It was cold outside today, and snowing throughout London. Violet got to the pub after Rachel, which honestly was the norm, and noticed Maria Warrington - a Slytherin a year above them - waiting at the bar with a sour look. From what she remembered of Maria at school, that was also a norm.
She smiled as she noticed her best friend sitting at the other end of the bar and called out her name before sliding onto the stool next to her. "Hey babe," she greeted her, grabbing a menu. "Weird to be out of the studio before the dinner rush. Weird but good," she said the last bit with another smile in Rae's direction. "How're you?" She set down the menu and unwrapped her wool scarf, took off her fluffy knit beanie, and took off her peacoat.