Chapter 18 : That Muggle Family Name
Abraxas, Tom found, had just the right kind of annoying that would make any normal person want to knock him on the head and talk sense into him. It wasn't that he was obnoxious, rather, it was the opposite. Abraxas had a very cheerful, hyper personality. But even with his abundance of energy, it was clear that Abraxas carried himself with grace and etiquette above the rest of the students. For that, Tom tolerated him.
They were situated in a rather large cabin at the front of the train. Abraxas was chattering on excitedly about attending Hogwarts while Tom feigned interest, paying attention only to the details that mattered to him. Their one sided conversation was interrupted by the abrupt opening of their door as two girls crashed through.
"Oh my, I didn't expect first years here." One commented.
"Can we hide out here for a while? Prefects are looking for us." The other asked.
"Why are they looking for you? Are you in trouble?" Abraxas questioned, eyes wide.
"No, just a prank on the muggles. Harmless really." The first replied.
Abraxas shrugged and looked at Tom. Ignoring their interaction, Tom steadily gazed outside. Taking his silence for consent, Abraxas motioned the girls in.
"Well, thanks for having us. I'm Lucretia Black, and this is my sister Walburga Black. We are both second year Slytherins." Lucretia introduced.
"Ah, so it's the Black family. My name is Abraxas Malfoy, and my companion there is Tom Riddle." Abraxas introduced them with the flourish of a bow.
"Well met." The girls commented to Abraxas's introduction.
"Riddle. Isn't that a muggle name?" The dark haired girl, Walburga asked distastefully.
"Riddle may be a muggle name, but I am also the last descendent of the Gaunt family line from the Peverell family and Salazar Slytherin himself. I suggest you watch your tone." Tom replied scathingly.
Not expecting his outburst, Walburga was speechless.
"Come on now, it's been established that we are all from noble houses. Isn't that good enough? Let's clear the air. Walburga? Tom?" Abraxas stepped between them to ameliorate the situation.
Walburga gave a faint humph before settling down beside her sister. Abraxas smiled and carried on the conversation before they were interrupted as if nothing had happened.
A/N: Apologies for the late update. Chapter is extra long since there was no chapter yesterday. I had to study for a test, and therefore did not have time to write. Enjoy, and Happy reading.