Posted originally on the Archive_of_Our_Own at https://archiveofourown.org/ works/9878471. Rating: Explicit Archive Warning: Major_Character_Death, Underage Category: Multi, F/M, M/M Fandom: Harry_Potter_-_J._K._Rowling Relationship: Arthur_Weasley/Molly_Weasley, Hermione_Granger/Harry_Potter, Hermione Granger/Harry_Potter/Other(s), Sirius_Black/Remus_Lupin Character: S_-_Character, Bellatrix_Black_Lestrange, Draco_Malfoy, Dudley_Dursley, Albus_Dumbledore, Fred_Weasley, George_Weasley, Ginny_Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione_Granger, Lucius_Malfoy, Luna_Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Molly_Weasley, Alastor_“Mad-Eye”_Moody, Narcissa_Black Malfoy, Neville_Longbottom, Other(s), Petunia_Evans_Dursley, Remus_Lupin, Ron_Weasley, Arthur_Weasley, Blaise_Zabini Additional Tags: Explicit_Language, Out_of_Character, Sexual_Content, Spoilers, Threesome, Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance Collections: HPFandom Stats: Published: 2009-02-21 Words: 865 ****** Clear Lucidity ****** by Aiedail_Sila2510 [archived by HPFandom_archivist] Summary Lucidity:1. easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible. What happens when Fawkes tells Harry about the history of Albus and his machinations? Does Harry stay with the light or say he's had enough? And who goes with him? Dumbles bashing, major Ron OOC-ness, Disregard of parts of books 5 and 6( sirius is alive and so is dumbles), all of book 7(i hated it, seriously). Harry/Hermione/Tom(Voldemort) eventually Notes Note from SeparatriX, the archivist: this story was originally archived at HP_Fandom, which was closed for health and financial reasons. To preserve the archive, I began manually importing its works to the AO3 as an Open Doors-approved project in August 2016. I e-mailed all creators about the move and posted announcements, but may not have reached everyone. If you are (or know) this creator, please contact me using the e-mail address on HP_Fandom_collection profile. Disclaimer: I own nothing. NOTHING! if i did, canon would be alot different. AN: This is my first fanfic. Please, please, please! review and give me some kind of feedback, otherwise, enjoy the story. As Fawkes turned his gaze from the headmaster toward the big bay windows and the lake in the distance, he began to ponder once again his destiny and what would become of him once Albus went through with his plans for Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort. Albus Dumbledore was anything but a nice master. In his early years of wizardry, he found a phoenix on his worldly travels. The phoenix was young and unbound to a wizard, yet old and wise enough to see what damage he could cause to the wizarding world, knowingly or not. Fawkes was forcefully bound to a young and power unchecked Albus Dumbledore. Over the years leading up to Albus’ power grab, Fawkes witnessed may occasions in which Albus flaunted his power, baring it for the entire world to see. Albus had created the need of a savior to defeat Grindewald, just as he has with Tom Riddle years later. When Albus was 40 years old, he met a young, charismatic, aspiring wizard named Gellart Grindewald. At first, Albus was fooled by what appeared to be Grindewald’s ideals and goals. Barely a couple months after Albus joined with Gellart, he saw him for what he really was, a dark lord. Albus almost called him out on it, but a new plan began to formulate in his mind. He would let Gellart become a dark lord and at the height of his power, he would destroy him. This would ensure that Albus would get the attention he deserved. So Albus bid his time and waited for the time to come. Hours turned into days. Days into months, months into years, and finally, years into decades. Gellart came into the open. The wizarding world has nowhere to turn. Albus Dumbledore quickly appeared on the scene, eager to prove himself. He quickly subdued and defeated Gellart. The wizarding world now knew the name of Albus Dumbledore. His name quickly became a household one. The minister of magic position was offered to him. But in order to maintain his perfect, non-political appearance, he turned down the job. His actions only drove him higher in the eyes of the wizarding world. A couple of years after, fifteen to be exact, after his famous defeat of Gellart Grindewald, greatest dark Lord to date, people began to forget the name of Albus Dumbledore. He had to do something, and fast. There was a young boy named Tom Riddle that had just come to Hogwarts. When Albus went to visit tom Riddle in the orphanage where he had grown up, he saw the potential to groom another Dark Lord. And where would the wizarding world turn? To Albus Dumbledore again. Albus always made Tom go back to the orphanage every summer. This would ensure that he never had a happy childhood. No happy childhood makes not a happy adult. Tom was reminded every day of what he was and where he came from. Because of the abuse he suffered at the orphanage, he developed a quick hate for muggles. Because he was part muggle, he hated himself all the more. He began to plot against the muggles, with Albus’ help of course. As Albus saw that after Tom graduated and grew more powerful, he knew he had ensured his place as the top wizard in the wizarding world. Once again, everyone looked toward Albus Dumbledore. He answered the call. He not-so-secretly formed an organization known as the Order of the Phoenix. Albus had to ensure that his organization worked, but not to the point of defeating Tom too easily. Albus had to create one specific target for Tom. He also needed a spy to continue his influence on Tom. Albus selected Severus for the role of spy and James and Lily Potter for the role of enemy. It was too easy. All Albus had to do now was sit back and watch as the drama played out before his eyes. Tom went after the Potters like he knew he would. The Potters were killed, and Tom fled, bodiless. Harry was left alive, a perfect innocent babe, just like all the others had been. Albus was in the perfect position to manipulate him to his heart’s desire. Albus’ one mistake was telling Fawkes everything. Fawkes shook his head to return to the present. He had seen too many hearts torn. Too many feelings hurt. It was time to return everything to the way it should be. Fawkes hooted towards Albus. “Oh, you want to go flying, don’t you?” Albus turned towards Fawkes and asked. Fawkes nodded and Albus continued, “Well, if you fancy going for a fly, why don’t you stop by Harry and see how he’s doing?” Albus crossed over to the window and unlocked it. When Fawkes nodded, Albus opened the window and Fawkes flew off. It was finally time to tell Harry all that had gone on in that little office, and all because one man became a little too power hungry. Please drop_by_the_archive_and_comment to let the author know if you enjoyed their work!