Chapter 1
Aydrian fingered through the books on the shelf. The Hogwarts library is extensive but it doesn't seem to contain a single shred of information about his ancestry. He mumbled to himself and picked out a book. He slid down the ladder and stepped away from the bookshelves. It is already late, almost two a clock in the morning, and Aydrian is growing tired. He moved his hand through the thick mop of his raven-black hair. He moved through the library, making sure not to trip over the many books that weren't shelved. Unfortunately Aydrian hasn't been as graceful as usual and he stumbled over a stack of books, scattering them across the floor.
Muttering a curse that the teachers would have frowned at, he limped the rest of the way to the darkened table in the library. He placed the book on the table and looked at the closest candle. Without a word from Aydrian the wick burst into flame, lightning the table. He opened the book to the first page and began to read. Aydrian had secluded himself from his friends after the battle at Shade Enclave. He had too many revelations that day. The revelations only lead to more questions and the answers seem elusive. All of Aydrian's friends missed him.
Jeighsone, on of Aydrians dearest friends, expressed her concerns to him. Aydrian always assures her he is alright although he doubted she believed him. He hardly believed himself. After Shade Enclave Aydrian's skills have been growing dramatically. Before it was merely premonition. Now it's telekinesis and the ability to cast certain spells without any chanting or a wand. Aydrian also takes information in much more easily. He remembers almost word for word of the last book he read. And that book had been 753 pages long.
Nikki had broken up with him because he is never around. Aydrian couldn't blame her. Aydrian looked up from the book and looked at the pin across the table. It floated up and effortlessly over into his grasp. He turned toward a separate sheet of paper at his side and started writing down notes. Aydrian felt a tingle at the back of his head. "What are you doing out of bed, Jeighs." Aydrian said suddenly and Jeighsone appeared out of thin air. Or at least her head did, the rest was covered by an invisibility cloak. "How did you kno.." She stopped and remembered who she is talking to. "Never mind."
Aydrian smiled up at her. "You shouldn't be up at this time." Aydrian said. Jeighsone smiled at him, "Neither should you." She pointed out. "It's kind of hard for Filch to catch me when I can see him coming." Aydrian commented. Jeighsone rolled her eyes and shrugged off the cloak. She is still in her nightgown. It fits her curves perfectly. Jeighsone is a reasonably beautiful girl. Aydrian had noticed that in his second year but he would never tell her that. They had both become instant friends in their first year and have been close ever since.
She pulled up a chair and sat next to him. "What are you reading?" She asked, drawing a chuckle from Aydrian. "I am reading some nonsense that I think might help me find out more about my past." Aydrian answered. "Sounds like fun." Her voice is dripping with sarcasm. "No actually I think it's killing brain cells but I might need the information." Aydrian said. Jeighsone smiled at him and wrapped her arm around his. "Come back to the common room, Ayds. You can search for this stuff tomorrow." Aydrian slapped the book shut.
"Why do you want me to come back to the common room?" Aydrian asked, standing up and walking across the room to the shelf, Jeighsone walking beside him. "What, now I need a reason to talk to you?" She asked, her tone of voice a little hurt. Aydrian stopped and turned toward her. "I'm sorry, Jeighs. I'm just not myself lately." Aydrian reshelf the book. And Jeighs placed her hand on his shoulder. Aydrian tensed up at the touch even though her hand was gentle. "Why do you always tense up when people try to touch you?" Jeighsone asked.
Aydrian turned toward her. "I have no idea when I might lose control and hurt someone." Aydrian replied. Jeighsone looked at him sadly. Aydrian continued, "I could not live with myself if I hurt any of you. Especially you, Jeighs." Jeighsone moved toward him and wrapped him in a hug. This time Aydrian didn't tense up as he knew it was going to happen. He wrapped his arms around her and they enjoyed the embrace. Jeighsone lifted her head slightly and whispered into his ear. "You will never be alone. Not while you have friends."
They pulled away from each other and Jeighsone smiled at him. "I think we better get to the common room before anyone notices we are BOTH gone. That would spread some interesting rumors." Jeighsone said. Aydrian nodded and the cloak floated into his hands. "And we wouldn't want that now would we?" He asked and flung the cloak over the both of them. As they walked down the hallways Jeighsone was curious about the sarcasm.