Chapter 9

I woke up disoriented; my limbs feel as they had been stretch beyond measure. One thing that I notice immediately was the four giant jet black wings grown from my back, looking at it closely I can see a hue of blue glistening under the invading rays of sunlight from the window. The same shade of blue that I see in my eyes when I look in the mirror. I have no idea that I would receive my inheritance now, not since I have been bouncing back and forth in the timeline. Focusing on pulling the wings back into my flesh it was an uncomfortable feeling to feel the muscle moving and shifting to make room for the accommodation. After the extra appendage was pull under the skins of my back I carefully move toward my bathroom.

Looking at the large mirror in front of the sink I see a beautiful woman in the shiny surface. Making silly movement once again, much like when I first arrive in Founders time and when I arrive to this time. Each time I was assaulted by such pain I move through a different time period, my body in various stage of life. During the Founders time I was age to my early thirty's, traveling forward to the current time period I was de-age to a teenager ready to graduate Hogwart.

This time however, I was not age at all. Thought, my appearances certain have change. My once short shoulder length black hair had grown in my sleep all the way to my hip. My eyes are now a more vivid shape of silver blue. My lips have become fuller and became a darker red, much like my mother, my skin had become more like her as well, so pale that it almost seem to lack any pigmentation. The only remain of Black features that I was born with are the sharp cheekbones and shape of my eyes. Other than growing slightly taller, with the extra appendage that now hidden under my skin leaving nothing but wing marks on my back where they had sunk into nothing else seem to have changed.

I considered my options; I can introduce the world of my new appearances and let the fact out that I am not a muggle born as they had believed me to be. Or I can enchant a glamor onto an object to keep up with my old appearances. This is a matter for another time, but for now I can have to retrieve Tom from Hogwart for his birthday. Good thing that I had sent the message to Professor Slug beforehand. Ever since I had earned majority of pureblood Slytherins respect and govern them with an iron tongue he would not even consider crossing me in fear of purebloods repercussion.

After my morning ritual I quickly dress in a new set of traditional dress robes to welcome a new year, like most who were raised in the old ways would. I had sent a set to Tom the night prior I hope that he will be waiting at the gates of Hogwart as I had requested. I made my way out the door grabbing the thick winter cloak that Rosie my new house elf had handed me. As soon as I was out the door I apparate directly to the front gates of Hogwart.

I was glad that Tom was waiting at the gate, I was not sure how he would've receive the gifts but I am relieved to see the new dress robes that he is wearing. I almost miss the snow owl that was sitting on his shoulder, if it were not for the bright intelligent eyes that she has I would of have miss her. When I reach them after treading through the thick snows, neither of us knew how to react. I decided to make the first move; slowly I brought my hand up for him to take. His eyes were filled with uncertainty, but he took my hand nevertheless.

"We are going to apparate somewhere, is a method of travel for witch and wizards. It might be slightly uncomfortable, but in this weather I prefer that we did not stay out too long." I turn my attention to the owl that I had gifted Tom, unsure of what he had name her I turn toward her giving her the option "you can fly there or you can apparate with us, it might be even more uncomfortable for you." She gave Tom an affectionate nip in the ear before flying off already knew her destination since she had flew from our home to bring Tom's gift. I brought my other hand around Tom bring him closer so he feels less of the discomfort that comes with appartate.

When we safely arrive in front of the gate of our new home, I look to see Tom looking slightly ill, but otherwise still standing. "I am going to need a few drop of your blood and magic to key you into the ward so you can pass." When he hesitated, "I swear on my magic that I would use your blood and magic only to key you into the ward of the property that is before us." I felt the magic bind us, I can see that he had relax slightly at my vowel, after all I did taught him that blood is a dangerous thing to leave around. While, I am glad that he is paranoid for good reason, I felt slightly disappointed that he could not trust me. With his permission I had drawn a few drop of blood guiding his magic and blood to the appropriate stone to merge with mine so that he can be key into the ward, and later manipulated if he desire.

Once he is done I led him pass the ward, slowly through the newly finish design front garden. Tom took in everything with a staid and awe, I led him to the sitting room inside the house, asking Rosy our only house elf to prepare tea. Things must be discuss before the situation degrade any farther.

"You had been avoiding me." He had remained silent, at that moment Rosy pops in with the tea, scolding at Tom for his behavior indicating that she had been listening in on the conversation. Rosy was unlike any other house elf, her previous owner had taught her proper speech, something that I had value, while she had been confused and slightly disappointed at the lack of work, she had been excited to hear that Tom would be living in the house. Though, that might change soon if nothing is done. "Tom I would like you to meet Rosy, she is our house elf. I employed Rosy to tend the estate during our times in school. While it is her job to tend to the house, I expect for you to clean up after yourself especially your own room."

"My room?"

"Yes, before the holidays I had informed you that I had matters to attend to, matters that you did not allow me to explain, matters that I will explain to you now. Before I..." I had to pause to consider what I can and cannot explain to Tom for certain information may interfere with the timeline. "Before you had meet me in Hogwart I had promise someone to take care of his family. You are one of his last descendants; therefore I had considered the best ways to ensure that I keep my promise to him. The only way I can think of was to become your guardian in both magical and muggle world. Before today, I had several errands to run." Summoning both magical and muggle document that granted Tom as my ward, I handed the papers for him to examine and review. I took a slow sip of the tea that Rosy had brought, enjoying the calming affect that I have, savoring the flavor.

"Legally, you have become my ward in both the magical and muggle world. As such I had to prove to both governments that I can, and have the means to accommodate your needs and support you until you reach you are of age. It was simple to become your guardian in the muggle world as long as I am of age and that I have the means to persuade your previous guardian to sign off on the paper, especially with the current state that the muggle world is in. However, it was slightly more difficult in the magical world. Even if you or anyone else may not yet be aware of it, you are one of the last descendant of an ancient and noble line in the magical world. As such, I have to swore that I guide you to the best of my ability when I had sign the papers, which means that I will teach you everything necessary for you to take up the responsibility befitting of the last descendant of the most ancient and noble house Slytherin."

"You know who my families are?!"

"Were. As I had said, you are the last descendant of the line of Slytherin."

"You knew who my families are, and you did not once mention it to me! Where were you all those years that I was left in the orphanage?!"

I did not take kindly to the accusation that he had shout at me lightly, promise or not he will not take that tone with me. Wordlessly, and wandlessly I bound him to the chair that he had previously vacant. "You will remain calm, and you will not raise your voice at me. Do you understand me?" I had spoken barely above a whisper but I had used my magic to enforce my point, he nodded taking deep breath to calm down. "Certain circumstances were involved before you meet me in Hogwart, circumstances that I will not disclose in present time. As for your family lineage, I did not found out until the one who I had promise reminded me of my promise to him shall he becomes unable to properly care for his descendant, which means you."

By now he has calm down enough to consider what I had said, so I release the bind that I had place on him and continue. "When I realize of the responsibilities that bind me to take you under my guidance, I began to carefully craft the arrangement and carried it out before the break. Originally, I had hoped to discuss it with you however you never give me that chance. Therefore, we will craft out acceptable arrangements now, keep in mind there are certain things that are non negotiable and you will learn whatever I deem necessary. "

I can see anger in his eyes before it slither back into his depth. While I understood his dislikes, there is not much he can do but comply. There are certain things that he must learn so he can not only survive in our world but flourish. I promise Sal that I would care for his decedents, and I will keep that promise. Regardless whether or not they like it, in the limited amount of time that I have and have no control over I will do everything in my power to guide him.

I hand him the schedule that I had designed. "You can change it if there is something in particular that you do not like. However, I require the reason as to why you wish to change it." He took the slip of parchment before retreating into his room. Sigh, "Sal what have you got me into?" Harry please be ok.

AN: I am sorry for being MIA for a whole year for those who read this far. My muses took a vacation after being with me through three job, and school, as well as completion for a spot to come to Italy. There was also the problem that I forgot the passwords to my documented files that I keep the chapter in, so everything had to be rewritten. I apologize, and will try my best.