The Final Deception - Part I

Shackled with magical bonds, Harry looked over at Ron, watching his eyes dart beneath the hood.

“Weasley, you have proven your worth. Potter is yours for the taking.”

“Thank you, Master.” Ron lowered one knee onto the ground, bowing before the Dark Lord.

Ron got up and marched over to Harry. He grabbed him by the arm, jerking him away from the crowd.

Harry struggled, but couldn’t free himself. “You traitorous bastard! Get away from me!”

The Dark Lord laughed in the background, as Ron half-dragged Harry the short distance to an abandoned cottage at the edge of the woods.