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Partnering? Ilia didn't always enjoy being friendly, but today she wasn't exactly opposed. She had no danger of bratzilla trying to partner with her, and she was generally safe from that prat Zeke as his girlfriend tended to usurp his attentions. Praise be to Odin for that....
On the other hand, she rarely got to have her boyfriend anymore because she had chosen a Hufflepuff. In all his Puffness, prefect duty, honor, all that jazz........he didn't say 'no, I am partnering with my girl'. Instead, her sweetheart tended to partner with anyone who asked him. Being kind was all fine and dandy, but it almost a hundred percent of the time was a bit much honestly.
She didn't pout though, simply put on a welcoming smile as she surveyed her options. Maybe a guy? That seemed to tweak Henric's gears a bit when she partnered with boys. Here fishies, who wanted to play? She was very good at this subject.
Carl grinned as people began talking about their holidays. He had a good holiday too, but he did not really want to talk about it, so he stood up and looked for a partner. He wanted to be pairs with somebody older and better at Potions because he would definitely need help. Seeing a Slytherin who did not seem to have a partner yet, he walked towards her with his things. "Hello! Can I be your partner?" Pleeease say yes?
The First Year turned his attention to Professor Newton as he resumed speaking. Oooh, drinking a potion! He could do that. He did not care if it gave him poisonous effects (because he won't die ... right?), as long as he did not have to brew an antidote first. "I can drink the potion first, if you want." He said to the older girl, standing up again. He hoped he appeared brave. As usual, he tried to look on the bright side. He would be able to watch her make the potion and learn, so that he did not fail when it was his turn!