Leah did not find it surprising when she found an invitation for the party lying on top of her trunk the previous week. She did work hard last transfiguration class after all and had heard about the party from her friends. What was shocking though was that it was Professor Bellaire having the party. Bellaire.

The Hufflepuff had learned from her first year of Hogwarts that it was not wise to only bring what was written on her supply list to school. So yep Leah did bring a bathing suit with her to school. Along with a beach towel AND ball. Not to mention her hat, slippers and skin lotion. When she had packed those in a beach bag and wore her one piece suit underneath her usual half dozen layers of clothes, she headed to the Irie room.

She had never been to this room before, but had no trouble finding the place. The second year greeted Jasmine enthusiastically outside the door and read the rules. Professor Bellaire and her always present rules. She sighed and pushed the door open. Merlin. Leah's eyes were huge as she observed her surroundings. Before she knew it she was taking off her robes. Yeah she was sweating. The badger turned around to see a boy just standing there near the doorway. Zander? Was that his name? "Hey.. Zander." she said, smiling. "Nice flippers." she commented.