Rose was ashamed of herself when, arriving at the front door, her musings about Dylan and Mary were abruptly interrupted by the distant presence of a certain blond boy. She couldn't help noticing that his eyes were so clear that they seemed to shine even from distance. She even forgot about Herbology class, where she knew Scorpius was headed, too busy listening to her heart pounding, filling her lungs with oxygen, and standing still on her legs.