Kurumi had hardly been able to sleep, and it wasn't because of her nerves regarding the school term finally being underway. Nope, it had all to do with the kitchens and the plight of the house elves. What was happening? Was it really so bad that they had to close down the kitchens? What was she going to tell all those first years she had promised to bake with. She had intended to come and speak with Professor Magnus about a very different topic, but this one related to her sanity...and perhaps the entire well being of the Gryffindor common room.

Kurumi approached the door to Professor Magnus's office and knocked softly on it twice. She would wait a few moments before sitting down in one of the chairs.