 Don't worry. I'm slow too! <333 Yeahhh, Mr White! Yeah science!
That special ability of Vera's was enviable. As an introverted sort, Rowan found herself drawn to magnetism of extroverts. They made you feel comfortable, and coaxed out the wings of your inner social butterfly. Although, admittedly, better in small doses, because the inevitable exhaustion of needing quiet time to think would kick in eventually. Eventually.
For now though, Rowan was very content with this affable girl's company.
She found herself chuckling lightly at the names of Vera's family. It wasn't just her mother who wanted a theme it appeared. “I love all those names.” She said softly. And Scooter? That was utterly precious. She nodded her head. “Yes, Vespa. Those pretty classic scooter bikes. I think Scooter is an adorable nickname. How old are your siblings?”
Rowan was pretty adept at reading people and she noticed the flicker of confusion on Vera's face. “Perhaps, then, you could make the noise and make a path, and I'll follow you through.” She teased with a wry smile. Like some weird tumultuous Pied Piper.
Rowan wasn't certain.. although the bombardment of questions over her muggle education, made her wonder if Vera had any experience at all of the non magical world. She knew of scooters though, and Vespas. Curious. She sighed softly, thinking. She'd left so much behind. All those years of education to then miss her exams was frustrating.. And leaving her small group of close friends was even worse..
But head over heart. Always.
“You know what.. I have mixed feelings. Leaving my friends and having to start all over again is the worst part. And then having to choose between muggle and magical exams came next. But my mum gave me a choice and I made it. Magic is part of me and I think I should use it.” She tucked her hair behind her ears and continued. “My favourite was Chemistry, but I prefer Potions—they're extremely similar. Mixing ingredients to get a reaction.” In fact, Rowan's blood father was a master Potioneer. One of the biggest surprises of meeting Daniel was how much the pair had in common despite having never met for the first thirteen years of her life. Nature had triumphed over nurture. “No, it wasn't a boarding school. Just a regular state school.” She smiled warmly at Vera. Girl was really making her open up, which she appreciated.
As for Muggle Studies, “Having experience of both does seem like an unfair advantage.” People who didn't use magic to get everything done had to be more practical, and the combined knowledge an upper hand. “So, yes, Muggle Studies should be a breeze!” With any luck. “It's a bit unfair isn't it?” She crinkled her nose.
But that was enough about Rowan, Vera! Tell us about YOU. “Do you know much of the muggle world?” The redhead asked carefully as not to offend. Some magical folk did get offended over such intrigue. Daddy dearest had been first hand experience of that. And as for OWLS. “What's your strongest subject? Are you feeling confident about your exams?”
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