Lotte simply marveled at the castle's grandeur. It was every bit as beautiful as she had imagined. The hall was warm and cosy, with thousands of students brimming with excitement over the new term. She smiled, feeling perfectly at ease for the first time since she enteringthe grounds.

The First Year headed towards her table, eyeing the food speculatively. There was an unbelievable selection to choose from! She licked her lips as she noticed a platter of treacle tarts laid out on the table.

"Why did I even hesitate to come to this place?" she quietly laughed to herself as she took a seat on the bench.