Dark Memories

Book 2 - Part 15 A: Elimination

The rest of that week was hectic, and the first chance Harry got, he went down into the chamber, ready with his mirror to contact the others if there was trouble.

It had been decided, since Harry had made the pact with Salandra, he was the best choice to go down and talk to her. Revlis agreed, saying that he knew Salandra would never hurt any of them willingly, and that there had to be an explanation.

So that's what Harry did, he went and spoke to her while half of the others were in the bathroom, the rest in the Come and Go Room, gathered around their mirrors in case he needed them.

:Salandra?: Harry called once he was in the chamber.

:Harry: Salandra answered, slithering forward, her voice actually laced with worry. :I am glad you have come, after what has happened, I was concerned you wouldn't:

:I had to come, to learn what had happened. I know there must be a reason:

:There is. Harry, there is a dark artifact possessing someone. I don't know who, because when they speak it is not their voice...but... Harry, it is his voice, Riddle's:

:What?!:

:I don't know how, but this item, it speaks through this person:

:And you have no idea who this person is?:

:No, I don't look at them, mostly because I do not want to kill a possible innocent. I am certain they are not doing this willingly. They could be a student, or maybe an outsider, or even a professor:

:Riddle?: Harry asked, trying to keep his thoughts organized.

Could this be part of what would lead to the second prophesy? Was this the start of what would occur in March?

:It is, and his voice is just as it was. At first I was going to disobey, but then he would know I had been bonded or had made a pact, so I went along with him. I didn't want to risk the safety of the one he is possessing. He might have gotten angry and taken it out on them. This way, I can petrify instead of kill and blame it on bad luck, such as the water on the floor, and see what Riddle really wants:

:That's good. When did they come down here?: Harry asked.

:An hour before you and the other students ate dinner:

:So if this person is a student or a professor, they wouldn't have been there at dinner?:

:That is right. What are you thinking, Harry?:

:I think me and the Custosae can narrow down who this person could be, if they're an insider and not an outsider. I also know what item to look for:

:You know what the dark artifact is?:

:Yes, it is one of his horcruxes, his first actually. His diary. I just hope we can find it before they come back down here again:

:What do you wish me to do if they come down again?:

:Go along with them for now, just don't kill anyone. Hopefully you will not need to blow your cover. If they think you are on their side, hopefully we will be able to surprise them and take care of this before anyone gets hurt:

:Very well:

:I will send Revlis down occasionally to see if they have visited you. We will then go from there:

:Alright:

Harry nodded, but then realized that was pointless, since Salandra wasn't looking at him.

:Good bye, Salandra. We'll figure this out: Harry said.

:I believe you, Harry: She answered softly, before slithering away.