Previously on Chapter 8

"Thank you so much, Professor. Have a good rest..." I said, bowing at him. Then I turn around and leave his office. I sure hope I don't regret choosing to tell him the real history of magic.

-Change Of Heart-

Y/N P.O.V

I make my way back to the Gryffindor common room after my talk with Professor. Along the way, the only thing on my mind was whether I made the right choice. I just hope I won't regret telling Professor Dumbledore the secret my family have been trying to hide for years.

After a while of walking, I finally reach the painting of Gryffindor Common room. "Caput Draconis..." I said. She nods her head and open the door for me to enter. I make my way inside.

I raise an eyebrow when I notice 3 figures sitting by the couches. As I walk further inside, I notice it was Potter, Weasley and Granger.

Granger is the first to notice me. She stands up as soon as I came into view. "Duchanne..." she said. I raise an eyebrow at her. "What are you three doing still up? It's almost past midnight..." I said, glancing at the clock.

"Um... we were waiting for you..." Potter said. I turn to look at him. "And why is that?" I asked, turning to look at him. "We want to thank you. Uh... you know. For standing up for me..." Potter said. "I just did what I think is the right thing. Don't think about it as more than that" I said. I turn around and was about to walk away.

"Wait!" Weasley said. I let out a sigh and turn to look at him. "What now?" I asked. "Uhhh... can you really read minds?" He said. I raise an eyebrow. "Of all the things you could have asked... that's what you chose to ask me?" I said. "Well... there's more actually. But uh... we figured it's your private life. So we just want to respect that..." he said. I blink in surprise at what he just said.

Privacy is the one thing I thought I'd never get. But these 3 are giving me privacy and don't press me to tell them about my life. My gaze soften at their kind words.

I shake my head and turn around to walk away. But before I walk into the girl's side of the dorm, I turn around and look at them. "Thank you for respecting my privacy... and to answer your question, Weasley. Yes... I am able to read minds. But don't worry... I won't use it on you unless I have to..." I said, smiling softly at them. Their eyes widened, not expecting me to answer. I just smile once more and turn around. I head towards my room.

I change into my sleeping attire after my shower. It's kinda late for a shower... but whatever. I can't sleep if I hadn't shower.

After my night routine, I walk inside the bedroom and lay on the bed. I pull the blanket up to my chest. I turn to my side. I take off my eyepatch, placing it under my pillow and close my. Then I feel myself slowly drift off into deep sleep.

The Next Day

There's a student that got petrified, much like Ms. Norris. This must be someone's doing. But who'd do such cruel thing? This is too much. Only a heartless person would do such things.

Seeing as thing around Hogwarts are starting to get out of hand. Professor Lockhart decide to form a dueling club. I'm a bit skeptical, because by now I know he's a big fraud. I don't even have to read his mind to find out about that.

I can see Granger looking excited, while the others seems annoyed. Seems like Granger is a fan of him. While me, I just tag along to make sure no one do something stupid. I may seem like I don't care... but deep down I do. It's the one feeling I can't get rid of, and that is caring for others.

So here I am, standing in front of a long podium. I stand next to Potter, while his friends is standing next to him. Then all the students surrounds us.

I just stay silent as I watch Professor Lockhart walks along the podium with a huge smile on his face. He starts to talk about his experience. This is getting a bit boring if you'd ask me. This guy is a big show off, and he have a huge ego. But I can see it in his eyes, that he's nothing but a coward.

I start to zone out the rest of his speech. But snap out of it as soon as I notice Professor Snape walking up the stage. I furrow my eyebrow as I watch him walk along.

I can see the look of annoyance on his face. I have heard from the others about Professor Snape's desire to be the Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts. But he never gets the position. It kind of make me feel bad for him. Professor Snape might be the most hated Professor in whole Hogwarts. But deep down... he's a good person. I know that after I read his mind last night.

"Professor Snape! Nice of you to join us today. How about we teach these find young boys and girls..." I hear Professor Lockhart said. Professor Snape take out his wand and points it at Professor Lockhart.

"Ex-pelliarmus!" Professor Snape said, sending the other Professor across the room. Why do he feel the need to drag out the spell? For a serious looking guy, he can be funny too. I bit my lips, trying my best to stop myself from laughing. I don't think he would like it if I start laughing at him.

"Perhaps we need to teach the students how to avoid an unwanted spell" Professor Snape said. "That's a good idea Professor. Potter and Weasley? How about you two?" Professor Lockhart said, turning to look at the two boys.

"I'm afraid with Weasley's wand. He'll be sending himself to the hospital wings. Perhaps... someone from my house. Malfoy, maybe?" Professor Snape said. He gesture Malfoy to walk up the stage. He smirks and walk up the stage.

Potter and Malfoy lift their wands. "Scared, Potter?" Malfoy said, with a smirk. "You... wish" Potter said. I just know it's not going to end well. These two seem like they were born a rival.

"Okay... by the count of three. I want you to use a spell to disarm your opponent. ONLY to disarm..." Professor Lockhart said. He starts to count down. Then he reach one.

"Everte Statium!" Malfoy said, sending Potter flying across the room. He stands straight with a smirk on his face. Potter stand up, looking annoyed. I let out a sigh. I was right... it's not going to end well.

"Rictusempra!" Potter said. Malfoy got blown back with a spin and he lands on his butt. Professor Snape yank him up by the back of his collar and push him towards Potter. "Disarm only!" Professor Lockhart said. But the two boys are too annoyed to do that.

"Serpensortia!" He said. A snake shoot out of his wand and land in the middle of the stage. It starts snapping its jaw at everyone. Then it stops when it stared at me.

"Don't worry... I'll handle it..." Professor Lockhart said. He walks towards the snake and point his wand at it. "Alarte Ascendare!" He said. But it didn't do a thing, it just send the snake flying.

Then the most unexpected thing happen. I turn to look at Harry to see him speaking in snake language. I furrow my eyebrow as I watch him. Wow... I didn't know he's a parseltongue.

The snake look around and stare at a boy. I move in front of the boy and stare intently at the snake. The snake just bow at me. I can hear gasping from the students around me. Even Professor Snape's usual straight face also have a look of surprise in them.

"Vipera Evanesca" he said, pointing his wand to the snake, successfully killing it. Potter looks as shock as the rest of us. He turns around and leave the room. I just let out a sigh and walk out of the room.

"You're a parselmouth... why didn't you tell us?" I hear Weasley said. "I'm a what?" Potter said. "A parselmouth... it means you can talk to snake..." I said, stopping in front of them.

"What about you? How did you do that? Are you a parselmouth too?" Weasley said, turning to look at me. I turn to look at him. "No... that's just something we always have in my family. All animals... magical or not... always bow down to me..." I said. "Oh... so that's why those Cornish Pixies didn't bother you?" Hermione said. I just nod my head.

"You could say that. But that's not important right now. You..." I said, pointing at Potter with a stern look. He flinch at my tone. But I ignore his reaction and give him a hard stare.

"Do you realized what kind of situation you're in?" I said. "What do you mean?" He said. I let your a sigh. I turn to look at Hermione. "I'm sure you know..." I said. She nods her head and turn to look at Potter.

"Harry... there's a reason why Slytherin's symbol is a serpent. Salazar Slytherin was a parselmouth. HE can talk to snakes too..." she said. "Yeah... and now everyone will think you're the heir of Slytherin..." Weasley said. I nod my head in agreement.

"But I'm not! I can't be..." Potter said. "Well... that was a long time ago. For all we know... you could be..." Granger said. Potter face turns into worry as he looks at the three of us back and forth. Why do I feel worried for him?

*to be continued*