Book One: Fool Me Once

Chapter 19: Let's get started

His thoughts were suddenly replied to.

"I won't tell anyone your secrets Harrison. The point of me teaching you is so no one can ever have this invasive access to you. " Tom stated looking rather bored.

Harry looked up.

"We'll excuse me if I'm unsure about what you will and won't do." Harry stated.

"This is about the things the Tom in your timeline did?"

Harrison paused looking up at Tom.

"Severus told you? He swore-" Harry began.

Tom held his hand up.

"Severus didn't tell me anything. Yes him and I are very close but he wouldn't do that. I can put two and two together and You and I are connected. This Voldemort... In your timeline, tell me about him." Tom stated.

Harry didn't say anything before sighing.

"You...He killed both my parents. With none of Dumbledores help. He is a power hungry monster." Harrison stated.

"Was." Tom corrected "He was a monster. That timeline is no more remember. So don't hold onto the pain of that. It only gives you more things to hold onto and it makes you and easier target. You're bursting with secrets, memories and thoughts." Tom looked off thinking aloud.  "It really is a wonder how Dumbledore hasn't gotten you." Tom stated just as Severus walked in.

"Taking a break?" Severus asked holding out a cup of tea.

"It would seem so." Tom stated taking the tea. "Fancy a walk Severus? While I give Harrison a break?" He asked.

Severus nodded. "15 minutes then back at it." Severus stated walking out with Tom rather closely.

Harry rose hearing the door close. He missed Draco. He hadn't received many letter and he was surprised. Maybe Draco was busy.

Harrison walked over to the fire place. He wanted to see a friendly face even if it was just Blaise.

"Zabini manor" Harry whispered tossing the powder stepping through.

....

Harry walked into Blaise's room his jaw immediately dropping seeing Blaise tangled up with a familiar red head.

Harry immediately covered his eyes tripping over Blaise trunk.

"I'll be outside" Harry dashed to the door stepping out.

Harry heard a chuckle. "Boy am I glad I'm not you"

Harry looked up seeing Fred.

"George and Blaise?" Harry asked.

Fred geastured for Harrison to walk with him.

"Yes. Trust me I was a bit shocked. I think it's a no strings attached situation." Fred stated taking them down the stairs and into the living room.

"Other than upstairs...what are you guys doing here?" Harrison asked sitting.

"Blaise actually invited us to spend Christmas here. It's usually just him and his mom in an insainly big house... not that I'm complaining."Fred said.