Tom Riddle is Here-Hogwarts, Slytherin Side

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Tom had to admit, while he knew that the boy had been loyal to his cause, at least, his father and grandfather had been, it was interesting to see the borderline awe that the boy had for his...well, for him. It may not come across as overly obvious but then again, Tom had always been aware that the writing told far more about the writer than perhaps they wished. The way he described Tom's fetes, of his older self but his fetes nonetheless, clearly showed the awe that Draco had for his abilities.

 For Slytherins, Cunning, ambition, cleverness, fraternity, and self-preservation are required. Most see the cunning, ambition and self-preservation, however. But let me explain to you as to why most 3rd generation slytherins ended up having a multitude of these traits. 

Cleverness, more out of necessity. They had to be smart, and academically inclined. It was something that parents expected, and because of the fear most of the 3rd generation of slytherins hold towards their parents, it is not surprising that they are intelligent. they had to be, if they are not doing well in school, the punishments from parents would be incredibly severe. They would disappoint their parents. The anger that their parents would have towards them, it would make many cringe in terror. Yet this was their reality. To do well in school was less a desire as it was for Ravenclaws, and more a need, a thing that must be achieved at all costs. 

As for Ambition. The inner terror and fear of most slytherins towards their family members also contributed to this. When a slytherin has a goal, they strive towards them at all costs. Most 3rd generation slytherins have but two goals. Be free from the fear they have at home among family members, and the gain the approval of their parents. This is a continuous desire, and ongoing attempt at striving towards this. But, most, do not ever really reach this. Despite the continuous efforts and hopes and dreams, it is in this lack of approval from parents, this continual fear of what would happen to them should they disappoint their parents, that a great desire for ambition was cultivated. A willingness to do anything to achieve the needs that they desire. It was more a necessity than anything else. From being continually forced to admit that they have not gotten those things that they deeply wish for, and the need to continually try to obtain them, this is what comes from it. The deep rooted desire for ambition, and willingness to do anything to achieve those ends. 

Fraternity. this one is a bit more complex to explain. But, who else would understand the struggles and the trials that Slytherins are forced to deal with other than other slytherins themselves? None, and most certainly none that would understand what exactly was going on, be able to relate to some extent, and much less be willing to even talk in any way whatsoever to them about these issues at home. Most probably would not believe them anyways, and why? Because they are the evil slytherins with wealthy, influential families. How could anything be possibly wrong with their lives that they would complain about them? And how dare they complain about them? Because of this, the only ones in which Slytherins were able to turn to, not having to fear condemnation, were other slytherins. So the 3rd generation of slytherins have formed a deeply rooted bond with one another. Something that one would be hard pressed to disrupt, or break. Because of this, the support group of most slytherins come from other slytherins. This bond is forever, and will always have an impact later on. The companionship that slytherins crave are from other slytherins, as they are the only ones that they are capable of trusting. Others are not able to be trusted, because of the distrust that is afforded to them, and the prejudice most have towards them. Not to mention most slytherins have a common interest. They desire the approval of their parents, and long to be free of the fear which they hold them in.

Slef-Preservation is so much more simple to explain. After all, when one is constantly being beaten, and berated by those who are supposed to have your utmost best interests in mind who would not develop a sense of desire to protect one's own self. 3rd generation knows nothing else. Only knows the constant attempt to do anything to help them, so that they do not suffer more than necessary. This is what causes this self preservation, it is because if they had none, or had little, or even less than what they have, than they would be constantly suffering far more than they currently do.

As for Cunning. That is so self explanitory. After all, if one thinks of the amounts of times that they are constantly berated, injured, mocked, and punished for simple things, when it comes to almost anything else, they have to be smart about it. Things that they do, they cannot be caught doing them. And even with fights with other students, even if it is not the Slytherin that starts the fight, they are typically the ones blamed, and then who gets called? Their parents. Having the ability to be cunning is more needed in every day situations to let them live, even a little as a normal child. 

These traits have been ingrained in the 3rd generation child from young childhood. Of course they would have these traits. These are what makes them them, what keeps them safe. Why are these needed? 

Well, why not try and figure that out for yourselves.

Tom hummed softly as the end of the essay, letting his nails scratch the back of Draco's neck slightly, watching as he shivered a bit at the touch. Tom gave a rather dark look towards him, closing his eyes to calm himself down as he twisted his fingers into the blonde's hair and pulled him up. Draco gave him a nervous smile, but Tom gave him a smile of his own, leaving Draco a bit more calm than before.