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Arabella-Marie half smiled and said "Thanks Kurumi and that's good we should write to each other or at least when i have free time meet up and what are your plans for the future" Arabella-Marie was curious cause she knew that Kurumi wasn't a qudditch person so that was why she was asking her friend about her plans and she was hoping that she could stay in touch with Kurumi
Kurumi shifted her seating position a little and folded her hands on her lap. Plans for the future. Such a weighted word when she got to thinking about it. "
I'll be attending university in Romania to study dragonology," Kurumi explained with a small nod of the head. "
Emphasis on breeding and hatchery studies, but the first year covers dragons in general. Nothing too specialized until second year."
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Steelsheen Its alright Kurumi… he shrugged and gave her a pensive smile. Truly he wasn’t expecting anything in return, specially his showing up wasn’t exactly expected he figured. But she was his first friend, even before his arrival in Hogwarts, and come what may he cant let their graduating year pass without giving some token of his gratitude; regardless of whatever happened between them or amongst their friends in the past, he always considered her a dear friend without all the other connotations of course
He may have seen her eyes moisten up as she looked into the box. ”Meant every word…” he mumbled back. Has he made her uncomfortable enough? That’s his cue to leave right? THEN she brought up the Astronomy poem. ”Oh….” Now it was his turn to feel uncomfortable ”Well…. still sounds awful doesnt it?” he chuckled awkwardly.”Suffice it to say being a Poet wont be one of my career choices.” he joked. When she started to stammer out an apology he shook his head and leaned just a little closer so only she could hear ”Its water under the bridge Kurumi. As terribly written as it was, I had no regrets writing it, and I have no regrets with the decisions you made afterwards.” he smiled. He meant Lewis. He has come to accept that and has moved on.
”Congratulations on Gobstones by the way.” he added as he stood back up, resuming the casual nature of their conversation. ”Well, I gotta get back.” he motioned wtith his head towards his fellow Eagles. ”We’ll keep in touch yeah?” He wasn’t sure what her plans are after the term, but he figured, he’ll hear from her. Friendships don’t stop just because they’ve gone on towards different paths....
Blushing a bit more, Kurumi held the bracelet properly in her hands and softly traced over the words with her one finger, almost missing what Vickers said next. "
I'm really glad I met you, Vickers," she finally managed to say after a few moments of reading it over again. He had really been fantastic in New York, which had also been her first trip to America, and had helped make things seem less overwhelming. At least she was able to laugh at what came next. "
No, probably not the best career choice," she giggled. Not that she was any poet either. Her poem to him hadn't been all that fantastic. Best they both leave that sort of thing to those with the gift of speech.
No regrets. That was good, for him at least. Kurumi had them, but as long as Vickers said it was alright then she could be alright too. She really did hate how dense she was when it came to these sorts of things. Not realizing her feelings or the other person's until things exploded. As smart as people said she was, she sure felt like an idiot at times. Little life lessons.
Kurumi smiled and nodded at his reply and then was back to blushing when he congratulated her on Gobstones. "
Thank you. I'm really proud of my lions for pulling out a win this year," she nodded. It was about time Gryffindor won something and it couldn't have come at a better time. Especially since she had been able to be an active participate this time around too. "
You guys played well too." She glanced back over at the Ravenclaw table when Vickers spoke again, saying that he should head back. "
Oh, right," she nodded, violet eyes back on him. "
Of course I will. Letters have always been our thing."
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Syd Looking up when a hand was placed on his shoulder, Jake nodded to Kurumi. Could he carry the wounded? He laughed lightly. "Sure you can. I'll do my best." Of course, hopefully the train wouldn't stop again. But... in case of any other emergency or crisis, Jake wouldn't mind helping out again. He kind of liked to know things were okay with everyone... and he wouldn't mind helping to make sure they were.
"Good luck, too, Kurumi," he added, his voice soft.
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Good," she laughed. Although she really did hope that the train would be working properly and that the same sort of disaster would not happen again. Kurumi really did not want to receive owls from her friends saying how the Hogwarts express had stopped all of a sudden and people had broken their bones and...okay, she needed to stop thinking about that because she was getting a little queasy just thinking about it.
She blushed just a bit when he wished her good luck, a small smile appearing on her lips at the softness of his tone. "
I'll do my best," she whispered in reply.
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MyPatronusIsaMoose He wasn't sure how he managed to get himself up and away from his house table. His feet were moving on their own, as he neared the Gryffindor Table he knew he would be at a loss for words when it came to Kurumi. . Then as he stopped and stood at the table he realized who was standing right by...Vickers! Oh WHY DID HE HAVE TO BE HERE TOO!?!? It was as if life was forcing him to break down and plead them not to leave. So not fair life, SO NOT FAIR. "H-hi Kurumi, Vickers." Oakey said, as quickly as he could before he could choke up.
Kurumi turned around when she heard someone say her name and was a little surprised to see Oakey standing there. "
Oakey?" she said, her tone slightly questioning. "
Hey." He seemed nervous, like, really nervous. She wasn't going to cast a Silencing Charm on him or anything and he had said her name so she knew that he didn't see her as a dementor again. "
Want to sit down?"
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CassiopeiaAKTF Daichi pushed away from the hug, but only far enough to look at Kurumi more properly. He blinked his eyes rapidly as he sniffed at her words. "Promise?" he asked when she told him they would write to each other. "Can...can you come to Diagon Alley in the summer?" the Slytherin asked as he looked at the ground.
"You like it?" Daichi's face seemed to light up as he smiled down at the Gryffindor. "Good, cause i thought it suited you since you like making cookies..." he said , letting out a small laugh.
Help her put it on?
Daichi's first instict was to reach for the necklace his brother had bought and click it around her neck. His free hand was in midair and his other went as well when he noticed that he was still tied to the Kurumi. "NOPE~!" he said rather loudly and stuck out his tongue. "I have to use both my hands to do that, so i have to cut the rope. I'm not stupid you know" he stuck his tongue out again and continued to hold on Kurumi's arm as if she had been his long lost sister he finally met for the first time.
Daichi did pinky promises right? Had it been him that had taught her about them? Either way, Kurumi lifted her pinky finger towards the fifth year and locked eyes with him. "
I promise." She even gave him a firm little nod for emphasis. "
I'll actually be living in London, so I can stop by Diagon Alley whenever you want," she smiled. She would be working part time in London at a bakery as well, but she left that out for the time being. "
I'll just go home to Japan for a little and then be back."
Kurumi played with the necklace for a few more moments before looking back at Daichi. "
I love it Daichi, thank you. I have something for you too...but I'll give it to you on the train, okay?" Because all her things were packed in her trunk and the letters were in her bag. She couldn't bear giving these things away at the feast. She was already on the verge of tears every few minutes as it was.
And then Daichi went on the defensive and Kurumi's eyes widened and she just sort of stared at him. "
Oh, I, um...I wasn't even thinking about that," she laughed. Look at him, thinking Kurumi was sneaky like that. She was a Gryffindor, not a Slytherin. Hardly cunning enough for that sort of trick. "
Which clearly means you are smarter than me," she laughed again. "
Really, I just thought that since you gave it to me you should be the one to put it on. Besides, if I really wanted to I could just use a Severing Charm and then the rope would be cut." See? She didn't have her wand out so she wasn't about to use the charm so he was safe. "
But, if you insist...I'll put it on myself..." To which she frowned, jokingly, but still frowned.
SPOILER!!: Beezus <3
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xXxPandora Beezus frowned. She had only just managed to pull herself out of their dormitory to join her fellow Hogwartians for the night's celebration and had just stepped inside the Great Hall after closing the large oak doors behind her when she saw the few vacant seats at the Staff Table. It has been common knowledge that some were leaving while others....well, they met unlucky fates. As for the graduating class, Beezus knew that they were far off from being unlucky. In fact, the seventh years were the lucky ones for they were already going to venture into a new odyssey in each of their lives.
Vivi, Max, Louisa, Vickers, Kurumi, Lewis, Gideon, Emmaleigh, Kennedy, Cass --- just some of the lucky ones whom she personally knew. She couldn't say she was friends with all of them but they were definitely acquaintances. Yuup.
By the way, has she mentioned that the lucky ones owned that night? That it WAS their night? Hmm. It seems so since the graduatees had their admirers around them and if there was a contest on who had the most admirers, there was undoubtedly going to be a quick result. Who else? Kurumi, of course.
Grinning more to herself, Beezus took a deep breath before walking towards the Gryffindor Prefect. She couldn't help but notice the crying from all sides. Ugh. "Good evening Kurumi." She said after lightly tapping the Prefect on the shoulder...and smiles for her too, no tears. That wasn't really a surprise considering how she'd already bawled her heart out the night before that there was nothing left to cry anymore. Moreover, she was glad. Glad and happy for her graduating friends because there definitely was so much more to see and experience outside of Hogwarts and they were one step closer to the new adventure.
So formal sounding! Kurumi turned around when she felt someone tap her shoulder. "
Beezus! Hey," she smiled, tapping the empty space beside her for the Ravenclaw to sit down should she want. At least Beezus didn't look like she had a dark rain cloud hanging over her head. Kurumi wasn't sure she could handle any more sad faces and not lose her own composure. "
What brings you over to the Gryffindor table?"
Erm...yeah...awkward conversation starter.
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Tinka Tinka had been scurrying around the kitchen for the past hour now. Whiskie get workout today, it did! Tinka proud of whiskie! Even though the kitchen had been bustling and busy all day to prepare for the feast, Tinka had been determined to find time for this, her personal project.
CRACK.
Out of thin air she appeared at the Gryffindor table bearing a small, red box. After a quick check, the elf hurried over to her favorite Prefect. Tapping her on the small of the back, Tinka waited for her to turn around.
THAT sound. Kurumi knew that sound almost as well as she knew the contours of Lewis' face. And that was saying something.
Practically jumping out of her seat, Kurumi turned around JUST as the house elf had tapped her on the back and a BIIIIIIG smile spread across the Gryffindor's face. "
TINKA! I'm so glad to see you. I wanted to head to the kitchens before the feast to say good bye to you and the others, but I ended up not having time and I was worried that I wouldn't tomorrow morning before I had to board the Hogwarts Express and..." Oh, forget words, Kurumi leaned forward and hugged the house elf, not even noticing that the creature was holding a small red box.
SPOILER!!: Selina <333
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fanficfanatict Selina bit down on her bottom lip to keep any type of emotion that was not befitting of a captain from pouring out. She had to keep herself together. There were the younger students to think about and she could not fall apart in front of them. Even if she was losing her best friend to the outside world. Nothing would ever be the same, but that did not stop Selina from carrying around the message that Kurumi had given her in her pocket ever since she had given it to her. It was a written reminder of their friendship. And no, she would never forget her.
Perhaps carrying around that little note was stupid and silly and childish, but when she held it she remembered everything. From the Knight Bus to the nights in the dorm to this moment right now. It all went by so fast. Where had the time gone? She was not sure, but what she did know was that she was going to miss her best friend more than anything. Kurumi was the only friend she had ever known that loved her on her best day and her worst day. And Selina had a lot of worse days.
...she was one half of a whole for Selina.
The redhead pulled her best friend into a hug and whispered in her ear, "You go and do amazing things, you hear me? You show everybody how wonderful you are and you NEVER let anyone tell you that you can't do anything. If anyone can make it out there, you can. The world is yours now... go change it."
Kurumi's eyes widened a bit when Selina suddenly pulled her in for a hug and she felt her body tremble when she heard what her best friend whispered to her. Kurumi felt like she had been hit with a Full Body Binding Curse when all she wanted to do was hug the girl back. Only she couldn't and instead tears were being brought to her eyes and she just rested her chin on Selina's shoulder. "
Selina...," she managed to whisper, her arms FINALLY finding the resolve to move and wrap around her best friend. Kurumi sort of just stayed that way for a while, kind of whimpering but not really into Selina's shoulder. Words had totally escaped her now. What was there to say in response to that? Thank you?
SPOILER!!: Alexa
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DaniDiNardo Lex looked down at he seat when it was offered to her. She would have taken the invite and sat but there were too many people around Kurumi and the number just kept growing. Normally this would've been a good thing but not now...not when she felt so miserable and didn't want to be around very any people. Ugh. Hopefully her mood improved before the night was over because she hated feeling this way.
A smile tugged at the corner of her lips when the girl said she was glad she'd met her. Honestly, she figured Kurumi thought of her as nothing but a plague that entered Gryffindor, rottening it from the inside out...a horrid little monster like Amanda did...like most people did but she was actually glad she met her. "Uh....thanks." The small smile left after the next thing she said. Wow. Just wow. Lex had no idea it bothered her that much. She sighed. This was why she shouldn't have started talking to people, now she was feeling even more miserable than before. "I didn't mean for you to feel horrible about it...you're a great prefect, really, you are and everyone loves you...and this probably won't help but, you did good at the whole guidance thing...I just don't like doing what I'm told." She didn't and for as long as she could help it, she wouldn't. "So stop beating yourself up about it. If I were a different kid I would've listened to you in a heartbeat...but I'm not." Great, now she couldn't see where this was going any more. This called for another sigh. "I guess I mean that...well...I don't know..." She'd just stop talking now.
And since she was gonna stop talking she shrugged at the next thing she said. If she tried answering it would come out wrong, she just knew it.
Kurumi, surprisingly, laughed a little at Alexa's words but not because anything was particularly funny. It was a rather serious conversation they were having, but something just struck a chord with her that made her laugh. "
Alexa...you know I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist, right?" Which really did explain why it had hit her so hard that her advice and efforts to help the first year hadn't worked. "
It's in my nature to beat myself up when things don't work out." She offered Alexa a small smile, mostly to show that it was alright. That she wasn't lingering on it too much. She would forever be upset with herself for not trying something else or being more firm or doing this and this, but there was nothing she could do to change the past. "
The important thing is that you came back to the pride and that you learned something."
Kurumi rested a hand on Alexa's shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. "
So you stop beating yourself up as well, okay?"
SPOILER!!: Melanie
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iBeJenn "They're gonna wanna shake your hand~ Take a picture with your band~"
Melanie continued to sing, not really noticing what was going on around her. Was she on a different cloud from everyone else? Probably. She was just so psyched about summer vacation happening and everything. She really missed home and couldn't wait to curl up in her own bed all the way back in New Jersey and just hang out with everyone.
"Everyone will shut their mouth~ Because they wanna hea-"
OH. Miss Kurumi said hi! Melanie stopped her singing and beamed at the elder graduating Gryffindor. "Miss Kurumi!" Melanie said, immediately getting up and hugging the girl tightly. She had a big, bright smile on her face as she looked up at the girl and laughed at what she had said. After a little moment, Melanie pulled away. "Thank you. It's okay, I don't want to be a Nerdclaw anyways," she said, shaking her head. Because the Nerdclaws didn't have Queen Alice or Miss Kurumi or Pobby. Nope. They had Nerdclaw!Elliot and that was like... it. "Congratulations to you too!" Melanie exclaimed. "For graduating."
Wait.
Graduating.
That meant Miss Kurumi was leaving wasn't it? Melanie hadn't thought about that before but... Kurumi was graduating. That meant next year... she wouldn't be at Hogwarts. And... that would be... weird. Without saying another word, she hugged the elder girl again.
Nerdclaw. Hehehe. That was cute.
And then it looked like Melanie zapped all the energy out of herself by bringing up graduation and Kurumi bit down on her lower lip to prevent herself from following suit. "
Thanks, Melanie," she said with a small smile. Somewhat forced small smile, but one that was still there. And then the younger lioness had her arms wrapped around Kurumi and she felt her resolve fading again. Kurumi somehow found the strength to hug the girl back and rested her chin on top of Melanie's head. "
Owl me? You know, tell me all about the tea parties that you and Alice have next term."
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Macavity Gideon met his fellow graduate's gaze not quite catching the awkwardness"University...for potions," the curly-haired young man answered, informing her of the plans set in absolute stone. Not everything else was and no point in further jinxing it or making his decision prematurely to start or not to start his healer training. He had only mentioned it in answer to Jake before realizing it was best to leave that part out...for now.
"And ye were going to work with dragons right?" he questions remembering hearing of her plans between her and through Selina. Had enjoyed being reminded of Romania, the home of his father and the current whereabouts of his older brother. He couldn't remember if all things had been finalized though, having been pretty out of the loop lately.
Potions. Of course. Gideon had always liked Potions...for whatever reason. She had tried to see and understand what was so appealing with the subject and had hoped that Lewis' influence would have rubbed off on her some. Nope. No such luck. "
Which university?" There were A LOT of them after all. "
In Romania," Kurumi nodded. "
But no dragon taming for me. I'll be going into breeding and hatchery studies. Professor Williamson may help me get an internship as well and hopefully I can see Roro again."
SPOILER!!: Kat <3
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PotterHeadforLife See? This was why Kat likes Kurumi... and has liked her since her first year. She was super thankful that she was able to talk to her after years of being a... chicken. Getting out of her shell paid off. She was finally here, saying good bye. For now.
Like everyone else in the school that was her friend, Kat considered the Gryffindor as another non-biological sister. Because Kurumi cared and she was someone Kat wanted to be. Kat did want to be a role model student and she has a lot of people as inspiration. One of them, again, was Kurumi. There was a reason why she called the girl the Lion Prefection. Yeah.
This isn't good bye forever. Kurumi said. She was right, in fact she was right most of the time. The Slytherin nodded like a good little girl, even if she says she's not one anymore. Everyone was a child at heart anyway. "I'll be looking forward to seeing you in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley," the girl said. 'Cause you know, she won't be able to see her at Hogwarts anymore. Ok, bad idea. "But I'm really going to miss you." SNIFF.
Kurumi smiled at Kat and conjured some tissue from the end of her wand to hand to the Slytherin, you know, just in case. "I look forward to it too," she replied with a firm nod. "
And hearing all about how Hogwarts is and how you are doing. Do me a favor? Since the library practically burned down because of Isfret...help fix the Reference Section? You know the spells needed for it now." Kurumi had been really proud of their efforts and now most of it was ashes.
Kurumi bit down on her lower lip again and took a few deep breaths through her nose. "
I'll miss you too."
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lemon SHE DIDN'T EVEN REACH FOR A COOKIE. Did that prove how depressed she was? Because no one in their right mind could resist a cookie baked by Kurumi Hollingberry. It was just impossible. Alice could recall the first time she had ever tasted a cookie baked by the girl. At the beginning of the term, right after those stupid trunks and that train crash and smashed up her leg, Kurumi had baked a giant pile of cookies. And they were the most delicious thing the lioness had ever tasted.
But she couldn't even look at them right now.
And when Kurumi's arm wrapped around her shoulders, Alice almost lost it. "No," she said. "I'm NOT okay. Because you're leaving. And.. and.. I LOST FRANK. AND MY ROPE."
And then she started crying.
Not the kind of boisterous crying that normal people did, but ALICE-CRYING. Which meant that she was dead silent, except for the occasional sniff or chin wobble. YEAH. Yeah. She was so in control of her emotions. All she had to do was get the waterworks to stop. MHMM. Easy-peasy.. or it would be, in like five hours.
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Okay....wrong question...OBVIOUSLY WRONG QUESTION!
Kurumi didn't even really have time to register what Alice had just said because the girl was crying and doing so in a manner that was sort of alarming because she was SO quiet. So, arms went around Alice instantly and pulled her close. She wanted to tell Alice she wasn't allowed to cry because then she would cry, but it was too late for that and it wasn't going to make the tears stop.
"
Alice, it's alright. Just because I graduated doesn't mean we won't keep in touch or never see each other again. I'll be living in London, so I'll be close to Diagon Alley and I can always see you in Hogsmeade." No, it wouldn't be the same, but it wasn't like this was it. Kurumi had to keep reminding herself of that as well. Goodbye didn't have to be a sad thing, not as long as you didn't let it be.
But then Alice mentioned...a rope? And she still hadn't found Frank?! "
Frank...rope....huh?"
Didn't Alice have a stick?
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Hera ... she sounded like her mother. There was that air of wisdom about the girl... it was part of her charm, and it would be sorely missed.
"You're wise beyond your years Kurumi Hollingberry," she mused.
Kurumi simply blushed at Professor Bentley's words, feeling more than a bit flustered at the compliment. "
I've had some very inspirational people to guide me," she said, as if that were an explanation. But she didn't say much more. That was to be saved for more private quarters. "
Um, professor, I have something for you...but I'll bring it up to you after the Headmistress gives her speech."
No, no fancy gifts because Kurumi didn't really believe in buying things. It wasn't personal enough and times like right now required a very personal touch. Even if it was just something as simple as a letter.
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Nearly Headless Nick "University, of course." ... Sir Nicholas was extremel embarassed by his blundering stupidity, dragon keeper school indeed. If were alive and had half a brain he'd have died of shock. As it were, in his deathly state, lacking sense occasionally ought not to be a crime.
"It was awfully nice of him to help you out, it was such a shame he didn't stick around."
Kurumi frowned a little. She did miss Professor Williamson, a lot, but she also like Professor Newlin. Professor Williamson just happened to specialize in a field that she was far more interested in - no offense to fire crabs or anything. "
It will be nice to see him again, Roro as well," she nodded. And then she realized something. While she could easily keep in touch with her friends and professors via owls....how could she keep in touch with a ghost? "
Um, Sir Nicholas...how would one keep in touch with...a ghost? Once one graduates I mean."
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iceblossom22 Elise made her way over to the Gryffindor table, trying extremely hard not to cry. Nessie and Kat and everyone was already there, which meant Elise was most likely late. Hopefully they hadn't started without her, but as she drew nearer she realized that there were a few people still missing.
But most importantly, Kurumummy was there. And this was her last day here. Elise really needed a good cry, now. Her only mother figure left was leaving her like everyone seemed to be doing. Was it so easy to just walk away from her? And though she knew this wasn't the case, she just needed something to blame for taking her Kurumummy away from her.
But Kurumummy couldn't take the blame. It just wasn't fair. Besides, it wasn't like Kurummmy wanted to leave. She didn't. So Elise would just blame time. Time moved too fast, and it was never fair. She never seemed to have enough time with the people she cared about.
Slowly making her way towards Kurumummy, Elise tried so hard not to cry. Kurumummy'd changed her, made her realize that it took more than memorizing books to be a Ravenclaw. And that being herself was what really mattered. Clinging to her psuedo-mother, Elise sniffled a bit, refusing to let go.
"Pleaaaaase," she choked, strained. "Don't leave me?"
WOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Kurumi suddenly felt more arms around her and her eyes widened as her hands went to rest on top of the much smaller ones that were clinging to her almost desperately. Kurumi looked down at the hands, not recognizing them at first, but certainly noticing that the robes did not belong to anyone from Gryffindor. And then came a voice that tugged on her heartstrings and AGAIN made her want to cry.
Turning her head slightly, Kurumi saw the small body of Elise and her eyes DID tear up this time. Little Elise, the girl that she had had to take care of with the train accident....found out about her family situation in a seminar...and just someone that Kurumi felt like she needed to protect because she was so fragile. Only she wasn't as fragile now and Kurumi couldn't be there to protect her anymore.
Although she really wanted to.
"
Elise," she whispered, trying to turn her body a little so she could hug the girl properly. Merlin did she hate that word. Leaving. "
I...I wish I could stay, really I do. But it's time. I need to go." She wasn't sure that Elise would be able to understand that need, seeing she was still young, but it was true. "
You are going to be just fine without me and I am just an owl away. You can write me whenever you want." And then she pulled the Ravenclaw a little closer for a proper hug.