For a second Elon thought that she'd scared her away with his confession. Miss Dawson had shown that she was quite shy and modest. Another girl, a Slytherin perhaps, would have taken advantage of Elon's interest in her. Perhaps that was what drew Elon to Alice Dawson, that she didn't seem interested in him and what he represented.

"Alright, I will," he replied with a smile.

He made himself comfortable against the pillows and then said: "I confess that I hoped you'd watch the tournmanet... Our study sessions inspired me to try." In truth, Elon participated in almost all competitions at Hogwarts. "How come you didn't?"

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