"Lily," said Mr. Potter, "I heard you began Ancient Runes with James this year. That was my best class at Hogwarts."

"Yes, I have. I like it so far. We really haven't started translating much, which is what I'm looking forward to, because it sounds like-

"A load of rubbish, to me," James mumbled towards his plate.

"James!" Mr. Potter gave him a reproachful glance.

"What?" James said innocently, looking up from his peas.

"Just because you can't understand it doesn't mean it's rubbish," Lily retorted. "You're just jealous because you never know what's going on."

"Lily!" Mr. Evans admonished.