I returned to the scene with my potential godmother. My possible parents were talking with Dumbledor and the minister. "Ah yes, Ivana if you would. We'd like to run a test if you don't mind. I'm going to let Dumbledor do it as he is more than capable and we're going to look over the images and then go from there," I nodded and followed Dumbledor into the room. I saw a beaker filled with yellowish-green liquid with black specks. "You're going to test my genetics," he nodded and I turned my wand into a knife before slicing my palm open. He looked highly disturbed my blood does quickly into the beaker. I pulled my hand back knowing I had given more than enough as it studied the potion many times but never had access to the ingredients. It took a few moments before it went crimson. He poured the contents of the beaker onto a piece of parchment and waited. My family tree started to appear and the names just above mine were 'Joshuah and Melissa MoonClaw'. I looked up at the Headmaster and we both nodded ,"you may come in," he said loudly despite the door being open. I turned to face my parents and godmother. Their eyes were hopeful, " mother, father... It's nice to finally meet you," I struggled to fight the urge to bow as I'd been programmed. "Evangeline," my mother's cheeks were stained with tears, as were my father's. My mother rushed over and hugged me tightly making me tense slightly, then my godmother, it only got worse when my father hugged us both. "Our family is all back together," he smiled painfully. Somehow though, I knew things hadn't gotten much better. "I'm so sorry we didn't find you sooner.. We tried we really did," "I know, but not even a private detective would've found me," "I just don't understand how we'd never found you before, we'd been over at his house so many times.. How did we never see you?" "He kept me in a cage in the locked closet downstairs by the door to the outside from the basement." I explained. "I'd appreciate if you'd let me go now..I don't do well with hugs from multiple people.. Only person that ever embraced me kindly was Tom," I muttered. They nodded and let go when I realized something ,"oh my god, Tom!" I instantly bolted for the door. I'd just now realized what has happened ,"what do you mean Hun? Who's Tom?" "Tom, cruciatis curse, no time to explain," I took off with only the clicking my blue heels as a clue to where I was. I ran down the stairs, hearing yelling as i got closer and straight left to the hospital where I saw a girl rushing out. "He's really in quite a bit of pain, I wouldn't go in," I only ran faster and went in to see Tom yelling as the nurse mended his arm. "Well you shouldn't have hit the curtain, then we wouldn't be going through this nasty business again. The cruciatis curse is some wretched business to mend I tell you, you poor boy," she clicked her tongue and pressed her wand to a different section of his arm. I booked over as he started yelling again ,"I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner it's just I had to get my DNA tested and evidence photos and dear God this is awful! Why did you knock down the curtain Tom! Ask you've gone and done was get your arm broken all over again!" "So I've noticed!" He screamed. I leaned over and say near the head of his cot ,"my dear you really should go," "no, not until I know he's alright. I'm not leaving while he's screaming in pain," I said as I lifted his head so he was laying on my chest and I smoothed his hair. "I'm so sorry Tom, it's my fault your arm got broken in the first place," ,"no it's not, and it's certainly not your fault this time around either," he gritted his teeth ,"yeah that was your own doing this time around you git," "such honesty, that's love right there. And unfortunately he didn't simply break it is completely shattered from elbow to wrist. I certainly hope you're not left handed because if that's the case you won't be writing anytime soon, although I'm sure this little ray of sunshine would do it for you," she tried lightening the mood at the end. I saw that he was about to drop the 'f' bomb and slapped my hand over his mouth. "Now don't you use that word in front of this nice woman, I'm pretty sure it's not a word she likes," he licked my hand and I blinked ,"that doesn't work on me," he suddenly did something totally unlike Tom. He made the puppy dog eyes at me. And it was unbelievably cute. I instantly removed hand just as my parents, Mrs. Nova, the minister and Dumbledor walked in. "My word milady, the boy is screaming bloody murder!" "Yes, he rejected the numbing potion saying he didn't need it." My eyes widened and I looked down at him with a scowl ,"you idiot, why on God's green earth would you say 'no' to something that dulls the pain. I would've liked for that if I were you! But no you guys have to seem so tough inferring of others that you'll do the stupidest thing you can think of! Good grief! Honestly and then you go and knock down the curtain just so you can deal with ask this again?! Ugh you imbecilic, arrogant, uppity buttwad! If I had a nickname for you and Austin it would be Bevus and Bumf***!" I snapped and started to continue ,"who else but you would-" "Evangeline darling I think you've given the boy quite the earful. Save the rest for your father," my mother gestured to her husband who was looking at Tom dangerously and was receiving the same from Tom who was still growing in pain And grinding his teeth. She moved her wand up and he screamed making some of the others jump. I found it strange how deep his voice was even when he screamed, I've heard plenty of boys scream in pain and they were always a little higher pitched than when they talked. I cringed at the fact that he was in pain ,"hold your hand in mine, feel the pain resign. Change the fire, replace it with ice and stare into my eyes. Change the fire replace it with ice and drift suddenly with the tide," I sang softly making him stare into my eyes as if in a trance. His screams ceased and he wasn't as tense. I hadn't known it would work but was happy with the results. "Thank Merlin for that, his thrashing wasn't helpin' none," the nurse breathed. His arm was still bruised but nonetheless he wasn't in pain. "Breakfast starts in a little over a half an hour," ,"he'll be healed by then," "would you like to come to breakfast with us? I think of it as a blast from the past, like being a student here Hogwarts again," Dumbledor laughed. They looked at the minister and he nodded ,"why not? I find that it's rather lovely to converse with Hagrid on the creatures of the forbidden forest, and we've still got some business to attend to so I'll just.. Yeah we'll be here for a good part of the day," he said with fake cheerfulness. I nodded and looked down at Tom and ran my hand through his hair and hissed slightly when my hand touched my knee. I looked and remembered that if sliced my palm open. "Ma'am, you wouldn't happen to have a bandage would you?" "Of course dear, check the drawer next to the cot there," she said as she pressed the wand to his inner elbow. I opened the drawer and saw a bandage. I took it and looked down ,"he'll be fine dear, oh my what happened there?" "Oh I cut my hand, it's alright I'll take care of it," I said as I gently moved his head. I went to the sink and turned on the tap before placing my hand under it. It stung slightly and I put some soap in my hand before washing my hands which really hurt. I saw peroxide on the counter and sprayed it on my hand before unwrapping the bandage and rewrapping it around my hand. I ticked in the loose ends and attached the clasps to it. "Thank you very much," I said as I went over to see she had finished and was putting a cast on his arm. "You children these days, anyways hurting yourself. Especially you miss MoonClaw, I've never met another student who came into this wing as much as you have," "maybe you're just amazing company, always honest," I fake smiled and sat down next to Tom. She chuckled ,"so I've been told, at least someone isn't complaining about it," "I don't complain about much of anything," I shrugged ,"so I've heard. You'll have to teach me that spell of yours. Seemed to do him some good," "I want sure if it would work, it was just a run of the mill, out on the limb kind of thing," "well you're a clever girl, like a fox if you would," "I was always more of a weasel or a worker bee," I fought back a cringe. "Iva- Evangeline, may I ask where you got that shirt?" The minister asked gesturing to my blue shirt with gold ravens embroidered into it. "I made it, I can change into something else if it's not school appropriate," I offered. The top of it fitted to my skin with long sleeves that were tight just before my elbows and hung with a floral patterned lace. It showed some of my stomach but only slightly under my ribs where I didn't have any scars. The back flower down past my butt and the bottom was gold lace. "No, no. I just find it a bit interesting, you're very skilled with a needle and thread," he complimented. "Thank you sir," I bowed slightly but then realized what I'd done and straightened ,"sorry, force of habit," "that I've been trying to break you of," I heard Tom strain as he spoke. "Looks like it doesn't last very long," "it lasted long enough," she scoffed. I smiled at her irritation and looked down at Tom. "I see you've woken up," "I was never sleep," he responded ,"'touche, how you feeling?" I asked brushing his hair with my fingers. "Better, have you asked them about the kid yet or no?" "Kid?!" My father yelled and my mother looked like she was about to pass out ,"no, no, we don't have a kid! I don't have a biological kid! There was a little girl i took care of while I was with Theodore, I was thinking about adopting her myself but it turns out she'll probably go to another family and i would've just taken care of her over the summer," I explained quickly before Tom was strangled. My father looked relieved and my mother was no longer on the Virge of passing out.. Although she would've been fine since she's in the hospital wing but I'd probably kick into my slave instincts and be on my knees apologizing and expecting to get beaten. "Thank Merlin," she breathed. "So who is she? If love to meet her," "she's in the hospital, she doesn't go here as she's only six. Soon to be seven as of December 24th," I turned my head and looked out the window at the lake that I'd once tried to commit suicide in. I had almost succeeded but was resuscitated by Austin. "How bout we get some breakfast?" The minister clapped. "Yes, I'm sure Mr. Riddle didn't want be couped up here with me any longer so I'll get him some painkiller and send him on his way," "I don't need-" "Tom Riddle I swear to god, I will force feed you those painkillers if I have to,"
I glared. "Don't call me that," "I'll call you whatever I want if you're being stupid, now drink the elixir or I'll make you," I stared at him. He glared ,"would you ask leave the room for a sec, we'll meet you down there," I smiled sweetly. They nodded and scurried off. "You may want to leave," I warned the nurse. She scurried off to her office and left the elixir on the table. "Nothing you can do will make me drink that elixir," "not even being your headrest for the rest of our time here at Hogwarts, wether we're dating or not?" I raised an eyebrow. "Damn, no arguing with that wait one condition!" "Name it," "no bra," "I never sleep with my bra on anyway," I shrugged. He grinned and I have him the cup ,"bottoms up," I said as he took it. "Only if it's yours," he winked before chugging it. "Dirty minded boy," I flicked him before getting off the bed only to be pulled back down and kissed. I pulled back and frowned ,"is that really what medicine tastes like?" "Yep," "that's disgusting, no wonder you wouldn't drink it," I grimaced. He nodded and got up. I noticed his sling was a bit too loose. "Hold on,"I muttered. I looked for the adjuster but saw it was on the back. I leaned forward and started adjusting his sling ,"let me know when you're comfortable," I said as I tightened it ,"I'm pretty comfy right now, just stay where you're at and I'm good," "what?" "Are you aware that this fabric is just a little bit see-through?" He teased. I blushed and leaned back to see it was how it should be. "Let's get to breakfast shall we?" I said as he got up. He put on his right and wrapped his arm around my waist and wrapped his finger in the belt loop of my pants. "My father will probably try to kill you if he sees this," "the pale guy with hazel eyes?" "Yes," "yeah probably, but I'll be fine" he grinned. We went down the stairs and walked into the dining hall. "Why is everyone looking at us?" "We're late, you're hot, and I have an afro so yeah," I shrugged. "Out maybe it's because they've just now figured out that we're dating," "that could be it, shit, parents twelve o'clock," "he saw my head on your chest, I'm pretty sure he knows," "well that and her running out of the room like her other half just died, when in reality he just broke his arm," "I didn't have any control over the breaking of the arm factor," "then how did you do it?" The darker skinned woman asked. There was a low growl heard from me and all three of their heads snapped over to me. "Evangeline darling is everything okay?" "Hmm? oh m-my apologies, I'm j-just not fully right in the head currently," I cast my eyes down, something I've done multiple times with Tom. "You don't need to submit to anyone," he whispered in my ear. "I can't help it," i shuddered. "You're free from him now, you survived," he reminded. But he and I knew it would be much harder than that to break me of my programming. I nodded and grabbed an apple while levitating food onto his plate. "Always so thoughtful," he smirked. Tom saw a boy with dark brown hair, and Gryffindor robes and a scar on his head staring over at me. "Who's that there?" "That's Harry Potter, poor boys parents were murdered. He lives with his uncle, aunt, and cousin now. All muggles but terrible ones," "oh," "yes, Ginny is actually rather smitten with him," i cringed. "Ah yes Ginny Weasley," we shared a secret smile. "I believe she has four brothers. I've met her family, lovely group. They come over for Christmas," my father said. "Yes, I used to be with Fred Weasley," this made Tom and my father gag while my mother looked shocked. "really? Well I must say that that's a bit strange, I had a crush on their father myself when I was your age," I nodded ,"well now that this has gotten awkward," my father looked away. "I think I'm going to talk with Hagrid, excuse me," he said getting up. "He always gets like that, all men do when they find out that someone they're with went out with one of their friends or such. So how did you and Tom meet?" "He was a pen pal of sorts, he helped me fall asleep ,"oh? How did he manage that?" I looked at Tom and he shrugged ,"magic, how else? If apparate to her dorm and help her fall asleep, I've known of her situation for a while now. So yesterday I was fully transferred over to Hogwarts cause I wanted to protect her," he explained. "Wow ,that's really corny when it's put that way," I realized. "But it's cute," my godmother sighed. "This is why I don't have many female friends," "what about those two girls?" "Let's see two girls vs Fred,George, you, Austin, Alex and Ryan. So six guys, females get weird when it comes to relationships," I shrugged. "You win that argument," suddenly Austin walked over ,"Liz, you missed the meeting for the ball. We needed your creativity on this one," "fuck.." "EVANGELINE MOONCLAW!" I cringed and went back to the conversation "okay, set up another one in the afternoon, I promise I'll make it. just let me know the time and I'll be there, and if you can fill me in on what I missed right now that'd be great," "alright will do. Add for the results, not much got done cause Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Gryffindor were going at it because of a quidditch practice issue," "not again," "see why we need you?" "Yeah cause you're apparently to scared to bark orders at people," "shove it," "suck a broom handle," I waved him off. "Cassandra this isn't funny," "yes it is, come in Mel you know you want to laugh," my godmother laughed she covered her mouth. "I don't get what's so bad about? Oh so you're laughing too?" He shook his head and pointed at Fred and George who were picked up two unsuspecting first year boys and started to waltz while singing at the top of their lungs "Go,go Power Rangers" George laughed ,"do,do-do-do-do," GO GO POWER RANGERS!!" the whole hall brighter into laughter as the two boys were set back in their seats. They continued to sing random songs while waltzing on the table ,"yeah,go boys!" I laughed and clapped as everyone cheered then on and the food disappeared from the tables. "Was that all you were going to eat?" "Yeah?" "There's no point, it took me threatening to force feed her to get her to eat two apples at dinner yesterday," Tom sighed. I elbowed him ,"don't worry then more than they already are. They already think it's their fault I was kidnapped and turned into a slave," I hissed quietly. I didn't like causing people discomfort. "Sorry," he scratched his neck. I nodded and saw students leaving. "C'mon, let's get you back to the common room so you can change out of your night clothes. You smell like blood, sweat, hospital and teen-ager," "how am I supposed to shower with this on?" "Don't get it wet or hit it on anything. I would put some kind of sealant spell but I didn't have a cast when my arm shattered so I wouldn't know what spell to use," I shrugged and helped him up. He yet again wrapped his good arm around me and grabbed my belt loop. My mother went to find my father and my godmother stayed. "You can just call me Cass or Nova, whatever works for you." "Alright Casanova," I shrugged. "Damn, you sure are quick," "is the only way I get the other prefects to shut up when I yell at them. They always have some kind of comment," I responded. She nodded and we speed in front of our painting. She said the password and I blinked ,"I was RavenClaw as well. Unlike some who were in Slytherin," she looked at Tom. "How did you?" "Dumbledor and I were think as thieves. He was my favorite teacher so when I saw him this morning he told me everything. I'm glad you're changed Riddle," "how old are you?" I asked Nova ,"far older than I look," she smiled as we entered. "You still have that old couch? Dear God that's thing has been there since before I ever came here. That shit is like a hundred and ten years old!" She laughed ,"that's so gross," "is actually pretty comfy, and it's got no mold so I'm fine with it," Tom shrugged. She started walking to the right but I stopped her ,"that's the boys dorm!" I yelped and she jumped away ,"gross," she wiped her hand on her work robes. "What? Do you have any idea what boys do?" "Oh I know all to well," I shuddered ,"right, sorry," she winced. "It's fine, Tom this is your stop. I've got some work to take care of so I'll see you around," I said and kissed his jaw. He nodded and let me go. "Wish I could've dressed that way in school," "it's a Saturday, and I've got a lot more where this came from. Sewing is one of my many hobbies," I explained. "So the Halloween Bash, what are you gonna be?" "I don't know, I've been a devil, a vampire, and a fairy.. So I'm not sure, I was thinking something that was more inclined towards my personality but was the exact opposite at the same time," "you mean an angel?" Tom yelled through the door ,"kiss my ass Riddle!" I yelled back. Just before we left the common room he responded ,"only yours bootyful!" I groaned and smacked my forehead with my palm. "Been catching him up on today's terms?" "Yep," "well at least now he mostly blends in," "yep," we continued down to Dumbledor's office and Austin almost ran right into us ,"oh hey, I scheduled a meeting for three thirty," he informed. I nodded and thanked him. We continued as he left and I instantly tensed when we entered the office. A paper and quill were on the desk. "Let it begin," I said going and sitting down. "Do you need details or just the gist of what I went through," "a few details but otherwise just overall what you went through, and anyone else involved," "Cornelius Manfred was involved. Am I going to jail for his death?" "No, it's defense so of course not," "but I used an unforgivable," "in self defense," I merely nodded and began to write down what I went through.
