Dark Ascendancy | Tomarry

| The Mission

Harry Apparated to the edge of the Ministry of Magic, cloaked in shadows. The letter Tom had given him was tucked securely inside his robes. He knew the stakes were high; any misstep could mean disaster.

Navigating the labyrinthine corridors of the Ministry, Harry used every ounce of his training to avoid detection. He encountered several familiar faces, but his Disillusionment Charm held firm, keeping him hidden.

Finally, he reached the designated meeting point, a secluded office deep within the Ministry. Inside, a group of wizards and witches awaited him, their faces shrouded in uncertainty.

"Who are you?" one of them demanded, a tall, stern-looking man with piercing blue eyes.

Harry revealed himself, pulling back the hood of his cloak. "Harry Potter. I come with a message from the Dark Lord."

The room erupted into murmurs, but the man raised his hand for silence. "Show me."

Harry handed over the sealed letter, watching as the man scrutinized it before breaking the seal. He read the contents silently, his expression hardening.

"This changes everything," the man finally said, looking up at Harry. "If what this letter says is true, we might have a chance to turn the tide."

Harry nodded. "That's the plan. But we need your cooperation and trust. Together, we can bring about the change we all desire."

The man studied Harry for a moment longer before extending his hand. "Very well. We will stand with you."

Harry shook his hand, feeling a surge of triumph. The mission was a success, but he knew this was only the beginning.

Returning to the stronghold, Harry found Tom waiting for him. "Well?" Tom asked, his eyes searching Harry's face.

"It's done," Harry replied, handing back the letter as proof. "They agreed to cooperate."

Tom's expression softened, a rare look of genuine approval. "You've done well, Harry. You've earned your place by my side."

Harry felt a swell of pride and relief. He had passed the test, and with it, cemented his alliance with Tom. Together, they would face the challenges ahead, united in their vision for a new world.

As they stood together in the war room, planning their next move, Harry couldn't help but feel a deepening connection to the man beside him. Trust, once a distant concept, was now beginning to take root. And with it, the foundations of their dark ascendancy were set.