SPOILER!!: Alec
Minnie was fine. Wasn't that code for... not so great? But... he wasn't going to pry and there were a number of reasons behind this. One was that... well... it was fairly obvious why she'd be upset. End of term feast. And she was graduating. And even if it was something else, the hall was too packed, and Minnie too popular right now, for them to talk properly about it. "I'm here if you need anything, yeah?"
Before he knew it, he was being hugged, which made him hug her back. And then there were words. Squeezing his eyes shut, he buried his head in her shoulder."Hey... what are brothers for?" he said, finally pulling away, "I... that... that means a lot to me. Thanks. And you're a really awesome older sister. Thanks for all the advice... and... good luck with everything."
Alec smiled a little at the cheek!kiss, secretly hoping Ells wouldn't mind. She wouldn't, right? "I love you too, older sis. And if Ethan does anything to hurt you, I'll... erm..." Pause. He shook his head. "... I can't do anything. Just... make sure you two take care of each other, okay?"
So... the reason why Laura had been absent so much was... she was busy? "You know, if you told me this back when we were first years, I... don't think I'd have believed you. You've really grown, you know," Which was good. Nodnod. "But... I'm glad you had a great year." And what exactly were his summer plans? "Erm... I'm spending some of it with Ells," Some probably wasn't the correct word. "I got invited to a beach party, too. Wade and I are going surfing, too. What about you?"
She gave a smile,
“I know you are.. You always are around when I need you. I hope you know that door goes both ways, right?” She would be there if he ever needed her. Drop of a hat she would come if needed.
I know.. I know, but you are an awesome little brother and I feel like I can’t tell you that enough. I’m so going to miss hanging out so much.” She couldn’t help but frown at that thought. That was going to be the hardest part. Not having brother/sister time in the common room or pitch. Not being able to help the laugh Min shook her head,
“Alec don’t worry he’s not going to do anything. If anyone screws this up it will be me.” How many times had she screwed up already… Way to many.
Minerva smiled,
“I did one of those. I worked at the Daily Prophet. It was so much fun. Good luck, I know you will get one.” Of course Ella would, she was smart and hard working.
“Where do you want to work?” There were a few places, didn’t Wade work at the quidditch supply store last summer. She wasn’t surprised that Alec was visiting, that was bound to happen and she loved seeing the two so happy together.
“I think we will have a low key summer just making plans and getting things together, but it will be nice to be home.” That she couldn’t wait for. The blonde blinked a bit,
“Oh Ella you didn’t have to do anything, but sure the train is fine.” She wasn’t prepared for anyone to have something for her. Laura had shocked her earlier, it was so sweet of them.
Minerva looked up as she heard someone ask about sitting.
“Oh sure K” She smiled at him and slid down a bit. As he squeezed in between them she put him in a hug.
“I was hoping you weren’t avoiding me.” They had been through stuff together and she was really going to miss him.
“You better owl me, I know I won’t be in the States this summer, but once you get back over here before school starts let me know so we can go to lunch or something, alright?” She wasn’t going to lose touch,
“I’ll send you some spaghetti bread next term, promise.” Of course she would if he wanted her too that was.
Minerva smiled,
“We’ve been through that Laura you know I can’t.” There were plenty of reasons why she couldn’t stay a seventh year, but it was just silly and that’s exactly what Laura admitted. She gave the younger badger a hug.
“Good I was hoping I could count on you.” She knew Laura would be fine next year, she had it together and would be a great seventh year.
“Good I hope you two have fun this summer.” She was glad Laura was happy with DJ it was nice to see.