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He nodded. "I guess most parents are like that. I'm sure my dad would have been that way if he didn't know what liquor was." The Gryffindor used to get considerably depressed when he explained the situation with his father but so many years had gone by that he had grown numb in regards to his wretched home life. He didn't really care about it anymore and it showed in the flat tone of his voice. He was too busy attempting to make something of himself at Hogwarts, no matter how odd of a reputation he got. If he couldn't have a decent family, then he would fix that by accumulating a few good friends to make up for it.
"It's okay," the fourth year assured Samira, giving her a weak smile. He placed a dark hand on top of her own lightly. "I mean, well...it's not okay but I'm pretty used to it by now. I've only got a few years left at that house anyway and then I can set off on my own. Maybe I'll even get a chance to go to Egypt sometime. I'm sick of living in the same old place. After I graduate, I'd like to do something where I'll be able to see the rest of the world. Maybe a COMC-related job..."
Samira ached to see her friend like this. No one-especially not Levi-deserved this. She didn't exactly know what went on at his home, but she had a pretty good idea....and she didn't like it one bit. The sad tone in the Gryffindor's voice made her so angry at his father for making him go through this, but she pushed down the outrage for Levi's sake.
She shook her head sadly, and a dark curl fell over her shoulder. She pushed it back.
"You shouldn't be used to it though. You don't deserve it." That was an understatement. How many good, pure people were there in the world that received so much less than they deserved? Despite this, Samira was so proud of Levi for knowing what he wanted to do with his future.
"I think that's a fantastic idea. Getting away, pursuing your dream, that shows you're above him." By 'him' she meant his father, but Samira was pretty sure he knew that. The Slytherin gave the smallest hint of a smile.
"You know Levi, you're a really, really good person." She said sincerely.
"And I mean it. I don't think there are many people as strong as you, and I'm really happy we're friends." It wasn't just the obvious facts. It was small things, like the fact that he would rescue a hurt bat, or share his comic books with her. The world needed more people like Levi Thomas.