Hogwarts '06/7

[Q.Araignee]

Rowena was late getting up- it was only a nip from Nox that made her realise the time. After a moments debate, she brushed her hair and hurried down stairs in the crumpled uniform that she was still wearing.

Upon entering the Hall, she grabbed the last few sausages and some toast before looking for a quiet place. The only ones available were close to Arven- on the Gryffindor Quidditch Team- and she looked as if she wanted to be alone. Compromising, Rowena sat herself half way between Arven and the rest of Gryffindor House.

[Scarlet Lioness]

Misty rushed into the hall. Yes, there's food left! and there's Rowena and Arven. They both look gloomy...

"Hi, girls...what's up??!" Misty asked cheerfully as she sat in the middle of both girls. She looked at Rowena and Arven expectantly, as if she wanted them to move closer to her..."Quidditch Praactise tonight. Hope you've remembered."

[Q.Araignee]

Looking up, Rowena saw Misty's expression, she took the hint and shuffled down so that she was between her and Arven. With what she thought might have been an actual smile, she said- "Of course I remembered- straight after dinner, as soon as I get my broom from upstairs and get to the Quidditch Pitch."

[Phoenix in the Ashes]

In the weekend, Dinas liked to relax by taking a long walk from the castle through the forest, around the lake and the quidditch pitch, out the gates to Hogsmeade, and then back again the same route.

He was walking around the edge of the lake when he saw something strange.

[Scarlet Lioness]

"Alrighty then. See You Later. I have to get to class...Bye Rowena, Bye Arven" Taking a piece of toast off the toast rack. Rowena said a cheerful Goodbye, but there was no response from Arven. Waving a hand in front of Arven's eyes.."Arven, see you later...Oh well...See ya then."

Misty walked to DADA.

[Q.Araignee]

Rowena felt unusually happy- as if the thought of Quidditch had helped her to cover her feelings for the day. She stood up, saying a quick bye to Arven- who didn't reply- and headed downstairs for Potions.

[Scarlet Lioness]

Misty soon realised that she wasn't meant to be going to DADA but to Charms.

She changed direction, and ran.

[lovegood63]

hmm. What a ravishing school. Hmm *looks down at schedule* i guess I am to go to Herboloogy. Sounds great.

* Umm.. exscuse me. Hi I am Katie Fawilkey and I am new here. I happen to be looking for Herbology. Would it be to much to ask if you pointed me in the right direction....please?*

[Scarlet Lioness]

Misty realised she was being spoken to. Argh...I need to get to class.

"Ummm..take the next corridor on the left, to get to the entrance hall, out the gates, turn right and then you should see the Greenhouses. Nice to meet you by the way. I'm Misty, Head Girl. I've gotta run, see ya."

Misty didn't wait for a reply. She hurried to Charms.

[choki]

Despite having Misty's and Rowena's presence during breakfast, Arven's day didn't seem to brighten up. The stigma of being alone kept her aloof. She has been used to being alone.

Only when the bell, signalling the start of the lesson, rang did Arven startled. Grabbing her bag, she headed towards the open field. The Care of Magical Creature was next. Realising she will be running late for Hagrid's lesson, Arven decided to take a shortcut - the deserted pathway near the lake.

[Phoenix in the Ashes]

Ripples started to slowly appear in the water. He assumed it was just the giant squid, or some other normal sea creature making some vibrations underneath the surface.

But the ripples grew - slowly the water level rose and some waves crashed on the shoreline.

When Professor Terrin Dinas looked again, he saw something quite surprising. Rising out the water were the merpeople - behind their king.

[Scarlet Lioness]

As Misty entered the Charms classroom 5 minutes late. She realised that she wan't the only one late. And that the class were all looking out the window...

[Phoenix in the Ashes]

Dinas stayed where he was. The Merking was approaching - he seemed to have an aura of significance about him. Dinas wasn't exactly sure what to do, but he tried to look as confident as he could.

[choki]

Arven couldn't believe her eyes. Just in front of her stood Professor Dinas and a bunch of merpeople whom she only seen in pictures from books. Not knowing what to do, Arven simply stood still, completely forgetting she was rushing for her lesson.

[Q.Araignee]

Everyone was running up the stairs- their Potions teacher with them, so Rowena followed as they headed out towards the Lake. It didn't take long for her to see what everyone was so curious about- Professor Dinas facing the Merpeople, not a usual sight on any day.