Lost Mark

Well finally got this chapter done. Well it’s not as long as I wanted but it gets some stuff dealt with. Now to start to build up Tom’s and Harry’s relationship to a good point. Sorry I have only just got this chapter done and that it’s short. To many plot bunny’s trying to get my attention. Well now to finish transferring the second chapter of Endless Circle then I gotta get the second chapter of that done. Why did I succumb to all those plot bunnies?

Sorry for going off like that. My mind is running in circles. I’ll try to get a longer and better chapter up soon. Also I apologize for any spelling errors or grammatical errors. I have no Beta and only a word processor to help me.

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Harry sighed softly. He had been within Riddle manor for a couple days now and he had never been treated badly the whole time. He looked at the book he had been reading and smiled a bit. It had been very well written and explained a lot on what was going on. He looked towards the door and shifted. He wanted Tom to visit once again and that seemed wrong yet at the same time right.

He felt as though he was betraying his parents and all those that counted on him. Yet at the same time it felt like he was betraying himself for wanting to stay away from Tom. He sighed as he stood and began to pace. He had sworn that oath that he would not work against Tom this year and he wouldn’t.

He glanced towards the door of his rooms once more and frowned. He wanted to have a walk or move about more than he could in these rooms but he was unsure of when he could request such a thing. In many ways he was still a prisoner but he knew why. Tom was scared Harry would run from the place before he gave Tom a chance. It was at this point the door opened to reveal Tom.

“Harry I was thinking that you might like to get out of here? Would you be willing to go with me to maybe get something to eat?” He asked softly almost seeming nervous. Harry blinked then nodded and smiled back.

“That sounds wonderful Tom thank you.” Harry said softly. He tilted his head and waited wondering if he would have to get dressed up for whatever it was Tom was planning.

“You’re welcome Harry. I’ll come get you in an hour. Dress nice but not fancy.” Tom said as he turned to leave. Harry frowned then went into his bathing room. He wanted to clean up and he now had an idea of what to wear. He quickly cleaned up then walked back into his main room and opened the wardrobe.

Harry sighed as he looked over the clothes. He was starting to feel a bit lonely from all his days of only being visited once in awhile by Tom. He wanted to talk to his friends or even Remus. He pulled out a pair of black pants and a simple white silk shirt that didn’t look to dressy. He dressed as he needed to then sat down in thought. Maybe he could talk to Tom about allowing someone his own age to visit him. Even if it had to be Draco it would be better than no one.

The hour passed and Tom politely knocked on the door. Harry stood and walked over to it opening it a bit. He smiled and nodded to Tom who nodded back and wrapped an arm possessively around the young man. Tom stared down at Harry surprised at how the younger looked without the ratty worn out clothing on. He had of course seen the difference for the last while but it still amazed him.

“Are you ready my pet?” Tom asked softly sort of nervous about going out with Harry. What if someone tried to take his mate from him.

“Yes I’m ready Tom. Thank you for taking me out. I was beginning to feel cramped.” Harry admitted softly as he looked up at the man. Tom smiled at Harry once more then turned and walked Harry out of the room. Harry looked around as the two of them walked along the halls. He wanted to ask about Bellatrix’s position among Tom’s followers. He frowned in thought and looked down with a silent sigh. Tom blinked noticing Harry’s distraction and blinked his crimson eyes for a moment.

“Is something wrong my pet?” Tom asked his hand rubbing Harry’s shoulder. Harry blinked and looked up at Tom with his troubled green eyes.

“Not really wrong just thinking over situations and what they mean.” Harry explained with a slight shrug. Tom frowned a moment then nodded.

“I guess that should be expected. You’ve never had to deal with any of this after all.” Tom said softly then pulled Harry into his side. Harry blinked surprised by how much Tom seemed to want to hold onto him and care for him. Harry could feel a small amount of hope that maybe for once there was someone who truly did care for him.

“Tom what is Bellatrix’s position among your followers?” Harry asked nervously as the older man lead Harry out of his manor. Tom frowned and sighed glancing down at the young man. He knew that Bellatrix had hurt the boy but he was unsure if he should explain to him that Bellatrix was simply a tool.

“She is a means to an end my pet. Simply put she is a tool to get what I needed done. She is not one of my true followers but one of the ones that follow the dark lord everyone believes me to be.” Tom explained. Harry blinked then looked at the man for a bit before nodding slowly.

“I think I understand but by using people like her, you are causing the Dark Lord image to seem more truthful.” Harry pointed out softly. Tom frowned at this a moment and rubbed at his chin.

“True, but even if I hadn’t of made use of them Dumbledore would of made sure I looked as I do now.” Tom pointed out quietly. Harry nodded and shook his head slowly. His headmaster was sounding like a terrible man far more than ever.

“So you use them while they make you look all the worse. It’s not right.” Harry said shaking his head. Tom smiled down at the green eyed young man then lightly hugged him.

“Yes I know this but I have you now and soon very soon I will set all to rights.” Tom stated softly as he ran a hand through Harry’s messy hair. He could feel the desires for him almost explode but instead he kept his calm and decision not to just claim Harry as his.

“Tom I have a request… Once we get back do you think I could maybe start to have visitors other than you? I don’t care who just someone to talk to. I would prefer my friends but I understand why that might not be possible.” Harry asked quickly. Tom smiled and nodded a moment. Harry had a very good understanding of why he could not request his own friends.

“I will invite Draco if you think the two of you might be able not to fight. He would enjoy asking you questions about one Ginerva Weasley anyway.” Tom said with a soft laugh. Harry blinked and stared at Tom for a bit wondering what he meant.

“Why would Draco ask me about Ginny?” Harry asked and blinked in surprise, hearing Tom laugh at that.

“Ginny is Draco’s mate.” Tom explained simply. If not for Tom’s arm around Harry’s shoulder he would have fallen at that. Tom smiled at Harry once more then shrugged a bit. Harry looked up at Tom and actually smiled. He was really starting to feel that maybe this wasn’t the terrible situation he had originally thought it would be.

“I guess that’s understandable then. I think I could put aside my rivalry with Draco to talk to him for a bit.” Harry said with a slight smile. Tom nodded happily. He was amazed that Harry was starting to relax so much around him. It was a good sign for their future.

“That is good to hear my pet. Now are you ready to go? I will apparate the two of us to where we are going. It is in Italy I warn you. Don’t want to risk the Coot finding out about us after all.” Tom said softly with a slight smirk on his lips. Harry laughed softly and held onto Tom tightly.

“I’m ready Tom. I’m just glad you are not going to use a port-key or the floo. I hate those forms of travel. Actually I think the reason I hate Port-key is because of what you did to me in fourth year.” Harry muttered after a moment causing one of Tom’s eyebrows to shoot up a bit.

“I am sorry for that Harry, but at the time it was the easiest way to get you where I needed you.” Tom pointed out softly as he caressed Harry’s cheek. Harry smiled a bit and nodded.

“Yeah I know that but it’s still how I feel about the stuff. I get really nasty flash backs and fears whenever I feel the port-key pull now.” Harry said. Tom nodded and apparated the two of them to Italy for their quiet supper date.