Summary: The Summer hits Harry very hard after the death of Sirius and he falls into serious disarray. When Hermione shows up on Privet drive to console Harry, they realize their love for each other. With Hermiione's help, Harry comes out of his almost comatose state and into a fierceness no one has ever seen in him. He studies diligently whenever he has time. This story covers 6th year, the death of many influential characters and culminates in the defeat of Voldemort.
Deep in the forests of Albania, a threat to the world continued to grow. He spread destruction to all who disobeyed or refused him. His followers call themselves Death Eaters, spreading their lord's reign of terror to the wide expanses of the world. They had terrorized most of the wizard world as well as quite a bit of the muggle world too. It was no longer safe for anyone in either world.
Tonight though, they were now calm, holding a very important meeting. Their master had not yet arrived.
"Two weeks ago, our numbers were depleted by nine. Some of the most loyal of us were thrown away, to be locked into Azkaban, forever. But forever is too much time to wait. They will all soon rejoin us to conquer the one they call, The Boy Who lived and that stupid Mud-blood lover Dumbledore. We will acknowledge him as such, but not for a second time. This time he will be killed." Bellatrix Lestrange exclaimed. She did not notice her master enter stealthily. "He and his friends, might have flouted our last attempt but they cannot remain vigilant forever. Potter wants revenge on me for killing the Animagus Black. He can go ahead and try. He will die trying."
"Bella, you know the boy is mine! I am getting a little sick of your voice. I suggest that you stop unless you want Cruciatus!" Voldemort exasperated obviously annoyed with her speech. He sat in his Silver serpent chair looking more intimidating than ever.
"My Lord, I only meant that you would kill him when he had his eyes set on me!" "I don't want to kill him with his back turned Bella, for I am not a coward. I want to face him head on, so I can prove which of us is the most powerful. Anyway…" Speaking to two Death eaters outside of the circle he commanded, "Bring him in!" A hooded captive was brought into the circle and sat before the Lord, struggling to be released.
"Karkaroff! You vile piece of vermin. Did you think we wouldn't find you? Do you think you can run and hide from your master?" "My lord! My lord, please give me another chance. I will be forever faithful to you now and forever. I was your most loyal." The man screamed in fear.
"Your begging and bickering is nauseating, vermin! That's what you are! A dementor took my most loyal. Now, Bella is filling his place. The one that is most feared above all of the rest of you. My most loyal do not run from their call. And now you will pay for your insolence! You will feel the pain of your disobedience. Crucio!" Voldemort yelled, pointing a long wooden wand at the first man, who screamed in inescapable pain. After a few seconds of screaming, it suddenly stopped. " You would have done better, to listen to Lord Voldemort, when you had the chance!" Knowing what was coming, Karkaroff began whimpering uncontrollably, trying to back away in a crab walk. He screamed as the words were extricated from his "master's" lips.
"AVADA KEDAVRA!" Lord Voldemort spoke nonchalantly. Karkaroff saw the green light and heard speeding death. And then it was gone.