He smiled at her response, even if he didn't quite believe it true himself. It wasn't that people were cruel; they simply did not take it upon themselves to worry about the plights of others, even if they were in a situation to help. He'd seen it in the halls of Hogwarts, especially, when a student was dropping their books or being teased by another student and no one bothered to step in and assist them.

"I'll help you, of course," he said, as if it was a no-brainer, and offered his arm for her to hold onto. He'd be better with the support, too, enough if he did not voice it out loud. "Lead the way—slowly, perhaps," he teased lightly, hoping she found it funny instead of embarrassing.

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