Eliza followed Professor Cerulean into the Great Hall with the rest of the Ravenclaws she had been waiting outside the common room with. Seeing the plush purple sleeping bags reminded her body how tired it was. She longed to snuggle up into one and sleep as long as she could. She knew the next day would probably be very tiring and confusing, so she really should get as much rest as she could. She couldn't help but want to stay awake just a little longer though, to see if anything new developed. She decided she would take the professor up on that offer of hot cocoa while she put off sleep.
"Thank you for the hot cocoa, Professor," she said as she accepted a mug from the tray. Even though the adults couldn't provide them with answers, she was glad they could at least provide treats and a place to sleep. Why they couldn't just conjure up some real beds though, she would never know. She picked a sleeping bag and sat crossed legged on it, testing her resolve to stay awake a while longer. She felt her eyelids growing heavier by the minute, but she kept telling herself At least finish the cocoa. Stay awake that long at least. Something might happen and you wouldn't want to miss it! So there she sat, slowly sipping the chocolate goodness, watching the steam swirl up from her cup, and watching the other students file into the hall. |