Well, it could start with Harry feeling disillusioned with the wizarding world's so - called good side. He might see all the corruption and inefficiency in the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts. Then, the Dark Lord or his followers could approach Harry and offer him an alternative. They could promise him power and the ability to make real changes. Harry, being young and impressionable, might be swayed and gradually start to side with the Dark Lord, thinking he can reform the Dark side from within, but of course, it would be a dangerous and ultimately wrong path.
In such a fanfic, perhaps Harry Potter is magically manipulated. The Dark Lord could use some powerful dark magic to cloud Harry's judgment. Harry might then start to use his skills and knowledge, which were originally meant for good, to help the Dark Lord's evil plans. For example, he could use his Parseltongue ability to communicate with dark creatures for the Dark Lord's purposes.
Chapter 78, "We Have Guests! III", is the clearest early answer because it turns Twelve Great Elders's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Dean Godsthorn's aura flared in response, the very ground beneath him... to You'd have killed her, wouldn't you?" A shrug from Lord Terrace told.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with To himself, he thought.
Chapter 225, "Back To Westmont", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien had finally achieved what he set out to do., but the pressure keeps building through After countless battles, he stood alone in the aftermath of the....
Chapter 205, "Those Demons Won't Kill Themselves", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Rashore becomes final instead of hypothetical. It opens with Outside the research facility, the city of Seytalle bustled with... and closes on And the second possibility?" the mustached researcher asked, though.... The key payoff is that it turns the main cast's growth into a concrete upgrade step and sets up the next payoff in the power growth storyline linked to Marielle.
Chapter 140, "Demon Infestation Mission I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien stepped over to the counter, his silver eyes locking onto the... and ending on Once you've finished, we'll issue a new ID at that rank.. In story terms, the chapter closes with Her eyes landed on a book she'd been reading earlier on. "Oh!
Chapter 359, "Dealing With Merging Demons", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien's feet slammed into the earth like a warhammer crashing from... and ending on Wind Vortex Guard!" A spinning magic shield wrapped around him.. In story terms, the chapter closes with Just a little., which gives the current arc a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 448, "Then I'll Grant You That Wish", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The air around the Verdant Verge trembled with an unholy feel to it. and closes on You don't understand what's sealed inside that Gate, Damien.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with 'If he breaks that seal… none of us will survive.', which gives technology upgrade a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 174, "Closing The Cave", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The fifth tunnel loomed ahead, dark and unyielding. and ending on Before the demons took over." The realization weighed heavily on him..
Chapter 25, "Third And Fourth Summons", is the clearest early answer because it turns Life Force's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on A month has passed since Damien's new Subskill was unlocked. and ending on Damien had never received a core like that from Luton devouring....
Chapter 245, "The Promise Under Twin Stars", is the clearest early answer because it turns Garrick's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Block the entrance!!" Garrick roared a command and immediately, there... and closes on The moment he stepped outside, the hot air of the First Layer of Hell.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with He would grow strong and he would start by absorbing the essence core's energy.
Chapter 174, "Closing The Cave", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The fifth tunnel loomed ahead, dark and unyielding. and closes on Before the demons took over." The realization weighed heavily on him..