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“I’m not much of a library person myself,” Patroclus admitted. From what she was telling him, to Patroclus it was easy to see Miss Carlton as a social butterfly during her time as a student, his thoughts fluttered with pictures of her, and face-less other’s hanging out laughing, and chatting. Laughing with her, at the Qudditch comment, Patroclus smiled, “That has been me the few years, just in the stands, I had been planning on trying out for the team, but with the no Qudditch this year, it seems I will have to wait.” He was still a little upset about that.
“Wow!” the boy exclaimed, it was hard for Patroclus to fathom the age of Professor Carlton, she looked so young, yet she had already held esteemed positions in occupations besides teaching. He would ask, but it was rude for a man to ask a lady’s age, or similarly; a student ask a teacher’s. “I am sure with a Minister as a sister; there will be special benefits, even if you don’t as for them.” The boy grinned, surely that sort of relationship would have secret rewards.
“It sounds like you and Ali…sorry the Minister, have a great relationship.” Patroclus noted, momentarily missing his brother. “Hopefully, we Lions can make your school family, just as full of love as your real family!” The House of Godric Gryffindor was perhaps the best house in the school, then again there was some obvious bias in Patroclus’ affections. “So will you be involved in the Tournament, in any capacity? That’s if I am allowed to ask,” he added. Patroclus was so excited, he had only heard rumours of the styles of challenges previous tournaments had had. But he was lucky enough to be living through one.
Hmm. Patroclus sounded like such an easygoing person, that it was easy for Lexi to compare herself to him. Well, her
student self to him, that is. She wasn't quite sure what to predict about Patroclus in his older years.
"Oh, well, I'm sorry to hear that you were hoping to try out for the house Quidditch team. Look on the bright side, though--you're only a fourth year! At least this isn't your last year at Hogwarts," she commented, hoping that would make him feel a little better. She guessed that a lot of students were disappointed about their being no Quidditch, especially the ones who were seventh years.
"There's always next year!"
She laughed lightheartedly at his surprised reaction to her former jobs within the Ministry of Magic.
"Oh, and I also worked at Starbucks Coffee House, which was a fun little job to have. The Ministry jobs were really just something my sister talked me into when I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life," she further explained.
"I'm glad she did, too, because working in Magical Education helped me decide to become a teacher." She shrugged when Patroclus brought up special benefits again.
"I don't know, Mr. Hudson. Al may only be twenty-nine right now, but she's got a good head on her shoulders. I don't know if she'll be the type of Minister to hand out special favors," she said. She paused for a moment while she thought about the fact that she and her twin sister would be turning
thirty soon. She wondered if she could still get away with claiming twenty-seven or so... Hmm...
Lexi beamed when Patroclus mentioned that he hoped the Lions could make her school family full of as much love as her home family.
"Thank you, but...you Lions already have done that! I've never felt more welcome before," she said. It was true, too. The Lions had taken her [back] in this year with welcoming arms and smiles on their faces. Once again, she shrugged when Patroclus asked about her role in the Tri-wizard Tournament.
"I don't know yet...honestly. I'm hoping to at least be a spectator, at the very least," she said with a laugh.
"I guess I'll find out more closer to when the time comes." "Well, Mr. Hudson, it's been great catching up with you, but I'm going to head back to my office now. It's been in the common room," she said, nodding toward the portrait of the Fat Lady,
"saying hello to the Gryffindors. If you need anything or just want to catch up again, you know where to find me. Have a good day!" With another little smile, Lexi turned and headed off down the corridor.