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"I feel like I need to prove myself," Kurumi blushed as she folded her hands on her lap. "I grew up in a non-magical environment, so I feel like I have a lot of catching up to do." Hence the hours and hours spent in the library. "I haven't lost points, yet," Kurumi said shaking her head. Nor did she ever intend on doing so. "I have been too busy trying to earn back what Josh has lost us." She giggled softly and her cheeks flushed. He certainly wasn't making it easy on her.
"Nothing has changed," Kurumi replied shaking her head. "Well, save one thing." She turned and looked at the girl with a gentle smile on her face. "I am more comfortable with who I am now, thanks to Hogwarts. Now, while their words and actions still hurt, I know that I belong somewhere." She still sometimes felt like an outsiderm even in the wizarding world due to her ability, but she felt safest here.
Kurumi passed over the comment about her mother accepting her. Kurumi was pretty sure her mother was still far away from doing that. Checking wands at the door and all fairy tale books banned from the house. Kurumi had managed to save one and had had her brothers cast a Disillusionment Charm on it for her so that her mother couldn't find it.
She turned her attention back to the little first year. "I hope you get the chance someday," she nodded knowing just a bit of the girl's pain of not knowing her father. Kurumi wasn't sure she really knew hers either. "It's no trouble at all. I am glad that you feel that you can share such things with me." Kurumi rested a hand on the girl's shoulder. "Anytime you want to talk, just let me know."
Ariadne nodded.
'I understand. I feel the need to prove myself even though I have lived in the wizarding world since I was born.' Maybe there was a different reason why Ari needed to demonstrate her skills. She probably wanted to ensure that although her father didn't want her, she was a good child.
'Don't overwork yourself, though. I wouldn't mind losing points if I felt I was right in doing so.' Like Legend, for example. Ari could fully understand his motivation.
'Josh owes you big time, I'm sure.' the girl giggled. But she really liked Josh too.
Ariadne gave a sorry look when Kurumi confessed not much had changed.
'But do you think it will be possible to make a change in the future? Maybe go back and start talking to people after you graduate? Not alone, of course.' Ari wondered. She believed in making a difference in the world.
'I hope so too. Although I have no idea what I'd say to him if we met.' A part of her just wanted to run to her dad and give him a huge hug, while another part wanted to scream and demand an explaination.
'Thank you for everything. It's nice to know I can trust someone with my biggest secrets.' Ariadne smiled and gave Kurumi a hug.
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ArianaBlack "Actually I think your right." Shaw. What was she thinking!?! "Maybe we should ask a professor who doesn't like to use chainsaws for fun?" Because chainsaws are never good. Especially when they're chainSHAWs. Those ones are the worst. *Shiver*
"Well I used to play on a team back home. But now I play with one of my hufflepuff friends here who also loves football!" She exclaimed happily. "I can teach you how to play! Then we can play together!" She made a mental note to teach football and bike riding. Shouldn't be too hard. She taught one of her other friends how to play.
"No, not yet." She replied giggling with Ari. "I had one last term, but I don't think he came back. Maybe he moved to another country or something? He was a first year like me." She said. But now SECOND year. Woot!
Ariadne nodded. So she wouldn't have to confront Shaw after all. The girl refused to ponder whether this was a good or a bad thing, and just focused on replying to Nika.
'So who should we see about this? Someone nice, but also skillful. And not very busy and important.' Okay, this just excluded lots of people.
'Hehe, really? Where do you usually play here? In the courtyard or something?' she wondered, not at all familiar with a football pitch.
'Who's your Huffie friend? Maybe I know him or her, I have some badger friends too.' the firstie wanted to know.
'I'm sorry he left. I don't get why so many people move and transfer. I would put up a fight if my family ever decided we would move.' Ariadne shuddered at the thought.