When the Impossible Becomes Possible By VisciousRos

Chapter 7 : What it Means to Lead

The next few weeks passed in a blur of setting a new schedule, drawing in loyal friends for what I planned to be my inner circle, focusing on Neville, Blaise, Daphne, and Theo for now. While it might seem easy it wasn't anywhere near that case. The reason it was easier for me is my magic was seductive and called to those with a more leaning toward the Grey and Dark Grey area in magic. Taking the time to bring Neville out of the shell his family left him in wasn't easy it was especially made harder by Snape giving him a hard time in Potions. Thankfully Blaise thought it'd be smart to start a tutoring session and group so none of us fell behind. Getting Daphne and Theo to join us was easy seeing as I ranked higher than them in Nobility as a Lord instead of Heir.

"Neville it's not that you can't do it. You mentioned that your grandmother has you using your father's wand? If so then there's the problem, it's the wand that chooses the wizard not the other way around." I state calmly while putting a hand on his shoulder in support that evening inside our common room with Blaise sitting beside me nodding along in agreement. Hopefully he would listen to our concerns and work to fix the issue causing his Magic to seem weak w

"You need to inform Professor Sprout about it and have them see if they can schedule a time to get your wand replaced with one that's actually meant for you." Blaise spoke up from where he had moved to lean against my headboard. Seeing he was about to protest in fear of his grandmother I allowed my magic to slowly come forward and wrap around the two I considered my confidants to come.

"Okay. I'll do it, thank you guys for being here for me." Neville says while gathering his courage. Honestly, I think Hufflepuff was the perfect House for him, it allows him to be surrounded by those who would be there for him and help him become the man he always wanted to be without mockery or in return for something.

"So, are you two excited for flying lessons tomorrow? "Blaise asked smiling at us with a mischievous glint in his eye. Laughing I nodded my head while getting up to check on Thanatos to see if he had overheard anything useful to me while exploring the Castle. Seeing as how I planned for these two to be my true confidants and right and left hand, I had been allowing small things that could be considered huge secrets out for them to know and to show that I trusted them. This not only allowed them to see that I trusted them and that we were close friends but also that we could lean on each other. It also helped that I brought out contracts to protect us and our secrets from being taken from us willingly or not. Later the next day as we got lined up to await our flying lesson, I worked on keeping Neville calm and in in between Blaise and I. Even with me trying to not allow canon to happen it still did. Only difference is both Blaise and I cast a cushioning charm to break his fall. Malfoy still tried to show off and of course I stepped up to play the part Dumbles would want me to play saving Neville's remember-ball with the help of Blaise who followed me into the air and getting a place on the team for the both of us as chasers. I can't tell you how happy I am that it wasn't the seeker position because while it's neat that the whole team relies on you to catch the snitch it's also the most boring position, so no thanks. Stepping up and defending Neville and those I consider mine showed me what it truly means to lead. Great rulers don't just order those under them around, no they step right in and lead from the front, they defend those under their rule, and they do not torture those loyal to them unless they betray them. Shaking my head as I laid in bed that night knowing my first lesson with Quirrelmort was tomorrow and having the thoughts of how I wished to be seen and how I planned to rule running through my mind I couldn't help but speak up quietly to Thanatos.

"If I ever start becoming that which I hate most, stop me. Promise me you'll not allow me to become something I am not." I hissed softly not wanting to be overheard even as I meant every word I said.

"Of course, Master, I promise you that should you fall to far I shall end you myself with my poison." Thanatos spoke the promise to me as he came to rest on my chest facing me. No matter what comes tomorrow I wouldn't allow it to stop me from moving forward.