What in Merlin's name was going on? James had been happily sat in a rarely used corridor and had been doing his homework. Nothing disturbed him there until a lot of people had rushed past and urged him to go to the Great Hall. He had his wand in his hand even though he wasn't quite sure how to use it right now, nor what he was supposed to be using it ON. His books were clutched to his chest and there was a slightly suspicious line of dribbled ink following him where he hadn't put the lid back on properly because he'd been hurrying.

The first year entered the Great Hall looking pretty calm and just looked around with interest. His blue eyes found the Hufflepuff prefect and then his brother who looked very unsettled. Jay happily approached them and put his books down. "What's a kid gotta do to get his homework done in this place?" He was completely oblivious to what was going on. "I was just about to write back to mum! She said something about being careful." he shrugged and slid the letter over to Torie. That was when he really saw his face. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked, suddenly concerned.