Avery walked down the moonlit paths, keeping her head down at all times. She was feeling as nervous as she had in her first year. She had spent years one and two in Hogwarts, but had to leave in year three and remain away in years four and five because she had become ill, nobody even told her what was wrong with her, but she was apparently better now and could come back to Hogwarts to join in year six.

She peeked up and looked forwards, she was close to the Castle and she could feel the nerves growing in her stomach. She would have no friends this year and although she was quite good looking, no boys would flock to be around her. Even though she was the 'new girl' all over again, and she might have enjoyed the attention, if only she wasn't so shy.

She hoped she would find a friend soon before things could go bad, but there seemed to be no one around here. Avery flicked her glossy over her shoulder and carried on walking.