Charley

Are we merely Westwood students now? Where is the information?

There isn't any. Absolutely no information. I don't like it.

Oh, it’s not all bad is it? I’ve certainly been enjoying my new subjects.

I - I suppose not but I'm tired of being here. I miss my bed and our classes, not this . . . rubbish. I mean, some of it's interesting but it's not going to help us with our OWLs.

I think I’ve been studying for a million years.

I'd rather be studying at Hog- Hawthorne. I'm tired of being here.

We’re going home. Of course we’re going home. This is just a short delay, probably only a week or so. They can’t actually force us to stay here. That’d be bonkers. 

But why can't we go to our families or something? I mean, they can't have got whatever it is, right? So we should be safe and - there isn't any point to us staying. I don't understand it.

What’s this-? The fuck? What- is this a joke? [He glared at Charley as if she was to blame.] Donovan?

I'm fairly certain it's not a joke. *She scowled at him* It's not my fault, so you can stop staring at me like that. I'm not happy about it either.

Sweet Caroline | Hannah & Open

The dorm room got stuffy sometimes; Charley found it weird not being surrounded by her usual roommates and she missed the cozy atmosphere of the Hufflepuff dorm. In need of some fresh air, Charley grabbed a book and headed out. She found a quiet spot to sit and read for a little while.

Oh, huh. I am. To one of the guys at your school, actually. Adrian Thompson. We’re neighbours. At home, I mean, in the holidays. We’ve known each other forever. Yes! Straight after exams are over with. I’ve always liked travelling, and hotels, and Adrian wanted to see the world, too, and it was all so perfect an idea when I thought of it.

I know Adrian! We're in the same House. He's really great. It must be hard to be separated during the school year like that, but I guess you don't have to worry about it now. How great! That'll be a nice way to relax after your exams and it'll be nice to have some time off before working too. Do you know where you're going?

I think it’s pretty standard to have them then. Though it is a slightly different system for Scotland, isn’t it? You have Scottish Highers or something like that? My fiancé and I are going travelling for a while, and then I want to open up my own hotel. I’m still not entirely sure where yet, though.

I suppose it is, of course. Um, yes, it's definitely a different system. I don't think I really know what it's called exactly though. Oh, you're engaged? That's really lovely. Are you getting married soon then? Like, before you go travelling? That would be a really lovely thing to do on your honeymoon, wouldn't it? A hotel would make life very interesting, wouldn't it? 

They are, yes. It’s been quite busy this year, because of it being my last year, and exams and all of that, but I’m coping.

Oh, we have exams our final year too. I'm not looking forward to it - I've got some this year too, and those are bad enough, from what I've heard. What are you doing after you graduate?

I’m well, yes. Are you getting on well here at Westwood?

I suppose so? I mean, it's going well as far as I know. Um, are your classes going well too? 

Oh, hi!

I can't really complain, I suppose. How are you?

[laying under a tree and softly singing under her breath and smoking a joint]

Hello. *wandering by, she stops and smiles down at Emmaline*