When the Impossible Becomes Possible By VisciousRos

Chapter 5 : Making Alliances

Getting to the Hogwarts Express wasn't as hard as I believed it would be, summoning the Knight Bus with my Elm wand took only a second. I knew this was the most important moment, this was when those of Pure-blood background made alliances and enemies. Deciding to arrive early to get a good compartment I placed a low level warding charm to see who would notice and actually be worth my time since I had big plans and didn't need the unworthy or weak to take up my time, I might not know many spells but the ones I did learn and tried using the Hornbeam wand were undeniably useful. Placing my trunk above my head and setting my bag to the side of me I allowed Thanatos to roam free inside the compartment where he then curled up on the window ledge, I had sent Charon ahead to Hogwarts with his cage shrunken in my trunk. Getting out my book and a couple pieces of parchments I called forth the table that can appear when needed so I could take some notes on interesting spells mentioned, what felt like only minutes but was likely an hour or so, students started to pile in and find places to sit and with older students looking for their friends. Hearing a soft knock, I turned to see a dark-skinned boy around my age leaning against the door with an eyebrow raised as he let his eyes roam over my form.

"Hello, do you mind if I sit with you?" Hearing the purr like lilt at the end of his sentence immediately clued me into the fact that he was going to be a heart breaker in a few years. Giving a nod of my head in allowance I placed my book back into my bag along with the notes I had taken allowing the table to disappear.

"Not all. My name is Lord Hadrian Potter, Lord to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter and Black, Well Met." I speak softly allowing the seductive hissing quality of my accent to show through as I spoke. Watching his eyes widen even as he moved to show the proper respect of one of higher station then him.

"Well Met Lord Potter-Black, my name is Heir Blaise Zabini, Heir to the Ancient House of Zabini." After a moment of silence, we were once again interpreted but this time by a blonde girl and dark-haired boy. After accepting them into the compartment and going through the formality and learning that we were joined by the Heir to the Most Ancient and Noble House of Nott and the Heiress to the Most Ancient and Noble House of Greengrass.

"You all may call me by my given name Hadrian, allow me to introduce you to my familiar Thanatos, he's highly venomous but will not attack unless provoked or I tell him to. I also have a owl Charon that has headed onto Hogwarts ahead of us." Getting the permission to call them by their names in return along with slightly scared looks toward Thanatos we moved on quickly.

"Do you know what house you wish to be in Hadrian? Or yourselves Blaise? Theo?" Daphne asked while folding her hands upon her lap as she let her eyes move over the three of us in front of her.

"I'm aiming for either Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff, with a preference for Ravenclaw. You?" I said simply because in the end it didn't truly matter if it wasn't Slytherin which would gain me the old coot's attention.

"Slytherin or Ravenclaw." Blaise and Theo spoke at the same time along with Daphne. Letting out a small huff of laughter I move forward to gain their undivided attention.

"Then let's come to an agreement to be tentative allies until otherwise stated." Seeing them nod their heads in agreement I sat back with a satisfied smile. The rest of the train ride was spent getting to know one another and some of our future goals that didn't give all our secrets away. Learning that both Blaise and Theo were the wait in the shadows type while Daphne was the type to gather any and all information from others was fascinating along with being what I needed in the future. Following an instinct, I couldn't put a name to, I allowed my magic to slowly fill up the space around us and wrap around each of them in turn. Watching their reaction to my magic and how their eyes seemed to slightly glaze over was educational and intriguing, I knew once I had them on my side I could use them to get to the Common Room and make my case to the other Slytherin's in a year or twos time. When we finally pulled to a stop and unloaded, I placed Thanatos around my shoulders and with an air of satisfaction felt as the other three placed themselves around me, clearly showing who they were aligned with even if it wasn't permanent yet. Who knew so many hours getting to know someone while having your magic seduce their own into willingly submitting to my own could gain me a start to my inner circle? I didn't just want people to follow me for my magic, no I wanted people utterly loyal to me and me alone. Can you imagine what one could accomplish with people so utterly loyal and devoted to them, picture it, I know I could. That's why while I'd love to be in the Ravenclaw house I'd rather aim for Hufflepuff the house that doesn't get much attention and the ones considered less than the others. Just by going into their house as the famous 'Boy-Who-Lived' would catch their attention and make them in a way grateful to me. I'm willing to give loyalty where loyalty is given, no more nor less than that. Making our way off the boat and to the castle I spaced out the introduction the Professor spoke of as I continued to make plans and hide away the things, I didn't want Dumbledore to see in my mind. Building up fake memories and putting them in the places they should be while making it seem like I had no protection to my mind was not only hard but tiring.

"Let the games begin. Winner takes all I'm ready, are you?" I hiss softly making Thanatos laugh as I made my way into the great hall followed by three semi followers.