She chuckled at the idea of being bored at Hogwarts. She said nothing, but her shoulders relaxed as they walked, knowing that he was settling in well, a weight on her she hadn't realized she carried. She cared for the well-being of all of her colleagues, but for whatever reason, it was Samuel she checked on. "The first week was as eventful as anticipated and, yes, for some reason, I am now trusted with the safekeeping of all of Gryffindor. I am certain I will learn whole new ways that children can be destructive as a result. Gryffindor isn't the quietest of houses." It was something that anyone coming out of Hogwarts could tell you, but as an insider, the rough and tumble of Gryffindor house had been home.

She took the seat he offered her, her own anticipation growing to fever pitch now that she was back in his office. Her body also remembered this place, a faint buzzing was the best she could describe it, the strange vibration that started as she read what she could of the transmutation circle. She took the tea he offered gratefully, the smell of wet earth mingling with the familiar warmth of the tea leaves. She allowed herself a single sip before turning her attention fully to him and the documents before her. She kept her hands in her lap like a child in the shops, wanting to examine the books but knowing better than to upset the layout before her.

She gave him a warm, pleased smile. The hint of challenge bright in her eyes. "I would have it no other way. Please, continue." Her need to know overriding the sensible request to ask for a plan. Themis wasn't here to be coddled.

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