Tom Riddle
"Though it took a while, I was able to acquire the book you told me about" wrote Michael, "Thank you for your recommendation, Tom"
"Think nothing of it, Michael" Tom wrote back, a cold smile on his non-existent face. While Michael might have thought Tom was just being helpful, it was just another step of making Michael dependent on him "We have to help each other, don't you agree?"
"Of course. We are friends after all" Michael replied, making Tom think about his words. Were they friends? No, he decided after giving it some thought. Michael was certainly an asset, quite a valuable one thanks to all the information he supplied Tom with, but he certainly didn't consider Michael a friend. Michael was no different than a wand- an useful tool, one deserving a proper treatment, but a tool nonetheless.
To begin with, Tom didn't think the word 'friend' was anything other than a label created by the weak to justify them clinging to stronger people for protection. He certainly believed that others could be assets or threats to him, it was only natural, but he didn't really see a reason to add any meaningless emotional component into the equation. So no, Michael Brown wasn't his friend.
Especially as he couldn't be sure of Michael's real intentions.
The boy's detailed and unexplained knowledge about Tom's life made it impossible to trust him in any meaningful manner. While Michael was quite open about most things, like Dumbledore's machinations and Original Tom's fate, he still didn't reveal the source of his knowledge, which was highly suspicious and concerning.
It was also quite obvious that Michael had some hidden agenda in conversing with Tom, as there was no way a person with so much knowledge about horcruxes would interact with one without a good reason or without taking necessary precautions. At this point Tom was quite sure Michael was hoping to manipulate him in some way, though he still had no idea what he wanted to achieve by that. He certainly wouldn't find out just by writing with Michael.
Fortunately he had other options now.
After almost a month of regular conversations, Tom felt that his connection to Michael was stable enough to finally enter the boy's mind. It took a lot longer than he expected, but he would finally be able to discover the source of Michael's concerning knowledge and pry all valuable secrets hidden inside his mind. After he was done, he would take control of Michael, open Chamber of Secrets and begin preparations for his glorious return to the world of living.
After his conversation with Michael was over, Tom started his work.
His essence started spreading from his diary, tendrils of his will slowly travelling to Michael's mind through the connection between them. After they wrapped around it, they began to subtly but relentlessly find their way inside. Feeling that the direct connection was made, Tom's consciousness entered Michael's mind and…
SoMe Of ThE bOoKs In ThE lIbRaRy ArE eItHeR mImIcS oR pOrTkEyS. ThEy ArE sUpPoSsEd To PrEvEnT..
Feeling extreme pressure Tom immediately dropped the connection and jumped out of Michael's mind, barely escaping the unexpected assault of foreign thoughts trying to drill into his mind, stopped only by Tom's own mental defences.
He didn't know what happened. Was it some security measure created by Michael to stop Tom from influencing him? No, despite the unexpected intensity of the attack, it didn't feel like it was intentional. It felt more like Michael's mind was for some reason capable of automatically responding to foreign intrusion by launching its own counter-attack. Tom didn't know how it was even possible for such a chaotic and savage defence system to exist. But while the nature of Michael's mental defence was concerning, it was more important for Tom to decide what he should do next in this situation.
After giving it some thought, he came to the grim conclusion that there was no other choice but to attempt another mind incursion. As a diary, Tom didn't have many options other than to influence the mind of the holder. He wasn't even capable of finding another, more susceptible victim, as it would require Michael to either lose the diary or give it up to someone else, both options quite unlikely and beyond Tom's control. Maybe he could just wait for the opportunity, but it was a coward's path. Tom was many things, but he was certainly not a coward.
No, he was the heir of Slytherin and he would not give up just because his holder's mind was resistant to his influence. He was able to overcome much bigger obstacles in the past. He would break Michael's defences and possess him, returning to the world victorious and proud!
Filled with cold conviction, he entered Michael's mind again, bracing himself for the assault. The moment he dived beneath the surface, it began.
Sybill Trelawney remembers all of her prophecies, pretending to forget them out of fear of being snatched by the Ministry
'You might think that this orangutan is washing socks as some kind of circus trick for which she was specially trained, but not so. She is doing this entirely on her own initiative' said sir David Attenborough, sitting next to the orangutan in question.
He saw a blinding light, then horrible pain, then nothing. Then he felt pain again.
Snape was turned into a vampire after he lost his wife. He created another family with his sire and a small, immortal girl but he lost them!
Tormented by unwanted thoughts digging themselves deeper and deeper into his metaphorical skull, Tom was screaming in pain, resisting Michael's mind's efforts to force him out. The pressure was immense, but he wouldn't give up. He would find the truth about himself, no matter how much pain he would have to experience to achieve that!
He began digging deeper into Michael's mind, looking for answers.
Goblins are engineering the collapse of wizarding world's economy. They will attack in our moment of weakness!
"Did you remember to brush your teeth?" "Yes, I am not a child anymore mom"
Mamaaa,
Just killed a man,
Put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger,
Now he's dead
"You have kept him alive so that he can die at the right moment?" Asked Snape, horrified.
"Don't be shocked, Severus. How many men and women have you watched die?" Responded Dumbledore.
Countless pictures and sounds were filling Tom's head, but he was ignoring them, focused on his goal.
"Show me Voldemort!" He screamed, continuing despite being ripped apart by the violent torrents of Michael's subconsciousness. The resistance was becoming unbearable, but Tom wouldn't give up before learning the truth.
And when all hope seemed to be lost, he saw. He saw.
Tom Riddle is kneeling on the floor, diary in front of him. He screams as part of his soul is ripped out of him and placed in the diary. HE DEFEATED DEATH.
Sirius Black and Harry Potter, members of two well-known pureblood families, are talking about their next steps in fighting against Voldemort. Their base of operations is the ancestral house of the Black family
Harry Potter was chasing after Voldemort's follower named Bellatrix Lestrange. "Crucio!" He screamed, voice full of fury. Hit by the spell, Bellatrix fell into the ground, screaming.
Voldemort agrees to spare Lily Evans, Snape's true love. She is a member of Dumbledore's strike force, but he wants to reward Snape for his loyalty. However, despite Voldemort's act of kindness, Snape immediately betrayed him by going to Dumbledore and telling him about Voldemort's plans and location.
The Ministry of Magic is conducting mock trials on muggle born witches and wizards. During the trial Dolores Umbridge, the judge, is wearing Voldemort's horcrux on her neck, as if it was some sort of a trophy.
"Come out of the castle now and you shall be spared. Your parents and children, your brothers and sisters will live and be forgiven, and you will join me in the new world we shall build together."" Stated Voldemort, speaking to his enemies, hoping to stop the bloodshed and further destruction of his beloved Hogwarts. His words were however rejected, his enemies blinded by hatred. The battle broke anew.
A hooded figure was…
Without a warning, Tom was thrown out of Michael's mind, unable to endure the horrible pain and unbearable pressure any longer. His spirit returned to the diary, dazed and overwhelmed by the visions he experienced.
He didn't know what exactly he saw or how Michael possessed all these memories. He was too tired to concentrate on anything and he needed a long rest. He however was certain of one thing.
Michael wasn't lying to him. Original Tom really decided to become a freedom fighter, whose main goal was to liberate muggle born from the Ministry's tyranny.
It would appear he would have to reevaluate his previous plans.