I do not own Harry Potter, or Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Itallics denote spoken Italian

Chapter 6

Reborn led Violet through the darkened streets of Venice, stopping by the canal. "Octavio! Can you get us to Lucia's?" Reborn called to a wiry, older gondola captain.

"Of course, Arcobeleno Reborn! And who is this enchanting creature?" The man asked with a friendly smile.

"Octavio Renaldi, this is Violet Potter." Reborn said.

Octavio took Violet's hand, kissing the back charmingly. "It is an honor to meet such a beautiful Lady. Please make yourself comfortable." He said.

"Thank you, Sir. It is nice to meet you as well." Violet said.

Reborn and Violet enjoyed the smooth ride down the canal in the moonlight. Reborn had his arm wrapped around Violet's waist, and he covered her with his suit jacket when she shivered. Violet snuggled into the jacket thankfully. It was wonderfully warm from his higher than normal body temperature.

"Such a gentleman. I am impressed." Violet said, playfully.

"Ah. I aim to please. I enjoy being in the company of a beautiful woman. Seeing you wear my clothes is just a bonus." Reborn said, smirking slightly.

"The shirt you are wearing looks extremely comfortable. I wonder what I would have to do to get you to part with it?" Violet said, impishly.

Reborn's grin widened. "You could have me naked at a moment's notice, Tesoro mio. You only have to say the word." He said, leaning forward and whispering into her ear.

"And what word would that be?" Violet asked, her skin reacting in goose bumps from his nearness, and his hot breath in her ear.

"Just 'yes', amore. All you have to say is yes." Reborn said, voice getting deeper.

"We are here, Mr. Reborn." Octavio said, interrupting the moment.

"Thank you for the beautiful ride, Mr Renaldi." Violet said, as Reborn helped her out of the vessal.

"The pleasure is mine, dear Lady. Please, call me Octavio. Any friend of Reborn is a friend of mine." He said, the waived the money that Reborn tried to hand him off.

Reborn put his arm around Violet, and led her to a tiny, hole in the wall restaurant. There were only six tables in the dimly lit space, and they were seated immediately.

The two of them looked over the hand written menus, and ordered. They got calamari to share for starters, and Violet got Branzino for her entree. Reborn went with tiger prawns.

"You won't be disappointed. Lucia's has the best seafood in Venice. So, what has brought you to my fair country?" Reborn asked, sitting back comfortably.

Violet smiled wryly. "Escape, mostly. The war was my entire life for so long, and afterwards, everyone still had ridiculous expectations of me. Mainly, they expected me to solve all of their problems, while marrying an appropriate man, and popping out the next generation of powerful Potters. I wasn't willing to buy in." She said, lips twisted up in a mockery of a grin.

"Wizards in general, Britain's in particular, seem to be mere sheep. You not included, of course." Reborn said, with a smooth drawl.

Violet laughed. "I agree. Draco and I decided to travel, since I had not been anywhere really. That is how we ended up here. Do you live here?" She said.

"In Italy, yes. Venice? No. I also have a home in Japan, and a few other places." Reborn said.

"Japan?" Violet asked excitedly. "I have always wanted to visit there. Is it as beautiful as it seems?" She asked.

"It can be. You should visit. I could take you around, show you the sights." Reborn said.

"Is that a sincere invitation?" Violet asked, intrigued.

"Of course, Bella. There are a great many things I would like to show you, if you are willing to be adventurous." Reborn said, with a sexy grin.

"I might just take you up on that. My Ex is becoming a bit of a nuisance in England. He did not take our break up well. I think he truly believes I should marry him, and start breeding." Violet said, sneering slightly.

"Just say the word, and he will no longer be an issue." Reborn said. He could not stand men who wouldn't take 'no' for an answer! "What caused the breakup, if you don't mind me asking?" He asked, sounding very curious.

Violet blushed. "Oh. Um, him and his brother both were interested in me. Bill and I got together, and Charlie was jealous. He continued to pursue me, and he talked Bill into a possible threesome." She said, cheeks darkening further.

Their entrees arrived, and they ate quietly for a few moments. Finally Violet continued. "I think it was a big competition to Bill. He wanted to rub our relationship in Charlie's face. What better way to show him what he was missing, than to give him a taste, and then deny him from then on? I was not ok with the whole idea. Bill was only the second man I had slept with, and I was very naive and sheltered. They guilted me into it. 'It is war, what if one of us dies?' Yada, yada, yada. I caved eventually." She said, looking ashamed, and waiving her hand back and forth as she talked.

"So regret caused the end of the relationship?" Reborn asked.

Violet hummed. "Hmmm, not really. Bill became extremely posessive after the evening we all spent together. He would get upset if I was even in the same room as Charlie, without him there. Charlie was almost worse. He seemed to believe I would continue to sleep with him, he forgot that it was a one time thing. Things deteriorated quickly after that. Bill and I broke up a couple of months later. I wasn't willing to let him be my keeper, or degrade me for giving him what he wanted. That was the end of it, as far as I am concerned." Violet said, a note of finality in her voice.

"Have you had any male companionship since the breakup?" Reborn said.

Violet raised an eyebrow. "No. I have been busy helping with the restructuring of the Wizarding World. Draco and I were hoping to have some 'adult fun' on this trip." She said, giving him an amused look.

Reborn gave Violet a smouldering look. "I would love to show you some 'adult fun' amore. I am considered somewhat of an expert." He said, long fingers stroking the stem of his wineglass. Reborn's other hand reached across the table, tracing patterns on the back of her hand. Violet's stomach swooped, clenching with desire.

"Do you think you could handle me, Mr Hitman?" Violet asked, voice breathy.

Reborn's eyes became heavy-lidded and intent. "Oh, yes amore. I would handle you with great care. I would drive the memory of every other man out of your head. I will make you crave my every touch. You will see stars, and feel cherished every second you are with me. My body is yours to command, tesoro." Reborn said, voice deep with arousal.

Violet shivered. Could she trust him? She had no doubt that the sex would be mind-blowing. She decided to be selfish for once in her life. He might break her heart, but he also may be exactly what she needed. She decided to take a chance.

"Yes, Reborn. Yes." She said, sealing her fate.