SPOILER!!: Nolan
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Kissy_Lissy 
Nolan straightened his glasses. The more he talked with this man, the more he was certain that Bjorn had a death grip on his candidate. He'd liked Erik when he first met him, thought they could be friends or team up--but now, all thoughts of that were down the drain. Nolan was slowly starting to see who the REAL enemy was.
Where was his campaign manager when he needed him??? He was at WAR here and his backup was nowhere to be found!
"Oh not at all--this is politics, if you can't stand a little criticism, you need to get out," Nolan said with a polite smile. If this team thought that Nolan was just some nerd who was going to sit by and let people walk all over him--nope, not going to happen. One good thing about being married to Ginger for so long--he had picked up quite a few tips on how to be a sneaky little badger.
"How kind of you, if you wouldn't mind just bringing me a pumpkin juice, thank you," he said, taking the man up on his offer. Or maybe he shouldn't have. What if he POISONED him??? This was one of those moments in politics where you had to make a snap decision, and maybe since Nolan got the feeling they didn't really see him as much of a threat, he'd be safe from any poisonous sabotage.
Bjorn was pleased with Erik's attitude towards Nolan. Distanced, yet somehow involved as well. Pleasant, but also slightly menacing.
Not sure how he pulls that off, but it's BRILLIANT! he thought, satisfied.
Bjorn smirked.
"How very wise of you, Mr. Reynolds. Indeed, criticism will come your way. I believe the Muggle have a phrase... If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen?" Or something like that.
"Erik has already taken his fair share of heat. It's all just part of the game. It's a question of how well you will RESPOND to it. Unfortunately for you, your heat was very public." And all the more fortunate for Team Vinteren.
Bjorn nodded.
"One pumpkin juice coming right up! Of course you wouldn't want anything stronger right before a debate. Should have known!" Smart move, Reynolds.
But before he could take so much as a step in the direction of the refreshments, two announcements were made.
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Anna Valentina A voice amplified by Sonorus sounded through the entrance area.
"May we have your attention, please? If everyone would please make their way to the grand stage area, the festivities will continue there. Please take a seat and get ready for our Ministry-led Board of Governors debate. All Board of Governors candidates, Hogwarts staff, and Ministry Department heads should take their seats now, please. Thank you."
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Woo Suddenly a booming voice came from the Grand Stage.
"Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to the Board of Governor's Candidate Debate. If the candidates could make their way on the stage please?"
"Oh, bad luck, that. Let's just say I owe you one, eh?" He chuckled a bit.
"Break a leg, Reynolds!" And without further ado, he slapped the man on the back
extremely hard and made his way to the seats.