Austin walked into the mandatory DADA lesson, unaware of the news. He hadn't really tried to make it to any of the other lessons, mainly because he didn't think it was necessary. Let's rephrase that. He didn't think it was necessary for him. He was planning on being a healer, so defending ones self was not something he was going to need in the future. Sure, it was important for other students who wanted to become Aurors, but not Austin Moore. He just needed to know the basics of defense spells.

But this class was mandatory, and with the weird air that's been hanging around Hogwarts, maybe it was important he went. He wanted to walk down with Ophelia, but she wasn't to be found in the common room. She was probably getting ready for the lesson, so he assumed he would meet her here. Hopefully she got the message that this was an important lesson. She would need to learn about defense spells. Austin would feel better if she did. Sure, she didn't need protecting, she could easily sass her way out of any situation. But Austin cared about her and her safety. That was something he had come to terms with recently. Austin Moore cared about Ophelia Clarke. More than he was going to let on, though. No way was she going to know about that. The beginning of the year showed him that.

Anyways, he took a seat away from the other students, his usual routine, and decided to people watch until class started.