Ethan walked happily through the streets of Hogsmeade, excited be seeing Minerva again. It had been a while since they had seen each other and this temporary separation was a lot harder than he expected. But no need to think about that because he was soon to be meeting her here on Hogwarts' Hogsmeade weekend. And, it was only a couple days until her birthday, so even more reason to celebrate.

He carried a few, small wrapped boxes with him and entered Madame Puddifoots. They had a really nice date here a year ago and, since they would be sitting down to eat today, he thought this would be the perfect place to meet again. The 18 year old pushed the door open and stepped inside. The place was empty.. perfect. He took a seat near the back corner, facing the door so he could see her when she walked inside and he waited, small crooked grin laying on his lips barely hiding his anticipation. He could hardly wait to see her.

Minerva could not get there fast enough. No it seemed the longest walk she had ever walked. The smile on her face said it all about who she was meeting at Hogsmeade. She made it to the door and looked down frowning a bit. She should have went with a dress, she wanted to look extra special for him, but it was cold and that walk in a dress just didn't seem fun.

Opening the door she looked around. She didn't care where they were meeting as long as they were together, but Min did enjoy eating here last year so picking here again sounded good to her. Blue eyes searching for the familiar face. Spotting him the all most eighteen year old hurried over and threw her arms around him putting him in a hug. "Hello" She finally said with a smile and kissing him on the cheek once.. okay twice.. maybe even a third peck before taking a seat across from him. No mirror in between them and she was going to take advantage of that.

Holding his hand tightly as she sat she looked at him. Taking all of him in. "You weren't waiting to long were you?" She brushed her blonde hair back. "I miss you so much. I'm so glad this weekend finally came." She felt like it was never coming.

Ethan glanced quickly down at the menu, contemplating for a brief second on picking it up. But he wasn't near as interested in what he might eat as what he was soon going to see.. and he did not want to miss her when she walked through the door. Keeping his green eyes on the door, the boy smiled as the door open, his smile growing as the very person he was waiting for stepped inside.

He got to his feet and watched as she walked over, his arms reaching for her to envelop her into a hug. "Hi," he said, grinning as she kissed his cheek. The boy held her for a moment, not wanting to let go as it had been some time since he had his arms around her.. but after a a moment, he reluctantly pulled back after laying a kiss of his own on her cheek. "You look amazing," he grinned as he sat down after her. A sight for sore eyes, really. The mirror was great for in between seeing her, but this was better.

He squeezed her hand as she took his in hers and he kept his green eyes on her blue ones. "No.. I wasn't waiting long. But it would have been worth the wait if I was.." He gave her a small smile and nodded, agreeing with her words. "I miss you too.. more than anything. I know we talk almost every day.. but seeing you, being able to actually touch you.." He chuckled a little as he looked down at their hands. "That mirror can't compare to this.."

Minerva smiled even more, "I could have looked better. I should have dressed up more, but it's so cold out that a dress." she crinkled her nose, but Ethan knew her well enough to know she wasn't all girly girl on most days. Not that she didn't like dressing up and being girly, but she didn't have to be that way all the time either. [b] "But thank you. You look amazing as well." Leaning over the table a bit her hand went to his face. "Still have this I see." She smiled brightly at his facial hair. She thought he looked super cute with it.

She smiled at him and squeezed his hand back as he said he had missed her too. "I think I might go crazy without those mirrors though. I'm so glad we have them, but this is better." See him was always better. Merlin she missed him being around. "Herbology just isn't the same without my tutor." She joked, "You wouldn't be to happy there though, they are making us pay with those dumb turnstiles to get into the greenhouses. Thought of you on that first lesson." Between that and the library Min was less than thrilled, but enough about dumb things and more about him.

"How's your classes anything interesting going on outside those prison I mean school walls?" she gave a small smile, but that was how she was feeling lately.

Wade had been waiting a long time, much too long for this moment in Hogsmeade to arrive. It had been truly a year from now since he and Indy reunited by meeting at Hogwarts in Hogsmeade. They had been through so much.. No longer was there the case of them arguing who rolled down the hills of Norway faster or who had the best toys as little kiddies.. Yeah. No nasty dementors will ever take that from him.

Some cold air exhaled from Wade's lips as he walked right into Madame Puddifoot's, smiling a little at seeing Ethan and Min together. About time.. They definitely had a lot to catch up on, as he waved at both of them before having a seat not too far from them. Wade then ordered and paid for some chocolate croissants and hot chocolate for him and Indy whenever she arrived, so his rapid heart beating could subside.. just a little. Heh.

Unable to keep his eyes off of her, Ethan smiled and shook his head lightly at her words. "No.. you look fine.. better than fine. You look great." He simply watched her, taking in every bit of her appearance as he could. "You'd look amazing no matter what you have on. I'm just so glad to get to see you.." And she certainly didn't need to wear a dress to impress him, especially if she would be uncomfortable in the process. Just the fact that she was sitting across from him within arm's reach was more than enough. He grinned then chuckled as she lightly ran a hand over his facial hair. "Yeah, I still have it.. as long as you still like it.." He had to admit he rather liked the look himself as long as he kept it trimmed and it didn't get to far out of hand.

He glanced up, catching a movement and expecting it to be one of the servers so they could order. But it was a different and familiar face - Wade. Maybe meeting his girlfriend.. he'd make sure to say hi later, having not seen him in a while either. He gave the boy a nod and casual wave back, then turned his attention back to his main focus.

Ethan gave a light chuckle as he looked down at their hands, then nodded in agreement before looking back up at her. "I know I would go crazy not only not being able to be around you for that long, but to not see your face and hear your voice.." He trailed off, not even wanting to think about what that would be like. This separation was hard enough. "Much better.." he grinned, running his thumb lightly over his fingers. Then he gave her an incredulous look at her words. "You aren't serious? Even to use the greenhouse just for a lesson?" That just didn't seem right. He had hated those turnstiles last term too, but thought they were done with that. And to force you to pay to go to something compulsory that should have already been covered by tuition.. And that would probably just turn people off of Herbology. He knew he'd end up going broke if he had to pay every time he wanted to use the greenhouse.

Ethan couldn't help but chuckle a bit at Min's words, though it soon faded as he realized she probably felt that more than she was joking. "Well, I don't know.. classes are pretty interesting, harder too. Did I tell you about the gillyweed I used to study the plants in the lake?" He got sick not long after that and had wondered if it was his poorly cast heating charm that contributed to that. "Semester is coming to an end so I have finals.. but next semester I'm taking a Charms class that has to do with using plants in cooking." It went right along with his Herbology course, but he thought she might find that interesting. "And what's been going on with you lately?" Other than what he didn't know from talking to her nearly daily. "How's the dance routine coming?"

Minerva smile grew as he said she looked good. So all her exercising and practicing was paying off in other ways then just getting better it seemed. She really had wished she dressed a little nicer for him now and figured she would be during winter break with the fundraising event they would be going to together. [b ] “You are just being sweet.. This is nothing special and you deserve special.”[/b] Especially after not seeing him for so long. She grinned at him, “I love it actually. It looks really good on you.” She did really like the facial hair on him. It was a look she had to get use to seeing but it was a good look.


Minerva saw Ethan look in a direction and glanced the same way. She smiled as she saw Kitty come in. She wondered where Indy was but figured she was coming soon. Giving him a small wave and smile she turned back to Ethan. “I really don’t know what I’d do without him and Indy around this term. They include me in everything. It’s really sweet. I feel bad at times because I have to be so annoying to them.” She frowned at the thought hating to be the third wheel which clearly she was.


But today she wasn’t she was back in her little bubble that she missed so much. She smiled when he agreed that he would go crazy not talking to her. She was glad she wasn’t the only one. She felt so clingy at times, but she just couldn’t help it. She nodded, “I am very serious. You have to pay every time you go in.” She couldn’t help but smile though, “Ethan I did well. I wasn’t anxious at all in class. Well okay someone brought up flesh eaters and I jumped, but all and all I was good.” She knew that would make him happy. So flowers were friends not burning, eating horror movies. She bit her lip, “They are at the library too.” That did not make her happy at all which a sigh followed her words. “It’s a bit annoying.” She really felt over certain things, but this wasn’t the time nor the place to be annoyed by anything.


Minerva smiled as he talked about his classes. He seemed so excited about them. Min couldn’t help but feel a little jealous of that feeling. She hadn’t been excited for a class yet and most were just not great. A few were good, but it just wasn’t her term. She kept the smile enjoying listening to him. “No I don’t think you did. Was that fun? How did it go?” She wanted every detail about his life when she wasn’t around. Oh a charms class now that was interesting. “I’ll have to take a look at your book.” He wouldn’t mind her looking. “Maybe I’ll find some new things to use.” That could be good for everyone. She shrugged when he asked about her, “There really isn’t anything exciting.” she shrugged. “Classes are about the same as when you were there, quidditch has been alright. We have some great talent this term. I hope I can keep up my game. I’ve been studying a lot. That’s about it.” She wasn’t sure what else to really say, wow was she really boring anymore. “I’ve been jogging every morning. That’s something new I guess.” Like he cared really, she didn’t know what else to talk about. She did smile when he asked about the dance. “It’s coming.. I have a few places I’m struggling, but I think once we are able to practice together it will get better.” She was really looking forward to practicing with him.

Internally the young man was both agitated and inquisitive but that probably didn't show on his face as he sauntered into the shop cockiness visible in his gait with a hint of a lazy smile on his face. His brown eyes observed the place noticing that it wasn't crowded. He remembered being told that it was weekend for the Hogwarts' students so his hunch told him that the place would be packed.

Sébastien approached a table and swiveled one of the chairs before sitting down. He wondered where his friends were off to after they parted once they got off the carriages.

Chin propped on the chair's back, he sat keeping an eye out on the door, he'd appreciate company. To pass his time he silently reviewed what Headmistress Enzo told them about the school and the houses before they arrived here.

Taylor twirled into the tea shop, beaming. She stepped to a booth and slid in. Tay glanced at the menu and just tapped her fingers on the table top while waiting on her cousin to come. She crossed her legs and messed with her curls, sighing. Taylor fiddled with her necklace and looked around the shop, bored of the menu already. Tay figured she would just decided on what to eat when her cousin got here. She sighed, taking in her surrounds. Taylor noticed a younger boy (Sebastien Voclain) was sitting alone. He didn't look familiar but who knows. Tay gave him a slight wave and a smile before going back to messing with her necklace.

Damon walked in with a small smile as he walked in and saw Taylor, "Hey," He went over to her and hugged her, "How's my favorite cousin doing?" Hopefully better than last time they had talked, and hopefully she wasn't going to try to tell him he still loved Ariana again... It always annoyed him, everyone seemed to say that his love wasn't really the one he cared about... But anyways, he was happy about getting to spend a little time with his cousin and hopefully run into some other familiar faces here as well. He sat down across from Taylor and smiled at her, waiting for her to start answering his question.

Taylor laughed and smiled, hugging him tightly. "Hey there." She beamed from ear to ear and played with his hair for a few moments, "I remember how I used to always loved playing with your hair." Tay giggled and smiled at him sweetly. "I am doing good... though I am missing Nash." Taylor gave a small pout at that then went back to beaming at him. "I have ran into the B person though so that is good..." She nodded at that and messed with the menu. "My drawing skills needs to be tuned more and so does my dancing and playing guitar..." Hint hint... I miss dancing with you... Tay sighed, "I don't want to be rusty in case Nash wants to dance soon... ya know?" Taylor gave him a puppy dog look then beamed again. "And you, my favorite-cousin-who-should-stop-by-and-see-me-more-or-I-will-start-to think-that-I-am-not-the-favorite-cousin cousin?" She beamed and fluttered her eyelashes, giggling at him.

After walking a while, Léa discovered that Hogsmeade, or whatever this town was called, consisted of only one street and a back alley, and it didn't take her long to find a café after the discovery.

It wasn't just a café, though. It was the love-café. The one Sébastien entered right after they'd arrived in the town. Not that she had followed him, she'd just seen it out of the corner of her eye. She wasn't the girl to go people, but this one time she was going to make an exception. She was cold and thirsty, and Sébastien was going to buy her a drink if he really was the gentleman he looked like.

She entered the café and it wasn't hard to find the boy. She started unbuttoning her coat, because it was nicely warm inside, and walked towards him.

"Bonjour, Sébastien," she greeted him with a small smile. "Can I seet?" If they were going to speak English all year, they'd better practise it now.

He smiled at her playing with her hair and gave a small chuckle, "I remember it too... but there's not that much left to play with now that I got it all chopped off." Damon shook his head, "Does Brodie's name really upset you that much?" He didn't get it. She was so in love with the guy and then she gets mad at him when she admitting to kissing another guy... But it wasn't his business, so he wouldn't comment on it more than he already did, "I'm not any help with drawing, though I can help with guitar and dancing..." So he said it she talked about just wanting practice for this Nash guy, "I'd be happy to help sometime." He nodded, though it didn't exactly seem all that great that the only reason she wanted to dance with him was just practice. Oh him? No when did Damon have anything going on? "Nothing really, aside from making sure my grades don't fall in law school. I'm still top of my class, and I'd like to keep it that way..." Another reason he was praying that Karla wasn't expecting, his grades would probably slip... and yes, that truly did worry him, "And you know, still waiting for Karla to confirm or deny if she's having a kid..." He gave a small nod.

Taylor pouted, "Yeah, I know..." She sighed and tried to play with it, "No fun anymore..." Tay gave him a look, "Don't say it..." Taylor huffed, "It doesn't deserve our time to say it... We have better things to talk about anyways." She flipped her hair, "Eh, you and I can jam out and dance though." Tay threw her arms around his neck and hugged him, beaming at him. Taylor kissed his cheek and smiled. "Damon... Damon... Damon... you are sounding more like a ravenclaw than me... you need to stop it or I have to send you to the nurse." She winked and giggled, teasing him. Tay twirled a curl around her finger and smiled at him. "When will you know if you are going to be... ya know... a daddy?" Taylor tilted her head and lightly kicked his shin, sticking her tongue out at him.

"Hey, being a lawyer requires professionalism..." He sighed, running a hand through his short hair, "Believe me, I don't like it this short anymore... It was nice for a while but now I just hate it." He shrugged and then sighed again to what she said about Brodie, "I don' see why his name is such a big deal." Brodie seemed like a nice guy to him, admittedly someone who could probably grow a spine, but all and all he wasn't that bad. He nodded to what she said though and hugged her back, "Hey, I'm still my puff self... I just want to make sure I'll be the best lawyer I can be." He really wrinkled his nose at the idea of a nurse, he could take care of himself, he didn't want that, no... "Dad could probably be better if something was wrong." He shrugged to her question though, "Whenever Karla knows for sure if she wants to go get a test or not..." Damon shook his head, "She says she's not sure she's entirely convinced that she could be pregnant."

Tay rolled her eyes, "But on your off time you can grow it back longer... magic, ya know?" She giggled at him and smiled. "I think you look better with longer hair... red too..." Taylor smirked at that comment even though it was true, in her honest opinion. Tay dropped her smirk and went back to scowling. "I said that it isn't worth our time." She was hissing and her eyes were sending daggers at him. Taylor could have killed with the iciness of her voice and the glare that she was giving him. After he hugged her back, she went back to her old bubbly self with a beaming smile, "Sounds like a Ravenclaw to me though..." Tay teased him still, "Oh but Robin aint scary enough." Taylor smirked at him and smiled, giggling. "Eh... she should get a test to see if your future is screwed or if your future is screwed." Yep both options were the same because either way, if he stays married to that awful lady, his future will be doomed. Taylor shrugged and checked her nails for any chips, breaks, cracks or any other flaw that could be on her newly French-manicured names.

He shrugged, "Karla likes my hair short." He nodded and looked at her with a small sigh, "No... No more red hair either, that's way to flamboyant for a lawyer." He shrugged and then looked at her, sighing and shrugging again to her comment on Brodie, not in the mood for arguing over something as idiotic as her ex's name. He shook his head, "No, no way am I a Ravenclaw. I'll always be a Hufflepuff." He smiled then shook his head, "No one is scarier than Dad when he's angry." Nope, not physically possible... He remembered when his dad threw him out of a bed just because he was laying in the same bed as Ariana... So for him Robin was scary enough. He glared at her next line though and pulled back from her, "I'm not 'screwed' either way, if I'm a father, sure it'll be harder, but it wouldn't be a bad thing, and if we aren't going to have a child, I'll still have the love of my life and go on with life the way it is." He gave a small snarl, his voice being the one to go cold now, "And I'm really getting tired of you insulting Karla, she's an amazing girl, I want nothing else but to be with her and make her happy. If I can succeed that then I've lived a happy life."

"So? You said that even you like it longer." Tay gave him a look, a bit miffed. "What about your off days? Cant you unhide your hair?" Taylor rolled her eyes at him, sighing. "Sure acting like it Mr. Highest-Grade-in-the-Class." She giggled and smiled at him, lightly nudging him, jokingly. "You never seen Momma angry then... She isn't nicknamed the Dragon Lady for nothing." Tay gave him a look... and now he was starting to get angry. Taylor sighed, "I was joking... hence the giggle." She glared at him, "I haven't mentioned anything about Karla today.'" Tay hissed at him, "So don't get so offend."

He'd been sitting for a while, tapping his foot lightly against the floor and keeping an eye out on the door. He had noticed what type of shop this was and it made him more curious. If they were going to have to stay at this Hogwarts then it was necessary to know as many as they could about the people they were staying with. That was Sébastien's intention or perhaps excuse behind this visit.

As he was aware of those who passed the shop and moved around, he noticed the girl who was nice enough to smile his way and wave. He smiled and waved in return.

Not long after that and before he became bored or impatient to go see where his friends were or try to discover another place in this village, Léa stepped into the shop. He smiled at her, shoulders hunched as he sat straddling the chair. "Léa, Bonjour." He greeted her back smiling his lazy smile.

He reached for the nearest chair and pulled it back for her, it helped that the table was small and that he was a big, tall boy. "Bien sûr," He told her motioning for her to sit. "Deed you 'ave a look around?" Practicing English was a good idea.

Ethan kept his gaze on her as a faint smile lay on his lips. "Everything about you is special and amazing.. just being here with you is special." No, he really didn't care what she was wearing. She could have just rolled out of bed in her pajamas and he'd still be thrilled to see her. But as it stood, she did look pretty great in her outfit. He mirrored her grin, pleased she liked how he looked as well. "I'm glad you gave me the idea, actually. I don't think it looks too bad either. Do you think I should shave it off for the fundraiser though?" He had it in his head that a clean-shaven appearance looked better groomed, but if he kept it trimmed enough maybe it would be okay.. or maybe just get rid of it for a short time.

Ethan gave Minerva a small smile as she turned her attention away from Wade. "I'm sure they don't find you annoying," he said, gently squeezing her hand again. "You're their friend, of course they'd want to do stuff with you." And he knew his girlfriend well enough to know that she'd give them space for their couple time too. But he figured she might be feeling insecure. And him not being around might heighten the feeling. Maybe being around another girl who was without her boyfriend more would help with that feeling.

Frowning a bit at the thought of those dreaded turnstiles at one of his favorite locations at the school, Ethan's drifted off slightly as she confirmed that it was true. That was really hindering any young Herbologists.. he wondered what Bentley thought of it. Then his eyes snapped up to hers and he smiled at her words. "That's really great, Min." He took her other hand in his as he looked into her blue eyes. "I'm really proud of you." He knew the issues she had, with good reason, but he was so glad she was able to let go of some of that which he was so passionate about. "I had thought about bringing flowers today, but I wasn't sure.." He gave her a small smile, hopeful that he could again soon. He grimaced just slightly as she mentioned turnstiles at the library too. Sure, it wasn't his favorite place, but he knew she loved it and it was one of the more ideal places to study. Honestly.. how did they expect anyone to get a decent education that way?

One of his more interesting moments in class, he couldn't believe he hadn't told her about it. But the illness that came soon after it probably took its focus. "It was.. very interesting. First the class ate a handful of gillyweed. The sensation of growing gills is really weird," he chuckled. "But you feel like you're suffocating until you jump in the water.. and breathing underwater is actually pretty cool. Anyway.. once we were done there, we had an hour to study the native plants in their natural habitat, then record our observations." He did feel like he learned something that he couldn't have outside the element. Looking down, he added, "I think I didn't do the heating charm right though.. and I think that's part of the reason I got so sick." Or at least that had been his theory.

He nodded as she asked to look at his Charms book. He knew she'd probably like to check out those kinds of Charms. "I'll make sure to bring it home over break so you can read up on it." And maybe cook for him some more? He'd certainly enjoy that. His eyes fell on hers again as she continued and he offered her a small smile. "Sometimes not exciting is not a bad thing.." At least it meant that nothing bad was happening.. last term's excitement was plenty enough. He grinned at her next words. "Jogging? I can tell.. and it probably helps with the dancing, keeping up stamina and all." He mirrored her smile as she talked about the dance and he nodded a bit. "Maybe we can find a place to practice a little later.. if you have time.. Oh, that reminds me.." He reached over to the space on the seat next to him and brought up the small packages he had brought with him.

"Well... It's not that bad short, and like I said, Karla absolutely adores my hair this length." He gave a small nod, "I..." He ran a hand through his hair, "I'm fine with it this way really... It's not my favorite but it's not the worse either." Damon shook his head, "I know her nickname but Dad... You gotta think, a lot of rage is in him from having to spend seventeen years protecting me... I mean, he's not afraid to draw his daggers at any time..." Well, maybe most the time... but point being point, his father terrified him at times. He shook his head to her comment on him being the top of his class, "You almost make it sound like it's a bad thing I'm doing so well." He gave a small chuckled, "You didn't mention her when you basically said no matter if she's pregnant or not I'm doomed to a life that sucks just because she's my wife?" Because that's the way he took it, "So yeah, I kinda have a reason to be offended when you want to talk about my wife that way."

"Yeah... be controlled..." She muttered and sighed, "As long as you are fine, I guess..." Tay grumbled and crossed her arms, "Yeah, he is a kitty compared to the dragon of a mom I got. She has no empathy when she gets mad enough. Mom could kill ya with her bare hands. She doesn't need any daggers." Taylor shudder then laughed at what he said, nudging him playfully. "No... it isn't bad but you are making me look bad... and Im the ravenclaw." She winked and smiled at him, taking his hand and squeezing it until he said what he said. A scowl came to her face, "I didn't say that you were doomed because she was your wife... I just said you were doomed... you just assumed I meant because of your wife... are ya thinking she is horrid?" Taylor smirked at him and raised her eyebrow then picked up a menu. "Sooooo, what shall we have?" Tay causally look through the menu.

He frowned, "I'm not being controlled, just like I said, I'm fine with it being this length." Damon nodded to her second statement, "I have a hard time believing that... I mean, her and Chels both have burst of anger but with Puck it's constantly on and he's always on edge..." Day gave a small laugh as he looked at her, "Well, maybe the Ravenclaw should just work a little harder, seeing how the Hufflepuff is doing better." He smirked making it clear he was joking. He shook his head, "But depending on what she said on this." Damon looked at her, "And I would never see my wife as a horrid person, I love her." He looked at the menu then shook his head, "I'm not that hungry, but I might get something to drink." He looked at the drinks then shook his head.

Taylor shrugged, "If you say so..." Tay sighed and then looked at him, shaking her head. "Puck is too jokey to be scary... but Momma..." Tay shivered, "Mom has this glint in her eyes... she is scary..." She frowned and sighed, looking down until what he said next. She playfully slapped him and smiled, "Maybe this ravenclaw is too busy thinking of someone to be focus on her studies... hmmm?" Taylor raised an eyebrow and laughed. Tay decided to ignore the Karla comments this time and just mentally roll her eyes at 'not horrid'. "Fine... don't get anything..." She frowned and fiddled with the menu.