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Gryffindor Fifth Year
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JT Forsfelle
Slytherin Third Year
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Ariadne Rose
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SPOILER!!: Vivian Quote:
Originally Posted by Kimothy  After making sure everyone got inside the common room (eyes on those who might have wanted to sneak off), Vivian walked inside and beamed. Look at that! Now, this was definitely a great way to start the term! In all due fairness, Vivian had to give it up for Professor Vance. She'd done a splendid job in this place. It still looked like home, but it had a more party vibe and aura.
"Marshmallows for everyone!" Vivian had made extra effort to make sure they had enough marshmallows for tonight. Of course. Laurel was just in the process of lighting a fire in the big fireplace for warmth and grilling possibilities when the snake students both new and returning poured into the room. Vivian started right away to hand out marshmallows. She seemed to be on her prefect duties from the start and Laurel approved. With the fire lit Laurel walked over to Vivian to get her own marshmallow and to say a beam pursing her lips. "Hi Vivian, welcome back! How does it feel to have been chosen as house prefect? Do you have any questions? You look like your are already taking on your duties and that is very good!" SPOILER!!: Skylar Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoenixRising Grinning at the sight of the familiar common room, Skylar had to admit she was pleasantly surprised with the way it was all decked out. Thank goodness for her large appetite, because despite having just consumed a feast, these snacks and beverages were definitely welcomed. Just hopefully it wouldn't go TOO late, the welcoming festivities, considering her extensive first day of activities and classes. But she supposed that was the sacrifice to having elected to put so much on her plate this year - sleep.
Taking a handful of marshmallows, she grinned at her bestie. "Thanks!" And shoved a few in her mouth, "Chhhiii, chprchoffessor," she greeted through a mouthful of marshmallows, and swallowed, "I mean... hi, How was your summer?" Laurel was debating whether to eat one more marshmallow or to save her appetite for the candy when Skylar poked for attention. Turning to the other fifth year girl she said when she understood what she had tried to say with her mouth full of food. Smiling warmly Laurel said "Hi Skylar, welcome back to school! My summer was wonderful. I got try something new that I've never tried before. How was your summer Skylar?" Was she still together with Brent? SPOILER!!: Patrick Quote:
Originally Posted by siriusblackliveson He moved to grab the brownie and take a bite. It was sugary goodness and he was so glad he hadn't had dessert at the opening feast. He watched Skylar, it looked like she was talking to someone who was a professor, maybe even the head of house. Patrick nearly couldn't contain his excitement to be at his new home... nearly. Leaving Sky and Vivian to get some pieces of her favourite candy Laurel happened upon one of the newly sorted first years by the food trays. He had opted for a brownie instead of candy. Both held sugar so. Beaming broadly as she stopped next to him she said "Hi Patrick right? Most welcome to Slytherin! I'm Laurel Vance, Slytherin's Head of House and I also teach Divination. Are you excited to start classes tomorrow?"
SPOILER!!: Julie Quote:
Originally Posted by nicole black "Is there butterbeer?" She asked no one in particular, peeping her greenish blue eyes into a few goblets of... yeah, that was pumpkin juice. Hm. "Good evening Professor Vance, glad to be back?" Julie asked out of custom, honestly, it wasn't like the Professor could answer that question otherwise. How hilarious if she did, though. Julie would have laughed herself into next term. Is there butterbeer? Laurel's head swiveled around as she tried to pinpoint who had asked the refreshments question when her eyes landed on Julie Bellaire. Walking over to the fourth year Laurel nodded and gestured to the butterbeer pitcher. "Good evening Julie! There is butterbeer in the green pitcher over there on the table, if you prefer that to pumpkin juice?" Taking a sip from her own goblet of pumpkin juice she smiled in response "Yes I am glad to be back. I have good vibes. I think we have a chance to beat Gryffindor this year. Are you glad to be back to Julie?" SPOILER!!: Philippa & Xaviera Quote:
Originally Posted by Daemon But where was the bathroom?! Looking around helplessly, Philippa twisted this way and that to get her bladder under control. Hair now braided into neat pigtails, said plaits smacked her right in the face as she sharply turned all the corners of the common room, upset that her first time was being ruined because of peeing issues. And she was missing a party too! How awful.
"Excuse me," she walked up to where Prefect Vivian and Skylar were, and another girl with amazing hair (Julie). She tried to get their attention looking every bit the sad kitten, with wide eyes and bowed head. "I can't find the bathroom.. could someone show me where it is? Please?"
Please please please. So she could stop being embarrassed and sad and start being proud and excited about being a Slytherin! Quote:
Originally Posted by Colley Therefore she was in quite a good mood when she reached the common room. Already she had spotted a fellow dormmate, Julie. She waved to the girl and headed over in her direction (and the direction of the food) when she noticed a girl she had seen at the sorting, a lost first year in desperate need for the bathroom. "I can take you there, it's pretty easy to find, once you get the hang of things." Merlin knew Xavvie had greatly appreciated when there was an older student to help her figure out the way around this crazy big place. Laurel watched and listened from her place by the food and drink how ickle Philippa mounted some courage and went up to the fifth year girl's mainly Sky and Vivian to get directions to the girl's loo. But it was Xaviera Bole that took pity on the first year's predicament and said that she'd lead her there. Before the two dissapeared out of sight Laurel called after them "5 house points to you Xaviera for assisting Philippa with finding the loos!" And the year was already off to a point start on the first night. SPOILER!!: Flynn & Maxton Quote:
Originally Posted by Sneakeh Cat Flynn would be lying if he said that he didn't miss that dungeon smell, and when he entered into the common room, it was like he had never left. Except that loud, annoying music playing was enough to make him want to turn around and walk out. How could he possibly reminisce over all the first years he took advantage of last year and make his new plans for this year when there was loud music drowning out his thoughts?
He wasn't really hungry, meaning he did not want to risk any of the food having wheat in it. No allergic reactions for him on his first day back.
Instead, he greeted the Professor with a nod before walking over to the couch where he made himself comfortable. Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterloo After being surrounded by crowds of people squished into the Great Hall, Maxton had been looking forward to having some time relaxing with a comic before bed. As he followed the group of Slytherins into the Common Room however, he quickly realised that probably wasn't going to happen.
Professor Vance was here and she'd decked the place out with sugary treats and music. Maxton wasn't one to turn down sweet treats but even he was smart enough to know that if he consumed too much sugar now he'd never get any sleep! None of these kids were going to sleep!! He needed a good night sleep before the first proper day of school tomorrow!!
What was Professor Vance thinking!? Fixing herself a plate of sugary treats mainly candy Laurel walked over to sit down on the couch next to Flynn Kowalski. She had been on her feet for quite a few hours today already so it felt nice to sit down. She almost toed off her heels too but thought better of it. Offering her goodies plate to Flynn she said "Good evening Flynn, does it feel good to be back at school?"
Meeting Maxton Carden's gaze Laurel beckoned him closer, curiously wondering what was on his mind. "Welcome back to school Maxton? Did you really bring your own dinner to the feast?" Yes, she had heard. Word got around. SPOILER!!: Junia Quote:
Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow Junia was distracted. The little one on the verge of having an accident was partly to blame, though only for making her think of her own siblings who were no doubt back in their own common room for the first time. Were they nervous? Were they making friends? Did they have anyone to show them where the bathrooms were?
UGH.
Rubbing her now throbbing forehead, she moved further into the room and got herself some pumpkin juice. Did she have to mingle for long or? Laurel looked on as a distracted looking Junia helped herself to some pumpkin juice, but didn't speak to anyone. She figured she'd see if she could get the fifth year to talk. "Welcome back to school Junia! How did it feel to see your siblings get sorted at the feast?" SPOILER!!: Oliver Quote:
Originally Posted by littledhampir To be honest he hadn't really been that hungry during the feast itself, but now that the food being offered was marshmallows and smores the story was a little different. He really wanted some smores. He made his way over to the fire, stuck a marshmallow on a stick, and got to toasting. Right, socializing, he should do some of that too. While his marshmallow was toasting, he glanced around him for his fellow slytherins. Oliver then entered the common room, uncharacteristically late for him, but Laurel assumed that the prefect had a good reason for his lateness. He went straight for a marshmallow stick to raost over the fire in the fireplace. "Good evening Oliver! Were there any problems on your way down to the dungeons?"
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