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*Zoe* · #1 (**permalink**) 08-06-2016, 01:34 AM

For those who belong in Gryffindor House, on the left side of the Great Hall is where your table awaits. Red banners containing an embroidered golden lion float above the polished table in honour of the brave Godric Gryffindor. Already placed on the tables are silver plates with accompanying cutlery and goblets. All that is missing right now are the mountains of food and pitchers containing your favourite beverages.

Though your stomach might be growing as you take a seat on one of the long benches next to the table, it is important to not get hangry -- gnawing your arm away or jabbing your fork repeatedly on the surface of the table will do no good whatsoever. Give everyone some time to get settled in and wait for Headmistress Hawthorne to deliver her speech. Keep yourself preoccupied by catching up with your fellow housemates or those who are visiting from the other tables until it is time to sink your teeth into the hearty and delicious meal prepared by the house-elves.

Felixir · 08-31-2018, 11:15 PM

Abra was not in the best of moods, truth be told. That had been one stressful train journey that had been marked by disagreements, upset students, and general heightened anxiety, and Abra was hoping that it wasn't an omen for how the rest of the term was going to go. Added to that, it was raining - positively pouring down - and he was soaked through from the little time he had spent between the train and the carriages, and the carriages and the castle. Merlin only knew how the first years had managed out on the lake.

With a slightly disgruntled expression on his face, Abra entered the Great Hall and headed for the Gryffindor table, giving the staff table at the top of the Hall a cursory look as he did so. He made a mental note of the new faces he could see, but didn't stare at the professors for long enough to really take note of who was missing. Instead, he took his seat and waited for the rest of the Gryffindor table to fill up.

Okay. So. Now he really had to try his very hardest to shed his bad mood, given that he had to do his part in welcoming the new additions to Gryffindor. With that in mind, Abra hitched a more pleasant expression onto his face - Acting™: activated - and settled in to watch the Sorting. There was very little he could do about his slightly red eyes though, and he resolved to tell anyone that asked that his contacts were bothering him today, which wasn't a total lie.

oh its Erik ok · 08-31-2018, 11:34 PM

Dramatic Gryffindor was dramatic. Théo made his way over to the Gryffindor table in a wave of confusion. Sure the train ride was alright he guessed talking to Natalie and oh he forgot his name already. It was just everything else about it. why was everyone crazy or was it just him. He just wanted to forget about some things this summer and he couldn't.

Ugggggggggggggh

He did not even pay attention to the staff table or anything to see new faces. Hopefully, for the classes, he had the professors would stay the same.

How wrong he was.

He sat down right next to Abra and dropped his forehead onto the table and turned his head look at Abra

"Hey"

He was still not used to see him at this table. Still used to him hanging over at slytherin but well yeah things change and people graduate.

Oblivious Théo was oblivious to anything related to Abra's eyes since he was focusing on the silverware right now.

SweetPeea · 09-01-2018, 03:23 AM

New term, new faces, new adventures...same Vivian..

The now THIRTEEN year old and third year (oh yes) eagerly made her way into the familiar Hall that was Great, her bright eyes wider than ever! After a quick scan, she took almost no hesitation as she made a direct beeline for the Gryffindor Table, which apparently looked like she had arrived as one of the first from her house, aside from two others...her house Prefect Abra and Theo!

NO MATTER, THAT'S JUST AS GOOD!

Soon arriving she let out an eager greeting because...was there really any other way to do so, "HAPPY NEW TERM WOO!" Throwing her arms up in the air before taking a seat at the table, debating if she could have done that entrance more extravagant......hmm....

…...Now wondering if she should go back and come back in....

Watson · 09-01-2018, 06:04 AM

Fourth year? Hmm... What would his fourth year of Hogwarts have in store for him? Chase thought that his first years at Hogwarts had been rather thrilling. Luckily in those years, he was just an underclass men who still was learning the way the school rolled. However, Fourth year... Something about it just seemed so incredibly exciting yet also a little unnerving as the boy realized that he only had three (or was it four? Technically four yes) more years to go until he graduated. The boy had spent the majority of his train ride contemplating this. It was rather unusual because Chase was rarely reflective these days. Had the events last year taken such an effect on him?

Too soon to tell.

His mood picked up when he strolled into the Great Hall and headed to his home table. He didn’t even notice that his sunglasses were still perched on his slightly brown-er hair. He approached the Gryffindor table, offering Theo and Abra a smile before he noticed Abra’s shiny badge. “Cap.....” began he before pausing when he realized that this was a shiny NEW badge. “Congrats!” Thumbs yo for his Captain, yeah? He paused for a second noting Abra’s slightly more red than usual eyes and just paused again before deciding not to ask what was up. Perhaps he had allergies or something? Yeah suuure.... Skeptical he was.

He took a step or two down the table and noticed a familiar girlie. A smirk snuck onto his lips and any precious worrisome thought left his mind. “Glitter,” he spoke and took a seat across from her. “You seem as excited as ever, GF. How was your summer?” Truth be tood, it was nice to see the Glitter Fairy though he supposed that this girl would be growing out of her nickname.

itsjustjesse · 09-01-2018, 06:36 AM

Beth Greyvson needed a spot where she could keep a good view on the entrance hall – that just happened to be closer to Gryffindor…huh, maybe, maybe she could enlist someone’s help? Scanning the crowd, the blonde’s eyes settled on one Chase Spenley.

”SAL---ahem, I mean Spenley” she was practically vibrating with nerves and energy…and gosh, he probably thought she was going to confess her love to him, but no, no, this had nothing to do with him. Right now he was a pawn in the great game of wizard chess that was this term so far.

”Chase, friend.” she simply sat down next to him facing away from the table like a generic film noire sleuth. ”I need your help,” she pleaded her eyes going wide – ”if you see Toddles will you tell him his savior Beth Greyvson is looking for him?” she asked with a grin, ”thanks, you are a good friend.” She grinned before leaning over and giving him a back pat and starting to shift to sit up – that was all she needed obviously…but obviously Gryffindor friends were going to get little waves.

Daehyun – her eyes tracked the table for him and of course she was practically frowning when she didn’t see him already. ”also…tell Daniel – er Daehyun I said hi when you see him…” she started to stand up her blonde hair swishing as she stood, pausing though she decided halfway through to give Chase a BIG ole thank you hug. "I'll owe you," she added definitively, "you and Daehyun".

**Nearly Headless Nick** · 09-01-2018, 06:40 AM

Ah, the start of a new term was upon us! Sir Nicholas glided smoothly into the Great Hall, taking in the sights and sounds. The first thing he noticed was dear Lady Helena at the Ravenclaw table; he waved to her from across the room. There would be time to talk with her later. For now she seemed preoccupied with her students.

The second thing he noticed was that there had been a number of staffing changes over the summer. Quite understandable, given the circumstances. It still unsettled the ghost to think about the attack on the school, but he would not let those thoughts tarnish his mood. Tonight was a happy occasion!

Sir Nicholas floated toward the Gryffindor table, beaming at the students already seated. "Good evening, Gryffindors!" he greeted, giving the each of the gentlemen (Abra, Theo, and Chase) a polite nod... and a deep bow for the ladies (Vivian & Beth). "And friends," he added, noticing the young Slytherin. "Did everyone have a pleasant summer?"

He turned to the new Gryffindor prefect (Abra). "I believe congratulations on the new badge are in order."

SilverTiger · 09-01-2018, 07:58 AM

The rain hadn’t bothered Stasya too much. Plus, it was just water. A lot of it, of course, but she was pretty sure there wasn’t anything magical about it. Just a weird early autumn storm, or maybe late summer. Either way, she was on school grounds so she’d been able to do magic. Even if she hadn’t exactly gotten her hair completely dry by the time she’d finally stepped into the Great Hall, she figured it’d dry soon enough. Besides, it was her own fault for wanting to make sure Dobby and Albus had gotten safely inside the barn. A quick casting of Impervious hadn’t worked as well as she’d hoped, which had led to a Hot Air charm directed at herself as she walked over toward the Gryffindor table so she wasn’t completely drenched.

Her usual glance up at the staff table happened a second or two later than usual, as she’d waited until she’d gotten settled at a spot sort of near where Abra and Théo were seated. She knew certain professors weren’t going to be there, but that didn’t really completely make her feel like she wanted to know who all was up there. All it really did was keep the surprise from hurting her, and she’d squared her shoulders a little as she resolved not to let it bother her at all. Besides, it wasn’t like she couldn’t write him later. “Hey everyone,” she said, giving Vivian, Chase and Beth smiles. Along with the two boys near her, of course. She didn’t have any reason to ignore them. Besides, there was a bit of curiosity about the appearance of her co-prefect’s eyes and if it had anything to do with the disastrous prefect/captain meeting on the train. Not to mention the question of if Théo was still planning on being an honorary member of Team Animagus.

As she’d finally decided to check the staff table, she’d noticed Sir Nicholas as well. “Good evening Sir Nicholas. You’re looking well,” she greeted him. However well the house ghost could look. “My summer was nice.” He’d asked, after all. It was only polite to answer, while she continued turning her head to peruse to staff table. At least there were a few professors who had stayed. It reminded her of her conversation with Dizzy over the summer, as she tried to remember if she’d told the younger girl about Professor Baldvinsson during their Icelandic discussion. Except, a frown flickered on her face as she saw Professor Marchand. He didn’t look happy to be up there at all.

Shanners · 09-01-2018, 10:34 AM

Beau was having the absolute worst day. Luckily the train journey took an excessive amount of time and the boy had been able to get himself together and spend some time with Kodee and then Jolie. It was no longer evident on his face that he'd spent a half hour crying on the floor of a compartment and another half hour debating whether he should write to his Mum immediately and go home. Had he came back to school just for the Quidditch factor? Yes, yes he had. Nothing else in his life was Quidditch based.. but maybe Smeliane would have some advice, so he'd come to the conclusion that he'd write to her later. Or next week.

After he'd spent a long enough time hating Anna.

And Abra.

And most definitely Anna some more.

THE WORLD WAS SO UNFAIR.

And because of who was already at the Gryffindor table, this brat took himself right to the other end without saying anything to anyone. They were all on his 'nope' list.

Hey Ju · 09-01-2018, 11:21 AM

"Stop it, Ollie, you're being ridiculous!" Anna swatted at her brother's hand as he tried to 'fix her badge and robes and hair' because she had to look 'presentable' from now on and 'be a role model' and all of that nonsense. "Get off!" She finished, pushing him aside and moving faster to enter the Great Hall before he did.

The now fourth year BEAMED as soon as she saw it all. The room was beautiful as always, but this time it had a special shine to it for SOME REASON. Heeheehee!

Hurrying before her brother could come bother her some more and hoping he'd go straight to the Slytherin table to be with his girlfriend, the brand new Captain still had her hair and robes somewhat wet because of the rain, but she honestly didn't care. She looked much worse after Quidditch matches anyway, so people should be used to it by now. "HELLO, GRYFFINDOR!!" She greeted her housemates enthusiastically, also spreading her arms out for the added emphasis the Meriwethers loved so much.

Oh, she did notice the doom and gloom mood some people were in, but she decided that was going to be a GOOD and HAPPY and UPBEAT feast no matter what some people tried to do - yes, she had noticed Beau already being his usual grumpy self and all.

Taking a seat next to Stas, she looked over at the staff table. "Ohh, new people!" Anna happily commented before letting out a LOUD gasp once she noticed HIRSCH - her favourite professor ever for very specific reasons - wasn't there anymore. She looked around to see if she would spot him somewhere else, but nothing so far. Maybe he was late. She hoped so, yes. "My word, professor Marchand looks like death!" And she kind of wasn't even exaggerating ~~that much~~. Merlin!

natekka · 09-01-2018, 11:37 AM

As soon as Tessa Roberts entered the Great Hall, she began social butterflying about the place. She lost track of her best friend, Soraya, her boyfriend, Alfie, and Tempest, but that was fiiiiiiine because she'd spent pretty much the entire train ride here with them. Her younger sister, Ellie, would probably be busy chatting away to her friends alrea- oh, wait, no. A glance at the Hufflepuff table told her that her sister was actually napping. No surprises there. And her brother, Levi, would be with the other first years, waiting to be sorted. Now was the time to say hi to people she hadn't seen ~~since before summer~~ in forever.

Tessa was in very good spirits today and it felt like nothing could ruin it. Downpour of rain? No way. The fact she was in her F-I-F-T-H year, which meant OWLs? Nah. The constant threat of chaos, danger and destruction that came with going to Hogwarts? Never. It did, however, look like not everyone was feeling the same way she was today. Looking around, she could see some rather glum faces. Or, at least, that's what she thought they looked like. She wasn't always the best at picking up on emotional cues....

...Anyway, back to social butterflying!!

She meandered down the table of Gryffindors, stopping occasionally to chat to people.

At some point, she spotted a shiny Prefect badge and looked up to see Abra wearing it, which confused her. Wasn't he Quidditch Captain? Did that mean he had given that up to become Prefect??? This made no sense to Tessa, who thought that being Quidditch Captain would be infinitely cooler and much more fun than being Prefect. Nevertheless, she went over to congratulate him. "Hey! Congrats on getting Prefect!!" She grinned. "Shame you're not still Captain, though. I was thinking about trying out this year." For reasons. Fun being the main one with a bit of #YOLO thrown in. OWLs were going to be super boring and Quidditch could be fun. Do you see where she was going with that thought? ......Who actually was Captain now? She didn't think she'd seen the badge anywhere.

A little further down the table she stopped to greet Gryffindor's ghost. "Hi, Sir Nicholas!!" She called him that because she knew he preferred it and she wasn't a rude person. So. Oh! ...Standing not too far away was Stas, her dormmate. Tessa waved enthusiastically and called over to her. "Stas!!" She was probably busy Prefecting but Tessa knew she would appreciate the greeting all the same. "How was your summer??" A bit of small talk wouldn't hurt. They could catch up properly later.

*Kolyander* · 09-01-2018, 01:53 PM

The train ride had been slightly eventful for the now third year. Her kitten had almost gotten hold of a chocolate frog, she made two new friends, got to sit with Drew for a little bit, saw a few of her other friends and even managed to figure out some important things with the help of Kodee. All in all the train ride had been better than she thought.

Stepping off the train into the pouring rain didn't even bring her down again. Rylee liked the rain. Went out to play in it most of the time so the fact that her long ginger locks were still a bit damp didn't even bother her. All she did was run her fingers through her hair to get out a few tangles caused by the rain after being able to cast a drying charm on herself. Not that great of one either if she had to be honest. Oh, well. It's not like she wouldn't dry off completely soon enough.

Puts on that bright Rylee smile as she nears the Gryffindor table, blue eyes not yet moving to the staff table. She could focus on that in a little bit, like during the speech. "Good evening everyone!" Greeting them all as a whole right now was much easier. Plopping down somewhere in the middle she waved at them all just in case they might have missed her initial greeting. "How are you all doing? How was everyone's summer?" Her gaze drifted up and down the table as she spoke. Right now she wouldn't be thinking about what happened last term... she had done enough of that earlier on the train and all summer long.

Felixir · 09-01-2018, 04:08 PM

Abra hadn't been sat down for very long before Théo Montmorency himself appeared too, taking the seat right beside him. "Hi," he replied, expression curious as he eyed Théo. "Was your train journey as eventful as mine was?" That was probably a difficult question; Théo had no idea how eventful Abra's journey had been, but hopefully the fact that it had been a lowkey disaster was successfully implied.

That third year, Vivian, certainly knew how to make an entrance. Abra's eyebrows shot up and a smile escaped him as he watched the younger student appear and sit at the table. "Happy new term," he called back to her, feeling as though it was only right he return the sentiments.

Even if the term was so far shaping to be anything but happy. #DRAMATIC.

More people were arriving, and plenty of familiar faces among them. Abra raised a hand in greeting to Chase and waited as he appeared to notice the change in badge, then smiled. His face was already starting to hurt from forcing it into using the smiling muscles that hadn't got a workout in weeks. "Thanks Chase." By that time, the Slytherin girl had arrived to talk to Chase, so he left them both to it.

Next up, Abra turned to the Gryffindor ghost, who had appeared while he'd been addressing Chase. "Good evening, Sir Nicholas," he replied politely, giving a moment's thought to the question about how the summer had gone. He couldn't complain. Well, he could, and often did, but he wouldn't. Summer had been pretty good (for the most part) anyway; Abra always loved to be at home. "Mine was good, how was yours? ... Oh, yeah," Abra added, as Nick addressed him directly. He reached up almost subconsciously to straighten the badge on his chest, and nodded. "Thank you."

The table was starting to get good and full up now, and Abra noticed Stasya among the flood of people who were pouring into the Hall. "Hey Stas. Uh... again." He'd not seen her since he'd made his swift exit from the prefects' compartment, the situation in which now seemed like a total non-issue at all given the incident that had occurred since then.

Speaking of which, Abra noticed Beau make his entrance, and frowned at seeing him immediately head for the other end of the table. Well, okay then. Abra didn't exactly feel like attempting to reach out to him right now, and probably would have felt the same even if he didn't think that he'd only be met with further accusations and general dislike. He was just going to continue his strategy of giving the younger boy space - a strategy which would likely last until Beau decided to grow up a bit.

Anna had arrived. It was hard to miss the enthusiasm of that greeting, and Abra gave one last glance down the table towards Beau before turning back to Anna and giving her a wave in greeting. He was just about to resume his watch of the large doors that led into the Great Hall when Anna's words about Marchand reached his ears, and he quickly looked back around. "He does?" Was that statement specifically addressed to Stasya? Because he'd heard it anyway, and now his eyes were raking the table to get a look at his Head of House. "Oh..." He really... uh... wow.

Turning back to the table, Abra looked up and caught sight of Tessa, from the year below. Trying not to look as concerned as he felt for the time being, at least while the greetings were still in full flow, Abra quickly smiled at Tessa and glanced down at the badge on his chest, then back up again. "Hey, thanks. It was a bit of a surprise, to be honest. I hope you do try out, though. It's a lot of fun." Hogwarts Quidditch, that was.

Oh, hey, and there was Rylee. Abra smiled across at her and returned her greeting. "Hey Rylee. My summer was good, how was yours?" he asked, subtly skating over the 'how are you' question because he didn't feel like lying and because telling the whole truth would probably take a while seeing as the answer was a little complicated.

Abra wasn't really cut out for feasts; already he was starting to feel a strange mixture of weariness and anxiety, and he longed for the Sorting to end and the speech to happen and the food to appear, so that they could round off the day and head for the sanctity of the common room.

Crayola · 09-01-2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanners

Beau was having the absolute worst day. Luckily the train journey took an excessive amount of time and the boy had been able to get himself together and spend some time with Kodee and then Jolie. It was no longer evident on his face that he'd spent a half hour crying on the floor of a compartment and another half hour debating whether he should write to his Mum immediately and go home. Had he came back to school just for the Quidditch factor? Yes, yes he had. Nothing else in his life was Quidditch based.. but maybe Smeliane would have some advice, so he'd come to the conclusion that he'd write to her later. Or next week.

After he'd spent a long enough time hating Anna.

And Abra.

And most definitely Anna some more.

THE WORLD WAS SO UNFAIR.

And because of who was already at the Gryffindor table, this brat took himself right to the other end without saying anything to anyone. They were all on his 'nope' list.

As usual, Dez didn't know or care about just what was going on with everybody. He wasn't interested in why some were moping, others were sweating and some were just downright gloating. In fact, it could very well be said that Dezi simply didn't notice any of that.

Distracted to a fault.

What he did notice, however, was the usual lack of food. And that was utterly unacceptable. He didn't spend 23 hours in a train (okay, 8 hours in a train) to get to Hogwarts and have to wait for food. Who denied people food? Which is what gave him the idea, really. Beau, hey Beau.. Was he sad? Why was he so far away? His legs hurt from the walk. "Stand up on the bench. We're gonna demand food."

G E N I U S.

siriusblackliveson · 09-01-2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hey Ju

The now fourth year BEAMED as soon as she saw it all. The room was beautiful as always, but this time it had a special shine to it for SOME REASON. Heeheehee!

Hurrying before her brother could come bother her some more and hoping he'd go straight to the Slytherin table to be with his girlfriend, the brand new Captain still had her hair and robes somewhat wet because of the rain, but she honestly didn't care. She looked much worse after Quidditch matches anyway, so people should be used to it by now. "HELLO, GRYFFINDOR!!" She greeted her housemates enthusiastically, also spreading her arms out for the added emphasis the Meriwethers loved so much.

Oh, she did notice the doom and gloom mood some people were in, but she decided that was going to be a GOOD and HAPPY and UPBEAT feast no matter what some people tried to do - yes, she had noticed Beau already being his usual grumpy self and all.

Patrick had been sitting quietly at his table when he watched Anna enter into the great hall. He laughed out loud when she did. Her personality was something else. On the one hand she was so quiet and questioning when they had nearly run each other over on the bridge last term. On the other he often saw her interacting with her friends in a boisterous manner like this. He snickered as he watched her open her arms to the side.

Pushing himself back and away from the Slytherin table he quietly walked over to the Gryffindor table and sat down beside the without a word. He looked at her housemates and noticed they all looked glum like their puppy had been kicked. “Well that is one way to enter into a room.” he sounded a little sarcastic but he really did agree it was a way to enter a room. He gave a quick glance to Abra feeling a bit like they were at least on a similar level after both receiving positions in their respective houses.

hermionesclone · 09-02-2018, 12:27 AM

The walk from the Sorting Hat to the Gryffindor table wasn't a long one but it felt longer than it actually was. Maybe it was because he was still uncomfortably aware of the eyes on him and the attention and the fact that his wet socks were still squelching under his feet.

But hey, there was clapping and cheering too! And while he would rather sink himself into a corner, he couldn't help but smile sheepishly, his cheeks turning a little pink. It was starting to feel very real now: being at HOGWARTS, being Sorted, wearing a very official-looking red and gold tie that he'd seen Emma wearing - one that he kept looking at and patting down for no reason.

And speaking of Emma, where was she?

Reaching the table, Lucas looked up and down the long table for his big sister. Emma had given him ALL the information he needed and he KNEW she would be over the moon about this. Over the moon and stars and all the planets because they weren't separated and maybe, just maybe, Hogwarts wouldn't be so scary, after all.

But he didn't see her face, not even when he stood up on the edge of his tippy toes, so he chose to sit down riiiiiight...... uh....... here. Yeah. Right here. Empty seat that had silver plates and cutlery in front of it which he stared into, his reflection beaming back at him.

So. Where was the food? This was a feast, wasn't it?

Was there chicken? He wanted chicken.

Granger Danger · 09-02-2018, 12:29 AM

Gryffindor
She was a Gryffindor just like her father and of course her annoying butrhead brother Phoenix who was two years older then her. Seeing Chase and Beth she smiled happily before sitting down not to far from them. " Hi Chase and Beth I'm a Lion!" she said happily. Locking around she seen Rylee another friend she met on the train and waved to her.

This hall was huge and so freaking awesome looking, she could get use to this! Ok... now she just had to remember what table was the Gryffindor table. Oh did they know which table was wich? Eh...that was probably something she'll learn over time, but she did know that the stairs moved and there weere missing ones. She couldn't wait to wear her Gryffindor robes and get out of these newbie first year robes, she was a lion she wanted to be just like everyone else! She was ready to take on this year.

Watson · 09-02-2018, 01:24 AM

Chase smiled at his ex-Cap thanked him for the congratulations. He nodded. Chase was pretty pumped that Abra was going to be Prefect but he did wonder what was going on with him..... Maybe when less people were around would he ask. That'd be for the best.

And he had sat down for what seemed like two minutes when the table had a visitor wearing robes that were not his clan's. Eyebrows raised when he saw who it was. Gumball Girl. He was about to make a somewhat sarcastic comment when he paused at her being. Was she shaking? Ermm... He blinked for a second and, once again, wondered if the girl was (a) going to profess her love, (b) break down in tears in front of him because some person had broken her heart, or (c) attack him with gumballs that she had probably loaded her pockets with. Despite the three dramatic options, he supposed that she was only acting nervous because his Prefect was here. Oh yes. She couldn't get away with anything with Abra here. Besides, she was, after all, outnumbered and in the lion's den. That being said, he was sure that she was up to something. The nervous act seemed almost strange to him... He had never known her to be nervous except for ONE time in all of their interactions.

FRIEND? She considered him a friend. He was oddly touched by such a saying but she obviously wanted something because she refrained from calling him Salty. Though perhaps she had finally grown up a little... He paused, taking her composure into account. Perhaps not. Toddles? Huh? What was she going on about now? He paused, keeping his composure before smirking. He chuckled at her play acting and couldn't help but smirk even more in response. "Now you seek my help, Gumball Girl...." He paused again. "I'm certain I can help with the Toddles situation... but what about you saying hi to your boyfriend yourself?" Hehe. Now maybe she'd let him get a read on whatever friendship they had. He assumed they were friends but Beth really DID talk about Daniel A LOT. Chase had his suspicions. And then she HUGGED him. DUDE! DUDE. NOT COOL. Chase didn't mind hugs but what if Anna saw that a girl was hugging him? If Anna saw this, then Maeve and her (and perhaps Emma and Kam) would bug HIM relentlessly about this. He stayed very still as the hug happened and then just awkwardly raised a hand to pat her arm. As he was trapped in her hug, Sir Nicholas appeared. He gave Sir Nick and Prefect Stas a smile and a nod before looking at Beth. Then he wiggled out of the hug. Didn't want anyone getting the wrong idea... "Yeah... 'Course... Beth... Have a good summer?"

Speaking of awkward, of course, dormmate Beau had to go sit on the opposite side of the table. Chase frowned when the boy didn't even acknowledge him. "Beau..." he whispered watching the boy at the other end of the table- sitting away from all the other lions. It must have had something to do with Anna's promotion to Captain. All the Beau weirdness had started last term and had been directed towards him when he had gotten on the Quidditch team. Chase rested his chin on his palm and sighed. Maybe the only thing he could do was give up on his dormie and let him be.. Then again... .Maybe it'd be helpful to ask Abra or Stas about this. They probably had some advice being older than him and all.

And Anna had made quite the entrance. He chuckled watching her with amazement. Oh Anna.... One of his best mates. "Welcome back Anna. Congrats Cap. Looking forward to trying out for the team," he winked at her. Of course, she had in true Merriwether fashion. He remembered Anna's older brother. Heh. Matt Solo. The guy who had pulled a prank on the female Prefect in his seventh year and had very much scared her on patrols. Chase did wonder if Matt and his Head Boy mate ever had a talk about scaring his girlfriend... He shook his head, leaving that thought to rest, when Anna pointed out their Head of House's appearance. Yes... Professor Marchand looked rather ghastly. "Merlin...." he spoke, letting his voice trail off. "Do you think he still he's unnerved by everything that happened last term... Or maybe something else.... Maybe we should do something for him..." He didn't know what nor did he want to sound like a teacher's pet so he stopped himself there. He glanced over at Anna again and was about to inquire about her summer and where Maeve was when the Slytherin Captain approached the table. Ohhhh... He would have to watch this situation rather closely. Slytherin was their rival after all.

A younger boy (Lucas) joined the table who looked really familiar. Chase assumed he must have been someone's younger sibling. Who did he look like? .... He was drawing a blank. He paused and then gave the boy a wave and a friendly smile. "Hey! Welcome to Gryffindor," he nodded. "I'm Chang Woo but call me Chase. Everyone does. What's your name?"

OH! Look who they had here. Little Stella had ACTUALLY been sorted into Gryffindor. KNEW IT. Should have made a bet on that with Beth about what house she'd end up in. He beamed as he was quite glad to see her joining his house especially after they had talked about it at the Playground this summer. "Congratulations! Glad to have you onboard, Stella. How'd ya feel?"

itsjustjesse · 09-02-2018, 01:51 AM

Beth’s eyes flicked over to Chase and then around at the table. She couldn’t exactly tell him what was up here and now…even if a part of her wanted to tell him she had to test him first. See if he was worthy of the truth. If she could trust him.

Grinning over to him she just sighed that was good. He was in…for now. ”Thank you – oh” her face contorted into a look of extreme and E X T R E M E and U T T E R confusion. What in merlin's grave was he talking about? "boyfriend?...please, he's more a yet-unware co-conspirator...a comrade, a friend." she added all the things she could think of at the moment even though her eyes were still glazed over in shock. Did people actually think THAT - Quinn would be proud of her work there.

"please, if i had a boyfriend I promise from the bottom of my itty bitty shriveled up snakelet heart you will be the first to know..." she nodded that sounded very plausible but the science, she needed to make him know that SHE would know first "well third, whoever I deem worthy of dating me and I will know first. Obviously. I'm not breaking the space time contiuum to tell you before I know" reaching over she just patted his back - once, two, three singular pats. Those awkward you're a weird pet pats that people gave animals they didn't yet trust.

"If I didn't know you any better i'd assume you were Jealous Salty" her eyes widened at the word choice. "no, i REALLY meant what I said this summer - I was trying not to call you Salty anymore." she sighed and then STELLA WAS THERE.

Nothing dramatic was happening here AT ALL. All Beth did was beam when she saw her, "I am so happy for you Ella, you are going to own this house in no time...I'll help if you want," she didn't even ad the usual for a price she sometimes gave other people...Ella was different, she was almost a friend even. Almost. Really she was getting close to being one.

Felixir · 09-02-2018, 01:51 PM

As he sat waiting for the food to appear, Abra absentmindedly tried to fix the mess that the rain outside had made of his hair. He thought very briefly about using a hot air charm, but decided against it, figuring that blow-drying his hair at the dinner table was probably poor manners. Also, he didn't have a mirror, and, speaking from experience, drying his hair without one would only end in disaster.

From time to time, Abra's gaze would flit up to Professor Marchand at the staff table, and a small, thoughtful frown appeared on his face. It was hard to know what to make of his Head of House's appearance, or his demeanour, but Abra also wondered - like Chase nearby had said - whether the events of last term had taken their toll. He couldn't help but wonder why, if that was the case, Marchand had returned this year, but Abra could hardly talk; he himself had returned despite again not feeling remotely ready, and despite the effect this place often had on him.

Dropping his gaze from the staff dais again, Abra caught sight of the Slytherin captain who had made his way over to their table. As their eyes met, Abra raised a hand in greeting, and resolved to try and have a proper conversation with Patrick soon, if the opportunity arose. Maybe it would even arise now.

A couple of first years had appeared. Abra fixed that smile onto his face again and leaned forwards over the table, all the better to look down and see the newcomers. "Hi," he said to both the boy and the girl. "Welcome to Gryffindor. I'm Abra Botros." He didn't mention the prefect thing, because the badge could do that part for him. "I hope the boat ride wasn't too bad in this weather," he added, gesturing up to the enchanted ceiling which showed the abysmal conditions outside.

Hey Ju · 09-02-2018, 03:29 PM

Anna smiled and waved as more people joined their table, including Rylee, even though she had pretty much just spoken to the girl during their train ride there. The ginger third year got a double thumbs up and a beamy grin in reference to their Quidditch talk because that was TOTALLY happening. Everything they discussed, yes!

She looked at Chase as he called her name. "Thanks!! Welcome back to you too! I hope you had a good rest of summer." She sent him her cheeky grin before bouncing on her seat at his next comment. "GOOD, because you SHOULD!" Try out, that was. "EVERYBODY SHOULD TRY OUT!" She added, talking pretty much to the whole table of lions. And actually yes, that included you too, Beau. NOT that she was going to necessarily point that out right at that moment because she wasn't there to cause a fuss ~~not that type of fuss, at least~~.

"Look at him!" The fourth year replied to Abra and now Chase too as he joined the conversation, eyes still on professor Marchand. "He looks like... he's... been..." Anna trailed off because she felt whatever comment she made could be kind of upsetting given the end of last term's events. "I mean, he looks... ill." There, that wasn't too bad a description.

The girl stood up and burst into applause and much shouting and cheering each time a little first year was sorted only into the BEST HOUSE EVER - aka Gryffindor, for those who weren't sure - and she couldn't help but notice the boy from the prefects' compartment was one of them now! That fact made her LAUGH OUT LOUD as she clapped her hands. What a way to start his time at Hogwarts!! "WELCOME TO GRYFFINDOR!! I HOPE YOU TRY OUT FOR QUIDDITCH!" She repeatedly said as new faces joined them. The fact they were getting quite a good number of newcomers that term made Anna super happy!

One of the times she was about to sit back down after welcoming a new lion cub, she was almost startled by a certain Slytherin Captain who decided to join them. "Hey!" She exclaimed, putting her arm around his shoulder and giving it a little squeeze as she was still standing up while he was sat down. Tall much!? "I see you've decided to come and join the party!" Anna's cheeky grin gave way to her laugh as she finally sat down. Not that she had been watching the snake table at all, really. She didn't know whether they seemed to be celebrating or not.

Harron Peasley · 09-02-2018, 04:07 PM

It was approximately FIVE seconds into the school year and already EVERYTHING was going wrong. He hadn't been accepted as the Slytherin prefect and then to make matters WORSE he hadn't even been put into the right house! This wasn't supposed to be happening like this! He was supposed to be in SLYTHERIN because that was the best house.

Józef was not happy, could you tell?

After sitting on the stool for what felt like an eternity, Jó was ushered off and in the direction of the Gryffindor table. His eyes were downcast, focused on his shuffling feet, and he slipped into a seat on the end of the bench. He didn't want to talk to anyone, he just wanted to sulk in silence.

With his sunglasses still on.

Watson · 09-02-2018, 06:53 PM

Chase had to stifle the biggest laugh at Beth's change in facial expression. He ended up coughing and then reached for his goblet to try to drink something. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything in the goblets and here he was coughing. He pulled out his wand, cast a quiet "Augmenti" into his goblet and then took a sip. Good. Not choking on his own laugh anymore. Ahem. But now back to the important matter of Beth's non-boyfriend.

Her next words caught him off guard. He'd be the first person to know when SHE had a boyfriend. Why in Merlin would she tell him that? Why would he be the VERY first? And then she was petting him? Did he look like a bloody pygmy puff to her? And then his jaw dropped when SHE daaared to mention that he was jealous. Chase scoffed. "As if." He pitied the guy who dated her -- well -- he paused his internal monologue. He wouldn't go THAT far to ever say that but, with patience thinning, Chase couldn't help himself. Beth would certainly get her and her significant other in trouble. "I'm just saying if you always mention this lad people will start to assume that you like him, y'know. And that could cause you trouble for if you DO actually like someone else." Take heed, Greyvson. Chase was trying to impart something he had learned last year.

Now it was good to see Anna. "Thanks! I did. How was yours?" he asked, feeling himself smile because of Anna's infectious happiness. He paused and watched her get more excited when Quidditch was mentioned. Wow. Anna SEEMED really, really, REALLY happy about everything today. He smiled faintly at her reaction and listened for a little while. As the conversation changed to their head of house, he nodded quietly at Anna's description of him. Ill seemed apt. He hoped that his Head of House was okay. "Maybe he'll come over to the table later?" Maybe then they could get a better read on him.

Another new kid (Jozef) joined the table and he, too, decided to sit far away from the group. The young one looked perhaps a little upset. Perhaps it had something to do with being away from home or something about the train ride...? Yep. The kid was sulking. At least he had nice shades to sulk in.

Granger Danger · 09-02-2018, 07:56 PM

Stella looked at Chase and smiled. " excited but a bit nervous, my dad waa a Gryffindor so the standards are high." she said frowning. She wanted her father to be proud of her, she was determined to make him proud. She was going to have fun this year, after all she was just a first year he shouldn't be expecting alot out of when this was her first year here. None the less, Stella was very bright and clever she was sure she'll win Gryffindor some points.

Stella looked over at Abra. "Nice to meet you Abra, you're prefect cool, I hope to be that some day!" she said knowing that it could happen. But her being prefect waa one in a million, the only chosen the best. After all her be prefect, that was a laugh right there, why would she ever be one? Although following her father footsteps was exactly what she wanted to do, she was already on her way being a Gryffindor lioness.

Stella looked at Anna. Ooh... join the Gryffindor team and kick some butt! " I...I can join the house team?" she asked her curiously but happily. " I always wanted to be chaser for the Gryffindor team, my daddy would tell me about his days as a quidditch player. she said hoping she had a shot at being on the team.

Stella looked at Beth and smirked. " Oh... yeah, I'm ready to own this house. she said seriously. She was going to have fun abd adventures while she was here, and make tons of friends as well. Ahe already made quite a few already and she was making more which made her happy!

itsjustjesse · 09-03-2018, 05:38 AM

Her face was mostly controlled now, smooth lines, not even a twitch from the corner of her lip. Grey eyes fluttered toward Chase when she heard that sound. It was something she heard often with Cordelia – he was laughing at her.

What? Had she been THAT funny? Still, watching him pull an empty goblet from the table only to have to fill it with magick’d water made her grin. Smirked really. Without much effort she had managed to lean back against the table, twisting just slightly so that she could look him straight in his comical Disney princess eyes.

”Oh please, you’ll know” she nodded a couple of times, ”because I actually like spending time with you Spenley,” she gave his shoulder a solemn pat this time, as if she were finally going to say something true. Beyond true even. ”you are one of my only friends” there was a slight pull to the edge of her lip, as if she were pausing deliberately…because she was, clearly, she had friends. Raising up her index finger as if asking more telling him to wait just a moment she began speaking again. ”that gets my dramatic flair…really, you might even be AS dramatic as I am.” she smiled, really smiled, there wasn’t a smirk in place at all.

Wait he was giving her life advice? THIS, and possibly not only this gave her an idea.

Oh, yes this was brilliant. ”if you were up for it…and I’m not sure you are – because of y’know…reasons” she began playing with her perfectly CLEAN nails as if she were thinking about something very, utterly, and direly important ”would offer you the much sought after label as being my dramatic life coach – you’d be replacing K O W A L S K I.” she looked up at him face a mask of INNOCENCE. ”who knows S P E N L E Y, I may even listen to your advice – about A N Y T H I N G…” seeeeeeee she could be very friendly and helpful under all the theactrics.

Turning to look back toward Stella she just BEAMED, her grey eyes twinkling. ”you will, and I’m going to be a not-so-secret cheerleader for you – we can even come up with a theme song for you…something obviously better and more realistic than go Stella she’s the best she shoots lightning from her chest? See it doesn’t work. Sadly, if you do shoot lightning I’d love to see it – heck I’d sell tickets for you.” seeeeee helpful and friendly even if most of Beth’s attention was set to teasing Chase a little right now.

It was then, as she sat there that she noticed something off. The staff table. What was? WHAT. ”SPENLEY LOOK” she whisper hissed and pointed toward the staff table – something was going on?

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