This is my first time writing Harry Potter Fanfiction so please feel free to critic, review or even email me!
On a different note, this fanfiction will portray violence, abuse, considerably darker themes and etc. Also, it is to be noted that this fanfiction will NOT include incest, although it may seem so and many will question how the Hermione x Tom Riddle pairing will function. Just be patient and read on! This story may be considerably different to what you would have thought it would entail.
Chapters will be considerably longer than this first chapter.
Thank you for reading this.
Final Valedictory
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, any of it's characters, settings, story line or plot.
"We're running out of time Dumbledore!"
Severus paced along the length of Dumbledore's office; uncharacteristically sneering at the Phoenix perched upon Dumbledore's shoulder. Dumbledore eyed the agitated man in front of him and pensively paused before speaking.
"Though that may be Severus, we cannot be entirely sure that it will resurface… so to speak. We have yet to have seen any sign of darker tendencies, let alone a betrayal and -"
"-although your magic may be strong….. Dumbledore, the bonds are weakening," said Severus gritting his teeth. "Potions may keep it at hand, but the potency of the potions too, is lessening. It's as if her blood, itself is forming a sort of a resistance."
Dumbledore paused and absently stroked his beard before he spoke again.
"You can be sure that her allegiance lies with us. If her mind begins to stray, her heart will know what is right. I have that much faith in her at least."
"I cannot simply ignore this matter reassured by your false securities—"
"—we must believe, Severus…"
In three strides, Severus was right in front of Dumbledore's desk. He clenched the sides of the mahogany table.
"I have spied for you, lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you. Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potter's son safe."
There was an evident silence in the room.
"Yet," said Severus, drawing out the word, "you've kept him literally beside mortal peril all this time." Severus raised his arms up in the air, gesturing, as if desperately trying to make a point. "You've kept him right beside his daughter Dumbledore….. Voldemort's daughter."
Dumbledore opened his mouth as if to say something and closed it again.
"I had known you'd allowed her to come to Hogwarts. But who would've guessed that the mudblood Hermione Granger would be his daughter." Severus sneered. "That was incredibly smart of you Dumblebore." wry sarcasm was evident in his voice.
"We'll keep him safe Severus—"
"You've said that before….and yet, Lily Evans dead."
"You know I am deeply regretful that I could not keep the Potters safe. However this time, you must put your faith elsewhere Severus."
"And in who exactly would that be?"
" ….Hermione Granger."