Elysian Potter: The Forgotten Queen.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, nor do I own the original idea for this story. All rights for the characters go to the magnificent J. K. Rowling and the original idea belongs to CharmedMilliE-Karry Master.

Elysian's Theme Song: You Should See Me In A Crown, Billie Eilish– Castle, Hasley – The Devil Within, Digital Daggers – Don't Make Me, MALINDA – Doll House, Melanie Martinez – Prom Queen, Molly Kate Kestner – Everybody's Fool, Evanescence.

Chapter Forty-Eight: The Parting of Ways.

Professor Snape made sure to keep Elysian in his eyeline as they were walked towards the Hospital Wing. Harry had yet to release her from his arms and his eyes were constantly jumping from left to right, trying to see if there was anything that could harm either of the siblings. Professor McGonagall had already left to inform everyone of Elysian's return and safety, though she truly had not wanted to leave, especially since two of her students were in shock.

Dumbledore was attempting to get closer to Harry and Elysian with every step but every time he got within touching distance, Elysian immediately flinched away causing Harry to move further. It got so bad that eventually Harry motioned for Professor Snape to stand next to them, between them and Dumbledore, in order to make Elysian feel safer.

Madam Pomfrey practically forced Harry and Elysian apart in order to examine them both behind the privacy of a curtain. Elysian was given a multitude of calming and pain potions – which she poured into the nearest plant. Once Madam Pomfrey was sure that neither Potter was dying, she settled them into beds next to each other and allowed the rest of the staff to enter.

Elysian hadn't expected the Minister of Magic to enter the Hospital Wing alongside Dumbledore and Professor Snape. The moment Professor Snape got the 'okay' from Madam Pomfrey, he quickly made his way over to Elysian to check her over himself.

"Miss Potter –" Cornelius coughed, "—Miss Black, we are going to need you to explain where you were, this evening."

"You know where she was!" hissed Harry, "I told you."

"Mr Potter, you must understand that we need to hear this from her, not you," said Minister Fudge.

Softly, Elysian motioned for Harry to calm down and she began to speak: "I… I was sitting in the stands, next to Draco Malfoy and Daphne Greengrass… then Professor Moody… or whoever he was… he came up and asked me to come with him. I thought it was something to do with Harry… that maybe he'd been hurt during the task… so I did as I was told… he took me to a room and he gave me this ring."

Elysian held up her hand, showing them the deactivated Portkey that had once linked her to Barty and Tom. Immediately, Professor Snape removed the ring from her finger and ran a scan over it. He confirmed that it was, in fact, a portkey and placed it into his extra potion pouch.

"How could a portkey have worked in Hogwarts?" asked Fudge, "the wards should prevent it!"

"Lord Voldemort is the Heir of Slytherin and therefore anything made by him can be used within Hogwarts grounds," said Dumbledore, with his grandfatherly twinkle.

Fudge flinched at the use of Tom's name and seemed to glare at Dumbledore. A quick sweep of Fudge's mind allowed Elysian to see that he truly didn't believe Tom was back. She could work with that.

"Miss Black, please continue," prompted Fudge.

"Um… I put the ring on… and then everything went black… I don't really remember what happened until I arrived back in that classroom… I'm sorry! I…"

Forcing herself to burst into tears once more, Elysian was smirking behind her hands as Fudge began digging into Dumbledore about Tom being back. These conversations stopped once Madam Pomfrey returned from her office and saw Elysian sobbing, she quickly shoed everyone out of the room and rushed off alongside Professor Snape to get some more potions for her.

"I'm sorry I left you there," said Harry gently.

He quickly abandoned his own bed and rushed to cuddle Elysian and make her feel better.

"Do you really not remember it? Seeing him? The Death Eaters?"

"I really don't," said Elysian, her voice shaking. "Every time I try and remember it… it's like there's nothing there… maybe I was obliviated?"

"That would make sense… but why would he do it to you and not me?" asked Harry.

"Maybe because he wants to destroy your credibility? Or Dumbledore's? maybe he was planning on it? I don't know, Harry… I just don't know."

"Sorry. I guess I'm still beating myself up over the fact I left you there… with him… with a man-eating snake wrapped around your leg."

"If it's any consolation, since I don't remember it, I don't remember that you left me."

But I do remember that you've betrayed me.

"Do… do you think you can stay? At least until I fall asleep?" asked Elysian, her voice mimicking that of a small child.

Harry, of course, nodded and gently moved the pair of them so that they were lying down next to each other. Elysian snuggled into his chest and fell asleep with dreams filled with the success of her plans.

~EP~

The train ride was rather sombre – well, for the rest of the train, the Slytherin cars were practically celebrating the return of their Lord. Elysian's reputation had risen to new levels upon the revelation that she had been present for Tom's resurrection. Loads of the other Slytherins were constantly passing by her compartment, showing respect and wishing her luck in future endeavours.

"He didn't hurt you, did he?" asked Blaise, quietly when they were alone.

"No, he didn't do anything other than help me make it look like I'd been kicked around," said Elysian with a smirk.

Blaise nodded, wrapping her up in a tight hug as he kissed her forehead. They remained like that for a few moments before they were forced to release each other and return to their compartments. It hurt that they had to resort to hiding in the bathroom of the train so they could see each other but Elysian couldn't risk him getting hurt. Especially since she had no idea who had caused their break up in the first place.

Once the train came to a stop, Elysian was escorted off of the train by Draco and Daphne. Harry waved at her from across the platform and Elysian sent him a wave back – if only to keep up appearances – as she was led towards where Sirius and Remus were waiting.

"Hello pup," said Sirius, hugging her tightly.

Remus gently patted her head and smiled. The three of them were quick to leave towards the Floo network and return to Grimmauld Place where Lady Black was waiting to greet them.

"Hello sweetie," said Lady Black from her frame, "Sirius told me what happened, are you alright?"

"Yep, I'm better than alright. He's back."

"Indeed, I am," Tom's voice echoed from the kitchen.

Elysian grinned as he came out of the kitchen and stood in the hall. His snake features were in place and he seemed three times as intimidating as Elysian could ever have thought him to be.

"What are you doing here, my Lord?" asked Elysian.

"We called him here," said Sirius.

"We wish to pledge our allegiance to the Death Eaters," explained Remus. "Dumbledore needs to be stopped."

Tom smirked, returning his features to those she had seen in the graveyard, and motioned for Remus and Sirius to come towards him.

"I shan't give you the Dark Mark," said Tom, "but I shall make you swear an oath of loyalty to my cause and the destruction of Dumbledore."

Sirius and Remus were quick to swear on their magic and soon the four of them were settled in the parlour, drinking tea while Kreature and Dobby served them. Tom was explaining the plans for the future whilst his elves popped between Grimmauld Place and Riddle Manor, checking books and borrowing the ones Tom wanted.

"As much as I have enjoyed this, I must depart and I require Elysian to join me," said Tom after a while.

Elysian was happy to join him and waved a quick goodbye to her guardians before Tom apparated them to Riddle Manor. He didn't speak as they arrived, instead motioning for her to follow him down into the dungeon where… James and Lily were chained to a wall.

"What?" gaped Elysian in shock.

"I had some of my Death Eaters pick them up before they arrived at the station. I apologise for the deception but I need to make sure you're devoted to the cause. Therefore, I want you to kill them, and prove that you're one of us."

Lily and James were yelling at her now, telling her to help them. They couldn't even remember her name. Elysian stepped into the cell with her wand in hand, knowing that Tom was watching from behind the closed door.

"Don't just stand there girl, help us!"

Elysian growled, stunning them both in an instant. She grinned, finally realising that she had power over her oppressors and moved closer.

"This is the beginning of the end, Potters, and I can't wait to watch you burn! Don't worry, I'll take good care of Harry for you."

"AVADA KADAVRA!"

Note: this is the end of Book 4: The Goblet of Fire. The next few chapters will take a while to post since they're going to be a lot more complex. I hope you all enjoyed it and I can't wait for the next one.