Dora opened her mouth to speak several times as Sam spoke, but each time she closed it back. What could she say? What would be good enough? She had no idea what to do anymore. What could she say to make everything... right again? For so long she had just been shutting Sam out, admittedly, over something so stupid, but she had found herself committed to beING angry and miserable. Ugh. Stupid. Gryffindor. Loads of other adjectives!!

The blonde pretended not to see the tear that fell because... well because she knew that Sam was trying to be tough. That much, she was certain, the other girl had picked up from herself. The overwhelming need to pretend everything was okay. It was a horrible habit and she silently berated herself for doing it so often. Finally, after what felt like forever, Dora smiled slightly.

"No one asked for a list." Because, really it was alright. Everything was alright. Taking a tentative step forward Dora reached out and tugged a lock of Sam's hair. "Sorry. " Then, with no more hesitation, she closed the distance between them and threw her arms around her friend. HER friend. Best friend. Moments passed with her embracing the Ravenclaw before she pulled back a little bit and started covering her face with kisses. "I'm so sorry. So, so, so sorry. " Would Sam ever forgive her? Had she already? She was officially done acting crazy! PROMISE!