Walking into DADA, Rachel noted that she was one of the first there. Glancing towards the front of the classroom, she quickly read through the note and nodded to herself. What was with absentee Professors lately? For whatever reason, they were always late - and usually, those reasons weren't always good ones.

As she made her way to her favourite area of the classroom, the sixth year wondered what was keeping Professor Lawson occupied when she suddenly blanched. Perhaps... Perhaps he had gotten into difficulties with the subject of this lesson?! Oh no - what if he had bought some dark creatures and they had attacked him or something??

Bad. Very very bad.

Ooh Livvy was here. "Mind if I take this spot?" she asked as she strode over to her best friend, indicating to the seat beside the girl.