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| | Term 44: September - December 2016 Term Forty-Four: Year of the Poltergeist (Sept 2090 - June 2091) | |
08-06-2016, 01:34 AM
| | |  The Owlery
Constant hooting can be heard from a room at the very top of the West Tower. Come send a note or letter using your own owl or any of the school owls. Owls line the walls in nooks and on branches. Pellets, old animal skeletons, and belladonna berries are on the floor. There are a few pieces of parchment, a ragged quill, and a dried-up bottle of ink on an old wooden desk in the corner should you need to add a postscript to your letter.
One area of the owlery is roped off for those people caring for and visiting their owls (or the school owls, if you don't have your own). An open bag of owl treats sits near a perch, as well as some talon clippers and a few bowls of water. | |
11-30-2016, 12:47 AM
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| | Wrackspurt
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto
Posts: 237,094
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Madison Valentine
Fifth Year  x12  x9
| ♥s her SS family l Wifey is MINE | Naughty Niffler l Whittysaur l #awkwardturtle<#
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy  For several moments Gaston was paralyzed by his roiling emotions. Once the initial shock had worn off, he thought his heart would burst from joy and deep love. He never ceased to be astounded by Rosalyn's kindness, and it touched his heart more than she would ever know. Not many people in his life had been kind to him; she was one of the rare exceptions. A sudden shadow of panic clouded his thoughts. What if it didn't last? What if she pushed him away once she saw just how damaged he really was? Just like every other woman...
He had to take several deep breaths and press a hand to his eyes as he fought to keep his emotions in line. He didn't want to upset her again! "Oh, Rose..." he whispered, but the words caught in his throat. "Thank you." But somehow those words alone seemed inadequate, and he forced himself on. "I promise I will do anything to be worthy of this chance..."
He looked at her, allowing the raw emotion in his eyes to underscore the sincerity of his words, and before he knew what was happening, he'd kissed her hand! Oh no, what had he done? He could hear his father's voice in the back of his mind, reprimanding him for an inappropriate display of affection. He took an automatic step back, his bright blue eyes widening in panic. "Oh my... I'm so sorry! I shouldn't have-! It's just..." His eyes lit up as he smiled. "you have no idea how happy you've made me!" What???
His next words rather shocked her. "You really don't need to do that, Gaston! You already are." Otherwise she wouldn't have agreed. Rosalyn didn't like him thinking that she was way too good for him, which he clearly seemed to! She just wanted them to wait a bit because things were happening so fast otherwise and they needed to focus on the students right now. Term was going to be ending soon.
The next thing she knew, he was kissing her hand. That was unexpected but she was not bothered. No one had ever done that before, but honestly she was okay. Rosalyn knew that it had happened on impulse. "No need to apologize, it's totally fine." Really there was no reason to feel bad about it! "Seeing you happy makes me happy." She never wanted to see him sad like that again! | 
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12-02-2016, 08:25 AM
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#27 (permalink)
|  Newbie Mod
Alley Proprietor
 Mackled Malaclaw
Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel
Posts: 11,077
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Norman A. Carton
Graduated
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Sydney M. L. Masters
Slytherin Third Year
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Maddox B. Buchanan
Gryffindor Fourth Year
Diagon Alley Proprietor:
Caledon Roth
The Leaky Cauldron | Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
Quote:
Originally Posted by Squishy
What???
His next words rather shocked her. "You really don't need to do that, Gaston! You already are." Otherwise she wouldn't have agreed. Rosalyn didn't like him thinking that she was way too good for him, which he clearly seemed to! She just wanted them to wait a bit because things were happening so fast otherwise and they needed to focus on the students right now. Term was going to be ending soon.
The next thing she knew, he was kissing her hand. That was unexpected but she was not bothered. No one had ever done that before, but honestly she was okay. Rosalyn knew that it had happened on impulse. "No need to apologize, it's totally fine." Really there was no reason to feel bad about it! "Seeing you happy makes me happy." She never wanted to see him sad like that again!
Gaston waited for the laundry list of things he needed to change or the demand in exchange for giving him a chance, but none came. Instead... He blinked at her words. No, that couldn't be right! He must've heard her wrong...
"W-what?" he stammered, unsure how to react. He didn't know what shocked him more, Rose not being angry at him for kissing her hand or her thinking he already was worthy of her. Did she not know how flawed he was? No, of course not, otherwise she wouldn't have said what she did! "N-no one's ever said that-" he began, but his voice broke and his eyes were suddenly glistening.
He quickly turned away, holding his hands behind his back as he watched the hungry barn owl fly away. He couldn't bring himself to look at Rosalyn; he was afraid he'd cry or try to hug her, or Merlin forbid both, if he did. The thought crossed his mind to make some excuse and bid a hasty retreat back to his office, but he didn't want her to blame herself for making him sad again. Merlin, that had been terrible! He could never forgive himself for letting her think that as long as she did... And he wasn't even sad at all. He was shocked and overjoyed and so deeply moved by her acceptance. He hoped she'd understand...
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... | |
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12-03-2016, 02:19 AM
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#28 (permalink)
| | Wrackspurt
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto
Posts: 237,094
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Madison Valentine
Fifth Year x12 x9
| ♥s her SS family l Wifey is MINE | Naughty Niffler l Whittysaur l #awkwardturtle<#
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy Gaston waited for the laundry list of things he needed to change or the demand in exchange for giving him a chance, but none came. Instead... He blinked at her words. No, that couldn't be right! He must've heard her wrong...
"W-what?" he stammered, unsure how to react. He didn't know what shocked him more, Rose not being angry at him for kissing her hand or her thinking he already was worthy of her. Did she not know how flawed he was? No, of course not, otherwise she wouldn't have said what she did! "N-no one's ever said that-" he began, but his voice broke and his eyes were suddenly glistening.
He quickly turned away, holding his hands behind his back as he watched the hungry barn owl fly away. He couldn't bring himself to look at Rosalyn; he was afraid he'd cry or try to hug her, or Merlin forbid both, if he did. The thought crossed his mind to make some excuse and bid a hasty retreat back to his office, but he didn't want her to blame herself for making him sad again. Merlin, that had been terrible! He could never forgive himself for letting her think that as long as she did... And he wasn't even sad at all. He was shocked and overjoyed and so deeply moved by her acceptance. He hoped she'd understand... It was Gaston's turn to be shocked. He had clearly been hurt a lot in the past. Even though he hadn't told her about it - and didn't have to - it was fairly obvious by the way that he was so unsure of himself. Apparently most people didn't think that he was even worth a chance. "I know what it's like to feel like you are not good enough for someone." Her thoughts turned to- NOPE! She was not going to let herself think of him because he didn't deserve it. Instead she continued speaking... or would have if Gason hadn't turned away from her.
Immediately she wondered if she had upset him again, but Rosalyn was sure that she hadn't. It was more likely that he was just not wanting her to see him getting emotional. She did not understand why he would be ashamed but then she knew that it was a stigma among males to show feelings. Nonsense in her opinion. "You don't need to hide your feelings." Really. There was nothing wrong with it. | |
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12-04-2016, 05:46 AM
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| Newbie Mod
Alley Proprietor
Mackled Malaclaw
Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel
Posts: 11,077
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Norman A. Carton
Graduated
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Sydney M. L. Masters
Slytherin Third Year
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Maddox B. Buchanan
Gryffindor Fourth Year
Diagon Alley Proprietor:
Caledon Roth
The Leaky Cauldron | Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
Quote:
Originally Posted by Squishy
It was Gaston's turn to be shocked. He had clearly been hurt a lot in the past. Even though he hadn't told her about it - and didn't have to - it was fairly obvious by the way that he was so unsure of himself. Apparently most people didn't think that he was even worth a chance. "I know what it's like to feel like you are not good enough for someone." Her thoughts turned to- NOPE! She was not going to let herself think of him because he didn't deserve it. Instead she continued speaking... or would have if Gason hadn't turned away from her.
Immediately she wondered if she had upset him again, but Rosalyn was sure that she hadn't. It was more likely that he was just not wanting her to see him getting emotional. She did not understand why he would be ashamed but then she knew that it was a stigma among males to show feelings. Nonsense in her opinion. "You don't need to hide your feelings." Really. There was nothing wrong with it.
Gaston was still reeling form the shock of Rosalyn's acceptance when her next words left him completely flabbergasted. He couldn't imagine how anyone would think she wasn't good enough! She was so beautiful and smart and funny and so unfailingly kind; she was better than him in every way. He was suddenly angry - not at Rose, no, never at her - at the person who made her feel that way. Hopefully he'd never cross paths with them; he didn't even want to know what would happen if he did. No one hurt his Rose and got away with it! Then the anger gave away to sadness. No one deserved to feel that, especially not someone as wonderful as her!
Oh Merlin, this on top of all everything else he was already feeling was too much for one heart to handle! Gaston stood with his back to Rosalyn, not so much out of shame or wounded pride - he was sure everyone at Hogwarts knew what a trainwreck he was by now - but to protect her from being upset or overwhelmed by his emotions. It was only when she spoke that he forced himself to look back. His face was streaked with tears, but he smiled at her. For several moments, all he could do was hold her hand, silently looking into her eyes. "I'm so sorry if I've upset you with all this," he finally said, wiping his eyes. "It's just... I didn't think I'd find anyone who accepted me, let alone someone as wonderful as you."
There was a long pause before he went on. "Rose, please don't ever feel that you aren't good enough. You're beyond good; you're..." He sighed as his voice trailed off. "You're the best thing that ever happened to me..." That was a massive understatement! Merlin knows he would've resigned mid-year if it hadn't been for her kindness! "... and as soon as this term's over, I'll show you just how much you mean to me."
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... | |
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12-04-2016, 06:02 PM
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| | Your Guide Billywig
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hogwarts
Posts: 3,484
Hogwarts RPG Name:
The Narrator
| follow me; everything is all right.
Giggle.
Being significantly more stealthy than the past, it silently snuck into the owlery, leaving the door wide open. The adults present in the room didn't bother it one bit. In fact, had it been visible, onlookers would have been able to see a devilish grin grow on its face.
One minute the owls were pleasantly hooting ... the next they were screeching and flying like mad around the room after a loud BANG! sounded. Seeing the open door, a large number of owls soared further inside the castle.
A loud high-pitched GIGGLE followed after them.
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12-04-2016, 10:43 PM
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#31 (permalink)
| | Wrackspurt
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto
Posts: 237,094
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Madison Valentine
Fifth Year x12 x9
| ♥s her SS family l Wifey is MINE | Naughty Niffler l Whittysaur l #awkwardturtle<#
Rosalyn hated seeing him cry, but she knew that Gaston wasn't sad and that made things less difficult. Crying from happiness was a thing, and she was happy to have made him happy. "You haven't upset me," she said to reassure him. He needed to not feel bad about it because he hadn't done anything wrong; it was the exact opposite! He had made things better. "Those people are the ones with a problem because you are wonderful." She squeezed his hand.
"You're beyond good too. You're-"
Rosalyn didn't even get to finish her thought when suddenly there was a large BANG! Jumping slightly, she shrieked. A moment later it registered that owls were on the loose...
THERE WERE OWLS ON THE LOOSE AT HOGWARTS!!!
Immediately she regained composure. "We need to stop them!" Knowing that he would follow behind her, she ran out the door. | |
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