So. Every year, she was determined to get to the feast on time. And every year, no matter what, there was always something that came up to actually make her late instead. Her colleagues probably just expected it at this point. How odd, given that she was normally extremely punctual!

No matter. She was here now and she was determined to have a good time!

Friendly wave for you, Hirsch. They had business to discuss for later on in term, but perhaps now was not the time for that. She spotted Leobald and also gave him a beaming smile. She was happy for the man, and even happier with his recent proposal for a certain academic activity. Then there was.. the cat?! She.. didn't even want to know at this point.

Then there were the students. Specifically Miss Denaker.. and that shirt. Tut tut, no house pride! Hadn't Ravenclaw just pulled off a double-whammy in wins last year? Tiara was offended by it, but she understood the desire to stand out. She merely pursed her lips and took her seat, wondering where her astronomer neighbor had gotten off to.