The summer holidays were quickly drawing to a close and with the start of term coming nearer Laurel moved back home to her flat in London. Spending time with friends and relatives she loved and enjoyed, but she also had to make some last minute preparations for teaching the young witches and wizards of Britain.

Today's staff mixer was something she had scryed about and looked forward to ever since she had gotten the invitation in the mail. Dressed up for the event in a summer yellow one piece dress, complete with necklace and glittering heels the blond seer entered the Leaky Cauldron.

With the use of some helpful directions from the barman Laurel soon entered the Function Room that Hogwarts had rented for the mixer. Putting on a smile as sunny as her dress the diviner moved toward the group where both old and new colleagues mingled. "Hello everyone! Having good summers so far?"

Eyes flashing between the newcomers Laurel smiled as she extended her hand for a shake toward first the woman and then the man while she introduced herself. "Welcome to the staff team! I'm Laurel Vance and I teach the noble art of Divination at Hogwarts."