"Harry Potter- Ravenclaw"Chapter 170: I've Enjoyed Our Time Together
"Preserve the glory!"
Before Draco had even finished speaking, a stone serpent slithered into existence, arching its massive body to lift a heavy stone door.
He followed the slowly opening entrance into the Slytherin common room and collapsed into an ornately carved armchair, limbs limp with exhaustion.
A Quidditch match, then being dragged to the headmaster's office by Snape—the constant running about had left him drowsy. Yet, everything that had happened tonight kept his mind restless.
Why had Dobby been caught?
Why was Wyzett in the headmaster's office?
They'd mentioned pipes—what could that mean?
And then there was Snape's warning… Could the heir really be in Slytherin?
Well, that would make sense. If the heir controlled the Chamber, it'd be odd if they weren't a Slytherin.
As a dull ache began to throb in his temples, Pansy's voice broke through his thoughts. "Draco!"
She settled beside him, concern etched on her face. "I heard from Crabbe… Professor Snape suddenly took you away. Did something happen?"
Draco remembered Snape's instructions—if anyone asked about tonight, he was to report their name. Looking at Pansy's worried eyes, he hesitated.
Pansy pressed on, "Was there another attack? Are you hurt?"
She was his friend, after all. It was only natural for her to worry about why he'd been singled out tonight…
With that in mind, Draco shook his head. "What could possibly happen to me? The Chamber only cleans out those mud—well, you know how it is."
Pansy wasn't so easily put off. "But Crabbe said Professor Snape looked pretty grim when he took you away."
"Don't tell me… Dumbledore thinks you attacked Harry Potter? Professor Snape didn't side with him, did he?"
"Harry Potter?" Draco sneered, slipping into a perfect imitation of Snape's drawl. "Just a Gryffindor with a head full of bundimun spines."
"Draco, you sound just like him!" Pansy giggled. "Where did you see Harry Potter? The hospital wing? I heard he lost an arm."
"It's nothing." Draco shook his head again, then gave Pansy a searching look. "Pansy, are you… acting a bit odd tonight?"
Her smile faltered, sadness clouding her features. "I'm just worried about you… But if you don't want to talk, then fine."
Once Pansy left, Draco actually felt a wave of relief. He rubbed his temples and headed for the dormitory.
Not long after, Pansy slipped back into the common room, settling in the seat Draco had just vacated.
She cradled her diary in her hands. Lines of text began to scrawl themselves across the page.
Pansy, I'm absolutely furious. You've done so much for him, but I can't sense a shred of trust from him—he doesn't consider you a friend at all!
Pansy pressed her quill so hard it nearly tore the parchment. "Have they figured me out? That house-elf showing up was far too convenient…"
See? That Malfoy knows you're worried, yet he tells you nothing… We're carrying on Salazar Slytherin's legacy, but he understands nothing!
"Yes… he understands nothing." Sorrow clouded Pansy's face as she wrote, "What should we do? Should we keep going? What's wrong with Draco?"
Of course we must continue! I know who's pulling the strings behind the scenes! It's Albus Dumbledore! Only the headmaster of Hogwarts could command house-elves like that!
I get it now! Draco Malfoy's been deceived by Dumbledore! He wants to control the Malfoy family—just like when he threatened your family before!
Pansy, our mission is even greater now! We have to cleanse Hogwarts of Mudbloods, overthrow Dumbledore, and save Draco Malfoy!
"Save Draco…" Pansy murmured, pen scratching the page. "Mr. Riddle, what should we do?"
Since Dumbledore's suspicious, we can't just sit here waiting to be caught. We need a scapegoat! Then we'll lay low, gather strength, and wait for the next opportunity.
"A scapegoat? Wyzett Lovegood!" The name sprang instantly to Pansy's mind. "Frame him? What do you think?"
Brilliant, beautiful Pansy—you always come up with solutions so quickly. That's exactly what we'll do… Didn't you say he loves reading dusty old books? We'll use that to lure him in!
Pansy's cheeks flushed as she scribbled faster, her handwriting growing wild. "Alright! What should I have the house-elf bring so I can prepare?"
I'll teach you how to create a magical artifact… Make another diary, then leave it in the library. It'll catch Wyzett Lovegood's attention…
After that, I'll guide him to open the Chamber, and once he's discovered, everyone will turn on him… How does that sound? Do you like it?
"Perfect!" Pansy wrote, a sinister smile twisting her lips. "Let him become the Heir—that's the glory we'll bestow on him."
Yes, bestowed glory… But I'll need you to open your heart as always, let me merge with you… Only then can you remember the method. Shall we begin?
"Yes!" Pansy didn't hesitate. She pricked her finger, pressed a bloody fingerprint onto the diary, and immediately slumped into sleep.
Riddle emerged from the diary, his form more solid than ever—almost corporeal.
He glanced at Pansy with distaste, then moved to sit as far away from her as possible.
He folded his legs, fingers laced on his knees, a sly smile curling his lips.
"Can it sense its movements? Some kind of tracking charm? Luckily, I placed counter-curses on this diary—otherwise, I'd have been discovered…"
He glanced at the unconscious Pansy, her head lolling to one side. "We've certainly passed the time together… It's been quite fun, all things considered."
"You've been useful—feeding me enough life force to make me strong again. But now, it's time to say goodbye…"
"Of course, you'll still be useful. I'll grant you the honor of becoming Salazar Slytherin's Heir! I hope you'll enjoy my little gift."
Riddle stood, his form growing translucent, black and green light swirling around him.
He spread his arms wide, drifting slowly toward Pansy, and then let himself fall forward, collapsing onto her.
The moment he touched her, his body dissolved like grains of sand, scattering into motes of light.
Those motes swirled, then gathered into a single stream—pouring into Pansy's face…
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