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The Hogwarts Express was just as everyone remembered. Harry smiled when he saw it, because it meant that he would see Tom soon. And the school too!
Let's just pretend that all this excitement is for the building and it has absolutely nothing to do with me and my good looks, Marvolo taunted, laughing at Harry when he flushed.
I spent nearly a month with him. I came to admire his many traits, pardon me for being excited to see a friend again!
Sure, Sure. You absolutely wish that he was much more than a friend, and we both know it.
Harry could hear the smile in Marvolo's voice as he said this. I wish you would sod off some times!
He, Ron and Hermione found their comfortable abode in the very last compartment on the train. Luna, Ginny and Neville joined them only moments later and the six talked about their Summers. Hermione brought of Harry's inheritance and Luna became even more starry eyed than usual.
"I never thought I'd actually meet one. You are very rare indeed Harry. It's amazing," she hummed in way that he could only describe as whimsical.
Harry nodded his appreciation. "Thanks Luna," he smiled.
She hummed and went back to reading her updated edition of the Quibbler. He moved to look at his own while they let the others speculate on what Harry could possibly be.
Harry tested out the pair of Spectrespecs he received with his Quibbler, by casting a Notice-Me-Not charm on Ron and was shocked to be able to see him clearly. He didn't feel the need to look away from him or anything. They be very helpful in the future.
After getting some(all the) snacks from the trolley they all, sans Hermione who was already finished, decided to do their homework. To their pleasure a table appeared in the center of the compartment and they were able to do their work easier. Harry and Hermione commenting on how it seemed like a booth and having to explain what a booth was.
They were pleasantly pleased with the changes that had happened on their ride. The tables, the extra space for their luggage, a larger variety of sweets on the trolley, frosted glass on the door(for privacy sake) and even a air freshener that was charmed to activate every half hour.
Hermione had to leave an hour before they reached Hogsmeade to get a briefing on her Prefect duties for the year. Ron didn't want to be a Prefect again because he didn't care to remember the rules and Hermione kept chewing im out for not being responsible.
After an eight hour ride, the train finally pulled into Hogsmeade's station and they were able to take the carriages up to the castle. Harry's enthusiasm wasn't lost on his friends, but they didn't ask why he was so jumpy and for that he was grateful.
The sixth years entered the Great Hall with smiles. Harry refused to look at the staff table. He wanted the surprise to build.
Any more building and you'll explode.
He ignored Marvolo and just focused on the table before him and how he was going to act this year.
Ron elbowed him and he looked up along with Hermione to watch the 'little firsties' walk into the hall.
"Hey mate, remember when we were that small?" Ron asked with a fond grin.
Harry mirrored his expression, "Yes, but I'm still pretty small so I can't poke fun. They at least look their age. Do I look sixteen to you?"
Hermione reached across the table and patted his hand, "It's okay Harry. I'm pretty short too."
He left it at that, though he really wanted to point out that Hermione was a girl and had a more delicate frame than he did. It wasn't something he wanted to dwell on for too long.
When the first years were sorted, Dumbledore stood to give his yearly speech.
Harry didn't pay attention until the man stated that they had a new Defense professor.
In a playful way, Harry nudged Ron and whispered, "Think this one wants to kill me?"
"No. He seems normal. You should be okay this time, mate. But, I don't expect him to last long, because we can never seem to keep a Defense professor for more than one year."
Hermione hit him in the head with her book. "Ronald!" she chastised.
He shrugged, "It's true."
"And now, may I present your new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Mr. Svetomir Dolhaladmoor."
Harry's eyes trailed up to the Head Table and he nearly gasped. Tom hadn't made many changes, but they were enough to make him look like another person.
His hair was to his shoulders and wavy. Not like Sirius's had been. There was a more defined wave in Tom's new look and it was tempting Harry. He wanted to see if that luscious hair was as soft as it looked.
Moving on from there, he could tell Tom's lips are shaped a little thinner, but were no less attractive than before. His eyebrows had a more defined arch and his eyes were almond shaped. The crimson was missing and had been replaced by a nice shade of green, but Harry still preferred the crimson. He was also a little shorter.
Harry could appreciate this new look, and the fact that he could finally see clearly seeing as he was way across the hall and yet was able to see everything perfectly. Still, he appreciated the original Tom more.
Are you finished lusting after his new body yet?
And there was Marvolo, interrupting a good fantasy.
Sod off!
Marvolo's laughter died away as the feast began.
Harry gladly ate his fill, happy to get back to the normal food. Though it was fun being a large snake, he didn't like the food he had to eat. Large animals and such, he shuddered in disgust. Sure he was in snake form, but his mind was first and foremost, human.
After the feast, Harry was annoyed to be called to the Headmaster's office and was even more annoyed when he heard the password.
Blood Lollipops.
How disgusting.
He mumbled the password to the gargoyle and entered the old manipulative gits office.
"Harry, my boy! Come, come!"
He strode forward and seated himself in the chair before the desk. "Sir."
"We were extremely worried about you this Summer, my boy. Where did you go?"
Harry shrugged, "I just came into my inheritance. I chose not to return to the Dursley's because I didn't have to any longer. So, I just waited a while before getting my belongings."
"The Goblin's did say that you had been emancipated. But Harry, it wasn't smart to go off on your own without telling anyone. Voldemort could;ve found you," Dumbledore frowned, the annoying twinkle dimming drastically.
Harry shook his head, "No, my Trace is gone now and I can hide my magical signature very well. I just sat by for a while, before going to Gringotts and claiming my lordships. Voldemort would never be able to find me, because he can't enter my mind anymore due to the inheritance."
Dumbledore leaned forward, "I take it, that it was a creature inheritance then?"
Harry nodded, not elaborating any further.
"If it's a dangerous creature, I'll need to know for school precautions."
Harry shook his head. "There is nothing about being uncontrolled or infectious if I touch someone else. One can only be born like this, it is not communicable and nothing happens when I'm overly emotional, especially with the lordship rings keeping me calm. I will warn you, my blood is extremely acidic and I have potent venom. So, hope that I don't get any open wounds and that no one tries to shove their hands in my mouth," he advised.
Dumbledore sighed, knowing that he wasn't going to get anymore from the teen.
"Well, I wanted to give you this. I was supposed to last year, but I had thought you had had too much on your mind, so I gave it to Mr. Weasley, but he declined it this year, so I feel it should go to you."
Harry was shocked to see a shiny Prefect's badge being held out to him. He accepted it and pinned it to his robes.
"I also made you Quidditch captain for the Gryffindor team this year. I hope you can handle both responsibilities."
Harry nodded.
"Well then, off to bed,my boy. Ms. Granger will no doubt fill you in on the Prefect's duties."
Harry nodded once more and bade the Headmaster a farewell.
He was so annoyed when you didn't give him any information!
Well, I'm not required to, so I don't have to.
True.
Hermione and Ron were waiting in the Common Room for him and gaped when they saw his new badge. He explained the whole conversation and Ron grinned. Hermione was dying to get to the Library and figure out what exactly Harry was.
She made a joke, asking if he was an alien. He got it immediately and said he'd take her to the queen. Ron was let n confusion as the two dissolved into fits of laughter.
After some patrolling, Harry was grateful to finally be able to go to bed. There was just something about the four-posters at Hogwarts.
I remember quite well. Yes, they were useful for a great many activities in my day.
Harry did not miss the meaning of those words and ended up dreaming about a certain crimson eyed man the whole night.
A/N: Another one down! Svetomir Dolhaladmoor is an acronym I made of Thomas Marvolo Riddle.
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