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sweetpinkpixie · #1 (**permalink**) 08-21-2015, 07:26 AM

Despite your prefects demonstrating how to use the term's password, 'Aurea Orrery', the Fat Lady forces you to sit through her spirited rendition of the Hogwarts school song before she swings her portrait open and reveals the entrance to your home away from home. The hearth has a few low burning embers just enough to give it a homely warm feeling in the Scottish highlands, and its low light illuminates the comfy armchairs before it.

Those returning students will be pleased to find that there is not a single trace of cobwebs to be had anywhere in the common room. While you all must surely be full from the feast, the alluring aroma of chocolate frogs, cauldron cakes, pumpkin pasties, and buttered popcorn may change your mind. Large white mugs filled with hot cocoa or tea set out on a long table near the fireplace. A few roasting sticks, along with all the fixings (including an assortment of gourmet marshmallows in various flavors) to make delicious hot ~~schmoes~~ smores can be found on the opposite side of the fireplace.

You seem to cross some sort of magical barrier as you make your way to the opposite end of the common room towards what appear to be miniature versions, standing approximately eight feet tall, of quidditch goal hoops. An invisible bubble has been cast upon this area, making whoever enters to become weightless and with the ability to "fly" on their own accord - just make sure you flap your arms and kick your legs nice and firmly to give yourself some momentum to float towards the stuffed beach ball sized golden snitches floating about.

The real dragon in the room is a large crimson box situated on a table right smack in the middle of the common room. Is this another one of Professor Flamsteed's tricks? An extension of his final lesson from last term? Or is it something else entirely? You'll just have to wait and see to find out.

For those who are returning, this is an excellent opportunity to catch up with friends and for those that are newly sorted, this is an opportunity to make friends. Unless your bed is beckoning you, sit, relax, have some snacks and chat. Your Head of House wishes you a pleasant start to the new school term.

OOC: This is the common room thread for after the start of term feast - our first night home! The general common room thread will open in 3-4 days for regular RP depending on how much fun and chaos you all cause in here. Welcome to, or welcome back to, Gryffindor!

LilFox06 · 09-05-2015, 03:45 AM

The school song was so long. Who came up with it?

But finally it was done and they were allowed in.

Kaycee entered the common room and looked around. Oooh. Popcorn. She made her way over to the popcorn and grabbed some before flopping down onto one of the couches.

Ah. Yes. This was nice. What was that chest for, she wondered? She then took in the rest of the room. And what were those weird hoops?

ArianaBlack · 09-05-2015, 03:59 AM

In all honesty, he missed being allowed to linger at the feast and inhale a couple of more delicious items before having to get up. But ever since this badge thing happened, sigh, the sacrifices. At least being the first in to the Common Room meant he’d have first dibs on welcome back snacks… There would be snacks right? Because this was very important. And if not, he’d volunteer to personally pick some up from the kitchens. Though, it’d be a wise idea to send someone down there with him because he’d probably finish it all on the way back up.

He made a show to demonstrate the usage of the Common Room Password, explaining the importance of remembering and what not. He had first hand experience on that front. ”Aurea Orrery,” Sweet Merlin, Flamsteed couldn’t come up with something easier to say? Like what was wrong with “Chocolate Frogs”? Zander had been trying to get that one on the list for ages.

After the Fat Lady’s excruciatingly-long rendition of what was seemingly supposed to be the Hogwarts song, Zander finally demonstrated crawling into the Common Room (because Merlin knows how some kid will manage to screw that up) and stepped to the side to allow the others to follow right in.

Also, HE SPOTTED SNACKS!!! Ahem. But first, ”Welcome to home, Gryffindors,” so uh, he could wait for the thing he had to do right? Let them take it all in first. Also, was he free to go get snacks??? Or did he have to wait until everyone else got a turn too?

… And what the heck was with it and all these mystery boxes? If it had cobwebs hidden inside, Zander was out.

ChanceCoeur · 09-05-2015, 04:27 AM

Noelle watched as the Prefect gave them the password and the Fat Lady ... giggle... made them wait through the school song before swinging open. Noelle was way beyond excited to see what the Common Room looked like. Her mum hadn't been here since she had been Hufflepuff and Noelle would be seeing part of the castle that she didnt know. Noelle's mouth dropped open at the sight of it all.

Snacks, a crimson box.... which she wanted to open... was sitting on the table. OH! A mini Quidditch board thingy! This was all so.... almost overwhelming! Noelle was in awe. And she was speechless. Which definitely rarely happened.

Noelle scooted into the room further, she was getting tired which made her a little quiet. But, she wanted to meet her fellow housemates and maybe make an older Lion friend that could be her ... ahem... protector. Her mum had told her horror stories of her first year. Noelle was expecting nothing less from hers. So, she needed to make nice with the older Lions and get a friend/protector.

Noelle waved to whoever would look at her in the common room. "Hi everybody! Im Noelle Summers!" She squeaked. Gosh, her voice. What was happening? Clearing her throat she tried again. "Im Noelle!" She was going to say her last name... but she was much too interested in the mini Quidditch game. She wanted... no NEEDED to play.

Roselyn · 09-05-2015, 04:28 AM

He NEEDED to learn that song.

Tried as he may, he could not get the words right as he tried singing along with the Fat Lady under his breath. He'd been quiet at the feast, mostly peaking under the table every now and then to check for spiders, but the singing kinda brought up his spirits. Maybe he could get Marsha to teach him if she knew the song? Or better yet, after a giant feast, MORE FOOD!

Speaking of food, he needed to find Sir Nicholas sooner or later. Preferably sooner. The caramelized onion gravy would stink up his clothes for DAYS if he left it and the other food in his pockets any longer.

Sir Lancelot, Gryffindor Knight of the Silver Platter was BACK!

*Holmesian Feline* · 09-05-2015, 06:28 AM

As his time as a Puff had been cut short for the evening when Adi had left for prefect duties and Benny noticed Zander doing the same for the lions. So he had gotten up and followed, moving upstairs even if he didn't particularly want to hang out when he got there. The seventh year took note of the password as it was given and had to bite his lip as the Fat Lady sang. Finally they were let inside and lead by a crawling Head Boy as he himself entered the room normally.

Perhaps he could sneak his way further upstairs while others were distracted by more food. The older lion looking towards the dorm stairs as he debated, crossing near one of the couches.

Did he even want to know was in the box?

sweetpinkpixie · 09-05-2015, 09:58 AM

Airey Leighton Flamsteed was a cheater. Although he would prefer to describe it as seeking a more efficient use of his time rather than cheating.

Having known from his inspection of the common room from earlier in the day that the Fat Lady was expecting a willing audience, the Head of House had opted to take the secret passage up from the bathroom on the sixth floor and arrive in the common room by way of the reading room THEREFORE bypassing all serenading and Gryffindor obligations to join in on the song.

Do as he says, not as he does, Gryffindors. Ahem.

Upon hearing the voices of students coming through the portrait, particularly that one belonging to a certain Head Boy, the astronomer burst through the curtains covering the entrance to the reading room still wearing his razzle dazzle suit from the feast.

"LIVE LONG AND PROSPER, GRYFFINDORS!" he roared with accompanying salute. And now he was going just go uuuuuuuh taste test those marshmallows. Again.

Ahem.

"Evening, Miss Richards," he greeted the fourth year as he made his way towards the fireplace. Throwing quick wink towards Mr. Adair - who he would let relax and stew in his anxiety over impending speechdom for a bit more - he waved his free hand at one of the first years. "Welcome to Gryffindor, Miss Summers."

Pebbles clutched in his left hand, the Astronomy professor did a double take as he passed by Mr. McWitty as lingering smells from the feast filled his nostrils. Perhaps the second year was a messy eater? Ought to invest in a bib or something. Or at least a well placed Cleaning Charm.

And then he became distracted by the body language of Mr. Atreyu. Bit early in the term for teenage angst, wasn't it? And while the last thing the gangly man wanted to do was tell student how they should be feeling, it was disconcerting seeing the young man that way. Even more so that he, Airey, was rubbish at any sort of talks involving pure emotions. "You're welcome to join me in the festive roasting of some marshmallows," he called over to the young man.

DuckyLinJi · 09-05-2015, 10:07 AM

……………………………………..”wow”

That was the only thing he could say after the Fat Lady was done singing the Hogwarts School song. Merlin who knew that song could be THAT long? But Yoongi clapped his hands to applaud her though it wasn’t really enthusiastically and when the portrait FINALLY swung open he entered the common room quickly before she shut it again and made them listen a second time.

Once inside, a small smile appeared on his face. He’d always favorited the Hufflepuff house but after spending time here for a year he fell in love with this place. It was nice and cosy and the house party was always fun. He first spotted the food and although he had stuffed himself down at the great hall, he realised that he could eat some more so he went to the table with cauldron cakes and took one.

Then he turned around, taking bites from the cauldron cake and observed the room and the people.

RandomRaven · 09-05-2015, 10:16 AM

Following Zander, Puck and the other students, Ava finally arrived at the Gryffindor common room. This place would be her second home for the next seven years and those people here would be like her family. She was quite nervous, though so far she enjoyed the feast and people in Gryffindor seemed nice. But still... this was her first time ever being separated with Teddy. Hopefully her twin brother would enjoy being a Ravenclaw, like what she did feel being a Gryffindor.

After pronouncing the password and entered the common room through the Fat Lady's portrait (and she had to listen to her singing something), the first-year stepped in and..... WOW! "This is cool!" She said excitedly. And look! They had snacks here! She grabbed a mug of hot cocoa and put some marshmallows on it. "Hey, everybody! Ava Burton is here and I am soooooooooooooo glad to be a Gryffindor!" She said while she raised her hot cocoa mug. Her brown eyes spotted the crimson box at the table curiously. What was that? Another surprise?

*Holmesian Feline* · 09-05-2015, 01:02 PM

His attention was brought back to the festivities that were supposed to happening when Professor Flamsteed made his rather sparkling appearance, greeting them all loudly. So much for disappearing before the man appeared. Or whoever was assisting him since Moxley had gotten promoted. Or noticed by the prefects though only Zander was visible at the moment. He couldn't exactly totally avoid his dormmate anyway.

Paused in his debating, Benny was well aware when the head of house's attention landed on him, inviting him to join him with the smores. "Evening Professor," he greeted not wishing to be rude since he was acknowledged. He stared into the flames for a moment, the thought of fire and smores reminding him of an exciting time over the summer and finally letting it draw him closer. "Maybe I will..." he mused, absently picking up a roasting stick.

iBeJenn · 09-05-2015, 01:09 PM

There were a lot of stairs in the school, weren't there? Maybe Mari would've said something about being tired when they reached the top but she was too fascinated by everything going on. The stairs moved and the portraits moved... basically everything moved and that was totally awesome. Marietta made sure to not be left behind though... because she was pretty sure she wouldn't be able to find the common room on her own. She trailed after the rest of the group, touching the frames of the portraits as she passed them.

When the head boy stopped and said the password, Marietta didn't even hear it. She had been impressed by the portrait singing the Hogwarts song and was applauding the lady for it. "YOU ARE SO GOOD AT THAT SINGING. You should never stop!" Marietta exclaimed before entering the common room.

Wow.

She wondered if everyone else was having the same reaction she was. "This is home? I get to live here?!" Marietta asked no one in particular. She contained her urge to squeal and run around; instead, she just stood there, grinning and staring at everything. Hogwarts was awesome.

Hera · 09-05-2015, 01:24 PM

He KNEW the Fat Lady would stall, which was why he was only too happy to hang back in the Great Hall and stuff his face with cake some more before dragging himself up the too-many flights of stairs which led him to the entrance to the Gryffindor common room. He managed to miss whatever had transpired and followed through the arch behind some others.

Professor Airey's greeting however, was not missed, and he couldn't help but stifle s short chuckle. Nothing had changed over the summer. Nope. Save for the cobwebs, and he hoped those would be a thing of the past. He gave nods to those he knew well enough (Benny, and the others he'd seen at the feast), but made a beeline for the food things.

"Howdy, Professor," he greeted as he helped himself to two marshmallows before allowing himself to melt into the folds of the couch. Comfort was where he was at right now. "Nice suit by the way, new?"

Poolicious · 09-05-2015, 01:57 PM

After climbing through a DOZEN of stairs, the last thing she needed was Fat Lady singing a VERY long school song. But alas, luck was not on her side today. After being bugged by two annoying Hufflepuff at the feast, now she had to wait till the Fat Lady stop singing the school song. And then she stopped singing and the portrait finally swung open.

FINALLY!

Candice quickly followed her housemate entered the common room. It still looked the same except maybe that stuffed beach ball and that goal hops over there. The stuffed beach ball looked cute tho. She wondered if she's allowed to keep one? Maybe she should asked her Head of House later. Speaking of her Head of House, what in the world was that man wearing? "Hello, Professor. Umm..Nice suit?" Didn't he ever heard a phrase that said Less is more? But on the bright side they didn't need a Disco Ball if they need one for this House Party, Flamsteed's suit would be a perfect Disco Ball.

Marshmallows? Nope. She's not interested in marshmallows or anything sugary. But she's very more interested with that large box over there.

DaniDiNardo · 09-05-2015, 02:03 PM

So. It was either the Fat Lady was getting all the words wrong (where they ALLOWED to call her that to her face???) or his quill was having another one of those moments. It was only a short glance at his floating notepad that confirmed he would never be learning the school song this way. Maybe...he'd ask the Prefect...and use a regular quill to take it down next time.

FOR NOW THOUGH they got to crawl through the portrait hole and the next thing he knew, he was in Heaven. It was almost too much for the little boy to take in which had him standing at the entracnce for an unusually long time while others walked further into the room. Didn't surprise him he'd lost his cousin AGAIN but they had a habit of running into each other so for now Blaise was gonna mingle...right next to that girl who'd sat near him at the table; Noelle 'cause that's what she said her name was. "How d'you reckon we're meant to use that thing?" He asked, pointing to what looked like a Mini Quidditch sort of deal. Probably wasn't a good idea on a full stomach but when had THAT ever stopped him?

At the mention of the....dazzling(?) suite the Professor had appeared in, Blaise turned to the older boy who'd given the compliment (Zeke). "Does he always dress like that?" And yes, the quill WAS poised and ready to incorrectly quote him. Go ahead.

Oh! That reminded him! "Psssst! Heeeeey! YoOOuUu!" Blaise waved his hands around, trying to grab the attention of the Head Boy. "How long do we have to learn the song?" You know, before they threw them in detention. Only reason to have a song is to force children to learn it, right?

And look! There was Ava! Blaise waved her over to where he was standing, getting all excited again. "Lookit what they got over there! My Grand Aunt said they banned that sport here. D'you think the Professor's into shady stuff?" The quill would be taking her quote as well. Effective little thing it was.

In the middle of all his questions, there was one very important one he wouldn't neglect to ask. "You got a baby dragon in that box, Professor?" It was red, and muggle cartoons made dragons red, ergo, it made perfect sense.

SarcasticStrawberry · 09-05-2015, 02:08 PM

Mmmmmmm another one of these after feast parties, yeah. Another last, was she going to keep counting as her last this or that? Yes, she was. She was really starting to wonder if coming back was worth it. So far she'd have to say no. All of the cowebs were gone now, that was a plus. Maybe she should just go up to her dorm and go to bed. That sounded like a perfect way to end this night. Especially after the fat lady having to sing. At least she wasn't trying to hit any high notes this evening.

"Or not." She said out loud as she stepped into the common room. She seen the normal table set up with snacks and drinks. It was almost like a campfire going on. To go with the theme of camp this term? Maybe she did overact to the camp thing a little.

What was that over there in the corner? Hello mini quidditch pitch. How cute? She'd have to go check that out later. Grabbing a cup of hot tea she spotted [color="black]Kaycee[/color] and headed over to her. "Hey, girlll! How are you?" flopping down on the couch beside of her Kaycee!sis. Hehe she just adored her. Speaking of adorable Cinna thought that this terms little lions were the cutest.

She heard one of the firsties Noelle introduce herself. "Hey Noelle, I'm Cinnamon. I hope you enjoy Gryffindor." She gave her small smile then there was two more new lions Ava, Blaise and Marietta, "Hello welcome to Gryffindor. I'm Cinnamon. And yes you get to live her now." She laughed a bit at the girls question. This tea sure was making her peppy and social. It was a big mood change from the feast. And the younger kids seem to put her in a better mood too. It also made her miss her little brother and sister.

There were some of the older kids around to, [color="Black]Zander[/color] and Benny they both got a smile and a wave. It was hard to believe that they were now seventh years. It was both exciting and sad at the same time. And there was Zeke too. Looking all grown up. Yo dude stop that this seventh year was feeling really old now. "Zeke! How's it going?" She almost added little guy. She was sure he didn't want to be called that.

"Hey, Flamsteed toss me a marshmallow. I like mine burnt." It was time to toast some marshmellows and make some s'mores.

sweetpinkpixie · 09-05-2015, 02:52 PM

Waving to Mr. Hyland as the boy devoured his cauldron cake, Airey returned his attention towards the seventh year. "Unless you have an aversion to gourmet marshmallows," he said with a small shrug. Not everyone was a fan of them. Which was something he was unable to understand WHY. They were delicious. Delicious little clouds.But it seemed as though Mr. Atreyu was going to take him up on the offer. "The vanilla bean ones make especially good smores," he suggested. "Raspberry is quite delectable as well."

Glancing over his shoulder as he stabbed a vanilla marshmallow, the astronomer saluted the first year. "Welcome to Gryffindor, Miss Burton." It didn't take long for the next first year to appear and make the man chuckle. "It is our sincere hope that it feels like home, yes," he grinned at her. "Welcome, Miss Lee."

Sticking his marshmallow straight into the fire now, he offered the fourth year a quick salute. "Good to see you back, Mr. Zeke," he nodded. If the former department head for Law Enforcement found Hogwarts it enough for her son, then that gave the Head of House some peace of mind. The suit. Right.

Ugh.

Grumbling some form of thanks in the young man's general direction, he had to physically bite his tongue when Miss Messer joined in on the complimenting.

"Not new. Defiled with Dark magic is more like it," he retorted. At least he hadn't shouted at these two like he had Meri berry?

Now, wasn't this an amusing bout of deja vu? All the inquiry over a box. He supposed, so as not to repeat the disappointment that had been the looks on everyone's faces during his final lesson of the term last year - although HE thought it was all rather uplifting! - he shook his head in reply to the first year's question. "No, no dragon, Mr. Bellaire," he chuckled. "Or rather, not yet."

One could never tell what the future would bring.

Meanwhile, in the fireplace, his marshmallow was ABLAZE and threatening to fall off his roasting stick. Things like this did tend to happen to those who were easily distracted.

Turning back to the fire, his eyes widened and a sound - cross between the yelp of a crup and a manly whimper - he pulled his roasting stick out and blew furiously on the torch until the flames went out and he was left with...well...a charcoaled mass clinging to the end of his roasting stick. "You can...ahem...er...have this one...if you wish, Miss Bayless," he offered with a boyish grin as he slowly moved his stick towards the seventh year.

Hera · 09-05-2015, 03:13 PM

SPOILER!!: Candice

Shoving a white marshmallow into his mouth, Zeke couldn't help but smirk around it as Candice too 'complimented' Prof. Airey's suit. Granted, her's sounded more questioning than anything else, but it really was something. Glitter was more Avery's thing, but the RED he could appreciate. House spirit, RAWR.

SPOILER!!: Blaise

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

So. It was either the Fat Lady was getting all the words wrong (where they ALLOWED to call her that to her face???) or his quill was having another one of those moments. It was only a short glance at his floating notepad that confirmed he would never be learning the school song this way. Maybe...he'd ask the Prefect...and use a regular quill to take it down next time.

FOR NOW THOUGH they got to crawl through the portrait hole and the next thing he knew, he was in Heaven. It was almost too much for the little boy to take in which had him standing at the entracnce for an unusually long time while others walked further into the room. Didn't surprise him he'd lost his cousin AGAIN but they had a habit of running into each other so for now Blaise was gonna mingle...right next to that girl who'd sat near him at the table; Noelle 'cause that's what she said her name was. "How d'you reckon we're meant to use that thing?" He asked, pointing to what looked like a Mini Quidditch sort of deal. Probably wasn't a good idea on a full stomach but when had THAT ever stopped him?

At the mention of the....dazzling(?) suite the Professor had appeared in, Blaise turned to the older boy who'd given the compliment (Zeke). "Does he always dress like that?" And yes, the quill WAS poised and ready to incorrectly quote him. Go ahead.

Oh! That reminded him! "Psssst! Heeeeey! YoOOuUu!" Blaise waved his hands around, trying to grab the attention of the Head Boy. "How long do we have to learn the song?" You know, before they threw them in detention. Only reason to have a song is to force children to learn it, right?

And look! There was Ava! Blaise waved her over to where he was standing, getting all excited again. "Lookit what they got over there! My Grand Aunt said they banned that sport here. D'you think the Professor's into shady stuff?" The quill would be taking her quote as well. Effective little thing it was.

In the middle of all his questions, there was one very important one he wouldn't neglect to ask. "You got a baby dragon in that box, Professor?" It was red, and muggle cartoons made dragons red, ergo, it made perfect sense.

And as quickly as he had swallowed his 'mallow, a voice was interrogating him... or something. Zeke turned his head slightly to see a younger boy. He'd SEEN him during the ceremony, sure, but hadn't been paying enough attention for details such as names. Awkward?

The question though, good one. - and one apparently worthy of note taking?

"Not usually... well, suits yes, the glam... not so much." Girly glam that is. But the red was fetching, and not uncommon.

SPOILER!!: Cinna and Airey!

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Originally Posted by SarcasticStrawberry

Mmmmmmm another one of these after feast parties, yeah. Another last, was she going to keep counting as her last this or that? Yes, she was. She was really starting to wonder if coming back was worth it. So far she'd have to say no. All of the cowebs were gone now, that was a plus. Maybe she should just go up to her dorm and go to bed. That sounded like a perfect way to end this night. Especially after the fat lady having to sing. At least she wasn't trying to hit any high notes this evening.

"Or not." She said out loud as she stepped into the common room. She seen the normal table set up with snacks and drinks. It was almost like a campfire going on. To go with the theme of camp this term? Maybe she did overact to the camp thing a little.

What was that over there in the corner? Hello mini quidditch pitch. How cute? She'd have to go check that out later. Grabbing a cup of hot tea she spotted [color="black]Kaycee[/color] and headed over to her. "Hey, girlll! How are you?" flopping down on the couch beside of her Kaycee!sis. Hehe she just adored her. Speaking of adorable Cinna thought that this terms little lions were the cutest.

She heard one of the firsties Noelle introduce herself. "Hey Noelle, I'm Cinnamon. I hope you enjoy Gryffindor." She gave her small smile then there was two more new lions Ava, Blaise and Marietta, "Hello welcome to Gryffindor. I'm Cinnamon. And yes you get to live her now." She laughed a bit at the girls question. This tea sure was making her peppy and social. It was a big mood change from the feast. And the younger kids seem to put her in a better mood too. It also made her miss her little brother and sister.

There were some of the older kids around to, [color="Black]Zander[/color] and Benny they both got a smile and a wave. It was hard to believe that they were now seventh years. It was both exciting and sad at the same time. And there was Zeke too. Looking all grown up. Yo dude stop that this seventh year was feeling really old now. "Zeke! How's it going?" She almost added little guy. She was sure he didn't want to be called that.

"Hey, Flamsteed toss me a marshmallow. I like mine burnt." It was time to toast some marshmellows and make some s'mores.

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Waving to Mr. Hyland as the boy devoured his cauldron cake, Airey returned his attention towards the seventh year. "Unless you have an aversion to gourmet marshmallows," he said with a small shrug. Not everyone was a fan of them. Which was something he was unable to understand WHY. They were delicious. Delicious little clouds.But it seemed as though Mr. Atreyu was going to take him up on the offer. "The vanilla bean ones make especially good smores," he suggested. "Raspberry is quite delectable as well."

Glancing over his shoulder as he stabbed a vanilla marshmallow, the astronomer saluted the first year. "Welcome to Gryffindor, Miss Burton." It didn't take long for the next first year to appear and make the man chuckle. "It is our sincere hope that it feels like home, yes," he grinned at her. "Welcome, Miss Lee."

Sticking his marshmallow straight into the fire now, he offered the fourth year a quick salute. "Good to see you back, Mr. Zeke," he nodded. If the former department head for Law Enforcement found Hogwarts it enough for her son, then that gave the Head of House some peace of mind. The suit. Right.

Ugh.

Grumbling some form of thanks in the young man's general direction, he had to physically bite his tongue when Miss Messer joined in on the complimenting.

"Not new. Defiled with Dark magic is more like it," he retorted. At least he hadn't shouted at these two like he had Meri berry?

Now, wasn't this an amusing bout of deja vu? All the inquiry over a box. He supposed, so as not to repeat the disappointment that had been the looks on everyone's faces during his final lesson of the term last year - although HE thought it was all rather uplifting! - he shook his head in reply to the first year's question. "No, no dragon, Mr. Bellaire," he chuckled. "Or rather, not yet."

One could never tell what the future would bring.

Meanwhile, in the fireplace, his marshmallow was ABLAZE and threatening to fall off his roasting stick. Things like this did tend to happen to those who were easily distracted.

It was good to be back, and really, he couldn't imagine being anywhere else. "Good to see YOU back, professor," he returned. Because seriously, why did so many have to leave? Now he'd have to get used to new teachers, which was always a pain.

But then all understanding and coherency was lost. Defiled? Dark magic? Uh huh. Sure it was. Should he even ask?

The kid's (Blaise) question regarding the box thing caught his attention though, or more to the point, Professor Airey's answer caught his attention. A dragon? Not yet? So what?..... "A dragon egg?" he asked, like, what even? Those were illegal right? Like, they needed proper permits and things, right? People couldn't just HAVE dragon eggs.

He was quite at his leisure at this point, and was only too happy to share the comfy couch with whomever wanted to claim with him. China's arrival didn't go unnoticed, and it seemed odd that he hadn't noticed her at the feast... though, granted, he did have other things on his mind.

"Cinna!" he greeted, grinning, "good, great... yourself?" he asked, polishing off his other marshmallow as she asked Airey to hand her one. "I'll have another too, please," he added to the request. Or y'know, just give him his own bowl.

Casey O · 09-05-2015, 04:10 PM

Okay, so Ellery had tried to go along with Olly and join the Slytherin house, but she had been caught and sent back to her REAL house. Which was apparently guarded by some portrait who liked to sing? Sounds about right.

But the inside of the common room was AWESOME. She almost turned to say something to one of her brothers, but then she realized…neither one was with her.

Oh no. She could feel her heartbeat speeding up. Distractions, distractions….she danced uncertainly on her feet.

"HI MY NAME IS ELLERY GWENOG BORZEKOWSKI-THOMAS AND I CHALLENGE SOMEONE TO A DANCE-OFF."

Dance-offs ALWAYS worked as distractions. Scientifically proven.

*Holmesian Feline* · 09-05-2015, 06:49 PM

Adversion to gourmet marshmellows? Him be against something that made a delicious food better...when smores were one of the few sugary sweets Benny himself got behind? "Nah...I don't, Professor," the seventh year answered before listening to two of the options placed before him even though he could see others amongst the offered sweets. "Rasberry it is..." he mused absently, taking one and spearing it onto his stick before offering it up to the flame to roast as he sat in front of the fire.

He left the head of house to his own devices greeting the other students, though he hadn't completely tuned out what was being said. At the mention of dragon, Benny perked up, turning back to Flamsteed and the new apparent first year that had brought the topic up. Alas no dragon in the common room...yet. The three letter word was always an eyebrow raiser, this time no different as the older lion raised his own.

Technically there WAS a drag-------

Say WHAT?!

WHo was trying to make more of a rukus in the common room tonight with a dance off?

Erindipity · 09-05-2015, 07:23 PM

This was kind of a big deal. Okay... It was a HUGE deal. This was her first time stepping foot into the Gryffindor Common Room. HUUUUUUGE DEAL!!!! She had basically dreamed about this place the past few years. Yeah man. YEAH.

When she got her bearings about herself she spun in a BIG CIRCLE with her arms out wide. If she couldn't be in her proper home, this was the next best place in the world. She was certain of that... and she had been to some pretty cool places, ya know. BUT NOW THERE WAS A PROFESSOR YELLING ABOUT PROSPERITY OR SOMETHING... and people. Lots of people. Had they been there the whole time? Probably. She was just so caught up in her own little world that she didn't notice them. Heh.

Professor Whatshisname ~~Because she was NOT listening at the feast~~ seemed a bit kooky. But that was okay by Dora. After all, he had winked at her at the feast, so he wasn't too scary was he? NOPE. She gave him a great big smile and an overly excited wave before she turned and made a beeline for her friend, Noelle. SHE HAD NO WORDS TO SAY AT THE MOMENT... So when she reached her friend she merely latched onto her in a koala hug type thing. This was amazing. And exciting.

Weasley174 · 09-05-2015, 08:33 PM

Angel was just standing there watching the action, she wanted to spend some more time with Candice and a few other friends but there was this lovely first year who's name wouldn't be very good on a check because she was sure it wouldn't all fit on it.

Angel suddenly heard about a dance off. "I haven't had a dance off in a while." She giggled as she looked at Professor Flamsteed. "What do you think about a dance off professor." Angel thought it might be funny to watch but she wasn't sure she was a very good dancer.

Angel turned to Professor Flamsteed again and smiled. "Did you have a good summer?" Angel also wondered if he had read the card that she had given him at the end of the last term.

lazykitty · 09-06-2015, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Airey Leighton Flamsteed was a cheater. Although he would prefer to describe it as seeking a more efficient use of his time rather than cheating.

Having known from his inspection of the common room from earlier in the day that the Fat Lady was expecting a willing audience, the Head of House had opted to take the secret passage up from the bathroom on the sixth floor and arrive in the common room by way of the reading room THEREFORE bypassing all serenading and Gryffindor obligations to join in on the song.

Do as he says, not as he does, Gryffindors. Ahem.

Upon hearing the voices of students coming through the portrait, particularly that one belonging to a certain Head Boy, the astronomer burst through the curtains covering the entrance to the reading room still wearing his razzle dazzle suit from the feast.

"LIVE LONG AND PROSPER, GRYFFINDORS!" he roared with accompanying salute. And now he was going just go uuuuuuuh taste test those marshmallows. Again.

Ahem.

"Evening, Miss Richards," he greeted the fourth year as he made his way towards the fireplace. Throwing quick wink towards Mr. Adair - who he would let relax and stew in his anxiety over impending speechdom for a bit more - he waved his free hand at one of the first years. "Welcome to Gryffindor, Miss Summers."

Pebbles clutched in his left hand, the Astronomy professor did a double take as he passed by Mr. McWitty as lingering smells from the feast filled his nostrils. Perhaps the second year was a messy eater? Ought to invest in a bib or something. Or at least a well placed Cleaning Charm.

And then he became distracted by the body language of Mr. Atreyu. Bit early in the term for teenage angst, wasn't it? And while the last thing the gangly man wanted to do was tell student how they should be feeling, it was disconcerting seeing the young man that way. Even more so that he, Airey, was rubbish at any sort of talks involving pure emotions. "You're welcome to join me in the festive roasting of some marshmallows," he called over to the young man.

Was going back down to the kitchens an option at this point? Because Heather would really like some tomatoes to throw at the Fat Lady. Really, who held up a bunch of tired tweens and teens who had just gotten off a long train ride and an almost as long feast?

Finally, the Fat Lady finished and allowed them into the common room. Where they greeted ~~loudly~~ by their always exuberant Head of House. And was that another Mystery Box? No thanks. She still remembered the last Mystery Box that Flamsteed had presented them with. The one that he kept peeking into like Pebbles had made teeny pebbles and was excited to pass them out, only it was actually just their homework.

Not falling for that one again.

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Originally Posted by Casey O

Okay, so Ellery had tried to go along with Olly and join the Slytherin house, but she had been caught and sent back to her REAL house. Which was apparently guarded by some portrait who liked to sing? Sounds about right.

But the inside of the common room was AWESOME. She almost turned to say something to one of her brothers, but then she realized…neither one was with her.

Oh no. She could feel her heartbeat speeding up. Distractions, distractions….she danced uncertainly on her feet.

"HI MY NAME IS ELLERY GWENOG BORZEKOWSKI-THOMAS AND I CHALLENGE SOMEONE TO A DANCE-OFF."

Dance-offs ALWAYS worked as distractions. Scientifically proven.

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Originally Posted by Eriin

This was kind of a big deal. Okay... It was a HUGE deal. This was her first time stepping foot into the Gryffindor Common Room. HUUUUUUGE DEAL!!!! She had basically dreamed about this place the past few years. Yeah man. YEAH.

When she got her bearings about herself she spun in a BIG CIRCLE with her arms out wide. If she couldn't be in her proper home, this was the next best place in the world. She was certain of that... and she had been to some pretty cool places, ya know. BUT NOW THERE WAS A PROFESSOR YELLING ABOUT PROSPERITY OR SOMETHING... and people. Lots of people. Had they been there the whole time? Probably. She was just so caught up in her own little world that she didn't notice them. Heh.

Professor Whatshisname ~~Because she was NOT listening at the feast~~ seemed a bit kooky. But that was okay by Dora. After all, he had winked at her at the feast, so he wasn't too scary was he? NOPE. She gave him a great big smile and an overly excited wave before she turned and made a beeline for her friend, Noelle. SHE HAD NO WORDS TO SAY AT THE MOMENT... So when she reached her friend she merely latched onto her in a koala hug type thing. This was amazing. And exciting.

Instead, she started to move the refreshment table when a couple of things happened in quick succession. One, one of the first years started shouting about a dance-off. And when she went to answer, one of the other first years started spinning in circles with their arms out. One of which caught her in the stomach. These first years were going to be the death of her! "Oof!" Not a good feeling, especially when one just ate. "Watch what you're doing, will ya?"

ArianaBlack · 09-06-2015, 12:57 AM

SPOILER!!: Benny

Okay, something was definitely up with Benny. Zander couldn't quite place what it looked like, but there was most totally something wrong. Zander had only roomed with the guy for six years of his life. And though the Dragon-loving Gryffindor wasn't ever all that loud and excitable, his mannerisms were off. Almost looked like he was sulking or SOMETHING.

Wasn't it too early for angst? But still, Zander was concerned. "Everything alright, Benny?" he lightly bumped into his fellow Seventh year. Y'know, just checking and all. Because Zander definitely didn't see the boy at the feast either.

SPOILER!!: Marietta

.... This one never stopped being impressed, huh? Zander had noticed the standing ovation she gave to the Fat Lady too. Merlin, probably the only one who was even slightly amused by the woman's obnoxious singing. But uh, good for her though. Zander kind of forgot what it was like to see this pplace for the first time. It was magical though, he could definitely remember that. So he wouldn't blame her for the er... Enthusiasm. They most definitely needed more of that around here, which is one thing that was getting him in a frenzy about this speech he was meant to give. Speaking of which, when could he get that over with Flamsteed? It was like the Professor WANTED him to soak in his own nerves.

"You bet it is," he smiled at the first year. "It's the best place to live in this whole school, too." Or maybe Zander was just biased. Maybe. Also what was your name??? Zander did take notes, but it was all lost on him okay?

SPOILER!!: Blaiiiiiise

... He was being addressed????

Well, the whole 'hey you' thing was kind of a relief. Because it meant this guy probably didn't know Zander's name yet which meant GREAT things because useless notes were useless and Zander had no idea who this kid was either. Awesome. Made things loads easier and there was less pressure. He liked that. "Honestly, I'm pretty sure the Fat Lady didn't even know the right lyrics." So basically you're in the clear, kiddo.

"But you've got seven years," his attention momentarily caught by the floating notepad. "Do you always carry that thing around?" Just wondering. Also why? And also, also could Zander get one of those for Potions? Taking notes by hand was the worst.

SPOILER!!: Ellery Celery

Food. That's why he was really here. For the after feast, feast. And of course there were marshmallows because Professor Flamsteed never let him down on that front. Speaking of marshmallows, he heard Cinna calling for one and Merlin, it had been a while since he'd seen her. Plus, considering it was their final term and all... Maybe it was about time he tried to let go of that awkward feeling he got whenever he tried to go and talk to her. Yes. He was gonna go hold an actual conversation with Cinnamon Bayless--

Except, in his attempt at walking over to her, he managed to walk right into the space that Ellery was currently occupying to hold her... Dance off? UH. No, no. When he had talked to Professor Flamsteed there was no mention of a dance off.

He blinked, before looking around the room to see if anyone else was jumping running over to join. Also backing up to give her space and all that.... "Uh, good luck with that." He approved of Heather hardcore right now. This child was insane. Sending all the 'you just ate and you want to have a dance off???' looks at her.

But anyways, marshmallows. That's where he was really headed...

iBeJenn · 09-06-2015, 01:36 AM

SPOILER!!: Cinna

Marietta looked at the older girl. Wow... she was... so pretty. She almost didn't hear a word the girl said because she was pretty sure the girl was glowing or something. Marietta wondered if everyone here was pretty. The new lion was pretty sure she was staring and quickly blinked a few times before beaming.

"I like cinnamon. It's yummy. I'm Nutmeg!" Because they were naming spices right?

SPOILER!!: Professor!

Miss Lee.

THAT WAS HER. She was Miss Lee! Wow... that made her sound... old? "It feels warm here... like my mum's hugs," Mari said with a toothy grin. She would dwell on how much she missed her mum but she was too excited to think about it. Was this person the grown up who would be taking care of them? Is that what a head of house was? Marietta quickly gave the professor a hug. "Are you the house's dad?" Because that was what the head of house was... right?

Also how does one tell the professor that they didn't want to be called Miss?

SPOILER!!: Zander

THE HEAD BOY WAS TALKING TO HER.

HE WAS IMPORTANT. AND HE WAS TALKING TO HER.

Marietta could not stop beaming at the older boy who was in charge of like... everything. In her mind, he was practically the RULER of the student body. "So it's better than all the other houses' places to live then?" Marietta asked him. Because she wasn't sure how he knew that. Maybe he went and visited all the other common rooms and dormitories. Could he take her to see all of the others? "Mister Ruler Head Boy, sir, can you be my friend?" It would be nice to have the head boy be her friend because he probably knew everything about the school and if someone was mean to her, he was the ruler and could punish them. Yup. "I'm Marietta. But if we're friends you can call me Mari."

ChanceCoeur · 09-06-2015, 03:19 AM

Noelle moved this way and that as the Common Room started getting more and more crowded. She was tiny, and she took up less space so she was dodging people as they ran in. A tiny person was yelling out her name and being so happy to be in Gryffindor. She could SO relate to her. "Hey Ava." Noelle said to her and waved. "Im so excited to be in Gryffindor too!" she finished and beamed at her. " Are you a first year too? "

Another girl was introducing herself to her. Noelle looked at her with a big, but tired grin. "Hey Cinna!!" She said giving that girl a wave. She was tall and SUPER pretty. Oh man... she looked older too. AN OLDER PERSON! They needed to be friends. They could protect her! "You're older!" She said stating the obvious. " You should protect me!!" She exclaimed at Cinna.

Noelle's attention got turned to the Professor FlamsteedTHAT KNEW HER NAME! She was going to hyperventilate. THE PROFESSOR KNEW HER NAME! Apparently the other girl knew that too. Noelle's attention turned to Marietta. Her friend!! "MARIELLE!" She exclaimed the name they had made up for each other. She was on her way over to hug her before she was being talked to by another person. Someone she didnt know. There were so many people in here!

What was he asking her? Oh! How to play that Quidditch looking game. That's what she had started off going to when her attention had moved around to everything that was happening around her. "I dont know but I am sure going to find out!" She exclaimed to Blaise. "Want to join me??" She asked and looked up at him. It wasn't a big look up, but she was used to being smaller than everyone. "Also, whats your name?" She asked and put a hand out for him to shake.

Noelle was waiting to know the name of this boy when a very familiar face grabbed her and held onto her. Noelle squealed at her. "DORA!" She exclaimed and clung back to her. " Have you seen all the amazing things! And the food! And whatever that is!" she said pointing to the Quidditch mini set. "This person and I were about to play. I think...." She looked at (Blaise) again.

Another loud voice was yelling. This must be a Gryffindor thing. Because most of us that were coming in were yelling. Noelle decided to join in on Ellery. "HI ELLERY IM NOELLE!" She exlaimed to the girl and gave her a big wave. " Want to play whatever this mini Quidditch game with us?" She asked Ellery and pointed to Blaise and Dora.

Now.... all she had to do was figure out how to play.

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