 be curious, not judgmental
Becca smiled up at Lainey, her eyes puffy but no tears falling anymore. "Okay, Miss Professor Lainey," she agreed, releasing the woman again, but not out of frustration this time. "Oh, you KNOW that's the only suitable kind of cake for any party! Big and containing as much chocolate as possible." Her grin spread all the way up to her eyes this time, realizing that things would more than likely be okay.
"I promise to write you. Someone will have to keep you updated, in case the school gets blown up or something, you know?" She glanced over at Rae. "You two be safe, okay? And if you need any back-up... you know where I'll be." The funny thing was, Becca was serious. She honestly believed she could take on anything, even though she was only a second year. She would help them in a heartbeat.
"Well, I suppose this is goodbye. For now, I mean. Of course you'll be back," she reassured herself yet again, and gave Lainey one more brief hug. "You're the best," she whispered - and with that, Becca reluctantly headed back to the Ravenclaw table. Hmm, maybe next term might not be so bad.
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