Thanks so much to all-11 reviewers! I didn't even realise the story would be such a hit! So thanks a lot for making my day whilst im sick as a dog and have nothing else to do than write for your enjoyment!

And just a note to Kelz:
I purposely put that Lily's wand was right for transfiguration for a reason that you will find out in later chapters! Good on you for realising my "mistake" as it were!


Chapter 3: Hogwarts; Sortings and the start of the fun!

Lucius took the boys to the train station via a Portkey, which, Xavier had to agree, was much better than the Floo network travel! Before they went however, Narcissa turned to them all
"boys I have something very important for you three" She told them

"What is it mother?" asked Draco, who was busy checking his hair in the mirror in the hallway. Narcissa smiled

"I had these necklaces made for you a week or so ago" She explained, handing one to each boy in turn "they're heavily charmed with protection from most spells, they also shield against Dumbledore's Mind Control, how he looks into your mind, and they will allow you access to a lot more of your powers than he would like" She smirked

"Thank you Mrs. Malfoy" Dudley nodded appreciatively as he looked at his pendant

"Dudley Ive told you time and again to call me Narcissa," She chided with good humour.

Dudley's pendant was a silver bat in mid-flight, with ruby eyes, fangs bared for the kill, it measured about 3inches in length and in width the wing-span was at least an inch on each side

Xavier was clasping his round his neck after studying it; his was a snake with emeralds for eyes, the mouth of the snake was open, showing large fangs, bared for the kill, like Dudley's bat was, the pendant was about 5 inches in all. He turned to look at Draco's

As he figured, Draco's pendant was a Dragon in flight with onyx stones for eyes, and its mouth was open as if breathing fire, the dragon was about 5 inches in all, Draco smiled at his mother

"Thank you, you knew our spells weren't going to be up to shielding us all the time…thank you" He smiled, Narcissa hugged the boys as Petunia walked down the staircase

"Bye Mum, ill write often," said Dudley

"You better had Dudley Aaron Dursely!" Petunia scowled in good humour, cuffing her son on the shoulder before pulling him into a hug, Narcissa was already saying goodbye to Draco and Lucius was talking to Xavier about something she didn't catch.


As soon as the four males landed at Platform 9 3/4ths, Xavier strode onto the train with a confident step, his face showed no emotion, his eyes narrowed in careful consideration of everything around him as they put their trunks down on the floor out of the way

"We'll take this cart," he told Dudely and Draco, who then took no time at all, in sitting down and opening their trunks to get books out.

The train set off after a few minutes and the boys spent no time in settling themselves down. Xavier picked out his favourite book "Moste Potente Potions"

"Xavier, can I borrow that when you're done?" asked Dudley, who had his nose in "Transfiguration; the know how and the no-no's"

"Yes you can, so" he snapped the book shut "What House do you think you'll be in?"

"Slytherin" said Draco at once "All my family have been there since the first Malfoy went to Hogwarts, but I wouldn't mind Ravenclaw"

"I don't know, because they don't accept half-bloods in Slytherin and in a sense im a bit Slytherin" said Dudley, his shoulders sagging

"Dud, if you get in Slytherin we'll back you all the way" Draco said quickly, wanting to re-assure the other boy "but if not, it doesn't matter, I mean, unless you're a Gryffindor…"

"Don't even start" Dudley groaned "Im hoping for Ravenclaw though" he added

"I know where im going" said Xavier "Slytherin, after all I am the Heir of Slytherin"


Just as Draco was about to reply, someone opened the carriage door, Xavier looked up to see a girl with bushy brown hair and slightly bucked teeth

"Excuse me, has anyone seen a toad? A stupid boy called Neville lost it"

"Nothings come this way," said Dudley "but if it does, we'll give you a shout"

"Thanks, oh… your first years?" She asked

"Yes we are, and you are?" Draco drawled

"Im Hermione Granger…. and who would you be?"

"Im Dursely-Evans, Dudley Dursely-Evans"

"Malfoy, Draco Malfoy" he sneered slightly

"Riddle, Xavier Riddle" He said coldly "And you're a Mudblood, I suggest you get the hell out of here before we show you what Purebloods do to people like you" he snarled, Hermione left in a hurry, slamming the door on the way out.

"I don't like that tone Xavier" Dudley told him "I don't get why you look down on half-bloods when im one!"

"Dudley you're hardly a Mudblood" said Draco "I mean look, your mother's a pureblood, as was Xavier's, and they're sisters, so technically you're a pureblood"

"My oaf of a father is a Muggle!" Dudley spat the word as if it was poison

"Actually Dudley, Uncle Vernon was a Squib" Xavier told him "that's why he hates Magic, because he cant do it and he knew we would be able to" he smirked, Dudley stared at him

"So…. So im a Pureblood?" he asked in shock

"Yes Dudely you are" Xavier pointed out "id just completely forgotten to tell you" he smirked cruelly, Dudley punched him on the arm playfully

"Git" he retorted

"Besides, the Nephew of the Dark Lord has some benefits" Xavier grinned.


Finally, the Hogwarts Express started to slow down and the boys changed into their Hogwarts Uniforms. Xavier made sure all his mental walls were up and that his Wand was in his Silver Holster on his arm, he looked around the compartment for a moment then let out a hiss that made the other boys roll their eyes. Dudley and Draco were long over the shock of Xavier being a Parselmouth and enjoyed his snake's company, even if they didn't know what Master and Snake talked about.

Out of nowhere, a black snake slithered up Xavier's leg and under his shirt, completely concealed from view, he adjusted his robe once more and tied his hair up tightly with an emerald ribbon, his scar clearly on show as they descended from the train…

Xavier scanned the crowd as he, Draco and a nervous Dudley walked through it, pushing people aside when they got in their way.
"'Arry! Over 'ere!" a loud accented voice boomed over the darkness, Xavier turned slowly and saw a giant of a man holding a huge lantern

"Good ta see ya 'arry" the man said with a smile

"Im sorry, you must be mistaken" Xavier said coldly "I am not called Harry"

"Course y'are!" the man replied "You're 'Arry Potter"

"I think you're sorely mistaken. My name is Xavier Riddle" he spat in anger, the giant man looked affronted for a moment, and told them to get in the boats.


Once they were out of the boats and waiting at the school front, A loud voice interrupted Xavier's musings

"…. Yeah he's definitely dark you know, they say that his scar's what's caused it, say that You-Know-Who made him dark like him when he couldn't kill him"

"Weasely" Dudley hissed, the chatter around the first years stopped, Dudley made his way to the red-head, grabbing him by the shirt

"I thought my cousin had told you to leave him alone when he threw you across the hall in the Robe Shop…. Or was I mistaken?" he taunted, Ron just glared at Dudley

"I suggest, Weasely, you stick to your own kind… seen as your two steps from Muggle yourself" Dudley threw him aside and walked through the crowd again as a woman came out of the large doors and looked down at them all
"We're ready for you now" She said with a slight smile


The students got into a crocodile line as they walked quietly into the Great Hall; Xavier had to stop a sneer from forming on his face when he saw Dumbledore sat atop of the largest table in the room, looking like some sort of Prince or something

Well he wont be happy for long if I have anything to do with it! He thought happily

After a moment, the woman who had brought them in turned to the line

"When I call your name you will put on the Sorting Hat here, and then it will tell you which of the houses you will be in, be it Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin, whilst you're here your house will be like your family, good intentions will earn you House Points, rule-breaking will make you lose points" She explained. Just then, the hat that was sat on a stool opened its brim and began to sing

In a time long past
When everything was still new
A young lord arrived, proud and pure
He worked things his way
And the others did too
But everything fell apart
And the school lost its cool

Now his descendant arrives
Bringing a whole new view
Everything will change
For the good of the School

Xavier surveyed the hat with slight confusion, what did it mean? His thoughts disappeared when he heard the name

"Dudley Dursely-Evans" be called out by the woman, Dudley strode up to the stool and waited till the hat was placed on his head, He sat there for a few moments until

"SLYTHERIN!" the hat shouted loudly, Dudley got up and handed the hat back to the woman and walked proudly over to the green table.

"Draco Malfoy" was called after a few other people; Xavier noticed that the Mudblood he had met on the train had gone into Gryffindor

"SLYTHERIN!" was yelled again, although the hat hadn't even touched Draco's head for more than a second, Xavier tuned out the other names until

"Harry Potter" Was called out

Xavier stilled himself and said loudly

"For the benefit of my peers and the students, my name IS NOT Harry Potter. My name is Xavier Salazar Riddle. Harry Potter is a figment of your imagination" he said coolly as he walked up to the hat

"Then why do you bear the Scar?" asked the woman

"Because The Dark Lord tried to kill me" Xavier snapped, he took the Sorting Hat from her and pulled it on his head

"Ah Master Riddle, so good it is to finally see you" said the hat in his ear

"Whatever Hat, just put me in my right house" said Xavier impatiently

"You're a lot like your father you know, I hope you see him soon young one, and as to your house… there's only one place you will go…. SLYTHERIN!" the house yelled the last word out for the Hall to hear, Xavier handed the Hat back to the woman and walked to his seat beside Draco and Dudley, feeling a pressure in his head, Xavier threw up his mental walls and turned to Dumbledore

"THAT'S VERY CALLOUS OF YOU DUMBLEDORE, TRYING TO READ THE MIND OF AN 11-YEAR-OLD" he taunted him, there were shocked whispers throughout the hall now, no one knew what to do. Finally, the woman teacher called order and finished the Sorting when Ron Weasely went into Gryffindor and Blaise Zambini joined Slytherin House. The Food appeared on their plates a second or so later after Dumbledore had given a quick speech about not being able to go up to the third floor and that the Forest was out of bounds.

"Welcome to Slytherin first years" said a tall boy of about 17; Xavier inclined his head slowly to show he had heard him and began to eat.