A smile slipped onto his face as he watched her face slip from understanding to confused. No one said Divination was easy; those who claimed it was likely had little success in the subject. With a subject that had a reputation for frivolity, it was easy to use that as an excuse when nothing made sense (though admittedly he was being a bit thorough). Her comment, however, had him barking out a laugh in class.

"Unless you're determined to follow me onto the quidditch pitch while I practice hitting bludgers, I doubt I'll be much of a curse," he joked. "I don't have a penchant for ruining girls' lives."

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