Here is the next chapter. For future reference Tom Senior is Tom Riddle and Tom Junior is Harry Potter. For the purposes of ease in this story Tonks will be in her third year now not her last one. Please read and review thanks, love Angel x
Albus was so stunned by the sorting that he forgot he was even meant to make a speech when it was over until Minerva stood tapping on her glass with her spoon to silence the room in turn making him jump out of his skin. He mildly glared at her back for making him jump like that. Those that noticed his odd behaviour didn't think much of it. After all Tom Potter was here this year and he was probably star struck or something. It was only as he moved to get up that he noticed that every uniform in the Slytherin and Ravenclaw houses looked much better. He looked at both houses scowling deeply.
"Thank you Minerva. Welcome back everyone to a new year at Hogwarts and welcome to our new first years. That sorting was certainly unique wasn't it. James and Lily Potter were Gryffindors and as you no doubt noticed Tom Potter is most certainly not so we will indeed expect great things from him. Also Neville Longbottom is in Ravenclaw when Frank Longbottom was not so we can indeed expect great things from him as well. I have no idea why they were not in Gryffindor like their fathers but it is what it is. As you can see the uniforms of Ravenclaw and Slytherin have changed and I would ask them to return to their normal style but I don't know what caused this. It isn't fair to the other houses though who do not deserve to be outshined!" he said as every eye went to the Slytherin and Ravenclaw houses who looked down at their uniforms shrugging wildly. From their actions he could already tell they didn't know why it was like that either.
"Moving on uniforms are just that, uniforms. I can see we don't know why they changed so I will just leave it for now. It's not truly important. Our caretaker Mr Filch has asked me to remind you that no one should be casting magic in the corridors because…"
"It's a school for learning magic why ever not?" someone unseen shouted up at him disturbing him in the middle of the sentence.
"Because he's a cranky squib and can't practice magic at all so instead he bullies and belittles the kids who can, frightening them immensely!" someone else shouted out again someone he didn't see.
"ENOUGH! Yes Mr Filch is a squib and to my knowledge he has never targeted or bullied any children here!" Dumbledore said stunned as many people from all four houses stood up shouting at him that it was lie. He was utterly stunned.
"Please people pull yourselves together!" he tried weakly.
"He said he wanted to hang us in the dungeons by or thumbs and hear us screaming!" someone shouted but before Albus could continue Filch himself spoke.
"I'm not wrong! They absolutely should bring corporal punishment back and teach you little whelps a lesson! If I had magic I'd do it myself but as I don't I can but fantasize about it" he sneered as Tom reeled from his seat. He looked at Severus who wasn't looking at him but directly at Filch with a scowl so deep he was making people who looked in his direction shudder. Albus himself was stunned.
"Come on everyone calm down. I believe everyone deserves a second chance. We wouldn't be good and light people if we didn't give everyone a fair chance. Mr Filch you are not to reoffend. If you do you shall leave me with no choice but to find a way to punish you and I don't want to do that. I don't have the time for it and besides which your only job here is to clean the school so try to just do your job and leave everything to everyone else. Don't practice magic near Mr Filch and that is the end of it. The Forbidden Forest is just that forbidden to all those who are not accompanied there by a teacher. Don't go there otherwise!" he ordered his gaze lingering at the two red heads in Gryffindor which Tom guessed to be twin brothers of Ron. They looked around uncomfortably as everyone looked at them when Dumbledore finally moved on.
"This year the third floor corridor on the right hand side of the school is forbidden to all those who do not wish to die a most painful death. The stairs of the school are sentient so it is likely that at some stage they will inevitably bring you there just wait for another staircase to show up and move on. Now let's get properly settled in. let the feast begin!" he called out as various golden platters filled the tables and people began to tuck in.
Tom noticed that everyone in Slytherin waited for him to help himself to food before they did which he secretly liked. They were quite obviously judging him on what he would choose. Severus too was interested to see what he would select to eat but had already put food on his own plate. Tom reached forward and put some corn on the cob with butter onto his side plate along with some of the spiced chicken wings available. He started on that and didn't pick his main course yet so the whole house followed his lead. He was amazed by that but also felt highly powerful indeed. Neville was experiencing the same thing at Ravenclaw because he'd been called out by the headmaster. He tucked into the juicy hot chicken wings as Draco watched him eat it as delicately as he could with a scowl. He hated foods like this because they always tasted amazing but made such a huge mess. He was annoyed that the house seemed to be watching Tom and not him. He was meant to be the kingpin in his house and now he couldn't even come close because of Tom fucking Potter. Severus watched his immature godson scowling so obviously at Tom and sighed. This would become a handful if he didn't elect to intervene shortly. He'd leave it go for tonight but would be speaking to Draco about his ridiculousness tomorrow.
Tom sighed at the gorgeous taste of the food. For his main course again with everyone watching him he took some broccoli bake, roast potatoes, roast chicken and mint sauce. It was one of his favourites.
"Hello Heir Potter I am Lord Blaise Zabini and it's a pleasure to meet you" he said as Tom looked up and shook his hand.
"Hello Lord Zabini I am Lord Potter myself and it's an honour to meet you too. I have heard much about you from others on the train but I wish to assure you that I don't care what people say as I care only for facts. If you are happy in your life then I am happy too. I am delighted to have made another friend!" he said shaking his hand as there was a glow between them which only served to make Draco even more mad.
"Clearly our families' magic agrees with you. I'm delighted that we can call each other friends too. For your information my mother has had many husbands but I am not one to judge her for it. If having that many husbands makes her happy then it is all good. All I care about is my life being the way I want it. I do have a marriage contract because well most purebloods do. Do you know what that is?" he asked curiously as Draco sighed beside him.
"He came from the muggle world Blaise. Do you really think he knows what a marriage contract is?" he asked as Tom stared at him in awe.
"Yes well either way I do know what a marriage contract is because I have two of them. Oh yes that's right. Who are you contracted to marry Mr Malfoy?" he asked suddenly as Draco paled somehow stupidly thinking that Tom may not have heard him.
"I actually don't know who she is but I do know her name. She is older than me. Her name is Violet Burke. What about you then?" he asked still very annoyed.
"I am to marry someone called Nymphadora Tonks and also someone called Daphne Greengrass!" he said making Draco gasp loudly.
"Well I don't know this Tonks woman she must be a MUDBLOOD! But Daphne Greengrass is a well-known pureblood. She's sitting over there!" he said pointing down the table a bit. Tom looked in the direction he was pointing and spotted her. She was as beautiful as an angel. She had long blonde wavy hair which was held off her face with a sparkling clip of some sort. She had beautiful skin which had a slight tint to it but wasn't as dark as Blaise's.
"I have no idea why you shouted such a word Malfoy but don't do it again. It gives us a bad image. As for me I must marry someone called Tracey Davis. I was just told I'd meet her at school so we'll see who that is!" he said continuing to eat his meal. As the deserts rolled around Tom chose a slice of vanilla cheesecake moaning at the delicious taste of it. It was wonderful. He helped himself to a cup of tea and relaxed back observing everyone. He caught Daphne's eye and smiled at her as she blushed. He could feel his own cheeks heating up. She was divine. It so wasn't fair. How was he meant to focus on his lessons and her? He observed everyone in his house and watched what they did for once.
He noticed everyone become very protective in whatever they were doing whenever they noticed him watching and rolled his eyes. It's not like he'd be judging everyone or anything. He really didn't care all that much. He was just excited. As the feast ended he was approached by Severus.
"Mr Potter please come with me. The headmaster has asked to meet with you in his office!" he said leading the stunned Tom away. Instead of heading in the direction of the headmasters' office he allowed himself to be lead to Severus' office.
"Sit down please we need to talk. I may look whatever way you think but I know more than I ever let on ever. I will only ask this one time. Who are you?" he asked as Tom flashed his red eyes once more.
"Well Severus Tobias Snape I was indeed Tom Marvolo Riddle until I bonded with young Tom Potter here. I made as you know horcruxes to keep myself alive but destroyed them all myself and assimilated myself into this young boy here. Essentially we are one in the same. I no longer exist accept in his mind one could say. He is in full control and I am not possessing him. I am Lord Slytherin. I feel like you should know that. Also to make things easier for me Draco Malfoy slighted me three separate times and it is for this reason that no matter which room he ever chooses he will need to leave his clothes in the bathroom to be collected by the house elves there as he will not be getting them collected in his room like others. The hat warned me he has a habit of throwing tantrums at home. Please see to it that this does not happen again!" he said flashing his Slytherin ring as Severus blanched and merely nodded in understanding.
"I see. My mark has completely faded you know although Albus was furious about it. He's hiding the Philosophers Stone here this year in order to trap Voldemort. He thinks you'll be attacking. I'm assuming you would not like for me to call you my lord?" he asked as Tom looked at him for a moment.
"No thank you. That would be highly inappropriate since Tom Potter is the main person you ever need to deal with. I am merely in the background from time to time just offering him advice as and when he needs it. I will in no way be allowing him to cheat in classes so don't worry about it. Well won't that be interesting. I imagine he'll be furious when he looks like a fool at the end of the year when nothing happens to his blasted stone. What an idiot like I'd come and attack a bunch of children. I learned by lesson the last time and it is for this reason that I am determined to give Tom Potter the best life I can" he said with a smile.
"I must admit I am relieved to hear that. Also Draco is my godson and I will be talking about his behaviour with him tomorrow morning. I was under the impression the tantrums had stopped but it would seem Narcissa and Lucius lied to me" Severus said with a smile of his own.
"Yes I can see that they obviously did but if he screws up anymore I will deal with him too. Not in a harsh way but more of a way which would embarrass him as I can see he needs the humility embarrassed into him. Who is Violet Burke and what is she like?" he asked as Severus glared at him.
"Violet doesn't easily suffer fools Potter. She knows many a deadly curse and is not afraid to use them which I am relieved about if you must know. It does protect her very well indeed. I wouldn't if I were you!" he said shocked as Tom laughed.
"Draco is in for a world of pain then isn't he since he's contracted to her. I am contracted to Daphne Greengrass and Nymphadora Tonks. I just felt like you should know that for future reference where needed. Please test my occlumency shields. I need them to be perfect for Albus tomorrow so he gets nothing from me!" he ordered as Severus cast Legillimens and was out of there two seconds later.
"Your shields are perfect as always. It is like Fort Knocks. I couldn't even get in there! Well done and ten points to Slytherin for having such an unreal mindscape!" he said as Tom preened at the attention like a cat would do.
"You should know I have two familiars as well. I have an owl called Demios and a cat called Flora. They both bonded to me earlier in the summer. Also I want that fool Filch monitored by you. I trust you more than anyone in this castle Severus. I…" he was interrupted by a student bursting in looking stunned.
"Sir I'm so sorry but you need to come quick! The whole house is different!" he said running from the room as Severus stood quickly.
"We will go and see Albus tomorrow and I will be by your side the whole time. I hated James Potter with a passion but you are not him and I see that now!" he said as they swept from the room. They went down the hall a little bit and entered the brand new common room Severus gasping himself. He glanced at Tom who nodded once to show he had been behind it. The common room was now exceptionally bright, airy and most of all clean. It practically gleamed it was so clean. There was brand couches all over the place and new tables for study and playing games too. All the older years seemed very impressed if not distressed when some of them couldn't find things. Severus would be in for a huge shock when he returned to his office. Tom whispered to him that nothing dark is allowed in the house any longer while he was kneeling to tie his shoelace. He nodded once and stood once more. This would be interesting.