For once, Matt could eat in the Great Hall without feeling as if everyone were watching him, as if everyone knew he didn't belong here. He was finally giving Hogwart's another chance. He had forgotten how secure the walls felt around him, protecting him from the fierce forest. But he had left behind a friend, Andrea. He would surely run into her when he hunted, if he hunted. Or if he just wanted to run around as a wolf. That didn't seem so bad. But he was just in a good mood at the moment. But these walls still harbored harsh memories of times past. Ones he would never forget, but hoped to overcome.

The Great Hall wasn't busy today, he was just chilling out, he had brought a book with him. He had just gotten some money from his parents and had bought all of his supplies the day before. They were still in their packaging in his new dorm. He hadn't really seen much of his room mates, and he needed to sign up for his classes, which excited him. He longed to learn so much more. That was the biggest thing he wanted to do, was learn. It sounded weird as he thought it in his head. Matt had taken so many things for granted, his education being one of them.

Now he was stronger, and he wasn't going to let people get to him. And he strongly regretted leaving, he was behind, and would study and catch up. His parents were proud of him, he had ended up telling them everything. They were so glad, and had been so worried. Matt had been so emotional, he hadn't even thought about what he was doing to his parents, but it had taken Airan, and Andrea to show him this. He had learned so much, and he was very thankful he had met them. He certainly wouldn't be here if he hadn't.

Then thoughts turned to his newest aquaitence, Janet. He wondered if he would see her sometimes. She seemed interesting, and Matt didn't know anyone else. And he truly wanted to get to know her. He wondered what house she was in, it hadn't been important when they first met. Matt hadn't been considering re-enrolling at Hogwart's, he had thought about it, but knew he probably wouldn't do anything about it, but he had. And he was proud of himself.

Matt was rather in his own little world. He was trying to get back into his book. Although it wasn't really working. His thoughts just seemed to interesting at the moment. He almost didn't hear a familiar voice ask him whether he was as student, and it almost sounded like Janet. He turned around just to make sure, and his eyes grew wide. "Hey! A student actually." Matt said, his cheeks flushing a bit. "I never have had a good work ethic." He continued, chuckling.

"How have you been?" He asked sincerely. Matt really hoped she was doing alright. He knew they hadn't exactly become best friends, but she was the only person, besides Airan, that he knew here, and she had been polite to him when they first met. It was all he had ever asked for. And even though she admitted to hunting his kind, she hadn't tried to kill him, she hadn't judged him. It was a nice feeling.

Then he noticed her Ravenclaw robes, and it had a quidditch emblem on it. "Oh sorry, let me moved my stuff." He said, closing his book and moving it and his bag over to the side. Matt was glad she sat down. He was really happy she had even come over to say hello. It was a step in the right direction at least. At least he was starting on better terms than when he left.

Matt smiled. "Thanks. It's not, but I'm so glad to be back. It actually feels right this time." He confided. It was true. And from what Janet had told him, she was probably the only one who truly knew how he felt. She had left, then came back, but for reasons Matt didn't know. Not that they mattered. He could tell she was a rather reserved person. Sometimes Matt was, but for the most part, if he liked you and felt comfortable, then he would talk your ear off.

"Congratulations are in for you then." He said smiling warmly. There was no way that he would be any good a quidditch, he loved to watch and had no desire to play. He knew Janet had to be good if she was made captain. She was just being modest. He nodded. "That's good." Matt was glad that she was having a better year than years she had in the past. He could definitely relate.

Matt shook his head. "Only been here about three days I think." Then he noddded confirming. Then his eyes brightened at his boyfriend's name. "Yes. He is very glad, although we aren't in the same house. But we do see each other quite a bit." He said, his cheeks flushing slightly at the fond memories, now they no longer had to sneak about, but they weren't very public with their relationship just yet. They were rather private people anyway. And Matt did feel kind of touched that she remembered Airan's name, or anything about him for that matter.

Matt glanced about the Great Hall, seeing kids from different houses just sitting around chatting, eating. It was strangely warming. But he knew how they could be. But he pushed the thoughts from his mind. This was a second chance, and he wasn't going to screw it up this time, not matter what he had to deal with, and if Janet could make a fresh start, so could he.

ooc;; i will finish later, didn't realize it was so late.