Contradictions

Cross looked at the Pixies, who were looking at him warily and unnoticeably smirked. He took out his wand and said in Draconian "Grow!" as he waved his wand at the Pixies. The pixies started growing until they became as big as dogs.

Hermione shouted "What did you do?!" Cross had an 'innocent' look on his face as he 'genuinely' said "I was trying to help!" Hermione was incensed, does this look like it's helping?! Ron and Harry's eyes widened and they ducked under a huge Pixie.

Ron popped his head out and cursed "Bloody hell! Thank god he's not using my wand!" Harry nodded a bit fearful. Hermione looked at them speechlessly before turning to Cross, who had a cunning smirk. She realized what Cross did now and she was a bit shocked, so far just to hide himself?

She stood up and pointed her wand as she said "Immobulus!" All the Pixies stopped in mid-air and just floated around. Hermione let out a breath and waved her wand again shrinking the Pixies back before throwing them in the cage and closing it.

Cross put away his wand and walked out of the class, his job was finished but the matter wasn't over yet..

A while later

Cross was sitting in his room at night with a smile. He had already heard the other students talking about him 'accidentally' making the Pixie problem worse and mocking him for being a terrible wizard. He was happy! Looks like someone in that room did the job!

Suddenly he heard whispering.

Cross frowned, the whispering was in Parseltongue and it was saying "Kill" over and over again. It was more annoying than anything.

Cross left Carl and Blue in his room before teleporting out of the room and walking through the hallways. It's not everyday that you hear strange Parseltongue words floating around in school!

Cross walked the halls before stopping at a turn and looking at a wall, Harry, Hermione, and Ron were there too. Big surprise. He ignored them and looked at the wall to see a message 'The Chamber of Secrets has been opened, enemies of the heir beware'

Cross thought to himself, Salazar talked about the Chamber of Secrets didn't he? That unreliable old fart didn't even tell him where it was though. He just gave him a password and nothing else, while Cross was cursing the old fart, the rest of the students showed up to see the messages.

Cross walked up and picked Ms. Norris off the hook. He held her in his hands and clicked his tongue, this silly cat still hadn't done her transformation? What was she waiting for? Christmas? He backed away to the Slytherin house as his hands flashed green and gold for a split second.

Cross pet the petrified cat as the teachers started showing up. Filtch came around and accused Harry of doing it, before looking for Ms. Norris. Cross waved at Filtch and held out Ms. Norris, who was not petrified anymore.

Ms. Norris meowed and snuggled into Cross' arms. Filtch walked out and took Ms. Norris back while grumbling about the mess. Cross smiled and left Ms. Norris go as Dumbledore showed up, Dumbledore looked at the wall and said "Everyone will proceed to their dormitories immediately! Everyone except you three.." as he looked at Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

Cross left with the rest of Slytherin, he was lucky to get there when he did. Nobody else saw Ms. Norris yet, not even the other three. He also held her like she was alive as he unpetrified her, maybe the only one who was suspicious was Hermione.

Cross wondered if he should obliviate Hermione? Maybe later.

The next day

Cross was sitting in class and reading as he ignored everyone else. Hermione sat next to him on their 2 person desk, she looked at Cross and whispered "Did you see what happened last night?" Cross looked at her and said "Yes." before going back to reading.

Hermione felt her mouth twitch as she asked "What do you think?" Cross answered "Obvious." before going back to reading again, Hermione was speechless and said "Can't you just-" McGonagall said "Ms. Granger! Please pay attention."

Hermione was aggrieved and nodded, McGonagall nodded and said "Today we will be transforming animals into water goblets. 1, 2, 3, Ferraverto." the bird net to her turned into a glass goblet. She looked around and smiled as she said "Now it's your turn. Who would like to go first? Ah Mr. Weasley."

Ron tried the spell but made a hairy cup with a tail out of his rat. Cross looked at the cup and felt an impulse to just kill it right now but ultimately held back and started reading again. Hermione raised her hand and said "Professor, I was wondering if you could tell us about the Chamber of Secrets."

McGonagall sighed and said "Very well. As you all know, Hogwarts was founded by the four best wizards and witches of their age over a thousand years ago: Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, Godric Gryffindor, and Salazar Slytherin. Now, three of the founders co-existed quite harmoniously.. One did not."

McGonagall paused for a moment before continuing "Salazar Slytherin believed that the school should be more selective about the students admitted to Hogwarts. Unable to sway the others, he left the school. According to legend, Slytherin had built a hidden chamber in this castle, known as the Chamber of Secrets, but before departing he sealed it. Until the heir of Slytherin returned to the school, the Chamber would stay sealed."

She looked around the class before adding "Only the Heir would be able to open the Chamber and unleash the horror within and purge the school of all those who would be deemed unworthy to study magic."

Hermione mumbled "Muggle borns.." McGonagall nodded and said "Well the school has been searched many times. No such Chamber has been found." Hermione asked "Professor, what's in the Chamber?" McGonagall was silent for a moment before replying "The Chamber is said to be home to only something the heir can control. It is said to be the home of a monster." before going to her desk.

Cross rolled his eyes and thought about it, someone is lying here. He had spoken to Salazar himself, who didn't mention anything about a monster which purged the school of Muggle borns. Plus, to him, Salazar didn't seem like a bad guy. Then again, Cross didn't really know him that well and he wasn't a mudblood so maybe Salazar didn't like mudbloods?

But then why was the information all wrong? Salazar said nothing about laving the school and he seemed to have a competitive relationship with the other three. Judging by the fact he directly called them 'Old coots' like they were friends. Cross frowned, seems like there's something else going on here, maybe this was also a part of the hidden figure's plans?

Only time would tell, but there was one thing Cross knew for sure. He wasn't strong enough to even interfere with these plans.

Cross sighed and continued reading.

A while later

Cross was in the stands for a Quidditch game. He was still reading and Daphne said "Put the book down! Draco's playing!" Cross sighed and closed the book before saying "Can't I just be left alone? Why did you drag me here?" Daphne shook her head and said "You need to keep the limited friends you have. Look at Astoria."

They both looked at Astoria, who was watching in a daze. Her attention only on Draco.

Cross' face turned black and he said "You're right. This is a problem." Daphne felt her eyes twitch and Cross added with a sigh "Where's my dumb and cute little doll?" Daphne looked at Cross' depressed look and stifled a laugh before shaking her head.

Cross patted Astoria's head and said seriously "Tell me if someone slipped you a love potion. I will kill them." Astoria was startled and said "What?!" Daphne burst out laughing and Cross said seriously "You heard me. Did Draco give you something to drink? I'll kill him!" as he took out his wand, seemingly to kill Draco in front of the entire school.

Astoria stopped him quickly and said "He didn't! Stop!" Cross shook his head and said "He must've! My poor little sister, big brother will protect you don't worry!" as he pointed his wand, Astoria shrieked "Cross! Stop! I just like him!"

Cross stopped and put his wand away, grumbling "What like? You're 11. Dumb kid." crossing his arms and cursing in Elven without stopping. Daphne fell over laughing and Astoria was embarrassed.

Cross looked at the game and saw a bludger chasing after Harry. Cross raised a brow and thought it was strange, why would there be House-Elf magic here? The cooks definitely wouldn't be here, plus why would they want to kill Harry?

Cross watched as Draco and Harry disappeared under the arena.

A few minutes later

Draco flew up and smashed into the dirt. Cross clicked his tongue and Astoria almost cried, he rolled his eyes and grumbled. He looked around and secretly flicked his finger.

The snitch started moving around erratically and flew around the arena with Harry chasing it before slamming into Draco, falling into his hands.

Cross clenched his fist and the string disappeared as Draco held up the snitch in shock. Astoria cheered the loudest and jumped up and down like a crazed little fan. Cross shook his head and smiled, Astoria shook him saying "Did you see that?!!?!??!" Cross nodded and said "He was lucky. That snitch must be broken, I hope he gets hit with a bludger."

Daphne laughed and Astoria pouted as Slytherin was announced the winner. Everyone clapped and no one was the wiser for the cheating that just occurred. Suddenly the bludger attacked Harry, who fell to the ground after getting hit by it before.

Harry rolled and dodged the bludger that was aimed at his head several times before Hermione blew it up.

Cross decided he had seen enough and left the arena, while Astoria went with Daphne to see Draco.

What Cross didn't know was the blonde haired girl watched him leave with a small smile on her face, she looked to Astoria and her eyes turned before she walked over to her.

Cross returned to the castle and started reading in the dining hall, waiting for dinner. He heard a cold voice say "Sitting here alone, Mr. Greengrass?" Cross looked up and saw Snape, he returned the tone and said "Is that a problem?" Snape waved and said "Naturally not, but dinner isn't for another few hours."

Cross looked around and said "Would you like me to leave?" Snape shook his head and said "No, I would like to ask what you are doing?" Cross was confused and a bit alarmed as he said "I don't understand what you mean? I'm just reading." Snape looked at him and said "Yes... Advanced Elemental Control..."

Cross kept his straight face and stayed silent as Snape continued "Why would a second year like yourself be reading this book?" Cross asked back "Are there restrictions on what I may and may not read?" Snape narrowed his eyes at Cross and said coldly "Naturally not, Mr. Greengrass. However..."

His gaze turned sharp and Cross's fingers twitched, ready to strike. Snape continued "Your performance in class does not allow you to slack off and read whatever you please. If you weren't in my house I wouldn't care at all, but considering you are and it's my responsibility for the students in Slytherin, I'd advise you to stop fooling around with interesting reading and start focusing on your studies!"

Cross' fingers relaxed and Snape added "I expect you to improve Mr. Greegrass, or I will expel you from Slytherin myself. The house doesn't allow for mediocrity. Understand?" Cross nodded and Snape snorted before saying "Good. I hope you will not disappoint." as he left the dinning hall.

Cross watched him go before letting out a breath and muttering "Thanks for giving me a heart attack.. Jeez." as he went back to reading his book, completely ignoring Snape. He did what he wanted, who was this Snape guy anyway?