They were shocked because every word put of the Heir's mouth was something which was bound to go down the books of Wizarding History and yet here one was taking a serious declaration as a joke which shocked them to the core.
"Your ears are not playing tricks on you, I seriously intend to name you all as my council. I needed someone whom I could place my complete trust on and can depend without any qualms and without any doubt you are the only people who can fulfill that role" Evelina smiled warmly.
"B-But why us" Dominique stuttered slightly as she was shaken up by Evelina's declaration.
"Because only you are the people I cant trust completely and you all are talented as well as wise, you follow the proper conduct, though mischievous at time, you never harmed people without any reason, what more do I need to chose you all" Evelina explained her stance clearly.
"What if we fail you" Alice asked in desperate fear of failing Evelina's trust.
"If you are going to think about what if's, then you won't be able to even walk freely in the hallways. I can trust you, people who have known you for just a month are trusting you, why can't you trust yourselves, you know yourself better don't you" Evelina looked at Alice calmly with warm eyes.
"We know ourselves well that is why we are so hesitant" Lysander spoke up calmly, he was calm and composed just like the four Heirs.
The way he was calm and collected unlike others shocked them slightly but not too much. Antonio was least bit surprised because he already expected it.
"If you think you are not competent enough then I won't force you but backing down without a fight, I thought you all were better than this" Evelina said in a calm tone, her tone carried a hint of surprise which could be easily mistaken as mockery, which they did mistake.
The Ethan, Aria and Ambassadors were shocked at how Evelina, who was always calm and aloof, never interfered in other's decisions, she would never comment about other people let alone mock them, seeing her use such a tone shocked beyond speechless.
Antonio was the only one in the main lounge who understood what Evelina actually intended to do, she was hell bent on making them agree, by hook or crook she was determined to make them her council of ministers and advisors.
She tried to convince them in a calm and warm manner but it did not work so went in another manner that was to provoke them through their ego and Antonio was sure she would succeed without any doubt.
"I'm in" Alice declared as she nodded confidently.
Evelina smiled in understanding and encouragement, she was glad that her small trick went past their thick skin, which she doubted a lot.
"We are in as well" Fred and Roxanne said in unison as well, both of them full of energy.
Evelina nodded in agreement and smiled in encouragement, she was glad that they were on board as well.
"So are we" Lorcan and Lysander agreed as well, their faces full of confidence.
"Consider me in as well" Dominique said, though she was a bit doubtful she did not lack any confidence.
Evelina smiled and nodded towards all three of them, she then turned towards James as he was yet to answer her which made her heart uneasy, others were confused as well because James was quiet from the start without speaking anything.
"James what did you decide" Evelina asked in a calm and expectant tone, her eyes were doubtful and her heart full of unease at the thought of him denying her request.