Glenn walked up to The Kiosk to turn in her tokens. She was afraid she was a bit late so she ran up, "Can I-" Breathe. "Turn in my tokens for house points?" She pulling a strand of dirt coated hair from her face and behind her air while she caught her breath.

ooc: 1 from Giant Lilypad Jumping 2 from Three-Legged Race

They had a deal.

That was alot easier than Waylon thought it was going to be, and if he would have known earlier that they kids could be bribed with house points, he would have had them do his job from the very beginning! Okay, no he wouldn't have, but who was he to stop them if they wanted to help him out a bit? After all, there were alot of grounds for just one person to look after.

Nodding his head, sealing the deal for real, Waylon shoved the tokens she had placed in his hands in his pocket before grabbing his quill and parchment. "That you will." he grinned, already looking forward to that cake SHE was going to bring him. "Have a good day as well, Ms.. Slytherin girl." He wasn't good with last names.

Mr. Squawky Hat Kiosk Man.

And yet another name to be called, but at least this one had the DECENCY to address the hat he was wearing. Waylon really did like it, it squawked after all!, and the longer he wore it, the more he was hoping no one wanted it. Yes, let all the children cash in their tokens for house points, let him keep the hat!

Grinning as the hat squawked in greeting to the boy, Waylon leaned forward on the counter. "Mr. Murdoch might be easier to say." Not to mention quicker to say. "What can I get for you?"

Shoving the tokens that Alyssa had placed into his hand into his pocket, Waylon had just placed the quill to the piece of parchment when she spoke up again. Asking for more house points?

Huh?

Using the feather part of the quill to scratch at his chin, he eyed the prizes she had before shaking his head sadly. "I'm afraid I can't do that, kiddo." Even if he really did want to. "Besides, you'll have plenty of time to get more house points." Eesh, the year wasn't even half over and kids were already freaking out.

Oh, a very good question. A question that he himself was wondering about.

Waylon glanced over his shoulder at all the prizes before turning back to face Kurumi. There were alot of prizes there, and since they weren't the types of prizes to go to waste.. "I suppose they will be put in safe keeping until we have something else like this." he gestured out towards the grounds, this meaning the Fandango. Not that he knew if there would be anything similar again, but if the kids enjoyed themselves, there was no reason why there shouldn't be.

"I'm planning on keeping this hat, though." And he was sure William would like that animated dragon. And Oliver would like that deluxe box of pranks from Weasley's Wizard Wheezes. Hmm.. Medea might appreciate that deluxe box set of quills..

Eyebrows raising from seeing the little figure of a girl running towards him, Waylon took a few steps back. With how fast she was going, he wouldn't have been surprised if she took a dive right over the counter and tried to make a getaway with her arms full of prizes. Thankfully, nothing of the sort happened, he did not feel like chasing some kid down, and his face relaxed into a grin.

Good, good. Just wanting house points. She couldn't grab them and run away!

Pulling the parchment towards himself, he held out his free hand, waiting for the tokens to be dropped in it. "Three tokens you have?" Hehe, it said so already. "And do you need a drink?" All that running she did.

Did Oakey hear him right? Did Mr. Squawky-Hat-Kiosk-Man just call himself Mr. MerDog? So his last name was like a dog that could live and breathe underwater. That's a weird last name.

Well Mr. MerDog, I'd like to cash in my tokens. I've got four in total. Oakey shifted through his pocket and pulled them out showing them off to the MerDog. I'd like to cash them in for House points please.

Really!?

Was his last name that difficult to say that all the kids had to give him nicknames? Merdog? Waylon would have preferred it if the boy just kept calling him Mr. Squawking Hat Kiosk Man!

Although, the thought of a dog being able to breathe and live underwater was something that he would like to see. He just didn't want to have the same name as it.

"Murdoch." he said slowly, "Mur - dok." If that didn't work, then he didn't know what to do. Eyeing up the boy, Waylon nodded his head and reached for the quill and parchment he was using to keep track of all the house points he was giving out. Writing a few things down, he pushed it aside, "All right Oakey Gunter." *smirk* "Four points to your house of.. Slytherin."

Oakey looked at Murdoch with a confused face, Slytherin? Oakey eyed his outfit his robe clearly showed that he was a Hufflepuff. Was Murdoch color blind? I'm not in Slytherin.

He noticed that Murdoch was pressing his quill to the parchment to keep track of points, Oakey hesitated then blurted.
What!?!? wait no! don't mark those down! He slightly panicked and started looking around. I-I'm in Hufflepuff Mr. Murdoch! Hufflepuff! don't give the snakes my points. he earned those. Two espeically at the Dueling Tent, even though he lost both his matches. He fought off a Grindylow in the Black Lake for another and doubled that by betting on Hippogriffs.

Was this a punishment for saying his name wrong? Oh Um! Murdoch, Murdoch, Murdoch. Oakey hesitated a grin on his face.

Daichi hadn't heard the chuckle over the sound of the other students but he did see the head shake. He frowned a little as he the man said his name, last name to be exact but the Slytherin didn't quiet..get it at first. "What's a Murdoch?" he blinked confused before his eyes widened a little bit in understanding. "Oh! that's your name!" he bowed quickly. "Sorry sir! I thought..nevermind... " He sighed deeply as he saw the mans hand hover over a plushed dragon, it was so cute! And he really started to doubt his decision in getting the house points. It quickly flew away though as he thought about Slytherin winning and he grinned stupidly.

Daichi was about to turn around and walk back to the castle when he remembered something. "Uhm, sir? i have a question." he asked and without waiting for an answer he spoke. "I also won a tiny model dragon...at the horse shoe throwing game can i get that too or not now i got the house points?" he HAD won it right?

Glenn regained her breath as he talked to her, she dropped her three tokens in her outstretched hand, "No, I'm fine Mr..." She hadn't heard his name before, so she trailed off her sentence.

Five house points! Well..not that much but it would help boost her house's spirit. She knew they just needed a boost. She looked back at the Groundskeeper. Oh! It was Mr. Murdoch. No, really..she didn't know it was him when she was still in line for their older students who blocked the sight.

"Thank you sir." she beamed and gave him a small bow. Then.."Errm..Biscuit's not around sir?" Beezus asked. She was looking forward to seeing the puppy again but she was just too busy with all the schoolwork.

Bwaha!!

The look on the boy's face was priceless, and it took all Waylon had not to burst out laughing at him. Of course he knew he wasn't a Slytherin and he wouldn't have dreamed about giving another house the points. These kids, they really were a house point happy bunch, weren't they? Oh, and look! That was all it took for Oakey to get his name right.

Chuckling now, not able to help himself, Waylon held the parchment out that he was writing on and showed it to Oakey, letting him know that he really did know which house he belonged in. "Just a little teasing, I know which house you're in." Crazy kid. "Five points for Hufflepuff."

But he better not call him Merdog again. Hehe.

What's a Murdoch?

It was a good thing Daichi realized that Murdoch was his last name, or else Waylon would have thought there was something wrong with it. He understood that some of the kids didn't know it, or just forgot it, he could relate to THAT, but he was already called some really weird things and even after he had told that one kid what his name was, he went and said something completely different! Pfft, Merdog.

Grinning at the Slytherin, Waylon dismissed his apology with a wave of his hand. No need for apologies. He was just about to turn to the other kids in line after seeing the boy turn away from the Kiosk, but the question stopped him and he glanced back down at his parchment. Yup, he did win that tiny model dragon. "Ugh, yeah, you do get it." Just.. Holding up one finger, letting Daichi know to wait a moment, Waylon glanced around, looking for the box that held those dragons.

He remembered seeing them.. somewhere..

"AHA!" Spotting the box, he began rummaging through it, and finding one of his favorite breeds of dragons, he tossed it over to Daichi. "An Antipodean Opaleye. How's that one?"

No drink? She was fine?

Raising his eyebrows, he didn't think she looked fine, but he was no Healer, Waylon gave a shrug of his shoulders before pocketing the coins she had dropped into his hand. "All right, three house points." And.. "It's Murdoch. Mr. Murdoch." He felt all official and stuff.

Was Beezus a mind reader!?

Waylon was thinking about how upset Biscuit was going to be that he wasn't there to see the Ravenclaw, and then she just had to ask about the puppy. Kind of creepy, but he wasn't going to say that. "No." he said, glancing over in the direction of the hut. A little while ago, he saw the dog sitting in the window. And he looked so sad. "With all these prizes around, he would have tried to play with them so I had to leave him in the hut."

Biscuit would have especially liked the squawking hat. It sounded like one of the ducks he liked to chase around.

Cece finally made it to the prize kiosk. It took her a little longer than she thought it would to close up the healers tent but she was here now. "Hey Waylon, I thought you were giving out prizes?" She said giving him an elbow to the ribs. "Looks like you haven't given any away yet. What have you been doing, playing with them yourself?" She asked as she slapped at the hat on his head.

Hearing those words were like candy for the ears. Not that he was fond of candy anymore. Oh right speaking of candy. Oakey remembered the prize he won at the Magical Treasure Plunge looking up at Merdog Murdoch once more he shuffled through his robes pockets and grabbed the pack of Drooble's Best Blowing Gum and offered it to him. I won this but I hate candy, do you want it?


Then Healer Tillstorm walked in, He had just seen her at the Healers tent moments ago. Hello again, Healer Tillstorm He spoke still holding the candy for Merdog Murdoch to take.

Oh? He certainly had a point. After all, dogs liked toys and there were so many toys around the Kiosk that could totally ignite the puppy's playful fire. "I guess so." she told the Groundskeeper with a shrug. "By the way, I think I'll visit him on of these days." Yeap! "And with a treat at that.." Of course, the eaglette has prepared. "That would be fine, right sir?" Asking is always a good manner.

But before she got an answer from him, another person shot him questions. This time it was their new Healer. "Good day Healer Tillstorm." Beezus greeted with a smile. She liked their new Healer, but there was something bugging her about the woman. Something she had witnessed just a few weeks ago.

"Hello Oakey. Still not eating candy I see." Not that she cold blame him. She'd probably steer clear of the stuff too if she endured what he did.

Cece smiled over at the girl. "Hello there, did you have a good time today?"

Woot. The Healer just smiled at her. "Of course Maa'm." Beezus nodded. "Every activity was just enjoyable. Especially the Magical Treasure Chest Plunge." And also the Giant Lilypad jumping, and the Magical Shuffleboard, and the Dueling Match. OH! Everything was just perfect. "How about you Maa'm? Did you got bored witnessing us compete?"

"I'm glad to hear you had a good time." And it appeared the girl had gotten herself well rested after that duel she had with Nate. "No, I didn't get bored at all." Well she was a bit bored during the times she was in the healers tent and there were no students in there. That was a good thing though because it meant everyone was having good, safe fun. "I didn't really get to watch a whole lot of the games going on since I did have to stay close to the healing area."

Laura walked upto the Professor and smiled, "Can I swap my tokens for House Points for Hufflepuff." Hopefully the groundskeeper wouldn't be mad with her.

Well look who it is. The little girl who thinks she doesn't have to follow the rules or do what is asked of her by an adult. And now she wanted points. Well since Waylon was busy helping other students, Cece would just try to convince her that what she really wanted was a inflatable colour-changing toadstool lounge...

Yep, just what every kid wants.

"Hello there Laura. Feeling better I see." She didn't seem to be limping or have any lasting effects from her little bruises she had. "Now why would you want house points when you could have this lovely Inflatable colour-changing toadstool lounge," she said pointing out the display one that was sitting off to the side. "Where else can you find something as wonderful as this prize?"

Where else indeed.

Laura looked at the evil nurse and sighed. "Professor I wan." Laura suddenly remembered she wasn't actually a Professor but a Healer. "Healer Tillstorm, I think I'll stick with my first option and go for house points." Laura smiled as she decided to be nice. "I am better, thank you." Laura looked at the Healer. "How are you?" Laura then heard the next thing and giggled before replying. "Healer Tillstorm, I could go to a carboot sale and get something just as good as one of them, so why would I want one now?"

No Ma'am, I can't stand the stuff. He placed the pack of gum on the kiosk for either Merdog Murdoch or Tillstorm to share. He wished he had gotten something that would last from the treasure plunge like one of the figures. Thank you for the points Mr. Merdog...er I mean Murdoch, enjoy the gum He nodded to the groundskeeper Have a nice day Miss Healer Tillstorm Oakey turned around and raced back to the Castle.

Ira walked up, albeit a bit late to exchange her tokens for the prizes. But no, then she thought, why not exchange it with house points? So that be it.

So she walked up to the groundskeeper and said, "Um.. Sir.. can I too exchange my tokens for house points? I won here, here, here, here and here"

Ahh, well, look who finally decided to show up.

Not that Waylon couldn't handle the Kiosk all by himself, because he could!, but now that Cece was over there with him, he could go check out and play with all the other prizes. Or maybe not. Rubbing his ribs where he was so brutally attacked by the Healer's elbow, he grabbed the parchment he was writing all the house points on and waved it in her face. There, see? He was giving out prizes.

And then she attacked his hat, making the thing give out an annoyingly loud SQUAWK right in her face. "I think it likes you. Maybe you should wear it." he grinned, and taking the hat off his head, he placed it right on Cece's head. Perfect!



Turning away from the Healer, for if he didn't, he would have surely laughed in her face, Waylon raised an eyebrow as he watched Oakey dig through his pockets. What was this!? Was he going to pull his wand on him, too!? First with the Merdog name, then a hex perhaps?

Oh, just a pack of Drooble's!

Grinning rather stupidly, Waylon nodded his head and pushed the pack of gum to the side, totally missing the Hufflepuff's slip up of calling him Merdog. Again. He didn't even have a chance to say 'thank you' or 'you're welcome', since the boy decided to just run off. Which.. made the stupid grin disappear from Waylon's face and he pushed the pack of gum over in Cece's direction. She was a Healer, she could easily heal herself if she was poisoned.

Why else would Oakey run away so quickly!?

There were quite a few things Waylon could see Biscuit really enjoying. The hat, for one. Then there were those plush dragons. Yes, it was a very good thing that he hadn't brought the puppy along with him. Although.. it wasn't like anyone was picking the prizes anyway. But just in case..

"Oh, I'm sure Biscuit would like to see you again." Especially if she came bearing treats. "That would be fine." he nodded, "Anytime."

Just as Waylon was beginning to think that there were no more students wanting to trade in their tokens, they were nice to have after all, a smallish Gryffindor walked up to the Kiosk. His hands were already on the move, making their way closer to Cece's head to grab his hat back, when the girl spoke up and asked for house points.

If he was wearing the hat, he was sure this girl would have wanted one. She just looked like the squawking hat type of person. "House points." he repeated, making a grab for the parchment instead of the hat, while his free hand was waiting to accept the tokens. "If you're sure." He wouldn't write anything down, though. Not until he had the tokens in his hand.

She could always change her mind at the last second!

Oh, she really did! Now that was too sad. Not being able to see every game for she was at the Healer's Tent. Beezus was thankful though that she arrived when Nate and her dueled for she was already exhausted at that point. "Well..still, I've gotta commend all of the staff Maa'm. We all had fun! This is one Fandango I won't ever forget." she pointed out.

"Oh. By the way, Healer Tillstorm..don't you like Kurumi?" She was curious.

Really? Biscuit would love to see her again? She would too! Especially now that she still can't find her cat. "Thank you sir." And anytime. WOOT! Yeap, maybe she will. When she was done with all the homework and school stuff. Those were piling up now. Again.

Olivia was, really late. She wanted to turn in her tokens to get more Slytherin points. Her friend probably already turned hers in anyway. 10, tokens, every point counts if we are gonna beat Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw!

She approached the Kiosk "1, point from winning a duel, and 9 points from the potato sack race" she spoke. We should have got more then one token for winning a duel Olivia thought to herself.

Ira replied, "Yup, Mr Murdoch. I am sure, I want to exchange all my tokens for house points only." She could get other items in fairs and whatever, right? But house points...

Then she added, "Umm.. so how many total points have I earned?" she asked eagerly.

Tayla walked up to the kiosk. The games were over and she didn't win much, but she did have fun. "Excuse me Professor," Tayla said, handing over two tokens. "I'd like to change these for house points please. Gryffindor."