To the past to Save the Future

Chapter 5

When I hand awakened the next morn, I saw my papa's owl. Attached to its leg were a few letters and a package. Most likely the potions for me and tom. Looking at whom all sent letters, I see all are from him. Except 1. I decide to read it after the ones from papa. He wrote-

Dear daughter of death,

I have received a letter from one Tom Riddle. He wishes to court you. You know I would never allow anyone to court you without your consent first. Your wishes come first. In one of the other letters, I have enclosed a contract for the both of you. Should you ever wish to court anyone, all you must do is sign the contract with your intended and send it back to me. Make them win your hand in courtship. 

On another note, How are you doing? Love had been giggling the entire evening. It creeped most of us out. She wouldn't tell us why she was giggling so. Make sure to give tom his potions. They are marked with his house crest. I expect you to have fun, and torment the old fool. Remember, you are a child of death. No earthly mortal stands above you. 

Tom should be wanting to talk with you soon about the letter I had written back to him. It will explain the rules, and things I wish to meet him in person about. ON the first Hogsmeade trip, I shall wait for you both at hogshead, be careful. Grindelwald has found out that we are here in the UK. Prepare tom if he is to be in a courtship with you. 

Love, papa.

I quickly get dressed into some normal attire, as it is the weekend. Walking into the kitchen, as I had taken to eating breakfast in my rooms, than in the great hall. Tom soon joined me. He wrapped his arms around my waist, head rested in my shoulder. I heard some of toms' friends enter the room. Many were in wonder at the place. I continue to cook as they finally made their way to the kitchen. I smile at them, while Tom gives them the stink eye. I chuckle a little before using wandless magic to place tea, juices, and plates out for them. I also fixed their appearance. 

"Tom? How would you like your sirloin? I feel like you'll enjoy it on the more rare side." I asked softly. 

"How is he not trying to kill you? All we get is growls, and glares if we so much as breath too loudly." Orion black questioned, not believing his eyes. I smile at him before holding up a black berry to toms mouth. He ate it without complaint. I use my magic to place fruit and small tea pastries on the table. I saw the hunger in their eyes before I placed some sirloins on a serving plater and placed it on the table with eggs with a variety of others. When Tom starts to gather some food, the others finally join in. Many of them had groaned at the taste, while I could feel Tom's contentment through his magic. 

Once I have had my fill, I place my dishes in the sink for the house elves to clean. I give tom a kiss on the cheek before leaving to my room to grab the contract. I could hear him grumble something to the others, who stifled their chuckles or noises of incredulity. After grabbing the contract, I make my way to the sitting room. I find only tom there, I guess the others had left or were told to leave. I sit across him, not showing the contents of the parchment. I watch as he seemed to want to speak, but couldn't form the words. 

"I received a letter from my papa. It included some potions for you to take as well. He mentioned you in his letter, I take it you sent him a letter last night?" I questioned him. He took a deep breath before looking me straight in the eye. 

"After you feel asleep, and I had put you to bed, I went through the heir library. . . I had found more information as to what occurred last night with our magic. I had found some interesting information. I had written a letter to your father after gathering enough information to understand just what it means and takes to court you. Your father had responded almost immediately. 

He had written that your guard would be making her appearance in a few days. She is to always be with you in the presence of others. Unless you are with a parent, a close friend, legal guardian, etc. All dates, outings, or others are to be chaperoned. I must present you with a courting gift. If you accept it, I am allowed to court you by signing the contract he had given you. I must present a gift to earn your favour. I must prove myself worthy of courting you, as you are of higher status and blood purity. Both physically and magically. 

He had stated I had already proven him I have the smarts to keep up with you and prove I don't just want you for your money and power. That I had shown concern for your wellbeing before even mentioning the courtship. 

I am unable to present a gift to you right now, as I had limited knowledge about the courtship rights before last night. Before I am allowed to present my gift to you, your father had made it a rule that I must go to gringotts to sort out my accounts and titles. As such, I ask that you wait for me to return, so that I may present my gift to you. " His eyes held determination and responsibility. I continue to stare into his eyes before I nod. A smile making its way on my face. 

"I will hold you to your word. Return safely, tom." I called out as he began to exit the sitting room. He may not have responded verbally, but his magic did for him. It blanketed me in comfort and protection before leaving. I had already stated to miss the feeling the moment it had left. Deciding to not stay and mope around at the lost feeling, I went back to my room to read the other letters I had got this morning.