Alin took the pumpkin juice from Serena and took a sip, realizing that he was very thirsty. Hesitating for a moment, he said, "I-It's been okay." He looked down, and it looked like he was trying to say something. Finally, after a moment, he managed to say in a low voice, "...I don't have to go back...there for awhile." As Serena probably knew, he lived in a muggle orphanage where they treated him like trash, abusing him and neglecting him. Due to policies, he still had to go back every summer. He was happy to be back at Hogwarts where he could get away from that life, and be with his best friend. He looked troubled, though he smiled softly.