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Watson · 07-18-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tegz

Was anyone surprised to see Culloden there? Not West. Even if it was mildly unusual he knew that the potions professor was technically one of them, a former Slytherin and all so where else would he feel comfortable but home, right? To be honest he wouldn't even be weirded out at seeing Bellaire chilling out in here. At least it was warmer than a lot of the castle was right now. But.... apparently he had reason to be here... certain students were heading over and West noticed the vials though from the distance he sat at of course he couldn't make out his own name. He did offer something halfway between wave and salute though. We see you, professor.

Nod.

"Thanks. I couldn't accept a starting position and stay at school so it was the next best thing." And yes it did suck being trapped here and unable to play... "Wigtown is in the southwest of Scotland, its just a small town... its where the team is based out of. I live on the otherside of the Solway Firth... in the Lake District in Cumbria." So it was close enough in Wizarding terms, a short stint on the knight bus, a leisurely scenic fly by broom, a quick floo, or a blink-and-apparate. No problem really.

Another nod.

"My best mate is muggleborn. Theo. Y'know... the head boy." Yeah. Best mate in the universe and all.

Oh yesss confusing girls and their awesome hair that smelled amazing and looked so soft and nice and touchable. West had had plenty of hair-related concerns when he was about the age of this kid. He considered Ella and Penelope and Theo for a moment, and grinned a little bit. Funny how stuff changed.

"Flirting usually, nerves sometimes." That was why they flipped their hair. "Sometimes, if they're Slytherin, or occasionally with certain kinds of Ravenclaws, its also because they have this sass button, and if you hit it just right with your words or actions, its like a nervous tick that indicates they think they're sassy and outplaying you." West added with a perfectly sincere expression. "Sometimes its best to let them think like they're succeeding." Especially the ones who baked.

Huh. Well. He hoped the kid didn't regret it. Hogwarts was his favourite place to be... and the Slytherin common room? It was home. West found it hard to understand when people didn't like it, even with everything that went on.

He gave Simon's hand a shake and then nodded. Oh hmm? "Yeah. Of course I am." West Odessa. Who else would he be?

He nodded in agreement. Yes, it was the next best thing. Being able to continue school and have a future career secured away, it seemed as if West had everything already planned. "Seems like you have everything worked out," said Simon who was unsure if he would have everything worked out too. He didn't know. His blue eyes widened as he listened to West explain where Wigtown was located. Simon didn't know where everything that he was speaking about was located as he wasn't the best with Scottish geography; however, he just nodded. He'd look it up later at the library.

His eyes widened when he learned that Theo, the Head Boy, was a muggleborn too. "Awesome. It's good to have a best mate!," he said, thinking about the endless things West could probably get away with having a best mate who was head boy. Who knew? Perhaps Ethan, Zander, Cutty would be Head Boy one day? If so, Simon would be in good company. "I haven't met Theo but I've seen him around a lot." Nod. Nod.

Simon scrunched his nose a little. Flirting? Agatha was trying to flirt with him by flipping her hair all the time? Simon had never guessed that. "I didn't think of that. I thought she was just trying to seem really cool." Or she was simply trying to attack him with her lovely locks of brown hair. Yeah. It wasn't flirting. Simon was fairly certain of it. But it could have been, right? Interesting. Simon paused, listening to West's advice. That was good advice indeed. "Let them think that you've outplayed them. How do you do that?"

Of course he was?

The third year was a bit baffled by this all. Was he supposed to know West? "Uh.. Good." That made things less awkward. So why did the boy feel awkward? He didn't know. However, he felt compelled to add, "I don't really know many of the upperclassmen save for Cassia and Vinnie."

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Watson Mooncalf Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: RI/DUB Posts: 7,770 Hogwarts RPG Name: Addyson Lynette Dane Ravenclaw First Year	Slytherindor ♛ The Crazytastic Besties ♛ Shan Watson ♛ Quote: Originally Posted by Tegz Was anyone surprised to see Culloden there? Not West. Even if it was mildly unusual he knew that the potions professor was technically one of them, a former Slytherin and all so where else would he feel comfortable but home, right? To be honest he wouldn't even be weirded out at seeing Bellaire chilling out in here. At least it was warmer than a lot of the castle was right now. But.... apparently he had reason to be here... certain students were heading over and West noticed the vials though from the distance he sat at of course he couldn't make out his own name. He did offer something halfway between wave and salute though. We see you, professor. Nod. "Thanks. I couldn't accept a starting position and stay at school so it was the next best thing." And yes it did suck being trapped here and unable to play... "Wigtown is in the southwest of Scotland, its just a small town... its where the team is based out of. I live on the otherside of the Solway Firth... in the Lake District in Cumbria." So it was close enough in Wizarding terms, a short stint on the knight bus, a leisurely scenic fly by broom, a quick floo, or a blink-and-apparate. No problem really. Another nod. "My best mate is muggleborn. Theo. Y'know... the head boy." Yeah. Best mate in the universe and all. Oh yesss confusing girls and their awesome hair that smelled amazing and looked so soft and nice and touchable. West had had plenty of hair-related concerns when he was about the age of this kid. He considered Ella and Penelope and Theo for a moment, and grinned a little bit. Funny how stuff changed. "Flirting usually, nerves sometimes." That was why they flipped their hair. "Sometimes, if they're Slytherin, or occasionally with certain kinds of Ravenclaws, its also because they have this sass button, and if you hit it just right with your words or actions, its like a nervous tick that indicates they think they're sassy and outplaying you." West added with a perfectly sincere expression. "Sometimes its best to let them think like they're succeeding." Especially the ones who baked. Huh. Well. He hoped the kid didn't regret it. Hogwarts was his favourite place to be... and the Slytherin common room? It was home. West found it hard to understand when people didn't like it, even with everything that went on. He gave Simon's hand a shake and then nodded. Oh hmm? "Yeah. Of course I am." West Odessa. Who else would he be? He nodded in agreement. Yes, it was the next best thing. Being able to continue school and have a future career secured away, it seemed as if West had everything already planned. "Seems like you have everything worked out," said Simon who was unsure if he would have everything worked out too. He didn't know. His blue eyes widened as he listened to West explain where Wigtown was located. Simon didn't know where everything that he was speaking about was located as he wasn't the best with Scottish geography; however, he just nodded. He'd look it up later at the library. His eyes widened when he learned that Theo, the Head Boy, was a muggleborn too. "Awesome. It's good to have a best mate!," he said, thinking about the endless things West could probably get away with having a best mate who was head boy. Who knew? Perhaps Ethan, Zander, Cutty would be Head Boy one day? If so, Simon would be in good company. "I haven't met Theo but I've seen him around a lot." Nod. Nod. Simon scrunched his nose a little. Flirting? Agatha was trying to flirt with him by flipping her hair all the time? Simon had never guessed that. "I didn't think of that. I thought she was just trying to seem really cool." Or she was simply trying to attack him with her lovely locks of brown hair. Yeah. It wasn't flirting. Simon was fairly certain of it. But it could have been, right? Interesting. Simon paused, listening to West's advice. That was good advice indeed. "Let them think that you've outplayed them. How do you do that?" Of course he was? The third year was a bit baffled by this all. Was he supposed to know West? "Uh.. Good." That made things less awkward. So why did the boy feel awkward? He didn't know. However, he felt compelled to add, "I don't really know many of the upperclassmen save for Cassia and Vinnie." __________________