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Respect was such a stupid word and meaning because HE had never gotten any respect so why should HE show it? Still, the little boy was kind of glad that the librarian had listened to his story although he wondered if he was actually listening or just judging. Probably the latter, they Always judged him even if he did nothing wrong.
He scratched the back of his neck at the mans words and sighed heavily after he was done talking. "Oh alright....i promise" But what the man could not see was that his fingers were crossed behind his neck as he pretended to scratch some more. A childish way to not keep a promise. Lowering his hand, he placed them on the desk as well and his two different colored eyes looked at the books behind the librarian. "I want to learn how to change colors with a spell....or is that too advanced for me?" seeing as he was only a first year.
"That’s good to hear." Leo said. Not that he believed that the promise the came from the boys by the counter was very sincere but at least he said the words. Leo felt that he needed to give the upset boy some time and space before he focused his efforts on him again. It was clear that Leo unintentionally had if not frightened but at least overwhelmed the young boy enough for him retreat to a quiet corner.
Taking a step forwards he regarded the boy with the unequal eyes thoughtfully.
"I'm not the best judge to know if changing colours would be too advanced for you to learn. I guess you won’t know until you try. But If you really want to know what spells you can learn that fit your age range you could ask Professor Bellaire when you see her in transfiguration class." Leo doubted the boy would do that though but Sophia was the expert not him.
Pulling out his wand he accioed forth a book which landed with a soft thud on the counter in front of the boy.
"You could try the colour spells in that book if I recall correctly they aren't too advanced and even hold some nice illustrations." Leo said. But then what was too advanced? That was a philosophical topic for another time and place.
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Edward Penguin As he looked over to the shelves lining this corner, he felt a hand on his shoulder and he turned, startled. He was slightly relieved to find the librarian standing there speaking in soothing tones. Ian did his best to focus on the words. It's not your fault, sir. I....I...I.. as the stammering began anew, Ian closed his eyes, drew and deep breath and tried again with what he hoped was a more confident tone. I came in to find a book and that boy's rudeness and your response were a bit overwhelming. At the release of the last word, Ian exhaled and looked at the floor.
Turning his attention fully on the upset boy Leo shook his head as he said quietly.
"If I hadn't spoken the way I did then maybe I could have prevented you from getting upset in the first place. So I'm sorry for that." It was nice to know the reason behind the boy’s actions though. It made it easier to understand.
Smiling kindly he asked genuinely curious.
“Was it a book about giants you came here looking for? Giants I think are very interesting creatures.” He was quite glad he had never encountered one though since they were rumoured to be vicious.
#What’s your name dear and which house do you belong to?"he asked hoping to build a better connection the boy that went past the scary first impression.