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A/n: alright people it is time for Tory to wake up and take her stand so that way no one messes with her. And she gets to meet the Griffindor Trio.

By the way I had a question about the dragon, well I decided to put another species of dragon I know it was supposed to be Norwegian Ridgeback but I decided to put another species that I made up the horntail.

THE RELUCTANT SLYTHERIN

Chapter 08: Tory wakes up!

It was nearly a week since the incident and the trio has not left Tory's side except to eat, go to the bathroom or to class. They even stayed by her side and fed Kama who is looking much healthier now that the fever is gone. Harry sang to him every night which proves to sooth the owl and he made up several different songs too and ones he could remember from when he was living with the Dursley's. Ron proved that he was not bad as well when Harry caught him singing a song from the Wicked Sisters. Hermione was caught up as well and joined in and now the whole of Griffindor Tower asked them (jokingly) to give them an audition. Dean and Seamus told Harry and Ron about the show Wolf's Rain which Ron compared to werewolves. Harry thought he recognized it from when Dudley was watching T.V. but Dudley thought it was rubbish what the Japanese made. The trio found themselves one day singing to Tory until Madam Pomphrey kicked them out for disturbing her other patients. (While they caught her smiling the whole way out) Snape continued with lessons but kept an eye on certain people. He was grouchier then ever so the Trio kept a look out for his bad side.

Harry was going through the sketch book again when something began to make noise from next to him. He looked up and realized that the egg was hatching. Getting up he shouted for Ron and Hermione over their mind speak channel and in fifteen minutes they came. Hermione was careful to put a blindfold on them to make sure that the snake would not kill them but Kama took them away. "What are you doing you crazy bird!" Ron shouted and the snakes head peaked out and they met a pair of large golden eyes. They were shocked to find that they did not die as the snake looked at them curiously. 'Mama?' it said and Harry nearly choked with laughter, 'On the bed,' he hissed back and the snake looked at the figure there and slithered over to the bed. Madam Pomphrey looked at them in shock and screamed. Everyone looked at the Basilisk as it flicked its tongue out at Tory, 'I remember you I felt you the day you brought me back you were always warm,' it said to Tory. It turned to Harry, 'I remember you as well I heard you through my egg,' it hissed and Harry smiled at its curious look. It was then that they could hear a moaning noise coming from the bed.

Tory felt herself coming back to the land of the living as she slowly opened her eyes and shut them again against the glare. She slowly opened them again and the first thing she saw was five pairs of eyes looking at her. She looked up at first Kama and reached out her hand slowly to stroke the Pueo and he hooted happily. The next thing she noticed was a pair of large snake eyes looking at her. 'Mama' it said and Tory smiled as a forked tongue flicked out and tickled her. "I assume that you are the thing that was in the egg," she said in a hoarse voice. 'Mama you brought me back, you save me,' it hissed and nuzzled it head into Tory's and she could hear laughter coming from beyond the large snake head. Turning up she could make out three figures. The first was a girl with long bushy hair and brown eyes. She smiled at Tory, "Welcome back to the land of the living," she said and she turned her head to the left and saw a boy with brown eyes but his hair was a wild fiery red. He bore some freckles on his face but a joyous look on his face. The last person she saw held her gaze and she was startled. The last person had wild black hair and she could see a lightning shaped scar on his head but that was not what held her attention. It was his dragon green eyes that held hers. It was the same as in her dreams of the dolphins and the birds. "You," she said looking at Harry, "I remember you, you are the dolphin and the Alala," she said and Harry nodded. "I am Harry, Harry Potter we met on the train," he said and Tory nodded remembering them, "I remember you," she said.

Harry was excited as he talked to Tory even though her voice was like a hoarse whispers until Madam Pomphrey kicked them out to let her get some rest. She also told Harry to take the basilisk with them. "Wait," Tory horsed and the turned back to her, "Arbok," she said, "What?" the trio said, "The Basilisk its name is Arbok," Tory said and they walked out.

Back in the Griffindor Common Room everyone moved away from the small basilisk as Harry told it not to kill anyone with its glare and Arbok looked at him funny. 'Arbok try not to kill,' he said, 'It is bad to kill,' Harry hissed back smiling, 'Think of no killing then,' Harry said and Arbok did just that and everyone started to relax around the basilisk. The baby snake was indeed curious as it looked at Neville making him nervous, 'I am hungry,' Arbok said and Harry nearly burst out in laughter. He called for Dobby who gave them something to feed the Basilisk.

That night Kama slept with Hedwig beside Harry's bed while Arbok slept on his body while Ron tried not to laugh at Harry sleeping with animals. Harry smiled at himself as he drifted off to sleep.

The next day was Quidditch practice so Harry and Ron could not come after class and Hermione sat there with Tory while Madam Pomphrey scolded Tory about lack of nutrition as well as not seeing her when she was hurt. She also scolded Troy about not seeking help from her head of house because of all the abuse and not defending herself. Tory just looked down, "How could I protect myself," Tory asked herself as she looked at the window and watched the clouds go by. Hermione put her hand on her shoulder and tried to comfort Tory but the girl could not hold back her tears anymore and began to cry. Hermione held her against herself while Kama snuggled into her and Arbok slithered up to Tory and wrapped himself around her, 'Why is mama sad?' he hissed and Tory could not answer for she was full of tears. Then she said, 'because some humans did bad things to mama Arbok,' Tory hissed back to the basilisk. "Why could I not fight back I trained in Martial Arts for years and knew some powerful protective spells why?" Tory whimpered to herself, "I think it might have something to do with the restraints," Hermione said, "I heard Keali'i your headmaster mention it and he did something to you," Hermione replied and felt Tory stiffen, "Mr. Hamakua was here?" she said and Hermione nodded still holding her. "This is bad, what did he say?" Tory asked no longer sobbing, "He was not pleased but he said you should stay and he did a spell of sorts on you but I don't know what it is," Hermione replied and Tory nodded, "Probably a healing spell," she said.

That afternoon Hermione and Tory talked well Hermione did most of the talking since Tory's voice was as hoarse as ever. Tory petted Arbok, "So he is a basilisk?" she asked, "Yeah it was Harry that killed its parent." Hermione said and explained what happened during her second year and Tory nodded, "Well it told me that it was trapped and it wanted to be free to see the sun. When I agreed to teach this little one not to kill then he left me. Tory said and Arbok curled up at Tory's feet like a dog, 'Tory-mama Arbok like Tory-mama like how Arbok like Harry-papa,' he said and Tory blushed, "What is it? What did he say?" Hermione asked, "He called me Tory-mama and Harry, Harry-papa," Tory replied and Hermione burst out into fits of laughter. "Well Tory in a way you are its adopted mother and Harry his father since both of you are the only ones in school that speak Parseltongue." Hermione said blushing at the thought she just had. "I am sorry for about what happened in London and your parents," Tory said looking down, "Don't feel bad Tory it is not your fault." She said and Tory smiled, "Thanks," she replied just as Madam Pomphrey walked in carrying food for Tory which was a bowl of soup.

Harry and Ron walked in just as Tory finished her bowl and the school healer took it from her and guided her to the bathroom and back to the bed. "I wish I could get a bath," Tory complained, "I mean I must have ukus by now," Tory said grabbing a dreadlock from her head. "Ukus?" the trio said, "Lice," Tory said, "Oh," they said at the same time. "Well if you were able to take care of yourself properly young lady we would not have had this problem," Pomphrey scolded, "Sorry ma'am it is not my fault my housemates turned my showerhead water to acid," she said at the burnt parts of her hair. "I noticed," she said and gave her a potion, "Drink this and maybe that would ease your feel of lice," she said, "Wow," Tory said as she drank it down and winced. "It also contains a dreamless sleep potion so you can get some rest and heal up. Now the rest of you need to leave for I have other patients that needed care and Mr. Potter I will have to deal with that nasty swelling on your hand but the rest of you out," she said shooing Ron and Hermione out. "Don't worry I will meet you guys later," Harry reassured them and they left.

Harry watched as Tory fell asleep again and he relaxed as the healer checked him over and gave him a salve to rub on his swollen arm. When he left the hospital wing he jumped when Arbok spoke to him, 'Where is Harry-papa going?' he asked, "I am going back to my room Arbok," Harry replied, 'Why can't you stay with Tory-mama?" he asked, 'Because Tory-mama is sick and needs her rest,' Harry replied and the basilisk nodded before going back and scaring Mrs. Norris along the way. The cat is still weary of basilisks after Harry's second year.

It was another week until Tory was able to walk to the bathroom herself but she has to have a cane to help her walk. Her family and headmaster visited her then and her cousin scolded her about not taking care of herself. Harry had to laugh at that experience.

FLASHBACK

"Tory you have some visitors," said Madam Pomphrey and the Griffindor Trio turned to find a whole family staring at Tory. The first that bounded on the bed was a little boy that looked no older then five. He leaped onto the bed, "Tory you came skinny," he said Arbok hissed a warning but Harry told him it was ok. 'It is Tory-mama's family,' Harry said and the basilisk relaxed and the boy (whom they found out was named Koa) grabbed the snake and began to play with it. His mother nearly had a heart attack seeing such as snake. Her father was laughing until the headmaster told him what kind of snake it was. Arbok promised Harry and Tory that he would not bite Koa after explaining to the snake that Koa is a hatchling just like him. After about twenty minutes Arbok found himself having fun with the boy. It was Tory's cousin that shook the halls of Hogwarts.

"TORY HI'IAKA KAHALEWAI!" she screamed, "HOW CAN YOU LET A BUNCH OF STUCK UP BRITS sorry guys(Looking at the Griffindor Trio) PUSH YOU AROUND LIKE THAT! I MEAN YOU TOOK MARTIAL ARTS ALL YOUR LIFE FOR CRYING OUT LOUD AND YOU CAN CURSE THEM WITH A SINGLE SPELL, WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!" she screamed and everyone winced including Tory. "You try having a magical restraint on you," Tory complained, "Well at least you could have done some martial arts," Chrisanna complained. "I couldn't because they had me in binding spells most of the time." She said, "Then why didn't you tell your head of house?" her cousin scolded, "Like he would listen," Tory shot back, "I would have listened Ms. Kahalewai but you never approached me," said a cold and calculating voice and they all turned to find Professor Snape at the door. "I did go to you," she said, "Really?" the Professor said, "Yes and you did nothing, NOTHING!" she shouted. "I have not recalled ever being summoned until the day of your near death," Snape said and Hermione thought of something, "Um Tory when you usually saw the professor?" she asked, "After classes," Tory replied.

Now if anyone saw Snape in a daze it was now and he was deep in thought, "I was not available after classes but I do recall some one pulling my hair during one of my patrols." He said his gears began to work in his head, "If you aren't the one Tory was talking to then who…." It was then that everyone saw the enraged look on Tory's face, "Those fucken bastards," Tory growled, "TORY!" her mother shouted and Tory ignored it. "How dare they!" she said again. "I know what you mean Ms. Kahalewai and I assure you it will be dealt with," Snape said and was about to rush out, "Professor?" Tory said, "Yes," he turned to his ill student, "Can you let me do it," she said, "It is about time I pay them back for what they did to me," she said and slowly she could see the Professor's lips pull up to form a smirk. "Well Ms. Kahalewai you talk like a true Slytherin," He said, "I leave you to it for I feel it would be much sweeter to let you do it yourself," he said. "Really Professor?" she said, "I would like to see some of my students be humbled," and he glanced at Harry, "I am not talking about you this time Potter." And with that he was gone and Tory's family looked at her, "I still say that you should of let him handle it Tory," her father said, "Dad it is about time I do something about it for once," she said and it was then that her father and his family said they had to leave. They said their goodbyes and Tory told them that she will see them when the two years are up.

END FLASHBACK

It was after potions class and Harry found himself standing at Professor Snape's desk. "What do you want Potter?" he said in his usual sneer. "Um Professor if you don't mind me asking," "Get on with it!" Snape said impatiently, "Well, why did you let Tory have her way?" he asked, "Because Potter if I went down to the dungeons and punished Malfoy and his gang they will only pick on her more thinking she is weak." Snape replied a scowl on his face, "Um Professor?" "What," he said, "I was wondering why did you say that some of your students needed to be humbled and yet you said it was not me this time?" Snape this time decided to drop the act as he signaled Harry into his office. He cast a protection spell around the room and a silencing charm before addressing Harry, "Do you really want to know?" he said and Harry nodded. "Well Potter I came to realize that old grudges can't necessarily be held on the next generation." He said, "Remember the pensive last year," he said and Harry nodded nervously, "Well Ms. Kahalewai has reminded me of myself when I was your age," he said, "How so?" Harry asked feeling as if he should know, "I used to be picked on as well but by your father and his friends," Snape replied sitting down behind his desk.

Harry thought about it for a moment, "What did my father use to do?" Harry asked, "Minor stuff such as push me to the ground throw mud at me and put things in my potions. It was your mother that protected me from the blunt of their bullying." Snape said, "My mother?" Harry said, "Yes Lily Evans was there to try and keep them in line when they go off on their adventures. I think one of the worse was when your godfather Sirius wanted to teach me a lesson of sorts. He dragged me towards the whomping willow during a full moon," he said and Harry was shocked, "Yes Harry he wanted me to meet Lupin in his wolf form but had forgotten that Lupin in wolf form will attack anything human. It was your father that saved me when he found out about it." "I was the one who told the headmaster and they expelled him." Snape said and Harry was silent, "What about what I saw in your pensive?" Harry whispered, "That was the worse they did for you did not see all of it." Snape said and decided to tell that tale. "Since you saw it I might as well tell you," he said a sneer still on his face as his hands clenched into fists.

"Your mother was not there at the time and so your father and his friends during our fifth year decided it was fun to humiliate me." He said, "They flipped me upside down and shook me till my things fell out. They did not stop there, when your mother found out and ran to defend me she screeched the top of her lungs out. I had never seen Lily that angry before. Your father let me go but not before putting a spell that would strip me in my underwear and making me dance around the court yard," Snape said and his teeth were clenched at this time. "I am sorry Professor," Harry said looking down, "When you first came to Hogwarts you look exactly like James did all those years ago. I felt the old hatred inside of me of the sight of you. But the thing that prevented me from doing harsher things was your eyes and your spirit." "My eyes are my mothers," Harry said and Snape nodded, "Yes your mother's and the way you act is exactly like your mother," he said sadly, "Did you love my mother?" Harry asked, "Heavens no, not in the way your thinking Potter! She was like my big sister always looking out for me," It was then that Snape's head snapped up and he glanced at the door, "Someone is here," he said and told Harry to go but mention the conversation to no one.

Harry walked back towards the Griffindor Common Room since potions were his last class of the day and he was hungry. He decided to get something to eat from the kitchen. Dobby was a big help in that department as he fixed Harry a few sandwiches. Harry gladly ate and went up to the Griffindor Tower.

When he got there he was met by Hermione, Ron had gone to bed after hours of studying. Hermione was reading and Arbok was currently sleeping on her lap. When she heard Harry enter she put down her book gently and stroked the basilisk. Crookshanks was also sleeping next to her, "I see they have gotten along quiet well," Harry said, "Yeah it seems that Arbok understands English so I read him a story from the history book," she said and Harry smirked, "No wonder they fell asleep," he said, "Shut up Harry," she replied with a playful slap to his shoulder. "What are you reading now," Harry asked, "I was wondering on what could have happened to Tory. I bet those Slytherins used a Polyjuice potion to disguise one of their own into Snape and pretend to hear Tory." She said, "What do you think Tory is going to do?" Harry said, "I don't know Harry but they announced a end of the year dance at dinner," she said and Harry nodded, "As if I can dance," he said sitting down," "I bet you can after some practice," Hermione said and Harry smirked, "G thanks," Harry said. It was then that Arbok decided to awaken, 'Harry-papa back,' he hissed softly and slithered to Harry and Harry stroked the Basilisk. "I was wondering Harry," Hermione said, "What?" Harry asked as Arbok curled himself up, "Well I was wondering more on Arbok," she said, "Oh?" Harry replied, "Yeah I mean I read everything I knew about Basilisks but Arbok seems to differ. I mean when they look at you unless your are its master it kills you with its gaze. Arbok doesn't well at least until Tory tells him. I mean…" she said nervously, "That it was suppose to be unconscious is that right?" Harry said, "Yeah," Hermione replied, "Well it seems that Arbok does not want to kill anyone so he unconsciously shuts it off," Harry replied.

They sat in silence for sometime thinking until Arbok disturbed them again, 'Arbok going to Tory-mama bye, bye Harry-papa," he said and Harry smiled as the snake slithered out of the room. Harry then stretched and told Hermione good night as he headed up to his room but not before taking a shower and then drifted off to sleep.

TBC