A/N: I have returned after more than a month! Sorry. Here begins part two of Hope's End, where we see what happens when the Ministry is non-existent...

Hope's End

Chapter Eleven

Anarchy

"With the fall of the British Ministry of Magic in December of 1996, wizarding chaos and anarchy reigned supreme. Multiple warring factions emerged, but all of them quickly joined Lord Voldemort's Army of the Darkness. Meanwhile, the few Ministry officals who survived the destruction of the Ministry fled to Hogwarts and Hogsmeade, the last remaining bastion of Light in England, and there they began an exiled government, much like the Belgian, French and Polish leaders of World War II." - History of the Great Magical War.

Voldemort relaxed in his throne in Diagon Alley, in Gringotts' head office to be precise. It was a mere week after the annihilation of the Ministry and crime and murder had replaced the order. Every single wizard or witch loyal to the Light had fled to Hogwarts and Hogsmeade, abandoning their homes. Every single Death Eater now roamed free in the streets of England, as attacks upon Muggles were carried out constantly, and more than a few cities had been destroyed, and now his soldiers were living in newly constructed homes and villas. Voldemort had released a statement the following day that any magical person or being must swear allegiance to the new Minister of Magic, Lord Voldemort, and that everyone following Dumbledore had been branded a criminal. 'Ah yes, it feels good to be in control of a country.' thought Voldemort. "Unfortunately, damned Hogwarts remains, and that cursed Potter. No doubt I shall be seeing him in a few weeks time" hissed Voldemort aloud, smirking slightly at the mention of Harry Potter.

Suddenly there was a knocking at the door. Voldemort sighed, then said"Enter." The doors opened and a cloaked person made strolled in, escorted by a random Death Eater. The Death Eater knelt, and waited for Voldemort. Voldemort smiled, and bid his follower rise. He did so, and quickly spoke.

"My Lord, this is the leader of the Blood Roses." Voldemort nodded, and motioned for him to leave. The Death Eater quickly exited the room. The cloaked person just stood there, arrogant and proud. He finally spoke.

"Lord Voldemort, I have a proposition for you. Either surrender to me, or die." Voldemort looked surprised for a moment, before exploding into gales of evil laughter. The Blood Roses leader looked infuriated, and whipped out his wand. Before he could utter a curse though, a flash of green light flared around the room as the Killing Curse roared out of Voldemort's wand and struck the leader in the chest, dead on. The leader fell to the ground, and Voldemort quickly disposed of his body. He turned to a drawer in the desk, opened it, and took out a sheet of parchment. He quickly wrote something on it and put the parchment back.

'That makes me the supreme leader of four private armies now,' thought Voldemort.

Voldemort estimated his army to be at almost one million now.

Indeed, ever since the fall of the Ministry, many different criminal organizations had attempted to challenge Voldemort's authority. And died. Many members of the organizations quickly surrendered and joined the Death Eaters, swelling the Army of Darkness to unimaginable proportions.

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Daily Prophet

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January 2nd, 1997

"American and Commonwealth Powers Enter Polls Today."

Today, American and Commonwealth citizens alike enter the Polls today on whether or not they will declare war on Lord Voldemort. Many Brits are hopeful they will, because like the rest of us, we know that our deadly Dark Lord grows in strength every day. Should the United States of America and the Commonwealth declare war, then our hopes will soar. President Wilkson, the Wizarding President of the United States has stated that should their people choose so, they will invade and liberate Britain from the clutches of the Dark Lord.

Should the Commonwealth also declare war, then Canada, being Britain's strongest magical Commonwealth ally will lead the Commonwealth Union into battle. Other world powers have also promised statements regarding the war later today.

Maggie Cartman.

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The Dark Emperor sat at the head of the 1025th convening of the Dark Council. At the moment, they were discussing the war.

"I say we suggest an alliance with whomever goes to war with Voldemort. It would benefit us greatly" stated one Dark Noble.

"Nay! Let us go to war with all of them, and show them who's in charge" yelled another.

"Nay! I say we declare neutrality and drop out. This war is getting too furious for us" shouted another.

"ENOUGH" roared the Dark Emperor. Immediately, all the Nobles shut up.

"By the blood of Dalorkath, the flesh of Corink, the bone of Neolik, and the Is'argoreth, I have decided that the Dark Order will attempt to gain any ally it can, for Lord Voldemort is stronger than any of us predicted. But I say Lord wrongly, for he is no longer a Dark Lord. It has been confirmed. Voldemort has risen to the rank of Dark King" intoned the Emperor gravely. Whispers promptly broke out, but they died down as he spoke again. "It is unofficial, but if Hogwarts falls, then the laws of Britain states he will be the sole ruler of magical Britain."

Silence reigned in the room.

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January 3rd, 1997

"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, COMMONWEALTH UNION, FRANCE, GERMANY AND SPAIN DECLARE WAR ON LORD VOLDEMORT!"

This is a great day for Britain. Aid has finally been declared, as America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Gibraltar, Malta, and many other Commonwealth nations, along with Germany, France and Spain have declared war on Voldemort! They have promised numerous invasions into Death Eater-controlled territory to liberate it. On behalf of the Light Wizards of England, I thank you.

Maggie Cartman.

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January 10th, 1997, off the coast of Wales

A massive fleet sailed quickly east. It was heading for the western coast of Wales. Target: Ten sections of Death Eater territory. Codenamed: Operation Deadhead. ETA: Three hours. Number of ships: Five thousand. Number of troops total: Twenty thousand. Countries: Magical American Armed Forces, MAAF. Magical Canadian Armed Forces. MCAF. Magical Mexican Military. MMM. Magical American Broom Force. MABF. Magical Canadian Royal Broom Force. MCRBF. Resistance Expected: Heavy. Casualties: Medium.

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January 10th, 1997, English Channel

An extremly large fleet sailed north, northwest, and northeast. It was heading for the southern coast of Britain. Target: Entire coast of southern Britain. Codenamed: Operation Mermaid. ETA: One and a half hours. Number of ships: Seven thousand, five hundred. Number of troops total: One hundred and three thousand. Countries: Magical French Foreign Legions and Magical French Army, MFFL and MFA. Magical Wehrmacht and Magical German Military, MW and MGA. Magical Spanish Armed Forces, MSAF. Magical French Broom Brigade, MFBB. Magical Luftwaffe, ML. Magical Spanish Broom Battalion, MSBB. Resistance Expected: Extremly heavy. Casualties: Heavy.

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Voldemort chuckled darkly. His scouts on the beaches had both reported two large fleets heading for Britain. 'So, as the war for British domination comes to an end, the war for global domination begins. Bring it,' thought Voldemort. Voldemort looked up. He had assembled almost three quarters of his entire army. Death Eaters, Vampires, Dementors, Lethifolds, and every other Dark creature stood at attention. Voldemort smirked. 'Time to siege a certain castle... and raze it to the ground!'