The other girls had probably made a research on the matron and butler as they chorused their answers to the butler's question unlike how they kept quiet and wait for matron Valentina's permission to answer any of her questions.
"Yes Butler Baelfire!"
Were all the answers from the girls except Afina and the maids.
The butler seemed impressed by the cheerful answers he received. With a smile, he said, "That is very pleasing to know that our new high house scholars know the poor butler" his hands were listlessly thrown in the air.
That statement of his attracted giggles from the girls. Even the maids were grinning. This time, Afina was not left out– she laughed.
"Can I be graced with the honor of knowing your divine names?" he inquired.
As if they could say no.
"I am Cher from the Almond family" Cher was the first to present herself.
Little did Afina know when her eyes gave a roll which was later backed with a scoff. She and Cher would do anything but be friends.
