But you didn't have to say it at all, therefore- [ actually, he really doesn't have a point when it comes to this. he's just trying to ruffle her feathers up a bit because he can. because he still likes seeing her get all flustered. ] All three, or the quidditch team. Depending on the next time the common room's full, there's always that.

[ you forget, lily. he might only have three close friends, but he's popular enough. charismatic, one could say. quick to draw a crowd. there are so many people he could possibly tell. but he won't, he already gave his word. ]

I'm just stating the facts, Lily Evans. You can interpret at will.

[ she still following him so he counts it as a win. a good win, a win-win even. especially when she tries to go all prefect and important on him and get him to step down. instead, it's just grins. all grins. he's doing that a lot, isn't he? maybe it's the effect she has on him. ]

Okay, poor choice of words. How about this - now that you've already taken the first step by sneaking out after hours, how about I show you something amazing. How about that? [ there's a quick glance over his shoulder, where he checks on a few things as he holds out his hand. ] Window of opportunity is closing...