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SPOILER!!: Kay Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 
Almost at the same time that Joshua arrived, Kay noticed him. It took her a moment to remember that he now had the additional job as Groundskeeper that would have kept him from being early; after all, someone had to see all the first years safely across the Lake. Her blue gaze averted from him. The sight of him still vaguely annoyed her because him and his presence had a proclivity to do so. The fact that he paused behind her did not go unnoticed but she ignored him still. That is, until a stream of water came pouring down on her head and freshly shampooed and conditioned hair. Kay managed to contain her shriek (unlike last term) but spun around to glare at Joshua. Before she could say anything, there was an apology and hot air blowing her hair dry. “Leave it,’’ she hissed quietly but the damage had been done. Her long, brown hair was much too dry and now sat puffed out on her head so that she looked slightly fluffy. She dragged in a deep breath and exhaled slowly as she turned to face the Hall again. Why, in the name of all Muggle things, did that Herbology professor insist on annoying her? Why was it that she had to be a little friendly to him now and could not follow up that episode with a snark remark? Because Kaysha would need Joshua’s help for her lessons that term. She needed everything for those to be copacetic and being rude to the man would not help.
When Kaysha spun around to glare at him Joshua had been quite prepared to be shrieked at or worse considering the damage he had sustained to her now puffy hair by his little water accident. However Kaysha surprised him by just hissing at him to 'leave it.' "As you wish…" Joshua responded quietly feeling like he had been saved by some magnificent reason that he couldn’t decipher. He raised his mouth to say something else then closed it again, thinking better off it. If someone asked him why he couldn’t stop annoying Kaysha so much then he wouldn’t be able to give them any good reasons other than that he liked doing it and she did the same to him. It had been that way years ago in school too. SPOILER!!: Amelia Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoenixRising
o.O
Did her meal neighbor just empty lake water on whom she recognized as Kaysha from the summer?? A trickle of water spraying onto her own dress, which she flicked casually like it would do anything. She wasn't bothered by that so much as the fact that it was childish and almost ... flirtatious. "Save it," she whispered toward Joshua when he had claimed his seat. There was more meanings to those words, but she didn't care to elaborate at present, at least not with their boss person literally right next to her.
"I think ... probably sugar induced from the train. We're going to have to work on healthier snacks being available from the trolley." Or some creature. Whatever it was, Amelia hoped it wasn't a niffler. 'Save it…' Were the whispered words of advice that his meal neighbour gave him. Joshua hadn’t planned to annoy Kay more tonight so he let Amelia’s advice about Kay wash over him uncommented. Instead he offered having heard the tail end of her earlier comment to the Headmaster about sugar. "If you want Amelia then I can start growing some more vegetables and fruits in the greenhouses that can be used as 'healthier snacks' by the students in their common rooms with Headmaster Trent's permission of coure. I’d be open to discussions on what kind of fruits and vegetables would be suitable too." Joshua had his extensive herbal knowledge to lean on, but he wasn’t totally against a fruitful discussion with the school healer that might have another view. It was for the student’s best after all. SPOILER!!: Noble Quote:
Originally Posted by hermygirl "Maybe next time you should dry yourself up before reaching the dais..." Noble commented as he silently appeared at the table besides Wishart, lips pursed and clearly unamused at the drips of water that had also landed on his own chair. He removed his wand to dry them, grumbling under his breath at the need to do so, before taking a seat. Whether it was just plain insolence or a childish prank on Kaysha he had no idea, but Noble expected better of his students...not alone his colleague.
It was petty and childish. Thank goodness Amelia was here to help him keep his sanity. Noble’s silent appearance by his side sent a chill up Joshua’s spine. Sometimes the potions master was a bit creepy with his silent comings and goings. This time though he was granted a comment about his wet appearance from the man. Flashing a look sideways at Noble he replied "Yes, I shall keep that in mind Ignatius for future boat rides. The weather was sadly not very welcoming to the first years tonight since it’s literally pouring outside." Poor first years. Feeling that the potions master was very unamused and grumbling even Joshua decided against starting a conversation with him for now, maybe with some food he’d be more conversational? SPOILER!!: Alice Quote:
Originally Posted by Goblinfrog
Then Joshua happened, ruining her concentration. Wow, AGAIN, Joshua (??!?), thought Alice furiously as she inclined herself as far away as possible from the dripping water falling around Kay to avoid getting hit. Surely he did that on purpose! This was the second year in a row that he'd done something to Kay at the start of term feast - and in front of all the students too. "Good evening, Joshua," she returned his greeting with just a hint of coolness to her voice. Not too cool, just a hint. "Please don't make me wet. I hate getting wet."
Because some drops had definitely fallen on her too.
When seated Joshua looked down at the house tables, trying to see what commotion Trent was talking about but he didn’t see very much of anything of what could be going on. But if he had to give a wild guess he interjected in the ongoing conversation instigated by the headmaster since nobody was shouting, laughing or crying. "Maybe one of the students is amusing the others with fun stories of the summer or brought something to the feast to show the others like a new broom or something…"
Turning his attention to Alice he smiled and nodded seriously “I shall try my best to fulfil that wish.” After a second Joshua asked curiously. "How come you hate getting wet Alice? Also did you have a lovely summer vacation?# He had set a goal for himself to be more conversational this year with those who sat next to him. SPOILER!!: Tristan Quote:
Originally Posted by Suziella Tristan watched as Joshua made his way towards his seat, biting his lip trying not to laugh when all the water from his hat poured onto Kaysha. He cleared his throat, masking a chuckle, and said, "Evening, Joshua. A little wet outside?" He gave the other man a little smirk. [/font] Was Tristan amused? Was there a masked chuckle in his greeting of him perhaps? Joshua looked over the CoMC professor and smirked back. "Good evening Tristan. The rain is quite wet and cold tonight i must say. It was not a very pleasant boatride across the lake. Luckily though all the kids stayed in their boats, nobody fell out." Unless you counted the boy that had taken a stumble into the water when he attemped to switch boats? SPOILER!!: Headmans speech Quote:
Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo
Malachi stood with his goblet, knocking at the edge with his fork to get their attention.
"Everyone, your attention please." The Headmaster paused a moment to give them a chance to settle. From a standing position, he vaguely caught a glimpse of something pink. A pygmy puff, maybe? Definitely something the prefects could handle without it being blown up. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. For the new students settled among us, we find ourselves in the same shoes...well...relatively same. I'm up here, you're down there--but figuratively we're in the same shoes." Ahem. Moving on. "By the positioning of my seat--I guess the fact I'm addressing you too. You know what, there were probably a lot of hints--anyway, it's clear I'm the new Headmaster. My name is Malachi Trent and I look forward to working with you all moving forward." Excited really, but there was no need to put that into the speech.
Briefly, the man peeked down at his hand, a subtle gesture to see the next item on his impromptu list. "After that bit of unpleasantness last term, I think we could all use a fresh start. We do have a few new members on staff. Starting at the very right end of the table, Professor Joseph Flamel will be in charge of the subject of Ancient Runes. Beside him, Professor Justine Aramis taking over Arithmancy." He paused just enough for them to give a small wave or however they wanted to go about that. "Professor Dolly Dopple will take on the position of Charms Professor. On her left, Professor Kassandra Sullen has taken up the post of Divination Professor. To my left, Professor Amelia Adara. She will be the new flying instructor and healer. At the very left end, Professor Joyce Darlington for Transfiguration."
Again, he glanced down at his palm. "Huh?" Oh. "Oh right. As always and as a word of caution to our new students, the forbidden forest is--as you guessed--forbidden. Anyone found in there, if not eaten by the acromantulas or carried off by any number of other things lurking, will have to sit through a particularly non-stimulating detention that may leave you wishing you were eaten. Unless I decide otherwise, then you you may end up eaten afterall through a series of unfortunate circumstances that were likely unintended." Can't say they weren't warned. "On another note, classes begin bright and early in the morning. I know many of you may be excited to be back with your friends but tardiness and lethargy will not be tolerated so get a good night's sleep. You have all year to catch up. But enough from me for now, let's eat!"
He took his seat then and watched the food appear at each table. It was funny how the little moments brought the strongest bits of nostalgia. Something he'd think about once he got his stomach full.
Malachi didn't waste a second before he began piling his plate. Where to start??
When the boss stood up to deliver his headmaster speech Joshua listened attentively and was very pleased about the extra emphasis his boss put on not venturing into the forbidden forest unescorted by a school staffer. He hoped that the student's would adhere to the warning of detention but Joshua knew he still had to keep close watch and make sure no students still wanted to try their luck with the forest's deadly creatures.
As the food arrived, Joshua felt just how hungry he was and his stomach even growled to confirm that to him. He helped himself to a little bit of everything before he started to dig in.
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