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Minerva saw his look about her family. Why do you have such a big mouth Min, making people awkward and sad. To her it was old news per say, but she forgot how people would react when she said it. "Ethan, it's really okay. I've had great friends to help me through. Maxwell was one of them to be honest." yes she knew she wouldn't have made it through without him at one point. "I'm better off with my grandparents as well. I was very close to them growing up, so it's nice to be with them again. It's just all the muggle world after being here that takes some time to get use to again." Minerva gave a smile to show she was really okay with it. She then gave a sigh, "Yeah, I finally think I'm really past what he did. I know I'm not trying to give him reasons, but no one knew if I was coming back or not, and no owls were sent. It took me all summer just to tell my grandparents I was what I am, so sending an owl to anyone would have been well.. awkward." she giggled a bit thinking of how that would have played out.
Minerva then frowned, she didn't want anyone uncomfortable, "I'm sorry Ethan, that's not fair to you. I..I could try harder to get along with her and stuff when your around at least if it could help a bit." Yes she was willing to do that for him. For Maxwell no, she wouldn't even try, because she was so angry at both of them, but for Ethan she would try. "Just do me a favor, I know your friends with her and I know she is nice to you, but just be careful around her. I'm not saying she will turn on you, but I have seen her be pretty nasty to some people." Minerva hoped she wasn't being to hard, she just wanted to protect her friends when needed.
Minerva felt her face turn pink as she felt his hand touch her arm. A small smile came across her face. She wished she could hide this part of her, but she couldn't hide her blushing. "Well I'm glad you don't think I'm mean." Minerva smiled. Then the hand was gone, what were you expecting Min, him to say he liked you.. fat chance on that, she thought to herself. But, she did like Ethan, and if was just to be a friend then she would take it. "Hey I guess I should go find Laura. Ethan, thank you so much for helping. You really did make me feel better." Yes at least she knew he wasn't scared off by the brats that followed her.
Ethan silently listened, nodding at several points. Minerva seemed to have accepted the way things were.. But the whole hiding who you were from your family was hard for him to understand. Belle had told him something similar and he just didn't get it.. he figured he never would. And.. no owls? Surely she could have gotten away for a few minutes to find one? But the hardest one for him to understand was the fact that she was only gone for a few months.. and Maxwell was so easily - and quickly- able to move on,
with her best friend. That left him with a bad taste in his mouth.. but it wasn't really for him to say.
"Yeah.. I guess.." was all he managed to say, feeling like there was no need to discuss it any further right now.
The Ravenclaw shook his head lightly and gave her a rueful smile.
"It's alright," he said with a shrug. Not everyone got her sarcastic nature and Ethan was able to see past that.. and those that couldn't.. well, he had been around enough to see others on the receiving end.
"Maybe try acting like she doesn't bother you.." he suggested. Then maybe she'd back off.. because as far as Ethan could see they both had a hand in whatever disagreement they had. He merely looked at Minerva as she offered a warning, feeling a slight smirk emerge. He didn't think he had anything to worry about there.. but if he ever did, he could take care of himself.
"Oh.. Okay then," he said when she mentioned leaving. He thought that was a bit sudden.. but understood. The birthday girl was her friend so surely she must feel bad and want to make sure she's alright.
"I'll see you around then." Ethan gave Minnie a smile and headed off in the direction of the Great Hall.