SPOILER!!: Claudette
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Tucking her legs underneath her, Claudette turned slightly towards Minerva and leaned on her arm, her hand planted on the ground behind her. She was actually curious about her date with Ethan, partly because she loved those two together and partly because she had a fleeting thought about what it might be like to go on a date with a boy here. Not that she was looking for a serious boyfriend, but she wouldn't be opposed to having some fun. She listened intently to the details, smiling a bit here, nodding a bit there. "That sounds like a wonderful first date," she said once Minerva was finished. It seemed the other girl thought so as well from the way she spoke of it. "I never realized Ethan was so romantic.." She turned away for a moment, looking out at the lake, wondering if she might one day find a boy to surprise her with something like that. "You two are so perfect together you know.." She glanced back at her friend with a small smile. She knew she must be missing him so she hoped her words didn't upset her, but she really did mean it.
The blonde looked back at the boats as Minerva did. "They do look fun.. I'm not sure I've ever done that kind." She thought for a moment. Did paddle mean like with those stick things or with a pedal like a bike? She was fairly certain anytime she was on a smaller boat that it was propelled by magic, but supposed it didn't matter anyway. It had been a while for her too. Furrowing her brow slightly, Claudette gave Minerva a sidelong glance. "Cursed.. what do you mean?" That didn't sound good at all.. she didn't think she liked the sound of it, then wondered if it was really true and why anyone would want to take the position if that were the case. Maybe someone who didn't believe in curses.. Still, it must be discombobulating to have things change so much. She was sure that if she had been here for any length of time, she wouldn't want to see so much change.. maybe a little.
She smiled lightly as Min talked about the things that were there.. things that she had yet to see. "Aww, a duck pond sounds so cute! Are there many ducks there? I'll have to go feed them.." The 16 year old made a mental note to check that out sometime soon.. and bring a few pieces of stale bread with her. She brightened a bit when the trophy room was mentioned. "Oh they are? How exciting.. I'll have to go see that too." Then she chuckled. Minerva wasn't going to give that up so easily, she guessed. "Of course I'll watch.. I'm a big fan.. and especially if you're playing.. it's just not for me to play, I don't think." Far too violent.
She looked up as Minerva stood, the the sixth year did the same, rising from the ground, and looked back out to the boats. "Well, thanks," she grinned. "Nice to know I have someone who's got my back.." But she didn't think it would be much of a problem. She wasn't easily intimidated and for the most part people were nice. Shrugging, she added, "I don't know about Miss Popular, but a few friends would be nice.." She didn't need to be friends with everybody but everyone needed some. She thought of that poor antisocial Hufflepuff for a moment, hoping he was making a few more friends before turning back to Minerva. "Shall we try them out?"
“It was amazing actually.” She couldn’t help but look at the marking on the tree.
“It was the first time I had ever gotten flowers from someone. The entire thing was just wonderful.” The remake of that date last year went pretty well too she thought even with all the emotions and issues that last term had brought. Looking back at the younger claw Minerva chuckled,
“He is.. very actually and thoughtful. He is always taking care of me. I really got lucky with him coming here.” She knew it wasn’t the best situation as to why he had transferred, but she hated to say it she was glad he had got into some trouble there. If he hadn’t he would have never come here and she would have probably never met him. That thought alone she couldn’t even imagine. Life without Ethan? No she would never want to ever think about that. A blush hit her cheeks at Claudette’s words and brought her back into the conversation.
“You think?” She always thought they were, but hearing it from someone else made her smile even more.
“I hope so. He’s definitely stuck with me for as long as he can deal with all my issues.” She laughed jokingly, but in some part of her brain she worried that could be true.
She had never been on a paddle boat? Minerva glanced at the boats.
“Leave the muggle things to me Clau I’ll make sure you learn them. “ She kept her eyes on the boats, but smiled at the thought of teaching Claudette some muggle things.
“You know there is a technology room this term. That will have plenty of muggle items for you to tryout, plus I finally figured out the charm for my Ipod so if you ever want to use it you are more than welcome.” It had been almost two years since Aurora had given her that more advance charm, but she felt great for finally mastering it.
“Now with the boats there are peddles and you peddle your way around the lake.” Easy enough, right? She thought so at least, but sometimes her easy wasn’t for someone not use to things. A certain phone memory came to mind.
Looking back at Claudette she shrugged,
“I’ve been here seven term now, in seven terms I’ve seen six grounds keepers. They usually just leave, but well last term.. You know what happened.” She frowned thinking about it.
“Maybe this one will last longer, but we will see I guess.” She wasn’t really caring either way since she was done after this term, but she hoped he would have a better time than last terms did.
Minerva chuckled,
“Yes there are like ten or so I think. There pretty friendly for the most part.” She had dressed them at one point in time a few terms ago. Minerva gave a small smile at the trophy room,
“Well if you ever want to I can show you were it is. My mom is in there as well. So I like to go look once in awhile.” Minerva figured she would sit with her on matches she wasn’t playing at, but couldn’t help but say aww when she said she would watch her.
“That’s sweet Clau, Ethan will most likely be there as well.” She couldn’t wait to see him in the stands again.
“Of course I have your back. You are my friend and I protect my friends.” She was probably a little over protective, but she couldn’t help it. She couldn’t help but roll her eyes jokingly.
“Clau you will have so many friends you aren’t going to know what to do soon.” Claudette was super sweet and nice, she knew it was only a matter of time before everyone would want to hang out with her. Looking at the boats again Minerva started towards them.
“Yes lets go try them out. It will be fun.”