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Charely Potter · 08-15-2015, 01:35 AM

The Great Lake, also known as the Black Lake, is a large body of water located to the south of the castle. It is about half a mile in diameter and the Hogwarts plumbing network drains into it. Creatures have made it their home from Merpeople to Grindylows, with even Moaning Myrtle occasionally taking a swim. The most notable is Bartholomew Henry, the Giant Squid. While busy with his kin, it is not uncommon to spot him or possibly receive a helping hand should you slip in after enough callings.

Boats and life vests mainly reserved for the First year's entrance and Graduate's departure still sit by the dock. With Sir McLeod's permission you'll be permitted to use them for a lovely afternoon of sailing. There are also several trees by edge of the lake. A Beech tree in particular with a hollow hole inside is filled with books that have been left there over time. If you take one, be sure to replace one in exchange to keep the system alive.

sarahlooo · 02-17-2017, 01:55 AM

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Suddenly his vision got all blurry because SNOW. Snow everywhere. Since movement of his arms was a luxury he just blinked and stood still, waiting for the snow to melt on the exposed area of his cheeks. Burn. Ice cold and burning.

Carlton couldn't really look down but he shifted his weight forward to look down at Natalie, grinning when he spotted her. A FRIEND. A friend that threw snow in his face but still a friend.

"What do you mean why?" He stomped his feet repeatedly so the snow made a satisfying crunching noise below his boots. "Can't you see all the snow?!" He tried to do a waving motion with his arm to all of the surroundings, you know, the snow on the ground, the frozen lake. All the wintry stuff. He really liked Natalie... But this was an odd question. "I don't wanna get frostbite. Sounds more fun that it is..."

And he would help her up but yeah... He couldn't move and all.

The throw snowing to the face was a total accident. After sitting there for a minute, Natalie made sure the world wasn't spinning anymore and then pushed herself back up off the ground as Carlton stomped around in the snow. "Of course I can see all the snow." Duh. It was everywhere.

FROSTBITE? "Come oooonn, it's not THAT cold!" Natalie kicked some snow around again, making sure not to kick any at him this time. "Let's have a snowball fight!" How convenient that a friend should appear. Now all she had to do was convince him that he wasn't going to die if snow touched him.

emjay · 02-17-2017, 04:34 AM

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All rugged up in her winter coat, Gryffindor scarf, mittens, and hat, Olivia braved the outside. She, too, was feeling unusually fidgety recently and decided that the best way to cure it would be to go on a long walk outside of the castle and away from poltergeists and weird portals! It would be a nice mini vacation for the fourteen year old. So off she went towards the lake!

The Lake wasn't too far from the castle but she was certainly glad that she had remembered to bring her hat back to school after Christmas break. Merlin. She was certain that her ears would have been right red if she hadn't have brought them back with her. Though they had learned a cool charm in Transfiguration to make gloves out of cotton. Olivia wondered if she could use that on a nice hat. Hmmm... That was certainly an idea to try later. She looked up from the ground and her thoughts when she saw a tall figure, also bundled up, walking ahead of her. He was very tall. It must have been Henry, right? She began running over towards him to catch up to him but then stopped when she realized that it may have not been him.

She bit her lip and decided to take the risk. She began rushing over to him and then fell into a snow bank. Whoops. Olivia glanced around her hoping that no one had seen her fall. Well. That was embarrassing. Take 2. She got to her feet once more, dusted off her damp jeans with her mittens, picked up a snowball, and hid it behind her back. Hehe. "Hey Henry! How's it going? Mind if I join?" she called, making her way over to him and losing the snowball in a snow bank. It'd probably be wiser to ask if he wanted a snowball fight instead of randomly hurling a snowball at him, right? Maybe.

Even though he had gloves on, Henry still stuffed his hands in his pockets as he continued towards the lake. He could do with the extra warmth with it being so cold today and he even thought about casting a heating charm on himself. Maybe. That would depend on just what he decided to do because he also didn't want to get overheated.

He was somewhat lost in his thoughts as he got closer, his eyes searching the few people that were hanging around up ahead, wondering if there was anyone that he knew. Thinking he heard a soft thud behind him, Henry paused then turned to look behind him just in time to see Olivia heading towards him. "Oh, hey, Olivia," he said to her with a grin, staying in that spot so she could catch up to him. "Going great! Sure.. I was just sort of looking for something to do. What were you doing out here?" Maybe she had some ideas for something fun? There were several things he liked to do out in the snow and ice, but he was up for almost anything.

potterobsessionist · 02-19-2017, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahlooo

The throw snowing to the face was a total accident. After sitting there for a minute, Natalie made sure the world wasn't spinning anymore and then pushed herself back up off the ground as Carlton stomped around in the snow. "Of course I can see all the snow." Duh. It was everywhere.

FROSTBITE? "Come oooonn, it's not THAT cold!" Natalie kicked some snow around again, making sure not to kick any at him this time. "Let's have a snowball fight!" How convenient that a friend should appear. Now all she had to do was convince him that he wasn't going to die if snow touched him.

Carlton stomped around in a circle. Stomp, stomp, crunch, crunch. He was so happy he'd ventured outside after all. Outside had snow, inside didn't. "Wellllllll then there's your answer." He mused, waddling around. The snow was the answer to her questions about all the clothes. He didn't know how she managed not to turn into a popsicle by wearing that few clothes but Carlton wouldn't risk it.

He shone up at the mention of a snowball fight. Generally, he liked them. Not at his old school because the mean kids were always teaming up on him but a snowball fight with his friends was always fun!

Carlton bent down and grabbed a handful of snow that he formed with great care. "I don't know, Natalie...." He trailed off. "It's so cold out and besides..." He suddenly threw the snowball at her. Didn't see that one coming, did ya? DID YA? Maybe she did. But he felt very proud of himself nevertheless. He let out a laugh, spun around and ran away from her in a zigzagging pattern to avoid any snowballs heading his way. "YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME ALIIIIIIVE!"

*Nordic Witch* · 02-19-2017, 04:16 PM

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"No, not at all," Jacob said hurriedly, not wanting the professor to think he'd been offended by her. "Nothing to apologize for. I was just writing a note to my brother, but..." He shrugged. He didn't really want to say that he'd stopped because it made him sound like a total loser. He finally settled on, "It just wasn't ending up the way I wanted it to. I'll start over a little later after I've thought about it more."

The professor sat in the grass a little way away from him, which he was fine with. And then... WAIT. Had she read his mind?! She was the divination professor... Was she a legilimens? Or just scarily good at guessing? Or just good at asking the right questions? EITHER WAY she had just asked pretty much the exact question he was trying to avoid answering. He blushed again, silently cursing his cheeks' tendency to turn bright red at the worst possible moments. They always gave him away.

"Well," he said, stalling for a moment. "Classes are good. I like studying, and I'm doing well in my other classes. I think I'll be ready for OWLs this year." Okay, first question down... But he couldn't avoid the other question she'd asked. "Friends are..." How did he say this without either lying or sounding pathetic? "Um, there are a few people I see. Outside of class. Every once in a while, sometimes." Technically true. He had chatted with people on occasion after class. She hadn't asked if he had close friends. So. Not a lie. And hopefully not too sad-sounding. Yeesh.

Laurel was looking out over the great lake water when Jacob explained his earlier outburst just when she had come over to him under the tree. Averting her gaze from the water to look at Jacob, she smiled understandingly. "I've written and rewritten quite a few letters to my elder brothers over the years too. What I've learned it's better to just write and not think about how it looks if you need to get something off your chest." Especially when Laurel wanted advice or was in trouble and really needed help. Nicholas was always the one she owled not Oliver.

And it seemed that she had asked the questions that Jacob really didn't want her to ask or how else was she supposed to interpret the red cheeked blushing? Laurel was a seer and that was quite enough. Interpreting the future was not as controversial or easy to offend people with as if you had been a legilimens. She didn't want that gift. She loved being a seer and would never trade that for something else.

"That's good to hear. OWL's are very important exams to get good grades on. I wish you best of luck on them. Are you planning to take the OWL in Divination?" Laurel wondered. Okay, maybe it wasn't very nice to put him on the spot like that, but she wanted a high number of students to take her owl to show the headmistress that Divination was popular.

"Socializing and making friends is tricky." Laurel commented thoughtfully. "Just be yourself and i'm sure that your peers will want to spend time with you." Building a friend circle took time but she was certain that Jacob would succeed.

MunchyBubbles · 02-20-2017, 01:13 AM

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Hugging him was like coming home; warm, natural, and wonderful. Just being in his arms made her never want to leave them. Plus he smelled delicious...like leather, salt water, old books, and vanilla all wrapped up into one. She could stay like this with him forever, but she knew they couldn't..at least not right now. "Thank you. So do you." She grinned up at him.

She looked at the little picnic he had set up. Though there was no snow currently, it was still pretty darn cold out. She was really glad she brought an extra blanket for them to warm up with. Plus, the thought of snuggling with him was irresistible. "This looks so wonderful, Leon!" She beamed up at him, oblivious to what was bound to happen in the near future.

She ached to kiss him...but she wasn't going to make that move. She wanted him to take the lead, and wanted their first kiss to be something special. Hopefully he would make that move....eventually.

Leon grinned as he held Juno, he really didn't want to let go, but he knew he would have to eventually so he released her and grinned down at her as she completed him.. "What this old thing?" He said as in response as he shrugged his shoulders, the leather of his jacket creaking slightly as he moved.

He grinned as She said the picnic looked wonderful. "Thanks! I have a few warming Charms in place as well as some blue bell flames.. so hopefully we will be warm enough. " Though really.. they could snuggle.. it was an option..

One he might have thought of when he set this up..

Just sayin'

He smiled as he motioned for her to sit down.. "Please let's sit! And eat! Would you like some hot cocoa? " He asked her as he settled down on the blanket and tried not to let this heart rate pick up to much.. can't ask someone to be your girlfriend if you have passed out from nerves.

Suziella · 02-20-2017, 02:48 AM

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Leon grinned as he held Juno, he really didn't want to let go, but he knew he would have to eventually so he released her and grinned down at her as she complemented him.. "What this old thing?" He said as in response as he shrugged his shoulders, the leather of his jacket creaking slightly as he moved.

He grinned as She said the picnic looked wonderful. "Thanks! I have a few warming Charms in place as well as some blue bell flames.. so hopefully we will be warm enough. " Though really.. they could snuggle.. it was an option..

One he might have thought of when he set this up..

Just sayin'

He smiled as he motioned for her to sit down.. "Please let's sit! And eat! Would you like some hot cocoa? " He asked her as he settled down on the blanket and tried not to let this heart rate pick up to much.. can't ask someone to be your girlfriend if you have passed out from nerves.

Leather looked so good on him she almost didn't want to see him in anything else. But then again, he looked good in literally everything. Juno blushed thinking about the alternative. "I might just have to steal it from you. Put it in my collection." She winked, wishing he hadn't pulled away yet, but they were both probably ready to eat so...

Juno smiled at his thoughtfulness. Hopefully they would still need her blanket though...she could definitely use some snuggles. "That sounds lovely. I did bring and extra blanket in case it is still a little chilly." She hoped that didn't sound like a hint but...hey...hinting and out right saying I want you to hold me close in your arms...probably a little too forward for a first date. Well, first official date, that is.

"I would love a hot cocoa!" She said with a grin, as she took a seat on the blanket he had laid out. It was nice and warm inside the perimeter of the blanket, with a slight coldness. He was totally planning to snuggle. The thought brought a grin to her face and the sleeping butterflies fluttered awake in her tummy.

"So, how has your day been?" Juno asked grinning, as she grabbed a strawberry from the little bowl of fruits he had brought. He seemed a little nervous to day, she wasn't sure why, but she liked it.

MunchyBubbles · 02-21-2017, 12:47 AM

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Leather looked so good on him she almost didn't want to see him in anything else. But then again, he looked good in literally everything. Juno blushed thinking about the alternative. "I might just have to steal it from you. Put it in my collection." She winked, wishing he hadn't pulled away yet, but they were both probably ready to eat so...

Juno smiled at his thoughtfulness. Hopefully they would still need her blanket though...she could definitely use some snuggles. "That sounds lovely. I did bring and extra blanket in case it is still a little chilly." She hoped that didn't sound like a hint but...hey...hinting and out right saying I want you to hold me close in your arms...probably a little too forward for a first date. Well, first official date, that is.

"I would love a hot cocoa!" She said with a grin, as she took a seat on the blanket he had laid out. It was nice and warm inside the perimeter of the blanket, with a slight coldness. He was totally planning to snuggle. The thought brought a grin to her face and the sleeping butterflies fluttered awake in her tummy.

"So, how has your day been?" Juno asked grinning, as she grabbed a strawberry from the little bowl of fruits he had brought. He seemed a little nervous to day, she wasn't sure why, but she liked it.

Leon grinned and blushed slightly as Juno spoke and he bowed his head just a little bashfully, [b]"Well perhaps I might let you steal it." He said with a smile as he finally looked up at her and gently brushed his fingers knee the back of her hand.

"That sounds perfect, we might have to use it. " He said as he settled down onto the blanket and looked around. The day was perfect, alebeit cold. The bright blue sky, the sparkling slow, the susurrus of the wind in the trees around them. All of it was making an amazing setting for what he wanted to do.

He grinned at her as she said she wanted Hot Cocoa and he got out a cup and poured her some of the steaming liquid from a thermos he had in the picnic basket. "My Lady. " He said with a warm smile as they scooted closer together and he smiled warmly at her about to open his mouth when..

Oh! Okay..

"I've been good. " He said with a grin. " And you? "

Watson · 02-21-2017, 05:02 AM

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Even though he had gloves on, Henry still stuffed his hands in his pockets as he continued towards the lake. He could do with the extra warmth with it being so cold today and he even thought about casting a heating charm on himself. Maybe. That would depend on just what he decided to do because he also didn't want to get overheated.

He was somewhat lost in his thoughts as he got closer, his eyes searching the few people that were hanging around up ahead, wondering if there was anyone that he knew. Thinking he heard a soft thud behind him, Henry paused then turned to look behind him just in time to see Olivia heading towards him. "Oh, hey, Olivia," he said to her with a grin, staying in that spot so she could catch up to him. "Going great! Sure.. I was just sort of looking for something to do. What were you doing out here?" Maybe she had some ideas for something fun? There were several things he liked to do out in the snow and ice, but he was up for almost anything.

She was glad that Henry had stopped so she could catch up to him. She slowed down her pace a little bit in order to avoid slipping on some ice and falling into a nearby snow bank. Now falling into a snow bank would be embarrassing but it wouldn't be too bad in front of Henry. He was nice. If it had been Ace or Matt, then they would probably laugh and tease her and then (maybe) offer her a hand to stand up. She grinned when she finally made it. "Hey!" she said, catching her breath. Woah. She was getting out of shape. Since the most recent snowfall, she hadn't been out running. As soon as the snow disappeared, she'd be out again and exercising.

To his question, she almost smirked and told him that she were about to throw a snowball at him. "I was thinking of either building a snowman or maybe try to build an igloo or having a snowball fight. Want to join?" she asked with a wide smile. It'd be fun to have Henry with her on the adventure! Life was too short to not have fun with good mates!

awakemysoul · 02-21-2017, 07:58 AM

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Laurel was looking out over the great lake water when Jacob explained his earlier outburst just when she had come over to him under the tree. Averting her gaze from the water to look at Jacob, she smiled understandingly. "I've written and rewritten quite a few letters to my elder brothers over the years too. What I've learned it's better to just write and not think about how it looks if you need to get something off your chest." Especially when Laurel wanted advice or was in trouble and really needed help. Nicholas was always the one she owled not Oliver.

And it seemed that she had asked the questions that Jacob really didn't want her to ask or how else was she supposed to interpret the red cheeked blushing? Laurel was a seer and that was quite enough. Interpreting the future was not as controversial or easy to offend people with as if you had been a legilimens. She didn't want that gift. She loved being a seer and would never trade that for something else.

"That's good to hear. OWL's are very important exams to get good grades on. I wish you best of luck on them. Are you planning to take the OWL in Divination?" Laurel wondered. Okay, maybe it wasn't very nice to put him on the spot like that, but she wanted a high number of students to take her owl to show the headmistress that Divination was popular.

"Socializing and making friends is tricky." Laurel commented thoughtfully. "Just be yourself and i'm sure that your peers will want to spend time with you." Building a friend circle took time but she was certain that Jacob would succeed.

"Thank you," Jacob said. "That's good advice, Professor." He wasn't sure he was going to take said advice, but it was good. He still planned on telling Jared what the problem was, just in less stupid words. Hopefully.

Ah. Back to the safe subject of school. He could talk for days about that with limited embarrassment. "I do plan on taking it, yes," Jacob said with a smile. "I'm not sure I'm much of a natural talent with divination, but I think I can do well enough to scrape by." After all, he was doing just fine in Professor Vance's class. He definitely didn't think he had any sort of gift for it, though.

Aaaaaaand talking about friends again. Yeesh. Jacob rubbed the back of his neck nervously, a bad habit his mother had been trying to get him to break for years. "I guess so," he answered, unsure if her words were true. Not as if she were lying -- he made sure to think that JUST IN CASE she was listening inside his head -- but maybe that was something that would work for people who weren't him. He hadn't had much luck with it so far, anyway. "It's easier to say than to do," he admitted.

Suziella · 02-21-2017, 10:29 PM

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Leon grinned and blushed slightly as Juno spoke and he bowed his head just a little bashfully, "Well perhaps I might let you steal it." He said with a smile as he finally looked up at her and gently brushed his fingers on the back of her hand.

"That sounds perfect, we might have to use it. " He said as he settled down onto the blanket and looked around. The day was perfect, albeit cold. The bright blue sky, the sparkling snow, the susurrus of the wind in the trees around them. All of it was making an amazing setting for what he wanted to do.

He grinned at her as she said she wanted Hot Cocoa and he got out a cup and poured her some of the steaming liquid from a thermos he had in the picnic basket. "My Lady. " He said with a warm smile as they scooted closer together and he smiled warmly at her about to open his mouth when..

Oh! Okay..

"I've been good. " He said with a grin. " And you? "

Juno grinned at the thought of wearing his jacket. She grinned larger, biting her lip at his comment. He always knew just what to say to make her heart melt.

"We might." She grinned ruefully at him, hoping he would get her intentions. She wanted to be as close to him as possible, especially with how cold it was outside. Though it was an absolutely beautiful day, it was still freezing cold out and warming spells and blue bell flames only did so much.

Juno chuckled when he called her that. She would love to be his though. She took the cup of steaming hot cocoa, and quickly took a sip. Even though it almost scalded her mouth it felt good going down, and was very tasty. "Thank you, kind sir." She said with a grin, subtly scooting closer to him. He looked like he had a lot on his mind.

He looked like he was about to say something when she asked him how his day was going but he responded. "Well, that's good. So have I." She took another sip before asking, "Sorry, I think I cut you off. Were you going to say something?" She wondered what he could have been thinking. She wondered what he was thinking right now....if he wanted to kiss her as badly as she wanted to kiss him.

Magical Soul · 02-22-2017, 03:27 PM

February did not bring warmth and sun with it like Genny would've hoped. Well, at least some sun rays, she wasn't expecting it to get June-hot. Her mood was bleh as she trudged down the path from the castle to the big frozen lake. Memory of her and Casper taking a dip in the freezing water last year came on her mind. A small smile tugged at her lips at that. With her hands in her pockets, she reached the big tree by the lake looking for a dry spot to sit there for a while. Anything is better than being cooped up in the castle.

MunchyBubbles · 02-22-2017, 07:11 PM

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Juno grinned at the thought of wearing his jacket. She grinned larger, biting her lip at his comment. He always knew just what to say to make her heart melt.

"We might." She grinned ruefully at him, hoping he would get her intentions. She wanted to be as close to him as possible, especially with how cold it was outside. Though it was an absolutely beautiful day, it was still freezing cold out and warming spells and blue bell flames only did so much.

Juno chuckled when he called her that. She would love to be his though. She took the cup of steaming hot cocoa, and quickly took a sip. Even though it almost scalded her mouth it felt good going down, and was very tasty. "Thank you, kind sir." She said with a grin, subtly scooting closer to him. He looked like he had a lot on his mind.

He looked like he was about to say something when she asked him how his day was going but he responded. "Well, that's good. So have I." She took another sip before asking, "Sorry, I think I cut you off. Were you going to say something?" She wondered what he could have been thinking. She wondered what he was thinking right now....if he wanted to kiss her as badly as she wanted to kiss him.

Leon was so lost in his head about asking Juno out, he didn't noticed that she was scooting closer to him. He was just sorta of staring into space trying to get up enough nerve to ask this beautiful amazing girl to be his girlfriend.. He swallowed a little nervously as he tried not to Ravenclaw all over this situation.. he just needed to breathe and man up and Gryffindor this!

He could save people from a scary monster that wanted to eat all of them in an alternate dinmension and not think twice about it. But asking Juno to be his girlfriend had him more terrified than the Shadow monster ever had!

Maybe because Juno could break his heart and the monster would have just killed him..

He blinked a little as she spoke, surprised to see she had gotten so close!

"Huh? Oh.. yeah.. ummm.. "

Come on Leon.. get it together!

"Lovely weather we've been having, yeah? "

Suziella · 02-22-2017, 10:30 PM

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Leon was so lost in his head about asking Juno out, he didn't noticed that she was scooting closer to him. He was just sorta of staring into space trying to get up enough nerve to ask this beautiful amazing girl to be his girlfriend.. He swallowed a little nervously as he tried not to Ravenclaw all over this situation.. he just needed to breathe and man up and Gryffindor this!

He could save people from a scary monster that wanted to eat all of them in an alternate dinmension and not think twice about it. But asking Juno to be his girlfriend had him more terrified than the Shadow monster ever had!

Maybe because Juno could break his heart and the monster would have just killed him..

He blinked a little as she spoke, surprised to see she had gotten so close!

"Huh? Oh.. yeah.. ummm.. "

Come on Leon.. get it together!

"Lovely weather we've been having, yeah? "

Leon was really distracted by something, and it was starting to worry Juno. Her little worry crease was slowly creeping up between her eyebrows.

Had she done something? Was he bored with her? Was she not pretty enough? Was there someone else he would rather be with? The worry crease was officially there, and really deep. But she kept her smile on anyway.

Juno took a sip of the hot cocoa. 'Really? The weather?' She internally sighed, and looked down at her hands. "Yeah, it's been lovely." She said, then looked up at him with a small smile.

Why was everything suddenly so awkward...then the thought struck her brain. He's going to ask her....."Is that really what you wanted to ask me?" She said before she could stop herself.

Lady of Light · 02-22-2017, 11:46 PM

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February did not bring warmth and sun with it like Genny would've hoped. Well, at least some sun rays, she wasn't expecting it to get June-hot. Her mood was bleh as she trudged down the path from the castle to the big frozen lake. Memory of her and Casper taking a dip in the freezing water last year came on her mind. A small smile tugged at her lips at that. With her hands in her pockets, she reached the big tree by the lake looking for a dry spot to sit there for a while. Anything is better than being cooped up in the castle.

Etta slowly walked down to the grounds as she enjoyed the feeling of the occasional cold wind blowing across her face. She had her Astronomy book in hand, thinking she might as well get her homework done somewhere outside anyway. It felt good to get away from the castle now and then.

The Hufflepuff ended up near the lake and watched quietly at the gentle waves across the surface of the water. She would really like to go swimming in there one day.. but how? With the Giant Squid living in there? Wasn't that... scary? She frowned momentarily before turning to walk once again, close to the shore, looking for a nice and secluded spot.

Oh there was one! She wandered over to a tree distractedly but realised a little too late that someone else seeemed to be there too. Oops. "Uh.. sorry."

MunchyBubbles · 02-23-2017, 12:54 AM

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Leon was really distracted by something, and it was starting to worry Juno. Her little worry crease was slowly creeping up between her eyebrows.

Had she done something? Was he bored with her? Was she not pretty enough? Was there someone else he would rather be with? The worry crease was officially there, and really deep. But she kept her smile on anyway.

Juno took a sip of the hot cocoa. 'Really? The weather?' She internally sighed, and looked down at her hands. "Yeah, it's been lovely." She said, then looked up at him with a small smile.

Why was everything suddenly so awkward...then the thought struck her brain. He's going to ask her....."Is that really what you wanted to ask me?" She said before she could stop herself.

Leon looked at his hands as Juno asked if that had really been what he wanted to ask her and the boy slowly shook his head.

"No, that isn't what I wanted to ask you.. but.. " He gently picked at the Blanket for a moment before sighing.. "I'm so bad at this, but I've never felt this way about a girl before and I wanted this to be perfect and now I'm overthinking and.. "

The seventh year sighed and trailed off before slowly looking up at Juno..

"Wouid you go out with me? Fully? Like by my girlfriend?" He asked her as his grey eyes looked into her bright blue ones.. wanting to kiss her so badly right now, but wanting to wait until they were official to do so.

Magical Soul · 02-23-2017, 06:56 AM

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Etta slowly walked down to the grounds as she enjoyed the feeling of the occasional cold wind blowing across her face. She had her Astronomy book in hand, thinking she might as well get her homework done somewhere outside anyway. It felt good to get away from the castle now and then.

The Hufflepuff ended up near the lake and watched quietly at the gentle waves across the surface of the water. She would really like to go swimming in there one day.. but how? With the Giant Squid living in there? Wasn't that... scary? She frowned momentarily before turning to walk once again, close to the shore, looking for a nice and secluded spot.

Oh there was one! She wandered over to a tree distractedly but realised a little too late that someone else seeemed to be there too. Oops. "Uh.. sorry."

Sitting with her knees pressed towards her chest, Genny had finally found a dry spot where her bum won't freeze to death. Her bum was pretty important for Quidditch so she took good care of it, heh heh.

Hmm? Another girl approached, Genny noticed her even before she apologized for some reason. "Why?" Why was she sorry? With a small smile, the gryffindor nodded towards the ground next to her. "You can join me if you like. I'm not waiting for anyone else." If this was why she apologized.

Lady of Light · 02-23-2017, 07:43 AM

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Sitting with her knees pressed towards her chest, Genny had finally found a dry spot where her bum won't freeze to death. Her bum was pretty important for Quidditch so she took good care of it, heh heh.

Hmm? Another girl approached, Genny noticed her even before she apologized for some reason. "Why?" Why was she sorry? With a small smile, the gryffindor nodded towards the ground next to her. "You can join me if you like. I'm not waiting for anyone else." If this was why she apologized.

Oh, alright. Etta smiled at the other girl and sat down, stretching out her legs and placing the textbook on her lap. .. and this was quite a lovely spot. Good view of the lake and quite secluded from the cold. Perfect.

She stared out at the water for a few moments, quite appreciating the crisp cold air although she was kind of looking forward to warmer weather too. She finally turned towards her fellow classmate. "Hi. I'm Etta." The Hufflepuff introduced herself, thinking it was only polite to do so.

Magical Soul · 02-23-2017, 08:06 AM

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Oh, alright. Etta smiled at the other girl and sat down, stretching out her legs and placing the textbook on her lap. .. and this was quite a lovely spot. Good view of the lake and quite secluded from the cold. Perfect.

She stared out at the water for a few moments, quite appreciating the crisp cold air although she was kind of looking forward to warmer weather too. She finally turned towards her fellow classmate. "Hi. I'm Etta." The Hufflepuff introduced herself, thinking it was only polite to do so.

The girl was familiar from class but Genny couldn't put a name to her face. "Etta, what a nice name. I'm Genny." Her name was more traditional.

Anyway. "I never thought I'd find someone out of the castle at this time of the year and this close to the lake." It was almost the coldest spot in the grounds. Barely anyone came here.

Suziella · 02-23-2017, 08:56 PM

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Leon looked at his hands as Juno asked if that had really been what he wanted to ask her and the boy slowly shook his head.

"No, that isn't what I wanted to ask you.. but.. " He gently picked at the Blanket for a moment before sighing.. "I'm so bad at this, but I've never felt this way about a girl before and I wanted this to be perfect and now I'm overthinking and.. "

The seventh year sighed and trailed off before slowly looking up at Juno..

"Would you go out with me? Fully? Like by my girlfriend?" He asked her as his grey eyes looked into her bright blue ones.. wanting to kiss her so badly right now, but wanting to wait until they were official to do so.

OK...this was not the Leon she knew. He was being super duper shy...and it was super duper adorable. Her heart was thumping as fast as a humming birds wings at this point.

She wanted to let him talk without interruption. She knew how hard it could be to get out what you wanted to say and say it exactly how you wanted to. Being interrupted mid thought always sucked because you lose track. But this scared, nervous, boy in front of her was so adorable...it was easy just watch him.

When he finally said it, the biggest smile she could possibly muster broke out on her face. It was like she was radiating sunlight. She was so ridiculously happy.

She sat her hot cocoa down, far enough away that it wouldn't get knocked over, took his face in both of her hands, and whispered, "Of course, Cap." She grinned a bit bigger, and leaned her forehead against his.

She wasn't going to kiss him first.

emjay · 02-23-2017, 10:24 PM

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She was glad that Henry had stopped so she could catch up to him. She slowed down her pace a little bit in order to avoid slipping on some ice and falling into a nearby snow bank. Now falling into a snow bank would be embarrassing but it wouldn't be too bad in front of Henry. He was nice. If it had been Ace or Matt, then they would probably laugh and tease her and then (maybe) offer her a hand to stand up. She grinned when she finally made it. "Hey!" she said, catching her breath. Woah. She was getting out of shape. Since the most recent snowfall, she hadn't been out running. As soon as the snow disappeared, she'd be out again and exercising.

To his question, she almost smirked and told him that she were about to throw a snowball at him. "I was thinking of either building a snowman or maybe try to build an igloo or having a snowball fight. Want to join?" she asked with a wide smile. It'd be fun to have Henry with her on the adventure! Life was too short to not have fun with good mates!

"Hi," he grinned as Olivia caught up to him. Henry thought maybe she seemed a little out of breath, but he couldn't tell if it was just from the cold. The weather had a tendency to make it seem that way with visible breath and red cheeks. At any rate, he was glad to have bumped into a friend on his trek out here as that was what he had hoped. Maybe they could hang out and quell his bit of boredom.

A snowman or an igloo or a snowball fight... hmm.. those all sounded like fun ideas. "Yeah, sure," he grinned. "Sounds fun!" He took a minute to think about it, figuring that Olivia was asking him to decide between her suggestions. Snow activities were always a good time, especially when he tried to combine them with magic as he had lately with building a snowman and having snowball fights. But he had never built an igloo.

"Let's try building an igloo," he finally said. "Any idea how we could do that?" He'd assume it would consist of more than just piling up snow into an appropriate shape. But what did he know? He never made one before.

Lady of Light · 02-23-2017, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Magical Soul

The girl was familiar from class but Genny couldn't put a name to her face. "Etta, what a nice name. I'm Genny." Her name was more traditional.

Anyway. "I never thought I'd find someone out of the castle at this time of the year and this close to the lake." It was almost the coldest spot in the grounds. Barely anyone came here.

"Thank you." Etta replied with a grin. It felt good when people said that she had a nice name, especially when the girl didn't like it as much. "It's nice to meet you." She nodded and extended a hand. Who said she didn't have manners? Eh.

The Hufflepuff gave a small shrug of the shoulders. "I enjoy being outside. To get away from all the stress and studying.. I like it." She paused for a moment before eyeing the other girl, her eyes filled with curiousity. "And, you? Why are you here?"

Magical Soul · 02-25-2017, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady of Light

"Thank you." Etta replied with a grin. It felt good when people said that she had a nice name, especially when the girl didn't like it as much. "It's nice to meet you." She nodded and extended a hand. Who said she didn't have manners? Eh.

The Hufflepuff gave a small shrug of the shoulders. "I enjoy being outside. To get away from all the stress and studying.. I like it." She paused for a moment before eyeing the other girl, her eyes filled with curiousity. "And, you? Why are you here?"

Genny nodded at Etta in recognition of her manners, then quickly took the girl's hand in a handshake. "You too." Pause. "I've seen you around classroom but we never got to talk." Or participate together in an activity.

Again, Genny nodded. "Oh I understand the stress study brings! I swear I get a headache every time I sit down for homework." She gave that a roll of her eyes, so unimpressed with books and sitting still for so long. "I come here for running, I like to keep moving and not be cooped up in the castle for so long." It was impossible for her to keep her good mood and not be outside regularly.

sarahlooo · 02-25-2017, 06:12 PM

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Carlton stomped around in a circle. Stomp, stomp, crunch, crunch. He was so happy he'd ventured outside after all. Outside had snow, inside didn't. "Wellllllll then there's your answer." He mused, waddling around. The snow was the answer to her questions about all the clothes. He didn't know how she managed not to turn into a popsicle by wearing that few clothes but Carlton wouldn't risk it.

He shone up at the mention of a snowball fight. Generally, he liked them. Not at his old school because the mean kids were always teaming up on him but a snowball fight with his friends was always fun!

Carlton bent down and grabbed a handful of snow that he formed with great care. "I don't know, Natalie...." He trailed off. "It's so cold out and besides..." He suddenly threw the snowball at her. Didn't see that one coming, did ya? DID YA? Maybe she did. But he felt very proud of himself nevertheless. He let out a laugh, spun around and ran away from her in a zigzagging pattern to avoid any snowballs heading his way. "YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME ALIIIIIIVE!"

Carlton was a strange boy. He was silly. Natalie liked it.

She continued kicking little bits of snow up with her boots, aaaaaalmost tuning Carlton out in his rambling because he obviously didn't want to have a snowball fight with him. Which was fiiiiiine, she supposed. She'd just have to drag her brother out here instead and --

Suddenly, her face... was very cold...

"CARLTON!" she squealed and wiped the snow off of her face. When her vision was restored, she saw the boy running away, TRULY like a maniac. But she wasn't even mad. A giggle of delight and excitement escaped her mouth as the young slytherin chased after her friend. "CARLTOOOOOONNN!" Her little legs carried her fast towards the marshmallow looking boy in all his clothes. Her few layers allowed her to catch up to him rather quickly.

Natalie SPRUNG from the ground and latched her limbs around the boy in an attempt to bring him to the ground, completely forgetting that this was supposed to be a snowball fight. Errr.. now it was a snow-tackle fight.

Lady of Light · 02-26-2017, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Magical Soul

Genny nodded at Etta in recognition of her manners, then quickly took the girl's hand in a handshake. "You too." Pause. "I've seen you around classroom but we never got to talk." Or participate together in an activity.

Again, Genny nodded. "Oh I understand the stress study brings! I swear I get a headache every time I sit down for homework." She gave that a roll of her eyes, so unimpressed with books and sitting still for so long. "I come here for running, I like to keep moving and not be cooped up in the castle for so long." It was impossible for her to keep her good mood and not be outside regularly.

Hmm, yes. Etta agreed with a small nod. Yeah, they never really got to meet properly in class either.. which was rather weird considering the Hufflepuff knew most people in her year by name. Oh, well. Always fun to interact with new people, right? A moment's pause. "Do you have a nickname?" She asked curiously.

Running? Etta raised an eyebrow, visibly looking impressed. "You run in this weather, too?" You know, she had tried the whole "running so that she could be fit" for a while but it just didn't suit her. The girl couldn't run for more than ten minutes in a stretch so she'd just given up. She did understand the whole homework headaches, though. Oooooh, yes. "Right?" Etta replied enthusiastically. "I mean.. especially if it has anything to do with Divination or Runes. Too boring."

Weasley174 · 02-28-2017, 10:42 PM

Simon smiled as he looked around the lake, now this was a place than he liked coming to. Seriously it would be epic if they could have a swimming competition here, you know see who could go the furthest out, though saying that was it actually a lake or a river. Now this had been confusing him as a lake was a place that didn't go anywhere else, but hadn't they come from Hogsmeade on a boat which would actually make this a great river.

Simon could imagine playing a giant game of battleship on this place and he knew it would be epic especially if they could use real life battleship, you know like the way they had wizard chess. He sat down at the edge of the lake and dangled his hand in the water.

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