"Well I am glad that if I'm to learn it is from the best," she said with a light laugh, returning his grin.
He seemed friendly, really friendly in fact. And she was glad that she could talk to someone and not be overcome with shyness. Perhaps because his personality was rather inviting, making this easy. She smiled as he went on to talk about Merlin, guessing he didn't know that was who she was talking about. Which was then proven when she was questioned on her friend's indentity.
"I don't know, his name is Merlin. He's gone now though. All my friends from home are." She knew she looked sad for a moment until she put on a smile and reached to shake Ron's hand. "It's good to meet you too, Ron. So how long have you been here for?"