Library Reference Desk
 

Kim walked up he wanted start his studying early so that he won't be behind as he looked around for the reference section he always had a hard time looking for books and he truthfully didn't want to spend the whole day looking for a book if he could use the reference desk to help him look for it easier.

Kim noticed that the reference section was behind Mrs. Donovan's desk not being rude he wasn't going to go behind her desk without permission. Kim noticed Mrs. Donovan he walked up to her and said "May I ask you something Professor Donovan?"

Raven made his way to the Library, well, this is his first time here, he wander, looking to something useful, then he saw the large desk, he try to look and bingo, he just found the list of all book in this library -- he quietly read it --no, he didn't read it, he just scan it --whatever his eyes saw, he saw but he didn't understand it all.

after a while he read a title --at least his attention captured by this book--

Raven smiles, he wanted to know magic, then defensive magic is not bad. "hmm, I'll try to find that book" Raven say and headed to the selves

As always, the Librarian's eyes were glued to the rather large book she held in front of her. With her quill in her hand, she was deep in the middle of a difficult translation when she heard someone moving towards her.

Hearing the child's voice, Kimber sighed and lifted her eyes. "Yes?"

"I was curious... since the reference books are place on shelves behind your desk I was curious to if I may have permission to enter behind your desk to look. Since I thought it was rude to go behind your desk without ur permission and possibly invading your personal space." Kim was hoping he wasn't disturbing her to much with the next question "Because I was looking for a book on Star Grass and Moonseed."

"I see," she replied, moving her book aside. Kimber reached forward and quickly scribbled the word HERBOLOGY onto a square of parchment before giving it a tap of her wand. The scrap then folded itself into a paper hummingbird and fluttered it's wings just above the child's head. "Follow it," she instructed. "It will lead you to the right section." And she could get back to her reading.

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Lexi held tightly to the book in her arms as she wandered idly through the stacks. Biting on her lower lip she spotted Madame Donovan. This brought a small smile to her face. Stepping closer to woman, just so she could see her properly, she said in a quiet tone, "Madame Donovan, I have something for you." She had yet to take the personalized Gryffindor scarf out of her bag. She knew that she would eventually run across her HoH.

So she tucked the book under her arm and began to rifle through her bag in search of the small parcel. "It's here somewhere..." she muttered more to herself than to the librarian.

Madam Donovan looked up with an 'Oh yeah?!'-look on her face. "Hello, Lexi," she said, giving the girl an uneasy smile. She leaned an elbow on her desk and then quietly said, "It's not something horrible is it?" She was being totally serious.

Finally digging the gift out of her bag she smiled and held it out to Madame Donovan. That smile soon wavered a bit. "Madame Donovan... why would I give you something terrible? It's simply a small token of appreciation for your being the new Gryffindor Head of House is all," Lexi said in a small voice. Her bottom lip poked out just a bit and she held the wrapped scarf out. She had gotten Madame Donovan stiched into the scarf near the bottom on the right side. It was quite lovely in Lexi's opinion.

Kimber blushed noticeably when she saw that Lexi was holding out an actual wrapped present just for her. "Oh Lexi..." she said, smiling apologetically. She hadn't meant to be so suspicious. Truth was, she hadn't been given any tokens of appreciation from anyone since she'd been there. And certainly not a present from one of the students.

Now standing, she opened the package and dropped the paper onto her desk. "Lexi, this is beautiful," she said, running her fingers over the stitching.

She pulled the scarf out and wrapped it snugly around her neck and then came around from behind her desk. "Thank you so much," she said, pulling her into firm hug.

Lexi positively beamed as she saw Madame Donovan's reaction. "It's nothing much, I know, but... I think you deserve some appreciation for dealing with us," she said with a slight giggle.

Watching as the librarian wrapped the scarf around her neck Lexi's smile brightened. Then the most surprising thing happened... Madame Donovan HUGGED her. Returning the woman's hug she replied, "You are very welcome, ma'am. And thank you." Her brief show of... concern at the feast had really touched Lexi. Something as simple as an understanding nod and placing her hand on her shoulder had meant more to the little blonde than her HoH had known. Clearly.

Chyler blinked and slowed down to a stop just a few metres from the from the librarian's desk. She'd been wandering around aimlessly for a while now, reveling in the books and their familiar scents and sounds whens the redhead had remembered that there had been an original purpose of this little stray from her common room - to find out how the whole muggle-wizard post thing works. It wasn't a fascinating subject but since she was going to be depending on it for the next three years, she felt she needed to read up on it. Plus, there was nothing particularly interesting going on in her life anyway so this was something of an improvement.

But now... With half a mind to just turn around and look for the books herself in this monstrous library, Chyler watched with slight disgust as the librarian hugged a student. HUGGED a student. Ew. It was repulsing. All that touching and arms and chests and it was the LIBRARIAN. The sixteen year old made a mental note never to let her guard down with this one in case she tried to pull the same thing on her.

Bleh. Looking down, Chyler waited for the librarian to stop the touching so that she could go inquire about her books and be gone as quickly as possible. If only this library wasn't so HUGE. . .

So unlike her to hug a student, Kimber awkwardly released Lexi and took a few steps back. "Ahem... " Her smiled stayed in place though as she tugged the scarf around her and held onto it as if it would suddenly disappear.

"So... ? How are things, Lexi?" she asked softly. Hard as it was to believe, the librarian had been concerned.
Madam Donovan suddenly had that feeeeling that someone was watching her. She swung her head around in time to catch the girl as she hastily turned her attention away. "Is there something that you need?" she asked, trying to suppress a shudder. Kids were such creepers!

Done with the hugging? Chyler looked up as she was addressed, glad to see that there was no more touching. Lifting her chin, the redhead made her way over so that she wouldn't have to shout. "Yes, actually, miss. I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of the books about post? How the muggle world and the wizard world combine in that sense," Chyler explained politely, her green eyes fixed onto the librarian's so as to hold her attention and get out of her way as quickly as possible.

Shudder... Hugging strangers. Ew.

Lexi did the same as Madame Donovan and took a few steps back when the hug was over. Letting her eyes wander over the tops of the bookshelves that were nearby she shifted from foot to foot.

"Well, not great, to be quite honest. I don't think I will be returning here next year," she said very quietly. Saying it aloud made her a bit emotional. Blinking rapidly she cleared her throat and let her gaze follow the librarian's. Oooh another student. How lovely. She was not having a moment or anything. Not about to tell her Head of House about her problems. HMPH.

Emily walked up to the desk quietly. Wow! Look at all the books behind the counter! She had to get her hands on them...
'No Emily, that's not why your here' she told herself.
She was very curious and nervous as she asked "Excuse me Madam Donovan, but do you have any books on the... on the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy?"
She hoped she woudn't get suspicious. She just wanted to know what it was. Plus it would help with the potions homework...

With careful steps instead of her usual heavy "monster" steps, Damian walked into the library, acting as quite as possible. She always had a high respect for libraries and the rule of silence.
Damian walked up the desk, moving like a muted snake, and looked around with wondering and lost eyes. "Madam Donovan, I hope I didn't disturb your work but I would require some assistance on a certain subject. Is here by any chance a book about Parseltongue?" she whispered.

Kimber did NOT like the sound of that. What would keep someone as bright as Lexi from returning back to school? It couldn't be academic problems. She would have gotten word. That only left personal issues.

Feeling QUITE surrounded at the moment, the librarian gave Lexi an apologetic smile and leaned in close. "Would you like to meet me at the Lake, Lexi so that we can talk?" she asked. "I'll be closing for lunch in twenty minutes."
The Librarian straightened her stance and resumed her place behind her desk. She scribbled a quick note and then handed the piece of parchment over. "Start your search here," she said, without making eye contact. The girl's big, searching eyes were unnerving. A nice, long search would do her good.
Madam Donovan paused for a second and raised an eyebrow. "The Statute of Secrecy... Riiiight." she repeated slowly. "Have you opened your History of Magic book at all?" Everything she wanted to know was right there. All she had to do was READ it.
Being addressed again, Madam Donovan turned towards the whisperer. She had to lean at little in order to hear her soft voice but quickly snapped back up when she heard the girl's request. "Books regarding Parseltongue are kept in the restricted section. Do you have a signed permission slip?"

Lexi smiled at Madame Donovan and nodded her head. "Yes, ma'am. That would be nice," she said as she too cast a glance around the area. Madame Donovan must feel awfully claustrophobic the way people tended to crowd into the library.

"Well then, I will see you there in a bit then," she mumbled as she turned to make her way through the small crowd that had gathered.

Kimber smiled and watched as Lexi left from her sight. Then she turned towards the others.

Thank Merlin they'd be leaving soon! She needed a break.

"Twice actually" This woman clearly did not know her if she didn't know about her reading obsession. Emily had read all of her school books, for her information. And more!
"I just wondered if there was a specific book on it. Like in a book on Wizarding law. Guess I'll just look for one myself."
Wow, this woman seemed mean. All she would have had to say was 'In a history of magic book!'. No need to get all patronising. She'd just look for things on her own in future.

Careful not to touch the librarian's hands, Chyler took the piece of parchment and looked at it, reading the writing carefully so that she wouldn't have to come back later for more information. "Thank you, miss," the redhead nodded to the woman and made her way towards the other side of the library. Books... She sighed. Much more interesting a lot less stressful than hugging librarians.

Jackie hurried to the library in search of a divination book. She had been having nightmares quite frequently now and wanted a book on dream interpretation. Jackie was having a hard time finding one so she went over to the library reference desk to ask the librarian. She patiently waited her turn then asked, Excuse me Madame Donovan. I was wondering if you would please help me find a book on dream interpretation." Jackie shuddered at the thought of dreams. She was having them at least every day now.