Voldemort shot out one last curse before he collapsed, dead for the final time. It hit me but, as I didn't immediately feel anything, I thought I was fine. It wasn't until after I took a shower in the Gryffindor Tower, which amazingly hardly had any damage, that I collapsed and saw nothing but black.
I woke up in an alley. It was dark, but you could just see dawn approaching. I sat up and looked around. The building next to me was a bookshop. The other building was The Leaky Cauldron. I stood up and immediately noticed how short I was. Oh this could not be good. I walked out of the alley onto the main street. I looked at a newspaper. July 20th, 1970. Bloody Hell.
How did I end up back in time? Especially this far back? Wait. That curse I got hit with. Did I die again?
" Yes Mr. Potter, you did indeed die again. I placed you in this time, so that maybe you could change the future. At least for some people anyway.", a man's voice said from behind me. I jumped then turned around and saw Death. " Why? Haven't I done enough?", I said. " You have indeed, but it was never suppose to go down that particular way. This a chance to save people before it ever gets that far.", Death said. I mulled that over and sighed, knowing he was right. " Very well.", I growled. " Excellent choice. Now, you won't be able to use the name Potter, Peverell, or Slytherin here. Go to the goblins and ask for a heritage test. You will have a new name waiting for you. Also the horcrux is still gone. You won't be having that in this time line. There are no bindings on your magic or abilities and you will be keeping your memories. Hopefully we won't meet for a long time to come. Until next time.", Death said before disappearing on me.
Well that was helpful, not. And what did he mean bindings on my abilities and magic? I sighed and made my way inside the Leaky and out to the entrance of Diagon Alley. Luckily, I was able to follow someone in. I made my way straight to the bank. I made my way to a slightly younger Griphook.
" Excuse me sir. I'm ever so sorry for interrupting you, but I want to claim any vaults I might have. It would seem that I am to be on my own now.", I said quietly. Griphook looked at me as if to determine if I was being truthfull or not. He got a piece of parchment and held his hand out. I tentively place my hand in his. He gently pricked my finger and let a few drops fall onto the paper.
Darian Emry Pendragon
Age 11
Father: Constantine Uther Pendragon (deceased)
Mother: Stephanie Emrys Nimue (deceased)
Heir to:
Most Ancient and Most Noble Line of Pendragon
Most Ancient and Most Noble Line of Mryddin
Most Ancient and Most Noble Line of Nimue
Abilities:
Metamorhmagus, Multi-Animagus, Beast Speaker, Elemental, Shadow Walker, Seer
Griphook's eyes widened to the size of saucers. " Mr. Pendragon. Being the last of your lines entitles you to claim your Lordship and become emancipated. Would you like to do that today?", he almost squeaked. I nodded and 3 rings popped into view. I was suddenly very glad it was so early as there were no other wizards there at the time. The Pendragon ring was gold with a small dragon, the Mryddin ring was also gold with an onyx inlay in the shape of a triskele, and the Nimue ring was silver and had a circle nestled between two cresents. The sign of the Triple Goddess.
I put the rings on and watched as they resized themselves on my left ring finger, middle right hand finger, and right pinky finger. I was then lead to my vaults. I decided to only go in the Pendragon vault for some money. I would visit and go through them more thoroughly later. I also got a money pouch that was tied to me, so I wouldn't have to always go to the bank when I needed money. It would even convert to Euros.
The sun was fully up now. I went to a trunk store first and got a multi-compartment emerald green trunk with silver fastenings. I would be in Slytherin this time, I just knew it. I had a weightless charm put on it and then went to a clothing shop. I would get most of my school supplies as soon as I got the letter tomorrow. I picked out a simple pair of silk black boxer briefs, black slacks, dark green dress shirt, and black dragon leather boots to change into before getting more clothes. I looked in the mirror. I looked exactly like I did when I was 11 the first time. Well that wouldn't do. I willed my raven hair to grow to my shoulders. It did, making my hair much easier to tame. My green eye color I made a bit darker and made myself about 3 inches taller and a little more filled out. I adjusted my facial features slightly, thank goodness my scar was gone, and there we go. No more miniature James look-a-like.
Thankfully the clothes grew with me. I left the clothing shop and went to the Leaky to get some breakfast. I also rented a room for a few days. I ate my food then made my way to muggle London where I got more clothes, some regular school supplies and a few other things. I had fun, which is something I never had a lot of. By the time I got back I was exhausted.
The next morning I didn't wake up until an owl flew in and dropped my letter right on my head. I grinned. This time was going to be different. I had no Dursleys around, so I could finally be the real me and get the grades I knew I could get. I opened my letter. It still read the same as before with only a slight change in books. I quickly got dressed, ate, and headed out to Diagon. I went to get some parchment, quills, and ink first. After that I got a snack and then headed to Ollivanders. It was on the way there that I heard a shout come from down Knockturn Alley. I asked the shadows to guide me and quickly found myself in front of a 14 year old Lucius Malfoy.
A man, who looked like a begger, was pointing a wand at a petrified Lucius. I raised an eyebrow at the man and shook my finger at him.
" Not very smart attacking the the Most Noble House of Malfoy like that.", I said. I snapped my fingers and unpetrified Lucius. " Leave now and no harm will come to you.", I told the man. The man snarled and fired off a curse. I flicked my hand and easily shielded us. " My turn.", I said. A rope of fire shot of my hand and wrapped around the prick. He screamed. I stopped, grabbed Lucius by the hand, and let the shadows take us to his father, who was at Gringotts. We alarmed Abraxas as well as the goblins when we stepped out of the shadows right into Gringotts.
Lucius immediately went to his father and started whispering in his ear excitedly. Abraxas' eyes widened a bit before resuming their cool expression. He walked over to me, Lucius beside him.
" I hear you saved my son's life Mr.?", Abraxas said with his hand extended. " Darian Pendragon sir. Pleasure to meet you. It was no trouble. Now if you'll excuse me I need to buy my wand from Ollivanders. I suppose I'll see you at school Lucius.", I said before turning. A voice stopped me cold. " Aren't you going to introduce us Abraxas?", Voldemort asked. I made sure my shields were in place before turning around. " No need Lord Voldemort. Everyone knows who you are and I know you heard me perfectly well, after all nothing gets past you.", I said. He eyed me for a moment. His eyes hadn't turned red yet. He still looked human. I let mine bleed black for a split second before returning them to normal. His brown eyes widened for just a moment and I smirked. I held out my hand for him to shake. He did and I drew him down to whisper in his ear.
" If I wanted to really change the wizarding world for the better I would work from inside the Wizengamot. I would perhaps claim my Gaunt and Slytherin titles and maybe change my name to Thomas Marvolo Gaunt Slytherin. Just a friendly suggestion Milord.", I said in parseltongue to make sure we weren't overheard. He jerked back. " Who are you?", he asked eyes narrowing. " Lord Pendragon, Mryddin, Nimue at your service. Starting Hogwarts in September. Now I really must go. It was nice to meet you.", I grinned before letting the shadows claim me.
" Are you alright Lord Voldemort?", Abraxas asked. " I need to have a quick word with my account manager and then we are going to find Lord Pendragon.", he said.
I reappeared in front of Ollivanders and laughed until my sides ached. The look on the Malfoys and Tom's faces were priceless. Oh yes. This was going to be fun. I stepped inside once I got control of myself.
" Good afternoon, Mr. Pendragon.", Ollivander's creepy voice said. " Good afternoon Mr. Ollivander.", I said. He nodded and began the same lecture he gave all newbies while the tape measure did its thing. He started pulling wands for me to try. After rejecting almost all the ones he brought I finally had enough. I stepped behind the counter and let my hand drift over the boxes. I stopped at one that pulled strongly on my magic and handed it to a shocked Ollivander. I went back to where I was standing before, while he took the wand from its box.
" 13 inches, Snakewood with Unicorn hair, Dragon Heartstring, and Pheonix feather as its core.", he said before handing it to me. Silver, gold, and green sparks erupted from the tip. I counted out 30 galleons for the wand and a holster and walked out to see a waiting Dark Lord, Abraxas, and Lucius.
" Hello again. I'm off to get my books now. Care to join me?", I asked as I made my way back up the street. Lucius came to my side. " How did you make the shadows do your bidding like that? Or that fire rope without a wand?", he demanded. I sighed and turned to look at all of them. I focused on what Voldemort looked like in my timeline. I shifted and they all took a step back. I morphed back to my normal state and shrugged. " I was born with it.", I turned back around and started skipping to the bookstore. The 3 followed me. Once we were inside I finally asked a question.
" So what is the course material like? Also since I have 3 generations here, I need a list of all the books for all 7 years.", I said as I started grabbing first year books. " And you think we will just give it to you?", Thomas snorted. I looked at him with sad green eyes. His breath hitched and a piece of paper appeared in front of me with a list of books. I grinned, gave him a quick hug, and ran off, gathering books.
" Did he just...", Abraxas trailed off not quite believing it. Thomas just nodded. What on Gaia's Earth was this child doing to him?
I gathered my books and levitated them with my wand. " You know you shouldn't be doing that.", Lucius told me. I shrugged. " I'm emancipated. Legally I am an adult.", I told him as I paid then unshrunk my truck and added the books. " Next stop potion ingred...", I trailed off as a vision took me.
I saw an eleven year old Severus getting his potion supplies. Lily was looking at cauldrons. James Potter came strutting in. He saw Severus and immediately started picking on him...
" I can't believe he's a seer.", I heard Abraxas say as I came back. I immediately made myself taller and older looking. " Darian?", Lucius asked. I strode past them, pocketing my trunk. I felt them follow me. I walked into the Apothecary and saw Severus and Lily there, but no James yet. Severus was looking, facsinated, at the different ingredients. I stood next to him and looked as well, pretending to look for something. James came in and as predicted started in on the boy. " Wow. I don't think I've ever seen a boy with such greasy hair or such horrible clothes if you can call them that. And you look so scrawny. Don't you eat?", James taunted. I could see a tear trail down Severus' cheek as he tried to hold in his anger.
I whirled on James. I made sure my Lordship rings were visible as I spoke. " Maybe, Mr. Potter, he just wants to be left alone. I would think that the Heir to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter would have better manners. Come Heir Prince. We needn't bother with ones who are so obviously lacking intelligance.", I said while ushering Severus out the door. We made it outside before I busted out laughing. " Did you see his face? Stupid prat.", I said before morphing back to normal. " Hi. My name is Darian Emry Pendragon.", I said while holding out my hand. Severus took it hesitantly. " Severus Tobias Snape.", he cringed at the last part. " Actually it should be Prince. While everyone knows what happened to your mother, did your grandparents actually disown you as well?", I asked. " I don't know.", he said.
" Well in any case we still need our stuff.", I said just as Lily came out with hers. " I don't know if I'm going to like the wizarding world very much. I just met the rudest boy...", Lily stopped as she saw me. " I can assure you, Miss, that we aren't all arrogant prats.", I grinned at her. She grinned back. Introductions were made just as Abraxas, Tom, and Lucius came out to find me. " There you are. One minute you were there and the next minute you were gone again. How are we suppose to keep up with you?", Lucius whined. " No one is forcing you to be here.", I reminded him. He pouted. I introduced my new friends. " So Miss Evans. You are a muggleborn. What do you think of us so far?", Tom asked. " Well even though I've known I was a witch for the past 2 years, I only know what Sev can tell me. I really think I need an introduction to the wizarding ways or something.", she said. " Indeed.", he replied.
I raised an eyebrow at Tom. Who would have thought that he could be civilized to a muggleborn. " Come on Severus. Let's get our things.", I grabbed him before he could protest. I sent a little bit of magic over his clothes to change them from the old, worn out, too big jeans, t-shirt, and trainers to black jeans that fit, a royal blue t-shirt, and new trainers. I knew his hair was only greasy from potions, so I just let my magic take out the impurities in his hair and it now looked soft and silky. We went back inside and gathered our supplies. I snuck in a special type of shampoo for brewers that protected their hair.
Lily was still talking to the 3 wizards when we came out with our things. We all went into Madam Malkins to get our robes. Severus tried to go to the used section, but I wouldn't have it. I got us both all new school robes, everyday robes, and got Severus some clothes much to his protest.
" Look Severus it's not charity. One day you can pay me back or something. You're the first friend my age I've made and I have more than enough money, especially since it's just me now. I know what it's like to have hand me down clothes and to have relatives treat you like the dung on their shoes. If it wasn't for my seer capability, I would be dead by now. I literally woke up before dawn yesterday in an alley beside the Leaky Cauldron where my oh so wonderful relatives dropped me off. If I didn't have my seer ability, I wouldn't have a clue as to who I even am.", I told him. He looked at me, trying to see if I was lying. " Thank you.", he whispered. " By the way who did you come with? I don't remember seeing anyone.", I asked. " Professor McGonagall. She came to deliver Lily's letter and I came along.", he replied. " She said she would pick us back up at 2.".
So promptly at 2 I had Lily and Severus at the Leaky. I got all three of us owls so that we could send letters to each other. Severus' owl was pure black and Sev named her Ebony. Lily got a tawny colored one and named him Hermes. I got a beautiful white eagle owl. I named her Bianca. It made me miss Hedwig, but I tried not to dwell on it.
" There you are and who is this?", a younger Professor McGonagall asked. " Darian Pendragon.", I said. She introduced herself as well before ushering Lily and Severus home. I turned to go to my room. " Where are you going Darian?", Lucius asked. Damn. I completely forgot the three Slytherins were with me. " To my room. I'm staying here until school starts.", I said. " If I may Mr. Pendragon, we have plenty of room at our manor. You are more than welcome to join us there.", Abraxas interjected smoothly. Lucius' face lit up at this suggestion. I however was sceptical.
" I would need to know a few things about how you treat the people in your household. First question. Where would I sleep?", I asked. " In the guest bedroom of course.", Abraxas said. I knew the Malfoys had house-elves but one could never be to sure. " Would I be forced to do all the chores inside or outside the place?", I asked keeping my face neautral. " You are only eleven for Merlin's sake! What would you know about chor...", Abraxas started but trailed off at the look in my eyes. " No.", he said softly. " If I did something freaky, such as accidental magic, would you beat me for it?", I asked calmly. Thomas' eyes went hard at this question. " The only time I have ever raised a hand against a child was to spank their bottom for doing something dangerous or reckless.", Abraxas stated firmly. Lucius was looking at me horrified. " Very well then. I except your offer of hospitality. Just let me get my trunk.", I said.
" He's been abused before, hasn't he Father?", Lucius asked quietly. " Yes, my son, I believe he has.", Abraxas sighed. " He was raised by magic hating muggles. I heard what he told Severus. He said that his relatives just dropped him off and if it wasn't for his seer ability, that he would probably be dead.", Thomas said. They went silent as Darian came back down.
" I'm ready.", I said. We apparated to Malfoy Manor.
We arrived at the way too big manor and I was shown to a very nice guest room done in silver and blue. I was left to get situated while Abraxas, Thomas, and Lucius went to do their own thing. I didn't plan on unpacking so I decided to explore a bit. They found me in the library some hours later. We talked a bit before dinner was ready. Afterwards Tom went home and after reading for a little while I went to bed.
The rest of the summer went by quickly. I got to know Lucius and Abraxas fairly well. I still didn't give to much away though. I still couldn't believe I changed so much already. It was now time to get on the train and got to Hogwarts. Lucius went to sit with his friends. I found Lily and Severus.
" Hey guys. Mind if I sit with you?", I asked. " Of course not.", Lily said immediately. We talked for a while about how the rest of our summer went as the train took off. The ride to Hogwarts went by quickly and before I knew it we were waiting to be sorted.
" Lord Pendragon, Darian.", Professor McGonagall called out. Confidently I walked up to the stool and let the hat be placed on my head. " Oh my. A time traveler I see. And oh my. You already set the would be Dark Lord on a different path. Well you better be...SLYTHERIN!", the hat said the last part out loud. I happily went to the Slytherin side and was shortly joined by Severus.
We got through the feast and Dumbledore's speech. Then we were led to the Slytherin common room. Professor Slughorn came in and gave us a speech about a united front. We were then led to our new rooms. Severus and I shared a room. We talked a little before falling asleep in the nice soft beds.
The next morning I was up at 5 and got Severus up as well. " Why are we up so early?", he yawned as he followed me outside. I had given him a pair of sweats to change into. " We are going to exercise. The better we take care of our bodies, the stronger we are.", I informed him. We did some stretches first before jogging one lap around the lake. We would add more as we grew, but for now it would do.
We went back to our rooms, showered, dressed, and were the first ones down to breakfast. Slowly the rest of the house trickled in. We got our schedule and saw we had Charms with the Hufflepuffs first. Severus and I completed the Lumos charm on the first try and received 15 points for it. We were also the first ones to transfigure our needles in Transfiguration along with Lily, James, Remus, and Sirius. We had lunch and then Potions. Professor Slughorn gushed over my, Severus, and Lily's potion. We had sat together. DADA was the last class of the day and it was with the Ravenclaws. Surprisingly it had a competant teacher.
The weeks passed by quickly. James Potter was still a spoilt little prick, but ever since he found out that Severus was an heir he pretty much left him alone. This in turn caused Sirius not to be such an ass.