Harriet was still exploring the big grounds of Hogwarts. She had known that they were going to be big but she didn't think that they would be this big. She was loving it all. The grounds were fast becoming her favourite place. She remembered her father telling her all about the grounds and telling her stories about when he was a student. She remembered the memoires fondly, and was excited to be making her own.

"Oh my days!" She murmured as she came around the corner and saw the big tree house. She had a tree house at home, but this one was amazing. "Oh. I Really am going to love it here" Especially if everything was this amazing.

Maggie had found that while she wasn't a huge fan of the treehouse as such she quite liked the tree it was in. Like, it had the perfect location for people watching AND if you sat in the grass underneath it you got the PERFECT combination of sun and shade.

Therefore: perfect tree.

Brushing down her dress Maggie was once again sitting there, taking advantage of the still dry and somewhat warm weather. She only looked up briefly when she heard someone approach the tree(house) but quickly went back to writing in her journal. She was going to have to get a new one soon actually. Hmm.

It was almost 5 o'clock at night on a Friday...and Olivia could be found hauling a huge blanket roll (along with her nifty bag from the train with its undetectable extension charm still in place) out across the grounds. She'd promised Blaise "friendsie time" and because of that, the blonde was going the extra mile to make their time together amazingly awesome!

So, they were going to watch the sun set and have snacks and tea...and just hang out and chat about stuff....because lessons had her drained, to be honest. And weirdly enough, her legs had been aching A LOT lately. She'd have to owl her mum about it...because it was starting to really annoy her.

Ahem, anyway....lugging everything up the ladder to the treehouse was a bit difficult at first, but after some maneuvering, the tiny blonde had managed to push both the blankets and bag up the wooden stairs.

Sigh. Now to wait for Blaise!

Merlin he hated school. Really. Seriously. There was no one in the entire school (except maybe Daxton) who could have been happier that the week was officially over and NO ONE would be able to force him to learn another bloody thing about bloody magic until Monday. Nothing but relaxation and friend time with Liv which he was completely down for. One of the best ways to end the week in his opinion.

Being under the impression Liv would bring the stuff--it being her idea and her insisting and all--the only thing he had to do was show up with his quill and notepad floating alongside him so that was what he did.

Up the ladder the third year went, knowing full well the magical items would be able to keep up. "Need any help setting up?" He asked, his head popping up through the door seconds before the rest of him did.

The Third Year could spread the blanket or help make a fort or just about anything really. Weren't weekends grand?

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Merlin he hated school. Really. Seriously. There was no one in the entire school (except maybe Daxton) who could have been happier that the week was officially over and NO ONE would be able to force him to learn another bloody thing about bloody magic until Monday. Nothing but relaxation and friend time with Liv which he was completely down for. One of the best ways to end the week in his opinion.

Being under the impression Liv would bring the stuff--it being her idea and her insisting and all--the only thing he had to do was show up with his quill and notepad floating alongside him so that was what he did.

Up the ladder the third year went, knowing full well the magical items would be able to keep up. "Need any help setting up?" He asked, his head popping up through the door seconds before the rest of him did.

The Third Year could spread the blanket or help make a fort or just about anything really. Weren't weekends grand?

No, no, Blaise. Olivia had already spread their blanket out, now pulling various packages, containers, and thermos' from her mysterious bag of wonders...(that wasn't actually so mysterious...but SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO HER MUM for doing her the huge favor.) Could Undetectable Extension charms wear off? Crusty Bananas, Liv hoped that was a negative. The amount of STUFF she kept in this thing...

Ahem, grinning at his quill and notepad, which were floating nearby, the blonde finally settled herself onto the comfy duvet (taken from her bed, yep!!) and swung her legs out over the edge of the treehouse. "Working tonight?" Would Blaise be trying to get juicy goss from her? Haha, sorry to disappoint you, Bellaire, but the spicket was dry these days.

Le sigh.

Every helpful idea he had was shot down one by one as he looked around the tree house. Liv had gotten everything sorted before he even got here and it was hard to compete with that. Next time. Next time he'd be early and he'd be extra helpful. For now though, the Third Year plopped down next to his friend, eyeing his quill only when she'd inquired about it.

"Hardly, but it never seems to want a break. Always convinced there's a story." And when there was none, it made stuff up on its own by tweaking what people said and did. Nifty little thing, he loved it.

"You look like you've been working." He added, nodding towards all the containers of what he assumed were the snacks she'd mentioned. "Must have taken you forever in the kitchen."

Not that the kitchen was so horrible a place. He liked it there and liked how the elves fed him when he visited.

"We need to start causing some trouble....or something....because things seem pretty boring around the school this term." Well, so far. Obviously, it was still pretty early in the term. It'd only been a few weeks since they'd returned, but still. If not properly engaged, Olivia was lost to it all. She needed constant action. It couldn't be helped. In theory, she was Blaise's quill.

Scooting over a bit so he could have more room, Liv smiled sweetly at her friend. She was glad he'd agreed to meet her out here, but Blaise was pretty ride or die. He was always down. Like Bentley. She loved her boys. HERS.

"The house elves did it. They were pretty eager to feed us." Obviously, given the amount of snacks and drinks she'd been loaded down with. She'd eventually reminded them that there would only be two of them.....but they'd insisted. "I bought you some jelly slugs, too."

They were Blaise's favorite, after all. AS WELL AS HER OWN.

Ilia felt a bit like a child at the moment. She had a map of Hogwarts in her hands and a quill tucked into her long hair. Zeke had been sent an owl saying time to plot what we were discussing. Really, she already had a plan and a few tricks up her sleeves and in her satchel, she just wanted her partner and approval. She was very much ready for that adventure they had been talking about at the feast thank you very much. Adventure was the spice of life and her boyfriend was busy being a head boy and not getting into trouble....so the sparring buddy it was.

Zeke was very much an in-the-moment kind of guy, and while he often planned and schemed and had ideas... he was also comfortable with waiting to develop such things with a partner. Amur was his go-to when it came to these things, but Ilia's playfulness had him curious and amused - especially if it might get her into trouble with the mouse of a Head Boy. Ha!

..

But yes, plans, he was here to make them - the treehouse seemed a logical place to meet to discuss the plight of Hogwarts. Typically speaking, there were fewer Professors out this way than in the castle.

Making his way up with ease, the sixth year spotted his scheming companion, his lips splitting into a grin.

"You look like trouble already..." just saying.

Hattie had stopped away from the treehouse, looking at it. It was really pretty. She liked it already. The grounds at Hogwarts were amazing. She looked around, and noticed a girl. She hadn't noticed her at first. But she had kind of been in awe of the Treehouse. so she was going to say that was why she hadn't been too aware at first. She looked like she was writing, so Hattie figured she might not want to be interrupted.

She looked older too. And Hattie really didn't want to annoy an older person. So she just headed towards the tree, but didn't say anything. Yet.

Echo was just so happy to not be around anyone right now, and what better place for her to be. the tree house. Happy that she was wearing her own clothes and not the robes that were required. It was her free time and sure she should be studying for her OWL's but a girl needed a time to recharge too..... right.....

Bringing her soft slytherin blanket up the rope ladder Echo found the perfect spot, right on the window ledge. It was covered in a soft pillow like thing and it was just perfect to cuddle on, with her blanket and magazine. Time to do some shopping even though she wasnt at home. easy for her to send an owl to her parents to send her things..

Juno needed some quiet time...alone. She loved her sister...Esme was her best friend, and the person who understood her most in the world, but sometimes she needed time to herself. The tree house was always a place of tranquility for her.

She climbed up the rope ladder with ease, climbing inside of the huge tree house. She quickly noticed, however, that she wasn't alone. "Oh, Sorry. Didn't mean to bother you. I can come back later if you want to be alone," She said to the other girl. Juno was pretty sure she had seen her before but couldn't remember the girls name. She definitely wasn't a Hufflepuff...seeing as she was using a Slytherin blanket. Hopefully the girl wouldn't mind her being there.

So here he was at it again. Torrance had managed his way back up to the Tree house same as last year. He made sure this time that the area surrounding the Tree house was clear. No mean Slytherin Prefect to stop him from having his fun. Once he reached the top Torrance began pulling up the rope ladder.

All he could do now was think of how awesome and cushiony the landing will be once he's down there at the Bottom.

Miranda meandered her way to the Treehouse. She had heard alot about it from other students and decided to check it out. When she got there She saw another boy had just climbed up... Hey he was pulling up the rope ladder. She called up to him, "" Hey!!! How come you're taking the ladder up? "Merlin Boys were strange, but still she wanted to get up into th tree house." Can you let it back down so That I can come up?"

Torrance managed to bring it all the way up. Finally, he could do what he wanted to do since last Term! He stood over the opening of the Tree house ready to drop. Then suddenly a voice called up at him.

UUUUuuuuuuuuuuuGGGGgggggh

"I'll summon it down once I'm done!" He called back down to her. He wanted to leave it up at the top where it will not get caught in his foot should he ride it down to her or whatever. No way was he going to let anything ruin this jump.

Miranda just watched him... Why wasn't he letting the bloody ladder down.... " Okay... but... what in Merlin's name are you doing?" she called back up to him. This was very strange behavior indeed. He looked to be preparing for a jump out of the.... " Oh... do be careful!"

He heard her. 'Be Careful' Those are words he hears all the time. What did that mean? "I'm not careful!" he yelled down to her once more. "I'm Torrance Ugo Spades!"

With that he took a few steps back. Only a few, not enough to get a running start. He didn't want to over jump his target. This was just going to be Operation Ugo Drop.

"Here I go! Falling WITH Style!" He leap from his spot in the tree house and went through the opening. Now it was just up to gravity. Torrance was going to enjoy this for as long as he could. He stretched his arms out and bent his knees up just a little. He tilted his head back just some and felt the breeze of the wind hitting him from below take him into his happy place. His Flying place.

Then

THUBOING!!!

The Little Lion made contact with the Ground. As he suspected from his minor spill last term trying to climb the ladder the ground was charmed for his inevitable impact. It had cushioned his landing. Once his feet touched the ground they sank in before bouncing back upwards and he fell backwards on his butt.

"SO AWESOME!" He yelled happily. peering up at the girl who had said she wanted the ladder.

His knees were shaking. he suspected from sheer excitement as he wobbled himself back up.

What was he about to do?! ... He couldn't possibly be going to jump! Was he mad?!... yup. He was she watched as he backed up and sprung forth from the opening at the top of the treehouse.... Gasp This boy was out of his gourd ... But still the look on his face said he had no fear and was thouroughly enjoying himself as he plumeted to the ground. And happened next made her start laughing hysterically.
" That was ... Brilliant! She wanted to try it next... He looked so free for about 6 seconds... but six seconds looked to be plenty enough for the risks of landing in the wrong spot." Can I have a go?" , she asked hopping up and down.

His feet were still wobbling from excitement. He could barely keep them from just turning into Jelly. He wondered, does the charmed ground keep the same hardness at landing despite it's turning into something like a bounce house? It's still the ground so it's still dirt, and soil and grass and rocks. He was starting to think that the bounce did soften the fall thanks to the bounce, but the material of the ground stayed the same and that's what he felt. No pain, but his brain was telling him there should be so his legs went weak. Or did the ground Literally just go full on Mattress material too. He would have to test it once more as soon as his legs strengthened.

"Huh?" Oh she wanted a go. "Sure yeah. Just um be careful I guess. Don't do a running jump just sort of drop from the top." He bent over and grabbed at his knees. This seemed to stop the shaking. He took out his wand then pointed it up at the opening of the Tree House. "Accio Rope Ladder." The Rope Ladder bundled up at the top the tree house inched it's way to the opening then quickly unraveled it's way back down to the two of them. "You're up."

Miranda listened to his instructions and her nerves built up further still as he used the summoning charm to let down the ladder..... Alright, Randi... You can do this... I...Can .. DO THIS! she thought to herself as the ladder inches torward the ground only a few yards from where she was standing. " I'm Randi by the way... Randi Blaze" She offered her hand to him for a handshake then turned to the ladder...Upup up she went. She felt as if she was climbing a hundred wrungs by the time she reached the top of the platform and hoisted herself in in.
She looked around the grounds from the deck and then look down at Torrence, " Oi! Torrence... Look out Below!" She took a couple of steps back as she had seen him do and took a deep breath and heaved herself with a shriek of pure adrenaline from the treehouse" WhoooHoooo!"
After a few seconds she landed Fwump!

that was Amazing .. She was so Happy for those few seconds she nearly peed herself.
" That... Was the best thing I've ever experienced... You do this all the time?"If he did she was gonna be here too... Maybe they could have a contest to see who bounced highest?

Deep in thought as she looked the map over, her ears twitched as she heard someone approaching. The foot falls held a certain familiarity, the voice was music to her ears. Just who she'd been waiting for. His words managed to shift her stoic , doll-like expression to a playful smirk. Her ice blue eyes flicked up to his and her rosy lips held her smile. "I'm the fun kind of trouble for you though."

Ilia rose to her feet in a single motion, map still in hand. "So, I'm always serious when it comes to dragons you know." She wasn't just joking before, not about riding dragons at least. The question was, was Zeke ready and could he handle her? She was hoping she was right about the answer.

Hearing someone climbing up the ladder she eyeballed the person who was coming in. The girl was fully in view now and apologizing to her saying that she could go away. before Echo answered she eyed her, girl had good fashion sense maybe a fresh set of eyes can help her pick out some new things that she needed, well more likely wanted.

"its okay. you can be here........ only if you help me?" she told the girl, she hoped that the girl would say yes. Echo was the type of person that wouldn't tell you what you were getting into until they agreed.

Juno gave the girl a puzzled look. Then crossed her arms, giving the girl a once over before deciding how to answer this chick. She noticed the girl had a magazine in her hand...and was wondering what it was. "What exactly do you need help with?" She grimaced, "That wasn't a yes, by the way....I want to know what I am getting into before I agree to it."

No Slytherin was going to convince her to do anything illegal. Uncle Nico, her father's best friend, had gotten her dad into too much trouble while they were at school, though he wouldn't tell her how, and she was not one to be messed with.

Echo laughed, she actually laughed out loud. "come on girl don't get your knickers in a knot" she moved to give her room to sit down beside her on the window ledge and Echo was even going to share her blanket with her. "I just need help picking out some new clothes and stuff for my dorm, i'll owl this to my parents and they will send me what ever i want.." she winked at the girl.

"of you play your cards right you might even get something for free?" would the girl take the deal or yell at her and run away.