The Horcrux (A Tom Riddle love story)

A Valentine

Amora stood outside the Great Hall, waiting for her name to be called. She wasn't nervous; in fact, she was rather calm. This was to be her first year at Hogwarts, despite the fact she was 15 and would be joining the 5th years. The story behind why she was joining so late was a long one and one (she suspected) that many of Hogwarts' students would already know.

After about 10 minutes of waiting, Amora heard Headmaster Dippit call for silence.

"Settle down, students!" She heard him say "Now, we are pleased to announce that we have a new student joining our 5th years. Please give Amora Valentine a Hogwarts Welcome!"

The doors of the Great Hall flew open and every student turned to watch Amora as she walked down the center.

"A Valentine? I thought they all went mad!"

"Was it her parents who killed those muggles?"

"For a Valentine, she looks pretty fly."

Amora ignored the voices as she'd learned to do in the past. She tucked a strand of mahogany hair behind her ear and kept a smile fixed on her crimson painted lips. She scanned the Hall with her icy blue eyes before they rested on the headmaster, who was holding the sorting hat.

"Miss Valentine, if you please." Headmaster Dippit gestured to the stool in front of him. Amora sat down obligingly and Dippit placed the hat upon her head.

"Ah, a Valentine, eh?" Amora heard the hat mutter "Yes, I know all about your kind. Lets have a look...hmmm. You've courage in your heart, I see and bravery too, which would make you perfect for Gryffindor. You're clever also, and you see things just as they are, like a Ravenclaw. You would be a fiercely loyal companion if I put you in Hufflepuff. But I can see that you're very cunning, you crave power and fortune. Oh yes, you are destined for great things, Miss Valentine. You'd best be suited in...SLYTHERIN!"

The Slytherin table erupted into cheers as Amora rose, a slight smirk on her lips as Headmaster Dippit removed the hat from her head. As she walked to the Slytherin table, she could hear the whispers following her.

"I'm not surprised. All Valentines are Slytherins."

"With her family history I'm surprised she's even allowed here!"

"They say the first curses she learnt were the unforgivable ones. Do you think that's true?"

"I'll give it a week until she kills someone too..."

Yet again, Amora ignored the voices and sat at the table were she was instantly greeted by a pretty blonde girl.

"I'm Kyla Black!" She said, holding out a hand to shake Amora's.

"Amora Valentine."

Kyla gave her a mischievous smile.

"I know! We've heard all about you!" She said.

Amora gave her a lazy smile.

"Only bad things, I hope?" She drawled

Kyla winked. "The worst"

"I'm surprised they didn't lock you up with your parents."

Amora whipped her head around to see a light-brown haired boy staring at her, a look of amusement on his face.

"Merlin, Link, You can't say that!" Kyla gasped.

Amora raised an eyebrow.

"Link Lestrange?" She asked.

"Guilty as charged." Link smirked and winked.

"How's dear old mumsy?" Amora said, innocently.

Cassia Lestrange, Link's mother, had been locked in Azkaban after trying to murder the minister of magic. In fact, she'd be set up by Amora's parents, but few knew that.

Link flashed her a charming smile.

"I wouldn't know, father won't let me see her."

Amora pouted at Link. "Pity."

His eyes hardened.

"I'd be careful if I were you, Valentine. You might get what's coming for you sooner, rather than later." Link said in return.

Amora laughed, and turned back to face Kyla, who was staring at her, awe written on her face.

"What?! Amora asked, almost self-consciously.

"That's Link Lestrange," Kyla said slowly. "He's one of the most feared Slytherin's in Hogwarts."

Amora shrugged. "So?"

"So?! Now you probably have a target on your back!"

Amora cocked an eyebrow.

"Honey, I've had a target on my back since the day I was born. I'm not about to be scared by a pathetic boy who probably doesn't even know how to use the Cruciatus Curse properly." She said simply.

Kyla looked around and leaned closer to Amora.

"And you do?" She asked in a hushed voice.

Amora smirked. "I'm a Valentine. What do you think?"

A slow smile spread across Kyla's face.

"Wicked." She said in admiration. "You'll have to teach me!"

Amora smiled slightly.

"I will do, don't you worry. Us Slytherin's have to stick together, right?"

Kyla let out a breathy laugh. "Oh Merlin, I've just been befriended by a Valentine! This is amazing!"

Amora laughed.

"Oh, Kyla. The show's only just begun..."

Author's note:

WOOOOO! There you have it! The first chapter of the horcrux! What did you think?! I hope you like it, it took ages to type lol. And don't worry, the plot thickens pretty early on! I think you'll like the next chapter...😉🤐

-AlwaysCiara X