Shadows Fall

Authors Note: This is an OFC/Voldemort fanfiction if you don’t want to read that kind then stop now. I’ll try my best to stick with how the original characters would act, but please don’t freak out and say that’s not how they would act in the book. My whole OFC is described in the story, and it would also ruin the story if I put it all up here. So without further delay here is my story! Enjoy!

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Chapter 1: Harry’s Disappearance

Pale moonlight glistened through a small window into a dark and damp cell, as a young woman looked up at it sadly. If it weren't for the moon you wouldn’t have guessed anyone was in the chamber, for she blended in so well with the darkness. Her blonde hair was torn and ragged, while the rest of her slender body was covered with dry blood, and many cuts and bruises. It was such a night like this that the girl lost everything she held dear to her heart.

*Two months ago*


Layla Elizabeth Blade had joined Hogwarts in its 6th year, after a Death Eater murdered her mother, reasons still unknown to her. Despite having witnessed death it didn’t show in Layla’s features. No, not this blue/gray eyed beauty. Unknown to everyone else, she had faced death before. Dumbledore thinking it wise she come to Hogwarts sent her an invitation. Being an orphan and having nowhere else to go Layla accepted. Though she found it very difficult to find the right kind of friends. That was until she meet Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and the famous Harry Potter.

Hermione and Layla became quick friends, for they both were a lot a like. Except Layla was a lot more outgoing and liked to break the rules a lot, which is probably how she befriended the Weasley’s twins soon after. While being quite headstrong she also spoke her mind. Even if the person didn’t like what she had to say. Especially if said person happened to be a certain Potions professor who just got on her last nerve. During her first year at Hogwarts Layla would have never guessed it would be her only full one there. Hermione, Ron, Harry, and herself would later become part of the secret Order of the Phoenix, to stop Lord Voldemort.

It almost seemed like the Secret Order was winning, until the fatal blows that came swiftly and quickly. The deaths of Sirius, Dumbledore, and so many others sent Harry over the edge. So much so that on a cool summer night Harry went by himself to stop the Dark Lord. Hermione who had been reading a book at the time noticed Harry left and feared that he was going to try and go alone to find him. Her suspicions were confirmed when she saw that he had left a note saying so. Quickly putting her wand to her throat she summoned up the spell that made her voice extremely loud. “ Ron! Layla! Come quickly Harry left this note saying he was going off on his own to try and defeat Him!”

If one had blinked they would have missed the fast running of two certain red and blonde haired people coming down the stairs. Without a word each went out side and quickly grabbed a broomstick and left to find Harry before he ended up doing something distract. “How could that block head be so stupid, “ Ron shouted at the two girls. Hermione sighed, “ You have to understand Ron, Harry has been put through so much emotional blows, it’s not a wonder that this didn’t happen sooner.” As they quickly flew by the muggle world, only Layla was the silent one.I know what Harry is going through I once… but her thoughts stopped in mid-thought for they had reached their location, the Old Riddle House.

“It’s a good thing I put that location charm on all of us, or else I don’t think I would have been able to find this place,” Hermione said. Layla looked up at the grim reaper like angel and shivered.So this is where he grew up? No wonder he became evil, I mean look at all this! Doesn’t exactly send warm and fuzzy feelings. Ron and Hermione seemed to have had the same feeling while staring at the statue. “Come on let’s find Harry before… but Hermione couldn’t finish her sentence because loud shouting of curses could be heart dangerously close.

A snake like human in a black-caked cloak could be seen looking down at the famous Harry Potter, grinning. “ How foolish of you to surprise attack me Mr. Potter, “ Lord Voldemort said. Harry looked very beaten up, cuts everywhere. “ I don’t give a damn on what you think I’m going to make you pay for taking away all that I care about!” Harry screamed. Ron couldn’t take the sight of his best friend in this state. “Harry for Christ sake stop! You’re not thinking clear! Your going to get yourself killed!” he yelled. But Ron’s yelling would be Harry’s undoing for when he half turned at the sound of his best friends voice, Lord Voldemort at the same time shouted, “Crucio!” hitting Harry who fell to the ground in pain.

Hermione, Ron, and Layla all watched in shock as their friend’s screams of pain filled the grounds. Ron couldn’t take it, he went mad and attacked Voldemort himself, while Hermione and Layla went to the aid of Harry. Hermione gently put him in her arms, but already knowing full well that the only way to stop his pain was for the Dark Lord to lose focus, or to drop his wand. Before Layla and Hermione could help Ron, Death Eaters suddenly surrounded them. And there was nothing that the famous Harry Potter could do, but watch in agony.


Authors Note: I hope you enjoyed the first chapter! It starts off a bit slow, but it gets better in later chapters. Reviews are most welcomed!