Edric's eyebrow raised as Evelyn suddenly burst out laughing at him. His jaw dropped for a moment before closing right up. Merlin. He didn't think he'd ever made Evs laugh like that before. Who knew it'd be over his lack of hugging skills too?

As the girl assured her Gryffindor friend that the last time wouldn't repeat itself, Edric seemed a little more relaxed. He didn't want Evs freaking out on him like last time again.

And then the girl was suggesting to teach him how to hug.
Eh?!

"That's not necessary," replied a stubborn Edric. He wasn't a child, he didn't need to be taught things! At least that's what he thought.

And so, after hesitating for a moment, our brave but stubborn lion opened his arms. Erm. Now what..? He leaned forward a little and wrapped them around Evs, leaving like a good seven miles between himself and the girl.

Was this it?