Lilith went through the day as if nothing was wrong, as if she had found out nothing new. Her teachers went through the normal "welcome to Hogwarts" speeches. They explained what was expected in their classes. In transfiguration, they even began to learn a few things.
When classes were over, Lilith wandered the castle, attempting to wrap her head around what she had found. Had someone found out who her father was? Was this some sort of prank? Lilith found her way back to the trophy room. The trophy was still there. Lilith stared at it until she heard a meow behind her. She turned to see Mrs. Norris and Filtch standing behind her. Filtch was snickering. "Hard to believe, isn't it? Been cleaning that trophy for years though."
Lilith blinked and Filtch started to mop the floor. Lilith snuck around him and his cat, running and trying to find a hiding place. She found one under a staircase and she put her head into her hands. So, it was true, her father had won the award when he had been here. Why? What had he done that had ever been so great? Lilith started pacing back and forth stewing over what she had found, going over the information that she knew. Anger overwhelmed her. She then curled into a ball underneath the stairs; she was hiding from the world. Eventually, Lilith fell asleep on the cold, hard floor.
It was the first time she slept for a few hours without nightmares plaguing her. Professor McGongall eventually shook her awake. She gave her a very stern look and said, "Miss Riddle, you've missed your afternoon classes. Contrary to popular belief, your teachers do note your absence."
Lilith stood up dusting herself off and mumbled, "Yes, ma'm." Lilith avoided her eyes, knowing the headmistress would recognize who she was, if she didn't know already. Professor McGonagall then turned around and started to walk briskly back to her office. She then stopped and turned towards Lilith.
She gave her a small, sad smile and said, "Miss Riddle, I know who your parents are. That does not mean that I have decided what I think of you nor does it mean I think you will live up to their evil deeds. Create your own legacy." McGonagall then turned around and continued to walk back to her office. She left Lilith standing alone in an unused hallway. She left Lilith alone to wrestle with her thoughts.
Lilith was shocked to hear Professor McGonagall say such words; no one had ever said anything like that to her. The words she had heard her Headmistress say gave her hope.