He wasn't kind enough. If he was, he would've been shouting her praise from the top of the pavilion so all around could hear the echoes. But, if others knew how ardently he loved her they might pose questions, questions Will neither had the desire or patience to entertain.

"Mildly satisfactory. It was enjoyable watching [INSERT QUIDDITCH TEAM HERE] win the cup today. Much as I was disheartened Montrose didn't win." He rambled, utterly missing the opportunity to charm her in his excitement to talk about quidditch. "And your evening? Have you been here long?" Will was late and he knew it, but between watching the game and getting ready for tonight the lateness couldn't be avoided.