Originally Posted by MsMorgan

Catching an interesting part of a conversation, Mariel turned her head in the direction of the voice she had heard. It appeared to be the younger girl that had talked to her and Keltan at the food trolley on the train - well, she had talked mostly to Keltan... but that was beside the point. The point was that she had met her at the food trolley.

Leaning towards the girl whose name she had forgotten, Mariel said, "I don't mean to interrupt, but I thought I heard you talking about making fireworks to cheer on our team." Smiling a little, she added, "I think that's a really great idea. The players really appreciate things like that and support from the fans in the stands." At least Mariel did. Her smile grew at the memory of the House spirit competition Professor V assigned the school last term and remembering how great the support from Ravenclaw had been.

Originally Posted by bone_baud10

"Well," said Thomas to Vic, "I know that I'm one of the most clumsiest people in this school and your grandma was in the Qudditch team when she was at school," After he said that he took another slice of the delicious juicy pie. "But anyway which class do you want to be right now?"

Originally Posted by MsMorgan

"Good to hear," Mariel grinned with a nod. She knew that the other Houses wouldn't make it easy for them to attain the cup again, so all the Ravenclaws really had to work extra hard this year - but it would be that much easier if they were working together.

At Keltan's last word, Mariel nodded solemnly in confirmation. That was one thing she really hated about classes. It always seemed like she had a hard time finding a partner, and she wasn't usually one to go approach strangers... although she did seem to know quite a few more people this year so maybe it wouldn't be so bad. "Yeah... not my favorite part of class, but a necessity, I guess." Though she couldn't figure out why exactly which is why she came up with the mandatory-for-all-professors idea. "But you're always welcome to have me for a partner," she said brightly. "Or I'm sure any of the other million Ravenclaws you know would be willing to partner up," she teased with a grin.[/B]

Originally Posted by Lezleighd

"O that cherry pie looks amazing." She said as she grabbed a piece of pie. "I wonder what professors we should be worried about?"

Originally Posted by Lezleighd

"I bet you're right Victoria, Thomas you'll be able to. It's not that hard. I mean after you fly a couple of times it just kind of comes naturally. The first time I flew, I ran straight into the wall. It wasn't funny at the time, but it is now." She giggled thinking about that sight.

"Well, thanks, but I think I'm too nice to play. I'd be too worried about everyone playing being safe, so I think the sidelines producing names in fireworks would be the best place for me."

Originally Posted by bone_baud10

Thomas heard Satine said and he answered her back," Well I think Transfiguration should be interesting my told me when you're a first year Transfiguration is kinda dull but by third year it's really interesting. About Potions I'm not really sure cause I don't really want to burn my clothes or come out the class with a black face."

Originally Posted by Harron Peasley

"I spoke to one of the Gryffindor prefects in Diagon Alley, and he said non! I don't particulary believe that, but each to his own!" Laura laughed. "I'm more worried about the lessons to be perfecly honest! What if I mess up in front of the class?!"

Originally Posted by Danielle ^_^

"Yep, that is exactly what I mean. Are you seriously going to be able to finish all that?" she asked sceptically and pointed at his plate - which she had to admit looked very appetizing right at that moment. She quickly turned her eyes away from his delicious plate and focused on her own where one buttered hot potato was waiting for her. That's tasty too - there's no need to pig my way into the year... Plus, if I eat too much I'll have stomach aches for the whole of next week which would seriously suck...

"It's the best food ever," Rachel replied automatically to his statement and nodded as he mentioned - she supposed - his house elf. "Of that fact - there's no doubt," she added quite as firmly, smiling as she picked up her cup and reached for the pumpkin juice across from Keltan.

Grinning playfully, she poured her drink as he talked and took her time in answering, taking a loooooong sip before taking a breath to speak. "Well my dear Keltan-" she began with a heavily sarcastic voice, then stopped abruptly as a thought came to her. "Your name is way too long... You need a nickname, like me. I'm Rachel, but nearly everyone calls me Rach," she explain, her mind already going through all the possibilities that she could suggest to Keltan.

Originally Posted by Harron Peasley

"Hi Satine!" Laura said. "I'm Laura! I can't believe how many Ravenclaw firsties there are, and I know that at least two more have to come," she added, thinking of her friends Isabella and Shaunee. "Are there as many in the other houses?" If there are, Laura thought, it's no wonder the Great Hall is so big!

Looking around, Laura saw that one of the older students had sat down with them. Hearing his welcome, she smiled back and stuck out her hand. "Thanks," she said, "I'm Laura by the way!"

Originally Posted by Riverlynn

Lasca smiled and filled her plate. She had probably totally freaked her best friend out which is definitely not what she wanted to do. The need to sooth her friend was strong but with everyone so close and more people she knew showing up, now was definitely not the time.

"I told you this place was amazing!" She winked at the young first year and then laughed. The boy Kel that was just introduced to her was incredibly enthusiastic. His small bow surprised her and she had the urge to curtsy but she tamped it down. She was already sitting down and there was no reason to get up. She nodded at Mariel as she vehemently stated that the House cup needed to stay in Ravenclaw.

"That Cup is ours and we need to keep it that way." She was distracted as yet another person she knew walked over and sat down across from her. "Hey Natka! Sure please sit! This is Mariel by the way." She gestured with her hand and smiled.

It suddenly hit her how many more friends she had managed to accumulate and this year had barely started. Her smile grew wider as that thought settled in. This year was going to be amazing!

Originally Posted by MsMorgan

"Good to hear," Mariel grinned with a nod. She knew that the other Houses wouldn't make it easy for them to attain the cup again, so all the Ravenclaws really had to work extra hard this year - but it would be that much easier if they were working together.

At Keltan's last word, Mariel nodded solemnly in confirmation. That was one thing she really hated about classes. It always seemed like she had a hard time finding a partner, and she wasn't usually one to go approach strangers... although she did seem to know quite a few more people this year so maybe it wouldn't be so bad. "Yeah... not my favorite part of class, but a necessity, I guess." Though she couldn't figure out why exactly which is why she came up with the mandatory-for-all-professors idea. "But you're always welcome to have me for a partner," she said brightly. "Or I'm sure any of the other million Ravenclaws you know would be willing to partner up," she teased with a grin.

Mariel eyed Lasca carefully. It appeared that her friend felt the need to drop the subject as she made no further mention of the Slytherin boy even when Mariel had pointed him out. Well, she was not getting off that easy. They had plenty more to talk about, but perhaps it was neither the time or the place. They could talk later.

Nodding her agreement about the House cup, Mariel glanced over to the girl Lasca had gestured towards. "Oh, sure, I know Natka," she said. "Hi, Natka, how was your summer?" she asked her fellow third year before cringing slightly. Okay that was officially the last time she was going to ask that trite question. Everyone asked that and everyone probably got tired of answering it as well.

Catching an interesting part of a conversation, Mariel turned her head in the direction of the voice she had heard. It appeared to be the younger girl that had talked to her and Keltan at the food trolley on the train - well, she had talked mostly to Keltan... but that was beside the point. The point was that she had met her at the food trolley.

Leaning towards the girl whose name she had forgotten, Mariel said, "I don't mean to interrupt, but I thought I heard you talking about making fireworks to cheer on our team." Smiling a little, she added, "I think that's a really great idea. The players really appreciate things like that and support from the fans in the stands." At least Mariel did. Her smile grew at the memory of the House spirit competition Professor V assigned the school last term and remembering how great the support from Ravenclaw had been.

Turning back to Elizabeth, she returned her grin and said, "I'm sure you'll do great on your NEWTs. We're Ravenclaws... extra smart." That seemed like such a long ways away to Mariel. She didn't even have to worry about OWLs yet. "So do you know what you want to do when you're done with school?"

Her grin grew even wider when talk turned to Quidditch and she nodded fervently. "Absolutely," she said, excitement coloring her voice. So far they had won both years that Mariel had gone to school at Hogwarts and if it was up to her, they'd win every year she was at school there... making it, ahem, eight wins in a row. Yep, that sounded good. "So what position do want to play this year?" She remembered that Elizabeth was Chaser last year, but was pretty sure she was Beater the year before. Yeah, that sounded right. "I really enjoyed playing Keeper last year. I'm hoping for that again, but, you know, wherever Willow sees fit..."

Originally Posted by Harron Peasley

Laura smiled at Thomas. "I can't wait for Transfiguration or DADA, but I just don't want to be like my sister. She loved Transfiguration and Potions, always threatening to turn me into a toad or feed me poison!"

Then she turned to Satine. "Oh," she said. "Well, I did some gymnastics, althletics, swimming, tennis, oh, and lacross. If you ever get asked to play Lacross, don't. It's so horrible!!" she laughed. That was just her opinion, maybe it had been her muggle teachers!

Originally Posted by bone_baud10

"Oh, yes good point," said Thomas laughing. "Well," said Thomas making sure he had two eyebrows, "I think that Ancient Runes and History of Magic are more boring than English at the muggle schools and you have to agree on that."

Originally Posted by alicecullenrocks

Shaunee saw Laura, skipped over to her and slipped into the seat next to her, "Sorry Laura. I got lost. Typical Shaunee." Shaunee saw new faces surrounding Laura, Jule and Victoria. "Oh hi. I'm Shaunee." Shaunee smiled and waved, her bangles jangling as she waved. Shaunee looked around the group with her large blue eyes, wondering who would speak next.

Originally Posted by bone_baud10

"Lacross?" said Thomas in a confused voice, "Isn't that the really boring game with nets and a tiny, tiny ball? You're right it's a horrible game."

Originally Posted by LOOOL Kelly!

Kel raised an eyebrow at her smile. He could see she was holding back a laugh - but what was funny, he didn't know. Well...food. That was a subject he understood. "Um...I'm not quite sure." he admitted, laughing. "It is a lot of food...I think my eyes are bigger than my stomache." he shrugged though, and poured himself a goblet of pumpkin juice after Rachel did the same. "Yummeh," he murmured quietly, taking a drawn-out drink.

His eyebrows shot up again when she said 'My dear Keltan'. Chuckling, he shook his head. Girls. "Well, I think I've kinda adopted the nickname 'Kel'." he shrugged. Just as long as she didn't call him Kelly, he was fine. "And Rach. Much shorter." he said sarcastically, but smiled again. "Well, Rach it is. Until such time as I think of something else."

Originally Posted by Lezleighd

"I'll definitely keep that in mind." Satine had never even heard of lacrosse but she had learned that Muggle sports were very different.

She smiled at Laura,"I didn't have any brothers or sisters growing up, but my cousin, Iridseca, was always saying she was going to turn me into a butterfly since that's my favorite animal. Wouldn't that be cool if we learned to do that kind of thing first?"



She turned to Thomas, "I would have to agree. English is boring, but History of Magic doesn't bother me too much as long as we get to learn about all the wars, especially that last one."



"Howzit! I'm Satine! I absolutely heart your bracelets!"

Originally Posted by alicecullenrocks

Shaunee grinned, "Hey Satine. Thanks, i love them too but sometimes they get in the way alot. So are you glad to be in Ravenclaw?" Shaunee was eager to find out more about Satine.

Originally Posted by Strange_Bean

Samantha walked in the great hall and gasped,she had never seen anything as beautifull as this room.She walked to the Raven claw table and sat down feeling shy.

Originally Posted by Lezleighd

Satine noticed the new girl at the table. "Howzit! How bout you scoot down and sit by us? Are you a first year also?"

Originally Posted by alicecullenrocks

Shaunee grinned, "Hey Satine. Thanks, i love them too but sometimes they get in the way alot. So are you glad to be in Ravenclaw?" Shaunee was eager to find out more about Satine.

Originally Posted by Strange_Bean

Samantha Blushed And Moved Down."Hi and yeah im a first year."
Samantha Started Playing With Her Hands. "Oh im Sam by the way"

Originally Posted by Lezleighd

Satine smiled when saw the new girl blush, "I'm Satine. It's great to meet you. We were just talking about Quiddich and classes and muggle sports. Wow, were talking about a lot of stuff. So tell us about yourself."

Originally Posted by Strange_Bean

Sam Giggle Nervously."uuumm Im muggleborn and i was really surprises when i got the letter.I'm soo glad i got in raven claw it is THE best by far isn't it"
Sam looks up and gets interested at talking with Satine."i read all the books and i knew that i wanted to be in RavenClaw.Rowena is my Idol!!"

Originally Posted by Lezleighd

She could sense the excitement in the girl's voice even if she wasn't as expressive about it. [b]"Rowena is a pretty amazing witch. This is the house of the best looking and smartest, so of course this is the house for us all. How did you're parents take it when you got the letter?"

Originally Posted by Strange_Bean

Sam Smiled"I know she's is soo .. You cant put it into words!"Sam's smile faded a bit "Well they gave me the silent treatment for a few days then they gave up and dealt with it became happy for me "