Hi everyone! I need to focus more on my other two stories again so I will be posting the rest of the chapters for this story now.
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Voldemort POV
I sit up from my slightly slouched position, glad I had sent my Death Eaters away the previous night. With the connection between Nagini and I via a Horcrux, I can see through her eyes and hear what she hears. This is currently quite useful. Giving her permission to approach Harry after hearing him speak to the basilisk was a good idea. Humming faintly I pull out the blank parchment that's connected to two others; it would be best to keep it near in case Harry decides to message me anytime soon.
Knowing he will join me as my heir fills me with what could pass as excitement.
Harry POV
"First, I'm from the future." I blurted this out, watching Remus' eyes go slightly wide.
"You're…okay… that makes sense, I think. I mean, I can see why you needed to be secretive about a lot of things. Wait how far into the future are you from?" He stuttered, slowly letting it sink in. I nodded, before continuing. It was a good question.
"At least thirty years, give or take," I shrug slightly, not really fazed by the number of years. Remus gasped slightly.
"I didn't think time-turners could go that far into the past," he breathes out, in awe. I smile at him faintly, glad he isn't freaking out too much.
"I didn't use a time-turner; they can't go that many years into the past. I used a rare flower called a Fernotis. I was given the chance to go somewhere where I could be happy, somewhere I actually belonged. In my time, you were best friends with my parents, the Marauders. James and Lily Potter, plus Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew. However, soon after I was born, Voldemort murdered James and Lily after Peter told him where they were hiding.
Peter was Voldemort's student spy back then. When Voldemort tried to kill me with Avada Kedavra, the spell bounced off me and hit him instead, destroying his body, and leaving this scar on my forehead. That was how this all began," I pointed to the scar awkwardly, before patting my hair back down over it. It's a relief that he believes me, at least; I'm not sure what I would have done if he didn't.
"Okay, so I was best friends with the people that hate me in this time? That is odd. I'm guessing that when you went to the past, it changed a lot of things. Or something. I'm not really sure how that works. But please, continue."
"Yeah, that doesn't make sense to me either. Anyways, I was then left with my Aunt and Uncle, who abused me. They lied to me about magic, and how my parents had died. I slept in a cupboard under the stairs. I was pretty happy when my Hogwarts letter came and I could leave that place until summer came. But then I learned that my friends were only my friends because they were paid to be.
I found myself becoming more of a Slytherin than I already had been, and wanting to leave Hogwarts to go somewhere that I could actually be myself. That is when I got the Fernotis in the mail and was sent to this time period," I took a deep breath, knowing that if I tried going into more detail, it would take hours, maybe all day.
"Wow that's just horrible. I don't really know what to say to that," Remus gave a small smile, as a chuckle left my lips.
"That's okay. I pretty much told you the basics, the more important stuff. Well, up to the point where I first met you. From then until now, I have learned the truth about Dumbledore in this time, and the truth about Voldemort. I have decided to help Voldemort defeat Dumbledore, because Voldemort isn't who Dumbledore makes him out to be. But don't worry, I will be fine and I will be sure to keep you safe. Voldemort is going to make me his heir, and I will use that to my advantage. We will make the wizarding world a better place, away from Dumbledore's manipulative clutches." I looked into Remus' amber colored eyes, as I spoke the truth. "Trust me, Remus."
He swallowed, nodding, "I trust you Harry."
"Good," I smiled at him, my heart doing a little flutter at his words.
A few minutes later there was a knock on the door before it opened a second later. I frowned when no one walked in. However, after seeing Remus tense, and seeing the door shut again, I wanted to smack myself in the face. The invisibility cloak.
"Sirius, good of you to show up and not alert the castle to you being here," I spoke, watching the cloak be removed.
"How did you know it was me, Harry?" he looked a little surprised, and confused.
"Invisibility cloak; belongs to James Potter, your best friend, who had happens to be my father, who had passed it down to me."
"Oh," was all Sirius said before taking a seat in a nearby chair. "Oh… wait… what?" I wanted to laugh at the expression he had when what I said actually sunk in.
"I'm from the future, James and Lily married and had me before they were killed. Feel free to tell Voldemort." I grinned, watching comprehension show in Sirius' eyes. At this point I seen no reason to hide the whole thing from the people that are supposed to trust me. Keeping secrets like that will get me nowhere. "Was there a reason you're in here?"
"Not particularly; Voldemort wants me to become friends with you though, so I figured I would stop by and say hello. Figured you would be back by now and seems I was right. Where were you anyways?"
"Remus didn't tell you?" I raised an eyebrow questioningly towards Remus who shrugged. "Hmm, alright, I was just in the Chamber of Secrets visiting a few snake friends. That's where I also met with Nagini, who explained a few things to me about what's going on."
"Chamber of Secrets? Wait, you can speak in parseltongue? Does Voldemort know this?" Sirius asked in quick succession. Excitement colored his voice, and I had to hold back a laugh. Remus sat quietly, watching the exchange in amusement. I'm glad he isn't too uncomfortable in Sirius' presence.
"One question at a time, Sirius. Yes, Chamber of Secrets, yes I can speak the snake language, and yes he does," I shrugged.
We spend the rest of that evening just talking about random things, and getting acquainted.
I would like for you to come to my manor tomorrow at 9pm. I already requested for Sirius to take you, as you do not know how to get here yet. Do not let anyone know where you are going, or who you are meeting. This is to remain a secret, for now. Of course, your little wolf may know. I highly doubt he would willingly tell anyone.
I stared down at the words on the parchment for a good five minutes. I had been about to go to bed when I decided to see if there was anything on it and came across this. I wasn't expecting Voldemort to contact me so quickly, but I suppose this works out in any case. Grabbing a quill, I wrote a quick reply.
Yes, my Lord. Did I really need to call him my Lord?
You are to be my heir, there is no need for formalities such as that. Call me Marvolo, Harry. Guess not.
Of course. I will see you tomorrow, Marvolo.
I sat there for a few more moments and when it became clear I wouldn't get a reply, I put away the parchment and quill and went to sleep. Tomorrow is going to be one very interesting day indeed.
Remus POV
I was expecting a lot of things, but him being from the future was at the very bottom of that list.
Though, it made a lot of sense. That alone is what's keeping me from hexing him to Hell and back for possibly lying to me. Thinking of how he had acted throughout the year, just solidified it some more, so I asked Harry to continue explaining it all.
I watched as he lifted his bangs, showing his scar to me. I had always thought that was an odd shape for a scar right there. 'Wait...I was friends with those judgmental bullies? I can't see how that could have possibly happened. There has to be a reason for such a drastic difference in the timeline.' Taking a small breath, I focused back on Harry.
"Okay, so I was best friends with the people that hate me in this time? That is odd. I'm guessing that when you went to the past, it changed a lot of things. Or something. I'm not really sure how that works. But please, continue," As he did I felt my heart stutter, and tears threaten to leak out. 'Merlin, how could people be so cruel to a child!' I gave a small smile, the urge to hug Harry growing when he let out a small, sad chuckle.
Harry whispered the last part of his explanation while looking into my eyes, not flinching at the abnormal amber color they shone with, his stare causing my heart to automatically race. I swallowed, before giving a small nod.
"I trust you, Harry."
"Good," he gave a slight grin, before a knock on the door interrupted us. I automatically tensed, knowing who was at our door. I watched the door open, seemingly by itself, only confirming my suspicion.
"Sirius, good of you to show up and not alert the castle to you being here," I blinked in slight confusion. 'How did he know? Did Sirius have the cloak in future as well?'
I really wanted to burst out laughing at Sirius' reaction to Harry being the son of James Potter. Though I held it in, to avoid bringing the attention to myself. Even Harry had amusement dancing around in his beautiful emerald eyes. 'Bloody hell, Remus, it isn't the time for that.'
"I'm from the future, James and Lily married and had me before they were killed. Feel free to tell Voldy." I watched as comprehension show in Sirius' eyes, "Was there a reason you're in here?"
Harry raised an eyebrow questioningly towards me, wondering why I hadn't told Sirius where he had been earlier, and I just shrugged. I didn't know if Harry wanted me to tell him or not, after all.
It wasn't until the next night that I actually felt myself become worried to the point of wanting to be sick. Harry had left with Sirius shortly before nine to go meet up with Voldemort, and even though Harry told me more than once to not worry, I can't help it.
'I lov-I think it would be a great time to visit the lake. Maybe a nice walk will help me, even if it is after curfew; besides I am the exception to that rule because of my...issue. It helps that I'm never caught anyways, so it doesn't make much of a difference.' After stumbling out of my bed, and throwing on some robes, I quickly left the rooms. As usual, I made it outside without running into anyone.
It is a beautiful night; clear skies allowing the viewing of all the stars, and with it being the new moon the stars are just that much brighter. The sounds of the crickets and owls, and other bugs combining together to make a calming song. Even the breeze is calm tonight, so it's just the right temperature to not freeze or sweat to death. I really do love it outside, and maybe that's because of my wolf half, or maybe not, either way it doesn't matter.
By the time I had focused back to where I was walking, the lake was already directly in front of me, the water lapping at my shoes. Sitting down against a tree near the shore, I let myself calm down and ignore the worry gnawing at my insides. However, the calm peacefulness didn't last long. A few moments after I managed to calm down, a twig snapped behind me. I went to grab my wand, but I was too slow. A stunner hit me in the side and I slumped to the ground.