Dorea rubs at her eyes. The past night was less restful than she might have wished, but she's capable of operating on less sleep than she wants.

Alice is the first to sit up, but she's followed by Lavender, who blinks around then looks at Dorea. "So, hi. We haven't met yet. I'm Lavender."

"Hi! I'm Dorea."

"It's nice to meet you!" Point. "These are Fay, Parvati, Kellah, and Alice." Alice is already up and getting ready. "Wanna sit with us at the Gryffindor Table?"

"Sure!"

So they get dressed and try to find their way back down.

...and get lost and need to ask the portraits for directions.

Dorea doesn't bother to hide her delight at this.

"Do you like getting lost?" wonders Alice.

"No, but I was raised by muggles, and muggle art isn't alive."

"Oh. What was that like?"

"It was okay. I like this better."

Eventually they find their way to the Great Hall, where a few other students have congregated.

Anyone she recognizes?

Well, some people, she saw everyone there yesterday and there was the Sorting, too.

Malfoy walks into the Great Hall soon after, though, flanked by Crabbe and Goyle.

Meh.

Next come Ron and Neville, followed by Dean and Seamus.

"Hi!"

"Hi!"

They find their seats and dive into the food.

Dorea checks her class schedule.

They have History of Magic with the Hufflepuffs in first period.

Ooh. She wonders what kind of magic history there is. Well, she won't have to wait long to find out! What's after that?

After that they have a break and then lunch and then Defence Against the Dark Arts.

Ooh! That sounds very useful.

And oh look who's here! Making her way to the Slytherin table.

She really is so much prettier as a girl. Dorea waves.