-1 Snape looked over at the Ravenclaw table, Alex was talking to Padma Patil. For the first time in his life, Snape found himself being envious of Professor Flitwick. Being head of Alex's house he would know more about her than Snape did at present. His lack of knowledge about Alex was really starting to annoy him, all he knew was that she was a pretty Ravenclaw with a talent for potion making. He wasn't even aware of her origins. She could be a pure blood from California for all he knew.
"She's a half blood from Kent." Dumbledore's voice startled Snape back to reality and out of the daydream of Alex saying, in a smooth American accent that both her mother and father were magical. Consequently it took Snape few moments to work out exactly what it was that Dumbledore had said.
"Might I inquire headmaster, as to why you are using legilamency on me?"
"you were looking a little strained Severus, I was concerned you were carrying a troubling burden. If you are interested in Miss Roberts and the talent I hear she displays in the art of potion making, I suggest you have a word with Professor Flitwick. I'm sure he could fill you in on anything you wish to know."
"Thank you headmaster." Snape smiled then returned to his meal. So, Alex was a half blood from Kent, the enigma was slowly being cracked.