Inside My Mind (A Harry Potter Fanfiction)

Chapter XXIX

Hogwarts, Unplottable Location, Scotland, Great Britain

Saturday the 23rd of April 1994

7:00 PM

"You wish to be speak to me" Tom stated. Bella nodded and she sighed. She shook her head, as if trying to clear it.

"I'm…worried…about Hermione and I'd like to talk to you about your strange dislike for Ron. Hermione's bloodlust is growing and I'm afraid that she won't be able to stop it" Bella said, quietly. Tom nodded, slowly.

"She won't she'll just have to channel it correctly. I've noticed her uncontrollable bloodlust. She's exceptionally talented at magic that pertains to the body. Particularly blood magic I felt the power that she put in her curses. That will have to be controlled she shouldn't use Dark curses like that so openly. It isn't really accepted in Hogwarts. Dumbledore has everyone under his bloody thumb" Tom snapped under his breath. He looked at Bella who was actually nodding in agreement.

"I've noticed that the Dark families don't have equal representation. The Gryffindors looked at me like I was Grindelwald for weeks after I confessed that the Blacks were a Dark family. I thought everyone would have known that but Draco told me that Dark families don't really advertise since students don't truly understand what it means to be Light, Dark, or Neutral. Maybe you can comment on that in a class. Explain to them, I mean" Bella said, quietly. Tom nodded in agreement. It would make sense and maybe…he could start building an army.

That was the true reason for him ever wanting to teach in the first place. Granted, he did enjoy teaching but his priorities were straight.

Army then teaching.

"And what do you mean my 'strange dislike' for Weasley?" Tom asked. Bella gave him a raised eyebrow and rolled her eyes.

"You should've known that he doesn't know how to duel. It is far too dangerous and Light families don't customarily teach their children to duel. Frankly, I had to beg Uncle Sirius for dueling lessons. And he understands what it means to have a Dark magical core. So, that's about it" Bella said. Tom held up his hand and Bella looked at him, curiously.

"You have Patronus lessons with Lupin on Thursdays, correct?" asked Tom. Bella nodded and frowned.

"Well, they kind of ended after Easter. But, I did. Why?" Bella asked. Tom cleared his throat.

"I wish to teach you a combination of martial arts I use but I will primarily teach you a martial art called…kickboxing" Tom said, saying the last part rather quietly. Bella snickered, quietly. He was ashamed to even admit that he knew what kickboxing was.

"Why only me?" Bella asked. Tom sighed.

"You have potential. You have the physical capabilities and as long as no one knows about your contacts, an upper hand with perfect vision. You are also vicious. That will help. I will be approaching Blaise, Draco, and Hermione about other areas of study" Tom said. He watched as Bella looked at him, expectantly. He gave her a smirk and tilted his head.

"I won't be telling you. Just as I won't tell them of your lessons" Tom said. Bella looked at him with cold eyes.

"Please, I'd like to know. Draco and Hermione are my siblings. Blaise is Draco's friend…he's also my friend. I am responsible for them despite whatever they say. I need to know what they'll be doing. They all have their weaknesses. I saw. Hermione…her bloodlust, I have to keep track. Draco…his hunger has to be kept in line. You saw what he was about to do. He's power hungry. And…Blaise has to be kept in line. He was going to destroy your mind. I could tell. He's ruthless and he wouldn't hesitate. They're all dangerous and I can't help them nor can I stop them unless I know what you're going to teach them" Bella said, firmly. Tom considered what she was saying.