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11-14-2007, 04:37 AM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Samantha "Sam" Elise Edwards Fifth Year Ministry RPG Name:
Santana Venezula Department of Mysteries | Danny walked catiously behind Jae. He held on tightly to the older boy's hips as they started walking through branches. Letting go for a second he moved a branch out of his way. He then felt around for Jae again. He saw him a couple of steps ahead and he ran to catch up. He took hold of the older boy's shirt and held on tightly. Danny did not want to get lost. |
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11-14-2007, 07:53 AM
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Artemis G. Galanis Diagon Alley | Slowly gazing around her quest room, it only took a moment to realize this exact room had been her room many years before. Just it had changed intime, like she had. Her grandmother had given her a special room all to herself, since she had pleaded with her parents since the age of five to come and stay for the whole summer every year. By the age of six, two little boys her grandmother had introduced her to started coming over and staying for atleast afew days as well. Some of those were the best memories in her whole life.
Her thoughts were broke, as a wanted voice brought her back to reality. Placing herself onto the end of her bed, Emmy looked up and over to Axel; whom was standing in the doorway. It only took her a moment to shake her head no. "Nope." She lied, Her tone was soft as ever. "Refresh my memory.. please?" After a moment, Em got up. Busying herself with her luggage; Getting out Lainies pajamas so they were ready. The young woman was not meaning to be cold or short, if she was. She merely had alot on her mind that seemed to be just eatting away at her, and the memory part.. Emmylyne wanted Axel to tell her about that day.
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11-14-2007, 08:09 PM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Joseph S. Mae | Quote:
Originally Posted by KatieTessa Teri hoped Wyatt didn't get offended by her glancing at his cane. She couldn't help it. To her it was really interesting. Teri gave Wyatt another hug and a happy smile saying "I'm glad that you are better now, Wyatt. Come on! Let's go and see Mon in the living room.. She needs to tell us something. It's glad to see you too Wyatt." Teri took a hold of his hand as they walked back into the livingroom..She got the feeling that what ever it was that Mon needed to tell them was going to be shocking. Her sister was good at keeping things secret. Back in the livingroom.. Teri looked at her sister expectantly still holding on to Wyatt's hand saying "We're here now.. Please tell us what ever it is that you need to tell us...Please!! You promised.." | Wyatt let Teri lead him into the other room, where Monica and Excelsior was. along with Jordan and Emmylyne's baby girl. letting a funny face slip, the fifteen year old stuck his tongue out when he noticed Lainie look at him and turned back to what he was suppose to be doing. Listening. "Er. yeah? Tell us. Ter seys you promised." |
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11-14-2007, 08:16 PM
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| Formerly: HermioneGyrl2251 Dumbledore's Darling K.O. Sonic Screwdriver Bewitching Bella Fwooper
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Originally Posted by KatieTessa Teresa looked up at Jordan smiling "Yes, I'm Teri or Teresa and your Jordan, right?"She glanced down at her black shoes and then up at Jordan saying "Ok.. If you want, i can remind Wyatt to go and talk to you after my sis is finished with what ever it is she needs to tell us?"Teri didn't like interrupting things but she was curious to what it was that her sister was keeping from her. What the big secret was. Teri hoped Wyatt didn't get offended by her glancing at his cane. She couldn't help it. To her it was really interesting. Teri gave Wyatt another hug and a happy smile saying "I'm glad that you are better now, Wyatt. Come on! Let's go and see Mon in the living room.. She needs to tell us something. It's glad to see you too Wyatt." Teri took a hold of his hand as they walked back into the livingroom..She got the feeling that what ever it was that Mon needed to tell them was going to be shocking. Her sister was good at keeping things secret. Back in the livingroom.. Teri looked at her sister expectantly still holding on to Wyatt's hand saying "We're here now.. Please tell us what ever it is that you need to tell us...Please!! You promised.." | Monica stood and walked over to Wyatt and held him tight, she gave him a soft kiss. "I Love you." She said softly. "Come over here, Excelsior and I have something to tell you and Teri." Then sitting back on the couch with Excelsior on one side, Wyatt on the other and Teri in her lap she reached into her bag and pulled out her copy of The Complete History of the Most Noteable House of Black. There is something that I have to show you in here, but first.... "Teri do you remember telling me the dream you had about having a big brother, the one when you were really little and your big brother held you and told you about Santa Claus and you looked at the tree lights together?" She waited for her sister's response. |
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11-14-2007, 09:01 PM
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Samantha Rose Magical Education | Excelsior held his breath. He watched Teri's face to see her reaction. Monica was handling the situation so well he didn't want to say anything, not yet. All he could do was glance around the room, at Monica, at Wyatt and at Teri, searching their faces to see how they would react to this news. Teri was definitely in for a shock, would she understand this, gosh, he barely understood it himself!
Soon it would be over one way or the other. He took a breath, trying to calm himself down, trying to stop the racing of his heart ... |
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11-14-2007, 09:07 PM
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Alyssa Blacknight Magical Creatures | A Mary-kate walked behind her sister, she and Ashley whnet to find everyone else."Where do you think they are?'Mary-kate asked "Well. that's obvious MK, there over there!'said Ashely as she walked to Julian "Hey, Julian was up?"Ashley asked. |
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11-14-2007, 09:09 PM
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| Formerly: HermioneGyrl2251 Dumbledore's Darling K.O. Sonic Screwdriver Bewitching Bella Fwooper
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Bethany Dumont Magical Law Enforcement | Monica took a Deep breath. She held tight to Teri. "Baby girl, that wasn't a dream. That was a memory. That happened when you were a baby and it was your first Christmas. Our brother took you to look at the ttree while mum and i made Hot Chocolate." She opened the book to the page she had marked, ready to tell whe story. |
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11-14-2007, 09:17 PM
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Samantha Rose Magical Education | Excelsior sighed out loud, letting all his breath out. Monica had said it, she had said that she was their brother! It was still shocking to hear that spoken out loud. "I remember all those times, they were some of the happiest days of my life," he said to Teri softly. "I remember our trips to see the tree, and my reading Christmas stories to you. I remember everything so well, your beautiful smile and how happy you were. You were the most beautiful little girl I had ever seen." |
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11-14-2007, 09:27 PM
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| Formerly: HermioneGyrl2251 Dumbledore's Darling K.O. Sonic Screwdriver Bewitching Bella Fwooper
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Bethany Dumont Magical Law Enforcement | Monica smiled softly. "Teri, what I was going to say is, we found each other. Excelsior and I. See here, this prooves that he is our brother." She opened the book to the place she had found at the school library. ""Galaxian and Minerva Black are survived by their three children Monica, Excelsior and Teresa. They are also survived by Galaxian's Twin brother Romulus and Minerva's Elder brother Draco Malfoy." She hugged Excelsior. "Our birth Certificates are there too." She showed Teri and Wyatt the book. "I know you are going to ask why we were separated Teri. It says here that Uncle Romulus had always wanted a son, that he wanted to prove that there could be a Black Male child that would not turn out like Uncle Sirius. So that's whyhe took Excelsior and wouldn't take us. That's why we ended up with Uncle Draco."
Monica sighed. "You're too young to remeber this Terbear but this is what mum and dad looked like." She showed Teri the picture. 
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11-14-2007, 09:59 PM
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Artemis G. Galanis Diagon Alley | Finally, at a small opening, light was visible. The woods were very dark, from the canopy of trees and overgrow wild plants.
Speeding up his pace, Julian went quickly to the opening. Wanting to get everyone out of the odd place as he heard bushes nearby russling, and it wasn't from them. "Common guys." He called, holding back branches so they could all step through.
After letting everyone go past first, Jul then stepped out himself, into the rather brownish yellow dead grass. Infront of them, was the back of an abandonded old house. It looked as if the once fine wood, had been burned.. tourched, rather. And everything looked very broken down, clearly untaken care of. "Want an adventure? Here it is.." Julian beamed. He'd gotten the lot there without losing anyone, or letting anyone get hurt (So far). "Right-E-O then, Shall we go in?" He asked, bolting up the few steps onto the creeky backporch. One hand on the doorknob as he turned to look at the group. Kaitlynnh hid her unsure look with a pretend nod. Though she had been here before, that didn't change the fact that it did scare her some what. What probably scared her more, was getting busted.
Twirling a gold lock of hair nervously around her finger, Katie merely nodded. About going in, and shuffled up the stairs as well. While her twin brother renched open the rusted door. Noticing the older boys funny face and him stick his tongue out at them, Lainie giggled once more. Allowing the bouncy ball to fall out of her little fist and roll away when she clapped her hands once.
After a moment at staring at the other group, the childs eyes wondered back to Jordan. "Mmmuuuuuiii" Rubbing one eye with her little fist, Lainie launched herself clumsily into the teenage girls lap. Yawning slightly as she twirled a finger ontop of her head, around a small piece of blonde hair.
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11-14-2007, 10:14 PM
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Jacinto "Jack" Moniz Magical Transportation | Legend's smile grew as he saw the old burned house. That is so awesome. He was a bit scared, but he was more excited. He tugged Calebs hand and nudged his head toward the house. "Come on" he said following Julian and Katie. This would be the perfect chance to scare someone. |
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11-14-2007, 10:55 PM
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Samantha Rose Magical Education | Excelsior wiped back a tear as he looked at the photo of their two happy parents again. He wasn't usually so emotional, but it was so unfair. Why had their lives been taken so soon, before any of their children could really know them? He laughed. "Romulus Black, my supposed father but actual uncle, was really concerned that I would turn out like our great uncle Sirius," he said. "From what I've heard about Sirius Black, he was a very brave and courageous man. It would have been an honor to have turned out like him," he said. "But above all, I really wish I had been able to spend more time with you two girls, my actual and beloved sisters." He hugged Monica and waited, waited to see what Teri would have to say about all of this. |
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11-14-2007, 11:32 PM
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| K.O. Extendable Ears Peace and Love Kneazle
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Maximiliano S. Moniz Magical Creatures | Jae's face suddenly changed into a more serious yet mischevious tone. Looking back to make sure that Danny was still close, he felt him grad the back of his shirt. "Stay close," he whispered to the young boy. Helping Julian push the branches back, he stepped forward onto the yellow-ish grass, after glancing at Jules when he thought he heard the same rustling of bushes.
"Wow.." he breathed. James looked as if he was in a candy store. How ironic. This house was exactly the kind of adventure he'd been waiting for. "C'mon then! Let's 'ead in. No point in stayin' 'ere too long," the seven year old said confidently. He followed Julian up to the door, standing right beside Legend. He nodded. "Shall we?" Axel narrowed his eyes and smiled. "You're telling me you don't remember everything about that day?" he chuckled, sitting on the very same place on her bed that she had just vacated. He watched her work with a slight smile. He cleared his throat slightly. "I guess I'll just have to remind you how much fun we used to have," he said with a cheeky grin.
"I remember this was your room, obviously, and my room, actually, was mine and Ben's," the young man started as he rumpled his hair in attempt to get it out of his eyes. "We went through the forest on an adventure, of course. I remember me and Ben were totally excited about it. We always went to that old lady's house, remember? She made the best pies ever," he chuckled. "She felt like a grandmother to us," he nodded. He then paused and looked up to his friend. "And you're telling me you don't remember that?" he laughed. |
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11-14-2007, 11:54 PM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Jordan Paige Seventh Year Ministry RPG Name:
Miss Ryan Jacobs | Jordan turned to look at what Lainie was giggling at. As she turned she saw Wyatt turning the other way looking back at Monica, Teri, and Excelsior. She rolled her eyes and turned her attention back to Lainie. As the baby girl yawned, she picked her up and sat down on the sofa beside her bag. Jordan looked inside and found a little blanket. She cover Lainie with the blanket and picked up her teddy bear. She cradled the girl in her arms setting to bear beside her. "Is somebody tired?" She asked looking down at the girl.
Brigitte and Carissa followed the rest of the group down to the old house. Brigitte looked at Julian. "Ya, come on lets go in." She said ready for the adventure. SHe loved to do the sorts of things. Carissa on the other hand was not too carzy about the idea of going into the house. "Ummm I'm not sure if we should. You know it looks really unsafe in there." She said looking unsure of herself. |
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11-15-2007, 12:15 AM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Alicia J. Cruze Seventh Year | Mackayla quietly walked outside with the others. Her eyes widened slightly when Julian said that they weren't supposed to be going to wherever they were, but she nodded all the same. "I'm in," she said somewhat hesitantly.
She nodded again when Katie said the two of them would be together. That was good, right? Kaitlynnh had already been to this mysterious place before. She continued holding her friend's hand as they went up the stairs and when Julian opened the door. Kayla bit her lip and tried not to look frightened, though her wide eyes betrayed her. "Y-y-yeah. Let's go in," she said, her voice higher than it's usually already high pitch.
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11-15-2007, 12:28 AM
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Artemis G. Galanis Diagon Alley | Placing her daughters folded PJs on her lap, Emmylyne paused. A weak smile playing at her face again. How could she forget? She hadn't.. That kind old lady had been there for them, all through childhood. She was the next best thing to her actual Gran, if not very similar. "Miss Agatha, or Aggie. We called her both." She stated, turning her gaze from her bag to her very best friend. "Yes. I remember, I do believe that was one of the reasons I honestly never wanted to come back here. Its too different without her, I love my Gran.. but Miss Aggie was like a second Gran to me," Emmy admitted in defeat. Shrugging her shoulders as she turned back to getting something out of the bag. "Whenever Gran was busy, or away, We'd still come here or go over to Aggies. She always welcomed us warmly.. I remember all the times she use to just laugh when you and Ben would do something silly. I remember her giving me those encouraging talks I use to need, I remember it all, I could never forget, Never ever. She was.. one of a kind really," Emmylyne paused, putting her hands onto her lap. "What got me the most, is that we weren't even related to her, in anyway, and yet she treated us like family." The young woman spoke very warmly, and sincerly about the elderly woman they use to know.
With her smile growing abit bigger, Em added: "I wanted to name Lain after her, but Benji said it made him sad to think about her. So we gave her Miss Agathas middle name, instead." "Katie you've been in here before, You and Kayla can go ahead of me." Jul motioned for two the young girls to go inside, Since Katie knew the way, He thought someone (Him) Should stay here till everyone got safely inside.. There were no wild animals around here, not really, and normally bushes didn't move on their own. "Erm, right then. Lets go inside, Carefully." Did he really think she'd be good at going in first? Oh merlin. Shrugging slightly, She held tight to Mackaylas hand and stepped inside. Crossing her free arm under her other as her baby blue eyes searched the room cautiously, Every small step even in her soft ballet shoes you heard creeks from the acient beat up floors. "It-Its okay Kay.." She mumbled to her best friend, by her side. Jul went to step inside, but paused to answer Carissa. "Ris, Its fine. Just.. be careful, thats all." Simple enough, wasn't it?
Letting her arms rest by her side, It only took a moment for the little ones thumb to be found in her mouth again. "Mmmmmmm" Lainie hummed. |
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11-15-2007, 12:58 AM
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| K.O. Extendable Ears Peace and Love Kneazle
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Maximiliano S. Moniz Magical Creatures | "Yes! Miss Aggie!" Axel exclaimed, jumping slightly on the bed. "I know what you mean. She was so amazing. What ever happened to her? We never really found out, did we?" he asked, standing up and walking around the room. Really, what did happen to Aggie? He nodded. "She was like a gran to me too. Her and Angelina of course. I didn't have any of my own. They all died before I could meet them," he said truthfully, although she already knew that.
He chuckled. "So what, did she laugh all the time because me and Ben did some pretty funny stuff." He smiled at his best friend. It was so nice to be with her and to reminise about old times. It made him feel warm and finally happy. Although, whenever he was with her he was happy.
He furrowed his brow and laugh lightly. "Encouraging talks? What kind? I thought me and Ben took care of that," he said playfully, nudging her as he walked about the room. The old woman indeed treated them like family. It had been such a nice thing for them. "She was one of the nicest people I've ever met," he added.
Axel's face dropped a bit as she mentioned the baby she shared with his best friend, but thankfully she couldn't see that because he was facing the other way. He nodded along with her though, unable to speak. If he did, he knew he'd say something to make him sound like a complete idiot. Jae grabbed Danny's small hand, moving the young boy next to him so he wouldn't lose him. He nodded and gave him an encouraging look before following Katie and Mackayla into the dark house. He raised and dropped his eyebrows at Julian as he passed him, thinking it was a good idea for him to wait for everyone to get in. He had thought he heard some noise that definitely wasn't any of them, but he couldn't be too sure. Either way, he took the large stick in with him.
As they all stepped inside, partner by partner, James surrveyed their surroundings and noted all of the potential hazards that could arise. The young boy was extremely brave, mostly because his family had been a long time family of fighters. Every single one of the Flint's fought with a dark wizard at one time or another and Jae planned on fulfulling that destiny as he grew older.
"Should we go up those stairs?" he whispered to the group, pointing to a very old and termite visited stairs. They definitely looked like they could fall down at any moment, but Jae didn't care. What was life without a little risk? |
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Alicia J. Cruze Seventh Year | Mackayla bit her lip and nodded once more. Why, oh why did they have to be first?! In all the Muggle movies, the people who were dumb enough to go in first never seemed to have a happy ending. She silently tried to reasure herself but quickly stopped when she realized that they were inside. Please don't hurt us, Kayla thought to herself as she scanned the room with her light brown eyes and tried her best not to start hiding behind Katie. Or better yet, run back to the house. |
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Artemis G. Galanis Diagon Alley | Emmylyne sat in thought, for a moment. Before it finally came back to her. "Erm. Aggie was very old, Ax. And sick, There was an attack on her.. and her house, She was much too weak and did not make it." The only good thing was, Miss Aggie had lived a long, wonderful life. Although she had no family of her own, no children or anything, She had the trio. The elderly woman had watched those three kids grow from the age of five, to nearly seventeen and she'd loved them as her own family.
She couldn't resist a laugh at this. "Yes, you two always had her in fits of laughter. Even the things that annoyed me to pieces made her smile," A fond smile could not be erased from her face, as she thought back. There had to be a picture around here somewere of them.
Ems face pinkened, Biting her lip slightly as she stood. Baby clothes in hand, "I didn't tell you and Ben everything. How could I? She always made me feel better anyways. Always getting out tea after along talk. I never liked that stuff either, till she added honey to mine," Most of those talks, were sharing secrets, or asking for advice. Some of the time on boys, or how to deal with the two boys she had been pratically attached to.
Turning around, Emmylyne noticed Axel was facing the other way. Raising an eyebrow, She couldn't help but notice the clock, and time. "Oh No!" She exclaimed. The pizza!
Leaving the baby PJs near Lainies crib, without another word the young woman darted out of the room, Down the stairs. Through the living room, down the hall, and into the kitchen. As fast as possible. It was a miracle she didn't smack into anyone on the way.
Getting mitts on, She continued to the oven and took out the three pizzas. Thankfully, they were a nice golden brown. Cooked to perfection. She breathed a sigh of relief.
Pushing everyone inside, Julian let the door close most of the way on its own. Leaving the rest open just incase since there was no way to be sure the door wouldn't get stuck from the inside.
He nodded to Jae. Unafraid what so ever, the boy went over and ran up the first three steps. Before dancing around on them abit with a cheeky smirk. "Seeee. Nothing to be scared of." When his arm accidentally smacked the wall very lightly, it put a hole, and shown a little spider that was inside. "Erm.. anyways." Well! That was one way to make her less nervous. Make her angry, whind her up and let her go. "Julian Mae! Knock it off right now!" She hissed, eyes narrowed in a glare. Really now, that was not wise to do in this house! Without meaning to, Kaitlynnh jumped back slightly in fright when the wall gained a hole compliments of her brother. "You.Prat!" Katie exclaimed quietly, smacking her hand to her forehead. |
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