Passing James an appreciative smile, she turned her attention back to finding a new stone to skip. "That's true, and it would be good practice to try again in second year." Ella knew the likelihood of making a team in her first year was pretty low, but she hoped she could. "I think there's quodpot too, though I'm not exactly sure what it is." Mama had said there were explosions though, which could be fun. Any kind of flying or quidditch practice would be good with her, at least this year. It was a lot to take on at once!

"What other classes are you looking forward to? I think Transfiguration will be interesting." It was weird, growing up knowing all of this was coming and having to wait so long. "I can't wait to get my wand!