Chapter 4 – Revolt at Hogwarts
The quartet have spoken about the best moment to reveal Toms new status and they all agreed, it should happen at the Dinner this evening. In a public setting nobody would be able to refuse his claim as one of the heirs of Hogwarts and of his Lordships.
"Revenge can be so sweet.", smirked Tom as he followed his friends to the Great Hall.
A few steps away from the door, a hex tried to hit his unprotected back. As this wasn't the first time it has happened in the past, Tom was prepared. He had cast a protego on himself and advised his friends to do the same. They have complied without asking unnecessary questions. The hex was repelled and propelled Charlus and Fleamont Potter through the air. Both boys landed roughly on the floor.
"50 points from Slytherin", said Albus Dumbledore who have watched it with an annoying twinkle in his eyes.
"For what, Professor. Did I or my friends hexed them? On the contrary we were on our way to dinner. But you have had always problems to stay neutral, am I right, Sir.", asked Tom calmly.
"Mr. Riddle you have not the right to go against my decision or do you want a detention on top of it.", growled Dumbledore.
"Actually, it's Lord Peverell-Slytherin-Gaunt, Professor. As an Heir of Hogwarts I could arrange your disposal of this grand institute of learning, Professor.", replied Tom amused.
"W-Wh-What?", stammered Dumbledore. "How could it be, I thought I make sure, that he doesn't know about it?", thought Dumbledore frustrated.
"Gringotts was so helpful in that regard. An inheritance-test was administered today and I have accepted my Lordships and my responsibility. Not to mention, that I do not have to return to that despicable orphanage where you would have let me rot, Professor.", said Tom icily.
"What is the meaning of this commotion, Gentlemen?", asked Headmaster Dippet who have been called by another member of the staff.
"Good evening, Headmaster. Professor Dumbledore thought it necessary to take 50 points from Slytherin unjustified. My friends and I were on the way to dinner, as the Potter-twins tried to hex our backs. Luckily we have used the Protego-charm before heading upstairs, Sir. It would be best, if you can check our wands, Professor. "Prior Incantato", suggested Tom politely.
"I do not think this is necessary. Boys will be boys, after all.", tried Dumbledore to prevent it.
"Oh no, this is absolutely necessary. You have already tried to take points for that commotion, Albus. Let's see if it was justified, when it's not the case, Slytherin will get the points back and the real culprits will face detention and loss of points.", decided Headmaster Dipped "Your wands, boys."
Without hesitation the four Slytherins handed over their wands. Charlus and Fleamont hesitated, but under his unmerciful glare, they caved in and handed their wands over.
"Priori Incantato", intoned Headmaster Dipped six times. It was exactly as Tom Marvolo Riddle jr. has told it. The wands of the Slytherins only showed the "protego", but the wands of the Potters showed "Flipendo, "Confundus" and even a "Obliviate" all having been used within the last two hours.
"Gentlemen I was never more disappointed in students of Hogwarts. You both will serve detention with me, until the term is over. I will write a letter to your parents to inform them about your despicable behaviour and each of you will lose 100 Points. Have you no honour? Duelling in the halls is forbidden, as well as to hex anyone from behind. I have warned you again and again. This will ends now. I will confiscate your wands. You will only get them back for the lessons, the rest of the time, they will stay with me.", he announced as he handed the four wands back to the Slytherins.
"Albus, you will have to face an enquiry by the Board of Governors. I have already realised that you have done everything to accelerate the rivalry between both Houses. When will you learn, that we have all attributes from each house. When you not be able to understand this lesson, I will be force to end your contract at the end of term. Maybe you will be better suited for a practical employment at the Ministry. It will be marked permanent in your records. You may have helped us greatly in the fight against Grindelwald, but that's not excuse for your outright bias against Slytherin.", admonished the Headmaster the culprits.
"Thank you Headmaster", murmured the Slytherins. They would ensure that the whole school will know about it within minutes. The rumour mill would help them to spread the words. And as soon as the majority would get the words about Toms new status, the games can begin anew.
A/N: A shorter chapter, but necessary. The Potters have been punished severely by Headmaster Dipped, Albus Dumbledore has been caught in the crossfire and the Slytherins are able to reap the rewards of having a new Lord Slytherin in their midst. What will Dumbledore do now? He have to act carefully, when he doesn't want to lose his position at Hogwarts. And the Potters haven't even realised the full extend of Toms new titles. Shouldn't they be able to reign their temper in, then they will lose everything. Sweet revenge indeed for Tom Marvolo Riddle jr.
As mentioned before, this is an AU – I always found it strange that Headmaster Dippet seems to be such a big pushover. And that he follows blindly everything, without questioning, what a younger Dumbledore had decided. Even when he was a hero for Wizarding Britain after his victory over Gellert Grindelwald.
The By-Laws of Hogwarts would have make it possible for the Heirs of Hogwarts to spend their summers at the castle or in the nearby village, when no other relatives can be found. It was even possible to spend the time with the family of a friend, when the original home isn't suitable for a variety of reasons.
