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Levi stared down at his untouched food. The more he watched the other Gryffindors interacting cheerfully, the more miserable he felt. He really needed more friends in this house. Most of his friends were in Slytherin and he couldn't help but want to sit at their table instead but it was getting too packed over there. He also didn't want to bother Cass so soon after that especially awkward train ride. He felt isolated over here, almost invisible. Who was he going to talk to? He had nothing in common with anybody and he wasn't about to pretend that he did. He wasn't that sort of person who melded themselves to fit in with the popular clique. He was better than that.
Still, he didn't want to be on his lonesome either. There had to have been somebody around here he could talk to but that would mean interrupting another conversation. He couldn't spot one person who was on their own like him. It really did a number on his self-esteem and he frowned. He wanted to slam his face into his mashed potatoes and just bury himself until the ceremony. Actually, that didn't seem like such a bad idea. It's not like anybody would take notice.
Before he could, Levi heard a familiar voice nearby. His dark eyes narrowed as he saw Christopher sitting a few seats away from him. He was talking to some other girl he hadn't met. Maybe he had taken an interest in her. Maybe it was a sibling. Either way, he was thrilled that he hadn't taken the chance to go and talk to a certain blonde instead. It was possible he had forgotten who she was. One could only hope.
The black fourth year averted his eyes again. He didn't dare think of approaching him or throwing a handful of mashed potatoes in his direction. It was too soon.
Christopher looked around while Selina had paused to talk to some of her older friends. He wasn't too outgoing, so he'd preferred to sit back and just take in all of his surroundings. Gosh, it was so good to be back home. The third year's eyes scanned the table, and soon
fell upon Levi,a boy to whom he'd had a brief aquaintanceship.
Though on the train, Christopher was positive the older boy had tried to break his fingers clean off. He wasn't really sure why though. Perhaps he was just a bit down about leaving school, and now was happier that they had all returned. There was only one way to find out!
Christopher slipped away from the large group he wasn't fitting in with, and took the vacant seat next to Levi. Getting away from all those people felt nice, like he could finally breathe properly. He turned casually to Levi, smiling. "Hey! I saw you sitting alone, and I thought I might drop in and say hello, if that's alright!" While he waited for permission to remain seated, the thirteen year old suddenly realized he had no clue what to say next, so he just went with the usual chatter. "Did you have a nice summer?"