Ellie strolled down the corridor with a little spring in her step. Why? ... Good question. It was November. Cold, dark and rainy. She had been bored all day after classes so she decided to take a walk. It was too crowded at the lake, the courtyard AND the pathways, plus it was cold. She'd never been on the fifth floor much, just to keep going up the stairs to the common room, so she'd thought she'd poke around.