As the woman turned, Basil found himself dazzled by the full force of her attention. She was even more beautiful up close with those brilliantly expressive eyes. All the more advantage that she was clever and interested in academia! Now here was a woman that ought to be esteemed. Unlike so many poor souls that graduated Hogwarts merely to be thrust upon society with no prospects of furthering education, this young woman had her priorities straight! (Basil decided he liked her, even if it was a judgement based solely on the fabricated background he’d imagined all on his own.)At mention of a Mr. Nott, the brunette nodded. He didn’t know the gentleman personally but then again, he was only here intermittently at best throughout the year. This would be the first summer he actually had a chance to fully immerse in the Institute and all it had to offer. (A small part of Basil was looking forward to making an acquaintance with other like-minded individuals, all the better if they were as fascinated by Transfiguration as he.) Basil offered the lady a slight incline of the head. “I am as yet not acquainted with a Mr. Nott,” he replied politely. “However, if you are indeed lost I am happy to be of service, Miss.” If he wondered what her name was, he kept the insinuation to himself. “This is the main courtyard of the Flint Institute, and that building there is the library." Perhaps she said was meant to meet her companion at the front entry gate? It wasn’t far. He could as easily escort her there himself, if need be.
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