SPOILER!!: Professor

He knew he should have brought Boulder with him. Alas.

"A gift, actually," he winked, nodding his head towards his assistant for the evening - Miss Wright. "There are a few green ones here...they have festive little noses and everything," he said as he picked up two green ones in either hand and showed them to Miss Lynch. "And this one here has some silver detailing that seems to be the best of both worlds, in terms of your request that is. OH LOOK! I think it likes you."

Hady smiled when the Professor said Boulder had been a gift her eyes following where the Professor looked towards the girl. That was cool, Pet rocks make nice gifts. Quickly though her attention was back on the rocks she was being soon.

Her eyes took in each pet she was shown in turn. The moment 'he' was shown that beautiful green and silver rock she was drawn to him, her eyes shining brightly as she reached out for him but didn't take him yet. "He's perfect Professor! May I hold him?" The small girl asked quietly adding a second later. "Do I need to sign anything to prove I adopted him?" She had seen another girl filling out papers or something before.

He was glad that the blood on his chin had dried up and he didn't need to be worried incessantly about someone offering him a tissue or something that they may have blown their nose in. The smile from the adult there - Roo assumed that he was a Professor, otherwise he was somewhat creepy - was somewhat soothing and the Ravenclaw returned it. "Bronwyn. Rooney Bronwyn. I'm n--not.. I'm not Mr. Rooney." And he hadn't been named after one either, not matter what muggle history would suggest.

He was definitely half named after a kangaroo.

"I would like to know more about the rocks, please, Mr.. -- Are you one of the Professors here? How much care does a rock need? Will it buy into my homework time? Do you think we can schedule parent and rock groups to learn and share our rock stories?" All questions that would have gone into his notebook, had he not have lost it.

Hey man… Now that he thought about it , he never told the Hufflepuff (Adi) his name and he didn’t know his one either. This obviously had to change. “Yoongi, my name is Yoongi” he said. “The castle looks really beautiful, it fits me” he nodded while looking around the Entrance Hall. He wondered how his new Gryffindor House room was.

Yoongi grinned when he saw Ilia wave him at. She had seemed pretty cold and distant at first glance at the ice cream parlor and she definitely moved with some grace. But that little wave showed she had some innocent reactions. He moved away from his side of the table and walked towards. “which house did you get?” he hadn’t seen her at the Gryffindor table and after his sorting he hadn’t paid attention anymore.

…Mr Hyland? ….That definitely turned his attention to the Professor and he raised an sliiiight eyebrow as the man saluted him. “You know my name already?” he asked as he stared at Professor Flamsteed impressively. Ah, so this man was his Head of House? that explained a lot. “Thank you Professor.” His face flushed a little at the congratulations. “Is a Head of House a boss or something?” he obviously wasn’t familiar with all the rules and whatnot yet, especially because Charms school was nothing compared to Hogwarts. “And do you also teach a subject here or are you just a boss man? ….Professor?” he added.

Looking at the stones at the table again, Yoongi wondered what this best investment was. He had heard Hady asking about adoption. He picked a black colored stone and the little eyes rolled around. To his eyes, this was very adorable and for a second he forgot that it was ….a stone…a simple stone… He held the stone to his face and looked up at the Professor “This stone looks cute like me right?” he eye-smiled. “What can they do?” they had to be magical stones right?

She was rather surprised when the student (Adi) that was being loud earlier, continued speaking to her. It was not always easy for her to interact with people, but she felt she was doing a good job of it today. The strikingly sleek ones on the right side of the table had drawn her in and she knew which one it would be. She gently picked up a large, smooth black one that was slightly different from the others. "This one , I think. He looks toad friendly." Or at least, she thought it should be a 'he'? He, she....it? She was just going to go with he unless the Professor corrected her.



"Thank you very much Professor. This is the most informative adoption fair that I have ever been to." Not that......she had ever been to one. So, what she said was true. She had a feeling that it might be encouraging to him to add that though. "If I may, I think I must adopt this fellow here then." She delicately petted the shiny black rock in her hand with one finger.



Ilia wasn't quite sure what had happened at first and was very surprised. Henric did know the other boy (Adi) after all, and he was standing up for him. She didn't fully understand points, how many were in relation to anything, or how bad that reduction was.....but it couldn't be a good thing. Poor Henric was stuttering and it seemed unfair. She felt a bit guilty in this, he probably wouldn't have even been over here if it wasn't for her telling him that she would be. He was her first friend in this country and she couldn't just stand there and let him get in trouble without trying. The tall , blonde fourteen year old looked up at the Professor imploringly with the prettiest blue puppy eyes she could muster. "Pardon me, Professor Flamsteed Sir." She had heard the students referring to him as that. "I'm very sorry that what he said seemed offensive to Miss Pebbles and her lovely choice of style, but he didn't mean it in that way. Not everyone can pull off that color as she can and I think he only meant it wouldn't look right on our toad like it does on her." Ilia was often a very quiet girl that rarely spoke more than necessary, but for Henric she found her voice. However silly any of it might have seemed to her later, her apology and explanation were very sincere and she hoped that it might, just possibly, mean something to the Professor.



This was a surprising day for Ilia. The boy she had met in the ice cream parlor had not only greeted her, but walked over to her. She supposed he might not dislike her as much as she thought he might. She watched him get sorted , a Gryffindor , the lion house....red and gold colors. Maybe he was too excited to watch the rest of the sortings? "It seems I am in Slytherin." She was in the house of snakes, silver and green. "Congratulations on being in Gryffindor." She bowed politely. People here seemed to expect more than only an answer to the question that they asked, so she tried. People here seemed very strange to her.

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It seemed Flamsteed would not be giving him super cool brows again. This was fine with Adi because he would simply follow what the man said. "Don't be surprised if I make an appearance to your lesson on day with my brows like that.'' Just a heads up, Professor. LOL.

"Isn't that so unfair?'' Adi asked innocently. ''We could change that, you know, Professor. You and I can create a secret passage. With your awesome magical skills and my er, encouragement we could have a brand new passage to add to the Castle.'' Hehe. Preferably from somewhere close to the Puffer common room. So what did ya think, Professor?!
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In the meanwhile, the sixth year signed the adoption parchment with a flourish. "Here you go, Professor.''

And he would laugh. Accordingly. Most likely. It was probably a guarantee that he WOULD laugh...and if it were any other Hufflepuff he would then assume that the boy had fallen victim to a well placed hex during a duel.

"Spoiler alert, Mr. Rehman. But life is not fair," he winked. So wear a helmet and deal with the blows. The astronomer certainly had. Still was, actually, with every single shuttle launch. "I will make no such thing nor will I endorse it." Honestly. Hufflepuffs. "But need I remind you that the Headmistress said at the end of last term that Cartography Club would continue?" Or was the prefect selling Hogwarts and her secrets short? Hmmm? Merlin knew what discoveries there would be this term, so until then - and hopefully until his post at Hogwarts was finished - he would not have to deal with THAT headache. And he had great confidence in the Fat Lady as well. Charming portrait, truly.

"Very good, you're all set," he saluted, placing the young man's rock of choice into its carrier and handing it over along with an owner's manuel (vintage, by the way) and some rock candy. "Congratulations. You are now the proud owner of a pet rock."

SPOILER!!: poor poor Henric XD and the support group is in this bit too

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Originally Posted by Symphora

Henric stopped sniggering immediately when Professor Flamsteed pointed an accusing finger at him for disrespecting his pet rock. He was momentarily shocked too when the professor deducted points from his house without warning. Whaaat! It was the start of the school year, he couldn't possibly! Henric never been deducted for anything before in his years in Hogwarts! He felt more than unjustly.

"Prof-professor, I-I d-didn't m-mean to insult your f-fine collection of pet rocks or even pebbles, I r-really didn't mean to,"Henric stuttered,before staring down on the floor while trying to keep his back straigtened and his hands firmly placed behind him. He couldn't believe he lose housepoints for it.Darn it...Henric...you did it this time.Henric felt dissapointed in himself.They were both right, Henric was truly at fault here.

Henric was touched by Adi who tried to cover for his mistake.He shook his head,"No no..its entirely my fault, I wasn't thinking straight...I mean no disrespect of any kind,professor..Sir....I'm sorry Professor Flamsteed,Adi and.."he paused to look at his pet rock named,Pebbles,"..I'm sorry Pebbles..." he muttered quietly, feeling very sorry indeed.

Squint. SQUINT. SQUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUINT.

Counting backwards from ten in his head, in Klingon, the Astronomy professor tried one of Medea's suggested breathing techniques before he spoke again. "Apology," he said firmly, folding his arms across his chest and glancing back and forth between the Hufflepuff and Pebbles. She didn't see terribly upset by the whole thing. "...accepted."

The tightness of his brow and stern features suddenly softened, as if someone had flicked their wand and made it so. His blue eyes nonchalantly glazed over the students who had come to reassure the Hufflepuff - a touching scene, of course - and he simply shook his head. "No matter the intent, all words and actions have their consequences," he calmly replied. "The comroderie I see here is quite stellar, by the way, but you," he turned towards Mr. Nicolei now. "Will meet me at my office after your last class of the day tomorrow to discuss how to rectify all misgivings that have occurred this evening."

SPOILER!!: blue hair, excellent choice. Yes. Excellent

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Tia didn't realize the CROWDS that would be swarming to get pet rocks. She just hoped all the goods ones weren't adopted already; or worse, would her pet rock have already been taken?

Approaching the table cautiously, the fifth year was pleasantly surprised to find a LOVELY spread of rocks. Yes one of these would look very nicely in terms of a study buddy.

"Evening Professor," Tia acknowledged once he was free from dealing with her peers. Well that would figure that the Astronomy Professor was leading up this whole adoption fair; he didn't want to be the sole eccentric person in the castle being the only person with a pet rock. "Perhaps you could help me find just the right pet rock. I'm looking for one to give me that positive energy I need when feeling down from my OWL studies. A pet that will give me that instant boost, but doesn't require the ... demands of a crup or kneazle." While the latter were adorable, she couldn't make the commitment to their care this year. "I was thinking one of these colourful ones? OR perhaps that one with blue hair?"

"Good evening, Miss Mancini," he greeted the Ravenclaw. "Well, the good news is that all of these rocks have been trained in the art of parchment and textbook place holding. Which means they will more than willingly assist you with your studying." He glanced down at the pet rock in question and smiled. "A fine choice, indeed. Although you may need to show a bit of patience with her when studying and not fault her should a parchment or two escape her watchful googly eyes."

She was a bit smaller than some of the others, after all.

SPOILER!!: OUR PADAWAN!

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Originally Posted by DJ ExpelliarMOOSE

See now Aegis was well prepared to continue making an excellent impression to his Head of House. Under his School robes the 6th year Lion wore a grey pinstriped suit and tie. He sat around his table make very little conversation with anyone. He glanced over at the Staff table and noticed Flamsteed's absence. He then also noticed a flier circulating itself around the Table.

Pet Rock Adoption in the Entrance?

Hell yes Aegis would do this!! Anything to be more like his his Idol and Head of House.

The Gryffindor made his way to the Entrance of the Great Hall and looked around to finally spot the Blonde Savior of all the Lions! "Professor!" Aegis spoke loudly and confidently while his face beamed and he waved to him doofishly. Aegis then strode over making sure to let his robes flow behind him some and show off his awesome suit. "Professor Sir Flamsteed, I would like to Adopt all the Noble Pet Rocks!"

It seemed that no matter how many times he corrected Mr. Dane, the Gryffindor never seemed quite able to drop the sir when greeting the astronomer. But again, he would do so.

"Just Professor Flamsteed will do," he chuckled, his blue eyes widening at the eager young man's words. ALL?! He nearly clutched his heart with shock. "I'll tell you what, Mr. Dane. I'll take you up on that offer come end of term if not all of these have found new homes." He would hate to deny anyone the opportunity to adopt from these and creating new ones just seemed irresponsible. "You can, however, adopt one of your choice now."

So, which would it be? Hmmm?

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Originally Posted by SpiritWolfe Malfoy

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Her eyes took in each pet she was shown in turn. The moment 'he' was shown that beautiful green and silver rock she was drawn to him, her eyes shining brightly as she reached out for him but didn't take him yet. "He's perfect Professor! May I hold him?" The small girl asked quietly adding a second later. "Do I need to sign anything to prove I adopted him?" She had seen another girl filling out papers or something before.

"But of course," he beamed, gingerly handing the rock over to the Slytherin. "Oh yes. Just sign your name here at the bottom after reading over the plegde."

SPOILER!!: this cutie patootie <3 *cements*

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Originally Posted by Shanners

He was glad that the blood on his chin had dried up and he didn't need to be worried incessantly about someone offering him a tissue or something that they may have blown their nose in. The smile from the adult there - Roo assumed that he was a Professor, otherwise he was somewhat creepy - was somewhat soothing and the Ravenclaw returned it. "Bronwyn. Rooney Bronwyn. I'm n--not.. I'm not Mr. Rooney." And he hadn't been named after one either, not matter what muggle history would suggest.

He was definitely half named after a kangaroo.

"I would like to know more about the rocks, please, Mr.. -- Are you one of the Professors here? How much care does a rock need? Will it buy into my homework time? Do you think we can schedule parent and rock groups to learn and share our rock stories?" All questions that would have gone into his notebook, had he not have lost it.

If he was the sentimental sort, he would be wiping away tears from his eyes. This young man had shown such a genuine curiosity and inquisitive passion for rock care...it was quite the first impression!

"I would apologize for the formalities," he mused, rubbing the back of the next while looking down at the rocks. "But they are a necessity between professor and student." Which also answered his first question. "If you prefer I can call you Mr. Bronwyn, however." Since that was apparently the actual last name of the young man.

"They are the ultimate pet for the busy student, not needing to be fed, walked, bathed, or groomed unless you, as the owner, wish to do so. Nor will they die, become sick, or be disobedient. And, if I do say so myself, are stellar listeners." Parent and pet rock groups though, now that was something he had not thought about. Interesting. "Actually, as I was telling Miss Mancini just a moment ago, they are all trained as parchment and textbook place holders. Perfect study partners."

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Originally Posted by DuckyLinJi

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…Mr Hyland? ….That definitely turned his attention to the Professor and he raised an sliiiight eyebrow as the man saluted him. “You know my name already?” he asked as he stared at Professor Flamsteed impressively. Ah, so this man was his Head of House? that explained a lot. “Thank you Professor.” His face flushed a little at the congratulations. “Is a Head of House a boss or something?” he obviously wasn’t familiar with all the rules and whatnot yet, especially because Charms school was nothing compared to Hogwarts. “And do you also teach a subject here or are you just a boss man? ….Professor?” he added.

Looking at the stones at the table again, Yoongi wondered what this best investment was. He had heard Hady asking about adoption. He picked a black colored stone and the little eyes rolled around. To his eyes, this was very adorable and for a second he forgot that it was ….a stone…a simple stone… He held the stone to his face and looked up at the Professor “This stone looks cute like me right?” he eye-smiled. “What can they do?” they had to be magical stones right?

The astronomer smirked.

"But of course. I payed special attention to your sorting." Gryffindor, after all. The man was only slightly biased towards such things. A boss? He supposed that was one way of putting it, but not entirely correct. "As Gryffindor Head of House, it means I am responsible for all students and their actions who have been sorted into it. I also serve as an academic and personal adviser to students."

Get it? Got it? Stellar.

"I teach Astronomy, as a matter of fact," he said, his tone implying that it explained his fascination with rocks completely. Because it did, if one was familiar with how the astronut thought that is. But he merely raised an eyebrow at the cute comment and loosened his tie a little. "They," he said, clearing his throat a bit. "...can be and do anything that you wish."

As long as you were willing to use your imagination a little, of course.

SPOILER!!: and this affectionate snakette

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SPOILER!!: New Friend xD

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

Awh, this girl (Freya) seemed friendly. She was new, wasn't she? Adi had never seen her around... not that he knew EVERYONE who attended Hogwarts. "Heya! Decided on which rock you want as yet?'' Here was another chance to make another friend and he was going to snap it up.
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She was rather surprised when the student (Adi) that was being loud earlier, continued speaking to her. It was not always easy for her to interact with people, but she felt she was doing a good job of it today. The strikingly sleek ones on the right side of the table had drawn her in and she knew which one it would be. She gently picked up a large, smooth black one that was slightly different from the others. "This one , I think. He looks toad friendly." Or at least, she thought it should be a 'he'? He, she....it? She was just going to go with he unless the Professor corrected her.



"Thank you very much Professor. This is the most informative adoption fair that I have ever been to." Not that......she had ever been to one. So, what she said was true. She had a feeling that it might be encouraging to him to add that though. "If I may, I think I must adopt this fellow here then." She delicately petted the shiny black rock in her hand with one finger.

SPOILER!!: Henric's Plight.

Ilia wasn't quite sure what had happened at first and was very surprised. Henric did know the other boy (Adi) after all, and he was standing up for him. She didn't fully understand points, how many were in relation to anything, or how bad that reduction was.....but it couldn't be a good thing. Poor Henric was stuttering and it seemed unfair. She felt a bit guilty in this, he probably wouldn't have even been over here if it wasn't for her telling him that she would be. He was her first friend in this country and she couldn't just stand there and let him get in trouble without trying. The tall , blonde fourteen year old looked up at the Professor imploringly with the prettiest blue puppy eyes she could muster. "Pardon me, Professor Flamsteed Sir." She had heard the students referring to him as that. "I'm very sorry that what he said seemed offensive to Miss Pebbles and her lovely choice of style, but he didn't mean it in that way. Not everyone can pull off that color as she can and I think he only meant it wouldn't look right on our toad like it does on her." Ilia was often a very quiet girl that rarely spoke more than necessary, but for Henric she found her voice. However silly any of it might have seemed to her later, her apology and explanation were very sincere and she hoped that it might, just possibly, mean something to the Professor.



This was a surprising day for Ilia. The boy she had met in the ice cream parlor had not only greeted her, but walked over to her. She supposed he might not dislike her as much as she thought he might. She watched him get sorted , a Gryffindor , the lion house....red and gold colors. Maybe he was too excited to watch the rest of the sortings? "It seems I am in Slytherin." She was in the house of snakes, silver and green. "Congratulations on being in Gryffindor." She bowed politely. People here seemed to expect more than only an answer to the question that they asked, so she tried. People here seemed very strange to her.

He glanced down at her selection. "A stellar choice," he saluted, reaching for another one of the adoption pledges and handing it to her. He was not sure if this young woman had a bit of brown on her nose, or whether her words were genuine. It could be quite difficult to get a proper reading on Slytherin students - he ought to know, he had grown up with one for a sister - but he was very much flattered nonetheless.

SPOILER!!: Professor Airey

"But of course," he beamed, gingerly handing the rock over to the Slytherin. "Oh yes. Just sign your name here at the bottom after reading over the plegde."

Hady grinned instantly as her new Pet Rock was placed in the palm of her hand. Perfect. His size was just right as he fit into her hand like he was meant to be there. The lovely green color was simply amazing as was the silver of his mouth and bushy eyebrows. Really a rock couldn't get any cuter then this one right here.

Cradling her new pet in her hand gently she accepted the adoption pledge. "Of course Professor." She agreed instantly, sidestepping out of the way of the others that were looking at the pets. Now out of the way she began to read of the pledge carefully. When she had read everything she laid it down on an empty corner of the table and grabbing a spare quill she neatly signed her name and dated it...also adding just below it a space for her pets name as well. Elvis.

Yup that was his name. Elvis the King of Rock. And a King he was going to be!

With a happy grin still in place she held out the parchment to the Professor. "Here you go Professor all read, signed and dated." Was she finished or was there anything else she had to do? Oh wait she had a question! "Where can I get Elvis here a cool leash like Pebbles has or do I make him one on my own?" Serious question here! She couldn't have her new pet getting lost or running away now, could she?

Henric lifted his head when llia spoke out for him too. Did the sorting hat misplaced her? She should have been in Gryffindor or a Hufflepuff at the very least. Rarely he had seen students from her house stick out for one another. He didn't expect it at all, he felt truly touched by both his friends siding with him on this matter. He also felt ashamed to be seen like that, it was llia first day in Hogwarts and already Henric made a mess out of things.

Furthermore, Professor Flamsteed still thought of him as being rude and insolent even after accepting his apology. Henric wished he didn't make light of his grand collection and beloved pet rocks, clearly they meant more to him than anything else in the world. When Professor Flamsteed turned to him, he couldn't help but react in attention, his hands still firmly placed behind him,"Yes,professor?"he responded promptly.

As soon as the professor given him the instructions to meet him at his office tomorrow,Henric nodded his head solemnly,"Yes, sir...I will come." He now understood what the professor meant when he told them, "all words and actions have its consequences". Henric was certain, he wasn't going to look forward for tomorrow...he really didn't want to know what punishment Professor Flamsteed had in store for him.

"Its awesome to meet you, Yoongi. I'm Aditya but everyone calls me Adi.'' The Puffer grinned. "It's the best,'' he said fondly of his second home. Or was it his first home since he lived here most of the days of the year? "You should see it at Christmas time. The decorations make it look even better.'' Yoongi would be in for a treat. "So, have you decided which rock pet you want? I like the one with the big orange grin.'' He really was thinking of getting that one.

Toad friendly? "Do you have a toad?'' Adi asked with the girl interest. "I have one. His name is Gus.'' He didn't have his little amphibian friend with him at present because he had loaned him to Emmy back at the Hufflepuff table. Oh, yeah. Adi should probably introduce himself, right? "I'm Aditya but since it's a mouthful, call me Adi.''
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Life was indeed unfair. Flamsteed was being a spoilsport. Hehe. Why could they not have a passage to new passage? "Do you reckon the Headmistress would allow that though?" If not Flamsteed, maybe the red head lady would be up for this idea. But...

*HEADSMACK*

"I had totally forgotten about that, Professor! All hope is not lost!'' Wheeee! Adi was feeling even more OPTIMISTIC as usual. Dear old Hogwarts, don't disappoint him. And if he was disappointed... he would sneak in through a window from the Gryffindor Tower using Benny in dragon form to fly up there. HEHE. Shhhh. Don't tell any Professor that. Especially NOT Professor Bellaire.

Woot! His very own pet rock! "Thanks, Professor! Welcome to the family, little rock!'' The immediate family that consisted of himself and Guster. "I need to find you a cool name.'' He would think of that later but for now, he would accepted the manual and the rock candy. Mmmm. Candy. Nom nom.
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Of course Adi would always be among those who would stick up for Henric. Had people seen what fast friends they had become? He looked from the other Hufflepuff to Flamsteed. What was the man planning?! Certainly not detention? "Don't worry about it, Henric. I once called Professor Flamsteed 'old' back in my second year and he took five points from me too.'' In Adi's defense, Flamsteed had been old since it had been around that time that the weird aging epidemic had struck.

Eden was here for the pet rock. She was done with Gabriel's presence, with Benzi's...with everyone's, really.

Pet Rock.

Then bed.

She wasn't hungry.

"Professor? Professor? I'm in need of a pet rock--" she said quickly, not really paying attention to other students. Because if she did, she might SNAP.

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

It seemed that no matter how many times he corrected Mr. Dane, the Gryffindor never seemed quite able to drop the sir when greeting the astronomer. But again, he would do so.

"Just Professor Flamsteed will do," he chuckled, his blue eyes widening at the eager young man's words. ALL?! He nearly clutched his heart with shock. "I'll tell you what, Mr. Dane. I'll take you up on that offer come end of term if not all of these have found new homes." He would hate to deny anyone the opportunity to adopt from these and creating new ones just seemed irresponsible. "You can, however, adopt one of your choice now."

So, which would it be? Hmmm?

"Sir yes sir! Can I call you Almighty then....sir?" Professor Almighty Flamsteed did role off the tongue better than Sir.

Aegis slightly frowned when Flamsteed told him No, that was just a very polite No. Aegis could tell. He was shot down by his Savior The Almighty Flamsteed. "You serious?" He still asked as he started to peruse the rocks up for adoption. No....no...not that one, not yet...he'll take that one later if Flamsteed holds up his end of the Deal, no, no, no...

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Eden was here for the pet rock. She was done with Gabriel's presence, with Benzi's...with everyone's, really.

Pet Rock.

Then bed.

She wasn't hungry.

"Professor? Professor? I'm in need of a pet rock--" she said quickly, not really paying attention to other students. Because if she did, she might SNAP.

Hold that long thought!... "Eden!"

*twirl, twirl and slide!*

Aegis skid to the floor on one knee and took Eden's hand into his. "M'lady, Eden I had not seen you all Summer. How've you been? I hope that your Summer was as lovely and cheery as you are."

...Oh. Cheerful Aegis was cheerful.

Eden sighed and just waved halfheartedly at him. "Hi, Aegis..." she said softly. "Not feeling so cheery right now. My summer was, though..." but summer was all gone now. How sad.

"Are you adopting a pet rock, too?" How cute...she thought the whole IDEA of it was cute...she could use a pet rock. Easy upkeep and whatnot. "How was your summer, then? Holding up all right?" She couldn't even remember the last time she talked to Aegis...and she DID hope he was all right. Kid was super nice.

Roo nodded, and smiled a little more at the Professor almost apologetically in case he thought that Rooney correcting him about his name was rude. "Mama works with people who call me Mr. Bronwyn, also." And so did the lady that visited over the summer to talk about his real dad. "You can call me what you'd like though. I don't mind, Sir." He was actually worried that he may get an ego of some sort if he was addressed so formally at school. Rooney knew one 'Mr. Bronwyn', and that was Daddy Dex. He'd converse with Calliope later.

Rooney looked between the adult before him and 'Miss Mancini', aka TIA! Grinning, grinning, grinning at her because she'd been nice enough to check on him back at the table. "Is there any suggested or required reading?" Was adopting a rock going to require homework also? Roo wasn't sure of the schedule here at Hogwarts yet, but he was certain that he would have many pieces of homework to do, and probably questions upon questions to find out the answer to. Not much time to dilly daddle in rock homework.

Unless it was vital for his rock's development, because he did want one.

"I'd like a rock please, Mister!"

Ilia accepted the form she was handed gracefully and nodded her head politely. "Thank you, Professor." She read the form, with small surprise and signed it. He really did seem to take it very seriously and she tried to at least seem as though she did. She signed it in her loopy handwriting and returned it with another. "Thank you." Yay, princess would have a pet rock / friend.





Ilia was surprised at his curiosity and .....he had a toad too? This was somewhat perfect seeming. He was already Henric's friend and he had a toad that might be able to be friends with princess. "I sort of, co-parent a toad." She smiled apologetically, it sounded like a complicated situation. "Gus is a cute name. Ours is usually called 'Princess Charlotte'." She smiled shyly, she wasn't going to go into the full lengthy name unless Henric wanted to chime in. She had a feeling he wouldn't after the loss of points though. Oh, that introduction type thing that polite people were supposed to do. She may need to get a bit better about that whole thing. "Nice to meet you Adi. You may call me Ilia." She paused a moment to think about it. In class and when she was sorted they used her first name, she might need to clarify that part....."My first name is Freya though." Hopefully that didn't sound entirely awkward.

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Originally Posted by SpiritWolfe Malfoy

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With a happy grin still in place she held out the parchment to the Professor. "Here you go Professor all read, signed and dated." Was she finished or was there anything else she had to do? Oh wait she had a question! "Where can I get Elvis here a cool leash like Pebbles has or do I make him one on my own?" Serious question here! She couldn't have her new pet getting lost or running away now, could she?

Pausing for a moment to give Miss Lynch a round of applause for her adoption. "Oh, well this one I purchased at a muggle pet shop in London, but I suppose Professor Thompson may have some spares lying around that you could borrow until you can take a proper trip to a pet store."

Or he supposed he could have simply just duplicated the one Pebbles was using now, but better to use what was already in existence than rely on magic for a quick fix.

SPOILER!!: this poor Puffer

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Originally Posted by Symphora

Henric lifted his head when llia spoke out for him too. Did the sorting hat misplaced her? She should have been in Gryffindor or a Hufflepuff at the very least. Rarely he had seen students from her house stick out for one another. He didn't expect it at all, he felt truly touched by both his friends siding with him on this matter. He also felt ashamed to be seen like that, it was llia first day in Hogwarts and already Henric made a mess out of things.

Furthermore, Professor Flamsteed still thought of him as being rude and insolent even after accepting his apology. Henric wished he didn't make light of his grand collection and beloved pet rocks, clearly they meant more to him than anything else in the world. When Professor Flamsteed turned to him, he couldn't help but react in attention, his hands still firmly placed behind him,"Yes,professor?"he responded promptly.

As soon as the professor given him the instructions to meet him at his office tomorrow,Henric nodded his head solemnly,"Yes, sir...I will come." He now understood what the professor meant when he told them, "all words and actions have its consequences". Henric was certain, he wasn't going to look forward for tomorrow...he really didn't want to know what punishment Professor Flamsteed had in store for him.

He offered the young man another small nod, his smile gentle but firm. "Stellar. Once you have completed a few tasks, we can perhaps re-examine you adopting a pet rock. Should you wish to do so, that is." Which was a polite way of informing him that, as it stood now, he could not go through the process. Not just yet.

SPOILER!!: Adi!

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

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Life was indeed unfair. Flamsteed was being a spoilsport. Hehe. Why could they not have a passage to new passage? "Do you reckon the Headmistress would allow that though?" If not Flamsteed, maybe the red head lady would be up for this idea. But...

*HEADSMACK*

"I had totally forgotten about that, Professor! All hope is not lost!'' Wheeee! Adi was feeling even more OPTIMISTIC as usual. Dear old Hogwarts, don't disappoint him. And if he was disappointed... he would sneak in through a window from the Gryffindor Tower using Benny in dragon form to fly up there. HEHE. Shhhh. Don't tell any Professor that. Especially NOT Professor Bellaire.

Woot! His very own pet rock! "Thanks, Professor! Welcome to the family, little rock!'' The immediate family that consisted of himself and Guster. "I need to find you a cool name.'' He would think of that later but for now, he would accepted the manual and the rock candy. Mmmm. Candy. Nom nom.
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Of course Adi would always be among those who would stick up for Henric. Had people seen what fast friends they had become? He looked from the other Hufflepuff to Flamsteed. What was the man planning?! Certainly not detention? "Don't worry about it, Henric. I once called Professor Flamsteed 'old' back in my second year and he took five points from me too.'' In Adi's defense, Flamsteed had been old since it had been around that time that the weird aging epidemic had struck.

"You could always request an audience with the Headmistress and ask her yourself," he suggested, his tone slightly laced with sarcasm while being heavily mixed with encouragement. Mostly because he would like to see how the red head would handle such a request. And, with the the way the portraits gossiped these days mixed with students' loose tongues, he was bound to find out about it eventually.

And then...the astronomer felt like smacking his large forehead with what the prefect said next. Remember how the professor had just said words had consequences? The prefect would do well remembering them. "And I have no problem repeating said actions, Mr. Rehman," he stated, his eyes narrowing slightly.

No problem what so ever.

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Originally Posted by kayquilz

Eden was here for the pet rock. She was done with Gabriel's presence, with Benzi's...with everyone's, really.

Pet Rock.

Then bed.

She wasn't hungry.

"Professor? Professor? I'm in need of a pet rock--" she said quickly, not really paying attention to other students. Because if she did, she might SNAP.

"Miss McGee! But of course," he grinned at the Ravenclaw. "Any of them speak to you specifically?"

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Originally Posted by DJ ExpelliarMOOSE

"Sir yes sir! Can I call you Almighty then....sir?" Professor Almighty Flamsteed did role off the tongue better than Sir.

Aegis slightly frowned when Flamsteed told him No, that was just a very polite No. Aegis could tell. He was shot down by his Savior The Almighty Flamsteed. "You serious?" He still asked as he started to peruse the rocks up for adoption. No....no...not that one, not yet...he'll take that one later if Flamsteed holds up his end of the Deal, no, no, no...

Almighty? What? Why?

"Uh...I'm...er...flattered...I think...but I'm going to go with no," he said, stumbling on his words. "But please, can we stop with the 'sir'. That is a word previously reserved for my father and commander."

The Gryffindor was a little...intense, yeah?

He nodded. "Standard procedure, Mr. Dane. Nothing personal. Just trying to ensure equal opportunity to all."

SPOILER!!: cementable ickle

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Originally Posted by Shanners

Roo nodded, and smiled a little more at the Professor almost apologetically in case he thought that Rooney correcting him about his name was rude. "Mama works with people who call me Mr. Bronwyn, also." And so did the lady that visited over the summer to talk about his real dad. "You can call me what you'd like though. I don't mind, Sir." He was actually worried that he may get an ego of some sort if he was addressed so formally at school. Rooney knew one 'Mr. Bronwyn', and that was Daddy Dex. He'd converse with Calliope later.

Rooney looked between the adult before him and 'Miss Mancini', aka TIA! Grinning, grinning, grinning at her because she'd been nice enough to check on him back at the table. "Is there any suggested or required reading?" Was adopting a rock going to require homework also? Roo wasn't sure of the schedule here at Hogwarts yet, but he was certain that he would have many pieces of homework to do, and probably questions upon questions to find out the answer to. Not much time to dilly daddle in rock homework.

Unless it was vital for his rock's development, because he did want one.

"I'd like a rock please, Mister!"

The astronomer chuckled. "I'll go with Mr. Bronwyn for now," he nodded. It was the young man's mother's request, apparently, and therefore only proper that he do so. "Well, each rock comes with an owner's manual. It is quite short, really. Probably be able to read it cover to cover while waiting for the staircases to move in accordance to your desired location." It was mostly pictures an bullet points anyway. "All fairly straight forward as well. Nothing to be too terribly worried about."

He made a grand gesture over the rocks.

"Which luck rock will it be then, Mr. Bronwyn?"

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Originally Posted by VRSCIKA

Ilia accepted the form she was handed gracefully and nodded her head politely. "Thank you, Professor." She read the form, with small surprise and signed it. He really did seem to take it very seriously and she tried to at least seem as though she did. She signed it in her loopy handwriting and returned it with another. "Thank you." Yay, princess would have a pet rock / friend.

Airey gave the young Slytherin a round of applause as he had done the others. "Congratulations!"

Checking his sundial watch, his blue eyes widened and moved like two glowing comets towards the interior of the Great Hall. He needed to start wrappin things up.

"Last call to sign adoption pledges!"

SPOILER!!: Professor

Pausing for a moment to give Miss Lynch a round of applause for her adoption. "Oh, well this one I purchased at a muggle pet shop in London, but I suppose Professor Thompson may have some spares lying around that you could borrow until you can take a proper trip to a pet store."

Or he supposed he could have simply just duplicated the one Pebbles was using now, but better to use what was already in existence than rely on magic for a quick fix.

Hady grinned happily once everything was signed and finished. Elvis was now officially hers! He was about to become one spoiled rock!

Ah those were both good ideas. Or she could always owl her father and ask him to pick her up one. That could work also. Options. That's now what the young new pet owner had. "Thank you Professor, I may just do that." She smiled once more holding Elvis carefully as she gathered up the rest of his adoption kit before heading off back to the feast but not before speaking once more.

"Thanks again Professor. See you in class!"

Ah excellent. So a pet rock was a superb choice in aiding for her intensive study plans this year. "We'll most definitely keep that in mind," Tia smiled fondly at the blue-haired one and picked it up and held it in the palm of her left hand.

So was she good to go? Oh no wait, there was some paper she had to sign. Setting the chosen rock into its new home, she pulled one of the papers towards her and signed away, 'TiaMarie Mancini' and wrote its new name of 'Azure' on top of the paper as well.

"Thanks Professor! I'm sure Azure will be of great asset to my work this year!" the fifth year exclaimed after handing the Astronomy professor her signed form.

With pet rock in one hand, the fifth year headed back towards the tables.

SPOILER!!: you two!

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Originally Posted by SpiritWolfe Malfoy

Hady grinned happily once everything was signed and finished. Elvis was now officially hers! He was about to become one spoiled rock!

Ah those were both good ideas. Or she could always owl her father and ask him to pick her up one. That could work also. Options. That's now what the young new pet owner had. "Thank you Professor, I may just do that." She smiled once more holding Elvis carefully as she gathered up the rest of his adoption kit before heading off back to the feast but not before speaking once more.

"Thanks again Professor. See you in class!"

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Ah excellent. So a pet rock was a superb choice in aiding for her intensive study plans this year. "We'll most definitely keep that in mind," Tia smiled fondly at the blue-haired one and picked it up and held it in the palm of her left hand.

So was she good to go? Oh no wait, there was some paper she had to sign. Setting the chosen rock into its new home, she pulled one of the papers towards her and signed away, 'TiaMarie Mancini' and wrote its new name of 'Azure' on top of the paper as well.

"Thanks Professor! I'm sure Azure will be of great asset to my work this year!" the fifth year exclaimed after handing the Astronomy professor her signed form.

With pet rock in one hand, the fifth year headed back towards the tables.

There went two very satisfied new pet rock owners. He honestly wondered why he had not attempted this sort of thing previously. He would have to make sure to thank Miss Wright for giving him the nudge in this absolutely stellar direction later.

"Enjoy!" he waved after the pair of them.