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"Yeah." Archie agreed, unconvincingly. "Wouldn't want him running anywhere near that forest, though." Always back to the forest. Did he have the authority to call someone in to tear the forest from its roots? If it was forbidden, then what was the point in it?
This Professor Botros must be interesting if this kid could remember his exact seat during the feast. Archie raised an eyebrow and thought back to the night. The only man he didn't speak to properly was the old guy. He snapped his fingers. "Of course, the deputy headmaster." Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh. "Well, I'll have to meet this Professor, then."
"Ahhhhhhh!" This got Archie all excited. A French bulldog, awww. "Lovely! Bet you miss him when you're at school, huh?" Still, the kid looked like he didn't have long left anyway. Into Herbology? Well, you could say that. "Yes, I guess so. I studied it for a bit at university." Before he dropped out, but he wouldn't mention THAT to a student, of course! "But very fond of planting. I..." Why was he telling this child his life story? "... just finished up as a private gardener, to come here." Archie nodded. Time to shut up before he revealed his secrets.
He sipped his cup of tea with his eyebrows raised. A little hot but that was no biggie. He was used to it.
Yes. That’s him, Professor Bot…wait, what?
Deputy Headmaster!? Ethan contained his squeal of excitement, and instead cleared his throat to keep his calm. The prefect definitely needs to visit the old man. Congratulate him and all.
“If you plan to visit him, I would suggest giving him herbal tea leaves. He likes that stuff.” Well, Ethan wasn’t so sure, but why would he ask students last term to get him a couple from the Greenhouses, yeah? The fourth year was kinda sorta getting the vibe that Mr. Millard got those herbal stuff around his garden.
Seeing how much he cared about Rolo, it seems that Mr. Millard only has his dog for company. Ethan did not dare ask to see if his crude theory was correct. He’d have to leave it just like that.
“How about putting a mild shield charm along the edge of the forest, sir? That can help.” He said shrugging his shoulder nonchalantly. If Ethan was in his position, he’d do that to make sure that his pet was safe.
“Of course I do sir. Momo and I are pretty close.” Truth. And it was hard for the blond kid to leave his lovely bulldog at home. What a darling pet he is.
And now…here’s more information about the Groundskeeper from the man himself. He studied Herbology…but then preferred its more relaxed…branch? Was that it?
“Is planting more fun than…Herbology?” Ethan asked as he shifted in his seat, took a sip of his tea, and continued to stroke Rolo’s head.
“If it is, maybe you can show me the ropes on how to plant my own…plant? I’m terrible in Herbology, so maybe learning the how-to’s of planting might help me understand Herbology more…”
Please say yes, kind sir?