Course you did! She's a brilliant witch. Talented and beautiful beyond her years.

[ Someone has a favorite professor, but don't tell Dumbledore.

If he notices the noise of surprise, he doesn't say anything about it. When James was in school, the threat was much less physical than Dementors on your doorstep. ]

That'll make it easier, for sure. Just knowing what to work toward. They say it's got more to do with your 'inner spirit', but I needed something a little more concrete when I was working on mine.