She tried to smile as he seemed so happy about things for her. How was he so happy when she was so unsure that she was the right person for this job. "Yeah.. Hopefully I don't screw up to bad in front of the new ones." That would be completely embarrassing if she did. She gave a small smile happy that someone had confidence in her even if she didn't in herself. She knew she would do anything for her classmates, but was just the best role model for them. Thoughts of last term filtered her mind and she frowned. She pulled herself out of thought and smiled at his kiss. "I love how much faith you have in me. I think you are crazy for having it, but it's nice that someone does."

"You don't have to picture anything. You'll see me cuddling with the bear through the mirror every evening when I talk to you." She was planning on using their mirrors all the time. She knew she had patrols and things to do this term, but she wouldn't miss out on hearing his voice one second if she had the chance. Leaning her head on his shoulder as she looked out at the crowd. She sat quietly again. Why was this so hard.. It wasn't for good, just like a month until hogsmeade. A MONTH!!! She felt herself take a deep breath as the anxiety hit at that thought. She had never been away from him for an entire month in the two and a half years they had dated. She wiped a few more tears that had slipped out with these thoughts. Reaching over she pulled the bear from his arms and wrapped it tightly into her arms as she leaned on him. "I don't mind being busy just as long as it's not like... " She didn't even want to say about last term. She just shook her head a bit still on his shoulder.


She grabbed his hand squeezing it knowing he was feeling the same way she was about him not going with her. There was really no words for it.


She listened to him talk about when classes started. He would be getting busy soon with all of that. She expected that those classes would be a lot more time consuming then hers were going to be, but she knew she had NEWTS this term on top of regular classes. She sighed a bit. "Well you will do great in them. I know that for a fact." She did know he would. Those plants were his thing and she knew he was going to make a great herbologist. "When you see Belle make sure to tell her hi for me. I hope you two get to spend some time together." At least they would know someone on campus. Min wondered if there were any other Hogwart students there they knew. She figured there probably was.


"Oh don't worry Liesel will be there all the time. She'll probably just leave school to come see you. I think some days she rather be with you then me. Maybe she's sick of being babied." Min shrugged, she knew she babied the bird and didn't let her fly to much, but really she didn't have many people to send things to so it wasn't her fault. Well not all her fault.

"Thanks for the offer." He smiled, "I'll have to keep that in mind, if I do get hungry." Brodie gave a small nod

He looked at him for a moment then paused, the idea of meeting new people? That sounded a lot what Taylor had told him to do. 'Try to move on because I clearly have.' Those were the exact words, and they still stabbed him, but... new friends wouldn't hurt would it? So after a moment he gave another nod, "I'd really like if you could."

He looked at him and then shrugged as he asked for a full name, "All Taylor said was Nash, so maybe... Him and Harvey." Brodie paused seeing his look, "Oh... I'm sorry... If you know him I'm not angry with him or anything... just the idea that he could be dating her by now or something." He didn't know what to think about what Taylor could have done in the time since he last saw her, which was when she had come to see him in the hospital. He nodded to what he said, "I was in pretty bad shape, but the job I'd had was actually run by muggles so I unfortunately couldn't just heal with magic..." He shrugged, "So now I'm stuck healing slowly and painfully." Brodie looked at him, "But I'm serious about Nash, if you know him I just... I don't know him at all, I just know Taylor has a crush on him and it kills me." Was that cheesy? Even if it was it was true.

Ella smiled even wider cause talk of flying tended to make her giddy, had ever since she'd started at Hogwarts. "I've heard good things about that one, actually. Wise choice!" As for him bothering her, the blonde blinked and then quickly shook her head. "You are so not a bother, Forrest. Not even a little bit." And she nudged him gently before smiling at the younger boy. "I'd be happy to fly with you. If you'll have me, I mean." She didn't want to embarrass the kid or anything, her being ancient now and all. Nearly seventeen! EEP! "Tobias can be there too. He's a brilliant kid, Tobias is. I'm really happy you two are friends." Because they could totally look after each other.

Little badger say WHAT about elephants?

If the blonde had been smiling before, it was nothing to the one she was wearing now. Her eyes twinkled with excitement and she nodded enthusiastically. "Yup! I got to work under Mr. Sylvia again. He's the elephant trainer." And the coolest guy ever next to Botros. "Your mom said that, really?" GRIN! "Forrest! If you're serious, I could introduce you to Mr. Sylvia next summer. I know it's a while away but it's something to think about!" Captain was extra excited now, see?

Laura listened to Red. "I'm sure you'll make loads of great friends." Laura was sure of that. "But until you do you can talk to me or just come to me if you need anything." Laura didn't mind helping out a first year after all she remembered all the help she got when she was one.

Laura smiled. "Yeah anything you want to know." Laura was about to add something in when the next question made her remember about the time someone had told her a lie about the sorting hat but this wasn't the time to be saying anything about it. "Well the sorting hat didn't hurt me, you sit on a stool and wait whilst it decides what house you are put in." Laura smiled truthfully. "Anything else you want to know?"

Nerida felt hands cover over her eyes and heard a mans voice?? Um...Um did they sound like someone she recognized, she reached up... Was this really a boy if it was soft hands... The second part helped her lots. "Laura!" She said as she took the hands off and turned around to give the Puff a hug! "Oh really. Who is it?" She couldn't wait to hear the name she would give.

"How was your summer? Sorry we couldn't meet but mum insisted we get the house worked on. For no real reason...I think it looks the same!" But you know parents...They were weird.

The newly seventh year Wade, just walking through, pushed through the barrier to arrive on the Platform. It was a little daunting knowing this was really the beginning to the end, not to mention the other new found responsibilities he'll be working on now. Now that was going to take some getting use to.

There was still time left, so he could at least put up the loading his luggage until later. Maybe. Long as there were some familar people he knew. So with that, Wade gradually slowed his walking pace before casually lounging.. Yep.

Taylor came from talking to Brodie as she saw Wade, "WADE!" She beamed and quickly rushed over to him in her heels. "WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!" Tay rolled her cart over then stopped it, throwing her arms around his neck in a hug. "I missed you!" Tay backed away and twirled, "What do you think?" Taylor glanced at him, "You look nice." Tay smiled, "How has your summer been?"

...hm? Wade turned his head back glancing as he saw a familar friend of his, whose barking got him to genuinely laugh, "Tay! Hey there!" His trolley went out a little away from him before he hugged her back and then watching as she twirled. "Not bad, thanks" His eyes traveled to her feet with those heels. He wondered how could many walk in them so easily, though wasn't going ask. "My summer was just about perfect.. time with Indy, interning, and the family.." He beamed, "How about yours? Everything go alright?"

Taylor beamed at his laugh and smiled as he hugged her back. Tay showed off her newly tanned skin, "Thats good!" Tay noticed him look at her shoes. She brushed back her newly cut and pink/purple streaked hair, showing her newest piercings. One ear was totally pierced up the side. Her nose piercing was real ruby but that was an old one. "Thats good that it was perfect." Taylor beamed, "It was good... I got dumped, but i met this cute guy though i am crushing on him and Harv..." She blushed, "But I hung out at the beach and interened so it was amazing."

Even if his emotions were threatening to emerge, Ethan still smiled proudly at her, shaking his head lightly at her words. He really wished she had more confidence in herself, he knew how amazing she could be. "You're not going to screw anything up.. you'll do just fine, I promise. Don't forget to make some time for fun with all your responsibility, ok?" He had tried to employ that thought for himself last term though he wasn't sure how well he succeeded. He leaned back again, looking down but still smiling faintly before looking back at her on hearing her words. "Of course I do.. I know how special you are. And I probably know you better than anyone else." Meaning he had every reason to have faith in her, knowing it was well-deserved.. he just wished he could see herself in the same way. "It's too bad we couldn't have both been prefects at the same time," he mused aloud.. that would have been fun. But he was really glad she got the recognition she deserved now.

Looking down at her hand in his, he nodded slightly. "I like the sound of every evening," he said with a small smile, looking back up at her. Even if it was only getting to see her through the mirror, at least he would get to see her and he hoped to be able to as much as possible. "That will be my favorite part of every day till I get to see you again." He really didn't want to think about how long it would be, but he would make sure to find out when as soon as possible then be counting down the days. His eyes snapped up to hers as she trailed off, not finishing her sentence, and he knew what she was implying. He put his arm around her shoulder as she took the bear and held onto it. "It's not going to be like that.. If anything weird happens, anything at all, at the first sign you tell me, ok?" That was one of the few things making it alright with him that she was going back.. that he was close enough to keep an eye on her.

He tried to smile a bit because even though he was sad and a little bit anxious, the thought of classes was a little bit exciting. "I hope so.. They seem pretty exciting and a little more challenging than what Hogwarts had. I'm kinda looking forward to it." Hopefully they would keep his mind occupied somewhat. Nodding, he said, "Sure, I will. That's pretty cool that she's going to be there also. It'll be nice already having a friend there." Not that he was the type to ever worry too much about making friends, he thought he was easygoing enough to get along with most people, but he figured it would make things easier knowing someone.

He nudged her lightly as she talked about Liesel. "Oh come on.. you know she loves you best. You're her mom. I'd just be glad to have her visit me often.. especially if that means letters.. and maybe packages? ..from you." He managed a small grin for her, thinking about the goodies she might send to him. If she couldn't cook for him daily, which made him sad again to think about, hopefully he would be surprised with a treat or two every once in a while.

Though her look was different from the last time they met, Wade still recognized her. You know, one of the perks of being friends is seeing through the appearance. As unique as it was, Taylor still looked cool. "Yea?" Wade couldn't help but think how cool it was how Tay could pick herself back up after a break up so well. He smiled knowingly at her blushing, it must bea great guy to get her to blush like that. "Well, that sounds good. Anyone I happen know?"

Taylor smiled at him and nodded, "Yep." She giggled, "Well, he is a seventh year Huffie..." Tay trailed off and glanced at him, trying to see if he would think it was himself since it matched him right now. Taylor waited for a few moments before continuing, "His name is Nashville Cash... He is really sweet and he actually got that I was Scottish and not Irish!" She blushed and tried to hide it. "He even asked if I wanted to go to the petting zoo with him." Taylor beamed up at Wade though and started to purr as he talked her, smirking and giggled. Tay smiled at him and then twirled in delight.

Someone he knew.. and was a seventh year Hufflep-Wade furrowed his brows just then. While that still was vague, considering he didn't know if Tay knew everyone he knew.. So to speak. It got him wondering.. it couldn't be.. Naaah, it couldn't. Wade never felt any vibes from her that got him thinking it could be like that.. unless. Aha, now there's a name he knew. Wade grinned wondering if she planned that.

"Nash.. I definitely know him." Since they share the same room and he was Wade's pickle dealer and other things. They were just about good friends. Wade tilted his head amused at how Taylor was reacting now. "How sweet.." Heh, now she was purring. "So.. are you two dating now?" While Tay did mention her having a crush on him, the fact on Nash asking her out seemed to point out the answer. But, he still wanted to know. Wade liked seeing his friends and everyone happy.

Tay giggled as he furrowed his brow and smiled at him. She shifted and twirled, watching him until he said he knew Nash, "He is such a sweetheart." Taylor beamed, "He even likes Quidditch! Which was good because, Tay used to do Quidditch. She nodded when Wade said that it was sweet. Her eyes grew at the question and she coughed. Taylor just stood there, staring at him like a fool. Her blush came back full force and even the tips of her ears were red. "N-n-n-n-no..." Tay stuttered and gaped at him. She slowly regained herself and fiddled with her hair, "We arent dating... we just met this summer... and he only asked if I wanted to go to the petting zoo... nothing else..." Embarrassment showed, "And anyways... I just broke up with Brodie two months ago... and I am crushing slightly on Harvey as well as Nash..." She glanced at him, "Which do you think I should decide on about crushing?" Tay tilted her head and watched Wade.

Laura giggled as she hugged her friend back. "Nerida." Laura smiled as she listened to what her friend said. "Oh just someone called Farmer McDonald." Laura smirked, she had decided to tease her friend a bit. She knew her friend wouldn't care too much.

"Oh my summer wasn't so good." Laura sighed. She really didn't want to talk about it. "I thought it would be something like that." Laura realised that Nerida was leaving this year because she was a year older. That was two good friends that were leaving. "Maybe we can do something next year." Laura said truthfully. "How was your summer."

So Locketbreaker was a good choice! Forrest smiled at her nervously. He'd only wanted to buy that because of its price. Or else, he didn't know anything about its qualities. He didn't comment any further. It was better to keep silent on matters he didn't know well.

She was saying that only to be polite... but he was glad to hear nevertheless. She was about to get a genuine grin but he blinked instead. Ella was being silly. "Why wouldn't I have you?" He frowned, looking all confused. Of course he would love to fly with her. It was her who wouldn't want him.

He grinned about Tobias then. "Yeah, he is brilliant." Forrest was that proud as if they were talking about himself. "Did you know he'd only flown a few times before he tried out?" How BRILLIANT was that? Forrest was ultimately happy to be his friend too. Hehe.

Elephant trainer: Mr. Sylvia. Got it. Forrest was smiling now too. Her excitement was contagious. Now that he knew something more about it, it felt more real.

"Yeah, I think she's happy I have different interests other than video games and football," he admitted sheepishly, blushing a little. "But it's really my father's decision." His smile evaporated then. Ella could easily deduce Mr. Charlton wouldn't approve of the idea. "I didn't tell him yet." It was way too early to talk to him about it. "My mum can convince him when it's time, I think. She wouldn't mind my meeting Mr. Sylvia, as long as she's there too." Ella wouldn't mind his mother's concern about her son, would she?

She nodded and smiled. "I think there are quite a few new fifth years that I've seen. I met another at the Magical Menagerie, she was kinda nice." Well...no she wasn't, not really but at the same time she wasn't mean either. "Her name's Olly, have you heard of her?" Maybe he'd run into her at some point during his school shopping. That's where she ran into most everyone.

Lex remembered having someone else ask her that question at the start of last term. "It will listen if you're convincing enough or determined enough. I think you have some say in it...unless it's too blatantly obvious to the hat, then I think he makes his decisions anyway." Completely disregarding what you want. Rude. Just really rude.

"And surprizingly, said hat doesn't taste good with gravy." Something she figured was worth mentioning just in case.

Dublin? Irish then...or maybe he just went there? She was about to ask when she saw something silvery approaching the bench. Her eyes widened. "Felix!" The kneazle leaped forward and she scooped him up. "That saved us some walking wouldn't you say?" And of course she made a mental note to scold said kneazle later, for now..."Your parents didn't stay to send you off?"

Quidditch fanatic. "Sounds like Nash alright," Since Wade and him interned at the Quidditch shop and played together on the team as well. Blinking, Wade saw how flustered he made Tay with that question.. Whoopsie. Hmm? So, she had a case of two hearts now.. Wade furrowed his brows, and she was asking him to decide who she should crush on? Such a question got him to lightly ruffle the back of his hair "Er.. well, I don't think that's for me to decide." After all, you can't just choose who to crush on it just.. happens. Least that's the experience Wade felt when his eyes first set on his girlfriend. "It kind of depends on how you feel when you're with both of them.. Well, how long have you known them?"

"Anytime!" he said, smiling. He was no Candy Girl but he did usually have sweets on him. Usually. And speaking of Candy Girl, why was it that he hadn't seen her in quite some time? ... Moving on... "Awesome! And speaking of train, we still have time, right?" Where was the clock?

Yeah? So he wouldn't mind being shown around to his friends? "Awesome! My friends are really awesome so... I think you guys will get along really well!" Nodnod. ... Or... well, hopefully. And oh! Maybe... maybe he could give the guy a tip or something as well? "Sometimes, watching Quidditch games helps me to meet people too so... it might help you?" There was no need to mention that sometimes people came up to him after a Quidditch game.

Nash... was that a common name? Probably not, right? One name that was definitely common was Harvey and, if it was who he thought it was, Alec did not like this mention at all. "I, erm... I know both of them," He was really good friends with Nash but... Harvey. Harvey was considered to be more along the lines of competition when it came to a certain blonde haired girl. "And you don't have to apologise." Really. ... Oh? "That must be really sad, though. That magic can't heal your arm properly..." Because he was sure it would make the whole healing process a bit better. "Nash is a really great guy! And... this Taylor girl... are you sure she likes him that much? I mean..." How was he meant to say this? "... sometimes, girls would find someone attractive but... they'd have stronger feelings for someone else?" Did he know? No.

Brodie smiled weakly, looked down at his watch, then gave a nod to his question, "Not much more, but yeah, we've got a little time." He looked around for a moment, once again looking around for Taylor but not seeing her. Good... but maybe not, he hadn't seen her in two months after all, and that meant nothing, no phone call to see how he was or anything of the sort.

His smile reluctantly grew and he gave a small chuckle, "If they're anything like Vincent or Vikki then I'm sure they are." Brodie looked at him, "But, no one else really knows them that goes to Hogwarts, that I know of anyways. Vince goes to Durmstrang, and Vik went to some private school in America, graduated early... She's already in a college." They were his two closest friends, and they were twins, so it kinda made sense.

Knew both of them.... great, Brodie's just digging himself a hole. He nodded when he said not to apologize, "Just like I said, I don't know Nash at all... He's just someone Taylor was turning and smiling talking about how cute he was and his accent and just... A lot I really wish I could forget." He shook his head, "And Harvey he just..." Brodie shrugged, "He's the one she kissed and told her I didn't love her... but we got to talk about all of that and kinda worked it out. Hopefully he'll keep his word and talk to Taylor about our talk." He shrugged to what he said about Nash, "Like I said, I don't know him, so I can't say he isn't a nice guy or that he is... Just I'll admit I don't think I'd be eager to get to know him." No, sorry, he didn't want to know someone else who could be crushing on the girl he loved.

Kalla was watching the boy as he drew nearer. Hmmm. He looked interesting. Perhaps even good looking. A small smirk played on her lips as she realized he was stopping and evidently had not noticed her yet. Hmmmmm.

And then he spoke. Well, muttered more like. Clearing her throat Kalla said, "You're welcome to sit with me, if you'd like." For people watching purposes of course. And no, Kalla didn't believe in NOT being forward. Obviously.

Minerva shrugged, “I don’t know how much fun I’ll be having without you around.” She was trying hard not to be a wreck about him not being at school this term, but she also knew she was failing at this attempt. Not able to contain the pouty bottom lip she looked down at the ground. “I know I have all my friends and Ari and I have made plans, but it’s just not the same.” At least she had quidditch, well she hoped. She was always nervous about trying out, so anything could happen. Plus NEWTs would soon take over her brain and she honestly was already welcoming the thought of studying. A small sad smile crossed her lips at that thought, it would have been fun if they could have been. “Yeah that would have been, but Hadley wasn’t crazy enough to do that and Nessie was a great Head Girl.” Hadley just jumped off the mental train recently to put her on as Prefect this term.


Min looked up blinking trough the tears that had pushed into her eyes. Leaning in she gave him a small kiss. “Don’t get to busy for me, please.” that came out more pathetic then she wanted it to and she wiped at her face again. “It will be mine too.” She clutched the bear tighter trying to control her emotions. She gave a small nod, but didn’t look up at him with his comment, “Sure I’ll tell you.” but in all honesty she wasn’t sure if she would if it was as bad as last term. He was close, but he really wouldn’t be able to protect her, so why make him worry. She would probably not have to worry about telling him though, she knew he knew her well enough to know when something was wrong.
She couldn’t help but smile at him as he talked about his classes. She knew he was excited and she felt like she was just raining on his excitement being upset. He deserved to be happy and excited. He was moving on to bigger and more important things. He didn’t need to be stuck dealing with his crying girlfriend. “Well I can’t wait to hear all about them.” She really was wanting to hear about his classes, she just really wished she could be there with him instead of hearing about them through the mirror, but at least it was better than not hearing from him at all. She felt her stomach flip thinking about that and pushed those bad thoughts out of her head. She forced a smile with the Belle talk glad he had someone there.

She couldn’t help but smile and lean into him when he nudged her. “I do love her, she was an amazing present, but every present you seem to get me is. You really do spoil me. “ She looked at the new broom next to him. She was so grateful for everything that he had done for her. She felt lucky to have him. “Oh you will get plenty of goodies, don’t worry.” She managed a small chuckle. She was going to have to find others to cook and make things for now that he wasn’t going to be there, but she would certainly make a few things that Liesel could take to him. “I want to see Gretchen as well.. So I better be getting letters as well.” She bit her lip and looked down again.

Still a bit of time... Alec looked down at his own watch and nodded. "Yeah... it's probably a good thing we're already on the platform then," Because the last thing he wanted was to be stuck on the other side by the time the clock struck eleven o'clock. Then they'd definitely miss the train.

Look! Dude was smiling! Another personal victory! Alec grinned back at the older boy and tried... to figure out... who these people were. Although, it was probably not surprising that he didn't know who they were; they didn't even go to Hogwarts! "It sounds like you're really close to both of them," he said, still grinning. And college... uni... man, that sounded scary. "What does she study in uni?"

Alec felt sorry for Brodie, he really really did. And it wasn't as if he could pass on Jake's advice over to the older Puff. ... Except... "I... what I don't understand is..." He cleared his throat a little before continuing, "Why is she coming to you to say that she likes another guy? I mean... if you like someone, you don't go and tell your ex about it, right?" Right? Yeah? As for the bit about Harvey, Alec really was uncomfortable with the mention of the guy's name. He reached up a hand and ruffled his hair. "I don't... understand why he did that. Especially... the bit about you not loving Taylor," That just... wasn't nice, right? "So you and Harvey... know each other well?"

He nodded in agreement, "Better safe than sorry when it comes to the train." Though he'd truly rather be sorry. He truly was not looking forward to this school year.

Brodie gave another nod, "We've known each other since we were toddlers." He smiled and had to think about it because Vik's major changed all the time, "I... I think she said she's going into a potions degree, I'm sure she'll end up changing it again though." He shrugged, "But she loves school, so I'm happy for her to be there."

"Vince had called her and asked her to come see me. It was pretty bad and there's no easy way to put it other than I was pretty near death. If it were to happen I wanted us to at least make up." He shrugged, "I don't really know why she thought it would be the best place or time to tell me about her moving on." He admitted. Brodie could at least tell that Alec didn't care for Harvey... or maybe not so much as maybe he was in the same himself with Harvs... "He and Taylor are pretty close, and Taylor admitted she's kinda the reason he and one of his ex's broke up." He shrugged, "They're like siblings and I guess Taylor's been feeling a lot more than a sisterly love for him." He shook his head to his question, "We've only talked a few times... but I don't have a huge problem with him." Same as Nash it was just the idea of Taylor being with him that he didn't like.

Better safe than sorry? And sorry would be being stuck in King's Cross with no way to get to Hogwarts, yeah? "Exactly!" Nodnod. See? They were on the same page about this. Awesomeness right there.

... Uh oh. Toddlers. Friends. That... reminded him of himself and Anya, actually. Alec reached up a hand and ruffled his hair again. There was no need to mention any of that, yeah? "You two must be... really really close, then," Which was awesome. Really. "I... Potions at uni must be really difficult!"

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Man oh man oh man! Near death?! "I'm really sorry, mate," he said, frowning a little, "Girls are just... weird, sometimes. And confusing! It can be hard to understand them..." But then again, it wasn't as if they could live without them. ... And then Brodie mentioned an ex. Harvey's ex. Alec's grey-blue eyes widened and his complexion paled ever so slightly. Was there a need to mention that this had turned out good for him, Alec, since he was now dating one of Harvey's exes? ... Or... "Which ex is this?" Normal question was normal. Yeah. "Right... but... if he talks to Taylor, maybe she could... see reason? I mean... she might not get back together with you but she might continue being good friends with you?" That would be a lot better than, say, not talking to him at all, yeah?