Originally Posted by Fira

Originally Posted by xXxPandora

Why did she feel like there was something with that grin of his? Beezus raised an eyebrow at the Snake. What really was his business there, so far away from their snake hive? Oh, and.. "Thank you.." for helping her pick up the books.

Pulling the books closer to her chest, Beezus listened as he gave out his reason. The secret room? "You mean the Room of Requirement?" and as she asked him, her cheeks began to burn. The Room of Requirement, is it? It was where most of her secret meetings with Dylan took place. That's was where they did most of their private talking....and a whole lot other things. Since not many knew about it, and only a few had the knowledge on how to access it, it was ideal for them...kind of...O__o AHEMM. "Y-yes, it's true...there's a room like that."

Hey, no smirking! Smirking guys meant trouble. And it wasn't the most appropriate time for her to get into trouble! *EYES* ..."And you're asking about it because?" He wasn't thinking of.....flirting with girls inside right? Nuuuuuu. That would be....dangerous.

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva shook her head, "Well, you do have a way with words sometimes." she smirked. He really did have an issue letting his temper get the best of him at moments. Then he said the next part and she frowned, she knew he had been calling his step mom, mom for awhile now, but his sisters in New York wouldn't have. "Aww I'm sorry Maxwell. Maybe if you explain it to her, plus she just lost her mom and even if it's hard for you I think for daughters it's just a bit harder. That connection with their moms is a big one." she frowned knowing how his sister was feeling, losing both parents was so hard, but she missed her mom on girl moments that she really needed her.

"Payback?? For what?" she tried to act like she had no clue what he was talking about, but couldn't help a small smirk. "We are friends, friends can talk about this kind of stuff to each other, right? If you want this to be off limits just say something and I will stop." she eyed him to see his reaction. "You know you can talk to me about El..Elliot if you need to. I will listen." just don't make me hang out with her is all, she finished her thought in her head. "Your probably right, but what if Ethan laughs in my face?" yes, she would most likely be tell all this to him. He was the one she seemed to be around more and seemed to actually at least know she was around. Her biggest fear was rejection, but she didn't want to tell her ex that. No one ever told them that.

Minerva then noticed some green in the mix of Red and blue. Looking up she noticed it was Richard, which automatically made her roll her eyes. This boy thought he was a gift to the girls around here, and she didn't understand why the girls fell for it all the time. Especially her best friend Ariana, falling twice, poor girl. Girls really did need warned about him, so she felt it was a public service she had done telling the whole school he was a pig. Giving him a annoyed smirk she turned back towards Maxwell.

Originally Posted by HJPotter

Maxwell shrugged. "Maybe, i tried explaining it...She thinks i'm trying to replace out mother with Elizabeth....which i'm not." He sighed feeling a little angry at the suggestion that maybe his sister had it worse, she didn't see it...she was off in france...but he held his tongue, this wasn't about him.

He chuckled. "Nahh it's cool, and i might take you up on that sometime...There's a lot more to her than meets the eye, Min...and she really does care about me...I know you think she's a monster but she's not.." He explained. Hoping she might one day get it. "Well, if he laughed at you i'll make sure he can't laugh again for it...I've got your back, Min.." He said softly, offering her a kind smile and then ignoring richard..yes, he saw him...but he wasn't going to say anything..

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva sighed, "Well just give her sometime, once the hurt lessons, she will see your not trying to replace Joan with Elizabeth. She is just in a lot of pain is all, you both are over the loss of your mom." She gave an encouraging smile.

Minerva smiled, what did she just get herself into, listening to him talk about Elliot would be like pulling out teeth without Novocaine, but to help their friendship she would push through and deal with it. Yes she could hear about the dumb girl all the time, as long as they didn't have to be nice in person. Yes, she could handle that. "Ok.. ok, so the stupid princess has a soft side, I get it." that came out the wrong way and Minerva quickly frowned, "Sorry.. I'm trying, but it's going to take sometime." she offered hoping not to make him to mad. "Oh no..no, it's Ok, if he laughs, he laughs, I'll be fine, I'm a big girl. It will be better just to know if he likes me or not, so then I can move on if he doesn't." This constant nerves, blushing, and possible flirting was starting to drive her a bit crazy. She had to just say she liked him.

Originally Posted by HJPotter

Maxwell nodded a little. "Yeah, thanks Min...I'm not sure how i made it through the summer without you...everyone kept telling me to calm down and not to be angry but they don't know how i felt..." He said knowing if anyone got it, it was her.

Maxwell wasn't angry at her words he was just...hurt, and it showed. Here he was trying to be real and open with her like a real friend and here she was bad mouthing the girl he wanted to talk about, the girl he was with to his face. "Yeah....She does.." He said very softly. "No, i get it...I do." He did, he deeply hated every boy Minerva like because they weren't him...he knew it was dumb but he couldn't help it, just seeing them bothered him sometimes. "I know you're a big girl...but you're still my friend and i won't let you disrespect you by laughing at you."

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva gave a small smile, "Maxwell your allowed to be angry, it's part of the process. Look how upset and revengeful I was and mine passed from a plane crash, but that night at Leelee's you saw." she shook her head thinking about her dreadful cousin. "If I ever talk to them again it will be to soon." she had no desire to go back to that house ever. She was happy in her muggle home with her grandparents.

Minerva frowned, she knew she didn't make him happy. "Maxwell, I want you to be able to talk to me, and I am trying with Elliot, but we didn't get off on the right foot. Her hatred for my house doesn't help either and the fact that every time I feel like I have a place to talk to Ethan, she shows up and it's ruined." she frowned, "I know you said she has a friend that likes him, so it just makes it that much worse. I am trying though, for you I am." she really was going to put the most effort she could. "Well I'm glad she does have a softer side with you, she should. You are a great guy." and that wasn't a lie. Minerva knew Maxwell was a good guy and deserved someone better then Elliot, but she wouldn't say that.

Originally Posted by HJPotter

Maxwell nodded. "I know and i remember...But everyone thinks i'm just crazy and i kinda can't help it...I mean i think it's getting better. But who knows I've always been a bit angry." He said with a small laugh.

"I know...and i get that...please, just know that it isn't her fault. She wasn't raised right...her father isn't a good man, I know it's an excuse but it's a good one i promise." He said knowing what he knew. "I know you're mad about the whole Ethan thing but maybe she's just being a good friend.." He said with a shrug. "She really does have a softer side with me and she's so sweet and gentle....i know it sounds crazy..but she makes me happy.." he said with a grin, extremely different from the one he always had with Minerva herself.

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva frowned, "Well it will be okay, you'll see." She didn't say anything about his anger, she knew his anger. It wasn't as bad as he made it out to be, but he did have a temper.

Minerva tried to keep a poker face. She wanted to grumble very loudly.. An excuse, yes it was a bad excuse, what did he do spoil that princess so bad it gave her a big head, made her think she was a gift to the world and everyone should kiss her stupid feet. "Well that's not good if he isn't nice." she tried to be civil about it. Minerva then really really fought not to roll her eyes as he kept going, "Maybe she is, or maybe she hates me so she is making my life miserable." yes, she would take the second part of that as true. Seeing his smile she couldn't help but smile, if he was happy that was great, but this girl better not hurt her friend. She was not very nice when her friends were hurt. "Well I'm glad your happy, that's all that matters."

Originally Posted by HJPotter

Maxwell sighed. "Yeah, i hope so...thanks, min." He said itching the back of his neck.

He knew she was holding herself back and he appreciated it. "No...he's awful...I wish she didn't have to go back there..." He said referring to her father's house. "Min...if you look for the worst in someone that's all you'll find...do you want me to ask her to back off?" He asked trying to be a good friend, doing something selfless, maybe that would make up for hurting her. "Thanks....I really am happy, and i hope you find someone that makes you happier than i did...you deserve it." He said with a soft smile at her.

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva looked at him, there was no need to keep talking about his mom, his sister, or the anger. It wasn't going to get them anywhere. That was a topic that was going to have to go for him one day at a time. She knew that all to well. It had been almost two years, and it was still hard for her.

She listened and tried to relate, but she couldn't buy that the man was that bad with a girl that had the confidence of a goddess. She thought she was one, but she was wrongly mistaken. "Well all you can do is be there for her, she has to go back, it's her family and her father." Minerva shrugged trying to be supportive. Then she thought for a moment, "No.. don't get involved, I don't want you two fighting because your sticking up for me. That would not look good for you or me in this situation. It could come across as you still liking me or something." That was the last thing either of them needed. "I will just tell him how I feel and see what happens. Even if she is setting him up with her friend, it is Ethan who has to decide to like her, and/or me, so let him decide." she just hoped Elliot wouldn't do anything horrible to try and stop him from liking Min. Then smiling, "Thanks Maxwell.. If I do that's great, but if not.. I have my books."

Originally Posted by HJPotter

Maxwell sighed. "I know...I just worry.." He said thinking of his and Elliot's last night in scotland before the break. There's not way even Min could believe that Elliot deserved that. "But you're right..." He said hating that she was always right. "Yeah, i won't get involved. But I'll do what i can to help you if i can." he smiled and then he listened as she said she'd have her books. "No, Min you deserve a great guy to sweep you off your feet, i mean i know i was never that great or romantic but i just want more than we had for you...." He said very bluntly. As much as he hated the idea of Min with anyone else, even though he was with Elliot, he loved the idea of Min being happy, truly happy and if another guy could bring her that, he'd be selfish and wrong to get in her way.

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva frowned, "Well maybe you or Jack and figure out something to help her." she gave an encouraging smile. Then she shrugged and gave a small smile, "I know I'm right, I'm always right." she chuckled knowing she wasn't always right, but it was nice to joke about. Elliot might think she has all the beauty, but Min had the brains.. That was a bigger threat then just some looks. Minerva then felt herself blush, "Thanks Max, but I'm not blind. I know I'm not as pretty as some of these girls, and not as popular. I have my books, how interesting is that, oh and I can change my hair well.. Yuup that's a keeper." she said sarcastically.

Originally Posted by Fira

Originally Posted by HJPotter

Maxwell sighed. "Yeah...crap dad...i forgot i need to write him soon before i get a howler.." He said remembering the letter Elliot had gotten from her own father. "Yeah, i know...you are.." He said smirking, he loved that she was always right. Max felt like he could ask her any question and she'd know the answer. Maxwell smiled at her softly. "Please stop me if i say something too weird or anything, but Minerva...you're one of the most beautiful girls i've ever met, and you're brilliant...probably the smartest witch in our year...and you know about football and you love the simpsons..." He said gesturing to her outfit. "And your hair is the coolest...in all respects you're like the perfect girl and any guy that doesn't see it isn't worth you.."

Originally Posted by xXxPandora

It had to be the Room of Requirement. She didn't know any secret rooms aside from it. It was hidden from most but it was one astonishing feature of the Castle, it would provide you with what you were in dire need of. However, there were restrictions.

As the Slytherin gave out his reason, Beezus eyed him. He was smirking too much. She wasn't liking that sight. Nope. She wasn't really a fan of smirking, not even Dylan's. The Ravenclaw raised an eyebrow at Richard. "Things that you would require? Like what exactly?" Hmmm? "The Room of Requirement won't give you girls, you know." she added in before he could say anything. Well? That must've been his utmost need right? Since he was such a big flirt and all.

Find it? Was he really serious?

"I know where it is." She said simply, attempting to shrug with her shoulders but having a hard time with all the books on her arms. Yep, she perfectly knew where it can be found and how to make it appear. Well, because it won't easily show itself to the unaware. With that, she began to walk towards their Common Room Entrance.

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva chuckled a bit, "Forgetting to owl Jack.. hmmm I think it would be entertaining to see you get a howler. I haven't seen one in awhile." she joked with him. She hadn't seen a student get one in a long time, but she really wouldn't want to see Maxwell embarrassed like that.. Now someone else hmm, maybe that would be fun. Shaking the evil thoughts out of her head she went back to the conversation. Minerva then got a smirk on her face and placed her hands on her hips acting all big, "I know you know.. It's good you know I'm always right." she then giggled, knowing she could never be that conceded.

Minerva then felt awkward, not an uncomfortable awkward, just a not able to take a complement well awkward. She felt her cheeks warm, "Oh, I'm glad you think so Maxwell. You might be one of the only guys that think it." She smiled at him knowing she had a great friend, even with his little temper or jealousy or whatever it might be. "I think your a bit bias as well. You know you don't have that many girl here that know American Football." she grinned and then laughed, "That makes you biased." Then she looked at her skirt and laughed, "I just know what I like is all."

Originally Posted by HJPotter

Maxwell sighed. "No, it wouldn't be too funny...i wouldn't be in trouble for something much more serious that forgetting to owl dad..." He said knowing the howler would be awful, his father had never yelled at him before. He chuckled at her little display. "I guess it is good..."

Maxwell felt just a little awkward himself but he was happy she wasn't all freaked out by his words. "Well, than most guys are stupid...you'd be an awesome girl for any guy..." He laughed. "You're right, i might be a little bias..but you know your stuff."

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva sighed, "Your right it wouldn't be funny, but why would your dad be sending you one anyway?" Minerva couldn't figure out what he would have done that was so wrong that he would be getting a howler. There were some perks to having muggle grandparents taking care of you. No one would be sending one of those to her.

She smiled at him, "Thanks Maxwell, it's nice of you to think that. I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens." She shrugged still feeling like she wasn't going to catch his eye, especially if there were other girls that liked him as well. She smiled, "Told you, your were biased, but don't worry I won't hold it against you."

Originally Posted by HJPotter

Maxwell sighed. "I kinda ran off with Elliot over the break...i took her back to the Manor..he didn't know, he was in spain on ministry business..But i had good reason, she was in danger....her father's making me out to be the bad guy and i don't know how dad will respond...I was only doing what i thought was right.." He said thinking back, how could he have left her there?

Maxwell nodded. "Well it's not what i think...I know it.." He said very plainly. He did know it. "Yeah, we'll see....and let me know so i know when to congratulate you." Then he laughed a little. "Well, i admitted it since you told me...and you're always right so it had to be true..."

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva looked at him in disbelief. He really didn't use his brain sometimes.. "Maxwell, I can't say I blame him for being mad, that was just.. just dumb. You could have gotten hurt, or put her in more in danger." She felt irritated that he did that. "I know you did what you thought was right, but you have to be careful, your only 14." she shook her head trying not to seem to upset.

Minerva felt herself blush again, "Well thank you Maxwell and I dont' know if we should say congratulate. It might not be that way, who knows." she smiled really not sure what was going to happen.

Originally Posted by HJPotter

Maxwell sighed. "I don't need a lecture...I know it was reckless..but you don't know what happened..the position i was in...I know i deserve whatever i have coming but i kept her safe and that's what matters." He said not caring what Minerva thought of it, he knew he did the right thing.

He nodded. "Well either way i'll congratulate you...if you get what you want then for that and if he doesn't feel the same i will for you avoiding dating an idiot, cause any guy who doesn't think you're great is one.."

Originally Posted by Bazinga

Minerva frowned, "I'm sorry.. I won't lecture you, it's none of my business." she didn't say anymore about this.


She shook her head, "Well I don't know how to feel about that Maxwell, just because he doesn't like me doesn't mean he is an idiot. It just means he doesn't like me that way." Minerva didn't mind if he didn't like her, she just wanted to know. Looking down the corridor she realized that they had been there a long time, "Maxwell, I think I better head down toward my common room I have things I need to get done." she smiled at him.

Originally Posted by Fira

Originally Posted by kayquilz

Elliot's eye twitched a bit. "Caring? Hmm. I care about a select few, Hannah Lockwood, you know that. And Cora happens to be one of them. If you would get to know her, you might like her, too," she said, furrowing her eyebrows a bit...hhmmpphhh.

And maybe she was going a bit soft...because of..Maxwell. She had sure been hearing about it lately from various people. Hmph. She didn't know how she felt about that...she certainly had a reputation to upkeep, no? she flipped her blonde hair a bit, then tied it back into a pony. Hmmm.

It was all very interesting. "I think Maxwell...has made me go soft," she finally admitted, letting out a deep sigh. "So it's totally not my fault. But I'm still mean, sarcastic, and obviously very witty. So who I care about isn't a concern of yours, Hannah, dear," she raised a dangerous eyebrow. It was a...statement sent to Hannah NOT to get involved in Elliot's affairs of friends. Because Elliot could take care of herself...Elliot should be the one to take care of Hannah...she was the younger one, after all.

*Eyes*