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momentai 
Blake looked perplexed as Anabeth explained how she had gone about getting her school things together. "That seems like an awful lot of work," he commented, shaking his head. "Maybe next year you'll be able to just go to Diagon Alley? It really is wonderful in there, as well as convenient." Very, VERY convenient.
He chuckled and waved his hand dismissively again. "You really should stop worrying. You're doing just fine." He looked at the train and then bent down to pick up his backpack. "However, we really should get on this train. Wouldn't want all the work you went through to get your school supplies to go to waste, hmm? After you," he added, gesturing for her to board ahead of him. Ladies first and all.
Anabeth came into the train as Blake had suggested to her. She was just delighted with his respectful and elegant manner. It was easy to feel confortable and secure by Blake's side, which was new to her, as neither her parents used to have manners. And looking ahead through the corridor, she commented
"It's crowded... Do you think we'll be able to find a seat?" After they walk a little, she pointed to an empty compartment, without looking back to check whether Blake was or wasn't behind her:
"we can seat there. What do you think?" She slipped the door open:
"Someone might join us, who knows?" She added hopefully:
" It should be great! What do you think? Blake? Blake?" She turned herself back to check if Blake was still there.