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Granger1814 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 08:23 PM

Tall bookshelves are scattered throughout the library, the smooth wood gleaming brightly in the sun that shines in through the stained glass windows. Tens of thousands of books rest upon the shelves, all waiting to be explored by eager minds. They stretch along the walls, filling each shelf and dark corner. A catalogue system has been put in place to ensure that finding and retrieving a book becomes a simple task, for the sheer amount of books can be overwhelming, particularly to the youngest of students.
At the end of the first few bookshelves in the front of the library sits a pedestal. An open book with a soft golden light emitting from it, has been placed upon the pedestal. As you approach the book, you hear a rustling and then a gentle pop. “Come closer, come closer. Don’t be afraid.” A jolly voice speaks.

When you finally do peek into the pages of a book, an elderly gentleman peers out at you, one hand rising to adjust his spectacles. “Now. What book is it that you seek? I can give you a general location or a more specific one if you know the exact title of the book.”

Once you speak your request, the man ponders for a few moments before scribbling on a piece of parchment. Squinting at what he has written, he looks back up and smiles, before speaking the location of the book. “Happy reading!” He exclaims before settling back down into a still, flat image.

OOC: Please note that the jolly man is for entertainment purposes only. I will not be RPing him each time a student approaches asking for a book.

suncat · 09-20-2009, 03:35 PM

Reagan slammed the book shut. It was the right one, the one on vampires she had been looking for to read just for the heck of it. And now that she had found it, she stood up, smoothing down her Hogwarts standard skirt and walking swiftly towards the Front Desk.

Her mind wrapped around the mysterious case of 1252, she paused, checking the name of the infamous vampire responsible. She found herself absorbed, standing stupidly in the middle of the library, engrossed in her book.

Nixy! · 09-20-2009, 03:50 PM

Iris made her way into the library and over to the bookshelves. Now ... Potions, potions, potions ... Where are those bloody potions books? ... Ah ... There they are! She scooted her way into the tall, dusty shelves and began to look for a book that would help her not become a failure in Potions ...

She almost bumped into an older student, a hufflepuff to be precice. Blushing slightly, counting that this was the 4th person she had bumped into since starting school, She smiled at the girl and apologised quickly, and headed further down the isle of books...

suncat · 09-20-2009, 03:58 PM

Reagan was pulled out of her thoughts when a younger girl almost bumped into her. She smiled thinly, shutting her book with a snap. She almost took off towards the Front Desk to check out her extracurricular reading when she caught sight of the girl who had just avoiding a collison. Her face was twisted in a look for intense dislike and fustration. Her hand trailed the potions books, but didn't pick any out.

Reagan made a decision, striding towards the younger girl. "Do you need any help?" she asked politely.

Nixy! · 09-20-2009, 04:06 PM

"....I mean, who invented Potions? Its soo stupidly difficult." Iris muttered to herself, as she scanned all of the books, "I mean ... throw an Arithmancy exam at me, I'll be fine with that ... that's logical! But potions is like .... is like ... a chore! its like cooking ... cooking really bad icky poisonous foods...."

Iris was muttering to herself about how much she hates the subject when the older Hufflepuff came back over and asked if she needed any help. "Oh ... Erm, Well ... yes please ..." Iris put the book that she had just taken of the shelf back, after reading the title ... She certainly didn't want to know how to heal Dragon burns. The only time she would ever want to know how to make those kind of stuffs, would be if Aaron decided to go and do battle with a dragon. Like Mushu ... or Barney. No, wait ... He was a dinosaur. Iris smiled at the older girl again.

"I really don't get potions. I really struggled with it last year, I almost gave up on it completely ... so I'm just trying to find some books that will, like ...help me not become a complete failure..."

suncat · 09-20-2009, 04:13 PM

"Oh? Well this book in standard," she said, pointing to The Art of Potion Making. "This one is humorous." -Idoiot's Guide to Potions "And this one is the best to help understand the fundementals. But it's a bit dry, of course." Potion Basics.

"I find it's best to start with simple boil potions like the first years if you want to review. Just be sure to add the quills after the root, and not before."

Nixy! · 09-20-2009, 04:20 PM

Iris listened to the Hufflepuff carefully, making a mental note of the books she was indicating to. "Ohhhkay .... Thanks! I think they will help loads ... Well, the idiots one won't ... but the other two will! thanks er .... Sorry, I don't know your name." Iris looked down at the floor briefly, before looking the girl in the face ... She was a very pretty girl, that was for certain.

suncat · 09-20-2009, 04:31 PM

"Reagan Bryne, it's my first year as a Hogwarts student, and you?" she said airily, picking a few books off the shelf and offering them to the younger girl.

She smiled more amicably this time, noting the Slytherin tie and the soft blonde hair. This girl must have been a second year, or perhaps a third year. Just a bit younger then herself.

"So, Potions is your weak spot? DADA is mine... I can never get the defense charms right."

Nixy! · 09-20-2009, 04:36 PM

Iris grinned, "Reagan ... Isn't that the name of the new Minister, too? ... " Iris frowned at herself, wondering how she had remembered that piece of information from her mum, "I'm Iris Beaumont. I'm a second year."
Taking the two books from Reagan, she smiled again. "Yeah ... I can't stand the subject, it just goes in the left ear and out the right nostril. DADA ... I'm kinda neutral in that subject. I'm best in Arithmancy, Herbology and CoMC ... Are there any career paths I could follow with those? ... " She asked with a small grin.

suncat · 09-20-2009, 05:31 PM

"Is it? Well, I'll need to aim high then," she said with a slightly chuckle. She listened to the girl tell her first her name, then what she was best at, before finishing with a question. "Well Iris, it looks like Gringotts, magizoology or a magihortoculterist would do you some good."

Reagan didn't really know what she wanted to do. "But maybe we should just focus on passing potions for now."

Nixy! · 09-20-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by suncat

"Is it? Well, I'll need to aim high then," she said with a slightly chuckle. She listened to the girl tell her first her name, then what she was best at, before finishing with a question. "Well Iris, it looks like Gringotts, magizoology or a magihortoculterist would do you some good."

Reagan didn't really know what she wanted to do. "But maybe we should just focus on passing potions for now."

As Reagan came up with some career ideas for Iris, she looked more and more conused .. What on Earth were the last two? ... Smiling she said, "Yeah ... I suppose ..."

Iris looked at the older girl. "You mean you'd help me?"

suncat · 09-20-2009, 05:55 PM

"Sure, I'd help you. I'm all caught up with my homework, and I'm pretty good at potions." She smiled again. "That is, if you want my help."

She rubbed the dust off of a book, revealing the cover. "Ooh, Potions Obscura that should be interesting... and probably in the Restricted section, don't you think?"

Nixy! · 09-20-2009, 06:36 PM

Iris smiled at Reagan. She was suprised that a complete stranger would help her with her work. "wow! Thanks ... I reckon I'll do loads better with your help ... I can come and ask you for help about work ... You aren't scary. Kazimeri on the other hand. Oooold ... and wrinkly ... and scary. Not the easiest man to go and ask for homework help off."

Iris grinned at her and then looked at the book Reagan was talking about. "Yeah. That would be interesting ... " As Iris reasd the cover, she couldn't stop her mind from straying to Aaron.

suncat · 09-20-2009, 06:45 PM

"Ah. I haven't met the Potions master yet," Reagan said. She noted the distant look Iris got when looking at the book cover. "Are you okay? You look kind of... far off."

Nixy! · 09-20-2009, 06:59 PM

"Well, good luck when you do." Iris said with half a grin. "Oh ... Er, yeah, Kinda ... Just a lot gone on over the summer, you know ..."

Do I really want to go telling this girl about everything?
No.
Why not?
Youhardlyknowher!
And? She won't know Aaron, Evan or my parents.
Oh. you got me.
Shoo... Nutter.

Iris smiled at Reagan again, still unsure of if she should tell the girl about what was going on.

suncat · 09-20-2009, 07:03 PM

Reagan laughed, "Oh?" she said more seriously. "I understand. You're... what, twelve? Thirteen? And you're growing up... and things get complicated... am I right? Especially friendships, boys. You know, that deal?" Reagan guessed, pulling purely from what little she knew about social interaction.

Nixy! · 09-20-2009, 07:23 PM

Iris smiled, Yeah ... I'm twelve." Iris found herself blushing slightly. "Complicated is one word for it, I guess ..." Iris grinned, remembering that she had told Aaron and Fallon exactly the same thing once on the train. "Boys? ... Er ... Yeah ... They come into the equation somewhere ... Well, two boys in specific ..." Iris grinned nervously at Reagan. "Yeah ... I know what you mean ... It's not just that though ... Theres been alot going on at Home, too ... My mum and dad are half way through the magical divorce papers." Why did she have to say this?! Even Aaron and Fallon and Satine didn't even know this yet!

suncat · 09-20-2009, 07:28 PM

"Awww. Two boys? I'm two years older then you, and I haven't met one boy I particualrly liked. Divorse. Such an ugly word don't you think? Da left when I was five, haven't talked to him since. But it's been just me and mam since then. Well now there's uncle Evan, but life is complicated isn't it?" Reagan smiled symapthically.

She'd never been one to hide anything.

Nixy! · 09-20-2009, 07:58 PM

Iris giggled, "No! Not both like that! One of them is my best friend and the other one is the most egoistical pretty boy that I've ever met!" Iris tried to stop laughing, Reagan thought that she, Iris, had TWO boys. The thought made her laugh. "They both kind of hate each other. Because of me. But I never really had anything to do with anything." Iris would have been amazed if Reagan understood her. "Wow ..." Iris frowned as she said that her uncle was called Evan ... The look of pure dislike was quite evident on her face.

Obviously not all Evan's were completely egoistical ... it didn't stop her from wanting to hit something when she heard the name though.

suncat · 09-21-2009, 11:09 AM

"I see," Reagan said. "Do they both like you then?" She puzzled breifly over the look of dislike on her face. Perhaps she was thinking about her predicament.

Reagan was slightly surprised to know second years partook in similar dramas as the older students, but it seemed muggles did it the same, so she decided acting like she was older and all knowing was probably just stupid.

SilverTiger · 09-22-2009, 01:52 AM

Adrienne stood idly in the middle of the library bookshelves, not quite sure exactly what she was doing there since half the books she already had up in her trunk. And she hadn't exactly needed any research materials yet for classes. At least her Burberry wedges that she was wearing right now meant she wouldn't have quite as much problems reaching the higher shelves, since the height her shoes added once again made her at least the same height as her brother.

After another few seconds of standing there trying to decide what she wanted to do, she turned to head down to the history section, figuring at least maybe she could find a book there she hadn't read already, to pass the time until she could find Chloe again to get into something fun. Maybe I'll have to write to Grandmother, see if she'll send me some of the books from her library. I think she actually has some that I can't get here, she thought, scanning the spines of the books she passed to see if any seemed interesting.

*PhoenixRising* · 09-22-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

Adrienne stood idly in the middle of the library bookshelves, not quite sure exactly what she was doing there since half the books she already had up in her trunk. And she hadn't exactly needed any research materials yet for classes. At least her Burberry wedges that she was wearing right now meant she wouldn't have quite as much problems reaching the higher shelves, since the height her shoes added once again made her at least the same height as her brother.

After another few seconds of standing there trying to decide what she wanted to do, she turned to head down to the history section, figuring at least maybe she could find a book there she hadn't read already, to pass the time until she could find Chloe again to get into something fun. Maybe I'll have to write to Grandmother, see if she'll send me some of the books from her library. I think she actually has some that I can't get here, she thought, scanning the spines of the books she passed to see if any seemed interesting.

Dominic hated books. So for him to be in the library, making his way towards the bookshelves, obviously it was some dire emergency. Which in some regards it was, because as much as he hated to admit it, researching career choices related to Arithmancy and History of Magic was something he would have to do in a library. For a few moments though, the seventh year stood at the end of the aisle, as if deliberating over the possibilities.

There's no other way, he reminded himself, as he made his way down the aisle passed a female wearing heels that were very Bunbury-like. Had she had red hair, Dominic might even have confused her for the Herbology Professor. Running a finger along the spines, as Dominic read the titles, his golden eyes flickered back to the female with the heels. Definitely a student and DEFINITELY out of dress code. Which meant, as Head Boy, he was supposed to enforce the dress code, wasn't he?

"Your shoes aren't Hogwarts approved." Well duh, that was obvious. And pretty much unintelligent for a Seventh Year (and Head Boy).

SilverTiger · 09-22-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Orchideae

Dominic hated books. So for him to be in the library, making his way towards the bookshelves, obviously it was some dire emergency. Which in some regards it was, because as much as he hated to admit it, researching career choices related to Arithmancy and History of Magic was something he would have to do in a library. For a few moments though, the seventh year stood at the end of the aisle, as if deliberating over the possibilities.

There's no other way, he reminded himself, as he made his way down the aisle passed a female wearing heels that were very Bunbury-like. Had she had red hair, Dominic might even have confused her for the Herbology Professor. Running a finger along the spines, as Dominic read the titles, his golden eyes flickered back to the female with the heels. Definitely a student and DEFINITELY out of dress code. Which meant, as Head Boy, he was supposed to enforce the dress code, wasn't he?

"Your shoes aren't Hogwarts approved." Well duh, that was obvious. And pretty much unintelligent for a Seventh Year (and Head Boy).

Adrienne had been focused entirely on trying to find some book to look at, since she was in the library. And people in the library should have some reason for being there, and reading was the best option. But of course, nothing was jumping out at her as interesting, and she was about to give up and go wander the corridors or something. Boredom was quickly setting in and she wanted to find some outlet for it. And then she saw someone pass her in the aisle. They hadn't said anything, so she kept on her search, sighing a little as she continued not finding anything that looked like it would occupy her time.

Until she heard the voice sound from nearby, and she rolled her eyes as she turned to look at Dominic Denton. "Since when has there actually been approval of footwear at Hogwarts?," she asked with a raised eyebrow, feeling the slightest twinge of happiness that she was almost eye to eye with him. If he was actually going to try and attack her shoes, she wanted to feel like she was on an even playing field, even though she knew she had the slightest of advantages. "If I was doing anything other than just standing in the library, odds are I would have different shoes on. And just because you wouldn't know a designer shoe if it hit you on the head doesn't mean it wouldn't be allowed here." She'd wager one of her pygmy puffs that at least Professor Bunbury would defend her choice of shoes. Along with several students, although at least one of them sadly had already left Hogwarts.

*PhoenixRising* · 09-22-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

Adrienne had been focused entirely on trying to find some book to look at, since she was in the library. And people in the library should have some reason for being there, and reading was the best option. But of course, nothing was jumping out at her as interesting, and she was about to give up and go wander the corridors or something. Boredom was quickly setting in and she wanted to find some outlet for it. And then she saw someone pass her in the aisle. They hadn't said anything, so she kept on her search, sighing a little as she continued not finding anything that looked like it would occupy her time.

Until she heard the voice sound from nearby, and she rolled her eyes as she turned to look at Dominic Denton. "Since when has there actually been approval of footwear at Hogwarts?," she asked with a raised eyebrow, feeling the slightest twinge of happiness that she was almost eye to eye with him. If he was actually going to try and attack her shoes, she wanted to feel like she was on an even playing field, even though she knew she had the slightest of advantages. "If I was doing anything other than just standing in the library, odds are I would have different shoes on. And just because you wouldn't know a designer shoe if it hit you on the head doesn't mean it wouldn't be allowed here." She'd wager one of her pygmy puffs that at least Professor Bunbury would defend her choice of shoes. Along with several students, although at least one of them sadly had already left Hogwarts.

Apparently she was surprised that he was speaking to her. Sure Dominic had seen the girl before, but he didn't know anything about her. Not even her name. Except one thing was evident from her tone was that she was very feisty and very annoying. Similar to Bunbury, if he had to compare her to someone. "There's always been approval necessary for footwear. Just like there is a dress code." He informed her, though was sure someone like her didn't think it necessary to follow such rules.

Anything other than just standing in the library, she'd have different shoes on? Honestly, he didn't care if the shoes were designer or fake, he'd still be on about them not being approved. "It doesn't matter if you were in the library, a classroom, or even on the quidditch pitch. Students have set guidelines for shoes they're supposed to wear and I'm pretty sure it doesn't consist of wearing designers." Just because a Professor can wear them, doesn't mean a student can. Which hardly seemed fair, but such is life.

Nixy! · 09-22-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by suncat

"I see," Reagan said. "Do they both like you then?" She puzzled breifly over the look of dislike on her face. Perhaps she was thinking about her predicament.

Reagan was slightly surprised to know second years partook in similar dramas as the older students, but it seemed muggles did it the same, so she decided acting like she was older and all knowing was probably just stupid.

Iris looked at Reagan and giggled. "Oh ... no! No, no, no! ..." Iris couldn't believe this ... Neither of them liked her! In fact - One of them HATES her! She then remembered what Fallon had told her last night. "Well ... Actually ... No, it doesn't matter ... It ... they ... Its a really complicated story." Iris sighed and looked at Reagan. "I ... Erm ... thanks for helping me get these two books ... but I really need to get going ... I already have homework! Its not that difficult though ... So I should be OK." With that, Iris picked up the two books, smiled brightly at Reagan and headed for the front desks to check the two books out.

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