A/N: I don't own any of this.

Chapter 13- A vision and an offer

Harry was walking down a room he had never ever seen in his life. On the walls were dimly lit candles and lanterns. A door to Harry's left opened. Inside were two women and a man Harry had never seen before.

"Come on in," one of the women said.

"Do you know who we are?" another woman asked.

"No," Harry said.

"Do you know where you are right now?" the man asked Harry.

"I am in a place I have never seen before. This is a dream I am having," Harry said.

"You are not dreaming yet you are not awake. This is a room in Hogwarts school, where you currently are. I am Godric Gryffindor," the man said then pointed to the woman closest to him. "That lady over there is Helga Hufflepuff and the other lady is Rowena Ravenclaw. We are the founders of this school," Godric Gryffindor said.

"You face a threat known as Lord Voldemort. You are not yet a man but you are expected to beat him. Am I correct?" Helga Hufflepuff asked.

"Yes but how did you know?" Harry asked.

"I can foresee the future," Rowena Ravenclaw said.

"I can see the future will be grim. There will be more victims dying in this upcoming war. You, Harry Potter will face Voldemort three times before you defeat him. There will be a final battle here on Hogwarts grounds," Rowena Ravenclaw said.

"In the final battle, Harry Potter, you must use my sword. It is the only way you can kill this evil threat known as Lord Voldemort," Godric Gryffindor said.

"Why is that?" Harry asked.

"Lord Voldemort is a descendant of Salazar Slytherin. Slytherin was able to develop a way to protect himself from killing spells. Voldemort is able to protect himself from killing spells too. When I beat Slytherin, I used my sword to stab him. You must do the same with Voldemort," Godric Gryffindor replied.

"Why are you telling me this?" Harry asked.

"You must defeat Lord Voldemort. If you fail to kill him, all of humanity will die within twenty years of the final battle," Rowena Ravenclaw said.

"Is that clear Harry Potter, heir of Gryffindor?" Godric Gryffindor asked.

"Yes sir," Harry replied.

"Very well, you may return to your sleep," Helga Hufflepuff said.

Harry was now in the Riddle house at Little Hangleton. He was watching things through the viewpoint of Lord Voldemort. Voldemort/Harry was taking out the letter in which Voldemort asked Harry to join him and become a Death Eater (a/n: see chapter 11).

"Come here," Harry/Voldemort said to a black eagle with red markings. "Deliver this letter to Harry Potter," Harry/Voldemort said. The eagle took the letter in its beak and then flew out through the window.

Harry woke up in his bed. Harry remembered everything that had happened in the vision/dream or whatever it was called. Sighing, Harry tried to go back to sleep but sleep wouldn't come. Harry turned around and looked at the alarm clock near his bed. It was now six thirty in the morning. With a sigh, Harry decided to shower, shave and brush his teeth then sit downstairs in the common room until it was time for breakfast. After Harry had finished, he went down to the common room to sit in his favorite armchair by the fire. Harry also started to think about the dream/vision he just had and didn't notice someone come down from the girls dormitories.

"Harry, what are you doing here so early?" Melissa asked.

Harry looked up surprised. He had not expected anyone to be up at this time, especially Melissa, one of the new transfer students. "I couldn't sleep that well," Harry said.

"Hmm, I thought I was the only one who couldn't sleep," Melissa said, taking a seat by Harry.

"So how are you getting adjusted to Hogwarts?" Harry asked Melissa.

"Oh its okay so far. I'm going to be a fifth year," Melissa said.

"Interesting," Harry said.

"I'm also a bit scared too since I was a top student at Beauxbatons but I'm not sure how I will be here," Melissa said.

"Shouldn't be too much of a difference between Hogwarts and Beauxbatons. Oh and Melissa? If you need help, I'm sure that either me or Hermione will be willing to help," Harry said.

"Thank you Harry. What subject are you really good at?" Melissa asked.

Harry thought for a minute. He wasn't that good at anything but he achieved decent grades in most of his classes. "I'm not really that good at anything other than Quidditch," Harry said.

"Oh come on Harry, you have to be good at something other than Quidditch," Melissa said with a grin.

"Harry's good at Defense Against the Dark Arts so you don't have to worry about getting attacked," Hermione said from the girl's dormitories. Hermione then walked over to where Harry and Melissa were sitting and took a seat on Harry's lap. Hermione then kissed Harry passionately, her tongue going around the inside of his mouth before someone coughed embarrassedly.

"So sorry to interrupt you two but good morning," Ginny said.

"Good morning Ginny," Hermione said.

"Good morning Ginny," Harry said before kissing Hermione again. Suddenly they heard another embarrassing cough, this time from Melissa.

"Sorry to interrupt you two kissing, but Harry told me that if I needed help, I could go to either you or Harry for help. Is that true?" Melissa asked Hermione, looking nervous.

Hermione smiled. "Of course. You are going to be a fifth year?" Hermione asked and Melissa nodded. "I got some of the highest OWL results in this school," Hermione said "but if you want to learn about Defense Against the Dark Arts, Harry's your man," Hermione said, beaming at Harry.

"Harry's good with Defense Against the Dark Arts?" Melissa asked.

"Yeah, plus he's a gorgeous man and a good seeker," Hermione said.

"Harry even started a club last year where he taught everyone defensive spells," Ginny said.

"Wow," Melissa said. "Can I join?" she asked.

"Oh sure," Harry said. "At the next meeting, just take the initiation procedure. Someone will let you know where the meeting is," Harry said.

"You should listen to Harry tell about his adventures though," Ginny said. "There was the sorcerer's stone in his first year, the basilisk in his second year, saving Sirius in his third year, the Tri Wizard tournament and Voldemort's return in his fourth year, the Ministry in his fifth year and the dementor attack in Diagon Alley that Harry stopped by himself," Ginny said.

By now, Melissa was in awe of all that Harry had done and Harry could tell that he would have to tell her about his adventures. Harry started to tell her, starting with the sorcerer's stone from his first year and was describing Voldemort's rebirth in the graveyard at Little Hangleton, when students started to come down from their dormitories for breakfast. After Harry had promised to tell Melissa the rest of the details another time, he and Hermione went down for breakfast.

Harry took his seat on the Gryffindor table as schedules were being handed out. After taking a look at his schedule, Harry saw Hermione's and noticed that they were in the same classes. The owls started to fly in as always to deliver mail, but a black eagle was the most prominent. Screeching, the eagle circled around the Great Hall as all the professors and students watched the eagle fly. Several professors including Dumbledore, McGonagall and Flitwick were watching in fright while the students seemed more curious. The eagle then saw Harry and flew in his direction, dropping off the letter before leaving. Students started to speak but Dumbledore silenced everyone by raising his arms.

"Mr. Potter, if you would have a word with me after breakfast," Dumbledore said as he turned to leave.

Harry got up from the Gryffindor table and went toward Dumbledore's office. When he reached the gargoyles, Dumbledore was waiting for him.

"Please enter Mr. Potter," Dumbledore said, gesturing to some empty seats. "May I read the letter?" Dumbledore asked. Harry gave Dumbledore the letter and Dumbledore read the letter with a grave look on his face. When Dumbledore was done, he gave Harry the letter to read.

Dear Harry Potter,

First I must congratulate you for always being there when I have a plan. You proved this yet again when you were able to stop the dementor attack in Diagon Alley. The point is, I think that we should join forces Potter. With both of us united, we can take over the world. If you do join me I shall grant you the following favors: You do not have to get the Dark Mark like all of my Death Eaters
I will spare the lives of anyone you want and kill anyone who you dislike
You will be promoted to my second in command and I shall put some Death Eaters and dementors under your leadership

I hope that you thoroughly consider my offer. If you do refuse then all that is important to you will die off slowly and you will be there to see them die. I am not a man who takes threats lightly Potter. I shall grant you some time to think and make your decision Potter.

Lord Voldemort

"Well Mr. Potter, there are two problems that this letter causes. First is whether or not you would join Voldemort. Second is should you refuse his offer, he will kill the people who matter the most to you," Dumbledore said.

"Professor Dumbledore sir, you know that I would never join Voldemort," Harry said.

"Exactly, which brings us to the second problem," Dumbledore said. "I know the safety of your friends is important to you and I can assure you that they will be safe. However, if you want to be even more cautious, you can use the fidelius charm," Dumbledore said.

"I'll do it professor," Harry said.

Dumbledore smiled. "Of course you would Mr. Potter. Now the way the fidelius charm works is that you think of your friends inside Hogwarts then when you are ready, we will both say the incantation 'fidelius' and if all works well, a golden sphere with your friends will appear and go inside you," Dumbledore said.

Harry thought about his friends Hermione and Ron safe inside Hogwarts castle. He then nodded to Dumbledore and both he and Dumbledore said the incantation. A golden sphere then appeared with Hermione and Ron inside Hogwarts and went into Harry's chest.

"Very well Mr. Potter, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. If not you may leave for your first class of the day," Dumbledore said.

"Professor, last night I had a vision or a dream or whatever it was where I saw all of the founders of the school with the exception of Salazar Slytherin. The founders told me about the upcoming war and said the final battle will be on Hogwarts grounds. Godric Gryffindor also told me that in order to kill Voldemort, I would need to use the sword of Gryffindor. Do you know why this happened?" Harry asked.

Dumbledore sighed and thought for a minute before answering. "Mr. Potter, I may have an idea but I need to do more research first. I will tell you on another day," Dumbledore said.

Harry thanked Professor Dumbledore and headed up to the transfiguration classroom. Harry arrived before the late bell rung and he took a seat next to Hermione in the back. Harry noticed that the class had all the sixth year Gryffindors, most Hufflepuffs and all the Ravenclaws. There were no Slytherins and Harry was grateful for that. Professor McGonagall then entered the classroom and spoke.

"Welcome to advanced transfiguration. This is a class that you earned the right to get into by passing your OWL's with an E or better and now I demand the best work possible from my students. If I have reason to believe that someone is slacking off and not doing work, I will remove you from my class. You have been warned. We will start by discussing animagus transformations. Please open your textbooks to the chapter on animagi and take notes," Professor McGonagall said.

Harry took out his textbook and started to take notes. Being an animagus was something he had wanted to do ever since he had heard his father was one. Harry decided to ask Professor McGonagall if she could teach him how to be an animagus after class. Harry was still taking notes when the bell rang.

"Please write a roll of parchment on being an animagus for your homework assignment," Professor McGonagall called out as the class started to leave. Harry waited until most of the class had gone then went to speak with Professor McGonagall.

"Yes Potter?" Professor McGonagall asked when Harry came close to her desk.

"I was wondering if you could teach me how to become an animagus professor," Harry said.

Professor McGonagall's face became expressionless. Harry was starting to think he might get detention when Professor McGonagall then smiled. "I knew you would ask that question someday Harry," Professor McGonagall said using his first name which was a good sign. "First I have to get the approval of Professor Dumbledore and if he approves, I shall find an evening to have lessons," Professor McGonagall said.

"Thank you professor," Harry said before leaving and going to his next class, which was Charms.

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