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Chapter 7: Snakes
She was sitting under her usual tree reading a book when the bush rustled. A small green garden snake slithered out. Slightly frightened, she closed her book and moved closer to the tree trunk.
"Go away." She whispered, staring fearfully at the creature.
The snake slithered closer.
"a ssspeaker?"
Unsure where the voice was coming from, Harry glanced around wildly looking for its source. Meanwhile, the snake had inched even closer to Harry under the tree.
"How rare it isss."
Noticing that the sound actually seemed to come from in front of her, Harry gave a yelp in surprise at the proximity of the snake and shut her eyes fearfully.
"You will leave us alone ssserpent." An authoritative tone hissed.
The snake cringed at the voice. This speaker was different, its senses warned it of danger.
"As you wisssh …" Turning away from the frightened girl, the snake slithered back into the undergrowth it came from.
Harry slowly opened her eyes to the imposing form of Tom Riddle. He didn't say anything; in fact, he didn't even acknowledge her presence. Instead, he carried his book and sat under what was now known as "his" tree.