Originally Posted by Snape'sGirlThru&Thru

No sooner had Vashti reached Jayce than Eirian appeared. Merlin! She was leaving too, wasn't she? Eirian was in the same year as Jayce. Aw, Merlin. Why was it that so many of her friends were leaving? Sure, she still had plenty of friends who were staying, but that didn't mean she wanted any of them to leave. It just wasn't right. And like Jayce, Vashti wasn't certain whether she'd see Eirian again after this night. What was she going to do after she graduated? Vashti had no idea.

She glanced over at the older girl and couldn't help thinking that she looked more miserable than Vashti had expected. And...what was that look for? "Hey Eirian," she said, managing another weak smile.

Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley

William knows what is wrong. Rose put a curse on him. She is the meanest girl. not just in Gryffindor, but the whole school. Pansy Parkinson and Delores Umbridge are real angels compared to Rose. He gives Rose a dirty look. "Does anyone know when the train will be here?" William asked anyone on the Gryffindor table again.

Originally Posted by Gryffindoll

Braeden watched as Ruby seemed to go through some sort of internal conflict, clearly indecisive on what she should do. As anxious as the boy was, he couldn't help feeling he already knew the answer, though. It was the butterbeer, wasn't it? It had just been a random spur of the moment kind of thing, influenced by too many butterbeers and the thrill of doing something that's never been done before.

As he continued to think about it, the poor Gryffindork seemed to grow more and more disappointed, and it showed in his face. It wasn't until Ruby came closer and spoke into his ear, that the boy snapped out of his thoughts.

Brae gulped nervously as Ruby warned him that he was "a dead man" if he told this to anyone. Was the reason really THAT important?! Now the boy was curious, and he nodded his head obediently, listening as Ruby went on.

And she told him she liked him.
Somewhere in the background, where Braeby's imaginary song played, the record scratched.

WHAT?! !!!!!!!!

Braeden pulled away from Ruby abruptly, in order to get a good look at her face. He. MUST'VE. Heard. Wrong. There was NO WAY on earth Ruby Abigail Blair liked him -- HIM! Of all people in Hogwarts - Braeden Stonem! Her favourite victim to torture and abuse for the past two terms!
Immediately, the dork's first reaction was to assume this was some sort of joke. However, Ruby wasn't laughing at his startled, bug-eyed face. No, she looked totally serious, even horrified of what she'd said.

IF RUBY WAS HORRIFIED, THEN IT MUST HAVE BEEN TRUE.
Ohmygosh!
As it finally dawned on Braeden that Ruby was saying the truth - the truth! She seriously liked him! - he couldn't help but grin like the big dorky goofball he was. WELL. Whaddayaknow?! This was rather convenient, really… "Bubs…" he trailed off for a moment, just staring at the girl incredulously. He couldn't stop staring at her, he needed to make sure she wasn't going to randomly burst into laughter at any second, mocking him for believing her. But when a whole minute or so had passed, and Ruby still hadn't laughed, Braeden chuckled softly to himself, still disbelievingly. "Wow… Bubs, I-- that's funny-- I-- I… I always li--"

And then Emma appeared.

EMMA!
Startled!Brae made his appearance again then.
"E-E-E-EM--EMMA!" he stuttered out, brown eyes large as he looked up at the blonde Slytherin. It was like he was seeing a dementor for the first time.

But Emma was talking to them normally, she didn't sound upset and she hadn't kicked his face in yet. Braeden merely stared at her with a pale face and huge eyes. Could it be… could it be that she hadn't seen everything that had just happened between Braeby in the last half an hour or so?

As Emma asked what they were doing on the floor, Braeden merely kept staring at her. And staring. And staring, with his jaw hanging. He was so still, you'd think he'd just seen a basilisk in the eye. But, eventually, the boy seemed to come back to life. "Uh… Uh-- I-- We were… uh, just… y'know… W-w-w--we fell… and… yeah, we landed… here…" explained the boy, who had never, EVER in his life felt this awkward. And Braeden felt awkward pretty often.

Normally, the Gyrffindork would have jumped to his feet and greeted his lovely girlfriend with a kiss and a hug by now, but he was so terrified of the realization that he HAD a girlfriend in the first place, after everything that had just happened, that he couldn't move. He couldn't even blink! He was completely frozen in his terror, unsure of what to do. Never before had the little doof found himself in a situation like this, and... it wasn't pleasant.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome

Rose looks at William giving her what he thinks is a 'dirty look'. She burst out laughing, whilst chatting to Luna. 'Sorry, but, look at William, he looks like he's trying to have a poo!' Rose chuckled. Ah, moments like this were what was funny at Hogwarts...

Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley

" You are really funny aren't you Dolores Umbridge. don't you? Wiliam asked Rose." You said you were not going to talk to me or about me, but you lied" Willaim said to Rose. " Please keept it that way for the next six years" William expalined to Rose.
" Can anyone but Rose tell me when the train will be here?" William asked the rest of the table again.

Originally Posted by Miss Marilyn

Marilyn looked at him strangely...His usual rich, earthy tone was no longer present. He seemed...sick?

Could werewolves even get sick?

She tried her best to smile warmly...but it came across like her usual smirk. Slytherins and their defense mechanisms...She was still pretty upset with him and seeing him with the younger student had only made things worse. Not to mention that weirdness with Jai...As far as the blonde was concerned, this break from Rafe had been what she needed. This summer was going to be full of new experiences. Away from magic...and away from everything that had hurt her (or attempted to) in the last 4 years.

"It's going well...I wanted to make sure I said goodbye to you." The same grouping of words held more than one implication.

Originally Posted by MoviegoerKinz

There was something about the word "goodbye" that felt so definite than it had before. Maybe this was goodbye for good. Rafe didn't know what would happen to them this summer. But, he had to have hope. "You make it sound like we night not see each other again." His voice was raspy and he smiled, but he didn't know if it would come across as jokingly.

"What are your plans this summer?" Rafe didn't really need to ask. He knew she would be spending with Carter's family and have a very muggle story. It was his idea after all. He didn't think it would hurt to make small talk.

Originally Posted by Miss Marilyn

Marilyn tried to laugh off the double meaning, make it seem lighter somehow. "Well, I am spending the summer with muggles...You might not see me again." She wondered how Rafe would respond to the news of her spending the entire summer with Carter...They were mates, right?

As a girl, Marilyn really did get in people's ways a lot.

"What about you?" Turning the conversation from herself...the blonde wondered if his summer would be since in Romania. More than likely, it would be. The thought made her grimace. "I'm sure you'll be having a family affair..."

Originally Posted by MoviegoerKinz

Rafe let out a chuckle, which stirred something in his chest and made him cough. He reached for the butterbeer again and forced down a swig. It was warm and was soothing in his throat. "Muggles huh? That doesn't exactly sound like your style Monroe?" He grinned. "Why out yourself through such torture?"

It would be interesting to get reports on how she was doing with Carter. But, it was for her safety for her to be watched.

"I have some dealings in France I have to attend to." Marilyn had given him all the information he needed. Now, it was just a matter of executing what needed to be done.

Originally Posted by Pinky

Ewww. Why was Hadley The Hag looking at her? ... and speaking to her? Lexi wrinkled her nose up and then said, "Evening ma'am." Nothing more needed to be said she supposed.

Nothing to see here. Just a girl upset about her best friends leaving. None of anyone else's business she reckoned.

Originally Posted by Mad Eye Touz

Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley

William is crying at the end of the table. " Does anyone know when the train will be arriving?" William asked anyone at the table. Hopefully someone, anyone will talk to William this time. He feels very left out and he had beeen told my his dad, J.J, Starr, his dad's best freind, Jason Potter Weasley, and his cousin, Rex Trigwell that Gryffindors loved talking and making friends, even new friends. This term William has not seen any of these traits of Gryffindor. He is really lonely now. Does anyone care?

Originally Posted by Kaos.Doodles

Originally Posted by D.A Forever

Originally Posted by Miss Marilyn

Marilyn watched him speak carefully, trying to discern if he was feeding her a line or not. Rafe seemed open enough, but something was wrong. It wasn't because of the poor condition in which he seemed...but her heart was calling out. "It might not be my forte...but Carter invited me...and I accepted." How would that make Rafe feel...Marilyn hadn't stopped to think about that...

She cleared her throat awkwardly...floundering around to change the subject away from her impending trip with the muggles. "France, huh?" Of course the mention of France made the girl wondered...She knew what was in France...Her father. Deciding that she really didn't want to know, she smirked. "Is it a lady friend?" The blonde was doing everything in her power to keep the conversation light and playful. What could she say really? She'd broken up with him...and even though she hated to admit it, the thought of him with someone else made her stomach turn. BUT this was something she'd decided. There was no going back.

Not now...

Originally Posted by MoviegoerKinz

Rafe smirked. He wasn't surprised that Marilyn accepted and that's what he wanted anyways. She would be safe with Carter and her father would never look for her among muggles. "Sounds like you'll be in good hands." Though deep down he didn't know how good Carter's hands were. Marilyn was single and they broke up almost a year ago now. Wow. Had that much time really passed?

Rafe shook his head as she ever suggested a "lady friend." He took another sip. His eyes seemed to get heavier and heavier. "I'm kind of a one woman man," he managed to whisper. Rafe didn't know how his own father could've been with another woman after his mum left. He just had Marilyn on his mind. And he was content with that, even if it led him to a life of eternal bachelorhood. He loved no one else, but her.

Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Slightly taken aback by the expression on Lexi's face when she greeted her, Fina sighed. She was being nice; there was no need for rudeness on behalf of the students. At least Neptune knew about politeness.

But then the blond gryffindor was off it seemed, which was just as well with her. "I'm quite alright, my dear. Congratulations on your achievements." Even if the girl didn't pursue Arithmancy, nor took an interest in it, she was still proud. And why shouldn't she be? Neptune Bott had a bright future ahead of her.



Hearing a young almost-second-year questioning about the arrival of the train, Fina glanced over at him. "Not soon enough, my dear boy, not soon enough." Because the arrival of the train only meant one thing to Josephina Hadley: Two months of NO hormonal teenagers!



"No, you may not call me Josephina," Fina shot a glare at Legend. "I may not be your Professor anymore, but please, I just got finished discussing about respect." And he was a Prefect? How in Merlin's name did that happen? "Thank you for the advice though. I shall look into some charms over the summer. And you're quite welcome. Good luck to you."



Aw shucks. Katie was going all sentimental on her. But she should have guessed Legend would have been the one to do the breaking and entering; he did seem more the type. "I did have to thank you. What you gave me . . . it was very . . . special."

As Katie talked with those around her, Fina glanced up at the staff table. "Not at all." She said addressing Katie first and then those nearby; "Enjoy the rest of your feast and good luck to those of you graduating." She said, giving a meaningful look toward Neptune, Legend, and Finlay.

The brunette then turned on her heel and up toward the staff table, in a slow walk for Katie to come catch up.

Originally Posted by Miss Marilyn

Marilyn tried not to think about what almost happened with Carter behind the mirror on the fourth floor. Something was renewing itself between them...and as of right now, the blonde didn't have the heart to mention it to her ex...

Wow, it felt weird saying that...

Not that it was really any of Rafe's business anymore. Yea, yea...He could say he was a one-woman man til he was blue in the face...but at the end of the day, he was just a man. And men were easily distracted. Why would Rafe be any different? He'd be in France, a place where the most beautiful people in the world lived. He'd find someone much better than she. Marilyn was almost positive...

"Yea, I'm actually excited to meet Carter's family." Which was true. She'd heard so much about his baby sister...Marilyn just loved children and wanted desperately to meet her. "You know how much I love children. I want to meet the little one." Whenever she thought about young ones, the blonde felt warm inside. Hopefully, if life was fair, she could have her own someday.

Originally Posted by Emms

And now Braeden was acting strange. He looked like a guilty child that had just taken the last two cookies from the cookie jar. Okayy... What was this about? Emma raised her blonde eyebrows at his behaviour. He just... Stared t her as if she was the spawn of hell or a terrible monster. The Slytherin got a funny feeling in her stomach. What.... What was this all about? The Malfoy looked over at Ruby, wondering if... No. Brae would never... Would he? She didn't feel so happy to see them...


And then he was stuttering. Merlin's Beard, what was the matter now? Why was he so nervous? Okay, something was obviously going on with him and the blonde was seriously worried. What if Ruby had hit him so hard that he had forgotten her and.... No. Or maybe, Brae and Ruby were... Emma looked away from both of them, narrowing her eyes at the thought. Impossible. That was impossible. Braeden would never, he was nothing like Emma's ex. He was the sweetest guy ever. Fell on the floor? That wasn't suspicious at all. "Oh. Umm.. Okay," said the fourth year, deciding that she would believe her boyfriend. This was weird. "Why are you so nervous?" she asked, before looking into his brown eyes. They looked.. Dilated.. Was he drunk on butterbeer? "Are you feeling okay? And you Ruby? Drank to much butterbeer?" she asked. Was he okay?

silence. ... Emma didn't feel so well anymore. She bit her lip and paused, stoping from breathing for a second, holding her breath as if she was underwater. The blonde didn't want to think about the other possible answer for Braeden acting so weird. As she sat down beside them, she took a breath, evaluating the situation. "So what's going on with the Gryffindor house?" she asked, trying to break the silence as she gave Braeden a
'what's this all about?'.

Originally Posted by Nimmiii

Ruby watched Brae's reaction with ill foreboding. She knew he wouldn't believe her at first because it was just like her to drop a bomb like this and then laugh in his face about it. Of course, it was totally Ruby-esque. But this time, the lioness didn't plan on bursting Brae's bubble because her words were true--genuine. Though she was slightly annoyed when he jumped back from her and went all bug-eyed. And then stared.

For a while.

Ruby stared right back, and even crossed her arms to make her looks convincing. No, she wasn't lying--she really liked Goofball. When he started to stutter, she listened closely. He was surprised--well, DUHH. Ruby was his worst nightmare and now she was telling him...ANYway. Before he could finish his words, though, a figure overshadowed them in their secluded spot. Ruby instantly jerked her head up and saw--EMMA. EMMA MALFOY. THE GIRL BRAE WAS DAT--OH SHIZ. OH SHIIIIIZZZZZZZZZ. How could she have forgotten about her?! In all this maddness--she blamed the butterbeer.

The lioness' face turned tomato red at the blonde, her eyes now as wide as Brae's, maybe even as big as Alfie's blue saucer-like eyes. THEY. WERE. SO. BUSTED. But...it seemed Emma hadn't seen the...y'know, the...KISS. Because she totally looked happy and nonchalant. And Ruby was pretty sure that had Emma known what had just happened, she would have been very angry. And probably hurt. But who cared about Emma? ...Brae did. Oh yes. Eck. Ignoring Brae as he stared at her like she was his executioner, Ruby looked from the blonde to the lion and then back again. "Emma--hey--I was--Yeah I'm leaving." And then she fake coughed.

Ruby could tell, though, that Emma didn't believe Brae's story because he could never lie properly. Plus, he sounded way too guilty. However, Ruby felt guilty, too but she couldn't think of anything to add to what Brae had already said. So she simply nodded as he spoke. "Me?!" She said in surprised tones as Emma asked her if she was feeling okay. "Oh I'm--I'm fine! Great! Never felt better!" She said in a rush, her hands fidgeting with her robes as she tried to look innocent. And failed for the first time in her life. But they could totally pull this off, her and Brae! Emma didn't know! And she never had to know, if Brae wanted to save his relationship. But this is where Ruby's so-called heart came in to play. She, of course, having just confessed to Brae, did NOT want Emma and Brae to stay together. And the tiniest bit of jealousy blossomed in her stomach at the blonde before her. Emma had something Ruby wanted. And Ruby always got what she wanted.

As the talk turned to butterbeer, Ruby nodded vigorously. YES, BLAME THE BUTTERBEER! "Oh yeah--we had--a little--probably too much--" She said in a jittery voice. Then she side glanced at Brae, locking eyes with him. The poor lion was STUCK and for a second, Ruby almost laughed at his misery. ALMOST.

Originally Posted by MoviegoerKinz

"Wow...meeting the parents...what's next a white dress?" He was slightly sarcastic, but also rather bitter too. Rafe had often thought of Marilyn in a white dress in a Greek fashion. He didn't know why, but she was a goddess in his eyes.

And then an overwhelming feeling of guilty of his own sister he hadn't seen in years. She was probably walking, perhaps even talking, but she would probably never utter Rafe's name. "Well, I'm sure you'll have a good time." And yet she would never know that he was the backbone behind her summer and her safety, yet she would never know.

"Going to take that box with you?" He didn't know where that question came from, but in a way Rafe was curious if she'd even given it a second thought.

Originally Posted by Miss Marilyn

Marilyn looked at Rafe in surprise. Had he just insinuated...No, he couldn't have. He was just teasing her. Carter was an awesome guy, after all...but she worried about him living in her world. Yes, she'd advised him to align with the right purebloods. Caroline...Marie...even herself, would all be acceptable matches. Not that the blonde wanted to think about Carter with her cousins...but Carter was such a kind, gentle soul...Could he handle it? Now that Rafe had mentioned it...Marilyn couldn't help but think about it...

Ugh, it was so frustrating, though, that he'd managed to date the whole family. Could nothing be JUST hers anymore?

The box? Marilyn hadn't considered taking it. They were going to be traveling...and she'd never forgive herself if something happened to Rafe's family heirloom. Which, the fact that he'd even brought it up made her wonder...What was in that blasted box?!

She glared at him then, getting frustrated at not knowing..."You could just tell me what's in the box and save us both the trouble..."