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AlwaysSnapesGirl · 12-12-2016, 08:02 PM

Graphic by Anna Banana

Just beyond the door to the lovely candy shop in Diagon Alley lays shelves among shelves of different types of wizarding candy imaginable. Everything is labeled, so it shouldn't be too hard to find what you're looking for. There comes a time when someone picks up way too much candy than they can carry. No worries! A stack of baskets have been placed near the last shelf on the right, and anybody is welcome to use them if they need something to put their candy in.

Some items have been placed on the very high shelf. If you happen to need something from the top shelf and can't reach it, don't hesitate to notify the shopkeeper. He's more than happy to help you. It's better to get help than to try to reach the candy and make a mess! If you do happen to make a mess, make sure you fix it. Though the shopkeeper would have seen it already, he'd like to see that you didn't leave precious candy on the floor. He might be behind the counter, but his excellent sight allows him to see every single thing going on. Mhhm.

AlwaysSnapesGirl · 08-29-2017, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady of Light

CANDY.

Etta made a compulsory visit to the store every summer, buying all the chocolates that she possibly could. She had reduced her candy intake gradually over the past year but she still couldn't possibly give it up completely. Happily, she entered the store before picking up a basket, pausing near the entrance for a moment. All the candy. So EXCITING.

She made her way down the aisles, picking things she would obviously need over the next year. Ooooh. Wait. Dark chocolate fudge. Did she actually need it? Nope, not really. But, it was definitely worth trying.. right? She picked it up and dropped it into her basket. Okay.. what next?

Candy wasn't something Regina was allowed to have very often, but her mom gave her permission to pick out a couple things for now. With exactly five sickles. Not exactly enough to get a ton of things with, but Regina wasn't one to complain, at least not to her mother. Following the rules made her mom happy and helped make sure she was still allowed attend Hogwarts, so she'd keep it up. ~~Even though it did also...annoy her a just little bit more recently for some reason.~~

But she could be grateful and find something to buy for five sickles. It was better than no candy at all.

Though that fudge looked really good... But it was too expensive for her right now. Sigh.

She watched a little enviously as someone else picked some out to by, and...wait, she looked familiar. Oh! One of her house prefects and also one of the competitors in that competition last term! Regina had definitely seen her around a lot, obviously, but didn't know her too well. Maybe it would be good to?

"You like fudge?" she asked. Which...probably was a silly question, but it was the first thing she could think of.

Anna Banana · 08-30-2017, 01:44 AM

Text Cut: Skylar

Brent faked disappointment when Skylar pointed out he pretty much wasn't off the hook as far as classes go. "You sure about that? I mean, I was pretty awesome out there in that arena. I even scored a girlfriend," he said with a smirk. He was only kidding, even though he knew he wasn't quite as studious as she was. If he remembered correctly,
she was something like...the top scoring student of the year. Pretty awesome stuff.

"You're going to do just fine on the exams," he reassured her. "Don't forget you were the top scoring student last school year. You're probably going to get all Os or something really amazing like that." He wasn't just trying to be a good boyfriend either. He really believed she was going to make complete Os.[/B] He raised his eyebrows at her next comment. "Wow. You sound like you have things really figured out. I graduate next year, and I still don't have a clue. I'm thinking sports or something, though."

He smiled...a genuine smile...when she took his hand. He gave her hand a small squeeze before nodding at her suggestion. "Window shopping sounds cool. I just want to be with my girl," he said. He took a step forward and started their walk, leading them nowhere in particular but still among the thick of things. "Let's eat our chocolate frogs," he suggested as they walked along. He'd bought two just to give one to her.

*PhoenixRising* · 08-30-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

Brent faked disappointment when Skylar pointed out he pretty much wasn't off the hook as far as classes go. "You sure about that? I mean, I was pretty awesome out there in that arena. I even scored a girlfriend," he said with a smirk. He was only kidding, even though he knew he wasn't quite as studious as she was. If he remembered correctly,
she was something like...the top scoring student of the year. Pretty awesome stuff.

"You're going to do just fine on the exams," he reassured her. "Don't forget you were the top scoring student last school year. You're probably going to get all Os or something really amazing like that." He wasn't just trying to be a good boyfriend either. He really believed she was going to make complete Os.[/B] He raised his eyebrows at her next comment. "Wow. You sound like you have things really figured out. I graduate next year, and I still don't have a clue. I'm thinking sports or something, though."

He smiled...a genuine smile...when she took his hand. He gave her hand a small squeeze before nodding at her suggestion. "Window shopping sounds cool. I just want to be with my girl," he said. He took a step forward and started their walk, leading them nowhere in particular but still among the thick of things. "Let's eat our chocolate frogs," he suggested as they walked along. He'd bought two just to give one to her.

Seriously? They were going over this again? What was it with guys thinking they scored girlfriends anyway? Thank goodness though she was in Brent's life to be able to educate his sister about standing her worth. "Well, if someone isn't conceited at all," Sky rolled her eyes, resisting the urge to pour salt on the wound; that if he was so awesome, why didn't he win? Except that on some level, he did win by being a champion and surviving all four challenges. He just wasn't the top scoring champion, which was fine by her. "Hmm, so girlfriends are games now?"

And now it was her turn to flush (only a little), at his high praises. "Yea, I don't know how that happened, to be honest. I'm nothing special and if I pass all my exams that I take I'll be content," Actually, that was a lie; she didn't want to just pass and they both probably knew that. Although she wasn't naive enough to think she could manage all outstandings either; these exams would be excruciating, testing everything of her last five years. "Please. I don't. At all. I'm still in the brainstorming phase." The only thing she knew was that she wanted to make a difference and leave her mark. She wanted people to remember Skylar Diggory. Brent was lucky, because if he did nothing else at Hogwarts, he'd always be remembered because he was a Hogwarts Champion. She, was what? A top student in her fourth year? Something that would easily be glossed over as more students came through the school and made even bigger impressions in classes than she ever did. Top student wasn't enough to leave her mark, that was for sure.

Glancing up from her reflective thoughts at the hand squeeze, she nodded at him. "Thank you," taking one of the frogs from him and unwrapping it. Only her distracted thoughts about ambitions meant the frog was quicker than her and hopped out leaving her with an empty wrapper and a Hermione Granger card. "Rats. Her again. I think I've gotten about ten of her."

emjay · 08-31-2017, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Goblinfrog

Her mom's birthday was fast approaching, and today Kitty was buying her presents. She knew what kinds of deserts her mom liked. Of course desserts were only one of the things she was buying for her - right after here she'd transport to Hogsmeade and buy the rest.

But within moments of entering the candy store she caught sight of a familiar face.

"Oh, Henry!" she squealed upon spotting her co-prefect. She walked right up and wrapped her arms around him in a hug (he wouldn't mind, right?) and said, "How are you Henry? How's your summer going?"

Henry had just started filling his basket when a voice calling his name caught his attention. He looked up just in time to see one of his co-prefects coming his way. No, he certainly didn't mind a hug, though it did catch him off guard for just a moment at first. But he happily hugged her back.

"Hey, Kitty!" he grinned once he pulled away. "I'm doing alright. Summer's good, busy as always." And he had plenty going on this summer, mostly things that he was excited about. "What about you? Having a good summer?" He couldn't believe it was almost over, but he didn't really want to think about that.

Sneakeh Cat · 10-03-2017, 04:05 PM

Maia did not necessarily remember there being a candy shop in Diagon Alley when she had lived in London, but then again, it's also been a long five years since she's been here. Her memories of this place were so cloudy that everything has been a surprise to her thus far.

but CANDYYYYYY. The delight on her face should not be forgotten by the people who saw her as she entered the building. She loved CANDY but who didn't?!

She picked up a basket, knowing good and well that she would be needing it, and began walking down the aisles.

I was one of these.... and one of these... OH I HAVE TO HAVE THIS!

*PhoenixRising* · 10-03-2017, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sneakeh Cat

Maia did not necessarily remember there being a candy shop in Diagon Alley when she had lived in London, but then again, it's also been a long five years since she's been here. Her memories of this place were so cloudy that everything has been a surprise to her thus far.

but CANDYYYYYY. The delight on her face should not be forgotten by the people who saw her as she entered the building. She loved CANDY but who didn't?!

She picked up a basket, knowing good and well that she would be needing it, and began walking down the aisles.

I was one of these.... and one of these... OH I HAVE TO HAVE THIS!

"Ethan, wait!" Dominic called, wishing for the days when his kids didn't walk or run on their own. Of course the girls weren't nearly as bad as running off as Ethan seemed to be. Payback, maybe? Except he didn't have sisters or anyone to bother really, in the way Ethan seemed to. Why had Dia insisted on sending him out on these errands and taking Ethan anyway? He'd have far preferred to take Allison or Adrienne, who at least knew how to be dignified. Most of the time.

Ignoring his father's pleas, because when did he EVER listen to his father, unless he was tied down? Something he knew he could avoid as he'd learned to test the limits and boundaries. Ethan ran into the candy shop, haphazardly knocking over candy displays and not even caring. Even going so far as to knock baskets out of other customers hands, spilling their contents all over their floor and stopping only once he'd been entrapped.

"Ethan Peter Denton. Apologize. Right now," he said, holding his son under his arms, sparing half a glance at the woman his son victimized this time, as his topaz eyes pleaded with her to forgive him. Little did he know was that the woman just so happened to share a surname, or might not have used his son's full name as he had. Or did he realize the change this woman might bring to his mostly organized chaotic life.

Sneakeh Cat · 10-03-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

"Ethan, wait!" Dominic called, wishing for the days when his kids didn't walk or run on their own. Of course the girls weren't nearly as bad as running off as Ethan seemed to be. Payback, maybe? Except he didn't have sisters or anyone to bother really, in the way Ethan seemed to. Why had Dia insisted on sending him out on these errands and taking Ethan anyway? He'd have far preferred to take Allison or Adrienne, who at least knew how to be dignified. Most of the time.

Ignoring his father's pleas, because when did he EVER listen to his father, unless he was tied down? Something he knew he could avoid as he'd learned to test the limits and boundaries. Ethan ran into the candy shop, haphazardly knocking over candy displays and not even caring. Even going so far as to knock baskets out of other customers hands, spilling their contents all over their floor and stopping only once he'd been entrapped.

"Ethan Peter Denton. Apologize. Right now," he said, holding his son under his arms, sparing half a glance at the woman his son victimized this time, as his topaz eyes pleaded with her to forgive him. Little did he know was that the woman just so happened to share a surname, or might not have used his son's full name as he had. Or did he realize the change this woman might bring to his mostly organized chaotic life.

woaaaaaaah.

Maia was taken back when a tiny terror of a human ran past her and knocked her basket out of her hands, which caused all the contents inside it to fly out and on to the floor. BUT that was not the reason why she was staring at the older man. Oh no no. She was staring because he had called that tiny terror a D E N T O N. Not only that though! PETER Denton - and whatever his first name was. Something with an E. All she had registered was the 'Peter Denton' part of the name.

"It's..." She was a lost for words. "I'm sorry, but did you say his name was Denton? Peter Denton?" Her eyebrows were furrowed as she looked between the older man and tiny terror.

so so so many things were going on in that head of hers.

*PhoenixRising* · 10-03-2017, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sneakeh Cat

woaaaaaaah.

Maia was taken back when a tiny terror of a human ran past her and knocked her basket out of her hands, which caused all the contents inside it to fly out and on to the floor. BUT that was not the reason why she was staring at the older man. Oh no no. She was staring because he had called that tiny terror a D E N T O N. Not only that though! PETER Denton - and whatever his first name was. Something with an E. All she had registered was the 'Peter Denton' part of the name.

"It's..." She was a lost for words. "I'm sorry, but did you say his name was Denton? Peter Denton?" Her eyebrows were furrowed as she looked between the older man and tiny terror.

so so so many things were going on in that head of hers.

Wrestling with an eight... nine... eh, however old he was, was not easy, but fortunately Dominic's five foot ten self was proving useful, not to mention that he was stronger, despite being over forty. Early forties, thank you very much.

But the change in facial expressions was something that definitely registered with the former hufflepuff. Her shock, surprise, but then the repeating of his son's name. No, not his son's name. His father's name; a name that while he'd carefully elected Peter as his son's middle name, didn't think he would hear it ever in the context, the way she said it. He was always Ethan. "Ethan. Ethan Peter Denton, yes," Dominic corrected, "he was named after the two fathers in my life. Well, sort of, my biological father was one I barely knew, but what would have liked to, but the other was a father figure, my professor, my mentor." And he rather wondered how Ethan Truebridge was doing at that moment. Hadn't his son been at Hogwarts recently? Dominic made a mental note to write to him. Also, why was he speaking up like he was to a total stranger?

"Who are you?" Ethan asked, wrestling to be free.

Sneakeh Cat · 10-09-2017, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Wrestling with an eight... nine... eh, however old he was, was not easy, but fortunately Dominic's five foot ten self was proving useful, not to mention that he was stronger, despite being over forty. Early forties, thank you very much.

But the change in facial expressions was something that definitely registered with the former hufflepuff. Her shock, surprise, but then the repeating of his son's name. No, not his son's name. His father's name; a name that while he'd carefully elected Peter as his son's middle name, didn't think he would hear it ever in the context, the way she said it. He was always Ethan. "Ethan. Ethan Peter Denton, yes," Dominic corrected, "he was named after the two fathers in my life. Well, sort of, my biological father was one I barely knew, but what would have liked to, but the other was a father figure, my professor, my mentor." And he rather wondered how Ethan Truebridge was doing at that moment. Hadn't his son been at Hogwarts recently? Dominic made a mental note to write to him. Also, why was he speaking up like he was to a total stranger?

"Who are you?" Ethan asked, wrestling to be free.

Maia had not even noticed she had back away from the man with a confused look still plastered on her face. "Peter Denton," she repeated. Never would she have thought that name would come out of her mouth again. Her brain was putting the pieces together very quickly and soon enough, memories of living with Lena came back. She knew Lena had a son that visited so often, and she vaguely remembered what his voice sounded like from the other side of her bedroom door. She remembered seeing pictures but the image of them in her head was blurry.

Was this Lena's son? Surely it was because then everything would make sense - or as much sense as possible seeing at this situation was weird. There was a one in a million chance that she could of run into this man, and that one percent chance happened.

She looked down at Ethan when he asked her that question, and she looked back at the man, whose name was still unknown. "I'm Maia," she answered. "Maia Denton." Not knowing what else to say, she fell quiet.

*PhoenixRising* · 10-09-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sneakeh Cat

Maia had not even noticed she had back away from the man with a confused look still plastered on her face. "Peter Denton," she repeated. Never would she have thought that name would come out of her mouth again. Her brain was putting the pieces together very quickly and soon enough, memories of living with Lena came back. She knew Lena had a son that visited so often, and she vaguely remembered what his voice sounded like from the other side of her bedroom door. She remembered seeing pictures but the image of them in her head was blurry.

Was this Lena's son? Surely it was because then everything would make sense - or as much sense as possible seeing at this situation was weird. There was a one in a million chance that she could of run into this man, and that one percent chance happened.

She looked down at Ethan when he asked her that question, and she looked back at the man, whose name was still unknown. "I'm Maia," she answered. "Maia Denton." Not knowing what else to say, she fell quiet.

Maia. Maia Denton. And suddenly Dominic hadn’t felt very chatty anymore, but just stared. Not because he knew who she was, because he didn’t. But it almost felt like she was mocking him; his family was small, wasn’t it? He was 41 years old, no siblings, no cousins, ... to his knowledge. It was just him and his mom. And his three kids. And his fiancé.

“Dad? Are you okay?” The small child glanced up at Dominic.

And without a word, the former Hufflepuff slowly shook his head. “I’m sorry. We should go...” because creepy stalker person who STOLE his surname was not going to be around his kid(s). Shaking his took his son by the hand, leading him out of the shop.

Sneakeh Cat · 10-09-2017, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Maia. Maia Denton. And suddenly Dominic hadn’t felt very chatty anymore, but just stared. Not because he knew who she was, because he didn’t. But it almost felt like she was mocking him; his family was small, wasn’t it? He was 41 years old, no siblings, no cousins, ... to his knowledge. It was just him and his mom. And his three kids. And his fiancé.

“Dad? Are you okay?” The small child glanced up at Dominic.

And without a word, the former Hufflepuff slowly shook his head. “I’m sorry. We should go...” because creepy stalker person who STOLE his surname was not going to be around his kid(s). Shaking his took his son by the hand, leading him out of the shop.

Maia was not sure whether to feel hurt or agitated that he was leaving without any further conversation about the fact that THEY WERE RELATED! Of course, this was weird and would only happen to someone like her, but STILL! She wanted to know him, or at least know his name. If his dad Peter Denton, that meant they were half-siblings, and he was going NOWHERE because this girl wanted ANSWERS.

"Wait! Wait, wait, WAIT!" She called out, leaving the mess on the floor to follow after him. She had short legs, so she wasn't the fastest person around. "I have one question. If I'm wrong, you can leave. If I'm right, you have to talk to me." She knew she was right about this though. "Lena is your mother." She paused. "Am I right?" She STARED HIM DOWN.

*PhoenixRising* · 10-10-2017, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sneakeh Cat

Maia was not sure whether to feel hurt or agitated that he was leaving without any further conversation about the fact that THEY WERE RELATED! Of course, this was weird and would only happen to someone like her, but STILL! She wanted to know him, or at least know his name. If his dad Peter Denton, that meant they were half-siblings, and he was going NOWHERE because this girl wanted ANSWERS.

"Wait! Wait, wait, WAIT!" She called out, leaving the mess on the floor to follow after him. She had short legs, so she wasn't the fastest person around. "I have one question. If I'm wrong, you can leave. If I'm right, you have to talk to me." She knew she was right about this though. "Lena is your mother." She paused. "Am I right?" She STARED HIM DOWN.

Almost to the door, Dominic stopped in his footsteps, not from her frantic repeats of 'wait', but because of the mention of Lena. He turned around to face the colourful-haired woman and just stared. Yes, she was stalking him, he was convinced, because not only did she conveniently share a surname - which was WEIRD because he swore he knew all his family, only not because he didn't know his father's side at all - but she had managed to bring up both his father's name AND his mother's name in all less than five minutes.

And also because it had registered in his brain that if she was right, he had to talk to her. And while he didn't like demands like those, he was a Hufflepuff. Fair was fair and even though he hadn't agreed to the terms, she asked the question before had a chance, he felt compelled because if anything, he was rather curious too. Specifically because she had the SAME stare.

"Yes, and I'm her only child." He didn't know about his father's side, but he also hadn't particularly cared. Until now. "How do you know my mother?" And please, stay at least five feet away, thank you.

Sneakeh Cat · 10-12-2017, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Almost to the door, Dominic stopped in his footsteps, not from her frantic repeats of 'wait', but because of the mention of Lena. He turned around to face the colourful-haired woman and just stared. Yes, she was stalking him, he was convinced, because not only did she conveniently share a surname - which was WEIRD because he swore he knew all his family, only not because he didn't know his father's side at all - but she had managed to bring up both his father's name AND his mother's name in all less than five minutes.

And also because it had registered in his brain that if she was right, he had to talk to her. And while he didn't like demands like those, he was a Hufflepuff. Fair was fair and even though he hadn't agreed to the terms, she asked the question before had a chance, he felt compelled because if anything, he was rather curious too. Specifically because she had the SAME stare.

"Yes, and I'm her only child." He didn't know about his father's side, but he also hadn't particularly cared. Until now. "How do you know my mother?" And please, stay at least five feet away, thank you.

THAT was good news, at least.

If Lena only had one child then there would be no more surprises for Maia because in all honesty, this was weird. Yes, she knew the person that helped get her through that last couple years of Durmstrang had a son, but she never thought she would be standing face to face with him years later. She had promised to herself that after graduation, she would leave those times behind and create new, happier memories.

Life decided that those new, happier memories meant talking to her other half-brother..... and nephew? Oh dear, this was really weird.

"I'm one of Peter's daughters," she stated, not getting into any specifics. He didn't need to know she had a twin yet. "I stayed with her for a couple years while I went to Durmstrang." She was not sure if he remembered a strange girl living with his mother; it had been a long time ago.

*PhoenixRising* · 10-17-2017, 04:27 PM

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THAT was good news, at least.

If Lena only had one child then there would be no more surprises for Maia because in all honesty, this was weird. Yes, she knew the person that helped get her through that last couple years of Durmstrang had a son, but she never thought she would be standing face to face with him years later. She had promised to herself that after graduation, she would leave those times behind and create new, happier memories.

Life decided that those new, happier memories meant talking to her other half-brother..... and nephew? Oh dear, this was really weird.

"I'm one of Peter's daughters," she stated, not getting into any specifics. He didn't need to know she had a twin yet. "I stayed with her for a couple years while I went to Durmstrang." She was not sure if he remembered a strange girl living with his mother; it had been a long time ago.

.....................o.O

Peter's daughters. This was weird. Coincidental. He had not heard from his father in almost forty years, yet apparently he had not one daughter, but that was plural. Who seemed to be in her twenties judging from her appearance. Twenty years, his father had a whole second family and didn't bother to tell him. Or his mother. Or well, his mother obviously knew, but when did she know? Had she been keeping in touch with her ex for 38 years and not bothered to tell him? Was his anger? Frustration? Anxiety? Wrongly placed? Yes, he'd grown up with Lena and appeared to love his kids, her grandkids, but if she was hiding someone - a half-sister - WHY? For several years too.

"Did...D-d-a-daughters...?" The former Hufflepuff repeated. "I'm ... I ... Why Durmstrang?" His mother lived in England; Hogwarts territory. And really, why was that the best question he could come up with of the millions rolling around in his head. Like, where was his father now? What was he doing? How many other 'second families' did he start? What was she doing here?

Sneakeh Cat · 10-24-2017, 01:38 AM

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.....................o.O

Peter's daughters. This was weird. Coincidental. He had not heard from his father in almost forty years, yet apparently he had not one daughter, but that was plural. Who seemed to be in her twenties judging from her appearance. Twenty years, his father had a whole second family and didn't bother to tell him. Or his mother. Or well, his mother obviously knew, but when did she know? Had she been keeping in touch with her ex for 38 years and not bothered to tell him? Was his anger? Frustration? Anxiety? Wrongly placed? Yes, he'd grown up with Lena and appeared to love his kids, her grandkids, but if she was hiding someone - a half-sister - WHY? For several years too.

"Did...D-d-a-daughters...?" The former Hufflepuff repeated. "I'm ... I ... Why Durmstrang?" His mother lived in England; Hogwarts territory. And really, why was that the best question he could come up with of the millions rolling around in his head. Like, where was his father now? What was he doing? How many other 'second families' did he start? What was she doing here?

Oh well, he picked up on that! Maia had a smart cookie of an older brother.

"I have a twin," she responded with the tiniest of nod. "I haven't spoken to her in a few years though." She had actually went off the radar for the longest when she moved to Hawaii to 'find herself' and 'become a freelance writer'. Only one of those two things actually happened. The other question did not come as a surprise either considering she should of went to Hogwarts, but - "I - well, we, I guess - have a younger brother. I knew he went to Durmstrang, and I went there to find him." She did not tell Lena that at the time though. Her excuse back then was 'Hogwarts is dangerous.' Which, in all honest, it was. That school was a nightmare. And when she has kids, they would NOT be going there!

She paused, looked at him with big puppy dog eyes, and added, "I know this is strange." For real. "You probably think I'm making all this up, but I'm not. I'm not crazy. I've been tested for crazy before. I'm perfectly normal." Or as normal as Maia Denton could be.

*Nordic Witch* · 12-16-2017, 08:42 AM

First stop for Ryan on any Diagon Alley visit for school supplies was going to be without a doubt Sugarplums and then it was a three way tie between the quidditch, prank and music shops. Luckily he had managed to get out of going with Will and Emily to Ollivanders to buy his kid sis her first wand. He loved and adored his siblings but a slender and tall teenage boy needed his space too.

Pushing away some dark black strands of hair out his face that his mum insisted to cut before school Ryan headed over to the chocolate displays. He wanted to get some chocolate frogs and those chocolate gummy bears he liked too much. Yes, he knew it wasn't super healthy, but everyone deserved a treat now and then right?

Picking up a packet of gummy bears to examine it closer and read the content Ryan's thoughts drifted to his kid sis again when he didn't want it to. He should get her a chocolate frog album if they had one.

emjay · 12-17-2017, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Nordic Witch

First stop for Ryan on any Diagon Alley visit for school supplies was going to be without a doubt Sugarplums and then it was a three way tie between the quidditch, prank and music shops. Luckily he had managed to get out of going with Will and Emily to Ollivanders to buy his kid sis her first wand. He loved and adored his siblings but a slender and tall teenage boy needed his space too.

Pushing away some dark black strands of hair out his face that his mum insisted to cut before school Ryan headed over to the chocolate displays. He wanted to get some chocolate frogs and those chocolate gummy bears he liked too much. Yes, he knew it wasn't super healthy, but everyone deserved a treat now and then right?

Picking up a packet of gummy bears to examine it closer and read the content Ryan's thoughts drifted to his kid sis again when he didn't want it to. He should get her a chocolate frog album if they had one.

Now that summer was here, Andi spent a lot of her time at Diagon Alley. It was much better than being at home, and even though she usually didn't have money to spend on shopping, she could often find a familiar face. She hadn't yet seen anyone she knew today, but that didn't mean all hope was lost or that she couldn't bump into a cute boy.

The thirteen year old strolled down the street, then turned in to Sugarplum's. Maybe she'd get a lollipop or some gum. She slowly looked around as she walked through the aisles, her fingers casually trailing along the shelves. She noticed a boy that she knew was in her year over at the chocolate. Andi was sure she had seen him in at least one of her classes, but the name escaped her. That didn't matter so much though and she stepped over closer to him.

"Those any good?" she asked, eyeing the package of candy he was currently looking at. She wasn't sure she had that particular brand.

*Nordic Witch* · 12-17-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by emjay

The thirteen year old strolled down the street, then turned in to Sugarplum's. Maybe she'd get a lollipop or some gum. She slowly looked around as she walked through the aisles, her fingers casually trailing along the shelves. She noticed a boy that she knew was in her year over at the chocolate. Andi was sure she had seen him in at least one of her classes, but the name escaped her. That didn't matter so much though and she stepped over closer to him.
"Those any good?" she asked, eyeing the package of candy he was currently looking at. She wasn't sure she had that particular brand.

Ryan stood with the packet of gummy bears in hand and was browsing the other chocolate products on display, when a girl stepped up next to him. He was going to make a comment about personal space when she spoke and he looked at her. Like really looked at her. It was cute Andi of the snakes and she was asking him about gummy bears.

Ryan smiled and said feeling like a sales person. "Yes, the gummy bears are terrific. Awesomely gooey and chocolaty and fresh and that they come in small pieces makes you want to just eat more." He probably should stop talking right now or at least change the subject. "You're in my year right, Andi?"

sarahlooo · 12-19-2017, 06:25 PM

It was summer time and, unfortunately, time to get shopping for school supplies for the next term. Summer was flying by TOO quickly for Natalie's preference. There was still so much she wanted to to. But today, she was in Diagon Alley with some money from her parents to get school supplies. Liam was around, somewhere, but she had veered off on her own to the sweet shop to stock up on some chocolates. Her parents didn't specifically tell her she couldn't get any, so... she was getting some.

It was still warm, so Natalie had her hair braided back and was wearing a summer dress. She had gotten somewhat of a tan from her time on the beach and in Florida visiting her grandparents. London would never live up to Florida, in her opinion.

Natalie picked up a basket and dropped in some chocolate frogs, being sure to grab a few extra to owl to Derf. Sugar quills too, yes... lemon drops... peppermint twists...

DaniDiNardo · 12-19-2017, 07:10 PM

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It was summer time and, unfortunately, time to get shopping for school supplies for the next term. Summer was flying by TOO quickly for Natalie's preference. There was still so much she wanted to to. But today, she was in Diagon Alley with some money from her parents to get school supplies. Liam was around, somewhere, but she had veered off on her own to the sweet shop to stock up on some chocolates. Her parents didn't specifically tell her she couldn't get any, so... she was getting some.

It was still warm, so Natalie had her hair braided back and was wearing a summer dress. She had gotten somewhat of a tan from her time on the beach and in Florida visiting her grandparents. London would never live up to Florida, in her opinion.

Natalie picked up a basket and dropped in some chocolate frogs, being sure to grab a few extra to owl to Derf. Sugar quills too, yes... lemon drops... peppermint twists...

It may have been a little dramatic to think her summer was now over, what with nearly another month before they had to board the Express but it was the sentiment all the same. Where had the time gone and why did it feel like she hadn't done much with the little bouts of freedom she'd been afforded?

Now she had to be getting new books and stationery, supplies and uniforms. Wouldn't be much longer now. Horrid realization really. Hogwarts had been less than favourable at the end of the last term and with that letter, she couldn't imagine the new term would be any better.

Decidedly willing to postpone her preparation for as long as she could, the Ravenclaw veered off into the candy shop. Might as well get something for Emmy and Ezra while she was her; both children had seen her walk into that fireplace and say "Diagon Alley" and both associated the place with an abundance of toys and candy.

Just ahead of her, she could make out a familiar figure. Huh. Not a completely terrible trip to the alley today then. "Nat." She called, quickening her steps by just a little until she was standing by her. "Stocking up on candy for school?"

sarahlooo · 12-19-2017, 08:00 PM

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It may have been a little dramatic to think her summer was now over, what with nearly another month before they had to board the Express but it was the sentiment all the same. Where had the time gone and why did it feel like she hadn't done much with the little bouts of freedom she'd been afforded?

Now she had to be getting new books and stationery, supplies and uniforms. Wouldn't be much longer now. Horrid realization really. Hogwarts had been less than favourable at the end of the last term and with that letter, she couldn't imagine the new term would be any better.

Decidedly willing to postpone her preparation for as long as she could, the Ravenclaw veered off into the candy shop. Might as well get something for Emmy and Ezra while she was her; both children had seen her walk into that fireplace and say "Diagon Alley" and both associated the place with an abundance of toys and candy.

Just ahead of her, she could make out a familiar figure. Huh. Not a completely terrible trip to the alley today then. "Nat." She called, quickening her steps by just a little until she was standing by her. "Stocking up on candy for school?"

She was avoiding Madam Malkin's because it was always a madhouse and flooded with first years getting their first sets of robes. Natalie had been growing quite a bit, so she needed to get some new clothes for Hogwarts. But... she was stalling.

Hearing a familiar voice, Natalie looked back and saw her favorite Ravenclaw as she joined her at the candy. She smiled. "Yeah, I guess. And getting some chocolate frogs for Derf," she added, gesturing to the stockpile of chocolate in her basket.

"How's your summer been?" she asked, moving down the aisle to some more chocolates. It was a shame they hadn't hung out all summer. She wondered if Jessa had gone to Zita's party that she and Liam very deliberately did not go to.

DaniDiNardo · 12-20-2017, 12:43 AM

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She was avoiding Madam Malkin's because it was always a madhouse and flooded with first years getting their first sets of robes. Natalie had been growing quite a bit, so she needed to get some new clothes for Hogwarts. But... she was stalling.

Hearing a familiar voice, Natalie looked back and saw her favorite Ravenclaw as she joined her at the candy. She smiled. "Yeah, I guess. And getting some chocolate frogs for Derf," she added, gesturing to the stockpile of chocolate in her basket.

"How's your summer been?" she asked, moving down the aisle to some more chocolates. It was a shame they hadn't hung out all summer. She wondered if Jessa had gone to Zita's party that she and Liam very deliberately did not go to.

Oh. Chocolate frogs. They liked those, didn't they? Eh.....best not buy those. Lexa would just take them and the kiddies would have nothing. Something safer maybe. Speaking of chocolate frogs, and Derf. "I take it you didn't ruin things by bringing things up with him then." Pause. "Unless you guys still haven't talked about it." Jessa had been wondering how that'd all gone but she didn't wanna pry just in case it hadn't gone how Nat wanted.

Ice mice? No, fizzing whizbees. They'd like those. There was notable pause at that question followed slowly after by a small shrug. "It's been alright. I've had better." But she'd probably had worse too. "How was yours? That trip with you, Liam and Cam." They'd already gone yeah? She remembered Cam mentioning it when he came over for camping.

"I can't believe we've gotta be school shopping already. Didn't we just get off the train?" How was it basically August??

Where was the timeturner when you needed it? She wouldn't go back to the start of this summer. Maybe...maybe last summer. That one had been pretty good.

Lilly94 · 12-20-2017, 04:29 PM

Why, why, why did she have to move to America?! Couldn't she just stay in England with a friend? Or maybe move into Hogwarts permanently? That would be so much better than being a new girl again! She'd loved her first year at Hogwarts and now she was being moved to Ilvermorny. What kind of name was that, anyway? Holly huffed as she left her parents outside to decide where to go for a spot of lunch. She had decided that no, she did not want any lunch, thank you very much! She was perfectly happy to stuff her face full of sweets!

And so, with her mind set, the 12-year-old waltzed into Sugarplums, the door swinging shut behind her. She tried her best to bring a smile to her face, she was literally a kid in a candy store, after all. But instead, her face remained set in a scowl. It had been weeks since she had been told of the move, and it hadn't become any easier over time. "Ilvermorny is going to suck!" she said adamantly, with a stomp of her foot for effect. The former Slytherin didn't care much for opinions. She was in a foul mood and she wanted everybody to know about it.

Arms crossed over her chest, she moved further into the shop and toward the countless displays of several different sweets. And what if they didn't have her favourite sweets in America? Gosh, this move was going to be terrible. She just knew it!

Daemon · 12-20-2017, 05:00 PM

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Why, why, why did she have to move to America?! Couldn't she just stay in England with a friend? Or maybe move into Hogwarts permanently? That would be so much better than being a new girl again! She'd loved her first year at Hogwarts and now she was being moved to Ilvermorny. What kind of name was that, anyway? Holly huffed as she left her parents outside to decide where to go for a spot of lunch. She had decided that no, she did not want any lunch, thank you very much! She was perfectly happy to stuff her face full of sweets!

And so, with her mind set, the 12-year-old waltzed into Sugarplums, the door swinging shut behind her. She tried her best to bring a smile to her face, she was literally a kid in a candy store, after all. But instead, her face remained set in a scowl. It had been weeks since she had been told of the move, and it hadn't become any easier over time. "Ilvermorny is going to suck!" she said adamantly, with a stomp of her foot for effect. The former Slytherin didn't care much for opinions. She was in a foul mood and she wanted everybody to know about it.

Arms crossed over her chest, she moved further into the shop and toward the countless displays of several different sweets. And what if they didn't have her favourite sweets in America? Gosh, this move was going to be terrible. She just knew it!

Philippa was not here with her parents. Oh no. Philippa wasn't speaking to her parents, and if she had her way she'd never speak to them again in her life. Philippa was here with Uncle Thorne and Uncle Charlie, who had already been informed that once she was done here she should be moved to Auntie Chaela's house where she will stay for the rest of her summer.

And then.... and then. Philippa's lip quivered as she browsed the shelves, almost crying again as she rememebred she was going to Durmstrang. Sure, Chaela had gone to Durmstrang and all the von Brandts go to Durmstrang but SHE was supposed to be different and she was supposed to have been the most successful von Brandt at her school.

Now... Sigh. Happening upon a glass case, she checked her reflection in the mirror, organizing her features into a pretty yet sad look, as opposed to the ugly crying look she's had on for weeks. No more ugly. Now that she was DONE with Papa and Dad forever, she needed to become the best model ever so she could support herself and become rich and famous like Justine Janvier. She couldn't do that while being ugly. She didn't bother looking over at the girl standing beside her, also rather upset, too absorbed with her reflection.

emjay · 12-21-2017, 02:14 AM

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Ryan stood with the packet of gummy bears in hand and was browsing the other chocolate products on display, when a girl stepped up next to him. He was going to make a comment about personal space when she spoke and he looked at her. Like really looked at her. It was cute Andi of the snakes and she was asking him about gummy bears.

Ryan smiled and said feeling like a sales person. "Yes, the gummy bears are terrific. Awesomely gooey and chocolaty and fresh and that they come in small pieces makes you want to just eat more." He probably should stop talking right now or at least change the subject. "You're in my year right, Andi?"

Andi looked at him expectantly, then returned his smile. "Really? I've never had the chocolate ones. But you make them sound good," she added with the hint of a giggle. "I miiight have to try some. Sometime."

She picked up a package to inspect it, then lifted her eyes as he spoke. Andi smiled and nodded, pleased that he knew who she was. "That's right. I think you're in my Charms class?" Or maybe it was Transfiguration, but she figured he was in one of those classes with her.

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