Harry Potter: Voldemort's POV

by Lady Elizabeth of the North

We all know how Harry felt. But what would it be like to see Voldemort's point of view? Stink at summaries, but please read! Rated K for mild violence. *ON HIATUS*

4. Jun 19 1991

A/N: I am REALLY sorry I haven't updated in so long (over a year? Wow, I'm terrible). Special shoutout to harrypotterforeverx, who got me back on my feet!

June 19, 1991

Journal Entry

Nearly ten years have passed since my untimely demise. But it seems not all is lost, for today I received a stroke of luck. I was resting, hidden in a hollow log, when I heard footsteps pass by. Rarely, if ever, did someone stumble across my path. I peered out to see a man in purple robes sweep by. I realised at once that this man was a wizard.

In one motion, I was in front of him. He opened his mouth in a silent scream, stumbling back on his robes.

'If you value your life, you will not scream,' I told him. He shut his mouth quickly.

'Who are you?' he whispered in fright.

'Who I am is not of importance to you,' I replied coolly. 'Who are you?'

'Quirinus Quirrell,' the man said shakily.

'Are you employed?'

'Yes, sir. At Hogwarts school in Scotland.'

How could it be that the man who had found his way to me by pure accident was the very key to my success? I knew that Harry Potter would be starting school this year, and possessing this wizard would allow me optimal proximity to the boy.

'Let me tell you something, Quirrell,' I said. 'I am Lord Voldemort.'

His eyes widened. 'You're a bad wizard,' he said, tripping over his robes as he tried to escape.

I laughed softly. 'There is no good and bad, Quirrell,' I said calmly. 'There is only power, and those too weak to seek it. Do you wish for power? A wizard like you, working under one of the most powerful ones, you must.'

'I - I don't want to be evil,' Quirrell mumbled.

'You lie.' His mind was wide open to me, and I could see all of his jealousy, all his spite. 'Everyone is vulnerable to glory and power,' I continued. 'You are no exception. Are you weak, Quirrell? Or do you want power?'

He hesitated, but I knew his answer. 'Take me with you,' I said. 'We will rule the magical world together, side by side.'

The wizard watched me warily, then nodded. 'Now,' I said, 'now I will kill Harry Potter.'

So this is where I stand. I am on my way to Hogwarts, where the boy waits for me, so naive, unknowing. I will have my revenge this year.

Lord Voldemort

Lord Voldemort

A/N: I am working on the next chapter, and hope to have it up this week! Summer is finally here, so I should be able to update soon. Thanks for your support!