^^ Yeah, what's he going to do once he gets to the Potters??! I just hope you can update sooner, but I'll be waiting patiently! Great writing as usual! :flowersmile:

Wow. I reread Kin for Kin before writing the next part. It's unreal. It's hard to believe I actually wrote it. Anyway, here's the next part. I know that the Harry here doesn't have much in common with the Harry we all know and love but you have to remember that this story is basically from Tom's point of view and that Harry is quite Paranoid and a wee bit off his block.

Anyway, enjoy. :flowersmile:
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Tom approached the large house at the very edge of town and crouched below a lighted downstairs window. The window had been left open and Tom could hear what was going on inside.
“Lily, you’re not going to bed until you tell me exactly what is going on. Who is this Slytherin boy you’ve been seen with?! Claudette says you’ve been friendly with him off and on all year… I can’t believe she hasn’t told me before this… and I can’t believe you haven’t! Spending time with a Slytherin?! Explain yourself now!” Potter’s angry voice carried out into the night.
Lily, don’t tell him everything. Please don’t tell him everything.
Lily’s soft voice shook a little as she answered her father. “He’s… he’s just a boy… it’s nothing really…”
“Nothing?!” Potter seemed exasperated. “Nothing? He’s a SLYTHERIN! You’re a Gryffindor! Not only that, I warned you about the Slytherins… if the new leader is at Hogwarts then you can bet he’s recruited this boy and all his house mates to his cause! I got a letter. A letter, Lily! I believe it’s from this leader, trying to scare me away from the school!”
There was a rustle of parchment and then a horrified gasp from Lily.
“Tom!” Lily whispered. For a moment Tom thought that she knew some how that he was hiding underneath the window. “No, no! He couldn’t have written this!”
Tom’s eyes grew wide with horror. He showed her the letter.
Potter’s voice had gotten quieter but it seemed to have a dangerous edge to it. “Who, exactly, is Tom?”
Lily’s voice was full of panic. “Oh no. No, no, not Tom!” She appeared to be crying. “I’m sorry Daddy! I trusted him! I thought he wouldn’t do anything! I should have told you. I should have told you!”
Potter’s tone softened, “What should you have told me sweetheart?”
Tom sat under the window in disbelief as Lily proceeded to tell her father everything she had learned about him. As she sobbingly betrayed him to her tyrant of a father. I’ll kill him! I’ll bloody well kill him!
Tom listened as Potter made plans to put a Fidelius charm on the house as soon as tomorrow and send Lily off so she’d be safe ‘incase that beast of a child comes after you Lily. We can’t let him harm you!’
Fine, put your precious charm on your house, and take my Lily away. Nothing can save you from your fate Potter. Nothing.

Ofcourse your story is unreal, it's amazing! I just wish I could have half of your imagination and talent!

Anyway, great update, I really wanna know what Tom's gonna do!! Please update soon again! :flowersmile:

omg sam post more soon!

Here's your latest installment.
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Tom found a small cave near the Potter’s house to spend the night in. He was not surprised when, in the morning, the house had seemed to have disappeared without a trace. You’re still there Potter. I know you are. But have you sent my Lily off yet? I need to make sure she’s safe. Tom thought back to the dream he had of Lily just a few nights previous. She won’t get in the way. Potter said he’s send her off. She’ll be gone in the next couple of days, if not already.
He bided his time and watched the spot that he knew to be the Potter’s door. He saw an old man walk up and disappear. Dumbledore. Tom crept closer in the hopes he could hear or see something that would tell him if Lily had left.
“You knew?!” Tom heard something break inside the non-existent house. He must have left the window open again. Potter’s voice rose in anger. “YOU KNEW?! How could you never tell me?!”
And older voice answered. “I thought it was best this way.”
“BEST THIS WAY?! That monster has been going to school with my daughter all year, getting to know her, plotting against me, and you thought it was best this way?!”
More objects were being broken inside the room. The old man tried to calm Potter. “Tom is… just a boy. He will do the right thing. He’s not like his father.”
Tom heard a rustling of paper.
“HE… Threatens my life! Manipulates Lily into keeping silent about him! He has a band of Death Eaters out there just waiting to rekindle the war. You knew! You knew all this and you never thought to warn me!” Potter’s voice became quieter, more dangerous. “Who’s side are you on Dumbledore?! He could have come after me at any time. He could have killed Lily at any time. Who’s side are you on?”
The older voice became more authoritative. “I have always done things in your best interest Harry. Trust me when I say this was the best for everyone. Now… is your family safe?”
Tom heard a shuffle of material as Potter seemed to sit down. His voice was slightly muffled when he replied. “Yes, I sent them off to Paris this morning. I’ve received word that they arrived safely. I… can’t believe I’m so scared of a child. It’s mad. But he’s not just a child. He’s Voldemort’s heir. He can’t be allowed to live.”
“Harry…” Dumbledore’s warning was cut short.
“He CAN’T live! I won’t let him near Lily again. He’d poison her, and I won’t allow it!”
A door slammed as Potter apparently left the room.
Tom sat silently for a few moments, unsure if Dumbledore was still in the room. Lily’s in Paris. Lily is safe… You’re wrong Potter. I will be near Lily again. You won’t stop it. You can’t stop it.

That was great!! Is Tom gonna go to Paris now? Or is he gonna deal with Harry first?? I have a feeling it's gonna be a hard fight... Fantastic writing Sam, hope you update again soon!! :flowersmile:

great job as usual sam. i loved it

I've got chills, what's next?!
Tom seems a little more resolved in what he must do. I can't wait to see if he is going to stay around for Harry or go to Paris for Lily.

:sorcerer: :flowersmile: :sorcerer:

Here's more. I might not get to post anything next weekend because I'm going to this family reunion thing. But I'll post if I can.
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Tom carefully crawled away from the invisible window and moved back to his cave. Draco will be trying to find me. He’ll know now that my mother is gone. I’ll go into the town again. I can find the Potter’s no problem. I must visit the post office.
Tom found an old hiking trail and followed it back into town. He wanted to be sure that anyone looking out a window of the hidden house would not be able to spot him easily. Potter doesn’t even know what I look like, as far as I know, but I better not take that chance. He walked into the post office, trying to act like he belonged there.
“You, Boy, what are you doing here? You don’t live here do you?”
Tom turned slowly to see and old man minding a counter stacked with different colors and lengths of parchments. “What? Here in the Post office? Of course not.” He looked at the plain colored parchment. “I’ll have about a foot of that if you don’t mind.” He pulled out a bit of money and showed it to the old teller.
The old man grunted and put out a length of parchment. “I meant do ya live in town here? I ain’t ever seen you before. That’ll be 4 bronze knuts.”
Tom rolled his eyes and put currency on the table. “I’m just passing through. Do you know where I can buy an owl around here?”
“Just passing through, eh? Where are your parents? Why aren’t you in school?”
“I’m orphaned… and a squib. About buying an owl? I need one to keep if possible.”
The old man looked thoughtful for a moment and then nodded towards a worn out looking barn owl. “I’ll give you ‘im for 2 galleons.”
Tom looked at the tired bird. You’ve got to be kidding me. Tom sighed and put two gold pieces on the table. “Fine.” He looked at the bird that was now cleaning its feather. “Come on you.” He held out his arm and the bird reluctantly flew to him.
The old man spoke to Tom’s retreating form. “His name is Barnaby. From Canada originally from what I hear.”
Canada, like I even care. “Come on then Barnaby.” Tom walked until he found a flat rock on the outskirts of the town and sat to write to Draco.

YAY, you updated! I still can't wait to find out what Tom's gonna do, so please post again soon! :flowersmile:

hey great job post more as soon as you can sam

omg this is awesome I've read Just in case and Kin for Kin up to now in just one nite. i cant wait to find out wot happens!!! I love the way you've brought Barnaby back in thats really clever. I also like the way that Lily has a snowy owl just like her Dad
Also is that witch in the pub that tom overheard Ginny Weasly? I've already guessed that Claudette weasley is Ron Weasley's daughter (I think - either that or one of his brothers more likely the twins than Percy or Bill or Charlie). did he get with Hermione in your ff?

neway keep posting I cant wait till I find out what happens next
btw i loved Just in Case as well that was awesome as well, and to answer your Poll from ages ago i found this one from reading Just in Case, and i found that one from clicking on a link in your siggy

Please post more asap!!!!!!!!! plzplzplzplzplzplpzlplz *begs on knees* have a flower for being such an excellent writer :flowersmile: :flowersmile: :flowersmile: :flowersmile: :flowersmile: :flowersmile: :flowersmile: :flowersmile:
sorry i know ur very busy with everything especially that horrible thing called reality its just your such an excellent writer and i can't wait to find out what happens next

WOW I missed a lot I cant wait for more soon!!!!! POST ASAP!

Thought I'd reply to a couple comments:
:whisle: Lol. I wondered if anyone'd notice.
*grins* Well if Harry has children then so does Hedwig right?
Nope. Don't think Ginny would speak ill of Potter.
Nope again. Claudette is Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's Child. (I thought the French name would give it away... but meh.)
Cool, Glad to have you here. :flowersmile:

Thanks to all my regs for sticking around to read more. :flowersmile:

Okay, here's more. :flowersmile:
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Draco,
I hope plans are going well. The enemy has been tipped off as to who I am, though he does not yet know where I am presently. Dumbledore is with him now. I fear that he will know who I am if he sees me. I know where the enemy is, he has a Fidelius charm on the house but I could now find it in the dark if need be. I will fly to the fifth outpost. Gather my supporters and meet me there. We attack soon.
Tom.

Tom re-read the letter. If this is intercepted at all… it won’t be. It just won’t be. Tom looked over at the owl that was once again cleaning its feathers. “Come here you.” The bird looked mildly insulted. “Now!” Barnaby flew reluctantly towards Tom and gingerly put out his leg. Tom rolled up the letter and attached it to the bird’s outstretched leg. “Now listen… Barnaby… it is imperative that you get this letter to Draco Malfoy.” The bird seemed to flinch at the name but Tom ignored him. “Imperative. And you must not let anyone else get a hold of it. When I release you bird, you had better fly to him like your life depends on it.” Tom leaned closer to the bird. “Because it does.” Tom let the owl go and he soared with haste in the direction that Tom knew Draco to be in. “Good, at least that’s settled.”
Tom walked back towards the bar to grab a butter beer for the road.

great! i loved it so much!!

PLEASE POST MORE

Here's more. I was going to actually make Lupin the guy that the red haired woman was speaking to but then I realized I described that fellow as short. Oh well, just assume he was in the pub somewhere.
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Tom walked into the pub and put his money on the counter. “One butter beer.” He said, looking around a little anxiously.
The bar tender narrowed his eyes. “Shouldn’t you be in school? Where are your parents?”
Tom rolled his eyes. Not this again. “Don’t go to school, too stupid. Parents are dead. Give me my butter beer.”
“You were here last night weren’t you?” A voice behind Tom asked.
Tom jumped slightly at the sound and turned slowly to see a tall ragged-looking brown haired man. Lupin. Tom had never met the man but of course his picture was among those his mother had shown him since he was an infant. Tom sneered at the older man. “Maybe I was, maybe I wasn’t.” He grabbed the butter beer that the bar tender finally put before him and made his way to leave.
Remus Lupin stood in his path.
Insufferable fool. “Move, old man, some of us have places to go.” Tom made to go past him again but the man grabbed his arm.
“You were here. You got up quite quickly after it was said that the Potters’ live on the edge of town. Did you go to see them?” Lupin fixed Tom with a stare that told him he’d better tell the truth.
Relax, he doesn’t know who I am. He can’t know. Tom fixed a bored expression on his face. “I don’t know what you’re talking about… you must have seen some other son of a Dark Lord.” Before Lupin had the chance to react, Tom stunned him quickly with his wand. The older man sunk to the ground with his hand over his heart, gasping for breath. Tom sneered as he stepped over him and exited the pub. He mounted his broom and flew quickly away from the commotion he had made. Well, even Potter deserves ample warning that his life is about to end… now he has it.

Hello?

:ermsmile:

Where'd everyone go? :unsure:

Oh sorry!

great post ! I loved it!

but it is mean what you did to lupin

I loved it! Tom is starting to prove to be a very calous character. I'll admit it was mean what he did to Remus but could you expect the Son of the Dark Lord to react any differently?!

Keep posting! I want to see what Tom is going to do next.
:sorcerer: :flowersmile:

hey sorry ive been on hols 4 two weeks n got back bout 2 hours ago lol
gr8 post
keep postin :flowersmile:

Here's the next post.
Cliffhanger
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Tom dismounted and entered the dilapidated building that served as the fifth outpost. He met a tough looking girl, a few years older than him, standing guard. “Who exactly are you?” Tom grasped his wand inside his robes as he stared the older witch down.
She kept his stare for a full moment and then rolled her eyes. “Malfoy! ‘The son’ is here! He’s shorter than you told me.” She walked towards the kitchen and Tom followed, wondering who this intruder is.
Tom almost instantly forgot about the strange girl however when he saw Draco… and Jeremy Flint. Tom glared at his former friend. “What are you doing here?”
Jeremy didn’t even get a chance to answer. Draco slammed a cane on the kitchen table. His nostrils flared. “How long did you think you could keep it from me? How long did you really think I could be fooled?”
Tom tried his best to look indifferent but, seeing the smirk on Jeremy’s face, he could guess what Draco had just been told. Tom looked the older man in the face. “I have found the Potters. If you’re here it must mean that you’ve gotten my letter. It will be quick. We dispatch him and there is no one who can stop us. Where are my other supporters?” Tom suddenly noticed how quiet the house seemed. Where are they?
Tom barely noticed Draco’s anger boil up. “They are not here because we will not be doing anything until you explain your actions, both with that half-blood muggle-loving brat and in sending your mother away. Where is she Tom? Where did you send my wife?”
Tom swung his arm and connected with Draco’s stomach before he even knew what he was doing. “She is NOT your wife! You’ve never had the decency to marry her! Who the hell do you think you are lecturing me? You are nothing. You are scum. You are filth. And you dare question me?”
Tom lifted his wand to administer the Cruciatis Curse but was thrown off his feet by an Expelliarmus Charm. When he looked up he saw the Girl from earlier with