Clouded

Violet Black

A couple of weeks go by and I have yet to hear or even see Tom anywhere, not even in the common room or classes. Its like he absolutely dropped off the grid.

Since Tom wasn't around at all, all I ever did was school work. Even when I had no more work to do I would ask for extra credit work.

"Violet babe- come to Hogsmeade with Cyg and I, stop flooding yourself with school work." Druella says as she gently put her hand on my shoulder.

I turn around to see her and my brother standing behind my chair, staring down at me with worrisome eyes. "No I dont want to third wheel- besides I have to finish up this Transfiguration extra credit-" I respond.

For some odd reason every time I lost something or someone I always had to fill it with doing excessive amounts of work to distract myself from whatever I lost.

"Oh come on sis dont be a prat- just come with us." Cygnus says as he slams my Transfiguration Today book closed and drags me up by my arm.

I sigh, rolling my eyes at the pair and follow them out of the portrait hole.

We make our way down to Hogsmeade Village. I was walking beside Druella as her and my brother swung their intertwined hands as they walked.

There were several students down in the village, walking through Zonko's and The Three Broomsticks covered in warm clothing and their house scarves.

We walk into HoneyDuke's staring up and down at all of the sweets.

We then make our way to The Three Broomsticks, taking a seat and ordering three butterbeers. "Do you guys have any idea where the bloody hell Tom is?" I ask suddenly.

"Uh- no we haven't seen him, I thought he was your responsibility. You don't know where he is?" Cygnus says with a slight attitude.

"Alright well if you see h-"

All of a sudden the door to the The Three Broomsticks slams open interrupting my words.

Everyone in the pub turns their head as a small Hufflepuff runs in, "Headmaster Dippet needs everyone back to the castle and in their houses right now." She huffs through heavy breathing like she sprinted all the way down here.

Druella, Cygnus, and I all turn to each other with confused looks.

We get up and begin walking back to the castle still confused. Several worried students running up to the castle. Honestly I could care less, I hated running.

As we reach the dungeons, Professor Slughorn our head of house is stood at the portrait waiting for everyone to enter.

I walk up to him, "Um Professor what's going on?" I ask confusion etched in my voice.

"There has been a murder in the castle- please- please enter into the common room and stay there." He says as his eyes travel all around the room in fear.

Many students who over heard gasp and run through the portrait hole piling over each other trying to all get in at once.

Wide eyed, I turn and enter the common room.

It was noisy and flooded with Slytherins of all ages.

I find Abraxas, and Cassie holding hands conversing with my brother and Druella. I walk over to them, joining in on the conversation.

I kept looking around for Tom. Surely he would have to be here since it was mandatory. Right?

I feel a warm hand touch the small of my back. I flinch at the sudden contact, and turn around to see Tom standing right behind me.

"Hello beautiful." He coos, tucking my hair behind my ear.

I swat his hand away and back up crossing my arms around my chest. "Tom where the bloody hell have you been?" I sternly ask.

His smile drops, "I have been busy-"

"Busy with what may I ask?" I demand.

"Certainly that isn't important right now?" He questions.

"Do you know what's going on?" I ask, trying not to argue with him right at this moment. He takes my hand and drags me into the boys dormitories.

"I need help Violet-" He says as he turns and locks the dormitory door. He walks over to his dresser drawers pulling out two treacle tarts in silver wrappings.

"Would you like one?" He asks, turning and walking towards me handing me one while he takes a bite out of his. I furrow my brows in confusion, "Uh, sure" I say as I take a few bites out of the treacle tart.

"What do you need help with, my love?" I question.

"I need you to do some research for me." He sternly states.

"Ok on what?" I say, feeling myself inch closer to him eager to touch him.

"Do you know anything about Horcruxes?" He asks.

"Uh- no what- what are they?" I question, genuinely curious.

"I need you to find all you can about them okay? Please baby." He begs.

"Ok I will but why?" I ask, crossing my arms over my chest starting to feel a sudden rushing feeling, like I wanted to grip his face and kiss him.

He walks closer to me brushing my hair behind my ear and smirking, only causing the rush to escalate, I look up at him, "What are you up to Tom Riddle." I ask, semi seductively, smirking at him.

"You will find out soon enough darling. But for now just do your research okay?" He says as he slithers his hand around my waist.

I bite my lip and nod looking up into his dark beautiful green eyes. That I could easily do anything even if it meant I killed someone for him.

I run my hands up his chest wrapping them around his neck. My blood was rushing like I needed him, I need him right now.

What is going on? How was he persuading me so easily. I never act like this. Ever.

Maybe its because I missed him.

I found my self placing passionate kisses on his soft lips, standing on my tippy toes to reach him. "So you will do it?" He asks in between kisses.

"Yes Tom, of course I will do anything, anything for you." I spill before I could even think about my words.

Would I regret this later? He always has his ways of persuading me but it was never this easy.

I was surprised by the words spilling out of my mouth.

"Good- good girl-" He whispers as he runs his thumb across my cheek and placing a kiss on my forehead. I close my eyes, taking in his touch.

It was almost like I was under some type of love spell.

When I opened my eyes from his kiss he was gone, I was left standing in his dorm alone. Wondering why he wanted to tell me all of this then just disappear again.

All of sudden my thoughts are rudely abrupted by Cassie and Druella storming in with Cygnus and Abraxas at their tails.

"Merlin Violet, you have been up here the entire time?" Abraxas asks, worrisome etched on his face.

I furrow my brows in confusion, "What do you mean- entire time? what time is it?" I ask.

"Violet we have been looking for you for three hours- the last time we saw you was like four hours ago when you went up here with Tom" Druella says walking towards me.

"What- its only been like 15 minuets at most." I say, laughing a little. Cassie walks up to me placing her cold hand on my forehead, "Are you feeling alright sweetheart?" She asks softly.

What is going on? I couldn't have been gone that long. Maybe they're just fucking with me. Right?

"Where is Tom?" I ask, stepping away from Cassie. "Sis, we haven't seen him since he brought you up here. What did he do to you?" My brother says, his face starting to get red with anger.

"No- I-I need to find him. I love him- he just left- I need him back here. Now." I say, tears stinging in my eyes.

Druella grips my hand, sending a worrying look toward my brother. He clenches his jaw, "I will kill him." He says, his facing quenching up with anger.

"What?! No! Cygnus you cant fucking kill him, we are going to get married. I- I will marry him. Surely you cant kill your dearest twin sister's future husband." I say with puppy dog eyes staring into my brothers soul.

I knew he would come to his senses he always did with me. All he ever did was protect me.

Abraxas walks up to me, "Blimey Violet- alright, alright we will take you to see him alright?" He says throwing a subtle smile to my brother.

I felt sudden happiness, so much overwhelming happiness at Abraxas's words. I smile widely, lovestruck.

"I'm gonna go get her an antidote for this little- uh- Amortentia.." He whispers to Druella, Cassie, and my brother.

He grips my arm and drags me out of the dormitory, "Come on darling we are going to find your husband right now-"

I giggle like a little girl.

What the fuck is wrong with me?

"We are going to see Tom?" I question again, smiling widely like an idiot.

He laughs and nods, as he sits me down on the couch, making me drink some sort of water. I slowly knock out of my lovestruck trance.

I squint my eyes as I slowly come into reality, "Blimey what in Merlin happened?" I ask as I rub my head.

"Tom had a bit too much fun with you, darling." Abraxas says as he rubs my back. I felt warm as he touched me. Like it was old times again. I looked him in his cold grey eyes, almost getting lost.

"Fuck I am tired- uh I think I'm gonna go to bed." I say as I stand up. "Yeah- I can walk you up to your dorm if you want." He says as he stands and grips my hand.

"Uh- I think I am capable of walking myself up to my dorm- thank you though Brax. Love you." I say as I slowly let go of his hand.

"Of course darling. Goodnight beautiful." He says as he leans down placing a kiss on my forehead. "Goodnight you flirt." I tease my bestfriend.

I head up to my dormitory, changing into a over size t-shirt I stole from my brother and a clean pair of underwear.

And slip into my soft bed, falling fast asleep as soon as I hit my pillow. Dreaming of the task Tom assigned me before he suddenly disappeared.

A/N- I love this chapter so much I'm not sure why but I hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I did.