Artemis Potter

AN:/This story will be SLASH and FEMSLASH. If that disturbs you, then hit the back button. If you continue after this, it is of your own choice.

Disclaimer:I don't own Harry Potter or anything to do with Harry Potter. I only own my OC, Artemis.

Warnings: SLASH, FEMSLASH, AU

Notes;Horcruxes don't exist, except the diary and Harry. When the diary was destroyed, Tom's soul escaped and returned to its original place.

Prologue

Tom Riddle, also known as the Dark Lord Voldemort, stared at the child, the boy, that was destined to kill him. On the floor by his feet lay Lily Potter, dead by his wand. The air was tense as Tom prepared to cast the Killing Curse, a curse he had cast many times before, yet he found himself hesitating. He didn't want to kill the kid, but knew it was necessary because of the prophecy that loomed over his head. His thoughts were put to a halt when a young girl, around five with dark red hair and liquid sapphire eyes, stood up from where she had been hiding behind the crib. Tom's eyes widened in surprise and he looked at Lucius Malfoy, who stood behind him with his wife at his side.

"Did you know of the girl?" he asked/demanded.

Lucius stared at the young girl with shock. "No, My Lord, I did not. No one ever spoke of a daughter.

Tom returned his gaze back to the young girl, who stared back with wide, curious eyes.

"Voldymort. You're Voldymort." she whispered. "I can see your magic. It's so pretty."

Tom tilted his head to the side, an idea forming. "A smart one you are. You can See Magic?"

The girl nodded. "Momma said I'm special."

"Indeed you are."

The five year old turned to Lucius and Narcissa. "Their magic is pretty too, but not a pretty as yours."

Lucius glanced at his Lord. "She has the Sight." he exclaimed, eyes wide.

"I'm aware. She will grow to be very powerful." Tom stated, ignoring the boy for now. "What is your name, little one?"

"Artemis." she answered, moving from behind the crib and walking up to Tom, staring into his crimson eyes. "Your eyes are pretty."

Tom blinked in surprise. No one liked his eyes, finding them terrifying and demonic, and yet this little girl was gazing at him, at his eyes, as if they were the most fascinating thing in the world. Tom knew right then that he couldn't kill her. That he wouldn't be able too. Artemis looked at her baby brother and reached out a hand to him. He grabbed it and smiled brightly, gurgling. Artemis giggled softly at his cuteness. Tom turned to Lucius and and Narcissa.

"I want you two to take Artemis with you and raise her as if she were your own." he said, voice having a commanding tint in it.

Narcissa beamed at that, as she had always wanted a daughter. "Of course, My Lord." she said and approached Artemis, kneeling in front of her. "Artemis?"

Artemis looked up at her and smiled. "Hello."

Narcissa returned the smile. "Would you like to come home with my husband and I?" she asked.

Artemis looked at the dead corpse of her mother, sadness flickering through her eyes, before she smiled at Narcissa again. "Okay." she mumbled shyly.

Narcissa held out her arms and Artemis walked into them. Standing up with the young witch in her arms, Narcissa went back to her husband. Lucius smiled at them, wrapping an arm around his wife. Tom glanced at the trio.

"Go home. I can handle the boy."

Lucius nodded and he apparated away with his wife and Artemis.