Ian listened intently to all the answers. His wouldn't have been so nearly succint as Marcus' had been so he was glad he silently listened as others answered, though he wouldn't gain house points that way. He'd need to be more assertive.

He looked to his left and pulled the pot toward him, he smiled, imagining what type of bonsai he'd like to have. He was certainly excited about the chance to engage in this ancient art form. He was a little disgusted at the student's rude assertion that this exercise was futile and useless.

Satisfied with the pot, he went to the barrow with his pot to gather some soil.