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Chapter Twenty-Two
September 11, 1992 — The Diary (of Tom Marvolo Riddle)
'Dear Tom, i saw Harry a while ago... he looks so cute today, maybe more than usual... sigh... i dont know what to do anymore. who was i kidding anyway? Harry will never notice me... he probably thinks that im just his best friends weird little sister... i cant even talk to him without stuttering! Gaaaah! im so pathetic!'
'I'm so sorry that you think that way, Ginevra. But be patient. Harry is still twelve years old; I don't think that he's thinking about anyone as his potential love interest as of the moment. That doesn't mean, however, that you shouldn't show yourself to him as the potential love interest. Right now, you need to build your confidence and self-esteem so that you won't find yourself stuttering whenever attempting to talk with him. I'm certain that in a few years time, he will see the lovely girl that you are inside.'
'Oh, Tom... you really think so?'
'I know so, Ginevra.'
'Thank you so much, Tom! youre the best friend ever!!! i wonder... did you ever have a crush on anyone before?'
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'Tom? hello? are you still there?'
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'Tom?'
'Oh, sorry, Ginevra. Your question surprised me.'
'Oh! im so sorry, Tom. that seems like a personal question huh?'
'Don't be sorry, Ginevra. You're allowed to ask me questions. After all, we're friends, aren't we?'
'Yes, of course!!! i just want to get to know you!'
'Indeed you do.'
'Soo... who's your crush, Tom?'
'Oh, Ginevra... I don't dawdle in silly things such as crushes.'
'So... you never liked anyone then?'
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'Hello? Tom?'
'Still here, Ginevra.'
'Are you okay??'
'Of course, Ginevra. About your question, I believe that the answer is yes, I never liked anyone.'
'You mean you never fell in love before?!'
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'Tom...?'
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'Hello...?'
'Still here, Ginevra. I find myself conflicted with your questions. Like and love are two different things.'
'So, you have been in love before?'
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'There is no before, Ginevra. Not when I'm still in love right now.'
'Really??? who was she? what was she like? can you tell me about her? or him?'
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'Tom...?'
'She was everything, Ginevra. Words could not describe the wonder and beauty that she possessed.'
'Oh my... youre really in love with her, arent you?'
'I never stopped. She was enthralling. She could lure me in just by her eyes alone and her voice could calm the storm inside of me. But nothing could compare to her touch. With her touch, she never made me feel insignificant. Everything about her was simply breathtaking and she didn't even know the kind of effect that she had on me.'
'Oh, that sounds so romantic. i wish Harry will love me like you love her.'
'I doubt that anyone, much less your Harry, could love like I do. There is only one of me and one of her and she was mine.'
'Where is she now?'
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'She's gone. She's no longer with me.'
'Oh... im so sorry, Tom... did she leave you?'
'No, of course not. She would never leave me. She's my best friend. She's embedded in me. She's not just a part of me; she's the very reason why I am still breathing. The memory of her, even after all these years, would never disappear as long as I'm alive.'
'Oh, Tom... she's... she's dead, isn't she?'
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'Tom...? Oh, im so sorry...'
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'No need to be sorry, Ginevra. Even if she's gone, she deserves to be remembered for the incredible witch that she used to be. The reason that I still exist is because of her, so that there's still someone who can still remember her.'
'And now i know her! dont worry, Tom. youre not the only one who remembers her now.'
'Ah, yes. That is true, isn't it?'
'Yes! thank you for helping me with Harry and now im helping you with the girl you love! what was her name anyway?'
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'If it's alright with you, Ginevra, I would rather not say her name. It's far too sacred and I'm unwilling to share it.'
'Oh, Tom... of course its alright! im so sorry, Tom. i shouldve known not to ask that.'
'Now, now, Ginevra, how many times do I have to tell you not to apologize?'
'Hmm... maybe a couple of times more? haha! She mustve been an incredible witch though because you fell in love with her.'
'The very best, Ginerva. She was the very best. No one compares to her.'
'Oh Tom... i feel so jealous now... if only Harry can notice me...'
'Oh, I have no doubt that he will soon enough, Ginevra. If she was here, she would tell you to have faith and never give up as long as there's still a chance.'
'Oh! she sounds very thoughtful! i wish shes still here, Tom...'
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'She is. Maybe not physically, Ginevra, but don't doubt that she's not here. Remember, she never left me. Not truly.'
A/N: Harry will come back in the next chapter!
Stay safe, everyone!
~ NR xx