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*MadAlice* · 09-24-2022, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by emjay

Karleigh paused to snap a picture for her 7th year Hogwarts scrapbook, then looked over at the table of plants that the professor mentioned. "Oh that's so nice, thank you Professor!" she said as she picked up a pot of rosemary for herself. "I can take anyone to Greenhouse Three or Five, if anyone wants," she offered to the collective group, well the younger ones at least, as she turned to look at who was already here.

"You're quite welcome, Miss Creed. And thank you for offering to help the younger students." Tapio gave her a nod and a smile, but his attention was starting to wander toward the increasing number of wildflowers that seemed to have sprung up suddenly in the grass in front of the greenhouses. Purple, and now pink. He watched the students milling around for a few moments, looking faintly puzzled. Those flowers--they seemed to be springing up in the paths of certain students. But...that couldn't be possible. Could it? Tapio was quite sure he hadn't seen that many flowers earlier when he was setting up the party (and he would have noticed such a thing). There also seemed to be really a lot of butterflies in the area...

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Originally Posted by emjay

Phoenix hadn't immediately realized that he was completely disillusioned, of course. Even though he knew that the phenomenon had been happening here and there, he wasn't always aware until he looked down at his feet or noticed his hand was blended in with his surroundings. And here he was, completely camouflaged with the environment as he headed towards the refreshment table, blissfully unaware that likely no one would be able to see him. He had paused when the professor addressed the assembled group, then reached for a cookie from the table.

"Ah, good day Mr. Marchbanks! Tapio greeted another guest, then stopped. He could have sworn he's seen Phoenix Marchbanks arrive, but...perhaps he'd been mistaken...No, there he was heading toward some other students. Wasn't he? Tapio blinked his eyes several times, because now he wasn't sure he'd seen Phoenix or not. The puzzled frown on his brow deepened into one of concern.

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Originally Posted by Peeves

"Hope you're all enjoying Peevesy's little gifts." And that was the sound of an unproblematic little poltergeist, emerging from a nearby shrub and wearing his most ~~devious~~ innocent expression. Still he had his precious book with him. "I've been enjoying myself very much."

Oh, and... congratulations to... the greenhouses. Or whatever the point of this party was. Peeves had his own reasons for being here: the entertainment, and extending the entertainment even further! Floating above the swarm of students, Peeves paused only to send a VERY obvious spell towards one of those he'd not had the chance to get yet (Hooper), and cackled as only Peeves knew how to cackle.

"Peeves!" Tapio whirled around at the sound of the poltergeist's voice. "You're welcome to join the party, but I hope you're not planning on causing any trouble." Because that would not be welcome, and Tapio had much less patience with the school poltergeist than some of his British colleagues. The folklore where he had grown up included beings that were decidedly not cute and friendly, so he was inclined to view Peeves's antics with caution. And...did he perceive a current of magic flowing from Peeves toward one of the students? What was going on here? Peeves's appearance just as Tapio was starting to notice some odd things going on made him immediately suspect the mischievous being of something...even if it wasn't yet clear exactly what.

09-24-2022, 09:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
MadAlice Alley Proprietor DoM Puffskein Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,389 Hogwarts RPG Name: Hope Archard Ravenclaw Fifth Year Ministry RPG Name: Jane Elspeth Howard Mysteries	Quote: Originally Posted by emjay Karleigh paused to snap a picture for her 7th year Hogwarts scrapbook, then looked over at the table of plants that the professor mentioned. "Oh that's so nice, thank you Professor!" she said as she picked up a pot of rosemary for herself. "I can take anyone to Greenhouse Three or Five, if anyone wants," she offered to the collective group, well the younger ones at least, as she turned to look at who was already here. "You're quite welcome, Miss Creed. And thank you for offering to help the younger students." Tapio gave her a nod and a smile, but his attention was starting to wander toward the increasing number of wildflowers that seemed to have sprung up suddenly in the grass in front of the greenhouses. Purple, and now pink. He watched the students milling around for a few moments, looking faintly puzzled. Those flowers--they seemed to be springing up in the paths of certain students. But...that couldn't be possible. Could it? Tapio was quite sure he hadn't seen that many flowers earlier when he was setting up the party (and he would have noticed such a thing). There also seemed to be really a lot of butterflies in the area... Quote: Originally Posted by emjay Phoenix hadn't immediately realized that he was completely disillusioned, of course. Even though he knew that the phenomenon had been happening here and there, he wasn't always aware until he looked down at his feet or noticed his hand was blended in with his surroundings. And here he was, completely camouflaged with the environment as he headed towards the refreshment table, blissfully unaware that likely no one would be able to see him. He had paused when the professor addressed the assembled group, then reached for a cookie from the table. "Ah, good day Mr. Marchbanks! Tapio greeted another guest, then stopped. He could have sworn he's seen Phoenix Marchbanks arrive, but...perhaps he'd been mistaken...No, there he was heading toward some other students. Wasn't he? Tapio blinked his eyes several times, because now he wasn't sure he'd seen Phoenix or not. The puzzled frown on his brow deepened into one of concern. Quote: Originally Posted by Peeves "Hope you're all enjoying Peevesy's little gifts." And that was the sound of an unproblematic little poltergeist, emerging from a nearby shrub and wearing his most ~~devious~~ innocent expression. Still he had his precious book with him. *"I've* been enjoying myself very much." Oh, and... congratulations to... the greenhouses. Or whatever the point of this party was. Peeves had his own reasons for being here: the entertainment, and extending the entertainment even further! Floating above the swarm of students, Peeves paused only to send a VERY obvious spell towards one of those he'd not had the chance to get yet (Hooper), and cackled as only Peeves knew how to cackle. "Peeves!" Tapio whirled around at the sound of the poltergeist's voice. "You're welcome to join the party, but I hope you're not planning on causing any trouble."** Because that would not be welcome, and Tapio had much less patience with the school poltergeist than some of his British colleagues. The folklore where he had grown up included beings that were decidedly not cute and friendly, so he was inclined to view Peeves's antics with caution. And...did he perceive a current of magic flowing from Peeves toward one of the students? What was going on here? Peeves's appearance just as Tapio was starting to notice some odd things going on made him immediately suspect the mischievous being of something...even if it wasn't yet clear exactly what. __________________