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Passing across the covered bridge, Sonora found herself walking next to Charlotte. She smiled, glad for the opportunity. They got to chat sometimes in the evenings before sleeping and Sonora gladly considered her a friend, but it just didn’t feel like they hung out much. ”I sometimes walk around like this in the mornings, just briefly,” she said cheerfully by way of starting conversation. ”At home my dad takes me on short morning hikes a lot. It’s not the the same here, not being able to talk things out with him, but It’s still nice to just get a chance to think through the previous day or the upcoming day, you know? What about you? Did you have any fun routines with your family?”

Further back in the group, August followed along between Lizzie and Avery, reluctantly breathing in fresh air. He only went outside the castle for Herbology and Flying class and, unfortunately, Quidditch games. Digging his hands into his pockets, August touched a folded piece of paper, pulled it out and tucked it away again with a small sigh. He had just received news that he’d be staying at the castle through the winter break--probably indirectly intended as punishment for not getting full marks on that last Herbology exam. ”Any grand winter plans? Are either of you staying here?” he asked the nearby first-years, partially to distract himself from the walking part of well, walking, and to figure out if he’d have any familiar faces around to explore the library with that break.