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The Secrets and Curse of Veela's

Chapter 9: Dates and Outbursts

Monday, August 5th, 1996

The weekend past quickly for Hermione she kept owling Ginny about the decision she made and his response Saturday to her letter, she nearly fell out of her chair right in front of her parents that morning. To her surprise his response was not short like hers was it went in detailed that enjoyed the party and that he was looking forward to going out to Diagon with her, she couldn't help but lay on her bed and read the last part of the letter.

'Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind'

Hermione couldn't believe he quoted Shakespeare to her, it made her smile. She couldn't help but 'eep' in excitement she felt such joy and happiness, she wondered if this is what it was liked for Daphne with Oliver or Pansy with Fred. When she thought about them she remembered the letter she got from Pansy that Saturday night.

'Thank you' was what she wrote to her she didn't even tell her about the date, but Hermione presumed she hear about it when the term started and she sat with them on the train.

She shook her head and focused on her letters to Tom, they had owled each other back and forth over the weekend debating when their date should be, to her discomfort her dad had seen one of her letters and said it wasn't proper for two to be unchaperoned. He demanded to know when they were going on this so-called date so he could supervise, but luckily her mother stepped in and told him to let her be.

Hermione found her mother didn't care much for the pureblood courting rules much, but then she thought why to that and she had already had her answer. Being a Veela tossed those rules out the window for her, her mother claimed her dad at Hogwarts 'would will I have time to get to know my mate or will I have to just accept whoever it was' Hermione thought to wonder if this date was such a good idea.

Hermione shook herself and she stopped her train of thought and wrote Tom back and she hoped that he would give her another Shakespear quote.


Saturday, August 10th, 1996

After much of debating and a battle of witts, they decided on Saturday. Hermione was getting dressed and decided to keep it casual, she had brought some of her clothes from her adopted parents, she wore black legging with a jean skirt and longsleeved dark maroon top that was laced in the back.

She asked Lou-Lou to help and to say she was excited was an understatement, Hermione asked her to put a light warming charm on her legging and jacket she was taking along with her just in case it got chilly. She decided on some black soft lace-up ankle boots, and he pale-grey biker jacket. She put her jacket on and flipped her hair out from the jacket and looked in the mirror 'I wonder if I'm underdressed' she wondered turning and looking at herself.

"Missy Hermione looks very pretty," Lou-Lou said looking down "Soon Missy won't need Lou-Lou".

Hermione looked at Lou-Lou and saw tears forming before she started crying she said "Lou-Lou I'll always need you", that seemed to make things better. She sighed and then gave herself a once more over and then head downstairs, Hermione was meeting Tom outside of flourish and blotts, she had convinced her father not to come and said she'd bring Lou-Lou as a chaperone. Her father thought he had won but she had told Lou-Lou to not report anything about the date to her father.

Lou-Lou agreed to keep anything they did a secret if asked also she would not interfere, once downstairs she saw her mother "bye mum I'm going" she said heading to the front entrance with Lou-Lou trailing behind her.

"Better go quickly while your father is preoccupied" her mother suggested to Hermione.

Hermione quickly nodded "ready Lou-Lou," she said sticking her hand out to Lou-Lou.

Lou-Lou grabbed held of Hermione's hand and apparated them to their destination.

Antonin was coming around the corner when he heard the pop, he saw his wife at the entrance and then remembered what day it was "where's Hermione?" he asked.

"she just left love" Neomi responded

"Was she dressed appropriately did you explain courting rules?" Antonin asked worried about his daughter. Not that she couldn't handle herself he was more concerned about who she was going out with, even if it was their lord she was going out with.

"Oh Antonin don't worry so much, we didn't follow any rules when we courted," Neomi said walking towards Antonin. Once she was right in front of him she slightly leaned into him wrapping her hands around his neck.

"You claimed me before we went on a date, at that point we were technically bonded by Veela law and married in their eyes, Hermione is unbounded and still hasn't gone through her transformation, and now she's on a date with a hormonal boy that could deflower our daughter" Antonin said knowing that their lord wouldn't possibly do that, but was still worried nonetheless.

"Oh Antonin, you won't have to worry about our daughter being deflowered, when we were having our talk about the claiming she was so embarrassed that I won't be surprised she won't be able to do anything until she claims her mate" Neomi said smiling then leaned in closer pressing herself against him so he could feel her form.

She then leaned up close to his ear "just think love we are all alone… how about we reenact the claiming ritual" she slowly made her way down his neck pulling his shirt to the side dragging her elongated canines down. She hears a soft moan coming from him and she was soon lifted bridal style, he carried her to their room quickly.


Hermione landed on her feet in front of Flourish and Blotts she looked around and saw that the Alley wasn't too crowded today, she hoped it would be a nice and quiet day and she could get to know Tom more.

"Does missy Hermione need me to leave or hid?" Lou-Lou asked

"No Lou-Lou if you don't mind you can follow behind us," Hermione said looking at Lou-Lou tugging on the flowery dress she had given her, she had told Lou-Lou that she wasn't freeing her but wanted to give the house elves proper clothes so she was cunning about how she did it.

She had set up a vault for each of the house elves and put a hundred galleons in each, at first her parents didn't understand why she did this but after seeing that all the house elves had proper clothing and were still in service they had wondered how. Hermione explained that she used their money to buy the clothes and so technically it wasn't her giving the clothes to them, she also told them that they'd be getting paid and have sick days as well.

"You could also go and pick out some more dresses for you, you look lovely in the dress Lou-Lou," Hermione said as she saw Lou-Lou fan out the dress and looked up with a small smile.

"Lou-Lou is grateful for the dresses and the changes yous had made, others are grateful as well," Lou-Lou said happily that she wasn't freed.

Hermione smiled she knew that people wouldn't accept the changes at first but if she went into magical law enforcement after Hogwarts she'd be able to make petitions and eventually laws against abuse on house-elves and they're all-around treatment.

Hermione was deep in thought she hadn't notice Tom coming up behind her when he was right behind he blew on her ear making her jump "Tom don't do that" she said turning to see him.

Tom chuckled "couldn't resist you looked adorable when you're in deep thought" he admitted pulling her to him and kissing her lightly on the lips. As he pulled away he saw the house elf with a dress on and arched a brow "Did you free your elf or are you using her as a doll to play dress up" he in a mocking tone.

Hermione swatted at his arm in a playful manner "Oh hush you, and to answer your question no I didn't free them, I got them all clothes with their money" she explained. As Hermione went into further detail about how she gave them clothes without setting them free, they started to walk down the street, when she finished he laughed lightly and she looked at him "What?"

"Now I've got no doubt what house you'll be in when we go to Hogwarts," Tom said smugly.

Hermione nudged him with her elbow lightly "you never know Ravenclaw could be more interesting to be in" she said still trying to convince him she might not be in Slytherin

Tom chuckled at her attempts at being anything else then Slytherin "we'll see" Tom knew he wasn't wrong even if she did.

They made their way to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour for their first stop, they spend time talking and sipping on their frappes.

Little did they know that they were being watched, there was clicking "now this is a scoop", the sound of a quill scribbling and more clicks of a camera.

"How did you ever put up with that red-headed boy, he sounds utterly dimwitted," Tom said putting it mildly.

"Well to be honest, if it wasn't for that troll in the first year I wouldn't have become friends with either Harry or Ron," Hermione started to explain.

"Why was a troll at Hogwarts," Tom asked already knowing why.

"You don't want to hear about that," she said taking another sip of her frappe.

"Come on, tell me I bet it wasn't all bad," he said egging her on.

"That's what you think, you didn't act like a scared little girl and let everything she learned to fly out of her head," she said thinking back on the memory. She could have taken care of that Troll if she hadn't panicked, but then would she still be friends with them.

Tom gave her a looked saying to tell him.

She took a breath "Fine, It was Halloween everyone was at the feast, the reason why there was a troll in Hogwarts is that Professor Quirrell let it in, he wanted to use it as a distraction to get to the Philosopher's Stone. He wanted to use it to restore the Dark Lord. The Troll had wandered into the girl's lavatory where I was" Hermione started to explain.

"Why were you in girl's Lavatory?" he asked curiously hearing her viewpoint on the story.

"Earlier that day I had corrected Ron about a spell and after the class, he started to make fun at me, calling me a nightmare. I had heard and it hurt my feelings, it was the first time I regretted tricking the hat sorting me into that house. I hid and cried, once I felt like I had cried enough I walked out of the stall, I smelled the trolls odour first. I looked up and saw the troll. I panicked and ran back into the stall and ducked down as it was about to swing its club, When it crashed into the stalls I hear Harry's voice tell me to move, I moved to the sinks and Ron and Harry started to throw chunks of debris at it and one hit its head grabbing its attention." Hermione thought about it, she had thought that maybe she misjudged them, they had come to save her.

"what happened next how did they defeat a Troll" Tom ask a bit sceptical that they defeated the troll.

"Well Harry grabbed onto the club when it was going to swing at me again, he landed on the troll's shoulders and ended up sticking his wand up the troll's nose," Hermione said and stopped to laugh a bit.

Tom grimaced at imagining the scene of potters wand going up a troll's nose, "that's disturbing imagery" he said joining in on laughing.

"It wasn't the prettiest sight no," she responded

"What happened next how did they save you when Potter's wand was lodged up the troll's nose?" asked Tom

"Believe it or not Ron was the one that cast the spell that saved us, it was the one I corrected him on in class, he cast Wingardium Leviosa on the troll's club and it fell on his head knocking it unconscious," Hermione told him seeing his expression on his face. "I know what your thinking, but it's true he was reliable at that point," she said thinking about how everything had changed.

She couldn't believe how things changed now that she was a pureblood, was it being because she was a pureblood now or that she was the daughter of a death eater. Or was it before that, Ron was always obvious with his rude remarks when she quoted something from a book or corrected him on a spell, she thought once was because he'd liked her once when he was so untoward about her going to the yule ball with Victor. She let out a sigh of frustration on how the situation she was now in, she then remembers she was with Tom and looked up at him and saw his worried expression.

"Hermione, you shouldn't let what he said to get to you, let go" Tom stood and held out his hand for Hermione to take.

She took his hand and let him pull her up and led her out of Florean's parlour and down diagon ally, they stopped at Flourish and Blotts for a bit then after acquiring a few books they left. They walked together with their arms linked, stopping and looking at the shops through the windows. They talked about various things from school subjects, to some muggle books, they were coming up on Fred and George's shop, they had become quite popular.

Hermione couldn't help but stop in front of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes and stare, she really wants to see it and congratulate them on their success.

"Let's go in Fred and Geoge are bound to be here and I'd like to see them again," Hermione knew they probably try pranking Tom just for fun.

"I thought you weren't talking to the Weasley's?" Tom thought she wasn't interacting with the blood traitors anymore, but to his disappointment, that wasn't the case.

"Only Ron, I invited Ginny, and Fred and George came with her to the party we talked and alsoHarrycame," she said muttering the last part.

Tom caught the last part and now was in a sour mood but didn't let it show "did you forgave him?" he said his tone a bit hard.

"No, he apologized and I told him if he meant it he'll prove it to me," Hermione looked at him and raised a brow at his tone.

"How can you talk with someone or try to forgive them when they dismissed you and treated you so," Tom didn't understand this Potter messed up why give him another chance. Tom didn't think she should have Potter in her life, she didn't need him, what good was he? What skills did he contribute to her, nothing that's what, why waste your time with him?

"That's what it means to have a friend, sometimes you fight and you forgive each other, but Harry was more to me than a friend… he was a brother to me, a sibling I never had" Hermione took a step closer to Tom.

Tom's heart skipped a beat when he hears her say he was more than a friend, at first he had thought they had feelings for each other but was relieved when she said he was more of a brother, Tom did see the point of having him around. He never had attachments in the past, he always used people for his personal gain, he never considered anyone a friend just a follower. The closest thing they probably came close was Draco's grandfather Abraxas Malfoy, but even he was used to furthering his rise to power.

Tom looked at her and the concern in her eyes and smiled "alright" he said moving closer and leaning down to kiss her, after a bit he pulled away seeing her smiling back "let's go in" he saw her excitement and she pulled him into the store.

As they entered Hermione was amazed at all the colours, as Hermione began to look around she saw the shop contain some practical joke objects, she has seen the Twins used and sold at Hogwarts from time to time. Such as Extendable Ears, a Reusable Hangman, Skiving Snackboxes, and Fred and George's special WonderWitch products, such as; Love Potions, Ten-Second Pimple Vanishers, and Pygmy Puffs. There is also a section of Muggle Magic Tricks, that she told them about when he asked about Muggle items they could use for pranks, and told them about muggles magicians and how they perform sleight of hand and tricks.

Hermione was astounded what they had accomplished they had gone from two troublemaking boys from selling joke products at Hogwarts to two successful business owners.

"Well well well look what the cat dragged in" Fred and George chores from the stairs, "finally graced our store with your presence," Fred said as he was nudged by George who had seen Tom "And she brought someone, Fred"

"Yes I did and I expect you two to be on your best behaviours" she pointed to the both of them

"what are you talking about we're angels"

Hermione rolled her eyes "Tom that's Fred and that's George" indicating between the two.

"How do you keep doing that," Fred was still wanting to know how she managed to tell them apart, They moved down the stairs and made their way to Hermione and her date.

Tom watched their interaction, and then when Hermione introduced them and saw their reaction that she could easily tell them apart, Tom saw that she enjoyed seeing them squirm over the ability to tell them apart.

"Fred, Goerge this is Tom," Hermione introduced him.

"Hello… Lestrange right" Fred held out his hand

"We heard you punched our younger brother" George stook his hand out the same time as Fred.

Tom tensed a bit but shook their hands "yes… I did" what came next came as a shock to Tom

Fred and George patted him on the shoulders "we like you" they said smiling "even if you're a Lestrange, you have our respect" Then the twins attention was taken by a customer and went to attend to them.

"I get that the younger Weasley isn't much liked" Tom arched a brow a bit in question.

"Well Ron is the second youngest of seven and doesn't get much attention, so he complains when things don't go his way, plus all he see's is black or white, Griffindor are good Slytherin are Evil," Hermione sighed going to a nearby self and looked at Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder, she started to get annoyed by the thought now running through her head.

"There's something else isn't there?" he asked going up beside her, he saw the disinterested look on her face as she looked at the darkness powder.

"I was in our fourth year I had bought some candies from the muggle world Ron asked Harry if it was poisonous or not, it made me realises he's just as bigoted as any other pureblood… no offence" she let out a frustrated breath.

Tom smirked inwardly, he remembered doing something similar for Abraxas he wondered if it was safe to have or not, "It's understandable, don't get me wrong I'm not defending him. Even though the Weasley's thought their kids to be acceptable towards muggles and muggleborns they are still wary about muggles and their world. You would have had the same upbringing, but you have known both worlds" Tom thought it would have been better if she had been raised in the wizarding world, but would she had turned out this way he wondered.

"Fred and George aren't too wary they added the muggle items I told them about" she pointed to the muggle magic tricks, seeing some wizards looking at them "You are right though, have you ever been in the muggle world" she knew it was unlikely but if he was willing Hermione wanted to show him where she grew up and show that the muggle world isn't so bad.

Tom was a bit floored about the question, he didn't want to lie to her more, but how will he explain if he had been "I've explored while I was in the states against my aunts wishes, so I'd like that to keep between us" he said hoping it would end this subject, but had a feeling it wasn't even close.

Hermione knew there was a chance that Tom wouldn't want to go into the muggle world, she wondered if it wasn't for Voldemort would Harry known the muggle world, his mother was a muggleborn like she thought she was. She decided to take a chance "would you want to go to the muggle world next with me, we could go to the movies" Hermione was a bit nervous about asking at first, how was he going to respond.

Tom could see the hesitation in her eyes, he wasn't sure if he should accept or not. The muggle world to his recollection is a filthy and horrible place even though it was back in the 1940's he's doubt it had changed so much, maybe this was his chance to show her how horrible Muggles were and she wouldn't want to associate with them "I think we could do that" Tom was thinking that this will work out nicely.

Hermione was surprised she didn't think it was going to be so easy to get him to accept, she knew she could change his mind about the muggle world and thought if she could change his mind what happens if she was able to get others to see. Hermione smiled happily "that's great don't worry it will be great, now do you see anything you like," she said turning back to the self and picked up one of the instant darkness powders.

Tom smirked "yes I do, but I'm afraid it's something that can't be bought though I would love to have to myself," He said playfully.

Hermione shook her head a nudged him, Normally she wouldn't condone that type of comments but she couldn't help but smile and blush slightly.


Professor Dumbledore was sitting at his desk looking over the list of first years this year when he looked up to his office door flying open and hearing the cries of protest of Minerva "this is utterly outrageous…" Minerva called who he could recognize was two board of governors members one Lucius Malfoy who was reinstated last year to his discomfort and Walden Macnair. Dumbledore knew he was a Death Eater he was sure about, then he saw the ministry official Kingsley Shacklebolt and the new Minister Rufus Scrimgeour.

"It's alright Minerva, what do I owe the pleasure, of such company," Dumbledore said pleasantly even though he had an idea on what this visit consisted of.

"Professor Albus Dumbledore is there a reason why you have not addressed the transfer of Thomas Aiden Lestrange" Macnair came forth to speak "you have received numerous notifications and documents and yet you refused to meet the family to officialize the transfer, can you explain yourself" Macnair let the room fall silent.

The occupants of the room stared at Dumbledore, he wanted to deny the transfer. He didn't want another Death Eater in the school he had no doubt that the Malfoy boy would have been branded this past summer and will be most likely tasked to kill him. Dumbledore wasn't going to show his hand, he had worked too hard to be looked upon as one that fought for the greater good, "I'm afraid had been preoccupied with the coming first year, we have an even bigger number we've had before. The number of Muggleborns this year is the whole staff has been guiding them this year and explaining the letters to there families" It was almost a lie this year they did indeed have an increase in muggleborns but it wasn't nothing the staff couldn't handle.

"If a simple increase in students is too much for you to handle surely a replacement might be in order" Suggested Lucius

"Now gentlemen there's no need to start suggesting replacements, I'm sure Dumbledore is most willing to take care of this matter now" Scrimgeour stepped forward pulling out a roll of parchment. "Albus if you would just sign these papers, agree on the transfer of the student, he'll be sorted after the first years" he walked in front of Dumbledore's desk and place the parchment over what he assumed what he had been working on.

Dumbledore didn't let it show but he was thoroughly put out, but he knew if he denied it now that there would be trouble and he would look at with scrutiny. It was something he couldn't have this year, there was too much that needed to be done, he picked up his quill and signed the documents "we appreciate your compliance Albus, now gentlemen if you would excuse me there's other business I must attend to" Scrimgeour nodded to other occupants and motioned Kingsley to follow.

Malfoy and Macnair lingered for a moment longer "Soon Dumbledore your fortune will run out and you will no longer be trusted" Macnair sneered an turned walking out with Malfoy in tow.

When the door was shut "you may go Minerva" Dumbledore said watching her nod and left shutting the door behind her, once he was sure there was no one in hearing range he swept his arms across his desk knocking all his contents off. Frustrated he pointed his wand at the desk and fired a blast, making the desk split and fragments fly.

After a few deep breaths he stared into the distance, he moved to ascend the stairs up to the balcony and looked out over the grounds, there was still no news on Voldemorts movements, he hadn't started any trouble like the last time, there weren't any raids no disappearances, not anything like the first part of the wars. This was troubling indeed if events he needed didn't happen everything he worked for will have gone to waste, he wasn't about to let everything he had done go array just because of some unexpected spawn.


The day was waining Tom and Hermione ended their date after going back to her Manor and spent there time walking around the gardens, they talked more.

From the terrace, Antonin was closely watching the two being the ever watching Father "Love, you do know if he turns out to be her mate there is nothing you can do to stop them being together" came Noemi from behind. She walked up beside him and looked out to the young couple, "It's not what I'm worried about, it's who her potential mate is what I'm worried about" he muttered without thinking about it.

Noemi looked at Antonin with a curious look "is there something I don't know that you do, he seems like a well-behaved gentleman… I was surprised that he was a Lestrange, knowing Bellatrix I would have thought he would be just as twisted as her," she expressed her concerns. Noemi places a hand on his "what has got you so concerned about this young man" she asked seeing the look in his eyes. She had deduced that it wasn't his family that concerned him but something deeper, it started to make her worry.

Tom walked Hermione back to the house, he knew there were eyes on them so he behaved how he was expected to "Have you received your Hogwarts letter yet?" he asked her walking the steps of the terrace. He looked around and saw that whoever was watching them cleared out.

"Yes, I did I'll be taking Advanced Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, History of Magic, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Herbology, Arithmancy, Muggle Studies, Study of Ancient Runes and Care of Magical Creatures," she said taking a breath afterwards.

Tom shook his head as he chuckled, he knew she was intelligent, Ambitious and her hunger for knowledge, he had signed up for almost all the same classes but instead of Muggles studies, he will be taking Divination. "It looks like we might have some classes together but instead of Muggle studies I'll be taking Divination" he announced as they walked into the manor.

Hermione made a face, she couldn't believe that he was going to take Divination of all subjects to take.

Tom saw the face "what is with that face, Divination is an incredible art" he tried to convince her.

"It is just a lot of guesswork nothing concrete about it, I rather have facts, plus the professor you'll see is not in her right state of mind" She stated her opinion, she saw his sceptical "you'll see when we get to Hogwarts and you have your first Divination class" Hermione knew that he was going see what she meant once he had his first class.

Tom accepted her statement "I guess this is where I leave you then" he said as they reached the foyer.

Hermione smiled "I had a great time," she said going to give him a kiss on the cheek.

Tom turned his head and intercepted the kiss with his lips, "I had a great time as well" he said breaking the kiss.

They said their final goodbyes and saw him to the front door, with one final kiss he left. Hermione sighed in happiness, this had truly been nice she couldn't believe that it had gone without anything happening.


Tom Arrived at Malfoy Manor being in the happiest mood when the elves greeted him he didn't sneer at them he just inclined his head and moved to head to the stairs.

Draco had passed him as Tom ascend the stairs "doing alright Tom" he asked raising a brow noticing his mood, he didn't get an answer but just a nod and a far-off look. "oh… ok well my father is back from his meeting with Dumbledore, you might want to head to the study, Mother is there as well" He said continuing down the stairs as Tom snapped out of his state.

They made their way to the study when they entered they saw Lucius sitting at the desk and Narcissa standing on his right side. Since Lucius still wasn't aware who he truly was, so to keep up with appearances he acknowledges them by inclining his head slightly "Uncle Lucius, Aunt Narcissa you're looking lovely as ever" he said pleasantly.

Mrs Malfoy smiled "thank you, Tom, we have news, Dumbledore was forced to sign your transfer papers so you are now a student of Hogwarts. You'll retrieve the letter soon and be sorted after the first years,"

"I would have liked to see that old coot make a fuss so we could have removed him as headmaster" Lucius said working on some papers on the desks.

"Dumbledore would not leave Hogwarts willingly and would use all his connections to remain there" Draco stated the fact, that Dumbledore would be able to get out of anything unless there was definitive proof that he was guilty of something.

"Why don't you boys go get ready for dinner now, we'll discuss this more than," Mrs Malfoy said as she saw them nod and leave the study.

"So, Tom how was your date?" Draco asked knowing it must have been good to have put him in such a good mood before.

"wouldn't you like to know," Tom said as they made their way up the stairs to wash up for dinner.

"Oh come on Tom, at least tell me if this is actually real or your just playing with her" Draco nudged him trying to get him to talk.

Tom stopped in the hall, he couldn't lie to himself that at first he wanted to just play with her but after that kiss in all tense of the word he wants this to be real. He didn't care if she was the one that destroyed all his Horcruxes, he was better without them and he'll find another way to stay alive forever. He still wanted to get rid of Dumbledore but there was a feeling that the reason was more than wanting to rule the wizarding world, something in the back of his mind was gnawing at him.

"It's real, so hands off," Tom said glancing in Draco's direction and then continued walking to his room.

Draco stared after him not believing what he heard, a smile crept onto his face "better watch it, Tom, you sound like a love-struck wizard" he said making his way to his room.

Draco's comment made Tom stop at his door as he reached for the doorknob, his eye twitched and turned to see Draco had already retreated to his room "tsh why does he have to say such useless things".

The night went as expected they talked about how the meeting went and how Minister Scrimgeour gave Dumbledore no choice but to sign the transfer papers, Tom was paying little attention. He was concentrating on what Draco had said, was he really acting like a love-struck fool. Was he letting his hormones get the better of him and letting them lead his judgement, 'no I have complete control over the situation and my emotions' he thought.

'sure you do'

Tom groaned inwardly 'when will you ever leave me alone'

'when you realized the truth, by the looks of it, it's not happening soon'

'Well I can just ignore you'

'As that will ever work, you're too opinionated just like Hermione is, one of the reasons we like her so, you have to state what you think is right'

Tom was beginning to get frustrated with what he imagined was his inner voice 'well what do you want this time tell me that I'm still strewing up with not telling her who we are'

'Well there is that, but it's something entirely different than that'

'well are you going to tell me what it is'

'...…'

There was an annoyingly long pause 'WELL?'

'nope, just going to let you figure it out on your own it's more fun that way'

'are you sure your me cause I don't find this funny at all'

Tom excused himself from dinner, the day events played through his head as he went to his chambers and laid on his bed 'will it be better if I did let Hermione know who I was'. He thought about it more then turned to his side 'absolutely not'


A/N: Sorry it took so long to update, a lot was happening during the holidays and a lot hasn't been good I'm afraid. Hope you Enjoy I promise to update as soon as I can I won't let his story die.