Forgotten child

Chapter Two

Tom Riddle was in his study working on a new proposal for werewolves when a Gringotts owl flew in and dropped a letter.

Lord Slytherin,

We have something of great importance to you that needs to be delivered to safety. The safest place is with you, please come and retrieve it immediately before anyone else catches wind of the location.

Gringotts Goblins.

Tom wasted no time in apparating to the wizarding bank to see what the big deal was. Tom was shown to a room where he saw an adorable teen who blushed when he saw him, then Tom felt the connection, part of his soul. "Hello, are Tom Riddle?" The boy asked and when Tom nodded, he was pulled into a hug by the teen.

Harry had no idea what came over him he only felt like he needed to have physical contact with Tom Riddle. Perhaps it was the piece of Tom's soul in him, or it was something else that was happening with him that made him crave that touch. "Are you okay?" Tom asked when he saw the tear stains on Harry's face. "I am." Tom pulled the younger boy onto his lap and kissed the boy on the forehead. "Are you the item of great importance that was mentioned by the goblins?" Harry nodded and snuggled closer to Tom's warmth. "Lord Slytherin, this is yours, please keep him safe." The goblin gave them a parchment before the two wizards apparated to Tom's home. "Welcome to Riddle Manor, little one." Tom said holding the small boy close to him and gently laid him down on the couch in his study. "Where is your owl? If I remember correctly, you have a beautiful female snowy owl." Tom saw the tears gather in Harry's eyes as Harry buried his face in a pillow, Tom held Harry close to his chest. "Uncle, killed her. He said she made too much noise, and she needed to punished for giving me food while I was being punished." Tom knew that Harry was being starved, he could feel it when he rubbed Harry's back and could feel every bone. "Let's get you some food. What is your favorite food?" Harry looked hopeful and then shook his head no. "You need to eat. I am not taking no for an answer." Tom had summoned some fruit for Harry and watched him reach hesitantly for it, almost like he believed that Tom would take it from him. "Eat up little one." Tom decided to the fork and hold in front of Harry and feed the younger wizard. "Thank you, I can't eat more." Harry had hardly eaten half of the bowl. Tom smiled and led Harry to his room and laid him down before joining him and pulling him close. "Goodnight my little horcrux." Tom whispered and lightly kissed Harry's forehead.