''Yes... well... that... I understand'', Arthur said calmly. Rarely would he find himself in a situation where he would not know what to say. He then took a sip of the tea.''Well, that would definitely be hard, the Order and the Ministry... maybe the Minister changes... maybe we get a more open Minister'', he said with an optimistic smile.
He then listened what Mariana said about the Quidditch game. ''That is what I have presumed. Well, I do not usually go on Quidditch matches, I like the sport, but the crowd makes me vomit. But... since you are in question, I will surely be there and will cheer for you, do not think of me as someone who is strictly bound with his House. This is my first year here, remember?'', he said with a smile.
Then, there was that moment, that moment of awkward silence. He knew what he wanted to say, but how to say it. He then collected all the bravery he had and looked at Mariana. ''Mariana, would you do me the honor and accompany me on the Yule Ball? I would not go, but if you accept my invitation, I shall be happy to join in'', he said.