|| 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋 || (𝒉.𝒋.𝒑 𝒙 𝒕.𝒎.𝒓)

Not the reunion he had planned...: Part One

"Lord Potter, you must be wondering why I am here today, aren't you?"

Harry gave her a look at screamed 'No shit.'

She chuckled. "Anyway,since my niece, Susan is deciding to join the Dark side, I wanted to join too, because I do see why the Dark does the things they do. It protects us from being discovered by Mumdanes or Muggles for a more common term. I believe that we should be separated completely from Muggles since most of them fear something that they don't know. I don't want our race to die out. I want us to thrive and I believe since I work in the Ministry, I could be a great asset for the Dark."

Harry smiled. "Impressive speech, but it's not me you have to impress, it's Lord Voldemort,"he said.

"Yes."

Harry looked around. "Everyone is accounted for... Okay, you need to step into the Floo and say 'Riddle Manor' to get transported there, alright?"he ordered.

Everyone nodded. One by one they stepped into the Floo and chanted 'Riddle Manor' with Harry going last.

***

When they were all deposited, they found themselves in a living room with a calm looking Bellatrix Lestrange staring at them.

"I'm so sorry, but my Lord isn't available at the moment." was all she said, looking at Harry directly.

Harry grew worried. "Why? Is he hurt?! Did something happen to him?!"he asked shakily.

"Yes, Lord Potter. It happened in the morning. His snake, Nagini, notified Severus and I to literally run to his quarters, only to find him rocking back and forth and sobbing hysterically. He was mumbling about something and it took us ten minutes to get him to drink a Sleeping Draught. He's still sleeping right now, but he should be up at around noon. I think that it's been at least four and a half hours since him sleeping. You may see him if you like,but don't wake him up. There are plenty of chairs and couches in his bedroom to seat everyone."

Everyone looked worried. What had happened to make a Dark Lord act like that?

"Bella, could you please lead us to his room, I've only ever seen his study."asked Harry.

Bellatrix grinned. "Sure! This way children !"she cackled as she began skipping out the living room. Everyone shivered except Harry. After all, he was kind of insane himself.

After passing many rooms and nosy portraits they finally made it to the Dark Lord's room. The French door was a dark ebony with a gold handles shaped like snakes. Once they entered, they saw the large bed in the north wall in front of them. The curtains were drawn, hiding Tom from view.

"This is where I leave you..."said Bellatrix ominously. She closed the door behind her. No one moved, they just stared.

"Well, the Dark Lord has some great taste in decor..."trailed off Hermione awkwardly. Everyone kept silent, but nodded. Harry ran over to his mate's bed and opened the curtains that faced away from the sun. Everyone followed him. They were all curious about what Voldemort looks like for real.

Harry's heart broke. Tom's hair was splayed on one side of his face and and his long thick eyelashes cast shadows on his cheeks. There were dry tear tracks on his pale white face and his normally pink lips lost a lot of color. He looked so small in the big bed.

"Wow...you're mate's quite a looker Harry!"whispered Fred and George together.

"I feel so jealous of those eyelashes!"Hermione squeaked.

Every other female in the room nodded in agreement. Harry chuckled.

"Oh Tom..."he whispered as he stroked his mate's cheek.

Madam Bones looked at Harry. "Who is Tom?"she asked.

"Tom Riddle. Voldemort's real name."

Everyone blanched. Harry laughed.

Nagini decided to make herself known from the foot of the large bed.

"Hello my hatchling's mate. I've been waiting for you for awhile now..."she greeted. Everyone jumped. They all stared fearfully at the great snake that was slithering over its master's form.

After Harry's composure was regained, he spoke:
"Hullo Nagini. Do you by any chance know what led to this?" he asked her, gesturing to Tom's sleeping form.

"Why yes, I do." She then proceeded to tell him what happened.

Harry was left stunned. He stared at nothing in particular, lost in thought. Tom had every right to be freaked out. You could not raise a child in a war! And honestly, he wouldn't put it past Dumbledore to kidnap any child of his.

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