Lemniscate

Nine

  At first, Tom didn't believe what he was hearing. Then again, I wouldn't have, either. Eventually, though, I started telling him things that I couldn't have made up, or known about. I could see when he began to realize that I was telling the truth.
A soft laugh escapes him, and he watches me with curious eyes as I finish my story.
"... You mean to tell me that you're from the future?"
I roll my eyes at this, "Wow, I can tell that you've been extremely interested in this..." I say sarcastically. Tom chuckles.
"Sorry, it's just... hard to process. But I guess it does explain how mature you are. And how strong your magic is..." I scratch the back of my neck, embarrassed that it was so obvious. Tom grins, lightly kissing me. My eyes widen slightly- I'm still not used to such affection.
"It also means that I don't have to feel guilty about doing that," he smirks, and I shiver.
"So... you believe me, then?"
"Of course, love. What you have told me seems extraordinary, but I can tell by your eyes and voice that you are telling the truth. There is also no reason for you to have saved me, if your tale was false."
At this, I grin.
"Are you okay with staying here for the rest of the school year? I'll come and visit you, of course."
"Of course," he agrees, "Yes, I think that I'll quite like it here, even if it is a short stay. After all, I can get whatever I want in here."
"Well... all except food. I can bring that, though."
"Alright, then," he winks, "Just make sure to get me some pumpkin pasties. I'm quite partial to them," I nod, smiling at the request.
"I'll be sure to do that," I glance at my watch, "I should probably go. I'll leave the stone and potion with you. Oh!" I pull a mirror out of my pocket, the same one that Sirius gave me during my fifth year, "This is a two way mirror. I've got the other one. If you need anything, just say my name, okay?" Tom nods, looking at the glass surface.
"See you later?" he asks in a soft, sad tone. I tilt his chin up.
"Of course," I peck him on the lips, then exit the room.
As the door closes, I sigh in contentment, then begin the walk down to the dungeons. Might as well start now.