Literature
Voldemort's Only Friend Ch 2
The next morning, Tom overheard the Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and Gryffindors talking about the newest attack. Their worried expressions made him smirk slightly, especially when he saw a group of Ravenclaws sobbing about their friend, who was last night's victim.
Tom sat down next to Mert, draping his arm around her to pull her close. She, too, had tears in her eyes. "Why are you crying, Mertie?"
"L-last n-n-night
Gertrude
m-m-McFadden
was attacked
"
Tom hugged her tightly, like he imagined an older brother would. "Is she a friend of yours?"
Mert heaved a big sob, looked up at Tom, and said, "N-no
b-b-but she's