Verity nodded, but she was smiling. "Out my mind. Seriously. Besides bothering friends, practicing my magic, and reading, there's just not a lot to do around here. I keep trying to come up with projects, but..." It was just hard to keep at things when there was no one to keep her focused.
She stepped in close and added, "Of course, I could be taking classes and practicing for NEWTs in this... nurturing place, so maybe it's just as well." She briefly touched Tracey's shoulder before letting her hand drop as she added, "I never know how you pull it off so well."