Torin hadn't even noticed the younger girl hiding under the table until she started speaking again, she must've gone under before he arrived. Strange, though she looked familiar. He tried not to laugh with Minjae at the girls expense, but it was hard not to at such a ridiculous thing. What does Teen Witch Weekly put into these girls heads? He'll have to make sure his little sister stays far away from that.

"If you want zen you should try yoga or meditation. There's usually a few people that enjoy it around the castle, I'm sure you could find someone to join you." He offered up instead.

Torin understood his hesitation with the Thestrals, he wasn't too sure about it when his mum first brought it up either.

"No, but my mum can. She was with my Nan in her last days. She says they're very peaceful creatures and need to be protected. They're misunderstood or something. She said I should ask Professor Williamson to introduce me to the Hogwarts herd that pulls the carriages and try to get more comfortable with them. You're welcome to join me." He replied.

Torin's eyes almost bugged out of his head with relief and surprise. "I'm glad I'm not the only one!" Well, maybe he shouldn't say glad. It's not good to scare the young ones. "I yelled at one trying to touch my kneazle, Kalista. She normally doesn't like strangers and mum and pa barely let me bring her with me this year. I was worried she would get scratched, but strangely Kalista actually liked her. What happened with your firstie?" He asked.

Ugh. The waiting for the feast was the worst part.

"I know. I really hope he'd hurry up. It always takes so long."

Just then a firstie had made it's way over to the table. "Hey! Welcome to Hufflepuff! You're gonna love it here. What's your name?" Always good to make them feel welcome.