The train ride to Hogwarts had been incredibly quick. Although Ariadne hated trains with all her heart, this time she had the books from Jory to keep her occupied, along with the lovely album from Gwen. So many things had changed since she had started Hogwarts the year before, and probably the most important was that she had made great friends there.

Ari was a bit hungry, but tried to remain patient until the sorting ceremony was over. She welcomed every new Gryffindor with a smile, while also scanning the staff table, wishing to find out which of the Professors had changed since the previous year. Hopefully not her favourites.

The girl also noted that the Gryffindor prefects had changed (obviously, since the former ones both graduated last year). Kurumi fully deserved her new position, Ari thought. As for the male prefect, she had no idea who he was, given that she had never met him.

The beginning of a new school year made Ari very nervous, but also excited. The second year was curious to know what Hogwarts had in store for its students this time.