(Merida P.O.V)
The circular room we entered was lit by a roaring fire that dominated one of the walls. Surrounding the stone fireplace was tones of armchairs and sofas which one or two of the students threw themselves onto and sunk into the soft squishy pillows in pure bliss. The walls were draped in scarlet tapestries of witches and wizards and different animals along with landscapes and portraits of other significant things. Over on the opposite side of the room was a window. I walked over to the window and looked out of it. Although it was dark outside the moon lit up the outside world with a pale glow and I could see the school grounds almost as clearly as I would in the daylight. Over to the far west was the faint silhouette of quidditch playing fields. I awed at the site of them. I can't wait till we have flight lessons!
"Girls dormitories are located through this door while the boys' dormitories are located through this door. Once you are in your dorms you will find that all of your belongings are already up there. Good luck and enjoy your time at Hogwarts." With that the prefect left leaving us to rummage and explore the common room and claim our beds.
I wasn't exactly tired but I wanted to get a bed claimed and everything put away and maybe if I'm lucky get a bed next to a window. I climbed the spiral staircase and entered the girls' dormitories. It turns out that my idea was a popular idea and as I looked about the circular room, beds were beginning to be taken up one by one. There was one bed left next to a window. Quickly I found my case and dragged it to the front of the bed claiming it as mine. I began unpacking a little trying to make this place feel a bit more like home. The girl who claimed the bed next to be was doing the same as she put her folded clothes away in the bedside dresser. I opened my case ready to pack things away when I saw my bow and quiver along with a few dozen arrows sitting on top of my clothes. I quickly slammed the case shut again before anyone noticed it. Damn it! I completely forgot I smuggled my bow in! I glanced around the dorm before quickly opening the case again. I grabbed the bow and arrow filled quiver and shoved them into one of the drawers in the dresser in the hopes that nobody would find them.
"Was that a bow?" The voice asked from behind me and I froze to the spot. I've been caught. I turned around to face the blonde girl who was my neighbour. Her hair was tied back in a messy pleat and her side fringe slightly covered her left eye with the rest of her fringe held in place with a red band. I was about to explain myself, when something caught my eye. Leaning against her dresser and the wall was a small battleaxe.
"And fit the hells that!?" I exclaimed pointing directly at it. Her head shot around.
"Crap!" She yelled and ran over to it. She picked it up and threw a dresser drawer open and began fighting with the axe to get it to fit in. There is no way in hell that it's going to fit in there! Is she mad!?
I leaped over her bed and grabbed the drawer to hold it steady. With a couple of clatters and loud thud we managed to fit the battleaxe into the drawer and closed it shut.
"And I thought I wis mad bringing a bow!" I laughed as I leaned against the dresser.
"Heh, it's just I'm more of a take-it-down-with-an-axe kind of girl, it's something I don't like to leave without and thanks." She smirked. "I'm Astrid by the way." She added.
"Merida" I replied.
"So a bow, huh? You any good?" She asked as she continued to unpack her things and quickly cover the axe with clothes so it was hidden.
I leaped back over the bed again and began hiding my bow and arrows under my unpacked clothes.
"Aye, I'm pretty good!" I replied.
"You gotta teach me at some point."
"Only if I get a shot of that, how did ye manage ti smuggle that in anywa!"
"Sure and with great difficulty!" With that we both ended up laughing.
(Jack P.O.V)
Well this place isn't too bad actually. It's very grand for a dungeon although a bit on the green side but the fact that it's because we're under the Black Lake is pretty cool. I was chilling on top of my chosen bed, dressed in my pyjamas and listening to sound of the swishing water above me. Most of the students had already fallen asleep and some were snoring at their hardest. There was all of a sudden a crash from down the hall where the common room was. This caused some of the sleeping students to stir. The clatter was soon followed by laughter and more noises of clattering and crashing. Then all of a sudden it went quiet. I sat up wondering what was going on. After a few moments I was about to get up when two boys both grumbling away to one another came plodding around the corner followed by an older boy, probably one of the seniors.
"Come on now, choppy choppy!" Tormented the senior as he ushered the other two away. The two boys, one tall with long blonde hair who slouched as he walked, the other short and stumpy with dark brown hair, grumbled and groaned as they reluctantly headed to their beds.
"Next time you decide to break something, make sure it isn't in your own common room." The senior smiled and I couldn't help but laugh. The short boy glared at me as he walked past.
"What? Not my fault you're an idiot." I laughed lying back down on bed.
"What d'ya say pretty boy?" The short one snarled clenching his fists.
I sprang up onto my feet "Did you hear that!" I yelled in whispers to the senior who was leaning against one of the bed posts. I pointed to the short boy and looked at the senior. "He called me pretty!" I cheered. The senior chuckled and rolled his eyes.
The short boy began to march over to me all red in the face with anger or embarrassment, probably both. I knew that he was undoubtedly going to try and pummel me into the ground when a hand was placed on his shoulder and he stopped in his tracks.
The senior sighed. "You walked into that one Snotlout. And as much as I would like to watch you guys resolve this, its beddy bye time! That goes to you too Tuffnut!" His snide comments caused the two boys to glare at him.
"So you're Snotlout! I was wondering when I was going to finally put a name to a face!" I exclaimed. Now things just got interesting. I will need to swing this by Hiccup next time I see him.
"I'll get you back for that!" He snarled before walking off with his friend.
"Cool you do that!" I called back with a smirk on my face. What's the worst those idiots can do? I was about to slip into bed when I noticed the senior was still standing there looking at me.
"What's your name?" He said as he leaned against the bed beside mine.
"Jack" I replied.
"Flynn" He replied. Then he raised an eyebrow. "Those two don't worry you?" He asked.
"Are they supposed to?" With that Flynn chuckled and nodded away to himself.
"For a first year you aren't that bad. You know what, kid? I reckon we will get along." He said as he turned and left.
"Give me a shout if you need anything!" He called as he walked away.
Yup, looks like I'm going to get on just fine here.
(Rapunzel P.O.V)
I looked in the mirror and patted my clothes down. So this is what it is like to look like a Hogwarts students. I had on a long sleeved white blouse, buttoned up to the top with a yellow and black Hufflepuff house tie neatly tied around it. Over all that was a grey vest. I had neatly tucked all loose bits of blouse into the vest to make myself look as neat as possible and I had un-bunched any bunched up parts. I had on a plain black pleated skirt and grey tights and a shine polished pair of black shoes. All I had left to put on was my Hufflepuff robe which was black on the outside and yellow on the inside. I quickly pulled it on and it reached down to my ankles. The sleeves were really big and a little long on me but overall it was a nice fit. I looked back at the mirror and giggled. I look so smart in this. I took out my wand which was made of spruce wood and unicorn hair and was about eleven inches long. I looked at the mirror again. I really do look like I'm meant to be here. With a smile on my face I packed away the wand and took off the robe before going to the common room.
The common room was round and low ceilinged and it was warm and sunny and welcoming that I couldn't help but always feel at home here. Plants of different kinds were hung from the ceiling or placed on shelves or windowsills. Some plants danced or even spoke to you! It was amazing! The windows were circular and the view was of rippling green grass, bright blue skies and lovely little dandelions. It was nearly empty with a couple of people sitting talking to one another on one of the squishy looking sofas.
Breakfast is at half past seven, and then classes start at nine. I wonder what time it is now. I looked about the cosy common room for the clock. It's only half past six. I slumped back down on one of the overstuffed armchairs. Okay Rapunzel, you are always able to keep your day eventful there will be something here for you to do. I got up and wandered to a lone bookshelf in search of something that will fill up some time till breakfast. I brushed my finger of each book reading each title as I went. I eventually settled on one about old Hogwarts tales. I walked back to the comfy armchair and sat down, pulling my legs up to my chest so that I was curled up on the chair and began reading.
"Um, excuse me? Hello? Blondie? Um..." I looked up to see an auburn haired girl with bright blue eyes and a white streak down her right pleat. "Hi, um, you coming to breakfast? Everyone has already left but you seemed really engrossed in that book, I wanted to make sure you didn't forget." She spoke.
What! It can't be breakfast already I just started reading. I spun round in the chair to look up at the clock which read twenty five past seven on it. I must have completely lost myself in the book.
"Oh! Yes! Sorry I didn't realise the time." I replied ushering over to the bookshelf. "Thank you!" I smiled at her after I placed the book back where it belonged.
"Oh, ah, it's no problem." She smiled back and we walked over to the common room door.
"I'm Rapunzel by the way." I said as I held a hand out to her to help her out of the passageway from the common room.
"I'm Anna" She said taking my hand.