Jane let him cry. He needed to let it all out if he wanted to concentrate on classes. They still had that little pact. Gryffindor for the house cup!

"Let it out, love,"she said as she patted him on the back a little while she hugged him with the other arm. She then broke the hug, fearing any prefects might patrol that spot.

"Prefects,"she warned him gently. She held his hand tight.