Jules was relieved when Claire didn't press for an answer but she really didn't understand why. She had lied so many times about what she got up to on her jaunts outside Hogwarts. Why did she not want to lie to Claire?
"Oh really? Is this girl a secret?" Jules asked, glad for the distraction. Of course, she would still need confirmation about the relationship from someone else. Better safe than sorry…
Keeping hold of Claire's hand, she walked back inside and through the halls. Before, she would have been amused to have Claire get caught to see how she got out of it. Now, she was careful to avoid any place a Prefect or Professor might be.
Smiling in relief when they arrived at the statue guarding the Ravenclaw Tower, Julia stopped and announced, "Well, here we are." She folded her hands in front of her and looked to Claire. "Thank you for walking me back."