OMG! This was so much fun. Once Janelle decided that it was OK to laugh, she enjoyed the presentations even more. She thought that her classmates were doing an awesome job at interpreting the story. Just when she thought it couldn't get any better, it did. She was having a hard time deciding which scene was her favorite so far. Maybe it would be best to wait until all of the performances were finished before making that call.

Janelle was getting just a teeny bit nervous about her impending turn at taking the stage. Even though she fancied herself an actress, that was probably stretching the truth....a lot. Anyway she would give it her best shot and hope for the best. Glancing at her group-mates, she gave them all a smile. She did not want to let them down.

Now it was time for the wedding scene. This was going to be hilarious, just 'cause. Janelle sat back and prepared to see the next group go to work.

....................... Oh Merlin. It was their turn to act. MERLIN.

And the parts? Grayson didn't know what was worse: having to dress up as a freaking THOR!BRIDE or having to pretend to get along with Gabe, who was his FREAKING BROTHER in this production. Both sounded awful to him.

As for the dress, it was hard to get into the chariot with this STUPID DRESS THAT WAS TOO POOFY. What made it worse were the heels. What in the actual name of Merlin? How did people walk in these awful things? They were hard to walk in and uncomfortable to boot.

Grayson made a show of acting like a girl by patting his hair and readjusting his dress along the chest area and even fluttering his eyelashes. Had to look pretty and all, which would come easily because look at his FACE. "Remember not to give us away, Loki," he said in his best booming Thor!like voice, "I MUST get my precious Mjolner back!" His heart and soul and the love of his life. He let out a dramatic SIGH because Merlin, he missed that precious hammer of his.

Was the earth smoking? Grayson didn't blame it. He was very hot, after all. Even in the bridal costume.

Awesome!! Time for the next group came up to perform. Grayson was going to be Thor, and Lux found that funny because he had to dress up and act like a girl. LOL!! She liked the boy, but it was sooo hard not to snort at him in his costume.

Gosh, this was awesome. Lux loved weddings!! This one was going to be hilarious, but it still made her sad to think that she had missed Willa's. Of course that hadn't been her fault but still. Sighing, she drew her attention and focus back to what was happening on stage.

SNOOOOOOORT. Thor was fluttering his eyelashes.

Lux could really get used to this kind of Ancient Runes lesson. This class and the one where she had been one of King Triton's daughters had definitely been her favourites!!

Okay, SO. Now they were getting to the scenes Toby really liked in the story, where Thor and Loki dressed up as Freyja and a maiden in order to TRICK THE GIANT THRYM. He ewas particularly tickled by the Valentine girl: a girl playing a guy dressing as a girl just kinda amused him a little bit. SO MUCH ACTING. A PLAY WITHIN A PLAY.

And the little whisper from the girl playing the handmaiden almost - ALMOST - went unnoticed, but OH HE HEARD, and snorted in laughter again. The Hufflepuff playing Loki definitely seemed to be enjoying this, and Toby thought all the teasing was totally spot on.

Ohhhh, but the scene was changing already? Toby looked towards Botros as he spoke up, then sat UP a little straighter 'cause he'd just mentioned GRAYSON and GABRIEL, two of Toby best friends. And also the little Barrington, Dante, whom Toby had had the odd interaction with, was stepping up as the giant. Toby smiled to himself, much enjoying Botros' casting of short giants.

He WHOOPED and CLAPPED for the group that left the stage, and even more for the boys now taking their places. Toby tried to catch Grayson!Thor!Bride's eyes before the scene started, to give a little eyebrow wiggle, and then it was ACTION!

The Hufflepuff stilled his eyebrows, settled back, and watched eagerly. Was Gabe nervous? He was bound to be, so Toby got his best smile of encouragement ready for his fellow seventh year, just in case.

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In the name of academics, Gabriel didn't understand how this was meant to promote Runes study. Being thrown the costume...WHICH WAS A DRESS, it was accurate to suggest he was uncomfortable. Blushing. There was also a lot of that...as he slipped the oversized sack over his head, tugging and positioning the material in place.

He felt ridiculous...but there was really no room for complaints. Everyone had done this, thus far. So, it'd have been...elitist to think he was better than (or above) it.

Right. Dialogue. They were....making this up as they went, right? Ruby was probably LOVING this right now...and Grayson...Well, Gabe was giving him a PARTICULAR look. The taunts would be never ending after this; shady, ridiculous Slytherin. At least, he...resembled his brother, Diarmuid...who looked girlish. Or...that's what people said.

"Brother..." Gabe refrained from cringing. It was important to remember that Loki was a "grand architect" type...and the Ravenclaw could absolutely play up to that side. This wasn't impossible for him. "Surely, if anyone were to devastate our ruse, it'd be you, beloved Thor. Perhaps you will remember to do Freyja some justice." Gabe emphasized with a self-important SNIFF. It seemed appropriate since Loki was...very self-important in all the stories he'd read about him. So, hopefully...that was okay.

Ahem.

"You certainly aren't as attractive." That might've been a dig at Grayson. Just maybe. A little.

Zander politely applauded the group that just got done with their scene, as really they did a wonderful job. All the Gryffindors were doing fantastic, too he might add. Angel killed it up there. And that Hufflepuff was quite the enthusiastic one, huh? Zander was basically taking mental notes at this point. Trying to remember what was done best 'n stuff.

Anyways. Next group. That little Barrington guy, Grayson!, and Gabe. This would be an interesting combination.

... But Merlin. What were those outfits?

Zander couldn't help but chuckle, watching Grayson walk around in those shoes. Merlin. But if anyone could dress like a girl and pull it off, it'd be Grayson. He could do anything, Zander was sure of it. That guy was the coolest. And Dante as the giant, Merlin it was like Botros was TRYING to get a laugh out of this. Sneaky old man, we see you WE SEEE YOUUUU.

Anyways. He was pretty pumped to see how this scene would go over.

HAH! Angel was hilarious! She spoke a lot, which was great, she was so funny, and she looked like she was having a lot of fun with it. Zhenya was also delighted that Freya's accent was used with good effect too. She giggled when Freya turned to the audience and gave them all a wink. "My Lord, what imposing and magnificent biceps you have!" That did it - Zhenya actually snorted out a long laugh. Best line EVER! OH MY GOSH Freya was the funniest!! HA and back to Thor with his friendly banter at Loki. She had some funny improv lines. Then Henric started giving it back to Thor; THORINA!? Zhenya giggled at that. That was a good one! Zhenya clapped for Henric twirling and 'turning into a woman' - it was superb, but then their act was over and Zhenya clapped very loudly! That was a great scene!

Next group started, and Zhenya smiled watching Grayson acting to be a girl. Fluttering his eyelashes, adjusting his dress, patting his hair. Is that really what boys thought girls did? Even his voice as Thor was great. Gabe stepped up and put the dress on. Was he looking a bit uncomfortable? But only a moment later, it seemed he had slipped into character of Loki and seemed to be playing a serious Loki. It felt dramatic! Zhenya smiled. But then he came out with "You certainly aren't as attractive." which got a chuckle out of Zhenya.

Time for another scene.

He noticed that Grayson, Dante and Gabe were up. Now this was going to be interesting. Kace was ready to see Grayson acting as Thor. He was the first one up and he laughed soo loud he had to stifle it. He was in a dress and he wolf whistled. "YYYEEEAHHH GRAYSONNN WORK IT!" He snickered and he wished he had a camera. This was perfection. Now onto his acting skills which were pretty good. When Gabe/Loki mentioned Thor/Grayson wasn't attractive he wished he could start a group OOOHHHH! But it wasn't too necessary so he sat there with a huge grin on his face. Man this play was getting better and better.

Now onto seeing how Dante will act. Let's see how this slytherin will do in the spotlight. I mean Grayson and Gabe were doing well.

So Dante was the Giant. Well that made perfect sense since he was the shortest in the group. Well if Felix can be a giant well so could he. Right he does not know it is Thor and yeah he only knew that Loki was showing up with Freyja. Yeah, okay. And he is a dumb and slightly cunning giant.

He could do this.

"I SEE THAT YOU HAVE BROUGHT FREYJA AS PROMISED, LOKI. THOUGH SHE LOOKS A BIT UNWELL"

He figured Giants were loud so he should be loud. Though it did not help that his voice kept cracking. So very ungiant like. Though you would have to be an idiot to not realize it is Thor showing up with Loki.

Oh the poor Giants

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Wait...was he supposed to be recognized as Loki? Blinking at the small Slytherin for a moment, Gabriel decided to play around it. That could be realistically done, right? Giants were TALL, in theory...and probably had poor eyesight where the smaller of the lot were concerned. Perhaps, he didn't see that the person he was addressing was a.......woman.

An ugly woman. Bless.

...but apparently, Loki was mighty...and all the things Loki did were...equally glorious and (mostly) without fault. So, he'd try to implement confidence in this Loki persona. "Are you....referring to me, sir?" Did Gabe's girl!voice sound convincing enough? Not TOO high-pitched? "I am but a humble hand-maiden...but I thank you for such an honor."

.......It was an honor, right? Loki would think it terribly flattering for anyone to be confused for him. Or so, Gabe assumed.

It felt a little awkward, but he preened a bit.

Zeke was glad to have his groups part over and done with, though he had had to stop himself from yelling back a response to Freyja!Hady cause, well, that question really did call for a YES!

As it was, he bowed to the audience and resumed his place amongst them.

The following groups were amazing, and he had loved both groups. He had grinned and chuckled and applauded them merrily.

Gage's group was doing well, and he shuffled forward on the floor a bit to get a better view, Gabe's girly voice was HILARIOUS and he couldn't help but stifle a giggle of his own. Hehehehehe. The dude was doing well, as where his group mates. Dante made for a good giant, nice and loud with that RAWR factor.

Holy guacamole. Grayson Whitlock was probably a PROFESSIONAL or something, or else he should've been, 'cause look at him in that costume. He was GOOD. Norah had decided. She giggled into her hands as she watched him pat his hair and nearly exploded into belly laughs when hs fluttered his eyelashes. Except she didn't, 'cause politeness remember? She didn't want to disrupt their big moment. And Dante as a big ol' giant? PRICELESS. She'd have to congratulate Professor Botros on that one.

Wiggling impatiently, she watched and watched for a bazillion years. It was almost her turn, right? RIIIIGHT?

This was just too much. Janelle supressed a laugh, as her Prefect got in touch with his feminine side. And the other boy, Grayson......he was way over the top in displaying his girliness. She could only imagine how the guys felt having to play girls. Janelle couldn't wait until the giant found out who his bride to be was. That would probably be priceless.

This had certainly turned out to be a fun Ancient Runes lesson. Janelle just hoped that she could live up to the standard that her classmates had set. Until it was her turn, she was just going to enjoy the show. And what a show it had turned out to be.

Ooooh, interesting. Dot leaned forward as the newest group took their place at the front of the classroom and began their scene. Her old buddy Gabe, who hated attention, was up there, as well as Dark Dante and Mr. Grayson. It was sort of an impossible group to watch AND to look away from, since they looked partly uncomfortable and partly overly impressed with themselves and partly just... lost.

Precious things.

She whistled loudly and clapped as each actor took his spot on the stage. LOOKING GOOD, BANNER AND DARK DANTE. And you know you look good, Mr. Grayson, so she wasn't going to give him the same sort of props. Ego shouldn't be stoked.

He wouldn’t be surprised if he’s all gassy by the end of class. Everyone on stage seems to have a funny bone in them even if the scene required them to be dramatic and emotional. Ethan clapped along after the last group’s scene, and SNORTED when he heard the names of the next group. He did so, because it was the scene he wanted to actually do. Buffed god wearing a freaking wedding dress. What made it better however, was that GRAYSON was going to do it. Kudos to Professor Botros because...he can TEASE Grayson FAIR AND SQUARE.

When it was time for Grayson’s group to take their scene on stage, Ethan clapped loudly for him and Dante, and gave the Ravenclaw a nod. He knew him to be Ruby’s brother, so it was just polite to acknowledge him even if they don’t know each other.

The scene started off really well, and Ethan immediately covered his face and started to laugh. LOLOLOLOL!!!

Now, you will NEVER hear the end of this, GRAYSON WHITLOCK!

GRAYSON WAS UP, YO! The COOLEST Snake EVER in Adi's opinion And he got to be Thor! Even before the boy got his acting game on, Adi was on his way to Laughtingtown. He couldn't help it. And Grayson adjusting the dress and batting is lashes... He deserved a catcall, too! "Looking pretty, Grayson!''

Gabe though... Gabe must be nervous. Adi knew the guy was super shy but he was pleased to see the Ravenclaw doing an awesome job at the acting. The lines he used were so... Ravenclaw- like. Obviously. As for Dante, what he lacked in size and height for a giant, he certainly was making up for it in voice. Botros picked the right person for the role of a giant. Mhmm.

This was turning out to be just as good as Toby had anticipated, as good as he'd WANTED it to turn out, definitely. It was going so well, and Toby was super proud of Gabe, too, 'cause he knew how much he hated to be centre of attention. Confidence stuff, yeah.

Not that you'd have really believed it, the way he acted. Literally. Perhaps it was easier 'cause he was pretending to be another person? Whatever it was, this wa just as funny as the other scenes. The high voice Gabe put on was particularly amusing; just the sort of thing you'd never expect to hear from him.

Grayson was just VERY fetching, it was hard to refrain from wolf-whistling mid-scene. The Slytherin would probably appreciate it, but... Botros maybe not.

And, if he did say so himself, Toby approved of Dante as the NEXT GENERATION OF THRYM, all roaaarrrr and boomy and gianty and everything. Ahhh, little Dante was growing up. Could anyone else hear his voice totally BREAKING? Toby could, but didn't call any attention to it. Not that there was anyway he could have, but y'know.

And on the scene went. AND TOBY WATCHED.

Xavi wanted to pay attention to the scenes, to take notes, to learn, something! Instead he was too focused on anxiety. He was a horrible actor and he certainly didn't want to get up in front of the class and perform. He was fully aware that his scene was quickly approaching and he was dreading it.

So he cheered and clapped in all of the right spots, but if he was asked to tell anybody what was going on or what the story was about, he'd have no idea. Thor, maybe. And some sort of giant? This was not in the Avengers films.

Brother. BROTHER. Gabe was calling him his BROTHER. It took everything in Grayson's power not to make a disgusted face or to retort in a manner that wasn't very Thor like. Perhaps he'll do Freyja some justice? PSSSSSH. "You are forgetting that I am Thor, god of thunder," The booming voice was back. "And I will get my beloved Mjolner back." Which even meant dressing up as a woman and pulling it off because HE WAS FREAKING THOR, SNITCHES.

Jeez, was Gabe asking for a slap? Or a hex? The Slytherin would be MORE than happy to provide either one. "Oh, how you jest me, dear Loki."

Oh man. Catcalls. Grayson's ego boosted a whole bunch and, to play the part, he let out a small girly giggle. Ehehe!

Also. LOL, eyebrow wiggles from Toby. Oh, how the boy wanted to respond to that as well.

Before long, they had arrived at the giant's place and Grayson had to pretend to be in awe of the place. He also had to try and get out of the freaking carriage in the big, poofy dress, which he pretended was hard to do as Thor because freaking heels, man. Not exactly hard to play because of that one time he'd dressed up as Ruby for Halloween. Wearing heels during then was TORTURE.

Right then. Giant. LOLOLOL, Dante, man. Bahaha! His giant impression was hilarious, partly because of how small the boy was. Thor!Grayson fluttered his eyelashes again at the giant, doing his best to act like a blushing bride to be who had just spotted the luuuuuuurve of her life! He also had to remember to act like a goddess, which meant walking gracefully once he headed inside to the FEAST. Or a pretend feast. Merlin, where was the food?

And so, Grayson started stuffing his mouth. Or, at least, pretended to. Nom nom nom. ALL THE FOOD!

Angel had just been watching everyone since her performance... it had been a good play so far and she didn't want it ever to end... this was just so funny could they do it every lesson from now on she was sure it would help her focus and the storyline was just so amazing. She wanted to know what was going on with Thor and Loki and she really wanted to know how they fell out maybe she could ask the Professor one day but for now she was going to continue to watch the play because it was epic.

Ilia walked off 'stage' as it was time to shift to the next group, and bowed to her co-actors. "You were a fantastic Thor." She grinned to the girl she had helped 'dress' in her man pretending to be a woman guise.
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She followed after Henric to apologize for the commentary she had on 'stage'. She sidled up beside her best friend and gave him a small hug. "I'm sorry , I was just joking." Trying to make it funny for everyone.....unfortunately Henric didn't seem to find it as funny. You win some you lose some.....maybe being herself , instead of being a reserved lady as she was taught, really wouldn't make her any better at making friends as her cousin had told her.
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The next group that got on stage was just as funny as all of the ones that preceded them. Eyelash batting, giggling, cat calls........Ilia hide her face behind her hand and just giggled. This was a good class, nothing like this in her old school. She was loving every moment of this.

Her sister's group was done, and AJ applauded loudly for them. The scenes kept getting funnier and funnier as they went on. This next group was full of boys which meant two of them had to play girls. Excellent. Now they were getting somewhere.

Grayson was to be Thor. HAHA! What a graceful Tor he was too. Oh, and Gabe was Loki. AJ didn't know him on a personal level, but he always seemed so quiet and reserved. He was probably super uncomfortable. Not to mention wasn't Grayson dating his sister? Awkward... for them, and quite entertaining for everybody else.

Ten points to Botros for giving the smallest dude up there the role of a giant. This scene might very well be the most amusing of them all.

The lion didn't even attempt to cover her laugh as Gabe did his impression of a girl voice. AJ hoped the professor would let them keep up with this kind of lesson for the rest of the year. It was nice to be this far into a class and not be completely lost.

Ethan had to wipe away the tears that started to form in his eyes. Maaaaaaan. MAAAAAN. Grayson’s just...how...hahahahahaha! The sixth year cleared his throat as he forced himself to stay focused, which, by the way, was SO HARD to do. The poofy dress...Dante being a giant...it was classic! Ethan should have brought the muggle camera they all got from their past Charms lesson with Professor Fuller. He’d love to record every scene!

The catcalls didn’t help, because that made Grayson do a girly giggle.

Girly giggle...Grayson. Bahahaha! As he sat on the floor, Ethan did a silent laugh, and fell backwards. Lololol! Nothing to see here! Carry on, carry on...

Their performance was done, time to go out off 'stage'. He gave Angel a thumbs up for her great role as Thor.
"You did great being Thor! " he complimented her.

Finally, he could take his wig and dress off! Never would he wear them again! Nope...nevaa~~ He went back to his seat and gave Adi a pointed look. Henric never missed the catcalling Adi gave him, it was hard not to notice. How would he like it if he was made to wear a dress. He rolled his eyes for the hundredth times at Adi, his signature gesture to his good friend everytime.

Henric turned to llia who suddenly apologised to him and hug him from the side.He pouted playfully back,"My 'manhood'..llia...has been jeopadised.." He then grinned,"But you did great too llia, you made our skit truly entertaining," he told her,and patted her head.

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He then continued watching the rest of the play.NICE! He was not the only one wearing a dress...hehehh. How did it feel guys? He clapped at their funny actions and lines...definitely a group he would watch everyday if they were dramatised in a show.

"OH, NOT LOKI." Dante squinted at Gabe. It was true the giant would not be THAT smart. Shame if he had been he could have married a Goddess.

"OKAY TIME TO FEAST"

Wasn't there something about a feast for them or something. Oh well made sense to Dante. And he felt that a Giant would love have feast considering how big they are. And it was a wedding for Gods.

Food all around.