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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Headmistress - Prof. Regina Hawthorne (Zoe) Deputy Head - Prof. Paul Myers (kayquilz)
School Staff Ancient Runes - Prof. Regina Hawthorne (Zoe) Arithmancy - Prof. Bethany Holmes (NPC) Astronomy - Prof. Kalen Kennedy (MunchyBubbles) CoMC - Prof. Tristan Wayland (Suziella) Charms - Prof. Gaston Marchand (MadMadamMalfoy) DADA - Prof. Roderik Hirsch (hermionesclone) Divination - Prof. Laurel Vance (Nordic Witch) Flying - Mr. Haraldur Baldvinsson (potterobsessionist) Herbology - Prof. Paul Myers (kayquilz) History of Magic - Prof. Charles Curtains (Goblinfrog) Muggle Studies - Prof. Kaysha Stewart (FearlessLeader19) Potions - Prof. Ignatius Noble (hermygirl) Transfiguration - Prof. Celestia Grimsbane (Nifflerfan)
School Poltergeist - Peeves School Ghost - Moaning Myrtle House Elves - Algamus, Argyle, Beezley, Nimma, Pips, Quirly, Schmoop, Tinka, Tippin, Toddles
Head Boy - Ronan Carter (lazykitty) Head Girl - Vivian Fairfield (Kimothy)
Gryffindor House Ghost - Nearly Headless Nick Head of House - Prof. Gaston Marchand (MadMadamMalfoy) House Prefects - Ronan Carter (lazykitty), Stasya Dalgaard-Volkova (SilverTiger) House Captain - Abraham Botros Jr. (Felixir)
Hufflepuff House Ghost - Fat Friar Head of House - Prof. Paul Myers (kayquilz) House Prefects - Derfael Ashburry-Hawthorne (sweetpinkpixie), Harriet Paton (RachieRu) House Captain - Bel Macindoe (Tegz)
Ravenclaw House Ghost - Grey Lady Head of House - Prof. Roderik Hirsch (hermionesclone) House Prefects - Erik Jessup III (NPC), Jessa Cambridge (DaniDiNardo) House Captain - Kirk Forsfelle (Charely Potter)
Slytherin House Ghost - Bloody Baron Head of House - Prof. Laurel Vance (Nordic Witch) House Prefects - Flynn Kowalski (Sneakeh Cat), Vivian Fairfield (Kimothy) House Captain - Skylar Diggory (PhoenixRising)
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And we have the speech
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Originally Posted by Zoe
She had caught the Muggle Studies professor's smile before she had taken her seat. In all honesty, Regina had quite a bit of respect for the woman wanting to return after everything. Had it been her those godforsaken twins targeted, she would have taken an early retirement. Kudos.
As Tristian made his way to the table, the woman gave him a nod of acknowledgment. As for Gaston's appearance, she honestly was a bit surprised by him addressing her by her first name but nonetheless smiled at him. "Good evening, Gaston."
Her eyes did catch Haraldur, though he seemed to have ... forgotten? ... to continue moving to his seat. She was about to give him a look to signal that she wanted to get the show on the road, so to speak, and get food on the table; however, her attention had been grasped.
First there was the History of Magic. "Hello, Charles. I'm doing quite well tonight. Yourself?"
Next she gave Paul a casual wave. No words were said though.
Then Laurel's response made her brow raise -- not quite sure if the woman beside her was being serious or not. Merpeople stirring up the term? The headmistress honestly doubted it. During the time she had been headmistress of the school, they had co-existed well and mostly minded their own business. Regardless, she responded with "Duly noted" and left it at that.
Finally, the owl that had flown into the hall was noticed ... and she did catch glimpse of the Hufflepuff table commotion ... and Prefect Derfael Ashburry-Hawthorne was coming up to their table.
Would she ever get the opportunity to give her speech?
With the Herbology professor only being a couple chairs away from her, the boy's words were heard clearly. Her gaze shifted to Paul, over to the Hufflepuff table, and then back to Derfael. She didn't need all the details, not at this very moment at least. "Please feel free to escort her to the common room if a more appropriate environment is needed right now. I can ask one of the elves to send food up, if needed." Her head then turned to Paul. Without saying anything, her look was enough to let him know that he, being Head of House and everything, was excused.
On that note, the headmistress rose from her chair. The feast, though she had very little to announce this term, needed to carry on. After all, everyone needed a good night's sleep considering there were classes to be had bright and early in the morning.
"Good evening, everyone! I would like to begin this term by welcoming those of you who have returned to us over the summer back to school, and for those of you who are brand new a warm welcome to Hogwarts," she said, smiling brightly, after reaching her podium and having everyone's attention. "There are just a few things I would like to mention before we dive into a spectacular feast."
"First of all, this term we have no new staff." As far as the American knew, it had been a while since that last happened. "I can say with confidence that we all are ready for another exciting year of learning."
"Quidditch tryouts will be happening soon. If you are interested, please take note of the tryout session scheduled as posted in your House common room. If you have any questions, please ask Professor Baldvinson or your House captain.
"As you all know, the first day of classes is tomorrow. So make sure that you do not stay up too late tonight. Not being prompt to and present, physically and mentally, in your classes will not be tolerated."
Of course, she paused for dramatic effect, allowing that particular note to echo throughout the hall. Her face shown the utmost seriousness at this point.
It didn't take long, though, for the smile to return to her face. "But, first, enjoy the feast." With a wave of her hand, goblets and plates full of drink and food filled the table. Satisfied, Regina made her way back to her seat.
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From Creature Companions:
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Once everyone reached the surface, those requiring medical attention were immediately taken to the hospital wing and checked out by Healer Macmillan.
Students that brought with them items that were found in the underwater cave were promptly asked to hand them over.
A number of staff members and the Giant Squid later returned to the underwater cave to retrieve the rest of the treasure. These items were taken to a secure location in the castle to be thoroughly examined.
The mystery still remains and many questions are left unanswered. How did these items get in the lake? Who put them there? Why? And what does this discovery have in store for Hogwarts?
Ruh-roh!
Bolding by me.
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something disturbing in the lake after Hogwarts takes a bunch of treasure from it? Coincidence? We think not
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Not long after Bartholomew's winter warning to the young boy, something happened.
For those paying close attention, you might notice something else bobbing above the surface of the lake for a split second. But before you can get a proper look at what it is, it disappeared from view and back into the lake as if it were never there to begin with.
What was that? Something to be worried about? Or was it just a figment of your imagination?
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Some of the objects found in the lake were analysed in a late-November Ancient Runes lesson, which can be read in full HERE. (The main activity and question 2 posts in particular should be read for information about those objects.)
We also were graced with a Daily Prophet delivery in the Great Hall:
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An owl loudly hoots amidst the breakfast chitter chatter, leading several other owls into the Great Hall. Just like every morning, they were here to deliver the wizarding paper.
PLOP!
PLOP!
PLOP!
PLOP!
Within a matter of seconds, stacks of papers tied with twine are scattered about the tables. The headline, visible underneath the twine, reads "Hoard Found in Hogwarts' Lake."
Better set your pumpkin juice aside, untie the twine, and grab your own copy.
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Hmm... curious letter the Headmistress received, no?
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With another Ancient Runes class having ended roughly ten minutes ago, Regina wasn't at all surprised to see that the fifth floor corridor had been deserted by the time she exited the classroom. There were, after all, other classes to attend and places to be. The headmistress herself had somewhere to be. However, she was in no rush to get to her office, so she was taking the long way there rather than taking her staircase shortcut.
The features of the fifth floor were not unfamiliar to her. She didn't bat an eye when she strolled by the reading lounge, the door to the storeroom, and the balcony that overlooked the inside of the Clock Tower. Though when she came across the statue of Gregory the Smarmy, something about it caused her to stop.
No, she wasn't there to reflect on the man's history. There was a slight gap behind the large man that she had never noticed before. Was that a passageway opening? Interesting...
Nuria was very pleased to be delivering this particular letter. It had been a while since she had last made a Hogwarts delivery. Plus the task had come at an opportune moment when she desperately needed to get away from the younger owls.
She gracefully made her way through the castle, searching for the Head Hooman. She could sense that the woman was somewhere in the upper part of the castle. Deeper into the castle Nuria went, but it didn't take her long to find who she was looking for - this old owl was just that good at her job.
After swiftly landing, the envelope was set on the floor. "Hoo."
Then Nuria took a moment to stretch her wings and, not needing any treats or pets, flew away.
Text Cut: delivery!
To: Regina Hawthorne
From: Dr. Agnes Pike
Dear Headmistress Hawthorne,
I'm the curator of the Pre-History and Iron Age Collections at the Scottish National Museum for Wizarding Artefacts, and I'm contacting you in response to the recent Daily Prophet article about the items found in the Great Lake at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. While the find as a whole is astonishing, the Viking brooch with the distorted faces pictured in the article caught my eye. We have a tapestry in storage here at the museum which was discovered a number of years ago in a Church collection about 30 miles due south of Hogwarts castle. It raised some interest with our experts, due to its fine quality and craftsmanship, dated to around the 10th Century. Made up of a number of story panels, not unlike the Bayeux Tapestry, it appears to depict a wizard partaking in a Viking battle. One of the panels shows a chest of treasure filled with coins and jewels; another depicts the wizard wearing a brooch with the same face motifs as found in your hoard.
I am currently assembling an exhibition of key Scottish finds, and am keen to make the Great Lake treasure one of our prominent displays. In particular, I would be interested to pair the coins and brooch side by side with our tapestry, to build a fuller narrative of Wizarding History in Scotland, before even Hogwarts was located here.
I look forward to discussing details with you further,
Dr. Agnes Pike
Curator, Pre-History and Iron Age Collections
Scottish National Museum for Wizarding Artefacts
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With another round of hooting, the owls circled around the hall and left the way they came, one accidentally leaving behind a dropping and another making a quick dive for a sandwich before departing.
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As the typical light squalls and showers of March arrived, the lake had finally abandoned its frozen state. The surface was no longer the smooth, black ice of winter, but had resumed its usual rolls and waves that heralded the arrival of spring. This iconic feature of the Hogwarts grounds was clearly back to normal, or so it seemed...
As the lake's waves lapped gently against the grassy shores, they brought something other than the typical water and dirt up on land. The small, round objects that were swept on shore sported a good covering of mud and bore the dirt accumulated by the passage of time. Enterprising Hogwarts residents might still glimpse something of a glitter or a glint from the objects' surfaces from afar, for these objects were not entirely mud balls. Beneath the grime, the gold coins would sparkle in the spring sunlight. In their current state, only a small, uncovered portion of that golden surface would shine through the muck to hint at the objects' identity. Dare you collect such odd, old gold coins? If you have the guts to pluck them from the ground, what will you do with these curiosities? Or will you let them slumber in the obscurity of the lake's shores?
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With the arrival of Spring, Skylar was in full gear mode to muddle through on these long-term assignments that she honestly should have begun working on ages ago. It wasn't exactly like her to procrastinate and she was fully blaming senioritis for taking its toll, although deep down, she knew it was much more than that.
Headed out to the lake with her black journal tucked in her hand to muddle through on her training log (something that she was sure was ridiculous for her since she already trained quite regularly), she stopped short when something shiny caught her eye. Huh?
Dropping her planner at her side, she squatted down by one of the objects to have a look, unafraid to touch it, and rubbed the mud and dirt from it. Was this ... related to the treasures found in the Fall? And why all of a sudden the reveal of them?
"SpeRevelio," she muttered, figuring she should probably be safe. Just in case. Considering she did want to maybe study cursebreaking, if she got accepted.
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A walk along the Great Lake (not to be confused with the Great Lakes along the U.S.-Canada border) was what was needed in his current state, or so Ronan had decided. So, that was exactly what he was doing that March day, dressed in simple jeans, t-shirt and boots.
He was halfway around the lake when he noticed something shining in the dirt under his soles. At first, he thought that someone had gone a little overboard with the glitter. But, at second look, it seemed to be some kind of metal. Squatting down to get a closer look, he saw that not only was it metal, it was a coin of some sort. And that it wasn't the only one. Could they be from the hoard that was found earlier this term?
He plucked a few of the coins up and performed a cleaning charm on them trying to see the image on them. Though, he probably should've thought about casting the charm that Skylar was now doing as well.....
Oooo, sudden coin windfall by the lake! What will Skylar and Ronan's spells reveal...?
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Coins are popping up everywhere!
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As March turns to April, the final cool winds of winter give way to the breezy air of spring, and snow is replaced with rain. Yet there is no rain today, making it the first of two weeks without any sort of precipitation. It is a perfect day to enjoy the outdoors. Perhaps a visit to the hot springs is on your minds...
Unlike the lake, the water of the hot springs is always transparently clear, allowing you to see the very ground of the spring if you so desire. Something shiny at the very bottom of the hot springs captures your gaze. Squinting down at it, you realize that it is in fact just one of many such shiny objects littered around the ground. They are gold coins, this you can determine easily even without getting close. None of the coins are on the shore, all are submerged in the water.
Will you dive under to retrieve these coins? Or perhaps you will use summoning charm?
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With the weather no longer being cold and the sun making a regular appearance again, spring had officially arrived. The current conditions are perfect for studying outside or just taking a casual stroll throughout the grounds of the school. With it being a weekend and the Entrance Gates open, a walk to Hogsmeade may just be on today's agenda...
Naturally, nothing appears to be out of the ordinary. All that surrounds you are thick forest trees, the occasional boulder, and the flittering and chirping of birds. As you approach the gate, however, you notice something shiny on the road up ahead. Stepping forward, you realize that there is a trail of gold coins (definitely not Galleons) coming from the trees to your left, crossing the road, and continuing through the trees to your right. There is no sign of how these coins got here.
What do you do? Pick up the coins and examine them closer or leave them where they are and alert someone?
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The sun shines down on the Willow, it's warm rays having melted the icicles that formed this past winter. A gentle breeze is blowing, which causes the tree's limbs to sway as if it were slow dancing.
Needless to say, the Willow is a pleasant sight right now. The nice day may entice you to walk along the path that has been placed a safe distance away from it. Once you get a good look at the tree, however, you notice something shining at the base of the tree. What is that glistening at its roots? If you squint your eyes, you might be able to make out that they are gold coins. From afar, you might assume that they are Galleons. But a closer examination will prove otherwise and date them quite a bit.
Will you summon these coins? Or will you test fate and try to snatch them with your bare hands? The choice is yours...
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The pathways this time of the year a delight to see. The vibrant green grass shines in the sunlight, flowers are in full bloom, and there are even little creatures running about now that the harshness of winter is long gone. If you're in need of a study break or want to procrastinate, a stroll through the pathways is definitely in order.
After making your way to the heart of the pathways, something shiny catches your eye. A gold coin lies on the ground. If you look at it closely, you will notice that it is quite old. You may begin to wonder how the coin wound up there, but no clear answer is available. What is clear, though, is that this isn't the only coin strewn about. Another few coins can be seen in the distance, nestled in the grass off the pathway. Beyond that, next to a burrow near the edge of the forest, lies another pair of coins.
Dare you follow the trail and do some collecting? Or do you think it is best to leave the coins be?
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Another warm day has come to an end in the last half of May. As the sun begins its descent on the horizon, the temperature begins to gradually cool. The skies turn vibrant pinks and oranges before transitioning into the black of night. The ceiling in the Great Hall reflects this often taken for granted change as everyone enjoys their supper.
The grounds are silent and the waves of the lake are calm. But soon, something causes a ripple to take form as one lone screech, a word in a language that was foreign above water, fills the air and demands the attention of all.
Ruh-roh, Raggy!
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The screeching at the lake soon died down. She was certain that it had caught the human's attention and that they were making their way to the lake. Merchefianess Arethusa rose out of the water and looked around, a crown settled on the top of her head. Two of her bodyguards followed. Their green locks which were so great and flowing in the sea were now hanging limply around their grey shoulders. Arethusa's wide eyes shifted from her two bodyguards, both equipped with spears, to the people that had gathered at the lake.
The expression on her face was that of anger and her fist was tightly gripped. She opened her mouth, about to let out another screech. Her village had been attacked, and she was not happy at all. But then she remembered that the humans couldn't understand their language above water. And those things were on the move.
She, along with the bodyguards, went back down under the surface. She motioned for her bodyguards to remain where they were with a simple movement of her arm and swam closer.
Her head then bobbed above the surface. Arethusa opened her mouth again to speak, making sure to speak in the human tongue. She had to warn them.
"My village was attacked! The attackers are coming this way! We'll try to hold them off as long as we can."
Without another word, she retreated back under the water and swam to the depths of the lake to help her fellow merpeople.
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There are inferi coming out of the forest!
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A faint rustling sound is heard from the Forbidden Forest. Leaves on a few of the trees jiggle, and a twig snaps in the distance, an ominous warning of what lurks within. A hand reaches out of the shadows, crushing a branch in its way... a hand that is nothing but bone.
The owner of the hand, a gaunt skeletal creature, emerges. Several of its comrades follow close behind, drawn out of the dark safety of the forest by the screech. The creatures vary slightly in size and appearance. Many among them are nothing but skeletons, while others have remnants of clothing. The tallest of the creatures wears tattered trousers and the remains of a Viking helmet. It stands in the middle of the group; white, cloudy eyes stare blankly as its skull turns in the direction of the sound.
As they make their way onto the grounds, a few gold coins fall from some of the creatures' ragged clothing. They lumber forth with surprising speed, approaching ever closer. They will not be deterred!
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Inferi at the lake, INFERI AT THE LAKE!
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The sun has fully set. The moon is slowly rising against the dark sky, the reflection of which you can see on the smooth surface of the lake...
But something was breaking that smoothness. A ripple grew... and grew... and soon, a hand can be seen. A white, scaly hand that looked like it had all the flesh sucked out of it.
The hand was followed by another. Both latched onto the bank of the lake as the figure emerged from the depths of the water. The skeletal figure of an Inferi pulled itself up, its wet, tattered clothes clinging to its body. Many others followed, some with Viking attire and some with coins falling out of their torn pockets.
There was a moment of silence apart from the plonk! of a few gold coins. Their cloudy eyes surveyed the scene ahead.
Then they moved. Forwards. And towards the humans.
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Dun...dun...DUN!
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Fire. Fire spells, fire ropes and fire lasso lit up the ever-growing darkness. They latched onto the dead corpses. Some were hurt by the spells, flailing and falling back on themselves and back into the lake, but the majority were lucky enough to miss the fire.
The unaffected Inferi moved forwards with surprising speed. They spread themselves outwards as more appeared from the depths of the lake. The army were growing and didn't look like they were going to stop anytime soon. They drew closer.... and closer.... you could almost see every detail on their skeletal figures...
One, the leader of the pack, approached one of the talking adults (Noble). It gripped his hand, the one with the long stick, and held on tight. Another latched onto his other arm and, together, they tried to drag him back... back.... back to the lake.
The other Inferi drew close to the small humans. Arms were grabbed, ankles were held onto and some even lunged at the small humans.
In all the chaos, groups of Inferi broke away from the pack to move in different directions. Out, away from the crowd, and onto the grounds....
The pale moonlight beamed down on the greenhouses, illuminating several pairs of cloudy, white eyes. Some of the Inferi managed to break away and converged on the buildings. A pair of hands, sparsely covered in decayed flesh with bones visible, gripped a door and ripped it off its hinges, flinging it aside as if it were no lighter than a gum wrapper. The sound of glass shattering echoed as another rotting hand punched a hole in one of the walls.
The creatures laid waste to the greenhouses. Tables were upended. Plants were yanked out of their pots and cast aside to die, while their pots smashed on the ground. The poor daffodils honked frantically until one Inferi silenced them by ripping their petals off. Another picked up the venomous tentacula and threw it at the wall, shattering both the pot and the wall.
Some of the carnivorous plants tried in vain to fight back by biting the Inferi’s skeletal appendages, only to be thrown off violently. The Devil’s Snare wound itself around their legs, but they snapped it in half as if it were a mere blade of grass. Soon the greenhouse floors were littered with dirt, dead plant parts, shards of glass and terra cotta, and a few gold coins that fell out of the creatures’ tattered clothing, but they weren't finished. Their rampage of terror was only getting started!
Pathways!
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The skeletal figures move surprisingly fast, away from the fire and crowd of people, using the pathways of the school grounds to navigate further. Long corpse like fingers slowly curl around branches to move past them. The horde of bony creatures drag themselves through the vegetation with their already torn attire further shredding on the bushes. Some have their mouths gaping open, chins dropped down to their bony chest, all with white lifeless eyes and all moving in the same direction as they push on, seemingly unstoppable.
The silhouettes of what appears to be ancient Viking helmets are gradually more difficult to notice due to the night air settling around them. A revolting stench linger around them as they move forward, away from the fire, light and resistance by the lake and towards the cold, dark safety of the pathways.
Oh, how we drift away from our friends. And the ones back home play remember when
It gets even worse at the Greenhouses!!
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The Inferi continued to wage war against the greenhouse plants when they sensed a presence. Blank, cloudy eyes turned to the human girl. The creatures converged on her, their rotting hands reaching out. The girl's spell hit one of them; flames shot up the Inferius's outstretched arm. It writhed in agony as the fire spread to its body, stumbling backwards. In its frantic flailing, it tripped over an overturned table, setting that on fire along with it.
The boy human's fire rope grazed the side of one creature’s face. It ran around frantically, trying to put itself out, but more Inferi were coming. And now they were angry! Several Inferi pounced on the boy while he was distracted by the Devil's Snare. Their cold, clammy decayed arms wrapped around his neck, fully prepared to snap it in half.
The remaining creatures scattered as the girl aimed another spell, but don't mistake their movement for defeat, humans! They were simply looking for a better angle of attack. They silently slunk up to the girl from behind. Rotting hands grabbed her around her waist and arms, trying to pull her down. The humans were no match for them!
humans. The gaunt creatures slows for a moment as big, white eyes take in the scene. For a few seconds there is silence as they come to a stop. Then slowly they move sideways, spreading out as more of them join behind them. Wands are pointed towards them, but no further threat yet. One of the creatures tilt its head, the neck letting out a disgusting cracking sound.
The next time they move: It’s sudden, fast and it’s towards the group.
They quickly approach from all angles, surrounding the foolish humans who chose to resist them. Long bony arms are stretching out as they close in.
Everything and everyone standing in their way will be disposed of.
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The bridge connecting the grounds to the courtyard got destroyed *GASP!*
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Under the cover of night, the Inferi inched ever closer to their goal. Several of the creatures made it to the wooden bridge; they paused but a moment, their cloudy lifeless eyes staring down the dark and narrow path ahead. The tall Inferi in the battered Viking helmet led the charge across the bridge with the others tromped along close behind.
The exposed bones of an Inferius’s fingers grabbed one of the pillars holding the roof over the bridge and yanked it down, crushing it into wood chips. Some of its fellows joined in tearing down more pillars as they continued their journey across the bridge. Others ripped up the railing, sending pieces falling into the ravine below. They reached the other side just in time to hear an ominous rumble. Unable to support itself any longer, the roof caved in with a deafening THUD!
All that remained was a huge pile of debris blocking the path. There would be no escape for the humans that way!
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From the Boathouse yesterday:
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A pair of pale hands eerily clambered onto the rock, hoisting up the remainder of the skeletal humanoid figure that was attached. It wasn’t alone. After the leader of the pack was standing in the moonlight, more hands and bodies emerged, causing the water to ripple in all directions. Water dripped from their bones and tattered clothing onto the ground as they all assembled beside the boathouse.
Once the troop were all out of the water, everything was silent. Being on the opposite side of the grounds, there were no humans present or fire being casted to keep them away. Their cloudy white eyes were all focused on one spot.
At once they started moving forward. Some took the stone steps up, others decided to climb the rocky side of the cliff. Their bodies, though many were crawling, moved swiftly and quietly.
They were an unstoppable force, all moving in unison, all heading toward the main entrance of the castle.
The Inferi moved onwards.... onwards... and into the Courtyard. They moved forwards with surprising speed and agility for beings of the dead. The moonlight didn't illuminate as much but that didn't matter. Their cloudy eyes could see all...
A few scaly hands gripped onto the nearby pillar and tore it down. There was a deafening CRASH! as the pillar broke into a million pieces on the floor. A moment.... a single moment of silence followed this scene as the Inferi surveyed the remains on the floor....
.... and then there was chaos.
One by one, the corpses moved. Pillars, stone benches... every bit of the architecture was getting destroyed. They were fully intent on demolishing as much as possible and no one was going to get in their way.
Nothing was going to remain untouched, not even the fountain in the middle...
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And now we have Peeves joining the frey at the Great Lake.....
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If there's trouble, call on Peevsie, he'll make double! One of his favorite chants EVER had inspired old Peevsie to be all Noble and help save the entire school.
Never Fear, Peeves was here!
Here clutching a couple of Blast-Ended Skrewts in his bulging arms as he soared over the grounds towards the lake. He passed over Inferi in the pathways without giving them much thought as all his attention was on the lake and the largest group of students gathered there.
Peevesie was going to help, oh yes. As soon as he was directly over the large group of people and walking dead, Peeves dropped the largest Blast-Ended Skrewt into the crowd at random. He cackled madly as he watched it spiral closer and closer to the group, but he didn't bother to stay in one place and watch where it landed! Whether it hit students, teachers, or Inferi didn't matter to him. This was going to be hilarious!
Dropping the largest Blast-Ended Skrewt in his arms meant that he could handle the smaller one better and move it around easily. Peeves shifted the creature in his arms so that its fiery butt was facing out. He paused a moment to savor the chaos from his special delivery before he flew right at the group with the skrewt butt-out to help burn the nearest Inferi. The student nearest to that Inferius had better move out of the way or she might get burned too (Chloe).
"AAARGHHH! CHAAAARGE! HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
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The Inferi keep advancing toward the humans, their rotting skeletal hands inching ever closer to grabbing flesh. Fire spells fly at them as they draw near; a few of the creatures standing in the wrong place at the wrong time are set ablaze. They flail about, writhing in pain on the ground as the flames consume them. Soon, the fire spreads to the grass around them.
The rest of them keep on coming. Several Inferi surround the adult human, grabbing her from behind. Once they take her out, disposing of the children will be too easy! The other creatures round on the smaller humans, grabbing arms, legs, and any other body arts they can get their cold clammy hands on to drag them down.
The wandless girl's bat collides with the side of one creature's head, shattering bone and esposing the innards beneath. The walking corpse feels no pain from the blow, only anger. It blinks, its white lifeless eyes turning to her as it grabs her by the neck. Any last words, humans?
A number of Inferi continued their search for the rest of the treasure. They didn't care what they destroyed to get what they were here for: fabric, stone, humans. They were not leaving without the gold. Their search continued with a more intensity than before. They were becoming desperate and ruthless, and it showed.
Coins, fabrics and the like joined the fray. The pieces rained down on everyone gathered there: humans and Inferi alike. The few Inferi that weren't fighting wasted no time in collecting up the pieces on the floor. Anyone who fought them were tossed aside... clawed at... blood splattering everywhere...
Anyone observant enough might have noticed a whooshing sound... a whooshing sound that was steadily growing louder... and louder... and louder...
A particularly loud WHOOSH! was heard before it happened. A large number of coins flew in from all directions: the castle stairs, the dungeons, the grounds. People were no longer in possession of them, the Inferi were. Every dead corpse stopped struggling with the humans and joined in the catch for the gold. Skeletal hands grabbed as many of the coins as they could, jumping, grabbing, doing as much as they could.
As suddenly as it had started, the chaos stopped. When all the treasure had been gathered up, every Inferi came to an immediate stop. The Inferius in lead turned its milky eyes towards the others, its army. There was a small jerk of its head before it turned on its heal and walked out of the hall. Arms laden with gold, every other Inferi followed out of the hall and out of the castle.
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Congrats Hufflepuff!
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She nodded her head at Tristan, more or less responding to his own nod. There really wasn't much else to say. Yes, she was healing just fine. Slowly, but just fine. "Likewise," Regina did manage to say.
Her head turned at the sound of Ignatius ... and she couldn't help but blink in silence for a moment at his compliment. The colour looked good on her? In her opinion, blue was more her colour; yellow, not so much. Regardless, a smile appeared on her face. "Thank you, Ignatius." She left it at that, though she did want to question why the Potions professor decided Haraldur's seat was a better
When Celestia and Gaston arrived, the headmistress gave the two of them a courteous nod of her head. The Transfiguration professor was down at the end of her table, and Gaston didn't seem to be very talkative.
Laurel soon grabbed her attention, however. Again, more comments about the yellow. "Thank you," she replied, still not quite perched at her seat yet. "I'm not too particular about wearing yellow, but figured the occasion called for it."
"Good evening, Kaysha. And thank you."
Then Roderik, with his dimples, happened. Of course, she couldn't help but smile at him. Though this time the smile was a little smaller than usual. "Same to you" were the few words Regina managed to say to him. They would talk later.
Bypassing her seat, the woman made her way down to the other end of the table and walked straight up to the podium. It was a little early for her to be making her speech, but food was a needed distraction. Plus she was certain that there were hungry, hungry Hogwartians out there that couldn't sit there with rumbling tummies much longer.
"Another term has come to an end, ladies and gentlemen" Regina began, looking out at them all, her eyes shifting from the Gryffindor table to Hufflepuff to Ravenclaw and to Slytherin, then back again. "After the unexpected Inferi invasion, we all deserve a holiday to rest, relax, and recharge. Before those days come, however, I do want to recognise the great vigilance that was displayed that night. It isn't every day one has to face a mass of Inferi and live to tell the tale."
The headmistress led the entire hall in a round of applause before continuing.
"Further recognition is in order for Hufflepuff House. Congratulations for your achievement of winning the Quidditch Cup. Furthermore, congratulations on your seizing of the House Cup, with an impressive two thousand and forty-seven points. Your hard work and dedication has certainly paid off."
Cue another round of applause.
"Lastly, I wish to recognise those of you who are graduating. Please rise," she continued. A pause was given while she watched them stand up on by one. "Congratulations on this great milestone. You have achieved so much, from surviving your examinations, mastering various spells, and gaining knowledge and experiences that have shaped you into who you are today. Hogwarts has been like home for many of you, and it will be here waiting to welcome you back. But now a new chapter of your life begins, and I wish you all the best of luck on your future endeavors."
A final round of applause was had. Once the clapping ceased, the headmistress motioned for the graduates to take their seats and then elaborately waved her hand, causing food and drink to appear on all of the tables in the dining hall.
"Bon appétit!"
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