I do not own Harry Potter and do read the note from Chapter 1. Ignorance is so NOT bliss.
Folks...with the constant harping on the Gabrielle/Harry/Ginny thing...you are starting to really make me want to make this a Harry and Ginny fic, just to piss you off. I already have a set plan in the works because this is not one. But I can so EASILY make this one. The more you harp on it. The more I am going to want to do it.
SO CUT IT OUT if you do not want it to happen.
Other then that I am glad all of you are enjoying it.
Chapter 63
Aftermath Interlude
Uncertainty
The destruction of the elder wand, over the next week would cause shifts that would make for the first time in nearly 10 years. Voldemort became concerned enough in his dealings with those that were not human.
Already having werewolves and vampires at his disposal, he found that more then half of the latter had left. With promises of bringing them back the ability to see the sun, through research that he had no intention of doing, he had gained their alliance. But now?
Now they could, it was proven when a child vampire, one that was born was walking around at 9 am the following morning was spotted. Chastised by the elder in fear of being killed by the dreaded rays, it took but a few minutes before the woman could see that she too was standing within.
Never truly his allies, but always regarded as dark is what kept them by his side and against Dumbledore, Potter, and the Light.
That revelation...made many leave.
He still had some of the more powerful ones by his side. Yet their numbers were damaged severely.
The Werewolves, found themselves stronger. Their auras of power having significantly increased, many had found themselves the ability to shift at will. Greyback though having assured him that only Alpha had that ability when they had first met. This to was a rude awakening to him as well.
Especially when some of those who were his seconds in the pride challenged him, as Lupin had done. He had squashed and killed them both but with a price. Whatever had happened had increased power and the instinctual awareness, that he was not as all powerful.
Instincts were leading them to another. Those who were not imprisoned, already Voldemort had reports of them joining with Lupin and this one known only as Alexandre.
Giants had now become like the very wizards. Their intelligence had definitely increased and this had many fearful among his inner circle. Before they were too stupid to understand, now that they could look and you and understand. Over half had withdrawn...
The others were expected to within a month and they were far too strong to try and cast spells of intimidation.
What had made things even worse; others of the magical world were stepping forward.
Veelas and Centaurs to creatures that normally avoid battles were coming forward to aide in what was coming. Through the Delacourts as well as Bill and Charlie Weasely, they as a species were agreeing to aide the light.
The Centaurs albeit with their hatred of anything two legs, had found a home around Hogwarts and the memories of Umbridge still rode strong. With her being a proven death eater...well let's just say they were eager to come out should Hogwarts be attacked.
But that also brought out their enemies whom by chance were simply known as Naga. Much like the centaurs, what made them easily ally themselves with Voldemort was the fact that they were human/snake crossbreeds.
Banshees also came along as well. They despite being ghosts of a sort fed on misery and death much like his precious dementors. All in all creatures that were never involved in the first war, were coming out now for the second.
Dwarves, elves, even the dragons whom had never truly been involved in anything had stepped forward and were getting involved in the war of wizards.
The first time around up until that dratted Potter's birth, Voldemort could actually claim he would win.
Now?
Now he was not so sure.