What a Riddle

I know what you said (part two)

Breakfast came and when I sat down I couldn't help but overhear Weasley talking about last night with Granger and Potter.

"Did you see the size of that Wolf" 

I felt Draco stare at me. 'later' I mouthed to him as I look up.

"I mean, we're bloody lucky it showed up otherwise all of us and Snape would probably be dead"

Draco's gaze softens from betrayal to understanding. 

"I think the wolf is an animagus" Granger spoke

shit

"but I checked the registry and there is no one that matches the type of wolf. So someone else is an unregistered animagus"

hahaha, the great Granger is stumped!!

"type of wolf? there are types" Weasley spoke shocked and I rolled my eyes.

"honestly Ronald don't you read," Granger said offended and I mimicked her causing both Pansy and Draco to crack a smile. "don't answer that... of course, there are types of wolves. The one last night I believe to be the Mackenzie Valley Wolf. One of the largest wolves in the world"

"and why do you think the one from last night is an animagus?" Potter asked

"The MacKenzie Valley Wolf" she suddenly turned and pulled out a book "is a wolf native to the Northwest. America and Canada" she paused and I could hear the rustling of paper. "Also the wolf was by itself and only went after Professor Lupin"

Draco nudged my shoulder and gave me a serious look. 

"it's not as bad as it sounds" I whisper in his ear.

"It came from the forest..." Weasley spoke slowly trying to wrap his head around the whole thing.

"It protected us and left," Granger said sternly

protecting my family you just so happened to be there at the time I corrected

"maybe it was there to help Lupin in his transformations when he gets out of control?" Potter suggested.

"maybe..." Granger looked up at the staff

WHY CAN'T SHE BE AS OBLIVIOUS AS THE BOYS

"but who on the staff..."

hahaha redirect

"Differently not Snape or McGonagall" 

A moment later Draco tugged me up "You need to explain" whispered in my ear. I shivered involuntarily as his hot breath tickled my ear. I felt Sev's eyes follow us out. 

We went all the way up to the Astronomy tower.

"What happened last night" he looked worried and ticked off.

I sighed and looked down "I went for a walk... but halfway through I saw Sev in front of the Gryffindors protecting them from the werewolf. I - I didn't think I just ran into the forest with a - a single thought..." I couldn't finish I was breaking down because I disappointed him. hot tears threatened to spill.

my chin was lifted up and I was staring at the grey-blue eyes I have grown up with. "I have disappointed you haven't I? I was reckless" my voice was weak. My heart twisted with an unfamiliar feeling.

"no..." Draco spoke lowly "it's a very you thing to do" he brushed his lips against mine "you protect those close to you" this kissed my lips lightly "you've protected me, you've protected Uncle" this time he smashed his lips against mine and I kissed back just as fiercely. "Your going to have to face Uncle"

"I know" my voice still small

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"Riddle, with me" Uncle Sev spoke emotionless as he passed Draco and I.

Draco squeezed my hand in comfort before letting go and I tailed behind my Uncles bellowing cloak.

We walked  into the empty potions classroom. The door slammed and the clicking of this lock was clearly heard.

I tried my best to compose myself ready for a lecture.

"What you did was reckless... Letting Potter and his friends see you" he hadn't looked at me at yet. I swallowed hard and parted my lips. "Tell me why you broke your promise" he turned looking at me. This time I couldn't read him.

"I saw you in trouble" my voice came out stronger than I thought it would.

"It was stupid" he glared "throwing yourself at a werewolf and being seen by the nosest Gryffindors. You broke your pro-"

"I KNOW WHAT YOU SAID AND I KNOW WHAT I PROMISED!" I yelled. Stopping briefly to take a deep breathe. He looked stunned at my outburst "and I do it again if it meant protecting Dray, Cissy, you... I'll admit I wasn't thinking because my first thought was trying to make sure that my father figure was still here to be my father" I was breathless after my rant that I hadn't even realized what I had called him.

He took a moment studying me "Your dismissed"  he spoke without an ounce of emotions.

I scoffed and walked out of the classroom whispering the words  for the unlocking spell.

People dodged out of my way sensing I was in a bad mood. I wasn't sure where I was going till I got to the owlry.

With a flick of my wand a blanket appeared laying nicely on the floor. I sat down in a huff.

Charon landed on my knee in some attempt to comfort me.

What's got your hide in a twist Medusa slithered to my side starling all birds but mine and Draco's.

"My godfather" I hiss

Ahh family qaurells she said as she secured her body to my arm

"Mistress" a small grubby voice spoke.

I shot to my feet looking around for the owner of the voice. My wand drawn.

A dirty hunched over man appeared infront of the entryway "ple- please Mistress I mean no harm. I'm simply a messenger sent by your father"

My grip on my wand tightened as I pointed my wand at the man blocking my only way out.

"Who are you" my voice was strong and held confidence. Medusa rose ready to strike above my wand.

"Peter Petegrew, Mistress but most call me Wormtail"

"Well, Wormtail how do you know my father"

"I serve his every need, Mistress"

"And why, Wormtail, does my father not come to me"

"He is still weak, very weak, Mistress. He wishes you not see him in such a state"

"And what does my father say?" I lower my wand to my side but Medusa was still ready to protect me.

"To simply give you this" he shuffles forward towards me not making eye contact. Wormtail unfolds a piece of fabric and presents it to me in a bow. Laying in the middle of it was a silver ring band.

I picked it up and examined it and engraved on the inside was a skull with a snake curled up around it. Knowing enough that it was the dark mark.

"He wishes not to brand you a follower as you are his flesh and blood... This will let you know when he calls you"

I slide the cool metal into my thumb.

"Thank you, Wormtail" I say void of emotion. This day finally came.