Maybe you'll see why when you stop escaping your pain -- Spring 2017

I understood what Dean was speaking of.  It was the same way with my father.  Of course one would think they were fine until something would randomly pop up and remind you of what you lost.  "Ignoring the memories of your lost loved ones is never a good idea," I said simply.  "Speaking of her may easily be the best way for you to help them.  It may be exactly what they need.  If they pull back, then don't continue with it," I explained.

I nodded and stood up.  "I believe I've occupied enough of the Headmaster's time.  I'm ohping that they're going to pull through all of this," I said.  I was hoping to let myuncle get back to work.

I stood up with him and smiled.  "I'm sure they will.  I won't walk you out... you know these halls well.  I do have some work I need to do," I said, chuckling.  I hugged Dean and watched him leave my office.  I knew that he would be fine... they all would be.

I smiled at my uncle and left his office.  I continued down the stairs and through the corridors.  I heard students meandering about.  I walked past the Great Hall and peeked in.  I saw Sedona actually eating... I smiled at the sight.  When I turned around to leave, I nearly ran into a professor.  It had to be Professor Finnegan -- the boys spoke of her and I could see some family resemblance to Seamus.  "I am so sorry... my mind was elsewhere," I said to her.

I felt like I just walked into a wall. "No harm done." I told him. He looked oddly familiar. " it probably had something to do with me not paying attention also. " I said with a smile. He seemed very nice, and easy on the eyes. Oh that's how i knew him. " you must be Mr. Black."

I smiled, glad that she took running into someone so well.  "The way that you say that tells me one of two things:  my reputation precedes me or my kids give you hell," I said with a slight chuckle.  I was sure that Ryan had to give her hell -- especially of late.  I knew I would catch hell once the kids found out I had been at the school -- again -- because apparently I just embarrassed them like crazy.  Personally, I enjoyed giving doing my part and embarrassing them.  It was one perk of being a parent.

Laughing, " Well, a little bit of both." I had to admit. I knew who his children were, " I understand why though.." I said, I was not one for a pity party nor am I for the get away with murder. " I mean, no one gets away with anything..." I informed him. Why am I nervous talking to a parent. Who just happens to be tall, dark and handsome. I shook my head slightly, " Can I help you with anything?"

I ran a hand through my hair and sighed.  "They don't need to be doing half the shit they are... I will not let them use what they're going through as an excuse to be terrible kids that they aren't," I said, shaking my head.  Then I smiled and laughed a little bit.  "Oh, you don't want to open that can of worms," I joked.  "Uncle... Professor Lupin just wanted to discuss the kids and I moseyed around to check on them.  It's what he gets for not escorting me off school grounds."  I flashed a grin at Professor Finnegan.  Of course I had been on my way out and I just happened to come across seeing Dona in the Great Hall finally eating something.

Smiling, " I wouldn't have offered if I didn't mean it." I pointed out. I led the way, toward my office. He looked as though he may have a few questions. I didn't mind answering, " I have a free period..." I said as I opened the door for him and walked in.

"Man... I feel like such a bad student right now.  I'm ending up in two different offices today," I said, using humor to make everything a little bit easier and better even if it was not necessarily the case.  I followed her into the office and could not help but notice the many changes she made in comparison to Flitwick -- which was not necessarily a bad thing.  I ran a hand through my hair.  "Professor Lupin can be a little biased on how he sees things since we're practically family," I said slowly.  "We all tend to notice different things.  Are they worse than what either one of us see from them?" I stayed standing because I was not going to be able to just sit still.

I nodded, " I know what you mean,things can be harder to see when not really looking....they all have there moments. Apart from the fighting, and not eating. I had spoken with Sedona, she seems to be having a rough time. I managed to get her to start thinking about eating food. Or at least one meal..." I sat down behind my desk, I motioned to the chair. " Tea?" I offered.

I could not help but laugh.  "It's like you're after my heart," I teased, never turning down a cup of tea.  I sat down and instantly started to fiddle with the hole in my jeans.  I could not help it.  "Dona has always been better with women... thank you for doing that," I said, knowing that Sedona was a mummy's girl and now she did not have that anymore.

Smiling, " I would maybe start with tea if I was after you...." I teased, realizing I shouldn't be flirting with a parent. We seemed to just hit it off so quickly. I stirred us up a few cups of tea and I sat down in my chair. " No need for thank you...I am glad to help her. I have had loss in the past. Thankfully nothing at the hands of my brother." I shook my head, I love Seamus I do...but sometimes he just has the worse luck.

I chuckled at that.  "I believe I had to fireproof everything I owned while here at Hogwarts with sharing a dorm with Seamus," I remembered, shaking my head.  That boy was a walking disaster -- but he was quite entertaining, though.  I took a drink of the tea and let it soothe me as it always did.  "With how much of a mess everything had turned into, I'm rather surprised that none of them have had a mental break or something," I said, knowing how all of this had had it's toll on the kids.  It had it's toll on myself; I just did not let it show.  And that is where the issue was apparently.

Sitting in the chair across from him taking a sip of tea. " Honestly, I think its just on the brink of happening. They don't realize the situation or it's the attempt of building a wall to avoid the issues they are feeling... " I explained. " If they ignore it, its as if it doesn't exist. " Taking another sip. " As for Seamus, I usually have it still fireproofed. Just in case. I laughed a little. " I just try to be an ear for them....if they need anything I try to remain non judgmental. Allows them to feel free to truly express themselves. " I explained, " How are you doing Mr. Black? " I asked him. Realizing I have been talking for far too long in an adult conversation.