"Yes, yes it was," Angela laughed, because even now Gilbert was one of the most contrary people she knew. Just dressing like that... still, it was oddly endearing, and it had been so in school as well.
"Oh, very good, young grasshopper, you've passed first year lying. You'll need to find a better teacher if you want to pass your OWLs, however," She teased, "Are you on a friendly basis with any Slytherins?" Angela joked. Sure, she loved taking pot shots at Slytherins. And Gryffindors. And Hufflepuffs. And well, truthfully, everyone.
"It's still a risk for you, hence my gratitude. And do be careful. Do not rely on emotions or preconceptions from 20 years ago to make decisions. It could end badly." If she'd actually been back longer than she'd said, or been a Death Eater herself...
There were so many ways this could have gone poorly for him.