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Everly was absolutely stoked for today. Not only was it a Hogsmeade weekend, but it was a date with Noah day! She debated on wearing a cute dress adorned with daisies, but figured it might be easier to wear something else. She usually paired her dresses with heels, but her leg was still a little achy after its break. For now, she dressed in some cute floral overalls and her comfy yellow sneakers. She debated tying her long hair into some kind of cute braid, but instead decided to leave her hair down. It wasn't like she didn't have her customary scrunchie on her wrist (and several more in her bag).

Before leaving her room, Evie grabbed Noah's hoodie (that she'd totally stolen from him) and pulled it on. Spring in the highlands was still pretty chilly.... plus it just felt safe to be in a too-big hoodie. She and Ruth had figured that out ages ago, shortly after they'd stolen sweaters from their brother and cousin. Though, she figured, it was their parents' fault, given their individual collection of each others' sweaters, hoodies, and clothes in general.

Hurrying down from the Ravenclaw dorms, Everly met her boyfriend by the main doors. The two had a light conversation on the walk to Hogsmeade, where they opted to go for warm baked goods. "Okay. So I love chocolate... just about all the time. However, I'm also a little obsessed with the beehive buns here... ooh, or the apple rolls. Apples and honey are the best combo, after all." She pondered the options, leaning against Noah as she perused the bakery case. "What are you in the mood for? That might help me make up my mind." Or, of course, it could make it way harder to choose.... Best not think of that one.

Everly was so glad to hold Noah's hand as they walked to Hogsmeade, just enjoying the time they were spending together. It also helped that it was a nice break from their grueling NEWT studies. Though, Noah was wearing a cozy looking jacket, which Everly thought - however fleetingly - that she might borrow at a later time.

She was also thinking a lot about her future lately... or rather, their future... or so she hoped. For some reason, any time she had thoughts of building cosplay in the shop or making ugly cakes or wearing matching ugly sweaters for Holiday parties... it was always right alongside Noah. She kept glancing over at him, always noticing little details. He was just... so perfect!

At the bakery, Everly leaned into Noah's warmth, donning a small grin when he set his hand on her shoulder. She smiled brightly up at him as he mentioned the desire for a cinnamon roll, but also the love of apples. Oh man, he loved apples too!? For some reason, that gave Evie those little flutters in her tummy. "Well, prepare to be surprised. Because the apple rolls are cinnamon rolls! It's like a cinnamon-apple crumble, but as a roll instead. You're gonna love it!"

She was bouncing on the balls of her feet, excitement practically radiating out from her. As Noah mentioned getting extra, then giving the rest to their siblings, the shorter brunette nodded happily. "That's a great idea! We should make sure Amelia and Becky get first dibs, since they're both too young to go to Hogsmeade. But Ruthie always loves comfort food... just like me!" She nodded, letting her gaze wander the display case. Ooh, she knew just what to do. Taking Noah's hand, she led him over to one of the other cases, pointing out the treats in there. "These ones are all based on magic creatures. Hippogriffs, unicorns, bowtruckles, and dragons! Be warned though, the dragon cookies are spicy. But the hippogriffs cakes are super decadent chocolate. The unicorn cakes are one of my favorites, but I think it's more that unicorns are my favorite and less the cakes themselves." She laughed, looking up at Noah with a twinkle in her eyes. She was just so excited to indulge her sweet tooth, and more so since it seemed Noah also loved sweet treats.

Everly was happily telling Noah about the apple rolls, though probably with a bit too much gusto. In all honesty, they were one of her favorites. If he also liked them, then she'd feel good about recommending them. Of course, she and Ruth had been here with Kai many times, relishing in the warm, cozy atmosphere. Something about being a Levy just made for wanting warmth! Everly grinned when Noah said an apple roll would be their first item. "I really think you'll like them. But I think it's hard not to like something warm and sweet. Or maybe I'm just a sweet-toothed gremlin." She laughed, recalling the nickname her older brother had given her after she'd gotten caught sneaking extra desserts.

As they talked about bringing extras to their siblings and Everly had mentioned making sure the younger two got first dibs, Noah seemed happy. He put on a very dramatic accent, which she just had to reciprocate. Performing a dramatic faux-curtsey, she replied "We simply must think of the children!" with an exaggerated accent of her own. She'd tried to make it sound posh British, but her natural Irish accent escaped a bit. He then said that Amelia was passionate about sweets, and that it was a shared feeling between herself and the younger Braybrooke. "Food is always good! You'll have to let me know everyone's favorites and I'll cook up lunch one of these days. For my sisters.... warmth is your best bet. I'm far from the only sweater thief, you see." She laughed, showing off the pilfered Hufflepuff hoodie she was wearing. Ruth was a bigger thief somehow, though they'd made an agreement that Noah's sweaters and hoodies were off limits... (which had involved Everly helping to heist more of their cousin's beloved striped sweaters.)

With a quick move, they were looking into the fanciest display case, where the magical sorts of sweets were showcased. Noah said he was impressed with pretty baked goods, to which she agreed. "You shouldn't see mine, then! I can make some tasty cakes, but goodness sakes they've never come out looking nice." She laughed at that. She was able to build things with incredible detail, but when it came to using a piping bag... it just didn't work. Thankfully, others had the skill, so she could just make the cake part and let someone else handle the decoration. Hers were still better than Kai's... albeit barely.

Evie looked over when Noah said she'd have to get one of the bowtruckle treats for Charlotte, whom apparently quite liked the little guys. "They're so sweet. I've only met one, and it was Tàmhas', but it was very nice. She screamed at me, which means she liked me... I think." She didn't really know the specific squeals of bowtruckles, but Tàm had seemed fine with it, so it was probably all good. And then she mentioned the unicorn sweets. "They're so tasty! Oh!" Evie paused, her thoughts reminding her of something specific. "And he can do custom works! So maybe we can ask him to make something based on Ruth, Becky, Charlotte, and Amelia's favorites, then maybe we can have a picnic on one of these next weekends. And ours too, of course, though that'd require you to pick a favorite among all the creatures you love." And also for the seventh years to not be absolutely buried under books and notes.... but perhaps a little picnic would give them a good excuse. She could surely figure out food for the picky eaters among the group, then set up one of her many, many blankets over near the gardens somewhere. It would surely be a nice finish to their year!