Richard liked hearing her laughter. He smiled widely as she hugged him and enjoyed the warm cheek kiss she gave him right before sitting down next to him. Before turning to face his girlfriend, Rich eyed Ariana a bit to see what her reaction would be to this as he did not want trouble. Ariana looked like she could cause trouble any moment. But she just could not take it much further in the middle of a feast, could she? He did not think so, so he turned and smirked at Aurora.

''I am hungry too.'' he said trying to ignore the feeling in his stomach. It was hungry and it still seemed there was a long time until the time to eat. The situation at the staff table was an obvious sign of it. ''I guess we need to find a way to deal with it for some time.'' He brought one hand up to stroke her red hair. His fingers easily slid through the flock of soft red hair. He enjoyed the feeling. He leaned in a bit and took in the scent of her hair before looking into her eyes. ''Though it won't be hard to wait for the meal while i have you.''

Terry's smile turned larger as Theo gave him 'permission' to sit with them and he glanced down the table at who else was there with them. A couple of familiar faces but no one he really saw a lot of. There were seemingly loads of 2nd years though, which was pretty cool wasn't it? It was fun to have loads of year mates.

"Good! Thanks" he grinned before his stomach started rumbling loudly. "Can they hurry up with the food? I was gonna try baking something but I wasn't allowed into the kitchens." He could've done with a cupcake, or two.. or three.

He had spotted the ghosts floating about but thought nothing more of it. "Oh yeah, didn't you want me to tell you something about ghosts?" he asked, recalling an ocurrance that had happened earlier on in the year.

"They should put hor dourves out or something, so we don't staaarve waiting for the feast." And she didn't even have any chocolate frogs in her pocket to tide them over. SIGH. Oh well, it didn't matter because she was here with Rich and he was honestly the most perfect human being in the world in her eyes.

The hunger in her stomach turned into fluttery butterflies when he stroked her hair and she couldn't help but blush a little as he spoke. "Well... I'm not hungry anymore..." she said quietly, a huge grin on her face. She couldn't WAIT until they were in Germany together. It was already the highlight of her summer and it hadn't even happened yet...

UGH that smirk. he always gave her that stupid little smirk and he was just like STARING AT HER. "you alright there Richard?" yes Richard hmm. She eyed him as if she were confused and tilted her head to the side "you seem to be staring at me for no reason at all." she said taping her fingers on the table. yeah she could play this game too Turner.

Then he FINALLY snapped out of his daze and responded to his gross girlfriend. ugh they were so perfect for one another it was gross. and ariana would NEVER forgive him for the rumor he started about her a few weeks back. inconsiderate JERK

Starve?

Richard laughed. It was one of his most sincere, sweetest laughters. Then he shook his head with a smile. ''As long as i am alive, you will encounter no such thing.'' Because he would do his best for her comfort and she knew that, right? He leaned in and placed a kiss on her cheek, where it was close to her ear. ''But if we are going to face anything that would put an end to our lives, i am glad that i have the chance to walk to the end with you.''

He simply looked at her and could not help admiring how pretty she was. She looked even prettier when she blushed. Richard liked to make her blush. It was a sight he longed to see frequently. Smiling, he put a flock of red hair behind her ear. He wanted to kiss her...so badly but he was not sure if that was a good idea when they were in the middle of a crowded Great Hall, a single table being full of staff members.

Then when he heard Ariana's voice, he unwillingly looked towards her, at where she was seated. Not that he thought she was a trouble right now, it just was not easy to look away from Aurora's beauty. Oddly enough, first he did not know what to say in reply to her words. Richard Turner had a good use of his words and he always knew what to say but this...he was not sure. He just stared for a moment before smirking a bit. ''I am perfectly fine, Ariana. Thanks for your concern.'' It was very unlikely that she was concerned about him but whatever. Sarcasm was good. ''You know, i just cannot take my eyes off you.''

Would he be pushing her unnecessarily if he also told her that it was because he was making sure that she did not spread any more diseases?

He inwardly laughed.

INTERRUPTING!!!!!!! But Aurora wasn't going to even glare at Ariana... because she was really very happy right now. So she just waited, with an amused smile on her face, for the girl to get bored.

Merlin, he knew exactly what to say to make her speechless, didn't he? Because that's what he was doing right now. She had insane butterflies in her stomach and they seemed to be making their way up her body and muting her vocal chords. And her heart was trying to beat its way out of her chest. Anyway, she had to do her best not to audibly sigh like a love struck teenager. Even though that's exactly what she was.

"Still... we should try not to die... for now..." she managed in a dreamy tone, her eyes all starry as she looked up to him. But then... PFFTTTTT. GO AWAAAY ARIANAAA! This moment is too perfect for your stupid faaace. Grr.

Somewhere in between her conversation with the Healer, Sierra heard heard last name being called. Oh, hey--it was Logan! Sierra had spoken to her a few seconds earlier, but somehow in those very few seconds, the table had gotten packed. "I'll be back in a few," she said, and gestured toward the Healer. Then she turned back around to see what the Healer could possibly want.

She just hoped it wasn't more bad news...



Sierra smiled. "Well, I don't know. You guys are sort of busy up there," she said. Her eyes flickered to the staff table. "You never know when someboy's going to faint, break a bone, or worse--get dragged off by a man-eating plant."

...because that had happened this term.

She gave a sigh of relief when the Healer assured her this wasn't really about her mother. Last term, it had been, and it hadn't been really good news. "Good," she said. "I don't think I can take anymore bad news." This had been one of the most trying school years she'd ever had. Looking at her ending marks, it was a wonder she'd been able to pass her classes.

She looked up at the Healer with her big, brown eyes.

...and then she blinked. "Wait, you want...me to go on your vacation with you?" she asked. When her parents had gifted the woman with the vacation, Sierra had never in a million years guessed she'd be the one tagging along. "...but Healer Tillstorm, I'm just a teen. Are you...sure you want me tagging along?"

She just couldn't believe one of the staff members would want to spin a portion of their break with her, a student. She just thought they'd want a break by now. She was surprised, but...it was a good surprise.

Uhm... well... That was awkward.

Kat hadn't took a seat yet. She really should sit. Kat looked around the place and saw Theo and Cassia. With... someone, if not mistaken, named Terry...? Whatever. Kat approached the three younger students. "Hey guys, mind if I join in?" Yeah, everyone knows you need Theo's permission in just about everything.

The blonde gave each of them a smile. Yeah, a smile that's it. Katrina Hudson was smiling. But sooner that won't be a smile anymore so now would be a good time to talk to her. 'Cause later on she'd be a crying wreck.

She hates it when that happens.

Emmanuelle couldn't find it in her to be mean or sarcastic. Not tonight, anyways. So, when she spotted the second year coming her direction, she scooted over she could sit if she wanted. "Of course, I am! And I'm, surprisingly enough, going to miss you, too," she replied with a smile. And she truly meant it. Which was probably the most surprising thing to her. Huh, maybe she'd gone soft. Weird.

There were no words...absolutely no words to describe how Kennedy Escalante was feeling at this precise moment. None. Zip. Zilch. Nothing. It was almost as if he was numb, like if he was a particle floating in the air toward the Slytherin table without any sense of direction. He thought he'd prepared himself for this day. That it'd come by like any other end of the term feast. That he'd be looking forward to the abundance of food. That he'd chat and be desperate to board the train to King's Cross. But, nothing. He didn't want to leave, yet he was ready to explore the world outside this castle. Most of all, he didn't want to leave the people here. Sure, it wasn't a complete goodbye to most of them, but...it just felt strange.

He wasn't ready to leave.

All those thoughts of how it would feel to leave were out the window and lost in the breeze. He didn't know what to feel.

So, with a stoic expression on his face, Kennedy walked closer to the snake's table. This would be his last time sitting here. His eyes, finally moving, raked the table and found Sierra...with Healer Tillstorm. This brought memories of the last end of the term feast...also at how he had been shoo'ed away. But he wanted to sit next to his girlfriend...and he was going to. He flopped himself on Sierra's other side, respecting her and the Healer's space, though, and sending the older woman a greeting nod and Sierra a smile...and now he waits.

Sometimes, it wasn't fun being polite, but he was taught better than to not do so. Sigh.

Merlin there were so many people to say good bye to. Kat had already went to say her farewell to Kurumi. Now, when she arrived at the Slytherin House Table she saw Kennedy. Oh no, another seventh year she just got to know well this term. Despite so, Kat really liked Kennedy in a brotherly way so it was a little hard for her to say good bye to him as well. Ugh, why are the cool people leaving this term?

Kat approached Kennedy as he was waiting for Sierra who was talking to Healer Tillstorm. "Hi Head Boy," she said with a smile. Maybe not a forced one, because it seemed natural. "It was a great opportunity to get to know you this term. I'm going to miss you." Yes, she was going to. Kat gave Kennedy a quick hug, since she won't be able to do so once he's left. Awkwardly she pulled away... would Sierra mind? I mean, nobody wanted to mess her Sierra... not at all. But she did seem like a kind and cool prefect. Smart too. Sierra would understand.

It was getting crowded and crowded. Which Cassia liked because nothing like energetic atmosphere and loud chatters laughs..well and sad seventh years. She will be experiencing that feeling in like 5 years from now which is like a life time so dismissed the idea. And more Snakes came and sat by the table. Cassia smiled at Guitar guy as he came. And so far she only spotted snakes. She made a mental note of dropping by the other house' tables to see her non-snakes friends.
Cassia's grin widened hearing what the seveth year said. She was going to miss her. IT was surprising and pleasant at the same time. It only meant that Cassia's attempts of being less annoying and nosy had worked. At least on Em as for the other people she didn't know. The snake angled her body towards the older blond and spread her arms and hugged her. Mhhmm. She was a passionate twelve-years old. But she didnt make it long for the girl's sake. "We can still see each other in Hogsmeade and Diagon ally..." She said in a childish tone which she was trying to get rid of. But it's easy to get Cassia emotional. "I wish you the best Em." She told her sincerely.


Once she was finished wishing the older graduate a happy and successful life she felt someone sitting next to her and woth her spying high sense and awesome skills she was able to know that it was Theo. Well, and then there's the fact that she recognised the voice and the usual cool beam. "Hey Theo.." She replied with a matching beaming smile. "Nope haven't seen him." She answered. "Maybe he's packing or at one of the other tables." Cassia suggested.

And somehow that reminded Cassia of the notice board she saw at the common room. Though it wasn't so very related. "BY the way!" She said turning to face Theo. "You're second goal scorer this term!" She said excitedly her voice almost like a squeak. She was still learning to control its level. And because she had leant how to do this fist-bumping thing she raised her hand and awkwardly curled it into a ball. That's how it's done right. "Congratulations You did awesome Theo!" Yup all Snakes are and especially the Quidditch players. And you know people who cheer for them. *cough*

It took the girl a couple of second to process her first name on the girl's lips. It sounded good because when someone calls Cassia by her last name she only feels like she's in class. So they were friends now or not yet. Not like Cassia spoke with only friends anyway. "So you excited for the summer?" The second-year asked excitedly. She knew she is excited for the summer!

Yay more awesome Snakes were arriving. Cassia gave Terry a warm smile, "Sure!" She said answering his question. And how cool the second-years are. Well, they were soon going to be the cool third-years. Which excited Cassia even more. "Did you pack you trunk?" She asked. Because she had noticed that most people already did. And she hadn't yet. Because she was hungry and couldn't concentrate on that. And yeah it needed concentrating.



And Kat joined. Cassia's cheeks would've cramped hadn't she not been used to smiling widely all the time. a bit goofly. "Hey Kat....Sure you can join." She said wondered why people were asking if they could join. Was it because she and Theo were so very important spies? But nearly no one knew about this. Maybe something leaked to the publis which was so cool. Next people would be asking for signatures. Ehhh...One can hope. "So Kat! Your owls are next year." Cassia said enthusiastically. The older girl must be excited about this. It's an important thing.



Cassia spotted the Head Boy join the table and she guessed that he wasn't so happy about leaving. Well, after spending seven years it must have be hard to leave everything and everyone. And because he is or was their Head Boy. She stepped closer and smiled at him. "Hi. I'm Cassia." She said introducing herself. She knew him because he is the head boy but he didn't know her. "I just wanted to wish you good luck in your life." She said. She didn't want to bother as usual he must have so many people he wants to see in his last feast. But she wanted to just say this. And done.




Ghosts. Did someone say ghosts. Yes it was Terry. Cassia glanced at Theo, wait were they exchanging spying-related looks. Cassia wondered if Theo had told Terry about their missions. Because the two spies decided to include Terry. "You know the Bloody Baron was just here." She said..Hint..Hintt. And yeah some might say that ghosts always show up at the end-of-term feast but that is how normal people think. Spies think differently...Or they should. And yeah so Cassia and Theo hadn't yet discovered anything but that because they were distracted by the traumatic events that occurred at the castle.

Jennifer sat down at the Slytherin table, glancing around the great hall. Sad seventh years. Millions of them. A few other people. Bleughhhh. Boring. She was just hungry. Why couldn't they have food now?

Hungriness was the worst feeling ever. Or maybe she was just grumpy because she had to go on a stupid "family" holiday with Leila and Liam. Hmmph. She flicked her long hair back and stared at the staff table. Just make the speech, lady. Then Jennifer could eat at LAST. She began to tap her foot impatiently.

She was bored and hungry. Grrr.

Ronnie made her way over to the Slytherin table after a while of being bored at the Gryffindor table. She had to see Isaac...it was so crazy he was graduating. It was weird to think that she wouldn't see him at Hogwarts anymore and it made her kinda sad. He was pretty much like...an older brother to her.

Once she spotted him, she ran up to him and plopped down next to him. "Hi..." she said. She then wrapped her arms around him and squeezed him tightly. "I'm gonna miss you, Isaac." she mumbled. She felt a tear run down her face. Oh, Merlin...she just always had to cry at EVERY end of term feast, didn't she? Aye yi yi!

Sierra suddenly became aware that somebody had moved to sit on other side of her. While she waited for the Healer to reply to what she'd said, she turned and saw that Kennedy had joined them. Kennedy. He was graduating, wasn't he? Somewhere in all the chaos of yet another year coming to an end, she'd tried to put that thought in the back of her mind. It was here now, though, and there wasn't anything she could do to make it go away.

She was proud of him, sure, but she just wished he was somehow a sixth year, and they'd have one more year together at the school. "Kennedy," she said, and she gave him a genuine smile and literally engulfed him in a hug. Pulling away, she reached forward and grabbed both his hands. "There's so many things I want to tell you right now. Mainly that I'm so proud of you. That big, bad adult world is just around the corner for you, and you're going to ace it," she said. "Graduation." She couldn't believe it. "Congratulations, Kennedy."

There were so many other things she wanted to say, but she didn't want to spit them all out at once.

To say that Emmanuelle was shocked to be suddenly hugged like that was an understatement. She was absolutely floored. In an oddly good kind of way. At least someone would miss her. She hugged the younger girl back, letting go quickly and sneakily rubbing away a tear. After all, it still wouldn't do for anyone to see her crying, even if it would be understood. "That's true," she said with a watery smile. Especially if she got that job she applied for.....

And the next thing almost had Em shedding a tear again. "You too, kiddo."

Why did it have to be the end of the term already?????

It felt strange to be walking into the Great Hall again for the end of her second to last term at Hogwarts. The Great Hall now contained the memories of it being their home for part of the term where they were locked out. And now the tables were finally back. Addie slowly walked through the Great Hall as she made her way to her house table. Unfortunately they were only in third place though. It was a bit of a disappointment.

"Hello," she said with a bright smile as she sat down to no one in particular, but to everyone in general. When she happened to glance up towards the staff table it was sad to see empty places for Astronomy and Ancient Runes due to that crazy plant that was on run throughout the term. Sighing she smoothed out her skirt and sparkly turquoise shirt as she was dressing more fancy for the end of term. The end of term. Tears nearly came to her eyes, why did it have to end so quickly.

Ever get that feeling that you're being stared at? That was the feeling Healer Tillstorm had right now. Taking a quick glance around it didn't take long for her to find the eyes that were burning into her. Well hello there Mister Turner. Smiling at the boy she gave him a quick nod then turned her attention back to Sierra.

“You know I’m never too busy for you.” She said as she glanced up at the staff table then back to the one she was sitting at. There were plenty of staff members there to take care of any little problems that may arise now. For now Cece was a bit busy.

Seeing and hearing Sierra’s reaction to the invitation gave Cece a warm, happy feeling. “Of course I want you to be the one going on this vacation with me. You deserve it just as much as I do. You've given up a lot to help your mother... and me this past term. I think it's time you got a little something in return for all you've done."

And then they weren't alone.

"Hello Prefect Escalante." Yeah, she knew he was the Head Boy but that just sounded weird to her, so prefect it was.

Feeling like a third wheel here Cece excused herself from the table. "Please excuse me you two. I should probably get to the staff table now. I'm sure you two have lots to talk about." Without her ears around to hear them.

Standing up she smiled down at Sierra. "Think about my offer dear. You can let me know your decision later." Of course she was still going to have to get the girl's parents to agree but she was pretty sure they would.

Looking over at Kennedy she smiled at him too. "You two enjoy the feast." With that said she headed towards the staff table... that was now filled with ghosts.

"Great, thanks," Kat replied to the soon-to-be Third Year when she allowed her to join. Well, at least she had permission from 1/3 of the people. That was good enough to sit with them, unless one of them shoos her off. But heeeeey, they were from the same house! They wouldn't mind. Right? HMPH.

Kat took a seat beside Cassia and stared at the... plates. Yeah, she had nothing to stare at. Until Cassia brought up the topic of her upcoming OWLs next year. The older Slytherin looked at her. "Yeah, OWLs next year," Kat nodded. She wasn't excited though. But, it's something to prove to the others that you're old enough. And that you're cool. "I've already started studying. I'm going to review stuff this summer." Yep, she was taking this as if it were a career.

Theo nodded, but stretched to look OVER the top of Terry's head for a moment. He needed to find Blue and West before the term ended for OBVIOUS reasons. As well as Ella. He could see her at the Hufflepuff table and he smiled, but then sat back down.

He didn't wanna swamp the girl with too much Kinsley.

Whilst he was observing, Terry was saying stuff that he didn't immediately catch. But he heard the ghost part. It deserved a 'SHHH' that Theo was not afraid to give. "I wanted to know how to get rid of them... but there's not much time so we'll do that next term." He gave Cassia a nod.

She would know what he meant.





"Hey!" Theo said again, then tapped his fingers impatiently on the table. He wanted his grub now, please! Still no West about? "Oh... yeah, maybe." It would be kinda unusual for West to go to any table other than Slytherin, though. He would turn up, Theo decided to stop worrying.

*BEEEEEEEEEEAM*

It was always satisfying when someone was aware of your efforts without even needing to be bragged at. Especially about Quidditch. Theo was SO proud, soooooooooooo proud.

"Thanks, Cassia! We all did great even though we lost. But at least we'll be even MORE awesome next term!" The boy blabbed. He could blab about Quidditch ALL day. About how whenever they lost, there was ALWAYS an excuse behind it and such. But actually, there almost always was. "Me and West are going to a professional Quidditch match in the summer!" And Aurora, of course.

At least he thought she was coming.

Ghost talk. The second year lowered his head a little closer to the table so only Cassia, and Terry a bit, could hear. "I saw... they were everywhere this term. Much more than they were in the term before." VERY peculiar.

Theo looked up to see who had requested to sit with them. The popular kids, right? But it was only Kat, who was already kinda in the crowd, so why was she asking? "Sure, it's a free country." He tried to make it sound as little sarcastic as he could.

Though, saying that... Theo probably wouldn't allow a Ravenclaw to sit over here.
....

Apart from BLUE.

Cass blinked. and blinked...and blinked some more as she stood at the foot of the Slytherin house table and stared. This was seriously not her last feast...it couldn't be. It seems like it was just yesterday that she, Fee and Freya had been sitting around the common room's green fire, telling one another what they would do for the rest of their seven years and now it seems like time has finally run out - for all them.

It was her last end of term feast.

Somehow, she just couldn't comprehend that set of words. She just couldn't.

The blonde Slytherin sat down on the wooden bench and looked around the lively table where everyone was exchanging good byes, first years were telling one another to OWL, while higher years were making plans for the summer hols, others were simply telling their friends that they would see them next term.

But no, there was no next term for her.

"Oh Merlin." She said with a frown on her face "This is seriously depressing."

She was in no way ready to leave Hogwarts yet. She just couldn't!

Olivia sat at the table and let the nostalgia of the last day sink in. She reflected on how quickly these four years at hogwarts had passed, and how quickley the next three would end. She was glad to be a fifth year next year, and was interested to learn more advanced magic. Finaly, her wand would beguin to reach it's full potential. She was looking foreward to summer break too.

She gazed over the table, watching her friends exchange goodbyes. Her eyes rested on Cassie, someone who she did not know very well. But she looked sad. Olivia wanted to make her feel better "How could you be depressed? Everyone is exchanging goodbyes and it's such a happy milestone, the end of the year feast" she said sentimentaly. Thats the kind of Slytherin she was right now.

At the sound of someone suddenly addressing her, the older Slytherin jumped slightly and looked around till her hazel eyes landed on a 4th year Slytherin sitting across from her.

"Oh hey." The girl said brightly as she smiled at the younger Snake "Olivia, right?" She asked, she didn't want to get the girl's name wrong at the last day of term.

Her eyes then roved around the cheerful table and for a moment, she felt guilty for feeling so down. "Oh, its just that, I'm graduating this term so its my last end of term feast." She explained with a sad smile "and I'm just not ready to leave Hogwarts for good just yet." After all, for the longest time, Hogwarts was home.

Olivia stifly tilted up the corners of her mouth to try and smile sweetly. She was not a rude person, but was a bit out of practice. Smiling sweetly wasn't so bad actually, infact if felt kind of good. This was turning out to be easier than she thought.

"Yup, that's Olivia. Ohkay so your a seventh year". Now Olivia understood why someone would be upset on the last day of school, they would never be there again! Or at least not for a long time... the Slytherin tried to think of a way Cass could come back to Hogwarts again. She went into advisor Olivia mode and said "You could be a Hogwarts professer!"

Looking up as he heard someone speak who had been behind him. Turning as she sat down beside him his arms went around her as well. "I know. I'm goin' te miss ye te." he said holding her tight in a hug. "Ye better write." he said softly "I'm going te write as well. Keep me posted on what ye are doin'."

He had no idea where he'd be after this, he knew he'd be back before term started for her though "Let's meet in Diagon Alley, k?" he asked looking down at her. Seeing her tear his thumb moved over her face wiping it away. "I promise we'll keep in touch."