The pair had passed a few iconic shops before ending up here. Was it more believable that two Gryffindors could get so easily lost, or that ending up at the Shrieking Shack was exactly their intention in the first place? Hmmm… probably an innocent explanation…

Remy quickened her step as the shack became visible, although they were still a very safe distance away from it. Understandably they weren’t allowed to go inside the Shrieking Shack, right? “There isn’t much around it to keep people out, is there?” The blonde commented, as if she was scouting the place out or something.

It should also be noted that nobody else was here with them at this time. Where had peoples curiosity gone?!

Iconic...but predictable. And those who spent any time with Atlas knew that he would, to his detriment, try to avoid total predictability. His only real intention had been to avoid Puddifoot's, and once they had passed there (his palms sweating like he was wearing gloves in the middle of summer) ... he really did not mind where they went.

He did want to double back to Honeydukes later though. He had more research to do and, well, if he could get a sweeties eating contest of some variety with Remy on the agenda again...then today was stacking up the wins.

"...looks like its just...boarded up," he agreed with a nod of the head while stepping more cautiously towards the fence. "I bet we could get one of those to loosen up a bit...and then squeeze through..." His hand slipped into his pocket, feeling the metal pieces Nemesis had gifted to him. "It looks...kind of lame from the outside...the inside it where its all at."

Probably.

It was a no brainer that they would be stopping at Honeydukes after this. If they survived being this close to the shack, of course. “A simple Bombarda would sort that out.” Remy commented, finally tearing her eyes away from the subject and onto her friend. She reckoned he would be good at that one. This was all hypothetical, of course.

OR WAS IT??

“Wait… you think we should actually sneak over there?” There was a sudden smirk on her face that she couldn’t hide. The idea was entirely terrifying and she knew it would be a terrible plan, but there was still a natural pull towards it.

“I dunno if we should…” She stroked her chin as she glanced back to the building in the distance.

Atlas couldn't quite help but feel a certain smugness when she mentioned one of the five spells he had full confidence in. Yes, thank you for noticing, Remy. Always appreciative of the attentiveness you show whenever he was involved. Problem being that they were not IN Hogwarts right now so underage wizarding laws and all that were in place. As much as he wouldn't mind bending (not breaking) the laws for the sake of exploration...maybe they could save that for a situation where things were more desperate. They still had other options. "I got some little fireworks in my pocket that might blow some things loose...but that isn't very discrete. Someone is likely to hear and spoil our adventure."

Plus, well, he was not forgetting the whole Fat Lady incident with his go-to instincts not being the best of ideas. See? He was listening and learning!

"...but..." And with that he pulled his hand free from his pockets, leaving the gift from Nemesis still tucked safely within, and took a couple more bold steps forward. He also, naturally, had taken her hand in his for her to come along. "...I do have some of my robotics gear with me. Screwdrivers and trim hammer...I could just pry some of the pieces off or wiggle them loose. More stealthy that way..."

Stopping, he glanced over his shoulder at her when she voiced her doubt. "No? You...want to head back to the village proper?" He didn't even try to hide his disappointment.

Having already got his supplies, Caes found himself feeling a bit unnerved. But in a good way. Here he was on a date with Violet. After getting themselves some delectable treats that she showed him and now for a bit of a show? At least that's how he was playing it out. He was a bit nervous but excited all at once as he walked up the pathway away from The Three Broomsticks gradually approaching the fence separating the distant shack.

"So.. this is it." Caes awkwardly announced. He looked over at Violet feeling a bit warm in the face. "Er... what were you saying about the Shack?" Oh he heard what she mentioned earlier, but he felt like hearing it again. It was easier listening while taking in the sights versus rapidly thinking something that didn't come off charming or witty. "Want a Sugarquill?" About to reach in his bag for some, compliments of Honeydukes.

Violet had just put a handful of her new favorite treat, chocolate covered coffee beans, into her mouth when Caes offered her a Sugarquill. She didn't want to refuse him, but then again, it might look like she was greedy if she took another candy when her mouth was already full. She finally decided on her fallback response, the noncommital "Mmmmmmph", which was not too hard to manage with a mouth full of coffee beans, which she also gestured to as if to say, "Love to, but my mouth is full right now." She tried to get rid of her mouthful (but coffee beans are not that easy to chew quickly), and when she was finally able to swallow it, she decided to answer his question instead. "The Shrieking Shack, yes. I think I said it was supposed to be one of the most haunted houses in Britain. Though I think it got that reputation because there was supposed to have been a Hogwarts student who was a werewolf, long ago, and they let him stay there during the Full Moon and people would hear the howling and scratching, and so they thought it was haunted. But...people have died there, too, supposedly, so I suppose it may really be haunted. It certainly looks like it ought to be, at any rate." Violet hoped this location was a good choice, but Caes seemed to be one who was up for the unusual and slghtly daring.

Caes tried to not laugh at how full Violet's mouth appeared to have been as soon as he had offered, cueing his knowing smirk. He instead took it into his own mouth to lightly chew on so it didn't go to waste. Listening to the history on the Shrieking Shack was quite a tale. The stuff of legends, least from the impression it gave.

Merlin, the reputation on Hogwarts and the surroundings having secrets was no exaggeration. "They allow.. werewolves in the school?" He blinked at that. That was fascinating to Caes, who wondered if there were any currently attending. Looking out at the Shack brought a breeze into the air, was he getting goosebumps from the sight alone or from being so close to someone he considered a friend. That he really, really liked. "Violet, thanks for suggesting this place." One of the eighteen-year-old's rare smiles, with his teeth actually visible kind of smile. "I'm.. glad that you're here with me."

"Well, they did at least once--that's what they say. It was Remus Lupin, one of the people who fought in the war against Voldemort. He's supposed to have gone to Hogwarts when he was a boy, and that was before they even had Wolfsbane potion! Of course, that was Headmaster Dumbledore, who was said to be rather eccentric, or so I've read." Violet had of course read Hogwarts, a History, trying to find out more about the school when she first started attending. Now she mainly read it to get story ideas. "I don't know if they still do that--if they did, I expect they'd keep it a secret. Though now that we have Wolfsbane potions, it wouldn't be as dangerous, so I doubt they still use this place. At least, not for that." Though who knew what other strange things went on in the Shack over the years. After all Violet had seen at Hogwarts, she wouldn't be surprised at anything.

Violet suddenly felt herself blushing, which was not something she commonly did. Though the air was cold, she herself felt uncommonly hot--she must've worn too many sweaters under her cloak. Or was it because Caes was standing rather close to her just now. This was odd, because Violet had never felt so uncomfortable around Einar, the only other boy she'd really 'dated,' if you could call that brief holiday romance and subsequent letter-writing 'dating' exactly. "Oh, well, I'm glad you like it. I was trying to think of things I thought you'd like. Not that I know all about you or anything like that. I like to go to the more unusual places myself." Wait, did he just say he was glad she was her with him? Like, her in particular? That was, that was like a compliment, wasn't it? So, she should say something in return, probably. "I'm...I'm glad, too. That you came up here with me, I mean." Maybe, just maybe, Violet might dare to show Caes one of her stories some day.

“What do you think?” Olivia asked, skipping over a puddle of mud on the way towards the Shrieking Shack. “About my hair, I mean. I’ve been wearing it straight for as long as I can remember but I think that having it curled might be a nice change?” Liv glanced at Keighley for a second before focusing back on the path. “Merlin, this place is muddy!’’ She made a face. Despite the dirty path to get to the Shack, the sixth year was quite looking forward to getting somewhat close to it.

“Are you afraid of scary ghosts, Keigh?” Her face was serious but she was very much joking and teasing. “We might actually hear a few ghost-y sounds. I doubt they'll be friendly like the Hogwarts' ones.” That’s when she burst out laughing. Darn it! Liv could barely keep herself from laughing whenever she tried to joke with anyone. She stuck out a hand to her girlfriend. “Do you want to hold my hand? That might make it easier to stay clear of the mud if I’m leading.”

Keighley was only to experiment with hairstyles and hair colors and the length of her hair too. If it involved hair, her attention was there. Also make-up and nail polish got the same reaction from her. Oh, and clothes! A plethora of things captured the young blondes attention and she was all ears instantly. So the moment Livvy spoke about her hair, all eyes were on her. "I love your hair when it's up in a ponytail or down around your shoulders and I think some light curls would be beautiful too." She could even help if Liv wanted to give different things a try to see what she liked. Keigh giggled. "It's not that bad. As long as we watch where we're going."

Ghosts? "Um, no? We can keep each other safe if we hear anything spookish," she joined in on the older girls laughter, smiling brightly at her. When Liv stuck her hand out towards her, Keigh didn't give a second thought before intertwining their fingers and giving her hand a small squeeze. There was no way she was turning down that offer! "I'll always say yes to that. As long as you're careful and not focusing too much on me than where you're going."

SPOILER!!: Ball of Sunshine! <3

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Keighley was only to experiment with hairstyles and hair colors and the length of her hair too. If it involved hair, her attention was there. Also make-up and nail polish got the same reaction from her. Oh, and clothes! A plethora of things captured the young blondes attention and she was all ears instantly. So the moment Livvy spoke about her hair, all eyes were on her. "I love your hair when it's up in a ponytail or down around your shoulders and I think some light curls would be beautiful too." She could even help if Liv wanted to give different things a try to see what she liked. Keigh giggled. "It's not that bad. As long as we watch where we're going."

Ghosts? "Um, no? We can keep each other safe if we hear anything spookish," she joined in on the older girls laughter, smiling brightly at her. When Liv stuck her hand out towards her, Keigh didn't give a second thought before intertwining their fingers and giving her hand a small squeeze. There was no way she was turning down that offer! "I'll always say yes to that. As long as you're careful and not focusing too much on me than where you're going."

If there was one thing he could count on Keigh for was her honesty. It was why Liv always asked her opinion unhesitatingly. Needless to say that the girlfriend was knowledgeable in this area of hair, and as far as Liv knew, so were Jude and Reagan. Must be an Anders thing. The Ravenclaw happened to also be thinking along the same line as the Hufflepuff: letting the younger girl help out. “I’m glad you think so, Keigh,’’ she replied with a fond smile. “Hey, would you like to help me?”

Leave it to Keighley to be giggling about mud. That’s what Liv liked about her: Keighley rarely let anything bother her, and usually only chose the important thing to be bothered about. “Don’t worry. I got you. Both in terms of the mud and ghosts.’’ Olivia chuckled. She was always so happy when she was around her little ball of sunshine. With their hands joined, she continued leading the way to the Shack which soon came into view. “As difficult as that was to not focus much on you, we’ve arrived safely, my little lady.”

It was true. Keighley wasn't a liar. Even if she wanted to, she couldn't. And especially not to her girlfriend. Aye', this was also true. Maybe it was passed down from their mum? Each of the four Anders kiddos all had a thing for their hair and how they took excellent care of it. "I really do. Even if it's not full on curls.. some gentle light curls would be really nice too or even if it's slightly wavy. There's so much that can be done with your hair!" She giggled. Squeeee! "Absolutely! Anytime you want. We can even make an afternoon out of it and try our different styles too.. you can even do my hair if you like." The Hufflepuff wouldn't forget the snacks either. It was going to be so much fun!

What?! It wasn't her fault that she tried not to let much get her down. "Always looking out for me, aren't you?" Keigh smiled. This was something she was used to being the youngest in her family, everyone being protective of her. Following alongside Liv, swinging their hands gently as they walked, she couldn't have been more happy. "It appears that we have, my Raven." Cue the giggles and sparkling blue eyes shifting from the girl at her side to the shake in front of them. Was there really ghosts inside there?

SPOILER!!: Lil Puff <3

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It was true. Keighley wasn't a liar. Even if she wanted to, she couldn't. And especially not to her girlfriend. Aye', this was also true. Maybe it was passed down from their mum? Each of the four Anders kiddos all had a thing for their hair and how they took excellent care of it. "I really do. Even if it's not full on curls.. some gentle light curls would be really nice too or even if it's slightly wavy. There's so much that can be done with your hair!" She giggled. Squeeee! "Absolutely! Anytime you want. We can even make an afternoon out of it and try our different styles too.. you can even do my hair if you like." The Hufflepuff wouldn't forget the snacks either. It was going to be so much fun!

What?! It wasn't her fault that she tried not to let much get her down. "Always looking out for me, aren't you?" Keigh smiled. This was something she was used to being the youngest in her family, everyone being protective of her. Following alongside Liv, swinging their hands gently as they walked, she couldn't have been more happy. "It appears that we have, my Raven." Cue the giggles and sparkling blue eyes shifting from the girl at her side to the shake in front of them. Was there really ghosts inside there?

Okay, okay!

It seemed as though Keighley had some serious ideas for Liv’s hair which she didn’t mind at all. Since she rarely did anything special to her hair because she never really cared to, a change would be nice. And who better than to assist her than her little Hufflepuff? The other girl’s enthusiasm was something she could always count on and it made Liv chuckle heartily. “Why,” the Ravenclaw began in a teasing manner. “Does it sound as though you’re using me as your personal Barbie doll?” But it sounded as though they were making another date and Liv would jump on any sort of date with Keigh. “We should make this happen soon.”

No, that was actually a good thing. This personality trait of Keighley’s was something that made Olivia adore being around her. Begrudgingly, she even admitted to herself it might be one of those reasons he was attracted to Keigh as well. “Yes, and I always will.” It was Liv’s determination to always protect the other girl.

Their hand swinging was a staple in their lives and an action the Ravenclaw quite enjoyed. You know what else she enjoyed? All the nicknames they had for each other! “Ooh, that’s a new one! I like it very much. Did you know that I also like that giggle of yours?” Her Keighley was utter and pure perfection. Olivia’s gaze followed soon enough towards the Shack. “I wonder what in there looks like,’’ came her music thought out loud.

Whhhhhaaaaaat?!?!

It wasn't her fault! Keighley couldn't help it that the moment she had looked over at Liv and hair was mentioned all of these ideas began running through her head. "Me?" she gasped, playfully holding a hand to her heart and giggling. "I have no idea what you're talking about." This was going to be so much fun! "Whenever you're not busy. We can make an entire day of it. Do our hair and our nails and everything!"

Keighley really didn't mind that everyone was always looking after her. It was always how things had been. Being the youngest in her family. She made it a point to try to look out for Liv too even though she knew she didn't need to do so at all.

Such was the way of a happy-go-lucky couple. If it wasn't for all the muddy puddles, Keigh might've been skipping around too. "I'm glad you like it because it's what you are. Hmm, I think you may have mentioned it once or twice." There was another laugh from the blonde. "It's likely all dark and dusty. It's definitely falling apart so.. not at all safe?"

SPOILER!!: Liv's Cutie! <3

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Whhhhhaaaaaat?!?!

It wasn't her fault! Keighley couldn't help it that the moment she had looked over at Liv and hair was mentioned all of these ideas began running through her head. "Me?" she gasped, playfully holding a hand to her heart and giggling. "I have no idea what you're talking about." This was going to be so much fun! "Whenever you're not busy. We can make an entire day of it. Do our hair and our nails and everything!"

Keighley really didn't mind that everyone was always looking after her. It was always how things had been. Being the youngest in her family. She made it a point to try to look out for Liv too even though she knew she didn't need to do so at all.

Such was the way of a happy-go-lucky couple. If it wasn't for all the muddy puddles, Keigh might've been skipping around too. "I'm glad you like it because it's what you are. Hmm, I think you may have mentioned it once or twice." There was another laugh from the blonde. "It's likely all dark and dusty. It's definitely falling apart so.. not at all safe?"

Just look at her little Hufflepuff feigning innocence like that!

Olivia was enamored. Completely enamored. She found everything that Keighley did was incredibly cute and adorable, from the innocent look down to the giggle. Merlin, those giggles! They were enough to brighten anyone’s day! Keigh's bubbly personality happened to be one of the main traits that had hooked Liv and now that they were dating, she was loving that personality even more. “Are you sure that you don’t want to follow in Reagan’s footsteps and take up acting?” That little bit of dramatics just now had made her crack up! Keighley Anders certainly was amusing. “Sounds like a date! Next weekend maybe? It would be a lovely break from studies.”

Looking out for each other was something they had long started doing, Olivia would like to think. Long before they started to date, it had been in their nature and now that they were together, it just became natural that they continue doing so. “Possessive much?” the Ravenclaw teased, but she liked the idea of Keigh being that way. Not to mention the nickname was rather endearing. “Then it didn’t hurt to mention it again.” Liv would always randomly burst out what she liked about this girl; she loved showing Keighley off!

Rather than be put off by the thought of the Shrieking Shack in a dilapidated state on the inside, the fifth year was intrigued. “True! I think that’s what would make it interesting to explore.” There was a hint of longing in her voice. Old buildings fascinated her. “But I’d rather not get into trouble for sneaking in there so I’ll just admire the Shack from out here.” Her hand swung Keighley’s gently.

This Hufflepuff was innocent.

The thing about Keigh was she didn't really know how to be anything but a pure ray of sunshine. It was simply how she was and all other emotions really didn't work well for her. Obviously she had her moments of being upset or angry but it hardly lasted long. "Acting? No thanks. I mean.. it's fun and all sometimes but it's not something that I could do constantly." Her flair for dramatics were fleeting and short lived. Reagan could keep the acting skills all for herself. "Next weekend is perfect! Consider me all yours for the day." The blonde smiled brightly, already excited about having something else to look forward to.

"Maybe just a little.. but who can blame me?" Keigh giggled. With a girlfriend as gorgeous as Liv, she wanted everyone to know they were together. Nothing to be shy about here.

Leaning her shoulder against Olivia's, her hand still holding onto the older girls, her gaze remained on the shack. "As long as the floor didn't cave in beneath you." Cause who really knew how bad it was inside there. Keigh did have to agree though that it would be interesting to check out the inside of it. A smile tugged at her lips and she cast a quick glance at Liv, swinging their hands again. It looked like the girlfriend was picking up on her habits already and she liked it.

SPOILER!!: Liv's love! <3

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This Hufflepuff was innocent.

The thing about Keigh was she didn't really know how to be anything but a pure ray of sunshine. It was simply how she was and all other emotions really didn't work well for her. Obviously she had her moments of being upset or angry but it hardly lasted long. "Acting? No thanks. I mean.. it's fun and all sometimes but it's not something that I could do constantly." Her flair for dramatics were fleeting and short lived. Reagan could keep the acting skills all for herself. "Next weekend is perfect! Consider me all yours for the day." The blonde smiled brightly, already excited about having something else to look forward to.

"Maybe just a little.. but who can blame me?" Keigh giggled. With a girlfriend as gorgeous as Liv, she wanted everyone to know they were together. Nothing to be shy about here.

Leaning her shoulder against Olivia's, her hand still holding onto the older girls, her gaze remained on the shack. "As long as the floor didn't cave in beneath you." Cause who really knew how bad it was inside there. Keigh did have to agree though that it would be interesting to check out the inside of it. A smile tugged at her lips and she cast a quick glance at Liv, swinging their hands again. It looked like the girlfriend was picking up on her habits already and she liked it.

Sure, Keigh. Sure you were innocent.

Acting was out then. Of course, Liv had only been making the suggestion in jest. Acting was not her Keighley’s thing. No, Liv preferred to watch the Hufflepuff take on all the MMA activities instead. Seeing her in MMA action was quite the treat. Olivia truly loved that the other girl was always excited to spend time with her. Despite Keighley juggling time among her, Jude, Reagan and her friends, Liv could never complain that they had an insufficient amount of dates. The Ravenclaw too was looking forward to next weekend already. “You certainly know how to flatter me.” There was a huge smile on her face because the little Puff just loved to show her off, as much as Liv loved to show said Puff off as well. It was their mutual thing.

Liv made a comical face. “Definitely don’t want to head in there now.” The fifth year turned to glance at Keigh at the same moment Keigh did exactly that. Her breath caught because yet again, Liv was reminded of how incredibly beautiful Keigh was. “You’re pretty,’’ she said softly, and with another smile, as if she hadn’t mentioned this fact on numerous occasions. As for that hand swinging habit? Yes, Liv had picked it up from the girlfriend.

She sure is very innocent.

No, Keigh didn't think acting was her thing. That was to be left to the master. Reagan. There was no one better that she knew. MMA was her future. Or so she hoped. The amount of activities scheduled recently were plenty but that would never keep this blonde from spending the proper amount of time with those she cared for. "I only speak the truth." How could she not want to show off her beautiful girlfriend?

Obviously Keigh did what Keigh always does. She laughed. "Good, I would really hate it if anything bad were to happen to you." Staying outside right where they were was safe. The smile on her lips widened a little more. "So are you." They were two very pretty girls, swinging their hands back and forth happily.

SPOILER!!: Sweet Puff! <3

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She sure is very innocent.

No, Keigh didn't think acting was her thing. That was to be left to the master. Reagan. There was no one better that she knew. MMA was her future. Or so she hoped. The amount of activities scheduled recently were plenty but that would never keep this blonde from spending the proper amount of time with those she cared for. "I only speak the truth." How could she not want to show off her beautiful girlfriend?

Obviously Keigh did what Keigh always does. She laughed. "Good, I would really hate it if anything bad were to happen to you." Staying outside right where they were was safe. The smile on her lips widened a little more. "So are you." They were two very pretty girls, swinging their hands back and forth happily.

Whatever you say, sweet little Hufflepuff of Olivia's.

Liv hoped that Keighley would have the time of her life doing all the MMA things. And Liv would be right there with her, cheering her on from the sidelines. This Ravenclaw wanted to see the younger girl succeed at all the things. “You know I always believe your every word.’’ She nodded earnestly because yes, she was head over heels for Keighley Anders.

Olivia was about to crack a joke about Keighley weeping over her being injured but quickly quashed that. The reason was that Keigh was sensitive and even suggesting that Liv being injured would upset her. So, Liv dropped that topic. “Not more than you are!’’ she declared with one hundred percent certainty. Swinging their hands was so natural between them. “Reckon we should stop by at Simply Stylish Salon to pick up a few hair products?”

Has no idea what her wonderful Raven is speaking of.

So far in all of the years she had been studying and practicing MMA, Keigh absolutely loved it and she didn't foresee any signs of herself slowing down anytime soon. She so looked forward to having Liv there supporting her in the same way that she was going to do for her with Quidditch. "I should hope so as I don't tell lies." As difficult as it could be at time, that was something she didn't do. Lying to those she cared about was worse than however much the truth of a situation may hurt.

Indeed. This little blonde would be so very upset if her Raven got injured in any way. "Nah-uh!" she giggled, with a shake of her head. "Oooh, that's a splendid idea! We can get some new things for next weekend!" Can Olivia hear the excitement building in Keighley's voice again? The smile on her face growing as she was contemplating turning on her heel right then and heading back the way they came to go do some proper shopping!

SPOILER!!: Liv's Sunshine! <3

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Has no idea what her wonderful Raven is speaking of.

So far in all of the years she had been studying and practicing MMA, Keigh absolutely loved it and she didn't foresee any signs of herself slowing down anytime soon. She so looked forward to having Liv there supporting her in the same way that she was going to do for her with Quidditch. "I should hope so as I don't tell lies." As difficult as it could be at time, that was something she didn't do. Lying to those she cared about was worse than however much the truth of a situation may hurt.

Indeed. This little blonde would be so very upset if her Raven got injured in any way. "Nah-uh!" she giggled, with a shake of her head. "Oooh, that's a splendid idea! We can get some new things for next weekend!" Can Olivia hear the excitement building in Keighley's voice again? The smile on her face growing as she was contemplating turning on her heel right then and heading back the way they came to go do some proper shopping!

They made quite the team in terms of supporting each other. Then again, they also made the wonderful team in whatever else they did together. This was something else that Liv needed to keep in mind whenever she was having doubts about sharing Keighley with that Bergstrand boy. “I know you don’t. I trust you with my life.” That was a fact!

What music to Liv’s ears - that sweet little giggle! She would let Keigh have the win… for now. Somehow who was prettier became a frequent little banter between them. Definitely, Little Hufflepuff. Olivia definitely caught wind of how excited you were getting about a stop at the Salon. Before she knew it, the girlfriend was leading her away. They were on a brief shopping date then; this was something else that would make her day.