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sarahlooo 
Natalie's attention was directed to the tall, porcelain skinned girl from Ilvermorny as soon as she was in her line of vision. She had seen her at the Slytherin table when the competitors were announced but hadn't spoken to her... or anyone really, besides Brent. It had been too hectic and she was too small.
Her eyes followed the girl's pointed finger back down to her bunny slippers, her cheeks turning pink as she paused in the doorway.
"Thanks," she said timidly, though she didn't know if the comment was sincere or not. She had gotten these slippers for Christmas the year before, but her feet were starting to get too close to the edge from her small growth spurt. She'd have to put them on her Christmas list again.
One thing Valerie quite appreciated was the manner in which this youngster was
not looking at her as though she belonged in some fish tank. She had been rather put off by all staring upon their arrival which had only added to her sour disposition over a good many other things.
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My cousin wears a pair quite similar," she offered as an extension of their small talk. "
Can hardly pry them off his feet even to go to school." And, on occasion, had slipped out of the house with them still on and was becoming quite the incident in the Kronshagen home according to their latest letter. Yes, the Wampus was missing real riveting news being away at wizarding school and now overseas. "
Pity I am not permitted to charm the bottoms of his to prevent wear and tear." Perhaps a little bit of advice being given infused in her words.