Hogwarts au

Tw: implied/referenced death, self hatred


Diana and the memory/DC's backstory from guessimdemons92


He's wandering aimlessly, letting the halls blur as his thoughts turn to white noise. He knows they didn't mean to upset him, but the memories still hurt. He shakes his head, pausing to regain control of his thoughts, he couldn't think of it right now.


There's a flicker of movement in the corner of his eye and he stops, watching a door appear. He blinks slowly before turning to look down either side of the hall. It was empty.


Against his better judgement, he walks in. The room is relatively empty, save for a few books and papers scattered around. What catches his eye is a mirror in the center of the room.


My baby


There's a spike of anxiety at the sight of someone standing behind him and he turns, eyes darting around wildly as he searches for them. The room is empty, he'd notice them immediately if they were in the room with him.


He sighs softly, turning back to face the mirror.


The woman behind him smiles softly, placing her hands on his shoulders. He glances to the side, seeing a copy of The Little Mermaid next to them.


My baby


That was his mother. He remembers begging her to read it again despite having heard the story before. He remembers the sing-song voice she would use while reading. That was his mother.


You're my baby say it to me


He chokes back a sob at the realization, he couldn't recognize her at first, he'd almost forgotten his own mother.


She remains indifferent to the change, waiting for him to regain his composure. He swallows thickly, wiping away his tears, she wasn't really there.


Baby


She was gone.


That wasn't fair, that wasn't fucking fair, that she was gone and he couldn't remember her. Why didn't he remember her?


He was horrible.


My baby


"You aren't," she speaks softly, "you're doing very well-" he's shaking his head, trying to block it all out, she wasn't there, not anymore. "-and I'm very proud of you-"


"I miss you, " he cries,"I miss you so much."


"I miss you too," her gaze flickers to the Hufflepuff patch on his robe, "but you've found a place here and I'm proud of you for that."


He nods, the others were probably looking for him.


She seems to notice his hesitation, "I'll always be with you." She gives a reassuring smile before gesturing back to the door.


He grins, she'd always be with him.

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