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Originally Posted by carpediem  Sitting in the first free space she could find, Ryland waited for something, though she wasn't sure what she was waiting for. Food? She was still peckish. A nap? Those stairs were killer. Ehh, she wasn't sure. However, she was going to find it eventually. "Good evening Ryland, was it?" Leo greeted with a smile to one of the first year girls that had come in and grabbed a chair. "Did you pick up a raffle ticket from Prefect Baines?" If she hadn't she'd wished she'd had one in a minute. Quote:
Originally Posted by Saz Hale Abby smiled at Mr Kitridge and said "My OWLs went pretty well thank you sir, yes i did get the grades i wanted, even though i have decided to try and get into the professional qudditch league when i leave Hogwarts" Furrowing his brows in surprise Leo said in response to Abby. "Really? I didn't know you were so passionate about flying and quidditch? But It's good that you got good OWL scores they'll be of use to you if you'd like to study at University at some point in your future." Meaning if she was a smart eagle and planned a second career to fall back on the day Quidditch wasn't as fun and fascinating but a girl still so young shouldn't think about that Leo realized. The focus should be FUN! Quote:
Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline “Good evening, Mr. Kitridge,” she greeted the head of house as he came near in his path. The man seemed to want everything perfect which it already seemed to be. Olivia found a perch in the area of warmth and sat down, sticking a marshmallow on her stick and holding it over the flames as she settled in. Her curiosity on what this supposed raffle would bring as he took in the gathered students both young and older.
She still had so many in her house to meet. Turning at the sound of his name Leo beamed at one of the first year that was already roasting a marshmallow over the flames. "Evening Olivia, yes? Welcome to the eagles! Do you prefer muggle sweets over magical sweets?" Or was it just that she liked some muggle foods? Quote:
Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl David beamed back at Kitridge. "Aww!" She missed them! "Will you tell her hi from me?" It was going to be a different term without happy snaps in Divination and playing instruments in Transfiguration, probably.
He was glad to hear that Mr. Kitridge had had a nice summer with his BFF. SEEEEEEEEE. He'd have to Char 'bout this later. They WERE BFF. "I had a nice summer too, but it was busy! I went to Peru, and hanged --- hung? hang? hunged?--- out with Char a lot, and then I DID play quidditch. Well, sort of. Well, not really. I toured that stadium, as you know," he was assuming, since the man worked for the school which had given him the tour, "but Quidditch isn't really my sport. I might try gobstones this year."
Though, also, he might not be coordinated enough for that. But no telling! He wanted to make his HoH proud. Nodding to David he said "Of course. I'll tell her 'Hi' from you in the next letter I send her which will be sometime this week." Leo wasn't going to let it be known that he talked to his fiancee every day via fire message. Some things the students didn't need to be aware of. At the mention of Peru Leo couldn't help but stare in momentary awe before he found himself." How was Peru? Did you like it?" Leo queried curiously. That was one country he had yet to visit. He wasn't sure if that was a place that Cassie would want to vacation to. A conversation for another day.
Nodding as it dawned on him Leo said "Right, you won a tour of quidditch stadium as a prize for your brilliant efforts in the camps last year. Did you enjoy the tour?" Smile. "Quidditch isn't for everyone? I've come to prefer watching it more than playing in it. But maybe that has something to do with the fact that I'm not a youngling anymore." Leo contemplated. He was in his 40's. No roosting eagle in his 20's anymore. Getting excited as David's news he said "You are? Great, gobstones is a fun game. So unpredictable." Quote:
Originally Posted by Callie Haddie spun on her heels fell backwards into a seat next to the fire. "Hey, Mr. Kitridge, have you ever thought about getting beanbag chairs for the common room? They're, um, really great for reading?" [/B] Haddie. Haddie. Turning his eyes on the first year girl Leo responded with a small smile and firm shake of the head. "No, I'm not getting bean bags for the common room. They hold thousands of peas and if one of them were to burst it could lead to a disaster for someone's beloved pet if they swallowed some. I don't want to have to rush anyone's pet down to Professor Draper or escort an eagle to Healer Tillstorm for choking on peas. So no bean bag chairs." End of discussion.
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Deciding that it was high time to start Leo stood up from his chair and went to stand next to the raffle wheel as he beamed out at the assembled students. "Welcome everyone to a new glorious year of education here at Hogwarts school of Withcraft and Wizardry!" Eyes drifting over the faces of the many first year eagles in the room Leo continued "For those of you who don't know me I'm Leobald Kitridge head of Ravenclaw, School Librarian and I also serve as one of two Gobstones advisors. You should all come down and watch and play when the house matches are being held!" Enough advertising.
Gesturing to Thornton, Penelope and TiaMarie in turn Leo spoke on. It was best to keep talking when he had everyone's attention. "This year's student house leaders/prefects and head girl are Thornton Baines, Penelope Wright and TiaMarie Mancini! I expect you all to respect and listen to them and follow their lead. They are my extended arm when I'm not in the common room, so if you have a problem or a conflict you can't sort out please seek one of them out before things get too out of hand." Here Leo paused to let his eyes drift around the many student faces lingering a little longer on Haddie.
Getting excited now his serious tone turning more upbeat and happy he leaned towards the raffle wheel as he spoke. "Now I've bet your all dying to know about the raffle and what you all have won! After we finished in second place in the house point race last year a great team effort I' might add, I wanted to give you all something nice that will give you all the encouragement, drive and motivation you need to make Ravenclaw end this year on top of the house point race in first place."
Giving the raffle wheel a spin he said as he moved to lift up the heavy chest in his arms. "Everyone has won a prize tonight. There are no blank tickets!" Holding up the chest so that everyone got a good look at the treasure Leo said with excitement bubbling in his voice. "In this chest is a large assortment of eagle goodies like, stuffed eagle toys, eagle scarves, caps, gloves, book marks, diaries, quills, novels and even some fun games like exploding snap and a new chess set. Everyone needs to step up here in an ordered line as I open the chest and pick out their prize by sticking their hand into the chest without peeking and drawing something out. Alisa, would you please come up here and get your prize first? Everyone else form a line after Alisa!" He hoped that Thornton, Penelope and Tia would see to it that there was no shoving or evil tricks to get ahead of the line as he unlocked the chest and opened it to look down at the navy cape hiding the chests content. HAPPENING RIGHT NOW: When the head of house opened the lock to the chest it was the signal to the things waiting inside the chest to start acting. Before anyone could do anything the chest started to shake uncontrollably in the adults hands and make squeaking sounds and then next second a whole horde of furry pugmy puffs, puffskeins and ferretts in multiple colours tumbled out of the chest attacking every student in close proximity with their claws and teeth, one ferret even jumped up to attack the Head of House's nose. Watch out EAGLES! These furry creatures are NOT happy and they our out for BLOOD!
OOC: We are under attack by a horde of furry creatures!  Try to defend yourself and leash and cage the fur balls without harming them too much. Work together! Do not, I repeat do not go overboard with this and use unnecessarily strong spells, these are all pretty harmless creatures. Have fun! Wrestle a furry creature, have your character get a few scratches from the attack. If you all show house spirit and work together you may just get to keep a furry creature for your character.
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