— Do you think you can control the spider, my Love?
Ginny shuddered in surprise. There was nowhere to hide from Tom, and at the same time, she noted with displeasure that she was glad he had appeared. Let him say vile things to her; Riddle was still necessary. She turned toward the voice.
— Congratulations, silly girl, — Tom continued. — He beckoned, and you came running after “the truth” like a little dog. How easy you are to control.
— Why didn’t you come when I called you? — she interrupted him.
— Why would I spoil my mood? Besides, you refused to pay for my attention.
Ginny flushed and threw Tom a look full of disgust.
— You won’t get that now either, Riddle.
Tom approached Ginny slowly, step by step, like a snow leopard before a leap.
— That stage is over, Ginevra. You have proved that even after all these years you have not forgotten me, and you have already given me your body.