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Edward Penguin Ian saw the excitement in her face and body as she excitedly talked about Hogwarts. He wished he'd felt the same, but he was rather stuck to his old life, even if it wasn't the greatest. He really wished he could talk to his mum more. He really missed her, but he also knew how proud she was that he was getting to come here and learn how to live with his 'gift' as she called it. He tried to be excited, but it was tough for him. That and he hadn't really met anyone yet and all these kids seemed to be so attached to one another. He smiled just a little bit as she did describe it. The Hogwarts she described was wonderful.
He saw her blink and frown and he was a bit fearful that he had upset her by not having a favorite class. He did like the classes, but there was a lot to adjust to. Then she talked about her favorite classes. He did sort of enjoy herbology and the care of magical creatures. He was hoping to see the giant squid that was talked about. When she asked about the book he was reading, he held it up. It was titled, "Magical Britain. The legends of magic in the British Isles." He went on to explain. "Mum had this book at home, so when we were searching for textbooks, I happened upon it and thought I'd get a copy to see what she was reading" He wondered if she thought him odd.
Ian seemed to be so nice but she had never even seen him around. Was he locking himself up in the boy's dorm and being there by himself while everybody else was bonding and having fun? Oh, no! Sophie felt sad for him. She didn't even know if her thoughts were right, but if they were...
"Hey, why don't you join us whenever we go for a walk or something? You can get to know the school better!" That should make him like Hogwarts! What a brilliant idea! Sophie was already feeling a bit better.
She leaned forward when Ian held up his book.
"Magical Britain. The legends of magic in the British Isles." She looked at him again.
"That sounds interesting!" Not the kind of book Sophie would read, though, but Ian didn't need to know that. She smiled again.
"Is your mum a witch?"