Athena settled in the green striped armchair she’d taken to favoring.  The students had learned this too and early on began leaving it open for her even if every other chair or couch by the fireplace were taken.  Today the common room was rather empty, only a few students scattered throughout.  She took her time reviewing her notes for their discussion that day as well as skimming the chapters of  The Giver  she’d assigned the week before.  There was still some confusion from most students about the book, but that was normal.  They’d understand as it went on.