The first thing Kiri did when she slipped into the Great Hall was glance down the length of the Slytherin table furtively. She wasn't sure if she wanted to see Raiden (even thinking his name made her blush now) there or not - it would be incredibly awkward to try and talk to him. But she wanted to talk to him. Excluding the train ride back to London, this was most likely the last time she was going to see him before going to Diagon Alley to buy supplies for her next year at Hogwarts.
Late last night - she hadn't been able to sleep - it had occurred to her that she should ask him if it was possible that they'd visit each other during the holidays. She'd made up her mind that, if she saw Raiden at the Feast, she was going to talk to him. Or not?

Well, Kiri could see that Raiden was not there yet. She felt a slight pang of disappointment at that despite her nervousness. It was still quite early, though, many people were still on their way... and he wouldn't hide away in the Slytherin dormitory to avoid seeing her, would he? Kiri slid onto the bench and looked around. Students were talking among each other excitedly everywhere; especially the younger ones hurried from table to table. There were a row of slightly downcast and sad faces as well, though. Most of those belonged to older students. Kiri guessed that they were either seventh years who would not return to Hogwarts, or their sixth year friends.

Similarly, the professors who'd arrived at the staff table so far did not appear too happy, either. Kiri could plainly see why. The slightly raised seat in the middle was conspicuously empty. Kiri wondered what was happening with regards to Professor Bontecou, and Professor Lupa, too. The rumours she'd heard had become more outlandish every time someone had told her something. The only thing that was clear was that the two professors were being treated at St Mungo's, but whether either of them would return next term, no one could say. She continued watching in silence.