Awwww, poor Zander. He really wasn't doing so well with the sneezing and all. "It's okay." There was no need to blush or be embarrassed over it. She understood that sometimes boys were strange. The important thing was making sure that he didn't get sick. Taking out her wand, she pointed it at him and said, "Ventus." There, now he had hot air blowing on him. "Better?" Hopefully he wouldn't mind her doing that to him; technically he could have cast it on himself. But Lux figured that it probably hadn't crossed his mind to. "I love this spell. I'm so happy that Professor Bentley taught it to us. Isn't she a great teacher?" Professor Bentley was one of her favourites for sure.

"Just think about brussel sprouts and the stabbies will go away in no time." Nod. She was sure of it. If he could develop an association between his crush and gross vegetables, he was bound to get over her in no time! Hmmm. That was actually a good question, and it took a moment for her to think it over before stating the obvious: "just don't talk to her." There. Easy solution. Or was it? "Wait, are you friends with her?" Because if so, that was a problem since ignoring a friend was rather rude. She didn't want to make him seem rude when he was really a very nice person.

O_O She had actually guessed right? That was a slight surprise. "Wow, that's really awesome. They really didn't taste all that different to me.... Though the second one has a slight difference." Something that she tried to put her finger on in order to explain, but it kept eluding her.

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Arista gave a grin it was not her fault she would have sworn she brought them they just disappeared. "I would hope so...The Sorting Hat said so and everything!! Though wouldn't it just be hilarious if it did!!" She loved it.

The first year looked at her and smiled, "I would have sworn that I had them they were just gone." Her mouth formed an O, "YOU CAN DO THAT!!!" That was super cool!! "Then I should definitely go by the...." Um what House was she in. Lets go for.. "Ravenclaw Common Room?" She hoped that was right. "Next time I want to go outside. AND THEN YOU CAN COME WITH ME!!" She giggled.

"Why thank you, I love yours too! Amelia its so Princessey!" Not as much as hers but still.

Amelia just chuckled when she heard Arista’s words. The girl was really nice, and funny. “It would be, I mean I know I fit as a Ravenclaw I practically live in the library” she smiled over to the girls utter excitement.

“I know the feeling it seems filching is a problem at this school…who knows maybe a woodland creature stole them to keep warm in this cold?” She pondered as she pulled her coat tighter against her. After all the cold was kind of biting at her skin.

“Yeah I’m a Ravenclaw” she grinned, “and of course you can always holler at the knocker or just send me a note to come meet you – chances are I’d be in the library at the study tables though.” She grinned and chewed on the edge of her lips as the daunting thought of NEWTs hit her once more.

Yep. She was totally normal. “Aw your sweet, my sister Melbin” she felt her mouth form the awkward sound of her sister’s name as her accent had slowly begun to face over the past seven years. “Well, if she heard you say that her new nickname for me would be Princess” she chuckled. “She’s a cheeky one for a seven year old”.

“Hey Arista if you ever say need help in potions studying or want to use the lab ever just let me know…I love making potions, especially ones that kind of go ‘boom’ and make pretty fireworks” she grinned as they made their way closer to the school.

Oh yeah, Ventus. Why hadn't he thought of that!? Zander immediately felt a smile creep unto his face. That hit the spot. "Thanks, Lux." Was he dumb or something?! Ventus. He could've done that. Actually that spell was SUCH a lifesaver this term. Thank goodness Professor Bentley had taught them how to use it. Ah, Professor Bentley.

Beautiful Bentley.

NO, BRUSSEL SPROUTS. AHHH.

Uhum. Anyways. Just as the brussel sprout stuff was coming into action, THE HUFFLEPUFF HAD TO BRING IT BACK TO BEAUTIFUL BENTLEY!? LUX. WHAT. ARE. YOU. DOING. AND WHY. Zander's eyes opened wide once more. And the flutteries were totally coming back again. And he was feeling that hot panic. But he couldn't pull of his clothes again... So yes, tugging on the collar. "Yeah, she's-she's, uh, she's really awesome," MHM. So awesome that she is the apple of his eye and the sun in his universe and all the good things and NO, MUST THINK OF BRUSSEL SPROUTS.

"Okay, brussel sprouts," Yeah. Brussel Sprouts. Okay. Those gross, little, evil vegetables of DOOM. He could think about them all day. Maybe he'd even get some brussel sprouts at dinner. That'd engrave it into his mind. Yeah. Totally Ravenclaw material. For sure. "Yeah... I guess you could say that I'm friends with her." Well he and Bentley were kind of friends right? She had helped him pick a career path... And was there to witness the aftermath of their epic pillow fight. She was there for all the big moments really. And she was head of house. So yeah. Friend. "She's just... I feel like she's everywhere." EVERYWHERE. Even in his mind O____o

Hmph. The macaroni distraction wasn't working as well as he had hoped. Dang it. Sigh. Oh well. At least he had gotten his homework done? Back to the Bentley advice it is. As much as he dreaded talking about girls, he knew he needed some help. And what better person that a girl? And a girl who was in a relationship. If anyone, Lux would probably know best.

It made Lux happy to see that Zander was doing better now that she was blowing hot air on him. Yep, Professor Bentley was helping them out more than she had originally thought by teaching them this spell. It was getting hard for her to imagine a time when it wasn't freezing. Obviously it was expected to be cold as it was winter, but this was the coldest one that she had ever experienced in her life. "Just let me know if you get too warm." It wouldn't be any good if Zander started getting hot flashes again.

Nod. Professor Bentley definitely is awesome. "She made me an Honorary Lion." Well, she had been one since last term, but it was amazing to be welcomed into Gryffindor by it's Head of House. Too bad there hadn't been a ceremony, because cake would have been lovely. But it was okay, because she had a cucumber sandwich then and they were delicious. "Do you like cucumber sandwiches, Zander?" Hopefully he did because that would mean that they could eat them together which would be a lot of fun.

Biting her lip, Lux was so curious to ask more about this mystery girl that Zander had a crush on. Who was she? How old was she? Had they already met? So many questions that she couldn't ask because he would probably start removing clothes again. It was hard enough getting him to put them back on the first time, she didn't think she could go through it again. And more importantly it would make him sick. But what did he mean that he felt like she was everywhere? Was she constantly hanging around him? "Maybe she likes you back and she is shy too!" Lots of people were shy, so it was possible.

Pleased with having helped him with his homework, Lux continued to eat the macaroni and cheese. First she finished the container from the kitchens, and then the one made with the Rune. IT WAS SO GOOD.

Lux was being so nice to him. Firstly for not running away when he started taking off his clothes and stuff. And now for the ventus charm. And then for offering more help. Wow. She really was good at this whole helping others stuff. Now Zander knew why he couldn't be labeled as a Hufflepuff. Even though everyone called him one... He could never actually be one. Because Lux was exhibiting the perfect Hufflepuff behavior with all of this kindness and though Zander didn't see himself as anything opposite, he knew he could never offer this kind of warmth. And he's not just talking about the ventus charm here, people. Anyways. This is the part of the story where his conscious started to kick in.

BECAUSE AH. Lux was being so nice.

AND HE WAS LYING TO HER.

HE WAS LYING STRAIGHT TO HER NICE-KIND-VENTUS-CHARM-DOING FACE.

DARN YOU, CONSCIENCE.

No. He would not let it win. Nope. Instead, Zander tried really hard to focus on what Lux was saying. Honorary Lion? "How'd you get that title?" Not like he was really dying to know why. But his voice sounded desperate. Almost pleading. Anything to keep her talking and to keep him from spilling the beans. AH. The sweating was coming back, but this time it wasn't because he was thinking about a certain professor, it was because of the conscious. DARN YOU, CONSCIENCE (part two). But before he could start tugging at his collar again, Lux starting speaking once more. Cucumber sandwiches? Did he like them? That was random... "Well I've never had them before... But I guess I'd probably like them!" Because any food was good food. Except veggies. "Wait... Are cucumbers veggies or fruit?" Because that would be the deciding factor.

You know, all this talk about cucumbers was talking his mind off of-- LUX WHY'D YOU GOTTA BRING IT BACK TO BENTLEY AGAIN!? Like him back?! NO WAY. Bentley just thought he was adorable and a dear. But in a child way. There's absolutely no way that a woman like her, would like a child like him. Sigh. Some love is just never meant to be. WHICH ALSO BROUGHT HIM TO HIS NEXT POINT, HIS CONSCIENCE THING. He couldn't stand to lie to Lux any longer. Especially after she was all nice to him. And that time they worked together in Arithmancy. And then when she encouraged him in the dueling arena. And after all the lessons. And NO HE COULD NOT BARE TO LIE TO HER ANYMORE.

"LUX, I'VE GOT TO TELL YOU SOMETHING!" He blurted out. It was kind of all of the sudden. And really out of no where. And it was more like shouting it at her. More than he had intended. "I haven't been completely honest with you..." AND HE FELT LIKE SUCH A BAD PERSON!

Hope strolled silently around the edge of the lake. It had been a good bit since she was last out her by herself and if she was being honest with herself, she missed it. Maybe it was the silence that was getting to her. She really hadn't taken a moment to step back from any of her classwork or homework. Did she still have people she could talk to? She had kind of faded into the background this year when she used to want to be in the spotlight. Once again, she had changed....it was different.

She moved to a grassy area and placed herself upon the ground stretching her legs out to relax. She looked around for a familiar face hoping to rectify her actions or rather, inactions. For being a recluse really took its toll all of a sudden, for in that moment, she realized how lonely she was.

Oh no! He hadn't meant to insult her or her love for candy. Bad Simon. You opened your big mouth and look what happens. He shook his head. Just his luck. He had only been teasing her and now seeing her upset made him feel bad. She was such a nice girl. "I'm kidding! I'm kidding. Goodness, Emmylou. I don't think you really have a candy addiction. You do have a sweet tooth," he said. He had really been joking but apparently the girl hadn't seen that. Whoops. His bad.

Nod. Nod. Oh yes. He nodded in agreement with the girl. It was much better to have friends surrounding you. It made life more enjoyable. He shivered again and glanced down at the Crup. Feo didn't seem to mind the cold as he was enjoying all the attention from the pretty girl. Man, it was easier to be a Crup and get attention from pretty girls. Feo won this round.

He frowned. "I don't know. It's all really, really strange. Does it get this cold back home for you?" he asked as he stared at the frozen Lake. He could have sworn that it was not frozen a couple minutes ago.

Really bizarre weather.

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Hope strolled silently around the edge of the lake. It had been a good bit since she was last out her by herself and if she was being honest with herself, she missed it. Maybe it was the silence that was getting to her. She really hadn't taken a moment to step back from any of her classwork or homework. Did she still have people she could talk to? She had kind of faded into the background this year when she used to want to be in the spotlight. Once again, she had changed....it was different.

She moved to a grassy area and placed herself upon the ground stretching her legs out to relax. She looked around for a familiar face hoping to rectify her actions or rather, inactions. For being a recluse really took its toll all of a sudden, for in that moment, she realized how lonely she was.

Sometimes, Caleb just needed to take a walk, and the castle was just as cold as the outside, so why not just go outside and look at the beauty of winter? It looked like he was going to have a white birthday this year - he just had a feeling this winter was going to last a LONG time. Maybe even into the spring...

As he was walking, he stumbled upon Hope, who was just kind of sitting there by herself. Normally Caleb wouldn't stop and talk to someone on a day as cold as this, but eh. He was bored and it wasn't very often he got to talk to Hope without CUTTY butting in. Quite literally.

"Hiya Hope! Cold day out, isn't it?" he asked, settling down next to her. Good thing this area didn't have much snow...

Hope wiggled a bit in her spot and reached her made herself at home, as much as she could anyway. The ground was hard, but dry which excited her. She looked around and saw a few other patches like the one she had picked up in her quest and, like the typical Ravenclaw, her mind wondered why some areas were covered in snow and others like hers....

It wasn't until Caleb had sat next to her that she had even noticed him, lost in her thoughts. When she did notice him though, she looked around quickly. Something was missing, but she wasn't sure what. She looked back at him and gave him a smile. "Hey Caleb!" At his mention of the weather she tugged her cloak a little tighter. "Just a bit above freezing, but I couldn't take one more minute being stuck in the castle."

She leaned forward and pulled her knees to her chest wrapping her arms around them. "How have you been? I feel like I never get to see you." Without something....or someone?

Hope looked around again. Cutty! That was what was missing from this equation. Maybe it could stay that way....

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Hope wiggled a bit in her spot and reached her made herself at home, as much as she could anyway. The ground was hard, but dry which excited her. She looked around and saw a few other patches like the one she had picked up in her quest and, like the typical Ravenclaw, her mind wondered why some areas were covered in snow and others like hers....

It wasn't until Caleb had sat next to her that she had even noticed him, lost in her thoughts. When she did notice him though, she looked around quickly. Something was missing, but she wasn't sure what. She looked back at him and gave him a smile. "Hey Caleb!" At his mention of the weather she tugged her cloak a little tighter. "Just a bit above freezing, but I couldn't take one more minute being stuck in the castle."

She leaned forward and pulled her knees to her chest wrapping her arms around them. "How have you been? I feel like I never get to see you." Without something....or someone?

Hope looked around again. Cutty! That was what was missing from this equation. Maybe it could stay that way....

"Really? Why? It's just as cold in there as it is out here," Caleb chuckled, half joking but also half being serious. Being in the dungeons didn't make things any better. Surely the Ravenclaws and Gryffindors got the better end of the deal since they were higher up, and hot air rises. Right?

"I've been ok. The cold got to me a few weeks ago and I got hit with the flu real bad," he explained with a shrug. That was why he had been stuck in bed instead of out DOING things and whatnot.

Oooh, she got to tell him about being made an Honorary Lion. "Well, it was more that Bay and Tessa gave it to me last term. Tessa is one of my best friends." Zander wouldn't know Tessa, she was pretty sure since Tessa was so busy all the time and wasn't around as much. It made Lux sad, but she totally understood. "And I am also a Gryffinpuff with a Badger roar." Giving said roar, in demonstration, she then giggled; that was always a lot of fun. It was a shame that she didn't get to do it more often. Totally oblivious to how uncomfortable Zander looked, Lux eagerly delved into the topic of cucumber sandwiches. "I am not sure if it's a vegetable or not, but they are so good. You need to try one!" Maybe she could even MAKE it for him. And they could eat cucumber sandwiches together.

DIDN'T THAT SOUND LIKE A LOT OF FUN?!?!?!

Hehe. Now she was hungry again with all of this food talk. She really was a bottomless pit. Regretting that she had already finished off all the macaroni and cheese, she sighed sadly then about had a heart attack when Zander started shouting at her. "What are you talking about?" It had been so loud, her eardrums felt broken.

Who's Tessa? Eh, it didn't really matter. Either way, he was clinging to her every word. Or at least trying to cling to her every word. He needed to keep distracted. He was seriously feeling like he'd spill the beans. He would spill them everywhere. The beans were coming. And not just any beans. The Bentley Beans. That's what's coming. And that's exactly what he was trying to prevent. At hearing her Gryffinpuffed roar badger thing, he let out an impressed chuckle. Or an attempt at one. He was REALLY trying okay? Hopefully Lux wouldn't question it. "Yeah we can go to the kitchens and make some one time."

WHY WAS SHE BEING SO NICE TO HIM!?

HE LIED. HE LIED TO HER. WELL TECHNICALLY NOT LIED, BUT STILL LIED. SORT OF.

What was he talking about?! He was talking about "PROFESSOR BENTLEY!" That's what. Wait. NO NOT SHOUTING. His eyes suddenly shot wide open in panic. Oh no. What if someone else heard?! The Gryffindor quickly checked his surroundings, and phew. It looked like the coast was clear... for now. He'd have to be more careful next time.

THE TRUTH FELT SO LIBERATING!

The fact that he was going to go to the kitchens with her so that they could eat cucumber sandwiches made Lux happy. It was really nice whenever she converted people to the cucumber sandwich way of living. "Awesome! They make Bay throw up, but I think you will become a fan of them. They are really refreshing." Just as long as Zander didn't throw up from them as well, she would consider it to be a success. Even better if he loved them, but beggars can't be choosers.

PROFESSOR BENTLEY??

WHAAAAAAT?!

Confused, Lux could not understand why he randomly shouted out the Professor's name. "You are going to need to explain what you -- OH!" Eyes widening, Lux tried to take in this new development. So she HADN'T been seeing things earlier; Bentley WAS the name written in the heart. "Oh, Zander." Poor little Lion. Of all the people to fall in love with, his heart chose a Professor.

Ewwww they made Bay throw up? Man, that Gryffindor did not have a strong stomach. Because if Zander could recall correctly, wasn't Bay the one that got all sick with the Cold Ones talk in DADA? But Zander totally trusted Bay because he was Zander's first official friend. Also first official mate. Heh. So yeah, maybe cucumber sandwiches weren't the right move.... But he could tell that he made Lux all happy by agreeing. And since she was being all nice and helping him out and giving advice and not running away, he'd do it. Just for her. Just this one time.

But if cucumbers were actually vegetables, it'd take a long time to forgive her.

Just kidding, he wouldn't hold that against her. For tooo long, anyways.

Ahem, Zander immediately started scooting away from Lux when she widened her stare. Oh no. She had figured it out. Wait, even worse: HE TOLD HER!?! Oh no oh no oh no oh no. What had he done?! He wasn't SUPPOSED to tell anyone! He was supposed to keep it a secret! He wasn't allowed to love a Professor. Wasn't there some Hogwarts rule about it? Come to think of it... he didn't really know because he never read through Hogwarts, A History. With that in mind, he knew what he'd spend his summer doing.

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BUT BACK TO THE MAIN PROBLEM. LUX KNEW. SHE KNEW. Oh merlin. What had he done!? "Lux look, I promise that I'm trying not to and I didn't mean to and I know it's wrong, but I can't help it and she's so great, but I'm really trying and brussel sprouts remember and" Then it hit him. If Lux knew, she'd probably go telling Bay! And if Bay knew, then he might tell some other Gryffindors. And if the Gryffindors knew then so would Kevin! And Kevin MUSTN'T KNOW. NEVER. NEVER EVER. "Wait Lux, you've got to promise you won't tell! I swear I'm working on it. I promise. Please, don't hate me I'm really trying I am," THE STABBIES WERE BACK, but these weren't the usual Beautiful Bentley stabbies. These were much. Much. Worse.

Spring was finally here and the weather had gone fom wickedly cold to just plain cold. Spring was Jasmine's favorite time of year, but it seemed like this year it would not be so. She went down to the Black Lake because of......memories. It was at the Black Lake that she and Cris had first discovered that they had feelings for each other. It was the place where he had asked her to be his girlfriend and now he was gone. Cris left school suddenly without a word to Jasmine and she was devastated. She didn't know why he left or why he didn't tell her anything. He didn't even say goodbye. All she knew was that he was gone and her heart felt like it was breaking into a million pieces.

Jasmine found the spot where they had been all those weeks ago and sat down by the familiar tree. She didn't know what to do. Why did he leave her? How could he leave her? She loved him with all her heart and she was sure that he felt the same way about her. Jasmine had never felt so utterly and completely lost. She knew that it was only a matter of time before the tears came and they came hard. Jasmine curled up into a ball with her head on her knees and cried. She cried until she thought that there should be no tears left to cry. She touched the ballerina on the necklace that Cris had given her for Valentine's Day. "I love you Cris and I always will", Jasmine whispered.

OH GOODIE!! Excitedly Lux clapped her hands. A new friend for her to eat cucumber sandwiches with. They were going to be amazing friends, she could tell already!!

But there were more pressing matters at hand right now. Namely, the fact that he was IN LOVE with a PROFESSOR. Huge news. Huuuuuuuge huge news. What if the Aparecium got wind of it? Poor Zander would be so embarrassed. He was shy enough as it was, that kind of thing could kill him. Sighing sadly, she listened as the little Lion rambled on and on. "Zander, you need to calm down, it's okay. I'm sure loads of students have had things for Professors." And the crushes never lasted. "This won't last forever. You will find a girl closer to your age and fall in love with her!" Surely, right? He wasn't going to be a hermit living alone. Or the male version of an old cat lady.

"I'm not going to tell anyone... not even Bay." She told him about most things, but she would keep this a secret. It wasn't as if it was something Bay NEEDED to know about. This was Zander's secret, and something that he should decide who should know about.

"I guess it just depends upon which fireplace you're sitting in front of." Although Hope had found herself sitting at the window in her dorm more often than the fireplace in the Ravenclaw common room. She was just drawn to the cold window pane more than anything else at times. "And I don't mind the cold so much."

"Oh, that stinks. I haven't gotten sick so far this winter." Oh, but you watch the magic of her life and she'll have a cold after this outing right here. "I'm glad your feeling better though....at least good enough to walk outside and come across me." It caused her to blush and she looked down.

Where was a person to but in when she needed it. And when did all these girly feelings start manifesting? She looked back at him and gave him a small smile. "So, what's your favorite class so far this year?" She wanted to keep talking to him and to move on from her comment before things got awkward.

This icy, frigid, snow-filled virulent winter is beginning to esclate toward blizzard levels with a polar vortex wind chill suddenly sweeping the grounds on top of the already high snow drifts. Brrr! Best get indoors now before the snow covers you to your frostbitten nose! It looks like Hogwarts may already be in the process of being snowed in....

OOC: All grounds threads will shortly be locked in light of this snowpocalypse. You have about 24 hours to finish your RPs and get in the castle!

It suddenly dawned on Jasmine how cold it was. Had it gotten colder or had she just been oblivious? Of course sitting in the snow didn't help matters any. Realizing that freezing to death was not the best way to solve her problems, she wiped the tearcicles from her face and stood up. Brushing the snow fom her clothes, Jasmine trudged back to the castle.

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"I guess it just depends upon which fireplace you're sitting in front of." Although Hope had found herself sitting at the window in her dorm more often than the fireplace in the Ravenclaw common room. She was just drawn to the cold window pane more than anything else at times. "And I don't mind the cold so much."

"Oh, that stinks. I haven't gotten sick so far this winter." Oh, but you watch the magic of her life and she'll have a cold after this outing right here. "I'm glad your feeling better though....at least good enough to walk outside and come across me." It caused her to blush and she looked down.

Where was a person to but in when she needed it. And when did all these girly feelings start manifesting? She looked back at him and gave him a small smile. "So, what's your favorite class so far this year?" She wanted to keep talking to him and to move on from her comment before things got awkward.

Caleb, completely oblivious to blushing girls (and girl behavior in general, really) chuckled and nodded. "Yeah, I get too antsy staying locked up in the dungeons all the time. It's kind of gloomy down there. The cold doesn't help," he said, taking his finger and starting to trace random swirls in the snow nearby. It was his birthday in a few days, and he did NOT want to spend it cooped up inside because the snow was going to take over!

Speaking of...no sooner had Caleb thought that, that the entire snow bank near him seemed to shift. The wind had picked up, which was kind of random. Did that usually happen? He heard Hope ask him a question and he blinked. Right, he had to be polite and get back to the conversation...

"Classes? Oh, um - I liked Astronomy. That was a pretty cool lesson, with the changing seasons and stuff," he answered.

He was about to ask what her favorite class had been, but then the snow started to pick up AGAIN. Alright, that was weird. Weather didn't change THAT fast. He looked at Hope and bit his lip.

"Um, maybe we should get back inside..." he said, his voice trailing off.

Hope leaned her head down on her knees and pulled her cloak closer as the wind stirred up around her. Was it getting colder? She nodded against her knee. "Understandable. Hot air does rise and it is a little damp and dark down there." She shivered against the cold and the thought of how her life could have been completely different had she ended up in the dungeons and not her tower.

"Astronomy is my favorite class by far as well." No need to go into just how much she loved it. Had it not been for their eccentric professor, she may had never learned to love it as much as she did.

Another gust of wind had the snow whipping up around them and sent her hair flying. She liked the cold, but this was a little ridiculous and unusually cold. She nodded. "Agreed." She pushed herself to her feet. "Race you to the Great Hall?" Before he could agree or disagree she was making her way toward the castle trying not to slip and fall all over the snowy ground.

Zander was still in the process of freaking out! Uh heeelllloooo, he just told Lux that he was IN LOVE with Professor Bentley! What if she just ran away right then and there. Except... she wasn't running? Wait, SHE WASN'T RUNNING!! Oh, Lux you wonderful human being, you. Zander could've kissed her just then, except he liked Bentley so that would've been weird... Plus, Lux had Bay and Zander liked Bay so yeah no scratch that. But he definitely went in for a hug. Because Lux wasn't running!!

Yeah. Okay calm down. He could totally do that. Hopefully. The boy started breathing deeply, in attempt to regain his feng-shui or whatever. His zen. "Yeah, you're right. It probably won't last." Yeah! Yeah, wait is that how love works? "Yeah... a girl my age..." WAIT A MINUTE. "LUX, YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!" Is that all it took to fall out of love? To fall in love with someone else!? "If I can just fall in love with someone MY age then I can fall out of love with--" cue the whispering "Bentley." Maybe she WAS Ravenclaw material after all! "One question though... How do you fall in love with someone when you're already in love with someone else?" Lux was like his little love expert.

Zander almost melted right then and there. She wouldn't tell even Bay! Awh. Yes, it's decided. Lux is a very good friend. And Lux must stay. "Thank you so much Lux! You don't know how much that means to me." Except he couldn't have melted right then and there because all the sudden there was a SUPER COLD CHILL. WOAAAAAAh. It was cold before, but this THIS was something entirely different. Looking up at the sky, Zander noticing huge clouds forming. "Uh, oh... Lux, I think we'd better run inside...." Without further hesitation Zander motioned towards the castle doors.

The icy wind that had been whipping around Hogwarts seemed to chill the students to the bone as it slammed the great doors to the castle behind them. None of this outdoor cold would be able to permeate that great warm fortress, surely. But even if it did, the snow was coming down in such great volumes that no one inside the castle would be able to get out.

Enjoy your close quarters, kids.