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Harry's sixth year ends with the Dark Lord's sudden takeover. Harry gets to live - but why? Back at Hogwarts and after a grueling summer, he deals with horrible Slytherins and a growing power over Dark Marks. A deadly altercation makes the trio realise he is a horcrux. The Order tries to free him from the soul shard, but fails. It is traitor Snape who sees how desperate Harry becomes.
~Gen dystopian AU with lots of plot: a slow-burn, realistic mentorship between Harry and Voldemort, and between Harry and Snape.
A/N September 18th: ch39 nearly ready for beta!
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"But the Horcrux isn't really gone, is it?"Harry frowned. "What do you mean?" he yelled back.
Dumbledore went rigid, actually turning his head to regard Harry. He appeared perplexed, dismayed even. Voldemort was watching the former headmaster with unholy glee. They had paused their dueling.
"Yes," the Dark Lord hissed. "You see? Your pathetic attempts are pointless. He will always be mine."
Harry reluctantly turned around. The wizards regarded him in silence.
"Harry," Dumbledore said softly, with a gentleness that hurt his ears. "You just spoke Parseltongue."
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