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"Oh, I was there. It was a bit scary but I think if they keep everything in check that they are fine.". He didn't mind being in a school with a werewolf. Just because someone was a werewolf didn't mean they were bad people. It wasn't their fault that it had happened to them. He would stand up for Professor Lupa "I don't mind if Professor Lupa stays at Hogwarts. What happened was a freak accident.". Just because people were different didn't mean they didn't deserve the same rights as everyone else.
"How was your vacation,Sarah?" he asked her. She was being nice to him so he thought he'd do the same. No sense in being a jerk to her for no reason. Even if he thought she might tempt Sammi with cookies. Good thing she didn't know Sammi's weakness was lollipops.
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MsMorgan Mariel frowned slightly and fought the urge to roll her eyes at Nathaniel's snide Ravenclaw comment. Choosing to ignore the remark for now, she nodded happily at Sammi. "Yes, Ravenclaw's the best... Although there are more reasons to love it than just the color." And then the younger girl turned to stare off out the window. Odd. Mariel looked at her curiously for a moment before turning back to Nathaniel as he asked about Diagon Alley.
"Um, for the most part I guess," she answered as his question brought up memories of the summer - most pretty good, but her last visit to Diagon Alley had been just awful. Frowning at the memory, the nearly 15 year old was so consumed with the thought that she completely failed to notice how nervous Nathaniel seemed. Instead, she shrugged softly and stared out the window, tring to push the memory out of her mind and becoming vaguely aware of Sarah trying to make conversation with the other occupants of their compartment.
The Ravenclaw girl looked up again as the topic turned to werewolves yet again. Not that she should have been surprised, really, being at the forefront of everyone's mind given recent events. Though it was beginning to annoy her that it seemed as if nearly no one shared her opinion on the matter. Except that Variety kid. And where was he? She never did catch up with him again. Nearly everyone else dismissed it as no big deal. "That's just the thing Nathaniel," Mariel said in a tired voice. "They didn't keep everything in check. What happens when there's another accident? What if you get bit next time? Or one of your friends? Or your little sister?" She sighed greatly, being tired of trying to make everyone see reason. She had nothing against werewolves when they were people, but once a month they weren't people. They were vicious, dangerous beasts who had no place being around kids.
Not really wanting to get into an argument, she decided to change the subject when she noticed that Nathaniel was still standing in the doorway. "So... are you going to sit down?" she asked, gesturing to the seat next to Sarah. Her own side of the compartment was full with Daisy on one side of her and Sammi on the other. So next to Sarah was his only choice... unless he wanted to continue standing.
To be perfectly honest Sarah was torn in her opinions.On the one hand she could see what Nathaniel meant: Werewolves most of the time were people,with feelings just like anyone else.And when fit should be allowed to have a job.On the other hand she could also see where Mariel was coming from.Professor Lupa could quite easily have killed someone, and did actually maim the Headmaster, which should never have been allowed to happen.Perhaps it would be best if she didn't commit to either side and just nod along with both of them.Yeah that would be alright.Adding an
"Uhhhuh" for good measure.But she had to mention what she thought about the potion...had to.
"I think," she started, looking down at her hands,
"that the wolfsbane potion wasn't done right.I mean Professor Lupa had told us it was supposed to ease the pain and keep her mind her own.Now to me she looked to be in plenty of pain...and certainly not of sound mind." She bit her lip when she finished.Maybe she'd be the only one to think it.Maybe she was paranoid.But after what happened to Forrester in DA she was a little concerned that someone hated the Professors.
As the subject turned to the summer,Sarah had to fight hard not to mention the Forrester incident as well.She had already scared a young kid outside Florean's with the story when she told Mariel, last thing she wanted was to scare Sammi and have Nathaniel actually hate her.Smiling up at him she answered with just the nice parts.
"Oh it was lovely,thanks.Mariel and Wesley, another friend of mine," she added, knowing he wouldn't have a clue who she meant,
"stayed over at my place alot, and we went out and did muggle things.I'm trying to verse Mariel in the culture," she giggled, remembering her friend on roller blades for the first time.
"How about you guys?" she asked,looking from Nate to his sister.
She had to inwardly giggle at Mariel's invitation.It wasn't until then that she realised Nathaniel was still standing.And she knew he wouldn't really be keen on sitting next to her.But it was the only seat available, and with a smile Sarah patted it.
"Yeah come on, sit down.Your legs will get tired if you don't."