Doesn't power make you stronger? Everyone knew that the moment that happened, that day would slowly be the downfall of Hogwarts. Everyone knew that, yet, nobody tried to stop him. Every. Single. Person. knew that, yet nobody could stop them. Harry wants to be free. Hermione wants to use her knowledge. Ron wants to be free of his brothers' shadows. A Dark Harry Potter AU where the trio is Sorted into Slytherin.