The Riddle of Tom\'s Family

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the Fountaine Family. God I wish I could own Severus Snape and in all the other chapters I will still own nothing. If you have seen it before or read it before, I don’t own it.


Sarah Windom Riddle comes home


Severus Snape was setting at his desk grading final exams. Hearing a knock at his door, he looked up to see the headmaster. “Good evening, Severus” said Albus “May I speak with you in your quarters?” A look of surprise showed on Severus’ face. This must be serious, thought Severus, to require the privacy of his quarters. “Certainly” said Severus. They stepped through a hidden door behind the bookcase in his office. Down a dim hallway to a green door. “Alone” said Severus, giving the sad password.


The private quarters of Severus Snape were very different from anything his students would have thought. Rich, warm comfort filled every room. It was very homey and beautifully appointed. He and Albus sat in comfortable wingback chairs near the warm fireplace. “I have much to tell you my friend. Sarah Windom is coming home to Hogwarts.” said Albus with a tear in his eyes.


For the first time in his life, Albus saw Severus with his mouth hanging open. Severus felt his mind stall, Sarah Windom Riddle, the Dark Lord’s missing wife. Coming here. All death eaters were familiar with her. They had been searching for her for decades. Albus spoke again, adding to the shock, “That’s not all. She is bring their family.” “No!” yelled Severus “The Dark Lord will come after them!” He hoped that Albus would stop them. “I hope he does, Severus” said Albus “they are live bait.” Severus grew angry, “How could you, your own grandchildren?”


Albus sighed, “We have no choice, the game is becoming more dangerous. I have recently met with four of your children. Two you already know about and two you don’t. Draco and Blaise you already know about. They came to my office with Pansy Parkinson and Gregory Goyle. They do not wish to follow their fathers. They appear to be dumb, but are actually very bright. They decided to act dumb so the Dark Lord would not want them. According to them, Crabbe is very loyal to his parents, as are Nott and Bulstrode. They are not sure about Avery.” said Albus.

“In addition, we only have one more year of Harry at this school, unless we offer him a job to keep him here. “Why didn’t they have Greg and Pansy come to me?” asked Severus. “Draco was unsure about letting them know you are a spy. You can decide if you trust them with that knowledge.” said Albus. “One more thing, Harry, Hermione, and Ron will be staying at Hogwarts over the summer for their safety. We could also have your four stay if we can convince their parents. What do you think?”


Severus thought for a moment “They would agree if their children were able to spy on the golden trio and you. I will speak with Draco today.” Albus got up to leave “ My grandchildren will be here by dinner this evening and the youngest will be sorted for the next school year. Since other students and my grandchildren will be staying over the summer, I hope you will as well.” “Of course” said Severus “Will they arrive on the Hogwarts Express?“ “Yes” said Albus “Take a few of your children and meet them, they should be here within the next hour.”


Severus asked “Will we keep their other grandfather a secret?” “No” said Albus “Let your children know. They will make better bait, if the fish knows about them. We can also have you tell Lucius.” Albus left the office.

Severus went to the common room of Slytherin House. Most of the sixth years were there. “Malfoy, Zabini, Goyle” called Severus “Come with me” “Are we in trouble?” asked Draco. “No” said Severus “Just a little job for Professor Dumbledore” The three followed their head of house to the front entrance. They found several carriages waiting. Severus directed them to the first carriage. When the four had settled in Severus cast a silencing charm and explained that they were meeting the Headmaster’s grandchildren.


Severus then told them that Dumbledore had told him of their fears of becoming death eaters. Goyle looked at him with horror and then relief when he promised him his full support and protection. He explained that at his last meeting with the Dark Lord, the Dark Lord agreed that for them to have the dark mark while they were still in school was dangerous. “So you have another year, my children” said Severus. “I will also speak to your parents about the four of you, Pansy included, remaining a school over the summer.” He told them “If you parents don’t agree, I will go to the Dark Lord. The golden trio will be staying over the summer as well as the Headmaster’s grandchildren, who will attend Hogwarts next year.”

Draco looked puzzled and being a pureblood who’s family is knowledgeable of bloodlines said to Severus “I thought that Dumbledore’s granddaughter was dead. She was married to the Dark Lord and disappeared many years ago. I have heard my father speak of this. Please tell me this is not her family, his family.”

Severus heaved a great sigh “Yes, these are the Dark Lord’s grandchildren.” Draco could not believe what he had just heard “But, he will stop at nothing to have them! How could he, his own grandchildren? How could he risk them?” But Severus did not have time to answer the question, they were at the train station at Hogsmeade.

The train could be seen pulling in and stopping in a burst of smoke. The four men waited for the group to unload. The first one off was Sarah Riddle, next were two identical couples, very handsome, followed by one beautiful woman after another. Fifteen in all followed by seven men.

Severus stepped forward and greeted the two older couples. “Welcome to Hogsmeade, I am Professor Snape. I was sent by Albus to escort you to Hogwarts. Please come this way to the carriages.” Severus saw four of the men pair off with four of the ladies. One of the ladies spoke to him. “My name is Matilda” she said and then named all of their group and which family they belonged to. She told him the four younger couples were not staying and would return to America in two weeks.

Draco thought he would die from lack of air. Matilda had name her children and he had paid little attention until he heard the name Amberlyn and looked into the face of an angel. Draco had never seen anything more beautiful or perfect in his life. She was about 5’3”, small but well shaped. Her hair was blonde, but more golden then his and she had emerald green eyes. He smiled at her and she smiled back. A bright and happy smile. At that exact moment Draco knew he had to make her his because he would except no other.

When it came time to enter the carriages, Draco led Amberlyn to one and climbed in after helping her in. He was glad to see the his best friend and cousin Blaise had also taken that carriage with Amberlyn’s sister Desiree. Blaise seemed quite as taken with her as Draco was with Amberlyn. Draco fell even more in love during the short ride to Hogwarts. The girls were very smart, well spoken with lovely voices and strange accents and were both in Slytherin House at their former school.

With much laughter, the girls explained the two halves of their family. All their sisters and their brother were slytherins. While all their cousins were Gryffindors except the two oldest who were slytherins. “But” said Amberlyn “Both our parents were Slytherins.” Desiree then said “All the houses in our old school got along, I hear that is not the way of things here.”

“No” said Blaise “And your cousins are in the rival house.” “Oh dear” said Amberlyn “But no one would expect us to avoid our family members. Would they?” Draco thought about this. For her he would even tolerate Gryffindors. “No” he said “no one will expect that.” Blaise looking lovingly at Desiree agreed.

In another carriage Severus Snape sat with a new feeling in him unheard of by anyone that knew him. He was in love. Unknown to almost everyone was the fact that Severus was part veela passed down to him to him from his grandmother and he had just found his mate.

Saraphenia Fountaine sat across from Severus Snape looking deeply into his black eyes. She was lost in him and somewhere in herself she knew that she was his. Severus looked into her dark blue eyes and wondered how such a dark haired beauty could be meant for him. And what a beauty she was, dark brown hair which fell in soft curls to mid thigh, rosy lips and dark blue eyes. She was small, about 5’ 4” with a tiny perfect hourglass figure.

But again all her family seemed beautiful. Not an ugly child in the bunch. During the ride she and Severus talked of background and education. She had read several articles which he had written and was interested in his research being a potions mistress herself. Brains and beauty, he thought. This will be a wonderful summer.

Actually there were three half veelas at Hogwarts. The pureblood world being a small group. Severus’ grandmother was a twin. Her twin was Lucius Malfoy’s grandmother which meant Draco was part veela. In addition, Blaise’s mother was Lucius’ sister which made Blaise a half veela as well.


Amberlyn looked into the storm gray eyes of Draco. She was surprised at how strongly she wanted to lose herself in his eyes. She had never seen such a beautiful man. He felt like an old friend. She looked forward to spending time with him.

The carriage hit a bump and threw her into Draco’s chest. Strong arms wrapped securely around her keeping her safe. Never in her life had Amberlyn felt such a spark. She wanted to stay in his arms forever. She gave him a breathless thank you, a beautiful smile and slowly sat up. He could tell that she did not want to leave his arms and kept one arm loosely around her. He knew he would need to talk with Severus when they got back to Hogwarts.

Blaise was watching Desiree lick her lips nervously. Oh but she is beautiful he thought. He felt his veela senses wanting to take over. He wanted to mark her as his. Like Draco, he would also be seeking Severus’ advise when they reached Hogwarts.

Gregory Goyle sat in a carriage with three Fountaines. Melanie, Devon, and a girl his age, Candace. He found out that they were all slytherins. Devon and Candace were to attend Hogwarts the next year. He was much taken with Candace. Not that he stood a chance with her, he thought to himself. She was so pretty. Not so breathtaking as her sisters, but very pretty. She gave him a sweet smile and he decided that even if she was not his that he would protect her from harm.

The carriages pulled up in front of Hogwarts where the Headmaster waited to greet his family. Sarah fell into his open arms. Then he was surrounded by his whole family. Many hugs had been exchanged, not having seen each other since last summer. Everyone was shown into the great hall except the nine to be sorted. Albus took his seat at the head table and looked to see if everyone was seated.

Draco, Blaise, and Gregory had taken their place at the Slytherin table. Pansy was looking at all the new people sitting at the head table. Draco nudged her to get her attention. “That’s Dumbledore’s family. There are nine more waiting to be sorted, who will be attending next year. They are all in our year.” he told her. “If they are sorted the same as their old school, we should get four new slytherins” he said hopefully.

She looked at him. Despite what most people thought, Pansy and Draco were not a couple, they were friends as close as brother and sister. They loved one another, but were not in love. She looked around and saw a change in the three men she loved like brothers. Blaise, Draco, and even Gregory had looks on their faces, dreamy looks. Of course, most would not be able to see that, only her. She gave a questioning look at the three. “Yes?” said Draco, raising one eyebrow. “Which one of the nine have you claimed as your own?” Pansy asked, not fooled one bit. “And while we are at it, which one did Blaise and Greg claim?” she said not blinking an eye.

Draco just smiled. “Amberlyn” he said. “Desiree” said Blaise. Gregory said “I really like the one called Candace, but what chance do I have with such a pretty, smart girl.” Pansy looked upset, she firmly stated “You are not stupid or ugly, why wouldn’t you have a chance, you’re a great guy.” Draco and Blaise agreed, there was no better, more loyal friend that Gregory Goyle. He was very misunderstood. He hated to be mean to anyone. He even hated being mean to Gryffindors. But his father was a monster that would not hesitate to kill his only son if he even looked at a mudblood the wrong way. Secretly, Gregory had always admired Hermione Granger, but had no choice but to hate her for his own safety.

Dumbledore stood up and the hall grew quiet. “I have a few announcements to make. You see many visitors up here. They are the Fountaine family, my grandchildren. They have just arrived in Hogwarts from America. Most of them will only be here for two weeks. We have nine students from the Fountaine family who are transferring to Hogwarts and will be attending next year for their last year. They have just completed their sixth year and will be sorted now so they can get to know their housemates before the end of the school year.” Albus finished and looked at Professor McGonagall who had placed the stool on the platform and was holding the sorting hat.

She smiled at the group standing before her that she knew so well “Please come up when I call your name” she said. Then she call them one at a time. Oldest to youngest “Devon Fountaine” a tall boy with dark hair and brown eyes came up. Pansy thought he was handsome. “Slytherin” the hat shouted. As Devon made his way to the table, he was called to the sixth years and Pansy moved to make room for him and smiled in welcome. Devon looked at the pretty blonde girl and smiled back. “Amberlyn Fountaine” Draco held his breath “Slytherin” the hat called. Now was time for Draco to make room, which he did happily, then came Desiree and Candace both put in Slytherin.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione watched all with sadness. They appeared to be nice people, but all were put in Slytherin. Five were left. “Derrick Fountaine” “Gryffindor” called the hat. Hermione moved over and let him sit down. Ron glared at her. “Eric Fountaine” again the hat called out “Gryffindor” he also took his seat ending up near Ginny making Ron even more unhappy.

“Ariel Fountaine” “Gryffindor” called the hat. Now she caught Ron’s eye and he moved over and let her set down. “Anissa Fountaine” a beautiful girl stepped forward, she had long red hair and deep rich forest green eyes and a sweet smile. Now the Potter men could not resist red hair with green eyes and when she was placed in Gryffindor, Harry moved over and let her sit next to him. Last came Amy Fountaine also sorted into Gryffindor.

Several boys moved, but she saw a shy, sweet boy with brown hair and warm brown eyes and sat next to him. She smiled at him shyly and asked his name “Neville Longbottom” he said and smiled back at her. Neville sat a little taller, Amy Fountaine had chosen to sit next to him instead of the others that had offered and now she was smiling at him.

Since the fight during their fifth year, Neville had grown more confident in himself. He had also grown very tall and lost his baby fat becoming a handsome young man. A lot of girls had shown interest in him since he had changed. But he remembered all of the no answers he got before he changed and all the girls that would not give him a second thought.

Amy looked at the shy boy with the warm brown eyes. He was not so dashing as some of the other more handsome men. But she felt pulled to him. They talked through the meal enjoying each others company. “I hope you enjoy going to Hogwarts” said Neville smiling.

Down the table sat the golden trio talking with the newcomers. “Hello” said Hermione “ I’m Hermione Granger, this is Ron and Ginny Weasley and Harry Potter.” They glanced briefly at Harry’s scar, but did not seem to react to Harry as strongly as most other people did, they looked at him as if he was just Harry. “Hi” they said “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” Harry felt good about these Fountaines. “What made you change schools at the end of the year?” Harry wondered out loud.


Anissa looked at him and said “Our grandfather, well I should say great, great grandfather, wants us here this summer and to attend next year.” She then pointed out all the visitors and told how they were related. Ron and Ginny gasped out “Nine kids each!”

Hermione explained “There are seven kids in Ron’s family, which is rare in the wizarding world.” Ariel smiled at Ron and said “Oh how wonderful, you and Ginny will understand us. Are you older or younger kids? We are the youngest although it doesn’t matter when we came as a bunch.” Ron looked at Ariel with a smile and said “Ginny is the youngest and I am second youngest.”

Harry looked over at the Slytherin table and asked about the other Fountaines happily fitting in with the enemy house. “They were Slytherins at our former school, the Magnolia School in New Orleans; but the houses at our old school were not enemies.

They are our cousins, but we were raised in the same home and are as close to each other as brothers and sisters. We will still be close, house rivalry be damned” said Eric “ I can’t speak for the other Slytherins, but our Slytherins are very nice people.”