Chapter 2: Only As I Wish?
Voldemort's POV
To say I was surprised at the brats request to join me was a shock would be an understatement at the very least. If only you wish it. He had said the words not two seconds ago and yet they seemed to be carved into my mind, to be replayed over and over. I quickly regained my senses, "And why pray tell would you do as I wish, and without struggle?" He seemed to get more nervous, though in his nerves I could sense excitement, as he replied, "Because only you have not lied to me. Only you have offered me choice. Only you have given any hint that you would take me as I am. You warned me and I should have heeded every word. They used me, hurt me, and tried to break me. How foolish was I to follow them? They sent me back even when they knew the wards were not of any use. You are the only one I trust and so I will do as you wish. Only as you wish." I studied each word searching for a lie or some sort of deception, but I found none. Still being who I am I was guarded, "And how do I know this is not a ploy to get information." He lifted his head to look around, seemingly searching for something. I quickly realized it was someone he was searching for when his eyes fell on Severus, "Professor, do you have any Veritisirum with you?" Severus ever the loyal followed trailed his gaze to me. With my nod he stepped to the boy, "Of course. I'm glad you finally realized the idiocy you were being pulled into. You need not fear of loyalties. They have always lied with him."
Harry took the vial and gave a nod of thanks to the man and quickly applied 3 drops of the potion to his tongue. I watched as his eyes glazed over and began my questioning, "Why did you leave the light?" His voice was monotone and uncaring, "I'm tired of them using me for their own gain." I had to believe him he was under a truth serum, "Very well, do you truly wish to join the dark. Are you sincere in your wish, and what do you hope to gain by joining and serving me with such dedication?" Again his reply was without emotion and for some reason that irked me, "I don't want to join the dark, but I do want to join you. You may say you are evil but I do not believe that. How can a cause that would help our world make you evil? Perhaps grey if you consider you tactics. I am sincere in my wish to sever you. To make every want, every need you may have my responsibility. To take the pain you once had to bare and make it nonexistent. You deserved so much more and even more now than you did then. As for what I hope to gain. I hope to remain by your side. You see in second year, if you remember, I met Tom Riddle from your diary. He was my first crush but as I grew older I fell in love with you. Voldemort. Not Tom. And though you may never want me, I want to be there for you as much as you will let me."
I thought it no longer possible but at the end of the young hero's speech my whole body filled with warmth, "Severus give him the antidote." My most faithful follower did as he was told, us both watching as reality returned to his bright emerald eyes. He blushed as he remembered all that he had just revealed. I smirked, "Is it only as I wish or does that offer extend to others?" If at all possible his cheeks furthered in the red color already present, "It is only you my lord. It has only ever been you." It was difficult to conceal my joy at his response, "All of you may leave. I will call in a few days' time to reveal the new plan ahead." They left without question leaving me to further investigation. I had to know how far this boy would go for me, "You say anything I wish. Let's see if you are prepared to truly keep your word on that."