 Zombie Apocalypse Team Leader ★ ★ in a crown of pepperoni and artisan cheese
So... the most problematic aspect about this entire situation was the... acknowledgment of her absence. If that made sense. ...It didn't bother her, of course, that people wanted to welcome her back. That was lovely, actually... but it was stressful that they might make a point of it over the course of the next few days. Olivia simply wanted to get right back into the swing of lessons and maintaining her grades. Reminders that she'd missed so much...probably wouldn't be productive for her. Never to be rude, though, as this very pretty Hufflepuff girl was just being nice, Liv offered her best smile. It felt wonderful smiling, again. And so easily, too. "Thank you, Etta. It's nice to be back."
After saying as much, she went back to minding her own business for the time being; busying herself with getting supplies ready; notebook, quills, ink... It was so strange doing this so formally again. She'd gotten more than used to doing her work on the beach, with nothing but the sun and clouds above her. Hogwarts, with its interior, felt stifling in that respect now. Perhaps she'd visit with Professor Paul after lessons; for fresh air.
... And though Olivia wasn't minding the door, she didn't need to be to know when he'd arrived. It would always take her off guard, being able to sense his presence...and because she was scared, the blonde kept her eyes adverted, nervous that things may go sour before the lesson actually began. If she didn't meet his gaze, he wouldn't recognize her, right? She had changed an awful lot, after all.... Maybe even enough for the person who knew her best not to recognize her. Couldn't they just... If there was meant to be a confrontation.... Later? Away from prying eyes?
Stomach fluttering with uncertainty, she tried to breathe through it, zeroing in on Professor Newton as she started class.... A class about Quidditch, apparently. ...The perfect topic for her first lesson back, right? A topic that the Gryffindor could easily warm up to... "Chasers used to be called Catchers...." To add onto what Etta had said, but also... "Bludgers were initially known by the name Blooders." Which made a whole lot of sense if you knew anything about the game.
__________________ We live in cities you'll never see onscreen..._______________________________________________
So very pretty, and we sure know how to run things..._______________________________
Livin' in ruins of a palace, within our dreams...____________
We're on each other's team._____
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