Alice knew from one look at Sisse's face this evening that something had happened. There were many changes within the group this year — primarily centering around Sloane, Cameron and Edison — and neither Sisse nor she were taking well to them. Quietly, as to not attract the attention from any of their fellow Gryffindors, Alice excused herself from her chat with Edison and followed Sisse up into their room.

The muffled cries heard from outside their dormitory only hastened Alice's steps as she rushed over to Sisse. "Hey," Alice prodded gently. Perhaps Mrs. Thompsett had finally pulled the plug on dueling. Sisse had been upset about that a few weeks ago, after all. "What happened?"