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sarahlooo · 04-06-2020, 01:39 AM

Tucked away off of one of the many pathways that winds around the castle's grounds is a small pond. While during the winter it tends to freeze over, during the other three seasons the pond is populated with ducks, geese and many other feathered friends. Wildflowers border the pond and lily pads float in groups around some of the edges. A couple benches face the pond if you'd like to take a seat. You'll probably be able to see little schools of fish swimming around at the bottom of the pond, too.

Between the sounds of the ducks, the frogs, the birds and all of the other sounds of nature, you should find this setting perfectly relaxing for a meditation session, reading, or any other quiet activity. Best not to bring any loud drama to the area, though, as the pond life can be rather skittish.

Bazinga · 05-11-2020, 02:32 AM

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Ilya strolled all the way down from his Ravenclaw tower to the double gate, the grounds, finally to the duck pond with his bag full of books slung across his body as usual. He barely found himself without them now. His usual bright blonde hair had turned to brown earlier this morning, and it had been bothering him ever since. Hence he thought he'd sit somewhere quiet, meditate-y and try to concentrate on having it back to its original colour.

He stood at the pond, though, subtly smiling down at the ducks... not a care in the world, just floating about on the water.

Stopping at the kitchens Chloe grabbed some food for the ducks before heading out to the grounds. She was dressed in her running clothes, but she loved feeding the ducks and watching them as she stressed to get ready for her run. Heading out she noticed that there were other people grabbing some of the sun and bliss of the outdoors.

Stopping she tossed some of the seeds into the pond before noticing another Ravenclaw standing there. "Hey Ilya" giving a smile and a little wave. "Searching for those fairies?" She couldn't help but chuckle a bit as she thought about the feast and the fairy talk.

Chelliephone · 05-11-2020, 08:38 PM

K was trying to find a new place on the grounds to go to with a Quaffle under her arm. She didn't particularly like Quaffles or anything Quidditch related, but of COURSE in her latest letters to Lucy her older sister was again claiming K was not athletic enough to beat her in any kind of sporty competition. Which after K wrote a very long and lengthy response on how dance WAS a sport and she could dance circles around her all day every day, she also got to thinking...

Wouldn't it be great to be able to beat Lu at something more her speed?! The youngest Amstern female was a bit competitive and would love nothing more than make her sister eat her words.

So here she was! With a Quaffle. Now at the duck ponds, because when she was ready to give up, at least there would be something cute to look at.

But for now, she was focused and had a task. She wasn't silly enough to think she could beat her sister at something that Lu was already very well practiced, but what she could do was make a new game, with her own rules and catered to her strengths. And once she figured out what all of that would entail, well then her sister would see.

The only problem was... what would this game actually look like?

K plopped herself down on the grass and laid herself back, throwing the Quaffle up in the air and trying to catch it while she tried to brainstorm. After about two tosses, she missed her catch and the Quaffle rolled away from her and into the Duck Pond.

"UGH!"

Strengths? Not catching.

*Kolyander* · 05-12-2020, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GD2204

Ewan just shrugged and smiled. It was all he knew so he didn’t really have anything to compare it to. Besides, his family life growing up wasn’t exactly uhh…normal? ”It was okay. I mean, it’s all I ever knew so I can’t miss something I never had?”. If he ever had kids though, he was sure that he wanted more than one. He didn’t want them to be alone if something ever happened to him.

Ewan grinned back at the little claw, happy that he seemed so happy? Had a real thirst for knowledge. He sure did find the right house this one. ”Exactly! Poisonous and just so tempting. Like if you eat frogs, why would you not want to try and munch on that and the BOOM! You’re dead from poison”. The kid got it. He was smart.

Ewan just gave a small smile and nod at the boys’ reaction to the whole capturing the frog thing. He wasn’t trying to tell the kid he was wrong, just simply trying to make him appreciate that creatures belonged in the wild. He was smart. He’d figure that out.

As for nothing wild happening, Ewan didn’t say a word. He simply copied the boy and laid back with his arms folded behind his head. He’d figure out soon enough that wild things happened at Hogwarts. You just had to deal with them as best you could.

Lukas nodded. That... made sense. It would be like asking him how he would like being an only child. He might enjoy it for a few days maybe but then surely loneliness would set in and he would want his siblings. Being from a large family was all he knew. Noise and chaos. Always someone around to keep him company.

"I can see why another creature may try to eat one because well... lets be honest here... some creatures just aren't the smartest." Sorry but it was true. "I hope humans aren't silly enough to eat one." The first year made a face in disgust. He knew plenty of people ate frogs legs but he was not one of those people.

Rather than continue to explain himself, he let the topic of frog capturing go. There wasn't much point in making a fuss over it. He knew how to respect creatures and their homes.

The Prefect's silence didn't do anything more than confirm what Lukas already knew. His years at Hogwarts were going to be a wild ride and he was here for it. If his family before him had made it through, then he would too.

itsjustjesse · 05-13-2020, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chelliephone

K was trying to find a new place on the grounds to go to with a Quaffle under her arm. She didn't particularly like Quaffles or anything Quidditch related, but of COURSE in her latest letters to Lucy her older sister was again claiming K was not athletic enough to beat her in any kind of sporty competition. Which after K wrote a very long and lengthy response on how dance WAS a sport and she could dance circles around her all day every day, she also got to thinking...

Wouldn't it be great to be able to beat Lu at something more her speed?! The youngest Amstern female was a bit competitive and would love nothing more than make her sister eat her words.

So here she was! With a Quaffle. Now at the duck ponds, because when she was ready to give up, at least there would be something cute to look at.

But for now, she was focused and had a task. She wasn't silly enough to think she could beat her sister at something that Lu was already very well practiced, but what she could do was make a new game, with her own rules and catered to her strengths. And once she figured out what all of that would entail, well then her sister would see.

The only problem was... what would this game actually look like?

K plopped herself down on the grass and laid herself back, throwing the Quaffle up in the air and trying to catch it while she tried to brainstorm. After about two tosses, she missed her catch and the Quaffle rolled away from her and into the Duck Pond.

"UGH!"

Strengths? Not catching.

Islay had been making her way to the duck pond, not for ball related reasons…but to just get fresh air and avoid the drama of the Gryffindor common room. Because lets face it, Gryffindor was always dramatic.

It was only when she was there, and when she had spotted Kimmie that she finally settled on something to do. Whatever Kimmie was doing sounded better than staring at an empty duckless duck pond – right? “Hey Kimmie!” she grinned as she walked over to the girl, “what’s with the…” what were they called again? “waffle – no…quaffle?” she asked after first messing up the name.

DuckyLinJi · 05-13-2020, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Watson

It was comforting being able to have someone who understand having to hide their identities from friends, family, and acquaintances just because of magic. Noah figured lying about this wasn't too bad - it was softening a blow and protecting the amazing magical world that Minjae and he could live in. He gaped when Minjae said his chauffeur knew of his powers. Wow. He must have been very loyal. He nodded in agreement with Minjae when he commented that the man could have been a Hufflepuff. "Are you close with the chauffeur?" He tilted his head slightly before joining Minjae in laughing about the cover story. "I have no idea. Reputation to uphold? Convincing reason for us to be MIA?" he offered before nodding in agreement with Minjae's comment. Yes. Hogwarts was pretty cool. "I think so. I think its rather special." He had only been here for a few days but really loved it.

Noah noted the slight redness in Minjae's cheeks. He was curious why but didn't ask. He didn't want to probe. "At a bakery. It's our neighbour's bakery. I've known them for quite a long time and its the only Korean one in our neighbourhood. I started out just being up front and assisting customers but by the end of the summer I learned how make all kinds of treats and rice cakes. Should be ready for Chuseok next month." He'd be able to make the half moon rice cakes for sure. A job for Minjae, hey? Hmmm... "Well you like video games so maybe working in a shop that sells videogames? You could talk to customers about new games and maybe even demo them?" he thought through.

He shook his head. "I don't know.. I'd have to ask around and see!" There had to be more people that enjoyed playing them too. "Who's Hero? I haven't met him yet." It was a name that certainly would be memorable. Maybe he'd meet him around here sometime.

Peculiar? Sounded like her. She had a very creative mind. "She's fun." He too also chuckled when Minjae laughed. "Yes.. That sounds exactly like something she'd do. She and I were considering on being business partners eventually. Opening up an ice cream shop that has magical ice creams." His smile grew a little wilder while thinking about it. He cringed at the mention of a love triangle. He hadn't thought of it like that but Minjae was right. It was a traingle.. or maybe it was much worse than that? He had learned that it was a little more complicated than your standard love traingle. Was a love spider web a thing? Because he felt as if that articulated the scenario well. He frowned a little when his mate said he had no one. "Well wingman Nam at your service!" he said, saluting him. It might have looked rather silly but he meant it. He'd help Minjae whenever he needed it. Then help was extended to him. Did he want Minjae's help? Yes. However, Noah knew this was something he had to do. "Uhh... I'm tempted to say yes but I think I have to ask her myself." Though intel would be appreciated. Yes, yes.

If Noah knew what Minjae had thought in his mind, then he would have been nodding his head in agreement once more. Too serious. His smile re-appeared when the topic of the laundry room came up. "I mean... I'm free now... We could go raid it now, if you're free."

Looking up at the sky, Minjae pondered Noah's question. Was he close with his chauffeur? "I think i am" He said slowly. He knew that the man was just doing his job but it felt nice having someone not from Hogwarts who he could talk to. Because talking with his parents was something that he'd rather not do. Not that he did not like them! No, he loved his parents. But ...awkward you know? "I asked him once what the food at MacDonalds tasted like because i never had it before. My parents....they don't approve of fatty food" he sighed. "Anyway, he drove me to the drive-through and i got a double cheeseburger and french fries and it was THE BEST thing ever. I was ten i think" But now he was at Hogwarts and he could eat whatever he wanted without the family nutritionist constantly monitoring them.

A bakery? "Oh man, i could never work at a place that sells food. I'd probably eat it all" he laughed. Working a part time job wasn't something that he needed to do. His family were multimillionaires so he basically could get whatever he wanted. But he wanted to experience what it was like. "Working at a video game shop doesn't seem bad at all" he said thoughtfully. "Maybe i should try it this summer"

Hero... Minjae shrugged his shoulders. "He's a sixth year in my House....and probably even more addicted to games than i am" he laughed.

It was kind of adorable that Noah liked Kimberly. Then again, the Hufflepuff loved love so even if he had said someone else he would still find it adorable. If only he could experience it for himself. SIGH.

Business partners? ice cream shop? Merlin's Beard that was going fast! "Must be nice to have a dream..." Woah that sounded depressing. "If that ever happens contact me and i'll make sure to make a deal with my father. He....or i if i become the head of the company by that time" he said. " could fundraise money and equipment for the shop while in return you share the profit with our company" he said looking very serious. "We can make sure the shop will be in the media spotlight! and models! we also need models to promote the icecre--" He suddenly stopped talking and scratched the back of his non-itching head. "Eeeh... sorry, got a little carried away" he said sheepishly. "Not to mention we have a muggle company..." he sighed.

"Wingman Nam?" Minjae laughed out loud. "You need to put that on your business card for your shop" he said. "Even if i wasn't free i would make time for this, come on" Gryffindor common room here Minjae comes!

aRogueOne · 05-13-2020, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolyander

Lukas nodded. That... made sense. It would be like asking him how he would like being an only child. He might enjoy it for a few days maybe but then surely loneliness would set in and he would want his siblings. Being from a large family was all he knew. Noise and chaos. Always someone around to keep him company.

"I can see why another creature may try to eat one because well... lets be honest here... some creatures just aren't the smartest." Sorry but it was true. "I hope humans aren't silly enough to eat one." The first year made a face in disgust. He knew plenty of people ate frogs legs but he was not one of those people.

Rather than continue to explain himself, he let the topic of frog capturing go. There wasn't much point in making a fuss over it. He knew how to respect creatures and their homes.

The Prefect's silence didn't do anything more than confirm what Lukas already knew. His years at Hogwarts were going to be a wild ride and he was here for it. If his family before him had made it through, then he would too.

He made a good point. Some creatures were stupid, but you had to be starving and in desperate need of food to really understand. If a frog was in front of you and you were starving, maybe the colours on the back of it weren’t poisonous? [B]”Maybe but I guess you’d have to be a creature to find that out”[B]. Maybe one day he’d actually finish his animagus preparations and actually do it. Then he could tell the boy exactly what it was like, although he hoped that he didn’t end up as a frog, or worse, a toad!

Sensing that the boy wanted to let the subject of frog capturing drop, he did the same, not really bothering to push it all that much. He seemed smart. He’d get the picture.

Still with his hands behind his head, the prefect closed his eyes as his mind drifted towards the castle, and more specifically, what was going to be served for lunch.

Watson · 05-14-2020, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi

Looking up at the sky, Minjae pondered Noah's question. Was he close with his chauffeur? "I think i am" He said slowly. He knew that the man was just doing his job but it felt nice having someone not from Hogwarts who he could talk to. Because talking with his parents was something that he'd rather not do. Not that he did not like them! No, he loved his parents. But ...awkward you know? "I asked him once what the food at MacDonalds tasted like because i never had it before. My parents....they don't approve of fatty food" he sighed. "Anyway, he drove me to the drive-through and i got a double cheeseburger and french fries and it was THE BEST thing ever. I was ten i think" But now he was at Hogwarts and he could eat whatever he wanted without the family nutritionist constantly monitoring them.

A bakery? "Oh man, i could never work at a place that sells food. I'd probably eat it all" he laughed. Working a part time job wasn't something that he needed to do. His family were multimillionaires so he basically could get whatever he wanted. But he wanted to experience what it was like. "Working at a video game shop doesn't seem bad at all" he said thoughtfully. "Maybe i should try it this summer"

Hero... Minjae shrugged his shoulders. "He's a sixth year in my House....and probably even more addicted to games than i am" he laughed.

It was kind of adorable that Noah liked Kimberly. Then again, the Hufflepuff loved love so even if he had said someone else he would still find it adorable. If only he could experience it for himself. SIGH.

Business partners? ice cream shop? Merlin's Beard that was going fast! "Must be nice to have a dream..." Woah that sounded depressing. "If that ever happens contact me and i'll make sure to make a deal with my father. He....or i if i become the head of the company by that time" he said. " could fundraise money and equipment for the shop while in return you share the profit with our company" he said looking very serious. "We can make sure the shop will be in the media spotlight! and models! we also need models to promote the icecre--" He suddenly stopped talking and scratched the back of his non-itching head. "Eeeh... sorry, got a little carried away" he said sheepishly. "Not to mention we have a muggle company..." he sighed.

"Wingman Nam?" Minjae laughed out loud. "You need to put that on your business card for your shop" he said. "Even if i wasn't free i would make time for this, come on" Gryffindor common room here Minjae comes!

Noah listened to Minjae speak about the chauffer, MacDonalds food, and his parents. The boy took a way that Minjae's parents may have been quite strict. However, Noah wore a smile when Minjae confided that his chauffer had brought him through the drive thru just to try some of MacDonalds delicacies. "It was the best thing growing up. In the states we had Chick-fil-a near me and that was delicious..." Breaded chicken, waffle fries, and dipping sauces- what more could you want ~~spicy kimchee~~.

He chuckled. "A bakery isn't for everyone," nodded Noah. Sure, he had often thought about eating everything but that was before he started to make some products and decorate them. He took passion in people picking them up with widened smiles on their faces. Noah nodded enthusiastically. "I think you should![/b]" ]

Really? there was someone more addicted to video games than Minjae.... "Hard to believe that he's more addicted than you, mate, but wow- he sounds like he's fun!"

Noah smiled. "It was a joking proposition that the two of us figured we could actually do. I'll do the potions and she's got the marketing," he explained and paused once Minjae informed him that he should let him know when they started it up. He could help fund them? Wait. What. What did Minjae's family do exactly? "What kind of company? If you don't mind me asking. If you don't feel comfortable, no worries. No judgment zone here." He paused and listened to Minjae divulge his marketing plan. "You are hired!!! Love the ideas. I suggested models and Kimmie suggested that we would know people who would model from this school."

He burst into laughter. "Absolutely putting that on my business card." Standing up, he turned to Minjae. "Laundry room, my friend?" Mischief was waiting.

*Kolyander* · 05-14-2020, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GD2204

He made a good point. Some creatures were stupid, but you had to be starving and in desperate need of food to really understand. If a frog was in front of you and you were starving, maybe the colours on the back of it weren’t poisonous? [B]”Maybe but I guess you’d have to be a creature to find that out”[B]. Maybe one day he’d actually finish his animagus preparations and actually do it. Then he could tell the boy exactly what it was like, although he hoped that he didn’t end up as a frog, or worse, a toad!

Sensing that the boy wanted to let the subject of frog capturing drop, he did the same, not really bothering to push it all that much. He seemed smart. He’d get the picture.

Still with his hands behind his head, the prefect closed his eyes as his mind drifted towards the castle, and more specifically, what was going to be served for lunch.

Becoming a creature would probably be the only way he would ever find out. And that was only if he didn't retain his human memories and thoughts because if he did, there was no one he would be eating any brightly colored frogs. "You're probably right about that." Lukas gave a small nod of his head in agreement. "Maybe one day I will be a creature." Only time would tell for sure. One of his older sisters was an animagus and it always amazed him whenever she would transform into a red panda.

The young Ravenclaw was happy to lay there on the grass, his hands still behind his head just like the prefect near him. "Do you have a favorite spot here at Hogwarts? A place that always cheers you up or something?" It was simply a curious question really. Most people had that one spot that they loved to go to whenever they got the chance. Back home he had a couple of places like that but so far he hadn't found one here.

aRogueOne · 05-14-2020, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolyander

Becoming a creature would probably be the only way he would ever find out. And that was only if he didn't retain his human memories and thoughts because if he did, there was no one he would be eating any brightly colored frogs. "You're probably right about that." Lukas gave a small nod of his head in agreement. "Maybe one day I will be a creature." Only time would tell for sure. One of his older sisters was an animagus and it always amazed him whenever she would transform into a red panda.

The young Ravenclaw was happy to lay there on the grass, his hands still behind his head just like the prefect near him. "Do you have a favorite spot here at Hogwarts? A place that always cheers you up or something?" It was simply a curious question really. Most people had that one spot that they loved to go to whenever they got the chance. Back home he had a couple of places like that but so far he hadn't found one here.

By the time the younger Ravenclaws question came, the prefect had only just about been awake so it took him a moment to think about his favourite place and to then answer and even then, he wasn’t 100% sure. ”Uhh…there’s plenty of place that you kind of need to find youself but they’re pretty cool” a small smile on his lips now. He wasn’t one of those people who gave away all of Hogwarts’ secrets for free. Hogwarts was something you had explore yourself and find all that was hidden there if you were worthy, although it was true that a lot of the places were now common knowledge. Word travelled fast in this place. ”call me biased but I kind of love our common room. The ceiling is one of my favourite places to look up at, especially next to the fire”. He’d spent too much time there over the last few years just enjoying the heat of the flames and the sparkling ceiling above.

As for a place that cheered him up ”I guess you could always go and see all of the magical creatures in the grounds and at the barn. Some of them are pretty cute and kind of make you feel better when you’re down”. Despite this, it wasn’t often that he actually went there, instead, he usually chose just to sit out under the sun with a book, but he figured the boy might prefer the magical creatures.

Chelliephone · 05-14-2020, 11:36 PM

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Islay had been making her way to the duck pond, not for ball related reasons…but to just get fresh air and avoid the drama of the Gryffindor common room. Because lets face it, Gryffindor was always dramatic.

It was only when she was there, and when she had spotted Kimmie that she finally settled on something to do. Whatever Kimmie was doing sounded better than staring at an empty duckless duck pond – right? “Hey Kimmie!” she grinned as she walked over to the girl, “what’s with the…” what were they called again? “waffle – no…quaffle?” she asked after first messing up the name.

K leaned her head back to look at the approaching voice, smiling slightly as she saw who was coming. "Hey, Islay!" She pulled herself up from the ground and held up the bottoms of her school robes so she could fish out the now floating Quaffle. Her shoes were a bit soggy now, but it didn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. If she'd been smart, she would pull out her wand and just dry them once she was out of the water, but she couldn't be bothered.

She laughed at the older girl's question, "Mm. I would so much rather have a waffle right now." Because food was always going to be better than a ball. "I was trying to invent a game?" Which sounded silly saying it out loud, but that was why she was here. "What brings you down here?"

*Kolyander* · 05-15-2020, 02:11 PM

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By the time the younger Ravenclaws question came, the prefect had only just about been awake so it took him a moment to think about his favourite place and to then answer and even then, he wasn’t 100% sure. ”Uhh…there’s plenty of place that you kind of need to find youself but they’re pretty cool” a small smile on his lips now. He wasn’t one of those people who gave away all of Hogwarts’ secrets for free. Hogwarts was something you had explore yourself and find all that was hidden there if you were worthy, although it was true that a lot of the places were now common knowledge. Word travelled fast in this place. ”call me biased but I kind of love our common room. The ceiling is one of my favourite places to look up at, especially next to the fire”. He’d spent too much time there over the last few years just enjoying the heat of the flames and the sparkling ceiling above.

As for a place that cheered him up ”I guess you could always go and see all of the magical creatures in the grounds and at the barn. Some of them are pretty cute and kind of make you feel better when you’re down”. Despite this, it wasn’t often that he actually went there, instead, he usually chose just to sit out under the sun with a book, but he figured the boy might prefer the magical creatures.

Oops. But also, not oops. Lukas hadn't been aware that the older boy had nearly fallen asleep. His own gaze was fixated on the clouds slowly drifting by in the sky above. Of course. Yet another person telling him that he would need to find them himself. Which he found rather funny honestly since he hadn't asked where anything was or to be shown around. It had been merely a question of simple curiosity. Exploring the castle and it's grounds on his own was perfectly fine with him. Ah, see, a simple but perfectly acceptable answer. A small smile formed on his lips. "It's almost like being outside but without actually having to be outside." He laughed quietly. His favorite time to be in the common room was at night. It helped him wind down from a busy day of lessons and homework.

The barns. He could definitely see the appeal with being around the creatures if you were having a bad day. "I'm sure I'll end up spending more than my fair share of time in there." Maybe he would head over there on his way back inside.

aRogueOne · 05-17-2020, 02:21 AM

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Oops. But also, not oops. Lukas hadn't been aware that the older boy had nearly fallen asleep. His own gaze was fixated on the clouds slowly drifting by in the sky above. Of course. Yet another person telling him that he would need to find them himself. Which he found rather funny honestly since he hadn't asked where anything was or to be shown around. It had been merely a question of simple curiosity. Exploring the castle and it's grounds on his own was perfectly fine with him. Ah, see, a simple but perfectly acceptable answer. A small smile formed on his lips. "It's almost like being outside but without actually having to be outside." He laughed quietly. His favorite time to be in the common room was at night. It helped him wind down from a busy day of lessons and homework.

The barns. He could definitely see the appeal with being around the creatures if you were having a bad day. "I'm sure I'll end up spending more than my fair share of time in there." Maybe he would head over there on his way back inside.

”Exactly. I mean, I love the astronomy tower but that place can be so cold this time of year and well, no one wants to be blown off so the common room is just as good” and there was a fire place there with comfy chairs. Did he mention the fire place and the comfy chairs? ”Being outside is nice too though. The stars are always nice here whenever the sky is clear”.

Ewan just gave a small nod, his arms behind his head as the boy mentioned he’d spent a lot of time there. He should. It was a happy little place. With a small sigh, the prefect slowly moved his arms and sat up before eventually brushing the grass off of his back. He’d spent enough time outside for one day. Now, it was time for a little food and then some light reading. After all, this year was an important year. ”I’ll see you in the common room later Lukas…or at lunch” unless he didn’t sit at the Ravenclaw table.

itsjustjesse · 05-17-2020, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chelliephone

K leaned her head back to look at the approaching voice, smiling slightly as she saw who was coming. "Hey, Islay!" She pulled herself up from the ground and held up the bottoms of her school robes so she could fish out the now floating Quaffle. Her shoes were a bit soggy now, but it didn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. If she'd been smart, she would pull out her wand and just dry them once she was out of the water, but she couldn't be bothered.

She laughed at the older girl's question, "Mm. I would so much rather have a waffle right now." Because food was always going to be better than a ball. "I was trying to invent a game?" Which sounded silly saying it out loud, but that was why she was here. "What brings you down here?"

When Kimmie walked into the duck pond to get the ball all Islay could do was grin. This was interest indeed, and she rather liked how Kimmie was fun. That was it, she was fun and entertaining and...and a friend. SHE. WAS. A FRIEND.

When Kimmie said she’d rather waffles all Islay could do was grin. OH MY GOSH THAT WOULD BE SO GROSS, “oh god, imagine if they were waffles...they’d be tossing soggy sticky spheres around in the sky – that would be so gross...and hilarious” Islay just grinned at her. “maybe after we can make waffles or pancakes?” she grinned, o yes yes she could easily go for waffles.

OOOh she was making a game, “honestly, I’m not really sure...i just wanted to be outside before it got so cold that winter bites at our skin and bones...y’know,” she shrugged, a small smile forming on her lips. “but I’d help you invent a game if you’d like?...or just get waffles”

Chelliephone · 05-18-2020, 08:40 PM

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When Kimmie walked into the duck pond to get the ball all Islay could do was grin. This was interest indeed, and she rather liked how Kimmie was fun. That was it, she was fun and entertaining and...and a friend. SHE. WAS. A FRIEND.

When Kimmie said she’d rather waffles all Islay could do was grin. OH MY GOSH THAT WOULD BE SO GROSS, “oh god, imagine if they were waffles...they’d be tossing soggy sticky spheres around in the sky – that would be so gross...and hilarious” Islay just grinned at her. “maybe after we can make waffles or pancakes?” she grinned, o yes yes she could easily go for waffles.

OOOh she was making a game, “honestly, I’m not really sure...i just wanted to be outside before it got so cold that winter bites at our skin and bones...y’know,” she shrugged, a small smile forming on her lips. “but I’d help you invent a game if you’d like?...or just get waffles”

K's nose wrinkled at the imagery of Quidditch actually being a game of throwing waffles through the air, and she couldn't help the loud laugh that escaped. "Can you imagine how satisfying it would be to watch the Keeper get hit with soggy waffles instead of the Quaffle?" She might even be more interested into sports if it was more comical. "We could also replace bludgers with like, oranges or tomatoes... something equally gross when it gets hit with the bat." Essentially, she now wanted Quidditch to be an in air food fight.

The younger girls headed bobbed in agreement, she hadn't been here yet for a winter but she heard they could be brutal. Not that she wasn't used to cold and snow at home. But still, she would much rather live somewhere where it was mainly sunny. "Good choice. It's brisk but still nice out today." And then she was offering to HELP her? K grinned at her friend and flashed a quick thumbs up to show her appreciation. "You really are the best! And I think we should get waffles after to treat ourselves for hard work." Or just treat themselves once K gave up on this ridiculous idea.

"I'm trying to figure out what the easiest part of most sports are so I can just... combine that."

*Kolyander* · 05-19-2020, 02:02 PM

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”Exactly. I mean, I love the astronomy tower but that place can be so cold this time of year and well, no one wants to be blown off so the common room is just as good” and there was a fire place there with comfy chairs. Did he mention the fire place and the comfy chairs? ”Being outside is nice too though. The stars are always nice here whenever the sky is clear”.

Ewan just gave a small nod, his arms behind his head as the boy mentioned he’d spent a lot of time there. He should. It was a happy little place. With a small sigh, the prefect slowly moved his arms and sat up before eventually brushing the grass off of his back. He’d spent enough time outside for one day. Now, it was time for a little food and then some light reading. After all, this year was an important year. ”I’ll see you in the common room later Lukas…or at lunch” unless he didn’t sit at the Ravenclaw table.

Lukas laughed. "That's a good point. Plus it's nice to sprawl out on one of the couches and just stare up at the ceiling." The floor was just as good too though. He was young and didn't mind laying on the floor or the ground outside. He nodded his head in agreement as best he could without moving from his comfortable position of laying down with his arms still underneath his head. "I spend a fair amount of time outdoors whenever I can."

As Ewan moved to sit up, Lukas moved to prop himself up on his elbows a little bit. "I'll be there." He nodded. Unless he lost track of time while outside and missed lunch. It happened. In which case he would see the Prefect in the common room later. Right now he was staying right here for a little while longer.

itsjustjesse · 05-25-2020, 10:58 PM

Hearing K’s laugh was great, it was nice to think that her friend hadn’t thought the idea was entire disgusting...but funny as well. “oh my gosh, so satisfying – but like...would we hear it slosh into them?” she asked with a laugh of her own, the young brunette hadn’t always been interested in sport herself, which made this discussion even more fun. The utter bizarreness of it all. “oh god, it would be like tortuously hilarious – like...if you mixed quodpot and quidditch together but like with exploding rotten fruit” she just grinned at the idea.

Eitherway, their made up little game sounded far less dangerous and FAR more entertaining than either sport on their own. Islay just smiled at K when she had called her the best. “I’m not, you’re just,...fun and this sounds like it’ll be better” she grinned at her and the mention of waffles just made her grin, “YESS, all of the waffles” she nodded excitedly at the idea.

Food was always good. “easiest parts...hmm, we could start with the amount of people – I know football – er...soccer? quoadpot, and quidditch all have the same amount of players? A keeper, three people in charge of the ball stuff, two defending positions and one like star-player position?” she shrugged her shoulder as she didn’t really know much of sports at all. Just that seven was an important number in all of the sports.

MadMadamMalfoy · 07-26-2020, 10:01 PM

Heath still had one more story to write for his History of Magic assignment, and he was completely out of ideas! Hoping a change of scenery would provide some inspiration, he aimlessly wandered the grounds until he came to the duck pond. This seemed as good a place as any to find inspiration. He sat on the bench and soon became absorbed in watching a group of baby ducks splash and swim about. Hmm, maybe that's what Flat Newt could do here, Heath thought. He was watching the ducks… Okay, that was good, but what else would happen?

As he jotted down the ideas he had so far, he was distracted by a lone duckling near the edge of the pond. "Hey, baby duck," he whispered, setting his quill and parchment aside. "Don't you want to play with your friends?" The duck blinked, looking toward the others as if debating whether or not to join. Heath understood; this little duck was shy like him. "Oh, I see. Nobody notices you. That's me too." Well, there was one person...

"It's okay, baby duck. I'll be your friend." Heath knelt at the edge of the pond to get a better look at the duck, taking care not to get close enough to disturb it or the wildflowers growing around the pond. He wished he had some food to give the duckling. Maybe that would get it to trust him and - Wait, food! That's what Flat Newt could do with the ducks: develop and test out a new kind of duck feed.

He quickly fished the Flat Newt cutout out of his bag and positioned it at the edge of the pond. Now how could he get the shot he needed without scaring the duckling? He turned the cutout so that it was facing away slightly, but the pond was still visible in the background. When he had an angle he liked, he snapped a shot, but not before turning the flash off. Now all that was left was to record his ideas before he could forget them!

SPOILER!!: Flat Newt

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- Flat Newt is developing a new food for ducks
- He goes to the duck pond to test it
- All the ducks would rather play than try Newt's food, except one

Anna Banana · 07-29-2020, 03:02 AM

Isla was never one to get overly excited about school projects. As a matter of fact, she couldn't think of one single time she was excited about any school project she'd ever been assigned. They were pretty much a chore for her, and this Flat Newt project was no exception.

Nevertheless, she found herself roaming around on the grounds searching for a place to take a picture of her cutout. The little pond full of ducks was an obvious place, so Isla carried Newt over to the edge of the pond and positioned him as if he was looking out at the ducks. She knew he loved animals, so he'd probably enjoy looking at the ducks.

The second year backed up, got at a good angle to take what she thought would be a good picture, and CLICK! Newt's first picture around the castle had been taken! She collected Newt and put him safely in her pocket, and then she sat down to take a few notes.

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- Newt has found a pond full of ducks, and he's interested in learning more about them.
- He watches them swim, eat, and interact with other ducks.
- He considers how they'd interact with magical creatures.

On that note, Isla gathered all her belongings and headed to find a second place for Newt to pose.

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