It was difficult to describe the feeling as Veronika made her way pass the Golden Gates. Anxiety? Perhaps slightly. Excitement? Yes, it was definitely present. Today was not only her first day at her new workplace; it was also her first day working in England. Feeling still quite incompetent speaking the English language, Veronika focused on carrying a friendly face when greeting others, even though two years of working under an English professor had improved her English quite significantly.

Upon reaching the peculiar machine, Veronika followed the example of the workers before her and set her wand on the wand-weigher. After retrieving back her wand, Veronika joined the rest of the crowd all gathering for the orientation. Certain familiar English words jumped out at her from different conversations across the space as she settled herself on the edge of the congregation. Let the experienced and familiars have their fun; Veronika certainly had no intention of joining conversations she didn't fit in.