I only own Kyrene; well and Jared. Everything else is made by J.K. Rowling :)
A/N: Hey all. So, about this chapter: I have taken stuff from the MOVIE NOT THE BOOK. I can't find my book, so it follows the movie :). Anyway, I hope I'm right at one part, but Jared DOES NOT know that Harry is his half-brother, but everybody else does. I just hope that I haven't given hints away in the other chapters; I haven't found any but ya never know, I might've missed something. This chapter also focuses mostly on Jared though there is quite a long part with Kyrene and Moony.
This chapter is quite different in my opinion. Also, I DO NOT write the Chamber of Secrets. Just what happens before and after. I tried, but it ended up too much like the movie and it just didn't work. Hope you enjoy and I hope I haven't left out anything important.
Also, I'm changing chapter six. Just ONE word though. I'm changing that Draco got his veela genes from his father not his mother. Should've put that in the first place. But enjoy and sorry for rambling :).
Ten: Success
Perfect. It really was. It was also simple; no thought really required, which was odd when you thought about it. He was surprised to find it in the old French tome. He had thought the French wizards wouldn't want to know this; for once, he admitted he was wrong. So, he hid in the shadows; waiting. Ah; there he was.
His twinkling blue eyes watched as the young Potter heir walked down towards the Great Hall with Ron and the Weasley twins. He raised his off-white wand, pointing it towards Jared. "Parler le serpent." He whispered.
A jet of pale green light shot out of his wand and struck Jared. Nothing happened; nobody saw and Jared felt nothing. A smirk came across his face as he tucked his wand away and stepped out of the shadows.
He started to whistle as he headed towards his office. "Ju-jubes." He stated to the gargoyle that immediately jumped to the side to reveal the stairs. He continued whistling all the way until he was sitting in his chair.
"Now, let's just hope he doesn't have to wait long." Dumbledore muttered as he picked up his quill and began to go through the parchments lying on his desk.
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Jared walked out from his detention with Lockhart, his books tucked under his arm. The hallway was dimly lit as he walked along towards the Gryffindor Common room. It was two weeks 'til Christmas and his mood wasn't brightening.
"Kill."
His head snapped up from his inspection of the floor at hearing the whispered word. He looked around quickly, trying to find the source.
"Must kill."
Jared looked around again, before deciding that it was not coming from a person. It seemed to be moving; what ever it was. He tried to follow the voice as it moved further down the corridor.
"Hey, mate. What's wrong?" Ron Weasley asked as he came up beside him.
"Did you hear that?" Jared asked.
"Hear what?"
"It's moving. I think it's going to kill." Jared stated before following the voice once again, Ron on his tail.
They came to a stop when they saw Justin Finch-Fletchley lying on the ground and Nearly Headless Nick floating a few feet away. The two of them stared, eyes wide at the two figures in front of them.
Argus Filch, however, was just rounding the corner at this time. He snarled at the two Gryffindor's. "You would be at fault."
"No, Mr. Filch it wasn't us." Jared said hastily. "We just came here." Ron was nodding along with him as he tried to explain.
"Sure. That's just what you want me to think." Filch stated before he left to fetch Professor McGonagall. He returned with her a moment later to find the two boys in the same spot, staring with open mouths at the two petrified.
McGonagall gasped staring at the scene, bringing the attention of the two boys to her.
"Professor McGonagall, we didn't I swear." Jared hastily started to assure her.
"I'm afraid it's out of my hands, Mr. Potter." McGonagall said before she beckoned them to follow her. She led them to the gargoyle that guarded Professor Dumbledore's office. "Sherbert Lemon." She stated and the gargoyle jumped out of the way, revealing the staircase that moved upwards.
The two boys nodded when she beckoned them up the stairs. They walked up and opened the door to find an empty office. They looked around before their attention was brought to a phoenix that had chirped. They smiled at it before it burst into flames.
"Ah, Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley." Dumbledore said as he came into view from the stairs behind his desk.
"Professor; there was nothing we could do. Your bird; he just caught fire." Jared explained while Ron was still staring at the place where the bird stood just a few moments ago.
"Ah, and about time too." Albus stated as he climbed down the stairs. "Fawkes is a phoenix, boys." He stated even as a triumphant twinkle became present in his eyes. He knew the spell had worked; the boys wouldn't be here otherwise.
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Kyrene laughed as Moony shook out the water from his fur as he stepped out of the tub. Kyrene held out a fluffy red towel and he stepped up to her, allowing her to rub his fur dry. She yawned as she chucked the towel into the laundry hamper in their room they shared at Ravenclaw Manor.
Moony followed her out of the bathroom before jumping up onto the bed and curling up on the covers.
"Thank you, Moony." Kyrene whispered as she climbed into bed under the sheets beside him.
Moony looked over at her and tilted his head to the side. He almost seemed to nod before he crawled over to her and attempted to crawl under the covers with her.
Kyrene chuckled as she propped open one eye. She pulled back the covers and allowed him to crawl under with her and curl up against her. She sighed happily and folded her hand in his claw.
Moony stared at it curiously for a few moments before he settled his head down next to hers and watched her sleep. He yawned as well, his jaw showing off his canines, before his eyes closed as well.
Remus woke up at eight the next morning, his hand still enclosed in Kyrene's soft one. He blinked his eyes before smiling over at her where she still slept. He moved closer to her and wrapped her in his arms before closing his eyes and trying to sleep once more.
Lily walked to the door leading into their room and quietly opened the door. She smiled at the scene that greeted her eyes before she closed the door as quietly as she could. She continued down the hallway to the smaller library on the second floor.
A house elf popped in after she had settled down on the sofa and brought her the Prophet. "Can Reena get Mistress anything?"
"A cup of coffee, please." Lily answered.
The house elf popped out and back in, in a matter of moments. Lucius entered the room just as the elf popped back in and also asked for a cup of coffee.
"Good morning." Lily smiled at him as he sat down across from her.
"Good morning, Lily." Lucius answered as the elf popped back in with another copy of the Prophet and his cup. He nodded to the elf as it popped out again before looking down at the news for the morning.
"Where's Sirius?" Lily asked as she too looked down at the news.
"Asleep; where else would he be?" Lucius snorted.
Lily giggled. "Of course." She answered and turned the page when the cover was only about Potter.
Remus was the next to walk in about thirty minutes later, having tried to fall back asleep with Kyrene, but failed. He smiled in greeting at the two when he received two mumbled 'good mornings'. He chuckled as he sat down on the couch that was in the middle of the two chairs that the two occupied.
"A cup of tea, please." He asked when Reena returned once she had sensed him come into the room. She had nodded before popping out and in again with the cup in her hand. He nodded his thanks as he took the warm cup between his hands.
"So how are feeling this morning, Remus?" Lily asked as she flipped the page of the newspaper.
"Great." He grinned. "I got a good night's sleep."
Lily's head shot up, blinking at him. "Really?"
Remus nodded. "Apparently Kyrene gave Moony a bath and they curled in bed together." He chuckled. "That was how I woke up anyway."
Lily nodded slowly. "Never thought that would happen."
"Neither did I." Remus said as he stared into the flames of the fireplace with a contented smile on his lips.
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It wasn't anything special, this year. Jared, Ron, the twins, Percy, Draco, Blaise, Pansy, Harry, Hermione and Ginny had all stayed for Christmas. So, it came and went. Harry's reason was he wanted to see what it was like spending Christmas at school. Hermione wanted to find out what the tugging sensation meant and what exactly the Chamber of Secrets held in its depth. Ginny didn't want to return home alone. Draco's mother was still in Spain and Lucius would agree to what ever Draco decided. Blaise's mother decided to tour across Spain and Italy, while the Parkinson's decided to go visit Pansy's aunt in Russia.
So, Christmas came and went because nothing really happened. Jared was still completely shocked that he could speak to snakes. It was tested during a duel with Draco in Lockhart's dueling club. The school now seemed to think it was him that opened the Chamber; especially after his finding of Justin.
Once the holidays were over and everything returned into the swing of things, it came as a shock when Hagrid was pulled out of the school along with Dumbledore. Nobody knew why Dumbledore was gone; just that he was.
Classes were running the same as always and McGonagall had taken up the position as Headmistress as well as keeping her other position as the Transfiguration professor.
It was during the beginning of May, Harry and Ginny were walking around outside with their familiars. Hermione had gone to the library once again, leaving the two to find something to pass the time.
The two were interrupted by McGonagall coming up to them with her lips in a thin line and grief written across her face. "You two better come with me."
Harry and Ginny had looked at each other with the question on their faces. But they both nodded to the professor and followed her to the infirmary. They were led to the back where curtains surrounded a bed. McGonagall pulled the curtains and waved them inside.
They were unprepared for what they were about to see. On the bed, petrified, was their sister, Hermione. Tears came to both their eyes as they slowly stepped up to the bed.
"She was found holding this." They looked up when McGonagall spoke, holding a mirror. "Does it mean anything to either of you?"
They shook their heads. "No, ma'am." They whispered.
McGonagall nodded before she walked out, glancing back once more before the curtain covered the two.
Harry walked to the other side where the mirror was situated and ran his hand across hers. "Hermione." He whispered.
Ginny sniffed as she sat on the edge of the bed. Zita became visible to show them that she was sitting next to Hermione's head, sadness etched across her cute features.
Harry's hand stilled when he felt a piece of parchment in Hermione's hand. He looked down and gently pulled it out. He smoothed it out as Ginny came around and looked over his shoulder.
"Basilisk." They muttered together. "That makes sense. Slytherin's house mascot is a snake; it would only suit him to have a snake in his chamber." Ginny stated as Harry nodded along with her. "Do you think you're dad is commanding it?" She whispered.
Harry looked up at her with wide green eyes. "I suppose. I never thought of that. But what about what Kyrene said? What do you think is going to happen?"
Ginny shook her head. "I don't know; I don't know." She muttered.
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"Her skeleton will lie in the chamber forever." Once again a message was written on the wall in blood. The teachers all crowded around it.
"The students must be sent home. I'm afraid this is the end of Hogwarts." McGonagall muttered as Lockhart made his appearance.
"So sorry. Dozed off. What have I missed?" He asked, smiling brightly.
"A girl has been snatched by the monster, Lockhart. Your moment has come at last." Snape muttered.
"My moment?" Lockhart stuttered, confusion written on his smiling face.
"Weren't you saying just last night that you've known all along where the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets is?" Snape explained.
"That's settled. We'll leave you to deal with the monster, Gilderoy." McGonagall said. "Your skills, after all, are legend."
Gilderoy nodded. "Very well. I'll just be in my office getting; getting ready." He stated before turning and walking back the way he came.
"Who is it that the monster's taken, Minerva?" Poppy asked, turning to her.
"Lavender Brown." McGonagall answered quietly.
Ron and Jared's eyes grew wide; one of their own was gone. The teacher's left and they got their first view of the word's written on the wall.
"Her skeleton will lie in the chamber forever." Ron read. "Lavender." He whispered.
They opened the door to Lockhart's office and ran through the dark.
"Lockhart may be useless, but he's going to try and get into the Chamber." Jared said.
"Right." Ron muttered as they opened the door.
"Are you going somewhere?" Jared asked, glaring at the man.
Lockhart turned with a start. "Well, yes. Urgent call. Unavoidable. Got to go."
"What about Lavender?" Ron asked.
"Well; as to that, most unfortunate. No one regrets more than I."
"You're the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. You can't go now." Ron snapped.
"I must say, when I took the job, there was nothing in the description-"
"You're running away?" Jared asked stepping in front of him and blocking his path.
Harry and Ginny stood outside of Lockhart's office, listening to the argument going on inside. Harry looked at Ginny who shook her head.
"No; we're just going to follow." Ginny stated.
Harry sighed but nodded. "How much longer am I going to have to wait?" He asked softly as he turned to look back at the door.
Ginny didn't say anything but she pulled Harry further into the shadows as the door opened and light flooded into the classroom. The three that were in the office left and Harry and Ginny hurried to catch up with them. They followed them to the girl's second floor bathroom. Harry and Ginny stopped outside the door and looked at each other in question.
"This must be the entrance." Ginny whispered.
Harry nodded. They heard talking then hissing; Harry's eyes widened at the simple words Jared hissed. Next they heard something moving out of the way. Another argument started up before they heard Lockhart screech. Two more screams followed moments later and they stepped into the bathroom.
There was no one there but the sinks were spread apart and a hole was in the middle of them. "Wow." They muttered together.
"Should we go down?" Harry asked.
Ginny shook her head. "I don't think so. How would we get back up?"
Harry sighed but nodded before he turned and left the bathroom, Ginny following him.
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"One day; you'll know. You'll see that your precious headmaster and father are wrong." He was in his head. Jared shook his head as Fawkes carried him, Ron, Lockhart and Lavender out of the Chamber.
It was silent all the way up to the headmaster's office. Jared barely heard anything until the other three were gone. Jared snapped out of his trance and looked up at Dumbledore.
"First, I want to thank you, Jared. You must have shown me real loyalty down in the Chamber. Nothing but that could have called Fawkes to you."
Jared nodded as he turned to look at the phoenix.
"And, second, I sense that something is troubling you. Am I right, Jared?"
Jared nodded slowly. "It's just; I don't remember ever being able to speak parseltongue."
"You can speak parseltongue, Jared, because Voldemort can speak parseltongue. If I'm not mistaken, on the night he killed your brother, and tried to kill you he transferred some of his powers to you."
Jared's eyes widened.
Dumbledore nodded.
"So, shouldn't I be in Slytherin then?"
"It is true that you possess some of Voldemort's powers, but your heart is much like your fathers. You are a true Gryffindor. Look at the sword; only a true Gryffindor could pull it out of the hat."
Jared looked at the sword lying on his desk as the door opened.
Malcolm Parkinson walked through the door, a sneer on his face. "Well, the rumor is true then." He stated as he pushed Jared out of the way. "You're back."
Jared looked between the two as they talked; he was the reason Dumbledore had been gone. Jared studied Dumbledore's face as he talked with the man. He could see the twinkling eyes and his smiling face. It seemed to make him angrier that Dumbledore just kept smiling.
Jared caught something after Malcolm had said something; Dumbledore's face had contorted in anger for half a second before returning to his grandfatherly look. He has more to hide then you know. The words from Riddle repeated in his mind as he watched the man walk away.
"Jared, I would suggest you go and talk a shower now." Dumbledore broke through his thoughts.
Jared turned to him and smiled. "Thank you, headmaster."
Dumbledore nodded as Jared turned and walked out of the office. Once he was gone Dumbledore allowed a smirk to grace his features. He tugged on his beard as he leant back in his chair. "That boy is perfect; does everything I tell him to." He cackled slightly before clearing his throat, embarrassed that he did something so dark. At least dark in his opinion.
"Must inform James." Albus muttered as he walked up the stairs and towards the fireplace, throwing floo powder into the burning flames.
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Harry sighed as he stared out the compartment window. Another year gone and still his father wasn't back. The hat had lied; but then again, it was just a hat. Draco rubbed the back of his hand as he thought of his father.
"I'm sure it won't be much longer, Harry." Hermione said as the train started from the Hogsmeade station.
Harry nodded. "I suppose. It's just what the hat said. He won't remember mom."
"Maybe the hat was just talking about this year. If he came back this year." Ginny suggested.
"Maybe." Harry muttered.
"What was used anyway? Did anyone find out?" Hermione asked.
"A diary. From his years here at Hogwarts." Ginny answered.
"Well, maybe he'll be able to come back as an adult. I would think that Tom would only be seventeen, if not younger, if he was preserved in a diary. If he finds another way to come back, maybe he'll be able to come back as an adult with all his memories in tact." Hermione explained.
Harry nodded slowly. "That would make sense. But we'll never know until he comes back."
The others in the compartment nodded before Pansy changed the subject, trying to lighten the mood before they saw their parents for the summer holidays.
(Speak snake. From freetranslation . com) yes it's that simple :)