Episode 24

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was even better than Kelsey had expected, and that was saying something!  Tom took her to Ollivander’s and bought her a wand – 12 and ½ inches, yew, reasonably supple, with a dragon heartstring (according to the shopkeeper).  Then they rode a simulator which recreated the experience of flying a broomstick in a Quidditch match, complete with 3-D images.  “This is amazing!!!” Kelsey said gratefully to Tom as they wandered around the Hogwarts castle set.  He squeezed her hand and said,

“I’m so glad you are enjoying yourself!  I have just one more surprise…”  Kelsey shook her head in disbelief.  Tom was just so wonderful.

“What else could you possibly have in store?” He just pursed his lips and shook his head ruefully.

“You really need to look up the definition of the word surprise, Kelsey.”  She glared at him, but he just laughed at her indignation and continued walking her towards their surprise, whatever it was.  They reached a part of the castle that was marked “Employees and Authorized Personnel Only.”   Tom went up to the guard stationed at the entrance to the corridor and showed him some piece of paper – a VIP pass, Kelsey assumed.  The guard nodded and let them through.   Kelsey was ready to die of suspense by this point.  Tom was always fond of surprises, but he usually wasn’t quite this secretive.  They entered a small room.  As Tom held the door for her, she noticed that the room was occupied already by a man.  His back was to them.  She hesitated and turned to Tom, uncertain as to if they should disturb him.  He smiled and strode confidently into the room, one strong hand firmly placed on Kelsey’s shoulder blade.   Then the stranger turned around and Kelsey nearly fainted.  Seriously.  Her knees went weak and she had to lean on Tom for support to prevent accidental collapse.  Matthew Lewis smiled sexily at her and Kelsey felt her heart flutter as he spoke,

“Hello! You must be Kelsey.  I have heard so much about you from Tom here.”  He clapped Tom familiarly on the back.  Kelsey stood there, gaping.  Matthew Lewis. Matthew Lewis!!!  He came over and shook her limp hand while she stared at him.  Tom covered the awkward silence, telling Kelsey that he had met Matthew years ago and that they were very good friends.  They hung out for a while – Kelsey (as a typical fan) posed with him with her wand for a picture. 

Later that night, Tom took Kelsey home after their amazing date.  They hugged in front of Kelsey’s door – his arms wrapped around her made her feel so cherished.  She realized that she truly might be falling for him.