Master of Death

Chapter 1

Albus Dumbledore sat down within Hogwarts' Headmaster's office, when he saw Harry Potter's name on list of upcoming students. His eyes got twinkles at thought of finally the moment of his master plan have come.

He still remembers it as it was yesterday. He was having hard time with his duties. There was chaos everywhere. Followers of Dark Lord wanted their children out of Hogwarts and put in Durmstrang. Neutral families wanted their children to be home schooled for safety. His followers (followers of Light) also started losing their faith in Dumbledore. If that happened Hogwarts will lose its influence in wizarding community and Albus will be out of power play. Dark Lord was really cunning, he likes to do surprise raids and take things by big blow. He remained well hidden and he was unpredictable. People started saying now Albus is getting old so he doesn't understand change and cannot save them from Dark Lord. Also Lily Potter was also becoming headache in order meetings with counter arguments. She was turning Grey and had this idea that if Light proposes some peace treaty to Dark Lord which will be beneficial to both side then war will over. Many of his follower started believing in Lily's idea. Albus was sitting in his chair thinking what to do. He has fucked up lives of his own siblings and lover to reach this position. He even manipulated many students as per his will. He destroyed many lives in the name of greater good. He can't surrender like this. Then suddenly he saw letter from Sybill Trealawney who wanted job in Hogwarts. At that time only one place was open that was for post of deviation. The desperation in words of letter brought twinkle in his eyes. An idea clicked his mind to address both of his problems Lily Potter and Dark Lord. He created fake prophecy.

As per plan Albus invited Sybill to his brother's Hog's head Pub for interview. He made compulsion on Severus Snape to follow him for this meeting cunningly, knowing perfectly well that he will pass message to right place. Before meeting Albus had informed Sybill that only Divination post is open and if she wants job she has to pretend as Seer by doing what he wants him to do. She had agreed. At meeting Albus told her to repeat what he has written on page in a manner of Seer cast prophecy when he gives her node. When he heard Severus's steps coming towards door he nodded and Sybill caste fake prophecy locking fate of Dark Lord and unborn Child.

As expected Dark Lord took the bait and started hunting for prophesied Child. There were two of them Longbottom and Potter, Albus started dropping hints that Prophesied Child will be of potters by visiting Potters more than usual. He knew this will confirm Tom's doubt as from Tom's own history he knows Half blood child will be more powerful than Pure blood. He suggested potter to move in a safe house with Fidelius Charm. Both Lily and James wanted to make Sirius Keeper but Albus convinced them to change it to peter as he is considered low profile. He knew that Peter had taken mark. As thought Peter betrayed Potters. His original plan was to kill Dark Lord after Dark Lord kill Potters and baby as Dark Lord won't be able to fight him after dueling with two of best Aurors and casting killing curses. This defeat will add more glory under his belt. People who forgot who defeated previous Dark Lord Grindlewale and talking about his age will worship him like god. And he will become ultimate hero of Light.

When Dumbledore reached safe house he noticed Lily and James died and also Dark Lord vanished but baby potter was there with thunderbolt scar on his face. Sirius ran after Peter. Dumbledore thought about what to do as his Plan can't work now. He checked through Harry's memory to see what he saw. He thought of a plan and with huge grin on face he decided to make modified plan. It's time to add titles of Creator of Hero and messiah of Light under his belt. No one can argue that title with age. For his plan to work, Harry needs to be Perfect weapon which can wield according to his wish. So he put Harry at his aunt's house knowing too well they will abuse him. Then he announced World story about Boy who lived. He also managed to keep Sirius in Azkaban without any hearing. He used his manipulative games to convince Remus that Harry is better without nagging from Dark creature (Werewolf). Also he used corrupt goblin and his position in ministry to place himself as Harry's magical guardian so no one can challenge his authority over harry and seal Potter's will. Also whenever he decides to activate order again he can use potter funds. He convinced order of phoenix that Harry is safe. Anything for Greater good.

Little did Dumbledore know that someone else was also searching for the same child apart from Light / Dark.

In a place far from England a prophecy has been caste by real sheer Cassiopeia a year ago.
"A child blessed with powers beyond imagination is born
A boy who can tame the darkness and work with Chaotic forces
The one who has faced death
He will be keeper of realms and bridge a gap between races
When the Emperor returns to his world and the hands of fate shall change."

A shadow came out and killed caster: "Good bye Cassiopeia , this child will be mine to claim but first I must find him"

This Shadow knew that he will have to keep an eye on Wizarding world for all new born children. He send his trusted to keep looking for a male child shows unusual power. When one of the informant came with news of how a child survived killing curse and defeated Dark Lord, Shadow smiled finally time has come.