The Dark Prince
By: Alexsis Potter-Snape
Summery: AU: Halloween 1981 a fateful day in history, Tom Riddle killed the Potter's but failed to kill their son. But what if he never tried to kill Harry. What if instead he took the boy as his son?
Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize in the story. I am not gaining any profit from this story. I am writing out of the boredom that I now find myself in.
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It was the last week in August, Tom was working hard trying to get things prepared for the school that had now been temporarily named Riddle Institute of Magic and the Dark Arts. The house elves were busy preparing the dormitories, classrooms and everything else. Tom was so busy making the criteria for each of the classes, and carrying out all of the normal business that Adrian was forced into boredom something he had never experienced. His lessons had ended two weeks earlier because Crouch and Lestrange had finally run out of things to teach him. His father told him that he wouldn't even be able to go to class with the rest of the students. He was going to end up in private lessons, but after mush debate Adrian finally convinced his father to let him stay in the dorms instead of in his rooms. That was really the only good news about the new school. He had thought it was going to be great but now he wasn't so sure. He was worried that he would be shunned because of whom his father was, or that they would suck up them because of his father.
Adrian was walking down to the main level of the Manor to try and grab something to eat before he went for yet another run. That seemed like the only thing that he was able to do recently, this would be his third of the day. He was almost to the kitchens when he heard the front doors open. Adrian quickly hid in the shadows of one of the statues. He watched closely as the man he had met earlier that summer walked in.
Tom walked down the stairs to greet him, " Severus, What brings you here today I wasn't expecting to see you until the 31st."
Snape as Adrian remembered, lowered his head to show respect, " My Lord, I have bad news, Dumbledore has refused to released me from the contract that I signed. I won't be able to teach for you. I can arrange to leave every night though I asked if I could live in Hogsmeade and he didn't object. I can teach here every night."
"This wasn't how I really wanted it Severus . . ."
"I really tried my lord,"
"Don't give me your DAMN excuses, CRUCIO!!!!!"
Adrian watched as he watched his father cast one of the few curses that his father had refused to explain to him. He was disturbed be the sight. To see the grown man rolling in pain on the ground wasn't nice to see but he knew the reasoning. His father told him once that there was only power and those to weak to seek it, he knew that his father had to be hard he had to do these things and that one day he would be forced to do the same. He was entranced by the sight. He gasped when Snape finally screamed.
Tom was startled; he raised his wand and pointed it directly at Adrian.
Adrian was many things but stupid wasn't one of them. He quickly stepped out of his hiding place and wiped his face of all emotion.
"Adrian? I thought you were in classes."
He shook his head and said, "they ended two weeks ago remember?"
"Yes," Tom said off handedly. Then something occurred to him, "you haven't been to get your school supplies yet have you?"
Adrian quickly shook his head.
"Severus, I am about to put a great deal of trust in you if you fail I will hunt you down and tear you limb from limb. I need you take Adrian to get his supplies he only needs the books, parchment and quills, and robes. His identity shall remain unknown, is that clear."
Adrian was bouncing with joy his father was letting go shopping.
Severus sighed in relief this could let him get back in good terms with the Dark Lord, "I understand perfectly."
"Father?"
"Yes?"
"May I go change first? I don't want to go be seen in my running pants and T'. "
"Yes. Hurry though I want you back home by supper."
Adrian ran all the way to his room, he couldn't believe his luck. He was going to go out. He ran in to the bathroom and tried to comb his hair. He gave up and ran to his closet he pulled down a simple black shirt and pulled on some black trousers. He slipped on his favorite pair of boots and laced them as fast as he could, on his way out the door he grabbed his wand and slipped on a cloak. He picked up his belt and started to put it on as he made his way out the door. He made his way down to the front hall and spotted his father waiting for him.
Tom held out a bag, "Here is some money. If you need more tell Snape and he'll take care of it."
Adrian took the bag and shrunk it and put it on his pocket. He gave his father a hug and walked over to where Snape stood.
"How are we getting there?" Adrian asked.
"Well we are going by floo powder, you know how it works?"
"Yes sir."
"Good."
Tom nodded to his son who looked at his father for confirmation he walked off to attend to his work.
"Fallow me," Snape said.
They walked in to an adjoining room and walked over to the lit fireplace they then preceded to floo to Diagonally. When they both arrived Adrian cast a cleaning spell on the two of them.
"Adrian I'd like to welcome you to Diagon Ally."
He looked around at the busy street. He bit his lip, he love to explore. "Where are we going to first? I've only been here once and that was when I was four and I had to get a wand, so I don't know were to go."
"Lets start simple, Books." Severus placed and hand on his master's son's shoulder and led him through the busy street to Flourish and Blotts'. They walked in side and Adrian smiled a huge smile. He loved books it was one of the few things he could do for pleasure.
Severus handed him a list. "Your father said that you must have all of the fallowing, he only gave you enough money for the things on the list. I am under the strictest orders to make sure that you only splurge on clothes. He said something about you growing again."
"Yeah," he sighed, "yesterday I couldn't fit into my favorite set of robes. I was so mad He wouldn't let me where them they were only two or three inches too short."
Severus laughed, it was funny to think of this almost impeccably dressed boy asking could he where ill fitting robes.
"Well none the less you have to get you enough clothes to last you the year. I doubt he'll let you out of the house again if you don't shop well."
"Yes Sir."
Adrian wandered around picking up the books on the list and looking at a few others. When the attendant walked over and asked if he needed help Adrian.
He just smiled and shook his head.
After the attendant left, Adrian grabbed the last of the books on the list and hurried to the check out. Severus was waiting, "Good I was beginning to think I was going to have to go looking for you."
"Never worry Snape I can take care of my self."
As they approached the front of the line a man called over to Severus. It was the man from before last month.
"Lucius it's lovely to see you. Are you here with Draco?" Snape asked.
The tall blond smiled, "Yes, but the real question is what bring you here?"
"I was given the task of escorting young Adrian around today."
Lucius looking down and spotted Adrian and smiled. He quickly turned around and pushed and boy from around him, "Adrian this is Draco he'll be going to school with you for the next few years. Why don't you two talk while we pay for these books?"
Adrian nodded and pulled out his moneybag and handed it to Snape. When he turned around he looked at the young "Malfoy?" in front of him.
"Names Malfoy, Draco Malfoy," the blond stated proudly.
Adrian wondered if the boy knew who he was. "Adrian," he stated to the unasked question.
Draco looked annoyed, "I know that. What is your last name?"
"If I told you, I would have to kill you. You will find out at school I assure you."
Draco looked frustrated and as if he were about to say something but stopped him self. He quickly changed the subject, "Do you play Quidditch?"
Adrian smiled, "Yes, I like to play Keeper like my father, and I'm actually pretty good but he insists that I play Seeker because it's my best position. I try not to show interest anymore because of it. What about you?"
"I love to fly but Father won't let me try to play with bludgers because he say that I could hurt my self, but I really want to be a chaser. I'm actually pretty good with a quaffel."
"Yeah me too, Do you like books?" Adrian asked curiously.
"Yes . . ."
The two kids carried on like this for the rest of the time shopping, Lucius and Severus didn't bother them. It was only when they reached the tailors did they stop their conversations to explain to the lady what they needed. The woman quickly finished with Draco's robes and sadly Lucius said that it was time for them to leave, "It was great talking to you Adrian, and I guess I'll see you at school. "
"Yeah, we'll play some Quidditch." Draco laughed and waved as he left the store.
Adrian looked at Snape who had been sitting silently. Adrian had been wondering all whether or not to ask this question but now just seemed the right time to ask, "Why was father so mad at you? I know that you couldn't get out of Dumbledore's contract, but that wouldn't make him cast one of those spells."
Severus was startled; he didn't really know how to answer, "Well it wasn't just that one thing it was many things over a long period of time."
Adrian nodded and let the topic be. The woman finally finished the long order and presented them with the bill, which they quickly paid and left the store. The y walked in silence to the leaky cauldron and flooed back to the Riddle Manor.
Severus looked at the young boy who he had just really met today. He wasn't like other kids, he seemed older wiser and more powerful. It was strange, but he supposed that he had to grow up quickly to please his father.
"Thank you very much for taking me shopping today, and I really hope to see you as one of my new teachers next week," Adrian smiled at a house elf that had come to get his bags.
"I truly was an honor, young Adrian tell your father that you had a good time alright?"
Adrian nodded and headed for the door where his father had walked in, "I will goodbye, "
Severus waved and with a pop apperated away.
Tom and Adrian walked up the stairs in an awkward silence. It was Adrian who finally broke it, "I understand what happened and why it happened this morning. I confronted Snape about it. I know that one day I'll be in your position and will fully understand why but for now I'm fine."
Tom looked at him, "well if you had to ask some body I'm glad you asked Snape. Did you have a good day in Diagon Ally?"
Adrian smiled and told his father of the wonderful day he had.
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There you go another chapter. The next one should be even more fun. School will be starting and I an open to any suggestions that you all might have, Please review that always help.
Review, Review, Review.
By: Alexsis Potter-Snape
Summery: AU: Halloween 1981 a fateful day in history, Tom Riddle killed the Potter's but failed to kill their son. But what if he never tried to kill Harry. What if instead he took the boy as his son?
Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize in the story. I am not gaining any profit from this story. I am writing out of the boredom that I now find myself in.
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It was the last week in August, Tom was working hard trying to get things prepared for the school that had now been temporarily named Riddle Institute of Magic and the Dark Arts. The house elves were busy preparing the dormitories, classrooms and everything else. Tom was so busy making the criteria for each of the classes, and carrying out all of the normal business that Adrian was forced into boredom something he had never experienced. His lessons had ended two weeks earlier because Crouch and Lestrange had finally run out of things to teach him. His father told him that he wouldn't even be able to go to class with the rest of the students. He was going to end up in private lessons, but after mush debate Adrian finally convinced his father to let him stay in the dorms instead of in his rooms. That was really the only good news about the new school. He had thought it was going to be great but now he wasn't so sure. He was worried that he would be shunned because of whom his father was, or that they would suck up them because of his father.
Adrian was walking down to the main level of the Manor to try and grab something to eat before he went for yet another run. That seemed like the only thing that he was able to do recently, this would be his third of the day. He was almost to the kitchens when he heard the front doors open. Adrian quickly hid in the shadows of one of the statues. He watched closely as the man he had met earlier that summer walked in.
Tom walked down the stairs to greet him, " Severus, What brings you here today I wasn't expecting to see you until the 31st."
Snape as Adrian remembered, lowered his head to show respect, " My Lord, I have bad news, Dumbledore has refused to released me from the contract that I signed. I won't be able to teach for you. I can arrange to leave every night though I asked if I could live in Hogsmeade and he didn't object. I can teach here every night."
"This wasn't how I really wanted it Severus . . ."
"I really tried my lord,"
"Don't give me your DAMN excuses, CRUCIO!!!!!"
Adrian watched as he watched his father cast one of the few curses that his father had refused to explain to him. He was disturbed be the sight. To see the grown man rolling in pain on the ground wasn't nice to see but he knew the reasoning. His father told him once that there was only power and those to weak to seek it, he knew that his father had to be hard he had to do these things and that one day he would be forced to do the same. He was entranced by the sight. He gasped when Snape finally screamed.
Tom was startled; he raised his wand and pointed it directly at Adrian.
Adrian was many things but stupid wasn't one of them. He quickly stepped out of his hiding place and wiped his face of all emotion.
"Adrian? I thought you were in classes."
He shook his head and said, "they ended two weeks ago remember?"
"Yes," Tom said off handedly. Then something occurred to him, "you haven't been to get your school supplies yet have you?"
Adrian quickly shook his head.
"Severus, I am about to put a great deal of trust in you if you fail I will hunt you down and tear you limb from limb. I need you take Adrian to get his supplies he only needs the books, parchment and quills, and robes. His identity shall remain unknown, is that clear."
Adrian was bouncing with joy his father was letting go shopping.
Severus sighed in relief this could let him get back in good terms with the Dark Lord, "I understand perfectly."
"Father?"
"Yes?"
"May I go change first? I don't want to go be seen in my running pants and T'. "
"Yes. Hurry though I want you back home by supper."
Adrian ran all the way to his room, he couldn't believe his luck. He was going to go out. He ran in to the bathroom and tried to comb his hair. He gave up and ran to his closet he pulled down a simple black shirt and pulled on some black trousers. He slipped on his favorite pair of boots and laced them as fast as he could, on his way out the door he grabbed his wand and slipped on a cloak. He picked up his belt and started to put it on as he made his way out the door. He made his way down to the front hall and spotted his father waiting for him.
Tom held out a bag, "Here is some money. If you need more tell Snape and he'll take care of it."
Adrian took the bag and shrunk it and put it on his pocket. He gave his father a hug and walked over to where Snape stood.
"How are we getting there?" Adrian asked.
"Well we are going by floo powder, you know how it works?"
"Yes sir."
"Good."
Tom nodded to his son who looked at his father for confirmation he walked off to attend to his work.
"Fallow me," Snape said.
They walked in to an adjoining room and walked over to the lit fireplace they then preceded to floo to Diagonally. When they both arrived Adrian cast a cleaning spell on the two of them.
"Adrian I'd like to welcome you to Diagon Ally."
He looked around at the busy street. He bit his lip, he love to explore. "Where are we going to first? I've only been here once and that was when I was four and I had to get a wand, so I don't know were to go."
"Lets start simple, Books." Severus placed and hand on his master's son's shoulder and led him through the busy street to Flourish and Blotts'. They walked in side and Adrian smiled a huge smile. He loved books it was one of the few things he could do for pleasure.
Severus handed him a list. "Your father said that you must have all of the fallowing, he only gave you enough money for the things on the list. I am under the strictest orders to make sure that you only splurge on clothes. He said something about you growing again."
"Yeah," he sighed, "yesterday I couldn't fit into my favorite set of robes. I was so mad He wouldn't let me where them they were only two or three inches too short."
Severus laughed, it was funny to think of this almost impeccably dressed boy asking could he where ill fitting robes.
"Well none the less you have to get you enough clothes to last you the year. I doubt he'll let you out of the house again if you don't shop well."
"Yes Sir."
Adrian wandered around picking up the books on the list and looking at a few others. When the attendant walked over and asked if he needed help Adrian.
He just smiled and shook his head.
After the attendant left, Adrian grabbed the last of the books on the list and hurried to the check out. Severus was waiting, "Good I was beginning to think I was going to have to go looking for you."
"Never worry Snape I can take care of my self."
As they approached the front of the line a man called over to Severus. It was the man from before last month.
"Lucius it's lovely to see you. Are you here with Draco?" Snape asked.
The tall blond smiled, "Yes, but the real question is what bring you here?"
"I was given the task of escorting young Adrian around today."
Lucius looking down and spotted Adrian and smiled. He quickly turned around and pushed and boy from around him, "Adrian this is Draco he'll be going to school with you for the next few years. Why don't you two talk while we pay for these books?"
Adrian nodded and pulled out his moneybag and handed it to Snape. When he turned around he looked at the young "Malfoy?" in front of him.
"Names Malfoy, Draco Malfoy," the blond stated proudly.
Adrian wondered if the boy knew who he was. "Adrian," he stated to the unasked question.
Draco looked annoyed, "I know that. What is your last name?"
"If I told you, I would have to kill you. You will find out at school I assure you."
Draco looked frustrated and as if he were about to say something but stopped him self. He quickly changed the subject, "Do you play Quidditch?"
Adrian smiled, "Yes, I like to play Keeper like my father, and I'm actually pretty good but he insists that I play Seeker because it's my best position. I try not to show interest anymore because of it. What about you?"
"I love to fly but Father won't let me try to play with bludgers because he say that I could hurt my self, but I really want to be a chaser. I'm actually pretty good with a quaffel."
"Yeah me too, Do you like books?" Adrian asked curiously.
"Yes . . ."
The two kids carried on like this for the rest of the time shopping, Lucius and Severus didn't bother them. It was only when they reached the tailors did they stop their conversations to explain to the lady what they needed. The woman quickly finished with Draco's robes and sadly Lucius said that it was time for them to leave, "It was great talking to you Adrian, and I guess I'll see you at school. "
"Yeah, we'll play some Quidditch." Draco laughed and waved as he left the store.
Adrian looked at Snape who had been sitting silently. Adrian had been wondering all whether or not to ask this question but now just seemed the right time to ask, "Why was father so mad at you? I know that you couldn't get out of Dumbledore's contract, but that wouldn't make him cast one of those spells."
Severus was startled; he didn't really know how to answer, "Well it wasn't just that one thing it was many things over a long period of time."
Adrian nodded and let the topic be. The woman finally finished the long order and presented them with the bill, which they quickly paid and left the store. The y walked in silence to the leaky cauldron and flooed back to the Riddle Manor.
Severus looked at the young boy who he had just really met today. He wasn't like other kids, he seemed older wiser and more powerful. It was strange, but he supposed that he had to grow up quickly to please his father.
"Thank you very much for taking me shopping today, and I really hope to see you as one of my new teachers next week," Adrian smiled at a house elf that had come to get his bags.
"I truly was an honor, young Adrian tell your father that you had a good time alright?"
Adrian nodded and headed for the door where his father had walked in, "I will goodbye, "
Severus waved and with a pop apperated away.
Tom and Adrian walked up the stairs in an awkward silence. It was Adrian who finally broke it, "I understand what happened and why it happened this morning. I confronted Snape about it. I know that one day I'll be in your position and will fully understand why but for now I'm fine."
Tom looked at him, "well if you had to ask some body I'm glad you asked Snape. Did you have a good day in Diagon Ally?"
Adrian smiled and told his father of the wonderful day he had.
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There you go another chapter. The next one should be even more fun. School will be starting and I an open to any suggestions that you all might have, Please review that always help.
Review, Review, Review.