Pomona Sprout was taught to never have favorites.

Nova Malfoy had somehow slithered her way into her heart.

Pomona will admit she was worried at first for having a Malfoy in her House but that bubbly smile and bright blue eyes she faltered.

Witnessing her actively staying in touch with her other friends by defying all to sit at their table warmed her heart. Badgers were unafraid of toil after all.

Now if she could only keep the girl out of trouble.