely bad. I don't so much as mind the Longbottoms, they were great people, I just had them on the side against me, but the Lockhart fellow, I heard of him, and his stories are utter garbage. That, my friend, coming from a Dark Lord, is bad. Wormtail explained to me about how Lockhart chased after you. Have you heard, he was gay before he lost his memory, now THAT is an unpleasant thought. Apparently he had a 'thing' for Lucius Malfoy, and Michael Jackson tendencies. How Dumbledore let him teach students... Perhaps he didn't know. What did you do to get I must not tell lies engraved on your hand?

-Lord V.

Harry-

I was joking about the putting Umbridge on my people to kill list. Nagini hasn't decided if she wants it or not.

-Lord V.

Lord V.-

Please, please, do not tell me things about Lockhart that I do not want to know! EWWWWWW! Now that I think of it, I did see him 'lurking' around the dungeons a few times. Maybe you should get Professor Snape drunk and find out about it... The first time was because I told her that you were back, she didn't believe me, maybe you should send her a Howler. That'd be funny. The second time was for telling her that Quirrel was a great teacher, except for the minor drawback of having you sticking out of the back of his head. Then the third time because I gave the interview to Rita Skeeter about the night that you returned. Now that I think of it, she doesn't seem the loyal-to-you-until death type.

-Harry

Harry-

It does sound interesting about Severus and Lockhart, I'll have to look into that. She put you in detention for tell the truth? I do believe the ministry had gone insane. Or I could pay her a visit for you. Not torture her or anything, but just scare her a bit. My face seems to have that effect. Maybe break into her house, scare her, put the Dark Mark over her place and leave. You have made a fatal error. Most of my Death Eaters are from Slytherin. They most certainly not the loyal until death sort. They're power hungry and only loyal to me as long as they think I will win. The few from Hufflepuff are usually Loyal, but there aren't many from the house. School starts up soon, doesn't it?

-Lord V.

Lord V.-

You have a valid point about the loyalties of your followers. Umbridge was abducted by centaurs and the sound of hoofbeats scares her. Maybe hit her with a few curses, not serious ones, weak ones. I can't believe that I wrote that. Me, the savior for the light, suggesting things to the Dark Lord. What is the world coming to? This summer, I decided to stay at the Dursley's all summer because I'm not ready to see my friends just yet. School doesn't start for another two weeks. I think I've managed to shield my mind. I've got a nice wall around it that should keep you out. Care to try?

-Harry

Harry-

I tried when you were sleeping last night, and I couldn't get in. I believe that Severus is a Legimins, so be careful. He can't find out that you are corresponding with me. I did talk to him about Lockhart, and apparently there was one incident in the potions classroom where Severus ended up cursing Lockhart's hair straight. Apparently Severus is straight, I was wondering about that. He never had a significant other. Although at school, it did look like he had something for your mother. He thought I'd not allow it. I would have, I like Lily's eye's myself, reminded me of Slytherin. I'm sure you don't want to know this. If I send you some muggle money, could you get me some more of those candy bars?

-Lord V.

Lord V.-

I don't mind at all. They cost about fifty pence each, about five knuts. So send me enough and I'll get it taken care of. There's a wholesale outlet near Privet Drive, so I should be able to get you a lot. So Professor Snape fancied my mum? Interesting... If I can keep you out of my mind, should I be able to keep Dumbledore out of it? I hate to do this, but if I am to continue to write to you, I can't be writing to Lord V. It's a little obvious. Do you mind if I refer to you as Tom? The only one who might catch on would be Ginny. I think she okay at seeing the good in people. That is, if they haven't turned on me.

-Harry

Harry-

I can tell that you're getting depressed. Do you know what happens with depressed students at Hogwarts who go suicidal? They get stuck with Severus. Do you want that? I'm sure your friends have a valid reason for not writing. I need someone to write to. I can't very well go and start writing to Dumbledore, now can I? Might be able to write to Ginny. Although the fact that my diary possessed her might make her a little wary. Refer to me as Tom. If you must.

-Tom (Shudder)

Tom-

Your name apparently means twin. You don't happen to have a twin out there somewhere? Wonder if you do, and wonder if he/she is on the light, or for the dark. If they're for the light, then it would be like yin and yang. I think. I'm not too sure about that. Sort of like balanced forces. I can look into that if you like. All you have to do is tell me the name of the orphanage that you were at. I wish I had a twin. Then I'd have someone to talk to. The picture of the Snake doesn't say very much. Wish I had a real snake. Not only would it scare my aunt, but I could talk to it.

-Harry

Harry-

You mentioned that you wanted a snake. I was recently in Brazil, and I found a python that said a young speaker had set her free from a muggle zoo. She has made a lovely home there, and one of her young decided to go back to her mother's home country. So there you go. She hasn't got a name, but was chattering non-stop about going to meet you, so I decided that I would curse you with her. (Not literally.) She's quite small, I'm not sure how fast she'll grow, and I'm feeling too lazy to go and look it up. So enjoy her, and don't tell where you got her!

-Tom

Tom-

Thanks for the snake. She says that she can get up to thirty feet long. I've named her Oholibamah, and she wants to learn how to read in English. Do you think it wise to do so? Dudley saw her, and must have recognized her. She does look like her mum. HE shrieked so loud, but Oholibamah just wrapped herself around my wrist. Hedwig likes her because I know that she's been bringing her dead mice. Things are going well, except for that fact that I have to return to school in a week.

-Harry

Harry-

I'm sorry. I forgot to mention the name of the orphanage, it's St. Mary's and you're not to tell anyone that you know this. I like what you've named her. It reminds me of Noah's ark for some reason. Why don't you go to London a day or so early and look around, see the sights, and such. Sneak off though, people have been watching your house. So far I've just seen Mundungus Fletcher. I have no idea why he's following you around, but he is.

-Tom

Tom-

He's Dumbledore's little guard over me. I've just snuck off, and am now at the park writing the by the light of the moon. Crap. Full moon. Why do I not feel happy? Oh look, a werewolf. Oh, it's just Remus. Well I'm off. Sorry it's short. The big box is your precious candy bars. I managed a wandless shrinking charm. Did you know that the ministry doesn't acknowledge wandless magic? So there's your candy, and Remus is following me and he is in wolf form for three days. It's a side effect of the Wolfsbane. Are you going to want to hear all about muggle London?

-Harry

Harry-

As I am sending this now, I hope it reaches you on the train. I would like to hear about muggle London. It sounds intriguing. That wasn't so hard to admit. Your good seems to be rubbing off on me! Thank you for picking up the sweets. Did you find anything out about my name, or did my mum just pick it for fun? How is your Remus? Wormtail says that he misses full moons. I wish that he would quit reading over my shoulder, or I may just have to portkey him into the minister's office. Ah! He's gone now. So have a good school year, and tell Dumbledore that you have a hunch that Draco might be fighting for the light. After all, I don't want to be looking after him. Lucius is enough trouble.

-Tom

Tom-

You have one sister by the name of Tabitha. She was adopted by muggles, and went to Beauxbatons and later renounced magic, and married a muggle at age thirty. They had one daughter, and she is magical. She is currently attending Hogwarts right now, and she is in sixth year and got... 14 OWLs. She is also sitting across from me making out with my best friend Ron. Would you like to know her identity? As Snape would put it, your niece is an 'insufferable know-it-all. Or, Miss Hermione Granger. How... interesting. Your sister married a MUGGLE. You're related to a, excuse the phrase, MUDBLOOD. I hope you don't take it too hard. Shall I tell Hermione, or will you?

-Harry

Tom-

Completely forgot to say, London was great. Sorry for rubbing it in. You know, that hat nearly put me in Slytherin?

-Harry

Harry-

Miss Granger? Hermione Granger? Bushy hair? Well she's smart. I wonder how she'll take the news. Maybe I should kidnap her and tell her. That wouldn't go over well at all. Hmmm. Any ideas? By the way- GET WEASLEY OFF OF MY NIECE! Perhaps that was why they weren't writing?

-Tom

Tom-

Perhaps you should just tell her the truth? I think that might work. Then she'd go to the library after owling her parents to find out if her mum is a witch. Before you ask I did check up on my facts. Once the truth comes out, you will have no problem getting Ron off of her, in fact, he would probably do it himself. Do you think she's a parseltongue? Perhaps I shall get Oholibamah to chat with her. What do you think?

-Harry

Harry-

Telling her the truth does seem like the right thing. I also looked into it and you do seem to be correct. Here's the letter I've written, what do you think?

Miss Granger-

I have recently found out that my name means 'twin', and I checked out the orphanage where I lived as a child, and sure enough, I did have a sister who was adopted at an early age. Her name was Tabitha, and she was adopted by a pair of muggles. Well, apparently, your mother is my sister. How do you feel about this revelation? I would like to get to know you better as I am a bit short on relatives, and I swear on my honor as a Dark Lord not to kill, harm, main, or murder your family. Thank you for your time.

-Sincerely, Lord Voldemort, a.k.a. Tom M. Riddle (shudder)

I think that is what I will be sending her.

-Tom

Tom-

Sounds just fine. But I would add in 'not force you to join my cause' because she's for the light. Schools' going fine, thanks for asking. Sorry, the Slytherin in me made an appearance. Are you going to want to know her reactions?

-Harry.

Harry-

I'm glad that school is fine, and I took your advice. Miss Granger should be getting my letter right about now, so pay attention and start scribbling her reaction, or perhaps you could let me in?

-Tom

Tom-

Sorry, I'm not letting you in. Okay, she just got the letter. She's opening it, and started to read. Wow. I didn't know a person could go that pale. Now she's staring at me like I'm going to hate her. I asked her what's wrong, and she said, I quote, 'Nothing. I just got some startling news.' I think I'll get her to tell me. I just told her that we need to talk. I put this away, and now we're in an unused classroom with about eighteen silencing charms and wards on the room. The following is written by a modified quick quotes quill:

quill activated

'Okay, Hermione spill." Harry said.

'It's like I said, I got some startling news.' Hermione replied nervously.

'Tell me.' Harry replied.

'I—I can't.' Hermione said softly.

'Why?' Harry asked.

'You'd hate me.' Hermione said softly.

'No I wouldn't.' Harry replied.

'You hate Malfoy.' Hermione replied.

'No I don't.' Harry replied, 'Here's a little secret, not only is Draco secretly for the light, but he has the hots for you.'

'Oh. You hate Snape.' Hermione pointed out.

'We came here to discuss you not Snape.' Harry said.

'No, you dragged me here.' Hermione replied.

'True, but you have to tell someone.' Harry said.

'Okay then. Voldemort's my UNCLE!' Hermione shouted.

'Thank you. Now that wasn't so hard, now was it?' Harry asked.

'No, it wasn't.' Hermione replied. 'Why don't you hate me?'

'If I tell you, you will have to learn Occulmency. You don't want Snape or Dumbledore finding this out.'

'Why?' Hermione asked.

'From my experience, Dumbledore is a manipulating old codger.' Harry replied.

'Fine, I'll learn Occulmency.' Hermione replied.

'I already knew.' Harry said.

'Through your connection?' Hermione asked.

'No. I was the one who found out. This summer, I wasn't getting any letters from you or Ron, so I decided to owl Voldemort to see if he was intercepting my mail. He wasn't, but we started writing back and forth, and I realized his name meant twin, and I checked it out, and so here we are.' Harry said.

'Okay. Let me get this straight. You and the Dark Lord are friends?' Hermione asked.

'I suppose that's what you'd call him. Don't tell Dumbledore, he'd freak.' Harry replied.

'Only if you keep my secret.' Hermione replied.

'Deal.' Harry said.

'Good, now, I need to write the Dark Lord a letter.' Hermione said.

Quill deactivated

And now Hermione is writing.

Uncle-

This is a little bit of a shock to me, to put it lightly. At least I know that I'm a witch because of my true grandmother. I wonder, if you're the heir to Slytherin, what does that makes me? I see that Harry has written out conversation down, so you'd know how I have reacted. I guess I don't mind, as long as I can stay on the side of the Light. Currently I don't see anything attractive about the dark when my friends parents were tortured to insanity by your followers. But that's just me. I'd be quite happy to exchange letters with you.

-Hermione Granger

Harry again

Well, she took it quite well, don't you think? Well, We're late for transfiguration, I'll send this with Hedwig. Do you want us to try the parseltongue thing?

-Harry

Harry and Hermione-

By all means try the parseltongue thing. About your letters, there was a lower ranking Death Eater trying to intercept them, but all I got was your last letter, thankfully he didn't read it. There's a charm you can put on it, Hermione, you should know it, so only I can read it. The enclosed book is for Hermione, it will help with your Occulmency, it is necessary that you get it down because we can't have Dumbledore finding out about our unique relationship. Harry, apparently Lockhart has been getting better, as I received a letter for Lucius. It was an autographed photo with a badly written love poem on it. I forwarded it. Severus should be getting one any day now. Be careful Harry, or he might remember his Michael Jackson tendencies. He's already remembered his preference for men. Poor Severus and Lucius.

-Tom

-Tom

You nearly gave Hermione a heart attack. Did you not remember that she had a crush on him? Poor Severus and Lucius?! What about me?! If he comes after me, I'll come and hide behind you. We shall see how he like Dark Lords, we already knows he likes the loyal followers. I'll help Hermione with her Occulmency, and do you have anything on Legimency I could borrow?

-Harry

Lockhart prefers men? I did not need to know that. Thanks for the book, I hope it helps, and Harry just muttered something about having a few more that might help. You do realize that you don't seem entirely evil?

-Hermione

Harry and Hermione-

You never realized that Lockhart preferred men? Not even the Michael Jackson tendencies? Tell me, what do you think all those re-enactments in class were? Sorry Harry. And Harry, If you hide behind me, and he comes after me, I will hide behind YOU. The enclosed book is on Legimency. Enjoy. Hermione, I know I'm not all evil, after all, I'm corresponding with two Gryffindors.

-Tom

Dear Reviewers-

Thank you very much for all of your reviews. I only expected one or two, and I got FOURTEEN! Thank you so very much. Obviously I am continuing, and I'm thinking that I will be putting in some conversations, but it will be mainly in letter form. I think that A Death Eater was trying to intercept Harry's letters, but he missed quite a few of them, and Ron and Hermione were a little caught up in eachother to write Harry. I meant for it to be funny, and I'm so happy that you found it so. I wasn't too sure if it was, but judging from your... I'll just shut up now.

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