[Hogsmeade] A beautiful walk

[Prof. Hannah Edgecombe]

She hadn't expected things to go this way at all. When Will walked in and the two started talking she didn't think anything would happen, she figured they'd just make some small talk then go on their way, but somehow that was not the case. She was so determined to take her mind off things she started to flirt not thinking for a minute Will would respond the way he did. That made her simple flirting turn into a bit of a crush.

A CRUSH, her mind yelled. Hannah Edgecombe didn't do crushes. Heck she couldn't remember the last time she had ever had one, but it happened. She wanted to leave the bar with him and not for any other reason then getting to know him. Granted there was a total sexual attraction, he felt it she definitely felt it but for her there was a bit of an emotional attraction. He was so unlike most of the men she fancied. He didn't act cocky like so many of her past flings, he wasn't pretentious, didn't seem to expect anything from her, and he made her melt just a little when he looked at her.
Hannah had thought she had long outgrew any emotional feelings when it came to the opposite sex, but life was full of surprises. As he held out his arm she slipped hers into it and suddenly that flash of heat she felt earlier returned. Hannah could already tell she was in trouble with this one. Trying to move her mind into an alternate direction she answered him "Anywhere is fine a walk around the village or we can trot off to Paris for some good pastries" laughing her eyes turned to him.

[Professor William Vaid]

Will was quite happy standing next to Hannah, she was beautiful inside and out and she was a woman who would always keep you on your toes, and when you think she’d react one way or say something, she’d do the opposite. An exciting woman indeed.
Linking her arm in his, he smiled at her and turned to listen to her suggestions.

“Why don’t we go get pastries in Paris, then have a walk along the river in paris?” he suggested. That way, it would be a beautiful night and it would be a nice little trip. It was a good idea on her part, being Muggleborn, Will always seemed to forget he could use magic to go anywhere.

“Does that sound like a plan Hannah?” he smirked at her. Out here in the dark, as the moonlight hit the pair, her eyes gave a dark sparkle which seemed to illuminate the colour of them somehow, and her standing there the way she did, just made Will want to grab her and kiss her. She was truly stunning.

[Prof. Hannah Edgecombe]

Again the man found ways to shock her the Paris comment had been a bit of a joke she never in a million years thought he would say yes. He was certainly anything but dull. Paris was one of the most romantic cities in the world and by night it was simply breathtaking. He wanted to share that with her she wanted to share that with him. They could have a good time there the lights, the sounds, the people, them.

Catching his glance she smiled her eyes twinkling like they did when she was truly happy. "Yes I think it sounds like a remarkable plan Will and I can't think of anyone else I'd rather go with."

Standing there on the darkened street in Hogsmeade no one in the world but them him looking so handsome Hannah wanted something. What she wanted was for him to finally kiss her. In his eyes she could see he wanted to but he was being gentlemanly and not acting on it. Now in usual Hannah fashion she could take the lead as she's done so many times before and kiss him first but she wouldn't not this time. It had to come from him, she wanted him to initiate take what he craved, because it would mean he did crave her and that what she was experiencing was not one sided. Hannah needed what was the word --ah-- validation. So for now until he was ready she simply said "take me to Paris Will"

[Professor William Vaid]

Will’s cheeks began to hurt from smiling so much at Hannah. Rubbing his stubble once again, he pulled out his wand, and seems as though they were already touching, he apparated them to the river in Paris. Finding themselves down a small darkened alley way, away from the eyes of the muggles, he straightened himself out and looked over to Hannah.

Looking down the alleyway, he could see the river, and the conjoining lights along the edge of the paths that overlooked it. To the left was a hint of the Eiffel tower and Will breathed in deep to thank himself for getting apparated to the right place. Looking around shiftily to make sure nobody had seen them appear out of thin air, he slid his hand down her arm to join hands with her.

“Hannah, vous êtes si beaux et j'espère ce que vous appréciez cette nuit autant que beaucoup comme je suis” he whispered in her ear. Being in France for years, he had managed to pick up the language very well, seems as though before he had been teaching at a French school before he had come back to Hogwarts. Kissing her on the cheek, before beginning to walk he could see the petite quaint pastry shop close by, looking typically French.
“So beautiful, what do you want?”

((French Translation: 'Hannah, you are so beautiful and I hope your enjoying this night so far as much as I am'))

[Prof. Hannah Edgecombe]

Next thing she knew they were gone from Hogsmeade and standing in the Alleyway of what Hannah considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. Even from their position she could see the lights, and just a peek of the Eiffel tower surely a tease but one she enjoyed. Soon they would be unleashed on the city. Hannah wanted to have a good time and she would. She was calm and soothed glad no muggles saw them simply appear. Last thing she wanted was a riot those were never fun.

A light twinkled close by and she had stopped to stare when suddenly she felt Will shift his hand taking hold of her his mouth was at her ear he was whispering to her in complete French. Though she couldn't speak the language she got the gist of it, but that was not what made her shiver involuntarily. It was his closeness to her that made her weak kneed. Suddenly she was speechless, but it didn't last long.

Breathing heavier she gulped a little before blushing profusely. Turning away from him she looked down the other end of the alley. So beautiful, what do you want? he asked. Her mind said YOU loudly her body said the same her voice though said with trouble "uh any anything you want" he made her stutter. This was unbelievable.

[Professor William Vaid]

As he whispered in her ear, he felt her freeze and saw her blush before looking down the end of the alleyway. Smiling, he pulled her gently by the hand down to the street and into the light, and empty street. With the great little patisserie set in his sights on for them to go to.

It was beautiful where they were, the lights on the edge of the river blending in with the water, and the fact of just being stood so near the Eiffel tower was romantic enough. He was glad Hannah had suggested this location, whether she meant it as a joke or not, it was perfect. He decided that after they had eaten, they would take a walk along the river and possibly feed the ducks. It wasn’t every girl’s idea of a good time, but hey, at least he was trying.

Walking into the shop, he greeted the assistant and began to view what was behind the glass. Looking over to Hannah, he gave her a comforting smile and a slight squeeze of her hand which he was still holding gently.

“Anything you like the look of?” he questioned, deciding he was going to have a croissant and a mug of tea. Pointing to a tasty looking croissant to the assistant, she pulled it out and plated it up and Will asked for a Tea while he waited for Hannah to decide on what she wanted. Letting go of her hand momentarily to pull out money from his wallet to pay for everything both Hannah and Will were ordering, he put more than enough money infront of the assistant so Hannah could choose whatever she wanted. Sliding his hand back into hers, he put his wallet back into his back pocket with his free hand.

[Prof. Hannah Edgecombe]

The whole vibe was different from the bar now they were man woman when before they were at least to Hannah simply sexual beings. She felt suddenly you and carefree as he gently pulled her to prod her into walking. Things like this didn't really happen to her, probably because she did not allow them to what made this time different could be the issues stemming from her father or maybe just maybe Will simply brought out a side of her she thought long ago repressed. Whatever the case was Hannah was having a magnificent time.

He lead her into a quaint little pastry shop, the kind you could find just about anywhere in the world but when you were in Paris it was like a totally different experience. Entering the place was just as she thought but still a slight surprise. So many interesting treats, but she wanted lady fingers, she had enjoyed them growing up when her parents would bring her to Paris for vacation. Watching Will and the assistant waiting for her she pointed at the lady fingers "one of those please and a cup of coffee" she looked over at Will hoping he was fine with that though she noticed he had put more than enough money down.

Could it be true? Were there really men like him? Probably not too many because she had never met them in her travels. Glancing around the room she noted an empty table in the back "We could sit there a while it's nice and cozy" now grabbing she pulled him gently knowing their food would be brought to their table when they were done.

As they sat Hannah looked deep into those mesmerizing eyes a bit of honesty was in order here "Will I'm having the best time with you. I never had anyone treat me like such a lady before." Actually, she had never wanted anyone to before until now.

[Professor William Vaid]

Smiling at Hannah then nodding to the assistant when she decided on Lady fingers, he was suddenly lead away from the counter and to the back of the shop where in the corner lay a small table and padded chairs. Inside the shop were the same colours as the outside, green and white, with wrought iron chairs with green cushions placed upon the seats. It was such a cliché French shop and Will just smiled as he looked around it. Still, it was elegant, and that was what he was aiming for.

Turning suddenly when Hannah interrupted his thought pattern on the shop, he turned his head to look at her as they sat down. Admitting she was having the best time with him made him give her a big grin before he looked down. The waitress bought over their drinks and food and he thanked her in French before answering Hannah.

“I’m having a great time to Hannah, I really like you. It’s weird to think minutes ago we were in Hogsmeade though” he laughed. Magic still made him laugh, even now at 27 years of age. Thinking about age, he had no idea how old Hannah was, and although he knew it was rude to ask a woman her age, he needed to know.

“So Han, I hope you don’t mind me asking how old you are?”

[Prof. Hannah Edgecombe]

Hannah would have to come clean to herself, by this time she had no real desire to eat anything even if those lady fingers did look simply amazing. Now she really just wanted to focus on Will she was still shocked that she couldn't get a read on him, he was truly a different kind of man one that she never would have thought she'd like so much. To most men she was something to bed, they had no problems telling her they wanted her laying down but not Will he hadn't even tried to really kiss her. That should perhaps have bothered her but for some reason she found it didn't.

After her admittance he flashed her one of those killer smiles and Hannah had to stop herself from giving him the dreamy eyes. So instead she smiled back grabbed his hand and squeezed gently. Lucky the waitress came just then because she was afraid something sappy would come out of her mouth. Once their order was placed down the girl left but Hannah had her ladyfinger to keep her distracted. That's what she was staring at when he told her that he liked her. Hannah bit her bottom lip maybe a bit harder then she had meant to because she winced in pain closed her eyes and tried to think on why she was acting like a pre pubescent teen girl. She had enjoyed the company of men before why was this one so different. Cause you really like him too came the answer in her head. This wasn't supposed to happen to her but it did. Man she had no idea how to proceed this was all so new for her. Could she admit these feelings? He had it was only fair. "I like you too Will very much, and I'm 25 still young enough not to have a problem answering that question" she winked and giggled maybe trying to mask the seriousness of what she just admitted.

[Professor William Vaid]

“Good, because I may have to leave if you didn’t like me back” he joked, nudging her gently with his shoulder. Picking up his tea, he took a sip before putting it back down again and leaning back in the chair.

“So Hannah, tell me some things about yourself” he asked, realising he hardly knew anything about the woman he was now sat in Paris with. He knew the very basics of Hannah, but that wasn’t enough. He found himself wanting to know anything and everything about her. Taking a bite of his Croissant, he didn’t take his eyes off hers. He had never dreamt he would be this forward with a woman, something in him had changed since he had come back to Hogwarts, but he wasn’t sure how or why. It was all so confusing for him, but he would probably find out why soon enough.

He could not help but just stare at Hannah, with those stunning eyes of hers, anyone was strange if they didn’t get lost in them. They seemed to be so deep and intense and it was hard not to look at them.

[Prof. Hannah Edgecombe]

"Leave ah you can never leave me" she joked back nudging him as he had done her. Hannah told a joke, that was entertaining, all this nice Hannah it was so unlike her but she found herself behaving just that way with him. She didn't even mind it she actually liked the way she was with him it meant that there was hope for her, the hothead could be calm and even sweet. Many of her old chums would be shocked.

He asked for her to talk a bit more about herself. She shouldn't have been surprised because he was even actually looking into her eyes. By this time most men (yes they liked her eyes for about two seconds) enjoyed the view down her blouse just a bit more. Hannah wasn't ashamed of her body quite the contrary but sometimes it was nice to know that a man could see past her figure. Staring into his eyes she took a while to answer all the things he thought of her eyes well she thought the same of his. Every time they made contact she lost herself possibly making her capable of forgetting her own name.

Things went a little quiet and then she realized he had asked her something. Shaking her head to clear her mind she sat back in her own chair crossing one leg over the other while she fiddled with her lady finger. "There's not much to tell, I grew up in England my parents are pretty well off so I had a pretty good child hood they doted on me, mainly because..." she was about to say because she was the only child but that wasn't true now was it. A pulse throbbed in her head as that note and what it contained came flooding back to her. Forcing them back to tried to go on. "Because they knew I was worth doting on" she joked trying to cover up her previous faux pas. "I went to Hogwarts, hope this won't make you think less of me but I was a Slytherin through and through" she admitted. "Guess I was a bit of a hothead back then very wild, hard to control. A lot of mouth is the way I remember one professor describing me. I guess I grew out of it somewhat as I got older but there's still some hot head left and well as you could tell from before I'm no where near innocent.

I took some time off after school I wasn't exactly sure what to do with myself, then I heard about the divination position opening up, I figured it was time they got an actual seer to teach the subject. So here I am. Now what about you Will tell me something" she wanted to know this man like if there was someone else in his life. She hadn't mentioned her relationships simply because there were none to speak of. Hannah was sort of the one night stand kind of girl. She wasn't shameful of it, she hadn't met a man worthy of her so why not have some fun while looking. She smirked simply because things seemed to change and she was still reeling from it.

[Professor William Vaid]

Will gave a laugh as she said he could never leave. She seemed to be opening up more to him which was a good sign, considering just an hour or so ago she was in a foul mood. She seemed shocked that he asked about her life, but he let it pass. Hearing about her childhood he smiled all the way through, but noticed her pause when she mentioned her parents spoiling her...Confused as to why, she seemed to make light of the conversation, and Will just gave a small smile in return. He could tell she didn’t want to tell the real reason, so he decided not to ask. She would tell him in her own time.

Then she mentioned she was in Slytherin, and almost choking on his tea, Will’s eyes widened. He didn’t see that one coming. No way could she be a slytherin, he hadn’t seen an ounce of evil in her yet, and he doubted he ever would. Maybe she was joking? But the look on her face seemed to be of truth, and Will raised an eyebrow in mistrust.

“Seriously? I can’t believe that for a second. You?....A Slytherin?” he frowned. He wasn’t bothered in the slightest, but he thought of what Slytherins were, cold, callus, and manipulative beings, and yet somehow Hannah didn’t show any signs of any evil trait. Shaking his head a little as if the thoughts would disappear, he looked back at her as she continued.

“Well, I attended Hogwarts too, I was a geeky little nerd minus the glasses, and was sorted into Hufflepuff. Being a muggle, I never really got the grasp of any subject really well, but when I started doing Occlumency, I seemed to excel. After graduating, I left for France to study more in Occlumency and ended up being the professor’s assistant at a small magic school in Toulouse, and stayed there until a few weeks ago. I got a message from the Hogwarts headmaster asking if I would accept the Occlumency professor job here, and that’s pretty much my story! How boring huh?” he laughed.

[Prof. Hannah Edgecombe]

She registered the shock on his face as she mentioned being in Slytherin. Perhaps she hadn't been that girl she once was. When she was in school she was all Slytherin all the time. Now apparently that girl was gone because Will even found it hard to believe. She wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

"Yes I was a Slytherin, long a go probably one of the worst ones there were sort of the queen bee too. I suppose as I got older things changed, but we're not all evil Will" she looked at him thoughtfully because she knew what he was thinking when she said that. At least that's what she tried to tell herself now, but she knew that for the most part Slytherins were just what people thought they were. Oh well, he didn't see it in her or else she was sure he would have bolted, and she didn't want him to see it in her because she wanted him.

As he mentioned his own life back at school she tried but couldn't picture him being a nerd. If he looked half as good then as he did now she would have said he was a stud. The man was just beautiful. Then he said something that made her look up, he was a muggle. Hannah had grown up and always been taught to stay away from them, when she was in school she did just that but what did it matter. He was a wizard, one that she liked. Her parents would probably disown her but she found that she didn't even care. Her want was that great.

"I can't seem to find anything about you that's boring Will" everything about him was just drawing him to her. She grabbed his hand and held it, enjoyed feeling the warmth of it. "Why am I so drawn to you?" she asked.

[Professor William Vaid]

With the look of shock that appeared on Will’s face, Hannah seemed to return the look when Will said he was Muggleborn. Of course, Hannah would be pureblood being in Slytherin, and the thought probably disgusted her that he was a Muggle. However her face soon changed back to normal, and Will gave a deep sigh thinking she had probably changed her whole outlook on him. He was sort of stuck in this little battle within his own mind, attempting to work out what she was thinking exactly about him and what he was. Never would you hear of a Pureblood Slytherin sitting down, drinking tea and coffee, and eating Lady fingers and Croissants with a Muggleborn Hufflepuff. It was like a worst nightmare for Slytherins.

“Queen bee aye? Well it looks like you and me have come from two different world’s doesn’t it? A queen bee Slytherin and a Nerdy shy Hufflepuff, who’d of thought?” he gave a small, nervous laugh. It seemed she wasn’t all that fussed about what he was anymore, which made him settle a bit more in himself.

“Well, I’m glad that I don’t seem boring, that’s one thing anyway” he smiled before taking a sip of tea. He looked back at Hannah as she grabbed his hand gently, but firmly and asked why she was drawn to him. Putting his tea back down he covered her hand with his other hand and rubbed it a little.
“Maybe it’s because i’d be ‘forbidden’ so to speak?” he asked, genuinely interested in what she thought it was.

[Prof. Hannah Edgecombe]

She didn't want him to think she was one of those Slytherins. Perhaps when she was younger maybe because she knew no better and those were the ideals she had been brought up with. But she was drawn to him before she knew and was still drawn to him now. Perhaps the shocked look on her face made him doubt her just a little the one thing she didn't want.

"No Will it's no because you'd be forbidden in my world. I don't rebel anymore am too old for it. I'm drawn to you because you seem to like me for me, and you haven't once treated me like a piece of meat just some woman you want to bed. I've had all that and well thought that was all there was but you've shown me it could be more. I don't recall ever wanting it to be more than just physical until tonight meeting you. So please any doubt in your mind that I think differently of you because of what you are just put them to rest. Muggle born or pure doesn't matter because it's the man Will Vaid I fancy." She never took her eyes off of him as she said these words, he could break into her thoughts right then and known she was being truthful.

Again she felt scared not of him but of her feelings for him. She could see herself falling very hard and Hannah didn't like to fall because falling lead to hurting. Will could hurt her and she wondered if she was willing to take that chance or perhaps she was jumping he gun after all he might just think of her as nothing more than another professor.