Virginia screamed as a figure walked towards her. She squirmed but she was firmly tied to the tree with what she assumed was magical ropes. The figure got closer. She closed her eyes and waited for the pain. But shivered as a warm hand wiped away the tear that had ran down her face. She looked up into the face of Tommy the handsome wizard. He took out his wand and burned away the ropes. She stood up , but fell as her weak knees gave away.
" Thank you " she gasped as she tried to keep her head steady.
He looked down at her and nodded. " You must leave immediatly " he said. " They are planning to kill you Virginia."
She nodded. " I know that. Why did you save me ...my Mother..."
" What your Mother did is her business. I choose not to blame people for others mistakes."
" I am so very gratefull Tommy."
He smiled. " You remembered my name."
" Why wouldn't I. I was intrigued by you from the start. I just didn't expect you to refuse to ...to..."
" Beat you..." finished Tommy. " Yeah well , it was a lousy thing to do...sneaking up on you like that."
Virginia stood up her legs feeling better.
" Are you still going to Hogwarts? " he asked.
" Yes."
He smiled. " Strong till the end."
" Well I try."
" I better get out of here before they come back."
She turned to him, shook his hand and smiled up at him.
" You're eyes are beautiful " he said suddenly blushing.
She smiled. " Thank you. But I dont see beauty as everything. I believe in the beauty of someones mind and personality rather than looks. Being pretty is no good if you are a complete cow."
He laughed. " You are very feisty."
Taking her hand he looked at her closely and for a moment leant in close towards her , their lips almost touching. Virginia pulled away suddenly.
" Thank you Tommy" and she picked up her wand from the ground and disappeared.
As she left she clenched her fists in anger. " Thats right Virginia " she screamed at herself. " When someone tries to get close to you , push them away like you always do. Why cant I give them a chance, why cant I do it?
