Stepping up, Harry hugged the taller figure. In a way, it felt good to be close to Tom Riddle. Maybe that was the Horcrux part of him. Yet, when the older man wrapped his arms around him, the orphan wondered for a heartbeat if it wasn't just the first adult in his life, showing him care and not ridicule or abuse. He couldn't be sure, but the Dark Lord's voice in his head, assured him, "I will never let anyone hurt you, ever again, my Harry. You are safe with me." Then the nauseating pull of apparition dragged them away.