And just like that Alice was overwhelmed by both the jealousy brewing and being the third wheel. She cast another glance to the clock and mocked surprise. "Oh, Merlin," Alice exclaimed as she packed the few books she'd unpacked thus far. "I promised Sisse we would do our transfig homework before dinner." More books shoved into her bag and no looks spared towards Cameron and Sloane.

"I'll see you both later," she muttered as a hasty goodbye and fled the common room before either of them could think twice of it.