Spike looked bleary eyed round the room as he stepped into the potions classroom. In many respects, he looked like he'd just woken up - and that was somewhat true. He really didn't find transfiguration to be the most interesting of subjects. Getting past Chapter 1 of last year's textbook with his eyes open was proving difficult.

With a yawn and a stretch, Spike found a desk in the middle of the room. "Good day Professor," he said politely as he sat down.