Unravelled² → Tom Riddle [Rewritten] ✓

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

"Orion Black is the father of Sirius and Regulus Black," he began, "he knew your parents I believe."

Evelyn leaned in, "Regulus? As in the boy who was guarding my room?"

"The very same."

"Tell me about his father." She pressed him, "how do you know he killed my parents? How do you know any of this?"

"After we parted ways, it had always been on my mind you see," he looked at her intently, "I thought it would bring you closure to know."

"But it's been years."

He nodded, "I know."

Evelyn looked at him to elaborate but nothing. "So how do you know? Is it true?"

"It is true. During my years abroad I learnt more about Helga Hufflepuffs cup, and that is how I heard of Hepzibah Smith."

"And then you killed her..." Evelyn trailed off.

"Yes, I did. But before then, I found the others who had previously searched for the cup, I found a man called Orion Black. Him and I had a wonderful conversation-"

"I have a peculiar feeling it was not so wonderful for him." She shuddered at the thought of what he had done.

Tom smirked, "I did what had to be done, I found out what was needed. Not only did I secure what I had been searching for, but also what you had."

"What did you want with Helga Hufflepuffs cup?"

"That is a story for another day Evelyn, for now, we talk about you." He perched himself at the other end of the desk, "after my conversation with Orion, he confessed to the kills."

"He confessed?" Evelyn furrowed her brows, "but why? Why did he kill my parents?"

"I am glad you asked," he stood up turning towards a door at the back of the room, "follow me."

She blinked. Without another word, she was hot on his heel, she followed him out of the office and down a staircase.

"See for yourself..." He reached his hand out, waving it over a door and causing it to swing open. He looked at her, motioning for her to enter, "go on then."

Evelyn took a cautious step into the room, her mouth falling open. In the centre of the room, sat an expressionless middle-aged man. His hair sat matted around his face; his eyes bloodshot.

"Is-is that him?" She stuttered, taking a deep breath.

"Yes. He's been waiting for you." He took a step inside, making his way toward Orion, "haven't you?" When Orion didn't reply, he took his wand from his sleeve, pressing it into Orion's neck, "haven't you?"

"Yes," his voice was hoarse, crackling as he spoke.

"Why?" Evelyn took a step closer towards him, "why? Why did you kill them?" Inside of her, a tsunami began to form, waves rising and falling with every breath she took. "Why, tell me..." She pleaded with him, "please."

"He cannot tell you." Evelyn's heart dropped, "but I can show you," he outstretched his hand, "take my hand." Without question, Evelyn took his hand in hers, "now close your eyes." Tom reached out his wand, placing it into Orion's neck, "Legilimens."

Evelyn felt her body being pulled away from her as the world around her fell away. And when she opened her eyes again, she was no longer in the small dungeon.

She stood alongside Tom, watching on as a younger version of Orion Black brandished his wand from his pocket. Orion turned to face his prisoners, who sat on the cobbled for, pained expressions on both of their faces.