 ~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ Claimed by Bits ❤️ ~ Queen of Typos ❄ Magical Mosh Pit ❄
“Good evening, Vashti,” Dhruv greeted. They couldn’t help but smile at the congratulatory remarks. It gave them great pride that the Slytherin team had yet again played so spectacularly. “Thank you. Slytherin - and Hogwarts in general - has quite the talent pool, I daresay.” It gave them great joy just thinking of the bright futures the new professional players will have. Dhruv now chuckled and threw Ean an amused look. “I can see him making quite a mess with whatever snacks he brings along tonight.” Their occupied hand almost absently drew circles with their thumb as they spoke.
Speaking of Kraetos… That amused look Dhruv had been wearing earlier now shifted to the CoMC professor. “No complaints here. I see you’re already filling up your stomach.” Didn’t he ever spoil his appetite for actual food? “Appreciated, Kraetos. The Lions and Snakes certainly worked hard throughout the term. The same can be said for the Badgers and Eagles.” They will never not credit the other Houses for being worthwhile competition. Dhruv cast a look at Ean, an eyebrow slightly arched. Was he going to take up the gummy worm offer?
“Hello, Wilber.” It was always a joy to have the man in one’s company. Even with those juggling puns and bad dad jokes that were cleverly woven into each conversation. ‘Don’t drop any.’ The DADA professor laughed softly. “I assure you I would do no such thing to those plans of mine.” Especially since they involved little Zarri. Jasmine’s arrival took the pressure off of them of trying to figure out that riddle. Her shoulder squeezes reminded them of the sort Ean gave them when they were both fairly new staff members. In return, Dhruv - with the affection of a colleague - patted her hand.
While Dhruv had returned Cox’s greeting with a slight smile, they acknowledged the other words with thanks and another quiet laugh. “Many thanks. And I should hope not. It would be a pity if anyone got covered in cheese dust." Namely Ean and… Ravi? Since the dust most likely would go right through Marion. The arrivals of Aurora, Marcus and Sari surely meant the Feast could get started early? Everyone was here including Bleu.
Even the students were gathered, some arriving and greeting familiar faces with more enthusiasm than others.
Sarika was not at all the type to arrive among the last of her colleagues. However, she had been caught up in a Mirror call with Laz as they talked about the upcoming wedding plans. Still, she wasn’t late, having arrived almost at the same time as Marcus. After greeting everyone with her warm, husky voice, she took her place between Wilber and Jasmine. As usual, she sat there with her feet dangling juuust above the ground.
What was the divination professor thinking about? About the fact that she was eager to get home. Oh, don’t get her wrong; she was going to miss her students, even if she would be otherwise occupied. That thought in turn reminded her that the invitations were to be handed out to her colleagues at breakfast the next morning. For now, as the speech was over, Sarika quietly dove into her dinner. |