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The fifth year stared at him for a moment, trying very hard not to comment on the combination of pink ears, rebellious hair, and the fact that he'd somehow managed to turn a conversation about a textbook-stealing plant into an educational lecture.
"That sounds much better than 'person who has reread the same page four times and somehow retained less information with each attempt,'" she admitted, huffing out a quiet laugh.
A reluctant smile crept onto her face despite herself.
"Herbology feels like being expected to recognize hundreds of different species based on details so small they may as well be invisible." Her eyes swept across the greenhouse. "Half the time all I see is 'green plant number one' and 'green plant number two.'" She paused. "Which is unfortunate, because I'm fairly certain every plant in here realized years ago that I wasn't born with whatever instinct makes someone a green thumb."
The textbook earned another look, as though it had personally contributed to her frustration.
"I think Defence spoiled me. Most of our lessons involve actually doing something: cast a spell, recognize a threat, outsmart your opponent in a duel, try not to end up unconscious on the floor." She shrugged lightly. "It's all refreshingly clear to me."
Her attention drifted back to the young Tentacula, which had abruptly abandoned its earlier attempts at theft in favour of looking perfectly well-behaved. Freya narrowed her eyes at it.
"See? Now it's pretending to be innocent."
Only then did she turn back toward Nyle, shoving her textbook and notes aside.
"Freya," she offered, finally returning the introduction. "Current victim of O.W.L. examinations. And if you're offering help, I am absolutely asking."
The answer came so quickly that it surprised even her. The corner of her mouth twitched upward.
"So, what magical plants thrive in particularly hyetal climates? Or is that another chapter that's waiting to ambush me later?"
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