It was interesting to hear more about how a student spent their time at Durmstrang and why a place like Hogwarts would interest him, as they were clearly very different in regards to rules, expectations and overall treatment. Fianna had no doubt that students who left the Durmstrang Institute were tough and ready to tackle the world but she hoped there had been room for some fun and playfulness. Fianna was sure she wouldn't last a week in Durmstrang. It sounded like Durmstrang liked to view the world in black and white which wasn't really fair but she knew she couldn't exactly judge a school by one former student's account. "I was hoping your life at Durmstrang would be applied somehow to teaching here but that doesn't look like the case." She frowned slightly.

Still, it was worth a shot in asking and she was glad to know more about Gabrial.

"Sounds like an intense place to be, but you seem to have made it out alive." She smirked slightly. "But I bet you'll do great here and the students will appreciate your encouragement and your different experience growing up in another school." She told him. It sounded like Gabrial wanted to be a better role model than the ones he may have had growing up which was a noble idea. Slytherin kids weren't often picked on anymore but she was sure if any were, Gabrial would be able to handle the situation. "All in all, ya didn't even need my help." She teased him as she eased herself up from the table, patting it with her palm.

"You've got nothin' to worry about." She assured him. "You turnin' in for the night?" She asked him. Fianna intended to head over to Hogsmeade in the afternoon and do some shopping prior to the students' arrival. She had to wonder if Gabrial had ever been down there but it was likely that he hadn't. Fianna was glad to start a new term, enjoying the students and their insights immensely. If some seventh years did well, she didn't mind inviting them round for a drink or two to celebrate a hard-earned mark or other accomplishment. Getting along with the students was what made the work worth it. The new generation of witches and wizards was vital to everyone's survival.