Sir Nicholas was pleased to see the girls in such an agreeable mood. Good, good! It always lifted his spirits to see his Lions happy! He smiled at Ava. "That's good to hear!" he replied, but the question was a bit unexpected.. "As a matter of fact, yes." That was all he intended to say on the subject. A gentleman - er, ghost - does not kiss and tell!

The seated curtsy from Shay made the Gryffindor ghost laugh. "I'm quite well, thank you," he said.

The three girls were talking amongst themselves, and Sir Nicholas felt slightly out of place. 600 years haunting the halls of Hogwarts, and listening to this line of conversation never got any less awkward. Perhaps he should take his leave. "I hope the three of you ladies have a most enjoyable holiday!" he said with a bow.