[QUOTE=HazelStone101;11185534] Elliot immediately felt her cheeks flush, but she coughed and tried to make it STOP. "His name is Ezra, remember, but he like to be called Ezzi..he's Australian..." she said softly. "He's nice. And different." Different meaning...NOT LIKE ELLIOT AT ALL.

Not uptight, not mean, not anyone from the nobility. And she liked it. "But he's very clever and sarcastic..." so Elliot liked him even more for that.



OH.

Elliot rolled her eyes at herself...how silly of her! "Oh, I got it now. I apologize," she said, giving her head a little bow in his direction. She folded her hands on her lap, and straightened her posture. Elliot Morganzo did NOT slouch. And Show n' Tell...what was that? She smirked, so intrigued by all this talk..."I don't even know what show and tell is...but I assume you show something and tell about it, no?" she said, taking a guess. THe name was pretty clear, after all. Have to be quite daft not to get it. "I was home schooled until Hogwarts...my father refused to send me a muggle school...." which she had heard was quite popular. She didn't know if she would have liked being around all the muggles. Ew. But no matter. She wasn't going to say this aloud. She set her blue eyes back on Vickers.

She thought..well how to answer this question without sounding absolutely bitter, absolutely angry and furious at her father? Hmph. "Well," she began, sighing a bit. Her eyes looked suddenly cold. "My father wanted an heir, you see. He's the only the boy in his family...so naturally he needed to have a son to leave our whole estate, the Morganzo fortune, and our reputation to. Quite a shock when a baby girl popped out," she looked away form him, and she realized that she had absentmindedly grabbed a napkin and was squishing it to pulp. SHe scowled, put it back on the table. "ANd I had two more sisters after me...but he finally got his wish, now, did he? LAst year he finally had the son he always craved..." she was merely venting now, and more to herself than to Vincenzo.

She looked back at Vickers and sighed. "Sorry you had to hear all of that..." she grumbled. GAh. She really needed to get a grip. But she hadnt even spoken to her father all summer, and she wouldnt until Christmas. Stupid business.

But Elliot shifted in her seat and actually smiled when they veered to Lottie. "I decided to take her on as my protege..." she commented.."She is too awesome. Reminds me of my myself..." which was true.

She saw him look nervously at the staff table...at the Headmistress to be exact. "Don't like her?" she asked, crinkling her nose.

"You do look pretty with a crown and it suits you," Erin sort of giggled. She's a pride, she truly is. "Vashti was Head Girl too, right? And you're bestfriends if I am not mistaken." Lucky girls. Up until now, Erin still didn't know how the heads of the student body were chosen but she could learn them on her fourth year, might be on her OWLs term or even in her sixth or last year. There were still loads of time.

Cat? Posy? Erin was ready to answer when suddenly, Louisa added the statement, 'Does she still have my name?' A cue for her to miss Enya even more. They were enemies on her first year but they instantly gotten along well on her second term. "How I wished I still have her but Enya took her, remember? And she's best to be her owner. But I bought a new one. Her name's Posy. Your cat should meet her sometime." Well, it was Louisa's last year, the cats should meet definitely.

"Ooooh. Ezra? What house is he in? I must meet him at once!" Jayden cried, and then, upon realizing how LOUD she was being, her voice dropped down to a hushed whisper. "Clever AND sarcastic?" She hissed, her eyes widening in interest. "Hmm... I must definitely meet this boy. And you have to meet Jared. Promise?" She asked, flipping back her black curls. Gah. They could be such a burden sometimes.

Maybe it was time for a change.. something that would bug Elliot, and make her more noticeable to Jared.

Ha.

After being storted, Ariella skipped over toward the Ravenclaw table and took a seat down, she assumed she was one of the first to be sorted into the house of the ravens but she couldn't be sure. Ari bit her lip nervously as she glanced around the table...

Harvey sat down at the Ravenclaw table for the start of term feast, it had been years since he had sat here since he had always started his years at the hufflepuff table. He was happy to be here as well cause afterall he WAS a claw. He couldn't believe he was in his fourth year already, time had flown by so fast it seemed like only yesterday that he had arrived here and attended many classes and now here he was in his fourth year.

Tay made her way to her house table from the gryffindor's and spotted Harvey. "Harvey!" She squealed and hugged him. Taylor kissed his cheek, "Hi!" She did a small happy dance and laughed.

Harvey almost jumped out of his shoes as he heard someone squeal his name, he was most definitely not expecting that! He looked around as he saw a flash of hair before he was hugged tightly before he was kissed upon his cheek. He saw who it was and he smiled, he should have known that it was Taylor! "Hi Taylor!" he smiled "Good to see that you have missed me, don't worry we wont tell Damon that you have" he chuckled jokingly. Well it looked like she was excited to be back and who wouldnt be.. this was a good place to be!

Silvia smiled and waved back to Vickers with a "Hello."

Just then, Louisa also joined the table. "Congrats on becoming Head Girl," she said, taking note of the badge. Silvia hadn't really been certain on just who she thought would get the badge, but she was glad to see a Ravenclaw wearing it.

"Hello Alex!" Silvia said, glad to see her old friend and have someone her own age to talk to. "Glad to see that you made it here safely too. That was one interesting train ride. I've been fine. Can't wait for classes to start." And to try out the new spells she had been practicing without her wand over the summer. "And what about you? How have you been doing?"

Silvia had been watching as the sorting began and the first few new students finally discovered where they would be spending their next seven years. She smiled when one of the girls she had spent the train ride with made her way over to the Ravenclaw table. Leaning forward a bit, she waved and said, "Ari! Congratulations on getting in Ravenclaw."

Tay grinned at him, "I did miss you!" She laughed and looked at him, "Good because who knows... he might get jealous." Taylor winked, knowing that Damon wouldnt have since he doesnt get jealous... no... that was Maxwell who got jealous whenever she talked to a boy when they were dating but now Maxwell and her were siblings so that didnt matter since he didnt get jealous. Taylor laughed and smiled, "How are you?"

Jayden was in the middle of a conversation when she glanced up and saw a first year get sorted into her house. The younger girl then proceeded to sit down on the bench across from her. "Hey there! Welcome to Ravenclaw!" She greeted the girl, her blue eyes shining warmly. "Have any classes you're excited for?" She asked.

Ari spun to face the direction she had heard her name being called from. It took her a moment but then she finally recognized someone. Sylvia, a girl she had been talking with on the train before all the crazy stuff started happening, was waving and comgratulated her on her sorting,

"Hi Sylvia! Thanks, I'm very happy about being sorted into Ravenclaw!" She then remembered she hadn't seen Sylvia since the portkeys, "You didn't get hurt at all while traveling by portkey, did you? I saw a few students with injuries..."

Ariella smiled at an older girl who had taken a seat across from her and welcomed her warmly into Ravenclaw, "Thanks! I'm Ariella, but I go by Ari most of the time..." Then the girl asked her if she was excited for any classes and Ariella nodded enthusiastically "Oh! Well I guess I'm excited for all of them! I don't think I could choose just one, they all sound pretty exciting!"

Max was starving. He never did quite get to buy any of those chocolate frogs or cauldron cakes on the train... he should have taken Dylan's advice and pushed by the crowd of younger students. Ah, well. He was probably better off without all that sugar anyway. But no one could blame him when he ate three or four plates full of mashed potatoes alone.

When Max entered the Great Hall, his eyes fell upon his and Ellie's usual spot at the Ravenclaw table. In the back of his mind he had hoped to see a flash of red hair in that direction - but of course he was being foolish. He did spot Louisa nearby, however, and he decided perhaps it was time for a change. He headed down the length of the table on the opposite side from Louisa.

Upon sitting down across from the Head Girl, Max gave small smiles and nods to everyone already there. "Hey Louisa, how 'bout those adventures?" There was a weary grin, but his tone had a hint of sarcasm. They hadn't been in any real danger with the train dilemma, it seemed - though there had been many scratches and bruises via portkey. It would certainly be a last trip to Hogwarts they would never forget. "Looks like the 'fun' is seeking us out this time around." When a term started out the way it did, there was no denying that more bizarre happenings were just around the corner.

How exciting.

"That's the spirit!" Jayden applauded the girl. "You keep that mentality and you'll do great here!" She smiled, thinking back to her own first year at Hogwarts. It seemed like it was just yesterday that she had been sorted into Ravenclaw. How upset she had been not to have been sorted into Gryffindor like her parents. Ravenclaw had grown on her, of course. "Well, I hope you have a good first year. Try and stay out of trouble though..." She warned, raising her eyebrow, mocking seriousness. And then she proceeded to giggle. "Of course, it is fun sometimes to rebel.." She laughed. She and her friend Jordan had been SUCH troublemakers in their first and second years. They were slowing down now of course...

Kinda.


Erm... NOT. *cackles*

Jared walked up to the Ravenclaw table, his eyes scanning for his Jayden. Standing in the crowded hall, his mind wandered back to that day in Diagon Alley, supply shopping with her. Remembering the promise she had made him, his heart started racing, and a flush formed in his cheeks. Shaking himself, trying to calm down, Jared returned to scanning. A minute later, he saw her, talking to a couple of girls. Not wanting to interrupt, Jared slowly made his way around to the opposite side of the table, so she could see him when she looked up.

Jayden had been talking to Elliot and welcoming a Ravenclaw when she suddenly felt a presence. A male presence. It was Jared. "Oh merlin." She mumbled to herself quietly, her cheeks growing hot. "Umm... Hi Jared! How are you? You look nice!" She greeted him warmly, her blue eyes shifting over to Elliot. "That's him..." She hissed at Elliot between clenched teeth.

Please Elliot. Whatever you do.. don't embarrass me...

She begged the girl mentally. As if THAT would help...

Ameliah FINALLY arrived at the feast after all that commotion. She was still supporting Adam, though she was sure he was better she refused to let him stand on his own. Automatically drifting towards her table since Adam would probably know more people there, she sat down happily next to Taylor. "TAYLOR!!!" Ameliah hugged Tay, grinning. She hardly saw her at all over the summer!!! It was soooooo unfair. POUT.

"Heya Er Boy!!!!" Ameliah suddenly noticed Harvey and hugged him too. She could still be friendly, right?? Wasn't that in the rulebook? She at least hoped Adam wouldn't mind. The Claw suddenly realized both her relationships had started on the same day, though different years. Strange.

Ariella giggled when the girl warned her to stay out of trouble and she couldn't help but think back to the events that had only happened maybe a day ago and giggled even more. Once she had finally settled down she muttered, "Thanks for the warning but it's a little to late for that..."

Adam only half-limped his time as he walked in with Ameliah. His ankle was feeling mostly better though he didn't exactly mind Ameliah clinging to him. And speaking of Ameliah, how the heck was she all fine?? Rude, Fate. Rude.

Suddenly: Table to sit at. BLIMEY how Adam missed sitting. He carefully sat next to Ameliah, keeping his arm around her waist. He smiled at her friends, but he didn't really know them much. WHERE WAS RONNIE? Adam needed another familiar face.

Hugo sat down at the Ravenclaw table. Looked left. Looked right. Looked at his empty plate. The plate was the only familiar face. He hadn't realised how he'd lost most of his friends in the last couple of years, and the thought made him feel more alone than ever. Where was everyone? He missed his friends.

He looked up and sighed. Maybe this was a good thing. It made going abroad and saying good-bye to people easier. Sort of. At least he wouldn't have to focus on being alone anymore.

Presley had been sitting, just reveling in the feeling of happiness and home that Hogwarts, and especially Ravenclaw House gave her, mildly listening to the sorting, when she heard her cousins name called out. She had forgotten that Awarlesta was going to be at Hogwarts this year. She watched with disinterest, until the hat shouted something Presley definitely didn't expect. Hufflepuff.

Presley was shocked. Awarlesta was going to be disowned. Not that Presley minded much, but to be associated even if just by blood with someone who was so low as to be a Hufflepuff? It was the worst shame Presley could imagine. Hufflepuffs were known for being less-than-bright. And nobody bearing the noble name of Black could be accused to stupidity.

Presley waited patiently until the sorting was over, but the second the Headmaster had finished her stupid speech, Presley stood and strode over to the Hufflepuff table.

"I've been fine, but a little bored this summer", Alex replied. "I am really glad to be back at school. I hope the crazy train ride isn't a sign of things to come this year. Hogwarts really doesn't need any more drama." Alex was hoping for a successful, but calm year. Suddenly her stomach began to growl. "I hope we get to eat soon. I'm starving!

Harvey smiled as she said that she did miss him, he chucled as she winked at him "Yeah you never know.. he just might" he chuckled some more as they continued with the joke. "[b]So we just gotta watch out for that boy[/b" he chuckled. She then asked him how he was "I am good.. just glad to be back" he smiled as he looked around.. yeah it was good to finally be back where all his friends were. He then saw someone sit next to Taylor and call out her name



It was Ameliah.. he watched as she greeted Taylor with a hug, well it was good to see that they were good and not fighting anymore. She then looked at him and greeted him too "Hey Ameliah" he smiled.. well they were still friends though.. so they could still talk. Its not like they would stop being friends just cause she didn't want to be with him anymore. Besides he was friends with every girl he had dated so why not Ameliah, just then he saw a boy sit next to Ameliah. Harvey wondered who this boy was.. had they met before he couldnt remember.

Alex saw the recently sorted firstie approach the table. She looked nervous, as first years tend to be. Then the girl stopped to talk to Sylvia. When they finished talking Alex extended her hand. "Hi, I'm Alex", she said. "Welcome to Ravenclaw. I hope you have a great year."

Hmmm....so now that there was nothing left to be done at the Gryffie table until the until the Headmistress' speech Lex found that she had a lot of time on her hand.

Maybe a bit too much.

For a while she was just walking in circles but then something caught her eyes at the Ravenclaw table. Amongst the noise and chatter of the students there was a boy staring down into his plate. He might have looked lonely too but that was most likely her eyes seeing things that weren't there. Shrug. Either way she was going to talk to him. "Hi there." She said, plopping down into the empty seat next to him and giving him a wide smile. "Umm I think the speech will start soon then we can eat." She knew how sad boys could get when they didn't have food.

Someone was talking to him. Like, a chipmunk. But he'd take a chipmunk over no one, so he looked up. ICKLE PERSON. They really got smaller every year. Eat? Oh yeah. Eat. "Oh," he said, fake smiling a bit too wide perhaps. "Righto. Foody nom. he said, trying to sound chirpy to impress a first year. What was he doing. He was trying to impress a tiny firstie? Pull yourself together, Doyle.

He was sure the first year was picking up on all his fake-y-ness so he changed subject because food was a bit too close to his core. "First year, then?" he asked the kid. "What house did you get sorted into?" He couldn't be bothered to pay attention at another boring first year sorting. He remembered putting that hat on. Ravenclaw, it had yelled. Even though he'd been sure he was a Gryffindor, but that was just 11-year nonsense. Yes, he remembered his first year. He'd been the same awkward, lonely boy he was now.