32. Common room
A group of girls had dragged Minerva into their circle of gossip.
“Richard really likes you,” said the giggliest of the bunch.
“And you are the only one he likes.” Said another girl giggling uncontrollably.
“Look,” Minerva said, “I really need to get homework done.” And with that she descended the stairs into the common room she sat down to read her ancient runes.
“Minerva,” Richard called from across the room, “I kneed a hand with my potions.”
As she sat down in an arm chair he sat RIGHT next to her.
“Why did I come to the common room?”