O_o

She was laughing! Kurumi was laughing! That actually...was helpful since he couldn't help but smile at the sound of her laughter. That lightened the mood, considerably. However, he'd felt better just by calling Scabior 'idiot'. He probably wouldn't do to his face, though. Ever.

That might cost him his badge. So, he didn't want to lose it now? But he didn't feel like having it either? He used to be better at making up his mind.

So, what did he say to the house elf history part? Nothing, he just chuckled. "At least you got points." Which was a plus, but held no connection to how he felt.

Hold on.

He listened, eyes on her, as she mentioned Salander again. Well, that Slytherin seemed to be rather popular at the moment. She...was onto something. Treyen swallowed that little lump on his throat. Kurumi was right, in a way, or in every way, but..., "No expectations?" THAT was it. No one had ever expected him to do anything, yet he'd managed to fill those unexpected expectations rather nicely. He'd gotten 11 OWLs...and all his grandmother was able to say was something along the lines of not knowing he could be a smart kid. Nice. She'd congratulated him afterwards, but still. See? No expectations.

And...right now...whilst some expectation would be welcomed, he...just didn't want to disappoint anyone. Just like Quidditch, the first time he was on the team. With Miranda.

His eyes on Kurumi still, waiting for an answer, like an eleven year old waiting for that Hogwarts letter to arrive.