The Noctiphany Terror •Tom Riddle•

Chapter Nine

~Getting holy~

Hydra strolled out of the castle as soon as she finished her classes. There was no reason for her to stay longer, even if she knew there would be someone coming to pick her up at sundown. She quickly headed to the entrance gates where she bumped into one of the guards.

"Where do you think you're going?" Hydra barely understood his question because of his heavy accent.

"I'm Hydra Black." is all she needed to say for the guard to stay out of her way and let her leave.

Immediately after she got past the apparition barrier, she apparated in the heart of London, City of Westminster. She was right outside Hyde Park, a very familiar place for her. Thankfully she was dressed nicely, good enough to blend with the muggles and not attract any unwanted attention towards her.

Hydra headed straight to The Serpentine Bridge, taking her time admiring the still green nature that was surrounding her. She knew she could get in big trouble if her parents would find out about her little escapade, but that wasn't her problem right now.

It was a sunny day in London, but the autumn breeze didn't fail to cool Hydra's body, giving her the longing sensation she missed almost all summer. She finally felt like she could breathe properly and for the first time in days, she had a clear mind. It was something rare nowadays for her, to be able to think straight at all times. But now, Hydra felt like a normal human being, walking in a still bright green park that awaited for autumn's true colours. She yearned to be normal, even to be a muggle. She couldn't stand her life anymore.

Hydra stepped on the stone bridge where the wind tousled her curls that she decided to let loose. She stopped in the middle and approached the edge, slightly leaning over it to have a better view of the Serpentine River. One swing and she would fall over, ending all the pain and suffering.

Hydra took one deep breath and slid down, letting her feet touch the ground. She looked around, seeing that no one paid attention, there was no one who could stop her in time. She placed her hands on the cold stone edge and built her momentum.

"Hydra!" a strong male voice stopped her, just as she was about to jump.

She clenched her jaw and closed her eyes for a second, taking another deep, angry breath.

"Hi, Robbie." she sighed, turning around to see her old friends approaching her.

"Trying to end it without us?" Robert took Hydra in a tight hug, one she didn't know she needed.

Usually, she wasn't a person who liked physical affection, but Robert was an exception. His long hair was curly as usual and his eyes red. He was high. As usual. He was wearing a long, black coat that only made him look taller than he already was, with black pants and rich leather boots. He had a fuming cigarette between his fingers, adorned with beautiful silver rings. Hydra always admired his classy style, reminding her of the rich wizards from home.

After they pulled away, Hydra could finally take a look at her other friends. Scarlett was the one she looked at first, given that her bright red hair did stand out. She was dressed in men clothes and her hair was in a tight bun, having just a few strands framing her face. She never wore dresses because she didn't like to be catcalled or approached by any strangers.

Firmly holding Scarlett's hand was Grayson, the oldest from the group. He and Scarlett were together since she was sixteen. He had chestnut hair and deep blue eyes, small, almost non-existent lips and high cheekbones. He looked way younger than twenty-nine and Scarlett looked older than twenty, making them the perfect couple.

And there was Jack, the youngest. He wasn't the biggest fan of Hydra, but that was because he liked her too much and she was never around. She would show up when it was convenient for her and then she would disappear for like two or three months.