The Dare of Dawn (Helga)

Lady Hufflepuff seemed non-plussed by Lady Ravenclaw's threat to him and to be perfectly honest, he had expected such things from a gifted witch who was also a Lady. He should have known better than to accompany her without a familial escort of some sort. Then again, this school was the first of its kind thus certain customs were sort of thrown to the wayside. How could one expect to keep to common conventions of class and breeding when peoples from all stations were being taught here? It was revolutionary and extremely progressive, perhaps too much so. Something to dwell on when he was of a fresher mind.

Instead, Maximus simply nodded to Lady Hufflepuff's suggestion of a partial tour and a meal. He had to admit he was a bit parched and there was a slight knawing at his belly for want of food.

"Aye, thank ye Lady 'ufflepuff," he said with a bow of his head. "I should probably loo' in on me brother. Surprisin'ly 'is letters d'nay do this place justice. Almost though' I be at the wrong castle when I rode up. Tis an impressive buildin'. I know tha' the garden was beautifully tended, save fer a few weeds."

It was his sad attempt at humor but it had been a long journey! He motioned for her to proceed him out the doors and then placed his hands behind his back, keeping them there politely as they walked through the corridors. "If me sister was te attend yer school, wha' would be expected o' 'er? I wan' te be sure tha' she be up to the task," he asked, curious to see what the woman would say.