Dark Ages (DISCONTINUED)

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"You- you're the Dark Lord's son" a small girl yelled. "I heard you are dangerous, please don't kill me"

I frowned. "No I won't kill you" I muttered. "I don't kill anyone" I said, as if Im looking for validation from some kid.

"I- I- Im going to go, mum said not to get involved with you guys" her voice broke off, as I heard fast footsteps.

I sat on the pavement, curled up in a ball, holding back tears. Why do I cry for the most pathetic reason, I thought.

Memories of my childhood rolled in. They were the same. That bastard man yelling at me for no reason. Chanting the same thing "Riddles don't cry"

My head jerked up as I saw a beetle on the floor. I stood up and stared at it. There's no way something like an insect would enter this area...

I jumped when that beetle turned into a blond haired woman.

"Skeeter" I whispered, silent enough only for me to hear.

"Hello there Riddle" she greeted - more like taunt, with a smirk. "I have got enough topics for everyone to see about you, scaring little kids? Fabulous" she said.

"You love me don't you" I said. "Always stalking me, are you sure it isn't for the prophet or for your own personal reasons" I said in a bored tone, hoping this would drive her crazy.

"Oh that's not my job" she replied with a scowl. "You have teenage girls for that, them simping over the brooding Mattheo Riddle, the handsome son of the Dark Lord himself...filled with riches" she stated. I noticed she wasn't taking notes - well some crazy spell that writes notes for her.

I do remember all the horrible things she posted about me in every article she wrote - she was always with a pen, what now?

I squinted my eyes to observe her, to make sure this isn't some antic she's trying to pull. "What do you want?" I asked.

"I have a deal I might interest you in, Mr. Riddle" she said. Formal. Why?

I squinted my eyes deeper. This was strange...

I went with it, I had a suspicion that it might be someone from the enemy state in polyjuice potion. "Im all ears" I replied with fake interest.

"Im sure you know about the order members" she started. I squinted my eyes at that, even more. Nobody was thought about them in school, only me and my friend group know about it, because of some type of quest we had.

"I don't even know what an order is" I lied with a bored tone. "Look Skeeter, this was strange of you to offer me this, but do not waste my time again with thus rubbish" I stated.

She opened her mouth twice and closed it. A small smirk took its place on her face. "I know about the 'he' you're so curious about" she said and folded her hands.

Was I impressed? No. Am I confused? Yes. I hadn't tell anyone about it...well asking Draco of course. But how did she know? Has she been spying at the manor by her animagus form? But that's impossible, even a fly can't enter the manor without father's permission. She thinks Im dumb and 15 but Im going to outdo her.

"Who?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Him" she replied in mono tone.

People usually referred to the Dark Lord as him, so I have to crack up that question. "The Dark Lord?" I faked a laugh.

She sighed. "No not him, but him" she said. I quirked an eyebrow, looking confused, but I wasn't. I simply want to drive her mad.

"Don't lie Riddle, Im talking about the person who you've cracked open your head for...in the past few days, I assume" she replied.

I rolled my eyes. "Oh Merlin, get to the point, I don't have time!" I sneered, getting annoyed.

"Im afraid I can't do that" she said. "You see, I know something you don't...and surprising how I work for them" this seemed like Skeeter.

"Is this about the 'he' the death eaters are searching for?"

"Partly, yes" she replied with some sort of pride glinting in her face.

I looked around. "Lets not talk about tha here" I said. I know that mum or anyone will come searching for me, and me being with some old woman that caused them trouble would not be a very good sight.

Trouble as in public vice. Hell, she caused me trouble too, but I don't think that if I follow or even talk to her, she can't give me life threating trouble.

"Why?" She asked, looking at the same direction I did.

"Obey me," I stated back. "And call this number. Now go" I said amd walked towards the apartment Draco lived.