Master of Death

Chapter 11

On the day of Halloween Hadrian asked Draco and Blaise cover for him during feast. Amara had informed him about beast on third floor protecting something. So Hadrian decided to have a look at it on Halloween night as most people are busy at feast and he can easily go anywhere without getting caught. As the feast was about to start, he started walking towards 3rd floor. When he reached destination he sees Cerberus. The giant beast seemed to inspect him.
Hadrian: "Look at you. A gorgeous creature what are you doing here in such a dreadful condition"
Hadrian released his demonic powers.
Cerberus bowed his head as to submit but didn't speak a word.
Hadrian with icy glare: "I asked what you are doing here."
Cerberus First head: "Sorry master. We were traded here to prevent to trespassing. But you of course have free pass."
Hadrian:" Traded by whom, father?"
Cerberus nodded.
Cerberus Second head: "Oh now we understand, why we felt urge to call you our master and we sense the royal Demon line in you. Have you become what you sought to be?"
Hadrian: "Not yet. My task is only half done. When time comes, I will be prepared for throes of power that will be bestowed on me. Now tell what it that you are guarding is"
Cerberus: "We can't reveal things but its stone in mirror. An insect human trespassed before you by freezing us using parcel magic but he didn't succeed his mission and return empty handed"
Hadrian conjured some meat: "Interesting, now eat something and don't let anyone trespass. You have my full permission to eat them alive if they try."
Hadrian crossed all hurdle and reached mirror. He concentrate his thought of object radiating energy from mirror. He reached for it and achieved philosopher stone. He thought to keep it as he always liked collecting object which has powerful energy in it. His affinity for Powerful artifact has become his hobby of collecting them.
  
As he was going back to dorm, he felt familiar Dark aura following him in corridor.
When he reached secluded corner: "Good evening professor, I have been waiting for you to stop me somewhere during our walk"
Quirell without stuttering: "I believe you have. And it seems you have something I want. Mr. Potter if you'd be Kind enough to handover the stone from your pocket."
Hadrian smirked: "I don't think so"
"Why so? Why to become enemy? You claimed throne as Slytherin King before I ever could have; think about what we can achieve if we combine our powers"
"Simple there can't be two Kings, Voldemort."
Now Quirell removed his turban Voldemort: "You think a mere child can defeat greatest Dark Lord of all time"
"Well let's taste it than. I count three if you don't bow down I will kill you. One"
Voldemort laughed: "That's stupidest thing I ever heard. I can kill you before you can move"
Hadrian: "Yes well it worked so well last time. Two"
Voldemort argued: "Think again. Your powers won't be helpful if you can't control them. Only I can help you."
Hadrian: "I already know how to control them. Three"
Voldemort began: "Avada "
Before he finishes a dagger with Dark flames cut Quirell's throat. Voldemort screamed in Pain.
Hadrian: "Good bye Voldy. Hope it's last time I see you "
As Voldemort started vanishing in flames he sees true darkness of Slytheirn king. He also sees Hadrian's moving tattoo.
With horror and shock in eyes:" That's mark of ..."
Before he finishes he vanished. Hadrian:" Come back again, Riddle and you'll beg for death"

Then without a word he left for his dorm when he noticed Granger was running towards girls bathroom with tears in eyes and Neville following her as unnoticeable as possible. He sighed and continue walking towards dungeons. When he was close to dungeons, he noticed Troll coming towards him. A plan strike his mind and he manipulated troll to go in direction and attack Granger. With evil grin on his face he went inside his room.

On the morning Neville was outside hospital wing. He felt like he had achieved something with what he did yesterday night. Just as Hadrian commanded he kept eye on Granger. He kept riling her up to making her target in Gryffindor house while flaunting how powerful he has become to make her question on all her belief's so far. When trolls attacked her Neville came out and used spells Hadrian (and co) taught him. He not only knockout troll but saved Granger's life. By exhaustion and heavy crying Granger got unconscious.

In morning, Hadrian heard news. He thought 'yesterday he executed risky plan to final nail on coffin for Hermione but he was confident in Neville's capability.' He left his room and started walking towards infirmary.  When Hadrian reached Hospital wing, Neville with smile: "Mission accomplished. Though it's early to confirm full success."
Hadrian: "Doesn't matter. As reward you have now permission to attend court at Slytherin common room. Now leave"
With nod Neville obeyed without question.
Hadrian closed curtain and sit next to Granger, he whispered: "Hermione open your eyes"
She did and sees it was cold slytherin boy who was sitting next to her. She smiled thinking it must be this boy why Neville saved her. If she really wants something in life she needs him.
Granger: "Hi"
"I can feel change in tone. But are you sure about it? I won't tolerate disrespect or failure. Moreover once you're in there is no way out. So is this really what you want?"
"Yes. Help me. Make me more than just muggle born book worm. I can see how you transform Neville. I am tired of justifying my unwanted place here. My faith is now in you and I know only you can do that. Whatever it takes I am ready, I am at your command Slytherin King"
"In that case let me ask you one question"
"What?"
Looking sharply with commanding voice: "What do you know about Dark witch named Bellatrix Lestrange? Take your time and give me answer when you truly know what answer I am looking for"
Then he left the wing looking confused Hermione.

After that day Neville became more confident. He now simply become Hadrian's shadow or knight. Even in Slytherin court no one dares to talk crap about him. He became more like Hadrian who doesn't give a fuck about anything. Gryffindors also stopped poking in his business as Neville now spends more time with Slytherins than Gryffindors. Hadrian also successfully diverted Neville's rage from Bellatrix to his own uncle. Neville's affection for Dark kept on increasing.

After a month of constant reading Hermione found most information about Bellatrix. But She felt something is missing. Though she wasn't satisfied yet, she told Hadrian everything in hope he might be looking for that only. Hadrian was impressed by all information she gathered in such a time frame. But it wasn't what he was looking for.
Hadrian: "Try more this is not answer I want from you"
Then she left. She thought Hadrian knows about her book knowledge so she needs more information than just articles. For next few weeks she went out of her comfort zone to gather information from peers and professors. Whatever new information she found she cross checked with previous and went to Hadrian mentioning it after a week.
Hadrian:" Still wrong. Are you getting tired?"
Understanding implication of question, Hermione quickly shake her head as No.
Granger:"I mean it when I said I will do anything. So I won't give up this easily."
Hadrian with small smile:" Keep it up. Let me help you with giving you small hunt. Have you ever considered how you can cast black curses easily while you struggle with charms and light magic? Are you only such case or muggle born in general have same thing?"
With that said he left. Hermione thought about it and started searching for names of all muggle born children and what specialty or weakness they had in first year of Hogwarts. She asked questions to ghosts and Professors as well mentioning she is doing some research.

On the Slytherin rooms Pansy's name became as deadly as Slytherin King. She had become a force not to mess up with. King himself took interest in training her after testing her loyalty. Pansy's intelligent and fondness for combination of Dark and power made her able to cast unforgivable at age of 11.  She is utmost loyal to King. She never argued or question her King's any statement. She was like one of the people who will happily die for their master if their master orders. Hadrian accepted Pansy not just as warrior but as friend. Even Draco and many slytherins was shocked seeing Hadrian actually sometimes showed affection and possession towards Pansy. This only made Pansy more determined knowing her Lord values her worth.