"When do you think this rain will finally stop?"
Wrapped inelegantly in a thick cloak, Angelina stood at the entrance of the tent, gazing at the torrential rain beyond the villa gates.
"I don't know, but I hope it stops soon. Otherwise, the fruit trees we just transplanted in the orchard might all die!"
Aylia shifted aside the tent flap and handed the freshly brewed hot chocolate to her close friend. She took a small sip from her own cup, gazing at the rain outside the villa as well, though no one knew what she was thinking.
"Don't be silly. It's the rainy season. This rain won't let up so easily."
Katie emerged from behind them, leisurely sipping her hot chocolate as she raised a hand to greet Shanna, who had just stepped out of the tent opposite.
"What are you all talking about?"
After stretching to ease her back from sitting too long, Shanna smiled and greeted the other girls nearby.
Since the temperature had plummeted and the flu had swept through the wizarding world, they had stopped letting Ginny come to Avalon. As for Ginny's work, Shanna had temporarily taken it over herself.
"I thought we'd be able to move in before Christmas." Angelina sounded rather regretful.
"So you can move in and enjoy some private time with Fred?" Shanna teased with a smile.
"I'm just voicing everyone's thoughts. Lots of people want to move in as soon as possible," Angelina argued.
"She just wants Avalon's construction finished soon so she can pursue your Quidditch dream!" Aylia mercilessly exposed her close friend's little scheme.
Even if Aylia had said nothing, it would not have been hard for the others to guess what Angelina was thinking.
"The construction progress is already pretty good. And if you really want to