After his last afternoon lecture, Ethan quickly made his way towards the Black Lake for the last time to finish his Astronomy homework. The Slytherin was fully aware that he needed to be on the spot before the scheduled time. He did break into a run still because...well, the lake was kind of far, but he did manage to reach his flag five minutes before 6:12 P.M.

As he gulped for air, the Slytherin took out his notebook, muggle ruler. One minute before the time, Ethan settled his notebook on the ground, and stuck his ruler against his flag. The thing is...he can’t see a thing...or if he’s reading the right flag. The Slytherin got his wand out, and non-verbally casted a light with it. “Lumos.”

Yep, right flag! Ethan then directed his wand towards the ruler, and took note of the measurement. Well, the moon has started to pull on the water because it gave him a higher reading versus the one he got earlier.

Picking up his notebook, he scribbled down his findings:


And he reckoned it will get higher after six hours. Happy with his results, the sixth year stood up and kept his notebook and muggle ruler inside his pocket as he eyed the lake before him. Ever since he stepped in Hogwarts, he had never interacted properly with Bartholomew. The last Astronomy lesson was an exception though, because that was official business. Ethan absent-mindedly waved at the lake, assuming that the giant squid was lurking in the shadows, keeping an eye out on his beloved lake.

With a grin, Ethan turned and raised his illuminated wand, and headed back to the castle. Dinner time!