DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything you know from the Harry Potter Universe we all know and love. I am only responsible for the twisted nature of this AU.

SUMMERY: This is a dark AU story where everything you know about the world of Harry Potter is not what it seems. The night Harry "defeated" Voldemort did not happen as in cannon. Instead Voldemort lived and took Harry as his own son and raised him with his daughter. But that is not the only twisted event in this story. Read on if you wish to know just how twisted I can be.

AN: Thoughts

"Speaking"

Parseltounge

Chapter 1

September First

Kings Cross was very busy that morning. It was September first and people were bustling every which way in the underground (subway). None of the business men or women took notice that there were a few people dressed oddly among them. Their collective sight passed over the red headed family, dressed in clothing more appropriate of thirty years ago, making their way toward platforms nine and ten. The sight of four trolleys loaded with trunks, one with a caged owl, being pushed by various boys within this family also passed by their notice. That was the way of muggles, ignore whatever doesn't fit.
Only fifteen minutes earlier different muggles had allowed themselves to not see the blond aristocrat, dressed straight out of a Victorian painting, escort three children to the separator between platforms nine and ten. They had again taken no notice of the four as they leaned against the barrier only to fade through it seconds later. By the time the red headed family had reached the barrier, the few muggles who had shaken their heads at the disappearance of the aristocrat and children had moved off.
Platform nine and three quarters was alive with ill disguised witches and wizards, uncomfortable muggle parents, and lots of children. The Hogwarts Scarlet Steam Engine caught the imagination of parent and child alike. Wizarding parents remembered the magic it opened for them while muggle parents marveled at the possibilities it implied for their children. Every child found themselves bubbling with anticipation, for new adventure or a return to the wonder of Hogwarts. The throng of humanity had noted the presence of Lucius Malfoy and his three charges only enough not to crowd them. Other than a few other students, the Weasley family was even more un-remarked by the assembled families.
The last car had three empty compartments and Lucius helped his son and his other two charges with their trunks. With no one able to see his face except the children, Lucius smiled kindly. He spoke softly, "Be careful, be cunning and have fun, all of you. I'll pick you up for the Christmas holidays." Then he gave a gentle hug to the little boy with blond hair, blue-gray eyes, and elfin features. "I love you, my little dragon," he whispered quietly.
His son nodded, "I love you too father."
Then he hugged the dark haired boy, "Be very cautious about trusting anyone, my young lord."
"I will uncle Lucius, thank you for bringing us," the boy said as he pulled away, allowing emerald eyes to meet steel gray as they separated.
Finally he hugged the raven haired girl, "Take care of your brother and my son. Always remember who you are and never doubt that I will be there in an instant if you need me, my princess."
"Thank you uncle Lucius, I will remember. May your journey home be safe and uneventful." Her voice was soft as she pulled away.
Lucius nodded to the three children, turned and left. His long powerful stride took him from the train quickly. The crowd on platform nine and three quarters fell back from the powerful wizard in fear, awe or loathing; he didn't notice.
Draco Malfoy and the dark heirs smirked at one another. The dark heiress spoke into the quiet created by Lucius' departure, "I'm going to go find Blaise." The two boys nodded. She tossed her onyx locks out of her sapphire eyes and headed into the corridor.
Stormy blue-gray eyes met emerald green in silent understanding and friendship. Draco studied his best friend for a few moments while a comfortable silence descended around them. The quietude broke as the dark heir asked, "Drake are you excited about going to Hogwarts?"
"You bet, but if some freak thing happens and you two don't end up in Slytherin..."
"Stop! There is no way in hell we will be anywhere else. We are the dark heirs, blood of Slytherin. What other house could either of us possibly be in?"
"Ravenclaw," whispered Draco.
The dark heir's laughter echoed in response and greeted his sister as she entered with Blaise. The heiress smirked and Blaise shook her head. The four future serpents and best friends settled down to enjoy the ride to Hogwarts. The only interruption was the appearance of a bushy haired muggle-born who was looking for Neville Longbottom's toad. The Serpentine Quartet sent her away empty handed and without any introductions. That would wait until after the sorting.

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Excerpt from "The Daily Prophet" November 3rd 1981:

BOY-WHO-LIVED MISSING
By Rita Skeeter
Harold James Potter, the Boy-who-lived, savior of the wizarding world, is missing. Sources revealed to this reporter that yesterday morning disaster followed the boy who lived to his muggle family's home. The orphaned savior was orphaned again within two days of his parents' death by the brutal murder of his muggle aunt and uncle. But apparently killing the adults was not horrendous enough; the killer(s) left Harry's cousin, only a few months older, in the lawn and took our savior.
Revered Wizard Albus Dumbledore had placed your Harry Potter with his muggle relatives, Vernon and Petunia Dursley because there were ancient magics to keep him safe. Apparently those magics do not apply to sick twisted muggles or muggle weapons. It has been revealed that the murders were done with guns, muggle wands used to kill, and that no magical residue was found anywhere on the house. Headmaster Dumbledore has assured us that he has the entire Order of the Phoenix out looking for your Potter.
We at the Daily Prophet pray that whoever has young Harry Potter returns him soon. We also hope You-Know-Who's followers have not found him. With You-Know-Who's banishment at the hands of young Potter, it is highly probably that his supporters would kill our savior. If you have any information regarding Harry Potter or You-Know-Who's followers please contact you nearest Auror office.

Excerpt from "The Dailey Prophet" December 4th 1981

WIZARDING WORLD AT PEACE?
By Leon Lunaris

The Ministry of Magic announced today that You-Know-Who is dead. Over a month ago Harold Potter, the boy-who-lived, survived the Killing curse and "banished" the most evil Dark Lord in centuries. The Ministry revealed that they have conducted extensive searches over the last month and have determined that the dark lord is actually dead, not simply banished as was formerly believed.
Since You-Know-Who's defeat Death Eater activity has fallen to none. There has not been an attack on wizard or muggle in almost four weeks. It seems as though the dark days have passed and we can smile again. The wizarding world is finally at peace, hopefully a longer lasting peace than what followed Grindelwald's defeat.
As beautiful as everything seems, there is still one dark black cloud marring a perfectly blue sky. The savior boy-who-lived is still missing. Sirius Black, Potter's godfather, is leading the aurors searching for the boy. In spite of having proved his innocence concerning allegations of Death Eater loyalty and accessory to murder, there are still some members of the Ministry who think Black is guilty and shouldn't be allowed to remain an auror. As the Dailey Prophet reported in the Black Trial early last month, Sirius Black is not a Death Eater, Not a Dark Wizard, and only wishes to find and raise his godson.
Will this peace last or is it only a reprieve between Dark Storms? Only time will tell.

Excerpt from "The Dailey Prophet" October 31st 1982

THE PEACE HAS LASTED BUT SADNESS REMAINS
By Rita Skeeter

One year ago today the strangle hold of the Dark Lord broke because of one little boy. This is the one year anniversary of James and Lily Potter's death at the hands of You-Know-Who. It is also a day to rejoice as we remember You-Know-Who met his death scant minutes later. Harold Potter, the only child of James and Lily Potter, somehow survived the killing curse and destroyed You-Know-Who. Two days later the Potters found their final resting place in Godric Hollow's cemetery. Not one full day after that Harold Potter was kidnapped following the horrible murder of his muggle relatives.
Since the time of these tragedies the wizarding world has known peace. Death Eaters, You-Know-Who's followers, have not caused any trouble since the death of their Dark Lord. Many have been arrested and are serving life sentences in Azkaban. Due to this wonderful news all would seem right in the world, but one darkness remains.
Harold Potter is still missing. The ministry has decided to call off its search for the savoir of the wizarding world. In response top auror Sirius Black quit his job with the ministry. He says he will continue to search for his godson until he finds the boy or die trying. We here at the Dailey Prophet wish him luck in his search and pray that Harold James Potter is safe wherever he is.