Alyssa sat back down and scooted over closer to Adeline. "I know that it must be hard for you to talk with him right now but believe me when I tell you that by the time you next see him, it will seem like nothing had happened. I know it's hard making friends. I felt the same way too last term. I was going into Hogwarts a Second Year, but I felt like a firstie because I didn't know anyone there. Everybody already had their friends and it was hard to fit in. It still is hard to fit in believe me. I struggle with that feeling everyday, but you will eventually find your own group of friends. We don't have to talk about Alec at all. In fact, if you want to, you can continue reading your book. I'll just sit here and keep you company. "