The Halfwolf (Year 1)

Transfiguration

As the class ended, the four gathered their books and papers to head to their next class. Zach jumped to his feet and offered his hand to Gale, who took it and allowed him to help her up. Teddy stood and helped Matt to his feet, and they headed toward the castle.

"Where are you off to next, Gale?" Matt peeked around Teddy as they went.

Gale dug around in her bag and pulled out her timetable. "Transfiguration." She smiled over at Matt. "What about you?"

"We're heading there as well! How awesome is that!" Zach said as she casually slung his arm over Gale's shoulders. She looked over and raised an eyebrow at him, and he dropped his arm back to his side with a sheepish smile. He glanced up at Teddy, who had the side of his robe pulled back and was messing in his pockets.

"Why don't you take her out so she can get some air, Ted? She's been in there snoozing since lunch." Teddy glanced up, he nodded his head with a grin, and pulled his arm out, Moony in his palm.

"She was trying to climb my side as soon as I stood up anyway." Gale looked at Teddy, then down to his hands. Here eyes went wide and she squealed with excitement.

"Oh, Merlin, she's adorable! Can I hold her, Teddy? Please?" She extended her hands out towards Moony, who actually reached her little paws out in response, latching her claws around Gale's fingers and wriggling free of Teddy's grip. Gale gazed lovingly at the little Niffler, then set her up on her shoulder, near the crook of her neck. Moony sat up on her back feet and purred happily.

"Well. Not like she gave me much choice, eh?" Teddy laughed, watching as Gale carried Moony to the castle. "She seems to like you, Gale."

"Well, of course she does, don't you sweetie? Probably getting tired of being with all you boys. She needs a girl friend, too." Gale reached up and scratched under Mooney's chin softly. Zach was watching her from the opposite side as Teddy. He couldn't help but admire how gentle she was with the little creature, and how her eyes sparkled as she talked to her. He glanced over and saw Teddy watching him out of the corner of his eye, a smirk on his face. Zach's cheeks heated up slightly and he quickly looked away. Teddy shook his head.

As the first years entered the entrance hall, they saw Tyson standing against the wall waiting for them. He looked up as they came through the doors, smiling at them. He looked over the little group as they approached.

"Now wait a sec, there were only three of you this morning" he laughed.

"Hey, Tyson. This is Gale, she's a first year in Ravenclaw. She has Transfiguration with us this period, so we figured she could walk with us, if that's alright?" Zach motioned for Gale to come over beside him, which she gladly did, eyeing the older boy.

"You're prefect actually shows you to classes? Aren't you all lucky." She held her hand out to Tyson, who shook it.

"Guess Holly isn't living up to her post?" Tyson smiled at the tiny girl.

"Well, see, there's only two first year girls in Ravenclaw this year, and the other, Hannah, has an older sister who shows her to her classes. Holly seems more interested in.....other things" Gale looked uneasy as she spoke.

"Other things, eh? That's a nice way to put it. Pretty sure her and Max are attached at the hip most of the time, yea?" Tyson smirked, Gale nodded, a smile creeping onto her face.

"Robert does a great job with the boys, but I guess she figures she doesn't need to bother with the runt." Gale shuffled her feet. Tyson frowned, so did Zach.