Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

Originally Posted by kayquilz

Elliot sighed at Ethan.."Yes, I have. I just...I don't know..." her mother hadn't been that much...of a mother lately, with dealing with the new baby. Neglecting her other children..it was the typical precedure in her household, anyways. The Morganzo children were no strangers to neglect.

Pa! Pahaha! He had an accent. It made her laugh.."Your accent is amusing me, sorry. if you could just...keep talking or something..that'd be great.." Empress Elliot...wanting to be amused? Hmmm..She smirked a bit before turning to...

Cora. And...a little firstie with her? Hmph. "No, We don't know each other, Cora, darling...we just met." And that blush did NOT go unnoticed, Miss Cora...NOT AT ALL, sweetheart. She may have smirked a but smugly at her friend before looking at the girl behind her...

Wait. Ethan was right...Cora HAD been crying..Merlin! Elliot's loyalty was tingling! She raised an eyebrow at the girl...the little one..."Eliza..." she nodded, staring at her as if her life depended on it...just making mental judgments...no big deal..."You were...reaching into your...bag. And bumped heads." While that DID sound like something Cora would do, she was very clumsy...Elliot saw that. The lie. IN her eyes. Elliot smirked a bit, evilly, too. "Really? I don't see...any bumps on either of your foreheads..."

Heeheee. Messing with first years was FUN! But Elliot would play nicely...for now.

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

Originally Posted by emjay

Chose the wrong school? Ethan could not disagree more. He would go back there in a heartbeat had he the choice. But here he was and here he would make the best of it... Yep, that was worry on her face, now he was sure of it. "She'll be fine," Ethan offered the girl a reassuring smile. "And it's helpful that she can speak French... even if she's not all that fluent... she'll pick it up really fast." It was a good head start.

"Surely, you've heard from her though?" Even if Ethan had been trying to put the suddenly-concerned girl at ease, nothing would make her feel more relieved than hearing from her sister herself. And being a month or so into the term, he figured the sisters must've owled each other at some point.

Oh that was good. "Charmed to make your acquaintance, Miss Morganzo," the boy replied, his accent heavily affected. His light snicker soon turned into a laugh as he suddenly found the girl quite amusing. He wasn't entirely sure she wasn't serious, but she was just so over-the-top that he couldn't help but find that funny.

The boy glanced back up at the ghost as Elliot explained who she was. Our ghost? As in each house had its own ghost? Bizarre... The boy didn't give the specter much more thought because 1. she wasn't doing anything but be boring now and 2. Cora was approaching.

"Hi Cora," Ethan said, his face lighting up as his friend came closer. "We, uh... just met," he answered, shooting a glance to Elliot. "Are you two... friends?" he asked tentatively as he turned back to Cora. That he still was unsure of... maybe they knew each other since they were toddlers... they seemed to be such polar opposites there had to be some sort of explanation. Ethan tilted his head as she came nearer and his face fell. He knew that look. He had seen it before on his mother and a couple girls he knew at Beauxbatons. The girl had been crying.

As the girl introduced her younger companion, Ethan managed a small smile and said, "Nice to meet you Eliza.. I'm Ethan." But he couldn't help but turn his attention back to the fourth year. "Cora... is everything alright?"

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

She was a little bit sorry that she had prodded Cora to talk about her family so much. She thought it would be for the best in the end though so she tried to remember that. She laughed a little when Cora said she was never brave. “Oh come on, you’ve got to give yourself more credit! It takes a lot of courage to talk about things like that.” She gave her a smile. “And I’d say you’ve got plenty of it. Maybe you just don’t use it often.” She hoped that sounded as encouraging as she’d meant it to.

So she does know them, Eliza thought. She watched Cora turn to speak to them. Oh that’s nice. She’s introducing us. She suddenly got nervous as she walked with Cora towards them. What if they don’t like me? What if they’re not as nice as Cora has been? She kept a straight face and smiled at the boy who addressed her.

“It’s nice to meet you too, Ethan.” She smiled at Cora in thanks for introducing her to more Ravenclaws. Oh no, he’s noticed she was crying. Quick, think! Not wanting to feel even more guilty for drudging up bad memories for her friend and not wanting Cora to have to get into it all over again, she tried her best to cover for her. She’d deal with the moral conflictions of lying to the boy later. “Oh, gosh! She’s okay, I just - ” she flapped her hand to her forehead and tried to laugh, “I was reaching to get in my bag, and I bumped heads with her.” She turned to Cora. “Sorry about that again, I promise it wasn’t on purpose!” Back to Ethan, “Anyway I think some of my hair got into her eyes.” She kept her eyes on his for a moment and gave an apologetic smile towards Cora again. Please don’t hate me, please don’t hate me, she thought to herself. She peeked at both of them. Convincing? Maybe...but now he'll think I'm a klutz forever. Or a liar. Super. If it helps Cora then I guess that's ok.

Originally Posted by kayquilz

Elliot sighed at Ethan.."Yes, I have. I just...I don't know..." her mother hadn't been that much...of a mother lately, with dealing with the new baby. Neglecting her other children..it was the typical precedure in her household, anyways. The Morganzo children were no strangers to neglect.

Pa! Pahaha! He had an accent. It made her laugh.."Your accent is amusing me, sorry. if you could just...keep talking or something..that'd be great.." Empress Elliot...wanting to be amused? Hmmm..She smirked a bit before turning to...

Cora. And...a little firstie with her? Hmph. "No, We don't know each other, Cora, darling...we just met." And that blush did NOT go unnoticed, Miss Cora...NOT AT ALL, sweetheart. She may have smirked a but smugly at her friend before looking at the girl behind her...

Wait. Ethan was right...Cora HAD been crying..Merlin! Elliot's loyalty was tingling! She raised an eyebrow at the girl...the little one..."Eliza..." she nodded, staring at her as if her life depended on it...just making mental judgments...no big deal..."You were...reaching into your...bag. And bumped heads." While that DID sound like something Cora would do, she was very clumsy...Elliot saw that. The lie. IN her eyes. Elliot smirked a bit, evilly, too. "Really? I don't see...any bumps on either of your foreheads..."

Heeheee. Messing with first years was FUN! But Elliot would play nicely...for now.

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

Originally Posted by emjay

Ethan's face turned from concern as he looked at Cora to speculation as his eyes landed on the first year. Eyes narrowing slightly as he listened to Eliza's explanation, the fifth year wasn't quick to believe her story. Not that it sounded far-fetched, really... it was more something in her tone or manner of speaking that gave the boy pause. And, to be honest, he wouldn't have given it another thought if it was only watery eyes from a minor accident... which it seemed that it wasn't... but why cover it up? Something else must be going on and he eyed the younger girl suspiciously.

Ethan glanced to Elliot as the girl repeated the younger's story. Yeah... she wasn't buying it either. He shot Elliot a smirk as she attempted to expose the young girl's lie... in her own, intimidating way. But he certainly didn't blame her... he did not like being lied to.

He looked once again at Cora, waiting to hear her side of it. "Is that what happened?" he asked, his expression softening considerably. If she confirmed Eliza's story - not that he would believe it - he would drop it... for now. That would only mean it was actually something she was not comfortable discussing.

Originally Posted by ashfig

Oh no. Ethan was definitely not buying the story. Cora sighed inside. She had to break her silence at some point, and took a deep breath. When Ethan turned back to her, his soft voice made Cora feel so guilty.

Her eyes locked with his, and she knew she just could NOT lie to Ethan. Or Elliot. She would feel bad about it. Elliot's words "too nice" echoed in her head, but Cora figured for her friends it was different. She considered things for a moment, and then heard, "is that what happened?" Ethan's concerned look made it so she couldn't look away. She couldn't remember if she was breathing, and then spoke. "Actually, that isn't true."

Cora looked at the ground. Be brave. "Eliza was just trying to be nice. Thank you, by the way." She looked to Elliot, hoping she wouldn't be angry. "It's nothing, really. I was just telling Eliza about how my father...died. It happened a while ago. Not quite something I like to talk about, though." Cora said this stronger than when she began. Please don't feel sorry for me. Cora did not want all of this attention, but they needed to know.

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

Originally Posted by emjay

Ethan's face turned from concern as he looked at Cora to speculation as his eyes landed on the first year. Eyes narrowing slightly as he listened to Eliza's explanation, the fifth year wasn't quick to believe her story. Not that it sounded far-fetched, really... it was more something in her tone or manner of speaking that gave the boy pause. And, to be honest, he wouldn't have given it another thought if it was only watery eyes from a minor accident... which it seemed that it wasn't... but why cover it up? Something else must be going on and he eyed the younger girl suspiciously.

Ethan glanced to Elliot as the girl repeated the younger's story. Yeah... she wasn't buying it either. He shot Elliot a smirk as she attempted to expose the young girl's lie... in her own, intimidating way. But he certainly didn't blame her... he did not like being lied to.

He looked once again at Cora, waiting to hear her side of it. "Is that what happened?" he asked, his expression softening considerably. If she confirmed Eliza's story - not that he would believe it - he would drop it... for now. That would only mean it was actually something she was not comfortable discussing.

Originally Posted by ashfig

OOC: (Don't hate me for taking so long I'm back! )




Cora smiled as she noticed Ethan so glad to see her. So they just met, Cora thought. That should have been clear, since what looked like an argument earlier was surely not one between friends, at least for now. Ethan seemed surprised that she was friends with Elliot, which Cora could understand. They were just so opposite. But Cora saw the best in others, and saw what was beneath Elliot. She had wanted to say all this, yet was still recovering, so she managed only, "Yes, we met before our first year at Diagon Alley." Cora was so terrified of Hogwarts back then.

Cora froze up as she realized Ethan noticed she was sad. Guess she didn't fool anyone. She did NOT want this to be about her and her problems. She did think it was sweet of him to care, but no words left Cora.



Maybe you just don't use it often. Cora pondered what this could mean, but would not bring it up now.

She stared at Ethan, not sure of what to say. She did not want to bring up the story again so soon, it had happened long ago and Cora should be over it right now. What was Eliza doing?!! Cora tensed a bit, and then took a deep breath. Eliza was covering up for her.

Would Elliot and Ethan believe this? Cora was doubtful. Not to mention the WORST liar in history. Cora knew she should back up this story, and hesitated nervously at first. With a desperate and relieved look to Eliza, Cora smiled slightly. Then, pushing her brown curls from her face, she nodded in agreement with Eliza. Cora wanted to reassure her friends, but there was NO WAY they would believe her. Was there? No. Cora promised to explain this all eventually, with whoever asked. Her father was not a light subject, and Cora hated ruining the mood. Of course, if they pushed, Cora was not one to refuse.



Cora always got the feeling that Elliot saw through everything. She was Cora's closest friend, only one of two from first year. She couldn't just lie to her, could she? Cora supposed that if Elliot could tell what Cora was thinking then it wouldn't really be a lie, after all.

Cora was relieved that Elliot was being nice to Eliza (for now). She didn't quite expect that. Elliot's skeptical smirk told Cora she DEFINITELY knew something was up. Cora decided to play along until she was called out on it, so as her cheeks grew redder, she repeated. "Yes, we bumped heads. And um, there aren't any bumps because well, it just happened. Probably will show up soon." Cora said casually. She actually thought she sounded convincing, although she secretly hoped Eliza had gone for something more fail-proof. She was relieved that her face was drying up now, and hoped her eyes didn't show any signs of redness.



Cora could sense Eliza feeling uncomfortable, and knew she should be speaking up more. She had been silent for too long, and that would definitely go noticed. Not like Cora was so outspoken to begin with, but she was responsible for contributing every now and again.



Oh no. Ethan was definitely not buying the story. Cora sighed inside. She had to break her silence at some point, and took a deep breath. When Ethan turned back to her, his soft voice made Cora feel so guilty.

Her eyes locked with his, and she knew she just could NOT lie to Ethan. Or Elliot. She would feel bad about it. Elliot's words "too nice" echoed in her head, but Cora figured for her friends it was different. She considered things for a moment, and then heard, "is that what happened?" Ethan's concerned look made it so she couldn't look away. She couldn't remember if she was breathing, and then spoke. "Actually, that isn't true."

Cora looked at the ground. Be brave. "Eliza was just trying to be nice. Thank you, by the way." She looked to Elliot, hoping she wouldn't be angry. "It's nothing, really. I was just telling Eliza about how my father...died. It happened a while ago. Not quite something I like to talk about, though." Cora said this stronger than when she began. Please don't feel sorry for me. Cora did not want all of this attention, but they needed to know.

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

She felt her stomach flop and the blood drain from her face. She opened her mouth and took a small gasp of air. Now they're really going to hate me she thought. She had only been trying to help, but she'd known it was wrong to lie. I should've just let Cora handle it on her own. And although she should have kept her mouth shut, she still couldn't picture herself hanging Cora out to dry.

Oh thank goodness, she thought as Cora explained why Eliza had lied. She stood firm and looked at Ethan and Elliot, hoping they'd understand, but also showing them that if they snubbed her for this she would still feel she'd done what she thought was best. She gave a sideways smile to Cora, to apologize for putting her in this situation and to thank her for trying to get them out of it.

Originally Posted by kayquilz

Originally Posted by ashfig

OOC: (Don't hate me for taking so long I'm back! )

Cora smiled as she noticed Ethan so glad to see her. So they just met, Cora thought. That should have been clear, since what looked like an argument earlier was surely not one between friends, at least for now. Ethan seemed surprised that she was friends with Elliot, which Cora could understand. They were just so opposite. But Cora saw the best in others, and saw what was beneath Elliot. She had wanted to say all this, yet was still recovering, so she managed only, "Yes, we met before our first year at Diagon Alley." Cora was so terrified of Hogwarts back then.

Cora froze up as she realized Ethan noticed she was sad. Guess she didn't fool anyone. She did NOT want this to be about her and her problems. She did think it was sweet of him to care, but no words left Cora.


Maybe you just don't use it often. Cora pondered what this could mean, but would not bring it up now.

She stared at Ethan, not sure of what to say. She did not want to bring up the story again so soon, it had happened long ago and Cora should be over it right now. What was Eliza doing?!! Cora tensed a bit, and then took a deep breath. Eliza was covering up for her.

Would Elliot and Ethan believe this? Cora was doubtful. Not to mention the WORST liar in history. Cora knew she should back up this story, and hesitated nervously at first. With a desperate and relieved look to Eliza, Cora smiled slightly. Then, pushing her brown curls from her face, she nodded in agreement with Eliza. Cora wanted to reassure her friends, but there was NO WAY they would believe her. Was there? No. Cora promised to explain this all eventually, with whoever asked. Her father was not a light subject, and Cora hated ruining the mood. Of course, if they pushed, Cora was not one to refuse.


Cora always got the feeling that Elliot saw through everything. She was Cora's closest friend, only one of two from first year. She couldn't just lie to her, could she? Cora supposed that if Elliot could tell what Cora was thinking then it wouldn't really be a lie, after all.

Cora was relieved that Elliot was being nice to Eliza (for now). She didn't quite expect that. Elliot's skeptical smirk told Cora she DEFINITELY knew something was up. Cora decided to play along until she was called out on it, so as her cheeks grew redder, she repeated. "Yes, we bumped heads. And um, there aren't any bumps because well, it just happened. Probably will show up soon." Cora said casually. She actually thought she sounded convincing, although she secretly hoped Eliza had gone for something more fail-proof. She was relieved that her face was drying up now, and hoped her eyes didn't show any signs of redness.



Cora could sense Eliza feeling uncomfortable, and knew she should be speaking up more. She had been silent for too long, and that would definitely go noticed. Not like Cora was so outspoken to begin with, but she was responsible for contributing every now and again.


Oh no. Ethan was definitely not buying the story. Cora sighed inside. She had to break her silence at some point, and took a deep breath. When Ethan turned back to her, his soft voice made Cora feel so guilty.

Her eyes locked with his, and she knew she just could NOT lie to Ethan. Or Elliot. She would feel bad about it. Elliot's words "too nice" echoed in her head, but Cora figured for her friends it was different. She considered things for a moment, and then heard, "is that what happened?" Ethan's concerned look made it so she couldn't look away. She couldn't remember if she was breathing, and then spoke. "Actually, that isn't true."

Cora looked at the ground. Be brave. "Eliza was just trying to be nice. Thank you, by the way." She looked to Elliot, hoping she wouldn't be angry. "It's nothing, really. I was just telling Eliza about how my father...died. It happened a while ago. Not quite something I like to talk about, though." Cora said this stronger than when she began. Please don't feel sorry for me. Cora did not want all of this attention, but they needed to know.

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

She felt her stomach flop and the blood drain from her face. She opened her mouth and took a small gasp of air. Now they're really going to hate me she thought. She had only been trying to help, but she'd known it was wrong to lie. I should've just let Cora handle it on her own. And although she should have kept her mouth shut, she still couldn't picture herself hanging Cora out to dry.

Oh thank goodness, she thought as Cora explained why Eliza had lied. She stood firm and looked at Ethan and Elliot, hoping they'd understand, but also showing them that if they snubbed her for this she would still feel she'd done what she thought was best. She gave a sideways smile to Cora, to apologize for putting her in this situation and to thank her for trying to get them out of it.

Originally Posted by kayquilz

Elliot was...confused...how did hair stab? Was that possible? Hmph. She stared suspiciously at the girl...she was young. She was fresh. And very...readable. Elliot wasn't stupid. BUt she played along...for now. "Eliza...I'm Elliot. Elliot Morganzo. You're a first year?" she asked, her voice's tone a bit like...stone? Because she was withholding judgment..for now. "My favorite class? Transfiguration. Why? Because I'm excellent at it." No other reason was needed...she sent a smirk to Ethan...hehehe. The homework room...poor guy had to endure she and Minnie...

When she met his eyes, she knew...they both agreed! This youngling was totally lying! Why, though? Because you didn't lie without a reason! Hmm. Elliot just didn't get it. She shot a look at Cora, now...waiting for her response...

Cora saaaaid that was the truth, but Elliot narrowed her eyes...come on, sweetie? You think Elliot is that thick?! But she didn't call her out on it. ..for now. For now for now FOR NOW. HMPH...

But then she confessed it all...OH Merlin. About her..father? ELliot couldn't help but be a bit offended...she had told this stupid little firstie something that she hadn't even told Elliot yet?! Elliot cleared her throat, though and tried not to seem too...pouty. "I see. We don't need to talk about it again, though...since..." yeah. It seemed to have made Cora upset.

Elliot was a bit...jealous, yeah.

She raised her eyebrows at Eliza..."Good kid, lying for a friend." She said with an approving nod, however jealous she felt...hmph.

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

"Yeah, that's right. I'm a first year." She figured it was easy to spot anyway and she'd probably only been asking to put her in her place a little bit, but that was okay. She had just lied to her. Elliot was allowed to be a little condescending, for the moment. "Oh, transfiguration was...an interesting lesson." She gave another invisible eye roll when she thought of how that older boy had been doing some sort of rock star routine with the girls in class. Since Elliot hadn't asked Eliza what her about her classes in return, she thought it was safe to say that Elliot didn't care. Knowing she herself had only asked as a conversation filler anyway, she wasn't too offended by it. The older girl certainly was sure of herself though, but maybe that was still part of the high and mighty "I know you're lying" role.

Uh oh. What was that in Elliot's expression when Cora had confessed? Not...mad, she didn't think. That was a good sign. But there was something else. She was...hurt? No. Eliza didn't think her little lie had hurt anyone's feelings. If it had, she would apologize right away. She wasn't really sure, but she would make it a point to not aggravate the girl any further, unless it was necessary.

Still a bit puzzled about how Elliot was feeling, she realized she was now addressing her. Did she just...approve of my lying to her? Eliza hadn't expected that, but she was glad the girl didn't hate her guts. So Elliot understands, that's good. Hopefully Ethan is as level-headed. She looked at Elliot and sincerely said, "Thanks... I um, I'm sorry I lied to you." She shrugged and gave a look that said "you know how it is". Still wanting to smooth things over a bit more, she added, "Cora probably would't have gotten into it had I not been so curious." She added a quick, "Sorry." Whether she meant it more for Cora or the other two she wasn't quite sure. All she knew was Cora didn't want to talk about this anymore, so she asked Elliot another question. People like to talk about themselves right? She hoped this whole thing could blow over and Cora could relax again. "Hey, sorry I forgot, but what year are you again, Elliot?"

Originally Posted by Eriin

This was boring her immensely. IMMENSELY.

Heh. Milton was sitting down. In a chair. Addy grinned a bit and moved toward him slowly. Inching along so as not to be noticed? Not that he could miss her there...

then BAM! Addy sat right on Milton Shacklebolt. Right. On. Him. Yep. Funny enough he wasn't as uncomfortable as she would have thought, either. Hehehe.

Yep. Nothing odd about any of this. Addy just pretended there was nothing out of the ordinary about her sitting upon the QC. If he had shown her his abs he would not have been sat upon.

So continue talking other person.

Originally Posted by Presley Black

He sat next to her. This was a step in the right direction! Presley brushed her fingers through her bangs as if it was a natural action, even though she never did vapid things like that. Obviously he followed pro Quidditch then. Presley's favorite team was the Falmouth Falcons, mostly because they just weren't afraid to beat up the other tean to get what they wanted. If you cheat to win, you've still won..right?

"D'you think you'll keep it up after Hogwarts? Like, have you ever thought about going pro?" She knew people who hadn't and people who had, so it was a valid question. Plus, it kept him interested in the conversation. Guys liked to talk about themselves. Presley was keeping the conversation entirely away from her and her screwy life. She was hoping that if someone for once didn't know how messed up her stupid life was, they might actually like to be around her. Maybe.

Presley was startled. What was going on? Here she was, talking to Milton just as this girl had been LEAVING, and then she sat right on him! That was not only completely rude, it was so socially inapropriate! Presley's eyebrows pulled together in confusion as she tried to figure out what in the name of Merlin had made this girl think it was okay to just surprise someone by sitting on them!

Maybe she was his girlfriend? Because that would mean it was okay. But it would also mean that Presley's objective wouldn't work with Milton. But maybe he could be her friend? Presley needed a friend who had never read her name in Witch Weekly, and had never heard the rumors about her mum and dad. Milton could be good for that at least. He hadn't reacted much to her name when she introduced herself. But still, it was weird to sit on his lap like that after almost leaving.

Originally Posted by emjay

Ethan kept his eyes on Cora as she confirmed Eliza's story. He nodded skeptically, he could tell it wasn't true - those bright red cheeks were a dead giveaway - but if she didn't want to tell him what was really going on, then perhaps it was something personal that wasn't his business. He wouldn't pry any further.

The fifth year shifted uncomfortably in his seat and opened his mouth to change the subject or relieve the tension... when Cora began to confess the truth. Oh.. Ethan's eyes widened slightly and his face fell a bit. Her father.. died? The fifteen year old felt really bad - not so much in pity, though he did feel some sympathy for the girl... but more for putting her on the spot when she obviously didn't want to share that. "Look, Cora... I'm really sorry," he began, he had only been concerned for her well-being and didn't mean to make her feel worse. "Of course we don't have to talk about that..." He glanced over at Elliot as she shared his sentiments... only in a much different tone. He contemplated what that might mean for a moment when he heard her next words and frowned. That sounded like something his mother would say. He could not say he agreed with lying... but he sorta understood why the younger girl did it. But maybe she could have handled it differently.. or just left it up to Cora.

It didn't really matter now though, and he could tell Eliza felt very uncomfortable, especially under Elliot's scrutiny. As she kept apologizing, Ethan said, "Hey... don't worry about it." Best to just change the subject... and Eliza seemed to be trying to do so as she asked them about their classes. "Herbology's always been my favorite... anything you like yet?" he asked the first year. The first year at school always seemed to be the most overwhelming. Transfiguration? He took one look at Elliot's smirk and chuckled. Homework had definitely proved to be interesting...

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

She felt her stomach flop and the blood drain from her face. She opened her mouth and took a small gasp of air. Now they're really going to hate me she thought. She had only been trying to help, but she'd known it was wrong to lie. I should've just let Cora handle it on her own. And although she should have kept her mouth shut, she still couldn't picture herself hanging Cora out to dry.

Oh thank goodness, she thought as Cora explained why Eliza had lied. She stood firm and looked at Ethan and Elliot, hoping they'd understand, but also showing them that if they snubbed her for this she would still feel she'd done what she thought was best. She gave a sideways smile to Cora, to apologize for putting her in this situation and to thank her for trying to get them out of it.

Originally Posted by kayquilz

Elliot was...confused...how did hair stab? Was that possible? Hmph. She stared suspiciously at the girl...she was young. She was fresh. And very...readable. Elliot wasn't stupid. BUt she played along...for now. "Eliza...I'm Elliot. Elliot Morganzo. You're a first year?" she asked, her voice's tone a bit like...stone? Because she was withholding judgment..for now. "My favorite class? Transfiguration. Why? Because I'm excellent at it." No other reason was needed...she sent a smirk to Ethan...hehehe. The homework room...poor guy had to endure she and Minnie...

When she met his eyes, she knew...they both agreed! This youngling was totally lying! Why, though? Because you didn't lie without a reason! Hmm. Elliot just didn't get it. She shot a look at Cora, now...waiting for her response...

Cora saaaaid that was the truth, but Elliot narrowed her eyes...come on, sweetie? You think Elliot is that thick?! But she didn't call her out on it. ..for now. For now for now FOR NOW. HMPH...

But then she confessed it all...OH Merlin. About her..father? ELliot couldn't help but be a bit offended...she had told this stupid little firstie something that she hadn't even told Elliot yet?! Elliot cleared her throat, though and tried not to seem too...pouty. "I see. We don't need to talk about it again, though...since..." yeah. It seemed to have made Cora upset.

Elliot was a bit...jealous, yeah.

She raised her eyebrows at Eliza..."Good kid, lying for a friend." She said with an approving nod, however jealous she felt...hmph.

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

"Yeah, that's right. I'm a first year." She figured it was easy to spot anyway and she'd probably only been asking to put her in her place a little bit, but that was okay. She had just lied to her. Elliot was allowed to be a little condescending, for the moment. "Oh, transfiguration was...an interesting lesson." She gave another invisible eye roll when she thought of how that older boy had been doing some sort of rock star routine with the girls in class. Since Elliot hadn't asked Eliza what her about her classes in return, she thought it was safe to say that Elliot didn't care. Knowing she herself had only asked as a conversation filler anyway, she wasn't too offended by it. The older girl certainly was sure of herself though, but maybe that was still part of the high and mighty "I know you're lying" role.

Uh oh. What was that in Elliot's expression when Cora had confessed? Not...mad, she didn't think. That was a good sign. But there was something else. She was...hurt? No. Eliza didn't think her little lie had hurt anyone's feelings. If it had, she would apologize right away. She wasn't really sure, but she would make it a point to not aggravate the girl any further, unless it was necessary.

Still a bit puzzled about how Elliot was feeling, she realized she was now addressing her. Did she just...approve of my lying to her? Eliza hadn't expected that, but she was glad the girl didn't hate her guts. So Elliot understands, that's good. Hopefully Ethan is as level-headed. She looked at Elliot and sincerely said, "Thanks... I um, I'm sorry I lied to you." She shrugged and gave a look that said "you know how it is". Still wanting to smooth things over a bit more, she added, "Cora probably would't have gotten into it had I not been so curious." She added a quick, "Sorry." Whether she meant it more for Cora or the other two she wasn't quite sure. All she knew was Cora didn't want to talk about this anymore, so she asked Elliot another question. People like to talk about themselves right? She hoped this whole thing could blow over and Cora could relax again. "Hey, sorry I forgot, but what year are you again, Elliot?"

Originally Posted by emjay

Ethan kept his eyes on Cora as she confirmed Eliza's story. He nodded skeptically, he could tell it wasn't true - those bright red cheeks were a dead giveaway - but if she didn't want to tell him what was really going on, then perhaps it was something personal that wasn't his business. He wouldn't pry any further.

The fifth year shifted uncomfortably in his seat and opened his mouth to change the subject or relieve the tension... when Cora began to confess the truth. Oh.. Ethan's eyes widened slightly and his face fell a bit. Her father.. died? The fifteen year old felt really bad - not so much in pity, though he did feel some sympathy for the girl... but more for putting her on the spot when she obviously didn't want to share that. "Look, Cora... I'm really sorry," he began, he had only been concerned for her well-being and didn't mean to make her feel worse. "Of course we don't have to talk about that..." He glanced over at Elliot as she shared his sentiments... only in a much different tone. He contemplated what that might mean for a moment when he heard her next words and frowned. That sounded like something his mother would say. He could not say he agreed with lying... but he sorta understood why the younger girl did it. But maybe she could have handled it differently.. or just left it up to Cora.

It didn't really matter now though, and he could tell Eliza felt very uncomfortable, especially under Elliot's scrutiny. As she kept apologizing, Ethan said, "Hey... don't worry about it." Best to just change the subject... and Eliza seemed to be trying to do so as she asked them about their classes. "Herbology's always been my favorite... anything you like yet?" he asked the first year. The first year at school always seemed to be the most overwhelming. Transfiguration? He took one look at Elliot's smirk and chuckled. Homework had definitely proved to be interesting...

Originally Posted by DecemberMoon

Thankfully Ethan caught her feeling and decided to move on as well. "Herbology? I missed the first lesson." She was still a little embarrassed at how lost she was when she first got her schedule. She was lucky she'd made it to any of her lessons at all. She definitely planned on making it to the second one though, and hopefully catching up on the homework in the meantime. She was curious so she asked, "What did you do in class? She was pleased that he asked her in return and thought about it for a moment. "Well, I think Charms is really neat, but class was a little intense." She shivered as she thought back to the whipping winds and hard rain they'd all experienced that day. "I still reckon it's really good to learn though!" She wanted to ask another question without acting like a complete first year, but she couldn't help it. She didn't know anything and wanted to know everything. She pushed forward in the conversation and said, "I'm really interested in Ancient Runes too, but I don't know much about it. Have you taken it before?" She hoped he was as much of a studious Ravenclaw type as she was and wouldn't be bothered by all the class questions.