The Black Twins

Chapter 6

It was when Aurora suggested that they apparate into Hogsmeade that Alexander knew she he excelled in magic like himself, despite her never being taught by their uncle, but finding a way to learn herself. The twins had, after quite a bit of argument, decided to wear matching outfits consisting of jeans, a top (aurora chose a corset, whilst Asmodeous went for a plain t-shirt) and a spiked leather jacket, all in black.

Aurora wore heeled lace up boots after the pair realised that Asmodeus was at least 3 inches taller than her. He, on the other hand, wore black trainers that Aurora had made for him that mimicked the muggle 'Jordans.' The twins managed to find a carriage with thestrals which they took to arrive at the castle. Once they got in, they began to plan a dramatic entrance.

*meanwhile in the great hall*

The students had finished eating and were half-listening to Dumbledore drone on and on. He rambled about how he wanted the houses to try and cooperate this year in certain activities, which made half the Slytherin table pull faces of disgust. Most of the students were ready to pass out when the headmaster finally concluded his speech. "That will be all. The prefects will-" Dumbledore began, but hesitated as a dark mist engulfed the room, causing most of the younger students to panic.

Suddenly a fire erupted in the middle of the hall, causing some students to shriek in fear. The Riddles at the Slytherin table rolled their eyes at the screeching, but were curious to know what was happening. Some students, attempted to put out the fire but were unsuccessful, causing more hysteria. Until eventually, two shadows appeared within the roaring blaze and those shadows molded into dark figures. Once the figures emerged, the fire died down, making the students sigh in relief.

The figures moved towards the front, seeming to glide there, rather than walk. The figures began to take shape and a pair of dark chuckles rang throughout the Hall, making a few first years scream. "Well, well. This is the great Hogwarts is it?" The male voice spoke. "Looks like a dump" the female voice added. "Who are you?" Dumbledore finally asked.

"We're royalty, headmaster. The children of one of the greatest wizards to live and of the most noble, pure bloodline in the wizarding world. Aurora Alexia Black and Asmodeus Alexander Black at your service" the twins answered in sync, bowing mockingly at the end of their introduction.

"Well Mr and Ms Black, we aren't currently accepting students here, so you must be mistaken" Professor Mc Gonagall spoke up. "Really? We do know how school systems operate, Minerva. Do not insult our intelligence by assunibg we came here uninvited." Aurora spoke pulling out their letters from her jacket which were clearly stamped with the Hogwart's emblem. The professor's eyes widened and she stepped up to Aurora taking the letters out of her hand and showing them to Dumbledore.

"Well, these seem official, although I did not authorize these being sent out. We cannot turn them away now, we've seen the power that they hold and perhaps we can guide them in here rather than leaving them out there in the world" professor Dumbledore told the rest of the professor's quietly. "That sounds interesting, now can we get sorted?" Asmodeus asked impatiently.

Dumbledore's eyes widened but, he gestured towards professor Mc Gonagall who brought back the stool and hat. "Well then, Miss Black first please" Mc Gonagall told the twins. Before Aurora even sat on the stool, the hat woke and shouted "SLYTHERIN! FOR BOTH OF THEM" The students and professors alike were gobsmacked, having never witnessed the hat speak before they were even on the stool, let alone sort 2 students at once.

The twins however, smirked and strutted to the table on the far end of the hall, taking seats across the Riddles. "Mattheo Riddle" one of the boys announced, offering a hand. The twins just stared at his hand, not bothering to mask their disgust. So to avoid any more awkwardness, Mattheo retracted his hand before gesturing to the boy to his right. "And this is my brother. Tom Riddle" at his words, the other boy lookedat the pair and Asmodeus' eyes widened, recognizing the boy from his sister's mind. Aurora on the other hand just stared at the boy, not saying uttering a word. "What?"