Disclaimer, Summary, Warnings and Important Notes are in chapter one.
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"speech"
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books/information/files/newspapers
Waking up early as per usual, Damien soaked his hand in Murtlap Essence, which he had quickly made after Draco fell asleep. Sighing in relief as his abused hand was consumed by the potion, he closed his eyes for a moment before hearing people moving about and with a wave of his wand, the bowl of Murtlap disappeared.
Damien knew that Draco wouldn't be waking up until at least 8 am, so he didn't expect Theo and Blaise to be getting up early. When the clock turned 7 am, the dark-haired youth made his way to the Great Hall for breakfast. He grabbed a slice of toast and after eating it, he made his way to the library to read and write a couple of letters.
Dear Dad,
School's been alright so far.
Professor Babbling -my Ancient Runes professor- says she was impressed with my skill and that in the one lesson I've had this week, I've caught up to the others. Hermione Granger looked quite annoyed when she realised my knowledge rivalled hers…
What else… I've made friends with Draco's friends and Blaise along with Theo -my roommates- are really nice…although they seem rather protective which is weird…
How has life been at home?
Love from
Damien.
Sealing the letter into an envelope, Damien placed it on the side and grabbed another piece of parchment.
Dear Padfoot and Moony,
I'm really really sorry.
I should've told you when I found out in the summer.
By now you would have seen the Daily Prophet that states Harry Potter is missing.
Well, I'm not.
As a matter of fact, I technically never existed.
You see, I was kidnapped from my family by Dumbledore and
Lily Potter had had a miscarriage, which made it easier for them to pretend I was theirs.
Truth is…the truth is my real dad is Tom Marvolo Riddle Jr.
More commonly known as Voldemort, the Dark Lord.
I'm sorry.
My real name is Damien Salazar Riddle.
I understand if you want nothing to do with me anymore, but I will always always love you both, you both showed more honest and true love for me than any other adult ever had.
If you choose to hate me, all I ask is you never tell anyone about my old identity, please.
I'm sorry. Really…I am.
Love from
Damien Riddle.
As he sealed the envelope, he closed his eyes trying to control the tears that wished to fall. All Damien could do now was hope and pray that…that they'd accept him. He read for a bit but ended up leaving early, he had to send the letters off before he forgot and lost the nerve to. After sending Hedwig off with the letters, Damien decided to go outside to read for a bit. The sky was bright and it hadn't rained much during the week, so the ground would be dry.
Settling himself down as he leaned against a large oak tree, Damien pulled out a book and found himself lost in it.
"Hello, Harry." Came quiet voice from above him, startled, the boy looked up and spotted a blonde girl dangling from the tree branch.
"What the-" He exclaimed with wide eyes before he attempted to laugh the girls comment off, "I'm not Harry, I'm Damien! I don't know what you're on about."
"I suppose that is true. You were Harry Potter, but you've found your family. I am happy for you, you deserve the truth."
"I…look…Luna, is it? The girl Neville was hanging around with last year right?" She nodded, "Please, please you can't tell anyone! Okay? No one can know-"
"I understand Damien, only me, Professor Snape, Fred and George, know who you once were -at Hogwarts that is. I do believe you should tell Neville. He is very understanding and kind."
"I was thinking about telling him, I think he'd understand. But I can't tell anyone else. It's…it's too great a risk…"
"Not even the Know-It-All?" Damien snorted at the younger girl,
"Not even her."
"May I ask why?" By this point, she had taken a seat next to Damien on the grass,
"I thought about it. Believe me, I did. But, whilst thinking I came to a lot of conclusions about her. As Harry Potter, I had to hide my intelligence, I guess it stemmed from the Dursley's -my adoptive muggle relatives- I could never do better than my cousin...if I did I would get…in trouble. Dudley, he was dumber than an inanimate object, so it was difficult. Then I came here and Hermione…she hated it when I beat her at something, she was lenient with Defence but other than that…I remember a time when I got higher marks in Transfiguration than her, she didn't speak to me for a week and glared at me for at least a month. Now, she's too pro-Dumbledore. To her, the man can do no wrong. She acts like he raised the sun or something!"
"I understand." There was a small pause, before she randomly commented, "It is interesting how such small changes can alter someone or somethings appearance to a degree that no one can realise who they or it once was." Damien frowned slightly, he had a feeling she was talking about the subtle changes to his wand. So no one would think he stole Harry Potter's, they had added some designs to his wand.
They sat in a peaceful silence, Damien let Luna's head fall onto his shoulder and despite only just meeting the girl, he couldn't help but slowly fall in love with her as though she was a younger sister.
"So are you alright with me being the son of the Dark Lord?"
"Yes."
"Why?" Damien asked in complete confusion.
"Because he's sane now. His original plans have resurfaced and that old fool is the worst thing for our world." Damien fell silent as a smile pulled at his lips,
"Luna."
"Yes, Dami?"
"Thank you." Luna just cocked her head to the side before they fell back into a peaceful silence and gradually they fell asleep.
—LINE BREAK—
"Where on Merlin's beard have you been?" Shouted Draco as Damien stepped into the common room hours later. He'd missed lunch and dinner, as had Luna and Neville…
"I've been outside talking with Luna and Neville."
"Who? Loony Lovegood and Longbottom? What on Salazar's grave were you doing with them?" He practically screamed causing Damien to take a step away,
"I was talking to them about my old life, Luna knew who I was and convinced me to tell Nev…"
"Oh! So you told them who you were but not me! You fucking arsehole!" Draco growled,
"That is enough." Drawled the familiar voice of Severus Snape, "Mr Malfoy, you do not get to dictate whom Mr Riddle informs, if you want my personal opinion, he has good reason to tell Mr Longbottom and Miss Lovegood. He, also, has a good reason to not tell you. I suggest you leave it at that." Damien stared in shock at the potions master but gave him a nod of gratitude. Draco grit his teeth before storming out of the common room. Damien sighed, looking at Blaise and Theo, who were staring at him in concern,
"I think I'm going to go to bed and read, maybe get some homework done." He muttered before walking away, fully aware of the concerned eyes that followed his back.
—LINE BREAK—
Damien finished all his homework and grabbed a book. Several hours passed before someone entered the dorm. It was Draco.
"Look." The blond took a deep breath, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have blown up at you like that. Sev was right, it's not up to me who you tell. I trust in time, you will tell me…at least I hope you will."
"Draco-" But said boy continued as though he hadn't heard Damien,
"The thing is, whenever I'm around you, there's this weird feeling in my chest. I mean, I thought it was a condition, -but mother said…well, she said it wasn't- my heart beat gets faster and faster around you. Then when I see or hear you talking and laughing with others, I feel-"
"Draco?"
"-this sharp stab in my heart. My chest tightens and I can't help but feel angry and scared and -and insecure! It's so peculiar, Malfoy's don't feel scared or insecure! Then, mother, she told me what I was feeling. She told me what emotion it was and I was positively…I was positively frightened."
"Dray? What…what's going on?" Once again Damien went ignored as Draco took a seat on the bed, drawing his face close to Damien's as their eyes connected,
"Truth is, Damien, I felt jealous. I get jealous when I see you laughing and smiling with Blaise and Theo, I get jealous when you hang out with Fred and George! Today I got jealous to hear you were with Lovegood and Longbottom all day!" Leaning so close that their lips were mere millimetres away from touching, so close that Damien could almost feel the movement of Draco's lips, "Damien Salazar Riddle. The truth is that…I love you." With that Draco closed the minuscule gap separating their lips. It was gentle. Draco took control as his lips moved with Damien's, it was slow, like a dance as Damien got over his shock, the younger boy leaned backwards, falling against his pillows, hands pulling Draco down with him. Hands buried in each others hair as they kissed as though the world was ending. It was relaxed but passionate. They eventually pulled away, drawing in the air that their lungs demanded as they stared into each other's eyes.
"Wow…" Damien whispered that was after all his first kiss…and it was amazing.
"Yeah…" Murmured Draco before the blond sat up,
"So…what are we now?"
"Damien Riddle, would you like to be my boyfriend?"
"Draco Malfoy…I'd like that." They shared a smile and sat there enjoying the silence until they gradually slipped into a peaceful abyss of sleep.
Authors Notes:
Thank you so much for your reviews on chapter 6:
Gurgaraneth -Thank you and unfortunately he won't be finding out for a few chapters, but when he does hell's gonna rise.
MirrorFlower and DarkWind -Toad will die eventually lol and thank you for your review.
SGM84 -Just realised your username is my initials (excluding the numbers lol). Thank you!
HPreader -Hi! I'm so glad you like my story, while I'm sorry the chapters are a bit short for you, I just make sure I'm past 1000 words before cutting it where it feels right, sorry! Thank you for your review, it practically brought tears to my eyes 'cause I was so happy!
PhoenixGrifyndor -If only he could hear you, sadly he won't be telling.
lilyflower101 -Again, Damien won't be telling, but Tom will find out, don't worry!
Maddyhatter13 -Thank you and Ilvermorny is the American wizarding school, it's mentioned on Pottermore, if you want more info, I don't know much tbh.
Wolfstar46 -Here's some more for you! I am sorry, but Hagrid will most likely be on Dumbledore's side, but maybe in the end (Slight Spoiler!) battle, he'll accept the dark sides views.
Guest -Sorry, but Damien ain't telling no one...
kirsty21 -Thank you
gleefan2009 -Awe, thank you! Here's some more, hope the wait wasn't killing you.
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