In this scary, seventh year fic, Harry Potter takes it upon himself to kill Voldemort once and for all. But as school starts and students board the train, Harry and his friends walk away in search of the Horcruxes and learn the most important rule of all: Evil isn't just power hungry wizards....

And he must face the most difficult question of all: Are we born evil, or is it something we learn?

This year, death will be begged for.... This year, evil comes in a new... twisted... form.

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Categories: Harry Potter; Characters: None; Archive Challenge: None
Classification: Dark Fiction, General Fan Fiction
Crossover Classes: None
Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Mystery
Warnings: Character Death, Dark Fiction, Mild Language, Strong Violence
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents Series: None
Word count: 12550; Read Count: 5760; Completed: No

Really exciting story, I like the darkness of this. It's really creepy. Well done, and keep up the good work!!

Author's Response:

Will do... Thanks.

I'm updating soon. Hope you read the next chapters.

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Sixteen-year-old Sirius Black travels alone on a dark winter night with an enormous trunk fastened to his broomstick. He thinks back to what he's heard and learnt at home, struggling to come to terms with his family name. He makes his way to the Potters', where he intends to remain for as long as they'll let him.

Categories: Harry Potter; Characters: None; Archive Challenge: None
Classification: General Fan Fiction, Pre-Canon
Crossover Classes: None
Genres: Angst, General
Warnings: Mild Language
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents Series: Portraits Of War
Word count: 2576; Read Count: 409; Completed: Yes

What a terrific story. You really showed the angst in Black well. You showed wonderful traits in Mrs. Potter. This is a fun little read. Well Done!!

Author's Response: Thank you very much. I'm glad everyone's enjoying this one so much.

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After the end of his fifth year at Hogwarts Harry is left to deal with immense loss and an immense burden. It is enough to break anybody and Harry is but a 16 yr old. Voldemort is gaining in power and suddenly nothing and nowhere is safe. Harry will have to lay a stone on his heart and ruthlessly set aside his needs to survive the year. But what will he do when he realizes that by doing this he is running away from his very reason to live. His reason to fight.

Categories: Harry Potter; Characters: None; Archive Challenge: None
Classification: General Fan Fiction
Crossover Classes: None
Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, General
Warnings: Character Death, Mild Language, Strong Violence
Chapters: 24 Table of Contents Series: None
Word count: 149390; Read Count: 28626; Completed: No

YAY

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Since I spoke with you and it's been so long since I've read your story, I decided to read the whole thing through. It's as wonderful and fantastic as it was the first time. I love your latest chapters and I look forward to more. Keep up the very excellent work!!!

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