Her arm securely placed within his he led them toward the door. A glance was given to her and his grin widened.
"It's a surprise," he informed her, hoping she wouldn't ask too much, or that she wouldn't freak out when they appeared in their intended destination. Honestly, Marcus didn't usually start his dates off at this location. They ended there, often enough, but then the dates only ever saw.. a bed.
Once outside the store with a loud POP the pair apparated. One moment they were standing in Diagon Alley and the next they were standing under the wide arcs of a series of large oaks. His large country manor was just behind them and this was the wide back lot, covered in several large trees and various plots of magical plants. It was a very well kept garden.
In the central clearing there was a white tent set up and under it a small table for two set up for afternoon tea. He gave them enough time to regain their bearings before he led her toward the table.
"I thought you might like a.. a place like this, you know?"