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XanaSnape 
"I know you've got everything under control, and didn't mean to insinuate that you don't. But the offer stands if you find you need a little, I'm happy to help you." She handed him back his journal with a friendly smile. "How have you been, anyway? It's been a while."
"Thank you," Marco smiled weakly, taking back his journal. "I have been better. But then again, I have been worse. Less things to worry about now. I just hope I pass my NEWTs. I don't think Father will be happy if I fail. How about you? I haven't seen you, in like, forever."