Just like Orion, Christmas break for Nick was the perfect opportunity to put his plans into motion. He had made up his mind: he would leave Hogwarts and seek out the Death Eaters.
He needed their help to revive Voldemort and use him as a pawn to eliminate both Rose and Orion. The threat that Orion posed was growing too significant, and Nick knew he had to act, even he with his dark magic wasn't a match for Orion right now. Something which he found exceedingly uncomfortable, after all, if there was one thing he prided himself on after killing Voldemort then it was his power.
Nick waited until the morning to leave after lying to Hermione where he was going but another commotion was waiting for him at the hall by a certain BABA YAGA.
He suspects that his mysterious BABA YAGA is Orion, who else he could be ?
Once outside the castle, Nick made his way to Hogsmeade. He had arranged for a portkey, a nondescript piece of broken furniture, hidden in the Shrieking Shack. As he touched the portkey, he felt the familiar pull at his navel and was transported to his destination: Malfoy Manor.
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(Malfoy Estate)
Nick took a moment to compose himself before approaching the grand entrance. This was not the first time he had come here, there was much blood he had shed in this manor in the past.
He knocked twice, the sound echoing ominously. A house-elf answered, looking up at him with wide, fearful eyes before silently leading him inside.
It wasn't Dooby!
Nick ponders what happened to him. Shouldn't he still be under Malfoy's service?
In the dimly lit drawing room, Nick was greeted by Lucius Malfoy, whose cold, calculating eyes scrutinized him. Beside him stood several other Death Eaters, their expressions a mix of curiosity and suspicion.
Nick removed his cloak and stood tall, meeting Lucius's gaze with steely determination. This wasn't the first time he had met the man, he wasn't even talking about his last life. He started working on this plan last year and that's when he contacted Lucius.
He has been working with Dark Wizards since then. His own power was also a reason why they quickly accepted him.
Showing him as a Dark Lord Fanatic who wanted to bring Voldemort back. Unlike what he expected though, Lucius Malfoy didn't want anything to do with that lard baldy but since Nick raised enough momentum to bring the lord back in front of other death eaters, Lucius had to accept.
"Nick Iron," Lucius said, his voice dripping with condescension. "To what do we owe the pleasure?"
Nick took a deep breath. "It's time-We bring back the Dark Lord."
A murmur of surprise and excitement rippled through the room. Lucius raised an eyebrow. "And why, pray tell, would we listen to you?"
"Because," Nick replied, his voice steady, "I have a plan. A plan that not only brings back Voldemort but also ensures our dominance over the wizarding world. But first, we need to gather our forces. We must free the imprisoned Death Eaters."
Nick said though he was talking more to the other death eaters than Malfoy himself. If It was on Malfoy then he would never let that psychopath to come back, usually an assessment which Nick would firmly stand with but right now he needed Voldemort to do what Nick himself can't.
And when it comes to Voldemort himself, well he has killed the bastard once, he can do it twice. The reason why he wanted voldemort especially is because Orion can't kill Voldy. Only he knew how to kill him as of now.
Hocruxes and all. Though he still didn't have any on his hand, he could find them in future.
Lucius leaned back, considering Nick's words. "And how do you propose we do that?"
Nick laid out his plan. "The Ministry's security has weakened due to recent events at Hogwarts and what's going on outside. We have allies on the inside who can help. With a coordinated attack, we can breach Azkaban and release our comrades."
The Death Eaters exchanged glances, their scepticism slowly giving way to intrigue. Lucius tapped his fingers on the armrest of his chair, deep in thought.
"And who are this brave comrade of ours, exactly ?" Lucius asked with venom in his tone.
"Dementors," Nick said, he after all had a plan. An offer which those soul eaters won't be able to refuse.
"If we agree to this, what guarantee do we have that your plan will succeed?"
Nick's eyes hardened. "You have my word. And remember, Voldemort's return will not only bring us power but also the means to destroy our enemies."
Nick was playing on thin Ice here, he after all is not pure blood. So he has to show himself as a counterfeit.
To them, he was not Nick Iron a Muggle Born but a Wizard from the line of pureblood from outside Britain.
The room fell silent as the Death Eaters absorbed Nick's words. Finally, Lucius nodded. "Very well. We will follow your lead. But know this, failure is not an option."
Nick nodded, a grim smile spreading across his face. "We won't fail. This is the beginning of a new era. Once our lord comes back, we can rule the world."
Of course, it wasn't easy to fool those dark wizards. But Nick with his past knowledge exactly knew what buttons to press to make them believe.
He knew the risks were high, but this was the only way to eliminate Rose and Orion. His was growing power threatened everything he had worked for, and he would stop at nothing to protect what he vowed to protect.
As the first light of dawn broke over the horizon, Nick and the Death Eaters gathered in the grand hall of Malfoy Manor. The air was thick with tension and anticipation. Lucius Malfoy stepped forward, addressing the group.
"Tonight, we strike. We will free our brothers and sisters from Azkaban. And soon, the Dark Lord will return to lead us to victory."
'I hope that I am doing the right thing.' Nick could only clench his hand and hope.
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