Tamper with Time
Written by: HoshiHikari
Disclaimer: I do not own HP! That's right, the characters still all belong to J.K Rowling As for the plot, it might have been done before, so I won't take credit for that either
Summary: Complete darkness had befallen across the entire world, wizardry and Muggle alike. The final battle between Harry and Voldemort takes an unexpected turn. Now, the remaining survivors are thrown back into time. Harry must now face a younger and stronger Voldemort, the Voldemort that is currently at the height of power. Can Harry fulfill his destiny before the entire world collapse around him and is consumed by Darkness…again?
Author Notes: "…." talk Italic thoughts/dreams /…/ Parseltongue Snake language underlinetext/letter/writings bold/italicslyrics from songs
generaznprinc3ss: no, sorry, can't answer any of your questions. I don't know when the next one is out, and NO, I will not tell you, or anyone else who Swallowtail is!
Pleione: It's ok, if you don't like the paring. I understand if you get tired of it. Well hope you enjoy the next chapter!
Chapter 25 the best time of the year: The Order of the Phoenix
He sat stiffly in the center of the small room. He waited anxiously for the initiation to begin. Next to him, sitting just as rigidly was the young newly wedded wife of his childhood rival's son. Standing at the far corner, bent down and whispering softly to the young man half his age, was his last remaining rival's close friend.
"I don't know if this is a good idea anymore, Remus." Stone was saying. His guardian looked at him closely.
"It's too late to back down now Harry." Wolfe replied. "Joining the Order can only benefit us. You know that."
"Of course. It's not that." Harold stared into his guardian's eyes. "with everything that's happening lately. Do you really think it's safe?" he glanced at Swell and Zhang.
"We don't have much choice left." Wolfe replied. "Of course once we join the Order, it will place the whole organization in danger. We will have to risk it."
"I don't want to…"
"We've already gone through this the first time remember?" Wolfe pointed out. "Didn't we already have this discussion during your first initiation? Trust me. Everything will be fine."
Harold looked at him incredulously, before lowering his gaze. "I trust you."
Jay didn't seem convince. He used his hand to tilt the chin of the younger man up, so that it forced the man's eyes to look at him.
"It matter's not what we do. We will do it. No one, not Voldemort, not Dumbledore, no one will stop you from doing what's right, what you want. Listen to me Harry. There's only one thing keeping you from the your path, and that's yourself. Trust me. It'll be fine. Everything will be fine."
At that moment, McGonagall's head poked through a side door. "We are ready for you."
"Thank you, Minerva" Swell replied. "We will be there in a minute."
She nodded and closed the door behind her. Swell turned to the two who were speaking to each other.
"It is time." He said. "The sooner we get over this, the better."
Harold took a long look at the man, before turning to each companion and doing the same. In a warning tone of voice he said. "One of you is bound to betray me." He sucked in a deep breath. "I don't know who, or when it will happen. Let me say this. Reconsider your loyalties now Swallowtail, if you are with Voldemort then I rather you not get marked into the Order, step up and leave at once. I will pity you, but not harm you. However, if you insist on remaining anonymous and something does happen on your account, I will make sure you pay for it." Having said that, he spun on his heal and walked towards the door, opened it and stepped into the next room.
The room was lit up with torches located on the corners of the room. Blue light that came from the fire lit the room. Members of the Order were lined up against both sides of the wall, unmoving and silent. In the center stood Albus Dumbledore, with Fawks on his shoulders.
"Come forward." Albus said solemnly with a seriousness that was rarely found in his voice. The group did as they were told, lining up horizontally before the old man, with the newly wed in the center and the two other men one on each side of them.
"You are all now to be inducted into the Order of the Phoenix, an organization which I have founded to stand and fight against the ruthless, diabolical tyrant, Lord Voldemort." He surveyed them. "The basics of this group are simple. We fight for the good and welfare of the people. We fight to protect those who are defenseless. We are here to stand up against the one who threatens are mere survival. We are here, because we oppose Voldemort's views and want to make a difference. We are here to create a better, safer world for our children." Fawks gave a shrill. "We are not fighting for ourselves, for our own selfish deeds and desires. We are here, banded together, united as one, because we believe in a similar idea and world. We are a group, not an individual. By joining the Order of the Phoenix, you will realize that there are those out there who will support you, and there are always those out there who will fight alongside you, and there those out there who will die for the sake that you may live on." Dumbledore trailed off at this, looking at each one.
"The Order of the Phoenix is not for everyone." He said. "It is for the loyal and the dedicated. Once you join, it is for life. You cannot back down, you cannot say no, you cannot switch sides…" the words were said harshly and the lack of twinkle in his eyes meant that he meant it. "If any of you think you cannot handle this life long dedication, I suggest you leave now. I will think nothing less of you."
No one moved.
"If there are no objections, then the four of you shall now be initiated." Dumbledore said. "The Order is based on trust and acceptance. An unbreakable vow not required, however a wizard oath is. The consequence of breaking the vow is death, although it may not come immediately." The headmaster was saying. Seeing no objection he continued. "Harold Stone, you first."
Harold took a step towards the front, so that there was a gap that separated him and his companions. He cleared his throat and began.
"I, Harold Stone, herby dedicated my life to the Order of the Phoenix. From this day forth, I will fight and will sacrifice my life if needed, in hopes that the world will be a better place for the next generation, and the generations thereafter." Harold said, loud and clear.
I will kill you Voldemort. After all you caused me to suffer. I will fulfill the prophecy, even if it means dying. I will make sure no one else shall suffer on your account.
Dumbledore watched the man's eyes closely. A fire of determination had sprouted from it. An intense passion had grown and enlarged by the second. Fawks suddenly flew off of his shoulders, gave a shrill and circled around Harold. The bird shot down unexpectedly and perched itself on his left shoulder. Harold instinctively reached out and pet the bird.
"Where do you want the tattoo?"
Harold thought a bit. "Back." He said. He already had one on his chest from the first initiation. The headmaster nodded. A light shot out of his wand, and a tattoo of the phoenix was marked there. Having been marked, Harold stepped back and Jay stepped forward.
The remaining three took turns, making their vows, which was slightly different then another, before being marked as well. Jay had chosen his tattoo on his left forearm, as he had one on his right. Samuel had his on his left shoulder so that it balanced out the one on his right. Xi had asked for her tattoo to be on her stomach, as the first one was located on the back of her waist.
When all was done, Dumbledore smiled for the first time, since the initiation. "Welcome to the Order of the Phoenix."
Sorry for the long wait. Well here's the next chapter. Hope you all enjoyed it. The following chapter will hopefully be up soon.