Caiden made the choice to walk around the Lake to clear his mind rather than write the Transfiguration essay he needed to submit on Monday. He had been studying for his OWL examinations in the library or common room for several days, and when he realized he had trouble comprehending the material, he knew that he had to take a break.

The fifth year, dressed in his winter robe and Ravenclaw scarf, paused beside a beech tree. He knew this was a meeting place, but there didn't seem to be anyone there at the moment. He turned away from the water and began walking towards the tree, leaning against it and keeping his hands warm within his pockets. He'd always enjoyed looking out over the lake and daydreaming about anything ever since he first stepped inside the Castle as a first year. Though nothing could compare the view from the dormitory.