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Emzily
Archie was glad that the boy picked himself up, because there was no way he had the physical strength to do any student lifting. He straightened up as the boy was now on his feet, and folded his arms across his chest to try and cover up his spillage. Thank Merlin, once again, for it not spilling over his trousers. "Ah, no harm..." He paused to look over his door. Archie squinted just to double check for any markings, "...done." He smiled reassuringly at the child. Wait, was he... peeking into his hut?
How rude.
Archie cleared his throat dramatically and soon lost his smile. "Thank you, Mister Mordaunt, that's very thoughtful of you." Although Archie kind of wanted to rename him Ethan Nosy-Parker Mordaunt. Pssht. He gave the boy a firm shake of the hand then resumed to cover his shirt with his arms folded. "Uhh...." Now what?
"Would you like to come in for a cup of tea?" Getting down with da kids was on his to-do list. "Mr Millard, by the way." If he wasn't listening during the feast.
Now it was his turn to thank Merlin! No harm done on school property! Pheww-y!
Ethan however, took note of the sudden change of expression. Was this man bi-polar? Whether he is or not, he'd be careful. Maybe he's vertically challanged, but he just might have other strengths. The blond boy wanted to know. So far...he's interesting. Very interesting. The handshake was returned, and Ethan felt his brain shook inside his skull. See? The strength coming from the man's arm definitely made up for his height.
The prefect deduced that it might be from him being an expert when it comes to tending the ground?
Maybe.
And now an invitation! Who would pass up that chance, yeah?
"I'd love to, Mr. Millard." he replied and waited for the man to let him in. Does he have a first name? Or...was it a secret?