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Granger1814 · 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.

WhittyBitty · 09-29-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollister

"Wow." Sylvia nodded with interest. Muggles came up with the strangest things, but they all seemed to work quite well, and came in handy. "I really want to drive a car now." She giggled, it sounded like fun. Though ...

Muggle transport was becoming boring now.

"Let's talk about somethng else." Sylvia stated, hoping that he would agree. "How are ... you and Brody?" She asked casually, smiling politely and leaning her head in the palm of her hand as her elbow supported her. Sylvia was now in nosey mode. Hahaha.

He chuckled. "Well, in a few years you can, love. If you take a drivers test." Though he wasn't so sure that he would feel safe on the road with someone like her driving. Not that he would ever say anything to her. He didn't want to hurt her feelings; he liked Sylvia way too much.

And now she was being nosy. "Things are going fine. Er, you ask her yet?" He wasn't sure if he wanted to tell her more or not. It was a bit awkward seeing as she was Brody's best friend.

Prongs.RJGirl · 09-30-2009, 11:17 AM

Michelle wandered between huge bookshelves searching for some more books on the history of this place. Hogwarts: A History was almost memorised by Chelle, but she still wanted to know much more about Hogwarts. She founnd it fascinating, so many wizards and witches. She wanted to know more about them. I must do my Transfiguration homework first. She found a book about some amazing discoveries made many years ago. This is just what I've been looking for! She took it out and went to sit on an empty table.

Hollister · 09-30-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitterz

He chuckled. "Well, in a few years you can, love. If you take a drivers test." Though he wasn't so sure that he would feel safe on the road with someone like her driving. Not that he would ever say anything to her. He didn't want to hurt her feelings; he liked Sylvia way too much.

And now she was being nosy. "Things are going fine. Er, you ask her yet?" He wasn't sure if he wanted to tell her more or not. It was a bit awkward seeing as she was Brody's best friend.

"Really? Oh that's good." Sylvia nodded. "We don't want crazy people out there with cars." They could easily be a killing machine. Maybe cars weren't so great? They did sound a bit dangerous. "I think I'll fail that test, properly fail." She smirked. What could be worse than a pureblood behind the wheel?

Sylvia smiled evily and nodded. "Of course." She liked to know things about other people, especially Torin and Brody. "She asked me how Xander was, which was strange..." Sylvia rolled her eyes, she wasn't even dating him! Geeez. "You're lucky to be with her. She's quite awesome. You should buy her chocolate, she likes chocolate." Sylvia was rambling now, but then she thought of something which she should have said aswell, just to keep it equal. "And she's lucky to have you tooo." She giggled.

WhittyBitty · 09-30-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollister

"Really? Oh that's good." Sylvia nodded. "We don't want crazy people out there with cars." They could easily be a killing machine. Maybe cars weren't so great? They did sound a bit dangerous. "I think I'll fail that test, properly fail." She smirked. What could be worse than a pureblood behind the wheel?

Sylvia smiled evily and nodded. "Of course." She liked to know things about other people, especially Torin and Brody. "She asked me how Xander was, which was strange..." Sylvia rolled her eyes, she wasn't even dating him! Geeez. "You're lucky to be with her. She's quite awesome. You should buy her chocolate, she likes chocolate." Sylvia was rambling now, but then she thought of something which she should have said aswell, just to keep it equal. "And she's lucky to have you tooo." She giggled.

He had to laugh now. She was just so adorable in a way. How she said stuff like that and was really serious about it. "Yes, indeed. Though you would be amazed at how many crazy people get their license." Hopefully she wouldn't be one of them. Crazy people, obviously. He didn't think she was crazy, but who knew? "Don't think like that or you will fail."

"Mmhmm. And how is Xander?" he asked in an attempt to change the direction that this conversation was moving in. Darn nosy Slytherins. "I know I'm lucky yo be with her. And we had a picnic recently." Not that he was going to give her the details of it. And yeah right. She's not lucky to have me." Where would she get an idea like that from?

Hollister · 09-30-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitterz

He had to laugh now. She was just so adorable in a way. How she said stuff like that and was really serious about it. "Yes, indeed. Though you would be amazed at how many crazy people get their license." Hopefully she wouldn't be one of them. Crazy people, obviously. He didn't think she was crazy, but who knew? "Don't think like that or you will fail."

"Mmhmm. And how is Xander?" he asked in an attempt to change the direction that this conversation was moving in. Darn nosy Slytherins. "I know I'm lucky yo be with her. And we had a picnic recently." Not that he was going to give her the details of it. And yeah right. She's not lucky to have me." Where would she get an idea like that from?

Sylvia crossed her legs underneath the table and leaned back. She had a feeling she would be here for ages with Torin, gossiping like old ladies. But she really didn't mind, she liked being alone with Torin ...

... that didn't sound wrong did it?

"Hmmm. Maybe cars aren't so great. I'll stick to floo, and apparation when I'm older." They sounded like BIG metal monsters of death. EEK! Sylvia sighed, she wasn't sure whether or not she even wanted to live in the muggle world, because she thought you have needed to drive if you did, and she'd rather walk everywhere than be in those death traps. "I will even if I was optimistic." Sylvia laughed.

Sylvia sighed loudly again. She shouldn't have mentioned his name. "How should I know? I don't have picnics with him." She snickered, tucking a few strands of hair behind her ear. "Oh don't be so modest! She's dating you, so you must have done something right."

WhittyBitty · 09-30-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollister

Sylvia crossed her legs underneath the table and leaned back. She had a feeling she would be here for ages with Torin, gossiping like old ladies. But she really didn't mind, she liked being alone with Torin ...

... that didn't sound wrong did it?

"Hmmm. Maybe cars aren't so great. I'll stick to floo, and apparation when I'm older." They sounded like BIG metal monsters of death. EEK! Sylvia sighed, she wasn't sure whether or not she even wanted to live in the muggle world, because she thought you have needed to drive if you did, and she'd rather walk everywhere than be in those death traps. "I will even if I was optimistic." Sylvia laughed.

Sylvia sighed loudly again. She shouldn't have mentioned his name. "How should I know? I don't have picnics with him." She snickered, tucking a few strands of hair behind her ear. "Oh don't be so modest! She's dating you, so you must have done something right."

"Not surprised," he replied with a smirk. Sylvia was a Pureblood. She didn't know Muggle things all that well. It was natural for her to want to stick with the things that she knew and trusted. "Me though.. I want a car." He was so going to try to get his permit as soon as he was old enough to. And it was great that his birthday was in May. Meant that he could do it as soon as summer came. "And you never know you will fail until you do." Which seemed to prove her point even if he hadn't meant to make it sound that way.

"I figured that you and Xanderman might be spending some time together. You know." He winked at her and ignored the picnic comment. She was just being grouchy 'cause he turned the tables on the gossip. But he could give as good as get and be as nosy as her.

He shrugged at her last comment. "I ain't that special."

AmbiguouslyMe · 10-01-2009, 02:51 AM

Tiberius had decided to write about the story he'd mentioned in class for his transfiguration homework. Walking through the library, he looked for a book that might give him more information than what he remembered from his mum telling him the story.

Finding one he thought would work, he made his way to a table and sat down. He remembered the who, and the what, but not really the why or the how... if a how was even given. Trying to ignore everything that was going on around him, Tibi buried his head in the book, reading furiously while taking copious notes.

Text Cut: notes

Pulling out fresh parchment, Tibi set to work on his homework.

Hollister · 10-01-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitterz

"Not surprised," he replied with a smirk. Sylvia was a Pureblood. She didn't know Muggle things all that well. It was natural for her to want to stick with the things that she knew and trusted. "Me though.. I want a car." He was so going to try to get his permit as soon as he was old enough to. And it was great that his birthday was in May. Meant that he could do it as soon as summer came. "And you never know you will fail until you do." Which seemed to prove her point even if he hadn't meant to make it sound that way.

"I figured that you and Xanderman might be spending some time together. You know." He winked at her and ignored the picnic comment. She was just being grouchy 'cause he turned the tables on the gossip. But he could give as good as get and be as nosy as her.

He shrugged at her last comment. "I ain't that special."

"Really? Everyone will want to ride in it, as long as you're not a crazy driver." Sylvia laughed, she definitely wanted a lift in Torin's car, sticking her head out the window. Hehehe. "Hmm. I'm usually pessimistic, so I see myself only failing." Sylvia rolled her eyes at herself.

Sylvia frowned and folded her arms. "What? He's a nice friend. I don't see why I can't spend time with him." Hmpf. Sylvia didn't see the problem, you're MEANT to spend time with friends. Duuuuuh.

"Whatever." She giggled, he was so lying.

*PhoenixRising* · 10-01-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

Adrienne had to resist rolling her eyes again, simply because the head boy seemed to almost be arguing against himself. Even though she knew he liked thinking that he was arguing with her. She may have been arguing, but she wasn't saying anything most people probably hadn't thought of at one point or another. "Oh, so you were just trying to make it clear. And yet, I'd think it would be obvious there's nobody here who is going against the dress code in general. You just seem to have gotten your back up over my shoes." She grinned; it was turning into a matter of entertainment, continuing to challenge his convictions. And she hadn't had a good argument in ages. "What exactly made you decide to patrol people's feet anyway? I'd think looking down would be beneath you." And he thought she had high standards? She could care less about if people chose to not wear quality shoes. As long as they didn't attack her own choices. And that was what high and mighty Dominic Denton had chosen to do, so she wasn't backing down.

And then she let herself try to get a glimpse of his thoughts, and had to struggle not to laugh as she found out a little of what he thought of her. Interesting. He should get together with Riley, since it would just be fascinating to discover how much the views of her differed. Or maybe she should just go find Chloe, and ask her if her housemate always had such amusing ideas. And then he spoke again, and she laughed as he referred to her as Miss. He thought she should have been a troublemaker, and yet he showed an odd respect. For someone who didn't seem the slightest bit curious about her, other than in the matter of informing her her shoes were against the rules. Straightening her expression out as he answered her inquiry, she pretended to narrow her eyes in thought. "I'll take that under consideration." As if she'd wear plain black shoes of any kind. The closest she would is her few pairs of black flats, and her black boots. And she'd never wear the same shoes more than one day in a row. "So, what exactly brought you into the library? Since I'm not conceited enough to think you came in here simply to inform me about my shoes," she asked, a bit curious, and wondering if the subject change would be enough to keep him guessing. Besides, her own boredom had been sufficiently dispelled.

This girl just didn't give up, did she? If Dominic had to take a generalized guess as to her house - if it wasn't for her blue robes that is - then he would have guessed Slytherin. Feisty, stubborn, cunning. In some regards, Dominic wondered for the sake of things that maybe he just ought to leave because at this rate, they weren't go anywhere for like HOURS. And he really wanted to get in some career research too; oh well, he was soooo disappointed. "Nobody is knowingly going against dress policy, you mean," Dominic murmured, trying to figure out how to put this to a nice INDIFFERENT close. "And I wasn't purposefully patrolling people's feet; sometimes, people's feet just stand out." Dom shrugged, before continuing on. "But someone being judgmental, are they? Looking down, physically has absolutely nothing to do with psychologically or mentally." That was true; people could be the most conceited and egocentric people around and yet sometimes, even THEY are ALLOWED to walk around with their heads down. It was a free country.

Dominic blinked as she seemed to be studying him rather intently, almost as if she was reading him like a book. It was peculiar for one thing, this girl. Feisty, stubborn, cunning, peculiar. Now that was a combination he'd never come across before. Nodding abruptly though when she agreed to take the plain black shoes into consideration, that was enough for him. There was no need to further on the topic, when it quickly changed to something of different matters: WHY he was in the library? Good question and she was smart too; because he didn't come in here to inform her on her shoes and nor had he expected to be carrying out some duties. But to inform that he was checking out career opportunities? That seemed almost weak because even it was true, Dominic didn't really like admitting that he was about indecisive over his future as he was girls. "Just ... browsing." The seventh year answered nonchalantly, his eyes flickering upwards towards the books on Advanced Charms. "And figuring out the best place for a study session. I mean, the library IS open to students of any house, any year, last I checked. But what about YOU? What brings you here?" Because it was only fair that even though she'd been here first, she's share why she was here too. Just because she was in Ravenclaw House didn't mean she had ownership over the school library.

WhittyBitty · 10-01-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollister

"Really? Everyone will want to ride in it, as long as you're not a crazy driver." Sylvia laughed, she definitely wanted a lift in Torin's car, sticking her head out the window. Hehehe. "Hmm. I'm usually pessimistic, so I see myself only failing." Sylvia rolled her eyes at herself.

Sylvia frowned and folded her arms. "What? He's a nice friend. I don't see why I can't spend time with him." Hmpf. Sylvia didn't see the problem, you're MEANT to spend time with friends. Duuuuuh.

"Whatever." She giggled, he was so lying.

"Pfft. You know I wouldn't be a crazy driver," he cut across her first comment. No way would he be. He was too awesome. Okay, maybe not. But still, he wasn't crazy. "You need to start thinking more positive. Be more like your brother?" No?

Now he wagged his finger at her knowingly. "Don't you play ignorant with me. You know what I'm getting at." If she was going to keep denying this she would just be making a fool of herself. Everybody knew about her and Xander.

"Whatever yourself," he retorted while sticking his tongue out at her.

WarrenBLUDx · 10-01-2009, 07:52 PM

Warren was left sitting at the table. Lucille had left which made him rather down. Next to him was a book, '' Quidditch SuperStars '' It was his cup of tea. But Warren reading? now that wasn't!

SilverTiger · 10-01-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Orchideae

This girl just didn't give up, did she? If Dominic had to take a generalized guess as to her house - if it wasn't for her blue robes that is - then he would have guessed Slytherin. Feisty, stubborn, cunning. In some regards, Dominic wondered for the sake of things that maybe he just ought to leave because at this rate, they weren't go anywhere for like HOURS. And he really wanted to get in some career research too; oh well, he was soooo disappointed. "Nobody is knowingly going against dress policy, you mean," Dominic murmured, trying to figure out how to put this to a nice INDIFFERENT close. "And I wasn't purposefully patrolling people's feet; sometimes, people's feet just stand out." Dom shrugged, before continuing on. "But someone being judgmental, are they? Looking down, physically has absolutely nothing to do with psychologically or mentally." That was true; people could be the most conceited and egocentric people around and yet sometimes, even THEY are ALLOWED to walk around with their heads down. It was a free country.

Dominic blinked as she seemed to be studying him rather intently, almost as if she was reading him like a book. It was peculiar for one thing, this girl. Feisty, stubborn, cunning, peculiar. Now that was a combination he'd never come across before. Nodding abruptly though when she agreed to take the plain black shoes into consideration, that was enough for him. There was no need to further on the topic, when it quickly changed to something of different matters: WHY he was in the library? Good question and she was smart too; because he didn't come in here to inform her on her shoes and nor had he expected to be carrying out some duties. But to inform that he was checking out career opportunities? That seemed almost weak because even it was true, Dominic didn't really like admitting that he was about indecisive over his future as he was girls. "Just ... browsing." The seventh year answered nonchalantly, his eyes flickering upwards towards the books on Advanced Charms. "And figuring out the best place for a study session. I mean, the library IS open to students of any house, any year, last I checked. But what about YOU? What brings you here?" Because it was only fair that even though she'd been here first, she's share why she was here too. Just because she was in Ravenclaw House didn't mean she had ownership over the school library.

Hmm, am I reading this wrong, or does it seem like he's almost wanting to give up?, Adrienne thought as there was an extended silence in her argument with Dominic. She could try and find out what he was thinking again, or anything else for that matter, but the distraction could cost her. And there was no way she was backing down. Not only was it too much fun continuing, but there was no way she was deferring to Mr. High-and-Mighty. She just couldn't. Even though there was the possibility of someone coming in and questioning what both of them were doing there, since as long as they were debating, it was obvious they didn't need to be in the library. "No, I didn't actually mean that. As far as I'm concerned, just because you seem to want me to bow down and say I disobeyed the dress code, doesn't mean I will. I'm not." So there. And then he was trying to say her shoes stood out, and she laughed. "If 'some people's' feet just stand out, how come you're the only person to ever make a comment about mine? Wouldn't someone else have noticed them by now?" She raised an eyebrow as he then decided to call her judgmental. She wasn't judgmental. Not unless she had reason to be. "Sweetie, physical actions always have a psychological component. Since you would have to actively make the choice to do something," she pointed out facetiously. He had to know that, he wrote the quote-unquote health column in the Quill, right? That meant he should know that stuff. She was curious what point he was trying to make.

And then he simply nodded in response to her feigned deference to his suggestion, which told her in fact he was trying to get out of the argument. Which meant she won. Ha. Although she let herself try and connect to his thoughts again, just to find out what was going on, and got a glimpse of what he thought about her. Peculiar, huh?, she thought to herself, figuring she knew the basis for his other adjectives about her. And those oddly made her think of Riley, and what Dominic would think if he knew she had a twin who was in Slytherin. Besides, he hadn't actually asked anything about her, so she saw no need to enlighten him. When he answered her question about why he was in the library, her blue eyes narrowed. "Just browsing?," she echoed, suspiciously. He was hiding something, and as far as she could tell, it was something interesting, since he liked talking about himself. Making himself seem better. Or that was her observation. "Study sessions could happen anywhere, and I never implied people couldn't be in the library. Here, the common rooms, out in the grounds. Does Hufflepuff not have a study area in their common room?," she said, before he tried to turn her question about intent around on her. "Boredom. I was alone, so I was looking for something to occupy myself," she answered, completely honest. She didn't see any reason not to be; just because he wasn't honest didn't mean she had to lie. Besides, for all she knew that would throw him off.

SlytherclawPoet · 10-02-2009, 01:24 AM

Raven entered the library and looked over at the bookshelves, she wondered if there were anymore potions books that she could study from on her own. She headed towards one of the shelves, letting her eyes scan over the books and seeing if there was any titles that peaked her curiousity.

RedRabbit · 10-02-2009, 01:27 AM

*Gabben walked down the rows of books looking for a new one. Even though he hated potions they did make the best pranks. As he walked down he saw a girl standing in his was.*

"Um sorry but could I-?"

*He pointed to the books behind her.*

SlytherclawPoet · 10-02-2009, 01:30 AM

"Oh um..sure." Raven said then grabbed a couple books and headed over to a table to look them over, she needed some new ideas of potions to make because making love potion was rather boring after a while considering there was no ~~victims~~ subjects to use it on.

RedRabbit · 10-02-2009, 01:39 AM

*Gabben nodded a thank you and started looking for the book he needed. He frowned not seeing it. He spun around seeing it the arms of the girl that just walked away. Gabben rolled his eyes then smirked. He grabbed a few books and made a show of tripping over her.*

"I am so sorry!" *He put the books in piles and handed her her's. Grabbing his he held a hand out to help her up and winked.*

SlytherclawPoet · 10-02-2009, 01:42 AM

Raven rolled her eyes slightly when he winked at her, she took his hand and got up then walked over to the table and set the books down. "It's quite alright, I don't believe we've met before, my name's Raven." She said and sat down, opening a book and reading.

RedRabbit · 10-02-2009, 01:46 AM

"My name would be Gabben. Your a slytherin right?" *Not even asking he took a seat at her table and shoved the book under his chair in his pack.*

SlytherclawPoet · 10-02-2009, 01:48 AM

"Of course I am, a 5th year Slytherin." Raven said, briefly looking up from what she was reading then mentally began to take notes that she was going to need later on.

RedRabbit · 10-02-2009, 01:52 AM

*Gabben laughed a little and looked over at the book she was reading. It was on his list of books he wanted for pranks.*

"I'm a Huffie myself..."

SlytherclawPoet · 10-02-2009, 01:54 AM

"Oh that's cool, my boyfriend's a Hufflepuff." Raven said, then took out some parchment and started drawing out some plans for a new prank that she was planning.

RedRabbit · 10-02-2009, 01:57 AM

*Gabben rolled his eyes and sat back down in his chair.*
"That wont work you know. Tried that prank in 2nd year."
*He could spot a pranker a mile away. He smirked and pulled the book out.*

SlytherclawPoet · 10-02-2009, 01:59 AM

"You obviously don't know what I'm capable of actually, this will work without failure." Raven said with a slight smirk then continued her plans, adding a few of her specialities to specific areas.

RedRabbit · 10-02-2009, 02:03 AM

"Looks like you will just get filled with failure." *He laughed and started reading his book then making notes. After a minute he showed her what he had.*

"Now if you use the tail of a garden snake it will work better."

Hollister · 10-02-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitterz

"Pfft. You know I wouldn't be a crazy driver," he cut across her first comment. No way would he be. He was too awesome. Okay, maybe not. But still, he wasn't crazy. "You need to start thinking more positive. Be more like your brother?" No?

Now he wagged his finger at her knowingly. "Don't you play ignorant with me. You know what I'm getting at." If she was going to keep denying this she would just be making a fool of herself. Everybody knew about her and Xander.

"Whatever yourself," he retorted while sticking his tongue out at her.

"You can't really say that until you actually drive." Sylvia smriekd and winked at him, referring back to what he had said earlier. How she couldn't say she would fail without actually failing yet. Pfft, and she thought he was modest. He was a vain character deep down, just like she was.

Sylvia snarled at his comment and turned her head to the closest window. It looked cold outside. "People tell Miles to act more like me." She said rather proudly as she turned back to Torin again. "Miles is extremely positive, it's strange."

She rolled her eyes, of course she knew what he was on about. But, the the thing she was on about, she didn't like. Sylvia could poke into other people's business, but they couldn't poke into hers. "Xander hadn't mentioned anything, it was you." Xander might not have liked her at all, and she didn't care in the slightest. Ok .. maybe a bit.

"Shut up!" Sylvia began to giggle again, leaning back on her chair a little.

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