Tell Me Would You Kill?

by anayu123

When Maire finds herself in Dumbledore's office during the war, she has no idea what to expect. With Harry in the Hospital Wing the only girl able to do the task at hand was her. She never thought she would ever hear the words "Tell Me would you kill to save a life?" Based on the song Hurricane by 30 Seconds to Mars.

5. Quality Time

Tell Me Would You Kill? By: Anayu123 Chapter V: In Which Maire Spends Quality Time With The Dark Lord Voldemort.

I woke up early that day, despite the lack of high quality sleep. Trying not to be cranky, I headed down to the Common Room. Surprise surprise, Tom Riddle.

"Morning Tom." I stated heading towards the door. Where in the world was I going. Tom seemed to be amused by my absent-minded walk to the door. He raised his eyebrows.

"Going somewhere, Miss Ella?" "Good question! When do we get our schedules?" "After breakfast. A little early to be thinking about school don't you think?" "Never too early I say!" I turned on my heels and sat in the chair across from him. Pulling my sweater sleeves farther down my arm I looked into the fire.

Dear Grace,

If you find this note, than I must of left already. I'll be back sooner or later. I went to see the stars in a Blue Box. No one needs to know I'm gone. William will have a note similar to this. Dumby- The Old already knows I'm gone.

Love you,

Maire

Dear Willy,

If you have found this note along with Ricky, I have left already. I can't tell you where I'm going or who I'll be with but know that I love you a lot and will come back sooner or later. Don't worry about me, I'm safe. No one else knows that I'm gone other than Grace. The teachers know, so don't try to report me missing. Keep an eye on Draco for me okay?

Love You always,

Maire

I couldn't help but wonder back to the thought of stopping Tom Riddle. I couldn't challenge him to a duel and kill him, he would either be a match for me or would kill me first. Chaining him up and throwing him into a Vanishing Cabinet wouldn't work.

"His biggest fear is death." "Don't we all fear death sir?" "Yes, but Miss Maire, he was so caught up in that fear, he took it upon himself to stray so far away from humanity. He did everything in his power to make sure he didn't die. For the most part he succeeded, but if and when he does die, he will never be fully able to return as a ghost or move on into what some call Heaven." "Oh." "But smart as Tom Riddle was, he never fully understood one thing. Do you what that is Maire?" I stayed silent and thought about it for a moment.

"Love?" "Yes, his mother loved Tom Riddle Sr. so much as to give him a Love Potion. They got married and she soon became pregnant. I'm guessing she believed that spending so much time with her, he would actually love her, or that because she carried his child he would stay. He didn't stay, but left her with nothing." My heart skipped a beat and I felt a twinge of sorrow for Merope Gaunt.

"So she died of sorrow than?" I guessed. "Quite possibly. No one truly knows. The reason I am telling you this however is that the reason Tom Riddle has no concept of Love or Sympathy is because he was conceived under a Love Potion. If he would have been cared for by parents that loved him, I believe he would be able to grasp the concept and possibly feel it. But as you already know, he was not."

At thought of that memory, I looked over at Tom Riddle. His face clear of anything. Not a speck of emotion on his features. I turned my head as he turned to look at me. I thought of something to catch his attention. Little pictures popped up inside my head. They all contained one thing in common. Snakes.

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Parselmouth? Imagine being able to talk to snakes. Extraordinary!" I could have sworn I saw anger dance across his eyes. " I expect it would be a bit unnerving, at the same time talking to snakes could be quite a gift, the snakes might know something others don't." I nodded my head after hearing his opinion. Of course, he would know being one himself.

The grandfather clock chimed 7:30 a.m. as I stood up and stretched. I walked out of the Common Room and was instantly hit with chills. I kept walking since I was used to it. As I walked by Professor Snap- er sorry Slughorn's office he popped out and scared me.

" Sorry if I scared to dear, but Professor Dippet has asked me to give this to you. It's your specialized Schedule. Since you need to catch up in your classes." I took the schedule from his hands and glanced at it.

7:30 a.m. Breakfast and mail.

8:00 a.m. Catch up with Professor Slughorn: Potions

9:00 a.m. Potions with the Gryffindors.

10:00 a.m. Transfiguration with Professor Dumbledore

11:00 a.m. Defense Against The Dark Arts with Professor Merrythought

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Catch up with Professor Merrythought for 45 minutes.

1:45 p.m. Break.

2:00 p.m. Charms with Professor Arke

3:00 p.m. Herbology with Professor Berry

6:00 p.m. Supper

What is it with me always having Potions as the first class of the day? I thanked him and continued walking to the Great Hall. I heard someone's footsteps behind me. I turned and saw Dirk and Terry.

"Hey! How did you sleep last night?" Terry asked. "Nice, no dreams though." "Must be awesome sleeping near Olive Hornby!" Dirk exclaimed sarcastically. I laughed while Terry snorted. "You're crazy." She stated as we reached the Great Hall. We sat towards the end of the table again and started discussing our classes.

"Terry Malone!" Professor Slughorn called and handed over her schedule. Just as she sat down I spotted someone oddly familiar. My Grandfather Dale. Our signature Blonde hair and green eyes gave it away. Not to mention how his hair had that 'I just fought a battle and won' look. Oh how I missed my Grandfather. I started floating away in my thoughts.

"Oi! Ella you there?" Someone asked and snapped their fingers in front of my face which brought me back down to Earth. I blinked and shook my head.

"Sorry, what?" Dirk sighed and turned away. "Never mind that, you have to go." I grabbed the bag with my books and schedules in it and started walking back to the dungeons as the last of the mail arrived.

Once I reached the Potions classroom I knocked on the door. Professor Slughorn opened the door and smiled.

"Aah! Miss Ella, I hope you don't mind, but I have asked my Top student to help you catch up along with me." I nodded and head to the desk in the front section which was the seat of none other than Tom Riddle. Honestly dude, you're haunting me.

"Hello Tom." I casually called, taking the seat next to him. Memories flowed through my head. Not bothering to look him in the eyes for fear of him reading my mind or something.

"So tell me Miss Ella, what do you know of the Invigoration Draught?" Darn, we were supposed to learn that next week before I came here. I think Professor Slughorn said it increases the user's energy or something like that.

"I believe it increases the drinker's energy Sir. Don't you have to use Pomegranate juice?" Professor Slughorn's face lit up. "Wonderful dear! How about the Elixer of The Senses?" "Well, all I know about it is that it has to be made at Midnight on a full moon." Tom turned to look at me.

"Also it enhances all the senses by 300% for six hours." He added and smirked as I made a duck face in disappointment. After about 100 questions he let us get a head start on the potions we would be it making in class.

"Professor Slughorn, It says in here that the Chocolate Frogs have to be unconscious in order to add them to the Taste Bud Enhancing potion. How are you supposed to get them unconscious?" Professor Slughorn laughed. "Tom my boy, please tell her how. I'm afraid I must get more ingredients for the rest of the class." I groaned in agony. Merlin help me! As Volde- Sorry Tom, explained how to make them unconscious, I couldn't help but watch his smirk every time he stopped and waited for my acknowledgment of what he said. To think I had to spend another freaking 30 minutes with him was a painful thought.

30 Minutes Later...

"Professor, we're done." Tom declared as I did. The whole class laughed as we looked at each other. As we walked out of the class I couldn't help but ask what class he had next.

" Defense Against The Dark Arts. You?" I knew this little nice act of his was just as I stated, an act, which wouldn't last long, I could feel it. I grinned widely in relief as I walked faster ahead.

(Sudden POV change)

"Transfiguration!" She declared and ran down the hallway, a bounce in each step.

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