Reborn in the Shadows

Echoes of Home and Heart

"Talk"

"Parseltongue"

"Death Speak"

'Mind link'

The last couple of days have gone by slowly. Tomorrow is the day that we board the Hogwarts Express to go home for Yule. I've talked to Siri, Nana Wallie, and Uncle Reggie. I've told them about Carina and they're excited to meet her. Pads is still a little upset about the whole soulmate thing, but according to Nana, he's opening up to it.

Right now, I'm packing my things back into my trunk. I've made sure to put all my "dark" books into the secret compartment first. I double-checked everything since I had a gut feeling that Dumbledore would find a way into my room somehow. I hear a knock on the door and I turn my head to see Blaise in the doorway. "Did you need something, Blaise?" I asked.

"No, not really. I just wanted to check on you because of everything that has happened. Are you ok?"

"At this point, I'm used to it. Someone's always out to get me because I'm not their perfect little chess piece. That I don't fit the role that they want me to play. I was 1 when all this drama started. I just started school and I have the whole weight of the wizarding world on my shoulders. To everyone, I'm their savior when all I want is to be a kid. I can't do that when wherever I go people are going to judge me for my actions. My core isn't even light yet they expect me to do light spells! When it comes to the time when they ask me to pick a side I will choose the dark. Not just because my soulmate is the Dark Lord, but because it's who I am and this has been the only one to help me, not hurt me, not use me! Dumbledore thinks I'm stupid, but I'm not. I know it was Weasley and Granger that poisoned me. I know it! I can't just say I quit because I don't want the ones I care about to hurt because of my actions. I'll stay and do what I must at this point."

At this point, I was crying into his arms because I couldn't take it anymore. I know I was the one who asked for this life, but I never knew that it would become so difficult. It's never as easy as you read about in the fanfics. I have to live every day wondering if I could help the people that I've come to love and care for in this life. I don't ever want to be the reason why the people I care about die.

"It's okay Lyra. I won't say that I understand how you feel because I don't. I'm the best person to give advice, but you have me, Professor Riddle, Professor Malfoy, Draco, Pansy, Lord Black, Lady Black, Regulus, and Mr. Lupin. You even have Death himself on your side. You have all these people who care for you and would die for you if they had to. All of us are here for you no matter what happens no matter who it is."

We just sit in silence while he hugs me. Until I fall asleep.

Blaise's POV

I didn't expect her to vent to me like that. I've come to be her friend in the time that I've known her, but we aren't as close as her and Draco so I hadn't expected her to confide in me. I never knew that she was going through all of this. She fell asleep on me so I tucked her into bed and put Carina next to her so that when she woke up she wouldn't feel alone.

I started to make my way into the common rooms. I see Draco sitting on one of the couches. I decided against telling him what happened since it was not my story to tell. When she feels comfortable telling the people closest to her then I'll be right next to her to support her.

As I told her I don't know what she's going through, I couldn't possibly handle all of that if I was her and she's been living with that her entire life.

I've decided after this point that I'll be the person that she can confide in that won't judge her and be there for her when nobody else can.

Lyra's POV

When I woke up, Carina was curled up next to me, her body was warm and comforting. I smiled, feeling a little lighter than I did earlier this morning. Blaise's words had stuck with me, and while my problems didn't go away, the burden felt a little more manageable knowing I wasn't completely by myself.

I dressed quickly in a pair of sweatpants and a hoodie, gathering the last of my things. Today was the day that the Hogwarts Express would take us home for Yule, and I'd finally have a break from the constant survey and pressure. Maybe, just maybe, I'd find some semblance of peace among family and friends.

As I pulled my trunk closed, someone knocked on my door again. This time, it was Draco. He leaned against the doorframe, his hair shining from the light of the candles.

"Ready for the holiday?" he asked, a faint smile on his lips.

"As ready as I'll ever be," I replied, trying to match his calmness.

"How about you?"

"More than ready. I could use a break from this place," he said, his eyes looking over my room.

"Do you need any help with your trunk?"

I nodded gratefully, and we managed to get my trunk down to the Slytherin common room. Pansy and the others were already waiting, their voices filling the room with a sense of normalcy that was oddly comforting after everything I'd been through.

The journey to Hogsmeade Station was the same as usual, filled with everyone excited to head home. I found a compartment with Draco, Blaise, and Pansy with soft seats as the train began to move. The sound of the, and I let myself relax for the first time in days.

Draco and Pansy were stuck in a heated debate about Quidditch, while Blaise sat quietly, occasionally chiming in. I found myself staring out the window, watching the snowy landscape blur past. The peaceful scenery was a clear contrast to the disorder inside me, but it was a distraction I was willing to accept.

After a while, Blaise leaned over and nudged me a little bit. "You alright?" he whispered.

I nodded, giving him a small smile. "Yeah, I'm okay. Thanks for last night, by the way."

"Anytime," he replied, his eyes sincere.

"Remember, you're not alone in this. You can always talk to me when you need to."

His words were calm to my worn nerves, and I felt a lot of gratitude towards him. He might not fully understand what I was going through, but his presence here was a reminder that I had people who cared about me.

As the train went along, my thoughts drifted to the Yule celebrations happening at Malfoy Manor. Despite everything, I was looking forward to it. Seeing Nana, Uncle Reggie, and Pads would be a much-needed break from everything. And introducing Carina to them, well, that was something I was excited about.

The hours passed in a blur of conversations and laughter. By the time we arrived at King's Cross, my spirits were lifted. Stepping off the train, the familiar stir of Platform 9¾ met us. I looked through the crowd and spotted Pads, Nana, and Uncle Reggie waiting for me, their faces lighting up as they saw me.

"Lyra!" Pads called out, waving his arms all around.

I hurried over, my heart faster in excitement at seeing my family. As I reached them, Nana enveloped me in a warm hug, her familiar scent of lavender and home soothing my frayed nerves.

"We've missed you, dear," she said, her voice full of warmth.

"I've missed you too," I replied, hugging her tightly.

Pads ruffled my hair, a grin on his face. "How's Hogwarts treating you, kiddo?"

"It's... been a lot," I admitted. "But I'm managing."

Uncle Reggie placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "You're stronger than you know, Lyra. We're proud of you."

Their support meant the world to me, and as we made our way through the station, I felt a sense of hope. The road ahead was still uncertain and fraught with challenges, but for now, I had my family and friends. And that was enough to keep me going.

As we stepped into the winter chill of London, I took a deep breath, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders. This was my life, complicated and messy, but it was mine. And I was determined to make the most of it, no matter what came my way.

A/N: Hey guys, so I tried with the new POV, it was short since I didn't know what to put for Blaise's POV so I just made a little something up. I hope you guys liked it :)