Grounds: The Domes

[Wilber Winterbottom]

A little way off the path between the castle and the lake stand several half-sphere outdoor shelters, known as the domes. Made from a sturdy and clear, charmed material that keeps the temperature inside relatively comfortable, and the air fresh, the main purpose of the domes is a location to hang out, alone or with a few friends. They also serve as impromptu shelters during sudden downpours, cool relief from the summer heat, or a place to warm benumbed fingers and toes during bitingly cold winters. Each is accessible by a simple door made of the same material. No need to reserve them - just make sure no one is already there before entering!

The domes are near to each other, but not clustered too close together. They are completely transparent; those outside can see in, and those inside can see out. Occupied domes will light up - though the light has no obvious source - useful and downright cosy on overcast or gloomy days. The groundskeeper, and any staff member looking out of the windows on this side of the castle, will be able to see the domes if they're lit up after dark, so unless you want to light the 'hey, look at me, I'm out after curfew' beacon, best not to come this way after hours. Tapio would rather not have to take House Points from rulebreakers (but he will).

Each dome contains five comfortable chairs, and can comfortably hold as many students, maybe a couple more if you don't mind a tight squeeze. Try to refrain from seeing how many students can fit inside one of these things at once. Getting a score of kids hopelessly stuck will not have a good outcome for anyone, but it's up to you if you want to test that theory out for yourself.

[Nordic Witch]

]JT headed out of the castle to get some fresh air this fall afternoon after classes had ended for the day. He had homework to start on of course, but his mind was on the quidditch tryouts that he had signed up for. Being a member of the Forsfelle clan that were notable in both quidditch and gobstones he felt that he had a lot to live up to. JT liked challenges and this was definitley a challenge. He knew he had a good hand with his trusted broom that he now was allowed to bring to school, which he was so thankful for, and hopefully would make impressing Professor Adara easier. The school brooms were slow, and JT had even gotten a wooden piece stuck in his bottom that he had, had to get the healer to remove. It had been quite embarrassing.

Petting his backpack that held his thumbed book on Hogwarts as well as some quidditch books, and other stuff the second year Slytherin boy headed away from the castle and eventually found himself in front off one of the domes. It was dark at the moment which told JT that nobody was currently inside which brought a smile to his young face. Opening the door, JT quickly headed inside and over to sit down in one of the chairs and opened his backpack to bring out his quidditch textbook. Now what had dad said you had to do to impress in a tryout?