While waiting for Gryphon to arrive with Hufflepuff’s cup, the two Hogwarts Heirs began to prepare for the ritual. They moved into the family room where there was more space for it, passing Barty along the way. The Death Eater bowed his head respectfully to the Dark Lord but sent Ashley a cheeky smirk, one the Potter Heiress nonchalantly ignored. Barty visibly pouted, his grin only returning once he spotted the smile Ashley hid. He continued on his merry way after that, his day officially made by the simple interaction.