The Great Hall was not doing much better than the hallways were.  Athena hadn’t had many occasions to eat there, though when she did it was usually a much more lively place.  The older Gryffindors were shockingly quiet, and when they were vocal it was directed away from the center part of the table where Potter, Wealsey, and Nichols sat.  Previously, Athena had observed a great number of students crowding around them; now, Nichols kept her head down, avoiding everyone, while Potter and Weasley glared at anyone who looked their way.