Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy

Gaston shook his head, chuckling to himself as he watched Phantom continue to ham it up for their guest. The little purring Persian kept her paws wrapped around the girl's arm and nuzzled into her hand. She clearly had no intention of giving up the attention she was getting any time soon! He was so absorbed in the cat's antics that it took him a moment to register that Miss Blaze was speaking to him. He smiled, impressed by the girl's maturity. "Your mother is right," he said, nodding in agreement. "That's a good way of looking at things."

He had to admit, Miss Blaze had a talent for persuasion. Had she considered a career in advertising? If she hadn't, she should... she'd be amazing at it! So it seemed she wasn't giving up on selling him perfume just yet. He had to admire her tenacity. He hated to say no to the idea, so he gave the only answer he could. "Thank you. I'll keep that in mind." And that was the truth; he would consider it, even if he didn't end up buying anything.

Seeing Miss Blaze beam made Gaston smile and beam back at her. He knew she was skilled at charms, but he was never one to withhold praise for a new spell mastered, no matter how simple. He wasn't sure how she would react to the offer for a book and more practice, but her enthusiasm made his face light up. His eyes widened at what she said next. "Animagus training already? Wow, I'm impressed!" he exclaimed. The the conversation turned to OWLs, and that reminded him of his own days as a student taking exams. He remembered all too well how stressful it was! "Just be careful not to overwork yourself."

His smile grew as she thanked him for the book; he had no doubt she'd return it to him in a timely manner. "Why don't you see what you can make and show me what you come up with?" he said. "Then i can teach you another spell if you like.."