The trip to the castle was short enough, at least compared to the train. Soon, most students were going to the Great Hall, everyone sitting at the table. Lauren chose to sit by the corner, wanting to be more sheltered and less surrounded by students. The first day was terribly noisy, the Gryffindors more than anyone else, but everyone felt loud during the first dinner.
As the Headmistress started by welcoming everyone and the selection commenced, everything turned into a parade of little kids going to be selected. Fun, how little they looked, she couldn't even remember if she was that small her own first year. But one figure was taller than the other, a girl that clearly looked like another exchange student. It was really nice that they had these exchanges now, Lauren knew that it wasn't that common before. She even applied to one herself, but didn't get to go.
Soon, the selection seemed finished, and everyone clapped and cheered for their new classmates. Slytherin got a fair share of the firsties, same as the other houses, and Ravenclaw got the exchage student. Everything was nice, and the Headmistress welcomed them again, letting them finally eat their dinner.
Lauren decided to go for something nice, her stomach easily unsttled after the train and carriage travelling. With just some toast and something for her sweet tooth, she ate slowly, checking the other tables absently