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» especially not to hermione. they’ve been through so much together. she knows his tells like she knows the backs of her hands. shuts her book. whatever he says is bound to be good. 〝 come on, out with it, i was studying. 〞
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pouring over today’s book: 𝘷𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴. she’s already copied half of it out in succinct, colour——coordinated notes, quill stuck betwixt jaws as she scans the last paragraph on the page. hermione »
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» pauses, brows pinching in acute suspicion at chosen one’s choice compliment. blinks at the doe——look he’s giving up and puts her quill down.
〝 what is it that you want, harry? 〞 he’s never been particularly good at lying, »
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slipping into the seat next to him, book landing atop scarlet table with a thud. is he really surprised? ———— propping up chin in palm, elbow narrowly misses plate. 〝 pass the toast. 〞
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