Taking a break. That was a rather vague answer. If he were anyone else, he would have pressed her, but that wasn't his way. Instead, he smiled and nodded in agreement. "Breaks are always important, and incredibly welcome these days. I think that was a lovely decision."

It seemed Splash was right where she wished to be, deciding she wanted to lounge with them. Cats were such peculiar creatures.

"She's doing alright, as far as I can tell. Much better than the first week. I'm not sure she's fully over the fact that she didn't end up in Gryffindor. I think she's worried we'll hate her now," He lifted his shoulders in a shrug. He wasn't the type to dislike someone based on their house, nor did he think being in Slytherin was inherently bad.