oh, now this is awkward. he didn’t mean to make her uncomfortable, he wouldn’t try anything on her. she is a fourth-year, practically a child, while he is already an adult by law. plus, she already has the reputation of being a bit of an eccentric, even after ravenclaw standards, which roger can respect, but it’s not his cup of tea. the chatter of their friends and housemates around them is dying down as they look at him with anticipation. how is he going to react? roger doesn’t quite know himself, he tries to appear friendly even though a perplexed expression holds domain over his features. he has to let her down gently, after all, she is already as good as a social outcast among them.
“ i’m so sorry. it’s luna, right? i just wanted to ask if you could pass me the butter, i didn’t mean to… bore you. ”