Ron heard a voice and turned to catch sight of the gorgeous blond coming towards him, "Lavender! Hey to you," and he returned her hug, and blushed a bit, embarrassed to be so happy to see her. He dropped him arms, and glanced at the Quidditch window, knowing he should be looking elsewhere.
"Oh, it's nothing, really. I've just," and he paused, "Well look, let's find out how you are before I let you jump in and rescue me. You were always so good at that," and he flashed her a big grin, "I have to find something. And I'm not sure what to try to find."
"So you tell me first how you are," he said, not wanting to just immediately tell her his struggle.