Pao huffed and puffed his way into the classroom. He was glad he hadn't been Sorted into Ravenclaw like the rest of his family. This was a LONG walk up to the tower!

"Buon giorno*, Professor!" he said. Pao noted the happy feeling that the fresh air and natural light lent to the room. He liked it much better this way.

The first year took a seat at pouf near Kurumi. "Hey, last lesson, huh?" It was a rhetorical question, so she didn't have to answer it if she was upset. Smart thinking, Mancini!

*good morning