Joy was having so much fun at the feast. She couldn't wait to start exploring the rest of the castle and grounds! And was everyone always this friendly?
She sighed contentedly, stifling a yawn. All of this excitement was making her tired! Tired, in the best way she could imagine. For she was finally at Hogwarts, sorted into Hufflepuff, and among the friendly faces of her fellow housemates.
As she gazed dreamily around the Great Hall, her vision blurred as she felt an unexpected rush of tears welling up in her brown eyes. I'm really here, thought Joy, and it's more wonderful than I've ever imagined. This feels like home.
A tear slid down her freckled cheek, and she grabbed her napkin to wipe her eyes. Slightly embarrassed, and afraid that she was causing a scene, Joy adjusted herself in her seat and stared tearily at her hands. |