Getting to know

The final bell rang as a signal that the first class of the day had begun. Light filtered into the charms class through the high windows as May looked worriedly at the door. Maria was still nowhere to be seen and neither was the Riddle kid. She had seen the kid leave the common room and at breakfast but she never saw him on the way to class. Professor Dumbledore stood up from his desk and began to introduce himself. Just as he was about to start the lesson the door flies open, and Maria runs in. Her hair was messed up and she was panting in exhaustion, a muffin in her hand. Tom strolled in after her, hair neat and not a single trace of sweat anywhere, he had a composed look on his face as though being late didn't even bother him.

" Sorry, *huff* professors *huff* we were on our way to class when- dear lord I'm tired- the staircase changed so we had to go the long way, " Maria panted out as she tried to catch her breath. Professor Dumbledore amusingly rose an eyebrow at her state.

" Oh dear, did you run here all the way from the staircase?" Dumbledore asked and Maria scoffed.

" Pfft no do you really think I have that type of power, I started running here from down the hall. That's too much exercise for me, sir, not even joking I feel as though I just lost like ten pounds." Everyone laughed at Maria's joke as she said the sentence with a straight face. Professor Dumbledore nodded in understanding as he then turned to Tom.

" I sincerely apologize professor, I saw Maria struggling when the staircase moved and I decided to go and help her so she wouldn't get lost. That is why I am late as well." Tom said in an apologetic tone while plastering a guilty look on his face. Professor Dumbledore waved it off and told the two to sit down. Dumbledore moved to the front of the classroom and began to teach.

The bell for lunch rang signaling every one of the breaks. Tom and May were both eating their lunches and had their eyes glued to the great hall doors where they were hoping Maria would come through, and swiftly. She had left to use the loo and still hadn't returned, the two had begun to get worried. After a couple of minutes, Maria does stroll in but with a girl next to her. The two were laughing and chatting away and seeing the crest on her robe, the girl was a Gryffindor. May relaxed and turned back to her friend but Tom didn't let it go. His eyes followed the two as they sat down and began to eat. Maria must have noticed his staring because she smiled and waved her hand at him, he waved back slightly. She returned to her conversation with the other Gryffindor. Tom watched for a little bit but then was forced to stop when Abarax had commented on it. He waved it off and continued with lunch, his mind searching for the identity of the girl with Maria.

" Finally classes are over, oh I know we should go check out the library," Maria said while stretching her arms over her head. She and Tom had just finished their last class which was potions and were now heading towards the library as Maria had suggested.

" Hm yes and while we are there we should complete the homework," Tom suggested and Maria nodded in agreement. As the two were walking they heard pounding footsteps coming towards him from behind.

" MARIIII!" A voice screamed behind them as something pounced on Maria's back. It was May and Tom's good mood immediately soured. The two were laughing and chatting away, completely forgetting Tom was there. Tom scowled and raised his hand up to clear his throat so he could get the two girls' attention. The two turned to look at him, laughter dying in their throats when they saw him scowling.

" Tom, what wrong?" Maria asked with a raised eyebrow.

" We both have homework to do, instead of giggling away. Now, are we going to the library or not," He coldly questioned, Maria, sighed and gave May an apologetic look. She let her down off her back and said goodbye to her. As the two were walking away Tom turned his head back once and that was to send May a smug look. She returned it with a glare and frown.

Tom had realized something dreadful over the course of the first few weeks of classes. Maria was a social butterfly. The girl had a friend around her all the time. He had to figure out a way to show everyone that they may be her friend but they wouldn't ever be as close to her as he was.

The two went to the library every day after classes which was the only alone time the two got. Maria would share things about her childhood and Tom would listen, mentally note everything because the information could prove to be useful. Maria talked about how she knew Abarax and the other purebloods because she herself was a pureblood.

Maria had mentioned she had older brothers who went to Hogwarts but he had yet to meet them. She had three brothers, two were twins who were in fourth year and her other brother was in third year. The twins were Slytherins while the other brother was a raven claw.

Tom and Maria were working on charms homework when they heard two voices.

" Why hello there Baby sis."