As the days passed and the holiday break drew nearer and nearer, Rylee grew more and more excited. She couldn't wait to go home and be with her siblings and see her nephew. From a wedding, to parties, dinner at Stefan's home and visits with friends there was nothing getting her down. Okay, there was one thing but she was doing her best not to keep reminding herself of it.

Not even the much colder atmosphere of the classroom was going to break her spirits. A little cold wasn't a big deal. Fixing her robes around her a little more she made her way to her usual desk. "Good morning, Professor! I really like your purple shawl," she greeted brightly. Purple was in fact her most favorite color if she had to choose a favorite.

Settling into her seat, the fifth year began taking out what she would need for the lesson placing it neatly on her desk.