About a girl who fell in love

There HE is, standing with the other prefects. I was so happy this summer to have been appointed prefect! Now seeing him standing in the middle of the group, I get scared again. Afraid that everyone will see my true feelings. Not that it was a shame to have feelings for one of the most promising Slytherin students. But oh Merlin's beard I am staring again! I need to keep it together! I am Ruby Lestrange, I do not get scared!

I am walking up to the group of prefects when my brother, Clarence, calls out to me. 'Don't forget your badge, eager beaver!' Some of my brother's friends start snickering, the idiots. With a lot of flair I pin my badge above the Slytherin crest on my robe, whip back my hair and walk over to the group. Ignoring the fact that at this point a lot of people are staring at me.

I almost forgot to breathe when HE suddenly turns around and smiles charmingly at me. 'Hello there, a first year prefect?' He asks while keeping a soft smirk on. 'Yes, my brother seems to be just as happy as I am with the honour.' I say loudly after recovering from that devilish smile. Returning his smile with hopefully an equally charming smile. Though I am fairly certain I did since one of the other Slytherin prefect girls is glaring envious at me. Ha!

His dark eyes are looking straight into mine as his laughter rings through the station of the Hogwarts express. 'Clarence!' He calls for my brother. 'Why haven't you ever introduced your sister properly? She is very charming.' Clarence shuffles forward. 'I am sorry, Tom. I thought you wouldn't be interested to be bothered with things like girls.' He replies with a tomato red face. Tom's eyebrow shots up. 'I mean you…we do…no…research much …important, things and…stuff', he rambles on. 'Doesn't matter, Clarence. I will do the introduction myself.' Tom goes on, ignoring my brothers' rambling.

His eyes settle on mine again as he produces his signature charismatic smile. No wonder I fell in love with him last year. 'I am Tom Riddle. Second year prefect and a friend of your brother. What is your name?' Returning his smile I reply. 'My name is Ruby Lestrange. Pleasure to meet you.' Like a true gentleman he replies, 'the pleasure is all mine.' I imagine him taking my hand and pecking it, sadly that only happens in my head. A bit too old fashioned of me perhaps?

Suddenly another voice in the group speaks out. 'Well then, let's make groups of two, a boy and a girl prefect to check on the students. And new prefects, beware my colleague Head girl, Hazel, and I will keep an eye on you as well to ensure you don't abuse this role and follow the rules. My name is Robert by the way. Now pair up and patrol the corridors please.'

Tom smirks at me, but very politely asks,' Miss Lestrange, would you be so kind to accompany me on this endeavour?' It costs me all my willpower not to burst out in giggles. I manage a smirk and reply, 'But of course, Mr Riddle. It would be my pleasure.'