Chapter 3: First Encounters
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Got too excited. IT just came to me.
Ginny Weasley POV
I glance up at the boy lounging in the carriage. This must be that foreign exchange student Lacey's been raving on about.
I take a look at him and absorb his features. Well, Lacey really wasn't joking about him being attractive. His hair is almost as dark as Harry's, but, the major difference is that where Harry's hair is messy, this boy's hair is unusually put together and orderly, almost in perfect waves to frame his face. His eyes almost seem like they don't fit his face well. Almost as if his eyes are not the right shade, must just be my mind playing tricks on me. They are the lightest blue I have ever seen, almost unnatural, they shine. This boy's eyes don't do the sky justice. He has round cheeks and dimples and long lashes that highlight his glowing eyes, he really does seem like a sweet looking boy. His Hogwarts uniform is so tidy, not a speck on it. I notice that this boy really seems organized and tidy. One thing I also notice is his nicely toned chest under his shirt. I blush, realizing I've been staring at him for quite some time. It doesn't seem to bother him. He stares right back me and something lights in those shining blue eyes of his, almost as if he has recognized me. He smirks at me with a coy look in his eyes. I retract my glance as quickly as I possibly can.
I've got a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. This boy is so familiar to me in some way. I just can't seem to place where I know him from, but I just know that I do.
Lacey coughs and pushes me towards the carriage I realize we've been standing there for quite a while and I hop into the carriage opposite the strange boy. Lacey hops in beside me and the carriage begins to depart.
There is a long drawn out silence as the carriage wheels us further along the path. I glance awkwardly at the boy. Sam, I think his name was. When I look at him I notice something I didn't see before. He is wearing a Slytherin jumper and tie. He must have already been sorted. I don't know why, but all the sudden I am disappointed. I should have known better than to think he would be anything other than another slimy snake. He did look so nice, though. Well, looks are, often times, deceiving. I should know, he notices me and I quickly look anywhere but at him.
"And just who are you beautiful ladies?" He purrs suggestively. I give an outraged glare and purse my lips, but Lacey nearly collapses. I roll my eyes at her antics, but turn back to Sam with a glare.
"And just how is that any of your business?" I reply, mocking, in the same tone he used on us. I know I sound quite rude, but I know notice the kind boy disappear and an arrogant git takes his place, I'm so angry because all Slytherins just think there so great.
He smirks arrogantly and chuckles inwardly.
"Well, aren't you the feisty one?" He mocks. I roll my eyes and glance the other way.
He suddenly turns his gaze on Lacey, and gives her just about the most dazzling smile I've ever seen. It makes my knees weak, I realize embarrassingly.
Lacey giggles in delight and introduces herself proudly.
"And this is my best mate, Ginevra." She drawls. I glare at her; she knows I hate that name.
"Ginevra", Sam says my name as if he tastes it on his tongue, "What a…lovely name
I look at him with disdain and reply, "It's just Ginny.
By then the carriage has made a stop and we are at the front gates of the Great Hall. Sam climbs out first and offers Lacey a hand down, which she takes graciously. He then offers me help; I ignore his hand and plop down beside him. His eyebrow rises slightly and he gives me an amused look, it annoys me.
"Well, at any rate, it was splendid meeting you lovely ladies. Until next time." He grabs my hand suddenly and gives it a gentle kiss. I am so stunned by his action that I don't even try to snatch my hand away. He releases my hand and disappears in the crowd. I stare back at him with a confused look. He was so arrogant a minute ago, and now he's back to being sweet? I decide that this boy is slightly bipolar. Still is strange how familiar he is, though. I know I've never met him before, I would've remembered.
….
As Lacey and I begin to eat at the Welcoming Feast I notice something different about the air around Hogwarts. It seems excited and I look around in excitement, it's great to be back at Hogwarts. I can tell this year is going to be different and exciting.
The food begins to disappear and I notice Ron down the table trying to stuff as much food as he can in his mouth before it disappears. I give a low chuckle and roll my eyes at my silly brother. I look over to see Hermione and wave excitedly at her. Then I turn my head and notice Harry Potter, I gasp, he grew his hair out so it looks even messier. I fancy it even more that way, he looks absolutely adorable. I stop myself from staring. I promised myself I was over this crush and I meant it, I force myself to look away. Just then the headmaster stands up to address the school. I look up at him in excitement.
"So!' 'Now that we are all fed and watered,' 'I must once more ask for your attention while I give out a few notices.' 'Mr. Filch, the caretaker, has asked me to tell you that the list of objects forbidden inside the castle has this year been extended to include Screaming yo-yo's, Fanged Frisbees and Ever Bashing Boomerangs. The full list comprises of some four hundred and thirty-seven items, I believe, and can be viewed in Mr. Filch's office, if anybody would like to check it.'" His eyes twinkle in delight.
"I also, must inform all third year students that there will be an addition to your Slytherin house, a foreign exchange student. Please do all that you can to make him feel welcome." He gives a knowing look to Sam at the Slytherin table and all eyes go to him.
"As ever," Professor Dumbledore continues, " I would like to remind you all that the Forest in the grounds is out of bounds to students, as is the village of Hogsmeade to all those below third year." He pauses.
"'It is also my painful duty to inform you that the inter-house Quidditch Cup will not take place this year." There are gasps throughout the hall and moans of outrage. I also cry out in protest.
'This is due to an event that will be starting in October, and continuing throughout the school year, taking up much of the teachers' time and energy - but I am sure you will all enjoy it immensely.'" How interesting, I knew there was something different going on this year.
"I have great pleasure in announcing that this year at Hogwarts-' 'May I introduce our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Moody."
"As I was saying, we are to have the honor of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event which has not been held for over a century. It is my very great pleasure to inform you that the TriWizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year.'
'The TriWizard Tournament was first established some seven hundred years ago, as a friendly competition between the three largest European schools of wizardry - Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. A champion was selected to represent each school, and three champions competed in three magical tasks. The schools took it in turns to host the Tournament once every five years, and it was generally agreed to be a most excellent way of establishing ties between young witches and wizards of different nationalities - until, that is the death toll mounted so high that the Tournament was discontinued.' 'There have been several attempts over the centuries to re-instate the Tournament, none of which have been very successful."
"However, our own Departments of International Magical Cooperation and Magical Games and Sports have decided the time is ripe for another attempt. We have worked hard over the summer to ensure that, this time, no champions will himself or herself in mortal danger."
"The Heads of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving with their short-listed contenders in October, and the selection of the three champions will take place at Hallowe'en. An impartial judge will decide which students are most worthy to compete for the TriWizard Cup, the glory of their school and a thousand Galleons personal prize money.' 'Eager though I know you all will be to bring the TriWizard Cup to Hogwarts, the Heads of the participating schools, along with the Ministry of Magic, have agreed to impose and age restriction on contenders this year. Only students who are of age - that is to say, seventeen years or older - will be allowed to put their names forward for consideration." Groans and protest can be heard once more but Dumbledore interjects, " This-' 'is a measure that we feel is necessary, given that the Tournament tasks will still be difficult and dangerous, whatever precautions we take, and it is highly unlikely that students below sixth and seventh year will be able to cope with them. I will personally be ensuring that no underage student hoodwinks our impartial judge into making them Hogwarts champion." He gives Fred and George a knowing look and I stifle a laugh. "I therefore beg you not to waste your time submitting yourself if you are under seventeen."
"The delegations from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving in October, and remaining with us for a greater part of this year. I know that you will extend every courtesy to our foreign guests while they are with us, and will give your whole-hearted support to the Hogwarts champion when he or she is selected. And now, it is late, and I know how important it is to you all to be alert and rested as you enter your lessons tomorrow morning. Bedtime! Chop chop!'
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Tom's POV
As I slip into my bed sheets in the Slytherin dorm I think of the girl with the red hair, Ginevra. I remember the look she gave me as kissed her hand the beautiful blush that brushed over her cheeks.
Although I may be here strictly to obtain Harry Potter, that will take some time. Heaven forbid I should get bored while staying here.
I could defiantly use a source of entertainment, and she was, after all, ever so helpful the first time I came across her.
My, how she has grown since then, this project may be more fun than I originally anticipated. My last thought before succumbing to the darkness was of how interesting tomorrow shall be.
I fall asleep with a sinister smile gracing my features.
Yay! Tom Riddle is so awesome. I know I said I wanted a review before I posted anymore but I decided against it because I already got some people saying they wanted more after the first chapter. They already reviewed so this is for them. I don't know why I demanded a review last time sorry. So there is another correction, Yes, I love reviews, but no, I won't make you review before I post more chapters. So, enjoy! Let me know if I was in character or if I need to change anything please. Also if anyone is confused or has any questions on the story so far feel free to let me know. I will answer any questions you might have. Thanks.
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