Stuffing her hands in her pockets, Casey's head stayed down as she headed out to the Whomping Willow. She hadnt been here in two years. She remembered coming out here when she was a second year, all happy, playing around. Nothing bothered her. Then... everything broke. Her parents broke, her family broke, her life broke, her spirit broke.

Covering her face further, she tried hiding the tears as she pushed the button to the tree and sat down on the trunk. Just breathe... she told herself and closed her eyes. Images flashed across her face. NoNO! dont close your eyes.

She huddled closer to herself and bowed herself. The tears falling.