"Of course I'm new here...haven't you noticed my worrying ignorance about this place; it's annoying to not remember what my cousin told me about..." Ooh, the school poltergeist.

Duh. Oh well. "Thanks for the information, Mr...?" Annie's eyes widened. Somehow, talking to this boy was amusing and quite educational after all.

And was that an eyeroll?...Ugh...Back at you, kiddo.

"I am in search for my...notebook..." she said, not really wanting to mention it was her journal. "See...it's magical, it disappears with just my order..." Enough explaining.