Serena has been sticking to her dorm for the past few weeks. Either that or the library. It was her little brother’s letter that shifted her mindset. In the letter he told her all about his school and his friends. He asked her about hers and added he hoped she was having fun. Did little Xavier worry about her? That made Serena feel bad. It wasn’t his job to worry.

So, she decided to break out of her cocoon and butterfly on. Not like a social butterfly, but a wandering one. Serena wasn’t the type to just go and talk to everyone and their mother.

The barn seemed like a nice place to go. It was occupied with creatures and they’re the best company. She drifted toward the hippogriff, but they were napping so she stepped away before they woke. Serena didn’t have a good reputation with them. At least not the ones in her town. Instead she went to hangout with the kneazles, who were more than happy for ear scratches.