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Stefan · 05-30-2015, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Presley Black

Xavi's face turned bright red as his parchment hit the floor. He felt like an idiot. Trying so hard and being so casual all at the same time, only to have his spell fail. Ethan just stood there and watched it all unfold. Mistakes were okay and obviously expected, but a million times harder to swallow if there was an audience. Xavi liked the illusion that he had no problems and was intelligent and funny and all of those things. The illusion was difficult to keep when he made obvious mistakes in front of other people.

Take two. Xavier had watched carefully as Ethan demonstrated the spell, and now was positive he knew how to do it correctly, but also still highly embarrassed. Focus. Maybe better put one push-pin back in so he didn't have to hold the paper while he performed the spell.

The first year tacked the paper up at the very top and pulled his concentration/casual look back. Like it didn't matter. Because if he let on that it mattered to him, the mistake was a bigger deal. "Ahhhdddddd" he copied Ethan exactly, tracing one edge with the first syllable, "hiiigghh" sides two and three, "rrrooooow." He even finished with that strange way native English-speakers couldn't end words in just an 'o' without the 'w' sound after it.

Second time luck? Xavi pulled the push pin out of the parchment, glad that it seemed to be staying in place. He hesitated for a second, making sure it wasn't going to fall, then turned to Ethan with a triumphant smile. "Why'd you teach that to me?" he asked. Xavi was full of questions, his curiosity insatiable.

Ethan, a sixth or seventh year had come only to put up a notice. Instead he'd spent at least five minutes teaching Xavi a charm. It wasn't like he had an obligation, or even like they were a part of the same house. He wasn't sure which house Ethan was from, but he was certain he'd never seen the older boy in the Ravenclaw tower. Not that Xavi was objecting to learning, but why did Ethan bother?

Determination.

Ethan didn’t need to be a face reader to judge his little friend to be the determined learner. If only Xavi could see himself, he’d be very impressed, unless he’s already impressed with himself? Nonetheless, it was a sight to see. It made tutoring and teaching younger students more fun, you know? The whimpering kind ticks him off. Like for example, Agatha? Yeah, he’d stay away from her as much as possible. He’d let their professors, or Cutty deal with her.

The Slytherin nodded along as Xavi traced his parchment, the wand movement and the pronunciation of the spell was on point. As expected, the Ravenclaw’s parchment was firmly stuck on the notice board. “Well done, Xavi.” Ethan looked down and returned the boy’s grin with his own, and gave the young kid a pat on the shoulder. And of course, just like any keen learner, there was a follow up question. The Slytherin simply shrugged. “Why not? You’re a wizard just like me, and you should know these things too. It’s not like, I’m the only one who’s supposed to know these things. Basic spells are supposed to be shared.” In other words, he’s being kind and generous, and cool. Besides, he’s all up for learning because he likes to learn new things too. Knowledge IS power. That, probably, was something that Slytherins liked to abuse.

Ethan looked at his notice again, pointed the tip of his wand against it, said “Avexis” non-verbally, and his parchment was released from the board. The Slytherin was quick to snatch the unstuck parchment in the air and offered it to Xavi. “Here, why don’t you stick my notice for me...and after that, I’ll teach you how to release it from the board.” I’m sure he wanted to learn the reverse too, yes?

05-30-2015, 06:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
Stefan Abraxan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under Blueprints Posts: 25,495 Hogwarts RPG Name: Mackenzie Alistaire Mordaunt Slytherin Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Yoji Christopher Reed Ravenclaw First Year x12 x12	Jedi Master•General Iroh•Java Junkie• King ♛ Stefan •Mycroft Holmes•Dragon Lord•Druid Boy Quote: Originally Posted by Presley Black Xavi's face turned bright red as his parchment hit the floor. He felt like an idiot. Trying so hard and being so casual all at the same time, only to have his spell fail. Ethan just stood there and watched it all unfold. Mistakes were okay and obviously expected, but a million times harder to swallow if there was an audience. Xavi liked the illusion that he had no problems and was intelligent and funny and all of those things. The illusion was difficult to keep when he made obvious mistakes in front of other people. Take two. Xavier had watched carefully as Ethan demonstrated the spell, and now was positive he knew how to do it correctly, but also still highly embarrassed. Focus. Maybe better put one push-pin back in so he didn't have to hold the paper while he performed the spell. The first year tacked the paper up at the very top and pulled his concentration/casual look back. Like it didn't matter. Because if he let on that it mattered to him, the mistake was a bigger deal. "Ahhhdddddd" he copied Ethan exactly, tracing one edge with the first syllable, "hiiigghh" sides two and three, "rrrooooow." He even finished with that strange way native English-speakers couldn't end words in just an 'o' without the 'w' sound after it. Second time luck? Xavi pulled the push pin out of the parchment, glad that it seemed to be staying in place. He hesitated for a second, making sure it wasn't going to fall, then turned to Ethan with a triumphant smile. "Why'd you teach that to me?" he asked. Xavi was full of questions, his curiosity insatiable. Ethan, a sixth or seventh year had come only to put up a notice. Instead he'd spent at least five minutes teaching Xavi a charm. It wasn't like he had an obligation, or even like they were a part of the same house. He wasn't sure which house Ethan was from, but he was certain he'd never seen the older boy in the Ravenclaw tower. Not that Xavi was objecting to learning, but why did Ethan bother? Determination. Ethan didn’t need to be a face reader to judge his little friend to be the determined learner. If only Xavi could see himself, he’d be very impressed, unless he’s already impressed with himself? Nonetheless, it was a sight to see. It made tutoring and teaching younger students more fun, you know? The whimpering kind ticks him off. Like for example, Agatha? Yeah, he’d stay away from her as much as possible. He’d let their professors, or Cutty deal with her. The Slytherin nodded along as Xavi traced his parchment, the wand movement and the pronunciation of the spell was on point. As expected, the Ravenclaw’s parchment was firmly stuck on the notice board. “Well done, Xavi.” Ethan looked down and returned the boy’s grin with his own, and gave the young kid a pat on the shoulder. And of course, just like any keen learner, there was a follow up question. The Slytherin simply shrugged. “Why not? You’re a wizard just like me, and you should know these things too. It’s not like, I’m the only one who’s supposed to know these things. Basic spells are supposed to be shared.” In other words, he’s being kind and generous, and cool. Besides, he’s all up for learning because he likes to learn new things too. Knowledge IS power. That, probably, was something that Slytherins liked to abuse. Ethan looked at his notice again, pointed the tip of his wand against it, said *“Avexis”* non-verbally, and his parchment was released from the board. The Slytherin was quick to snatch the unstuck parchment in the air and offered it to Xavi. “Here, why don’t you stick my notice for me...and after that, I’ll teach you how to release it from the board.” I’m sure he wanted to learn the reverse too, yes? __________________ "It didn't go quite as planned." \| The Underground Studio Translation: I may have caused irreversible damage on a monumental scale.