Hunter had spent most of his time sitting in the Slytherin common room after what occurred on the train and the constant pain in his arm he was very aware what it met. He felt the presence that only could be Voldemort, but he was very aware that Voldmort had died. Even though his grandfather had befriended Tom Riddle back in his Hogwarts day and had even sworn an allegiance as one of the first death eaters Hunter was very aware his parents were not in any way hoping for the dark lords return. It is true they hated mud-bloods and those who sympathized, but they knew what a world under Voldmort would be like and his parents weren't too fond of that world. They liked the man Voldmort and his power and ideas, but they were not stupid to want that horrid world to be true.
He heard the news a few days before death eaters had been popping up more and it was concerning to the ministry of magic and to his family. His father was so concerned that he forbid his children from leaving the Viperoth manor and so he spent his summer locked away. The daily prophet kept quiet of the rumors of a new Voldemort and a new generation of death eaters, but Hunter knew all too well of the rumors were true. It was believed that in a year's time a plan would erupt and change the wizarding world forever which was the escape of Delphini from Azkaban. The rumors were very true as far as Hunter knew and his parents had gotten word of such a plan, but he only heard of it in passing. Hunter was not aware if his family would be involved or what side they would be on. Although he assumed his parents would remain silent until it unfolded and act wisely when the time came.
His arm though, the throbbing of the mark kept him awake for weeks after the news and the plan was overheard. Since than the dark mark never settled down to the point even his elder brother had to ask him if he felt it too. The answer was a hard yes and the family wondered what the pain could mean as Voldemort was dead and the only one left to have any kind of connection would be Delphini but to his family the girl was but a joke of a witch one that even his father toyed with the idea of ending. He knew very well the death eaters were split between their loyalties and the only question was what would occur when the time came?
As he was lost in his thoughts his prefect made him aware of his summons to Headmistress McGonagall's office and that is where he found himself walking. On his way he heard the whispers of the students and the hissing sounds some of them made. They were mocking him, and his family and he gladly ignored them as they were not worth his time. He passed by a group of Hufflepuff girls and one accidently bumped into him dropping her books to the ground. Hunter without a thought bent down and begun helping the girl collect her things. When she looked up and saw him the girl fell back and stared the boy before her in the eyes. The Hufflepuff girl looked frightened but Hunter grinned kindly to the girl and placed the books he held onto her pile and nodded to her commenting.
"it was my fault..."
He got to his feet and extended his hand out to the girl who stared it over and shook her head in fear. She quickly collected her books got to her feet and ran past the boy in terror as she whispered.
"no..."
Hunter stared after the girl frowning and turned back making his way to the headmistress office. He eventually stopped ascending the stairwell and walked inside eyeing the woman sitting firmly in her chair. She glared the boy over and he came in standing before her. hunter kept his head bowed as the woman commented.
"you know why you're here Mr. Viperoth?"
He kept his eyes on the floor and she commented.
"what exactly were you thinking? Magic on the Hogwarts express? You realize you put a hole in the roof the damages were so severe that you could have disconnected the train car, hurt other students or hurt yourself..."
Hunter goes to open his mouth and Headmistress McGonagall comments again.
"I should expel you for this, I should discipline you but instead I am going to do something different. Although your actions were brash and even dangerous. I don't think you met things to go out of control. Your father has been kind enough to offer a generous donation for the repairs and any other help he can provide. So, in return for his kindness I have decided instead to make you a tutor..."
Hunter looks up annoyed.
"a, what?"
McGonagall nods her head smiling.
"yes, a tutor for students who have a hard time with magic. Your grades are exceptional Mr. Viperoth its clear you're a very gifted young wizard. Your teachers say although your rude that your marks are beyond any other in your grade. Therefore, your punishment will be that you will help your fellow students with their magic."
McGonagall stands from her desk and walks over to Hunter staring him down as she comments.
"you know wandless magic is a true gift it shows your going to grow to become quite a powerful wizard, but your attitude is what scares me"
Hunter rolls his eyes commenting.
"I don't have an attitude..."
Headmistress McGonagall places her hands on her hips and hunter rolls his eyes as she comments staring the boy over.
"I know its not easy living up to your family name but you truly could be as powerful as Dumbledore one day.."
Hunter scoffs at the name in disgust and Headmistress McGonagall stares him down knowingly as she comments.
"or perhaps it is Voldemort you wish to be like?"
She stares angrily at the boy and he returns her stare with a cocky grin as he comments.
"I don't wish to be like anybody professor-"
She cuts him off correcting him.
"that's headmistress to you boy..."
He steps closer and stares down McGonagall unafraid of her.
"Headmistress, I don't wish to be like anybody. I am myself and I plan to be greater than Dumbledore and far greater than Voldemort even if he was a monster..."
Hunter looks to the floor and McGonagall face softens for the boy and she walks forward placing her hand on his shoulder.
"you're not a bad kid Hunter just misguided perhaps helping others will put you on a better path."
Hunter stares at McGonagall's hand and up to her as he comments.
"I, I didn't mean to damage the express. I just I wanted to show off..."
McGonagall stares over the boy and nods understanding but firmly states.
"well next time boy you plan to show off perhaps think of what can go wrong. Your still young your magic can't always be controlled right if you care about someone perhaps don't put them in danger."
Hunter bows his head in shame and replies.
"yes, Headmistress..."
