their desks. The dragon was so absorbed in his work that he didn't even notice when the girl next to him left the room. He glanced at the boy on the other side. The young man did not look well, his hand trembling as he put down his pen. The whole test seemed to be getting on his nerves.
-Please pack the sheets into envelopes and send them to the front of the row.- The professor's assistant did not need to use any spells, as his voice carried naturally throughout the room.
Draco put his papers away and handed them to the examinee next to him. He smiled, trying to look friendly, and he seemed to have succeeded, because the boy tried to return the gesture. When the exam papers were on one side of the benches, the assistants collected them.
-That's all for today.- The professor's weak voice was barely audible. The man left the lectern and slowly made his way to the passageway to his left.
-The exam is over, – announced the assistant who had previously explained the rules for the test. – You will find out your results next week. In the meantime, see you at the practical exams.
Everyone began to get up from their seats. The dragon took a deep breath and stood up. The boy next to him was still sitting, clenching and unclenching his fists.
-Are you alright?- Draco felt weird starting a conversation with a stranger, but he wanted to stick to his resolution to fight his Dagian habits.
-What?- The young man raised his head, not knowing what was going on. He looked around the hall. He was the only one still sitting. -I'm coming.- He said in a slightly shaky voice.
-Are you all right?- The dragon insisted.
-No, no...- The youngster leaned against the table and staggered.
-Should I call one of the professor's assistants?- It was hard not to notice that something was wrong, but the only person who took an interest in the situation was Draco.
-No, it's okay... Everything's fine...- The boy turned and walked
