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MadMadamMalfoy · 08-26-2017, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NifflerFan

Being nice to creatures in front of her was the fastest way ever to make Emmeline's face light up in a smile. She shot one at the professor as he said hi to Luna, before gently ferrying the pygmy puff from her shoulder to the table with one hand (the other one was too busy clutching her ice cream). Luna didn't waste any time in scampering across the table to bug the professor, either; Emmeline giggled at the sight, 'cause she was preeeeetty sure that Luna was angling for more ice cream from the Charms professor. Her pygmy puff was smart like that.

She nodded all wisely and understandingly when the professor said it was good to relax a bit. She imagined the summer break being for teachers something like how cool it was for her to go to the infant creature nursery after a long day of too much Potions homework or something. Her face fell juuuust a little bit when he asked that super serious question, but she tried to eat some ice cream like as soon as she wasn't looking happy anymore. Professor Marchand was way too sad all the time as it was; she didn't want him to feel any worse.

Once she couldn't really pretend to be eating ice cream anymore, the twelve-year-old plastered a smile on her face and replied honestly: "Cam--Professor Stewart is reallllly, really nice. And she takes me on trips and stuff." That much was true enough; her plan was to gloss over all the bad feelings that she'd had anyway and and her runaway adventures with James at the beginning of the summer. She didn't think a professor would be very impressed by that; she was kinda surprised that he hadn't heard already, though -- she and James Summers were both in his House after all. Maybe they gave teachers a break from "bad news" over the summer too.

Seeing Emmeline light up like that made Gaston smile. That girl deserved all the happiness she could find, especially after what she'd gone through the past year! And it seemed she wasn't the only one who was happy! The pygmy puff scampering across the table made him laugh out loud, though he was slightly surprised the little furball had taken to him so quickly. "It's nice to see you too," he said, petting the creature on the head. Pygmy puffs were funny! He wished he could have one, but Phantom would probably attack it. He blocked his ice cream bowl with his free arm, just in case. He liked animals, but he didn't necessarily want to eat after one.

His blue eyes darted back to the girl, and he noticed Emmeline's face fall when he asked how things were going. His own expression darkened slightly. Great job, Gaston, he inwardly berated himself. Now you've made her sad! He sighed quietly and took a few bites of his ice cream, keeping a watchful eye on Luna all the while, as he waited for her to speak. "Good," he replied. "I'm so glad things are going better for you!" He smiled a little, giving her a look that was half skeptical, half sympathetic. Her smile looked a bit forced, and he knew for a fact that she wasn't telling him the whole story. He'd heard about her and Mr. Summers's escapades through the grapevine after the fact, though he wasn't sure if that was a good or bad thing. He would've turned the entire country upside-down to find them if he'd known at the time!

A sudden wave of guilt crashed over him. If he'd done a better job keeping the promise he made to Emmeline last year, maybe she wouldn't have run away! He shook his head against the bad feelings, forcing himself not to let the smile he wore fall. He didn't want to upset her! "So what's your favorite place she's taken you?" he asked, trying to focus on the positive.

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MadMadamMalfoy Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,149 Hogwarts RPG Name: Sydney M. L. Masters Slytherin Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Maddox B. Buchanan Gryffindor Seventh Year	Sorry for the wait! Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ ❄ Showtunes > Everything ❄ ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll Quote: Originally Posted by NifflerFan Being nice to creatures in front of her was the fastest way ever to make Emmeline's face light up in a smile. She shot one at the professor as he said hi to Luna, before gently ferrying the pygmy puff from her shoulder to the table with one hand (the other one was too busy clutching her ice cream). Luna didn't waste any time in scampering across the table to bug the professor, either; Emmeline giggled at the sight, 'cause she was preeeeetty sure that Luna was angling for more ice cream from the Charms professor. Her pygmy puff was smart like that. She nodded all wisely and understandingly when the professor said it was good to relax a bit. She imagined the summer break being for teachers something like how cool it was for her to go to the infant creature nursery after a long day of too much Potions homework or something. Her face fell juuuust a little bit when he asked that super serious question, but she tried to eat some ice cream like as soon as she wasn't looking happy anymore. Professor Marchand was way too sad all the time as it was; she didn't want him to feel any worse. Once she couldn't really pretend to be eating ice cream anymore, the twelve-year-old plastered a smile on her face and replied honestly: "Cam--Professor Stewart is reallllly, really nice. And she takes me on trips and stuff." That much was true enough; her plan was to gloss over all the bad feelings that she'd had anyway and and her runaway adventures with James at the beginning of the summer. She didn't think a professor would be very impressed by that; she was kinda surprised that he hadn't heard already, though -- she and James Summers were both in his House after all. Maybe they gave teachers a break from "bad news" over the summer too. Seeing Emmeline light up like that made Gaston smile. That girl deserved all the happiness she could find, especially after what she'd gone through the past year! And it seemed she wasn't the only one who was happy! The pygmy puff scampering across the table made him laugh out loud, though he was slightly surprised the little furball had taken to him so quickly. "It's nice to see you too," he said, petting the creature on the head. Pygmy puffs were funny! He wished he could have one, but Phantom would probably attack it. He blocked his ice cream bowl with his free arm, just in case. He liked animals, but he didn't necessarily want to eat after one. His blue eyes darted back to the girl, and he noticed Emmeline's face fall when he asked how things were going. His own expression darkened slightly. Great job, Gaston, he inwardly berated himself. Now you've made her sad! He sighed quietly and took a few bites of his ice cream, keeping a watchful eye on Luna all the while, as he waited for her to speak. "Good," he replied. "I'm so glad things are going better for you!" He smiled a little, giving her a look that was half skeptical, half sympathetic. Her smile looked a bit forced, and he knew for a fact that she wasn't telling him the whole story. He'd heard about her and Mr. Summers's escapades through the grapevine after the fact, though he wasn't sure if that was a good or bad thing. He would've turned the entire country upside-down to find them if he'd known at the time! A sudden wave of guilt crashed over him. If he'd done a better job keeping the promise he made to Emmeline last year, maybe she wouldn't have run away! He shook his head against the bad feelings, forcing himself not to let the smile he wore fall. He didn't want to upset her! "So what's your favorite place she's taken you?" he asked, trying to focus on the positive. __________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...