"Speak"
'Thoughts'
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Chapter 25: Recruits and Questions
Hermione stood in front of the stretch of wall that led to the room of requirement at 9 o'clock exactly. She was just thinking about leaving when a door appeared and opened. She found herself staring into the face of Draco Malfoy. He looked at her with expressionless grey eyes then stepped aside to let her in. She stared in shock before walking in, watching him the whole time.
She turned back to the room to find rows of chairs facing a slightly raised dais. Students from all different houses sat talking to one another. She didn't see Ashlynn or Kieran anywhere in sight. She was trying to force herself to swallow her pride enough to go ask Malfoy when she saw everyone moving toward the dais. Hermione was confused but moved to sit down.
Shortly after they reached the stage Kieran and Ashlynn came from behind the curtain that hung at the back of the stage. Kieran wore a black robe with Iridesa wrapped around his arm. Ashlynn stood by his side with a black robe on too. Arian stood on her left, her hand lightly resting on his head.
"Welcome Potentials." Kieran began. "You all know who we are therefore you should know why you we asked you here today. You have caught our attention as a supporter or future follower. We have chosen you because you seem to hold a hopeful future in our world."
Ashlynn picked up. "You may be a bit skeptical or worried. You have no need to be. There are changes being made on the Dark Side. Now if you do not wish to continue or be a part of what we are trying to do you don't have to be. This is, in fact, a choice. If you don't want to join us you will never speak or betray in memory the things we are about to tell you. You have already been spelled."
"The 'Dark Side' has changed in goals as well. Our plan is not to enslave the entire muggle world. Our goal is to completely separate our two worlds and better help muggleborn children. We don't plan to continue with raids and pointless killings. We are going to control everything from the inside out. We are no longer trying to be the feared force of the wizarding world. We just want to change things for the better." Kieran said.
"Though the Light Side seems so…good we want to tell you some things about the leader and our dear headmaster." Ashlynn said her expression turning dark. "Though they call the 'Dark Side' out for the killings that have happened they're not so innocent of this crime. Albus Dumbledore murdered a woman weak from child birth. He used an unforgivable, though he speaks so strongly against their use. He condoned child abuse and child neglect. He manipulated the minds of others. He destroyed several lives with his actions without a thought, in fact he was hoping for the results he got. I leave you with that thought and ask you, does he seem so different from the Dark Lord now?" Ashlynn asked as she scanned the crowd.
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All the Potentials left except for Hermione. The room changed as the twins walked toward her. It became smaller and cozier. The chair she sat in became a comfortable armchair and two appeared across from her. A fire roared to life in a fire place to her left.
"Want anything Hermione?" Kieran asked as he sat down.
"Sure, some hot chocolate." Hermione answered as she watched Ashlynn sit down, cross legged in her chair, with her own mug of chocolate. A tray floated from Ashlynn with a mug and a bowl of marshmallows. She took it gratefully and sipped at it.
"Now Hermione its well pass time that I tell you the whole story from this summer," Kieran said. Hermione nodded finding that her spark of anger and hurt from before were gone and replaced by calm as she watched him over her drink. Kieran took his time to tell her the story and all the details. Hermione listened silently as he held nothing back, Ashlynn jumping in on occasions.
When he was done they sat in silence. Hermione tried to think of any holes in the entire story but, with her knowledge of wizarding birth certificates, she could find none. She looked up at him finding that despite his tension he seemed peaceful. Like he was finally happy with things in his life. Now so many more things made sense and she felt happy for her best friend.
"I want to join you." She said promptly.
Kieran looked taken aback by her declaration. Pleased by thrown. Kieran smiled at her, glad she was on his side. Ashlynn took another sip of chocolate to hide her smirk, pleased with the way things were running.
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Kieran walked across the snow covered grounds, his mitten covered hands in his pocket. It was almost Christmas and time for the school to break for the holidays. Everything was going well with their plans and he didn't have to do anything seeing as they were still under observation.
After the break he and Ashlynn would have to turn their attentions to Dumbledore. Destroying more of his power, making people doubt him, and then showing people his crimes. Soon everything would fall around the headmaster's ears.
Warm mitten hands covered his eyes breaking through his vengeful thoughts. A smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
"Is this Pansy?" He asked with fake curiosity.
The person behind him shifted and turned Kieran's head slightly and he felt the press of lips. Kieran opened his mouth to the tongue that swept through his mouth. The heated kiss lasted a few moments then the two pulled apart.
"Definitely Blaise," Kieran said slightly breathless. Kieran laughed as he was pushed to the snowy ground with a body on top of his.
"Think that's funny do you Potter." Draco said with a sneer in place. The same way he used to always talk to Harry Potter. It made Kieran laugh harder and wrap his arms around his neck.
"If it makes you feel better I like your vanilla favor over Blaise's." Kieran said and pulled his boyfriend to him.
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Blue eyes stared at the couple lying in the snow. He felt his anger flash and turned away from the sight and moved to the large desk. Sitting down Dumbledore steeped his fingers as he tried to think.
That ungrateful pone of his was becoming a nuisance. He suppose he had to blame himself for this. He should have breed more hate between the boy and his father. That way he wouldn't have believed him for anything in the world. But he had never thought Tom would find out. Now all his plans were unraveling. Even his back up was ruined.
He had never desired for that girl to walk the halls of his school. She was supposed to be used if her brother died and couldn't do his bidding. She had been the back up because she was just too powerful. At least he could have gotten rid of Harry after he had served his purpose. Now she was here, seemingly innocent and probably plotting his demise with her brother.
He had to deal with them both at the same time now. And quickly, before they ruined him.
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Later in the evening Ashlynn walked into the common room to find Kieran sitting in front of the fire, surprisingly by himself. She walked over to the chair and fell across his lap.
"Hey Kiery, what are you thinking about?" She asked.
He smiled at her. "About how tomorrow will be the first time I go home for the Winter hols."
"Really?" She asked surprised. "What did you do before me and dad?"
"I stayed here with Ron and Hermione whenever she didn't leave." He answered.
Silence reigned for a while. "What would you have liked to do?"
Kieran looked at her surprised. He hadn't expected the question. They almost never talked about their life before they had come together. "I would have liked to spend it with my godfather, Sirius Black. I was always told it wasn't safe." Kieran said softly surprised to hear the hurt in his voice. Despite the fact that he had a family he still missed Sirius. "I just don't know if he would be accepting of me now."
"If he truly cares for you he will." She said.
"He did." Kieran replied.
"Did?" She asked.
"He fell through the Veil about two years ago." Kieran said.
Ashlynn paused before asking her next question. "Would you want him back even without knowing how he would react?"
Kieran looked at her completely shocked. "Of course," He said as he stood up forcing her to sit up on the couch. "Even if he doesn't accept me he didn't deserve to die because of my mistake. How could you ask such a question?" Kieran asked.
She gaped at him for a moment. "I'm sorry that's not how I meant it." She trailed off as he stormed away. She sighed as she let her head fall against the couch.
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Remus sat in his office grading a stack of papers before him. There was a small knock on the door. He looked up briefly wondering who could be coming to see him in the middle of the night. "Come in." He called.
The door opened a little and someone slipped in. He watched as the daughter of the Dark Lord turned to face him. "Hello Professor." She said with a wicked smile on her lips.
"You aren't supposed to be out this late." He said and stood.
"You'll excuse me." She said as she walked over to his desk.
"And why would I do that Miss Riddle?" Remus asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Because you want what I'm offering." She answered her smile becoming devilish. "And I know you do."
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It wasn't hard to tell that the Dark Twins had a bit of a falling out. While they usually stood at each other's side there was a distance that had never been there before. It was noticed immediately when they reached home after ducking their Auror pursuers.
"What is going on with you two?" Tom asked sitting at his desk. The twins stood in front of his desk looking away from him. "Ashlynn?" She looked to the ground. "Kieran?"
For a while Kieran didn't say anything either then he looked at Ashlynn and his anger flashed again. "My sister apparently thinks I'm a heartless person who forgets about the people who cared about me." Kieran answered anger coloring his words.
Tom looked towards his daughter. "Ashlynn, what's going on?"
"I," She started but no more words left her mouth. Tom noticed the shine of tears on her cheek. "I have to go." She whispered and rushed out of the room.
Kieran's angered disappeared at the sight of his twin's distress. He couldn't believe what a jerk he was being to her. He forestalled any of his father's chastening by excusing himself to go find her. When he arrived at her room he found it locked and warded beyond his ability to pass. So for the next few days Ashlynn stayed in her room. The only beings entering or exiting were the house elves, who reported they were being summoned for food with great frequency.
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring. Not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care with hope that St. Nicholas would soon be there. The children lay nestled all snug in their bed, while visions of sugar plum danced in their heads.
While all through the house the occupants were sleeping, the girl from the room was all done weeping. She ran across the snow covered grounds gathering things as she was spellbound. She went to the edge of the wards and disappeared she had much to do to finish the present for one she held dear.