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Hera 
If he didn't know better, he'd have thought it was Sir Nicholas' birthday. But he DID know better, and so the ghost's expression was taken on face value. Dude was pleased for his help.
... and gosh, compliments too. A fine young man, why yes he was, thank you for noticing Sir Nicholas.
"It's no trouble, let me know how the wooing goes though," he winked, grinning to himself as the ghost departed.
HA! This was brilliant. Just brilliant.
After a brief moment, Zeke's gaze dropped to his book on the desk. Maybe now wasn't the time to tackle that chapter, he was suddenly in a mood for breakfast. Stuffing his book back into his bag, Zeke pushed himself away from the desk and set off. He had a hankering for bacon.
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I shall," Sir Nicholas replied upon turning his head to show the fifth year just how otherworldly his smile was.
With an airy wave, the house ghost continued his glide to exit the room. Completely missing the opening into the common room proper and disappearing through one of the curves in the stone walls instead.