It's really a diversion, you see...

Keith's grin widened, and he grabbed the decoy detonator and the instant darkness power. Poking a finger into the pouch, he pulled it out covered in black powder, which he then touched with his tongue. It tasted disgusting, like ash mixed with soap, and Keith spit it out immediately.

"Sorry about that," he said, slipping the pouch into his pocket. "Not that I don't trust you of course. Just have to make sure it's the real deal." He looked up at Jack curiously. "You know, you're pretty good with stuff like this," he said, gesturing vaguely around him. "Once I get that potion up and running, how would you like to help me out? You'd get a cut, of course."

Jack smiled when he appeared happy at the sight of her little gifts to him, and raised an eyebrow as he made sure to taste the powder. He apologized and she waved a hand, saying, "Aw, it's fine. don't even worry about it. You have to make sure don't you?" She grinned.

He complimented her, saying she was pretty good aty what she assumed he meant to be pranking and mischief in general. She did a mock, sweeping bow and then straightened up as he asked if she wanted to help. She raised an eyebrow. "Possibly. I'll have to see what my schedule allows." It was her final year after all, and she had to do all her Quidditch captain duties, and then there was the tournament... "What would you need me to do?"

Keith shrugged. "Oh, this and that. Maybe helping me get the word out - to a select group of people of course. Ingredients...uh, reaching the books on higher shelves..." he muttered, rubbing the back of his neck. "I try to use magic to get them down, and they attack me. Stupid anti-jinx charms."

He shrugged again. "Really, it's nothing serious, and if we get caught you can just pretend I kept you in the dark. "You'd get a cut of the profits too, don't think I need charity."

Jack listened, nodding seriously until he reached the part about reaching for books on higher shelves, and at that time, she needed to double over as she began laughing, his embarrassment only increasing her amusement. She was not tall herself, but Keith was only twelve, so it was understandable. Still...

"You got it," she said, still wheezing with laughter. She remembered that it was early in the morning and people were still asleep and promptly stifled her laughter with the palm of her hand. Collecting herself, she dropped her hand and then said, "Okay. Nothing much, just enough so the risk is worth it. I'm just glad to have something to do." Yeah... as if that had ever been a problem for her...

Keith grinned. "Great, he said, sticking out a hand. "Shake on it? I'll get you the details later."

Afterwards, he nodded goodnight to Jack and bounded up the stairs towards the Ravenclaw tower, stifling a yawn as he did so. It was late, and he hadn't slept, and setting up for the prank had been rather labor intensive. He was looking forward to crashing on his bed once he made it on the tower. Maybe he could skip breakfast...and his first period class. In fact, he could probably sleep until lunch.