Harry Potter and the Dark Lord

Chapter 1: The Attack

Summary: Set in Harry's sixth year. He encounters far more than he ever could have expected, but he does not have to go through it alone. An old friend returns to help him. Harry's defeat of Voldemort rests on him getting The Scepter of Light and Dark, something that would allow Voldemort to destroy the world if he can get the whole thing. Voldemort's powers are getting stronger and Harry has more than one encounter with him.

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This Chapter: Harry is attacked at Privet Drive.

Now.........on with the story!

In Number Four, Privet Drive, all was quiet except for the scratching of a quill. A teenage boy with dark hair sat writing a letter.

The scratching paused, and Harry Potter thought to himself for a minute, then the scratching resumed.

"Finished," he said to himself. He reread the letter to himself.

Dear Ron and Hermione,

How are you? Not much has been happening here. The Muggles have been a lot nicer since they got talked to by the Order. I can do whatever I want, but don't worry, I'm being really careful. Hope to see you soon.

Harry

Harry crossed the room and opened the cage of his owl, Hedwig.

"Come here, I've got a job for you," said Harry.

Hedwig flew out of her cage and sat on Harry's shoulder. She stood perfectly still as Harry tied the letter to her leg, then flew out of the open window to deliver the letter. Harry was very bored, so when the Dursleys had gotten up, he went down and had breakfast, then went outside.

After walking a ways down the street, Harry spotted a sign that said Yard Sale. He wondered what a yard sale was, he had never been to one before, so he wandered down to where the sign was. It was an astonishing sight.

There were Muggle things spread out on tables. Everything had a little sticker with a number on it. Harry wondered what they meant. He looked around to see who was in charge. All of a sudden he heard several large cracks and the Muggles started screaming.

About five or six Death Eaters had appeared out of nowhere. Harry quickly pulled his wand out, but the Death Eater who seemed to be in charge raised their wand and their hood fell back.

Harry had a glimpse of the Death Eater's face before the Death Eater shouted, "Expelliarmus!"

Harry flew backwards and slammed into a low wall. His last thought before losing consciousness was Lucius Malfoy.

Next Chapter: The Unexpected Visitor