Remy broke the hug when it became clear that Ash was becoming uncomfortable. As long as she knew that Remy was there for her, then that’s all that mattered. “Sorry,” for the hugging. “It just must have been terrible.” The worst, even. She wiped her tears away and managed to control herself now, just in time for some embarrassment to take hold.

Her new friend was very inspiring. “You’re so brave.” And Ash definitely had the right attitude, in her opinion. There was no point living your life in fear. Wars, pandemics - they happened all the time. “Hogwarts must have put extra protection measures in place for this term.” She nodded, more trying to convince herself rather than Ash. “Everything seems safe since I started. They take good care of us, although I’m a little overstuffed with bread!” Remy laughed a little, trying to lighten the mood.

“You did?!” Again - she was so brave. “That’s… sooo romantic.” I mean… uhh… not that her boyfriend almost died. You know what we mean.

Uhh… Remy had hoped Ash was so wrapped up in her own boyfriend chat that she wouldn’t mention hers. Not that there was much to tell on her end. “Ummm… no I don’t have a boyfriend, but…” she had already said too much!! “… there’s one friend of mine that,” she shrugged, “gives me butterflies and stuff.” She didn’t even know WHY. “But we’re just friends anyway, I don’t think he likes me in that way.” Maybe she should just be his friend for a few years and then confess as they were about to finish school. That’d be quite romantic, actually.