Heir of Snakes

by Rida Malghani

When Voldemort returns after triwizard tournament and world does not believe Harry or Dumbledore, surprises arises when Merliah grace, daughter of Voldemort arrives at Hogwarts to compete in ancient rituals as heir of Slytherin. Her attitude and behavior come as a shock to people. Watch as the golden trio come befriend their worst enemy's possible spy.

1. The hint

CHAPTER 1

It was beginning of the year feast. Dumbledore was enjoying a chat with professor McGonagall. The trio was also laughing at Gryffindor table. It came suddenly as a flash. A jet red light erupted from hall ceiling. The chattering stopped from the entire hall. When it vanished after seconds, Dumbledore stood up among pin drop silence.

'I have an extremely important announcement. Students, this year Hogwarts will be subjected to Heir reconstillating ceremony' Dumbledore said.

A wave of buzzing swept through the hall. As Harry noticed, not everyone was shocked. Some students actually knew about it.

'Many of you might not know what it actually is, so let me explain. As you know Hogwarts was founded by four great people. Salazar Slytherin, Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw and Helga Hufflepuf. Over the years on of the founder's heir has to arrive at school in order to preserve this school. If he does not arrive then the school starts to crumble.'

Again, the whispers started. 'What exactly does he mean by it starts to crumbles?' from Harry's left, Hermione asked.

'Dunno, like it isn't actually made of bricks, so how in the world can it crumble?' Ron replied.

'Be quiet you two', Harry snarled.

True, The teachers were now disciplining their respective houses.
Dumbledore resumed, 'Now I assume I have to tell you about the procedure. The heir to one of the houses is summoned. If he or she is a student, regular activities continue. But if he or she does not attend school, then we will have to host a special guest this year. In both cases the choice is upon the heir that either he wishes to complete the rituals or let Hogwarts finish.'

'Why would he want Hogwarts to finish', shouted Terry Boot from Ravenclaw table.

'Well mister Boot, the point is the rituals are not very easy, only few people non to history have survived.'

'They die while casting spells?' asked an amazed Seamus Finnegan.

'This does not mean just casting spells, they have to put their soul and heart into it and yes they die while casting spells'. Dumbledore was smiling gravely.

'Then we should get ready to pack our bags', exclaimed George Weasley.

'Don't worry mister Weasley; there are still quite a lot of people actually wanting to lay their lives for their school' Dumbledore declared and George blushed.

'So how do we know who exactly is the heir?' Ernie Macmillan from Hufflepuf asked.

'Exactly after a week, a second light will appear, identical to one just flashing right now, and it will give us the answer. Well it's enough for today and I think everybody has finished so please proceed to your dormitories.'

Everybody started leaving. Harry turned towards staff table and saw that Hagrid and Professor Sprout was talking seriously, everyone was having a not so funny chat. Umbridge looked annoyed.