it was now February the 14th, the Dark Lord had been trapped in a flashback for 5 months, without knowledge as to how he got where he was or why he was even there.

"Tom," said Sofia, "I've been thinking."

"What dearest?" said Riddle.

"I know you have such a hate for Muggles, but I want you to see them for who they really are." said Sofia softly.

Tom considered how he would tell her no politely, but something in him said "No, say yes. Maybe they aren't as bad as you think?"

Riddle sighed and reluctantly said "Okay, I'll do this."

"Thank you." said Sofia happily as she hugged him.

Later that night Riddle stood alone and pondered.

"I'm compromising what i believe to satisfy someone else?" said Tom desperately trying to solve his mental puzzle

"What is wrong with me?" he cried out in confusion.

The next day Riddle prepared himself for the date. He wore his best and most muggle looking clothes.

"Hopefully that'll convicne them." noted Sofia.

The couple walked out of the school.

They waited a moment

The couple walked off into Hogsmeade, once out of view of any staff members they apparated from the scene.

They reappeared in a dark alley in the middle a London downtown area.

"So this is what the muggle world has become in the last 5 years, it hasn't changed much." said Riddle with a sense of melancholy about the whole thing in his voice.

"Don't worry Tom, I know a lovely jazz club just around the corner." said Sofia eagerly.

What's she so pepped up about, I thought she hated the muggle world? thought Riddle.

They walked for a few blocks while Sofia noted random sites here and there, and talked of her past with a strange, out of character, happiness.

Jazz? I've split my soul in two, and encased part of it in a Diary, am I even capable of enjoying music? thought Riddle as his mind wandered about.

Author's Note: to my loyal readers, if you exist, from the bottom of my heart I apologize for the long wait. the reasoning behind it, to be honest, is part busyness, part laziness, part forgetfullness, but i ASSURE you, i will get back to writing more of these stories. just for you, as soon as i reasonably can. i do have exams coming up next week though, so if next couple chapters lack a certain flair, blame it on that. i love you all, Heavy FREAKING Metal and Harry FREAKING Potter for life! \m/ /\/ (lighting bolt :P)