RIDDLE MANOR

For Christmas Percy had bought the perfect presents for each of his friends, their families and his father, he even had bought him self a small present. And for the Malfoy Christmas ball which was held the night of Christmas he had bought brand new dress robes which suited him very nicely. So far the day had gone without any trouble, although it was snowing heavily the Manor seemed warmer and brighter.

Percy trudge through the snow trying to reach the stables. It was a modest sized one, with 20 or so stalls, each containing purebred horses. Although there was elves taking care of the stables Percy loved to help out. He gave treats to each of the horses talking quietly to each of them, and yes he could understand them. His powers seemed to confuse his father, Not like he was complaining but being able to control water, speak to horses and marine animals? yes it was a weird combo.

Percy then went to the last stable to the right where his own horse - Blackjack- stayed. Blackjack had a sleek raven black coat that shined and it was obvious he was taken care finely. Percy walked up to him and stroked his mane "hey Blackjack" he greeted yo boss! got some donuts? yeah his mighty steed is definitely unique.

After he gave a few treats and talked for a while he begin his journey back to the warm environment of the manor. Once he got there he went back up to his room to change his attire to a pair of worn jeans and a knitted dark blue sweatshirt. He then decided to finally ask the question that had haunted him for the pass couple of months.

He went to his Fathers study knowing he was probably up there doing some extra work, he knocked before he slowly went in "Father? are you busy?" he asked before shutting the door behind him. His father looked up from the papers scattered in front of him "hmm? well yes but your here anyway" Tom seeing his serious expression sat straight and ushered him to the seat in front of the desk "what's the matter Percy?" he asked slightly concerned "um well I was wondering... who is my mother?" Percy asked hesitant.

Tom analyzed his question his face betraying no emotion "The dreams? have they come back?" he asked which Percy nodded to. Tom sigh before standing up and paced his office "Well Percy from what I know your mother was a witch named Sally Jackson" his father told him softly.

Hearing the name of the woman who gave birth to him made him remember the soft smile and caring eyes of his mother from his dreams, who then was being chased by some beast running for her life. Tom having saw the memory him self abruptly stopped pacing with a quizzical expression, this woman.. it was hard to place but he recognize her. Where had he seen those soft brown eyes and wavy brown hair? her voice seem familiar to him too.

Percy saw the abrupt stop in his father's pacing and saw the expression in his face "father?" Percy inquired confused. Tom looked up to Percy "well yes strange very strange now run along Percy I am very busy" Tom said ushering Percy out "but father- "just go Percy" Percy sulkily walked back to his room where he tiredly plopped down the arm chair by the fire place.

massster iss everything alright? Phobos asked slithering up Percy's arm "just tired Phobos" which was true since he could feel his eye lids already drooping goodnight masster was the last thing he heard before he sunk into another nightmare.