A/N: Heres chapter three and where things start getting a bit serious, I couldn't continue the last chapter and soil the moment, That had to be the ending, So to pay you guys back for such a short chapter i am doing a double feature tonight. Now as i said before, This is a dark story and i wont repeat the Warnings but i can't, in good consciousness, keep it forever dark. There will be moments of fluff and happiness and even a bit of comedy but as i said and i cant stress this, This is dark for a reason. The usual disclaimers apply and as usual enjoy.
Chapter 3: Changes and Adaptations
Its been a year now since Harry Arrived at the orphanage and each day was an adventure. From protecting the twins, to exploring the city, to meeting new people. Harry never ran out of things to do when it came to the twins. Which seemed like everything returned to. His life now revolved around protecting and nurturing these two pure souls.
After another day of exploration, Harry returned to the orphanage with a bag of books, which tried to keep a steady supply of. Walking through the front lawn, He was frozen in shock as he watched the two boys being harassed by a group of three 12 year olds. Dropping his books, Harry ran towards them, anger clouding his thoughts as one of them slapped Nix while another two held on to a crying helios who received a punch in the stomach.
Now it was a well known fact that Harry was a fierce fighter and even fiercer when it came to protecting the two. Someone made the mistake of hurting Nix because of his feminine looks and ended up in the hospital for 2 days for a broken arm and nose.
When Harry reached the group, He hopped on the back of the main offenders and held his arms as they fell into the dirt and rocky path. Not caring what happened to him he got up and watched as one of the oafs tried to hit him, Dodging the blow, Harry turned and brought the offending arm down on his knee elbow first, Relishing in the loud snap of another broken arm and the scream that followed.
The final idiot had enough sense to run as Harry ignored him in favor of checking on the twins. Noting the bruises, He asked what happened to the crying twins. "They heard us playing with the garden snakes." Came Nixes response as helios was still winded. Something was missing though, No one would do this over playing with snakes so he stared at Nix crossing his arms.
Glancing down, Nix whispered. "We were talking to the snake, We didn't know why they got bad but they called us demons." Just then a garden snake slithered over hissing obscenities "When i sink my fangs into the fleshlings that harmed the hatchling speakers!" Harry was surprised when the boys giggled as if understanding the snake so he said."You understand it too?" He didn't know how to react when the twins nodded in surprise.
After getting over the shock of them being parseltongues as well as magic explaining it to be a gift to all lords of light and dark, They walked inside only to be met with Madam Dodge rushing them back to their rooms. "Hurry children, Someone is coming in for adoptions and we must get you ready." Surprised, Harry watched as they were handed some fresh clothing and pushed into one of the many bathrooms to get ready. No, He couldn't be adopted he couldn't allow himself to be separated from the twins.
Rushing to get cleaned and dressed, Harry was met with the sight of the twins dressed up in similar outfits, They wore pale cotton shirts and overalls with black and blue sneakers. Smiling at their similar fashion, Harry grabbed their hands as they walked to the meeting room and watched Madam Dodge.
"Today, Two families will be coming in to observe and hopefully adopt someone, I want you guys to be on your best behavior so you can increase your chances. The first person will be a man since his wife is sick and can't leave the house so please be on your best behavior and introduce yourself. Also address him as Mr untill he says otherwise. For now you may wander around but when i call for everyone, You must be here.
About an hour later, Madam Dodge called. After talking with the twins who shared the same feelings of not being adopted. they agreed, If one of them was going to be adopted, All of them would follow or none at all. Meeting back at the room, They was met with the site of a tall young man with slick black hair and caramel brown eyes. Glancing at him, Harry shivered, He knew there was a glamour on the male but he couldn't pinpoint where, But when the male glanced at harry, he paled as the man's eyes flashed a crimson red alleviating all confusion from the boy and turning it into fear. Make no mistake, This was Lord Voldemort, but what was he doing here.
"I wish to adopt a child, i would like to give you all an equal chance. Make no mistake if i could i would adopt you all, but there is simply not enough room in our home. My name is Mr, Tom Riddle by the way" giving them a soft smile he said. "please just act natural, i don't want to see any acts, i want to know the real you."
Shaking off the disbelief of seeing voldemort alive, Harry left the room with the twins and retired back to their room. After about an hour, there was a knock on the door and Harry looked up in shock to see Voldemort. The male walked over and wordlessly joined Harry. "Harry Potter, Ive been searching all over for you. I know you know who i am and i also know what happened and what's to come if you don't accomplish your goal. For what its worth, i am sorry for what i did my past life but i dont regret anything i did. I am going to adopt another child, one originally named Neville Longbottom whose memory was wiped in the transportation. I am sorry but the light side is watching me so i cannot walk out of here with you 3 lest the light side will figure you out. I can't tell you more Lady Magic must release this information but know this, We can't get a second chance at this, you need my help to succeed and i am willing to offer you and the 2 lords of magic my forces and assistance. Much less deaths can happen and things can be changed if you believe me." Handing the shocked Harry a card, The being known as Tom Riddle aka Voldemort walked out just as peacefully as he left.
After 2 hours, The next family came and the boys were once more called. Nodding at them to put on their shoes, Harry grasped their hands and led them out, his mind still on Voldemorts visit as well as his proposition. This totally threw him off and when the day was done, Him and Lady Magic was going to have a major talk. Walking into the room, Harry sat down with the twins and watched as Madam Dodge gave the same speech from earlier. There was a knock on the door to which she said come in, Turning his gaze from her, He was met with the last sight he ever thought he would meet. Standing in front of them, as alive as ever, Lily Evans nee Potter and James Charlus Potter smiled at all the kids as Madam Dodge introduced them.
A/N: So what did you think, Did you guys like the surprises i dropped and the hints i've secretly placed, I was ecstatic when the ideas for this chapter began formulating, MY mind was blown when i reread it so i hope you guys really enjoy the double feature. Remember to Review so i know how you feel about the story. Keep in tune with the story and be on the look out for the next chapter! Chao!
