Prologue IV

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A week had passed since the Triwizard Tournament.

The Daily Prophet reported that the destruction of the cemetery in the small village of Hangleton was caused by wizards practicing dangerous spells.

The wizards lost control of the spell and fled after the incident. The Muggle press reported that the destruction was caused by a meteorite.

National news was buzzing about the strange behavior of crows. They were moving in flocks, despite it not being migration season. This phenomenon was observed in the counties of Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire.

All the journalists in these counties declared that it was a rare phenomenon, and many people claimed, as strange as it may seem, that the crows were chasing a single rat.

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After arriving home, the emo received a letter. It was an invitation to a gala to be held on July 19 at Malfoy Manor.

Sasuke, realizing what it was, stopped reading the letter and went to his room to rest while the house-elves took care of the house.

The next day, the emo went out into the city to buy gunpowder, as he needed to replenish his explosive seals. While walking, he sensed that someone was following him.

He kept walking among the Muggles until he found an empty alley. He entered the alley and quickly used his speed to cling to the wall.

The wizard following him quickened his pace and entered the alley, trying not to lose sight of the emo, but it was already too late.

Kingsley Shacklebolt had received an order from Dumbledore to keep an eye on Uchiha, but he couldn't keep up with the emo's pace.

Sasuke watched the wizard from the top of a building, mocking the Auror's naivety as he retreated.

After finishing his shopping, he returned home, put on his bounty hunter uniform, and headed to Diagon Alley.

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For some reason, a rat was fleeing from the crows. Peter was in his Animagus form, fleeing from the relentless crows attacking him. He apparated to another location, but the same thing happened.

He was exhausted, so he lured the crows to the nearest forest. He returned to his human form and used his wand to kill all the crows, though a few survived and fled.

Peter was satisfied with finally getting rid of those annoying birds. He heard the sound of footsteps on leaves, and when he turned around, he saw a pair of red eyes watching him.

The scene shifted, and now both were in the cemetery. Peter was standing in front of the masked figure. He saw the red-eyed masked figure raise a sword and plunge it into his chest. He began to scream in pain until slowly he lost consciousness and finally died.

Peter then opened his eyes and found himself in the same scene again, in front of the masked figure, still in the cemetery. He quickly transformed into a rat and tried to flee, but the masked figure sliced him in two, killing him.

Once again, Peter opened his eyes and stood before the masked figure. He quickly grabbed his wand and cast several spells, but again, he was killed. And so, Peter was killed over and over until he finally broke free from the illusion.

Peter: Mercy, I can't take it anymore, please.

Raven: Pathetic. You should know the rules of this world. If you're going to kill someone, you must be prepared to put your own life on the line. Your fate was sealed when you tried to kill me.

Peter: Please, I'll give you information. I'll become your subordinate, but please, don't kill me.

Raven: I don't care about any of that, and I don't want a repugnant creature like you as a subordinate.

Peter: Then I'll be your slave. I can help you defeat the Dark Lord.

Raven: I don't need any help.

Peter: Then I can tell you how to escape from Azkaban...

Peter couldn't finish speaking, and the last thing he saw was the sky. His body was completely sliced apart, and his head went flying.

Raven: So weak. He only lasted an hour in the genjutsu - he said as he walked away.

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A week after the events in the forest, many miles away, on Privet Drive, Harry Potter lay in the garden under the window, trying to listen to the news on the television. He hadn't heard anything from Sirius, Ron, or Hermione and regretted not subscribing to the Daily Prophet. He closed his eyes as he tried to catch the news broadcast.

As if his thoughts had drifted into the room through the window, he heard Vernon Dursley's voice.

Vernon: I'm glad that boy has stopped poking his nose where it doesn't belong, but where could he be?

Petunia: I don't know - she said indifferently - He's not at home.

Vernon: He wanted to watch the news - he said mockingly - As if a freak like him cares about what's on television. He has no idea what's going on in the world. I doubt he even knows the Prime Minister's name. Besides, it's not like they're going to talk about 'his kind' on the news.

Petunia: Vernon, shhh - she said, putting a finger to her lips - The window's open.

Vernon: Oh, right, sorry dear.

The Dursleys went quiet. Harry could hear the Fruit'n'Bran cereal commercial, and then the seven o'clock news began. Harry's stomach churned. Maybe today he would hear some news after months of waiting.

Anchor: A record number of tourists have filled airports as the baggage handler strike enters its second week.

Vernon: I'd put them to sleep for the rest of their lives.

Harry relaxed. If something had happened, they would have reported it at the top of the news. - I'm sure the news of Muggle deaths is more important than tourists stuck at the airport.

Anchor: And finally, Bundy, the parakeet, has discovered a new way to cool off this summer. Bundy, who lives in a penthouse in Barnsley, has learned how to water-ski. Mary Dorkins traveled there to give us more details.

Tired of listening to the news, Harry decided to get up and look for a newspaper in the trash. Hearing a crack, he quickly drew his wand, but his aunt and uncle caught him, reprimanding him and ordering him to put the wand away immediately. Reluctantly, Harry did so and left. The news anchor issued a last-minute report.

Anchor: Breaking news. The body of an unidentified man was found completely mutilated in the world-famous forest in Sherwood County, near the village of Edwinstowe and Nottinghamshire. Most disturbing is that the police, forensic doctors, and investigators cannot identify the victim. The man's fingerprints were not found in any database. Without a name or date of birth, it's as if he never existed. The only thing found at the scene of the crime was a silver hand.

Anchor: The police are investigating the motive for the murder as they continue their efforts to identify the victim. That's all for now. Good evening.

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