There was a flash in Eileen's bedroom and she jumped back. Felimina appeared and smiled.
" Your Mum said I could apparate up. It beats using the stairs if you know what I mean."
Eileen nodded and sat back down on the bed reading her book.
" Guess what I heard?"
" What?" said Eileen in a dull voice.
" I heard that Tom Riddle. You know who I mean? The tall handsome boy... the quiet one has a girlfriend working for him. You have to know who I'm talking about Eileen. It the odd boy , the one who has been said to be causing trouble. but Dumbledore cant convince the other teachers never mind Headmaster Dippet."
" I know him " said Eileen.
" Oh good."
" So he has a girlfriend has he?" said Eileen. " Who?"
" Dont know " replied Felimina. " I heard she's about your height , same black hair and pale skin."
" You're not accusing me..."
Felimina laughed. " Dont get so angry Eileen. If you wont go out with Lupin. I hardly doubt you are going to go out with bad boy Riddle. The guy is a mystery Eileen. He's powerfull apparently. There is something odd about him almost frightening really."
" Yeah...well we dont know much about his private life do we?"
" He's been in our school for six years now Eileen and yet he remains silent about his past."
" Some people like to do that Felimina. It doesnt mean they are evil."
" Sounds like you are defending this guy."
" I'm not " lied Eileen. " I hardly know him. As you said he remains silent about his past."
" Yeah well... whoever this girl is... she should watch out...our else she could find herself in a lot of trouble."
Eileen nodded and returned to her magazine. " Stupid cow " she muttered under her breath. " You dont know Tom like I do."
" Hey Eileen?"
" Yeah."
" I have something else to tell you as well."
" Go on."
" Gavin Potter asked me out."
" Did he " smiled Eileen. " And?"
" I said yes " laughed Felimina. " At first I was not sure. But then I realised what am I saying. He's a great guy and I like him."
" Thats great. I'm really pleased for you."
" Are you really?"
" Of course I am. Gavin is... really something and he likes you very much."
" Conor likes you Eileen."
" No it's Lucinda."
" No he likes you too. But you keep pushing him away."
" He's not right for me Felimina. He is the last boy that would ever make me happpy and I am sure I am the last girl that would ever make him happy."