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Chapter 9: No coward
It's been three weeks since the incident and since Hadrian found out about his true self. He still hasn't talk to his family since he doesn't know what to say to them. They keep owling him but he doesn't know what to feel about it. Do he feel betrayed? Hate? Or should he try to understand them? No, he doesn't know what to make up with everything that is happening. First, he thought everything is fine and perfect then all of the sudden, he is expected to kill a full-grown Dark Lord. Just what the heck is going on? He doesn't even know how, when, or where he is going to defeat the Dark Lord. He doesn't even know if he can really defeat him. He is just sixteen for Godric's sake! Besides the prophecy doesn't say that he will come alive after he defeat the Dark Lord. What if it means that he is going to die together the Dark Lord? Another is his former grandpa,his headmaster. He still hasn't talk to him or to be precise, he still doesn't want to. He keeps dodging all the possible events that might lead to talking the headmaster. In other words, Hadrian keeps a low profile for the past three weeks. He now hangs out with his Gryffindor friends more often which his friends really approve of. He doesn't sneak out anymore or do anything that might cause him detention. He study and reads a book which almost gave everyone a heart attack, especially Hermione. Lastly, he'd done all his prefect responsibility seriously this time.
He and Tom haven't talk for three weeks either. You see, Hadrian did something, a crime. Well mostly, a crime for Tom. This is a crime because no one can separate the Hogwarts Brother. You see, he figured that maybe there's a way to make him invalid to the prophecy. He tried to find some loopholes in it. Of course, he can't change the fact that he is the descendant of the Dark Lord's companion since he is his grandpa Harrison's real grandson. He can't change the fact that he is a curse child born on the last day of July since he is the son of his parents. Lastly he can't change the fast that he is Gryffindor's heir since he has the ring. So where's the loopholes there? Then, there and then, BINGO! Heir of Slytherin's companion. He just needs to unfriend Tom so that he can be free again. But the question is, can he really do it? He knows it is really selfish but Tom has many followers and people who admire him. Surely he doesn't really need him right? Surely he can find someone and get over with it right? Well that was what he thought.
In over all, his three weeks were mostly consists of dodging Dumbledore, his family and Tom. He, of course can see the annoyance in Tom's face whenever he ignores him. He can also see all the questioning and concern looks his friends in Tom's court are sending him. It pains him to know that he can't talk to them since Tom is always with them. On the other hand, his friends in the Gryffindor side are sure happy of him being with them, especially a certain muggle, Alex Hunter. His cousins of course are celebrating because he finally separates from their master. Before, he thought his cousins had changed already but no. It seems like a bad grass will always be a bad grass. The student body also seems to be happy with him and Tom's separation. After the incident, the amount of fear everyone feel towards Tom increases, if that was even possible since they are already scared of him to begin with. The gossip about Tom being a Parseltongue and the Heir of Slytherin and him being the Heir of Gryffindor spreads like fire in Hogwarts. The headmaster doesn't even need to announce that he found out who are the heirs since everyone already knows. He felt guilty because everyone feared Tom more while he gained more respect and admiration. The gossip about him looking like a prince with Godric's sword in his hand while slaying the snake was the most annoying gossip for him. It obviously began with the girls. Another thing he felt guilty about was the rumors about Tom snapping everywhere especially in the Slytherin Tower more often. He knows that it's because of him and obviously Tom's court were the one catching all Tom's wrath. Not that he cares about his cousins if they get hurt by Tom but he cares about the three heirs of Prince, Malfoy and Lestrange and of course the heiress of Greengrass: Druella. He can't imagine what Tom is doing to them but knowing Tom, it's sure is sadistic and cruel. He sighed on all his thought. Is he really being unfair and cruel now in a way?
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This is the fourth week of his most dull weeks in Hogwarts. Study... prefect.. read.. study.. no sneaking out anymore.. no detention or whatsoever. In fact, Orion and his little group of friends were the only one keeping him alive. But should he stop? Everything is going well. He is not Tom's friend anymore. He is now free. No need to defeat the Dark Lord. He just needs to stick on his plan.
"Okay mate, this your fourth week walking like a zombie, what's up?" Orion demanded on him.
They are currently in their transfiguration class. Professor McGonagall was gone so they are free to study, chat, or do whatever as long as it is appropriate.
"What do you mean?" he asked innocently.
"What I mean is why the fuck Riddle keeps sending you glares?" Orion said while looking at the glaring Riddle towards them.
"Don't look at him. He's just probably bored or something" He lied still not looking at Orion while reading.
"Of course he is just annoyed. Have you seen his glares? It looks like he is going to murder someone any minute now." Orion said sarcastically.
"Are you scared little Orion?" he teased.
"Of course not, I'm used to it you know. Mother keeps sending me those as long as I can remember her face. In fact, I haven't seen my mother without a death glare plastered on her face." Orion said nonchalant. Hadrian then looked at him incredulously while bursting out of laughter.
"But seriously Hadrian, what's all these Lover's quarrel?" Orion said facing him now.
"Lover's quarrel?" he asked.
"Oh, you know, when two lovers fight and have some misunderstandings. You and Riddle just put it to the next level." Orion explained.
"I know what's a lover's quarrel, you git. What I am asking you is why would you think I have a "lover's quarrel" as you put it with Tom?" he said while hitting Orion with his book.
"Ow, that hurts you know. And hello? Are you blind or what? Everyone knows something is wrong with you. Of course Riddle's creepy death glare give it away." Orion said.
"We're fine. Everything is right, Orion" he said.
"Sure, and pigs definitely fly" Orion said while rolling his eyes.
"Orion" he warned.
"Look my dear cousin, I love you and all the attention you're giving us but . . ." Orion said
"Aw, you do care" he teased.
"But I know you are not happy without Riddle" Orion continued.
"Orion, do you how wrong that sounds?" he said while rolling his eyes.
"Look Hadrian, I'm serious. Go fix this with Riddle. I'm tired seeing you like this mate. How many times do you look at the mirror? Once or twice? How about me? Do you know how many times in a day I can see that hunted eyes of yours, that guilt and concern you have on your face?" Orion exclaimed a little bit louder catching most of the attention of the people in the same room.
" I . . . I'm sorry Orion. You're right, I really need to fix this." he said with realization.
"Damn right! You really need to" Orion smirked.
"Bastard, since when did you get so smart?" he teased.
"I'm always smart people just don't see it" Orion said proudly making his eyes roll.
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After his classes, Hadrian went to the Room of requirements. He knows Tom will find him there and it's a perfect place since no one will see or hear them. Not long after he enter, he is slammed again against the wall with no other than Tom Riddle. Tom has a murderous gleam in his eyes, like a predator but he is a Lion. He is born to be a predator too.
"You really need to stop pinning and slamming me against the wall. I think you've injured by my backbone already" he said while groaning. Tom then placed his wand on his neck.
"Good, so that you wont be able to ignore me" Tom hissed.
"I'm sorry okay? I'm really am." he finally admitted.
"Sorry? That's the only explanation I get after you ignored me for four weeks?" Tom hissed again.
"Maybe I can explain if you removed this deadly wands of yours out of my neck." he hissed back.
"No, you're too slimy for a lion. You'll get away again." Tom mocked.
"For Godric's name Tom, I swear I won't, not this time." he promised. Tom looked at him first, assessing him before lowering his wand and making him free from his death grip. They move at the living room formed by the rooms of requirements.
"Why are you ignoring me?" Tom asked in annoyance.
"I. . . the prophesy. . I don't want it to be me" he admitted, somehow feeling ashamed of being scared of facing the Dark Lord. But who wouldn't be scared? He is just sixteen after all and the whole wizarding world is already on his shoulders for Godrics name!
Silence
"So you decided to sacrifice our friendship so that you will be free?" Tom said slowly.
"Oh please Tom, you have so many followers who worships you. You don't need me." he said playfully. After he said that, Tom send him flying towards the wall.
"What the . . . " he trailed while groaning. Tom then come closer to him, holding his bare neck.
"Is that what you thought?! Is that what you think of me Potter?" Tom shouted.
"Well what do you want me to think of you?! I'm just a toy for you aren't I? A follower!" he shouted back and Tom send him flying against a different wall.
"I never wanted you to be my follower Hadrian! Damn it! Why do you think I wish so badly for you to survive ?! Why do you think I put up with your insolence every day!? Do you think I would let you disrespect me if your just a follower?!" Tom shouted again.
Silence.
"Then where do I stand Tom? What am I ? I'm so tired not knowing who am I!" he exclaimed.
"You're. . . you're. . my companion Hadrian. I want you to stand beside me and not below me. I .. I . I want you by my side, always" Tom said slowly and he just looked at him in the eyes. There and then Hadrian already know the answer to his questions, even if it means that he has to face the Dark Lord by himself. Screw it all , damn it all. He found the place where he truly belong: besides Tom. He just nodded at Tom.
"Good and don't you ever forget that idiot." Tom smirked and he sends him flying again for the last time before he left.
"Ugg ! Go to hell Tom!" he shouted while groaning.
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After the event in the Room of requirements, everything went to normal, the Hogwarts Brothers are inseparable again which is too much to the other's dismay especially to a certain Alex Hunter. Hadrian spends a great time with Tom and Tom's court again which he is greatly welcomed back by his three idiot heir friends named: Zev, Abaraxas and Rodolphus. The same can't be said towards his Gryffindor friends well except for Orion. Orion is happy as long as his cousin is happy even if his happiness is not with them.
"Why is he with Riddle again?" Alex asked with too much hatred.
"Maybe they finally make up" Rom said smiling sadly.
"But he is not a Slytherin at all. He is even the heir of Gryffindor." Alex whined.
"Oh come one Alex, Hadrian loves us, besides he even sits with us during meals." Hermione explained.
"Yeah Alex, Hadrian still hangs out with us" Neville supported Hermione
"Yeah, but that is not enough. He is ours, we need him back." Alex said darkly causing Orion, Hermione, Ron and Neville to looked alarmed.
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They are all in the Great Hall for dinner. Hadrian of course sits with his Gryffindor friends. This is his usual routine. Every breakfast, he sits with Tom while he sits with Orion every dinner. Lunch and the tower he will sleep in is of course his own choice. Everything is going well. Tom's court is already done eating. Tom nod first towards Hadrian before leaving. The nod somehow said like " I-am-going-now-see-you-if-you're-coming-later. Not long after Tom's court left,
" I need to go guys. I'm so tired. I'll see you in our room." Alex said while standing up and leaving the great hall. It's quite suspicious so they decided to follow him. When they spotted Alex, they saw that he is with Tom's court who are almost getting in, in their tower.
"What is he doing?" Ron asked frantically.
"Shut up Ron, we'll watch" Orion said and so they hide and watch what's going on.
"What do you want, Hunter?" Cygnus asked Alex with disgust.
"I want to talk to you Tom" Alex said with hatred.
"Why you! Don't talk to Tom like that! And who said you could call him with his first name mudblood?!" Cygnus demanded. Of course Hadrian know that Tom still somehow hated the muggles. Therefore, you should always call Tom as Riddle if you are a muggle.
"I would call him whatever pleased me." Alex said not backing down.
"Why you!" Abraxas said.
"Enough, what do you want Hunter?" Tom said with his charming predator smile.
"What did you do to Hadrian?" Hunter demanded causing Tom to looked confuse and others to looked furious. Obviously, they hated Alex already since he is a muggle and he disrespect Tom but adding the fact that he just called Hadrian by his first name and without any respect seems to add the gas to the fire.
"I don't know what you are talking about. So if you would please excuse us." Tom said politely and was about to enter the Slytherin Dorm but Alex grab his arm.
"Don't touch me muggle" Tom shouted and his court really seems like a snake waiting to strike.
"What did you do to Hadrian?!" Alex shouted back.
" Care to elaborate that question?" Tom said.
"Why is Hadrian with you again? He is fine for the past weeks. He is with us, where he truly he belongs. He is the heir of Gryffindor and we are his true friends. He is ours!" Alex exclaimed.
" He is not yours Hunter" Tom said narrowing his eyes.
"Yes he is mine!" Alex shouted causing his eyes to be wide when he realized what he just said. Hadrian who is just watching, flinched. He somehow knows that this is all about him again.
"Oh, so this is all about huh? I knew you liked Hadrian from the beginning. I can always see the love and admiration whenever you looked at him. I can also see the hatred whenever Hadrian is with someone. Say muggle, are you jealous of me?" Tom mocked making Alex blushed and snapped.
"Well, is there still something you wanted to say? or shout? No? Bye bye then" Tom said, with that the other sneered at him and looked at him with disgust. They are about to get in and Hadrian thought it was over when,
"Immobulus!" Alex shouted and it's about to hit Tom's back and Hadrian exactly know's what to do.
"Protego!" Hadrian shouted shielding Tom and coming out with the others who are hiding.
" Hadri.. Hadrian.. " Alex said with shock. Tom and Tom's court were so furious they are surrounding Alex like a real snakes while hissing.
"You dare to hex Tom while his back is on you!" Cygnus said.
"A coward!" Bella exclaimed.
"Punished him!" Abaraxas said
"Hex him!" Rodolphus said.
"How very disappointing" Druella said.
"Shame" Zev said
Hadrian is now standing coldly besides Tom who also has a cold face like Hadrian. It looks like they are born to be together. They're like angel of death thinking if they should claim the soul, Alex's soul. The Gryffindors are just looking at Alex with sad face and disappointment.
"hadri..Hadrian..I.. I'm sorry.. please.. please" Alex said kneeling now in front of Tom and Hadrian.
"Why?" Hadrian asked him coldly.
"I.. I love.. you Hadrian.. since the first time.. you talked .. to me." Alex said slowly almost crying.
"Oh for Salazar's sake you're love has blinded you!" Abraxas said
"Please Hadrian,, have mercy.. I won't do it again.." Alex begged
"Your Prince Hadrian can't save you now Hunter, you will answer to Tom not Hadrian since you do wrong to Tom" Zev mocked.
It's true everyone know's that Hadrian can't save Alex but it looks like Hadrian won't save Alex either since he knows that what Alex did is really wrong and a coward in all form.
"You disgrace the name of Gryffindor Alex. No Gryffindor hex someone when their backs is on you. You shame our house Alex. Therefore, I won't save you even if I can." Hadrian said, there and then they know that Alex is doomed.
"Do what is needed Tom" Hadrian just said coldly while walking out without turning back. His friends followed him after giving Alex one last sad looks. Orion on the other hand just give him a disgusted looks while following quickly his cousin. While walking, they can hear Alex's screams, no doubt caused by Tom's punishment. Ron, Hermione and Neville flinched but the two cousins in front of them were unmoving. There is no cowards in the house of Gryffindor. He might be scared of facing the Dark Lord but he is no coward. He doesn't fight others unfairly especially when it's about a pathetic reason. And even if he needs to fight the Dark Lord then so be it. He will fight him fairly and bravely because there is no cowards in the house of the Lions. No, everyone is brave and fights right and square. They are born nobles and kings like a lion after all.
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