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Proffesor Snape
Ari smiled widely, "Mister Kapoor," she nodded a slight bow. "I'm doing..well enough, I suppose, but there's always room for improvement--you know how it is." She put a hand on the large box, "I've brought you a present, Sir--I hope that's not...strange." She flipped the silver latches on the side and began to open the box. "And how have you been, sir?" Even though she already knew the answer. Mister Kapoor was 99% of the time 'Well' or 'Fine' and, occasionally he's 'Getting along alright'. Mister Kapoor was never a downer.
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A present? For me?"
What a rare thing! "
And, I'm just fine. I spilled a few books a few nights ago in the creatures section and I have no idea where they've gone. Scampered off, they!" He said as if they had their nerve. "
What in the world compelled you to get me a gift, Miss Malone, really you shouldn't have." He said, wondering if it was costly.