What a Riddle

I know what you said (part one)

Serius Black broke into Gryffindor tower. Meaning if he wanted to he could get into all of them. Also means we got kicked out of our beds and into sleeping bags in the Great Hall.

Medusa stayed with me that night. Curled up on a bit of my sleeping bag. She felt she needed to protect me.

As much as the sleeping arrangements were unusual I enjoyed having Draco next to me. The awkwardness of the other night was gone.

I was still awake. I wasn't sure why the murderer wasn't after me. I wasn't in any other danger than the impending doom that my father will contact me.

I heard two sets of footsteps and I shut my eyes and did my best to look fast asleep.

It was whispered and I could pick out bits and pieces of the conversation.

They were sweeping the castle for Black, worried about Potter, and... Me?

"Miss Riddle --" I heard my godfather say. Not in calling me but to speak about me.

"Severus, the children are sleeping no need to be formal about your goddaughter" the voices came clearer as they neared me.

"She is much like her father... Secretive. Yet I know Flo..."

"Florence Evangeline Riddle is just as important as Harry Potter if not more. I think the path she will choose will make us stronger or completely destroy us" I heard Dumbledore above me. Medusa moved slightly as if my godfather and headmaster may pose a threat.

Uncle Sev stayed silent.

"Have a little faith Severus you raised her"

"As did the Malfoy's"

"She has yet to lose her good heart, Severus. Florence does well hiding it but it still shows to those looking for it"

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I felt stiff when I woke up. The stone floor does not make the best sleeping arrangements.

Looking in front of me was Draco still sleeping peacefully one of his hands intertwined with mine. I smiled softly at that. It was getting rarer and rarer to see him so relaxed.

For that matter, both of us haven't been as relaxed as we have been. Knowing what's coming and what's to be expected.

Shifting slightly I looked up to the enchanted ceiling painted in the colors of the morning sunrise. I took a deep breath in and enjoyed the moment of peace, the soft breathing of my classmates, and being tucked cozily in my sleeping bag despite the uncomfortable feeling of the floor.

I sat up slowly careful not to make much noise to disturb anyone still sleeping. Detangling my hand from Draco's and I carefully rolled up my sleeping bag. Grabbing the bag of my clothes and other necessities to get ready.

No classes today seeing as it's Saturday and usually, I like to sleep in a bit longer on Saturdays but that damn stone floor. Therefore I also have the lavatory by myself, luckily...

Sure I was used to sharing with the others of my house, but those are Slytherins. A whole nother category than Hufflepuff's, Ravenclaw's, and Gryffindors.

Today's outfit was another favorite of mine, a loose forest green button-down long sleeve blouse and high-waisted black leather pants. Cissy disapproves of it but that's why I don't wear it when I'm around her.

My fingers went through my long dark hair. It was to my waist now but once I get back to the manor Cissy demands I get it cut. I'll abide by her wishes for this, it's getting hard to manage without help from Winky who has become well adapted to doing my hair. So once I brushed it my fingers weaved in and out doing a simple braid when I tied it off, I pulled a few short pieces of hair out to frame my face. I pulled out a black pair of wedge heels and slipped them on easily and secured them with a strap around my ankle.