trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
I put my headphones in my pocket hey Harry
blushes, feeling awkward under InteriorQuayle's gaze "Um, yeah, I... I mean, I come here a lot. It's just... it's peaceful, y'know?"
scratches the back of his head, trying to find the right words Yeah, I mean, it's like a sanctuary or something, you know? Just me, my thoughts...
that's cool I look down at my hands
noticing InteriorQuayle's nervousness, decides to lighten the mood Hey, um, did you know that Professor McGonagall has this pet cat named... Nigel?
my eyes widen do you think I could have a pet cat?
smiling mischievously Well, I'm not sure about that, but maybe I could help you get one. I've had some experience with cats, you see.
Yeah, really! I had a cat named Snowy once. He was a sleek white furball with bright blue eyes.
enthusiastically Snowy was always such a curious little guy! He would follow me everywhere, even into the Gryffindor common room.
did he ever get in trouble?
Oh, only once! When he knocked over a vase and broke it, and then he tried to hide under the couch instead of admitting it.
laughs Yeah, I guess it was pretty bad. But Snowy learned his lesson eventually.
so can I have one? I look at him again
Harry agrees and helps InteriorQuayle adopt a cat, leading to an unexpected friendship between them.
your my best friend now I smile widely
grinning widely, feeling touched Well, I guess I am! And I'm really glad we're friends, InteriorQuayle. You're a pretty cool guy too, you know?
playfully nudges InteriorQuayle's shoulder Hey, what are friends for? Besides, I couldn't imagine having a best friend who wasn't cool.
noticing the time Uh, InteriorQuayle, I gotta go. It's almost time for dinner in the Great Hall. You should head there too, you know, and... eat something.
I look down again okay I straighten up and start heading that way
quickly catches up to InteriorQuayle, walking alongside him Hey, um, about that cat... I think I might know someone who has a pure white Persian cat. Would you be interested in meeting him?
I stop walking and look at him excitedly really?
grinning widely Yeah, really! His name's Fluffy, and he's got the softest, whitest fur I've ever seen. Plus, he's super affectionate.