Brrr... Would this cold ever end? Would they ever have a warm winter's day?

All Simon wanted was to be back on the beach in Australia playing with this Crup. He was sure that Feo too would prefer the weather. Playing on the beach with a nice frisbee and then going for a swim. Ah, that was the way to spend a December holiday. But he was in the UK now and at Hogwarts. He actually really liked it here. All the people he had met so far were extremely friendly and helpful. He felt as if he could actually connect to people for once.

Today, Simon was on his daily Crup walks once again. Feo, Professor Botros' dog, took the lead as he raced between upperclassmen students and then finally made his way over to the Black Lake. Simon chuckled at the Crup. He was so easygoing and full of life. He hoped one day that he too could be like that. He'd be like that once he found the perfect potion to help his mother. It would be perfect. Once he got to the edge of the Black Lake, he took a seat on the ground. Feo took a seat next to him, resting his head on Simon's knee.