Stifling a giggle, Verity took another sip of butterbeer. "Stars and stones, it must have been nice to have such a big family," she said, her eyes crinkling. "Growing up, it was always just me and Mum. I mean, Mum was great, but-" Shrugging, she sipped her drink again. "Would have been nice if there'd been someone to encourage me into proper mischief when my wild magic started to show and all."