Chapter 134: The Dark Lord's Plans
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Getting into Dumbledore's office he closes the door behind me and gestures at the chair across from him. The room is small with two bookshelves on both sides, a big desk taking up the center of the room, and a large arched window behind his desk chair.
"You will want to sit down for this conversation," I am confused by his words
My brows furrow as I sit across from him, "Sure."
He waves a hand raising a barrier around the room, I assume to keep anyone from listening in. Seeing his serious gaze I take it a bit more serious myself.
Dumbledore gives a calm sigh as he rests his arms on his desk, "Snape is currently out of the country, he is performing a secret mission for me."
Seeing my confusion he continues, "The Swedish Ministry has fallen. Voldemort has assumed control of it, Snape has gone as a spy."
My jaw drops at this news, "He didn't return to Britain? Why?"
His eyes meet mine seriously looking for a lie, "Snape says it's because of you… He fears you."
My brows furrow even more, "How did he even get a foothold in another country so fast?"
Dumbledore leans back stroking his beard, "We believe Salazar went to join him. The two of them working together is a terrifying thought…"
I nod, "But why are you telling me?"
He sighs as he stands up, "I will soon be re-assembling the Order of The Pheonix."
My eyes fill with surprise, "Are you asking me to join the Order of The Pheonix."
His serious face drops for a second as he smiles, "No that is not the case."
I let out a sigh of relief, "Then why?"
He pauses as he looks out the window listlessly, "The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches. Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies; and the next dark lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not. Either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives."
Turning around he sees my confused face, "This is the prophecy surrounding Harry and Voldemort. He must die at Harry's hand…"
I am baffled as I struggle to get words out, "Y-you want me to protect Harry until his time?"
Dumbledore shakes his head, "Quite the opposite. I want you to allow him to struggle, he needs to grow strong. You are too powerful, he cannot grow while you coddle him."
My eyes narrow as I stand up, "You want me to deliberately put my friends in danger?!"
He holds up a hand with a knowing nod, "I understand your feelings, but what will they do when you are not there? You are a tall tree in a forest of saplings, will you allow your friends to wither and die in the 'safety' of your shade?"
"Tch," I click my tongue as I fall back into my chair, "In that case you owe me a favor…"
Dumbledore looks a bit surprised, "What is that?"
My eyes turn serious as I meet his, "When the time comes I will need your wand. I can use it to cure Aria and Harry."
"You know?"
I nod, "After Ollivander told me the story it was easy to piece together."
He lets out a deep sigh as he nods, "You are confident you can do it?"
"One hundred percent," I answer without hesitation. If it is anything near the power I felt when I ate the Resurrection Stone then manipulating a soul should be easy.
Leaning against his desk he thinks for a moment, "Would I get the wand back?"
I shake my head to which he sighs, "I understand, I will grab my past wand to prepare…"
I give a grateful nod, "One more thing," I speak keeping my serious gaze.
He appears confused at my seriousness, "Yes?"
"Keep my family out of the new Order." I do not say please as this is not a request.
Seemingly understanding my words the air in the room tenses, "I had hoped your sister would join us, she is a very talented witch… But if that is what you want I will only extend my hand to Shacklebolt."
I give him another thankful nod, "Thank you for understanding."
His gaze turns odd, "I must ask, why does the Dark Lord fear you?"
"... I have already told you many truths, I suppose one more is fine. That night my first year, the night in the Forbidden Forest. It was not only Quirrell, Voldemort was there as well… and they did not escape."
I see surprise pass through Dumbledore's eyes but he quickly hides it, "I understand… Thank you for your trust."
With a shrug I stand up, "Do you want to go play some Gringotts Property Management?"
Letting out a long sigh Dumbledore holds up a hand, "I've played that game quite enough these last few days. Aria has been quite obsessed with that game, I'll join you all in a while you can head out first."
The barrier falls as I reach for the door handle, "Suit yourself."
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Just like he said Dumbledore came and joined us midway through our third game. While I was gone Daphne won one, she played with Aria on her team. The day went quite similar to the weekends at Hogwarts when Dumbledore would set himself to the side while we played with Aria.
After we leave we take the knight bus back and everyone begins to head home. Neville goes back with Theo, Harry goes back with Ron, and Daphne goes back with Hermione. I am once again left alone… well almost, Uncle and our pets are all here.
Speaking of Uncle, Arthur actually gets along well with Gilg and Enki. It's a bit odd that a cat gets along well with snakes but I assume it's because he's a kneazle. I also write a letter to Dumbledore since I forgot to ask him for special permission to bring Gilg and Enki to school.
He said no but that he would introduce me to someone who could help. I'm a bit confused but he just asks permission to invite him to my birthday on my behalf. Of course, I accept, I almost forgot Dumbledore is coming with Aria on my birthday.
On the other side of things, the original trio of dementors are back at their jobs as well as the ones around the Malfoy's and a new one on Belladonna. The tower itself is done standing at a grand two-thousand five-hundred and thirty-six feet tall.
Although the ramparts and buildings below aren't done yet I don't mind if it takes a while. If Voldemort now plans to conquer Europe that means I have far more time than I did before. Even with Salazar on his side, I should be able to take them by myself.
My magical abilities will grow far faster than what they are capable of. Not to mention my dementor form feels far more powerful than it used to be. I have told Belladonna to get as many rouge vampires on our side as possible as there will be a war in the coming years.
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