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Anna wasn't supposed to be working today. They had a cashier that was scheduled to close that night but halfway through their shift, they got sick and she got an owl from her father to come in a close shop. Normally it wouldn't bother her so much but she had been out with her sister and wasn't quite dressed for working in a bookstore. She normally would stick to jeans and something with cotton. She didn't even have time to change into something more appropriate before having to take over. She was standing behind the counter, going over owl orders, and mulling over how easy her sister had it. 

Holly was a model. She had the good life. She did photo shoots, hung out with famous people, and wore extravagant clothing. The stuff Anna wore on a day to day basis would look like rags next to her sister. 

Her brother Matthew had it easy as well. He worked with dragons which was dangerous and exciting. He made a lot of friends with the kinds of stories he told and didn't have a hard time trying to find a date. Anna on the other hand....the last day she had was her sixth year at Hogwarts down by the lake.

She didn't regret taking the job she had. Someone needed to do it, as they had for many, many years. And she loved books and being surrounded by them. But sometimes she was a little envious of how good her siblings had it. They had freedom while she was restricted to the store. They dated while she blushed in the presence of attractive men. It got old after a while.

She was in the middle of musing over her life and filling out orders when she heard the bell at the door ring. She greeted the customer with the usual "Welcome to Flourish and Blotts" welcome without even glancing up. She didn't want to lose her place with the order number. When she did look up, however, she was surprised to see a young man, about her age, standing before her. He was....well, attractive didn't quite cover it. "Uhmm. Hi, can I help you?" She asked, feeling a familiar pink rise on her cheeks.  


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[Donovan Riddle]

Donovan didn't have anything to do, he had been walking around Diagon Alley for awhile, looking at everything that was going on. He had come into the city more often since his father's murder. He didn't want to stay hiding anymore, he wanted to get away from the death eaters that normally flocked his home. He had already left the pub, but there was more to the city than alcohol. Walking into the bookstore, he didn't really read in all honesty, but he hadn't been out of the house in too long that he would have perfered a bookstore over others.

Smiling when he was greeted on instant, Donovan looked at the small girl who spoke to him. Raising an eyebrow, looking her up and down, before he smirked at the girl. Taking in the tight clothes and the dress, Donovan could deny that the girl was attractive alone, the clothes she wore only favored her. "I have no idea, but if you work, I'll be coming here a lot more." Holding out his hand to the girl, growing up formally, he kissed her knuckles. "What's your name?" Donovan said without letting go of her hand. He wondered if the girl was a half-blood, it was rare to see a pureblood witch of natural beauty. Donovan only smiled at the blush that was on her cheeks, not wanting to embarrass the girl.

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Anna flushed at his comment. She certainly hadn't been expecting him to compliment her. She wasn't used to guys coming in and hitting on her. She had to say, she didn't mind it. He was really quite handsome, and dressed so well. She wondered why a guy like him would look at her in this way. "Yes, I do work here. I'm the manager." She told him, trying to sound confident but this guy was making here feel small. There was something about him that she couldn't put her finger on. He intimidated her. She smiled like a shy school girl as he kissed her knuckles. Well, that was something that didn't happen every day.

"I'm Anna. What's your name?" She asked politely, glancing at their hands. He had very soft skin, she couldn't help but run her fingers over his palm. Her cheeks were still pink. "Were you looking for something in particular or just window shopping?" She asked curiously, hoping to distract herself from his gorgeous face by searching for a book for him.

[Donovan Riddle]

Raising an eyebrow, Donovan looked around the small shop, he honestly hadn't been looking for anything really. Just wanted to get out of headquarters, it wasn't as if anyone knew him by his face, most not even by his name. Knowing that Voldermort had son going about, was just a rumor to most. Donovan was grateful for people thinking that about him, it was easier to go about without explaining himself. So long as he never used his last name, and when introducing himself it was only seen as rude that he doesn't introduce himself completely. "Donovan." He said simply, and smiled, "This place is yours then?"

While he couldn't say he was impressed with the shop, it was more than what he knew a girl his own age would own. "I had been window shopping of a sort, wanted to get out today." Moving around the bashful girl, it was rare he approached a girl who seemed so withdrawn. The women Donovan picked up were for entertainment, because unless he wanted to have sex with his followers, Donovan needed to get out of the house. The only women among his followers was his mother's age. So therefore, his options were limited. The thing with any girl he spoke to though, "It's shame it's not that busy. It seems like after all the tragedies that a lot places have lost so much business." Donovan spoke in his best sincere tone, he wanted to see where this girl stood on grounds of the war. Even if she didn't fight, she still had views.

"I love the uniform here. I'll have to come in more often." Donovan said smirk to the girl, more flirting than teasing.

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Anna watched him curiously, wondering what brought him to the shop. Usually people who came in had a specific reason, a specific book or type they were looking for. She didn't get a lot who came in just to browse. She nodded and glanced around. "Yes, owned by my family for many years." She explained, looking at him, Donovan. He was very attractive, in a way different from guys she'd met before. She blushed just by looking at him

"I understand that, I've been feeling the need myself." She said, an almost pout on her lips. She'd almost had her chance to really get out tonight if she hadn't had to cover for her employee. She listened to him talk about business and couldn't help but agree. It had been much slower on the alley as of late. "Yeah, it's unfortunate. But there's not much I can do about it, sad to say." She gave a shrug and leaned on the counter.

Her face flushed as she glanced at her outfit. "Oh..I-uh..I wasn't supposed to work today. My employee was sick. I was actually going out..." She admitted, frowning. She wished she'd taken the time to change. Although she liked the way he was looking at her.

[Donovan Riddle]

A slow smirk came to his lips as he watched the book keeper blush, there was a joke in there somewhere. 'Why did the book keeper blush?' Donovan just nodded when he heard this had been her families, it was small place, but a place nonetheless. Moving his head through his own hair, to brush back what was already styled to be held back. "Anna, what's your favorite book? I would like to read that." He doubted he would find the time to sit down and read a book, but it was something to say.

"I do hope I'm not offending you, but what side did your family take place? You don't look like quiet the fighter.." Donovan said thinking about if this girl in front of him even took place in the war, looks can be deceiving, but this girl didn't look like someone you would see on the battle field. Then again, neither did Donovan right now.

Grinning again, Donovan even let a small laugh fall through when Anna started to blush again. The girl was too innocent it was eye catching. "Well, you look beautiful. Perhaps, when your done here you could still go out. How are you with picking up strangers from bookstores?" Keeping his voice teasing, he was pretty sure he could pick this girl up if he wanted to. She want to have to go out and Donovan was sure she was into him with all her blushing and smiles. "Who knows, the stranger might be fun."