The Eyes of the Heir

Chapter 28: The Chamber of Secrets

Zoe's POV

Silence. It was the only thing I could hear as Thomas stared at Death and he did the same. As Thomas tried to compose himself, I got a good look at him. Indeed, I haven't seen him here in Hogwarts, but he claims to be a student here. Curious.

His name is actually familiar. It has a similarity with Tom Riddle.... Thomas... Tom... Marvolo and Riddle... Rivolo.

I gasp and pointed a finger at Thomas, and both of their attention was on me.

"You... You're bloody Tom Riddle! Aren't you??? You changed your name because you knew that if I was talking to the diary I would immediately find a way to escape. But why did you show up in my dreams?" 

Tom smirked and was about to say something when I stopped him, with my finger on my lips, indicating that he should be quiet.

I walked in front of Death and gave Tom a real look. I observed him properly... Now that I see it, he might look solid, but there were still parts of him that were blurry. I then remembered what Death told me, that the diary has an ability to suck your energy or life force. 

"Maybe, you are now in a form of a human as you have enough energy that you took from someone... someone named Ginny. You were controlling her, you said some things in that stupid diary that made her obsessed with it. Your plans were working, as Ginny wrote on the diary, you grew stronger, and Ginny weaker. Bloody bastard."  I said as I glared at him.

"Smarter than she looks."  Tom said, licking his lip and looking at me, seeming impressed.

Based on his choice of words, I was right. He needed Ginny's energy to morph into a human.

"There was a moment that Ginny got scared of the power I possessed, so she threw the diary in the girls lavatory. And who would've get it but you and your boyfriend,"  he then eyed Death. I rolled my eyes. He's not my bloody boyfriend. "but when you figured that I could respond, you learned to ignore the diary. You are quite interesting, as your energy is stronger than the rest, I knew I had to get your energy for my form to quickly show. But you hid me in a corner where you wouldn't open me.

So I used the energy I had from Ginny to get in your dreams. Even for a short time, I have acquired a lot of energy, it was mesmerizing! But you blocked me from your mind, and I had nothing to do. But of course you were investigating about the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets... being desperate, you needed aid, because you knew that the diary was somewhat related to it. Smart of you. But dumb on your side." 

I scoffed and rolled my eyes. Of course, his plan was working, and the only thing that was missing was all of Ginny's energy. I'm afraid that if Tom continues to get Ginny's life force, she could die.

"You know too much now. Unfortunately, you cannot continue to exist." he slowly approached me and Death quickly took my hand and pulled me backwards.

Tom rolled his eyes. "Whoever you are, step aside. You have impressed me, for I have never seen anyone stop an unforgivable curse like that. You would be a great asset as a Death Eater."

Death Eater?! My eyes grew wide. There is only one person who names his servants that way... Voldemort.

"I'd never join you. Besides, I know your fear. You fear me." Death said, making Tom laugh.

"Me? Fear you?? Oh please! Even if you stopped that curse I am not afraid of you." 

"Then you are an idiotic sod." Death said, "If you wish to kill Zoe, you will have to go through me first."