 A path is not simply for walking, its purpose lies in moving forward and improving oneself.
Meredith said hello to a few students, including a new first-year (Aurora) who arrived shortly after her and was holding a purple stuffed penguin, which she thought was absolutely adorable! Another first year (Hope) dressed in a flannel nightgown and holding an old stuffed animal that appeared to be handmade, as well as Nora and Everleigh. She didn't know the names of any of these girls, and while she was sure they were nice, she didn't make an effort to talk to them beyond a brief greeting.
It was becoming difficult to keep up with greetings as her fellow classmates arrived, but Vera did receive a "Hello!" as well as a friendly smile from her after she had greeted Arden. She also may have chuckled after overhearing Mitsuki's taxidermy joke. But it was Yukie to whom she turned. The Gryffindor looked at the hairband she was wearing and reached for it before realizing it would be impolite. "I really like your hairband. It's a cat, isn't it? Where did you get it?" She was beginning to regret leaving her camera in the dorm. She could have taken a lot of pictures. Not of the others, she didn't enjoy taking pictures of people but of the night sky and the dark forest in the distance or the soon-to-be-lit fire.
Maybe if she dashed to the tower. But that thought was enough to put her off. She didn't want to climb all the way up those stairs again. Hogwarts really needed to put in an elevator!
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