Bryony and Rich
In a strange way, Bryony was almost relieved Rich didn't want to talk about Quidditch. It was both frustrating and tiring constantly having to pretend she knew nothing about it when she talked to people she didn't feel comfortable sharing the truth with - which was almost everyone. "You do broom racing?" she asked, curious. She loved flying, although she was a little scared to go fast, and she'd never really had the chance to speak to anyone who raced. "That must be exciting."
She smiled when Rich asked about Marcus, especially when he admitted to not knowing him well. Though the funeral was 'for' Philipa, she was in a place where social occasions no longer mattered, and it was Marcus who was living and breathing and deserved to have people care about and support him. "It's been hard," she agreed. "Philipa was unwell for a long time, but..." She trailed off, and shrugged. "I don't know if it's something it's possible to be ready for."