The Innocence of Darkness
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CHAPTER 1.
( Tom's P.O.V. )
" What do you plan on doing in the future? "
" Seeing as, there were no books containing information on spells, potions, or rituals without extreme side effects for immortality in the library, I thought going to the future and stopping my death was the best solution. "
" Yes, naturally, someone would conclude time travel as a solution to immorality, " Silas replied, sprinkling Diricawl feathers into the cauldron, followed by dropping the Ashwinder egg into the potion and stirring until the liquid was clear. He then scooped the water like potion into two vials.
" Drink this, " Silas instructed, handing one of the vials to Tom.
" This better work, " Tom mumbled, even with Silas's expertise, the outcome was not guaranteed. Crossing their fingers, Silas and Tom tipped the vials to their lips and swallowed.
Seconds later, the room filled with a blinding white light, causing Tom to squint, then there was nothing but darkness.
( Harry's P.O.V. )
Harry Potter, though relieved to be free of the Dursely's, couldn't say he was exactly, thrilled to be back at hogwarts. Last year, after the tournament, he felt distant from his friends. Even the headmaster seemed to avoid him.
During the welcoming feast, Harry awkwardly sat through the sorting, trying to push the uncomfortableness to the back of his mind. The people thought he was a liar and Harry was sure they hated him, he wanted to be far away from them. He told himself to calm down, but the few inches separating the students next to him, seemed like suffocating centimeters.
" Welcome back to another brilliant year at hogwarts! The forbidden forest is forbidden, as usual. There will also-, " Dumbledore started the welcome speech, cheery smile as always. However, he was interrupted by a blinding white flash that left the witches and wizards gaping throughout the hall. Shocked staff, stared in awe, while other staff members, proceeded with caution in case of a threat.
The flash ended leaving two teen boys behind. They were sprawled on the floor, slowly rising to a stance, then examining the hall. A gleeful smile spread across the tallest boys face.
" May I help you boys? " Dumbledore asked. The boys spun around, studying the professors.
" I believe so, " the tallest boy replied, smoothly. The voice sounded familiar to Harry, but he didn't know who it belonged to.
" We brewed a potion that somehow brought us here, " the other boy explained. " I don't remember how it was made so we don't know how to get back. " Harry wondered where they had come from both were, oddly, wearing Hogwarts robes.
" I see, well, you know where the dorms are, " the headmaster sighed. " Try not to cause trouble, Tom." Harry frowned, he didn't recall the boy stating his name. This was a strange situation to Harry.
" I don't need to try," Tom smirked, horror spreading over Dumbledore's face.
" I think it's been quite an interesting feast, but it's time to end, prefects, please lead your houses to their dorms. " The students whispered of the happenings as they left the hall and went to the dorms. Harry was one the few still in the great hall, too focused on the new arrivals to bother standing up.
When the boys turned around, Harry let out a startled gasp, before palling at the disastrous realization. He could now clearly see their figures, both with green ties around their necks, slytherins.
The shortest one, althogh, taller than Harry, had chestnut hair, chocolate eyes, thin lips, and the trade mark, slytherin mask.
And the tallest one, despite the younger features, that were precisely the same as the 16 year old ones had been, were still recognizable. The inky locks were flattened over his forehead reaching just above his cherry red eyes and the perfected mask took over his sharp face structure.
The one thing Harry could never forget, was his aura. The immense power and darkness surrounding the teen lured Harry towards him. There was no doubt the boy was,
Tom Riddle.
Tom Riddle is here.
Tom Riddle is here.
Dumbledore let Tom Riddle in the castle, Harry kept repeating to himself, till he collided with something in his path. He glanced up, breaking away from his thoughts, Hermione was picking up the book that had fallen on the ground upon impact.
" Hermione, are you okay? " Harry urgently asked, rubbing his forehead. " I wasn't paying attention, I was just..., " Harry trailed off remembering why he was running in the first place.
" Harry are you okay, I'm really sorry about that. I should have been watching where I was headed. "
" It's fine, really, I'm to blame too, " Harry explained. " But, that's not important right now, Hermione. Tom Riddle, is in the castle. "
" That's crazy, mate, " Ron suggested, joining the conversation.
" No, Ron, that boy, that just appeared out of nowhere in the great hall, " Harry was almost shouting now. " He was Tom Riddle! "
" Harry, you need to calm down, I think your- "
" Ron, I think Harry's right, Dubledore called the boy ' Tom '. "
" If it's true, what are we going to do? " Ron asked. Then, dawning realization covered his face. " What about Ginny? " To be honest Harry hadn't thought about how it would affect her, but it seemed this Tom Riddle was younger and the whole chamber of secrets deal hadn't occurred yet.
" I don't think we need to worry about that. We should focus on figuring out why he is here, " Harry, reasoned, the other two nodding.
( Tom's P.O.V. )
Tom sighed thankfully, as he entered the dorm with Silas, the other slytherins were asleep. Silas started walking around the room, making comments on his observations.
" I think this ones a Malfoy, " Silas whispered, peering over a sleeping blonde. Tom rolled his eyes.
" Get over here, " He growled, tugging Silas's sleeve, " Lets talk in the bathroom to prevent them from waking up, " Tom flipped the light on and leaned against the counter.
" T-tom, t-t-tom, " Silas stuttered, as he unconsciously backed into a wall, terrified. His hands gently shook.
" What? " Tom looked around confused. Nothing was out of place to him, maybe Silas was traumatized by the time traveling.
" Y-y-your eyes-s. " Tom turned around, his reflection appearing in the mirror, no longer were sapphire eyes, but cherry red ones.
" Silas, I believe it's a side effect from time traveling. "
" Oh, your not the devil, I was worried for a second, " Silas relaxed, stepping away from the wall. Tom gave a questioning look, " I mean it was debatable before the eyes, but now, you really might be the devil. "
" Go to sleep before I hex you. "
( Harry's P.O.V. )
When Harry was sure no one was awake in the dorm, he quietly tip-toed to his trunk. Lifting it, he pulled out black jeans with a few holes, a hoodie, converse, and his invisibility cloak. Then walked into the bathroom to change. He reenforced the spell on his messy inherited Potter hair to make it neat and spiked in the front. The raven locks looked brilliant with his emerald eyes.
Harry snuck out the portrait hole. Keeping to the shadows throughout the castle, on alert for Filch or his cat. Fortunately, he made it to the Hogwarts gates without a problem.
He wandered through Hogsmeade, till stumbling upon a secluded shop. He knew this was the place. Harry recognized the three figures wearing muggle clothes standing out front.
" Hey, Harry. How was your first day back at school? " Seth was wearing a black hoodie and jeans. His jet black hair had a strip of electric blue, matching his eyes.
" Don't ask about it, " Harry warned, the day had been a nightmare that could only get worse.
" Touch'e, " Lyra dressed in skinny jeans, a leather jacket and combat boots, remarked. Long chestnut hair covered her back and green eyes glowed in the night. She also had a silver ring through her nose and studs in her ears.
The third figure stood watching the exchange with golden hair and sky blue eyes. He was wearing black jeans, a solid black shirt with sleeves covering his whole arm, and a gold chain around his neck.
" Alright, we got two guys smuggling illegal potions to America. They'll be in a vacant building on West Avenue, " Seth explained, followed by three nods.
One at a time they began to apperate. Yes, Harry knew he shouldn't be
apperating because it was illegal and he was under age, but it was a useful skill.
" Over here! " Lyra called, the others joining at an entrance. Ryland and Seth were on one side of the door, making Harry and Lyra on the opposite.
" On three, " Seth instructed, indicating when they would open the door and attack. Harry braced himself, already feeling the affects of adrenaline, " One, two,...three. "
With a bang the door was thrown open, the teens running in. Along the walls were boxes stacked close to the ceiling, leaving the center a pool of air. Harry weaved in between the boxes searching for the potion smugglers.
Harry saw a figure dart towards the door and sent a stunner it's way. The spell missed by an inch. It bounced of the wall heading back towards Harry, he ducked. He turned around to see the spell hit Ryland and the boy swayed to the ground with a thump.
Quickly, Harry refocused on the figure running out the door. He followed after him into the ally. He shot another stunner, missing again.
" Incarcerous! " the figure shouted, before stumbling over a rock and fell on the ground, the spell going off course. The figure shot a disarming curse from the cobblestone, Harry moved a second too late and was hit in the leg. His wand was snatched out of his hand and landed on the ground between the wizards.
Harry pulled out his dagger, while the other wizard composed himself, Harry was aiming till a hard rock smashed his face, he fell to the ground.
Hands were grabbing and yanking his body, he tried to struggle, but it was useless as he was absorbed by darkness.
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- Dark Darling