If anyone would have understood Rowan's predicament, it would have been Arianna. For she too was different. Inheriting her father's gift of being an Animagus. Knowing how to be different from a fairly young age. But unlike her father, she didn't shift into a dog. Her animagus form was more rarer than that; A Phoenix bird. Some claimed it was due to her talents as a Witch, others simply thought that form suited her personality. Whichever one it was, there was some truth to both. But Hermione knew it wasn't her secret to tell; even if she would have thought that Rowan would have come clean to Arianna at least.

[Color=Gold] "Let's hope that the first week back isn't chaos." [/Color] Arianna told Rowan. It'd give him a chance to rest, after his chaotic week apparently. Raising a brow, as she looked towards Harry. [Color=Gold] "Why would Dumbledore, hire a new Potions professor?" [/Color] As they were all lost in their conversation, she didn't even notice that the train was starting to move away from the station.

Looking around, to make sure no one was eavesdropping. Harry leaned over Axel slightly to shut the door to their cabin. Not wanting someone listening in on their private conversation. "I don't know Aria. I am sure Dumbledore has his reasons." Harry learned now to question Dumbledore over the years. If it wasn't important, it wouldn't have been done. "But apparently, he used to teach at Hogwarts before."

[Color=Crimson] "I don't think Snape would be going anywhere." [/Color] Axel said deep in thought. Even if Snape didn't like many students and was strict, he was valuable to have around. The group started to speculate what would happen with him, now that Professor Slughorn was returning to Hogwarts. Chuckling a little at Rowan's hatred of Umbridge. But she had gotten what she deserved. [Color=Crimson] "I am surprised, that Fred and George didn't try and poison her with one of their sweet creations." [/Color] The thought had probably been way too tempting. [Color=Crimson] "But who knows, maybe Snape will finally get the Defence Against the Dark Arts position." [/Color] Shrugging his shoulders at the thought. Everyone knew that it's what Snape had been after for years; but other Professors always got that job over him. Could this be his year?