Food Trolley

[Felixir]

It goes without saying that everyone's favourite person in the train is the trolley lady. Old, plump, and just as sweet as the food she sells, she can provide you with the sugary delights you desire -- from Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans to Chocolate Frogs to Pumpkin Pasties, it is all there in her trolley! The woman comes around during the middle of the journey and is generally the cause for any traffic jams taking place in the corridor.

When you hear "Anything from the trolley?" be hollered, even from a distance, it would be wise of you to jump up, make sure you have your money in your pocket, and get in the corridor before a long line begins to form. If you are the unfortunate soul that has to deal with an endless line, keep calm and stay put because the wait is certainly worth it. Please make sure you are waiting your turn with patience because the trolley lady is likely to refuse making a transaction with you if she sees you trying to cut in line or pushing people out of the way.

OOC: No one plays the trolley lady, so please role-play receiving snacks and paying on your own.

[PhoenixRising]

Apollo's mum of course packed him food for the journey to Hogwarts, but that didn't mean the fourteen year old wasn't eager to get more snacks from the trolley. It would be absolutely sacrilege if he didn't buy snacks from the trolley lady. Plus he'd like to think he had a pretty good quidditch training summer and was optimistic about the future.

The only problem? He had the money, but he wasn't sure WHAT he should get. It was tempting to get one of each, but he wasn't some excitable first year who had never seen magical sweets before. Yet it was a long train ride.

"Bertie botts for sure ..." He said aloud to the trolley lady. "And uh... something else. I'm still deciding..." Maybe now would be a good time to 'phone a friend'?

[iBeJenn]

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Apollo's mum of course packed him food for the journey to Hogwarts, but that didn't mean the fourteen year old wasn't eager to get more snacks from the trolley. It would be absolutely sacrilege if he didn't buy snacks from the trolley lady. Plus he'd like to think he had a pretty good quidditch training summer and was optimistic about the future.

The only problem? He had the money, but he wasn't sure WHAT he should get. It was tempting to get one of each, but he wasn't some excitable first year who had never seen magical sweets before. Yet it was a long train ride.

"Bertie botts for sure ..." He said aloud to the trolley lady. "And uh... something else. I'm still deciding..." Maybe now would be a good time to 'phone a friend'?

The early bird got the worm. Which was precisely why she had made her way to the food trolley once she had boarded the train. She had just cut her hair before the summer ended and had opted for a brown hue. Maya’s bag already had a few muggle treats in there and a book to keep her occupied on the long journey. But just in case, she figured it was best to stock up before everyone else swarmed for the food trolley.

As she got closer, a smile crossed her face. Was that Apollo?

Casually, Maya peered over, hearing him stall as he tried to figure out what else to get. She let out a quiet giggle. ”Maybe some pumpkin pasties or a sugar quill?” she offered, giving him a warm smile and hoping her face hadn’t turned pink - which it often did around him. ”Hey there, quidditch star,” she greeted.

[sweetpinkpixie]

His own trunk safely on the train this time despite the shift in attention being on his cousin's transfer to Hogwarts, Cooper made his way towards the food trolley for one last chance at tradition with his first friend he made since his own transfer to Hogwarts. He had only managed to possibly catch her glance while still on the platform, but he had no doubt that she would find her way here soon enough. Thing may be a bit awkward between them presently, at least if they paused and let the thoughts stew long enough, but a busy summer for the pair of them left this seventh year Ravenclaw just wanting to partake in a ceremonial start of term pumpkin pasty with his best friend.

And so he waited just beside the queue with his camera slung over his shoulder, also per tradition, and kept an eye out for the bubbly blonde.

He had thought up about a dozen follow up questions to what he had already heard about her trip to the Amazon too.

[ArianaBlack]

Did Jasper pack enough snacks to last him and all his friends the entirety of the train ride and then some? Yes. Did he still jump out of his compartment the moment he heard the trolley lady pass? Also yes. Did he bring enough money with him to buy everything he could possibly want from the aforementioned trolley lady? Of course. Would he be buying everything he could possibly want from the aforementioned trolley lady? Eh, it was up to what he was feeling in the moment.

So he queued up, patiently, looking around in hopes to see someone he knew. Queues were better when you got to talk through the wait. Without anyone to talk to just yet, he reached into his pockets and pulled out some galleons, counting them quickly in his hand.

[Lissy Longbottom]

Adam was hungry. Which...was a pretty normal occurrence, seeing as how he had grown FOUR inches since this time last year. When had that even happened?? Had his sleeves always been this short? That was embarrassing.

Also, he thought it would be fun to buy some snacks and then find Christianna. Snacking and gossiping WAS kind of their thing, after all!

So he was at the food trolley, looking at the various snacks that were offered and trying to decide if he wanted something sweet or salty. Hmm. Maybe one of each??

[SweetPeea]

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Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom

Adam was hungry. Which...was a pretty normal occurrence, seeing as how he had grown FOUR inches since this time last year. When had that even happened?? Had his sleeves always been this short? That was embarrassing.

Also, he thought it would be fun to buy some snacks and then find Christianna. Snacking and gossiping WAS kind of their thing, after all!

So he was at the food trolley, looking at the various snacks that were offered and trying to decide if he wanted something sweet or salty. Hmm. Maybe one of each??

If anyone witnessed the amount of licorice wands this girl just consumed not that long ago, one might be very much concerned. But seeing as to how Christianna was making her way BACK to the food trolley for a second trip, it would appear that the fifteen year old was perfectly fine and clearly still on the hunt for more snacks.

Happily getting in line at the food trolley as she had done before, humming to herself while she was already contemplating what it was she might want to munch on next. It was between a Cauldron Cake or a- WAS THAT A MUCH TALLER ADAM?!?! Her big blue eyes lighting up with excitement, while her notoriously eagerly smile crept across her lips.

Immediately sneaking out of line, which she was NOT cutting let it be known, to creep up behind her unsuspecting victim for a surprise. In the usual impatient Christianna fashion, wastes no more than a second as she snaked her arms around him from behind for A SQUEEZE! "Well, well, well! Fancy meeting YOU here!" Keeping her hold on him as she was all smiles right now, "HI ADAM!"

[Lissy Longbottom]

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Originally Posted by SweetPeea

If anyone witnessed the amount of licorice wands this girl just consumed not that long ago, one might be very much concerned. But seeing as to how Christianna was making her way BACK to the food trolley for a second trip, it would appear that the fifteen year old was perfectly fine and clearly still on the hunt for more snacks.

Happily getting in line at the food trolley as she had done before, humming to herself while she was already contemplating what it was she might want to munch on next. It was between a Cauldron Cake or a- WAS THAT A MUCH TALLER ADAM?!?! Her big blue eyes lighting up with excitement, while her notoriously eagerly smile crept across her lips.

Immediately sneaking out of line, which she was NOT cutting let it be known, to creep up behind her unsuspecting victim for a surprise. In the usual impatient Christianna fashion, wastes no more than a second as she snaked her arms around him from behind for A SQUEEZE! "Well, well, well! Fancy meeting YOU here!" Keeping her hold on him as she was all smiles right now, "HI ADAM!"

Adam knew that voice anywhere and grinned as he turned to give her a hug back. "Hey! I was just thinking about you...uh, I mean, because of snacks," he added quietly with a little chuckle, his face turning a bit red. "I was gonna grab you something and go find you so we could snack together," he explained.

"I was just trying to figure out WHAT to grab," he said with a smile. "Sweet or salty? Im kind of leaning towards some classic crisps...but maybe a pumpkin pasty too..."

[SweetPeea]

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Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom

Adam knew that voice anywhere and grinned as he turned to give her a hug back. "Hey! I was just thinking about you...uh, I mean, because of snacks," he added quietly with a little chuckle, his face turning a bit red. "I was gonna grab you something and go find you so we could snack together," he explained.

"I was just trying to figure out WHAT to grab," he said with a smile. "Sweet or salty? Im kind of leaning towards some classic crisps...but maybe a pumpkin pasty too..."

She was very happy to have received a hug back, but was still however holding onto his frame, just because it was nice. Christianna then raised an eyebrow curiously looking up at him as she'd heard what he said, causing her smile to only grow bigger. "Well, as you and I both know very well, snacks are very important!" Nodding her head firmly before gasping at his explanation, "Awwww, really?! Thank you!"

Well guess on that note, it would appear she was in fact cutting the line.

Would it help if that wasn't her intention when she'd gotten on the line? "Oh, I definitely understand that struggle! It's a very important decision!" She paused only briefly at the mention of pumpkin pasties when a flashback invaded her headspace for a second. Shaking her head quickly like nothing happened before saying, "Why not BOTH then?" She wiggled her eyebrows playfully after making her suggestion. "At least definitely the crisps, it's a MUST when it come to us!"

[PhoenixRising]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBeJenn

The early bird got the worm. Which was precisely why she had made her way to the food trolley once she had boarded the train. She had just cut her hair before the summer ended and had opted for a brown hue. Maya’s bag already had a few muggle treats in there and a book to keep her occupied on the long journey. But just in case, she figured it was best to stock up before everyone else swarmed for the food trolley.

As she got closer, a smile crossed her face. Was that Apollo?

Casually, Maya peered over, hearing him stall as he tried to figure out what else to get. She let out a quiet giggle. ”Maybe some pumpkin pasties or a sugar quill?” she offered, giving him a warm smile and hoping her face hadn’t turned pink - which it often did around him. ”Hey there, quidditch star,” she greeted.

When expecting friends to show up, he hadn't really thought it possible. He also wasn't sure if he had all too many 'friends'? It wasn't like he was popular in the way that Kinsay James was, who everyone always seemed to adore. But nonetheless, he heard a familiar voice suggesting snacks and a greeting that Apollo DEFINITELY had to look around to make sure it was directed at him. He even did the eyes widen and pointing his finger at himself, questioningly.

"Hardly a star. Not yet, anyway," he replied back. If he was, he was fairly certain his popularity would have increased by now, wouldn't it? But then again, quidditch stars fade. Like did anyone even remember his Great-Uncles Aaron and Andrew and their lustrous quidditch careers? They played for ages, yet they seemed to fade into non-existence now.

"Pumpkin pasties are a good one to pass the time with. Actually so are sugar quills. So yes, will take a few of each of those." He said to the trolley lady, before turning back to Maya. "Have you found a compartment yet?" She'd probably want to sit with her siblings, no?

[emjay]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

His own trunk safely on the train this time despite the shift in attention being on his cousin's transfer to Hogwarts, Cooper made his way towards the food trolley for one last chance at tradition with his first friend he made since his own transfer to Hogwarts. He had only managed to possibly catch her glance while still on the platform, but he had no doubt that she would find her way here soon enough. Thing may be a bit awkward between them presently, at least if they paused and let the thoughts stew long enough, but a busy summer for the pair of them left this seventh year Ravenclaw just wanting to partake in a ceremonial start of term pumpkin pasty with his best friend.

And so he waited just beside the queue with his camera slung over his shoulder, also per tradition, and kept an eye out for the bubbly blonde.

He had thought up about a dozen follow up questions to what he had already heard about her trip to the Amazon too.

Once she had found a compartment and stowed her trunk safely away, Celyn headed towards the Food Trolley. It felt a little bittersweet that this was her last year and the last time to partake in tradition, but she tried not to dwell on that and keep her spirits up.

She also tried not to think about anything that might be awkward between her and anyone else because now was not really the time for that. And there was no real reason for it either! Or at least that's what she had told herself.

Oh! Glad to see that Cooper was already there, even though she knew he'd be especially busy, she quietly slipped into line behind him and covered his eyes with her hands. Lowering her voice in a poor attempt to disguise it, she asked in a loud whisper, "Guess who?!"

[Watson]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

Did Jasper pack enough snacks to last him and all his friends the entirety of the train ride and then some? Yes. Did he still jump out of his compartment the moment he heard the trolley lady pass? Also yes. Did he bring enough money with him to buy everything he could possibly want from the aforementioned trolley lady? Of course. Would he be buying everything he could possibly want from the aforementioned trolley lady? Eh, it was up to what he was feeling in the moment.

So he queued up, patiently, looking around in hopes to see someone he knew. Queues were better when you got to talk through the wait. Without anyone to talk to just yet, he reached into his pockets and pulled out some galleons, counting them quickly in his hand.

Lisa needed a snack. She was saving the cookies that Chin-hae had packed her off with in her backpack for right before the feast because she knew that she was going to be super hungry by then. After running into Val and Mamie, she excused herself to go to the food trolley. Or at least go find it. Fortunately it didn’t take long to find the lady. And she had good timing too because the queue was relatively short compared to prior years. Now... she just had to wait... Maybe she’d find someone to.. wait was that Maya? Lisa squinted her eyes and smiled when she saw her sister but who was she with? Was that Apollo?

She was fairly certain it was him. She quirked an eyebrow, wondering if they were sharing a compartment. If so, that would have been so CUTE! She’d have to ask both of them about it later because she was pretty sure Apollo had a crush on Maya and that’s why he needed her as a tutor.

Speaking of cute, her eyes glanced at the students behind them until she noticed some familiar curls that were slightly taller than she remembered. She would know those curls anywhere. But on that height! Had he always been THAT TALL? Okay so Jasper had always been taller than her but still...

She casually squeezed her way past a few people until she made it to his side. Well right behind him. She (comically) went on her tippy toes to gently tap his shoulder. WOW. He had gotten much taller.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

“Chocolate frog for your thoughts, Mr. Botros?” she asked, sharing with him a mischievous grin as she sidled up to him.

[Lissy Longbottom]

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Originally Posted by SweetPeea

She was very happy to have received a hug back, but was still however holding onto his frame, just because it was nice. Christianna then raised an eyebrow curiously looking up at him as she'd heard what he said, causing her smile to only grow bigger. "Well, as you and I both know very well, snacks are very important!" Nodding her head firmly before gasping at his explanation, "Awwww, really?! Thank you!"

Well guess on that note, it would appear she was in fact cutting the line.

Would it help if that wasn't her intention when she'd gotten on the line? "Oh, I definitely understand that struggle! It's a very important decision!" She paused only briefly at the mention of pumpkin pasties when a flashback invaded her headspace for a second. Shaking her head quickly like nothing happened before saying, "Why not BOTH then?" She wiggled her eyebrows playfully after making her suggestion. "At least definitely the crisps, it's a MUST when it come to us!"

It was a MUST when it came to THEM? They had a THING?!

Adam was trying to wrap his brain around the fact that sharing crisps was apparently their ~thing~ which made his heart go all pitter patter - and didn't say anything for a second. Whoops. "Oh! Yes. Definitely. So I'm thinking...crisps, pumpkin pasties...and I could go for some jelly slugs too. What about you?" he asked with a grin.

"I like the pink hair, by the way," he added with a chuckle. He hadn't seen her since the newest shade of pink had come about.

[iBeJenn]

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

When expecting friends to show up, he hadn't really thought it possible. He also wasn't sure if he had all too many 'friends'? It wasn't like he was popular in the way that Kinsay James was, who everyone always seemed to adore. But nonetheless, he heard a familiar voice suggesting snacks and a greeting that Apollo DEFINITELY had to look around to make sure it was directed at him. He even did the eyes widen and pointing his finger at himself, questioningly.

"Hardly a star. Not yet, anyway," he replied back. If he was, he was fairly certain his popularity would have increased by now, wouldn't it? But then again, quidditch stars fade. Like did anyone even remember his Great-Uncles Aaron and Andrew and their lustrous quidditch careers? They played for ages, yet they seemed to fade into non-existence now.

"Pumpkin pasties are a good one to pass the time with. Actually so are sugar quills. So yes, will take a few of each of those." He said to the trolley lady, before turning back to Maya. "Have you found a compartment yet?" She'd probably want to sit with her siblings, no?

She stifled a laugh when she saw him pointing at himself. Apollo was a bit silly wasn't he? She ran her hand through her hair, still finding it a bit odd that there wasn't more to it. "Well, the entire team looked like Quidditch stars over the summer, yourself included," she said, standing right next to him and clearing her throat as she peered over at the cart. And she was quite tempted to say more like how great he looked in the Quidditch uniform but that was a bit much, wasn't it?

"The pumpkin pasties will probably be more filling too, tide you over until the feast." Maya made a little hmmmm sound as she looked over her options. "Not yet, I think Lisa and Evan will be sitting with their friends and I wouldn't want to intrude," she said, giving him a slight smile. She wasn't nearly as popular as her siblings and more often than not looked for the most empty compartment to sit in and read. "But I've got a book to keep me company!" Which might've sounded a little depressing but Maya actually enjoyed reading.

Maya glanced over at Apollo. "Have you found a compartment yet? We could... look for one together?"

[ArianaBlack]

SPOILER!!: Liiiiiisa

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Originally Posted by Watson

Lisa needed a snack. She was saving the cookies that Chin-hae had packed her off with in her backpack for right before the feast because she knew that she was going to be super hungry by then. After running into Val and Mamie, she excused herself to go to the food trolley. Or at least go find it. Fortunately it didn’t take long to find the lady. And she had good timing too because the queue was relatively short compared to prior years. Now... she just had to wait... Maybe she’d find someone to.. wait was that Maya? Lisa squinted her eyes and smiled when she saw her sister but who was she with? Was that Apollo?

She was fairly certain it was him. She quirked an eyebrow, wondering if they were sharing a compartment. If so, that would have been so CUTE! She’d have to ask both of them about it later because she was pretty sure Apollo had a crush on Maya and that’s why he needed her as a tutor.

Speaking of cute, her eyes glanced at the students behind them until she noticed some familiar curls that were slightly taller than she remembered. She would know those curls anywhere. But on that height! Had he always been THAT TALL? Okay so Jasper had always been taller than her but still...

She casually squeezed her way past a few people until she made it to his side. Well right behind him. She (comically) went on her tippy toes to gently tap his shoulder. WOW. He had gotten much taller.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

“Chocolate frog for your thoughts, Mr. Botros?” she asked, sharing with him a mischievous grin as she sidled up to him.

It was true, he had grown a LOT of the summer. Thanks for noticing! He was really proud of it. Gained more than a few inches since last summer with no signs of stopping any time soon. The extra height was probably one of the best birthday gifts he had received this year, only second to the tickets Lisa had gotten him and the t-shirt that Serena had made.

The match was EPIC, as expected. So when he turned around to see Lisa standing right behind him, his face lit up.

"Two chocolate frogs and a licorice wand," he wagered. "Just thinking 'bout the epic Quidditch game we went to." It was always way more fun cheering in the stands when the people you were with matched your energy. That was one of the best things about Lisa. She always matched energy.

ANYWAY. "What do you want? I'm buying." With the coins still in his hand, he was forced to settle for an awkward sort of side hug, but he made the best of it.

[SweetPeea]

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Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom

It was a MUST when it came to THEM? They had a THING?!

Adam was trying to wrap his brain around the fact that sharing crisps was apparently their ~thing~ which made his heart go all pitter patter - and didn't say anything for a second. Whoops. "Oh! Yes. Definitely. So I'm thinking...crisps, pumpkin pasties...and I could go for some jelly slugs too. What about you?" he asked with a grin.

"I like the pink hair, by the way," he added with a chuckle. He hadn't seen her since the newest shade of pink had come about.

YES it was a MUST! Had he forgotten that they basically always had crisps to snack on when they were together?! It would have probably have been weird for her now if they DIDN'T have crisps at the ready!

Would not have known that that was going on his head though, but would have taken notice that he had just stopped talking for a few moments which she was prepared to ask if he was alright before he finally did respond. Her attention fully on him as he listed off the choices, adding jelly slugs. "Sounds like some amazing choices to me! Let's get them all!"

Christianna then suddenly gasped at his compliment about her LOOOOOVELY hair colour, "THANK YOU!" Immediately flipping her hair over her shoulders in her proper sassy fashion. "I missed it so much, just feels like it suits me better.."

[sweetpinkpixie]

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Originally Posted by emjay

Once she had found a compartment and stowed her trunk safely away, Celyn headed towards the Food Trolley. It felt a little bittersweet that this was her last year and the last time to partake in tradition, but she tried not to dwell on that and keep her spirits up.

She also tried not to think about anything that might be awkward between her and anyone else because now was not really the time for that. And there was no real reason for it either! Or at least that's what she had told herself.

Oh! Glad to see that Cooper was already there, even though she knew he'd be especially busy, she quietly slipped into line behind him and covered his eyes with her hands. Lowering her voice in a poor attempt to disguise it, she asked in a loud whisper, "Guess who?!"

No real reason at all!

Just, well, the Hungarian Horntail in the corner of the room roasting marshmallows with its fiery breath that they had simply grown accustomed to its company. But with Celyn, spending time with dragons seemed like just a regular Tuesday.

He may be getting all muddled up with his own metaphors at this point.

Cooper was just about to pull out his coin wallet to check how much he had left in his train budget (earning galleons working with Derfael had been one thing, but the lump sums thrust upon him from his various photography wins this summer had been unexpected and he had not exactly anticipated the feeling of galleons burning in his pocket) when he felt coarse...but warm and soft like the belly of a fire salamander...palms covering his eyes. He hadn't entirely needed the voice to let him know who the not-so-surprising visitor was, but it did give confirmation.

"...oh...hmmm..." he mused in an entirely unconvincing tone. Problem now was that he was struggling to come up with something clever to offer in return...and thus blurted out the first thing that came to mind since the prolonged pause felt excruciating and the smell of fresh, warm, pumpkin pasties was distracting his grumbling stomach. "...a...Bartholomew Henry?"

[BanaBatGirl]

Edric wandered in, not really sure what he wanted, or if he wanted anything at all. A bit of bright light coming through the window caught his eye and he squinted, pulling a face as he looked up and around and down and up again.

Did he hear the delightful tones of one Jasper A. Botros up ahead? Maybe? Maybe he was just hearing things. He wouldn't be surprised if there was a nargle in his ear; after all, he had just woken up from a cat nap.

He sniffled obnoxiously and sighed to himself. Another school year. What fun.

[Emzily]

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

Edric wandered in, not really sure what he wanted, or if he wanted anything at all. A bit of bright light coming through the window caught his eye and he squinted, pulling a face as he looked up and around and down and up again.

Did he hear the delightful tones of one Jasper A. Botros up ahead? Maybe? Maybe he was just hearing things. He wouldn't be surprised if there was a nargle in his ear; after all, he had just woken up from a cat nap.

He sniffled obnoxiously and sighed to himself. Another school year. What fun.

Remy was here, around and about looking just EVERYWHERE for someone familiar. Truthfully she had seen plenty of familiar faces but none that she desperately wanted to sit with. Taking a break from compartment finding, she headed to the food trolley, where she’d no doubt find someone worthy of speaking to. Only losers brought packed lunches with them from home.

After a quick nose scrunch at the boy sniffling in front of her, Remy peeked around him and then returned her stance, just to check he wasn’t crying or anything.

“Are you going to get something?” She asked after gently tapping him on the shoulder. Was he familiar to her? Could be. Remy was super duper popular, you see, so keeping up with all of her peers was difficult.

[BanaBatGirl]

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Originally Posted by Emzily

Remy was here, around and about looking just EVERYWHERE for someone familiar. Truthfully she had seen plenty of familiar faces but none that she desperately wanted to sit with. Taking a break from compartment finding, she headed to the food trolley, where she’d no doubt find someone worthy of speaking to. Only losers brought packed lunches with them from home.

After a quick nose scrunch at the boy sniffling in front of her, Remy peeked around him and then returned her stance, just to check he wasn’t crying or anything.

“Are you going to get something?” She asked after gently tapping him on the shoulder. Was he familiar to her? Could be. Remy was super duper popular, you see, so keeping up with all of her peers was difficult.

Edric Mason Cambridge was not, nor would he ever, cry in public. He simply was not a crybaby, okay! He'd been through a lot in his thirteen years and although he did his best to not remember it (repress! the! trauma!!), he was nEvER a wussy little crybaby.

He did sniffle again though, and then dug out an elaborate, embroidered handkerchief (it featured his initials) and had a proper blow. It was whilst he was in the midst of blowing his nose that this görl tappa-tap-tapped on his shoulder and he suddenly lost track of what he was supposed to be doing.

Edric stared at her from behind the relative safety of his hanky.

"DUNNO," he honked/blew, wiping his nose aggressively. He took a few cautious steps back from the (familiar, definitely familiar) girl. "Haven't decided yet." Another few steps back for good measure, and then he'd dig out his wand to sanitize his hands.

[Emzily]

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

Edric Mason Cambridge was not, nor would he ever, cry in public. He simply was not a crybaby, okay! He'd been through a lot in his thirteen years and although he did his best to not remember it (repress! the! trauma!!), he was nEvER a wussy little crybaby.

He did sniffle again though, and then dug out an elaborate, embroidered handkerchief (it featured his initials) and had a proper blow. It was whilst he was in the midst of blowing his nose that this görl tappa-tap-tapped on his shoulder and he suddenly lost track of what he was supposed to be doing.

Edric stared at her from behind the relative safety of his hanky.

"DUNNO," he honked/blew, wiping his nose aggressively. He took a few cautious steps back from the (familiar, definitely familiar) girl. "Haven't decided yet." Another few steps back for good measure, and then he'd dig out his wand to sanitize his hands.

Huhhhh.

Okay, he was definitely crying. Whilst his face was still buried in a tissue, Remy rolled her eyes but fixed it into an encouraging smile once he looked at her. She wasn’t the most attentive to sad people, but she did her darned best. (Nah, she would soon be vacating, for sure.) “Are you…” her eyes WIDENED as the boy proceeded to blow his nose once again, but the steps back were appreciated. “… okay? Are you sick?!” If she needed to start social distancing then it would be nice to know about it.

“You mean you don’t have a favourite? I always go for a pumpkin pasty while I’m on the train myself, and save the sweets for later.” Most people opted for a sweetly treat but honestly Remy thought that was totally childish to eat them all the time. Jks. Sweets 4 life. “Want me to get us both one?” She attempted to influence him.

[BanaBatGirl]

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Originally Posted by Emzily

Huhhhh.

Okay, he was definitely crying. Whilst his face was still buried in a tissue, Remy rolled her eyes but fixed it into an encouraging smile once he looked at her. She wasn’t the most attentive to sad people, but she did her darned best. (Nah, she would soon be vacating, for sure.) “Are you…” her eyes WIDENED as the boy proceeded to blow his nose once again, but the steps back were appreciated. “… okay? Are you sick?!” If she needed to start social distancing then it would be nice to know about it.

“You mean you don’t have a favourite? I always go for a pumpkin pasty while I’m on the train myself, and save the sweets for later.” Most people opted for a sweetly treat but honestly Remy thought that was totally childish to eat them all the time. Jks. Sweets 4 life. “Want me to get us both one?” She attempted to influence him.

Edric was, again, most definitely not crying. All emphasis on the_not_crying. He finished noisily (not to him, just to others) blowing his nose and tucked the fancy handkerchief into his pocket again. And then shook his head at her, his voice going up just a little.

"No."

That was all. His brain had already jumped around and onto another topic, another idea, as a bit of color in someone's hair caught his eye and made him look that way.

Though he also kept a bit of an eye on this girl, just in case she decided to buy him a pumpkin pasty anyway. Just to see if she was one of those generous sorts. He didn't need the generosity, of course, since he was a Cambridge, but he kind of wanted one nonetheless. But back to the looking up and around and anywhere but at her.

[Emzily]

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

Edric was, again, most definitely not crying. All emphasis on the_not_crying. He finished noisily (not to him, just to others) blowing his nose and tucked the fancy handkerchief into his pocket again. And then shook his head at her, his voice going up just a little.

"No."

That was all. His brain had already jumped around and onto another topic, another idea, as a bit of color in someone's hair caught his eye and made him look that way.

Though he also kept a bit of an eye on this girl, just in case she decided to buy him a pumpkin pasty anyway. Just to see if she was one of those generous sorts. He didn't need the generosity, of course, since he was a Cambridge, but he kind of wanted one nonetheless. But back to the looking up and around and anywhere but at her.

Why was her kindness always met with such sourness from sooooo many people?! Was she only nice to others in her own mystical brain? The look on her face was now of pure disdain towards this kid, and she was unsure which of her bombarding of questions he was saying no to but she didn’t really care much anymore.

“Are you sure? I was gonna pay for it, too.” Remy strode to the front of the food trolley and proceeded to order TWO pumpkin pasties, maybe all for herself… maybe she’d leave one behind for him…

Or maybe she’d stomp on it right in front of him.

Instead she just wiggled the extra one in front of his red nose to tempt him.

[Watson]

SPOILER!!: Jasper!!!

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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

It was true, he had grown a LOT of the summer. Thanks for noticing! He was really proud of it. Gained more than a few inches since last summer with no signs of stopping any time soon. The extra height was probably one of the best birthday gifts he had received this year, only second to the tickets Lisa had gotten him and the t-shirt that Serena had made.

The match was EPIC, as expected. So when he turned around to see Lisa standing right behind him, his face lit up.

"Two chocolate frogs and a licorice wand," he wagered. "Just thinking 'bout the epic Quidditch game we went to." It was always way more fun cheering in the stands when the people you were with matched your energy. That was one of the best things about Lisa. She always matched energy.

ANYWAY. "What do you want? I'm buying." With the coins still in his hand, he was forced to settle for an awkward sort of side hug, but he made the best of it.

He was like what - a foot taller than her? Or maybe she was just shrinking...? She didn’t think she was allowed to start shrinking until she was in her seventies. But then again maybe she had a case of Benjamin Button. No- that wasn’t quite right either.

Lisa giggled at his silliness as he added to the wager and she raised her eyebrows back at him. “TWO chocolate frogs and a licorice wand?” she repeated with a mischievous smile that was soon replaced by a small, sweet smile and a blush on her cheeks. He was thinking about the match that they went too TOGETHER? She smiled even more. “It was an epic match. The best match of my entire life...the company was excellent too.” It had been such a blast. Cheering on the team and just having a blast... It was a memory that she’d keep close to her chest.

V and her were riiiiight. Jasper Botros was a true gentleman. Other boys take note. He was offering to buy her delicious food and then her eyes widened... OH. MY. GOD. She glanced away, twirling a strand of her dark hair, as her cheeks became redder and redder. Her mind was fixated on what Juliette Zabini-Riddle had told her in Diagon Alley this summer when Lisa had pouted and asked her with Juli gone, then who would buy her snacks... The words repeated in her mind... Someone who falls utterly in love with you will buy you candy on the train.

MERLIN’s!!!! JASPER WAS IN LOVE WITH HER?

MEEP! How exciting... wait! Waaaaait. Internal flail. Was she ready for such a confession?

Nownownownownow... coool cool cooooool it, she advised herself bringing her attention back to trolley. “I dunno...” Was that comment more to herself about being ready for the confession or did she not know what she wanted? She smirked. These crystal balls were legit.

“I’d love a licorice wand and a chocolate frog please- there my faaaaaave. What’s your fave?” She returned his awkward side hug with one equally as awkward as she was feeling quite awkward. Her tum tum was doing summersaults right now. “Psst... Jasper. I brought cookies with me for the feast so you have to have some.”

[ArianaBlack]

SPOILER!!: Liiiiisa

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Originally Posted by Watson

He was like what - a foot taller than her? Or maybe she was just shrinking...? She didn’t think she was allowed to start shrinking until she was in her seventies. But then again maybe she had a case of Benjamin Button. No- that wasn’t quite right either.

Lisa giggled at his silliness as he added to the wager and she raised her eyebrows back at him. “TWO chocolate frogs and a licorice wand?” she repeated with a mischievous smile that was soon replaced by a small, sweet smile and a blush on her cheeks. He was thinking about the match that they went too TOGETHER? She smiled even more. “It was an epic match. The best match of my entire life...the company was excellent too.” It had been such a blast. Cheering on the team and just having a blast... It was a memory that she’d keep close to her chest.

V and her were riiiiight. Jasper Botros was a true gentleman. Other boys take note. He was offering to buy her delicious food and then her eyes widened... OH. MY. GOD. She glanced away, twirling a strand of her dark hair, as her cheeks became redder and redder. Her mind was fixated on what Juliette Zabini-Riddle had told her in Diagon Alley this summer when Lisa had pouted and asked her with Juli gone, then who would buy her snacks... The words repeated in her mind... Someone who falls utterly in love with you will buy you candy on the train.

MERLIN’s!!!! JASPER WAS IN LOVE WITH HER?

MEEP! How exciting... wait! Waaaaait. Internal flail. Was she ready for such a confession?

Nownownownownow... coool cool cooooool it, she advised herself bringing her attention back to trolley. “I dunno...” Was that comment more to herself about being ready for the confession or did she not know what she wanted? She smirked. These crystal balls were legit.

“I’d love a licorice wand and a chocolate frog please- there my faaaaaave. What’s your fave?” She returned his awkward side hug with one equally as awkward as she was feeling quite awkward. Her tum tum was doing summersaults right now. “Psst... Jasper. I brought cookies with me for the feast so you have to have some.”

He wasn't sure what a foot looked like off the top of his head, but their height difference didn't concern him. It was pretty funny. But hey, if she ever needed to see over a crowd, at least he could offer her a shoulder to sit on. It was pretty nice being tall. He liked his extra inches and planned on growing way more. Like baba.

Jas twisted his baseball hat, matching her smile as she spoke. "Go big or go home, right!?" That was Jasper's motto. There wasn't a point otherwise. If he did something, he'd go all the way. It was the Emerson way. #Winning. "We HAVE to go again next summer." It would've been a bummer if didn't have as much fun as he did, but, logically, he knew not everyone could like quidditch the way he did. So if Lisa wasn't into it, he would've been bummed, but they'd just hang out in other ways. But that's what made her so epic. She actually had fun at the match! DOUBLE WIN.

Except while he was thinking about this, something about the way Lisa was standing had changed. Jasper wasn't sure what it was exactly, but she definitely ... looked different. Had she gotten a haircut and he just hadn't noticed until now? ... Is that what the hair twirling was about? He was about to ask, but didn't have the chance and once they were back on the topic of food, it was all forgotten. Food always trumped everything else. It was the golden rule. "Yeah? I'll remember that." He usually got lost in details, but once again, food was different. So chocolate frogs and licorice wands? Noted. "Top tier stuff? Canary creams, for sure." He wasn't a sweet-tooth comparatively speaking, but he could go for canary creams all day every day.

He nudged her with his elbow, grinning still. "You're really twisting my arm, Lisa - But if I have to..." As if he would EVER turn down an offer of food, or Lisa's legendary cookies. Those were the BEST. "Homemade?"