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No Heroes 30

Harry was already waiting at Malfoy Manor long before Voldemort returned. Dolohov had wasted no time in grabbing Harry’s arm after his meeting with Snape, twisting the air’s fabric around them until they appeared a few meters away from the building.

He couldn’t particularly say it had been a pleasant experience, Dolohov eyeing him with what he surely thought was subtlety the entire time. Harry had ignored him at first, more interested in putting as much distance as possible between himself and the sensation of Apparition.

“What is it?” Harry had finally snapped.

Dolohov’s initial shock at being found out had quickly morphed into a glare. “This was such a waste of time.”

Harry had turned to face him, pausing in their short walk towards the Manor. “Well, I’m not qualified to deal with your complaint but I can get the manager?”

“Your snark is childish. I just… I just don’t get it.” He must have been telling the truth because he looked positively dumbfounded in that moment. “Why you’re here. Why I’m being ordered to Apparate you places instead of doing something important.”

It was the most personality he’d heard out of all the Death Eaters he’d had the misfortune to meet. Most ordinary personality, Harry amended, thinking of Bellatrix.

“Your guess is as good as mine. Maybe go ask your lord instead.”

Dolohov’s expression shifted, the glare fading into something harder to place. “You don’t think much of me, do you?”

Harry huffed a laugh. “Can you blame me?”

Dolohov was quiet for a moment. His eyes lingered on Harry’s face before raising, almost deliberately, to the mark on his forehead. “Who gave you that scar?”

“What?” Or maybe he was just daft. “He did, what do you—”

“He gave it to you,” Dolohov agreed. “You should know, Potter, how it feels to know your life would be so different if he had not existed, to grow up knowing you are destined to cross paths. You should know how your obligations grow, the deals multiply, and then you’re where you are right now — wandering about the world but you know you’re not free.”

“I haven’t made any more deals.”

“Well, then. You should also know how once you’re the target of his attention, that raw power you’re never seen before, that intelligence, that surety that victory is always his — you hate him. But you can’t look away, now can you?”

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hey! your story's awesome! been lovin it! more coming soon?

thank you so much! unfortunately it’s going to have to come out sometime in august since i have a huge exam at the end of july. no more hiatuses though, just going to take a little bit longer for this one!

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Your chapters always make my week! Literally, by the time I got bored of rereading the latest it was Sunday again! It is surreal to realize that it is officially 2/9! We made it! What a turning point and so many surprising developments. I could go on and on about your characterizations and their progressions but then we’d be here ages… let’s just say I have thoughts. 

V’s part was definitely thought provoking, please tell me there will be more of his POV soon! I need an expansion on his opinions of all this *waves arms around* One question: do you have other parts already written out? I was wondering if there was a small scene or something from a few chapters down the line you might share because I’m super curious where we are headed now that most of the threads have wrapped up. 

Anyway, best of luck and I hope to read more soon!

Thank you!!!

Voldemort’s POV is definitely going to be more common now, I’ve been gatekeeping him for a little bit because there will be something big coming up 👀 (watch out Harry) but the next chapter is going to start with him!

I have the big plot points written out from when I first started this fic but we’re coming up on the climax so unfortunately I can’t share without giving out huge spoilers - I have been placing subtle hints since the beginning though so if anyone has any guesses you’re welcome to share :) I would say there’s around 15 more chapters left and then I’ll be wrapping up!

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alright guys tiny setback because i wasn’t able to edit because of Father’s Day BUT next chapter will 100% be dropping tomorrow!

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The recent updates were great! Are you planning on posting more soon or are you still on hiatus?

slight delay because my laptop unfortunately died on me rip but should be out sometime next week!

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Wow. No matter how many years go by, your writing never fails to delight! Should I clear my schedule for another round of squealing and feet kicking tonight? Also, damn you for your cliffhangers! It's not fair how deeply you've got me hooked! I can't wait to see what happens next!

oh my gosh hi thank you!!

the next chapter is a very long one. currently aiming for four POVs so it’s taking a bit, should be out next sunday though, im locked in :)

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“You overestimate your position.”

“Do I?” Harry asked. “Because I think you’re the one losing perspective.”

The magic in the clearing shifted into something quieter.

Voldemort’s fingers now curled over Harry’s jaw. “You think because I indulge you, you possess power over me?”

“No,” Harry said honestly. “I know I do.”

which could mean nothing *wink wink*

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His scar was searing hot now.

“I’m with him by choice, Dumbledore.”

“You’ve become quite a good liar, Harry.”

The feeling in his scar stopped.

“He is, isn’t he?” the Dark Lord mused, coming up to stand just beside Harry. “He’s a wonderful student.”

Dumbledore still hadn’t picked up his wand. The headmaster was just staring, his blue eyes no longer sad but twinkling once more. Harry wondered what it was he saw, what lines he was reading between. “I never took you for a teacher, Tom.”

Voldemort raised his eyebrow and his voice was cold. “Don’t I know it.”

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Pity.

It was a disgusting feeling, no matter which way it was directed. Feeling pity for others, that was something Draco’s father always told him was unacceptable. Draco had to own his position in life, his grand role in the scheme of things, the responsibility of being in one of the last remaining pureblood families.

And now, Draco realized his father had been right. Not because Draco should think of himself so highly, but because having others pity you was absolutely revolting. He felt small, insignificant – like a child. But he hadn’t had the luxury of innocent youth ever since he saw the Dark Lord slam his father to the floor, setting his bare foot on pale blond hair to the echoes of cold laughter.

Albus Dumbledore looked so, so sorry for poor Draco Malfoy.

He wished Dumbledore had his wand out and pointed at him instead.

“Him?” Weasley exclaimed, outraged. “He’s the one we’re meeting? Bloody hell, someone take me back home.”

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What's the word count like for the new chapter? I selfishly want it to be another one like ch. 16. That was like 3 chapters in one! Think it'll be out this week?

Chapter coming Sunday! This is going to be a loooooooong one

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how's it going? College can be a lot so no worries. Just popping by to see what's up with the writing of my favorite fic.

AHHH almost done almost done im not dipping on it again I promise 🥹

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Chapter tomorrow? Or was 2 weeks not that literal? I'm just so excited! Question, will it be a multi pov or are we going to be sticking with Harry for a while? I'm really curious about the cliffhanger with Draco....

Working on it so it might be a couple more days! Definitely before the end of this week though :) It’s going to be either Draco or Ron’s POV and then Harry’s!

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No Heroes Chapter 26

Harry glanced at the woman frantically. Elaine. That was her name. There was a name to associate with a pearson this time. He couldn’t let this happen, not again. “No, of course I don’t,” he said quickly, placatingly, “but I’m… I’m asking you for this.”

“Get out, Harry,” was all Voldemort said before turning his back on him. Final. Like a gavel slamming down as the woman was given the death penalty.

Harry racked his brain for what to do. He reached up and pulled on his hair until it hurt but he couldn’t feel anything as panic swept through his mind, carrying all of his thoughts away with the breeze. No, not a breeze, a fucking tornado, leaving his mind in shambles as he struggled to figure out how to fix this.

The light bulb went off in his mind and immediately Harry wished it hadn’t. He wished he could find that same switch that had turned it on and flick it off to see the other possible lights in his headspace but he couldn’t. There wasn’t any time.

Harry steeled himself, damning himself to hell and whatever else lay even deeper into its nine circles, and dropped to his knees.

Voldemort’s advancement towards the woman stopped.

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Are we on a update once every two years schedule? I just want to know before I drive myself insane with anticipation! Why does your writing have to be so good?! The second thing I did (after reading the new chapter of course!) was to go back and reread the entire story again! I've done that twice... I think I have an unhealthy obsession with it... how is it so good?! Forgive the insanity I just want to know everything! Hope you post soon!!

Sooo I would like to apologize for the two year break - a lot of stuff was happening in my life and I couldn’t really put the mental energy towards writing. BUT all’s good and I’m back now and this will definitely not be the norm! I can’t give an exact schedule since I’m currently prepping for the MCAT (send me good vibes pls) but the next update for No Heroes will be up in two weeks, I’m about 1/3 done writing.

Thank you for keeping up with it, I love love all the comments and guesses and that’s literally the only reason I was motivated to resume writing. Insanely grateful :))) <3

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oh hey

only took two years :)

thank you everyone for all the support ive gotten on this fic, even if i didn’t respond to the messages in my inboxes I read through them all and im just astounded by the kindness

i am going to finish this, it is not and has never been abandoned, don’t worry! i have a lot of plans…