"NAGINI IS COMING BACK WITH ME TO BLACK MANOR."
"That's bullshit! You can't just take her back there. Not after what those bloody bastards did to her!" The three of them, Alastor, Jade, and Tom sat in the common room across from each other.
"How could you just do that to her!? Either she stays or where coming with. I'm not letting Geni be around people who could never love her like-"
"Careful on your words there Black." Tom would never let anyone disrespect his love for Nagini. He adored her, cherished her, cared for her like no other.
Only he could truly take care of her.
"I'm taking her back because her training is important for her health. Nagini isn't entirely human. She'll be under my intense supervision, by the time you guys arrive Nagini and I would have already finished the Red Room ceremony. You two will be in charge of taking care of things here while I'm gone. Malfoy has been talking about a dinner party, I can't go so you two are."
Mentions of the Red Room made Jade and Alastor uneasy. The Red Room is a tradition all members of the Noble House of Black had to follow in order for their marriage to be recognized and approved. It's exactly what it sounds. A dark red room, empty when it's alone but once you step inside it's filled with everything you need to fufill your fantasy.
But why so nervous? Well, the Elders have approved of Jades arranged marriage. She'll have to enter that room with Alastor by the time she finishes Hogwarts. Once you sleep with your 'lover' in the Red Room then its over. Your sealed to them and divorce is only valid through death. Once you get out it's promised that a kid is on the way with no vial to help.
"You can't be serious. The training I understand, I recognize your connection and I know you'll never let it escalate. But don't you think the Red Room is a bit much?" Jade can feel their bond. While her best friend could mentally torture someone, she could emotionally cause damage. She knows Tom can't love. But she also knows Nagini is his only restriction to a killing spree.
"It's only if I see it has to be done at the moment. Nagini doesn't know about it, only about the ball and the training. I'd advise you to stay on task and keep quite. Nagini cares for you, it's what's keeping you all alive." Standing up, Tom grabbed his journal waiting for their response.
"Yes lord we understand. Just please, I beg you please be easy on her. There brutal when it comes to her perfection."
Tom nodded, leaving them as he left to his dorm. Everything was ready. All he needed was Nagini to be ready.
"Nagini dear." Tom came inside the room to find his beloved facing the glass window, exposing the dark waters of the black lake. In her arms laid that dreadful cat. Smug little bastard.
"Dear are you okay. I shouldn't have left you alone, it's okay now love. It won't happen again. This accident did however, prove my point. As much as I hate bringing you back to that disgusting place, you need proper training. You are important Nagini."
Fake sympathy? Yes. Tom did hate her family but was grateful for their lack of planning. It's what lead Nagini to him.
She's a snake charmer. His snake charmer.
"I guess we'll just have to miss Hogwarts celestial ball again."
Tom walked up behind her. His head nuzzled into her neck as he took a deep breath. His hands running down her body as he moved his fingers to magically move the tattooed lines around her body.
"I'll make it up to you my dear." Nagini felt tingles around her body. Curious as Tom carried her body to the bed. The cat running off, leaving her behind.
"Hey wait- Thomas you scarred the poor kitty. I wanted to play with her a bit longer."
"Your always with the creature. Sometimes I think you prefer it more than me." Nagini frantically held on to Tom. How could he think that?
"That's not true! Your my best friend I swear!" Only then did Tom realize. What exactly is their tittle? It sure as hell wasn't best friends. But too poor little Nagini it was.
They'll practically be married a couple days from now. Still he'd like to give her a nice proposal.
"Follow me dear, I have something important to show you." Grabbing his coat, he also helped put a thick coat on Nagini and lead her out.
It wasn't that far. An abandoned tower at hogwarts, high enough to see the stars are there brightest, the great dark waters still visible to them.
"Your important to me Nagini. That tattoo I gave you should be enough proof for that. Your mine, my little doll to take care of and keep high on a shelf. Safe and sound."
"Thomas what going on?"
"I've made you promise me your heart. You forever loyalty to me and only me." Nuzzling his head into her neck, he laid small kisses down her shoulder.
"I promise you Nagini Black, that I only do what's best for you. That I will make sure you are by my side just as I am by yours. I promise you with this ring, a union. Accept this ring and accept the thought of us being together for an eternity."
A promise ring for marriage. It's seen as a warning or sign for others who might think they're available for marriage.
He was proposing for an engagement.
"Thomas."
"I can feel your hesitation dear, say yes. It'll all be easier if you say yes. I can give you a life, a life where nobody will ever lay a hand you again. A life full of adoration and care. You can't lie to me, even if you wanted to."
"Thomas I can't. Lately I've been looking back at it all. How we met, my upbringing as a child, even our first day here at Hogwarts. I have always and will continue to be your loyal servant. It's my job as your snake charmer, to protect and to serve under your command. I've now realized I will never have an option. The option to choose. Maybe, just maybe if we put a distance to whatever this is, I will find clarity and a freedom of choosing my fate for once." Nagini swore to her role. She doesn't plan on leaving Tom, but ever since that boy she just couldn't help but think.
"So your answer is clear. I see, I guess.....I guess I have no choice. Nagini Black I'm sorry, but as my doll you don't have the option to refuse." Tom caught her limp body body it hit the ground. Maybe this was the start of his delusional psychotic spiral.
Humming her the sweet lullabies he would sign to her as kids. Swaying her in his arms as he walked out the doors of Hogwarts. Making sure he stopped by his dorm to get a few things ready for the black carriage awaiting them. Luggages already packed and loaded.
It's time.
"Sleep tight love, it'll all be okay once you wake up." He tried to make it easy. His dear is just lost right now. She'll come to her senses soon. For now he'll handle it.
When they arrived it was grand. Black Manor truly lived up to its name. Nothing but red flowers in the garden, every member of the house standing outside awaiting there arrival. Tom made sure he changed Nagini into something more suitable for tonight. A pretty green dress, gold accessories to match her in every way. While doing her hair he realized it was probably time for a cut.
Stepping out, everyone watched as he walked up the stairs with a sleeping Nagini in his arms.
"Riddle! We are pleased you have made it, no quarrels or troubles on your way here I suppose?" Gimmick Black's sight never wavered from the sleeping Nagini. A precious cargo indeed.
"Not at all. Nagini and I are pleased to have been delighted into knowing what will be taking place these next couple of weeks." Smiling, Tom followed Gimmrick inside. The manor was big, fancy and dark. Cold and silent, a great reflection of who Nagini was when Tom first met her.
"It's been a long journey. I'm sure you should rest along with the snake charmer. I've had a room prepared for each of you, I can have her cousin escort Nagini to her room if you'd like." A girl, about the same age as Nagini came up to him with her arms out ready to take her away from him. Grimmrick almost frowned when he recognized the look on Tom's face.
When they had first met, Nagini and Tom where given room next to each other. He couldn't sleep in the same room as her because of strict traditions. But now things are different.
"Nagini and I will be sharing a room."
"I'm sorry to inform you that I can not let that happen. Nagini is still a member of this household, she must follow our traditions and rules."
"Rules say no two people can sleep in the same room unless they are under the age of five, married, or engaged. Nagini here bares my ring. She's agreed to what we had discussed prior to this journey. I plan to announce our union on the upcoming ball." True to his word, a beautiful black ring was wrapped around her slim finger.
"Excellent! Congratulations on the engagement my lord. Im sure you both will prosper and bring the wizarding world into a new era of greatness." Nagini stirred in her sleep. Tom was quick to hush her back, she was always sensitive to sound.
"Ah yes, Constance!" The poor girl who had stood quite jumped at the name.
"Be a dear and show Mr. Riddle here where his sleeping chambers reside."
"Yes sir, right away sir." Bowing at the two, she politely asked to be followed as she walked down the halls. Stopping at the farthest door, away from any other residents that might disturb.
"The house Elves are instructed to answer any call. Feel free to ask them or me for assistance in any questions or any....particular activities."
Tom had guessed she was sort half blooded member, no pure blood noble would make such suggestions.
Opening the door, got in and shut the door on her expecting face. Locking it to make sure nobody would disturb.
The room was dark, a couple lit candles and a window open to expose the moon light grazing along the ocean shore.
Black satin sheets contrasted perfectly with Nagini's green dress. So adorable as it seemed like the sheets where engulfing her body.
He set her down right in the middle. Her hair sprawled and blending in with the darkness around them, only being seen with the shine of the moonlight
"Nagini dear, I'm going to wake you up okay. Whatever happens, just remember that I'm doing what's best for you okay. I care for you. Crave for you. I even kill for you." He couldn't help but kiss down her neck, the deep neckline giving him easy access to her beautiful breast. Not trying to get carried away, he kissed her lips gently. Allowing her free will to come back.
"Kiss me back doll, wake up and let me feel your soft lips move against mine again." He kissed her repeatedly, saying sweet phrases to wake her up from a deep nap.
"T-Thomas? Where are we? Why am I here." Tom knew she'd be startled. It's a hostile environment that she barely knows.
"Black Manor dear. Merlin you look lovely in this new dress." Nagini stopped to think about everything. Last thing she remembered was the proposal, her reply, and him putting her too sleep. Speaking of which, Nagini looked at her hands. Spotting the black crystal ring on her finger, she examined it carefully.
What a perfect fit? When she first saw it, it was way bigger. It felt wrong to have the ring knowing It shouldn't belong to her. Yet, why is it that she can't take it off?
"Dear, why are you taking of my ring? It's a gift, I know I've been doing a bad job on keeping you safe but I promise I'll do better. You shouldn't be thinking horrible things like loving someone other than me. Take your time on it if you wish but it's your only option. It'll be your only option." Getting up from the bed, Tom changed into a black button up shirt instead of the white one he had on. Dinner would be starting soon. Yet he felt Nagini's concern as she kept trying to take the ring on. Stubborn girl.
"The ring is unremovable. It shrunk to your perfect size and I had used a mix mixture of our blood to make sure it's embedded to your skin. Our love is forever my dear." Sweet smiles and a chuckle escaped him. Kissing her one more time before grabbing a black dress he had Arabella pick out for her. Some would say she's an expert in noble clothing.
"They'll come announce dinner soon, we should get you ready as quick as we can." Nagini felt limp all of a sudden. Tom lifting her body and controlling her around to put the black off shoulder gown. The long sleeves looped around her finger like gloves, and it clung to her skin like water.
"There's my beautiful doll, all pretty and obedient to her strings." Sitting her on the cushioned love chair, he gently brushed her long dark hair. Adding the final touch with a green ribbon around her throat.
"Arabella choose a deep V-neckline on accident. As much as I love it, Elders will be attending this feast. So ignore their stares and if anyone says anything then I'll handle it okay." He laid off on placing a corset on her. Truth be told, Tom didn't like Nagini having one on unless she were to ask for one, he noticed she wouldn't eat as much with it on. Nagini was never a fan to being in restrictive clothing like that. Her body is small and flexible perfect for her fighting style. The dress Tom had placed her in was easy to move in, breathable and easy to slip out of.
"Thomas I don't want this for us."
"No Nagini you do. I know you do. By the end of this vacation you'll open you eyes to this extravagant idea okay. You need this." Nagini just gazed into the mirror as he stood behind her. Moving his hand, her lines moving with him to hid around her torso.
Knocks on the door where heard.
"Master would like me to inform you that the feast is ready to commence." Nagini recognized that voice. A little house elf named Fibby. Sweet thing, very kind and although it's not the best, she does get treated a bit better than the other elf's because of her loyalty.
"Come on just a couple more things and we can head out." Tom adorned her in gold jewelry and emeralds. Kneeling down to lift her ankle onto his shoulder as he buckled the strap of her black heels.
"All set. Let's go."
Hand in hand they walked down the hall. Nagini couldn't help but think of their times in the orphanage.
"Come on Nagini. You skipped lunch so you need to eat supper."
They walked down the grand stair case.
"Careful Nagini. I don't want you tripping and hurting yourself again."
Finally they reached the dinning table. Every single one of them staring at them in the same black attire. Only thing making them stand out from the rest was there deep green glowing eyes.
Tom sat at the end of the wooden table. Arm wrapped around Nagini's waist as he had her sit on his lap. His thumb smearing across the corner of her lips to wipe the extra cherry red lipstick.
"We'll then, let us begin this wonderful welcoming of our precious Snake Charmer and her master Thomas Riddle, direct descendent of Salazar!"