Violet was right on time for Charms. She had not forgotten that it was being held on the grounds rather than the classroom, because she had written it down (as she wrote all her assignments down) in her notebook. And comfortable clothes were no problem, because comfort was the main thing Violet looked for in clothes. However, she had learned that the term "comfortable clothes" was school code for "we're going to do something outdoorsy or athletic" so she had dressed accordingly. "Hello, Professor Mancini," she greeted the teacher dutifully.

She gave a shy but inviting smile to Caes, but did not go over to stand with him just now, because she didn't want to seem pushy and she was still not quite sure how he felt about her. Walking over to stand near Ash she commented, "Hi, Ash. Like the braids--good look."

Looking around her, Violet noted how close they were to the Forbidden Forest and tried to suppress a slight shiver. When she'd first come to Hogwarts, Violet had been consumed with the desire to go out and investigate the Forest, partly out of curiosity and partly because it was forbidden. But ever since Headmaster Trent (no, not Trent, she reminded herself) had led them out there into a trap and left them surrounded by Acromantulas to make their way out as best they could--well, that tended to dampen one's enthusiasm for investigating a place. So Violet really hoped that their lesson did not involve going in there.