Though many students might prefer going to London, Maldon provides closer amenities for those without a car or unwilling to pay for a cab. Several pubs are available, though the Rose and Crown is notable for having been where Excalibur spent a good deal of their downtime. Also of note is the Plume Library, home to many rare books.
By the time they got back to the school, she was well and cozy with him. Outside her dorm room, she smiled up at him. "Thank you for the lovely walk," she said, reaching up pull his face down to kiss him.