Adi had been out to see Mr Kitridge and to help him re-stack the shelves of the library. After an hour of doing just that, the Hufflepuff took off for wherever his feet decided to take him. Or rather, he was letting Gus lead the way. The toad was hopping along and its owner was following. Soon, they found themselves at the tapestry. And wasn't that Ilia?

She looked great in that sweater. A dragon sweater... uh oh. Was this coincidence or not? Was she wearing the dragon sweater because she missed Henric? Adi hadn't gotten much time to talk to Ilia with the Christmas stuff that had been going on and he hadn't wanted to bring up the sensitive topic during that festive time.

Adi approached her, uncertain if she wanted to be bothered. Coming closer, he could see the sweater she wore for a Toothless one. He smiled. Toothless was kind of famous at Hogwarts, wasn't he? At least among those who knew the Muggle movie and series. "Ilia?'' The Puff moved in view so that he could take a good look at her face. Oh, no! He could see hurt and sadness written all over.

Without a word, Adi reached out to wrap his arms around his friend. "My Toothless, Veela girl doesn't look so good when she's sad.''