Poison Chapter 1, a harry potter fanfic

For the first time in her life, Harriet felt like she had taken control of her destiny. For the first time, she had convinced the esteemed Albus Dumbledore that he should listen to her and find a solution.

But for the first time in her life, the young woman felt completely lost. She had just witnessed the death of the only father figure she had ever had in her life. Since the first day she met the principal of Hogwarts, she had felt a connection between them. It was inexplicable, and although he kept many secrets from her, she knew it was to protect her. But seeing him, so frail and weak, fall from the Astronomy Tower had affected her deeply.

The young redhead didn't have time to comprehend exactly what had happened before her eyes: Dumbledore falling, the green spell hitting him in the chest, and all their enemies taking over the only sanctuary of peace she had ever known.

It was only a matter of seconds from there: she ran away, hidden in the Headmaster's office, knowing full well she only had a few spare moments before she had to leave. She was supposed to go back 54 years in the past without telling anyone. In her heart, Harriet knew what that would mean. The Order of the Phoenix would lose hope and there was a good chance that Voldemort would triumph. The Order of the Phoenix would lose hope and there was a good chance that Voldemort would triumph. However, she also knew for a fact that Dumbledore's death meant the loss of a lot of hope.

She couldn't explain to her friends how the mission was going to go, she couldn't tell them not to give up and that she would do everything in her power to save them. Harriet had lost her parents, her mentor and her sponsor in this never-ending battle and it was time for her to choose her course of action.

Rummaging through the many drawers, she finally managed to find what she needed. One look around proved her right: The Death Eaters were getting dangerously close and although they didn't know the password to the office, there was no doubt that they would decide to simply destroy the entrance in order to catch her and get back in Voldemort's good graces.

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Armed with her wand, Harriet grabbed the letter written by her mentor's hand, a few vials of memories to prove her point, and began frantically turning the dials of the Time Turner device. The Order of the Phoenix would lose hope and there was a good chance that Voldemort would triumph. However, she also knew for a fact that Dumbledore's death meant the loss of a lot of hope.

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Armed with her wand, Harriet grabbed the letter written by her mentor's hand, a few vials of memories to prove her point, and began frantically turning the dials of the Time Turner device. It was one of a kind, as her Headmaster had told her, and could only be used once. It could only be used once. She already knew what it would mean: she would never be able to set foot in 1997 and would have to say goodbye to life as she had known it. Harriet silently blessed her best friend Hermione Granger for providing her with a seemingly bottomless bag in which she could store many of the documents attesting to her existence in 1943.

Albus Dumbledore and Harriet Potter had been working on this plan for months, this backup plan that should only be used as a last resort.

She had many books that she would have to change in the Hogwarts library showing a different genealogy of Pureblood families due to the prejudice her kind was experiencing at the time, many outfits to blend in with the crowd, and all the money that was once in her safe at Gringotts.

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Fortunately for her and unfortunately for the Potter family at the time, they had been unable to conceive a child despite numerous attempts until 1954, when their son was born.

So she had to provide herself with evidence, photos and explanations of her situation in order for them to take her in and adopt her. Anyone who tried to verify the story by casting a spell, even without her consent, would come to the conclusion that she was indeed a Potter. And the most important thing: her invisibility cloak. If there was one thing that would make her credible to her ancestors, it would be that secret family heirloom.

Harriet was aware that her companions and teachers were fighting a few floors below and that many of her compatriots would lose their lives tonight. Although she felt guilty for not helping them and not being by their side, she knew full well that she would be making the situation more dangerous for herself.

She had to take care of the mission Dumbledore had given her, the mission she had insisted on.

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There was nothing she could do but carefully follow the advice her mentor had given her - she should not hide anything from his former self. Even though it could mess up the timeline they had always known, it was imperative that she told him everything she knew.

She could not tell him about the dates of the events, but she could tell him what could save so many lives. The logical side of her knew it may be a mistake to do so, but she also knew she was not prepared to take on Tom Riddle, the younger Dark Lord. He was already powerful and had his Knights of Walpurgis, so it would be foolish of her to think she had any chance to beat him.

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She had to obey her former Headmaster: she had always respected him and although she knew that he had the habit of keeping everything discreet and secret, she also knew that it was only for good intentions. He was always focused on the bigger picture, on the goal they had to reach, even if it meant sacrificing a few pawns on the way.

Harriet knew that this way of thinking was somewhat selfish, but after seeing so much destruction around her, she finally understood why the old man behaved this way. And that's why she was sacrificing herself today: for the sake of others. For the greater good.

With only a few tricks left, she saw a familiar face: her former Potions teacher, who was just as shocked as she was to see her in the office. An immeasurable and indescribable anger seized the young redhead and she had to restrain herself in order not to attack him. More than four turns in order to find herself projected 54 years back and she would not lose this chance in order to take revenge of the murderer of her only family figure.

No.

Harriet would take care of her when the time came.

And she disappeared.