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MadMadamMalfoy · 05-08-2018, 06:28 AM

Gaston was running so late! He'd rushed home after the feast to put his daughter to bed, as he did every night, but what was supposed to be a quick visit tuned into nearly an hour of trying to get Desiree to settle down. He probably should've left sooner, but he didn't have the heart to leave her as upset as she was. Then when he finally got back, he had to make a quick side trip to his office to change into his costume.

He fastened his cape and pulled on his gloves as he appeared in the common room flushed and breathless, just in time to see Tinka disappear with a POP. Shame.. he wanted to thank her for all her hard work. Maybe he could find her in the kitchens later. His eyes scanned the room; it looked like the students were already enjoying themselves, good. He smiled when he saw Ronan's costume. Seeing he wasn't the only one dressed up made him feel slightly less ridiculous. Good thing he hadn't gone with his Batman costume idea! That would've been awkward... "Hello, Mr. Carter - or should I say Mr. Wayne," he greeted. "Nice costume! And congratulations on making Head Boy."

And there was the new quidditch captain! "Hello, Mr. Botros," he said, waving to him. "Congratulations to you as well!" Now where was the other Gryffindor leader? His eyes searched the room for Miss Dalgaard-Volkova.

Miss Prichard received a "Hello" from the professor. Was it just him or did she seem a bit... sad? He gave her a small, sympathetic smile; he would talk to her after he gave his annual welcome back speech. He laughed a little to himself as he watched one of the first years (Lily) burst a balloon. "So what do you think of those balloons?" he asked. Another first year (Ari) got an encouraging smile as she tried the target game. "Try again; you can do it!"

He made his way over to the food table, greeting the two third year boys as he went. "Hello, Mr. Splenley, Mr. Montague. Enjoying the food?" He was steering clear of that punch - he didn't want to turn green, thank you very much - and opted for some pumpkin juice instead. He couldn't say no to one of those cookies, though.

As soon as he took a nibble, he levitated a few feet in the air. Well, this effect certainly fit with his costume! Now seemed as good a time as any to address the students as a group. "Your attention for a moment, please," he said, waiting for all eyes to turn to him. "Welcome, Gryffindors old and new! For those of you who are new, I'm Professor Marchand, your head of house. Please don't hesitate to come to me whenever you need anything."

He paused for a moment before going on, "As you can see, we have food and a game going on. Everyone who hits at least five of the targets-"
An idea occurred to him, and with a look of concentration, he aimed a wandless spell at one of the targets, blasting it apart. As long as he was wearing this costume, he might as well act the part - and more importantly,
he thought the students would get a kick out of it. "-wins a bar of Honeydukes chocolate. Please use the gadget replicas instead of magic, though; that demonstration was just for dramatic effect." With a wave of his wand, he repaired the broken target, and another wave countered the levitation effects of the cookie. That was enough dramatics for now.

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MadMadamMalfoy Newbie Mod Alley Proprietor Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,095 Hogwarts RPG Name: Norman A. Carton Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Sydney M. L. Masters Slytherin Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Maddox B. Buchanan Gryffindor Fourth Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Caledon Roth The Leaky Cauldron	Sorry we're late... RL happened. Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll Gaston was running so late! He'd rushed home after the feast to put his daughter to bed, as he did every night, but what was supposed to be a quick visit tuned into nearly an hour of trying to get Desiree to settle down. He probably should've left sooner, but he didn't have the heart to leave her as upset as she was. Then when he finally got back, he had to make a quick side trip to his office to change into his costume. He fastened his cape and pulled on his gloves as he appeared in the common room flushed and breathless, just in time to see Tinka disappear with a POP. Shame.. he wanted to thank her for all her hard work. Maybe he could find her in the kitchens later. His eyes scanned the room; it looked like the students were already enjoying themselves, good. He smiled when he saw Ronan's costume. Seeing he wasn't the only one dressed up made him feel slightly less ridiculous. Good thing he hadn't gone with his Batman costume idea! That would've been awkward... "Hello, Mr. Carter - or should I say Mr. Wayne," he greeted. "Nice costume! And congratulations on making Head Boy." And there was the new quidditch captain! "Hello, Mr. Botros," he said, waving to him. "Congratulations to you as well!" Now where was the other Gryffindor leader? His eyes searched the room for Miss Dalgaard-Volkova. Miss Prichard received a "Hello" from the professor. Was it just him or did she seem a bit... sad? He gave her a small, sympathetic smile; he would talk to her after he gave his annual welcome back speech. He laughed a little to himself as he watched one of the first years (Lily) burst a balloon. "So what do you think of those balloons?" he asked. Another first year (Ari) got an encouraging smile as she tried the target game. "Try again; you can do it!" He made his way over to the food table, greeting the two third year boys as he went. "Hello, Mr. Splenley, Mr. Montague. Enjoying the food?" He was steering clear of that punch - he didn't want to turn green, thank you very much - and opted for some pumpkin juice instead. He couldn't say no to one of those cookies, though. As soon as he took a nibble, he levitated a few feet in the air. Well, this effect certainly fit with his costume! Now seemed as good a time as any to address the students as a group. "Your attention for a moment, please," he said, waiting for all eyes to turn to him. *"Welcome, Gryffindors old and new! For those of you who are new, I'm Professor Marchand, your head of house. Please don't hesitate to come to me whenever you need anything."* He paused for a moment before going on, "As you can see, we have food and a game going on. Everyone who hits at least five of the targets-" An idea occurred to him, and with a look of concentration, he aimed a wandless spell at one of the targets, blasting it apart. As long as he was wearing this costume, he might as well act the part - and more importantly, he thought the students would get a kick out of it. "-wins a bar of Honeydukes chocolate. Please use the gadget replicas instead of magic, though; that demonstration was just for dramatic effect." With a wave of his wand, he repaired the broken target, and another wave countered the levitation effects of the cookie. That was enough dramatics for now. __________________ 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...