I watch the ripples change their size but never leave the stream

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[The next Saturday, somewhere in Scotland]
[Shortly after breakfast, the entrance hall]


Mr. Filch is at the door, checking names from his great scroll. There is a great line of students, excitedly waiting their turn to rush out of the door into the fresh autumn air. The day is somewhat cloudy, but I have heard that there may be sun later in the day. But even if it pours with rain, it would not matter. Nothing can spoil a day spent in Hogsmeade.

It is such fun to be able to dress in something other than our uniforms! I have a pretty tartan dress that my parents bought me as a present this summer, just for occasions such as this. Now all there is to do is wait for Hermia and Valmont and Tez. Perhaps we shall even find time to go to the tea shop...or at least, perhaps Hermia and Valmont will. I have to hide my smile behind my hand.

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