"Why were you worried about the penalties?" Seraphine asked softly as she stood up from her seat along with William when the bell signaling the class break rang through the hall.
William stretched his shoulders slightly and let out a small breath, then looked at her with an awkward smile that did not quite reach his eyes.
"Oh. Actually, I am completely out of points," he admitted, rubbing the back of his head.
Her steps faltered for half a moment as she turned toward him, her eyes widening in disbelief. "What? Why?"
"I spent all of them while shopping for spells," William replied, trying to sound casual, even though the situation was anything but comfortable.
"You can buy spells?" Seraphine asked in shock, her voice rising slightly before she quickly lowered it again.
Her reaction made William pause. Only then did he remember that access to the academy shop during the first two weeks was restricted.
