The Twists As The Story Turns

Defend Darkness

I picked up the book from the shelf for the umpteenth time and ran my hand through the pages, breathing in the scent. I turned it over to one of my favorite parts, the final battle at Hogwarts.

"I hate Voldemort. He was the worst villain I've ever seen," my friend commented out of the blue.

I immediately flipped around, glaring at him.

"Whatever Lord Voldemort did was for a cause. He wasn't exactly someone who killed senselessly. All that was a craving for power and as we know, power blinds. I think Lord Voldemort could definitely be pardoned," I objected.

My friend looked at me with an expression which said, "Are you mad?"

Explaining my point to foolish and blind Harry lovers was a waste of time, so I stormed out of the library, walking home fast.

I stopped abruptly as an eerie green halo surround me and I found myself falling.

To my utter surprise, I landed in a big hall with a gallery of spectators.

Looking around, my heart pounding, I saw a very familiar figure just inches from me.

He threw back the dark cloak and looked at me. He had slits for nose and narrow red eyes which had a predatory gleam.

"VOLDEMORT!" I screamed, unable to believe that he really exists.

He gave me a smile which chilled me to the bones. Unknowingly I backed off two steps to be held firmly by a pair of strong hands.

I turned around to be face to face with a man, with a lightning scar on his forehead.

"Harry Potter," I whispered, still unable to believe my own eyes.

"Just take your seat," he motioned me.

I saw Ron and Hermione talking in excited whispers to some with in a purple cloak. She had a wrinkled face, withered hands and yet had a commanding air about her.

"But where am I and why am I here? I'm utterly confused," I pleaded.

"You're in the Tribunal of Magic, headed by the Ministry of magic and today is the trial of Voldemort for his deeds," Harry explained, dragging me to where the others were, "We need one witness from the muggle world to actually witness the trial, to ensure that a fair judgement is imparted. We've assessed many and found you as the only one with the absolute knowledge about our world, thanks to Rowling."

I was too dazed to reply.

"When can I go back from this magical realm?"

"Once this is over," Hermione interrupted, "Voldemort will defend his cause."

My reverie was broken by the announcer, "We give you only one chance to present your defences of the heinous crimes you committed, Mr Voldemort. This includes murder of your father, then of Miss Myrtle, not to forget Lily and James Potter and trying to murder Mr Harry Potter."