Who Am I?

"This is so confusing!" I exclaimed to myself looking from the ticket in my hand then back to the brick wall in front of me. People were busy walking past me in the lively train station as I just stood in front of what was suppose to be my way to Hogwarts school. I don't even have a clue what that means! My parents just seem to get crazier as the years build up and they just decide to send me to some made up school that I can't even get to?! The last school I went to... I don't even remember the name of! Seriously! All I remember is that the head lady was super tall and she wanted us to act like civilized young ladies wearing some weird type of blue dress along with some funky hat. To my happiness I got kicked out because I didn't want to be that way, I wanted to be me and nothing fake... especially some girly girl twit!

"Do you need help?" A thick british accent asked from behind me. I turned around a little bit frightened and stared into the eyes that were a little bit blurred since they were hidden behind circular shaped glasses. His messy brown hair seemed to make his green eyes pop more and it made me have a kind of shy smile come to my face. Then I saw at least 6 more people come up from behind him. "I-I-I'm looking for this train..." I showed him my ticket. He took it and began to glance quickly averting his eyes across it. "Good luck for you! We're on the same train!" He was smiling when he looked up at me again." I just nodded my head. "Thanks... and where is that exactly?"

"Well you might not believe me... since you seem new to this." He pointed to the brick wall. What the hell? I knotted my eyebrows together in confusion and looked at the brick wall then back at him as if he were crazy. "How?" "Harry I see you've made a new friend." Another deep british accent said from behind me. I forgot I was more focused on him then anything and turned to face the very tall red head lighter then my own hair. "Sorry if he's bothering you." Harry glared at the him when those words escaped his lips. "H-He's not, in fact he's helping me find my train and... he said it was through that brick wall." The red head began to laugh hard when I made his friend sound as if he were a complete insane retard. "Well he wasn't lying if that's what you assume." I was still confused. He held up his finger telling me to wait then he turned back to the people near him.

"That's Ron, I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself before I'm Harry and that guy who was just talking to us is my best friend Ron." I nodded my head. "I'm Halo." He smiled nodding his head. Soon Ron came back with girl with shoulder length curly hair; she also gave me warm smile. "Hi I'm Hermine, what's your name?" She asked me extending her hand. I used my free hand that wasn't holding my large suitcase. "Halo." I shook her hand giving her smile too. "Well Platform 9 3/4 is almost ready to leave so come one let's go, you can follow us since you are new to this." I was relieved and nodded my head picking up my suitcase and still confused about the wall... well until I watched Ron walk through it. I stood there in disbelief until Hermine took my hand and also pulled me through it and we were standing in a different train station that looked exactly like the one we were in previously but you could just feel it was different. Wow I think I'm as crazy as my Mom....

I walked onto the train losing sign of the people I had seen previously and pretty soon I was walking around on my own having no clue where I was going. So I just decided to find a compartment to sit in. When I opened a door there were at least two or three people sitting together and when they saw me they had this look come over them but hey they were my age. "Hi!" One of the girls said happily as I stood there not knowing what to do. "H-Hi." They all began to introduce themselves by their full names then one of them spoke out. "What's your name?" John asked with a smile. "W-W-We'll my name is Halo Serenity Riddle." Suddenly their faces paled and they stared at me wide eyed with out even saying good bye they got up and left me standing alone. Did I say something wrong?

I sighed of course they would hate me from the start... Deciding that I should just go find Harry, Ron, and Hermine since they seemed to like me. I opened the door and shutting it behind me made my way through the small hall leading to the other compartments where hopefully I would find them all in at least one of them. Then there were pretty large tall boys walking down the hall all dressed in black and smirking as they talked not even knowing they wouldn't be able to get past since I was blocking the rest of the way. Then one of them looked up, he had bleach blonde hair that looked white as snow, and cold grey eyes that scared me. I mean... I'm always scared but this was a rather none frightening situation so I don't see why I am.

I don't think he saw me then and no matter how hard I tried not to bump into him or his friends it was completely impossible not to and when he bumped into me I couldn't believe what happened! "Watch where your going next time!" His voice had a light british accent to it but that didn't mean it could get loud! I stood their frightened more then previously. "I-I-I'm sorry!" I exclaimed in my all the time to quiet voice. He wasn't looking at me but I guess he heard me because he suddenly turned around. This time he was looking at me and he had this smirk come onto his lips that made me get this weird feeling in my stomach. "No I'm the one sorry, excuse me for being so rude-" But he was cut of when I heard Harry's voice cut in. "Halo! There you are!" He exclaimed. I guess he was looking for me. This disgusted look came across the snow white haired boy at the mere sight of Harry and the whole calm and collected expression on his face was gone.

"Sorry," I practically mumbled to Harry but then turned to the other boy. "I have to go." He just nodded his head at me not replying to anything I said and walked off. Harry soon grabbed my arm and was pulling me carefully down the hall. Once inside the compartment where Hermine and Ron were also sitting he began to speak. "Don't go near that guy." He told me flat out. He sounded caring but I wasn't the one to like following orders much. "Why not? Who was he any ways." Hermine who was sitting across from me was probably trying to figure out who I talked to to make harry so upset. "Because Malfoy isn't a good person to be around." He told me simply. "Harry she's new stop acting as if her speaking to him was the end of the world!" Hermine exclaimed. "Whatever." He mumbled and it was quiet for the rest of the ride.

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When we arrived everyone quickly made their way off the train and were walking through a large gate. I was scared for a second since it was dark but I knew people were all around me and I began to walk through also. Before I knew it we were standing in front of a... midget? He had a mustache and a type of conductors outfit on that seemed a little big but hey at least he was dressed...

"Name please." I nodded my head. "Halo Serenity Riddle." He looked up from his paper with a wide eyed expression on his face and I couldn't help but hold the same look. "What's wrong?" I asked not certain if I should be asking him such a delicate question. He just shook his head. "Go on." The way his voice hurried me I couldn't help but do just that. Soon I was standing in front of a large carry that seemed to have this skeleton horse pulling it.

I didn't notice how long I was standing there but then I noticed a girl with bleached white curly hair sitting alone in it. I decided to be myself and go sit with her to be nice. When I pulled myself up I felt my mouth drop. "Luna?" I asked uncertain of myself. Was that really her?! She looked up from the odd book in her hands and smiled. "Yes?" I smiled widely. "Luna! It's me Halo!" I exclaimed sitting across from her. When we were younger we used to be best friends until I had to move (for reasons unknown.) For a second she didn't understand what I meant and just stared at me but then broke into a sweet smile herself.

We began a long conversation to catch up with each other until we finally noticed the carriage moving and I almost had a heart attack! "Luna... why is it moving?!" I asked unsure and thinking that we might have loosened the carry and made it roll away. "Oh you'll know soon." She didn't even seem even a bit scared at the fact we were the only ones sitting here moving in a carry with out a driver and some dead horse pulling us. But soon I understood what she meant when she said "...you'll know soon." We were at a bridge... but it lead to this huge type of castle that made you just want to watch a horror movie and slap the director in the face for not making it as cool as this one!

Inside girls were being lead to their rooms by teachers and other students who were... dressed very strangely. I was soon taken up with Luna to a room that only held two beds but the room was very large especially compared to my own at home. It was cosy though I must say.... Soon Luna and I were changing into our strange school uniforms and heading to the great hall for dinner. One of the teacher better known as Professor McGonagall stopped us before we walked in. "Well hello Halo, you are new here aren't you?" She asked me. I nodded my head not sure if I should speak. "Don't worry we'll find a place for you." What is that suppose to mean? I just nodded my head and began walking into the large hall with Luna. I must say I almost freaked out at all the food since... well food is my best friend... besides Luna of course.

We were standing in the entry of the hall when Luna spoke up. "Well I have to go." She said it in her usual sweet voice and skipped off to somewhere. I wasn't sure what I was suppose to do when a voice boomed through the hall. "Everyone welcome back for another school year and welcome those who are here for your first." He began to speak but then he brought out this large hat that looked as if it had a face on the warn out material.

I didn't know what to make of him talking about "sorting," the new people out into the 4 divisions. Then suddenly I was called up by my first name. People turned to see who this person was so I stood stiff for a second then made my way to the front since the man beckoned me to come. His name apparently was Dumbledore but I didn't hear him the first time he had said it. I stood there not sure what I should do. But then he put the hat on my head and it felt as if it came to life on my head. "HALO SERENITY RIDDLE!" The voice above me boomed. Everyone in the room gasped and talking began to fill the room. I didn't understand what was going on at all! "DAUGHTER OF TOM RIDDLE BUT BETTER KNOWN AS HE WHO MUST NOT BE NAMED!" The voice boomed again. I was frightened at how everyone looked so scared of me and I almost started crying I was shakened. My eyes wandered across the room trying to look for Luna but I saw Malfoy's face. He gave me one of those rare surprised... kind of expressions that's as best as I could put it.

"YOU UNLIKE YOUR FATHER ARE VERY INNOCENT AND CARING. SHY LIKE A RAVEN CLAW, SMART LIKE A HUFFLE PUFF... AND YOU ARE NOTHING LIKE A SLYTHERIN." By the shocked expressions on peoples faces I was taking a guess they didn't expect that. "AND YOU ARE BRAVE, BEAUTIFUL, AND UNIQUE LIKE A GRYFFINDOR. SO I HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO PUT YOU IN GRYFFINDOR!"

Everything went silent and no one moved as the hat was taken off of my head. I was so afraid until Dumbledore told me to go sit with Ron and another girl who looked like he was related to. Staring at my feet I made my way to the seat not understanding the situation I was in. Then someone started clapping I turned around to see Malfoy and everyone at his table applauding me. I couldn't help but want to be over there rather then where I am now with people who obviously don't like me at all. Ron, Hermine, and the girl I was sitting next to began to clap and gave me an understanding smile. Harry sat in his seat looking mad as hell and when he saw me sending a glance at him he practically sent daggers into my head with how pissed he looked.

Then as other people went up to put the hat on their heads and put into different groups when Dumbledore began to have a speech. Harry glared at me the entire time this was going on and when finally Dumbledore. "...Now piff piff off to bed." Everyone left quickly... all except Harry. He waited until almost everyone was gone and started yelling at me. "Why didn't you tell me?!" He yelled I didn't understand what he was talking about. "What the hell are you talking about?!" "You know bloody well what I am talking about!" He yelled louder. "THEN WHY AM I ASKING YOU?!" He glared at me harder then before. "Your Father! Killed my Mother and Father that's what! He's a murderer! He is the dark Lord for goodness sakes! And he's back and why the hell are you here?!" I was fuming. "First off! I don't know my Father I never knew him! And never speak of him like that! I don't know what he did or what he has done to you and to anyone else but I sure know he didn't do those things!" He looked so pissed at those words that I swore he was going to nibble on my brains.

Then Malfoy cut in between Harry and I and I was grateful for that. "Did Mummy ever teach you any manners potter?" Malfoy asked with a smirk on his lips. "Didn't Daddy teach you any or was he to busy in Azkaban?" Harry asked. Anger spread like wild fire across Malfoy's face and soon I didn't know what to expect! Malfoy then pulled out this stick thingy and I didn't understand why the fuck he had that. "CRUCIO!" He yelled. Well I guess that stick really wasn't a stick! Harry went flying across the room yelling. So many things were running through my head when suddenly I yelled "STOP!" and suddenly Harry stopped spazzing on the ground and just laid there breathing heavily. Even though I hate him to death I wanted to see if he was okay because I had no clue what happened!

I ran over to him and I looked down at him, "Are you okay?" I asked. Trying to see if he could move. He just looked angry again and he got up but I extended my hand to him to see if he would take it. He still had that pissed look and shoved me away as he got up on his own and left the room. I stood there not understanding why he was still mad at me. And I wanted to crawl in a hole and die but then anger boiled through me a bit and I knew I hated him. Then I felt someone's presents next to me. "Can we talk privately?" Malfoy asked. I didn't want to open my mouth or else I might cry with how messed up my emotions were at the moment so I nodded my head. He then took my hand in his and I could tell you his hand was bigger compared to mine and it made me feel safe. He took me down the halls towards this large room fill with many things and took me towards the back and we sat on an old tan couch that seemed to have been there for a while.

He let go of my hand and I wanted to tell him how scared I was and to ask if he could hold it again but I just kept my mouth shut. "Okay so let me start my name is Draco Malfoy, and that ass hole you call Harry Potter he's my worst enemy. He hates me because my Father is a death eater which is a person that works for the dark Lord who is your Father; he killed Pothead--- I mean Harry's parents a long time ago. He attempted to kill Harry too but failed. So the dark Lord is after him. Sadly I am a death eater too and not by will but to please my Father. Potter was right my Father is in Azkaban but that doesn't mean he can talk about him. Your Father is the one we are all warned about; he's an evil man but from what I know he does love you. My Mum's name is Narcissa, and my Father's name is my middle name which is Lucius. And my Mum is a death eater too by the way. I've been Hogwarts since I was 11 years old. I am now 16 and next year will be my last... if Hogwarts stays that long," I wanted to ask him what he meant but he continued speaking. "My girl friends name is Pansy, my best friends name is Blaise, My Aunt's name is Bellatrix and is as well a death eater."

He stopped speaking and smirked at me and I couldn't help but feel a light blush creep on my cheeks. I was a bit confused at what a death eater was but at the same time I felt I knew it as if it were my own heart. "Now why don't you tell me a bit about yourself?" He asked sitting back more comfortably. I nodded my head.

"My name is Halo Serenity Riddle, I am also 16 years old. I lived with my Mum and step Father in a small apartment in the busy city of London. I hate not knowing my real Father since my Mum and others speak of him so badly and I thank you for telling me he does care I am alive and well. None of my life is very interesting except the fact that my parents move a lot and we never stay in the same place for to long (for what reasons I am not sure of.) I can kind of understand why you hate Harry so much with the way he treats people. I had a boy friend once but I'm not really sure what happened to him, I think he might of moved or whatever I lost touch with him. Luna is my best friend we've known each other for a very long time. I'm kind of quiet as the hat said and I only speak when I am spoken to since I really don't have much to say in the first place. You may find me a bit... strange at times since my emotions are so messed up so don't worry I won't be offended if you do get annoyed with me. And that's kind of it..." I trailed off not sure what to really say to him.

I don't know but the smirk on his face seemed to grow bigger. "Don't worry I'm not annoyed with you at all in fact I find you to be really nice." He told me simply and I couldn't help but blush more. "Thank you... I have a question, if you'll let me ask?" "Of course ask away." I hesitated then took a deep breath. "H-H-Have you ever met my Father before?" I asked looking quickly down at my hands to not see his reaction. "Yes in fact I have." I snapped my head back up to look at him wide eyed and a bit taken a back. "R-Really." He nodded his head. "What was he like?" I asked. He sat there thinking about it for a minute before he replied. "Well you might meet him soon I don't want to ruin it for you." I nodded my head in response. He then took my hand in his and I felt safe again. We stood again and he lead me out of the room. We stayed silent content in the silence between us. But then he walked me to where the common rooms were located.

What I didn't expect was for him to lean down all the way down and kiss me on the cheek. All the blood quickly rushed to my face and I couldn't help but look up at him and have a small smile come to my lips. "Good night." He said in a smooth voice. Then reluctantly he let go of me hand and walked toward his common room. I still in a daze made it up the stairs of my room uncertain of the steps I was taking I seriously felt like I was flying. In my room Luna was awake reading her book but didn't question me as I changed into my pajamas and got into my bed. I couldn't let myself fall asleep because for once...

reality is better then my dreams.