Zinnia hadn't really expected to get off that easily which only made it more evident to her how unwell he really was. She knew his father was unwell. He'd told her as much in their letters. He'd even told her he wasn't handling it the best. He hadn't even been able to bring himself to go to Hogsmeade because of it all. She hadn't wanted to really bring it up though. He seemed to have been doing well enough as they'd spoke. But clearly it was only because he hadn't been talking about it.

Watching him cautiously, she hesitated on how to respond. It was more than evident as she watched him speak that he was far from fine. Her sister sitting next to her didn't seem all that convinced either by the expression she could see on Amaryllis's face. She wasn't sure how closely she'd been listening to Zinnia's conversation with Mr. Tilcott though and she wasn't sure how much he'd want being heard. Luckily, Amaryllis continued to keep her eyes on her book for the most part.

"Are you sure?" she asked, the concern evident in her voice and by the look in her eyes. She didn't want to push him too hard but she did want him to know she was there for him to talk to if he wanted.

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