Oh, they were talking about the weather now? This was something she could actually engage with... cause all thing other stuff went right over her head moments ago. "You don't say?... Why do you think I'm making such an effort to stay in the castle? Me? I'm usually barely in the castle!" If that wasn't evidence enough of the ridiculousness of this winter season, then she didn't know what was.

As nice as it was that Airey and Arista had supported Sophie... the girl was quickly finding her niche, and that meant bad news for Gryffindor. Tsk tsk tsk. Just how exactly had this happened?

"Keep your eyes on the prize Lions!" she called out encouragingly. "Come on Bay, focus dear!" And the others too! "Support each other!"

It was a good thing Arista was the one to question Airey's very loud and... unconventional cheer, for she was certain she could not have repeated it herself. Tach-what? ....

.....

"Yes Airey, please do tell."