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Mariel mirrored Sarah's movements and got into her own cozy sleeping bag, then turned to look up at her incredulously. She had spoken as she had been in the thick of the situation, which Sarah soon confirmed to be true. "You were there?" she asked, still staring at the Hufflepuff with wide eyes. "Wow," she breathed in a low voice, clearly impressed with the story of Sarah's adventure. And although it sounded exciting, Mariel wasn't completely sure that she would have wanted to participate in something that sounded equally scary.
Finishing off the last off her s'more, Mariel nodded thoughtfully as she stared off at a random spot in the distance. "Sure," she nodded. "I'm sure I can find time to get away for a while." And although it was true that her father was no Muggle lover - extending to Muggle-borns as well, the fact that he seemed so busy with his new wife and family often allotted Mariel more freedom than she had in the past - plus she was nearly 15. "Yes, I will be there," she confirmed with a nod of her head as she focused her attention back to her friend. She was certain she would find a way to spend some time with Sarah over the summer.
Mariel glanced down at the seemingly-reassuring hand on her shoulder, then looked up at Sarah, matching her quizzical expression. "Oh... no, I'm fine," she began slowly. Sarah had thought something was the matter with her. "I was just... hoping you were okay after what was written in the Aparecium last week," she said quietly so the people around would not hear. Certainly Sarah had one of those magically changing parchments, the whole school seemed too after it was mixed in with some homework at the beginning of term. And although Mariel was typically not one for gossip, the juicy news of the rag became somewhat addicting. "But you seem to be in such a good mood today... maybe you and Ryder already worked things out..." Of course, Mariel wasn't so sure she'd would be quite as forgiving if it had been her. Then again, Sarah was such an agreeable person that maybe she took things like that in stride... though that didn't mean she should be a doormat either, right? Her mind was in such a state of conflict. Taking a deep breath, she added, "I'm always here if you need to talk." Even if it was about confusing things like boys.
Getting colder by the second,Sarah decided to zip up her sleeping bag and lay back down next to Mariel.Pulling the thing up under her chin she turned her head to face her friend,and saw the stunned look on her face.
"Yeah I know...me! With my previous fears I was as surprised as anyone that I managed to stay hovering on a broom over all these angry merpeople! Mind you," she giggled,
"I wouldn't want to do it again in a hurry."
Sarah started to look back at the stars as Mariel spoke of the summer again.She dearly hoped her friend would be able to get and visit her,she knew that she would never get to go to her house anyway.
"Hmmm,well we can owl each other often,and even if you can't stay with me for a while,we can still go out and have fun somewhere," she smiled,nodding her head in the same way Mariel had.
Mariel appeared to be confused at Sarah's concern.Had she gotten it wrong,was there nothing the matter? Mariel's response made her even more confused.
"Oh...I...I see," she stumbled,not sure what on earth her friend was talking about.
"The Aparecium? I've got one,but I haven't read it for a while.All it seemed to be about was Professor Lawson and his conquests," she sighed,wiggling herself to get comfortable.Her eyes snapped open wide when Mariel mentioned Ryder.Sitting back up she turned to face her,eyebrows screwed up in confusion.
"What do you mean 'worked things out'? We haven't got anything to work out,as far as I know...." Sarah sat trying to think of the last time they had spoken.It had all been about his findings in the library,and him actually asking her to be his girlfriend.As far as she was aware there was no problems that needed sorting....unless Mariel was referring to that Hogsmeade situation the month before.....
Snapping back to reality,Sarah smiled warmly at Mariel.
"Thank you,I appreciate that.And I'm here for you too." Reaching across again Sarah gave her friend another small hug before laying back down.