A Riddle's Weakness | D.M

Buckbeak's Visit

Draco

I thought about what she said, but I knew I wanted to get back at the bloody chicken and Potter. He always has to be the center of attention.

When Madame Pomfrey finished on my arm, she shoo'ed me away and I walked out. It was dinner time, so I headed to the Great Hall.

Amethyst

I had my head down on the table, my headache had gotten worse since I left the hospital wing. The blood loss wasn't anything severe but damn did I feel like shit. Everything was louder and my head was pounding.

Tom and Theo sat on either side of me, making sure I didn't pass out. I heard Pansy gasp and get up from the table. I knew it was Malfoy, who else would get that kind of reaction out of her. She helped him sit and started bombarding him with questions. "Does it hurt terribly, Draco?" She mused. I rolled my eyes and looked up. She was close to him and he had his arm on the table.

"It comes and it goes. Still, I consider myself lucky. According to Madame Pomfrey, another minute or two, and I,uh, could've lost my arm. I couldn't possibly do any homework for weeks." I sighed and rested my head on my hands. "And what about you, Thystia?" She looked at me. "I'm fine. Just lost some blood and have a shit headache." She nodded and smiled sadly at both of us.

Then a boy started yelling, "He's been sighted, he's been sighted." I looked over at the Gryffindor table. "Who?"
"Sirius Black."

I didn't know much about him, all I know is that my mother used to know him. I'm pretty sure she mentioned he was her friend. I listened in, apparently in Dufftown. I remember that's near here. If he's close, he must be after someone here.

I looked at everyone around me and furrowed my brows, "What could a killer want with a school?" I asked. Everyone shrugged and I just stood up. Taking a moment to let the dizziness pass. "I'm going to bed."

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I fell asleep as soon as I finished showering. A few days have passed since then, and hell was breaking loose with some students.

I woke up one morning to Lincy rubbing against me. I got up showered, got dressed and headed out to one of the court yards. My head still hurt, and my shoulder ached. But the pain didn't bother me.

I sat there till the sun came up. My hands were trembling with how cold it was, but I found comfort in it. The coldness helping me be more aware. I had an idea and started running to Hagrid's hut.

When I got there, he was outside, with a dog by his side. I smiled and walked up to him. "Ah, hey there. What are you doing up this early, little one." I giggled at the nickname. "Came by to see Buckbeak." He chuckled. "Really? After what he did to yer?" I nodded and he shrugged. "Guess, you don't fear him?"

"He's a misunderstood creature. And if anything I shouldn't have got in the middle of that." He smiled down at me. "What's you name?"

"Amethyst Ri-. Thornhill." I forced the name out. Not wanting anyone to know my real name.

He furrowed his brows and looked at me confused. "Is your mother Tessa Prewett?" He dipped his head. I nodded and tilted my head. "How do you know?" He sighed and stood up. "Come on in."

I followed him inside his hut. "Well. There's no hiding it. Your a Riddle. So are your siblings." He sat down in a huge lounge chair. "How did you know?" He sighed and leaned back into the chair.

"Your mother is a kind soul. But the person she married, wasn't. Your father was a cruel man. And he didn't play by the rules. But when you and your siblings were born, he got more...." He paused to think. "More dangerous?" I tried. He nodded. "Tom, wasn't someone I would hang out with. But he had his friends. And your mother. She gave him happiness. And no one ever dared to hurt her."

I sat in a chair across from him and listened carefully.

"But one day he went out to kill the Potters'. You know how that went. You all were still so young. She had no idea what she was going to do. Then Vincent came in and promised her safety if she married him. She agreed, wantin' to protect you littles."

I didn't know what to say. "He has you saying his last name, doesn't he?" I nodded and he gestured for me to stand. "Come er'" I walked over and he hugged me. "It doesn't last long. Trust me." I sighed and nodded.

"Now, go ahead and go to Buckbeak. He's in the back, near the the place I took you durin' classes." I nodded and thanked him.

I walked out and over to the woods. I walked to the main spot, spotting Buckbeak by a tree. He was curled up and breathing slowly. I walked closer and accidentally stepped on a branch, making him jolt up and look me in the eyes. He stood up and was on high alert.

I bowed down and looked up at him. He relaxed and bowed down. I walked up to him slowly and petted his beak. He gave into the feeling and got closer to me. I giggled and walked over to the tree, sitting down. He layed down behind me and curled up, going back to sleep. I laid on him and curled up. He felt like a soft couch, one that breathes. I brought my knees to my chest and laid my head on his stomach. Quickly falling asleep, knowing he would protect me.