Always || Tom Riddle

Eleven years later

It had been almost 11 years since I had left Tom, in that time he had gotten more powerful and had attempted to kill a boy named Harry Potter but his spell had rebounded and then he was nowhere to be found until a year ago when he had appeared during the Triwizard tournament and the famous "He's back!" words of the Chosen One had been uttered giving me some hope of Tom still being alive. I have to admit, I did mourn for him when I found out he was gone,not that nearly twelve year old Amber would realize why,she didn't even remember her father, I was debating whether or not to let Penelope take care of her, especially since not only did I have death eaters after me ever since I left, which to be honest I think is Tom's attempts to bring me home, but I also have aurors after me with a reward for anyone who does catch me.  

As I led my little girl up to Penelope's front door I still felt torn, and it was even harder when I had to say goodbye for the last time and know I won't be seeing her anytime soon, I decided I wouldn't go back, not until it was safe, and if I died or was caught by the aurors then Penelope promised to rename Amber for her own safety and claim her as her own child.For now she was safe and that was all that mattered. It happened when I had just gotten back to my tent, that pop sound that happens when someone apparates. Panicked I froze hoping whoever it was would not know I was here. To my disappointment aurors walked towards me, knowing my normal tactics of running which had happened almost every time they found me, this time they were prepared, all standing with their wands raised in a circle so that I had nowhere to run."Drop you're wand"I did as I was told and even allowed them to handcuff me without a word of complaint. As expected they took my straight to the Ministry of Magic and stuffed me into an office with a perfect view of the main hall below. 

Since they had locked the door I decided to sit and wait for someone to come and question me. As if on cue a blue eyed,tall blonde haired man stepped into the room and sent me a smirk once the door was closed,what was he playing at?"So you are the one who we have been chasing for eleven years, as you know it has been eleven long years Miss Pevensie which as you understand means nothing to the Ministry, because we always get hold of criminals on the loose, you murdered Mrs Clearwater back when you were in school, you have repeatedly escaped from our grasp but yet here you are sat before me helpless" An urge began to rise within me to rub in the that I was in fact married, not that he would care to know but it would be nice to see the irritation on his face afterwards."You seem to know a lot about me, who exactly are you?"  

"Oh am I forgetting my manners, I beg your pardon madam, I go by the name Yaxley, pure blood and second in command of the department of magical law enforcement"I eyed him carefully and caught what seemed to be a tattoo on his left forearm,of course I couldn't see all of it because it was mostly covered by his suit, I did however notice it had a a snake poking out. I frowned in thought and once Yaxley caught my gaze he quickly pulled his sleeve down. "Why would I care if you were a pure blood?"At that his blue orbs seemed to darken as he sent me a spine chilling glare.

 "Why wouldn't you?"There was a knock at the coal coloured door and the golden handle moved downwards as a brunette,petite women who's feet looked like they were about to burst because of how small her high heels were, took a quick look into the room, gave me a sympathetic look and then nodded to Yaxley and was gone. "Come with me"I obediently stood and followed him to the main hall where I received many looks from passing witches and wizards.It seemed like an eternity before I was sat in the posh chair before the Jury with the stands overflowing with people. My eyes scanned the crowd and caught the eye of Pius Thicknesse, he gave me a discreet but curt nod and I turned back around in my seat facing the front, feeling more confused than before, that was until I noticed that Penelope was sat in a stand with Amber sat beside her.

My eyes widened as Amber gave a wave with a cute little smile, as soon as she had looked away I gave Penelope a look of what-is-she-doing-here? Getting a she-wanted-to-come look back in reply. I nearly jumped out of my seat when the Jury banged his hammer, quieting everyone in the room."Clara Jean Pevensie. It has come to our understanding that you have committed many crimes against the Ministry,am I correct?" "Yes, you are Sir" "And you have indeed knowingly murdered Mrs Clearwater while still attending Hogwarts school of Withcraft and Wizardry."I silently nodded fearing what both Penelope and Amber would think of me, I had never really gotten round to telling them that bit of me making a horcrux."Then it is clear Ladies and Gentlemen that Miss Pevensie must indeed be sentenced to death and one year in Azkaban prison in order to protect the Wizarding world!" The crowd roared in approval from behind me and a worried looking Penelope led a crying Amber out of the court room. 

 "All those in favor of Miss Pevensie not being put to death but remaining in Azkaban prison as long as she should live" A few hands on the pink and black side went up in my defense and as I looked at the remaining people I knew they were going to vote me to be executed. It was then that I began to look for an exit. Sure there was dementors eyeing me carefully above my head but that wasn't going to stop me from doing what happened next. Both Yaxley and Pius stares hardened as objects in the room began to hover mid-air catching almost everyone in a moment of awe. I saw my chance to get away and took it, running straight out of the court room as fast as my legs would carry me and hopping into the elevator and slamming the gates shut, well aware that dementors were on my tail along with people from the Ministry who thought they could catch me. As soon as the elevator stopped I rushed out and made my way straight for the fireplaces which would take me away from here. I hardly even noticed when Amber called after me in hysterics causing more people to realize that yes she was my daughter, and yes there was a murderer as they called me, getting away. 

The gates of the fireplace began to slam shut and by the looks of it Yaxley had just seen me among the crowd of frenzied people, our eyes met and he sent me a sinister smirk before taking long strides towards me.With only a few fireplaces further up the hall I ran as fast as I could towards them and dove into the closest one just as Yaxley followed close behind me. Except, I went somewhere he wasn't expecting and he lost me just as I arrived at Malfoy manor sending dust and soot flying from the old fireplace in the library to cover me and the surrounding objects. Hardly able to breath I remained on my hands and knees coughing every so often. When I finally got enough strength to stand up I was faced with a 30yr old Bellatrix Black and her sister Nacrissa now at least 37 with a silver wedding ring on her finger. "Mother!"A man of 36 who I recognized as Lucius Malfoy called out slamming his book of Magical beasts shut. I began to brush myself off just as a much older Isabelle Malfoy burst into the room,her jaw dropping open at the sight of me. "Clara, we weren't expecting you". 

 "I know"I replied solemnly and moved past her towards the front door. "You can't just leave!"Nacrissa's voice bellowed as I pulled the door open, letting a rush of cold air into the hallway, catching a glimpse of a boy who looked like a mini Lucius step into another room."Actually you will find I can"Walking outside and closing the door behind me, confronted by a very angry looking, mud covered Yaxley. "You are coming with me right this second!"He snapped and before I could react he grabbed my arm and roughly pushed me back inside leading me into the underground prison of Malfoy manor."You will stay here until the dark lord has use of you!"