Emily approached the staff table, a huge grin on her face. It had taken some time, but she was coming to terms with graduating. She would still miss the castle, the grounds, quidditch! the classes and of course the Professors... it had been such an.... interesting term.

She wanted to thank each of the Professors in turn, though having reached the table she realised they were all quite... busy and preoccupied. But she still had to say something, so she started with Lafay.

"Hello Professor Lafay", she greeted. "I just wanted to come and say thank you... for everything you've done for me over the past year. I really appreciate it."
Emily paused, then continued.
"I have some good news.... I was accepted into the Youth Auror Training Initiative."
She was excited about this. All the hard work, effort and late nights studying had paid off.

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Emily then turned to her Head of House... though things did get awkward for a while she hoped they could both look past that.
"Professor Vindictus, I just wanted to say thank you for being not only an inspiring Head of House but also for your brilliant Herbology lessons. I really enjoyed them. Thanks for everything."
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Next Emily greeted the rest of staff.
"I just wanted to thank you all for everything you've done over this last term in perticular. I've enjoyed all of your lessons, they've been really insightful and inspriring... I'll miss you all".

Oh no... not again... Emily bit her tongue, she could feel the tears welling in her eyes again. NO! No tears!!! die!!!.............. she was NOT going to cry in front of staff.