Marilyn entered the Library and quickly approached one of the various tables in the middle of the room. She sighed. There was always something about the Library that calmed her nerves. It had been a rough Potions class and she desperately needed some down time. Having feathers, boils, and chicken wings can really take it out of a girl.

The blonde sat carefully, bending to pull her notes and silver chess piece from the bag discarded beside her chair. She had Transfiguration homework to do and had asked a Gryffindor to be her partner for it.

Deciding to practice while she waited for him, she mumbled "Piertotum Locomotor". The small knight sprung to life, standing in front of her waiting for instruction. He was adorable.