Lisa would have slowed down more on her way to the lesson if she noticed V sooner. Unfortunately, she noticed her right as she arrived. Big beamy smile for her good friend. “V!! Hi. Want some water?” she asked, reaching into her bag to offer friend some water.

Mercer’s comment earned a small, amused smile from this Ravenclaw. He did have a point. Streamers and cake went hand in hand.

She noticed Atlas’ lingering gaze which caused her to take her time with her glance in his direction. She offered a smile paired with the slight wiggle of fingers before she heard someone settle next to her. Glancing to her side, she found Ash there. Merlin. They hadn’t hung out nearly enough as they had in prior years. “Me either…… How are you?” She missed Ash.