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Cassirin There was the slightest wrinkle to Thornton's brow, and Dot wished she knew how to read him better. Some people were easy, but Thornton always seemed to be playing it very close. Worry, maybe, or concern? Unconsciously, Dot matched his wrinkle.
"Let's ditch the prefect compartment when we can, and we'll sit with her. And Kyroh too." Dot gave Thornton's arm a pat. "D'you two want to go on a double date with us to Hogsmeade this term? It'll be fun... I hope. I've never done a double date before."
Part of Thornton thought that Paige might object to his leaving the Prefect's compartment to sit with her, but, well, he'd cross that bridge when they came to it. So to Dot's first suggestion, he nodded his assent.
To her second suggestion, he hesitated. A double date? He and Paige hadn't actually been on a proper date on their own. Not really. But it would be rude to say no, wouldn't it? "I'll ask her," he said deferring the need to make a decision. "I don't want to presume to speak for Paige..."