The Riddle (Hiatus, Kinda)

chapter 2

To say I was shocked was an understatement. Well, I really didn't feel like I was related to the Dursleys, so oh well. I guess now I don't have to go back.

“Can you remove the blocks on me please?”

“Oh yes, of course. Drink this potion and it will remove them slowly and painlessly,” he set a bottle full of a blue liquid in front of me, ”or drink this one and remove them quickly put painfully.” He set a bottle of purple liquid down. I grab the purple one and pull out the cork in it. I sniff it using the enhanced sense, and smelling that it is safe, I down it in one go.
The taste was unbelievably terrible. But my mind had little time to process before my whole body was wracked in pain. All I wanted to do was scream but I held it in not wanting to annoy the goblin that helped me. After about an hour of this it stopped and I was left panting on the floor. Once the pain subsided completely I slowly stood and the goblin handed me a mirror. Looking at my reflection I see that my dark brown, shaggy hair is now pitch black and silky. Two black furred ears sit atop my head, next to which two ebony horns laid nestled in my hair. My eyes are no longer a striking emerald green, but instead are a rich crimson with flecks of gold around the iris. The ears atop my head perk with curiosity as I feel a soft ‘thing’ coil around my leg. Looking down I find a tail similar to that of a fox. It is black as night, with a pure white tip. Carfally I release the ties on myself as Eridan surfaces. My wings expand to their full length.

This is great. Now we can find mate, tonight you should dream about them.

Good to know, thank you.

“Thank you sir, now do you have a way for me to take money out of my vault without having to carry a heavy pouch?”

“Yes of course, would you like the card or the pouch?”

“I'll take the card.”

He handed me a platinum card (made of platinum)and told me that it was tied to my magical signature so only I could use it. After thanking him I take my leave heading out into the endless bustle of Diagon alley. First stop was robes. The letter had a list of what I needed for school. The shop was empty when I entered but a short witch came bustling in when she heard the door close.

“Hogwarts dear?”

“Yes please mam.”

She looks at me and smiles leading me back where she came from. As soon as I turned the corner into a room, I assume is for measuring people for clothes, I am hit like a ton of bricks by an overwhelming sent. Quickly I glance around the room an see another which measuring a boy about my age. His hair a striking platinum blond. Sadly it was slicked back or else I imagine it would have been the softest thing on this planet. He turned his head towards me and I realized I was staring but not after taking in the hidden depth and darkness that they held. Quickly I step up on the stool to be measured.

”I'm Malfoy, Draco Malfoy”

“H-hi I'm Harridan”

“What's your surname?”

Eridan what do I say? I'm freaking out right now.

I know I am too, the paper from that goblin said it was Riddle say that.

“Riddle, Harriden Riddle”

I reach out my hand for him to shake. But he just looks at me in what seems to be shock. I wave my hand in front of his face which does nothing.

What do I do?

Go up and sniff him

Excuse me?

Well one we can see if he is the one the smell is coming from and if it is, I really hope it is, he will most likely submit to our actions and dominance.

Fine but if I get smacked I'm blaming you.

Quickly I step off the stool and get close to Draco's, I lean on my tiptoes and place my face in his neck. I breath him in. My senses go into instant overload. I enter a pure blissful heaven, I feel complete. Then he just had to react. I fall out of my cloud nine and come crashing back into reality. Draco seems to be pulled out of his shock from my name and leans into me. Eridan is screaming in excitement that he’s so close. I hold him tight and he let's me. Sadly that is when a man with long blond hair similar to Draco's and piercing cold gray eyes enters.“Draco” he says “I assume you have a very good reason to be in this young man's arms.” Draco cowers under his harsh gaze and I push him behind me for protection.

Let me speak I can fix this.

You better, I would like to have my father in law not hate my guts.

(underlied is Eridan speaking outside of Harry's head)

I relinquish control of my actions and voice to Eridan.

“I apologise Lord Malfoy it was I that initiated it. I take full responsibility.”

He says this while bowing his head slightly in apologies. “And why would you do such a thing?” The man inquires with an emotionless mask on his face.

“I don't know. We were both getting fitted when I just felt like I had to and so I did. I meant absolutely no disrespect sir.” Again Eridan bows his head a little in apologie. The man takes in what he said an seems too except it. “May I know your name?” Eridan releases control of me. “Riddle sir, Harridan Riddle.” I put out my hand for him to shake but he reacted much like Draco. Draco walked up to his father and shook him out of his shock. Mr. Malfoy replaced his mask but it didn't quite reach his eyes which glinted with a vege recognition. “Well Mr. Malfoy I best be off too get my other school supplies.” I give Draco a small smile then left the shop, my robes in a bag. Pulling out my list I mentally cross out robes, and then a black line is going through the robes part of the parchment. I place it back in my pocket and continue down the alley. I get everything I need except a wand and couldn't for the life of me find the wand shop.

Find and ask Dray, please

Dray?

Yes, now hush and go find him.

Fine I can see him now anyway

I head over to the shop I saw Dray-co head out of. He and his dad had stopped to talk to someone. Dray looked quite bored and had a far off look too his eyes. Deciding to be the prat I am I went up to him silently and unnoticed by either the adults or Draco. He had an ice cream in his hand. Smirking slightly I took the spoon out of it and ate my first bite of ice cream, ever. It was heavenly. So heavenly in fact that I couldn't stop the small moan of delight that left my mouth. Dray looked up at me and noticed the spoon in my mouth.”You act like you’ve never had ice cream before” He said smirking slightly, “and why did you take my ice cream?” The second part he says slightly harsher. Eridan whimpers at the harshness of his tone. Both of us missing that it was said playfully. Immediately I duck my head an cower away slightly. “I'm sorry, I'm so so sorry. I didn't mean to upset you, I just saw you and really wanted to try ice cream, and I won't do it again, I'm sorry, please, I'm so sorry.” I ramble out a long winded apology partially because I don't want my mate to hate me but mainly out of instinct from too many years at the Dursleys. I stand their cowering under his gaze waiting for a punishment.