Matt watched her leave, exasperated. What'd he done now? He looked down at his feet, trying to get his mind to work through all the fog that now plagued his thoughts. It was like wading through sludge. Hisngaze caught his Converse; he'd moved, maybe that was it? Oh brilliant. He turned away from Zara's disappearing figure, slapping a hopeless hand to his forehead in despair. It seemed he was on his own. And well set for a 'disagreement' later. How wonderful.

Setting his jaw in a determined frown, he looked up to meet the gaze of Nessie. "'fraid you're stuck with me." he said with a small smile. "Sorry that I'm hopeless." He looked utterly sheepish, his eyes darting between those of the Hufflepuff opposite. He felt bad for her more than anything. He wasnt really very good at this, was he? Note to self: never become a counsellor. Or an advice columnist. EVER.

The pathways were such a great place to be when you just want to clear your thoughts. She followed the path and to her joy she spotted William. She wanted to be quiet as to sneak on him. Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it... she got closer and then BOOOO!

She didn't know what got into her she loved sneaking on people lately.

He didn't know her. The boy- young man- LEGEND had grown up around her since the age of five. They were both now seventeen years old, and he didn't know her? They had gone from being friends, to quite possibly friends and enemies, to kind of best friends, and most recently they had dated. And he didn't know her?!

Merlin and Morgana help her, because Katie didn't see how THAT was even possible. This was worse than when they were younger and Mat would get into chocolate, or when the boys would bother and tease her, or when Cyrus freaking ANDRUS made his comment about Legend chasing Leah's tail. No, this was so much worse than those times. Those times were childish playing, but they weren't children anymore and Legend was being serious. "How do you not know me, Legend?" Katie asked, turning abruptly to look him in the eyes with the utmost serious look on her face. "When did I change? When did I become someone you don't know, in the whole two months we weren't talking?" For once in her life, Kaitlynnh was not trying to challenge him to answer the question and she wasn't trying to start a fight. She wanted to know, honestly.

He had wanted to help her. Her neutral expression fell just like that, her frown returning as frustration toward the situation (what that even was, Katie couldn't say anymore) built up. Burrying her face in her hands, Katie let out a muffled noise of pure gibberish before dropping her arms back to her sides. "I wish you wouldn't sometimes, because for just the slightest of moments, I think theres hope."

" Oooh, you scared me" William told Witsy. " I am glad you are here" William said to Witsy. " You are looking very nice today" William explained to Witsy." Let's take a walk together" William smiled.

What a nice day. Time for a stroll. Lucas smiled to himself as he explored the grounds, just checking out what Hogwarts had to offer as far as outdoor activities. He had his earbuds in (for this Muggle contaption called an iPod) and was listening to music as he made his way down the pathway. Hey! There was a girl who also had an iPod! "Hi," he said to her. "Whatcha listening to?"

Nessie was starting to get a little mad with Matt couldn't he just be there and not have to make her feel like some unwanted person. She a little glad to see Zara, but she still couldn't stop crying. Nessie was just about to talk to Zara when all of a sudden she left. She really didn't feel like being with Matt any more, he was making her feel really bad about herself and she knew he would prefer it if she left. "Thanks" said Nessie sarcastically as she started walking away trying to stop crying and wiping her eyes at the same time. Nessie decided to follow Zara if she maybe got to catch up to her she could probably talk to her, though she wasn't sure if she wanted to as what just happened was pretty AKWARD and shecould have shouted Awkward turtle plenty of times!!!

Wisteria started to bluch as his sudden comment looking away into the trees to keep from having him notice. "Thank you, it's funny. Whenever I come down here this is probably the one place I don't like wearing my robes because I feel if I do, it takes away from the beauty of things... and then I start thinking about school when I should be just enjoying myself." She wore a long blue faded skirt with a black v-neck top, one of her faves.

She casually slipped her arm under his interlocking them. She started to walk. it was such a beautiful day out. Witsy pointed with her finger and gasped, "Woah, look at that eagle!" He swooped down and caught a mouse. "Impressive... I saw that once happen but it was with my friend's bird."

Danielle walked out under the shade of the trees as she looked back, waiting for Connor to catch up- she looked down at her perfect manicure as she thought over everything as she looked around. It was so beautiful here, she'd always thought that- so pretty. She could spend hours out here... just walking and talking to someone.

Matt watched as Ness left too. "ARGH." he turned on his feet, slapping his forehead again - the skin had now turned a slight pinky colour - walking in the opposite direction, away from the Hufflepuff. He was angry, and sad, and a bit...broken. He bit his lip, shoving his hands deep into his pockets. So he'd messed up. It wasn't his fault they didn't even care that he'd tried. Wasn't that good enough for them? No, of course it wasn't. He was an awkward, shy, terrified-of-girls kinda guy, and what they wanted was some out-going, funny dude who had all the right things to say.

Well, he wasn't that. He was Matt.

With an irritable noise that sounded sorta like a growl, the Gryffindor kicked up the dust as he walked. He was Matt. Matt Matt Matt Matt.

As Ella came marching aorund the corner she spotted Matt.. a little too late. Walking right into him she bounced back and fell.. right on her bum. 'Oooff!'

Shaking her curls out of her face she grinned up at Matt. 'Hey!' She laughed. 'I was hoping to find you!'

"AHHHH." The first year stumbled backwards as he was hit with a sudden colliding force. There was a flash of brunette curls before he fell backwards, trying to rearrange his legs to stop himself from toppling. Holding his arms out for balance, he caught himself, his gaze searching for the culprit. He was met with the brown waves again. Ella. She was on the floor - that made a change - grinning up at him. At least someone wasn't mad at him. Pushing his irritability to the side for a moment, he peered down at her.

"Hey Els." he said, leaning over slightly so his head was practically in line with her's. "Have a nice trip?" He grinned. Ah, humour. It was his last resort, his safety net, after all. "What's up?"

Alex smiled and hugged her back, they hadn't talked for so long, with him being in New York over the summer and she'd been with Sel they hadn't had time.

She had noticed he hadn't been freaking out like he used to? He shrugged his shoulders and avoided her gaze. "I don't know, Emms." he mumbled. "There are a lot of stuff, I guess." he said. Yes, a lot of stuff including problems with Chandler, Ellie and Fee. Bleugh.

Crossing her legs, Ella shrugged. 'Nothing really, just left Zara, Ness and Tyler in the Treehouse.' Ella frowned. 'Turns out I'm not part of the little friendship circle.' Ella smiled, shrugging again. 'And yes, it was quite nice actually!' Ella stuck her tounge out at him

Looking down she took a hold of one of her curls.

Watching Ella's expression fall, he decided to take a seat beside her, a frown etched into his features. He hoped he wouldn't have to do the whole comfort thing again... Last time a few minutes ago hadn't gone so well to say the least.

He peered at her from beneath his fringe. Zara. Oh. And Nessie. He scowled, almost instinctively. "Pfft." he said, trying to shake himself out of it. Resentment didn't suit him. "I thought you and Zara were well close? ...She's just in a bad mood. And so's Ness." he said, with what he hoped was a reassuring smile. "You've probably heard the story..?" he said, leaning back on his hands. Well, she had just come from there, and news travelled fast between people. Girls especially, he supposed.

Connor had calmed down a lot and was now in no danger of transforming, unless Anasta showed her creepy self. He Jogged over to where Dani was. "Thank you for that. I was beginning to feel very freaked out." He shivered just a little and began to stretch He had on Sweats and a t-shirt and his trainers, he figured now was as good a time as any for a good run. he stretched his arms and arched his back before kicking his left leg up behind him and holding it for a stretch. He smiled at His friend, His best friend. He might not have been smiling though if he had not been oblivious to what was happening to her inside. "Come on Dani, let's go for a run."

Ella scowled. 'No?..' Ella looked up to see Matt had took a seat next to her. 'Well I don't feel like we are? I'm tired of being nice to people, why should I be?' Ella's fist was cutting into the little stones. Pulling her hand up, she sucked her now cut knuckles. Bleurgh. 'People are never nice back. I'm always the one getting cut out, the one who gets shown as the little tag along.' Ella smiled. 'Bad moods? Do you know who I am? I can empty a room with my bad moods..'

Leaning forward, Ella's hair fell over her head. Breathing deep, she tried to bite her tounge. She sohuldn't be telling Matt this.. he was close with them both..

Flipping her hair back again, she rested her chin on her mucky hands. 'Zara told me a bit of it.' She shrugged. 'Just sounds like a complete awkward turtle situation..' She grinned at him.

Dani breathed out deeply- "It's okay, any time" she said with a wink as she grinned at him adoringly. She pulled back her curls as she looked down at her own outfit- she could run in this- her cute weekend VS Pink sweatpants and her vest top- and obvious pink casual shoes, which she was used to jogging in anyway. "Sure" she said softly before stretching out a little as he was- she was a dancer and very flexible. She laughed as she brought her whole leg up and held it for a few seconds before letting it down again. "That freaks my Mum out" she laughed as she looked into his seriously beautiful eyes.

" Well, that is a very nice sentiment" William told Witsy." Red is your color in robes" William laughed. " You wear everything well" William said to Witsy.
This is nice" William smiled about the interlocking of their arms." Eagles do help out by getting the vermin out of here, but they love humans" William explained to Witsy. ' Are you enjoying your time with me?" Willaim asked Witdy.

Matt frowned at Ella, looking completely oblivious (and a little bit confused). He'd never thought of her as a "third wheel". She'd been one of his first friends at Hogwarts, that is, if you could call her a friend. Their first meeting hadn't been particularly hunkydory...But he liked her now. He really did. She still scared him, of course she did - he was an over-anxious prat - but only a little bit.

"Your hand." he said, suddenly spotting the blood, his breath catching in his throat. He wanted to reach out and take it, like he would if it it was his sister. But of course he didn't. Instead he teared a bit of cloth from the lining of his bag and reached to tie it round her knuckles, raising his eyebrows to ask if it was ok for him to do so.

He hoped she wasn't talking about him as she spoke. "Sorry." he said hastily. "I hope I don't make you feel like that." He looked down at his feet, peering back up when she spoke about her bad moods. A grin appeared on his face. "I'm sure you can."

The first year nodded vigorously. "Definitely."

Rolling her eyes, Ella held out her scrunched up fist so Matt could tie it up. She could remember the many times her older brothers had had to bandage her up.. waay too many to count obviously. Now she had a sixth brother.

She grinned. 'It has been done, believe me.' Using her spare hand, she rubbed her nose and shrugged. 'i keep quiet 'cause I get a bit scary when I get going..' She grinned sheepishly at Matt. 'It's probably just me being a loon.. but still.'

Ella peeked at Matt, frowning slightly. She was suprised he was still here. Lucky she hadn't let rip fully.. he would of ran. Everyone else normally took cover..

Glad to have his fellow first year's permission, he tied the piece of cloth around her hand, being careful not to do it so tightly as to cause pain. He felt like a doctor. A small smile crossed his face. Back when he thought he wasn't magic, that was what he'd always wanted to be. Would be pretty epic, saving lives everyday.

"Ah, 'Ella the Loon'." He grinned as he finished tying the knot. "It's ok, though..." He sat back-- "...I'm well brave." --and winked, assessing his work. Done and done. It should at least keep it from getting any worse.

Ella brought her hand up to her face to look at Matt's bandage. 'Not bad.'She grinned at Matt.
'My Mam's a Healer.' Ella turned her hand over, looking at it ffrom different angles.

Sighing, she brushed her hair back. Her hand didn't hurt anymore, it just stung.. 'You can go if you want, I'll just go back to the Common Room or something.' Ella smiled brightly at him. To be fair, he had been great listening to her rant on. 'Thanks Matt.' Ella grinned. 'See, I'm not that scary really, am I?'

He bowed his head. "Why thank you." he said, grinning beneath his fringe. He looked back up again. "That's awesome. They're wizard doctors, aren't they?" he asked, with a small smile. Maybe he could become a Healer? ...Yeah, that'd be well cool.

"You sure?" He frowned at her, trying to read her face. Nope, he still hadn't gotten any better at it. "As long as you won't go wreck the place in all your fury." He smirked, and stuck out his tongue.
A small blush crept to his cheeks. Wow. He'd done something right today... That made a change. "You're welcome, Els." He rubbed his nose, trying to hide his fire engine red face - he was a human tomato - and placed his palms back down onto the grass. They'd stopped and sat at one of the most random places. His fingers felt the individual blades. Life wasn't so bad.

Ella nodded. 'Yeah.. myMam loves it.' She smiled. 'I won't.. I don't want to wreck my pretty bandage!' She grinned.

An amused expression appeared on Ella's face as Matt blushed. She burst out laughing. 'You're actually great!' She covered her mouth as she laughed.

She had started to make a daisy chain. Putting the last one in place she stretched over to Matt and put it on his head. 'There. Now your look is complete!' Ella admired her work. Stretching out her hand, she swept Matt's fringe over a bit. She laughed. 'Beautiful!'

Legend didn't want to talk about it. And yet at the same time he did. He didn't think that he should have been the one telling Katie all this. She was suppose to realize on her own. See her own mistakes. But it looked like to him, Katie believed she had none. "Simple." His mouth felt dry and his emerald green eyes focused in on hers, his attention locked. "When you didn't show up the time I needed you as afriend." She had said sorry at the feast. But Katie hadn't understood the means of her apologizing.

"We broke up. Fine. Great." He shrugged his shoulders as he put his wand back in his pocket. Pluto could have flown to the moon and he would not have noticed. "And yeah, I was upset. Because you didn't believe me. You thought that I would cheat on you but whatever." He rolled his eyes as this was said. If he wanted to date someone else. He would have broken up with her. Not cheat. It was stupid but he shrugged at this again. "But that's completely different than what I'm getting at. We broke up. Ended our relationship. But we didn't end our friendship. At least we hadn't then. Not until I was in a life and death situation. And you didn't even care enough to sent an owl." Or a note. Or call. Or a single letter. Nothing. "And that's why I don't know you. If I knew you...I wouldn't have expect you to come." She had changed. Or he had. Or something.

"Hope for what?" He asked lamely. He felt oddly better and yet at the same time worse now that he had gotten what he had to say off his chest.