Harumpf, was the only natural noise he could muster as she rejected holding his wand. He wanted her to cast some magic! But, ugh, she was so annoying and so, putting the wand back into his pocket, he sighed a little.

Though when she said she’d like to practice with him when they started school, Paxton felt his stomach churn a little. What on earth was that? He could feel his cheeks warm up a little and he looked around almost panicked – what on- was he embarrassed? Nervous? Excited?

No.
Paxton furrowed his brows toward Flora and pouted before opening his mouth, “I think I’m hungry.”

Yep.
That was it.
Paxton Fudge was hungry and not at all flustered at her mentioning wanting to spend time with him again.

“Are you hungry?”

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