The Snake Twins || Book Two: The Chamber of Secrets

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Archer sighed as she sat down on the couch, the fire flickering a bright blue. Hermione was doing homework in the classroom, Lilith was doing something in the bedroom, and Harry and Draco were talking quietly by the window. *Isss sssomething on your mind, Sssnakeling?* Nagini hissed. Archer sighed slightly, shaking her head. "I swear, Dragon, if we just talk to her, we can figure it out." She heard Harry mumble.

Archer looked over at the two boys, an eyebrow arched in confusion. Draco nodded slightly, then walked over. Archer followed Draco's movements carefully, and noticed he was holding her father's diary. "He mentioned a girl named Ruby. . . I'm guessing that was you," He said, handing her the book. "It's yours, and me having it is just causing harm to the school. . ." Archer took the book slowly, still looking at Draco.

Harry watched from the window, looking at his sister's face, and Draco's trembling hands. After a hot minute, she spoke. "We will not speak to anyone about what happened." And with that, she walked up to the bedroom. Draco exhaled shakily, sitting down one the couch. Harry walked over, putting his hand on his Dragon's leg. "She hates me. . ." He said softly. Harry looked at Draco carefully, tears were in his icy eyes, his nose rosy.

"I'm a monster. . ." Harry let him lay on his chest, tears staining his shirt. He wrapped his arms around Draco, holding him close.

Lilith's POV

I sat at my desk, all my cards and books scattered about. I stared intently at them all. Rage filled me, making my sight go red. "WHY MUST YOU DO THIS?!" I yell, banging my desk with my fists. I stared at the card I pulled; Masks. Someone or something is deceiving me, showing a mask instead of telling and showing the truth. I put the card away, writing down what I drew. I heard the door open and someone walk in.

"You look pissed." I heard Archer's voice ring out from the doorway. I turn around and my eyes met hers, and I saw something there. Hatred. My eyes narrow, I knew her well enough to know that something was wrong. I look down and saw the book she was holding. 'Dark magick. . .' I thought. "Why are you mad?" I ask. Archer chuckled grimly, her red and blue eyes flashing with rage before returning to normal. "Wouldn't you like to know." She said mockingly. "Who's book is that?" I try again. "Was my dads." She said simply.

"May I see it?" I hold out my hand. Archer stares at it before handing me the book. "I'll give it back, I promise." I tell her. I look at her eyes to see that they no longer held rage or hatred, but calm and peacefulness. 'Interesting. . .' Archer walked over to her bed and fell asleep, her covers pulled over her tightly. I sigh and walk down to the classroom, where Hermione was doing homework.

"Where's Eden?" I ask her. She looked up, slightly worried. "I'm not sure. . . She hasn't come in at all. It's been almost four week since school started and she still hasn't started out class, too. . ." Hermione said, putting her homework in her bag. Just then, the door opened and we both saw a very tired-looking Eden walk in. "Eden?" I ask her. "Class will start tomorrow, I just got done talking with Dumbledore about you all having my class all day tomorrow," She said, yawning. "What did he say?" Hermione asked. "He asked why, and I said that we haven't had class in almost four weeks, and then he agreed." She replied, yawning again.

"Off to bed, both of you. And if Harry and Draco aren't in bed as well, please have them follow you." Eden instructed us. We nodded and went upstairs, and saw Harry and Draco asleep on the couch, the blue fire illuminating them.

No-one's POV

"Harry, Draco," Hermione whispered, shaking the two boys awake. "W-what?" Harry mumbled, stifling a yawn. "Bed time, come on," Lilith whispered, helping the boys up. The four of them walked into the bedroom, Archer already fast asleep. Draco goes to his bed, and Harry cuddled up to him under the covers, the two fast asleep again. "So cute!" Hermione mouths as she turns off the lights.

Lilith walked over to her bed, kicking off her shoes. Grabbing her stuff, she walked into the bathroom to change. When she emerged, Hermione did the same. The room was filled in a soft blue light, the fire crackling quietly. Hermione walked to her bed, covering herself and shutting the hangings. Standing in the middle of the room for a minute, Lilith took a deep breath and grabbed the black diary, Harry's Invisibility Cloak, and left the room.

A/N: HOLY SHIT!!!!! I just said 'fuck it' and got Wattpad on my phone. I was so bored and wanted to get this book done, and here we are!! Finally got the damned chapter out!! Hope you liked it!! Next chapter will finally have Eden's class, and Lilith's little adventure. Anyways, Happy Reading!!