The Great Hall

[Ruphhausin]

Name: Renee Eve Arizona Marvolo LeStrange (Renee, Eve)
House/Year: First Year
Blood Type: half-blood
Wand: 10 inch Rowan, chimera mane hair, flexible with a riding crop for its handle
Broom: (in room)
Attire: Basic Hogwarts Uni uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: n/a
Tagging: Ashley, Alice, Riku

---

Name: Ashley Shannon Palin
House/Year: First, unsorted
Blood Type: Half-blood
Wand: Red Oak, 10 inches, Granian tail hair, supple and flexible
Broom: (if you have one on hand)
Attire: Hogwarts uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: N/A
Tagging: Renee, Riku, Alice

---

"What a jackass."

Ashley didn't conceal her contempt for the mentality of Dorian and his two underclassmen. She didn't really know if what was going on was just happening or if it were planned, but she was not going to hide her feelings. The Sixth Year was an arrogant one, and he was being rude to Riku to boot. She now didn't care if anyone knew how much she liked the other Ravenclaw young woman. She shot looks at each of the two Fourth Year Slytherins, actually hoping that they did something stupid.

As Samuel was then there with Alice, whom she looked at and nodded to, Ashley was then worried about how Renee felt about what they said. Nicko taking up for her, as well as for the rest of them as well, made her feel good about Slytherins at the same time, and she wondered if she heard Katy right as to what she said. It made her really like them both, as they were so totally different than the two Creeps.

"While I would like as many friends and acquaintances that I can get, gentlemen, the fact is that I don't have any interest in what you are meaning. I don't see the benefits that you are implying from any association with individuals subscribing to antiquated and narrow-minded concepts."

Renee's words were very direct, then looking to her friends. Her smile was to reasure Alice, Ashley, Riku, and even Katy and Nicko. They all made her smile, and she appreciated everything they said and already did for her. Her look returned to the Fourth Years, and she waited and in part hoped they got themselves thrown out.

---

"Perhaps we were mistaken at the idea that you were wanting to speak to us or to discuss such things with us."

The two were visibly in pain from how Holly Johnson had their ears, and it was an apology that was carefully worded. They were willing to let it drop for now, but their eyes made it clear that this was not over.

 

[AlphaWolfQuin]

Name: Nickolai Dominique, Nicko
House/Year:1st year/Slytherin
Blood Type:Pure Blood
Wand: Willow, 10 and a quarter inches, flexible.Veela Hair Core
Broom: Don't have one
Attire:Suit and Tie
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Alice, Riku, Renee, Ashley, Sam, Katy, Holly

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Name:Riku Taven
House/Year:1st year/Ravenclaw
Blood Type:Muggle Born
Wand:Maple, 9.5 inches, slightly springy and pleasant.Hair from Centaur's tail Core
Broom:Don't have one
Attire:Jeans and a T-Shirt
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Alice, Nicko, Ashley, Renee, Sam

---

Nicko nodded to Sam when he came over knowing the older student was there to help, his attention then turned to the Slytherin boy who had been acting arrogant about the games, he had been rude to Riku and she was a friend of his plus he didn't like the way he was causing a scene during something that was supposed to be fun and friendly. Before Nicko could say something to the young man Riku snapped back yet again.

"Yeah and ignorance is bliss" ,Riku stated in response to the Slytherin boy's comment. Riku may have been a kind young woman but she was no push over. Both of them could tell that the faculty especially Magnus and Donovan were ready to intervene if needed and they were thankful for that.

When Renee spoke to the two Slytherin creeps Riku cracked a smile and Nicko did as well, they were both proud of her and their respect for the young woman went up tremendously after she said what she did.

Name:Cameron Jasper Donovan
Occupation:Flying Instructor, Game Keeper
Blood Type:Full
Wand: Holly (Tinne) dragon heartstring 9 inches
Broom:Firebolt
Attire:Black Slacks, Black Polo T-Shirt
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:James

---

Cameron stood up as Sam walked over to the group he was ready to get involved if needed, he nodded at what James said about racists. "I agree sir racists are disgusting and there shouldn't even be an issue right now but unfortunately the ignorance did not fully fall with Voldemort" ,his words were a bit harsh but he had a very low tolerance for racism and did not like the fact that it was being shown during what should be a friendly get together and competition.

"Shall we make our way down there? Things are no doubt about to get really intense" ,he stated after James announced the Ravenclaw woman as the winner.

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Alice Katherine Snow, Alice
House/Year: Ravenclaw/4th year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Cherry, 10in, Unicorn Hair, Swishy
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: Blue form-fitting dress and matching heels.
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone; Ashley, Renee, Riku, Nicko, Katy, Sam, Prof Johnson; Sees Lorelai

---

Alice felt relief the moment she felt Sam's touch on her shoulders. She didn't even have to turn around to know it was him. It was as if her body immediately knew who it was, recognizing the feel of his hands, his warmth. Everything. Almost instantly, some of her tension dissipated, but she still remained ever alert, her one hand on her wand and ready to draw it out if need be, though she hoped things didn't come to that. When Sam spoke softly to her, she pressed herself against him a little, just enough for added reassurance. Something she knew she needed even though his presence and his suddenly being so close improved things for her greatly. She glanced over her shoulder just then and gave him a smile. "I'm glad you're here," she whispered. Turning back to watch the events unfold, she admired her new friends' courage and ability to stand up the way they did. She still had a long way to go in coming out of her shell and she knew with her new friends she'd have an easier time learning how to do that, not to mention the support and encouragement of both Sam and Lorrie to help spur on such things since both wanted the best for her. Always.

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Lorelai Elizabeth Flannagan, Lori
House/Year: Ravenclaw/6th year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Ash, 11.5in, Phoenix Feather, Bendy
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: White sundress and sandals
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone; Sam

---

Lorelai stayed close to Kurt as they made their way over to the crowd. It wasn't long before they were in the thick of things and overhearing what the Slytherins were saying to Renee, Alice and her new friends. Her eyes went wide when she heard what they'd said and she exchanged glances with the Slytherin Prefect before she turned to glance over at the judges' table to see if she could see what James and some of the other professors were doing. Surely they all needed to do something. Things were starting to get out of control, at least from her own perspective. As she tried to push a bit closer to where Alice was, she heard a few whispers...

"...back in primary..."
"...she has scars now..."
"...yeah... she's Muggle-born..."

Lorelai turned her head quickly, trying to see where the source of the whispers were coming from. It was definitely coming from over where the boys were who were giving the group troubles. Her eyebrows furrowed a bit as the memories of such a painful time flooded her mind. Horrible memories of the assault that left her in the hospital wing. She'd been so fortunate in that incident that more hadn't happened... Again, she looked for James, her eyes a bit watery as she searched him out. Not wanting anyone to know she was upset, however, she quickly wiped at her eyes.

 

[wildkat]

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Name:Holly Johnson
House/Year:teacher/grounds keeper/caretaker
Blood Type:half blood
Wand:9inches long ,wood Alder,Phoenix feather core,its a black color wand.
Broom:None (if you have one on hand)
Attire:She wears a black hooded clock and underneath a sliver tank top with a black mini skirt with a gold trim. She also has on black boots with gold and sliver trim. and her white wolf head necklace.
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Nicko,Ashley,ranee,riku,Alice,holl

Name: Katy swift
House/Year:unsorted /first year
Blood Type:half
Wand:Chestnut, light brown , 6in, unicorn hair
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire:the schools robes with a black tshirt with a white tiger on it with blue jeans and black and white sneakers
Location: walking towards hogwarts secondary
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging:Nicko,Ashley,ranee,riku,Alice,holly
Holly saw she got her point across and let go of their ears saying "Alright sense you know I'm willing to teach a thing or to about treating a lady I will let you stay for the mixer but tomorrow once classes are over Meet me at my hut for your first lesson". she turned to spike and gave him a pat on the head.

Katy walked up and griped Nicko saying "wow I like that girl whom ever she is look how she had them by the ear". She was hugging on Nicko for she was now getting scared herself and angry and she knew if she did not have a disc ration she would do something she would live to regret.

 

[Ruphhausin]

"Outragous!!"

Dorian was most certainly stirring things up. but there were many already moving to get closer. It was obvious that his circle of friends were agreeing with him, even though the sprinkling of those from other houses that were siding with him were mostly silent. He was indignant and undeterred, something that was already rubbing McAlistair the wrong way as it was. She was waiting for something, or she wouldn't be accepting the behavior that was going on.

The Headmistress looked at each of the students that seemed to be in the center of things, catching eventually the eyes of Katy, Nicko, Lorelai, Alice, Renee, Riku, and Ashley as she waited long enough for each of them to see her and the look of reassurance in hers. She also looked at Kurt and Sam, a nod telling them that they were doing the right thing before she looked to Holly Johnson, James Magnus, and Cameron Donovan in turn. Her looks to the faculty members were for them to proceed, but to not be surprised at anything she did in addition to what they would do.

 

[Ruphhausin]

Name: James Alexandre Magnus
Occupation: Professor of DADA and Potions
Blood Type: Full
Wand: 13 incch Cherry with dragon heartstring core, appropriately yieldy and attached to the platinum hilt of a Musketeer's rapier
Broom: It was sent on ahead.
Attire: Nicely tailored
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: N/A
Tagging: Anyone

---

James nodded to McAlistair, then returned his eyes to Donovan as he answered the other male professor as he let him know about what they were going to do. His own tone was very focused, his eyes letting Donovan know that they both should be careful.

"Let us just remember, Professor, that these young people, at least most of them...are only confused. But we give no quarter if it comes to that."

He didn't want to hurt anyone, but he was letting the younger professor know that they would not allow any craziness to happen. James then looked to Dorian, his own tone still focused as he took a breath and then started to address him.

"Dorian Weston, You have pushed this far too much and you will let it go. Pauline McGillicutty of House Ravenclaw is the winner of this round."

He had gestured for Donovan to stand as well, as he knew that Dorian perhaps would lose his temper, something that has gotten him in trouble in the past. James then looked to Lorelai, letting her know both she and himself were safe and wanting her to be reassured nothing was going to happen to her.

 

[Ruphhausin]

Name: Samual Christopher Anderson (Sam, Chris, Andy)
House/Year: Gryffindor, Sixth year
Blood Type: Full
Wand: 12 inches, Sycamore, Dragon heartstring, flexible, attached to the hilt of a Royal Navy cutlass.
Broom: Not yet
Attire: Gryffindor travel uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: n/a
Tagging: Alice, Lorelai, Zoe, Anyone

---

Name: Renee Eve Arizona Marvolo LeStrange (Renee, Eve)
House/Year: First Year
Blood Type: half-blood
Wand: 10 inch Rowan, chimera mane hair, flexible with a riding crop for its handle
Broom: (in room)
Attire: Basic Hogwarts Uni uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: n/a
Tagging: Ashley, Alice, Riku

---

Name: Ashley Shannon Palin
House/Year: First, unsorted
Blood Type: Half-blood
Wand: Red Oak, 10 inches, Granian tail hair, supple and flexible
Broom: (if you have one on hand)
Attire: Hogwarts uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: N/A
Tagging: Renee, Riku, Alice

---

"This is getting very interesting, ladies and gentlemen."

Sam looked to Kurt, letting him know that coming closer to them with Lorelai was safe. He then looked at all of the group around him, letting Renee, Ashley, Riku, Katy, Nicko, and Alice know that just like Professor Johnson had handled the two Creeps, Dorian was going to be handled as well. He was still prepared, as it was usually the Prefects that had to deal with troublemakers like Dorian. He had his wand still where he could get to it, his smile genuine still to continue reassuring his friends. He caressed Alice's shoulder more, posed to pounce the moment he was needed to.

Kurt looked to Lorelai, letting her know that he would not leave her side as she needed him to be there unless absolutely necessary for him to move forward. Kurt hated that someone of such standing in House Slytherin was behaving so crassly, and he was angry with him because he had been given far too many chances to grow up and stop with his arrogance and bigotry. He shook his head, if Lorelai seeing it knowing that she would understand what he is meaning with his disgust at Dorian's attitude.

Renee was highly ticked off, seeing Dorian as the total bugger he was. She heard Sam's words, and she nodded very slowly as she also spotted Kurt and Lorelai. She looked around, spotting Zoe and gesturing to her to let her know that if she wanted, she could come closer to them. Renee's protective instincts were in full swing, and she moved where she was standing very close to Riku, Ashley, Katy, Sam and Alice. Holly Johnson was not ignored, but she let her body language tell her if she saw her that she was poised for anything. She was not the least bit scared of anyone right now, and her next words were very focused and deliberately geared to carry.

"If someone has issues with losing competitively.. perhaps a little one on one is in order for real proof of who needs to keep their mouth shut and accept how they placed."

She was itching for something like that, maybe not herself against Dorian, but she felt that if he was going to act like a horse's arse.. he should be called on it publicly.

Ashley couldn't help herself, and she giggled. She was able to stifle it a bit, but a number of others agreed with the idea and even giggled a bit. A catcall or two also rang out, one from the group of Slytherin students who were, like Kurt, disgusted with the entire issue. Ashley took Riku's hand, caressing it a bit and holding her wand at the ready. She suspected that it would not just be one face off, as there were students of every year in that cluster around Dorian. She was not scared, at least not at the moment, but she hoped Riku would see that she would not let anything happen to her if she could help it.

"Riku.. I am here... and I really hope he is as stupid as he looks..."

Ashley whispered that to Riku, her eyes looking at the other girl sideways to let her know that she had confidence that if he made the mistake of accepting that idea that the Seven Year who took him up on it would give him a real bucket of ice water in the face.

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Alice Katherine Snow, Alice
House/Year: Ravenclaw/4th year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Cherry, 10in, Unicorn Hair, Swishy
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: Blue form-fitting dress and matching heels.
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone; Ashley, Renee, Riku, Nicko, Katy, Sam, Prof Johnson; Sees Lorelai

---

Alice remained quiet and close to Sam as she watched things continue to unfold. She hoped things would break up and dissipate sooner than later as the whole thing was making her uncomfortable. Glancing over her shoulder, she looked over at Sam and gave him a look letting him know she wanted to leave if things didn't break up soon. That she'd feel safer back in her dorm room. The night, which had started out as fun, had taken a turn and they had classes in the morning. As it was, she'd have to calm herself down after this little episode.

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Lorelai Elizabeth Flannagan, Lori
House/Year: Ravenclaw/6th year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Ash, 11.5in, Phoenix Feather, Bendy
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: White sundress and sandals
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone; Sam, Alice

---

Lorelai finally made it to where both Sam and Alice were standing. She noticed Alice had gone pale and looked rather uncomfortable, even with Sam there for comfort. She could tell plain as day that she didn't want to be there any longer and needed some air. She wasn't sure if the games were going to continue on or not given the turn of events with outbursts since everything had been rather disrupted and several of the students had been more than put out and bothered. "Sam," she whispered. "Do you know if the games are going to continue? If not, I think Alice should be walked back to her dorm." Again, she looked over at the judges' table, her eyes finding James'. She wished that things would get broken up and go back to normal as she didn't like the uncomfortable atmosphere lingering about the Great Hall.

 

[AlphaWolfQuin]

Name: Nickolai Dominique, Nicko
House/Year:1st year/Slytherin
Blood Type:Pure Blood
Wand: Willow, 10 and a quarter inches, flexible.Veela Hair Core
Broom: Don't have one
Attire:Suit and Tie
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Alice, Ashley, Riku, Renee, Holly, Katy, Sam, Lori

---

Name:Riku Taven
House/Year:1st year/Ravenclaw
Blood Type:Muggle Born
Wand:Maple, 9.5 inches, slightly springy and pleasant.Hair from Centaur's tail Core
Broom:Don't have one
Attire:Jeans and a T-Shirt
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Ashley, Alice, Nicko, Renee, Sam, Lori, Holly, Katy

---

Nicko fell silent as everything began to escalate he noticed the two judges at the table standing up and knew that they wouldn't let anything bad happen to any of the students. When Renee made her comment he snickered a bit, he felt she was right and he would love to see this Dorian guy have to compete one on one with someone that could teach him a lesson and if not at least give him a run for his money.

When Ashley whispered to Riku she smiled, "I sure hope so too, he is getting on my nerves a bit someone should teach him a lesson" ,she stated in response. She placed her hand on Ashley's lower back to show that she was there for her as well, "I don't think I want to be here when shit hits the fan but I don't want to leave our friends either not with things the way they are".

 

[AlphaWolfQuin]

Name:Cameron Jasper Donovan
Occupation:Flying Instructor, Game Keeper
Blood Type:Full
Wand: Holly (Tinne) dragon heartstring 9 inches
Broom:Firebolt
Attire:Black Slacks, Black Polo T-Shirt
Location: Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:James

---

Cameron listened as James spoke and agreed to everything he had said. When James motioned for him to stand up Cameron did, he crossed his arms and gave the student causing a scene a stern look letting him know that he should stop what he was doing or there would be punishment. He wasn't one to get into altercations but he also wouldn't stand for rudeness and complete disrespect towards others.

 

[Ruphhausin]

Name: James Alexandre Magnus
Occupation: Professor of DADA and Potions
Blood Type: Full
Wand: 13 incch Cherry with dragon heartstring core, appropriately yieldy and attached to the platinum hilt of a Musketeer's rapier
Broom: It was sent on ahead.
Attire: Nicely tailored
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: N/A
Tagging: Lorelai, Anyone.

---

The next day, James was sitting down at breakfast. The night before eventually simmered down, especially after Damian was put back into his place. Kurt eventually had to get involved, as he and Donovan had to make certain that none of those who where associated with Damian got involved. Damian was not on probation, as he was getting close to starting a very bad scene. James saw him over at the end of the Slytherin table, he and a few of his friends from last night keeping to themselves. That was going to serve them well for the time being, especially for him.

James was pleased with the Ulster Fry variation that he was able to assemble for himself, nodding to all of the other members of the faculty. Dealing with stupidity made him hungry, and with both English and American bacon rashers, fried eggs, pork sausages, white pudding, black pudding, and red pudding, as well as fried mushrooms and tomato along with slices of Ezekiel bread toast. He looked around enjoying his meal with both orange juice and Irish Breakfast tea as well, looking and getting appreciative looks from so many of the students from last night. He had made it very clear last night that as the professor of DADA things were different around here, and that he was not scared of asserting that kind of behavior was not tolerated.

He was able to enjoy his meal leisurely, as he had arrived a little early and he acknowledged every student that waved or nodded to him. He was looking around for Lorelai, knowing that they two of them could exchanged those discreet lovers always give each other...

 

[Ruphhausin]

Name: Samual Christopher Anderson (Sam, Chris, Andy)
House/Year: Gryffindor, Sixth year
Blood Type: Full
Wand: 12 inches, Sycamore, Dragon heartstring, flexible, attached to the hilt of a Royal Navy cutlass.
Broom: Not yet
Attire: Gryffindor travel uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: n/a
Tagging: Alice, Lorelai, Zoe, Anyone

---

Name: Renee Eve Arizona Marvolo LeStrange (Renee, Eve)
House/Year: First Year
Blood Type: half-blood
Wand: 10 inch Rowan, chimera mane hair, flexible with a riding crop for its handle
Broom: (in room)
Attire: Basic Hogwarts Uni uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: n/a
Tagging: Ashley, Alice, Riku

---

Name: Ashley Shannon Palin
House/Year: First, unsorted
Blood Type: Half-blood
Wand: Red Oak, 10 inches, Granian tail hair, supple and flexible
Broom: (if you have one on hand)
Attire: Hogwarts uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: N/A
Tagging: Renee, Riku, Alice

---

Samuel and Renee had met in the Gryffindor Common room, but they were now waiting in the corridor right outside of the Great Hall when Ashley got there. They had spoken to Riku, Alice, and Lorelai, having agreed to meet with the three of them to go in to breakfast together. There had been a good bit of intensity, including a bit of friction as Renee almost got into it with Damian at least once. She had laid down the gauntlet to him, and words were exchanged a bit. McAlistair had eventually stepped in to enforce what was said and done by Professors Magnus and Donovan, and Kurt as the Senior Prefect of House Slytherin.

They discussed between the three of them about the fact that before breakfast was finished, the Head Male and Female students would be announced. Renee totally understood why the wait was happening, and she put it very succinct with her words.

"After that little stunt last night, I don't blame the Headmistress and the judges for discussing it overnight. I imagine that they are going to have to deal with Damien more on the issue, and perhaps some of those who seem to at least in lip service, share his opinions of himself and those like him."

Sam nodded, very sorry that Renee didn't even get to spend a full week at the Uni without dealing with that crap.

"I wish we had know about what they were going to do.. we would have stopped it before...."

Ashley patted Samuel on the arm, smiling as she looked back and forth to both of them as she spoke. Riku's encouraging responses to her expressions of interest in her strengthened Ashley's confidence, and as Kurt drew closer she let her words express her own view on the subject.

"Really, Sam.. you, Kurt, nor any of the Prefects need to feel bad. Damian seems.. very out there as it is. He most likely would have tried this even if you had tried to prevent it. You both, as well as the Professors, did all that could be done. He is on probation all on his own.. just like the two Creeps are being watched for their behavior as well."

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Alice Katherine Snow, Alice
House/Year: Ravenclaw/4th year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Cherry, 10in, Unicorn Hair, Swishy
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: Ravenclaw uniform, school robes.
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone; Lorelai

---

Alice was still quite tired from the night before though she was curious as to who the winners would be once announced at breakfast. Her arm linked with Lorelai's, she stifled her yawn. She just hoped after everything was said and done that she'd make it through her classes. What she wouldn't give for a nap. Rummaging through one of her pockets, she found a piece of parchment that had her classes listed on it and she glanced at it quickly before putting it back. As she walked through the Great Hall with Lorrie, she looked for Sam, Ashley, Renee, Riku and the others who'd said they'd meet up with them that morning.

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Lorelai Elizabeth Flannagan, Lori
House/Year: Ravenclaw/6th year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Ash, 11.5in, Phoenix Feather, Bendy
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: Ravenclaw uniform, school robes.
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone; Alice

---

Lorelai leaned against Alice a little, helping to hold her up as the two made their way into the Great Hall for breakfast. The night before had been an interesting one and she was quite glad it was behind them. As she looked for Sam, Riku and the others, she noticed Alice glancing at her class schedule and she thought for a moment about her own. The night before she'd noticed a newer class put on the schedule listing and she immediately jumped at the chance at taking it seeing as it seemed interesting, not to mention practical. The idea of learning how to defend herself, given what had happened to her back in primary, seemed a good idea. And after what happened the night before... she wasn't going to pass up on the opportunity. Letting out a tiny sigh, she then looked about the vast room as students and faculty began to mill about and looked for where her friends might be.

 

[Silverknight]

Name:Samson Alexander
House/Year:unsorted/3rd
Blood Type:Half
Wand:Elm, 10 inches, phoenix feather
Broom:None
Attire:Generic uniform for Hogwarts
Location:Grand Hall
Travel:walking out
Tagging:anyone

---

Name:Zoe Alexander (full name and nickname, if your character has one)
House/Year:unsorted/1st
Blood Type:Full
Wand:Rosewood, 8 1/2 inch, uniform hair
Broom:None (if you have one on hand)
Attire:Generic uniform for Hogwarts
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Anyone

---

Zoe was up late working on the first article that she would use for the year, it was pretty good by her own standards decent. It could of been better,but then she was still new and everything was so new. It was very different then working for a muggle newspaper, and she figured that it would just take time for her to adjust to the school. She was having a better go at it then her big brother, but that didn't surprise her so much. The young woman slipped in after everyone else. After having slipped the article into the office of the school newspaper. Looking around, she noticed the normal groups forming, and slipped over to a spot on the farside of the room, as she worked on her light breakfast of a english muffin and coffee.

Samson, had returned to looking out at the stars soon after walking back to the great hall the night before. He walked in quietly, and found a spot to himself, rather by himself as well, having not noticed his sister whom was on the opposite side of the room. He had a rather simple meal and listened to see what his classes would be. He pulled open a book as he read to keep his mind occupied at the moment and mostly just stayed quiet. He figured he would have the basic classes, nothing special or anything, he remained quiet though as he read though the book. The third year, wizard was feeling a bit homesick, the mixer the night before had been nothing but a unmitagated failure for him. His attempt to sneak in the contest had been a failure unnoticed by judges and students alike. Part of him wondered if he would be better off just returning home and giving up on the whole idea of secondary school.

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Norah Ellen Walker
House/Year: Gryffindor/2nd year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Elm, 9 inches, Dragon Heartstring, Supple
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: Gryffindor uniform, school robes.
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone

---

Norah stealthily left the Room of Requirement, her eyes full of tears. She ran all the way to the Gryffindor dorms and to her room where she cuddled her cat, Terpsichore, for several long moments as she cried before finally washing up and changing into her Gryffindor uniform. "You'll meet him soon, Terps. He's wonderful," she said with a watery smile. She pet her gray cat and gave her a tiny kiss and set out some treats for her before gathering her things and heading down to the Great Hall. She hoped that Chadwick would indeed be there once she got there, even if they couldn't sit together or touch. Just knowing he was there, knowing they could share a glance or two... it would be enough for now.

Finally, Norah let out a sigh and made her way through the castle and headed to the Great Hall. She was hungry and looking forward to her class with Chadwick especially. Ever since that letter had arrived regarding Leo she'd been on edge and anything she could do to help ready herself would be a good thing. Plus, being closer to Chadwick was always a bonus. As she pushed open the door and made her way inside, she looked at all the students milling about. She didn't really know most of them even though she recognized a fair number. She was still fairly new to the school and given how large it was, there were so many people she'd yet to meet.

Slowly, Norah walked through the vast room, her eyes scanning everyone and everything. As she searched, she just hoped Chadwick was there... or, at the very least, would arrive eventually.

 

[AlphaWolfQuin]

Name: Nickolai Dominique, Nicko
House/Year:1st year/Slytherin
Blood Type:Pure Blood
Wand: Willow, 10 and a quarter inches, flexible.Veela Hair Core
Broom: Don't have one
Attire:Slytherin Uniform
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Anyone, Riku

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Name:Riku Taven
House/Year:1st year/Ravenclaw
Blood Type:Muggle Born
Wand:Maple, 9.5 inches, slightly springy and pleasant.Hair from Centaur's tail Core
Broom:Don't have one
Attire:Ravenclaw Uniform
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Anyone, Nicko

---

After the night's drama was over both Riku and Nicko went to their dorms to get some sleep, Riku had agreed to meet up with Nicko the next morning to walk with him to the great hall. When morning came and Riku went to meet up with Nicko he had his cat Ryley clutched in his arms and his face was pale white. Nicko didn't say a word the entire time they walked to the great hall but when they got there just before reaching their friends Nicko pulled Riku aside.

"T-they t-threatened t-to hurt Ryley" ,Nicko stated quietly. Riku could tell he was trying not to cry she also knew how much he loved that cat. "Who did Nicko"? Riku asked just as quietly. "They told me to pick the right side or....or they would hurt him" ,Nicko stated. Never did he expect to end up with any issues while attending the school but he had started a fire that would definitely be hard to put out yet still he had no regrets, he had meant to stick up for his friends and that wouldn't have changed regardless. Riku looked at Nicko and put her hand on his shoulder, "You need to tell someone about this I know you don't want to but you have to" ,she stated. Nicko just shook his head and walked off without saying another word. He pushed past the crowd of students that were in front of the great hall and made his way over to the Slytherin table reluctantly and sat at the far end away from everyone else.

Riku sighed then walked over to where Ashley, Renee, Lorelei, Alice, and Sam were, she was quite angry but didn't want to say anything unless someone asked. She felt terrible for Nicko and knew he wasn't going to say anything about the threats he received after the events of the mixer and she was lost as to what to do to help her friend. When she seen Ashley her face lit up with a smile and she walked over to stand next to her, "Good morning guys" ,Riku stated as she got to the group.

 

[AlphaWolfQuin]

Name:Cameron Jasper Donovan
Occupation:Flying Instructor, Game Keeper
Blood Type:Full
Wand: Holly (Tinne) dragon heartstring 9 inches
Broom:Firebolt
Attire:Black Slacks, Under Armor Shirt
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Anyone

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Name:Chadwick Zachary Braeden
Occupation:Magical Law Professor, Muggle Defenses Professor
Blood Type:Pure
Wand:Ivy, 12 inches, pliable and swishy, Core: Eyelash of a Siren
Broom:N/A
Attire:Black Jeans, Black sleeveless shirt, Combat Boots
Location:Great Hall
Travel:N/A
Tagging:Anyone

---

Cameron had gotten to the Great Hall early the next morning and took his seat up at the staff table as usual he had a friendly smile on his face. As he sat down he looked around before making himself a plate of food, everything looked so delicious and he was definitely hungry. He looked to the doors as they flew open and noticed the Slytherin boy that had yelled at the two other Slytherins at the mixer, he looked a little upset but Cameron figured it was only because it was his first day and he was nervous, perhaps that's why he had his cat with him to comfort him. Then when the doors flew open again he looked up and seen the other new professor he had learned to be Chadwick Braeden the Muggle Defenses and Magical Law professor. The man gave Cameron the chills but he knew he wasn't a bad guy he just came off a bit strong.

As Chadwick made his way to the staff table he looked around to see if he could spot Norah anywhere and to see if anyone was causing problems. When he got up to the table he sat down next to Cameron and looked at both him and James, "Good morning guys how was your evening"? He asked before beginning to make a plate.

"Well professor you missed quite a mixer we had a bit of issues but they're all settled now" ,Cameron told him with a smile.

"Issues huh? How was the competition who won"? Chadwick asked looking between both James and Cameron. "Sorry I missed it parties just aren't my thing I couldn't stay too long had to get some fresh air".

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Emilia Jane Harrison (Em, Emmie)
House/Year: Hufflepuff/3rd Year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Holly, 9 in, Unicorn Hair, Springy
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: Hufflepuff uniform, school robes.
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone; Samson.

---

Emilia had felt so embarrassed the night before as Lupin escorted her back to the Hufflepuff dorms. The effects of the Amaranth having been strong on her and stirring up things within her that she'd thought she had better control over. But apparently the flowers wonderful and intoxicating aroma had melted away all her inhibitions making her vulnerable and unable to hide the things she both thought and felt. She just hoped that her actions wouldn't make things awkward between herself and Professor Lupin now. After all, they had the entire year ahead of them and they were going to work together rather closely...

As Emilia walked into the Great Hall, she glanced about the room looking to see who had made it to breakfast. She saw some of the students milling about along with some of the faculty. She wondered if Lupin would be about yet and if so, what he'd be thinking of her. Letting out a sigh, she began making her way toward the Hufflepuff table. As she did, she noticed Samson sitting by himself and she tilted her head a bit. Flicking her red hair over her shoulder, she sat down next to him and smiled.

"Hi," she said. "You look down. What's wrong?" she asked.

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Norah Ellen Walker
House/Year: Gryffindor/2nd year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Elm, 9 inches, Dragon Heartstring, Supple
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: Gryffindor uniform, school robes.
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone; Sees Chadwick

---

Norah made her way to the Gryffindor table and sat in a corner all by herself. When she did, the doors suddenly opened and she saw Chadwick enter the room. Immediately, her face lit up and she felt her body grow warm. Just knowing he was nearby made her feel better even if they couldn't interact like the lovers they were. Discretion was something they both had to practice whether they liked it or not, but behind closed doors, their business was their own...

Reaching for her plate, Norah began to fill it with her favorites as they slowly appeared on the table. Her tummy was rumbling and she was starving. As she began to eat, she looked over at the faculty table at Chadwick. She saw him talking to another professor, the one she figured was the 'pretty boy' he mentioned the night before. She pulled out her class schedule from her robes and glanced at it. She chuckled a bit. Professor Donovan. She had him for Flying Class later that day. Putting away the parchment with her classes written on it, she again looked up at the faculty table, her eyes finding Chadwick. Smiling, she then looked away and began to eat more of her breakfast.

 

[Silverknight]

Name:Samson Alexander
House/Year:unsorted/3rd
Blood Type:Half
Wand:Elm, 10 inches, phoenix feather
Broom:None
Attire:Generic uniform for Hogwarts
Location:Grand Hall
Travel:walking out
Tagging:anyone

---

Samson looked up from his book as he heard a voice that was directed towards him, and blinked for a moment as he looked around before he noticed Emilia and nodded his head as he looked over at her.He took a bite and thought about it for a moment letting the time to eat the bit of food be the break for his mind to go over his answer. "Well now, yeah, I guesss so, um, well, I guess I am just rather homesick as it were. Not sure if this is the right place for me, frankly, not sure how well I well fit in here. Most people seem rather preoccupied with other people and sparking um.. close relationship and forming groups. I haven't fit in very well, the mixer last night was a complete failure on almost all fronts," he said with a sigh following his own statement. "tried to get into the contest, couldn't, no one noticed me, most people were well working there games over on each other and such, saw a small fight, pretty bland. One of them nights, that makes one questions why one is here, I guess."

"Anyhow, I would think the night went rather well, I may not be the reporter that my sister is, but doesn't take much to figure something happened between you and that one professor, I figure you said were pumped about the mixer, then you headed off at the same time as the professor and neither of you then returned for the mixer. I figure, you might of gotten over your shyness a good bit, or a lot bit as it were" he commented calmly with a kind of matter of fact tone to his voice as he spoke.

 

[darkangel76]

Name: Emilia Jane Harrison (Em, Emmie)
House/Year: Hufflepuff/3rd Year
Blood Type: Muggle-born
Wand: Holly, 9 in, Unicorn Hair, Springy
Broom: Doesn't have one.
Attire: Hufflepuff uniform, school robes.
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: Not Applicable
Tagging: Anyone; Samson.

---

Emilia placed a few odds and ends on her plate as Samson spoke of the night's goings on. In some ways, she was glad she'd ended up leaving early to get a head start on her research in the library. From the sound of it, things had gotten quite uncomfortable if a fight had broken out. She typically wasn't one for gatherings and the like either. But this year she'd wanted to try and change that. In the end, like the years prior, she ended up leaving early. She just felt bad that Samson seemed so down.

Picking at her food, Emilia suddenly looked up Samson when he mentioned Professor Lupin. Tilting her head she frowned at him. Just what was he getting on about? Though she fancied the man, nothing had happened. Not even remotely and from what she gathered, she was so certain the man didn't fancy her at all. If anything, she embarrassed herself with how the Amaranth had affected her. But she'd discuss everything with Professor Lupin later on when she met up with him to work later on in the day. She only hoped he'd still want her to work for him.

"Well, I only left to start working on my research project," Emilia then said, frowning. At that, she pushed away from the table, no longer hungry for her breakfast. Pulling out the parchment from her robes that had her class schedule written upon it, she glanced at it quickly before putting it back in her pockets. "I guess I'll see you later then. I'm not hungry any more." Standing up, she gave Samson a nod, her eyes welling with tears and she swiftly walked toward the doors of the Great Hall so she could leave.

(Exits to the Ground Floor Corridors)

 

[Ruphhausin]

Name: Samual Christopher Anderson (Sam, Chris, Andy)
House/Year: Gryffindor, Sixth year
Blood Type: Full
Wand: 12 inches, Sycamore, Dragon heartstring, flexible, attached to the hilt of a Royal Navy cutlass.
Broom: Not yet
Attire: Gryffindor travel uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: n/a
Tagging: Alice, Lorelai, Renee, Ashley, Riku, Nicko, Anyone

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Name: Renee Eve Arizona Marvolo LeStrange (Renee, Eve)
House/Year: First Year
Blood Type: half-blood
Wand: 10 inch Rowan, chimera mane hair, flexible with a riding crop for its handle
Broom: (in room)
Attire: Basic Hogwarts Uni uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: n/a
Tagging: Ashley, Alice, Riku, Samuel, Zoey, Samson, Nicko, Katy, Anyone

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Name: Ashley Shannon Palin
House/Year: First, unsorted
Blood Type: Half-blood
Wand: Red Oak, 10 inches, Granian tail hair, supple and flexible
Broom: (if you have one on hand)
Attire: Hogwarts uniform
Location: The Great Hall
Travel: N/A
Tagging: Renee, Riku, Alice, Nicko, Katy, Samuel, Zoe, Samson

---

"Hey.. did you two lovely ladies forget to look for us?"

Samuel soon had his arms around both Alice and Lorelai's shoulders. He kissed them both, but he kissed Alice on the lips and Lorelai on the cheek. He moved them along if they let him, having gotten a place at the Ravenclaw table. Many of the students didn't have issues sitting at each other's tables, as the entire House idea was no longer exclusive to many. There were those who tended to sit only with members of their house, but the majority of them were only still getting used to school for the time being and were only being comfortable till they got to really know others. Same helped both Alice and Lorelai sit down, knowing that Lori would not miss the fact that she had a really good view of Professor Magnus, while at the same time being able to gesture and signal him and him her.

Renee smiled and greeted both of them, asking them to meet her at the spot Sam already seemed to have in mind. Renee had noticed Samson the other night, and had said something to Samuel who had caught Magnus before everyone really had broken up from what happened last night. She spotted Zoe, and she quickly got her attention if she allowed her to.

"Hey.. Zoe. Listen, let me know when you would like to do that interview, as I will make certain to make the time. By the way.. you should be very proud of your brother."

Renee then waved at Samson if he even gave her the attention, knowing something before heading over to the group. She spotted Riku with Nicko, and she could tell something was wrong in Nicko's manner as she got closer.

Ashley turned and smile at Riku, but then in the same moment noticing something was clearly bothering Nicko. Renee walked up at the same time, and Renee didn't have to ask, as Ashley looked at both Riku and Nicko, her reading his pale complexion and the look of worry in her face something she remembered from looking at herself in the mirror times before.

"What happened? Is something wrong? Did something happen?"

After hugging both of them, Ashley did the same and then looked for Riku.