Helpful tips? The question was simple enough but it certainly felt like a lot of pressure. He should be prepared for questions like that, considering he was a prefect and all. Olly kept a calm expression on his face, not letting the first year see the internal panicking that was happening. He thought for a moment before answering, making sure his words were not too jumbled. "Don't be late for class." He smiled. "Your grades are important but don't forget to have fun, too. Especially in your early years. Hogwarts has a lot to explore." Not that he thought she'd be one of those who was obsessed with grades and didn't know how to have fun. She was a Slytherin, after all, and not a Ravenclaw.



Olly had been acquainted with the squid before, but he was surprised that the creature had remembered his name. Had he made such a lasting impact? Or maybe squids just had remarkably good memories. He thought that was elephants, not squids, though he supposed it could be both. In any case, Olly offered a friendly smile for Batholomew. (Yes, he had gotten his name right). "I didn't have any specific plans, really. Maybe I will go for a swim. It looks like a very nice day."



Before Olly knew it, two newcomers had joined their little group by the window. He recognized both of them and smiled at each as they approached. "Hello Skylar. Thanks." He smiled and absentmindedly fiddled a bit with his badge. "Is it true that your brother didn't come back to Hogwarts?" That's what Noelle had said, and he figured Skylar might have more information. Not that it was any of his business, but he was a very curious person, okay?

The other newcomer was another new student, one that Olly recognized from the feast. He waved at her. "Hello. It's Zarina, right?" She'd introduced herself, hadn't she? Or maybe he'd just overheard her introducing herself to someone else. Either way he was pretty sure that was her name. "How are you liking Slytherin so far?"