Paxton was not dull-witted by any means but the allure of studying was not something that had ever ensnared him. Well, when he had been involved with... Never mind, that. His NEWTs were coming up and he wanted to do well. So he had joined a study group thing so he hoped that would help somewhat.

"I am taking Herbology but not Ancient Studies," Paxton informed the redhead as he doodled a bit on his topmost piece of parchment which also contained his haphazard notes about Devils Snare.