 A path is not simply for walking, its purpose lies in moving forward and improving oneself.
Meredith had reluctantly placed her magazine back in her school bag. She had been completing one of the quizzes inside the magazine and now she had to wait to see the results.
The 'guess who' game was completely new to the Gryffindors. Her parents never had time to play games with her before their divorce, and she hadn't heard or seen anyone play the game at Stemp House.
Though she was unfamiliar with the game, the professor's explanation gave her a good idea of what it was about.
Meredith observed her classmates as instructed, attempting to figure out their demeanor. She was curious as to what the others were picking up from her. The way she tucked her hair behind her ear whenever someone looked at her, or how her right leg bounced while she sat. She was aware of these manners, so she would have to be extra cautious not to let these show.
After observing the other students, the Gryffindor turned around to face the wall before drawing her wand. She was relieved when the Professor said he would help them if they needed it because she wasn't confident in any of the spells they'd learned.
Her hair would be the first thing she would work on. It appeared to be the less uncomfortable option out of the two should it go wrong. Instead of her usual red hair, she chose a brown color. She moved her wand to her head and tapped it, completely forgetting to say the incantation and smacking the top of her head with her wand for no apparent reason.
She was relieved that everyone had their backs to each other and that unless the Professor had been looking at her at that precise moment, she was safe from embarrassment. She tapped her head again, and this time she DID say the spell aloud "Crinis Muto" she said, looking down to see as her red hair turned brown but only halfway.
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