RIDDLES PROPERTY

chapter 31

They were midway through the game with silly truths and dares when Oliver came back with alcohol. Everyone was drinking including Emelia. They didn't know the game was going to continue.

"Alright, let's up the stakes and add some rum to the Veritaserum, but if you do dare then you take a normal shot." he said.

Everyone's faces had a hint of mischievousness in them. It was Emelia's turn and she chose dare. Dare's were always easier than telling the truth.

"Alright, I dare you to...kiss Fred.", said Oliver whilst grinning.

Her face turned pale.

"Are you scared? Chicken shit.", he teased.

She took a shot of the alcohol, quickly, and got up from the floor. Fred was on the couch in the corner of the common room and Olive was getting drinks for them. Emelia walked over to him.

"Emelia, hey! Are you okay? I'm so so-", Fred was cut off by Emelia when she kissed him. To up the stakes even more Emelia had let out a quiet moan which only Fred could hear.

There was a shrieking sound so she pulled away and looked behind her. Olive was glaring at her and went up to both of them. She poured the drinks over them and stormed away. Fred was shocked as to why Emelia had kissed him. He'd been a prick. His mind was only focused on her and only her. She moved away before he could grab her wrist and went back to the circle. Everyone was grinning at her.

"That was fucking wicked!", Ginny said to her.

Emelia smiled and took another swig of her alcohol. Suddenly, a second year came in yelling.

"Everyone! Snape found out about the party and he's coming now and he told McGonagall, as well!"

People started panicking. Ginny took Harry to their room and it locked. Emelia panicked for a second before running to the place she knew best: the prefect's bath room. She didn't want to disturb the couple. Fred ran after her.

"Colloportus!", she said. The door locked and he couldn't get in.

"You're fucking kidding, Emelia!", he yelled.

She turned away from the door while Fred was pounding on it. After a few seconds the pounding stopped and Emelia assumed he went away. The door unlocked and she held her breath for a second.

It was Tom.

She crept away, but he came closer to her. She was cornered and didn't say anything. His hand approached her face and she flinched.

"You thought I was going to hit you? Darling, I would never hurt you nor would I let anyone and anything.", he said to her.

"Tom, why are you doing this?", she asked.

"I'm helping you. You smell of alcohol and you're running around the school-", his face darkened, "the Weasley boy was after you two. You're lucky I only
put him asleep for a little while."

"Why'd you hurt Draco?", she asked abruptly.

Tom backed away from her.

"It wasn't Hagrid. Hagrid...he wouldn't. He doesn't know any complex spells...you on the other hand, you read about dark magic. Even Slughorn expected it to be you!", she yelled.

He remained silent.

"Tell me, Tom. I want you to stop hurting other students and other people. I need you to. I'll do what you want if you stop.", she begged.

"You will?", he asked.

"Yes, but it must be reasonable."

He paced around the room before stopping once again.

"Be with me, Emelia. I need you."

Her brain stopped working for a second and she took some time to register what he said.

"Tom...you said it yourself. You don't do relationships a-and we only fuck. It's not like we'd last.", she spit.

"I've changed my mind."

She shook her head.

"No."

He unlocked the door in a rage.

"Accio Fred Weasley!"

Fred came in, but looked as if he were in a deep sleep. His eyes were shut even when he was floating in the air.

"What are you doing?", she asked Tom.

He set Fred down, roughly. His body seemed lifeless. Emelia ran up to him and felt his pulse. It was faint, but still there.

"Get away from him! He hurt you, Emelia! He used you for your bloody body and you still care about him. He's worthless."

A tear rolled down Emelia's cheek. A part of her knew he was telling the truth.

"Be quiet.", she told him.

"I want my ring back.", he demanded.

"You care about your ring? I don't feel like fighting so take your stupid fucking ring and get out. I'm leaving this bloody school. I hate you, Riddle.", she screamed at him.

Emelia took the ring off her middle finger and threw it at him. It rolled away and he picked it up before it went into the drain.

"Emelia, I'm sorry."

"Wake him up! Wake him up right now, Tom. If you don't I guarantee you I could disappear and you'll never see me again."

Tears were running down her cheeks and Fred's eyes remained closed.

"You have to date me.", he stubbornly demanded.

"I'll do it if you wake him up.", she said.

He muttered something under his breath and Fred's eyes fluttered open. Tom left before Fred could see him. As he started to get up he saw Emelia. She backed up and went limp against the wall. Her mascara was smeared everywhere on her face from her tears.

"Emelia?", Fred said.

"Please...don't talk to me, Fred. I need some time."

Emelia got up and left the bathroom while he sat there looking confused. Outside it started to poor and she walked back to her dormitory.