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The National Space Centre is one of the United Kingdom's leading visitor attractions that is devoted to space science and astronomy. It is located in the city of Leicester, England.
The group lands in the large parking lot just outside of The National Space Centre, hidden from all muggle gazes thanks to some large shrubbery. Hopefully no one has become too queasy from the trip, but if you have those bushes are right there to...you know...help you out. After handing the portkeys back to Professor Flamsteed, he instructs you to remove your entry ticket and to follow him. REMEMBER! Under NO circumstances are you to break the The International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy. Approaching the ticket gate, the professor beams over his shoulder as he demonstrates the "proper way to hand over an entry ticket" by handing it to one of the muggle staff present - who gives you a perplexed look before uttering, "Welcome to The National Space Centre. Have a safe flight!"
Once inside, Professor Flamsteed instructs you to pull out your guide maps you picked up while still in the Astronomy classroom at Hogwarts so that he can go over the various activities he hopes you will be sure to take a look at before needing to catch the portkeys - now safely tucked away in his enchanted breast pocket - back at precisely 3:05 pm from the same location in the muggle parking lot.
ACTIVITIES OOC: you do NOT need to do every single one of these activities for full participation credit for this lesson. I would like you to pick AT LEAST 2, ideally 3, and RP accordingly. There is no real post minimum for each activity as long as the content is there. Just have fun with things and, remember, your character is in MUGGLEDOM.
Please also feel free to look at the official website for the National Space Centre and click through some of the other things the place has to offer. I am taking a few liberties with some already existing exhibits there (and making up some of my own) - just work with me that the same thing in 2014 is there at 2085
Also, since we are all RPing in the SAME thread, please please PLEASE title your post with the LOCATION & ACTIVITY with which your character is participating in so we can all keep track of where we all are and find others to play with PLEASE AND THANK YOU!
The Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium is the largest in the UK and was opened in 2012 by the astronomy hero Sir Patrick Moore to a packed house.
Each show combines the latest edge-blended video technologies, sound and computer animation to immerse you in a full 360º fulldome cinema experience for no additional charge!
The show currently playing on this day is one 2014, which was brought back by popular demand, titled We Are Aliens.
OOC: youtube has a TON of clips from this that you can take a look at. Here is a link to one of them and I am sure you can maneuver yourself to find the rest
And yeah...Rupert Grint *cues Twilight theme* I am not sure if we as a site have ever established whether the Harry Potter films we know and love exist in our SS canon as something that muggles will have seen *inserts all sorts of theories here* So, for now, let's assume they DO NOT. Rupert's face does not appear in the film as far as I know, so it is just his voice.
he iconic Rocket Tower at the National Space Centre is home to Blue Streak and Thor Able rockets, as well as the Gagarin Experience, Apollo Lunar Lander and real Moon Rock.
The semi-transparent tower, which is clad in high-tech ETFE “pillows”, was designed specially to house the Centre’s largest artefacts, including the Blue Streak and Thor Able Rockets.
here are two pieces of Moon rock on public display in the UK and you can see the larger of the two at the National Space Centre. There is less than 1,000kg of Moon rock on earth, which makes this small artefact one of the most precious items you will ever see.
This Lunar sample was collected by Apollo 17 Astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, from a large fractured boulder near the rim of Shorty Crater.
Tranquility Base: The Moon Walk
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Create your own postcard of you jumping on the lunar surface to owl home!
The area is set up with staff around to assist you as you strap into the special "seat" that will help you feel as though you are jumping on the Moon. After jumping around for a bit, the photographer will take your picture and then, using the magic of muggle technology, make it look as though you really are jumping on the Moon!
You may elect to wear one of the provided astronaut costumes if you desire or take the picture as is.
OOC: if you want to manip or draw a picture for this you may do so for possible extra credit.
Tranquility Base: Astrobotic Mining
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The ultimate lunar challenge to see how much moon rock you can load using the digger before their time runs out.
A large arena with glass walls that prevent any entry stands before you. Behind the glass is a replica of the look and feel of the Moon's surface with various funny looking robots placed about it. After speaking with one of the muggles manning the area, you are handed a remote control to one of these replica Astrobotic Moon Diggers that you can then maneuver around the area to dig and scoop up "moon rocks" that must then be brought back to the appropriate labeled space station (Player 1, Player 2, etc) all the way to the right of the arena. You have 5 minutes to try and collect as many moon rocks as possible. If you do a stellar job then maybe, just maybe, the one of the muggle staff will let you take home a moon rock.
which is not a REAL moon rock, but a fabricated one that is...er...almost as good as the original?
Not too into mining? You can also try your hand at using another remote control to land the Lunar Lander on the Moon!
Tranquility Base: Astronaut Training
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Think you've got the stomach to be an astronaut?
Brought in special this year, the ATX (Astronaut Training Experience) is where you can put yourself to the test and see if you have the right stuff to become an astronaut. Immerse yourself in the exciting world of today’s astronauts with realistic astronaut training. You will hear first-hand from a veteran astronauts, experience a space shuttle mission simulation and perform hands-on space exploration activities.
The area is set up in a rather extravagant manner with two activities simulating a capsule out of control and experiencing weightlessness respectively.
Round off your visit with a meal under our amazing rockets in Boosters restaurant. Serving a selection of freshly made and locally sourced sandwiches and snacks, as well as hot and cold drinks and our chef makes fresh soup everyday.
And of course don't forget to check out the Cargo Bay shop which stocks a full range of fun and interactive space toys, books, games and telescopes!
Checking his sundial watch, the professor gleefully announces that everyone is free to go about as you please...KEEPING CERTAIN THINGS IN MIND! And mentions something about living long and prospering, but by then you are probably already off and running!
OOC: please make sure you have posted in this thread departing from the Astronomy classroom BEFORE posting in here. It doesn't matter if you are just joining us now. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come!
There will be a very short homework assignment following this lesson, but consider this (with the addition of homework) the same weight as a final.
I will leave this thread open for several days (at least until noon on November 4th GMT) NEW CLOSING TIME SET FOR: Friday, November 7th at 10 pm PST and, while I hope to be around to have Airey interact with you all...I may be a bit scarce as I am preparing for a flight to America on Wednesday. I will be around to answer any questions you may have, however, so please feel free to shoot me a VM or PM if something comes up!
NOW GO HAVE FUN BEING WIZARDING CHILDREN TAKING OVER A MUGGLE LOCATION AND SANCTUARY OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY!
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Kyroh was a delicate flower, and Dot NEVER remembered that until after she'd hurt his feelings. And she wasn't trying to. She never tried to hurt his feelings. It was just that she was exceptionally good at it, and she was constantly frustrated by how good she was at something she wasn't even trying to do.
"I plan on vomming too. I think it's cool," she called helplessly at his back, but when Kyroh seemed determined to do the ladder thing, Dot stubbornly shrugged on the astronaut suit and climbed up into the spinning chair. "I'm going to throw up. Make me go extra fast," she informed the dude running the machine. "Point me at that kid there if I start to spew, ok?" Sharing is caring.
Despite the loud noises coming from all the directions, Kyroh had heard Dot call out. Pausing, he took one last glance at the yellow ladders before looking back in her direction.
Vomiting wasn't cool. He didn't want to do it. But she couldn't.
Walking back over to her direction he plopped himself on the floor and gazed up.
Was she really going to throw up? "DON'T GET TOO SICK WE HAVE TO BOUNCE ON THE MOON!" Just in case she forgot.
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Despite the loud noises coming from all the directions, Kyroh had heard Dot call out. Pausing, he took one last glance at the yellow ladders before looking back in her direction.
Vomiting wasn't cool. He didn't want to do it. But she couldn't.
Walking back over to her direction he plopped himself on the floor and gazed up.
Was she really going to throw up? "DON'T GET TOO SICK WE HAVE TO BOUNCE ON THE MOON!" Just in case she forgot.
He came back! Dot waved happily at him as she was being strapped into her chair, and even when it started to move at first. Every time it came around, Kyroh got a wave.
And then he started going blurry, and her stomach was up in her throat, and Dot held on tight to the chair and SQUEAAAAAAAAAALED like she was possibly being murdered or else tickled to death. Whichever. It was actually very possible that throwing up might be in her future.
"IWANTTOBOUNCEONTHEMOON." LIke... let her off, okay?
Thornton was... not feeling quite well. They'd touched down just fine, but he found himself a little queasy and his clothes just a bit wrinkled. So once he had surrendered his ticket and made his way in to the centre, he could not entertain at all the thought of any activity, at all.
So to the cafeteria it was, for a ginger ale to settle his stomach.
He looked around, hoping to spy someone also headed in that direction, unwilling to break Flamsteed's rule about sticking with a buddy. Trying to smooth out the wrinkles in his shirt with the palm of his hand, Thornton swallowed hard and scanned the rapidly dispersing group.
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Close your eyes
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So? They did make it the National Space Centre, and not outer space or somewhere else. Cinna opened up the brochure and looked it over again. Now what was she going to do first? Mmmmm...
The planetarium? Yes that sounded great. She headed down that way toward the planetarium. Altough wasn't sure exactly what a planetarium was. Maybe there would be plants from different planets. Nope that was not it. She read more into the brochure. She had only looked at the pictures in the brochure. This was going to be fun. Yeah? Now what did she need to do find a seat? Merlin this was than picking out a seat for classes.
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This had to be, officially, one of the greatest places in the entire world and Airey had earned himself some extra EXTRA chocolate frog points with this Gryffindor. Didn't matter that wandering off was allowed, it just made it less likely for Airey to pretend to lecture them when they finally showed up later. This was their day. D'you feel the freedom Lottie? The intoxicating sweetness of NOT being inside the castle? They probably could have illusioned all this and stayed at school but she was glad Airey opted for the real thing.
She looked all about them, trying to figure what they'd get done first in this beautiful place. Of course it went without saying they were going it alone. Unless you were in the year that just left, you were not allowed and we all know how unlikely that was.
"Astronaut training." She agreed with a firm nod as she linked arms with her bestie and pulled her in that direction. "I wanna try that anti-gravity simulation thing. Closest I'll come I reckon unless Aurors head into space." Had she told Lottie she'd applied for the program? She couldn't remember.
Truth be told, she could think of a couple more places that could held that 'Greatest place on Earth' title, Lex. Granted, all of them would be Astronomy-related facilities, so, no big deal. But she was just as excited for FREEDOM. Albeit, it didn't really feel like it because she could still see a couple Hogwartians here and there. Like the Scabior kid.
Disillusionment charms are out of the question, correct?
Okay, you know what? Her best friend was actually distracting, so the Scabior kid was safe. Lotus laughed at Lex's words, "Right, and the closest I'll get to it as well, as I'm not planning on heading out there." It would be brilliant, though, so if the opportunity presented itself, she wouldn't say no. "As least I'll be in a similar department." Space-wise.
ATX, "Here we are!" The seventh year wondered for a moment what Airey could feel like when reminded of all of this... then she remembered his current occupation and stopped. Everything reminds him of space, so, never mind. Now, where to first? Weightlessness or capsule or space exploration?
A better question would be why weren't they brought here sooner??
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Truth be told, she could think of a couple more places that could held that 'Greatest place on Earth' title, Lex. Granted, all of them would be Astronomy-related facilities, so, no big deal. But she was just as excited for FREEDOM. Albeit, it didn't really feel like it because she could still see a couple Hogwartians here and there. Like the Scabior kid.
Disillusionment charms are out of the question, correct?
Okay, you know what? Her best friend was actually distracting, so the Scabior kid was safe. Lotus laughed at Lex's words, "Right, and the closest I'll get to it as well, as I'm not planning on heading out there." It would be brilliant, though, so if the opportunity presented itself, she wouldn't say no. "As least I'll be in a similar department." Space-wise.
ATX, "Here we are!" The seventh year wondered for a moment what Airey could feel like when reminded of all of this... then she remembered his current occupation and stopped. Everything reminds him of space, so, never mind. Now, where to first? Weightlessness or capsule or space exploration?
A better question would be why weren't they brought here sooner??
Was Lottie still noticing their classmates? Was she getting all distracted by them? That'd have been a pity considering how easy Lex tuned them out. With a mind like hers, the others might as well not have been there. Today, she was not Head Girl. She would take no one to the bathroom if they needed help (nope so good thing the Headmistress wasn't here to ask AGAIN) and she would watch out for no one but herself and Lottie. Responsibility was the fastest killer of freedom and the Gryffindor wouldn't let that happen. Not even.
"That's where you're lucky, even if you don't actually go out there. You could still try out this stuff whenever. I'd visit you way more often if you have one of those," her finger pointed to the orb that simulated a spaceship out of control, "at your University." Not saying she wouldn't already visit often enough but yeah, if it had one of those it'd be something to schedule in during her training.
"That first!" She said, pulling on Lottie's arm lightly as a means of tugging her toward where people would be strung up. This then the out of control ship could be done.
Lex stood waiting for them to have her all strapped up and ready to go with Lottie. How did this actually work.....? She watched curiously while she waited for Lottie to be ready too.
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So much fro a graceful landing. AJ managed to catch herself right before her face smacked the ground. It was good to have reflexes. Portkey travel was interesting. While her belly had butterflies, she didn't have to puke. All in all it was a success.
AJ listened to the last of Airey's instructions before handing over her ticket and opening up her map. They were muggles, she got it. She skimmed the map, and decided that she would be checking out the moon walk first. AJ would most likely kill it at moonwalking.
The lion set off at a jog, and noticed one familiar face out of the small group already assebled there. "Hey Norah, hey guys... I'm AJ." Hiiii. "Wanna have a moonwalk off?" You know, kind of like a dance off. Please!
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Norah grinned at the other Hufflepuff boy as he joined her on the way to the moon walk. She had met him before, right? Hey! Jace, right? Wait no! Kace. "WOOOT! She remembered (eventually). "I'm Norah, she added, just in case he had forgotten. Not that she'd blame him, Norah was a pretty booooring name. Anyways. "Oh yeah! It'll be sooo cool. Almost like being a real astronaut!" And with that she quickened her pace a little, impatient to get there and try it out.
The second year smiled and waved at the next Hufflepuff who joined them. It was like a Puffer party! Lux. Got it. "Hi Lux, I'm Norah," she replied, sticking her hand out to shake the older girl's, 'cause manners duh. Her mum would be so proud. "That's a really nice name!" she added as they continued on their way.
Hey! More people, and this time somebody she recognized. Hey, AJ, Norah responded with a little bounce and a wave. A moon walk off? "You're on!" She could totally be a real astronaut and be the best at moon walking. As long as it wasn't as uncomfortable as portkeys- ew. FINALLY, they were at the moon walk area. The Hufflepuff felt her lips part as she surveyed the contraption. Wooooooah! She started to bounce on the tips of her toes, grinning excitedly, and looked around at the other three students. "So who wants to go first?"
Awww, the little Second Year was adorable. Smiling, Lux shook her hand. "Nice to meet you too, Norah. Thanks! You have a really nice name too." She had never met anyone named Norah before, so maybe it was uncommon like hers. Someone else was joining them, and at first Lux thought it was Angel, but it turned out to be one of her sisters. "Hey, AJ! I am Lux! I am one of Angel's friends." Angel was such a sweet girl.
A moonwalk off? Lux was not too sure how that would work, but she was intrigued. "You mean like a dance off kind of thing?" Or was she missing something here? "I could go first unless someone else really wants to." She did not mind waiting, it wasn't as if she wouldn't get a chance to try out moonwalking.
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He landed easily, and there was no sickness, this was progress.
But his excitement couldn't be contained for much longer, and his fingers were tingling with adrenalin and anticipation. LET HIM HAVE AT IT ALREADY!!!! After making their way to the building, and after handing his ticket to the attendant with the BIGGEST GRIN HE COULD MUSTER, he passed through and somehow managed to wait through the Professor's instructions.
YES!
GOOD!
HE COULD GO NUTS NOW!
He didn't care much for the buddy system in HERE, because, they were all kinda going in the same places anyway, so he made the executive decision not to wait on anyone and just go for it. The first thing he wanted to do, was the Astronaut Training, cause, HELLO, it was only the coolest thing EVER.
Eagerly he walked!ran passed some of the others and joined the line for the SITTING IN THE CHAIR AND SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL activity. That looked fun. Weeee.
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Cafe - Speaking to Thornton
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As her feet touched down on the ground she wobbled just slightly taking a step back to press her hand to the wall nearest her to regain her balance. Oh how she loathed traveling by portkey. Closing her eyes and taking a slow steady breath she waited a moment before opening her eyes.
With a quick run of her slightly shaky hand through her hair she removed her ticket from her backpack and followed everyone inside. Once she handed her ticket over she looked around. Maybe a drink would help her stomach and her slight headache she was now getting. It would be a good place to start. Spotting Thornton up ahead of her a few paces she picked up her step a little bit to fall into place beside him. "Hey, I'm Hady. Are you headed to the Cafe?" She greeted warmly figuring that if he was maybe they could partner up for this part and make a new friend at the same time.
As her feet touched down on the ground she wobbled just slightly taking a step back to press her hand to the wall nearest her to regain her balance. Oh how she loathed traveling by portkey. Closing her eyes and taking a slow steady breath she waited a moment before opening her eyes.
With a quick run of her slightly shaky hand through her hair she removed her ticket from her backpack and followed everyone inside. Once she handed her ticket over she looked around. Maybe a drink would help her stomach and her slight headache she was now getting. It would be a good place to start. Spotting Thornton up ahead of her a few paces she picked up her step a little bit to fall into place beside him. "Hey, I'm Hady. Are you headed to the Cafe?" She greeted warmly figuring that if he was maybe they could partner up for this part and make a new friend at the same time.
Thornton offered a weak and somewhat queasy smile. "Hi, Hady. I'm Thornton."
He looked down the hall to the signs that said 'cafe' and nodded. "Yes, I think I need something to settle my stomach," he added meekly. "Do you want to come with me?"
Thornton looked at her expectantly. "Have you ever used muggle money before?" he leaned over to whisper. He certainly hadn't. He hoped that he wouldn't make too big a mistake. He could manage galleons fine, when he was permitted to do so, but he feared not understanding the paper he had balled in his hand.
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You can fly above the rain clouds
Close your eyes
Let the melody carry you
Leave all your fears behind
You can float across a rainbowsky
to once upon a time
dream until your • dreams come true ~ Human pygmy puff
Jasmine arrived in the parking lot all on one piece, but briefly disoriented. Once her head cleared, she was ready for action. It looked like all of her wooden spoon travelers were safe and sound, so she handed the portkey back to Professor Flamsteed. Jasmine felt right at home in the muggle world because it was pretty much home to her. This was going to be so epic. She reached into her bag and took out the Space Center brochure for review.
So many things to see and do, so little time. Jasmine decided that she would try to see as much as she could on this visit. First up was Astronaut Training. For better or worse, she was curious to see how it felt to be an astronaut. Did it feel like portkey travel.....or worse. She figured that worse was probably the correct response, but she was willing to give it a try anyway.
When Jasmine arrived at the Astronaut Training area, she was amazed at what she saw. Oh she was definitely going to try the big spinning gyroscope thing. Joining the line, she tried to decide if it might be better to save this experience until the end of her visit......just in case. Nope, she was going to start here.
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He didn't have to wait for long, because he'd beaten most of the rush - and managed to push past a couple more, so when the attendant person signaled for him to come forward, Zeke didn't hesitate. Even as he bounced his way eager forward, passing the guy that had just come off it - the guy with the green face, Zeke still sported his super ecstatic grin. NOTHING could bring him down right now.
Being strapped in was easy as beans, and he felt super secure with all the fittings being tightened around him. The man gave him a thumbs up, and all he could do was return his own THUMBS UP gesture... and then it started!
The spinning was slow to begin with, but it got faster... and faster... and fasterrrr... and FASTTERRR and ZOMG THIS WAS SO COOL.
Zeke's mouth hung open, but the only sound that was audible was a repetitive, "Whooaaaa.... whooaaaa... whoaaaaaa... whoaaaaa."
Awesome. He could even feel his face peeling away, or like... MOVING around and about. Sort of, flapping in the wind.
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Thornton offered a weak and somewhat queasy smile. "Hi, Hady. I'm Thornton."
He looked down the hall to the signs that said 'cafe' and nodded. "Yes, I think I need something to settle my stomach," he added meekly. "Do you want to come with me?"
Thornton looked at her expectantly. "Have you ever used muggle money before?" he leaned over to whisper. He certainly hadn't. He hoped that he wouldn't make too big a mistake. He could manage galleons fine, when he was permitted to do so, but he feared not understanding the paper he had balled in his hand.
Hady returned the smile with a warm smile. "Nice to meet you Thornton. I'd like to come along yes." She agreed nodding her head at the question. "I know how you feel my stomach is unsettled also." Traveling by portkey was good at times but she hated it.
As they walked into the cafe she glanced at the menu. Maybe a small ginger ale of something like that would help. "Oh yes I do. It's not very hard really, my mom is muggleborn." Hady replied whispering the last part. She remembered what the Professor told them about watching what they said outloud.
dream until your • dreams come true ~ Human pygmy puff
Jasmine was going to experience what it was like to be in an out of control space capsule. The closer she got to her actual turn, the more she started to second guess her decision. Watching her classmate on the ride, she was even less sure. No, the only way she would find out what it was like was to try it.....so she was going to do it. And then it was Jasmine's turn.
Jasmine climbed into the huge contraption and was strapped into the seat. It was now or never. The gyroscope began to move, slowly turning her around. Then it began to pick up speed and Jasmine was being spun in every possible direction. Talking about disoriented......she didn't know which way was up and which way was down. Her hands clutched the seat, as if that would keep her from spinning off into space. It was definitely a good thing that she hadn't visited the cafe first. After what seemed like an eternity, the sphere began to slow down. Thank Merlin, it finally came to a complete stop.
Somewhat wobbly and with a new respect for astronauts, Jasmine removed herself from the ride. So the answer was worse.......this was way worse than traveling by portkey. Taking a moment to get her senses back, Jasmine mentally checked this off her bucket list. She also checked astronaut off of her list of potential careers. There was no way that she could do this for a living. Props to Professor Flamsteed.
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Hady returned the smile with a warm smile. "Nice to meet you Thornton. I'd like to come along yes." She agreed nodding her head at the question. "I know how you feel my stomach is unsettled also." Traveling by portkey was good at times but she hated it.
As they walked into the cafe she glanced at the menu. Maybe a small ginger ale of something like that would help. "Oh yes I do. It's not very hard really, my mom is muggleborn." Hady replied whispering the last part. She remembered what the Professor told them about watching what they said outloud.
"Oh good," Thornton said, relaxing as they approached the counter. He grabbed a ginger ale and what he hoped was a rather plain piece of pound cake. Leaning over, but not before checking to see if anyone could overhear, "My parents are both pureblood so I've never had any... of this kind of money."
Approaching the register, he placed the two items in front of the woman, hoping that he'd done the math correctly. He then handed over the crinkled, slighty sweaty, note.
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Close your eyes
Let the melody carry you
Leave all your fears behind
You can float across a rainbowsky
to once upon a time
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"Oh good," Thornton said, relaxing as they approached the counter. He grabbed a ginger ale and what he hoped was a rather plain piece of pound cake. Leaning over, but not before checking to see if anyone could overhear, "My parents are both pureblood so I've never had any... of this kind of money."
Approaching the register, he placed the two items in front of the woman, hoping that he'd done the math correctly. He then handed over the crinkled, slighty sweaty, note.
Giving a tiny giggle she nodded her head with clear understanding. Getting herself a small bottle of ginger ale she stood behind Thornton in line. She watched to see what he was doing and nodded her head only slightly to him so he'd know he'd given over the proper amount. She gave him an encouraging smile.
After paying for her drink she leaned over to him and whispered softly in reply to his earlier comment. "Honestly so are mine but I'm adopted now and my father is a pureblood but my mother is muggleborn." This she had told him with confidence having not told anyone else here about that so far. Not that she was embarrassed at all cause she wasn't not one bit she loved her parents. It just hadn't ever come up before.
Giving a tiny giggle she nodded her head with clear understanding. Getting herself a small bottle of ginger ale she stood behind Thornton in line. She watched to see what he was doing and nodded her head only slightly to him so he'd know he'd given over the proper amount. She gave him an encouraging smile.
After paying for her drink she leaned over to him and whispered softly in reply to his earlier comment. "Honestly so are mine but I'm adopted now and my father is a pureblood but my mother is muggleborn." This she had told him with confidence having not told anyone else here about that so far. Not that she was embarrassed at all cause she wasn't not one bit she loved her parents. It just hadn't ever come up before.
They were at the front now, and it wouldn't do to respond to what she'd said where muggles might hear. Thornton took Professor Flamsteed's warning very seriously. And so he nodded in understanding, silently.
It was nice to know that someone was making sure he didn't mess up too badly. Taking his change, he smiled and went over to get them a table. While he waited for her to join him, he unwrapped the cake and took a small bite. Sweet, but not too sweet. It would likely do.
Sipping his ginger ale, he wondered what the appropriate thing to say was. He didn't want to pry, but she had brought it up and so ignoring it was likely impolite as well...
Bother.
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Sadly, the ride was soon over, and though he was completely disorientated, he wanted it to keep going.
He sat for a short while as the attendant unstrapped him from the contraption, giving him a moment to breathe and orient himself. Things were still spinning, but in a happy fun way. FUUUUNNN.... WEEEEEE.
But now that he'd done that... now what?
The climbing activity? YEAH? YEAH!
He'd had practice at this super recently too, with the whole carnival thing that they had at school. On top of that, there was the whole weightlessness floating NON GRAVITY element to it. Fuuun.
Zeke practically threw himself at the lady attendant that was standing and waiting. He wanted on this thing, NOW!
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Adi grinned at Gabe. He wasn't trying to make him uncomfortable or anything, just trying to make him accustomed to have an always happy Hufflepuff around. Because Adi liked this dude despite him being a little weird.
Did Benny and Gabe know each other? Maybe an introduction would be nice, just to be on the safe side. "Gabe, this is my best friend Benny. Benny, this is shy dude Gabe.'' Hehe.
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Ohh! Gabe knew his stuff! How cool. "Do you know if Astronauts always collect rocks when they visit the moon? Are you a science nut?'' Adi always had questions. He was now examining something called the Vostok Capsule. Wasn't this the first man made thingy to go in space?
The Puffer climbed in excitedly. "This thing is so awesome! I'm going to be the first guy in spaceeeee!''
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After finally landing on the ground, Zander did the doubling over while clutching stomach thing. His head was doing the spinny thing and wait a minute-- where they here?! Wizard travel was literally the weirdest thing ever. Spotting a couple of bushes over to the side, Zander ran over and ducked underneath them, for you know... Ahem. Reasons.
It was his first experience with portkey travel AND hopefully the last. After popping his head back up, he noticed that O_____O Everyone was walking away!! HOLD UP PEOPLE!!
Ahem. Now that they were inside and holy moly this place looks AWESOME!! Forgetting all about the weird travel experience he had just undergone, the Gryffindor basically ran towards the first thing he noticed. The Planetarium!! They were showing a SPACE MOVIE!!! So yeah, he was gonna watch that.
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After tossing her cookies all over the bushes in the parking lot, Goldilocks was feeling ever so dismayed. She didn't like the portkey business and would rather be eaten by a bear than do it again. And she thought they were hard to handle! These people were worse and she wasted no time slipping away from the man in charge and the freckle faced boy as soon as possible. She was fine on her own, thank you.
Now what to do first.
Twirling a lock of hair around her finger, Goldilocks did a little twirl and surveyed her options. So much to see and not a threat in sight! Maybe it was turning out to be her day after all.
Spotting the cafe, she brightened up considerably. Surely she should fill her tummy now that she'd emptied it of the breakfast she'd had that morning. Did they have porridge here? HM? She skipped her way over and decided to find out for herself.
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They were at the front now, and it wouldn't do to respond to what she'd said where muggles might hear. Thornton took Professor Flamsteed's warning very seriously. And so he nodded in understanding, silently.
It was nice to know that someone was making sure he didn't mess up too badly. Taking his change, he smiled and went over to get them a table. While he waited for her to join him, he unwrapped the cake and took a small bite. Sweet, but not too sweet. It would likely do.
Sipping his ginger ale, he wondered what the appropriate thing to say was. He didn't want to pry, but she had brought it up and so ignoring it was likely impolite as well...
Bother.
After paying for her drink which only took a moment she glanced around. Her eyes landed on the table that Thornton had found for them both. Walking over she smiled at him friendly before setting down across from him. Maybe she should explain a little about her 'family'?
He hadn't asked her about it which she liked, you know him not prying into her business and all. It was sometimes rude when people just asked straight up though she understood it wasn't intended that way now that she was older. Twisting the cap off her ginger ale bottle she took a small sip before placing the bottle on the table.
"My parents were killed in an auto accident when I was still little. My parents now are actually very close friends with my birth parents so it's like I'm with family still." Hady tried to explain a little bit without giving him the entire story which she was sure he didn't want to hear. Not that she'd tell him everything just now anyways. Not wanting him to feel badly like most people do she offered him another smile adding quietly. "I don't remember them all that much so you know it's okay and all."
After finally landing on the ground, Zander did the doubling over while clutching stomach thing. His head was doing the spinny thing and wait a minute-- where they here?! Wizard travel was literally the weirdest thing ever. Spotting a couple of bushes over to the side, Zander ran over and ducked underneath them, for you know... Ahem. Reasons.
It was his first experience with portkey travel AND hopefully the last. After popping his head back up, he noticed that O_____O Everyone was walking away!! HOLD UP PEOPLE!!
Ahem. Now that they were inside and holy moly this place looks AWESOME!! Forgetting all about the weird travel experience he had just undergone, the Gryffindor basically ran towards the first thing he noticed. The Planetarium!! They were showing a SPACE MOVIE!!! So yeah, he was gonna watch that.
Cinna was still looking and deciding on a place to sit I. The planetarium when someone zoomed right by her. Merlin was someone that excited to check out the planetarium? That someone happened to be Zander. So the answer was probably, yes.
She caught up to him and grabbed his arm. "Zander! You wanna watch the alien movie with me?" Because she didn't want to watch it by her she'd rather watch it with a friend. They were friends right? Right. She steered them over right in the middle of the room. Great spot. She sat down "So what do you think of this place so far?" It was awesome right? This place was really cool and not a boring Hogwarts classroom.
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Ian watched as people headed off and went their ways. Apparently, he was left on his own. He shrugged and decided to explore for a while. He was used to working alone. Actually, he'd gotten rather good at it this term. He watched as people from Hogwarts peeled off to different places. He didn't really feel like getting all blocked up in a queue so he went for one of the places that didn't have lots of people waiting. He decided to give the astrobot mining a go.
He spoke with the bored looking girl manning the station. She spoke in a very disinterested voice and handed him a controller. It had directional sticks, one which went back and forth, one which went left and right and a toggle that lifted a bucket. He looked in the contained area and found the bot that corresponded with his controller. It was near a pile of 'moon rocks'. He moved the bot carefully into position in front of the pile. He decided to use a technique where he would use the wall to help him out. He lowered the bucket and pushed the bot forward, pushing it toward the wall. When he got to the wall, he watched the bucket fill up with rocks. When it wouldn't hold any more, he started lifting the bucket, taking a number of rocks with him. He lifted the bucket over the fulcrum until it dropped the rocks into the containment area on the back side of the bot. He was pleased with his effort. He began to look for another group of rocks.
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And......................... LANDED!
Jeez. JEEZ. Nothing was gonna stop him from feeling sick, was it? When could he start learning to apparate? Because he wanted to get that over and done with as soon as possible, thanks, and not have to deal with this nonsense that was the Portkey. It was sickening. Literally. And he had no desire to go and get some food just yet.
Besides, from what he could see, there wasn't a sign of a McDonalds or a KFC or even a Subway! MAN.
People were moving on, however, so, after taking out his entry ticket and handing it to the ticket officer, Grayson entered the National Space Centre and took a look around. SWEET! Now, the real question was: where should he go first? One of the Tranquillity Bases? They seemed to have some of the best activities. Especially that moon walking one. He was ALL up for pretending that he was actually on the moon and whatnot.
YEAH. He was gonna go over THERE and wait in line to get his astronaut picture taken.
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