Where The Dreams Come True

Chapter 10

Arriving at the Great Hall, the three girls sat at the first table they found seats. Turning her head to look around, Eva noticed that they weren't the only ones from different Houses sitting at the same table, and that brought a certain question in her mind

"The thing that everyone can sit anywhere they want, including us of course, no matter what House they're in, is it for the day or about to be general, just like the mandatory classes?" she asked looking at the two other girls

"Well, it's the first year after the war that the school functions, right? So, because of that, they want to sort of eliminate any still existing prejudices. And that's why they are trying to unite the students of all Houses. So basically, starting this year yes, students will be able to sit wherever they want. With the exception of some important dates like fests and stuff. At least for their initiation. And then I guess we will be able to just mix again. But I do not know for sure, that's the only piece of information that I have." Aristea explained winking at her last words

The two other girls nodded smiling, happy that they would be able to share their moments in the Great Hall throughout the year.

"I wonder if the professor of History of Magic will always be that hard to follow..." Eva changed the topic of the conversation

"Well, I regret to admit that it can get even worse actually. Being raised by one of our professors has the advantage of learning what's going on in the school and all, so ya. The thing is, he is so monotonous, and he always was that way. And that's the reason he ended up being a ghost as well. He died while sleeping in his armchair, and well... next morning he just monotonously got up and went to class. As a ghost though. Aaaaaand he never retired. So it's no new that we will have to bear with it, along all the classes we have with him." Aristea proceeded in explaining

" Ooooh..." The other two girls sighed in unison

"Heeeeey, no need to be down about it! Even if we have a hard time with this specific class, I could always try to help" Aristea winked "and also, apart from that, we have SO many other classes that are more fun and interesting! See for example the flying class!" she enthusiastically said

"Yyyyyya, about that class... I mean, I understand that we'd have a harder time at first but it was really weird, seeing everyone else raise their broom in the first try and all..." Athena said concerned

"I honestly agree with that, it was really pressuring and I honestly fear what will come next." Eva agreed

"Okay, okay. First of all. Not EVERYONE else was able to do it, so no worries about it. AND the fact that it got to you, is most probably the reason why you were not able to do it with the first try. So just relax, believe in yourselves and your potential, and everything will go smoothly. If you are here it is because of something. No one gets here by chance. And never let ANYONE tell you otherwise. Got it you two? And especially the one looking down her plate???" Aristea kept on trying to lift up the spirits

" Ya..." Athena and Eva whispered, the latter one not taking her eyes from her plate

"By the way, we've already finished our classes for today. So we have the whole afternoon to ourselves. How would you like to spend it?" Aristea asked

"Well, obviously we will have to go through what we learned today. And then, if we have some time we could just... I don't know, find something else to do." Athena proposed

"What if we tried going to the library?! Then we could study together and help each other if needed as well!" Eva said in excitement

"Of course we could do that! But first I propose to get some rest in our dorms, and just schedule a time and a place to meet up. And actually you know what? Athena and I are both in almost the same level, so we could meet up and go together to gather you Eva from your tower!" Aristea gave her opinion