“Nevertheless, I would still like you to at least attempt having better manners when you eat, what if the minister for magic walked in just as you were stuffing you’re face”

“Mum, why would Kingsley stroll into the house this morning?”

“Well he might” Katie protested, “Your father has a very important job you know, and I know that Kingsley is very happy that Dean is back, he might pop over to welcome us home… plus he’s Mr Shacklebolt to you.” She reprimanded.

As Annie emerged on the other side, she caught sight of Dean grinning at her about ten meters away.

She smacked his arm lightly as she reached him. “That wasn't funny!” she complained, just as her mother appeared through the barrier.

“It was slightly… your face” Dean chuckled, noting the blush creeping up Annie cheeks.

She smiled good humouredly, before turning round to face the platform in front of her.

Annie gaped at the food around her, completely overwhelmed with the variety and confused as what to pick first.

“You look like one of the first years” Fin chuckled, loading crunchy roast potatoes onto his plate.

“Well she pretty much is a first year… apart from the fact she’s old.” James teased, grinning at Annie .

 “Hang on!” Dom burst out, “Who’s Pierre?!” she said indignantly.

“My boyfriend” Annie said quietly, muffling herself behind her juice glass.

“Your what?”

“HER BOYFRIEND” Niamh shouted at Dom, causing Annie to turn the same shade as a tomato, as the others turned to stare.

“Thanks a lot Nim for your subtlety, much appreciated” Annie said sarcastically before putting her head in her hands as Dom bombarded her with questions.