Minerva was listening to Laura and laughed, “I guess weather just isn’t my thing. “ She smiled at her friend, but her smile turned to more of a curious look. Letter.. lovely guy, who was she talking about. She wasn’t around anyone all summer, so who would be writer to her.
She reached over and took the letter seeing Laura look upset, who on earth would make her upset. She read through the letter and looked at Laura dumbfounded. What was going on, when on earth did she start hanging out with DJ, was something else going on. So many questions, but Laura looked.. upset over this. “I’m sorry Laura, it looks like he isn’t coming back.”



Min chuckled at his reaction to the U.S. “Yes, the U.S, Tennessee actually. “ She wasn’t sure if he liked the States or what the reaction was for. “Have you been there before?” Maybe he had and that’s why he reacted that way. The States were a great place to vacation, she would recommend it at least.

Minerva laughed a bit, “Yeah I think that was an understatement for my first term. All the magic surprised me, plus the elves, and the other magical animals. It was all just so new and interesting, but it will all feel normal by the end of term.” She smiled at the first year encouragingly.

Oh had she not said her grade, how horrible dumb of her, “Oh I’m a sixth year, but I’m around the common room and the castle all the time, so if you need any help don’t be afraid to ask.”


Minerva heard the headmistress speech, did she say the elves were gone? So Min’s original thought was true.. Hmm what on earth was going on, well that was very odd. Looking around at the others reactions, she wasn’t’ sure what to think and now the new professors were board members, was that for them to be more involved or to watch things more closely, what was going on. She was so confused.
Her confusion got distracted when the food appeared. Looking at it Minerva frowned a bit, what was going on with the food. This wasn’t the typical food, but if the elves weren’t there then that was the reason. Minerva wondered if they were going to have issues with food the entire term. Minerva frowned, she liked to cook, maybe she could help somehow.


Minerva looked curious at the girl, the way she said so you’re Minnie. Did someone already say her name or something, why did it seem like she already knew her. Min shrugged it off like it was nothing, because really it could be. “Yes, I’m Minnie. It’s nice to meet you Bee.” She really hoped the girl was happy with her house choice and that wasn’t her reason for being sad, “Are you excited to be a part of Hufflepuff? We are a great house you know.” Well she thought so at least.
Oh she was sick, “Are you going to be alright? One the feast is over we will be back at the common room and you can get some rest, but if your feeling really bad, I could take you to the healer now at the staff table.” She didn’t want anyone sick on their first night at school, what fun was that. Then she looked at the table and frowned, [b] “Yeah, the food isn’t usually like this. This place is usually amazing. I guess there has been some issues this summer, like the headmistress just said, but don’t worry, I bet they will have it fixed soon.


Min liked hearing her say she would like to visit one day that was always awesome, people wanting to visit her home, “Well maybe next summer when I’m there you could come for a visit. It would be a lot of fun, and I would love to introduce my grandparents to more of my friends, but they are muggles.” She wasn’t sure if Awar knew that and it could be a deciding factor for some.
”Thank you Awar, that means a lot, I really do think I’m going to head toward the healer career though. I enjoyed working with people over the summer and the thought of helping makes it even better.” She knew she really enjoyed helping people, she tried to do it all the time here, but the thought of even saving a life, well that made her want to do it more.


Min smiled at Kace, “Well you will have plenty of times to get to be social here. Common room is a great place to meet your fellow badgers, right here tonight is another. I’ve been introducing myself to all the new puffs. There are a few at the other end of the table, you should go introduce yourself.” She always tried to encourage socializing, it was a great way to have fun.
Adventures..hmmm.. Astronomy tower exploring, Quidditch, the tree house, then there was the charming of the kitchen wall, clothing the ducks, going into the forest to help try to find a groundskeeper dog, chasing a man eating plant, “Yes, I have been on a few, but you will have many of your own throughout the years. One of my favorite places to go is the lake. I always enjoying hanging out there.” Belle might not like her telling all her adventures to Kace, so she figured she’d let him experience them on his own.

Minerva laughed at his comment and smiled as he slide next to her. Taking his hand in hers, she was so glad he had come over. She typically went to him, but didn’t want to this year, in fear of taking him from his duties, or not giving him time with his friends. So she was overly excited that he joined her this time. “Well as long as I’m not taking you away from your table I do hope you will stay.”
Min looked back to the staff table as he spoke, wait.. Bellaire was not in her normal seat, no that new professor was, “Yes, Professor Shirmer said her friend was taking over, Professor.. oh.. umm Knox I think it was.” That was it wasn’t it, Knox or was it Ivy? No that might have been the first name, well no matter, “She is a board member as well. I’m surprised the board members are being professors, don’t you think that might be well odd?” she wasn’t sure of the word she was looking for but it didn’t sit well that board members were professors, well unless it would have been Shirmer then she would have been very happy. Now back to Bellaire, she studied the table and a frown hit her face, “I think she is going to be transfiguration, she is sitting in Magnus’ seat.” It wasn’t that Min didn’t like her, it was more she was terrified of her and transfiguration was one of her favorite subjects, or correction maybe was, but Bellaire had never done anything towards Min, she respected the woman, just wouldn’t cross her at all. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad then, it was just going to be different without Magnus.
She looked up out of her own thoughts, “Oh I told you, Professor Scabiors had resigned. He works at some book thing, a publishing place I think. I have the letter in my trunk if you really want to know.” She was uninterested in the man, she was more concerned with everything else going on here.


Minerva smiled as the headmistress talked right when she told Bay about the speech. Leaning over she chuckled, “Don’t worry if you don’t understand most of it, you will catch on, but I’m sorry that it seems the dinner ware and most likely the food isnt’ going to be as good as it usually is.” That wasn’t fair to these first years. They should be getting the treatment everyone got, not just giving a bad start to term, but Minerva guess they didn’t know the difference so to them maybe it wasn’t a bad start, plus the older students were all there to greet them and make it a great night.
Turning back to Bay, “Once the feast is over we will head back to the common room, that’s where everyone hangs out when not in classes and not out in the castle. Plus it’s where you can access the girl’s dorm and your bed. I can help you get settled if you need.” Min had always been good at the big sister role with all her little badgers through the years, so no surprise she was already doing it to Bay, she just hoped she wasn’t suffocating the poor child.