Voldemort is probably going with the idea that the wielder of the wand cant be beat in an actual duel. Cant remember the exact words, but its usually treachery that results in the wand being taken. But having the shit beat out of you and losing is two very different things. For example, Voldemort wins but he is barely alive himself and he runs into one of the more powerful teachers, Amanda, or Harry himself.

 

I swear I love your Voldemort. Epic update is epic

 

To add onto what Ragon said, you need to remember that Voldemort isn't an emotionless machine. Something that has become more than apparent is that this Voldemort still feels emotions, and he is probably overcome by the sense of victory to really get onto killing Dumbledore. Then he desides to really stick it too him by killing a student in his attempt to hurt Dumbledore any more, Dumbledore loses it and now you have a real duel.

 

Holy fucking shit Shezza, not only do you have the hands down best Dumbledore characterization, but you just won the Voldemort characterization too. This chapter alone, does it. Just the... cruelty he showed as he played with Dumbledore's emotions and memories of Arianna. Wow.

Also, the trick to get the Elder Wand was definitely well done, its something very hard to do, but I think you showed his inner turmoil well. And jesus, I cannot wait for the dual about to commence.

 

Thanks for the update, Shezza; that was a great chapter, and the next could be even better.

I wonder if there's going to be another wandlore issue in this story, as in canon? Parkinson was the one who caught the Elder Wand, but you didn't specifically say that he was the one to disarm Dumbledore...

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Since Voldemort proceeded to kill Parkinson, the wand most likely would then consider him its master.

 

Unless it wasn't Parkinson who disarmed Dumbledore (which is what blazzano said, btw).

 

Dumbledore just trusts Voldemort to keep his word? No vow or oath?

 

Of course not, but he is currently emotionally unstable, having the worst time of his life brought upon him again, in such a cruel way.

He should of made the rational decision, however, he didn't, and now he will pay for his mistake.

 

No such thing as doing the rational decision for a sane person when someone is threatening children

 

Hey guys. I've had a quick skin through the comments and will look at more later tonight. I've got work in 5 so I'll be quick. I've finished the plot.doc for the rest of the story. There will be six chapters after this one, 5 plot and 1 epilogue. After that, the Denarian Trilogy will be over.

I always intended to have Voldemort get the Elder Wand as soon as I read Deathly Hallows, and I have a few ideas on the 'perks' of it so to speak. I also have some ideas on the weakness. The comments I have read seem to say that some people are discontent with the way he got it. I'll be back to review that shortly.

Later guys. Cheers for the reviews

 

It seemed, just like in the book, that the Elder Wand wasn't working properly for Voldemort. He didn't really defeat the previous owner, Dumbledore just gave the wand up. Also Harry was able to gain the benefit of the wand and his ownership of it even though he wasn't actually physically using it. Using it against him was disastrous.

Would Voldemort still have to kill Dumbledore to really gain the powers of the Deathstick and would Dumbledore still have some of its ability; even though he isn't actually using it?

 

Now this is interesting...

EDIT: I wonder if Harry will ask Amaris to send some of Winter's forces. Then the DEs would really be in for a surprise...

 

"Albus cleared his throat, defenceless before his greatest enemy. “You promised to let them go, Lord Voldemort,” he said. “Will you honour your word?”"

This had blood shooting out of my ears. I thought you made Dumbledore a realistic character up until this point. Then you have him believing that Voldemort his immortal enemy one of the most evil people on the planet would keep his word. I can't describe how surprised I was to see something so lame in your story. Some others have said he was emotional and that clouded his judgement. I say that is BS. How emotional do you have to be to say "Okay Lord Voldemort the evilest person in the world who tore his own soul asunder just to achieve immortality I trust you to keep your word to me your greatest enemy". That is just not going to happen no matter how emotional Dumbledore is. Dumbledore has been through wars before he knows how this stuff works he should be able to brush off most things although the Arianna comments obviously would hurt it shouldn't affect his judgement enough to give up his most powerful weapon to his greatest enemy knowing the havoc Voldemort could use it for.

"Dumbledore took a step forward, his hand outstretched, but it was too late. A resounding crack filled the room and Dumbledore halted, his mouth open with shock and dread and horror clinging at his heart."

Why did Voldemort just kill someone without finding out if their of "noble descent" or not? Didn't he just get done telling his followers the ones of "noble descent" would live? Although this second mistake is nowhere near as bad as the first.

"His fingers fumbled around until they found something small, hard and round."

I hope he has gloves on. Touching a coin without gloves on or something protecting his hands seems risky. Why if the Fallen tries to combat Meciel to get out of the Void. I know she wouldn't win but still needlessly fighting for such a silly reason doesn't make sense.

I love what you did with Laura Madley though with the coin. Didn't see it coming at all.

 

JK says that wands are sentient to a degree. So maybe it will recognize Voldemort's tactical victory?

Anyways, great update Shezza, amazing stuff as per usual. One thing; isn't the phoenix still a baby?

Are you up for a game of HoN later?

 

Parvati. Not Pavarti.

Other than that, I think this is the one fic that elicited an "Oh shit!" reaction out of me. Way to go!

 

Seems perfectly clear to me.


Once again, nice update Shezza. I predict Verrine turning on Harry and joining Voldemort. That way it would be another "Titans' Clash", similar to what we saw at the end of Denarian Knight.

 

Harry you big old softy. It really is a testament of your writing skills that even a slight change in Harry's personality is expected not jarring. Nonetheless write moar:awesome

 

What else was he going to do? Both of them knows that the DE would torn them into little pieces before Dumbledore manages to stop them.

It seems he somehow smelled the muggle heritage in her. Legimency is more like it.... Damn you Drama-Queen Lords.

 

I came.

Amazing update, nailed the characterisation perfectly.

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Moarrrr