And... five!
Adanna came up from the water quickly, her last apple in her mouth. She had just set it with the others when she heard someone speak up.

The Hufflepuff prefect was handing out pieces of parchment with the next clue! For those who had five apples, that is. Adanna's eyes shifted to her pile of apples and recounted. Five! She had all five!
She brought herself over to the older badger and took a parchment.

Wait, what was this one supposed to mean?? Adanna frowned at the clue. Not the slightest idea. Something to do with cooking, perhaps? She glanced over at her apples. Was she supposed to take them to be baked into something? An apple pasty?
The place to go feeds only the staff.
Wait, maybe she did have an idea! Adanna rushed to collect her apples and out she went to search the castle.

Katie looked at teh clue, this was much more confusing then the other, but it seemed they might be bringing the apples with them, Katie didn't care, she was going to win! She loaded her pockets until they were full of apples, one pocket had one more apple then the other which made her a bit of balance.

Katie thought for a moment, thats it! Katie rushed off and was ready for the next challenge.

Sky grabbed her apples, hurried over to the prefects and took a clue. She rushed over to the door and stopped a second to read it, then took off. She wasn't one to chat (much) when there was a race going on!

Grinning brightly, August recieved Tori's hard high five and then ran his hand through his hair, pushing his wet bangs off of his face. He hoped his hair would dry soon, you didn't want to go running around the drafty castle with wet hair--he could catch a cold!

Chuckling slighty at her brashness, the Gryffindor walked over to where Tori now stood after snatching the next riddle from the Hufflepuff Prefect. August smiled at the other girl before beginning to read over her shoulder. "Well it's got to do something with the staff. 'Somewhere only they can eat'? Maybe we aren't supposed to be wherever that is?" It could help them figure it out at least; they were banned from many places.

Well. WELL. Tori scoffed as August started to puzzle out the puzzle.

*SCOFF*

"Obviously it's the staff table," she pointed out. "Now, we're going to need our apples I bet." There was a line in there about that. "And we'll probably have to like... cook something..."

Which was good, cuz she had a hankering to bite into some of these apples already. "You got yours?" Tori patted her pockets to demonstrate that clearly she had hers.

His jaw was getting sore from missing some of the apples. He didn't usually stretch it that much. He looked down at the barrel. There was a big red apple that caught his eye. Hmm...that was his.

Oh, yeah.

He dived in an, but only ended up hitting his forehead on the edge of the barrel.

Ouuuuuch.

Kennedy pulled away, rubbed his throbbing forehead and went for it again. DUNK! His teeth connected with it and Kennedy pulled out, water splashing everywhere.

Uh-huh, oh yeah. He got it.

That made five apples.

Kennedy went over to the Hufflepuff Prefect and read over the next clue. It took him a while longer to understand this one. He rubbed the back of his neck as he thought it over. Hmm...could that place be it? Might as well go check it out. He put his glasses back on and made his robes as a sack so he could carry his five apples.

Obviously the Staff table? He hadn't gotten that...

"Oh yeah of course I see it now." he said nodding and looking at her quickly and then back at the parchment. Oooh they would need their apples. She had her's now where were his?

Stepping back over to his barrel, the Gryffindor came back with his shirt streched out a bit, with the five apples laying in it, like a basket. "Got 'em. let's head out!" he said and walked off towards the Great Hall.

They got this.

Tori was right, she just knew it. Tut. At least August agreed.

She watched the Gryffindor gather his apples, wondering why she hadn't though to use her shirt as a basket, and then nodded as she followed him out of the bobbing appleland.

"To winning!" she cheered them on as they walked. "WINNING!"

It was everything.

Having already collected 3...Marilyn only need two more...

DOS MOS!!

Sighing, she moved back in place in front of the bucket. Ducking her face back below the surface, the blonde opened her eyes. Spying more apples, she moved towards them. Just two more...one at a time.

The first she went for wasn't exactly positioned in the most ideal way. It side was facing her...and it just was NOT easy to bit into the wide side...Not to mention her mouth just wasn't that big. With her hands on the side of the barrel to maintain her balance, Marilyn attempted to shift it into an upright position.

This proved successful because she was then able to bit into the top to pull it out of the water.

HUZZAH!!

Placing it with the others, she went for her FINAL apple! *happy dance*

One of the apples was floating right at the surface and Marilyn was entirely PLEASED not to have to work too hard for it...Or, at least, that's what she thought.

Moving her face back towards the water, she tried to dig her teeth into the side of the apple...but instead of gripping it, she pushed it away. Grr...

Going for it again, the Slytherin was more precise in her mouth movements and was able to use her lips to move the blasted apple around. Clenching her teeth into it, Marilyn pulled the her FINAL apple from the barrel. YAY-ness!

Dropping it down to the ground, she allowed herself a victory dance. The feeling of SUCCESS was taking over and she smirked down at the apples next to her feet. "You thought you could get away...but I GOT you."

Picking them up off the floor, she carted them over to Jai. "Guess who just finished?! I DID! I got FIVE, see!" *shows off her work*

Giving him a wink, she walked from the area with HER apples (because she had worked so hard for them)...intent on finding the next activity.

What?! Hmmm...

Feed the staff.

Upon hearing those words, Katrina rushed out of the room to the desiread destination.

Cass, who was pretty much dry now - aside from her hair which was still matted around her face - looked up eagerly when the Hufflepuff prefect announced that she had the next clue for those who had already finished.

That was her! That was her! That was her!!! Yay.

So, she stood up from her spot on the floor, gathered her apples (she worked hard for them, she might as well bring her apples.) Then she walked over to said prefect and smiled eagerly when she was given the clue. The blonde read it once, twice, thrice until she finally realized where it was, and she ran off, regretfully thinking that whatever it was, they were going to use the apples. Bummer. And she was starting to get attached to them. Weird, right?

Only one more to go...
Tiffany scanned at the apples then she found her target. She leaned forward. Taking a deep breath, she started bobbing.*chrunch*Got it! Again,she got all her face wet but she was having loads of fun indeed. Turning back, noticing a boy standing behind her. She smiled back and went for the next clue.

Thea smiled. 'In it to win it and all that..' She muttered to herself. Yup. The pride. Muhaha. BRING IT.



Thea smiled at the Prefect as she was handed her piece of parchment. A small crease between her eyes appeared as she read it. Shrugging to herself, Thea gave her face one last dab and headed to what she guessed to be the correct place.

Isabelle had known that the prefects and captains were going to be staging an event, she was staff after all. But what she wasn't sure of was whether the staff were allowed to actually participate in the fun parts. So for that reason, she was hanging back, standing in the eaves of the third floor, and observing the kids doing the first task. With great amusement. Of course the child within her was itching to go and bob for apples herself - but she was going to refrain until most, if not all, of the kids had finished and moved on.

And not long later it seemed like they had. Bar a couple of stragglers, they had received their instructions from Arya and rushed off to....wherever it said they should be. She'd probably follow them after, just out of curiosity. But now, all she wanted was one apple. Just one. The task had taken her back to when she lived at home and they'd do apple bobbing at Halloween. Fun times.

Slowly easing herself out of the shadows, Isabelle looked right and left to check if anyone else was watching. Walking over to one of the barrels, she pulled her hair back from around her face. She wasn't worried about getting it wet, no. Just didn't want a mouthful of it when she went in for the grab. Positioning herself just so, she looked down at the bright red apples and grinned. It was like being a child again.

Another quick glance around, and she was ready to do it. Taking a deep breathe, Issy plunged her face into the water and started grabbing at the apples with her teeth. After what seemed like ages, but was only a few second, she managed to get one and bit into it hard. Pulling her face back out, the water dripped down her forehead and into her eyes - but when taking the apple out of her mouth a triumphant grin spread across her lips. "Ha! Got it!." Probably a little too loud.

Now, where had they all gone to?

Oooh. They had to bob for apples. Zomg. That was going to be SO fun. Indy had had lots of practice at home, during halloween parties, so she was looking forward tot his. Although it was going to make her hair all wet, and she'd get some lovely curly locks. But Indy didn't really care, because she was little, and didn't really care about her hair that much. She waited for a few of the other students to have a go at bobbing for the apples, before stepping up to have a go herself. She hadn't done this for a while, not since she'd been at Hogwarts, so she had a feeling that she was going to be a bit rusty. Bad times. But she'd give it a go anyway.

Okay. so There was a few big red apples in there, so she was going to aim for them. She put her head, well face, into the water, and tried to grab onto of the apples. It kind of didn't work though, and all she got was a nice mouthful of water. Tasty. She spluttered a little, and shook her face, pushing her hair from her face. Try too. She plunged her head back into the water, and successfully got an apple this time. Success

Of course someone was watching. It was Arya. Hehe. Her job was to watch all the barrels and hand out clues. And when she finished passing out duplicates of the clue to all of the eager students who had their five, she looked back at the barrels and spotted the transfigurations professor bobbing for an apple. Grinning, she looked to the other few students still going for the apples, calculating how long it was before she could wander off to the next clues. She didn't want them to start without her!

"Are go going for all five, Professor?" Did she know what they were for? Arya hopped off the stool gracefully and made more duplicates of the clue, eyes still on the event.

Isabelle dived into the bucket full of apples. Isabelle carefully opened her eyes even though they were under water a little bit and took a quick bit at the first apple that was near her. Isabelle brought her head up slinging water all over the place and placed her apple next to her.

Isabelle stuck her head in once more and managed to get another apple. Look at this, it wasn't as bad as she thought it would be. Ok the third one coming right up. Isabelle went in once more searching around. It was getting harder. But, finally she got an apple. She placed it next to her other apples. Looking around she saw one close to her and leaned down and plucked it out of the water with her mouth. This time she didn't even get wet. Finally Isabelle went for her last apple and dove down. Opening her mouth wide she grabbed one and put it in a bag along with the other ones before heading off to the great hall.

Oh, she had been so busted.

And there she was hoping Arya had been looking in the other direction. Heh. Wiping her wet hair off her forehead, Issy dried her face with the sleeve of her robes. No need for fancy drying spells right then, she'd do that later. It wasn't that important. But was she going for the full five? Wellll....

"I don't want to take away from the students," she smiled, placing the apple in her pocket in case she did need it later. "You created this all for them, I just couldn't resist trying that again." Although she might go along to the next location - to make a nuisance of herself inspect what was going on. "May I?" Isabelle held out her hand, asking for one of the clues. She was interested in what they were like. Even if she did know where it would lead to.

Alyssa was surprised when she walked into the room and noticed students with their heads in barrels of water. Those who werent had wet hair. Then she noticed some students emerging out of the barrels with apples in their mouths. Apple bopping!! "That's my favorite game. Can anyone play?" Alyssa asked.

She quickly ran over to a barrel with apples floating in it. She took out a scrunchie out of her pocket and tied back her hair. Then taking a deep breath she dunked her head in the barrel and using her chin, she moved one of the apples to the side of the barrel. While keeping it lodged in position with her chin, she slowly manoevred her head until her mouth touched the apple. She opened her mouth while pressing the apple to the side of the barrel, slowly gripped the apple with her teeth. Once she had a good grip, she pulled it out of the barrel. Her face was sopping wet but she had one apple. Taking it out of her mouth, she placed it on the table. Taking a deep breath again, she ducked her head back into the barrel for more apples.

Following the same technique as she had done before successfully pulled out four more apples within a short time. Taking a towel from her bag, she wiped her face and dried off her hair. Then she looked around to see what she needed to do. Spotting a prefect who seemed to be giving out pieces of paper to the students holding apples in their hands, Alyssa picked up her five apples and went over to the Prefect. "This was lots of fun." she told the Prefect. "Can you tell me what I need to do next? I'm kinda fuzzy about all that is happening here."

Arya took the time to dry the floors again while the professor was drying off her face. She didn't want any students slipping and she defiantly didn't want one of her professors to slip. Who would help her if she got hurt?! "We have enough apples for everyone." She motioned to the barrel of extra apples behind her that... well, they weren't all that visible to others, so she could see why the professor thought they might run out.

"I can't resist the next few tasks." She grinned and handed her one of the clues. "Here ya go, Professor." The awesome professor probably didn't the clue anyway, the next task being in her turf. "You'll need four more apples though, if you want to participate in the next task." And Arya wasn't fussed with her taking some of the extras if she didn't want to bob again either.

But who didn't love bobbing twice?

No one had been as excited as this Puff, or hardworking. Arya wasn't surprised at all, she was proud. The prefect grinned at the ickle girl. "You only need five, but you can take the others with you if you like! In case you wanna give the next task a second go round." She motioned to Magnus. "Or you can give them to the professor if she wants them." Never did hurt to ask.

"Here." She handed the girl the next clue. "That clue will tell you where to go next once you figure it out. And when you get there, the prefects running that event will tell you want to do next. If you need any help with this clue though, I can help more." Or she could always follow the professor out. It was always a thought.

Ariana Had to Bob For 5 Apples!!! 5 apples! Ariana had never bobbed for an apple in her life but it looked easy enough.


Ariana pulled back her long black hair And stuck her head in the tub going for an apple 'MERLIN'S BEARD this is COLD!' Ariana thought to herself. She finally felt an apple & Bit it. one down 4 to go.

Ariana Did this quickly cause she was not a fan of this game at all.

she went back into the cold icy water 4 more time & did it quick surely to get an apple in seconds.
After retrieving all 5 apples Ariana went to the head girl to get her next clue

Sarah delved into the barrel quite furiously. Arya's announcement on the readiness of the second task sparked of some will power in her. She scrabbled for the apples with only one flaw, no hands. Ha! Gotcha. She removed her face from the water along with not just one, but two apples. Just one more!

She took a deep breathe and delved in again, determined to finish this one. She caught one immediately. YES! "It's done" she called to Arya, dropping the apple in the plate. She rushed towards her and grabbed the next clue. "Thanks" she said and ran away. Silly game. Nah. Fun game.

Well her face was now dry, but her hair was still somewhat wet. That could wait though, she was more interested in how things were going here and everywhere else. They had enough apples? Isabelle looked in the direction Arya was pointing to and nodded. "Oh, so you do." It was incredibly tempting, she had to admit.

Taking the clue with a grateful grin, she gave it a read and nodded her head. Whoever had written these was very good. The kids were certainly organised - it was good to see. "I think I'll just help if anyone wants me too," Issy smiled. "I'll leave all the fun to you kids - now, anyway," she chuckled, eyeing up the barrel she'd just stuck her face in.

As Arya conversed with another of the students, Issy folded the parchment with the clue on and placed it in her pocket where the apple had previously gone. Then she heard her name mentioned - or rather her title, as she was sure the kids didn't know her first name, much less call her by it while at school. "Well, thank you, but I'll pass on the extra apples. I'll probably see you at the next location, though, Alyssa."

As she FINALLY arrived to the place the first clue indicated, the second year scanned the place. Really? 'Bobbing for apples...', she mumbled as if she'd hate the idea. '...that sounds great!', she finally said and a smirk appeared on her face, as she finally prepared to begin. What if I use my wand? Maybe no one will notice..., she thought but then decided to give up the idea. This time it would be best NOT to cheat, Gwen told herself.

1....2....3!, she thought to herself and took a deep breath, ready to try grab the first apple. 'Ehem-hem', she chalked with the water and looked down at the apple. I hate you!, she said telepathic to the fruit. Realizing how stupid that might have seemed, she took a deep breath and tried once again- this time managing to take the apple. Only 4 more to go!

It took her pretty much time to get all the 5 apples, but she succeeded. HA! I did it!, the second year congratulated herself as she payed attention to the clue.

*nod nod * I know this one!, she thought and grinned. Turning around, Gwen was ready to leave...