Monster From Hell | Tom Riddle

forty two

I felt like I was trapped in my thoughts for the rest of the night. The occurring thought of my day with Tom replayed in my head over and over.

The next morning came quickly, term resumed today. I got dressed into my Slytherin uniform, a white button up shirt and a green tie. Then a gray sweater vest and my black robe.

I headed down to breakfast and met Blaise and Draco at the Slytherin table. We all ate in silence, none of us said a word. Tom was sitting not to far from us with his face stuffed into a book of course.

I watched him out of the corner of my eye as I ate my pancakes. He was of course dressed in his uniform, his jet black hair was nicely combed.

It took me a moment to realize that Tom was also staring directly in my eyes, keeping a clean and cool expression. I turned away, my lips curled into a small smirk.

I continued to eat and then headed out of the great hall and to my first class which was herbology.

...

The week went by right before my eyes. Friday has come. I walked through the corridors, on my way to my next class. I've barely talked to Tom all week. We would usually just say hey to each other and that's it.

I walked into the Defense Against The Dark Arts classroom and sat down in my seat. Tom was already there, his head buried in a book as always. I sat quietly next to him, eying him out of the corner of my eye, my lips quivered slightly.

The rest of the students walked into the classroom and sat down, the room filled up with loud talking everywhere. Until Professor Snape came storming in, closing the blinds with his wand.

Today we were once again learning about Boggarts, like we did in 3rd year. A big cabinet sat right in front of us, it's doors shut.

"Today we will be doing Boggarts." Snape said cooly, "Line up in front of the closet, single file."

We all did as we said and lined up in front of the closet.

"You all know how to do it? Professor Lupin taught you in your third year. Correct?" Snape muttered.

All of us nodded our heads.

We got started on our Boggarts. A Gryffindor student, Hermionie Granger went first. Her Boggart was Professor Mcgonagall giving her a bad grade.

"Riddikulus!" She waved her wand towards McGonagall. Professor Mcgonagall turned into a clown. The whole class laughed as Hermionie smiled and made her way towards the back of the line.

More students went including Ron Weasley whos Boggart was Hagrids big spider Arogog. The spider had roller skated once Ron casted the spell.

It wasn't long after it was my turn. I went up to the closet and stood there. The Boggart formed into something that I have seen before, but from where? It was something terrifying, a dark figure whos face was covered from a long black hood. He wore a dark robe and carried and elder wand. The most powerful wand in the world.

Snape stepped in front of me, "Riddikulus!" Snape waved his want. The Boggart went back into the closet. He turned back around. I backed up a tiny bit so we weren't to close, "Class is dismissed. Larson, I would like to see you quickly."

The class pilled out of the classroom, meanwhile I stayed with Professor Snape. I walked over to his desk where he sat down.

"Why is that you Boggart Victoria?" Snape asked.

"I don't know Professor. The figure looked similar to me, but. I just don't know. Have you seen it before Professor?" I asked.

"Not that I know of?" He muttered under his breath, "You are dismissed."