It wouldn't be long before more students filtered in and honestly, Louise had surprised herself with how early she arrived. Also, where were her fellow Ilvermorny students? Were they staging some sort of Anti-Hogwarts protest by avoiding their last night with their European neighbors? Oh, there was Irene and Lachlan over there at the yellow house table. Waving at the two younger students, her attention was drawn back to her present table when she and Mason were joined by the female badged person (Kitty). Huh, they were going to miss her? That felt rather strange, but heartwarming all the same.

"I think, you can do anything you set your mind to. When you're out there, in those challenges, it wasn't about the people watching, because honestly, you're not really thinking about that. You're thinking about survival. And while there were emotional and physical stresses, it was definitely a worthwhile experience." Louise nodded at the Hogwartian girl. "And thank you, by the way." For missing her and saying she was fabulous in the tournament. Even though she'd come in eighth place overall, she was content in having the opportunity to have completed three challenges.

Another younger girl joined the table, whom Louise recognized as the other Ravenclaw Champion, Cassandra. At her kind remarks, the eighteen year old found her eyes momentarily flick up towards the staff dais again, before back to Cassandra. "I did, yes. The Hogwarts castle is truly remarkable... The architecture. It's something else. I'm definitely grateful for this experience in my final year of school." And she was lucky too, being an Ilvermorny student because her major exams were taken the previous year. So while her Hogwartian seventh years had been cramming for NEWT studies, she got some time to actually enjoy the country a little, as well as figuring out her next move after graduation.

Deciding one's future though, was rather a rather difficult feat. And it seemed her Hogwartian counterparts were no more decisive, judging from Mason's reply. "University is always a safe option. Provides us extra time to figure out our futures," Louise mused, and shook her head at his next comment. "Thank you. Actually, while it's weird that I'll have another feast at Ilvermorny, I think it was rather enriching to be able to spend my final year in another country." How often did one say they got to study abroad for wizarding school?

Another Ravenclaw, one who had been victim in the frozen tundra, was praising her efforts in IMPS. Louise smiled politely at the girl, "Why thank you. I have, most definitely." And if things went her way, this would hopefully not be the last they saw of Louise Hamilton on this side of the pond. As she was mulling over the possibilities for her future again, she picked up one of the picture cards that were scattered on the table by the Head Boy person, and smiled in amusement. And to think, before Hogwarts, she thought Americans were the most egotistical and conceited people. Well played, Hogwarts, well played.