Chapter 4

Date night

Ginny didn't see the dark lord for the rest of the day. The next morning her breakfast was set on her table when she woke up. She slipped on her robe and read on her window seat while she enjoyed a warm cinnamon scone. A few moments later there was a knock at the door, assuming it was Draco she yelled for him to come in without looking up from her book.

" Good morning" Tom said. When Ginny realized it was him she scrambled nervously to her feet sending her book onto the floor with a loud thump.

" Uh G...Good morning." She noticed Tom's shoulders tense as he took a deep breath.

" You thought I was Draco." he said.

" Only because I assumed you wouldn't knock, I thought you would just apperate in." Ginny said with all the confidence she could muster.

" It's not proper to enter a lady's room without invitation." He said stiffly.

" There isn't anything going on between Draco and I." She said

" Anymore" He added causing her to blush. Tom's expression softened.

" What are you reading, The dictionary" He said walking forward and picking up her book.

" It's Anna Karenina, By Leo Tolstoy." She said.

" Its huge, It will take you a year to read this." Ginny shrugged.

" Maybe, I love it. It's brilliant. I love to read."

" Well" He said taking a seat at the small table where her breakfast was set. " When you finish you will have to tell me about it."

" Or you could read it yourself" She offered.

Tom smirked at her. " If only I had to time for such things Ginevra" Ginny blushed under his stare.

"Please, sit, finish your breakfast." Tom said pouring himself a cup of tea. Ginny sat in the seat across from him nervously and began picking at her scone again.

" What did you and Draco do yesterday ?" Tom asked suddenly.

" I...we...He just helped me with my potions essay. Thats all."

" Ah yes, must keep up your school work." He said sarcastically. Ginny wasn't sure if she should defend herself or not, His tone sounded as if he didn't believe her.

" Have dinner with me tonight" It wasn't a question, Tom never took his eyes from Ginny's. The intensity of his gaze made her blush.

" You mean, like ... a date ?" She asked timidly.

" I don't date Ginevra" He answered hastily. " However..." He added sensing her hurt feelings. " I suppose if I did this would be considered one."

" Oh umm ok."

" Do you have proper attire ?" Ginny blushed a little.

" Well, um where...where exactly are we going ?"

" Well obviously we can't go to diagon ally Ginevra. However Dinner will be prepared in the formal dinning room tonight. Take this" He placed a bag of gold on the table. " Get Pansy to help you pick something."

Tom got up to leave before Ginny spoke again.

" I don't need your money." Tom turned and looked at her. Raking his eyes over her worn out pajamas.

" Of course you don't, but I want you to have it. Be ready by 7" He said before leaving her.

Ginny took the bag an dumped the money on the table. Counting it out, she couldn't imagine the type of dress she would need 1000 galleons for. Shrugging it off and assuming Pansy would know she went to shower and dress for the day.

" Pansy I refuse to try on another dress you pick out, they are far to ... you, not me" Ginny said as Pansy pulled her into yet another dress shop.

" Ginny he likes you ok, do you think he just dates anyone. Why do you refuse to show off what you have."

" Because I don't dress like that ok. I don't want to give the wrong impression."

" Ugh Ginny your so up tight, which I don't understand because of what you did with Draco the other night." Ginny's cheeks flushed.

" He told you ?"

"Gin, Draco tells me everything. Don't worry."

After about an hour, Ginny picked a black sleeveless cocktail dress with a gold zipper from the v neck to just below her cleavage. Pansy assured her that there is no way it would accidentally unzip without help. Ginny thought it looked simple and elegant.

After eating lunch at a nearby pub they departed so Ginny could nap, shower and get ready for dinner.

When 7 came around, Ginny had her hair up in a loose bun with ringlets hanging down. Her makeup was done and her shoes were on but she didn't know where to go, so she waited. A few minutes later a house elf popped in and took her down to the dinning room.

Ginny sat in the dinning room waiting for Tom to show up. The house elf had brought her some wine and she sipped it nervously as she waited.

After another 15 minutes food appeared on her plate, confused but starving she decided to eat. She felt stupid eating alone in a dress that cost more then the rest of her wardrobe put together. After she finished her meal desert appeared, Deciding not to sit alone any longer she pushed her plate away and stomped off to her room.

Pissed off that if was only 8 o'clock and she was alone in a fancy dress she took it off, through it on the floor and drew herself a bath filled to the top with lavender scented bubbles. She pulled out her favorite muggle magazine she had brought with her and slipped into the water.

Her hair up in a messy bun and bubbles up to her neck, she leaned back and started to read an article entitled " Your breasts called and they're being ignored" She laughed at the title as she began to read.

Just as she was getting to the good parts, she heard a knock at her bedroom door. Pissed off that she had been stood up, she decided to ignore it. The was another knock, this time louder.

" Ginevra ?" Certain she did not want to talk to him she remained in the bath.

The next knock was directly on the bathroom door, Ginny wasn't surprised that he had let himself in but was confident he would not barge into the bathroom.

" Ginevra if you don't come out, I'm coming in." Letting out a huff of frustration, she got out and wrapped a towel around herself before opening the door.

" Yes" She crossed her arms in front of her, She couldn't help but notice Tom's eyes on her cleavage so she pushed past him and grabbed he robe.

" What do you want Tom ? I was trying to relax." She did not let her hard expression falter under his gaze.

"I wanted to explain."

"Don't bother. I was stupid to think that this could work." She refused to look at him as she went to her dresser and picked out her pajamas.

"This can work, Something came up."

"And you didn't even send a note, you just didn't show up. I need someone who will actually think about me and my feelings."

" I do"

" No you don't, if you did you would have sent a message. Look, I'm not stupid, I know your busy and have allot of world domination shit going on but I want someone who will make me a priority. Now if you will excuse me I want to go to sleep, I have to head back to school in the morning." She walked over to the door and held it open for him.

He stood there stunned for a moment, Nobody ever talked to him that way. He wasn't entirely sure why he hadn't yelled at her for it. He made to leave but hesitated as he stood in front of her. He wanted to kiss her but was pretty sure it would earn him a slap.

"I'll make it up to you, promise." He said before exiting.

Sorry for taking so long to update, and I'm sorry this is so short but I'm using this chapter as a transition to get back in the swing of things.