Ch 15 first date

I awoke early before any one and I dressed quickly I wanted to go to the library before classes began. I still had my pass for the restricted section. The librarian still looked at me like I was some oddity but she couldn't say no to me. I searched for the author of the book I had read last night. I found his books a long with a few from Nicholas Flammel and another author. I checked out a total of six books and my bag nearly split from the weight. I left the library after putting a few charms on my bag so it wouldn't rip or weigh more than I did. I went to classes but my mind wasn't there but instead on my new task. To create something that would keep us young and beautiful for as long as our lives lasted.

Quidditch past just as quickly as classes did and soon I was in the air attempting to be the chaser I was. I got hit in the head with the ball four times the fourth time it was Sterling who threw it in anger at me for not paying attention. She was angry for the rest of practice and I had a lump on my head. I reached the room as Tom was coming out.

"I'll be back directly after practice remember to the Lyron at the exact time I specified and stay here until I return." he said. I only nodded too exhausted to say anything. He walked away quickly and I went into the room. The couch looked so warm and inviting but instead I sat in the stiffest chair so I wouldn't fall asleep. I took out my research book and organized everything around me. I was going to write my research in a small note book that way I didn't have rolls and rolls of parchment with no sort of arrangement like Tom. I began reading and taking down notes careful to keep an eye on the time.

Finally the time came close and I got everything ready exact measurement of Lyron, the crystal mixer and Toms exact instructions. I added the Lyron at the precise time and I mixed clockwise 4 times counterclockwise 6 times and clockwise 12 more times. The potion hissed loudly before turning a brilliant shade of sapphire. I stared at it for a few minutes then I got back to my research. I had gone through one book by the time Tom came back. He checked the potion as I packed up my stuff.

"it looks like its coming on great" he said

"Yes it's a very beautiful shade right now" I said slinging my book bag on my shoulder

"I'm going to go Tom I am so tired after the practice Sterling made me endure. Not to mention the four times I was hit in the head by the Quaffle" he just nodded. When I was almost around the corner he stopped me.

"Hey Hermione?" I turned around

"Yes Tom?"

" Fifth year and up have a Hogsmeade trip on Friday evening. Would you like to have dinner with me?" he said. I was surprised to say the least. Did Tom Riddle just ask me out on a date. It was actually quite funny.

"Of course Tom I would love that." I said

"Great it's a date then. We have to meet here again tomorrow at 12 noon don't forget" he said smiling.

" I won't. Goodnight Tom"

" Goodnight Hermione"

The week seemed to fly after that day and soon I was in my room grooming myself for a date with Tom. I wore a black skirt and a dark green sequined shirt with a dipping neckline. I grabbed my winter coat and went downstairs to meet Tom in the entrance hall like we had agreed. He was waiting for me when I got there and we headed for Hogsmeade.

" We'll eat a restaurant called Prezioso its Italian. Is that okay?" Tom asked.

"Yes I like Italian." I said and I followed him into a part of Hogsmeade I wasn't even aware of. Prezioso was a beautiful restaurant. It was filled with portraits of angels and the ancient cities of Italy. It was absolutely beautiful.
"Tom this place is breathtaking how did you ever find it? I've never even seen this part of town before." I said as the hostess lead us to our seats and gave us our menus.

"I have a habit of wondering a lot and I just stumbled on to this place and I had a bite to eat. It was fabulous so I came back. They have the best spaghetti here." I smiled at him and looked down at my menu.

" good evening Tom I see your back again. Do you want the usual wine to start with?" I looked up to see the waiter. He was young maybe about 19 he wasn't bad looking either.

"Yes thank you Jason." Tom said and the man left.

" Wow how many times have you been here Tom they obviously know you well?" I said he shrugged

"I have been here a fair few times. The food is to great to resist. he smirked I rolled my eyes. The waiter came back with two glasses and a bottle of wine. He poured some in each glass. Tom took a sip.

"Are you ready to order miss?" the waiter asked.

" Yes" I glanced at Tom who just smiled. " I will take the light pasta and the chicken breast in a light lemon sauce." I said handing him my menu. He turned to Tom

" Your usual?" he asked Tom nodded and the waiter walked away.

"I'm impressed Tom I didn't know you ate here often enough to have a 'usual'" I said smiling at him.

"You don't know a lot about me which is why I asked you on a date." he said.

"alright what do you want to know about me?" I asked.

"everything"

"Okay. Well my favorite color is a deep shade of red. So dark it almost seems red. I used to have a cat named Crookshanks who was half Kneezle so he was very suspicious of everyone. I had two best friends the best I ever had. Even though I'm starting to forget them. They are the ones who taught me Qudditch. I thought it was boring before. Well to tell the truth I still think its boring but it's a fun way to pass time. Like a hobby. I grew up close to muggles so I can live like a muggle easily because I know their customs and so forth. Is that enough?" I said to him my eyes shining. He was taking it in a thoughtful expression on his face.

" what do you think about muggles Hermione and muggleborns?" he asked.

" I think they are people just like us and they should be treated the same as everyone else. And muggleborns should be judged on their talent and personality not by their heritage." I said fire in my voice.

"such passion." he said "what if I was to tell you I didn't agree with you but that people should be ranked by their breeding not their talent."

" Then I would tell you are full of shit and are a narrow minded prejudice pig" I said.

" God you're feisty Hermione you're turning me on" he said looking at me a fiery lust behind his dark eyes. I was going to tell him something rude but the waiter came with our food. The food was heaven. Now I understood why Tom ate here often. We made small talk. Tom told me some of his child hood stories and I shared some of mine. Our early conversation buried beneath not wanting to bring it up again. When we finished Tom paid but instead of leaving the restaurant he lead me through a back door and up a narrow flight of stairs.

" Close your eyes Hermione" he said gently. And I did. He lead me up more stairs and I soon felt the cool night air.

"okay open them" I opened my eyes and gasped. We were on a tower of some sort and it over looked everything Hogsmeade, Hogwarts everything. It was beautiful.

"Do you like it?" he asked.

"How can I not its Gorgeous!" I said turning to face him.
"Thank you for showing me this tonight has been wonderful Tom" I said I pulled his face down to meet mine in a soft kiss broken a second later. I turned around and gazed at the view, my back against Tom as he held me in his arms.

/I know mushy chapter but hey I got out Two chapters for you in one day I am proud of my self. My short term goal get three out Tomorrow. I think I will have the big Gryffindor v Slytherin match next chapter then the ball then the story is going to be coming to a close and I will rest easy knowing I will not leave you guys to second guess what happens next over Thanksgiving break. Do I hear applause? bows gracefully well I will update soon but to keep my streak Review or I won't update and you will me second guessing laughs evilly

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