Lainey had secretly been hoping they'd ignore her because she'd just behaved ... well, like a crazy person. Sometimes - most of the time even - when she was walking past Knockturn and some crazy was there, doing something crazy, Lainey just walked on by.

Despite HER crazy, these people were still talking to her. Student. And a student/Professor.


"Uhhhmmmm. Hello." She unfroze from her pose and rubbed at her neck. "I thought I heard a noise. Thought it might be a house efl. Can't ever be to sure with those things running rabid 'round here." So true. So true.


Ehh and they asked questions. "I'm Lainey, yes. That is what they call me. And I've been living and stuff, Lex. Can't complain. I see you're doing well for yourself these days. Makes me very proud of you." And older than dirt.

Was it just Lainey or was the overwhelming urge to BARK at the young Hufflepuff getting to everyone? Must not bark at students. Must not bark at students.


Lainey covered her mouth with her hand and only YIPPED a little. It was quiet, but made her feel better.