Not only had her summer been one of her worst ever, it had also officially wiped out what physical strength and endurance she had achieved by climbing the Ravenclaw Tower every day last year.

Huffing and puffing, Rachel leaned against the archway of the owlery since inside it was way too dirty to lean against anything. Once she had caught her breath, she stepped inside the slightly smelly room and made for Sky, her owl and best friend.

"Hey there buddy," she murmured affectionately as the snowy owl flew over to her and nipped her fingers lightly. "I have a letter that needs sending but... I have no idea where the recipient is - nor what their name is. I know they're at Hogwarts but other than that..." she trailed off, glancing at her pocket where the letter was.

It had taken all of her will power to write the contents of that letter and sending it will officially make her the bravest person she had ever been. Taking it out, she gulped and ever so slowly attached the parchment to Sky's leg, her hands shaking uncontrollably as she finished.

"Go - just... Just go," she whispered as she walked over to the window and with one last nip, the owl was gone and Rachel was left to stare at the lake and think about the possibly suicidal thing she had just done.

Merlin help me...