
For only a moment, it was gone when I blinked. /feigns a hurt expression/ I never took you for an advocator of violence, Lily Evans. /mock gapes/ You’d end up with a load of rubbish. I’ve seen the work the other bloke does. /nods solemnly/
Ah, good. I must have devoured it instantly. I reckon it was a lemon cake that I was eating. -nudges him again- Oh, poor you, Cresswell. It won’t bruise, I promise. -raises an eyebrow and smirks- And I suppose you’re any better?

I know, I saw you the other day with your dessert. /snickers/ I understand where you’re coming from. But if it gives me an advantage, I’ll take it. It’s either me or the next bloke.
-raises her eyebrow, and nudges him playfully on the arm- You saw me with my dessert yesterday? Are you following me around? -gives him a smile and teases him- Knowing you, I’d probably pick the other bloke. You’re so incompetent anyway! -laughs- Kidding…

Slughorn can be eccentric, yes. But between the free food and the job opportunities, I can find it in me to enjoy myself. /arches an eyebrow/ Do you find it all pretentious?
Eccentric is the right word for it. And you’re right, I can never say ‘no’ to free food! -shrugs- Somewhat pretentious. Somewhat intimidating. It’s like people walk around with their nose up like they’re better than everyone else because they’ve got connections, you know.

/bows dramatically/ Thank you for allowing me this honour, Miss Evans. /folds his hands behind his back/ Mmhmm. They’re becoming more frequent as of late.
-let’s out a laugh- Ha, okay. -rolls her eyes- Pleasure’s all mine, Mr. Cresswell. -turns to Dirk, grinning- Tell me, Dirk. Do you really enjoy those gatherings? -pauses- I don’t, not really. I think it’s a big joke.
