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Chapter 134: Dark Dimension
20th July 1996
Death Eater Headquarters
When the Dark Lord went into Dark Dimension, he didn't tell anyone even the inner Circle of Death Eater. It took more than a month for Voldemort to investigate the politics and situation in Dark Dimension before he finally decided to goes back to his dimension.
Meanwhile, Bellatrix, the most loyal Death Eater can't take it anymore, she realized that the Dark Lord had vanished. She completely lost control and went mad with rage and panic, screaming at everything and everyone around her. It had been more than a month, yet no one knew where the Dark Lord had gone. Not a single whisper, not a trace of his magic, nothing.
She summoned every living Death Eater, forcing them to stand before her one by one so she could interrogate them. The moment Voldemort disappeared, the memory of losing him after his visit to the Potter house resurfaced inside her like an old wound ripping open again. The fear of losing him twice broke whatever stability she had left. For Bellatrix, the silence was torture because it reminds her when Voldemort first disappearance on 1981.
In her desperation, Bellatrix decided to go on a rampage and even threatened to bring Dementors with her to attack as many people as she could.
"Bellatrix, we know the Dark Lord is missing, but we need to be rational," said Lucius carefully. He just been rescued by Voldemort with the other death eaters in Azkaban and they are all in hiding. "Remember what happened when you attacked the Longbottom family. You acted without thinking and that mistake got all of you captured."
Several Death Eaters nodded silently. None dared to speak, but they agreed with Lucius.
"How dare you!" Bellatrix roared, turning on him like a wild animal. "After the Dark Lord saved you from Azkaban, the first thing you do is betray him?"
"Bella," Narcissa said quickly, trying to calm her sister before things became worse. "Please, my husband is not a traitor. He only wants to think clearly. We must find out where the Dark Lord went instead of blindly attacking those muggles."
"You too, Cissa?" Bellatrix eyebrows shot up in disbelief. Her hand drifted dangerously close to her wand.
Narcissa noticed the gesture immediately. Her voice tightened.
"Maybe the Dark Lord is in seclusion because he wants to increase his power," she suggested urgently. "You know he sometimes isolates himself when he studies deeper magic."
Bellatrix froze.
Her wild expression shifted while her hand caressed her own chin. . Slowly, her breathing steadied. After a long moment, she smiled.
"Yes… yes, the Dark Lord must be doing that."
The people inside the room relaxed a little, but before they could say anything, everything changed.
A suffocating pressure filled the air, so dark and overwhelming that even the torches flickered as if they were afraid. The Death Eaters stiffened instantly.
They didn't know what it is but this thing reminding them about Dementor and this presence was far more menacing than any Dementor. It feel dirty, suffocating, powerfull and they know this must be a Dark Magic.
Suddenly the Dark Sphere materialized.
Every wand in the room shot upward towards the Dark Sphere, they all become panic and even Bellatrix began to sweat.
Something was coming, something none of them couldn't understand but they know what ever behind that black circle is dangerous.
A thick black mist appeared in front of them, swirling slowly. The darkness twisted like a living creature, expanding and shrinking in unnatural motion.
"Who are you?"Goyle asked, though his voice nearly cracked because of nervousness.
"If you dare to do something.... " added Crabbe, but his words stopped abruptly.
Because the mist changed, it solidified and gaining shape. A hooded figure formed first, then shoulders, then a pale face. A very familiar face, bald and no nose with red eyes. The Dark Spehere become small and vanished and that menacing pressure finally gone.
"Dark Lord…" Bellatrix whispered.
The mist dissipate, revealing Voldemort features fully.
"My Lord!" she cried out with overwhelming joy.
The others gasped, their fear mixing with relief. Yet even as they greeted him, many felt pressure when they go near him. This Dark Lord seemed darker than before. His aura was heavier and they feel more sinister magic than before radiating from him.
"My dear Death Eaters," Voldemort said with a slow smile. "And thank you, Bellatrix, for your loyalty."
"Of course, my Lord," Bellatrix replied, glowing with pride.
His eyes shifted to Lucius, who immediately looked down. He knew Voldemort might have sensed his earlier disagreement with Bellatrix.
But Voldemort said calmly.
"Narcissa."
Narcissa stepped forward nervously. "Yes, my Lord?"
"I will not punish your husband because you spoke highly of me to defend him."
Narcissa exhaled shakily. "Thank you, my Lord."
The entire people in the room held its breath. No one dared to move.
"It is true," Voldemort continued. "I went into seclusion to increase my magic."
"No wonder your presence feels so powerful, my Lord," Bellatrix said breathlessly, looking at him with eyes that show her admiration.
Voldemort nodded, pleased. "Yes, Bella. And this time, I have new orders."
Every Death Eater straightened.
"I will continue my deep study into the Dark Arts. It may take a long time. While I am gone, do not attack anyone. Instead, focus on recruiting more wizards, giants, vampires, and werewolves."
The people inside the room went quiet and they nodded.
And then Voldemort spoke the final command.
"While I am away, Bellatrix will speak for me. She will be my voice."
Bellatrix smiled with pure madness and joy.
Everyone else swallowed hard.
"Thank you my lord because trusting this position to me," replied Bellatrix.
"Of course, among the others servant you are the most loyal to me and Lord Voldemort knows how to apperciate someone," said Voldemort.
"Thank you my lord, yes indeed I am the one who is the most loyal," agreed Bellatrix.
Voldemort nodded while smiling, then he raised his wand and the Dark Sphere which is portal to go to Dark Dimension opened again.
Once again when the Dark Portal opened they can feel the menacing and Dark Magic from it and they all looked at Voldemort who touched the portal and his body become black mist before being absorbed into the portal.
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Chapter 159: Lost Power
Chapter 160: Join DA
Chapter 161: Voldemort Adventure
Chapter 162: Voldemort Return
Chapter 163: Recap 6th Year
Chapter 164: Hermione Dilemma
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