Distracted
Our tale starts shortly after Cormac and Helena's first meeting. Cormac is sitting staring into space in History of Magic, his friend Katie is trying to get his attention.
Katie nudged him with her elbow and muttered, "Cormac."
Cormac turned to her and asked in a lowered voice, "What?"
Katie smirked. "What's up with you?"
Cormac reassured her, "Nothing."
Katie laughed. "Really? Then what has you so distracted?"
Cormac said, "A girl, well, a ghost really."
Katie inquired, "Which ghost?"
Cormac smiled. "Helena Ravenclaw, the Grey Lady."
Katie chuckled. "You mean the sad, moping Grey Lady."
Cormac scowled. "She's more than that, Kate. She's smart, funny, and the most beautiful woman that I have ever met."
Katie beamed, "Sounds like you really like her, Mac."
Cormac grinned. "I do."