Closed Once more for luck?

[Professor Geovanna Adler-Cade]

Geo still didn't feel like she was back fully yet in New Zealand, nor that everyone welcomed her back after her sudden disappearance, but she hoped her doubts would pass once classes started and she got back into the swing of things. The Hufflepuff wanted to make sure her last year was the best year, and while it was very important that she actually pass her lessons if she wanted to be an Auror next year, she wanted this year to be the best at school too. On route to the Great Hall, she'd stopped to peer at the board that included various ongoing lists and updated information on the school and it's events, although her eyes were scanning for something in particular. After pulling up a few leaflets to reveal some that were a few years old, she found what she was hunting for. A brightly coloured leaflet that showed a party she'd once held. The one in which had actually been the catalyst for her meeting her now boyfriend. It had been a good night and at the back of her mind she wondered if everyone would still be able to let their hair down around that time of year, and surely they could have a little fun?

 

[Sara Benivieni]

It was yet another year at Hogwarts, and the most significant. Sara had to make the best of it, putting a lot of effort into her classes as well as Quidditch. She didn’t have that many friends anymore, so she wouldn’t have to worry too much about finding the time to spend with them when she was free. She could just relax, even if it was admittedly lonely. The girl was secretly glad that she hadn’t been picked for head girl, because although if chosen she probably could have done well, she didn’t want so much to do in her final year. The Slytherin figured she could do some reading beforehand in preparation for classes next week. After a couple of hours though, she quickly grew bored and decided she would do so again tomorrow. On her way back to the dungeons, if the brunette had not thought to check the entrance hall for any new notices, just in case a professor or head student had an announcement, she never would have noticed the familiar blondish-pink hair she hadn’t seen in a couple of years. It took her a moment to realise that she wasn’t dreaming, her former best friend was actually standing there. Sara went over to her, and managed to let out one sentence. "Geo? Is that really you?"

 

[Professor Geovanna Adler-Cade]

Geo let the pages of the newer leaflets fall against the old one, realising once more just how much time had passed and how much she'd missed. Her head turned when she heard her name, her eyes lighting up and a large grin appearing on her face when she spotted Sara. "Hey!" The seventh year jogged over, one arm flying over the shoulder of the Slytherin in half a hug. It had been ages since she'd spoken to Sara, even though they'd shared some good times together. Sara had even let her stay over at her parents house during the school holidays once. "I've missed you," she added, giving the girl a squeeze before releasing her. "How have you been doing?" Geo was eager to know what her friends had been up to, and if there was anything she could do to help them in their final year at the school.

 

[Sara Benivieni]

Sara’s face automatically split into a grin as Geo noticed she was there and hugged her tightly, the slytherin hugged her back too, smiling at her old friend. She had missed her indeed. "I’ve missed you too! It’s been a long time," she added, which it had. Ever since Geo left Sara hadn’t exactly made much of an effort to make new friends, which she kind of regretted now as her school career was drawing to a close. But at least she wouldn’t have to graduate alone, not anymore. She had been a bit lonely, but she wasn’t about to tell Geo that. "Not too bad actually, just getting through school. I’m still doing Quidditch, that’s always fun. Oh, and you wouldn’t believe what my brother has been up to," she said, rolling her eyes playfully at the thought. "What about you though? How was your year abroad?"