The Dare of Dawn (Helga)

Well that reaction was a bit off, Helga thought taking note of the way Godric shook his head and his eyes had widened at the suggestion of going to see the healer. Odd really and while it wasn't long until lunch he did still eat almost a full meal during this mid-day snack as if the morning meal had burned away as soon as he had eaten it. she wondered if something had happened between the two. Come to think of it now that the idea was on her mind, Astrid often didn't stay long at meals if she attended at all and didn't take a seat close to Godric unless it was unavoidable when she was there. Strange, maybe she or Rowena should go see if the poor thing was ok. Knowing Godric as she did it might just be a misunderstanding, the goofy fool sometimes didn't always hold back on what he said or did and not quite familiar with the young healer there was a chance maybe she was upset, only way they would find out was to ask.

She turned to Maximus as the tired man stood up and politely thanked her for the meal. As it often was, the compliment was music to Helga's ears and she smiled brightly as Godric added in a compliment as well. "Your most welcome. I aim to fill stomachs, lift spirits, and warm hearts with every meal and I'm very grateful the house elves had a similar standing as well when they took over cooking for the school for me" Helga replied warmly, a touch of pride in her tone at how far the elves had come to since she had given them their first lesson in Hufflepuff cooking. 

Helga gave a small wave like gesture of her hand and arm, hinting to Maximus they could start walking towards the door now if he was ready. "I just hope it wasn't too much, sometimes the cost of such good food it can sit a bit heavy in the stomach and for a decent length of time. I wouldn't hold it against you if you decide to pass on lunch in a while and possibly by evening meal if your still feeling full by then. Should you feel hungry at all during the night though, if you stop by the kitchens the house elves would be glad to make you a snack of some kind. Whatever you ask for if you want something specific they can make happen but if you don't have a preference they can whip something tasty up for you still. Depending on what I have left to do myself I may just be there to make it for you myself should you stop by for a late night snack" She said once they started walking and glanced at him with a reassuring smile.