Hobbes shambled his way across the 7th floor corridors. He passed through quickly until he saw the tapestry of Barnabas the Barmy. Shifting around, he searched for the Room of Requirement. It was there most often that he would find Ren. The penguin managing to pass through to a room that provided both a poll that kept him cool and enough seafood to sustain him.<br/><br/>Hobbes frowned, notingthat the door wasn't there. Sometimes it just wasn't. Whether that was a requirement of the needs of others at times or due to something entirely different he hadn't discovered yet. So he excepted it for what it was and turned to leave.<br/><br/>Just as he was passing the window, he felt a nudge against his lower leg. There was Ren, making his presence known. Hpbbes slipped to the windowsill and presented the penguin with a batch of kippers that he had remember to snatch ay meal time. The penguin happily "gulled" the treat down greedily. When he was finished, he nudged at Hobbes' leg again.<br/><br/>"I know, I know," the boy began. "This is the year I am supposed to take a more active interest in people and things around me. It's just that this year's session has barely started, that's all."<br/><br/>The penguin seemed not to be swayed by the excuse, and continued to prod the boy onward, destination unknown. Continuing his trek along the corridors, he was surpised to see the sudden appearance of a message on one of the school's bulletin boards.<br/><br/><em>TO ALL STUDENTS:<br/><br/>During Voldemort's reign one of the staff hid some of Hogwarts most valuable treasures on school grounds, unfortunately it would seem that the map to these items has been misplaced.. if these items are found a reward will be offered not only in house points but in Galleons as well... here is a list.<br/><br/>Staff of Light- something about a star....<br/>Vial of Phoenix tears<br/>Hufflepuff's robe<br/>A stone tablet written by Ravenclaw.<br/><br/><br/><br/>That is all..... Good hunting!<br/><br/><br/>Albus Dumbledore</em><br/><br/>"I take it this is something you think I should look into?" the boy asked the penguin. Ren bobbled his head up and down in agreement. Hobbes sighed, knowing that there was little room to argue the point. He would be more interactive this year whether he was comfortable with the idea or not.