Chapter Thirteen
Warning(s): mention of abuse
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Harry greeted Tom with an air of caution and curiosity. The man no longer looked like the snake-being that Harry remembered, and instead looked like his old self with few changes.
He still had black hair, but it had gray hairs scattered around randomly. His eyes were the same shade of green as Harry's, and he was taller and broader than his snake-version. His nose was an actual nose as well.
"I'm glad you agreed to meet with me." Tom said smoothly as Harry took a seat.
"It's a Gryffindor thing." Harry joked. "I have to give people second chances." Tom smiled. "Besides, I trust in Nevans and he says nothing but good things about you."
"Ahh…Nevans. I almost forgot he was your doctor. How are you doing by the way?" He asked.
"I'm better. The meds are working great and Kayan and Blaze keeps me grounded." Tom raised an eyebrow. "Kayan is my lover. Blaze is my Siberian Wolf bond mate."
"Those are very rare." Tom said.
"I'll introduce you to him sometime. But I would like to hear about you first." Tom nodded solemnly. "Start with Voldemort. I know next to nothing about Shadows."
"Shadows are like dementors in a way." Tom began. "They feed off your pain and fear in order to gain power. When they get the power they need, they possess your body. Once you are possessed, it's very hard to get rid of them. It's even harder if you have no reason TO get rid of it. I didn't have a reason because I was young and didn't know of the joys of life when I was possessed."
"How old were you?"
"I was seven when I first noticed the Shadow following me. It was always with me, and couldn't be seen by anyone. It wasn't able to posses me until I was eleven. Right before I got my letter in fact. At the time I was only used to being beaten and hated. When my letter came I was able to push the Shadow at bay until around my fifth year. My father appeared at the orphanage and demanded to see me. I refused to return home with him and was beaten nearly to death. By that time the Shadow regained control and I failed to push it back. After all, it promised protection from the evil muggles and the wizard fools."
"You believed it? I don't blame you, I would have too." Harry said.
"I tried to push it out when I realized it's true intentions but by then it was too strong. I became a prisoner in the corner of it's mind and it became Voldemort. I was forced to watch everything and I cheered when you defeated it. But it still had control of me up until just a few month ago."
"Why would it weaken now?"
"The potion used to regain my body. It had to drink the potion regularly and a skipped dose could mean weakness. Well, a dose was skipped and I was able to gain control. I went to Severus who helped me get rid of it with an ancient potion made to do such things."
"I believe you." Harry said after a few moments of thinking. "Now what do you plan on doing?"
"The first step is Hogwarts. The prejudice between houses is preposterous. And the Headmaster, while brilliant at times, is too old. I want to replace him with someone who can control the prejudices."
"Acceptable. But what about Dumbledore? He'll still try to interfere." Harry said cautiously. "I don't want him dead, but…." Tom nodded.
"He's old. It won't be too hard to convince St. Mungos to take him." Harry nodded. "The next order of business after Hogwarts is settled, is the Ministry."
"Get rid of Fudge." Harry said. Tom nodded.
"I want to replace him with someone like Weasley. Arthur." Tom clarified. "He can take care of things inside the Ministry with our help."
"I like that." Harry said. "When that is done and things are settled there, we can discuss possible laws and the possible changing of some laws." Tom nodded. "Okay, you've convinced me. I'm definitely in."
"Excellent." Tom said with a sigh of relief. "Now I have another question to ask of you. You don't have to reply staright away but consider it."
"Uhm..sure."
"I'm old. Not as old as Dumbledore, but there is a chance of me passing away before things are done or while they're in the process. I need someone to take over for me." Tom explained.
"An heir of sorts." Harry responded. "I see where you're going with this. All right, as long as it doesn't interfere with my father and i."
"It wont. You'll just become like a son that will take over a business." Harry nodded. "There's a quick ritual we need to do. Hold out your right hand, palm up." Harry held out his hand. Tom held out his left hand and made two thin slices across both palms. Then he clasped them together and spoke some words.
Harry felt himself tingling as the magic worked, and Tom pulled his hand away moments later. "Done. You'll change physically. Minor changes over time of course." Harry nodded. "Now you're the heir to my estates, my fortune, and my work. Now. Do you plan on returning to Hogwarts…?"
TBC
Shorter yet, but I didn't feel like putting anything new in this chapter. I promise the next one will be longer. I hope. Things just keep popping up though….including my mom. She's like the energizer bunny: keeps going, and going, and going…..and all about my studying or doing SOMETHING. Does anyone know how to shut her up?
I wanted to thank all of my reviewers! I haven't really doing any replies to them because nobody seems to be asking questions. Does that mean I'm explaining things right? Well, here goes….thanks to:
Angelkitty77
Blackrosebunny- don't worry, I'm not through with Dumbles yet
Theoddguy- I can't remember if I explained this in another chapter, but I'll explain it again for everyone. Harry got MPD mainly because of the abuse. He has two dominant personalities other than 'Harry', and they are his fearful and aggressive personalities. The fearful one is from the abuse he suffered, and the aggressive is from being lied to and all that.
Karen
Orlin
LitCandle- like I said to Blackrosebunny, I'm not done with Dumbles
Shinigami's Shadow- pairings. Yes it's Harry/Kayan and I probably won't change that. I don't know about Snape/Nevans quite yet, in fact I didn't consider it until you said it. I'll think on it but if it happens, it won't be until the endish or the sequel. hint hint And Sirius/Remus, yeah. Definatly.
And a special thanks goes to frostyhogwarts. She emailed me AND reviewed, then she agreed with me on my dad issue. grin When people agree with me on those issues it makes me feel better. Thanks a bunch.
