Padma didn't really want to go to a party. She suspected that not many other people would be up for it, either. But she was still Head Girl, and school functions were part of the job.
And it might not be so bad to be distracted for an evening, either. She just hoped nothing disastrous happened.
She was chatting with a few younger years off in a corner when she spotted Justin, giving him a quick smile. It was another few moments before she could extract herself and head over to the refreshment table.
She'd been worried about Justin when she saw the announcement. She was relieved that he was safe, but knew it had to be horrible for him. "Hi," she greeted quietly. Padma wasn't always the most demonstrative of girls. But she couldn't resist giving him a quick, shy hug hello, blushing as she did and then sweeping her hair back with one hand, tucking it behind her ear.