Mariel walked out to the grounds in anticipation of the first Care of Magical Craetures lesson. After reading the notice in the Ravenclaw common room, she made sure to wear her hair down without any of her shiny barrettes present in her locks. She had a pretty good idea of what they would be studying today and she didn't need any of the creatures knocking her down to root through her hair as that would be neither a pretty sight nor pleasant, not to mention the tangles she'd have to deal with later.

As she arrived, the third year noticed that she was only one of a few students present. Must be early. Shrugging softly to herself, she turned her smile towards the teacher and the creature in her arms. "Hello, Professor," she greeted the teacher. Yes, she had been right about the subject matter, she thought, looking down at the animal. Very cute, but awfully incorrigible.