Harry Potter and the Dark Lord

Chapter 38: Traitor Discovered

Summary: Set in Harry's sixth year. He encounters far more than he ever could have expected, but he does not have to go through it alone. An old friend returns to help him. Harry's defeat of Voldemort rests on him getting The Scepter of Light and Dark, something that would allow Voldemort to destroy the world if he can get the whole thing. Voldemort's powers are getting stronger and Harry has more than one encounter with him.

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This Chapter: A traitor is discovered as well as something else.

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"We were looking at my parents' pensieve." said Harry. He tugged on Sirius's arm, since he was still in the pensieve.

"Harry, I know that must have looked bad." said Sirius.

"No, no. It was fine. We'd do something to Snape if it were us. Besides, you already explained about it last year." said Harry.

"What are you two talking about?" asked Ron.

"We saw the night they told Snape about the Whomping Willow and Remus." replied Harry. He yawned.

"I'm really tired. I'm going to bed." said Harry.

He walked over to his bed and put his presents in his trunk. As he did so, he noticed a glimmer of silver. He reached into his trunk and pulled out the knife from Sirius. He looked at it for a second before putting it in the drawer of his bedside table. He changed into pajamas and got into bed, forgetting all about the Dreamless Sleep potion. He was once again in the stone room, except he was watching through Voldemort's eyes.

"One of you is a traitor and I will find out who." he said angrily as he looked around at the Death Eaters. His eyes came to rest on Snape.

"Ah Severus, are you the traitor? Did you really come back to me?" he said.

"My Lord, I am your devoted servant." said Snape, crawling on his hands and knees and kissing the hem of his robes. Harry kicked at him and Snape flinched.

"Crucio!" he bellowed and Snape writhed on the ground in agony.

The scene dissolved and Harry found himself lying on his bed, drenched in sweat. He looked around. Someone had removed his glasses. He looked around the room. It was dark and everyone was asleep except for him. He saw the Dreamless Sleep potion on his table and drank it. Immediately, he fell into a deep sleep.

"Harry, Harry! C'mon, wake up. We're going to be late. Harry!" he heard someone say. He merely groaned and rolled over.

He didn't want to get up, he was way too tired. Harry heard a spell being muttered and suddenly he felt cold water rush over him. He dived out of bed, soaking wet. He put his glasses on and turned around. Sirius was standing there, grinning broadly.

"Don't want to be late for Potions, do you?" asked Sirius. Harry dived for his trunk and grabbed his robes, then ran for the bathroom. He took a quick shower, then got dressed and met Sirius back in the dormitory.

"That was really mean, you know." he said.

"Had to, don't want Snape docking points on the day you come back." said Sirius. Harry ignored him and walked down the stairs to the Common Room. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were waiting for him.

"Hey Ginny." he said as she stood up to greet him. He kissed her and took her hand. They walked out together, not waiting for Ron, Hermione, and Sirius. Halfway to the Great Hall, his scar began to burn and his vision went black.

"Crucio!" he heard yelled and Snape began screaming in pain.

The curse was lifted and Voldemort said, "Tell me what you know."

"Never." said Snape.

"Very well then. I assure you that you will break. Crucio." said Voldemort. Harry opened his eyes again to find himself lying on a cold stone floor.

"Are you okay?" asked Ginny as she extended a hand to help him up.

"Yeah." said Ginny, taking her hand and pulling himself up. Ginny was surprisingly strong. Luckily, everyone else was still well behind them, if they had seen, he would have been sent to the hospital wing.

"Umm, Ginny, can you not tell anyone about what just happened?" asked Harry.

"Sure. We'd better get down to the Great Hall." replied Ginny. They entered the Great Hall silently and sat down together. Ron and Hermione came in minutes later, looking disheveled.

"Three guesses what they've been doing." whispered Harry to Ginny, who started giggling. They began eating, and when the post owls arrived, Harry ignored them, the only people who would send him a letter were already at Hogwarts. Harry felt something nip at his arm.

"Hedwig!" he exclaimed. She had a letter tied to her leg. He didn't touch the letter, instead, he looked to the staff table, where he was sure he saw Dumbledore nod at him. He guessed it was alright to take the letter. He untied it from Hedwig and opened it.

Harry, come to my office before your first class. The password is sugar quill.

Professor Dumbledore

He quickly stuffed the letter in his bag before anyone else could see.

"What'd it say?" asked Hermione.

"Nothing important." said Harry. He wondered what Dumbledore wanted. He continued to eat his breakfast, and was soon finished. Too curious to wait, Harry shouldered his bag and got up from the table.

"I'm going to the bathroom before Potions." said Harry and walked away. What a stupid excuse, he thought to himself.

He walked to the statue before the entrance to Dumbledore's office and waited. He thought it would be rude to go up before Dumbledore. Harry didn't wait long. Minutes after he arrived, Dumbledore arrived.

"Couldn't wait, Harry?" asked Dumbledore. Dumbledore said the password and headed up to his office. Harry quickly followed. When Harry entered the office, he was surprised to see Sirius sitting in a chair across from Dumbledore's desk. Harry sat down in a chair next to Sirius.

"I suppose you're wondering why I called you up here?" asked Dumbledore.

Harry nodded. Dumbledore waved his wand and a small, rectangular box appeared. He motioned for Harry to take the box. Harry picked it up and opened it. Inside lay a long piece of gold, engraved with a language that he did not recognize.

"What is it?" asked Harry.

"A piece of the scepter." replied Dumbledore.

Harry took the scepter piece out of the box and immediately felt a rush of power. He began to feel lightheaded, and tried to let go of the scepter. He couldn't release his grip on it, and his world went black.


Next Chapter: An Unlikely Ally

Hmm.....who could it be? Will Snape escape Voldemort's wrath?

Believe me when I say that I actually take time to think of new ways to make Harry pass out. Anyone have any other ideas? Put them in a review and ifI use them in the sequel, you'll be credited.