Ryder headed out of the castle, sweeping across the lawns down to Hogsmeade. Gen had wanted to clean up a bit before dinner, and had excused herself to do so. Ryder had quickly used magic to fix his hair, and then left immediately to get a table. He wasn't sure where to go, so he chose a small resteraunt on the edge of town.

It wasn't crowded when he got there, and the waitress lead him to his seat. He gave the nice hostess Gen's description, so she could lead her to the table when she arrive. He set up two cadles at the table, lit them, and sat properly to wait.

He fixed his robes, tugging at them, and then swept his hair out of his eyes. He fidgeted. The waiter came over and ofered him Firewhiskey, from which he politely asked for the entire bottle. He filled his glass and hers, hoping that she would drink it.

OOC: Gens outfit
The Dress
http://www.dollydagger.co.uk/prodimages/co...hotpink_300.jpg
The Shoes
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/Bwo.../B000BKGPZS.jpg
The Hair (but think not so big b/c Gen has shorter hair)
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:FBnYDo...s_hairstyle.jpg

IC:

Gen had done a bit of primping. She had picked out ther pefect dress, did her hair up and wore some killer heels. She walked out the door and went to hosgmeade. She went to teh restaurant that Friday had told her to go to. Once she walked in, the hostess told me where Friday was seated. Gen came up behind Fiday and put a hand on his shoulder. "Hi. Sorry it took em so long." Gen said making her way to her seat. She smiled at Friday and then noticed a bottle of firewhisky on teh table and her glass full. "Oh thank you so much Friday! I love firewhisky." Gen said taking a big gulp. She finished and then said, "This is a nice place here."

Ryder stared as Gen came and sat down, thanking him for the Firewhiskey. He liked her choice in dress, and her hair was magnificently done. Oh, the wonders of magic. She looked absolteuly stunning, in Ryder's opinion. Oh, how he loved when women got dressed up for men such as himself. He smirked and looked up to her, changing his expression to a warm smile.

"Why hello, Gen. I'm glad you like my choice of resteraunt and drink. I hope you do know, I don't intend to make you tispy,"h he said, chortling.

"You look stunning, also, did I mention?" he replied, smiling brightly again.

A waiter came over and handed out menus. There were only a few people dining tonight, so the service would be wonderful, and Ryder knew this. He opened his menu and decided that he was going to have the steak dinner.

"I'll have the steak dinner for myself," he said, folding the menu and handing it back, while also folding a napkin and placing it on his lap.

"Gen, what might you be having?" he asked.

Gen giggled as Friday said: I hope you do know, I don't intend to make you tispy

"Oh well I know you dont intend to, but it will." Gen said giving him a coy smile and takign a gulp of the firewhisky. She then heard him comment her, she blushed, as normal, and said, "Oh why thank you Friday, can I call you that? Its a great name. You look wonderful yourself by the way." Gen said a bit nervous.

The waiter came over and gave us menus, when Gen heard Friday order the steak, Gen closed her menu and said, "Ill have the same." Looking at teh waited then at Friday. "If you dont mind." Gen said. She took another drink of her fire whisky and looked around the place a bit. The waiter had already gone away with their orders.

Gen folded up her napkin and placed it on her lap. "Thank you for doing this with me. Ist really nice." Gen said resting her elbow on the table and looking at Friday with a sideways smile.

Ryder gramaced when she started to call him Friday, but she allowed it. It wasn't his very favorite name, then again, it seemed awkward for a date of his to be calling him by a nickname, or in this case, last name. He turned it into a smile and smoothed over the moment with a long swig of Firewhiskey.

"You may indeed call me Friday, although I'm not sure how many Firewhiskey deep my mother was when she named me that," he said, chuckling.

"And really Gen, the pleasure is all mine to bring out such a beautiful young woman. I'm sure you're taking time out of your ever so busy social calender to be here with me," he said, half sarcastically, half truthfully.

"And so, did you hear that the tournament results were given out? I heard on my way down here."

Gen couldnt help but take in all of Fridays comments and remarks about Gen. It was her weakness. She loved it. Gen took anotehr drink of her firewhisky and then she heard Friday say something about his mother naming him. "I think Friday is a great name. Very unique." Gen said giggling.

"Aw Im not that pretty. Or busy for that matter. The pleasure is mine." She said with a smile. She took another drink.

She heard him speak about the tournament results. "Oh yes I did hear. I was there when the headmaster announced the winners." Gen was a bit confused on why he kept asking her about the tournament. He had asked her a few questions about it in teh staff office earlier. Gen was curious. She wanted to get off that subject.

Luckily the food ahd arrived in a timely manner. Gen looked at the waiter and said, "Could I have a glass of water please? I dont want to eat my meal with the firewhisky." The waiter nodded and rushed out a glass of water very promptly. Gen started to eat her food. It was so delicious. Steak was her favorite food and only ordered it because Friday did. She didnt want to seem like a pig. She also was planning on paying for her own meal and didnt mind splurging on a nice steak dinner.

"Very sorry that I didn't think of water. My apologies," Friday said courteuously, and began his dinner. It was very good, and he was glad he chose this resteraunt. Gen seemed to be enjoying herself as well. Friday requested a water as well, and sipped at his graciously while he ate.

"Is your dinner alright? I feel the steak is done very well," he commented, unsure of hat to say. He hadn't really taken out a woman on a date in quite awhile, so he felt he was at a loss for conversation.

"I feel very much like an awkward teenager," he said laughing.

"Oh its ok. How were you supposed to know Id want water." Gen said smiling. Gen was glad that Friday picked this restaurant. She hadnt been to a more upscale place in a long time. She heard Friday ask her about her dinner. "Its wondeful. The meat is cooked perfectly." Gen said. She was definitly not lying. She was enjoying her steak, eating every bite slowly. Gen giggled when she heard Friday say he felt like an akward teenager. Him saying this made Gen feel a little more at ease because she now kenw that they felt the same way. "I feel thesame. Its been so long since Ive had a nice up scale restaurant date." Gen said. Gen stopped eating for a moment and took a gulp of her firewhisky then a drink fo her water.

"That's me as well. I haven't dined out in quite a while. Kept to myself back at home, really. You would think, living in London, there'd be so much to do, right? But reall,y I find the city oddly unsatisfying."

"Have you ever been to London? I know you grew up in France, so perhaps you haven't," he asked, hoping to create gently conversation.

Gen filled her firewhisky glass up again and took a drink of it. "Oh yes I moved to London when I was 11. Right before I started school. Lived there ever since. Now I have a house just outside of Hogwarts, but my parents still live in London." Gen said. She too yet another drink. "I know what you mean about London. It seems great but looks can be decieving."

Ryder watched Gen drink a little more, smirking. He could tell that this one would be a little bit fiesty and giggling with a few drinks in her. Ryder wasn't sure if this was a good thing at the time, but he couldn't overthink it now. There was conversation and food to attend to. He would have to hope for the best when the time came, whatever that may be.

"London is a bit overwhelming. My father always lived in the country, so when I move dinto London I went alone. It was all a bit blurry at first. I also wasn't used to all the Muggles. I had to learn to be much more secretive, which was of course a difficult adjustment, having grown up with magic all my life."

He took a long sip of Firewhiskey, looking at Ge.

"However, one adjusts. Why did you decide to move out of London? Just to be closer to Hogwarts?"

Gen was kind of hoping that Friday wouldnt bring thsi subject up. But she told him anyway. "Well my father worked for the "good side" in France and some of the "bad guys" were trying to get him. He wanted to move away, but I was to attend Beauxbatons very soon. My father decided to move to London so I may attend the next best school: Hogwarts." Gen took another drink. "I didnt really have a choice in moving here. Id rather stay in France, but I know my father was doing it for the right reasons." Gen said. She finished up her meal and pushed her plate to the side. She finished her water also, and decided to order one more firewhisky. She finished her previous one and held her fresh one for a moment.

"That wasa delicious meal. I really do appeciate you taking me out like this." Gen said blushing.

Ryder listened to her story, nodding slightly. He wiped his mouth clean after his meal with a napkin, pushing his plate away from him. He drained the last of his bottle of Firewhiskey, noticing that Gen had finished hers as well. He was happy to hear that Gen had also enjoyed the meal, and he had too. She seemed a bit embarassed however, as her face shone pink.

"It was no problem at all. Would you like another Firewhiskey, or dessert, or are you all set for the night?" he asked politely. He noticed that the waiter seemed to be close by, ready for any instructions.

Gen shook her head. "No Im all set. Dont want to be too full!" Gen said and beore she could say another word, and owl rushed in and dropped a letter on her lap. Gen opened it up and read it. Afte doing so, she scremed with excitement and everyone in the restuarant looks at her. "Oh my gosh I am now the Potions professor and the Head of the Auror department! Im so happy!" Gen said.

Ryder felt his heart turn to ice instantly. His smile faded at once, but he covered it up by drinking fro mthe glass of water. After he drained it, he split his face into a wide smile and clapped.

"That's wonderful! I didn't know you had applied for the position! We need to celebrate," he said, fumbling with his money for a moment. "We need a few more drinks over here waiter!"

The waiter rushed over and handed out two more Firewhiskies and rushed away. People were looking at Gen curiously, some smiling and some indifferent.

"This is truly exciting," Ryder said, taking a long drink out of the bottle. He felt now, more than ever, he'd have to be careful.

Gen was blushing. She looked at Friday. "No no its not a big deal, you dont have to buy drinks and everything." Gen said. She was excited, even though she doesnt show it. Friday still bought the drinks, and paid for them, Gen smiled and said, "Thanks. Ya know I had to give up my Head of House position so I could keep my potions job and have the head of auror position too." Gen wasa bit disappointed about this, but now she had all she could ever dream for. She drank her firewhisky in one drink. She looked at Friday, "So want to be off now?" Gen said.

"Yes, yes, it's getting a bit crowded in here," he replied, looking at he crowd who has surrounded them of curious faces. Many of them had congratulated Gen and were now returning to thier meals and dates. Ryder didn't really like crowds.

The waiter returned with the check, and Ryder paid and tipped the waiter nicely, as he had done afine job. He stood up, fixing his robes awkwardly, and swung around to Gen's side of the table to help her up.

"Shall I walk you home, or is that a bit much?" he asked a little sheepishly, walking out of the resteraunt into the warm, breezy air. It was nice out, which Ryder was thankful for. The moon shone brightly above thier heads.

Gen offered to pay her portion of the bill, but Friday didnt accept. gen stood up, with the help of Friday, and smiled at him. "Oh no you can walk me home. Is there anything else you would like to do though? We didnt get to talk much ove dinner." Gen said. She wasnt ready to go home yet. She was, but didnt want to be there alone. She quickly spoke to Friday. "But if your in a hurry or have other plans, thats fine too." Gen said a bit sheepishly. She felt bad for wanting to do more, in fear that Friday would say he couldnt or didnt want to.

Ryder chuckled.

"Gen, are you concerned that I have plans? Do I see that social?" he asked, laughing a little. They walked along the streets outside. Gen didn't seem to want to go home at all, so Ryder was trying to decide what else he would like to do.

"Well, since I have nothing to do, and you don't seem to want to go home... perhaps a lot of dishes?" she joked. "Then perhaps we shall go sit by the lake. I rather think it's nice with the breeze."

Gen giggled at Fridays comment. "Oh you dont look unsocial!" Gen said. She then heard him joke about dishes. "DIshes wouldnt take long anyways with a little magic!" Gen said giggling. She wasa bit drunk now, and was wobbling out the door a bit. She tried her hardest to stay sober, but the liquor had taken over. "Oh by the lake sounds great! I love the outdoors." Gen said stumbling away. "Lets go!"

OOC: Do you want to start a thread in the lake or just keep this post going? I think itd be wasier to keep this one going... but its up to you :P

OOC: WE'll stick it out here. :)

BIC:

Ryder could tell that Gen was a little tipsy by now, so he caught her by the waist when she stumbled. It was a little awkward after that, and she chuckled a little bit.

"Sorry," he mumbled. "Guess I did get you a little tipsy," he admitted, laughing. She lead her down to the lake's edge, making sure not to get too close. He wouldn't want Gen o trip into the lake.

He sat down on the cold grass and allowed Gen to sit also. He looked out over the lake, looking at her. The moon was bright and high in the sky, full. Ryder sighed and looked at Gen. She was very beautriful, and he was very lucky.

Gen had a fun time walking to the lake. She wasnt able to walk a straight line if he rlife depended on it. She was glad Friday grabbed her waist when he did, she almost fell on her face. When he touched her with his hands, he had a firm grip on her btu at the same time they were gentle. Gen liked this. She finally sat down on the grass next to Friday. She looked at the lake and it was beautiful. Gen looked at Friday and said, "Its so pretty out here at night. I could stay forever."

OOC: I just keep getting this image of Ryder turning into a werewolf and biting off Gen's head just to kill the serene setting. But anyways...

BIC:

"It is particularly nice out tonight, as always. I haven't sat outside by the lake since I was a student here, you know. I used to... come down here, hang out with my friends, play some tricks, go swimming..." he trailed off, realizing he was off in his thoughts.

"I miss those days, back then, when I was a kid. What I'd do to have those come back..." he said, laughing. He was drunk, and he now realized it. Everything was a little fuzzy around the edges, and his words came out slurred and confused.

Gen smiled. SHe missed those days too. She could tell by teh way he was speaking, that he was a little drunk. Gen was glad of this because she was drunk also and probably looked like crap. Shes also afraid of making a fool of ehrself. She smiled at Friday. He looked especially good looking in the moonlight. "I know what you mean Friday. I would do anything to have my school years back."

Gen thougth for a moment. Then she leaned over to Friday, leaning a bit too close because she was drunk, and said, "Hey! I know! Lets do the things we did as kids tonight! Like pull pranks and just have a good time!" Gen said. After it came out of her mouth, she felt like it was a stupid idea, but Friday was drunk, so he might like the idea.

Ryder laughed at Gen's silly antics. She looked so wild; so free. He really liked that about her right now, or maybe that was the Firewhiskey, he didn't know. She looked particulary attractive right now, so he went along with it.

"What do you want to do?" he asked, pulling her up off of the ground. He felt like running around like a little kid, but then again, it probably wasn't a good idea in the state she was in.

"I feel like... running..." he said stupidly.

Gen sat up immediatley. "Yeah! Lets play tag or just run around the trees!" Gen said. She stood up, a bit wobbly, and pulled Friday up from the ground. When she did this, she didnt knwo her own strength, and pulled him really close to her for a moment. Gen giggled adn blushed a bit. She pulled ehrself away from him slowly, and then began to run. She ran along the edge of the water, giggling and having a good time. "You comming!?" She yelled to Friday.

Ryder watched Gen run crazily around the edge of the lake ,almost slipping in. He was still in shock from when they had been so close together, although she had walkes away quickly. His hand, where she had held it momentarily, was on fire. It felt weird, but he liked then sensation. He smiled gently, watching her act like a child.

She called out to him, and he began running. He was much quicker than her, even drunk, and caught up to her quickly. She was tottering on the edge of the lake, but didn't seem to be in any real danger. He sweeped her right off her feet and fell from her weight onto the cool grass.

He fell almost on top of her, so he was leaning over her face when then landed. Her head was in his right hand, safe from the compact hard Earth. Ryder could feel her sweet breath playing onto his face, tainted by the smell of Firewhiskey mixed in. They were very close, almost too close. He wanted to kiss her, but felt it would be too forward.

However, he didn't feel the need to move. He stayed still, staring into her eyes. She was looking back, innocent like a child. Her eyes were glazed over, yet still beautiful. He was captured instantly by thier glow and the way they held his gaze easily.

Gen did not expect Friday to run ove and tackle her. Gen would haev ran faste rif she kenw. She started to fall, btu eflt completely safe, being surrounded by Fridays body. They landed, but if felt like they landed on pillows. Gen opened her eyes after landing on the ground. She saw Fridays face righ into hers. All she could do was smile and stay still. She could see it in his eyes that he wanted her. It kiss her. Gen thought for a moment. What do I got to lose? What the hell, Ill do it. Gen reached up to Fridays face and kissed him hard. She felt so alive from kissing Friday. She pulled away and stared into his eyes. She didnt know what to do next. She just lay there awaiting his reaction.

Ryder had been staring into her bright eyes when Gen leaned up and forced her lips onto his. It shocked his at first, but it was a plesant surprise. He didn't fight it, but allowed her to kiss him as hard as she deemed appropriate. When she pulled away, Ryder felt stunned and at the same time, elated.

She had fallen back against the grass, staring at him weirdly, as if waiting for his reaction or response. He leaned in again, and much more softly, kissed her on the lips. He tried to put a lot of feeling into it, since he knew women liked this. He kissed Gen as slowly as his drunken brain could comprehend.

As they kissed, small rain drops began to fall. Ryder was soaked through within a few minutes, but he didn't want to stop. He knew hat Gen would becomes cold, although the rain was just a warm shower.

"Let's get you home," he whispeed after pulling away. He helped her slowly to her feet, still staring at her.

As Friday kissed Gen passionatley, Gen was lost in a world. She felt so connected with him, like she was a piece of him. The rain ruined it all, but Gen was kind of glad they were leaving, she hated being cold, and in the rain. She didnt even know if Friday was ok with the kiss, apparently he was, because he kissed her back, but she didnt know what that meant. What were they now? Friends with benefits? Gen pushed these thoughts away. They were on their way back to Gens house when she finally broke the silence. "This was a good night." This was the only phrase she could think of at the moment.

Gen seemed to be lost in her own world as Ryder helped her away from the lake. His head was swimming in muddled thoughts after thier kiss, which had been amazing for him. She told him straight afterward that she had had a good night, which Ryder was thankful for. He tried his hardest, as always. He was glad that he hadn't been the only one who enjoyed thier night together.

"I'm not too sure where you live, darling. You might want to lead me there..." he said, laughing.

"But I had a very fine night as well. I'm hoping that our actions tonight weren't totally coming from the alcohol..." he commented, but still was happy about what had happened. He hoped she wouldn't be disgusted with herself later or anything like that.

Gen was walking soaking wet. She looked at Friday and heard him say he didnt know where she lived. "Oh were almost there, its just around this corner." Gen said not realizing herself that she was so close to home. Gen heard Friday ask if their actions came from the alcohol. Gen looked up at him and said, "No, it wasnt the alcohol." Gen said smirking. They walked up the stairs to the fornt door. Gen noticed her flowers were getting pelted by the rain. She looked at Friday and said, "Would you like to come in for a minute? Get out of this rain?" Gen asked him nicely.

Ryder was happy at Gen's answer, but then again, it was possible that was the Firewhiskey talking too. Well, at least it had taken the edge off. It did its job well, Ryder thought. He walked her right up to her door, and she asked him to come in. Since it was raining, he decided it may be a good idea after all, although it wasn't very proper of him.

He smirked and accepted her offer. She opened the door and they stepped inside her cute little cottage. Ryder quite liked the warmness, and looked around. There was a little fireplace going, thankfully, and he stepped right up to it, warming his robes.

"Much nicer in here, thank you." He pulled out his wand and dried his clothes with magic, but it couldn't warm up his bones. He'd have to wait.

"Your home is very nice," he commented a bit awkwardly, although it was true.

Gen walked into the kitchen and grabbed some tea. When she walked back into the living room, she saw Friday warming his hands by the fire. She also heard his remark about her house. "Thank you. Did all teh decorating myself." She said handing Friday a cup of tea. She took out ehr wand adn summoned two chairs up close to the fire, and an end table to set their drinks down on. Gen sat down in one chair and motions for Friday to sit in the other. She sipped her tea then looked at Friday. "This is what I do every night when I come home. Its relaxing." Gen said.

Ryder sat down in the chair summoned by Gen, sliding it a bit closer to Gen and the fire all at once. It was all very warm; the setting, the fire, the tea. Everything seemed to be so... hot and nice. Ryder thought this was funny. He drank his tea, and stirred it with his wand slowly to mix in the sugar.

"It does seem very relaxing. I often read by the fire, since it's very calming for me. You wouldn't think it by looking at me, but I'm quite a reader, I'll assure you."

Gen was abit taken aback by Friday telling her this. "Oh wow. I mean I kenw you read, everyone does, but I didnt expect you to enjoy it. I guess I just dont know you well enough." Gen said finising up her tea. She was getting a bit bored. She looked at Friday. "Want to go for a swim?" She said to him.

Ryder didn't think this was particulary a good idea, in her state, but he was really too drunk to care apparently. He nodded his head. He peered out the window and saw that it had stopped raining. It was really dark out there, so he used a spell to make a few lanterns appear, and he picked them up.

"Let's go then!" he said, marching out of the house. He wasn't sure why he was marching, but he liked the sound of hit boots on the muddy ground. He chuckled like a little boy.

Placing the lanterns on the ground, it lit up the whole lake side, and he stripped down to his boxers. He folded his robes carefully and put them under a tree, and dove in to the cold water. He shivered and laughed.

"Weeeee!" he screeching, diving under the cold water again. "Get in!"

Gen giggled. She didnt think Friday would be up for it, but he was. She said, "Wait a tick!" She pulled out he wand and summoned a bathing suit. She took it behind a tree, but before chaning, she said, "Dont peek!" Gen giggled. She came back from around the tree and was donned in a fire engine red bikini with ties on the sides of the bottoms. She pulled her hair in a pony tail and said. "Here I come!" She ran and jumped straight into the pool. She was shivering as well, but it felt so good. She began swimming around, looking at Friday in the water. He looked good without any pants or shirt on. SHe couldnt keep her eyes off of him.

Gen jumped into the water after getting changed. She had hid behind a tree, which totally wasn't fair, but oh well. She was all wet after she got in, and Ryder watched the way the drips of water fell and swam down her curves. He was mesmorized, and saw that she was watching him too. He smirked in the dakrness.

He swam over to her and splashed like a little girl, and she schrieked. His arms picked her up easily, as she was light and he was strong, and he tossed her easily into the black water. She made a big splash and went under. Ryder laughed.

When she surfaced, he was still laughing. She looked grumpy. Her hair was soaking wet and dripping i nthe pony tail, but she was totally attractive.

"You look cute wet," he muttered.

Gen was a bit upset that she got her hair wet so soon. All she could think is there is a nice fire in there waiting for them when they are finished. She splashed him back, trying to get him back, but this didnt work. He was a lot stronger and could splash a lot quicker and more water. Gen decided to attack another way. She dove into teh water, opened her eyes and pulled Fridays leg out from under him with a swift, strong pull. He fell and his whole body submerged underwater. Gen came back up and giggled. "You look cuter wet." She said teasing and flirting with him.

She got out of the pool and only put her feet in. She took her wand and summoned a bottle of firewhisky and two glasses. Gen poured a little in each glass and handed it to Friday. "I like to drink and swim. It makes the water feel good on my body." Gen said touching her stomache and sides. She looked up at Friday and giggled.