Alex headed toward the ravine. She wasn't exactly going slowly, but not fast either. She wanted to conserve her energy for the next task, but.......she wasn't sure just how long her tree cage would hold the acromantula at bay. So, she decided to move a little faster. All the while she was trying to convince herself that she could actually do this. She knew that young Alex would have a great shot at it. Old Alex, well that was another story entirely. She kept telling herself that she was a Ravenclaw and Ravenclaws were smart. She could figure this out. She would have to do it.

Finally reaching the ravine, Alex looked down into its depths. Big mistake. Never look down, especially when you have a little issue with heights. Before she could start to freak out about this ravine she had to swing over, Alex tried to focus on finding the vines. Seeing them around and about the ravine, she looked for one that would be long enough to get her across. Finding several that satisfied her, she began to braid them together. If one was good, three would be better, yeah? When she finished braiding, she tried to tie a secure knot at the bottom of the vines. In case she had trouble holding on, the knot should keep her from slipping off the vine. At least she hoped that it would.

Task completed, Alex took out her wand. Pointing her wand at the vine braid, she said, "Vinea Funiculus". Alex was happy when her vine transformed into a thick and study looking vine/rope. She pulled on it and it seemed sturdy and the knot secure. Now it was the moment of truth.