Out In The Open (open)

[Sara Cromwell]

Sara, a lively young woman walked down the corridor at Hogwarts. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon and she had free time between classes. Since it was a nice day out she decided to go outside on the grounds and play around, maybe climb a few trees. The hallways had a few other students but most of them were in class. Sara didn't like to be around allot of people at once but she always warmed up to people quickly. She wasn't the shy type.

As she walked out the oak doors the sunlight glistened off her wavy blonde hair. A large smile came across her face for the warmth of the sun gave a comfortable feeling. She loved to be outdoors, of course growing up on a large land at home. She had all the space to play. But the only thing she lacked was someone to talk to. Of course she had friends but they were either in class or out doing something else. But being alone never stopped her from enjoying herself.

She never did like to be alone but sometimes she couldn't help that. But there was an advantage to that too. If she got in trouble, none of her friends got the blame. She didn't like getting her friends in trouble. Plus that means less weight on her to try to keep her friends safe. She is really protective.

She walked over to a nearby tree and started to climb it, getting up to the first branch. She pulled herself up and sat down comfortably, holding onto the branch for support. She looked around on the grounds, watching as people walked by.

[Hallie Appleby]

Hallie smiled to herself and she dropped her sudoku puzzle book down on her bed as she looked out through her window. The sun was high up. It was a really nice Saturday afternoon and Hallie would have liked it better if it was a Hogsmeade weekend, but unfortunately, it was not. Nevertheless, it was nice and to her it was great, even just to stay or hang around in the castle or the grounds.

Hallie stopped by the kitchens to say hello to the friendly elves as she got some candy. They really are friendly and Hal did not like the way Slytherins, well not all, threat them. The girl grew closer to them every visit for the kitchens is one of the places Hal frequented the most in her stay at the school. It was not because she lovs eating so much, it was due to the fact that the Kitchens is just a few steps away from the Hufflepuff common room.

Hallie bid her little friends one last good bye before climbing up the stone steps that led to the ground floor. Hallie decided to hang-out at the grounds for the heat at the Dungeons was intense and she would be toasted if she stays there. Plus, who knows,maybe one of her friends are out too.

She stepped out of the castle and smiled to herself again. The grounds really looked cool. The grass was verdant green. The quidditch pitch can be seen from where she was standing and its poles shone under the sun. As she marched on sunshine, she saw a very familiar Gryffindor. Sara has been her classmate since day one and she really has been nice. ¡§Hey Sara!¡¨ Hallie called cheerfully as she skipped her way towards her.

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