Neville knealt down to play with Abraxan briefly after his hand had been butted, giving him his cue. He couldn't help a laugh either after Ari had muttered 'traitor' loud enough for all of them to hear.
It took him a moment though, after standing up with Abraxan still looking up at him for more attention, to regain his thoughts that were scattered so much lately. "I'm alright, considering the Ministry seems to be 'gathering troops' so to speak." He remembered seeing the article in the Prophet about Astoria's tour of Hogwarts tomorrow... he also remembered thinking it was ridiculous to think that anyone who would be appointed Headmaster should already know the school like the back of their hand. "How long has it been since Astoria's been here?" Neville wanted to know what he was up against and ... secretly, he'd already been compiling his skills and qualifications... and the beginnings of a speech if it came down to it.
Really, all Neville wanted to do the next day was watch and see what Astoria did and hear what she had to say. "What are we expecting tomorrow?" Neville knew Ashley and Ariana fully supported him and thought it best to ask that question before everyone else showed up.