Term 6: Lesson 1: Year 4-6

Having recently signed up for Charms at Lucy's request, and being bribed into the possibility of seeing Aylee much more often, Ryland made his way to the Charms classroom. He had no idea who Professor Fenech was, or what she was like as a professor, but he was excited about meeting new people anyway that he did mt care much for that. He finally reached the classroom only to find out Aylee wasn't there. In fact, he was the first one to arrive. Letting out a small, frustrated groan, he took a seat near the middle of the room, giving Madame Fenech a small smile as she spoke.

Lucy had not taken Charms since her first year. She had learned most of them by personal practice and having her father teach them to her. However, this year she wanted to win as many points as she could to help Slytherin win the House Cup yet again, and to get her grades up to the way they were during her first years. The walk to the classroom was strange for her, remembering her past lessons and times when most of her friends were still around. Especially James.

Snapping the rubber band she had placed around her wrist, she flinched at the pain. It was a helping method, or so Phoenix had said, that would make her forget about James and everyone else whenever she became melancholic. Lucy entered the classroom with the same aura she had done so the first time; confident. Quickly spotting Ryland, she took a seat next to him and smiled at Professor Fenech, or whatever her name was.

Elita slipped into the room quietly and sat down towards the back of the room. It'd been a while since she'd taken Charms. As she looked at the list of who had signed up, it looked like she was the only fourth year. Great, she was the youngest. Again.

As Professor Fenech started to talk, she thought about how she dreaded being the youngest and how much more pressure would now be put on her.

Yay, she wasn't late! After being a few minutes late to Care of Magical Creatures, Aylee was trying hard not to be late for anything else. But she wasn't- in fact, she was one of the first students to arrive. Smiling at her achievement, she looked around and decided to sit down next to Elita. Whether or not the girl wanted her to, she ignored because she almost always sat at the back, anyway. "Hey," Aylee whispered to the girl who looked... scared. "She's not that scary." She gave a quick nod to motion at the Professor, who looked as strict as ever. Although she didn't look it, Professor Fenech wasn't as mean as she looked- in fact, according to Aylee, the woman was really nice after she got to know you as a student. According to Aylee. Most things according to Aylee didn't usually happen.

Ella walked into the class, grateful that the sleeves on their robes hung down to their hands. She didn't want anyone judging her for the black tattoo on her arm to symbolise what she'd become. She hadn't known at the time that she was being used.

As she walked in, there sat Lucy, Ryland, Elita and Aylee. She looked toward the professor then proceeded to the farther empty seat away from everyone, not wanting to make contact afraid of what words would be exchanged. She looked up and smiled a small smile at the professor.

Ryland thought about the professor's question, aware of Aylee's arrival but saying nothing, He had read about charms and hexes over many summers, working with Phoenix to better his magic. Knowing well that his dad had taught him that spell simply with a wand movement, Ryland turned to Lucy and whispered: "I don't think it has any incantation. Phoenix never mentioned it." However, maybe the professor would know better.

Auden ran into the classroom out of breath. "I'm terribly sorry Professor. I was in the library and I lost track of time." Auden said nervously. She scanned the classroom and saw many familiar people. She decided to take an empty seat in the middle of the classroom.

When Ryland leaned closer to whisper something, Lucy rolled her eyes in disbelief. "That's because he's a great wizard." she whispered back with a grin as her hand raised up in the air. Waiting to be called on before saying, "I believe it's Risus Hilaris."

Jennifer seemed to remember reading about this spell in her textbook before, so was pretty sure of the answer to Professor Fenech's next question. "I think it means...laughter and happiness or something in Latin, Professor," she said. It was hard to remember exactly what it meant, but it was something along those lines. Even if it was wrong, at least she'd tried and her answer hadn't sounded totally ridiculous.

Auden didn't know who to ask to be her partner. It was between Aylee and Ryland, but she didn't know who to pick because they both have been pretty weird with each other lately. Auden decided to ask Ryland because they have been talking a lot lately and Auden can always talk to Aylee since they're roommates and best friends. Auden walked up to Ryland. "Hey Ryland do you want to be partners?" She asked.

Partners! Ryland grinned. This was the perfect way to talk to Aylee without it being awkward; school was always an excuse to talk to anyone. In the back of his mind, he knew Lucy would pair up with one of the older students, like Jennifer maybe, and he didn't want to be known for tagging along like a dog everywhere his sister went. Quickly looking around the room, Ryland was very close to standing up and asking Aylee to partner up when Auden beat walked up to him. He gave his friend a smile before sneaking a quick glance at Aylee, "Yeah, yeah. But let's walk over there, it's not as crowded." he said as he walked towards a rather empty part of the classroom. "Do you want me to start, or....?" he took his wand out, ready for whatever Auden chose.

Auden smiled when Ryland looked at Aylee. Something was so going on with them.... Auden thought to herself. "Yeah, you could start." She replied.

Lucy liked the idea of partnering up, so she ran up to Jennifer and smiled. "Hey Jennifer! Would you like to be my partner?" Unlike most of the students at Hogwarts, Lucy actually liked her housemate.