Written for the September event. Prompt used object - dormitory
Words: 224
Home Away from Home
Tonks PoV
I looked wide-eyed at the Hufflepuff dormitory. It was everything I wanted it to be and more.
Instead of looking like those garish Muggle taxi colours, the yellow and black tones mingled well with each other. The walls were a soft yellow, the bedding was shiny black, with yellow pillowcovers. The furniture was solid oak and the fire burning in the corner added more warmth to the room. The plush carpet was such a dark brown that, at night, it may look black.
I had been severely disappointed with myself when I had been sorted as a Hufflepuff. But seeing the dormitory, I felt like I was home. A home far from home. It felt like safe haven.
I could just see myself over the years, sitting in front of the fireplace or looking out the magical window, from the window seat. I felt myself automatically cheer up as I regarded my surroundings. I bounded over to the bed, second from the window, where my monogrammed trunk was already placed.
This wouldn't be as bad an year as I had initially thought. Mom was right. It wouldn't matter which house I'm placed in. But I could decide whether I chose to excel in that particular house. I vowed to myself, I'll be the best student the Hufflepuff house has ever seen.
RnR:-)