The Fat Lady didn’t even bother asking for the password. She was quick to let Ashley pass through, speechless at the state she was in. Ashley staggered into the common room, feeling slightly lightheaded. All of her Gryffindor pals (sans the twins) were there, presumably waiting for her return. Maia was the first to spot her, announcing her presence with a shriek she muffled with her hands. Alarmed, Neville and Dominic whirled around and jumped off their seats in favor of running over to Ashley.