Of course she hadn't heard what he had said, Marcus was sure that Evelyn could see his lips move when he spoke but no doubt all she heard was; BLAH, BLAH, BLAH.

He watched as she got herself comfortable and he could tell that she had obviously been on a horse before. Marcus let out a small whistle and the nearest thestral came over to him. He hoisted himself up onto it and grinned at the young Slytherin.

"Alright Miss Flores, let's see what you got. Once around the paddock and the last one back has to do the winner's bidding for a day." He held out his hand towards her, "Agreed?"

How many times had he made this kind of offer to a student before and not one of them had taken him up on it. Somehow he had the feeling Evelyn just might.