"A pretty calm summer for you then?" Smiling,Sarah started rocking in her seat.Her bum was going to sleep already and it didn't look like they were getting out of there any time soon.
"Yes and we can't let that happen again!" Sarah said sternly to her friend. "Have to make time for each other outside lessons..maybe by the lake or something."
"Haha," she snorted at Jenn's excitement. "Well I didn't do incredibly well,but sure I'd love to play with you at some point.Not sure we're allowed in school though....We'll have to meet up this coming summer!"

Turning back to Mariel,Sarah noticed her friend appeared to be nearly falling asleep.She didn't blame her either.Most of the students seemed to be getting restless,herself included.What could be keeping the Headmaster? She knew he liked to make a dramatic entrance,the flips of last year told her that,but this was a bit much.All the yawning made her do the same. "Oooooh dear," she said stiffling it as much as she could,"yeah I'm pretty tired too.Wonder what's going on?" She stood up and glanced up to the Dais and saw most of the teachers already there,chatting away,a little figure sat in front of them.
Wait...is that...Jake Upstead,the little Huffie? Wonder what he's doing there.

Her ears pricked up when she heard Mariel talking about her to Jenn.Laughing she sat back down and joined in with them.
"Yeah I think Mariel will not be happy if I don't at least try!" she gave her friend a nudge back. "She was such a good teacher,though.I just hope I can remember everything she and Lasca taught me!"
"Oh yeah the more the merrier!" Sarah beamed at Jenn's suggestion of cheering her on. "I'll need the support,and you really should try too,shame we can't all do it together." That was one thing she didn't like about being in another house....She couldn't always do the same as them,or do something at the same time.
"Let's make a pact," she began,sticking her hand out in front of her,palm down. "We'll all try out and be supportive of each other...whether we fail to make it or get through.How does that sound?" She beamed at each of her friends,giving Lasca a nudge in the back to get her opinion.