Haley had a great time the previous evening at the Hudson/Hummel residence. She woke up at six the next morning in an attempt to get her body on a good schedule again considering she was going to school the next day.

"Morning Elma," Haley greeted as she sat down for breakfast.

"Hi Haley! Elma made you an omelette!"

"Thank you!"

Haley read her Spanish textbook as she ate. She was having fun learning a new language and was thinking about eventually learning French as well. At noon she decided to go shopping again. She got several odd looks because of her bruises but she had fun none-the-less. She went home and saw that Elma and Tippy had gotten on a roll cleaning again and decided to order food when she got a text.

Hey Diva! What you doing? Mercedes asked.

Just thinking about ordering a pizza.

Cool!

You want to come over for some?

Totally! I'll be over in ten Diva!

"Elma!"

"Yes, Ma'am Haley!"

Haley smiled at the elf, "I am having a muggle friend over tonight. Could you set up the house?"

"Yes, ma'am's. Is yous and yous friend wanting supper?"

"Actually you and Tippy take the evening off. I'll order a pizza."

"Thank yous Ma'am Haley!"

Once Mercedes arrived they each ordered their food and sat in the living room waiting for it to arrive."

"You need a TV or something. I would be bored to death if I stayed here alone all the time."

"I'm not alone. I have Hedwig," Haley told her smiling.

"Who's Hedwig?" Mercedes asked confused.

Haley held up a finger and said, "One second she's upstairs." Haley went to the room entrance and called out for Hedwig before sitting down again. Moments later a beautiful white owl flew over Mercedes head and landed on Haley's shoulder.

Mercedes tried to scream but it was caught in her throat. After a minute she choked, "Haley, that's an owl." She said it in a whisper.

Haley laughed, "You don't need to whisper. I'm pretty sure she knows she's an owl."

"Why is it on your shoulder?"

"Because Hedwig's my pet owl."

Mercedes looked at Haley as if she had said Hedwig was her mate.

"What? A lot of people have birds as pets."

"Yeah, cute little parakeets or parrots not huge owls that could eat a bunny!" Mercedes stated still whispering.

Haley laughed again, "Hedwig is very friendly Mercedes. Besides she doesn't eat bunnies just the occasional mouse. Usually she just eats her food I give her."

Mercedes seemed to calm down as she watched Haley petting the owl calmingly.

"Would you like to pet her?" Haley asked.

Mercedes looked a little nervous and Haley said, "She's very friendly and smart. She only bites when I tell her to or it's an affectionate nip. Nothing to be nervous about."

Just then Hedwig flew off Haley's shoulder and landed on the couch beside Mercedes looking at her expectantly.

Mercedes slowly raised a finger and stroked the beautiful bird. "She is pretty," Mercedes said aloud.

Hedwig nipped her gently and Mercedes looked at Haley. Haley smiled, "She likes you."

Mercedes smiled and continued stroking Hedwig.

Hedwig didn't leave until their food arrived. They ate and talked for a few hours until Mercedes asked, "Are you ready for tomorrow?"

"I don't know. It's going to be hard. I mean I've been reading the books and there much different to what I would be learning at my old school."

"You're smart, you'll catch on. How are you getting to school?"

"Well I was planning on taking a cab tomorrow because of all my books."

"I'll pick you up."

"Huh?"

"I'll come at seven and take you to school. That way we can get there early and find your locker."

Haley smiled brightly, "That would be awesome! Thank you!"