Tuesday 2ndSeptember 1997, 8:10am
Today was the first day of lessons at Hogwarts, and Snape came into their room to give them their timetables. Before he left he reminded them to leave for their classes, which begun in ten minutes.
Both boys were already dressed, and seeing that they were in the dungeons and their first lesson was charms, they had to hurry. They had just sat down at their desks when the bell signalling the beginning of class sounded, making Professor Flitwick begin his lecture. Hadrian reached into his bag to get his supplies when he spotted some parchment with writing already on it. Curiosity got the better of him and he began to read it.
Hadrian,
I hope that this finds you, as this is our best way of communicating right now. Some friends and I have had to leave the country, as Dumbledore is looking for us. I do not know when we will return, but I will try to return before Christmas. I'll keep you posted. Do not throw away this paper. Use the spell Volo ut contact vestris geminae which translates to I wish to contact your twin, as these papers were made in pairs, to contact me. And Ego legere meaning I've read to remove the ink.
Lucius informed me that you are in need of a familiar, if you do not have one, then let me know and I will get you one. I don't know if Nauny told you, but your Godfather is still Sirius. The magic that is used in a Godparent bond cannot be over run, which is why he was sent to Azkaban.
Your father,
Tom.
Hadrian had to admit, he was a little disappointed that he may not get to spend Christmas with his family, but he knew that it was necessary to keep them safe.
At Draco's curious look, Hadrian wordlessly handed the paper over to the blonde. "I forgot that we needed familiars." Draco whispered, looking around at all of the animals in the room.
Hadrian perked up, "I have an idea." He smiled before turning back to listen to the lesson, ending the conversation.
OA
When the day's lessons ended, Hadrian took Draco into the 2nd floor girl's bathroom. "What are we doing in a girl's bathroom?"
Hadrian just smirked and walked over to the sinks, before saying, "Open" and watching the blonde boys shocked reaction as the Chamber of Secrets was opened.
"This is the Chamber of Secrets. Why are we in the Chamber of Secrets Hadrian?" Draco asked, unable to take his eyes off the entrance. The other boy just smiled and asked the chamber for stairs in Parceltongue, walking down into the darkness. When they got into the chamber Hadrian went up to the statue of Salazar Slytherin.
"Sasha, Marley, Rosa. Can you come out here." He asked the snakes.
Before Draco could ask what they were doing, the three snakes, as long as they were going to get now, came out of the mouth of the statue. "Holy Fuck." Was all the Veela could get out in his shocked state.
Hadrian just chuckled softly and waited for Draco to get over his shock. "Wait, don't basilisks grow to be 50ft long." Sasha hissed a response.
"Yes, but these three were born out of a single egg, making them a lot smaller. This is the largest they can get. Also their eyes are no longer going to kill you, so stop looking so scared." He added laughter evident in his voice. The blond just glared at his mate. "Let one of them choose you, and they will act as your familiar." He turned to the snakes, "Can one of you act as Draco's familiar?" all three huddled together to decide.
A few minutes later Marley slithered forwards and went to Draco, silently letting them know that he was going to act as his familiar. Hadrian asked the other two to company them, and together they left the chamber.
*Friday 31stOctober 6pm*
Everyone was at the Halloween feast when there was a loud crash in the entrance hall. The chatter died down and everyone was wondering what was happening. Before the mutterings could start, there was another crash, this time the doors to the Great Hall were blasted open. There stood, Lily and James Potter, Alice and Frank Longbottom, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, most of the higher ranking Death Eaters and Tom Riddle, no longer looking like Voldemort. They made their way towards where Dumbledore was sat and shared a hushed conversation with the old man, before turning and leaving. All of the children and friends of the people that were now leaving the school, had a letter on their plaits when they looked down.
It is safe for you to come home for Christmas. We have some planning to do.
Your family.
Putting the notes in their pockets the students went back to eating.
*Saturday 20thDecember 1997 10:30am*
"WHERE THE HELL ARE MY HAIR PRODUCTS?" Draco yelled from his bedroom before coming out and glaring at the younger boy, who was trying and failing to hide his laughter. "Hadrian, I need my hair products. There is only half an hour left until the train leaves." He continued pacing, hair falling into his face.
"I prefer your hair like it is." The elf replied, turning away from the blonde. "Hurry up, we've got to go, we're meeting the others in ten minutes."
The other boy turned into his room, grabbing his bag. And together they left the room, one still trying not to laugh while the other was in a huff, hair all messed up. They got into a carriage and made their way to the train in silence.
The train ride was entertaining, they all talked about their pas years at Hogwarts. They also spoke about Christmas. Hadrian and his family were staying at Malfoy manor and Ginny was staying with James and Lily. Once they had shown the Weasleys the memories Molly was furious. She gave her daughter permission to go and stay with the Potters, while mumbling darkly about Dumbledore.
When they arrived at platform 9 ¾ they all said their goodbyes and went to their families. When Hadrian and Tom walked through the wall they were bet by his aunt and uncle. Apparently they had been told to pick him up. When hadrian told his father that they would try to take him back Tom was furious, but he could still see that his son was shaken by the thought. When the older man asked why, as he knew that they didn't particularly like Hadrian, all he said was that they were probably being paid to do it. He knew that he had to stay calm, as he didn't know the full extent of what had happened while Hadrian was living with them. They sped up their walking and, when they got to the apparition point, were gone.
When they got to Malfoy Manor, Draco came out to meet them. When he saw his mates distress he immediatly pulled him into the house and into the room he was to stay in. He sat them both on the bed, giving the smaller boy a hug.
Hadrian was aware of the arms surrounding him, but all he could think of was his time at the Dursley's. All the memories were flashing through his mind.
"FREAK!" Hit, "ITS ALL YOUR FAULT!" kick, "NO ONE LIKES YOU" punch, "YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED WITH YOUR PARENTS!" the cupboard door shutting. No food. The rape.
He just wanted it all to stop. He knew it wouldn't.
Draco didn't know what to do. He was glad that he had put up those silencing charms. The screams coming from Hadrian were bloodcurdling. He wanted to help his mate, but didn't know how to. The younger boy had curled into a ball in the corner of the room. He had an idea.
Draco went over to the fireplace and floo called Severus. "Can I have a calming drought?"
"Why?" the potions master asked, but at the look on the blondes face nodded and handed it over.
When the call ended Draco, with some trouble, gave the potion to the screaming boy. All that was left to do was wait.
When Hadrian finally calmed down he burst into tears. It took a while, but he eventually fell asleep. The Veela moved his mate onto the bed and covered him with the blanket.