Riddle Manor (Tom POV)

I really wanted Hadrian, Daphne, and Draco to begin training. Being in the position I was in, it was important for them to know how to defend themselves. I know that once they get to Hogwarts they will face the prejudice of being Slytherins. Not to mention, Dumbledore lives there and that should be incentive enough. Dumbledore is a manipulative lying bastard. I don't hate muggleborns, in reality I don't have anything against them. My only problem is muggles finding out about my world. When muggles don't understand things, they want to destroy it. I can't let this world be destroyed. Dumbledore manipulated Voldemorts words and has put most of the wizarding world against him. At least he doesn't know that Tom Riddle is Voldemort. Coming up with that face and personality was one of the best things I have ever done. This way my family isn't in danger or being threatened. Anyway, the members of my Inner Circle will be teaching Hadrian, Daphne, and Draco. Narcissa will teach them transfiguration and herbology. Lucius will tutor them in Ancient Runes, and Severus in Potions. Not Sr. will teach Arithmacy, Rodolphus Charms, and Rabastan gets to teach Astronomy and History of Magic. Bella and I will obviously teach them Dark Arts and Defense against the Dark Arts. Narcissa and Bella have taken on the motherly roles in Daphne's life. I'm still furious at Cygnus for abandoning his daughter. Daphne spends all of her time at Riddle Manor, so we gave her a room. Not that I have anything against that, in fact I would like to make it official and just adopt her. It's clear to me that Cygnus will never love his daughter. Lucius has been a great uncle to her, and the Lestrange brothers are her partners in crime. The trio finds it funny to prank everyone in the house. Daphne clearly got her love for pranking from Aurora. Snape is the strict but caring Uncle. The kids love him and I know that they mean the world to him. The bond that the kids have is incredibly beautiful. Draco, being the oldest, plays the protective older brother role for Daphne. I know that when she gets older, Draco will be glaring at every boy that looks at Daphne, besides Hadrian. Hadrian and Draco are nearly the same age so they have a brotherly relationship. I know that Hadrian trusts Draco and Daphne with his life, and they do as well. Hadrian and Daphne's relationship is the most interesting to watch develop. Although they are soul bound, they won't have any romantic feelings for each other until they mature. Sometimes I can't help but think that they are a married couple, even though they are only 6. They are both fiercely protective and can read each other like a book. I can't wait to see them develop feelings for each other, it will be very amusing. If Hadrian is anything like me, it will take him a while to realize that he is in love with her. Once he has this figured out, he will be blushing and stuttering every time he sees her. Bella and I can't wait for this awkward faze of their lives, because we probably won't stop laughing at them.

January 1996 (Bella POV)

Now that the little ones are all finally 6, they have started training. I'm overjoyed to see that all three are very talented in the Dark Arts. Since Hadrian and Daphne are soul bound they have more magic, thus making them more powerful. They understand and perform well in all subjects, but each kid has their specialty. Daphne is very talented in Arithmacy, Charms, and Herbology. Hadrian excels in Ancient Runes and Transfiguration. Draco is a natural when it comes to Potions and Astronomy. Draco doesn't even have to measure anything, he can just feel how much belongs in each potion. I'm very excited for them to become advanced in Transfiguration so that they can become animagus. Right now my life is perfect. My family is loving and supportive, and I never imagined that my life could turn out like this. I always thought that I would end up in Azkaban and become a physicopath. Hadrian and Daphne are one of the best things that has ever happened to me. Hadrian is becoming a powerful and confident young man. I couldn't be more proud of him. He is improving by leaps and bounds, and the amount of raw power that he has astounds me. I know that when he gets older it will rival Tom's. I consider Daphne my daughter. I still can't understand how Cygnus just ignores her. What makes me furious and shatters my heart is how Daphne has reacted to this treatment. She has become the Ice Princess. When she wants to, she cans block out all emotion and all you see are cold hard eyes. I know that she wears that mask when she's around Cygnus. Although she tries to hide it, I know that her father's behavior hurts her. Since her father doesn't love her, she can't believe that anybody else would. I know that Cygnus destroys her confidence and only says bad things to her. Tom and I are trying so hard to bring up her confidence and show her that we love her. Daph once told me that she tries to hide her weaknesses because she is scared that we will abandon her. Tom, Hadrian, and I reassure her many times that we won't ever abandon her. Draco has taken the old brother role very seriously. He sees Daph as a younger sister and is so patient with her. Hadrian cares so much about her and he always knows what to do to make her feel better. I couldn't be prouder of my boys.

2000 (No POV)

Hadrian, Draco, and Daphne are all 10 years old now. Hadrian has started to become a handsome gentleman. He is so powerful, kind, understanding, and overall just a great person. He is extremely intelligent and magically powerful. He can hold his own when it comes to dueling with the Inner Circle. His friends and family mean the world to him and he would do anything for them. He has thick, black straight hair and the most amazing eyes. They are a vibrant emerald green, with red specks in the middle. They can radiate warmth or harden and close up. He is tall for his age, and all the dueling and physical training has toned him. Daphne is absolutely stunning. She has beautiful, long, straight silvery blonde hair. It sparkles brilliantly in the sunshine. Whenever Hadrian sees her in the sun, he thinks that he is looking at an angel. She has captivating icy dark blue eyes. She can block out all emotion or emit kindness with them. Not a lot of people get to see the real her. She is the kindest and most giving person the Riddles and Malfoys know. Everyone adores her, however she can't see this. The Inner Circle is fiercely protective of her for multiple reasons. Her father has hurt her very deeply and created the ice princess. Another reason is that she is an attractive girl and when she gets older, males might try to take advantage of her. She has a beautiful figure, tall and thin boned. This often gives people the impression that she is fragile, however she is far from it. She along with the boys, can perform above NEWT level in all subjects, and above in Dark Arts. Since they have mastered all of this they are now being taught by books that the founders have written. The Inner Circle and Riddles also teach them anything else. The only big things they have yet to learn and master is becoming an animagus and casting a patronus. Unlike most people's beliefs, Draco has grown up to be a humble, caring, powerful wizard. He considers Hadrian his brother and Daphne his younger sister. He finds it incredibly amusing how Hadrian and Daphne are so blatantly in love with each other, but don't realize it. He is tall for his age - 5 ft, and has silvery blonde hair. His eyes are a silver blue and can easily intimidate anybody. If anybody looks at Daphne and Draco they would think that they are siblings. With silvery blond hair, blue eyes, and glowing pale skin they can easily pass as twins if they needed to. In their free time all three of them love to play quidditch. Daphne is a natural seeker, her small body is very agile and she can fly incredibly fast. Draco is a great goalkeeper and absolutely nothing can ever get past him. Hadrian is a protective beater, when he wants to he can protect everyone and keep them all safe. Draco knew that Hadrian enjoyed being a beater, because it let him protect Daphne and take his extra energy out. They were all excited to play at Hogwarts and help the Slytherins win the Quidditch Cup.

Rodolphus POV

"Okay guys, so in order to cast a corporeal patronus you need to think of a very powerful memory that fills you up with happiness. This is an extremely hard charm that most adult wizards can't even do. The animal that comes out will be an expression of yourself. If you don't get it on your first try it's okay, we will continue practicing this until everyone can cast it. Close your eyes and think of a very happy memory. Once you find one let the happiness fill you up. I want to see all of you glow. Whenever you are ready just say Expecto Patronum and wave your wand. The motion doesn't matter" I explained to them. When I looked at the three they were all glowing, Hadrian's hair was even standing up a little. I heard them all cast it and a faint mist shoots out of their wands. "This is a great start. Now I want you all to use more power. Imagine the power coming straight from your magical core. Whenever you are ready." Hadrian was the first to cast, and for a few seconds a majestic lion ran around. Draco was next and a snake erupted from his wand and slithered around. Daphne said the incantation and a lioness jumped out of her wand. However just as fast as it appeared it left. I looked at her for a split second and saw her looking sad. However, she immediately pulled up her mask and put a smile on her face. I knew something was wrong, so I asked Hadrian and Draco to continue practicing in the training room. "Daphne what's wrong?" "Nothing, I'm fine. Why?" "I saw you looking sad Daph and I know the boys did too. If you don't want to tell me then talk to the boys. You know that no matter what they will always stand with you." "It's just...nevermind it's stupid..." She turned on her heel and started leaving the room. "Daphne, I know that you always play everything down, but you aren't stupid. You might act like it sometimes when you decide to play a prank on everyone, but besides that you're not." As she heard this a grin appeared on her face and my goal was accomplished. "Thanks for the advice Uncle Rudolph, I'll go talk to the boys." I rolled my eyes at the kids' nickname for me, but was happy that she was opening up to the boys.

Hadrian POV

As soon as we left the room I excitedly began talking to Draco. "Did you see her patronus? It's a lioness and mines a lion!" Draco rolled his eyes and grinned, "Did you really expect anything else? Of course Daph was going to have the female version of whatever animal you have. You both love each other!" "Of course I love her, she's my best friend along with you" I defended. At this Draco sighed, but I didn't get it. Did he not think that I loved Daphne? I would give my life for her and I wouldn't know what to do without her. Daph has been my best friend since I was born. "Hey did you see her expression after she cast it?" I asked Draco. He solemnly nodded. "I wish that she would tell us when something's wrong. I know that she likes to keep everything bottled up, but we are her best friends." Draco said. "Yeah I know" I replied. A few seconds later a nervous Daph walked into the room. "Daph what happened?" Draco gently asked. I looked up at her and tried to convey with my eyes that we would always be there for her. "I was thinking of a memory before my mum died. And Cygnus was still happy and kind. But then I remembered what he was like and the happy feeling left." She whispered. "Daph" I started gently, " I know what your father is like, but don't ever forget that there are other people that care for you and love you. Daphne's eyes shined with unspoken gratitude. I went up to her and hugged her, and I felt her sag against me almost as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders. I knew that Daphne needed support and that was something I was always willing to give her.