Ludo felt as if his heart were expanding within his chest so much that it filled his entire body, as if a candle had been lit within his soul, glowing brightly and illuminating everything with a soft warmth, especially this pretty girl who was actually kissing him back as if, perhaps, this kiss was effecting her too.
He pulled back slightly, a dazed, slightly goofy expression in his eyes, his lips upturned in a matchy goofy grin, as he gazed into her eyes, as if to gauge her reaction. The normally gregarious Hufflepuff could only manage one word at this time, though, which was a soft but awed, "Wow........"