Originally Posted by Emms

And the Headmistress began speaking so Simon listened very attentively. Too bad that she hadn't awarded any last minute points cause the boy was certain that would have gone to the Snakes. When she announced that the Gryffindors won, he too clapped along in support of Zander, Emmy, his new friend Bay, and other friendly Lions that he'd met along the way. They were a good group that would keep the Snakes on their toes because next year the cup was going to belong to Slytherin. Then finally Healer Tillstorm came over to give a mini-speech. Simon slumped his shoulders a little so that she wouldn't notice him too much because of the whole hug incident (which he still was mightily embarrassed about). But then she even said his name so Simon had to look up from his seat and straighten his shoulders, looking alert. He gave a wave to the rest of the table and then Ethan grabbed his attention.

Simon grinned when Ethan congratulated him. "Hey thanks you too. Congratulations are certainly in order, said Simon as he reached for a goblet and raised it into the air to toast his mate. He took a sip as he was quite thirsty and then Ethan uttered the dratted words.

Now…about your girlfriend over there...

He almost spat out his pumpkin juice and ended up coughing up a storm when Ethan had assumed that Agatha was his GIRLFRIEND. He shook his head several times and then reached for a goblet filled with water. "No. No. No. No." He tried to catch his breath, continuing to cough underneath his arm. "NEVER EVER EVER." he said all rather quickly before he began to regret it. He liked Agatha but if she wasn't going to be nice to his friends than perhaps he oughtn't have a crush on her after all. CB was nicer. "I'm not really going after her Holmes. I've got my sights set on a lovely Ravenclaw." He nodded at the notion of eating food. Wow, Ethan's manners were all amazing. Simon gave him a nod and a grin. "Yes, we shall."

He took a bite and then Kace had come over. He reached for his napkin, dabbed his mouth, took a sip, and then gave his Hufflepuff mate a nod and a grin. "[b]Hey Kace! Yeah, I am. Weeell it'll be winter for me but I'm hoping to get back over to the UK for some summer heat. "What are your plans, mate?"

Then Jonas was speaking to him again. He sort of liked the older Snake and hoped that he could get to know him more. Phew. At least Jonas hadn't told him that question was lame cause he had already had that happened to him once coming to the school. He grinned, relieved that the older boy had answered the question. Care of Magical Creatures and History of Magic? Nice. Well, the COMC part. Simon liked that. History of Magic was fun too- well maybe he enjoyed it thanks to the Professor- that was probably it anyway. "Nice. OOh I believe I know who you're talking about.. Uh.. Was his name Professor Binns or something? I heard that he used to drone on about history," said Simon. Droning on about history sounded boring for the boy much enjoyed Professor Glendower's style of teaching. It was much better acting it all out. "I like CoMC. That's one of my favourites. I also like Astronomy and Ancient Runes." And Charms and Potions too. Only class that he didn't like was Arithmancy.

Originally Posted by Mordred

The Slytherin smiled, raised his own goblet and drank its content. They have all the right to be happy albeit the ruckus that happened earlier. They didn’t win the House Cup, but at least they weren’t last…and that Gryffindor’s win wasn’t an easy one. Now those Lions better watch out next term because the Snakes have nowhere else to go, but UP.

Setting his goblet down, Ethan started to eat his meal, but then slowly chewed on his food as he looked at Simon looking worried. Was…he choking? The blond boy let go of his cutlery and had his hand gently slamming the back of Simon. He’s not going to die, yeah? No? Good. Ethan let out a chuckle as Simon said the words ‘No’ and ‘Ever’. The blond Slytherin knew deep down that Simon won’t settle for the Witch, given that she’s got signs of being a psychopath. Ethan’s chuckle and smile slowly faded from his face when Simon mentioned a girl from Ravenclaw. “We’re not after the same girl, yes?” Just…just to make sure.

Another Hufflepuff came over to their table and got Simon’s attention. Ethan got his hands off of Simon’s back and nodded at the Badger. Seeing that Simon’s busy with another person, Ethan resumed eating his food…



His attention however shifted to Jonas. Fear of being alone, that’s what’s bothering him now, yes? It’s a good thing that he’s in Slytherin. From what he has observed all throughout the term, the Snakes tend to look out for each other…friends or not. “Then…start making friends. There’s nothing wrong talking to another person, really.” Or…was Jonas the shy type? He should really hang out with him and Simon if that’s the case. Simon was the shy guy a few months back. They were both new to the school, as they were transfers, and didn’t know anyone. If…the older boy was really shy, he should start interacting with the Badgers. They seem to be the friendliest lot after all. "Aren't you going to eat? The pork roast is really delicious." he said as he gestured his knife to the food in front of the older Snake.