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MadMadamMalfoy · 10-18-2020, 12:12 AM

SPOILER!!: Claudine & Violet

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

Claudine saw what you were up to, Heath. Oh yes, she did. Standing a little way in front of her spoke volumes. Despite this, she chose not to say anything at the time. Surely Heath knew that she didn’t need protection from anyone or anything? Anyway…

The Slytherin was pleased when the Ravenclaw decided to go ahead with the Patronus Charm. All she needed was to think of happy memories. There were quite a few: finding her first real friend in the form of Bernadette, her quiet times that were spent sketching, those times at the Barn among all those creatures, the moment Williamson had agreed for her to care for said creatures, and of course, last Christmas. But which memory was the strongest?

This was the question in her mind as she watched Heath give the charm a shot. Claudine also wondered which memory he used. Probably he needed to focus on it more for she saw nothing at all. Not even the slightest wisp in result. The girl shook her head. “Try focusing a little more on the memory,’’ was her suggestion as she tilted her head up at him. In the meanwhile, she’d give it a try.

“Expecto Patronum.’’ As usual, Claudine’s tone was a commanding one, the one she used with her spells. Circle-ish wand movement? Check. Silvery stuff? Not a bit off it. Maybe she needed to take her own advice and focus more on her chosen memory.

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Originally Posted by MadAlice

Headmaster Trent's mood had apparently not improved since Charms class, and today he was so preoccupied with his own business that he didn't even seem to acknowledge them. But he'd ordered them to find something to do, so Violet had wound up moving over to watch some older students, Claudine and Heath practising the Patronus charm. This was really useful stuff, Violet had heard of this charm but had not yet been taught to do it, and she figured she could use all the help she could get.

Apparently the wand movement involved making circles with your wand and eventually pointing it outward, but the real key seemed to be focusing on a really happy memory. And that was the difficult part, too--picking which memory and making sure to focus on it. Violet watched carefully--wow, Claudine had managed a silvery mist from the end of her wand, that was really good!

If Heath had known what Claudine was thinking, he would’ve assured her that he did know she didn’t need his protection, but he was doing this for his own benefit as much as hers. Seeing her hurt hurt him too, more than anything Headmaster Trent could possibly do to them! If that happened, he knew there was no way he’d be able to hide his emotions, and he didn’t trust that the headmaster wouldn’t use that against them both if he saw it.

Since he had no idea what was going through her mind, he remained focused on the patronus charm. He was mildly discouraged to learn that his first attempt didn’t do anything, but he supposed that was to be expected. It was a notoriously difficult spell, and he was only a fourth year. He noticed Claudine looking at him and, inwardly cursing his height, tilted his head down so she wouldn’t have to look up so far. “Good thinking,” he replied, smiling slightly. Come to think of it, he had been a bit distracted last time trying to keep quiet so as not to rouse the headmaster’s wrath.

As Heath watched Claudine attempt the spell, he couldn't help but wonder what memory she used. Was it the same one he did? He was dying to know, but now wasn’t the time to ask. Instead, he focused on his own spellwork. Pretend Trent’s not here, Heath thought. He was never going to get this spell right with his focus divided! Blocking out everything else around him, he let his mind wander back to that night just over a year ago. Holding on to the memory in his mind, he cast, “Expecto Patronum!”

That time, a silver wisp escaped from the tip of his wand. It was tiny, but definitely there! Heath looked at Claudine, curious what her reaction would be. Then out of the corner of his eye, he noticed another girl (Violet). Oh, no, they weren’t bothering her, were they? If they were loud enough to disturb her, they were probably disturbing the headmaster too! “Hi. Violet, right?” he greeted quietly. “Were we disturbing you?”

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MadMadamMalfoy Newbie Mod Honeydukes Mod Alley Proprietor Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,127 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	Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll SPOILER!!: Claudine & Violet Quote: Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 Claudine saw what you were up to, Heath. Oh yes, she did. Standing a little way in front of her spoke volumes. Despite this, she chose not to say anything at the time. Surely Heath knew that she didn’t need protection from anyone or anything? Anyway… The Slytherin was pleased when the Ravenclaw decided to go ahead with the Patronus Charm. All she needed was to think of happy memories. There were quite a few: finding her first real friend in the form of Bernadette, her quiet times that were spent sketching, those times at the Barn among all those creatures, the moment Williamson had agreed for her to care for said creatures, and of course, last Christmas. But which memory was the strongest? This was the question in her mind as she watched Heath give the charm a shot. Claudine also wondered which memory he used. Probably he needed to focus on it more for she saw nothing at all. Not even the slightest wisp in result. The girl shook her head. “Try focusing a little more on the memory,’’ was her suggestion as she tilted her head up at him. In the meanwhile, she’d give it a try. “Expecto Patronum.’’ As usual, Claudine’s tone was a commanding one, the one she used with her spells. Circle-ish wand movement? Check. Silvery stuff? Not a bit off it. Maybe she needed to take her own advice and focus more on her chosen memory. Quote: Originally Posted by MadAlice Headmaster Trent's mood had apparently not improved since Charms class, and today he was so preoccupied with his own business that he didn't even seem to acknowledge them. But he'd ordered them to find something to do, so Violet had wound up moving over to watch some older students, Claudine and Heath practising the Patronus charm. This was really useful stuff, Violet had heard of this charm but had not yet been taught to do it, and she figured she could use all the help she could get. Apparently the wand movement involved making circles with your wand and eventually pointing it outward, but the real key seemed to be focusing on a really happy memory. And that was the difficult part, too--picking which memory and making sure to focus on it. Violet watched carefully--wow, Claudine had managed a silvery mist from the end of her wand, that was really good! If Heath had known what Claudine was thinking, he would’ve assured her that he did know she didn’t need his protection, but he was doing this for his own benefit as much as hers. Seeing her hurt hurt him too, more than anything Headmaster Trent could possibly do to them! If that happened, he knew there was no way he’d be able to hide his emotions, and he didn’t trust that the headmaster wouldn’t use that against them both if he saw it. Since he had no idea what was going through her mind, he remained focused on the patronus charm. He was mildly discouraged to learn that his first attempt didn’t do anything, but he supposed that was to be expected. It was a notoriously difficult spell, and he was only a fourth year. He noticed Claudine looking at him and, inwardly cursing his height, tilted his head down so she wouldn’t have to look up so far. “Good thinking,” he replied, smiling slightly. Come to think of it, he had been a bit distracted last time trying to keep quiet so as not to rouse the headmaster’s wrath. As Heath watched Claudine attempt the spell, he couldn't help but wonder what memory she used. Was it the same one he did? He was dying to know, but now wasn’t the time to ask. Instead, he focused on his own spellwork. Pretend Trent’s not here, Heath thought. He was never going to get this spell right with his focus divided! Blocking out everything else around him, he let his mind wander back to that night just over a year ago. Holding on to the memory in his mind, he cast, “Expecto Patronum!” That time, a silver wisp escaped from the tip of his wand. It was tiny, but definitely there! Heath looked at Claudine, curious what her reaction would be. Then out of the corner of his eye, he noticed another girl (Violet). Oh, no, they weren’t bothering her, were they? If they were loud enough to disturb her, they were probably disturbing the headmaster too! “Hi. Violet, right?” he greeted quietly. “Were we disturbing you?” __________________ 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...