Riddles

By: Monsoon

Chapter 10: First Day

I ate some eggs for breakfast, ignoring Draco and his attempts of impersonating Potter and his fainting spell. I slammed my fork down the fifth time he did it. "Draco! Just shut up!" My hang over was intense and my own encounter with the dementors was still in my mind, one of the reasons why I didn't want to go to sleep. He looked over to me half in shock half in anger. Slowly he dropped his hands and sat down across from me. The Pug glared at me and my control over him. "Can I help you?" I spat. "No didn't think so, so back off."

She sat down at the end of the table. I got up and walked into the hall. This was not going to be a good day. I paced in the hall waiting for the first class to begin. I was sitting at the bottom of the stairs when Draco came out.

"You okay Rilee?"

"Fuck off Malfoy."

"Sorry. Forgot you aren't related to me. Sorry for the concern."

I jumped up pissed. "Over the past two years you have never written to me. What the hell Draco! Do you think I'll forgive you like that!" I said snapping my fingers. "You were once my best friend, then we went our separate ways like you suggested. Now, by order of your fucking parents I have to leave everything and everyone back in America just to come here! Because I streaked my hair! I hate it here already, I have no desire to stay here or speak with the idiots that go here. You in particular!" I walked away then turned back, my finger pointed at his face. "And another thing, I'm NOT related to you so back off!" I stalked away heading to the first class of Ancient Runes. I was in no mood to learn none at all.

I faked my way through Runes and somehow pleased the professor. He was thrilled that I knew all the lore they were working on. During lunch I completed the homework for the class in twenty minutes and ate some soup and crackers.

After lunch was Care of Magical Creatures with Gryffindor. 'What fun,' I thought sarcastically. I had seen the oaf that was supposed to teach us, he looked like tiny, very tiny giant. I had nothing against the giants but he looked really stupid in the way of animals.

I headed down with Nephiro listening to her talk about how great her school is. This was only temporary apparently. I rolled my eyes. 'Yeah, four years could be considered temporary I guess.' Although she talked all high and mighty she took things in good stride making fun of practically everything.

We got down to the "house" and realized we were the first Slytherins there. "Oh yippee," I muttered sarcastically. The next to arrive was Draco's cronies Crabbe and Goyle. They immediately came to Nephiro and me and tried speaking to us.

"So, uh, Nephiro you think we could, I don't know, get together sometime?" asked Crabbe. Her face contorted in disgust and laughter. She ended up cracking up, laughing in his face. It didn't seem to affect him though.

"Um, Rilee? I was wondering if I could, well, hold your hand?" Goyle asked boldly.

"Ew, no, don't touch me!" I slapped him hard and Nephiro and I walked quickly away. We stopped in front of Draco and two females. Gryffindor females. "They're Gryffindor Draco. Have you no standards?" I had to force myself to glare at Black.

"Excuse me? You haven't been here any longer than I have, how can you already hate a house?" she asked. I looked at her as if she were crazy. But then again, although I knew everything about her, she knew nothing about me. I smirked at that thought. I could use it to my advantage.

"Calm down Rilee. These two are cool." He wrapped his arm around her making me gag. I turned to Nephiro but was cut off by the large idiot that some called professor. As we walked forward, I tuned him out only hearing some "important" details. I opened my book and watched as other kept theirs closed. 'Idiots.' I had my book tamed. I didn't need to stroke it anymore. If I wanted I could have it follow me around on a leash. I had got it my first year at Fyremoth.

Yawning I toyed with "Bill's" teeth. I waited with the rest of the class as Hagrid went into the forest only to bring out twelve Hippogriffs; a half bird, half horse creature. When he asked if anyone wanted to come forward I dragged Nephiro with me, unfortunately Potter and his friends (yes he has friends) went up also. Even Black had some courage to face these wonders. I did have to agree with Hagrid though they were beautiful. Professor Star Shine, my old CoMC teacher at Fyremoth, had always praised them and I was eager to see if what she had said was true.

He asked if anyone would like to demonstrate. I was eager to try my luck but I remembered what Star Shine had said. "All Hippogriffs are temperamental. Even if you do everything properly, they can still turn on you at any second." I always believed her. There was no reason for her to lie. Besides, have you ever heard of a lying centaur?

Harry was the first to try his luck. I was hoping that he would die a horrible death but then again I wanted to see a spectacular flight. I gripped the rail and watched as Potter bowed, the creature bowed back and they both too off to the sky. When they came back down, Nephiro, Black, the other Gryffindor female from earlier, and myself went to an amazing blue eyed, brown green tinted male. Black bowed quickly and the Hippogriff bowed back. When she went away I tried my luck and was gleeful when it also bowed it me. I was about to pet it when a scream caught my ears. I turned around and saw Draco squirming on the ground blood pooling on the grass.

I bowed to the creature excusing myself and ran to Draco's side.

"I'm dying! I'm dying, look at me! It's killed me!" Draco screamed. 'Pansy.'

"Oh shut up ya pansy ya not dying!" Nephiro voiced. I snickered, she was right. I didn't hear what Hagrid said next but soon he was running off with Draco in his arms, Black at his heels. 'Puppy dog.' I was however told before coming here that if Draco got hurt, Narcissa would have my hide so I ran to catch up. The least I could do was make sure he survived.

"Wait, Black!" Nephiro, her, and I ran up to her.

"Yes, may I help you three?" What was she? A damn politician?

"Snotty bitch," Nephiro said, loud enough for Black to hear. We started again heading after Draco.

"Shut the hell up Nephiro and take that stick out of your ass. I'm tired of your shit." We got inside and pushed past Pansy the Pug. I slowed to a walk up the stairs. Why was I caring again? I was still mad at him from the morning and I still hadn't forgiven him for not writing.

Sighing stopped and thought for a moment. This was stupid. He'd be fine. I started to go back outside for the remainder of the class but decided against it. What was the use? I turned around and headed for the common room. I ran into Fred and George as they came out of Potions.

"Hey Rilee!" I grinned. Who cared if they were Weasleys? I didn't. They were cool.

"Hey Fred, hey George. What's up?" I walked up to them and smiled. A Slytherin pushed past us and glared. When he was gone I asked, "Who is that?"

"Zach Down. He's usually levelheaded. I don't think I've ever seen him glare at us before." I stared at Fred.

"You're kidding right? All that kid has done is glare at me. It's annoying. I'll talk to him tonight." I trailed off for a moment. When George mentioned Potions I jumped. "Crap, I gotta go talk to him. See ya around."

I rushed away feeling their odd stares at my back. I knew there was something I had to do. Snape had to know about Draco. I forgot that he was having a class and burst into the room without knocking. All heads turned to me and more staring occurred. 'Whoops . . . '

"Miss Riddle, how may I help you?" Snape asked dryly. I was frozen. Too many eyes. Fourth year Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. "Rilee!" Snape shook my shoulders waking me up. "Rilee, snap out of it." He shook me so hard I thought my head would fall off. I blinked and looked up at him.

"Oh, Draco's in the Infirmary. Hippogriff slashed his arm." The professor sighed and straightened up.

"Alright." He turned to address the class. "Continue with the potion. I'll be back soon enough." He was at the door with me at his side when he added "And Miss Riddle is in charge." He smirked then glided through the door.

"WHAT!" I tried to open the door but it was locked. "DAMN YOU SNAPE!" I turned back to the class. Most of them were back working on their Potions. However two groups were watching me. One had Jamey from earlier and two of her friends and the other contained three Ravenclaw boys. Their continuous stares freaked me out.

I walked over to Snape's desk and sat on the top. He'd be back any second. Wouldn't he?

Half an hour later I had to stand up; my leg had fallen asleep. I grumbled as I walked around the room. When I made it to Jamey's table she grinned and held up her hand.

"What?" I asked slowly.

"Will you tell me what this ingredient is called?" I glared at her and walked away.

"No," I replied over my shoulder.

"Well as a student and the fact that I am older, I demand that you tell me!" I stopped. Slowly, as to add emphasis, I turned and walked back to her.

"Well, as the current teacher of this class, and the fact that I am in Slytherin overrides that demand. So either shut it or get out of this classroom!" Her sunny smile died and was replaced by a scowl. It didn't suit her. I continued my glare until she averted her gaze. The rest of her group followed and worked on the potion.

I shifted my own eyes to the group of Ravenclaw boys in the back. They were still staring. I walked over to them and sat down in an empty seat. "Why aren't you working?"

"Finished," one replied.

"Impossible," came a voice from behind me. I jumped. Strong hands gripped my shoulders and stopped me from falling. The three boys became nervous. I turned around and saw the most unlikely person. If I had been holding something it would be on the floor.

"M-master Malfoy," I stammered. I was hoping for an entire year without him. I was there for one fucking day! "I suppose you're here for Draco?"

He nodded. He hadn't removed his hands and I felt the skin begin to bruise. Behind him Snape was making his rounds checking the potions. We got to the group beside me he gave all three detention.

"This should be green not white! And why are there still ingredients on your desk? You say you are finished yet more than half of the ingredients remain! Detention for all three of you." He turned to me and sneered. "Get to the common room Riddle. I'll speak with you later." I walked quickly from the dungeon just as the last class ended.

Notes: Wow, 6 pages. Lucky you. Very boring chapter I know. The next will be fun as will the next two after that.