Avalon wouldn't have believed someone if he or she had told her that she would be spending her first end-of-term feast in the Three Broomsticks. She yearned for the tall ceilings of the Great Hall, but she supposed that she should be grateful that she was safe. Still, her head was swimming with questions. The first year couldn't help but admit that she was looking forward to heading home for the summer. The end of this year had been terrifying, to say the least.

"Hi everyone," she said, exasperated, as she plopped down into a seat next to her friend Analiese. She was momentarily inclined to give everyone a smile and wave, but nobody seemed to be quite in the mood. So, she opted for a nod of understanding. "Anyone have any exciting plans this summer?" Maybe talking about the holidays could take their minds off of things for a while. At least until the food was ready.