Mandy felt like she was one of the first to arrive, but she couldn't hide out in the Ravenclaw commons anymore-- it felt absolutely smothering. Hide out is exactly what she'd done, too. She's gotten dressed, did her hair in curls and let it fall down her back and then sat on her bed and attempted to read. After reading the same sentence for nearly forty-five minutes she slipped into her Gown and made her way downstairs. Why was she so nervous?! What was there to be nervous about?
She heard her heels hit the marble floors outside the Great Hall and looked around for Harry. Was she early or was he late?