Chapter Twenty – Positive Changes

Tom couldn't shake the thoughts that swirled around in his head. Four days had passed since he saw the flashback of his mother being brutally beaten by his unloving father. Tom had been plagued with guilt, knowing his actions had been similar to his fathers. Oh how he wished he could erase the past, start all over again. Life would be so simple if he hadn't had to live through all the horrors his dad had inflicted on him and his mother. But Tom knew that nothing could be done about it, not even a time turner could undo how his father had acted.

And then he had an epiphany; he could make everything up by changing his ways. The circle of violence could be stopped. Sure he would have to refrain from impulses, but he was in love. How could he possibly harm his dear wife, the woman who he had kidnapped and forced into marriage just to be with her?

Sure it sounds twist, even sick, but men in love do crazy things that they wouldn't do other wise.

And yet she feared him and was beginning to hate him. Tom knew he had been the reason why Ginny was afraid of the dark, snakes, and diaries. It was his entire fault; every nightmare she had lived was in some way caused by his actions. This revelation pained him. What he wanted was her to be happy, but most of all to love him.

"So, this is what I must do. I must become the man Ginny would be able to love. No more pain, anger or hatred will ring through my halls!" Tom said aloud, letting his emotions take control. "I must find her. But first there are many things I must do. My wife shall be showered with riches. Everything and anything she desires shall be hers."

Felling a weight lifted from his shoulders Tom called his house elf Yagil. Once he entered Tom began to list off orders. When he was done Yagil reread the list aloud to his master, making sure all orders were correct.

"Sir wants Yagil to do all of se following:

Buy red, white, yellow, and pink roses. Two dozen each color

Spread some rose petals around room, mostly on bed.

Place rest of roses in vases with charm to keep fresh and enhance smell.

Buy diamond necklace to match wedding ring.

Create magnificent feast for Saturday night.

Find romantic music to play while eating dinner in ballroom."

When Tom heard Yagil finish he remained silent, thinking, was he forgetting anything? Yagil on the other hand thought his master displeased and said, "Sir, is something se matter?"

"No, everything sounds perfect. Now get working on it, you don't have much time, only two days, and I want Saturday to be a night she will remember."

Nodding to show his understanding Yagil left only to reappeared inside the kitchen where various house elves were working on preparing that nights dinner. Telling them their master's orders, he left to find the others, making arrangements for the room and ballroom. And lastly he went to Diagon Alley and bought all the things on his master's list.

As all this went on Tom smiled to himself, excited that everything was about to change.