Waiiiit a second,were there reaaalllllyyyy sleigh rides? Oh my glitter.This was amazing.Fee had to go on one of the sleigh Hugo.They were soo cool and sooo romatic and just awesome. Honestly,the Slytherin looooved things like that.The horses,the sleigh,the jingle.Everything. Maybe her boyfriend thought of it as cheesy? But come ooon, who could resist the girl's puppy eyes?Hehe.


Now, where was Hugo?!

Of course they had to come here first. Of course. She had to ride the horses! Or the sleighs they pulled. Bright eyes and grins, she made her way over to the sleighs, just barely able to keep from skipping over to them. Can't skip in a dress, not now she couldn't. Arya didn't spare a glance at the boy she was leading by the hand to the first carriage, brown eyes fixed on the white horses. "Aren't they beautiful?"

He was going to have to remember to find Kellen and give him a big thank you for all this. Not only for the brilliance of the idea, but for the grins that it was bringing to Arya's face. Free hand in his pocket, he wandered along beside her, taking his time in following her, watching her every move. A grin had been in place ever since he had set eyes on Arya, and he hadn't really removed his gaze since then.

Even when she mentioned the horses, there was a small glance spared to them before his eyes returned to her. "Not quite as beautiful as you." Sappy, but oh so true.

The blush that never really went away when he first complemented her rose again as she turned her grin on him, not surprised to meet his gaze. "Did you even look at the horses?" She really didn't think so. Slowing, she wrapped her arm around his waist, still peeking up at him. "You don't have to keep complementing me. But do think I should say you look handsome in your costume."

"I had a glance." His smile widened as she wrapped her arms about him, returning the gesture with his own. "But something else just keeps stealing my attention."

Leaning his head down, he rubbed his nose gently against hers. "Thank you. And I don't have to. But I do like to speak the truth of my mind, so I don't see why I shouldn't. Unless of course you want me to stop."

Hm. DID she really want him to stop? She wasn't sure. It was certainly nice to hear. Hmmm. "I haven't decided. I'll tell you later." She let their nose rub brighten her cheeks even more. "I know I don't have to either, but I like to." Especially when he was dressed like so.

"I hope that something doesn't keep stealing your attention all night. You'll miss so much if so, and that would be a shame." Really it would, the place was just so beautiful, and the horses! Stopping in front of the sleigh, she glanced up at him. "Now get a good at them before we get on. More than a glance."

"I don't think I would miss a thing, because everything is right before me." All a matter of perception in his books.

With a grin, he rubbed his nose once more with Arya's before she parted, watching her move back to the sleigh and the horses. With a lopsided grin, he moved up beside her, tilting his head and turning his gaze to the horses, his eyes lingering over them. Then, just to be a tease, he moved around their side, running his hand along the back of the one closest to him, inspecting the creature with that playful smile on his lips. He would give them much more than a glance.

"Mmhmm." Was all she had to say to that. He wouldn't miss a thing because she would make sure he saw everything, and not just her.

Well she hadn't expected him to do all of that. Giggling, she shook her head as he gave the horses a good look, and even went as far as to give them a small rub. "I said look at them, not examine them." Silly.

Chuckling, Sabel cast his eyes back over at Arya, letting the horse he had been rubbing sniff his pockets for a stored sugar cube or carrot. If he had known there were going to be sleigh rides, he would have brought some snacks for the creatures. "You said a good look. Examining is having a good look."

Reaching up, he gave the creature a slight scratch on the forehead in apology for being empty handed before returning to Arya, offering her a hand to help her up into the carriage. "After you, my lady."

Arya giggled as Sabel seemed to be getting inspected by the horse that he'd just given his own examination to, most likely looking for treats. If she knew the tea party would be so grand, she would have also brought something for the horses. "You look with your eyes, not with your hands." She quipped before poking her tongue out at him.

"Thank you, kind sir." She giggled again, taking his hand stepping into the sleigh. The seats were SO soft. She ran her fingers through the furs. "This is really nice. I wonder if we can get them to take us back to the castle when all of this is over." Maybe if she got them sugar cubes from the marquee?

Jaina followed Benjamin out to the sleighs. "They're beautiful! I've never seen anything like it." Her poor teeth began to chatter as she shivered in the winter air. Of course standing in the snow didn't help either, but she didn't mind.

"Because it's a crime to give them a bit of appreciation before they haul us about the grounds." Sabel gave the girl a small pout, but it didn't last very long as Arya took his hand and hopped up into the sleigh.

Pulling himself up beside her, he took a moment to nestle into the furs. She was right, it was comfy. So comfy he could probably fall asleep in the span of a few minutes. A light chuckle left him as he peered up at her from his sideways angle, nestled against the furs with a soft grin. "Maybe. Or we can walk. Spend some time amongst the beautiful, white powdered snow. Under the stars." If Arya hadn't yet learnt that he was hopeless romantic, she would very soon.

Benjamin removed his heavy cloak and sat it atop Jainas shoulders as they climbed into the sleigh. He tied the cloak at the neck for Jaina and situated the furs mostly atop her lap. He wrapped one arm around her shoulders and asked, "Does my queen find this setting appropriate and to her liking?"

Jaina blushed and her hair tinged pink. "I'm hardly a queen, but yes, I'm very warm now, thank you." She leaned into him and caught that woodsy smell again. She sighed happily. "I do love how beautiful this all is. It's just like out of a fairytale." She smiled and looked up at Ben.

"I'll give them all the appreciation I can when the ride is over. Promise." Even though there was a bit of a tease in her voice, she was serious. There was no way she was walking away from the horses without giving them any love.

She waited for him to get settled into the furs before lifting his arm and draping it over her shoulder, snuggling into his side. Her eyes lazily watching the passing scenery. "Walking isn't as fun as riding. And we're already under the stars, just not in the snow." Which was a plus in her opinion, snow was nice, but only in moderation. "Plus is nice to see the grounds from a sleigh." And no, she hadn't learnt that about him yet.

"A fairytale? What is a fairytale? You must tell me more about this thing you compare our love to." When she looked up at him and smiled, he bent down and kissed her on the forehead. "This is amazing! Look at the castle from this vantage point! No wonder father wishes to return here. Learning, books aglory, quiditch every week! But the house wars are no more, like they had when he was a student. I fear for the sanctity of the way this school is now if he were ever headmaster or even professor here. The school would be torn
brick from brick as his hatred abounds. But at least he cares for the only child my mother bore him. You have yet to say anything about my new afftects. Do you like them?"

Jaina looked down at the rings on his fingers and smiled. "They're very lovely," she said. They were, but it was something she'd only seen in books and magazines. "You're very lucky to have a wealthy family. I've never been given anything like that."

She smiled. He didn't know about fairytales. "Something every muggle girl reads about and dreams of....the perfect love with a handsome prince who protects or saves her from evil." She thought about all the books she'd read... "Oh! Did you like the book on snakes I got you? Have you had a chance to read it, yet?" she was hoping he had.

Amadeus strode along the path to the sleigh rides, his cane at his side as he watched various couples make their way into the carriages. Prats. He didn't need a woman to validate his own worth, that was for sure. Twirling his mustache, he stopped in front of an empty carriage. Would he take a ride by himself?

No; he would look like an absolute fool and a loner, at that. Best to wait for a poor soul to bring along with him and tell tales of his epicness at his first quidditch match of the term.

Roderigo buttoned up his beige jacket as he stoop outside in the cool, frigid air. The metallic backside of his watch seared his hand with coldness as he walked around, looking for a companion. He knew riding alone would be weird, and so he refused to ride solo. He sorely wished he had dressed a little bit more appropriately for the weather. Just before the Spaniard was going to give up and head back inside, he noticed the distant, blurry figure of his fellow Ravenclaw mate, Amadeus.
Having not seen him since the Quidditch match, Roderigo rushed forward. Reaching his comrade, he clapped him on the back swiftly and let out a cheer.
"Dios mio!" he exclaimed. "I'm so happy we won! You flew great!" He said, excitement booming through his rough Spanish accent.

"Not read, persay, more of a look at the spineless slithering creatures that my house was named after. Did you have a chance to read it? I mean, it's not too thick, but it's thick enough, you know? I had no idea there were that many snakes in the world. And more being discovered each year. I mean, it's amazing. And thank you for the compliment. As soon I can, I'll see about getting you a nice necklace or bracelet or something I think you'll like. How does that sound?"


OOC:I gotta get off here for the night. my meddsare really messing with my head right now. I'll be back later.

Jaina smiled. He had looked at it and was fascinated by all the snakes. "No, I hadn't read it, but I knew you would love it. Oona wasn't to thrilled to bring it back, though," she giggled. "I had to spring for some mice for her at Eelyop's as a reward."

Jaina's eyes brightened and widened. "Really you don't have to," she said. She looked into his eyes and smiled warmly. "I already have everything I want just being with you." She blushed a bit and hugged him. "You know this is the closest I've ever been to a horse. They're quite magnificent!"

Amadeus was taken by surprise, jumping and turning swiftly as he heard someone with a thick Spanish accent call out right behind him. "Dios mio is correct," He spoked, still surprised but glad that a friend had come along. "Thanks, mate. I think I heard you calling out in the stands when I flew by a few times. Next time, see if you can persuade Brae and Riley to sit on the Ravenclaw side, eh?" He chortled, his mustache bristling from his laughter and the cold weather.

Looking around momentarily, he began, "What do you say to a ride on the grounds? I know that Braeden would be jealous, but no one has to know." The Ravenclaw had to hold back his laughter; it was no secret that people believed he and the Gryffindor to have more than a solid friendship but he didn't let those words get to him. Those fools were too daft to realize the depth of their male-to-male friendship.

Braeden just so happened to be very conveniently passing by the sleigh rides when he caught sight of his best mate Deus and Roderigo talking. The boy had considered the idea of going on a sleigh ride, but in the end his hunger had won the debate and he had opted best to head off to one of the tables adorned with all types of delicious food.

However, when he saw Deus and Roderigo together, he just had to set the thoughts of food aside. Those two looked like they were about to go on a sleigh ride and Braeden wouldn't wanna miss that! He loved sleigh rides, and even more so if they were with friends! And he didn't want to leave Deus with Roderigo for too long. Hmph.

"Did somebody call my name?" came the Gryffindor's voice as he poked his head of disheveled lion's mane between the other two Ravenclaws. He flashed the two boys a lopsided grin and gestured toward one of the sleighs by lifting his chin at it slightly. "Going for a ride?" he asked.

Roderigo suppressed a chuckle, by turning it into a cough, when Deus nearly jumped two feet into the air with fright. Sighing, he patted Deus on the shoulder.
"Yes, I was on the Gryffindor side. Maybe you also heard the Eagle cry? I bewitched Brae's vuvuzela." he said with an air of an inflated ego. He laughed at Deus' advice. "Especially after the horrible beating they got from that match, I doubt they'd want to. Hahaha." He shivered slightly, again regretting the fact that he didn't dress terribly warm.
"A sleigh ride, huh?" the Spaniard asked. He supposed he was somewhat neutral to the proposal; he hadn't really made an effort to partake in a sleigh ride. But the night was chilly, the snow was wet, and he fancied the idea of riding in a sleigh much more than allowing his shoes to slowly soak into sheer numbness. "Sure." he acquiesced.

Roderigo had long ago sensed the not-so-subtle depth of the relationship between Braeden and Amadeus. He wasn't quite sure as to why Braeden would be jealous of a simple sleigh ride. Perhaps it was an English thing that sleigh rides were romantic? He couldn't see how. But he shook the idea out of his head before they were about to get a sleigh. But, as they would say in English 'speak of the devil,' Braeden appeared. He took a step back, the snow muffling the crunch beneath his feet.
"Buenas tardes, amigo," Roderigo said, smiling and coming forth and reaching out to shake Braeden's hand.
"Si, we were about to go take a sleigh ride. Would you like to join us?" He knew Braeden would not refuse such a request, but Roderigo was beyond hospitable, and knew it was courteous to ask regardless.