Dylan stood stationary, arms crossed and wand out, as people slowly started to trickle into the room. First was Ella...and really, the Slytherin was so relieved to see her there. He'd hoped she wasn't too sore about what had happened in the Quidditch match and stuff...and it remained that she was one of his favorite Hufflepuffs...If not, THE favorite.

...and then there was Gryffindor Tag...and Ravenclaw Nigel. They both got a manly nod...Almost like a bro!nod but not as familiar. Logan was in the room moments later...and then Gunter.

Dylan stared at Oakey for a moment, passing silent information onto his once best mate. They had things to do...and the drama didn't need to be brought up anymore. It was lame...and this wasn't the time. People could be dying...

...and ALICE....and then Slytherin Lotus...

"Right...to begin with...a Patronus is just a partially-tangible positive energy force...Patronuses are known as spirit guardians, because they're different from person to person..."...Just giving background. "If you think about it logically...it's not really THAT hard to produce one. It can be in the heat of the moment...but not for practice like we're about to do."

..........

...Then the door was opening...and he expected to see another of his peers stepping through the door...but instead...

What.................even......?

"How.......did they......?"

He looked to Oakey and shook his head. This hadn't been his fault..."Right...." There was ice in his veins...but whatever. It was going to be fine. He'd faced these ridiculous creatures TWICE and survived. "Seems we'll be doing a practical. Gunter, pull it together..." Seriously SO OVER THESE STUPID THINGS.

"You'll need a happy thought...and not just any happy thought. The HAPPIEST you can muster...Let it fill you up..."