Dragons Soul • The Marauder Era • Underconstruction

Two

"She has a wild spirit, but a soft heart, and such a sweet soul."
- Butterflies Rising

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37 1/2 years ago.

The towering walls of the castle, stood over a young boy, his eyes drinking up everything he can. He vibrated with silent energy, feeling the walls powers. It pushed against him, filled him with warmth and anticipation. He wanted to reach back, but he didn't know how.

"Tom Riddle, this young lady is Annabelle Grindelwald." Dumbledore states, breaking his inner monologue. "She is a first year like yourself but she's grown up amongst these walls, she's my goddaughter." Professor Dumbledore says

Toms pale eyes move over to a small first year, who nervously clutched at her own small waist. Her gaze was plastered on the floor.

Dumbledore clears his throat making Anna's gaze shoot up, startling Tom at the color of her eyes.

They were....different.

He liked different things.

"I believe that this would be a perfect opportunity for you two to make friends." The old man continued to ramble

Her gaze turns to Toms, the nervousness melts and she smiles kindly. Tom felt a flush build up at his collar. She was beautiful. Startling so.

Anna's hair was pulled up in a small braid, her hair tucked behind her ear, she wore the school robes proudly, but they almost seems to drown her, with the dark colors highlighting her soft and eccentric features.

Tom was mesmerized.

....

Anna and Tom were walking through the halls, both with an even footing. Anna nervously tucks a piece of her hair behind her ear, clearing her throat.

"This is the hall we usually go through for our first classes, it's nothing exciting but it's beautiful all the same, with its ancient agriculture." Anna says, she had a small smile on her lips.

Tom was silent as he took her in. He wasn't good on making friends, he was always bullied for being different.

And Anna was different, she seemed different, just like him. Was she bullied like him. Did she have the same story. These questions lingered as the two continue their way down the hall.

"It's okay to be scared." Anna suddenly quips, startling Tom out of his inner thoughts. Tom automatically scowls. "I'm not scared." Tom sneers

Anna smiles softly, not at all bothered.

Gone was the nervous 11 year old, as she swings her arms back and forth, skipping around Tom, who eyed her, a little confused on the sudden change of mood.

Noticing his confusion, she smiles broadly. "Sorry but we're nearing my favorite place in the whole castle, it's absolutely beautiful. I just discovered it a couple of days ago." Anna says

Tom tilts his head and he stiffens when he feels a small hand on his arm. Anna giggles and she excitedly pulls him along.

....

Tom twirls around as he takes in the Astronomy tower.

"It's a lot more prettier in the night but I still find it gorgeous." Anna says, walking over towards the railing. Tom makes his way over, standing besides her, taking in the scenery.

Anna turns to Tom. "You don't talk much, am I annoying you...my father says I can get a little overexcited." Anna says

Tom shakes his head. "This is all new to me, I thought I was the only one." Tom says

"OoOh, I guess all of this can be a little overwhelming, I've lived in a household full of magic, so I can't possibly imagine what it must feel like to experience all of this for the first time." Anna says

"What house are you in, that's about all I know, it's all Dumbledore really told me." Tom ask

Anna smiles softly. "I'm a proud lion." Anna says

Tom feels a bit disappointed that they aren't in the same house. Anna notices the disappointment and she tilts her head in confusion.

"What house are you in." Anna ask

"Slytherin." Tom says

"Oh, I guess we aren't in the same house then, but that's fine, we can still be friends." Anna says

"Friends." Tom says

Anna smiles widely. "Yes friends." Anna says

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Eleanor Cox as 1st year Anna