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MadMadamMalfoy · 07-29-2018, 08:38 PM

Gaston watched in horror as the door caught fire; this was exactly what he was afraid might happen. See, kids? This was why he didn't want everyone shooting off spells willy-nilly! He had to fight the urge to roll his eyes as he overheard Junia's words. Thank you for pointing out the obvious, Miss Botros, he thought. They probably wouldn't have this problem right now if it hadn't been for someone's impulsivity! He clenched his teeth to stop himself from voicing his harsh thoughts. Every moment spent arguing was time that could be better used coming up with a new plan of attack, and this time he happened to agree with the Slytherin.

Somewhere deep down, Gaston was surprised and horrified by his anger, but for now, his kind compassionate nature lay dormant, overtaken by the primal instincts of a father fighting to survive for his child. He was getting back to Desiree one way or another, and no loose cannon student or glorified Frnakenstein monster was going to stop him! Coughing on the smoke from the burning door, he turned back to the group, his eyes flashing warningly, as if daring them to argue with him. "Flame freezing charms around yourselves, NOW!" They needed to protect themselves in case the fire spread, or in case anything else was set aflame in the impending battle!
"Older students, help the younger ones."

His eyes softened for half a second as he looked back at Chloe, but he shook his head. "Even if we contain the fire, the door will eventually burn down and let them in," he said. They needed to buy themselves as much time as possible!

It looked as if Kalen, Daisy, and Nettie already had things under control putting out the fire, but Gaston sent a nonverbal Extinguo at the door, just in case their water spells failed. Finally the door was out, thank Merlin! He breathed a sigh of relief. It was only then that he registered the students talking amongst themselves, and a sudden pang of guilt cut through the fog of his rage as he overheard Maddie and Dorian. His anger at the life-threatening situation turned to anger at himself. He nodded in reply, his throat too tight to speak. He hated himself for reacting as he had, especially as he saw the tears in Dorian's eyes! "Shh... try not to cry. You'll be alright," he whispered, putting a comforting arm around the young Ravenclaw.

Bright blue eyes darted back to the charred door. It was only a matter of time before the Inferi got inside! "We're outnumbered; our best chance is to try and take them by surprise and hit them with all we've got!" Gaston addressed the group. Now they just had to come up with another way to do that, since his original fire wall plan was now kaput. He considered Dorian's idea. "That could work. Let's try-" he began, but before he could direct the students to put the plan in action, the Inferi barged into the castle.
"No time! GET BEHIND ME! fire lassos out! If they come at you, hit them with every fire spell you have!"

Without so much as a second thought, he stood between the walking corpses and his students, wand drawn. The sight of their grotesque bodies made his blood run cold, but he remained rooted to the spot, glaring back at them with a determined fire in his eyes. He was halfway through casting a Firestorm charm when a claw-like hand collided with one side of his face, and he yelped in pain. He could already feel the wounds bleeding, even before he gently fingered the slashes. Bllinking against the pain and blood threatening to blind him, he aimed a fireball at the Inferi nearest him, his anger once again flaring. He was NOT going down that easily!

Wait, did one of them just say...? The moment he heard Maddie speak, he knew he hadn't imagined it. "Yes," he replied, though he was too busy aiming fire at the creatures to look back at her. "Everyone, get the treasure and bring it back here NOW! I'll hold them off..." He glanced back at Kalen and mouthed, GO! They would need his help to break the charms.

As his eyes darted back to the horde, an idea dawned on him. "We'll return your treasure!" he said, hoping against hope that they would understand him and call off their attack. He had to be mad trying to reason with them, but anything was worth a try! "Just give us time!"

07-29-2018, 08:38 PM	#59 (permalink)
MadMadamMalfoy Newbie Mod Alley Proprietor Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,070 Hogwarts RPG Name: Norman A. Carton Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Sydney M. L. Masters Slytherin Second Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Caledon Roth The Leaky Cauldron	tried to post earlier but my laptop died >_< Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll Gaston watched in horror as the door caught fire; this was exactly what he was afraid might happen. See, kids? This was why he didn't want everyone shooting off spells willy-nilly! He had to fight the urge to roll his eyes as he overheard Junia's words. Thank you for pointing out the obvious, Miss Botros, he thought. They probably wouldn't have this problem right now if it hadn't been for someone's impulsivity! He clenched his teeth to stop himself from voicing his harsh thoughts. Every moment spent arguing was time that could be better used coming up with a new plan of attack, and this time he happened to agree with the Slytherin. Somewhere deep down, Gaston was surprised and horrified by his anger, but for now, his kind compassionate nature lay dormant, overtaken by the primal instincts of a father fighting to survive for his child. He was getting back to Desiree one way or another, and no loose cannon student or glorified Frnakenstein monster was going to stop him! Coughing on the smoke from the burning door, he turned back to the group, his eyes flashing warningly, as if daring them to argue with him. "Flame freezing charms around yourselves, NOW!" They needed to protect themselves in case the fire spread, or in case anything else was set aflame in the impending battle! "Older students, help the younger ones." His eyes softened for half a second as he looked back at Chloe, but he shook his head. "Even if we contain the fire, the door will eventually burn down and let them in," he said. They needed to buy themselves as much time as possible! It looked as if Kalen, Daisy, and Nettie already had things under control putting out the fire, but Gaston sent a nonverbal Extinguo at the door, just in case their water spells failed. Finally the door was out, thank Merlin! He breathed a sigh of relief. It was only then that he registered the students talking amongst themselves, and a sudden pang of guilt cut through the fog of his rage as he overheard Maddie and Dorian. His anger at the life-threatening situation turned to anger at himself. He nodded in reply, his throat too tight to speak. He hated himself for reacting as he had, especially as he saw the tears in Dorian's eyes! "Shh... try not to cry. You'll be alright," he whispered, putting a comforting arm around the young Ravenclaw. Bright blue eyes darted back to the charred door. It was only a matter of time before the Inferi got inside! "We're outnumbered; our best chance is to try and take them by surprise and hit them with all we've got!" Gaston addressed the group. Now they just had to come up with another way to do that, since his original fire wall plan was now kaput. He considered Dorian's idea. "That could work. Let's try-" he began, but before he could direct the students to put the plan in action, the Inferi barged into the castle. "No time! GET BEHIND ME! fire lassos out! If they come at you, hit them with every fire spell you have!" Without so much as a second thought, he stood between the walking corpses and his students, wand drawn. The sight of their grotesque bodies made his blood run cold, but he remained rooted to the spot, glaring back at them with a determined fire in his eyes. He was halfway through casting a Firestorm charm when a claw-like hand collided with one side of his face, and he yelped in pain. He could already feel the wounds bleeding, even before he gently fingered the slashes. Bllinking against the pain and blood threatening to blind him, he aimed a fireball at the Inferi nearest him, his anger once again flaring. He was NOT going down that easily! Wait, did one of them just say...? The moment he heard Maddie speak, he knew he hadn't imagined it. "Yes," he replied, though he was too busy aiming fire at the creatures to look back at her. "Everyone, get the treasure and bring it back here NOW! I'll hold them off..." He glanced back at Kalen and mouthed, GO! They would need his help to break the charms. As his eyes darted back to the horde, an idea dawned on him. "We'll return your treasure!" he said, hoping against hope that they would understand him and call off their attack. He had to be mad trying to reason with them, but anything was worth a try! "Just give us time!" __________________ 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...