Beginning of Term Staff Meeting

Rowena carefully blew on the ink that was still wet on her parchment as Salazar spoke. Once it was dry enough she carefully rolled her version of events up before tucking it into one of the pockets she had sewn into her dress. In the other rested her wand. She tucked the quill away as well, glad that she had enchanted it so it wouldn't leak ink everywhere.

She agreed wholeheartedly with what he said and she nodded, feeling the pounding beginning behind her brow. She had been wearing the diadem for too long and it was taking its toll on her now. Ah, the price one pays to be extra brilliant. She offered a slightly forced smile to her companions, her expression softening despite the discomfort.

"We are stronger together than we are apart," she said knowing the truth of her words. They made up for each other's weaknesses with their strengths.