 Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
At the start of his first term at Hogwarts Gaston had been nervous. At the start of his second, he was excited, but this time all he felt was a sense of overwhelming dread as he entered the Great Hall. The fight he'd had with his father over the break had him questioning who he could still trust; he didn't know who liked him and who, like his father, just pretended to care because the situation demanded it.
His heart dropped at the sight of the people already gathered; he didn't think he could put on a big fake smile and make small talk for the rest of the night. He was always useless at hiding his emotions! In fact, he hadn't wanted to come to the feast at all, but he was too terrified of Hawthorne's disapproval to even think about skipping it. "Good evening, everyone," he greeted his colleagues with a polite nod. He had to stifle a bitter chuckle at Cami's words; "lovely" was probably the last word he'd use to describe his summer!
The new Gryffindor Head of House took his assigned seat beside Tristan and gave his new neighbor a forced but (he hoped) still encouraging smile as a greeting. He remembered how it felt to be the new guy and hoped things would go well for all the new staff. Then he turned to the other new Head of House. "Congratulations, Laurel," he said.
Gaston fidgeted with the bracelets on his arm as he stared out at the tables that would soon be full of students, his bright blue eyes lingering on the Gryffindor table. He still couldn't believe he was head of Gryffindor! He couldn't help but wonder if it was all a trick... that he'd just been appointed so the others could watch him fail. He sighed quietly. How was he supposed to guide and nurture these kids when he was ahlf-expecting them to turn on him at any moment, just like his father had?
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |