"Mhmm," she said with a nod. "It's quiet. I think everyone is just happy to be going back and knowing they are safe." With her hands folded neatly in her lap, Padma felt herself relax and gave Stephen a bright smile. His grin was infectious.
"The first years look even smaller this year. And they look so terrified, too. It's sweet. One poor little girl was crying when we left the platform. She said she didn't want to leave her sister. She's better now, after a few hugs."