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~Force of Nature~
Disarm You
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Tom carried the unconscious woman through the back of his office where there was a door connecting to his room. Using wandless magic, it opened and he walked right in. He approached his king sized bed that was immaculately covered with a thick silver and green comforter with silver sheets. He set her down observing her unconscious form. Tom couldn't deny that she was quite attractive for a muggle witch. Those pale pink lips, recalling how soft they were. The wild curls were left in array. That smooth porcelain skin. Still at the same time, Hermione annoyed him to no end. He never met a witch that didn't know how to hold their tongue. Oh sure Minerva had a slight bit of attitude but not compared to this young witch.
Hermione stirred, the steady rise of her chest apparent. Tom peered at the witch, a thought coming across his mind. Perhaps he could fuel it. He heard that sleep paralysis was terrifying for people. What better way to punish her than that. Tom always enjoyed invoking fear in others. She would crack. His hand brushed over her cheek. The touch itself feather like. Sending his dark magic into her.
Something akin to a jolt had Hermione opening up her eyes. Confusion flickering in those brown hues. She was in a room she was unfamiliar with. Suddenly a dark figure flashed past her making her heart skip a beat. Then she tried to move, her eyes widening in horror. Ice cold fear overcame her in a rush. Her body wouldn't respond.
Once again that figure moved across the room, a dark laugh echoing off the walls. Hermione shut her eyes trying to will away her fear. The panic within her bubbling at the surface. The sound became eerily quiet. Hermione slowly opened up her eyes. A scream catching up at the back of her throat. There before her was the vermillion filled eyes that screamed monster. A hand closed over her throat in a vice grip and a pale face smiled down menacingly at her. A shock of magic surged forward, encasing her. The pale yellow hue surrounded causing the figure to vanish and Tom came into view.
Shock was etched into his handsome features. Yet his hand didn't stray from her throat. Instead he composed himself and gave her a dark look. He didn't take kindly to be upstaged by anyone. Let alone his own student. Hermione felt everything clicked. Her eyes narrowed spitefully.
"How dare you." She snarled
Tom glared at her. His voice cold.
"Don't you dare, Granger. You have no one to blame but yourself."
Hermione thrashed beneath him, trying to get away.
"I swear if you don't let me go, I'll have you ruined." She threaten with a harsh tone.
Oh how he would love to just snap her pretty little neck. Yet as fulfilling that thought was, he rather let her suffer indefinitely. He shifted above her letting her feel the heavy weight as he pinned her down. She winced and bared her teeth at him. A mocking smile curved his lips.
"Oh, who would ever believe you? Don't you realize that I perfected this facade? Your words would hold nothing over mine."
Hermione flinched at him. Trying to think fast but Tom leaned down, his lips a breath away from hers. A hot flush crept on her face. Was he going to kiss her again? Instead his words continued, like sharp knives trailing across her skin. He was more than dangerous. Tom was a lethal combination of darkness and silk.
"Tell me, Hermione. Are you intact?"
The witch glared at him, the heat not leaving her face. How dare he ask something like that. She was livid beyond anything. So of course she didn't hold back the sharpness of her tongue.
"Fuck you, Tom!"
Tom tsk, a hand yanked her tresses harshly causing the brunette to cry out.
"You would like that wouldn't you. Allowing me to strip you bare and as you shiver, let me do unimaginable things to you." Tom said darkly. His words making Hermione blood rush.
She felt attracted to him. There was no denying that but it didn't change that he was a nightmare.
"You are sick. As if I would ever do that." She snapped defensively.
Tom pressed his lips into her throat, flicking his tongue for a taste. Hermione gasp at the unexpectedness. It was an entirely new sensation to her and she couldn't help the shiver that crept across her. Tom trailed his tongue down leaving a hot burning trail within the inexperienced woman. It was heady if he were to admit it. The throbbing of her pulse was exquisite beneath his tongue. It was fear and intrigue build into one.
Hermione felt her body betraying her. The hot warmth building up beneath her knickers. She didn't understand. Tom grounded his body atop of hers very slowly. It was like a sharp pulsing need overcame her and burned right through her. A foreign sound escaped those lips. It made Tom smile into her heated skin wickedly.
"Look at how you unravel before me. I don't have to be your enemy."
Hermione bolted up at his words. Shame washing over her like a ice cold bucket of water. Tom rolled to the side, peering at her with a heated gaze.
"I can't do this." She stated.
Tom frowned.
"Perhaps not now. Though nothing won't keep me from having you once we are wed."
Hermione sighed, running her fingers through her hair.
"It doesn't change anything. You are conundrum."
Tom couldn't stop the deep velvet chuckle that came from his mouth. Oh she had no idea.
"I suppose you are right. However, you can rest assured that as long as you obey me then we won't have any problems."
Hermione narrowed her eyes, temper flaring.
"Fat chance that. I get you think so highly of yourself because you are so much older Tom. It doesn't matter. I will still set out for my plans."
Tom scoffed at her.
"Your plans don't matter to me. Just as long you stay out of my way."
Hermione was about to respond when a box on the nearby table started to shake violently.
Peeking their interest. Tom cursed and hastily stood up and crossed the room in two long strides. Hermione blinked at the sheer orange hue that it started to emit.
"What is that?" She asked
Tom frowned and whispered under his breath. The box stilled, light dimming. He ran his finger over the inscription on the side.
"It doesn't pertain to you. Take your leave, Miss Granger."
His tone was rough and he didn't look at her when she stood up with a huff.
"Wasn't like I asked to be here." She snarked.
Tom turned to face her, his eyes boring into hers in cold irritation.
"20 points from Gryffindor. Speak another word then it'll be 50. I'll see you for detention on Monday." He opened the door.
Hermione felt rage boiled as she stormed out muttering under breath. Bloody prick.
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Tom clicked the door shut. Calling out Nagini with a hiss. The serpent slither forward. Tom held onto the box. He whispered a spell, shrinking it to a small size. He stashed it away in his robes. The ivory triangular pendent he slipped within his pant pocket. Moving to his desk he grabbed a vial containing a burgundy shade of liquid. He stashed it inside his robes. Along with various petals of pholox roots. He walked through the door out his office. Up the many flight of stairs. It was nearing sundown.
"We only have a spare amount of time." Tom spoke in parseltounge.
Nagini followed as Tom began to walk briskly towards the forbidden forest. The air was icy against his skin. A warm pulse flickered through his pants. Nagini moved ahead as if sensing something from afar. They were halfway through the forest. Tom drew out his wand and continue to move quickly. A howl echoed within the wooded area. Nagini let out a warning hiss from a distance.
Tom could hear the stream of water from where Nagini was at. He could feel the pendent go hot within his pocket. So very close.
Soon he was at the entrance to a cave. Nagini let out another hiss. Tom strode with purpose. Wand out.
"Lumos"
The light brimmed the darkness. A feminine voice was singing. Tom harden his features. The siren. Nagini followed closely. They came upon a lush waterfall. The scene of wild grass and colorful flowers about. It was serene. It was also a deadly trap. The siren was turned away from Tom. The long wet dark hair stuck to her back. Her singing stronger than before. Tom felt himself get weary, body feeling heavy. It made him angry.
His magic swirled dangerously. An he pulled out the small wooden box. The siren turned. Her beautiful appearance didn't diminish the angry surge he felt. She started to screech at him. In fact he felt even more murderous. Stupid creature.
The box glowed orange as he opened it. The siren's red eyes widen in horror. Her sudden screech muted. Nagini taking advantage of her distraction. Struck once, twice, and then thrice. The venom sinking into her bloodstream. She collapsed to the water. The red blood seeping into the blue, turning into an off orange color. Tom walked toward her, a curve of his lips smiled, as he admire Nagini's work.
The water came to his knees. Roughly he pulled her body from the water. The red of her eyes rolling back as he did so. She didn't fight him. With one hand he pulled the vial from his robes. He uncorked it with his mouth with a small pop. The liquid slid down her throat. She wasn't quite dead yet. Soon she would be.
Tom watched in morbid fascination as her body began to convulsing. A few moments passed. Then a navy blue gem came from within which he took. He dropped her back into the water. Waving his wand, eyes devoid of emotion.
"Avada Kedavra"
The jet of green hit her and she sunk down. Nagini hissing contently. Tom moved out of the water, around the scattered flowers. There at the back was a chalice. Tom grabbed it, staring hungrily at the intricate markings. The gem throbbed and he put it inside. Along with the pholox roots.
"Nagini come."
He lowered to the ground as Nagini came forward. Tom tilted the chalice to the serpent. His mouth opening to drop the siren's blood inside from the sharp fangs. After letting eight sizable drops, Tom withdrew. Pointing his wand at the ingredients. The pendent quivered. His eyes closed as he focused.
"Siren detrahet me animae ploratu amarissimo. Da mihi in omnibus. Detrahet me extrema momenta daturum." Tom spoke over three times.
His magic thrummed and inside the gem melted with everything. He brought the chalice to his lips. The hot liquid seared on its way down his throat. Tom opened his eyes in alarm. The legs giving out under him. Nagini slithered over him prospectively. Hissing as Tom thrashed upon the ground. His piercing scream nothing but an echo.
The pain felt like it went on endlessly. It was as if he was transitioning into another being completely. Like his own DNA rearranged itself. He burned like nothing before. Then he blacked out.
It could've been hours later that Tom came to. The way everything felt was different. He couldn't quite pinpoint it yet. Nagini turned her eyes on him, softly hissing. Tom became perplexed as he struggled to sit up. She nudged him.
"I'm fine."
He blinked several times before raising to his full height unsteadily. He drew out his wand. He pointed it at Nagini, who flicked her tongue at him.
"Shhhh. Steady, love. Wingardium Leviosa."
Tom frowned when the spell failed. His wand didn't react. He tried it again. Nagini peered up at him. Tom pressed his fingers to his temple groaning. Surely this couldn't be permanent. Shite. His magic was gone.
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Hermione shivered as she rubbed her hands around her arms hastily. Ginny was humming a melody that sounded way off key. Harry was flipping through his book, scribbling notes onto his parchment. Hermione bit her lip, he looked like he was dying for help.
"Are you sure you don't need my help, Harry?"
Ginny rolled her eyes.
"It won't be much of help if he gets the answers."
Hermione scoffed.
"Don't take me for the fool. I'm only offering help not a easy way out."
Harry turned to face her.
"I appreciate it but I can do this. Besides you got mail from Professor Garrison. Ginny shove off already."
She huffed at him then strode out the common area. Up the girls dorms. Hermione watched with a slight frown.
"She'll get over it. I just can't be around her when I'm trying to work. Anyhow here." Harry passed her the white envelope.
Hermione ran her thumb over her name curiously. She gave Harry a timid smile.
"Thanks! I'll head back upstairs. Bye Harry."
She took her leave. As Hermione's back hit the bed she tore the edge with a swipe of her finger, wincing as she drew blood. Oh bloody hell.
Instantly she sucked on the cut, running her tongue over it a couple times. The bitter sweetness hitting her palate. She ignored it. Hurriedly she pulled the document out. Reading it. It was as almost as if she could hear the thick accent within her mind.
Miss Granger,
My apologies if this recieves you late. However, Professor Riddle got to you before I could cut in. I do hope that he didn't go too rough on you. Now I believe we should discuss this more since the incident occured between us both. Let's say on the morrow before your first class. My door will be open for you. Till then.
Sincerely,
Professor Garrison
Hermione sighed as she recalled the events of earlier. It didn't stop the rush of heat creeping across her face. The way Tom made her heart race with his tongue upon her skin. She groaned turning face first into her pillow. Will tomorrow grow worse? She'd find out.
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Uhhhhhhh ohhhhhhhhhhhh. So yes there is a bit of a problem with Tom. Which he won't take kindly to. On one hand his plan does work ish with a bit of an issue. I also want to make something very clear. Tom has not made any Horcruxes nor does he intend to in this fic. While he still fears death, he has another idea that will be better in findings. Yes, he has murdered his relatives in cold blood and covered it up. Which will be explained later on. Oooooo so much to come. Hermine keeps saying she has plans as well and I know everyone is curious. That will come up as well because it is an important factor. Soooooo yes more. Please send your thoughts! Till then! Ta ta loves!