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Apedemak nodded while looking at the gardens around him. "I have always found a tranquility away from the things of men; but, I have recently found that it is more keenly felt when I tend to the to the things that draw life from the living earth. There is a newness to them, their stories are so new and budding with potential. These lilies," The Sudanese boy motioned to the the huge white flowers with crimson throats that he had transplanted; "have been singing to me about the joy and anticipation they feel about being able to bloom again and feel the warm sun upon their petals and leaves." His golden eyes turned back to focus upon her, they glittered brilliantly.
Diabolica nodded slowly, carefully listening to his words. "It really does seem you have a natural gift for it... I don't know many others who are so skilled and passionate about herbology and gardening...or anyone who hears the plants and flowers themselves sing, that I know of. I'm quite glad you enjoy it so much." She smiled. "I do remember you telling me that you had never grown anything prior to attending Hogwarts... had you shown interest in herbology before, or is it a completely newfound hobby?"