Chapter 4: Promises of the Past

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Notes: What's going on between Hermoine and Draco? What did Harry hear in the hallway? Why exactly is Snape so upset when Trinity was sorted? Well read on and you'll find out!

Phoenix Fire aka Angelfish-Smile

Promises of the Past

(Trinity's Point of View)

It's HUGE! Glamis was an anthill compared to this! I looked up and saw that this amazing castle was at least 7 stories high. Or was it just my imagination? God it's so big! I saw the friendly giant, Hagrid stop and set my chest down. He stood in front of the large oak doors and knocked 3 times before screaming, "DUMBLEDORE! WE'RE HERE!"

"What did you lock us out or something?" I looked back at the jerk as he snorted at Hagrid. What an egoistical jerk! I outta hex him to hell and back. Hagrid rolled his eyes and knocked again.

The door swung open and there stood my uncle, Severus. He looked exactly as I remembered him. His crooked nose in the air as usual. That arrogant cloud of despair floating around him. He looked at the other 4 before his eyes landed on me. I saw his eyes seem to cloud over with hatred. The joyful smile that had been on my face from seeing the castle faded faster than you could say, 'Bertie Bots.'

"Your finally here. What took you so long? Get in here now!" Snape seemed like a 5 year old on speed. I almost laughed at the idea. I'd sure like to that!

"Well are you going to stand there all day?" I looked up and noticed that everyone was inside waiting for me.

I quickly walked in, past Snape. I felt a chill go up my spine as I felt his eyes stare coldly at my back. Nope, He hasn't changed. Not at all.

Hagrid turned to Snape, " Where's Dumbledore?"

"He's busy at the moment. He has asked me to watch over these, 'children,' while you go to your hut. Mrs. Maxime is waiting there for you." I cringed. Oh goody I get to spend time with Satan himself.

Hagrid nodded at me and waved before running out the oak doors. I gulped as I saw Snape look at me coldly. I felt a hand squeeze mine gently. I looked into Ron's eyes and was memorized. Green emeralds. Yes that's what they were.

I heard a loud cough. My eyes unlocked with Ron's and turned to Harry who had a hand on his mouth. His eyes signaled to the right. I looked and almost screamed. If looks could kill Ron probably would have died a million deaths. I never knew Snape cared. He looked like my brother when I had told him that I wasn't a virgin. Rex had beat the crap out of Christian. My poor baby. But why was Snape being so…protective. He hates me. He hated my brother and my father too.

Snape scowled, "Let's go."

As we followed Snape down the hall I felt Ron's arm go around my waist. Draco, who was standing in-between Harry and Hermoine, in front of us, looked back over his shoulder, "Hey Weasley! Don't freak your girlfriend in front of us! We don't want to see that!"

I felt the blood rush to my cheeks and tried to pull away from Ron. But he pulled me closer and laughed, "Well then don't watch!" He leaned down and whispered in my hear, his breath going over my neck, "He's just jealous."

I laughed quietly but shut up immediately as Snape glared at Ron. "Mr. Weasley please restrain yourself. This is a school, and I expect you to go by the rules of it."

Ron let go of me slowly and raised his arms above his head, "Yes sir!" Severus turned around and at the same time Ron winked at me.

As we continued to walk down the hallway I heard Hermoine giggle. I looked at her as she spoke quietly to Draco in hoarse whispers. Even though he still had that cruel demeanor surrounding him he seemed kinder. I almost laughed as I saw the expression on Harry's face. He looked at Draco with a disgusted frown. I guess he doesn't like him.

I saw Harry crease his eyebrows and continue walking.

"Ouch!" I felt a tug on my ponytail. I stopped and looked behind me and saw nothing.

I rubbed my head and continued walking. Ron looked at me strangely. I whimpered and rubbed my head lightly. He shook his head and continued following Snape. Just then I felt the tug again, "OUCH!"

This time Snape stopped and looked at me as did the others. I rubbed my head, "Owwee!"

"What did your pee brain explode?" Draco snickered.

"Shut up." I swear if he insulted me one more time I wouldn't hesitate to turn him into a cockroach. "Something pulled my hair."

I saw them all exchange knowing glances. Snape growled, "PEEVES!"

A loud screeching cackle filled my ears, "Peeves the poltergeist at your service!"

"Peeves stop meddling! Or I'll be sure Dumbledore hears about this!" All the sudden a transparent thing appeared in front of me. I suddenly remembered the way Lady Janet did that to scare me; popping up in front of me with out a warning. It was a spirit, and ugly spirit, but a spirit none the less.

He turned to Snape with a frightened face, "Well must be going!"

And with that he disappeared. I saw Snape scowl and turn to a door, "Alohomora!" It opened and I was met with the most wonderful site. The ceiling was the most wonderful thing I had ever seen. It was like I was out in the open looking at the sky. I tilted my head back to get a better view. Dark clouds were forming on the right, while the left looked as cheery as ever, not aware the clouds of darkness were about to rain in on their party. I sighed deeply and looked back down at my feet. Seemed like my life. Everything's fine one moment the next BOOM it's chaos.

(Ron's Point of View)

As we walked into the room which I had just ate in not to long ago I automatically looked up. I always was amazed by it. It was almost like a weather report. And today's going to be warm and sunny! I'm losing it…

I looked down slowly at my hand. I cracked my knuckles, screaming inside, 'I'll beat the living daylights out of him. It was his fault! I just know it. But I wonder what that snake said to her. Whatever it was she looked upset. And Draco… That snake… defiantly are connected.'

I heard a deep sigh and turned to my right. Trinity was looking down at her feet with a sad look plastered on her face. I bit my lip to stop myself from growling in rage and attacking Malfoy. I wouldn't be surprised if she locked herself in the common room's closet after she was sorted. That was one huge snake. And the Dark Mark, *HIS * mark. Oh well…She sure is sweet, and my kinda girl. She had Malfoy speechless!

"While we're waiting for Dumbledore I would like to go over a few things. As prefects you will have special privileges, but that doesn't mean I will give you any leisure." I almost laughed as Snape eyed me. "Also, the Head Girl, Cho Chang, will be here any moment with the head boy, Lee Jordan. They will give each of you instructions." I swayed a bit on my feet. What? How did they decide this in three days? How?

I saw Trinity go white as Snape started in on her, "As I said before I will not give ANYONE special privileges. Especially you! I'll be keeping my eye on you. Dumbledore thinks you're an innocent girl. I know your secrets. I know your past."

I stepped forward but stopped when I felt my hand on my shoulder. I looked up and was met with Dumbledore's half moon glassed eyes. He winked at me before turning to Snape, "You weren't threatening a student were you? No you couldn't have, because you know better. And with what's going on…my, my Severus I'm amazed…Now make yourself scarce and go and check the Ravenclaw corridor?" Dumbledore paused and looked at me as I snickered before turning back to Snape, "Oh yes and after your done meet me in the Slytherin common room." Snape glared at me before turning around and stomping out of the great hall. Well actually he didn't get very far, because after walking about two paces he fell flat on his face. I gasped before I started laughing…

(Trinity's Point of View)

2 seconds ago….

'God what does he have against me? I never did anything to him. Wait a second…I got it! Snape doesn't like me. So why do I have to worry if he's mad at me?'

I reached into my pocket and pulled my wand out and chanted a spell. "Twin Trin Tripper." It worked as always and Snape tripped and fell flat on his face. As I expected Ron bust up laughing. I joined him as I saw Snape try to get up and just trip again.

Dumbledore chuckled before coughing to cover it up, "Miss Trinity could you please not do that. Or at least just yet. Wait until the head boy and girl get here." I felt blood rush to my cheeks I nodded and mumbled again holding my wand out towards Snape, "Pace of grace once more. That tripping faze in the draw."

Snape tried to get up but this time he didn't fall. His eyes had a fiery glaze in them as he reached in his robe and got his wand out. I was sure he was going to kill me but he just pointed it at me before growling and rushing out into the hallway.

"That took a lot of self control for him not to attack you. Your uncle would have done it without a thought if he didn't have that self control." Dumbledore looked down at me with an thoughtful glance. I shrugged.

"It was fun while it lasted." I giggled and Ron laughed.

"Hey what exactly was that?" Ron said and wiped the tears out of his eyes, smirking.

"Well its a…." I stopped talking as a woman walked into the room. Her eyes bore into mine and sent a chill up my spine. "Ummm…hello."

She snorted and walked towards us with her nose turned up slightly. She ignored me and walked up to Mr. Dumbledore. "I have the sorting hat ready. Oh yes and Mr. Jordan and Mrs. Chang are waiting in your office."

Wait a second the sorting hat…. That means! Oh god why am I so nervous. Ron winked at me and started chanting under his breath, "Gryffindor! Gryffindor!"

Dumbledore nodded to me and lead me to his office. But not before turning to Harry, Ron, Hermoine and Draco, "Could you come with me? I will send you four and the head girl and boy in a separate room where you will go over the procedures." So we all set out to Dumbledore's office. I looked at the paintings as I passed. Every once in a while I would see a witch or wizard in the painting I had seen before. But the one that caught my attention was a painting of Merlin and a beautiful woman whom I knew as Vivian. In the picture Vivian was talking in a hushed voice to an enchanted Merlin.

I recognized the scene. It was of when Vivian betrayed Merlin and turned him into an oak tree. She had used the powers Merlin had taught her against him. The only reason Merlin hadn't protected himself was because his obsession for her. He was so smitten with her that he didn't even expect it.

I shivered slightly as Vivian looked at me from the painting and smirked, waving. I always didn't like her. My thoughts stopped as the woman and Professor started raising their voices above the whisper it had been before.

"Minerva! Control yourself. Does it really matter if she's in that house?" Dumbledore tried to calm the woman down.

"Albus what if she's…" She stopped and made a face as she noticed me looking at her. She nodded towards me and Dumbledore looked back at me with a solemn look. I rolled my eyes and looked at the painting next to me, well at least pretended to. I suddenly felt a jab in my side. My eyes turned to see Ron smirking at me.

"Mrs. McGonagall scares me sometimes too. Don't worry she doesn't mean anything." Ron grabbed my wrist and started talking to Harry again.

I looked down at our intertwined hands. What is this feeling? Why…I lost myself in my thoughts and soon we were at Dumbledore's office and Ron was letting go of my hand. He whispered, "I'll see you later." He winked, "Can't wait to see you love." He raised his voice, "So where to now?"

Dumbledore opened the door and walked in we followed him in. As I entered I felt a strong glare directed towards me. I looked up and noticed a tall Chinese girl staring at me with hatred shining in her eyes. 'What the hell is up with her?'

"Lee, Cho can you please come her?" The girl's glare faltered somewhat as Dumbledore spoke to her and the boy but it was still there. 'She has some serious problems.'

Dumbledore handed her a paper, she nodded, and glared at me once more before turning to Ron and the others, "Come on then. Follow me." Ron blew a kiss at me before going out the door.

Everything seemed to go in slow motion as Snape walked in the door. His serious and intense eyes locked with mine for a second. The hatred and detestation he had for me was clearly shown. The muscles in my back tightened and my lungs seemed to have lost all the air in them. And then everything was fine again as Severus' eyes unlocked with mine when Ron bumped into him. Ron didn't even notice it. Severus walked into the room and shut the door. He stood against the wall, "Everything is fine in the Ravenclaw corridor."

Dumbledore nodded and turned to the woman again, "Mrs. McGonagall can you please get the sorting hat?" she smiled and walked towards the back of the room. Dumbledore turned to me, "Please sit down." He paused and I sat down in the stool he pointed me towards, "We are going to sort you now. First I'll tell you of the houses. There's: Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, and Slytherin. Now, Professor McGonagall the hat please?"

Mrs. McGonagall walked forward and put a dirty old hat on me. 'EEEWWW.'

"Eeeewww to you too." My eyes widened as the hat spoke to me, "Yes I can hear your thoughts. Oh wow really? You don't think that Professor McGonagall is…"

"ALRIGHT! Now sort her!" I giggled slightly as the hat started talking to me in my head.

'…. And she thinks I'm just a sorting machine! Goodness all those kids every year.'

'Shouldn't you be sorting me?'

'Oh right. Sorry. I don't get to talk to very many people. Most of the year I'm in a drawer a stuffy old drawer.'

'Ok. So are you gonna sort me?'

'Geez yes cranky pants…My my sneaky little one aren't we? Ohhh….interesting. You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve, and chivalry Set Gryffindor apart; You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true And unafraid of toil; Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, If you've a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind; Or perhaps in Slytherin You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folk use any means To achieve their ends.'

'Ummm that was interesting.'

'Thank you. Now I believe I have figured out the perfect house for you.'

I held my breath as he began, "By the Great! Oh my! She's no figure 8. By the By. Evil dwellings yes indeedy. In Slytherin is where she's needy! SLYTHERIN!"

'Slytherin?! Thanks a lot creep. Now look what you've done! Snape is gonna freak!'

'No problem. It's been nice sorting you Mrs. Wentburg.' Professor McGonagall cringed and pulled the hat off me. She dusted it off as if it had been touched by a piece of trash. I gulped and looked at my uncle whose face had become paler if that was even possible. And that's when he cracked, "NOOO!!"

In another room…

"Hey Hermoine!" Draco whispered over to her. She turned to him and he continued, "So…"

Hermoine laughed slightly, "Dra…Malfoy if you weren't going to talk then you shouldn't have gotten my attention."

Draco's pale face became red, "I...umm…"

Draco and Hermoine turned back to Cho as she started ranting, "If that girl…. Harry come on I want to go find out if Professor Dumbledore is done yet."

Harry followed her. But crashed into her as she stopped suddenly, "Harry you go find out ok? I'll be out there in a minute."

Harry along with everyone else seemed slightly confused but he obliged. AS Harry walked out into the hallway Cho slammed the door shut.

"Ok. Fine Cho I don't mind going out into a dark hallway. Nope not at all." Harry gulped and walked towards the other end of the hallway. But stopped abruptly as he heard something from behind him.

"Yes. The girl has been sorted master."

"Everything is going as planned. Soon Hogwarts will be under my control. And most importantly Dumbledore won't be able to do anything about it."

"Master?"

"Yes. What is it?"

"What about the boy?"

"Ahh yes him. Well I have a plan for how he will be punished. A slow painful plan."

"What will you do master?"

"You shall see my minion. Wait a second…someone's coming. I shall see you soon."

"Yes master."

Harry breathed in deeply. He hadn't moved a muscle when he had heard the voices. One he recognized. But the other…It didn't matter. He ran down the hall and heard footsteps behind him, which he ran faster from. Just as he thought the person was going to get him he reached Dumbledore's office. He turned the doorknob and…

"NOO! She can't be! No! Oh god no." Snape who had become dangerously out of character held his head in his hands and remembered what had happened all those years ago….

"She's only a child master!" Death Eater Snape hissed to Voldemort.

"Do not talk back to me. Besides I would be honored to have her join me. She is after all the daughter of two of my favorite minions." Snape shut his mouth and glared as the door opened and a woman walked in. In her arms she held a small baby girl. Snape bit his tongue as a man walked in a black robe behind her along with a boy who looked about 13, "Master Voldemort." They all bowed deeply.

"Yes…is she ready?" Voldemort said impatiently. The woman nodded and sat the baby down on a pedestal in front of her. "Good now…. tell me the information on her and what you obtained."

The man stepped forward, "Master in a town near by in the Muggle world a group of your nonbelievers are getting together and forming a 'group' against you."

The shadowy figure nodded to his minion before turning to the woman and child. She began, "Sir I know you usually don't allow children but I fell my daughter would be of some use. Why just a week ago she started showing signs of her powers and her brother he has been attending the Merlin school. He's been finding out who is and isn't your followers for us from their kids."

"Yes….I've been through this already. Are you sure they are ready to be initiated?"

"Well actually…" The man stepped forward, "Before they were initiated I was thinking perhaps we could wait until my daughter was somewhat older? After all…"

"Oh yes. But first the spell of locking." The man stepped back and pushed his son in front of him. Voldemort held his wand out and pointed it towards the children, "You two are now bound to me. Your blood and mine sign this pact. You shall be trained to be my predecessors along with some of my other minions." With his last words a long vine of black smoke shot out his wand. It surrounded the children. As it faded away the young girls cries filled the air. Voldemort held out his hand and a veil of blood appeared. A knife appeared and he slit his palm and put a few drops with the rest, "This veil holds your parents and yours along with my blood. It is a sign of your loyalty. If ever you are needed to sacrifice yourself for me you will. Without a thought about it."

2 weeks later…..

"Oh god Theo. I'm so scared. What if he finds out?" Theo Wentburg put his arms around his ife and kissed her forehead.

"Honey what we did was right. He won't know what hit him…" As he kissed his wife a searing pain shot through his body before it was gone. His body went limp.

Coral pulled away from him and screamed as she noticed that he was…dead. "No."

She looked to the doorway and saw someone who had once been a close friend. A very close friend, someone she trusted with her life…Lucius Malfoy. "Why??" She cried.

He walked forward and put his hand on her shoulder, "You can still…"

"NO! Kill me! I will NEVER go back to Voldemort. I can't live without Theo….Please Lucius."

Lucius' eyes widened. His once crush from Hogwarts was begging him to kill her? Why? How? What about her kids? She sobbed, "Please?!"

"I can…are you sure?" He asked her gently. 'If she wants to be killed…. It would be better than Voldemort. He would show NO mercy.' She nodded and grabbed Theo's limp hand. Lucius gulped and stood up, "I'm sorry…" And with that he killed her. She died with a smile on her face….

"Children…" Lucius gasped as he looked up to see Rex in the doorway holding a fussy Trinity. Rex set her down and glared at Lucius.

"You killed them! You bastard!" Rex dropped his wand as Lucius hit him with a stunning spell.

"I won't kill you. You are children. I am your godfather and I WON'T kill you. Lord…my lord he wants you all dead. I can't. I could barely kill your parents."

"But you did…" Rex cried through gritted teeth. Lucius looked solemnly at him before disappearing.

As he did he whispered, "Next time I see you I might have to. Watch your back young one. I consider you another son and Trinity a daughter. Please stay away. Don't come around any of Voldemort's people."

Rex breathed deploy and sobbed as Lucius disappeared. He looked up at his small sister as he heard her…

"Wex! Wex! Pway!" He sobbed and grabbed Trinity as she crawled towards his parents. She laughed and giggled, "Wexy! Wexy!"

2 days later Snape had went to Merlin's school and had found his nephew and niece. He tried and tried to talk them into coming with him. But Rex wouldn't. Instead they stayed there and were schooled there until they would graduate…

Snape's hysterics had stopped and he became deathly quiet. He looked at Trinity before storming out of the room. Trinity wiped the lone tear out of her eyes, 'Great now he hates me more. Why couldn't I have been put in Gryffindor? At least then he wouldn't think I was doomed to fail and go back to how he was.'

Harry watched the scene in wonder. All he had gotten from the outburst was that Trinity was in Slytherin. But why would Snape be upset? He's head of Slytherin….

"Yes Harry? What did you need?" Professor Dumbledore said changing the subject.

"I well Cho was wondering if you were done? She needed some help. She doesn't understand what some of the passwords are. She says your handwriting is too sloppy." Harry said.

"Aahhh yes. Well I'll be right there. Harry you run along and go back." Harry nodded, "We'll be there in a minute."

Harry ran back into the room where Cho was waiting anxiously. "Well?"

Harry ignored her and turned to Ron. 'Break it to him quickly. Maybe he won't be that devastated.' "Ron…Trinity was sorted into Slytherin."

Ron's smirk disappeared and he frowned, "No way!" Draco laughed across the room.

"Cool." Draco shut up as Hermoine slapped him gently on the head. "You shut up Draco."

Draco smirked and laughed. While Ron fell to his knees, "NO BLOODY WAY! NNNNNOOOOOO!"

*****End Chapter****

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