I had apologised to Bianca as soon as she had come up. She had accepted my apology with good grace and had told me she was going to introduce me to Finn soon. 

The next evening, on Wednesday, I actually managed to wake up early. Fifth years had to take Training With Witches class to get them ready for battle and to familiarize them with witches. These classes always started after one or two weeks, so I hadn't missed any yet.

I went in the shower and came out feeling relaxed. I felt like I was finally pulling my life together. I brushed my long dark hair and tied it up in a ponytail. I opened my closet and searched for something to wear. Finally, I decided on a nice white top and jeans. I spotted the little box of human medicine lying at the bottom of my closet and felt compelled to take some. Controlling the urge with difficulty, I shut the closet.

There was still some time left before the wake-up bell rang so I checked my phone for messages. I had texts from Eryx and Aria, who had asked me what I thought about hosting a party for the weekend. I replied, telling them to go ahead with it and asked to spread the word. Then, I put out some cat food for Bella and petted her on the head.

Bianca had taken care of her while I was in the infirmary and I had missed her terribly. My mom had brought her for me two years ago and we had been inseparable ever since. 

I walked over to the desk in the corner and pulled out my diary from behind the drawer. I was still writing in it when they wake up bell rang, startling me. I put my diary back and went down to breakfast with Bianca. 

Everyone found it hard to pay attention in class today as all of us were looking forward to the last period. I wanted to skip my art class since Mrs Deanna Debonaire was really easygoing and nice, but Bianca convinced me to attend. 

Finally, the bell signalling the end of science period rang and everyone got up eagerly. All the students grumbled when Ms Fitzman made us stay back for five minutes to explain homework. 

All of us hurried to the new classroom which had been set up on the first floor. There were broomsticks, wands, cauldrons and spell books placed all around the room. A round woman stood in front of the class in purple robes. 

She was short and round and had brown curly hair. Wanda, my nurse was our new teacher.