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Layla didn't want to make Samira mad at her for insulting Slytherin. "There are rumors..." She said. Was Samira one of those mean Slytherins? If she was, it would be second year Slytherin against first year Hufflepuff-not a good combination. She seemed nice. Maybe if she just started a bit of conversation... "It's very nice to meet you Samira. I'm Layla Javan, first year Hufflepuff." Layla said. "So, Daily Prophet... good paper..." Said Layla, realizing how stupid that sounded. This conversation was not going to start well...
Rumors. What rumors? Samira would love to hear who started these so-called rumors and give them a good hexing.
Hm. Layla seemed polite enough. It was amazing how many rude first years there were. At least Layla introduced herself. Samira gave a small, genuine smile and cocked her head to one side.
"Nice to meet you, too, Layla Javan." The Hufflepuff part was kind of obvious, but Samira didn't mention that. She was a little impressed that the Puffer actually walked to the Slytherin Table on her own. It seemed like such a Gryffindor thing to do.
Wow. Layla really sucked at making conversation. Daily Prophet? Good paper? Merlin, they might as well have been talking about the weather! But the Slytherin was good at taking awkward situations in stride, so she smoothly replied,
"Yes, the Prophet is really informative. I prefer Witch Weekly myself, though." Samira eyed the girl and leaned in slightly.
"Did you hear about the ship that appeared in the lake?" Creepy. Samira didn't want to freak the Puffer out, but it made for good gossip.