Tayla went up to the girls' dormitories and found her tawny owl waiting for her by the window. She walked towards her and pet her affectionately. "Hello there Marigold," she said. Marigold nipped Tayla's finger gently in reply. "I think I have some treats for you..." Tayla opened her trunk and after a while found the small bag of treats she was looking for. She took a couple and let Marigold eat it off her hand. "There you go."

Tayla pet Marigold again and smiled thoughtfully. "Good night, Marigold," she said. The owl made a soft sound then flew out. Tayla watched as her owl's distinct golden feather in it's left wing glinted in the moonlight.

She went to her trunk again, changed into pyjamas, and went quickly to sleep. It was going to be an exciting first day tomorrow.