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demented_death_eater · 04-29-2011, 03:00 AM

You knock on the door and hear a deep voice beckoning you inside. Once inside, you are greeted by various portraits of Quidditch greats of years' past and present. The largest of the portraits is that of the man sitting behind a massive mahogany desk - Professor Maximus O. Vindictus, a legend in his own right (and some would argue, mind). His blonde hair, twinkling blue eyes, and gleaming smile are unmistakable, and you realize you are in the presence of a professional athlete and celebrity who even managed to find the time to pursue university degrees as seen by the two large, framed diplomas that hang proudly on the wall. Looking around the room, you begin to notice overstuffed navy blue leather couches that flank the coffee table by the fire. Various Quidditch magazines and books lay on the coffee table, as does a bowl of chocolate frogs. On each side of the fireplace, are two trophy cases - the hardware inside gleaming after a good polishing.

The door to the office is closed and locked. You will need to knock and wait for Professor Vindictus to allow you inside.

Erindipity · 06-08-2011, 09:45 PM

"Yeah and perhaps you should shut your filthy mouth lest you have another scar Bucko!" she said as she got up and dusted her backside off. Boys were so stupid! "Well I came down to talk to you, Professor Vindictus, but seeing THIS... I see you have your hands rather full, sir. Ima take me old bones back to the castle," she said and shook her head slightly. Me old bones? Whatever.

Shooting a final glare in Simon and the other boy's direction she spun on her heel and began to make for the castle.

demented_death_eater · 06-08-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Macavity

One second he was standing up almost leaning on the door and the next movement Jacob had crashed into him, the Ravenclaw pushing him up against the door until the wood gave way and they both fell to the floor with a crash.

"What did I say about tackling people?" Simon remarked with a scowl trying his best to get up and out from under him but behing unsuccessful so he waited until his fellow captain moved. Hearing a voice beside him, he turned to see Lexi complaining about them bumping into her. "Well maybe ye should be careful less you lose the other eye..." he mused not thinking much on what he actually said for his attention was drawn to the desk that now lay in front on them.

Vindictus...the very man they had come to see. The captain. And he didn't seem all to happy.

"Well sir, this scallywag tried to steal you hat," he answered holding it out for Vindictus from where he still lay pinned.

"Steal it? Ye squiffy! I ordered him to retrieve it fer me!" Vindictus replied as he walked over to where the three students were.

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Originally Posted by Walrus

That door was broken when he got Here!

Jacob got up off the ground. and looked at Simon first. "I didn't tackle! My legs just wouldn't stop!" and he blamed Simon for that. If the boy hadn't been so close to the edge, Jacob wouldn't have fallen into the lake.

His attention then turned to the booming voice which was Vindictus. Jacob was still shivering, and he was still soaking wet of Lake water. "Simon wouldn't let me do my job... he took the Hat and ran." and the puff got in the way... else Jacob would have had it back already.

"He tried to hornswaggle it from ye, did he. So take it back, laddie, and hand it over to me."

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Originally Posted by Pinky

"Yeah and perhaps you should shut your filthy mouth lest you have another scar Bucko!" she said as she got up and dusted her backside off. Boys were so stupid! "Well I came down to talk to you, Professor Vindictus, but seeing THIS... I see you have your hands rather full, sir. Ima take me old bones back to the castle," she said and shook her head slightly. Me old bones? Whatever.

Shooting a final glare in Simon and the other boy's direction she spun on her heel and began to make for the castle.

"Aye. Come back when the lads are gone!" he called out to Lexi as she left his office.

Erindipity · 06-08-2011, 11:33 PM

Yeah, she would come back if she could make it back down all them dang stairs and whatnot. She was too old to walk all that way.

Wait...

Nothing in her head was making sense.

Waving her hand over her shoulder as Vindi spoke she called out, "Aye, aye!" Again with that mess... She needed a nap. And some food. Yeah. That would fix her right up.

Walrus · 06-08-2011, 11:53 PM

Jacob was still dripping onto the Quidditch Professors office floor, but did as he was told and took the hat From Simon's hand. Jacob turned it over a few times in his hand, as it was tradition on his families fleet when passing the hat to a superior officer.

He then Held it out to the man, and waited. A cold wind came through the broken door and Jacob shivered more violently from his soaking robes and body. "You know, the lake should be heated in case of... accidents like these." Or Quidditch captains fighting over a hat.

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-09-2011, 01:59 AM

Once he was finally free, Simon worked his way up to his feet, freezing in place with a scowl when Vindictus called him out. Ordered him?...he didn't even reconize him. "How was I sup---" he started to say arguing in his own defense but silencing in deferment to the captain and his words.

Wait...captain?> Professor.

Simon shook his head feeling mixed up, the boy releasing his hold on the hat as Jacob took it from him to hand back to Vindictus. He shivered and absently crossed his arms close to his chest to hide the movements as he stood dripping just as his fellow captain was. His wet hair hanging half in his eyes as he hung his head slightly in defeat. The Gryffindor couldn't help but nod at the Ravenclaw's suggestion however silly it seemed for they would both be far warmer at the present moment soaked as they were.

demented_death_eater · 06-09-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Walrus

Jacob was still dripping onto the Quidditch Professors office floor, but did as he was told and took the hat From Simon's hand. Jacob turned it over a few times in his hand, as it was tradition on his families fleet when passing the hat to a superior officer.

He then Held it out to the man, and waited. A cold wind came through the broken door and Jacob shivered more violently from his soaking robes and body. "You know, the lake should be heated in case of... accidents like these." Or Quidditch captains fighting over a hat.

"But the Giant Squid and the merpeople wouldn't like it if their cool home felt like a sauna," Vindictus replied and took the hat from Jacob. "Well done, Jacob! Now don't you have practice to run, my Ravenclaw Captain?"

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Originally Posted by Macavity

Once he was finally free, Simon worked his way up to his feet, freezing in place with a scowl when Vindictus called him out. Ordered him?...he didn't even reconize him. "How was I sup---" he started to say arguing in his own defense but silencing in deferment to the captain and his words.

Wait...captain?> Professor.

Simon shook his head feeling mixed up, the boy releasing his hold on the hat as Jacob took it from him to hand back to Vindictus. He shivered and absently crossed his arms close to his chest to hide the movements as he stood dripping just as his fellow captain was. His wet hair hanging half in his eyes as he hung his head slightly in defeat. The Gryffindor couldn't help but nod at the Ravenclaw's suggestion however silly it seemed for they would both be far warmer at the present moment soaked as they were.

"Stand by the fire, Simon. I want to speak with you after Jacob leaves," Vindictus said to the Gryffindor captain. He remembered that he needed to speak to him about the actions of one of the Gryffindor team members.

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-09-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by demented_death_eater

"But the Giant Squid and the merpeople wouldn't like it if their cool home felt like a sauna," Vindictus replied and took the hat from Jacob. "Well done, Jacob! Now don't you have practice to run, my Ravenclaw Captain?"

"Stand by the fire, Simon. I want to speak with you after Jacob leaves," Vindictus said to the Gryffindor captain. He remembered that he needed to speak to him about the actions of one of the Gryffindor team members.

Simon nodded finally looking up again, showing his understanding at both order and suggestion. "Of course..." he said simply wondering somewhat what it was about especially since it needed to be handled when they were alone. The captain crossed the room to move closer to the fire, lowering his arms back to his side as the warmth helped ease the shivering and started to dry him off even a little.

Walrus · 06-09-2011, 07:11 PM

Jacob looked at the man and then to Simon. He gave the boy a nod, and then looked back to the Quidditch Official. "Yes sir." he said, and walked out the broken down door.

He'd get Simon back in the match next week. He wasn't going to hold back on Simon or any of his team mates. Those Gryffindors and everyone else best be ready, for Jacob was going to make sure this season was going to be a Perfect season.

demented_death_eater · 06-10-2011, 02:07 AM

As soon as Jacob left the office, Vindictus pulled out his wand and with a few flicks, the door was repaired and shut so that he could speak with Simon in private.

"Care for some hot cocoa?" he asked the Gryffindor captain as he walked over to the opposite couch and sat down. He placed the wet hat beside him and pointed his wand at it.

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-10-2011, 02:27 AM

Simon absently turned to let the fire warm and dry his back as he watched Jacob leave the office and the door to be fixed as Vindictus saw to it. Of course he could have used magic himself now that he wasn't busy running but the fire was helping just as well. His attemtion returned to Vindictus as the professor spoke once more with his offer.

"Um...yes that would be nice," he answered, slowly making his way over to the couch across from the older man and taking a seat.

demented_death_eater · 06-10-2011, 02:35 AM

Now that the hat was dry thanks to the drying spell, Vindictus levitated two mugs from the sideboard that always contained snacks and drinks. The mugs landed on the coffee table and he tapped each one twice, then put his wand away.

"Here you go," he said and handed one of the mugs of hot cocoa to Simon. "This should warm yer insides a bit."

He picked up his own mug and sat back. "So, have you figured out how to replace Josh in the upcoming game?"

No one ever said that Vindictus was subtle.

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-10-2011, 02:47 AM

"Thank ye," Simon said unconsciously echoing Vindictus' choice of words as he accepted the offered mug. The boy couldn't help but sigh at the mention of his friend and his planned absence from their first game, taking a sip of the hot liquid to let himself gather his thoughts as it warmed him.

"Most likely I'll be pulling from one of the less experienced," the captain finally answered as he lowered his hands closer to his lap. One of those he thought to have as reserve but that only worked for one of Josh's possible positions.

demented_death_eater · 06-10-2011, 02:54 AM

"I'm sure that you'll find a solid replacement," nodded Vindictus and then he took a sip of the cocoa.

Ewww.

He raised the mug up to his nose and sniffed. It smelled like chocolate.

Wait, I love chocolate! But it doesn't taste right.

He lowered the mug and cradled it in his hands. "I can't believe ye let a squibby landlubber get me hat wet. Ye should've let the scoundrel visit Davey Jones' locker."

What? No. That's not what I meant! I meant to say that you shouldn't have interfered with Jacob on the ship.

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-10-2011, 03:11 AM

Simon simply nodded looking down at the swirling liquid the color of a muddy lagoon. Hmm," he mused absently before raising an eyebrow as the Quidditch professor spoke once more switching the topic of conversation to the hat that lay in his hands. First he berated him for interferring with Jacob and his task of retrieving it and now he was being yelled at for letting it get wet.

And what was the reason for the words he was hearing....Landlubber?

"Well it wasn't my intention," Simon replied at first. "But the blimey excuse of a lad decided we should have a swim first rather then let me just be on me way. Dinna think he was worth me trouble."

Great...now I'm talking that way too, he said to himself shaking his head.

demented_death_eater · 06-10-2011, 03:29 AM

The mug was now on the table and Vindictus shook his head.

Why is he talking like that?

"Me hearties would've...!"

Suddenly, his hand flew up to his mouth and he stared at Simon.

STARE.

And he shook his head.

Twice.

The House Elves in the kitchen MUST have done something to the hot cocoa.

Slowly, he lowered his hand. "Um, practice is going good," Vindictus finally said. "No problems."

Hesitation.

"The cocoa. I should go speak to the House Elves about this."

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-10-2011, 03:46 AM

The whole thing was odd, his attention wandering a little as he tried to think over it. But when the professor brought the conversation back to quidditch he was almost glad for the more familiar topic.

"Yes...practice is going well and have another session coming up the day after tomorrow," he said about to take another sip of the cocoa. The captain froze however mid-sip as Vindictus pointed out the drink could somehow be the reason for speaking like a pirate and he soon placed his own mug on the table with the other.

The seventh year sat back a little trying to relax and not think too much of it all, not registering the fact that he had been speaking ackwardly even before his meeting with Vindictus. "Alright," he said simply not knowing what else to say.

demented_death_eater · 06-10-2011, 03:54 AM

Vindictus nodded.

See? Even Sh-Simon agrees that the North Pole elves are up to something!

"Harr, matey! Give them sprogs raw a goo-!" His hand flew back up to his mouth and he clamped it shut.

He shook his head again.

For several minutes, he sat there quietly and stared at Simon.

Finally, he dropped his hand.

"Ye can leave now."

YOU. I meant to say YOU!

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-10-2011, 04:05 AM

Simon sat quietly as Vindictus starred at him, almost fiddling with his hands in his lap at the attention. But he wasn't too interested in asking if he could leave since they weren't talking any longer awaiting what was to come in near military obedience.

"Aye Captain!" he said when the Ravenclaw gave him leave, getting up to his feet more quickly then he might have normally even with the wish to get away from the ackwardness. The Gryffindor making a face when he realised what he had said. "Sorry...professor," he corrected before heading towards the door, opening it and leaving the office.

Hopefully whatever was up was going to wear off real soon.

demented_death_eater · 06-10-2011, 04:10 AM

Vindictus laughed heartily as Simon took his leave.

Now to figure out what the elves are doing to the food. They've done it before, so you never know....

But instead of leaving to investigate, he picked up the old hat and returned to his desk.

One week later....

A rather scruffy-looking Vindictus was reviewing his lesson plan for the upcoming Broom Game lesson when a silver image darted into his office. Tate's voice erupted from the figure and quickly vanished.

He stood up and grabbed the old hat as he made his way out of his office.

The door locked itself so that no students could enter while he was away.

Disneymaniac · 06-19-2011, 07:15 PM

Conan slowly walked up to the door of the flying Professor. He knocked, hoping the gentleman was in. If he wasn't he could just wait. And that he did. He waited.

demented_death_eater · 07-20-2011, 12:32 AM

Much later . . . .

Barnabus put his trusty spy glass up to his right eye and scanned the grounds. Strange. The grounds looked . . . strange. Certain trees and shrubbery were gone, and the main pathway had been altered. Further evidence that the Headmaster purposely tampered with his beloved treasure.

He looked in the direction of his ship and frowned. The school children were using it as some source of amusement. Not funny.

"Grrrr."

He put his spy glass down and stepped away from the window. Now where would she be? Barnabus thought as he began to pace around the office.

Suddenly, he remembered and dashed out of the office.

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