Not yet dinner, but the clock was ticking closer and closer to the time that Alina would head over to the Great Hall and eat. It was still an amazement at how much food they had. She certainly felt spoiled. How was she to try and handle the life that she was living back home? But she must. Until she could make it better, she must. It gave her more motivation than anything else. To succeed. To do great things. To make her life... well, like it is in Hogwarts. More food, and hopefully better clothes. A better life. At least for herself, if not for her family. Mother would understand if Alina went off on her own for the important goal of success. Surely. It was both of their dreams, right? Even if it wasn't exactly mother's dream, Alina was quite willing drop her and aunt Morella if it was absolutely necessary.

This wasn't really somethings she thought was needed to be discussed between either women. What would be the point? It was a dog eat dog world and Alina was determined not to get thrown into the pits for the sake of her family's feelings. There were more important things in life, in her eyes. But she kept all of this to herself. She worked hard and showed love to the two most important people in life. For now, she needed them as much as they seemed to need her. At least, that was what Alina told herself.