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Benny didn't bother to confirm the Hufflepuff's interpretation of his words at first. He really didn't want to talk about it. Not to Henric....or Adi...or Angel...or ANYONE for that matter. Not that he appeared to have much choice in the matter with the first one. Even as the younger boy's eyes widened in apparent response to what he had said the Gryffindor didn't see a way out. And he wasn't stupid enough not to see he had struck a chord...which Henric returned with his own words.
Sorry? Ben doubted very much that Henric was sorry. If anything he was likely giddy that he managed to do what he did. "I WAS there for him. Still have his toad which he left behind because he was too concerned with himself to think my feelings had any merit and Gus was caught in the crossfire." The fact that Adi had seemingly forgotten his familiar in the midst of things had thrown him for even more of a loop.
"And then he turns around and instead of trying to get me to see that I was wrong...." He shook his head and exhaled as he worked on the words. He had already said more than he usual did in a given conversation. "...instead he rubbed you in my face. And hit me. And denounced our friendship in front of everyone." That was hardly the action of someone who was THERE for him. Rather it was the actions of someone who really didn't care about him and his friendship either way.
"But then you're me....just more fun and energetic and open....and a Hufflepuff to boot. Better version of course." Why wouldn't Adi want Henric instead?
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