"Now," My father started and the entire table went silent, "we all know why we are here. My daughter, Raven, is starting Hogwarts and I've been reminded that a few things need to cleared. Firstly, Lucius, your son is to know nothing of this plan. If he finds out your lives are on the line. Secondly, Severus, you are to watch over Raven at Hogwarts and you are to let no harm come to her. She will notify me if anything is to happen so please don't let it come to that. Thirdly, this plan I assure you will work. Raven has been preparing for this her entire life and now is her time to show us what a good death eater she will be. That is all I have to say so you may go." My father finished saying. One by one everyone starting dispersing and finally it was just myself, my father and Severus that were left at the table.
"My Lord?" Severus began. My father turned to look at him motioning for him to carry on. "I believe that I should talk to Raven before she starts Hogwarts just so she understands the rules and beliefs of the school. I wouldn't want her getting into trouble on her first day."
"Yes Severus, what a good idea. I shall be back in ten minutes." My father said. He got up and walked out like a ghost.
"Raven?" He said looking at me.
"Yes?" That was the first time I'd spoken and it felt weird because our voices echoed.
"I'm Professor Severus Snape and I teach at Hogwarts. I understand that you'll be joining sixth year and it's obvious that you'll be placed into Slytherin so I'm also your head of house. If there's anything you need at any time, just come and find me and we can talk in my office. Now, the rules are quite simple really. There's no apparating or disapparating within school grounds as there is an enchantment that only the headmaster can lift. There's no magic to be used on other students unless granted by a teacher. Uniform is to be worn in school time and all students must be in their dorms by 10pm. There isn't a lot else I can tell you as I'm sure Professor Dumbledore will talk with when you arrive. I'm sure you must be tired so make sure you get enough sleep as the Hogwarts Express leaves at 11am sharp. Goodnight, Miss Riddle." Professor Snape finished explaining and stood up just as my father entered the room.
"Thank you Severus." They both nodded and he was gone. "Now dear, lets get you home, you have an important year ahead of you." My father said. I took his arm and we were home.
"I'm tired father, I'll see you later." He turned to me and kissed my cheek and ushered me towards the stairs. I ran up the stairs and went straight to my room. I changed into some shorts and an old t-shirt and climbed into bed falling fast asleep knowing I'll only have seven hours sleep at the most.
"Who are you?" Asked a boy around my age. "I'm Raven Riddle, who are you?" I replied. The boy looked at me and replied, "Don't worry about my name, just know that your destiny lies with me and that's all you need to know." I wish I could of replied but someone was trying to wake me from my peaceful yet strange slumber.
"Miss Riddle? Miss Riddle? Are you awake? Your train leaves in an hour." It was one of the elves that was speaking. I turned over and saw Mary standing at the side of my bed holding my robes.
"I'm awake, I'm awake, thank you Mary. You can just put my clothes on the end of my bed and I'll have a quick shower and get changed." Mary nodded, put my clothes on the end of my bed and left me to my own devices. I got up quickly making my head spin, and ran into my bathroom and had a quick shower. I then got dressed and made my way downstairs to get some breakfast.
"Raven, nice to see you've left yourself enough time to get to the train station." It was my father, shit.
"Yes father, sorry, I didn't get much sleep last night. I'm going to eat my breakfast on the train though so I'm leaving now." I replied quickly grabbing my breakfast off the side and putting it into my bag that's on the counter. I pulled my bag off the counter and slung it over my shoulder.
"Well, I hope things go well for you and don't get too distracted from our plans, our followers are counting on us." My father spoke softer than he ever has and this put a smile on my face.
"I won't get distracted father, I promise you." I smiled at him and left. My father had made sure that all my bags were already at Hogwarts so the only things I had were in my bag; my wand included. I got the front door and Mary was waiting for me, obviously she was accompaning me to the train station.
"Ready Miss?" She asked. I nodded and we apparated to the train station.
The hustles and bustles of younger and older witches and wizards was mind boggling. I'd never seen so many people in one place at one time. As soon as we had the train in view, Mary left me my bag and I smiled at the amount of people saying goodbyes and giving their loved ones hugs and kisses. I'd never had that with my father and I wish he would of been the loving, kind parent. Instead, he was the tough parent that pushed me into lessons and classes from an early age. As I came back to reality, I realised that everyone was staring and gasping as I walked past them to one of the carriages. I knew this would happen so I just held my head high as I knew it was better to be feared than loved.
