QAN: I know it's been a long..long...LONG time since I last updated, but school has kept me really busy. I'm gonna try to update ASAP from now on I hate it too when people don't update for a long time..*Glares at all lazy authors* :0)~

Ch. 2: On the Other Side of Time

1942:

A group of Slytherin boys laughed as the cries of a first year Hufflepuff echoed from the hall. They lowered their voices as they entered the Slytherin common room. A tall, lanky blonde rolled his eyes as he caught sight of a figure in the corner. "Are you coming? Dippet has an announcement."

The figure turned around in annoyance, "I'll go when I'm done."

The blonde held his hands in defense, "Whatever you say, Tom. Just be sure not to take too long."

Tom Marvolo Riddle turned around back to his books, "Fine. Ryan, what's this announcement about anyways?"

Ryan waved to the other boys and brought a chair next to Tom, "Well, I'm hearing that Dumbledore suggested to Dippet to start have sixth year projects."

Tom mumbled, "That old fool can be talked into anything."

Ryan laughed, "Yeah, but at least there's no homework!"

Tom rolled his eyes, "At least for you."

Ryan groaned, "Don't tell me that you went and got the homework for next month."

Tom shrugged and continued to write.

Ryan chuckled and patted his friend on the back, "You need a life." Ryan waved goodbye and stepped through the portrait hole.

Tom chuckled softly, "You have no idea..."

~*~

Tom quickly jogged down the halls with his books tucked under one arm.

"Riddle!"

Tom quickly turned around and plastered on a smile, "Professor Dumbledore."

Dumbledore smiled. "I see you got caught up in your work?" He said, pointing to Tom's books.

Tom looked down and smiled at Dumbledore, "Yes, sir. I was just finishing an essay for Professor Cronskey."

Dumbledore gazed at Tom, "Ah yes...Defense Against the Dark Arts...fascinating subject."

Tom gazed back at him unruffled, "Yes, sir."

Dumbledore nodded his head, "You better catch up with the others in the Great Hall, Tom."

Tom nodded his head and started jogging again towards the Great Hall.

Dumbledore shook his head solemnly as he watched Tom.

~*~

Headmaster Dippet smiled at all the sixth year students. "May I have your attention, please?" His soft, yet loud, voice bellowed.

The students hushed as they all turned their heads to the headmaster.

Dippet smiled in excitement, "I am excited about this year and I'm sure most of you know why. Yes, you all will do a project, but it's not just a regular project. It deals with Christmas AND some other students."

Voices rose as the new information sank in.

"Quiet please!"

The students hushed.

Dippet smile, "Yes, these are special sixth year students. In fact..they are from 1996."

Everyone exploded into voices of excitement about the assignment.

Dippet's voice managed to shout out, "They will be arriving tomorrow! More information will be given by the heads of your houses!"

~*~

"Wow! I wonder what they'll be like?" Ryan mused as he laid back on his bed.

Tom rolled his eyes, "I really couldn't care. But they better not interfere with my work."

Ryan turned around and faced Tom across the room. "Oh come on! Don't tell me you are not the least bit excited about this!"

"Yes, time travel is interesting. That's about it."

Ryan rolled back onto his back and smiled, "Just think of the girls..."

Tom huffed and turned off the lights.

Tbc.........

Waddya think? Shall I continue?