"Don't look anywhere but at me, okay?" Alice instructed Dora as she adjusted her friend's face towards her again. No looking at that stupid boyfriend of hers, SHE was a much better view. And Dora had gotten her fill of snogging after the train, so the fifth year had decided she could have all of her attention right now.

She squished into a seat by Penelope, beckoning Melanie over to where she was and pulling down Dora beside her. "I brought a Ravenclaw, everyone, don't be alarmed." Just in case they were wondering why there was an eagle at their table. She'd been invited. Plastic plates and utensils, though, were most certainly not welcome. And what was with that fraying banner? Hogwarts looked dingy.

"I think Truebridge set out the cutlery for one of her garden parties by mistake." Alice did not want a spork, okay?