Ancient Runes was definitely not one of his best and favourite subjects. But it beats Arithmancy so when he had to choose between the two, he had chosen this class years ago. Of course, throughout the years he had learned some things but that still did not mean he had to like the subject.

Not entirely surprised that the lesson was on the Grounds instead of inside of the classroom, Mason was dressed in his Ravenclaw school uniform and his winter cloak to keep the cold out. He had charmed it to stay warm and if someone looked at him they'll see that the snow did fell on his cloak but repelled it immediately thanks to another handy spell.

the moment the seventh year entered the barn area, he vaguely wondered how his Augurey was doing that he had gotten from the CoMC professor to take care of. He felt a pang of guilt that he had not visited the creature after introductions. Making a mental note to check his schedule for some free time later, he promised to pay a visit.

Adjusting the winter hat on his head, Mason followed the rest of the class until he saw the Headmistress and a couple of horses. He immediately identified them as Thestrals, Granians, Aethonans and Abraxans and he wondered what Ancient Runes had to do with these creatures.

"Good morning , Headmistr---" he couldn't finish his sentence as someone (Sophie) decided to sniffle at that moment. The Ravenclaw gave her a disgusted look because it was obvious she had a cold and actually took a step away from the girl. "You should see the Healer and ask for a Pepperup potion" he said before turning back to acknowledge the Headmistress presence. He nodded his head once in greeting before he walked away, not wanting to stand near the sick girl any longer.