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Lady of the Lake 
While buttering a slice of bread, Ari heard rushed footsteps approaching, and raised her eyes just in time to notice Melina sitting down by her side. 'You have no idea how happy I am to see you.' the second year said as a means of greeting, returning her friend's smile, together with a hug. 'Not much, I'm avoiding the new people, but I don't know why.' she confessed, still feeling antisocial today. However, old friends were an exception to this attitude, and the girl was genuinely glad to chat with her Ravenclaw friend. 'How are you? Any news?' she wanted to know at once.
Between bites of her muffin, Melina proudly exclaimed,
"After an entire year of trying, my Dad finally figured out how to charm my iPod to work here! He just sent it to me. You have no idea how excited I am; I can't wait for you to listen to it. We'll have to do it somewhere more private, cause I still can't get a straight answer if they're allowed here or not." She furrowed her brow in thought for a moment, and then brightened.
"How about somewhere on the grounds? Maybe by the lake? What do you think?"
"Oh, and I'm going to see Tate about my dance classes. I was such a baby last year about it. I am now bold and strong," she flexed her non-existant muscles,
"so I do not fear him," she added in her best superhero voice.
"Have you had any time to find out more about your grandmother? I just think the whole story is so tragic and romantic."
Melina slung her arm around her sweet friend's shoulders, still concerned about her antisocial mood.
"Are you sure everything's ok with you? You know you can tell me, right?"