Originally Posted by Anna Banana

Hmm. Patroclus sounded like such an easygoing person, that it was easy for Lexi to compare herself to him. Well, her student self to him, that is. She wasn't quite sure what to predict about Patroclus in his older years. "Oh, well, I'm sorry to hear that you were hoping to try out for the house Quidditch team. Look on the bright side, though--you're only a fourth year! At least this isn't your last year at Hogwarts," she commented, hoping that would make him feel a little better. She guessed that a lot of students were disappointed about their being no Quidditch, especially the ones who were seventh years. "There's always next year!"

She laughed lightheartedly at his surprised reaction to her former jobs within the Ministry of Magic. "Oh, and I also worked at Starbucks Coffee House, which was a fun little job to have. The Ministry jobs were really just something my sister talked me into when I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life," she further explained. "I'm glad she did, too, because working in Magical Education helped me decide to become a teacher." She shrugged when Patroclus brought up special benefits again. "I don't know, Mr. Hudson. Al may only be twenty-nine right now, but she's got a good head on her shoulders. I don't know if she'll be the type of Minister to hand out special favors," she said. She paused for a moment while she thought about the fact that she and her twin sister would be turning thirty soon. She wondered if she could still get away with claiming twenty-seven or so... Hmm...

Lexi beamed when Patroclus mentioned that he hoped the Lions could make her school family full of as much love as her home family. "Thank you, but...you Lions already have done that! I've never felt more welcome before," she said. It was true, too. The Lions had taken her [back] in this year with welcoming arms and smiles on their faces. Once again, she shrugged when Patroclus asked about her role in the Tri-wizard Tournament. "I don't know yet...honestly. I'm hoping to at least be a spectator, at the very least," she said with a laugh. "I guess I'll find out more closer to when the time comes."

"Well, Mr. Hudson, it's been great catching up with you, but I'm going to head back to my office now. It's been in the common room," she said, nodding toward the portrait of the Fat Lady, "saying hello to the Gryffindors. If you need anything or just want to catch up again, you know where to find me. Have a good day!" With another little smile, Lexi turned and headed off down the corridor.