Leah entered the classroom, which was strangely quiet. It felt weird without all those chatting voices and Professor Botros greeting them at the doorway. Still, glad that they were not having the lesson outside in the cold after what happened last time, she read the words on the board. Somehow the Hufflepuff did not dare greet the professor out loud, and gave him a friendly smile instead. Did he see that? He was just so engrossed in reading.

The second year walked up and down the rows of tables, looking for her name. It was not difficult to spot it, and Leah sat down immediately, trying to keep warm. She gave a wave to her friends already seated too. Now for the lesson to begin.