blanket. Edlyn was beside her, appearing bored at the proceedings.

"Did I ask you?" Draco pointedly glared at the bushy haired girl.

"No, but I really don't care."

Bickering continued in much the same fashion until Ron and Neville arrived, dragging the bashful Peeves alongside them. They introduced the future poltergeist and sank down on the ground, Ron sitting beside Hermione and Neville next to Ginny with a sheepish smile. Talk commenced once again and jokes were thrown around to entertain one another.

Eventually, Alexander appeared and joined them in their conversations. Harry couldn't help noticing how Nick's ancestor looked a lot like himself in many ways. He shook off the feeling of familiarity and engaged Draco in a debate on useful potions. The last two to arrive were Caedmon and Maia, who were whispering close together, shoulders brushing repeatedly as they spoke. They stopped their mutterings abruptly when they arrived at the spot where the group was seated.