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Rose Snakebark
Gryffindor Fifth Year
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JT Forsfelle
Slytherin Third Year
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Ariadne Rose
Hufflepuff Third Year Gryffindor First Year Gryffindor First Year
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Violet Fawley
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Text Cut: Sophie & Mo Quote:
Originally Posted by feeheeheeny  "Uh huh, he mentors me in life." She was pretty happy about that, couldn't he tell? "But potions, too. S'my best subject. I made him my mentor right after his first class last term. Saw the greatness in him, y'know? And he apparently saw it in me, too, 'cause he made me his protege pretty gladly. He's a cool guy. S'like my second dad - lotta wisdom and insight. M'glad you guys are friends." And, though she wasn't going to say it out loud and embarrass Culloden, she was pretty sure she was helping him, too.
Though she wasn't all over Mo, Sophie was squeezing his hand like he'd defy gravity and never be able to come back down again if she let go. It was meant to be encouraging, but it probably was stressing him out - she realized that only when Kitridge denied the request to keep the badge, and Sophie deflated, dropping Mo's hand. But why? "'Scuse me, sir, but you said... their next attack, like they've already attacked before. Have they? Did someone get hurt?" All along, Sophie had doubted how serious the threat was, but if there was someone who had already been attacked over it... well, that made the situation seem a lot more dire.
Then, as if she felt that both of them needed to hear it, she stated firmly, "Mo will always be our captain and best leader." No offense to Nigel and Dora. "He's looked out for all of us more than anyone. He's patient and kind and caring and soft-spoken and good-humored and knowledgeable and sincere, even with the first years, and..." And what? She didn't know, so she just shrugged. She wanted to tell Kitridge that Mo deserved a badge, and they should consider making Mo a co-prefect with Nigel. But... she was almost certain Mo wouldn't like that, because it might make him uncomfortable or embarrassed to have a little third year fighting for him. Mo probably wanted to hold onto whatever pride he had left. Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin "It's okay, sir. I knew... I didn't expect more than that." Mo pulled the badge from his inner pocket and held it clutched against his chest for a long moment. "It was... it meant the world to have the opportunity to lead. So thanks for that." Probably, it would be nice to just be a regular student again.
He started to hold out the badge and paused. "I heard that some people are going to get theirs back at the end of term as a keepsake. Would that be possible?”
Mo jumped a bit when Sophie spoke up, and Mo turned a fond look to his little friend. She was a good egg, and a very good friend to speak on her behalf. He tugged the end of her hair gently. "Thanks, Soph, but it's okay. We're going to have a great term this year, and it doesn't matter who has a badge or not. I was thinking of making up a new sport for the Common Room where the floor is lava and you have to get from the door to the stairs without losing a leg."
It was a pretty easy, baby game, but it would be extra challenging in a big room with plushy furniture like the common room. "Or we can come up with a new game together and teach the 'Claws. Mophie Ball?" Mo gave Mr. Kitridge a small grin and ruffled Sophie's hair again. Okay, let just work this out. Cossy was Sophie's mentor in life as well as potions. He was a knowledgeable man Leo supposed and he himself too his mates advice sometimes so why not student's too? "So, you’re thinking of becoming a potions master after you graduate?" Leo asked curiously. If Sophie after all had the talent and skills for it why not build a career around it?
Eyes widening in small shock Leo flailed with his arms. "Oh, Merlin no, you misunderstood me Sophie. I apologize if I was unclear. I just don’t want Mo to become a target of the person(s) who sent in the threat to the school and the other places since they seemed to really dislike quidditch. If Mo wears his badge around the school even if we’ve upped the security and we have auror’s patrolling the castle and grounds he might get targeted by the person(s) behind the threat and that is the last thing we want. For his safety and protection he can’t wear the badge. I’m not taking away his badge to be mean Sophie I just want to keep him safe and well protected." A perfectly good reason seeing as he was their head of house and a member of staff.
As Sophie threw herself in an ode to all of Mo’s good qualities Leo steered his attention back on the senior boy.
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"You've been a good leader for Ravenclaw Mo and I'm really grateful for everything you’ve done for the house so far. I really hope you’ll continue to lead your house mates because they look up to you," Like Sophie for example. Waiting for Mo to give him the badge Leo responded to his query [b]"I can talk to the headmistress and ask if you can get it back as a keepsake at the feast at the end of the year. But I can't promise you’ll get it back." It was after all not up to him.
Getting excited as Mo started braining up ideas for the common room Leo tagged on voice full of excitement. "A lava floor game sounds fun! I want to know more about Mophie Ball. Is it a game with a muggle football?" Hopefully both Mo and Sophie understood that he was just following orders. Text Cut: Adrienne Quote:
Originally Posted by aaetha She flopped down into the chair which, yes, was just as comfy as she'd expected, and got right down to business. "Okay, so, two things. First of all, I'd like to welcome you to being Ravenclaw Head of House! As the cookies probably made clear." Adrienne sprang up again as quickly as she had sat down. "Plus I don't think we've ever been properly introduced, which is ludicrous, because you're the librarian, and I'd be in here all the time if I could." She stuck out her hand to shake and gave a rapid-fire introduction. "Adrienne Rebecca Colbert, fourth year. Ravenclaw, obviously." Could Adrienne just slow down a little? His head was throbbing and the girls mouth that ran like an attacking snake didn't make things easier it, if possible made it worse. Holding up a hand to stop her Leo went around his desk to pull out a pain relief draught.
Downing the liquid in a few gulps he explained "I'm sorry. I just had to take something for my head ache, bad morning." Putting the used up potion on the desk he went around his desk again to shake the girl's out stretched hand with a broad smile. "It's please to meet you Adrienne. I'm Leobald Kitridge, the school Librarian, newly appointed Ravenclaw Head of House and Gobstones sponsor."
Gesturing to the cookies he asked. "Are you thinking of becoming a baker after you graduate from Hogwarts? Those cookies look really pretty and delicious." Now he just had to wait for the pain relief draught that Cosgrach had supplied him with to work its magic. Text Cut: Tora Quote:
Originally Posted by amadshade Tora perked up at Kitridge's response. He had totally fallen for the bait! She suppressed a smug grin by gratefully taking the seat offered her. "Thank you," she said politely, Gram's manners had been instilled in the girl form an early age. "No thank you, I just finished eating a snack from the Kitchens myself." Polite smile. All good? Yes? Once Tora had deemed her mannered obligations fulfilled, she slumped back a bit into the really comfy chair.
"That's interesting. What sort of thing do you suppose it's hiding behind?" Tora continued on the train of conversation, hoping that she didn't sound too, too eager. Really, she only wanted to know for her own nefarious purposes. Perhaps, if she couldn't get an answer from Kitridge, she could try asking the Room of Requirement for a passage there. Would that even work? Tora's problem solving mind spun away from herself and she had to jerk it back to the present before it got so far off she wouldn't be able to call it back when the librarian answered her. "Let me know if you change your mind about the food Tora." Leo said as he dug into his pasta. He couldn’t think well with his stomach rumbling and he had a feeling that he needed to be able to use his wits.
Pausing with a fork full of pasta hanging in the air Leo said thoughtfully. "I don’t know. I suppose secret entrances could be hidden in plain sight like behind curtains or under furniture even. But I hope you're not planning on turning the common room upside down just to see if you can find a secret entrance? Every common room needs its mysteries."
Deciding to steer away from the topic of secret passages and entrances he asked. "Did you have a good summer vacation?" Text Cut: Gwen Quote:
Originally Posted by Presley Black Gwen had never met her new Head of House, but now was as good a time as any. Especially since she had a very serious important question to ask him. Of course, she wasn't stupid enough to bring it. She was definitely planning to pose the question as a hypothetical. That way if he said no, he wouldn't know it was already done. If he said yes, then she had nothing to worry about.
Of course, Zeke said it was always better to ask forgiveness than permission, but Gwen didn't want to lose her house points, and she was hoping that Mr. Kitridge was reasonable. It wasn't as if Gwen couldn't take care of it. She was perfectly capable.
That in mind, she took a deep breath and knocked on the door to Mr. Kitridge's office. Taking a small rest in his office after working non-stop to re-organize the storage room to his satisfaction Leo was just about to close his eyes for a moment when he had a knock on the door. Giving his kneazle a glance he said to her "I guess I'll just have to take a rest later, don’t I Madonna?" Passing by his kneazle Leo gave her an affectionate pat on the head between the ears before he went to answer his door. Looking out at the girl standing there he beamed. "Good day Gwen, would you like to come inside?"
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