Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter and its affiliations; I don't own Merlin and the story behind him. The Dark and the Manipulator are my own ideas but I don't have them copyrighted so hey, they aren't mine either.
A/N: Ok, you'll probably be wondering why I started the story out this way. First off, I did this because these excerpts/entries/quotes will explain a lot in the story to come. Also, if you pay attention to what is said in the excerpts/entries/quotes, you will learn that there are a few hints of the plot and what is in store for some of the characters. In the main story these books and journals will have a major role in the outcome of the plot. This is also just to give you a taste of my writing nowadays and to see if you like it. Call this chapter the appetizers of the fanfic.
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There is a certain breaking point in a witch and wizard. When they reach that point, they usually snap and go into a rant of anger that had so far been bottled up. But in some occasions, when a really powerful witch or wizard goes past the breaking point, something far worse happens. They channel power from all their worst experiences. Their rage becomes the ultimate destructive force. And usually, in this rage, the witch or wizard becomes a darkened version of themselves. The rage exiles the love, the anger covers the happiness, and the sane become insane. They become evil; cruel and ruthless.
But in theory, on extremely rare occasions, the witch or wizard's magical ability is amplified instead of added on to; wherein they become magic itself, and can control all of magic and everything that magic is a part of. They become an entity, a god, omnipotent; controlling anything and everything they want to.
Excerpt from Magical Entities and Abilities
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No one knows exactly why a wizard turns dark. Most believe it has to do with background. The way they were brought up- the way they were treated. But some believe in something else entirely. They believe in an ethereal force that turns a normally pure heart and mind into one full of hatred. They believe that no creature is capable of creating evil unless the evil in itself is being channeled through them. They believe that evil is ethereal force itself; and that as it takes over hearts and minds it spreads, like a virus it creates an evil that infects all those whom it can touch.
Excerpt from Dark Wizards and Their Beginnings
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For eons Dark Lords have been thought to be gods. All those who fear them are subject to their rule. But why is it that Dark Lords are so powerful? Is it just inherent; that all those who use Dark magic to their advantage become more powerful than the average wizard? Or does Dark magic make them stronger? Or possibly, the ones most attracted to the nature of the Dark Arts are those who possess innate abilities in magic? But quite possibly, and this thought is debated furiously, Dark magic and the Dark Arts don't exist, and that ones who use this so-called `darkness' are actually using a non-siding magic in a cruel way. Many people believe that magic is neither good nor evil; it is how you use its many forms in a certain situation.
Excerpt from Dark Magic: An Analysis
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What is the Dark? It is a question that has been asked for millennia. No one exactly knows what it is. However, there seems to be a large connection between what is considered a `Dark Art' and the abilities the Dark possesses. There have been numerous encounters over the ages; wizards and witches claim to have met the `ghost' who names itself the Dark. They say that it controls your thoughts, your feelings, and your actions. It puts a piece of itself inside you, so that it commands you to do with what it wishes. It also possesses a power beyond what any wizard or witch could possible dream of acquiring. It IS magic; meaning that it neither needs a wand or incantations. They are trivial. It is connected to magic, meaning that magic does for it what it wants, because it is the magic being commanded. No witch or wizard can stop it; no magical creature can stop it. It is a forever existing force; with no real purpose other than to control all those it deems the most powerful.
Excerpt from Theories of the Dark
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I heard a prophecy today. Of a child who would have the ability to purge the world of darkness. It is said this child will fall into chaos; but will rise again as the savior of magic. I can only hope this prophecy is true. For too long I have hunted down pawns of evil with no end in sight. After my most trusted friend betrayed me I am growing weak with all the darkness weighing down inside and all around me. I have already foreseen my end is near.
From the Journal of Godric Gryffindor-Entry dated 5 August 982
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After being entombed in this wretched magical cave by Nyneve, I saw something. It played out in my mind as if I was watching theatre. Two god-like forces, more powerful than anybody I had ever seen, were fighting, trying to destroy the other so they could eradicate the others ideals. One force was darkness in itself; whilst the other was pure of heart and innocent. Should the darkness win; evil and malice would rule the world and every last living thing in it would be destroyed. Should the force of good win; all evil would forever perish and the world and people would prosper until the end of their days. I can only hope that darkness will lose.
From an inscription on a cave wall
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His Love is the key to the end of Darkness.
Cassandra Trewlaney
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A new Dark Lord shall arise if She does not stop Him.
Famed Seer Agatha Rulke
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The Love of one person overcomes the Hatred of a thousand.
- Albus Dumbledore
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