After being away for so long, Seren felt it was only right to make an appearance at the end of term feast. To recognise her colleagues and the great loss that had befallen them. The rumours of what had occurred had gotten out, and she was horrified, mortified even at what she had missed. Childbirth wasn't a walk in the park, but she'd choose it all over again than face a dementor attack... poor Firth. And only to add to the pain, knowing that others would not be returning.

Stepping up the the dais, Seren offered her colleagues a respectful nod, opting for a "Good evening," to those closest to her, offering Annie a halfhearted smile.
Taking her usual seat, she peered out at the sea of students.

It felt strange, and lonely, not having Derfael with her, resting him on her chest, in her arms, or on her lap... but she wasn't about to risk exposing him to the crazy that Hogwarts just couldn't shake. It gave her peace of mind knowing he was at home safe with Aron and her mother. Entertained, fed and rested.