Ethan took the full blow of Cosgrach’s words and forced himself to swallow the bile inside his mouth. There’s no such things as sugar coating when it comes to this guy. Others will definitely think that this man’s insensitive, but the third year tried his best to dig deeper into his words and found out that he’s telling the painful truth. Yes, maybe it’s time to toughen up, and just get on with life. It will take him time though…to accept that possibility of not being wanted forever.

Ethan looked up at the man and gave him a weak grin. Yes, he knows Sophie Brown! He met her back in the grounds while working on Kirby’s hut. Never talked to her after that though, but he definitely will once he gets the chance. He wondered though if she’s got problems too with her family seeing that the potions master adopted her too.

Upon hearing his words, somehow the boy was filled with little hope. Cosgrach will never be his dad, but if his own father wouldn’t want him, then he’s got a man here who’s willing to be his. “So…you’re not kidding?” As in…he’s serious about it? Because this boy needs an adult figure to lean on. Merlin knows what this kid could do if he isn’t guided. “I will do my best not to disappoint you, professor.” Ethan, even if Cosgrach doesn’t know, will do everything he can to make him proud. He doesn’t know where to start though, but he will. That’s the least he could do for a man who’s now accepted him even if they are not related at all.

Ethan sighed, and for the first time in weeks, he felt his happy self, come out after a period of hibernation. The boy’s cheeks flushed, and was now smiling. “I will keep that in mind professor.” Problems outside school…did he mean…you know…girl problems? Ethan had to shut his mouth to prevent himself from smiling further. Cossy might think he’s a weirdo. But then…he’s got another question! “Erm…sir? Don’t you…feel sad that you don’t have your own kids?” Cosgrach’s definitely different from Aldred, but he wanted to know. He just might get an idea if his real dad’s sad or not.