I wrapped my arms the furthest I could around the neck of the dragon, clinging onto my life.

I had actually jumped from the window. Somehow, someway I managed to place enough confidence in myself to do such a thing. I think even Tom was surprised, considering he stood there aimlessly as I jumped.

The pitch black dragon soared above the treetops, increasing speed toward a location I was trilled to see. The great architecture of Hogwarts loomed not too far from us.

I could feel a smile pull across my face as the great castle came into view. Upon arrival I was surprised to see so many students outside— perhaps its the fact I would be making my landing on a Dragon of all things.

Kiara, Hermione, and Cho all raced into the courtyard the moment the Dragon landed on the stone. It laid down, allowing me to slide off the side without harm.

I ran to Kiara, my arms extended for a hug. She pulled me in tightly, arms indulging my body. A few moments into our hug, the great voice of Dumbledore appeared.

"Is that you, Anastasia?" He asked with surprise. I slipped out of the hug and turned around to face him, nodding. He smiled, delighted.

"We are so beyond thrilled to have you back. Welcome home." He said with a grave rightness in his voice. I smiled back, watching closely as he disappeared back into the school.

Only a few seconds after he disappeared I was bombarded by a crowd of students. "How did you make it back?" One asked. "What was it like, being locked up?" Another asked. "Are we safe now?" Another spoke.

I was so taken aback I was at a loss for words- unable to say a single thing. Kiara looped her arm around mine and pulled me out of the crowd, pushing the other students aside.

"She will not be answering questions until she's ready. Now all of you leave her alone before I spell you into a mouse!" She exclaimed, acting like a personal lawyer to me.

I huffed and thanked her countless times for getting me out of that mosh pit. If it wasn't for her I'd probably still be standing there like a grounded tree.

Hermione and Cho followed close behind. I kept my head low, ignoring all the looks from my fellow students. I would be a target for questions, so we walked quickly to the Ravenclaw common room.

Once inside, I practically melted into the incredibly comfortable couch. The couch at Tom's place was made of hard leather, so this one was like paradise.

The girls all sat around me. I could tell they were waiting for answers, but I didn't know what to say to them.

If I lied I'd have to live with the guilt of it, and Tom would probably expos me. But if I told the truth they would probably never talk to me again since they searched so tirelessly for me.

I was unsure of what to do.

I pulled myself into a sitting position, legs hanging over the couch. I looked at each one of their faces. They seemed enthralled that I was about to tell them something I had told no one else.

"I thought I would die in there, with him. There were some moments where I felt an odd sense of security, and others where I feared for my life." I said evenly.

I worded it between the truth and the lie. This way I wouldn't have to use detail, but I would be able to express the emotions I felt while with him.

"There's something you guys need to know," I said quietly. Eagerly, they all seemed to perk up. "Do not trust Zachary or Nicholas. Combined, they're more deadly then Tom." I finished.

Hermione and Cho instantly turned toward Kiara. She looked down, as if there was something I didn't know about.

"What is it?" I asked. Kiara kept her head down, so I assumed she wouldn't want to say a word. Cho also seemed unwilling to answer, but Hermione was looking at me.

"How is Zachary so deadly?" She asked. I breathed calmly, trying to keep my temper at ease. There was something they were keeping from me- something big.

"With one touch he knows everything about your past and your secrets. There was also a book Tom had, one that stated if one of the Riddle brothers earn my love and trust, then kill me, they gain all my power."

I answered. Hermione's mouth opened with surprise. Kiara kept her head down, but finally Cho looked at me again.

"Zachary and Kiara slept together, after one of the game nights, then he went around telling all her secrets because Tom wouldn't send you back here," Hermione responded.

"We didn't know how he figured out all of her secrets...But now we do." Cho said quietly.

I was at a loss for words. It was all my fault. I stayed, which caused Zachary to go around spreading Kiara's secrets to the entire school. And it was all my doing.

My heart sunk into the pits of my stomach. I had no idea what to do, what to say. Out of nowhere Kiara made a sound that you would make while crying, sort of like an out of breath gasp.

I immediately got off the couch and onto the floor next to Kiara, wrapping my arms around her. She did the same, crying into my shoulder. I lightly rubbed her shoulder, my eyes staring with worry at Hermione.

We stayed like that for a few long minutes. Kiara was able to get out her tears, and I was able to figure out just how bad of a person I truly was at that moment.

"Let's go get some dinner, will that make things better?" Hermione asked, rising at the same time Kiara did. Cho did as well. Kiara nodded, then they all looked down at me, still on the floor.

"I don't think I can bring myself to leave the common room yet." I said hesitantly. Hermione nodded with understanding, offering me a smile. "If anyone gives you trouble tell me and I'll end them." I said firmly to Kiara.

She nodded with a small laugh, then they all walked out of the common room.

The moment they left I rose from the floor and grabbed the nearest item, a dark blue throw pillow sitting on the sofa.

I stared at it for a moment, then threw it with such fury and rage I barely even saw it move before it hit the furthest wall. I was bubbling with anger and rage.

I walked up the stairs to my dormitory and grabbed my wand, which was sitting on my made up bed. I latched my fingers around it, which made me feel slightly better.

I walked down the stairs, my eyes immediately darting to motion near the front door.

I wasn't surprised to see Nicholas and Zachary standing in the doorway, confident smirks painted across their effortlessly devilish faces.

The pure rage and anger I had just felt was swirling inside of me again, but this time I had no intention of keeping it inside me. This time I was going to unleash it on the twins.

"You fuckers." I said intensely. They both stood up straighter as I pointed my wand at them, slowly dragging it left to right between them.

I probably looked insane, but that's exactly what I was going for. They needed to feel my pain on the inside, and tone of voice was seemingly the best way.

"Calm down, girl." Zachary said with a fraud pouting face, walking toward me. I couldn't see a wand in his hand, but I still held onto mine dearly.

"We only want one thing from you." He said quietly as he reached me, tracing his fingers slowly where my heart is, also where another important body feature lays.

"Get your hand off of me." I growled, my wand pointed directly between his eyes. I wouldn't be afraid to cast a spell on him, but I would be afraid of the consequences he'd give me.

"Get used to it. You're going to be mine anyways." He said with a half-grin, finally taking his finger off my chest. I clenched my jaw, trying to decide how I should answer.

"I will never love you. You're a scared boy who seeks power solely to dethrone his brother." I said with gritted teeth. Though, I was just getting started.

"You're not special, you're just scared, hiding behind your own brother because you are nothing compared to him." I yelled, stepping closer just to let him know I wasn't afraid.

"Lower your wand!" He yelled back, though his voice sounded greatly more terrifying than mine. I lowered it a few inches, until it was pointing at his neck.

"I just laid my finger on you. That means I know your dirty little secret." He said slyly. "I know you liked it there, you like how he fucked you, you liked how he kept you safe. You liked him until you found his secret."

Zachary said in an even tone, an odd calmness wavering in his words.

He knew everything- every detail about what happened. He would tell everyone, including Dumbledore, and something like that would get me expelled.

"So watch your mouth with me... And your back." He said finally, turning away. I watched closely as he walked through the door, casting one last devilish look at me.

I was truly in deep water.