"Here we go. This is much better."

The only thing Junia liked about the cold was that she could accessorize her winter wear with pretty hats and sparkly gloves and scarves, but she wouldn't be needing those things today. Quality cousin time would be spent curled up by the fireplace with, she hoped, some freshly baked cookies. Surely if they asked nicely, the elves would oblige.

"You think Hassan spent lots of time in here when he was in school? The Hufflepuff common room is right by the kitchen, after all." The fourth year looked at Abey thoughtfully before glancing at the fire, thoughts of home and family swirling around in her mind. She missed them already, did he know?