Grounds: The Forbidden Forest

[Wilber Winterbottom]

Graphic credit: Felixir

At the very edge of the school grounds lies the Forbidden Forest, huge and sprawling, as seen from the vantage point of the castle. While this place has its uses, its intriguing secrets, and is called home many creatures and beings, it is also dangerous. You should safely assume that all the rumours you've heard about the Forbidden Forest are true, and keep a safe distance from the treeline. Who knows what may be lurking in the shadows? The place has an ominous and foreboding aura about it, not that you should be getting close enough to truly feel it.

In case the name is too subtle a hint, the Forbidden Forest is strictly off-limits to all Hogwarts students. No student is to enter the Forbidden Forest without staff accompaniment. That is a firm school rule. Professor Khanna may seem like a soft touch, but you will find they can be stubborn (especially about this).

[FearlessLeader19]

One of their responsibilities as Hogwarts Groundskeeper was to tend to matters in the Forbidden Forest. Fortunately, there were no matters to be dealt with presently, pressing or not. It was the quietness and stillness of the edge of the Forest was soothing to Dhruv after a day of classes and other duties. It also helped that Ean had offered to keep them company today.

“Have you noticed?’’ Dhruv began as they and Ean walked side by side and towards slightly denser clumps of trees. “That Paul seems a lot grumpier and ruder recently?” The concern was evident in their voice, concern for both Idris and Paul. “Has Id mentioned anything? Better question, has he even noticed?” The fact that the Gryffindor saw only the good in Paul might be blinding him to the fact of his best friend’s… more extreme habits.

[Charely Potter]

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

One of their responsibilities as Hogwarts Groundskeeper was to tend to matters in the Forbidden Forest. Fortunately, there were no matters to be dealt with presently, pressing or not. It was the quietness and stillness of the edge of the Forest was soothing to Dhruv after a day of classes and other duties. It also helped that Ean had offered to keep them company today.

“Have you noticed?’’ Dhruv began as they and Ean walked side by side and towards slightly denser clumps of trees. “That Paul seems a lot grumpier and ruder recently?” The concern was evident in their voice, concern for both Idris and Paul. “Has Id mentioned anything? Better question, has he even noticed?” The fact that the Gryffindor saw only the good in Paul might be blinding him to the fact of his best friend’s… more extreme habits.

Meanwhile, as Healer and Charms Professor, it was Ean's job and responsibility to make sure any injuries were taken care of and prevented, along with refreshing any old charms. Not that the Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor needed to worry much with their expertise. But the gate leading to the Forbidden Forest had been opened one-to-many times by a certain Ravenclaw. His skills were going to be put to good use here.

Before Ean recharmed the gate, why not check out to see if any students made their way inside. So here he and Dhruv were walking together taking in the quiet, while he kept vigilent on any wandering students or creatures. "Mm, they've been more reserved for sure. They still refuse to participate in your lessons too, right?" He asked. As for his little lion, "Idris hasn't mentioned anything, but given how extra.. chirper they're being as of late. I'm afraid they're covering up something." He had been keeping a close eye on their friendship, which seemed to always head on the down side after each summer. "I imagine he'll share if anything is wrong.." He usually does, after some time. His free hand raised his wand to illuminate the path ahead. Even in broad daylight, the thick trees cast a deep shadow ahead of them.

"Everything looks good ahead from here." Didn't seem to be any sign of students. Very good.

[PhoenixRising]

Meanwhile as one of Gryffindor's newest members, it was Kara's responsibility to ensure she was living up to the hype of daring and courageous and possibly foolish. That and she was bored and missing her mum and hadn't really bothered to try to talk to too many people. It wasn't that her yearmates were unfriendly. Homesickness was a real thing and hitting her hard; she'd hopefully warm up in a few weeks but for now she just needed to be outside and quit her moping.

Somewhat dazed as her head was fuzzy with a million thoughts, Kara shuffled along the pathway towards two older figures oblivious to the fact that they were professors, watching curiously. Quiet. Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. Apparently despite her efforts to remain stealthy, the leaves on the ground were unforgiving beneath her trainers.