Serena was pleased to hear a younger snakette announce she’ll stay behind with her. Not because Serena wanted company, but because that meant Lydia had a sense of self-preservation. Despite what her reputation was, the redhead cared about her housemates. Some more than others, but still.

She was almost onboard with Lydia’s idea until her eyes zeroed in on the light that was visible from here. It made Serena’s curiosity rise. She stepped closer to the door, but she couldn’t see anything else from there. “I’ll watch—guard—from here. You could go over there if that makes you feel more comfortable.” That was okay too. Serena wanted front row seats for this.

“Constant vigilance,” Serena said after the group. That’s what her uncle told her whenever she was up to no good.

As the group wandered in, Serena held her wand tight in her hand, ready. Prepared. As she did that though, sparks came out of it. She hissed, but didn’t let go of it. They’ve been having issues due to her temperament lately. Getting burned by your wand wasn’t fun, but…

Oh!

It occurred to her, she could light up the nearest torches. Hopefully that’s help her see better.

“Do you all see anything?” she called after a while.