Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Kurumi looked up when she spotted another lion had made their way to the table and she offered them a polite wave. The girl had taken her seat a little further away from where Kurumi was standing, so Kurumi wasn't really all that inclined to shout across the area. Not yet anyway.

"Ryan, good evening," Kurumi waved. "So nice to see you back." She sure hoped that Ryan would be able to fill his new second year shoes. Kurumi had high expectations for the younger lions and she was hoping that some of the events planned out in her head would help them rise to the occasion.

Kurumi smiled a bit more when yet another lion came to the table. That was more than enough of her Gryffindors here now, yes? "Ira," Kurumi called with a friendly wave. "Hope you had a good summer. Tell me all about it in the common room?" Ira had been a first year that had surprised Kurumi, participating in some of her homework based events in the common room last term despite being the youngest lion at the table. It was that sort of attitude that the house needed and she hoped that Ira would continue to put forth her best effort this term as well. Kurumi enjoyed working with her in classes and on homework assignments after all.

Kurumi was blushing a little bit now. Being a role model came with an immense amount of pressure, something that she had discussed with Selina towards the end of last term when they were working on their individual yearbook assignments actually. The pressure and expectations were almost suffocating at times, but Kurumi had found ways to deal - which had been hard since last term had her without her precious kitchen. "Well, I am certainly looking forward to seeing what all you bring to the pride," Kurumi replied with a wink. Yep, she had expectations for this little lion, and they were pretty darn high. In fact..."I actually may have a request for you...but not just yet. I'll tell you about it once I have some more details worked out." And once she had run the idea by Professor Bentley.

"How about this," Kurumi said, folding her arms against her chest and looking at August. "You let me call you Auggie Woggie and you can call me Prefect." Hah! Take that logic. Prefect wasn't really a bad thing to be called, but if August was willing to bear the embarrassment of that nickname, then more power to him.

Her eyes went back to Selina. The girl didn't really have that much artistic talent, if Divination's lesson where they had to draw the flight patterns of birds was any indication, so that was a blessing in disguise that Selina wasn't going to paint. Yes, the walls were red, but that didn't mean that there wasn't space for some gold lions or flames on the walls here and there.

Nope...Kurumi wasn't going to suggest that. She DID shoot August a look when he mentioned tapestries.

"Aw, why don't we just paint little Auggie Woggie's chest to advertise for Quidditch then?" Kurumi said in a baby voice as she pinched his cheeks. No need to repeat the pep rally from last term, right? That had already been awkward enough for her.


Kurumi looked up when she noticed that Headmaster Tate had made his way to the Great Hall and had found his place at the staff table. Not much longer until his speech and then the feast began, right? She ought to just wait until he was done before she got down to her cookie display. It was the polite thing to do.

It was then that she saw a frightened looking girl approach the lion table, newly sorted from the looks of her, and Kurumi pushed off from her position on the table to approach her.

"Hello," Kurumi smiled. She didn't have to bend over too much to greet this one. Finally, a good thing that came out of being short. "Welcome to Gryffindor house. I'm Kurumi Hollingberry, your female prefect." She bowed her head and they offered the girl a small round of applause.

She looked up at the staff table again and saw...Professor Scabior burp a pink bunny? She snorted and covered her mouth to try not to laugh.

Originally Posted by Nat nat

As another gryffindor after another took their very own seats before the headmaster starts his speech and before everyone else including her get busy with their own plates, Tenn spent most of her time watching and chatting to people.

She even noticed this young girl who seemed to be very tired. yeah, the train ride was tiring but that's one best part she enjoyed on her Hogwarts life. For in the muggle world she could not converse to all the people inside a train and hop into people's compartment without being called mental or being shouted at for invading privacy. But she's not there to think of the muggles but to enjoy her fifth year as another witch in the Williams family. Plus the fact that her mother spent some ample time in straightening out her hair for her previous years it was a little bit curly and bouncy like her, and just for this time she wants it to be perfectly straight.

So she have decided to speak to the sleepy girl. Handing over some Chocolate frogs she got from the train. "Want some chocolates?" she offered at the girl. "They'll keep you awake," she winked at her then continued, "At least for another hour before Headmaster Tate makes a speech and another amount of food would add up toy our sleepiness."

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

When she saw that her wave had been returned, Kurumi smiled and it widened even more when she saw that the lioness had decided to move a little closer to them all. Good good, building up the pride right now and making everyone feel included. "Nice to meet you, Tennessee," Kurumi replied with a small head bow. "My name is Kurumi." She offered the girl another small bow. "Are you...new to Hogwarts?"

Originally Posted by george is cool

Lilly took another sandwich, nibbling it. It had been a long day. She'd woken up at five in the morning, couldn't get back to sleep, so went to get herself some toast. They set off to the station and waited ages for the train to arrive. When it did, Lilly boarded it straight away and fell asleep. Her kitten, Smartie woke her up just after the train left. She'd met two first years, then was dared to shout "I hexed a first-year!" out to everyone at the back of the train, where another firstie told her that she should be setting a good example to younger students. Lilly had completely lost her temper. They had said sorry to each other, and Vlimia had told Lilly about her awful parents who made her use the unforgivable curses on her pets. Lilly shivered- she hadn't got over the terribleness of that. But anyway, she was tired.

Lilly looked up to see an older student -possibly fifth or sixth year- offering her a chocolate frog. She'd eaten all hers on the train and just had a few packets of Bertie Botts left. "Y-Yeah, thanks," she nodded, taking one. "I hope they do," Lilly smiled, weakly. "Oh no, I don't think I'll survive.

Smartie wondered round her mistress' feet. Why was she being so lazy? The kitten saw a bigger human, who didn't look anywhere near as tired, so went towards her and sat down by the girl's feet. She'd given Lilly food, so she might have some for Smartie too.

Originally Posted by KP1

Originally Posted by george is cool

Lilly took another sandwich, nibbling it. It had been a long day. She'd woken up at five in the morning, couldn't get back to sleep, so went to get herself some toast. They set off to the station and waited ages for the train to arrive. When it did, Lilly boarded it straight away and fell asleep. Her kitten, Smartie woke her up just after the train left. She'd met two first years, then was dared to shout "I hexed a first-year!" out to everyone at the back of the train, where another firstie told her that she should be setting a good example to younger students. Lilly had completely lost her temper. They had said sorry to each other, and Vlimia had told Lilly about her awful parents who made her use the unforgivable curses on her pets. Lilly shivered- she hadn't got over the terribleness of that. But anyway, she was tired.

Lilly looked up to see an older student -possibly fifth or sixth year- offering her a chocolate frog. She'd eaten all hers on the train and just had a few packets of Bertie Botts left. "Y-Yeah, thanks," she nodded, taking one. "I hope they do," Lilly smiled, weakly. "Oh no, I don't think I'll survive.

Smartie wondered round her mistress' feet. Why was she being so lazy? The kitten saw a bigger human, who didn't look anywhere near as tired, so went towards her and sat down by the girl's feet. She'd given Lilly food, so she might have some for Smartie too.

Originally Posted by KP1

''Well I'm looking forward to Herbology and Astronomy.''He said smiling.''Potions,Terrible.''He said frowning.''But then I'm not looking forward to History Of Magic Either.''

Ryan turned around to see Lilly.''Hey Lilly.''He said giving her a hug.''How were the rest pf your Holidays.''

Originally Posted by Nat nat

Glad that her offer was accepted. She wouldn't know how to react if it was ignored. "I am just starving now. I want the feast to begin." Begging her stomach to not rumble.

"You seemed to be very tired," Tennessee noticed but she was not going to pry especially she just met her. And it would just be right for her to introduce herself. "Tennessee Julliard Williams," she started. "You can call me Tenn for short coz i somehow have a long name. I am even have the same name as the muggle author Tennessee Williams." Now, did she just shared that? Blabbing too much again, she didn't want to disappoint someone.

Originally Posted by Nat nat

Kurumi, her name is so Asian, Tenn thought. Now she was asking if she's new? Oh! Her being a loner last term didn't do her any good, as Kurumi asking if she's new was a proof. She chuckled and answered her, "No actually. I was just aloof for the past years." She smiled. Goodness, now as she reminisce back, what has she been up to for the past five years? "I see you're our Prefect. It's my pleasure to be conversing with you," she smiled.

Originally Posted by george is cool

"Oh, sorry Kurumi," she said, weakly. She stood up from her seat, sending Smartie from the room. "Go up to the common room," she whispered to the kitten.

Originally Posted by Saiai

Amelia had no idea why she was at the Gryffindor Table, except that she was feeling slightly disorientated and panicked. She wasn't much enjoying the Great Hall anymore or the Feast. But she was determined that she wasn't going to fall to the ground in the middle of the Welcoming Feast and therefore spotting the table she decided to be just a little rude.

Finding an open spot, Amelia pushed herself into it before placing her head on the table and beginning her breathing exercises so she could calm herself down and not give into her irrational fears.

Originally Posted by Saz Hale

Arabella-Marie saw a slytherin girl sit and saw that she looked a bit uncomfy and said "Hey there are you ok?" Arabella-Marie was a bit worried about what was going on

Originally Posted by Saiai

Amelia looked up and to the side when she heard someone ask if she was okay. Seeing it was a girl who seemed to be a similar age Amelia shot the girl a smile and nodded slightly. "I'm fine. Or I will be. I just have claustrophobia, and there are a lot of people in this room," Amelia explained to the other girl. She hated having to mention it but at least that would show that she could handle what was happening, and that it wasn't something completely out of the ordinary for her.

Originally Posted by george is cool

"Hi Ryan," she smiled warmly at her fellow second-year Gryffindor. "Great," Lilly nodded. "We had the wedding, but I really miss my mum and dad..." she trailed off, with tears filling in her blue eyes.

Smartie saw a familiar face. It was one of her mistress' friends, Ryan. He seemed to be upseting Lilly, for the girl was crying. The kitten strolled up to him, looking up, demanding an answer for what he was doing to her mistress.



"Oh, sorry Kurumi," she said, weakly. She stood up from her seat, sending Smartie from the room. "Go up to the common room," she whispered to the kitten.



"Yep," Lilly nodded. "I was just up early and had a long day," croaked. Oh, great, now she was losing her voice from the shouting and losing her temper. Well, it served her right, really. "Yeah, me too. The sooner it starts, the sooner it ends," Lilly rubbed her eyes, still croaking.

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Kurumi took a moment to watch the sorting taking place and was just in time to see Vickers have the hat placed on his head. Her hand hidden under her robes, she crossed her fingers hoping that he would be sorted into Gryffindor despite already knowing that he would probably be placed in Ravenclaw. Sure enough, that was what the hat shouted out, but Kurumi clapped loudly for him nonetheless.

She turned her attention back when Ryan spoke to her again. "My holiday was good. I traveled a lot, which is always nice, and then spent some time studying for my OWLs." She sort of got a day dreamy expression on her face. "How about you?"

And then...Kurumi frowned and seriously had a deja vu moment like last year. Kurumi loved creatures and would have loved to have the entire Great Hall filled with them right now, but sadly rules wouldn't allow that.

"Lilly, good evening," Kurumi said already hating that she had to flex her prefect reflexes so early on in the term. "Um...I really hate to have to do this, but your kitten can't be in the Great Hall right now. She should be up in the common room waiting for you to come." How Lilly had managed to sneak her kitten in here was beyond her, but she needed to have it leave.

Originally Posted by Saz Hale

Arabella-Marie smiled and said "Ahh i see the feast is always busy, I am Arabella by the way" Arabella-Marie held her hand out for the girl to shake

Originally Posted by Saiai

"I wouldn't know. It's my first year here," Amelia admitted, focusing on everything but the amount of people around. "Nice to meet you Arabella, I'm Amelia," Amelia responded, taking the proffered hand and shaking it firmly. Her daddy said that a firm grip during a handshake always gave the best impression.

Originally Posted by Saz Hale

Arabella-Marie smiled and said "Nice to meet you Amelia and i understand now i have been at Hogwarts since my first year you will get used to the crowds at the feast"

Originally Posted by Saiai

"I hope so. At least I only have a few years of feasts to go since I'm in my fifth year. And I have a kinda boyfriend who helps to keep me calm," Amelia admitted, a smile lighting up her face at just the mention of Isaac. "So what year are you in Arabella?" Amelia asked, deciding to get to know the girl next to her better. She needed more friends after all.

Originally Posted by Saz Hale

Arabella-Marie smiled and said "Yeah that is cool and i am also in my fifth year Amelia that is pretty cool"

Originally Posted by Saiai

"That's pretty cool that you're a fifth year too. Do you know what subject you'll be taking this year?" Amelia inquired. She was kinda interested in the answer, since it would be nice to see what someone who'd actually attended Hogwarts thought of the classes, but also because she was just searching for things to ask the other girl.

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

"Alright as well," Kurumi smiled. More than alright really, but seeing as Rose hadn't gone into much detail about her summer it would be silly for her to do the same. "France! That is one lucky kitten...and would explain why I don't see Ronnie here," Kurumi continued as she looked the table up and down.

Originally Posted by Saz Hale

Arabella-Marie smiled and said "Yeah i do know the subjects that i am taking Amelia, i am taking Charms, Ancient Runes, Care of Magical Creatures, Potions and many others but those are my favorite subjects"

Originally Posted by Saiai

"Cool. I'm taking most of those as well. Except Ancient Runes. I've never really been able to get my head around it. I only used to take it because it was compulsory at my school. I was so relieved to find out that wasn't the case here," Amelia said, having pulled a face when Arabella mentioned Ancient Runes. Although she was considering maybe sitting in on a lesson to see if she could understand anything, or maybe just asking Isaac to help her with her understanding of the subject so that she could at least have a basic understanding of it.

Originally Posted by george is cool

"Yep," Lilly nodded. "I was just up early and had a long day," croaked. Oh, great, now she was losing her voice from the shouting and losing her temper. Well, it served her right, really. "Yeah, me too. The sooner it starts, the sooner it ends," Lilly rubbed her eyes, still croaking.

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Oh. Kurumi suddenly had the desire to pick up a frying pan and whack herself in the forehead with it. How embarrassing...this was just like with Gideon last term. Another lion that had gone under the radar and she hadn't been observant enough to have seen them. Seriously. Where was a frying pan?

"Oh...s-s-s-sorry about that," she said with a small flailing of her arms. She looked down at her badge and then back at Tennessee. "I am and the pleasure is all mine."

Originally Posted by KP1

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome

'Yeah, she got transferred to Beauxbatons...' Rose said sadly, looking to the floor. Her best friend had gone to France, and now she needed to make new friends, as she basically kept herself to herself apart from Ronnie. 'Anything particularly nice happen in your summer?' she asked, smiling. Kurumi seemed happy, more so than usual, and it was nice to see.

Originally Posted by Nat nat

Tennessee laughed in Kurumi's response. "Wasn't your fault i was in hiding," she said glancing at the Sorting. "But you'll see me more in the open this year." Yeah, that's one thing she vowed to herself before she went out of her room and boarded the Hogwarts Express. "I am kinda excited to what's gonna happen this year. I do not want to miss them."

Originally Posted by Nat nat

Tennessee had almost forgot the cute cat who seemed to have been surprised by her. "How cute," she said as she stroke the cat. "I might reconsider getting a pet aside from Hazzle." Hazzle is her owl bought by her father when she received her Hogwarts letter.

Not for long when the sorting started that all was in a fuss to who will go to what house. She barely knew the first years but she'd want to know more friends.

Tennessee laughed in Kurumi's response. "Wasn't your fault i was in hiding," she said glancing at the Sorting. "But you'll see me more in the open this year." Yeah, that's one thing she vowed to herself before she went out of her room and boarded the Hogwarts Express. "I am kinda excited to what's gonna happen this year. I do not want to miss them."

Originally Posted by Saz Hale

Arabella-Marie smiled and said "Cool Amelia yeah sometimes Ancient Runes can be pretty difficult to understand at times"

Originally Posted by Saiai

"I know. The only reason I never actually flunked it was because my best friend helped me come exam time," and now obviously there was no best friend to do that. Because said best friend was still in Wales while Amelia was at Hogwarts... "So what else do you like to do? Do you play Quidditch?" Amelia asked, hoping to get into a more hobby related conversation with Arabella. Because while classes weren't so bad she didn't need to worry about them until after the feast.