(Rapunzel P.O.V)

It was a rather nice evening. I had finished with classes and I had some time to kill before dinner. I thought it might be a good idea to go exploring but with moving staircases and forbidden rooms, I was worried I might end up in trouble so I ended wondering around the dinner hall and common room for a small while. Even if I didn't go far this place was truly wondrous! Everything about this place is amazing! I have no idea why my mother never let me come here or anywhere… What's the big deal? She knew I longed to explore. What's so dangerous about here? Pascal likes it here too. He sat comfortably on my shoulder looking out at the lake.

I had found myself standing outside in the castle courtyard looking out across the lake. It was slowly getting dark and the sun was beginning to set causing the lake to shimmer in its glow. I could see for miles! The world seems so vast from here. It's truly wonderful. I would love to paint this sometime. Seeing this far reminds me a lot of home though. Oh god what if this was all a mistake! What if she is worried! Of course she is worried! She's my mum! Mum's worry all the time. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.

"Excuse me blondie, but you seem troubled." A voice said, breaking me out of my thoughts. I squealed and jumped away. This must have startled him as he also jumped back in surprise.

"Jeez you're awfully jumpy!" He commented as he straightened himself up again. He was a tall dark haired guy, dressed in a Slytherin gown. I wonder if he knew Jack. He seemed much older than me though. He must be a senior. What is he doing out here? Why is he talking to me?

"Oh! I'm sorry. I was… daydreaming." I smiled. I wasn't sure if that was a lie or not. I better not get into the habit of lying. I am not a fan of those who lie.

"It must have been a pretty awful daydream." His brown eyes squinted at me. They were so dark and mysterious and they could see right through me. Eyes are the windows to the soul. That's what I read anyway… Yet I couldn't see through his at all. I'm not sure if I could trust him. He's a senior but he is also a stranger. I was told not to trust strangers. How can I be sure he isn't one of those evil people my mother would tell me about? Merida, Jack and Hiccup were nice but he is different to them. How can I be sure that he's the same? I squinted back at him. What did he want? After a very slight pause he sighed.

"Would it make you feel any better if I told you my name, Little Miss Judgey Eyes?" He teased. That was rude! I'm not being judgey am I? My arms dropped a little and then I had an idea. I looked at Pascal who's eyes darted from me and then to him before giving a slight nod. I looked right at him and so did Pascal before he shot his tongue out straight into his ear. The reaction was almost immediate. He pulled a face I wish I could frame and put on my wall and squirmed trying to escape the uncomfortable feeling.

"I'm Rapunzel and this is Pascal." I giggled as I pointed to the cheerful Chameleon. He was still squirming but shook it off and held out his hand. I think he's okay so I reached out my hand to shake it.

"I'm Flynn, Flynn Rider." He smiled before lifting my hand up and gently kissing my knuckles and began to look at me funny. His eyebrows were raised in the middle and his eyes were squinty not to mention his lips were puckered. I could feel myself blush deeply. What on earth was he doing? I was embarrassed and confused. Is this a normal thing people do?

"Wha-What are you doing?" I stuttered as I slowly slipped my hand out of his. This is really weird. Are guys meant to be this weird? I think I was right to judge him in the first place. His face suddenly dropped and he squinted at me. He looked as confused as I felt. Have I done something wrong?

"It's the smoulder. Are you telling me you have never heard of the smoulder?" He asked.

I shook my head in response. What is a smoulder? I've never of anything like that. I've read so many books and not once has a word like smoulder appeared. Is it some kind of greeting?

"Huh, I never thought I would see the day when the smoulder didn't work let alone meet someone who had no idea what it was. Where have you been all these years? Living under a rock her something?"

"More like a stuck in the top of a tower…" That made him chuckle. I don't think he realised that wasn't meant to be funny. It was an unfortunate truth. I had no idea about the normal world or the magical one and here I have dived head first into both of them. It's like studying two books at once. I had a lot to learn unlike a normal eleven year old here. I could feel the smile fade slightly on my face and my eyes went from his happy face the ground. He must have noticed that I had stopped smiling.

"Hey what's wrong? Was it the smoulder? Jeez I'm going to have to work on that if it's going to make people upset. Come on now, I didn't mean it. Can I please get a smile?" He tried hard to comfort me. I could tell he was concerned. He was looking at me intently and all I did was stare back. After a moment he smiled and beckoned me to do the same with nodding and odd eyebrow raising. I was about to smile back before we both got the fright of our lives as a booming voice echoed across the courtyard.

"OI! Fit ye daein upsetting ma friend!?"

(Merida P.O.V)

I could feel the rage seeping out of me. My fists were clenched. Some weirdo is upsetting Punzie. I'm haein none of it! The two people jumped as soon as I spoke. I could see Rapunzel smile with relief when she saw me. The guy on the other hand looked more confused than ever.

"Who are you?" He asked looking puzzled.

"I winna ask ye again! Fit ye daein upsetting ma-" Before I could finish my angry burst I was interrupted by a scrawny short boy I forgot I was with.

"Flynn!" Jack shouted with delight! He stepped towards the older guy who must be Flynn and high fived him. Now I was confused.

Jack and I had spent most of the day together since our unfortunate run in with each other at first class. We didn't have every class together but despite that we kept running into one another. He was still as annoying as ever but he did help make the day a little bit more bearable. I absolutely hate studying and it looks like I share that same passion with Jack. We ended up capering most of the time when we were together. It may have annoyed some of the teachers but it brought life into the classroom. I did have one class with Hiccup. That was a different story all together. That kid is a right oddball. So awkward but he is a smart one. If it wasn't for him I would have one hundred percent have gotten so lost in Defence Against the Dark Arts. If only that class had actually used magic I would have gotten so much more involved! It was just "read the text book", "you can't cast these spells, they are too dangerous!" boo hoo! We don't learn anything by boring old text books!

"Jack! How have you been?" Flynn exclaimed! You could see the senior relax at the sight of Jack. Pfft, that's a first!

"I'm good! Today hasn't been all that bad. I had this one to annoy most of the day anyway!" Jack let out a chuckle as he pointed over his shoulder at me.

"HEY!" I yelled! I could feel the anger burning up in me again! What a bawbag! He is getting really close to a thrashing! My outburst only made him laugh more.

"Oh, is that your girlfriend?" Flynn winked at Jack. I could see Jack completely freeze in spot.

"DA BE DISGUSTING!" I bawled before I let another silent second tick by. I could feel the vomit come up my throat. Me and Jack a couple! No way! I can't imagine such a horror! I have no interest in boys, especially the ones who are scrawny and annoying as Jack. I rather be having fun than dealing with that!

"I rather be caught dead than be with her!" Jack proclaimed. Oh that kid is in for it now! I stormed forward but before I could get to hit that boy, Rapunzel ran forward, a concerned look on her face. I sighed. Right now isn't the time to pick a fight with an eejit. I should be looking out for my friend.

"Are ye alright?" I asked Rapunzel. She nodded back in response. A smile appeared on her face. I could tell she was relieved to see a friendly face.

After the laughter died down from Flynn who eventually stopped teasing Jack he walked over to me and Rapunzel. I took a step forward from Rapunzel in a small effort to protect her from one of Jacks friends. He merely laughed.

"I won't go causing any problems so you can relax Fluffy." He reassured. It did almost the exact opposite of what he was intending. If I had me bow I wouldn't have hesitated to shoot him.

"Don't call me fluffy." I warned but he smirked at the warning.

"I actually wanted to offer an apology to Rapunzel and suggest that as a way to make up for making her sad, that she comes to see my Quidditch practice. You can come too as a sort of peace treaty. It's on Friday after afternoon classes." He proposed.

I looked over at Rapunzel who only stared at him unsure of his offer. I wonder what was going on in her mind. I know for a fact that there was no way we are going to his Quidditch practice! We have our first Quidditch practice on Wednesday. It's compulsory for first years. I guess he must be part of the Slytherin team. Of course he would be. With that I frowned back at him.

"Anyway, I'm off. I'll see you around Jack!" He waved as he trotted off. What a prick! I stuck out my tongue as he walked away.

Caught completely off guard, Hiccup was standing near the entrance to the main hall looking at the commotion we must have been causing and caught the full blow of my intended violent action. He jumped and my face dropped. Och no! His hands were in his pockets at first but his right one slowly left it and went to stretch the back of his head.

"Did I… miss something?" He queried with a hesitant glance.