Remus had left early that morning for the ministry, but not before asking her at least twenty times if she wanted him to accompany her to the castle. She assured him she was fine and declined, perfectly content to pop over to Hogsmeade, and walk the path to Hogwarts. Maybe a little fresh air would clear her thoughts and focus her energy on the matter at hand. The matter being her studies, and absolutely not Draco Malfoy.