 Unforgivably Cursed | adultescent
Although his cousin saw him off on the Hogwarts Express, Phoenix was already missing Benjee's presence. He had known since the end of last term that the older Marchbanks would be finishing out his education at home, but he couldn't help to be disappointed all the same when it became reality. He really liked having him here last year to show him the ropes and just generally hang out with, even if he knew he shouldn't rely on him too much. He did have his own friends, including new ones he had made last year, but he still had hoped that Benjee might change his mind.
He didn't see any of his yearmates yet as he sat at the table, his focus mostly on the sorting ceremony. It was hard to believe it was a whole year ago that he was in the same place being sorted into Ravenclaw. He mustered up as much enthusiasm as possible when a new Ravenclaw was declared, applauding and cheering appropriately to welcome them over to the table.
Phoenix certainly did not mean to be antisocial, even if he remained quiet for the most part - besides his acknowledgement of the newest Ravenclaws. He was perfectly happy to talk to anyone there, just as he was perfectly happy to remain quiet, but he did not always know how to interject himself into others' conversation, especially when they were so busy talking about summers and hopes for the new term. Instead he turned his attention to Peeves at the Hufflepuff table a moment, watching curiously before the poltergeist was chased away. "I wonder what made him choose to go to the Hufflepuff table," he mused aloud to no one in particular. Was it random luck of chance or something else?
But he didn't dwell on it for long as the Headmaster began his speech and the second year's attention was drawn that way. Nothing too new there, but it did signal the appearance of food, something that Phoenix was currently rather eager for. He was very hungry after the train ride.
__________________ started like a knight in a fairytale_______________________________________________
ended like a moth in flames______________________
______________________don't you worry I'll be fine
_________________________________________________you were good for the plot line |