lovely bones

No no no no! [He ran up to her gently grabbing her arms to stop her from going anywhere then sighed in defeat.] Fine you can have my desserts. 

[Laughs.] Yes! Amelia one, Davey zero.

Yeah. [She shoves the book into her bag.] How’s Quidditch?

It's great, I've been practicing all week.

No way! I’ll give you half of my desserts for a week.

[Laughs and then starts backing away, waving.] Have fun in Herbology, Davey!

I've spent the entire week reading... What’d I miss?

Wait, you spent the whole week reading?

Who knew pepper-up potion was so spicy? Apparently, not me.

But peppers are usually hot, Dorcas.

I don't feel any older. Hopefully the maturity kicks in soon.

No, not if it means you're going to be boring.

You definitely have to. 

Okay, okay. But I definitely have to get all your desserts for a week.

[After a moment of thought she nods slowly, working to grasp the concept.] So, it is a toy? Or…is it more of an activity?

Uh, more like an activity, I suppose.

Good! It would be  cruel of you to die on me like that. So that means you’re going to show up to Herbology tomorrow?

[Groans dramatically.] If I have to.

[She looks at it for a second, surprised at how easy it was, then takes it.] Thanks, Bones.

[Blinks and smiles.] No problem, Luce.

Now you’re planning on dying on me? 

[Laughs.] No, no! You need me so...

Oh, yes, a Slip ‘N’ Slide, of course I know of those. That’s obviously why I said— [She sighs and brushes a hand over her hair, dropping the sarcasm.] I’m sorry. No, I haven’t. What are they? Are they like toys?

It's like... Okay, it's like a long slide that you put water on and slide down and it's so incredible!

Yeah right, Bones. Give my book back.

Okay. [Holds it out for her.]

If you care about me at all you wouldn’t do that. I get bored when you don’t show up. 

[Chuckles.] Then keep me company as I lay on my death bed!

Is this a fatal sickness?

Do you want it to be?

Too busy thinking about how much Gyffindor are going to beat you lot by?

You're crossing a very thin line, Potter.