She wanted more hugs too, boyfriend. Ella just didn't like the fact that her best friend was sitting there hug-less and thinking about her absentee boyfriend so she was saving all the ones she had for Alec until later. There would be lots so he could rest easy, promise. Plus she wasn't planning on letting go of his hand any time soon. She laced her fingers through his and smiled at their hands before green eyes found his grey-blue ones. "I am, yeah. Summer will be nice. I'm looking forward to hanging out with you guys." You guys because Sophie was included in this too. Actually, there were many people she as hoping to see.

Speaking of the best friend, she seemed off. Ella hated seeing her like this but she understood and so she didn't mention it. Instead she gave her a sad smile and listened as the brunette chatted with Alec about who was going to get her when. "Shared custody," She said quietly. "I like the sound of that." She couldn't think of anything she liked more. Being around them lots would help her get through this whole being an adult thing. Ease the transition and all. "You can learn to drive and teach us, yeah?" Ella nudged Alec gently in the side and then wiggled her eyebrows at Soph half-heartedly. It would be cool, learning to drive.

Kace had grown up quite a bit, did he know? Ella smiled when she saw that it was him that had tapped her on the back. When had he grown up so much? That wasn't allowed, yeah? She still remembered him as the tiny first year who'd been so eager to play Quidditch. Still cute, he was. "Thanks, Kace. That means a lot. Keep an eye on the badgers for me, yeah?"

Oh Merlin, Marigold was crying. Ella had hoped that this wouldn't happen because the younger badger's tears were cause for her own eyes to grow teary and she just couldn't okay? Once she started, she wouldn't be able to stop and so she focused on the drawing she was being given instead, a sad smile playing on her lips. "I'll hang this up in my room, okay?" An elephant, Ella couldn't think of a better going away gift. "Thanks for this, kiddo. It's brilliant. I'll miss you, yeah?" She'd miss them all.

Sander and Lux and Dylan got smiles as her eyes scanned past them, the seventh year getting a quiet. "Congratulations." The Head Girl then turned her head so that she could glance over at the other tables. There were other people she wanted to see but she couldn't bring herself to get up just yet. Maybe...the train. She could see them then, right? It might be easier that way. Maybe.

Looking back at the group that was seated around her, Ella turned her attention to Asher and Adeline. "You guys have any big plans for summer?"