This is the Plan.

[Shay M. Loire]

Not long after her last stop at Hogsmeade, she had gone in the castle, not before being harassed by at least a few Aurors, asking of her whereabouts and her reason of being there. She gave her premeditated excuse and went on her way directly to Raynor.

She had hoped to catch her at the perfect time, which was after classes that day and before the dinner. But it would be left up to timing to know how soon she could get with her friends. She missed them dearly, and it caused her more anxiety and excitement to know that she was in the same building as them.

As her head and mind buzzed with excited question and comments, she fixed her hair and straightened up. Merlin only knew she hadn't seen Raynor in some time. She had to admit, she missed having her a professor. Knocking on the door, she could only wait. Wait, wait, wait.

[Tamis Raynor]

In most cases, the Deputy of Hogwarts was inside her office at this time of day and more oft than not bend over a stack of papers, muttering endlessly to herself over the woes of paperwork and the demons that went with it. On a normal day, she would bee couped up in that office for hours on end and then lug off to bed sometime around midnight and begin the day again six hours later.

Today was not a usual day.

"Where's Leah?", the mother asked, holding her hands over her eyes, blocking her vision of the baby sitting on her desk in front of her. A loud giggle came from beyond the barrier and Tamis parted her hands at the middle revealing her face and making it possible to see the seven month old again.

"There she is!" She exclaimed producing a gurgling laugh from the bouncing baby, hands flying in every which direction. It would have been a cute display from any other pair. But the fact that Raynor was playing Peekaboo was horrfing... not to mention down right disturbing.

The second round was interrupted by a knock at the door. Was it really that time already? It does fly when you are having fun.

"Come in," she called.

[Shay M. Loire]

With the upmost obedience, Shay opened the door, the room inside showing her a scene she was sure she wouldn't see in her lifetime. There was Professor Raynor, with a beautiful little baby in front of her, and she with her face that couldn't hide the joy she had. It was a sight to see, and one she wanted to keep forever.

"He-Hello, Professor Raynor," Shay said timidly at first by the door, but her smile couldn't stay uncovered for long. She missed a lot, she could tell, but it was great to not miss out on everything. "I'm back."