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'Hello, I remember you.' Ariadne said, turning her head towards the newcomer. She had asked her younger housemate at the feast if she'd managed to arrive safely in Hogsmeade, but they didn't get to chat much before the Headmistress gave her speech and all four tables went silent. 'But I don't think we've officially met. I'm Ariadne Marchbanks. Or just Ari.' The fifteen-year-old used to love that nickname, but now there was a Ravenclaw first year who called herself that and it kind of spoiled the fun.
Anyway. This Lioness over here, Ariadne already liked her. 'Lovely to meet you.' she added, chuckling at the girl's remark about points earning themselves, before drawing her attention back to the House ghost.
Maybe she had overdone it with the curtsy. Just a tad. Still, before she had the time to even start to feel embarrassed, Penelope had commented on the house point thing and Sir Nicholas didn't seem to take it lightly. Ok, Gryffindor hadn't won the House cup in a few years, but there was more to life than points and Ari was sure that her housemates' qualities surpassed those of people from other Houses.
A question? How intriguing. 'Anything, Sir Nicholas!' As long as it wasn't one of those riddles that the Ravenclaws allegedly had to solve before being allowed into their Common Rooms. That system was mental.
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AlwaysSnapesGirl Oh cool, the girl remembered her too. That was good. Might've been awkward if she hadn't because then that would mean Penelope was forgettable, which was not something she wanted to be. And it seemed it was now time for introductions. At least there was no hand shaking. "I'm Penelope Greenwell." Then she added, "It's nice to meet you too."
Yes, it was very unfortunate. If they got points automatically, they wouldn't have to worry so much about classes and homework and all those things. Was there some spell they could use on the hourglass to make it automatically get more rubies? Now THAT was worth looking into.
But before she could suggest it, Nick asked if they could answer something. Penelope shrugged. "Sure. Can't guarantee it'll be the right answer though." At least not from her. It depended on what he asked.
Oh good good good. The girls were up for it, though it wasn't as if they had a choice. No, Sir Nicholas was not above haunting little girls whilst they tried to sleep.
"Well see, I was wondering, what happened to the spirit of Gryffindor? For a bunch of Lions you're all rather tame." And tame was putting things lightly. "It's almost as if there's no fight left in this House... not to be mistaken with physical violence of course." No no no.