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Dorian stopped reading his textbook the moment he heard the ground crunch nearby. He had always had a heightened sense of hearing and during this term it had almost doubled because it was like walking on egg shells with the new rules. He looked up and turned his head towards the sound and when he saw that it was one of the Professors he practically threw his textbook on the ground beside him and got up from his seated position so fast that he nearly stumbled over.
"Hi Professor...." this was awkward... At the question, the Ravenclaw nodded his head quickly "I am." he said. He tended to stay away from trouble as much as possible. He had already lost five points before and he did not want to lose more. "I ...usually come here to do some meditation or to read. I like the fresh air and not many people come here so its nice and quiet" he said and stooped down to pick up his DADA textbook and dusted it before holding it up to his chest. "That isn't against the rules, right?" There were so many ridiculous rules now that he wasn't even sure anymore. "But, what are you doing here?"
He watched the poor young man fumbling to get to his feet, book flying to the side. Noticing it was a textbook, he instantly relaxed.
"I didn't mean to startle you. Please have a seat. No need to jump to your feet out here." He hesitated for a moment, trying to remember if there was indeed a rule about standing in a professors presence out on the ground. Either way, it was ridiculous. It was one thing to be more orderly in class, but it was clearly free time and the Ravenclaw was studying.
"This is an excellent place to do some meditating, and studying, as long as you don't let yourself get too cold. Maybe a bluebell flame, if you plan on staying out much longer?" Foster rather liked walking in the cold, but just sitting would be a bit uncomfortable.
"And, no, as far as I know, studying outside isn't against any...current...rules."
Foster looked around the area and took a deep breath of the cool air before answering.
"I'm simply out for an afternoon walk of the grounds. Trying to enjoy the weather before the next snow storm hits." He looked closer at the young man's book.
"I see you are studying Defense Against the Dark Arts. How are your lessons going so far this term?"