Ian looked down at his feet when she talked to him about the boyfriend/girlfriend talk. His mom had told him similar things and had tried to encourage him to just be himself. It was a rather solid bit of advice and perhaps now he should just be comfortable being Ian, not Ian plus one.

He wasn't particularly thrilled with the next statement about the correctness of the other adults. He really, really felt it was unfair. Then she went into actually providing a more thorough answer about the history of the secrecy statute. He listened attentively. He'd read some of the same things, but he still didn't think that made things less unfair. If anything, it seemed that the more time passed, the more bias and hatred would cement in the muggle/wizard relationship. He decided to probe just a little bit more.

I understand professor. I still think it's unfair. He swallowed before the next question. I haven't asked my parents this, but it's something I'd like to know. When a muggle-born gets a Hogwarts letter, how does the ministry deal with incredulous parents? If indeed the statute is a way to protect muggles and wizards alike, wouldn't it be better to not even acknowledge it? It would seem a better way to keep the secret. Except of course for a child like me.

He was extremely grateful for Professor Nessa's encouragement to be proud of himself. Perhaps a future job in exploring muggle/wizard relations would be beneficial.