Sally-Anne was walking back from the Great Hall. Dinner was nearly over and, as usual, she left early to avoid the buzz of students heading back to their common room. She pulled out a small piece of parchment from her school back and scanned it quickly.
TO DO LISTOwl Mum & Dad about grades
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She flipped her red hair over her shoulder, expression expectant.
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"Well, I am a Hufflepuff," she replied cautiously after a bit of hesitation. She didn't know if she was that Hufflepuff. She adjusted her schoolbag on her shoulder. "You're in Slytherin, right?," Sally asked, although she already knew the answer.
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"You, it's Blodwyn, isn't it," she finally added. Once again, she knew the answer to her own question. She had contemplated the idea of pretending not to know her name, but decided against it.
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She nodded in acknowledgement of her name. "Where are you in such a hurry off to?"
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"Oh...Erm, Common room," she said slowly, squinting her eyes, trying to read the other girl's intention.
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"Are you pureblood?" the redhead asked impatiently.
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Sally looked up at the girl. She was tempted to ask why it mattered, but decided against it. She didn't want to test the Slytherin's temper. She might actually eat me then..., the Hufflepuff thought to herself.
"Yes," she said with a nod. "My father was half-half though."
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"Well, good. Now, if you ever need any help of my nature..." Blodwyn trailed off meaningfully. Hopefully the girl wouldn't be so daft as to misunderstand.
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"Oh.. erm, well, sure," she finally managed to say. "Ummm, thanks." She eyed the Slytherin carefully.
"Well if you ever need me, I'm always happy to help," Sally added, not exactly knowing what she was offering herself to help with.
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Nodding to the blonde, Blodwyn swiftly turned and set off down the hall in the opposite direction. Her smirk turned into a small grin. Blodwyn, dear, you're doing well, she sighed to herself.
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