The present Marauders agreed and continued the meal in solemn silence. When the Houses were sent to their respective dormitories, Ashley lagged behind her friends and spoke to none of her roommates as they went through their nightly routines. The day had been utterly merciless to her. It was memorable, sure, but definitely not the greatest birthday celebration. She was exhausted in every sense of the word and wanted nothing more than to sink into the depths of slumber. However, despite her exhaustion, she was the last to fall asleep. Just as she began to drift, an owl swept in and landed near her feet.