Originally Posted by MsMorgan

Mariel returned the younger girl's smile. This girl already had lots of House spirit. Awesome. "That would be a really great idea," she said, nodding as she contemplated the thought. "Actually, we had something of a competition last term to see which House could muster up the most House spirit during the last two Quidditch games. Ravenclaw won that competition too," she added with a grin. "Of course, it was an assignment, and at other times fan support can sometimes be lacking. It would be really awesome if you could round up some other students to do something like that at all the games." Thinking for a moment, the third year added, "If you want to make it like an official club or something, you should take it up with our Head of House for permission though. But I'm sure he'd be all into that." Leaning closer, she added quietly, "He's a Quidditch legend, you know."

Mariel's unusually bright mood fell somewhat as she noticed Keltan's sarcasm. She knew it wasn't directed towards her per se, more like towards what she said. And for that she couldn't blame him. The partnering thing was always dreaded by the third year but she had pretty much accepted it as part of the routine by now. "Seriously?" Mariel told him, trying to give him a reassuring smile. "I honestly don't think you'll have a problem." Not after people met him and saw how friendly and well-mannered he was. "But how about when the inevitable announcement about partnering up is made, I'll look for you and if you don't already have a partner I'll be yours?"

Hopefully that would make him feel somewhat better about the situation if he knew he would have a back-up person when he couldn't find a partner. Mariel paused for a moment. What was with her being so abnormally friendly today? Not that she was typically anti-social or rude, but it was unlike her to go out of her way to be so nice. Sheesh. Something in the pumpkin juice, maybe. The third year eyed her goblet suspiciously.


Still peering at the inside of her goblet, Mariel jumped slightly and let out a tiny shriek at the sudden 'Boo' behind her. Gathering her bearings, she spun in her seat and burst out in laughter at the sight of Sarah. "You startled me!" she exclaimed, then glanced over at the silver-haired Lasca as she expressed nearly the same sentiment.

"Of course you're welcome to sit," she said as the Ravenclaw on her right slid over to allow the Hufflepuff girl to sit between them. "So how goes it at the Huffie table?" she asked, looking in her direction and catching sight of Lasca as well. Smirking to herself, she caught her fellow Claw sneaking glances at a certain table. Yes, they would have to talk later.

Mariel grinned back at Natka's enthusiasm and nodded her agreement. It had been a really long time. The third year couldn't remember the last time they talked. "Oh my summer was really good, thanks," she replied. "The first part, spending it with the family was kinda boring, but then I went to America with Lasca and some of our friends which was really amazing."

She offered Natka a grateful smile when she spoke to her of Quidditch. "I really hope so. I enjoyed that position." Which was something she would have never guessed, always playing the position of Chaser when she practiced at home. "And thanks," Mariel said, quickly glancing down at her hands in slight embarassment at the compliment. "I hope to see you in the stands." Or on the pitch, but she was pretty sure that Natka wasn't all that interested in playing.

Stifling a laugh at the first year's excitement, Mariel gave the girl a grin and nodded. "What did I tell you? It's the best." Mariel helped herself to some more chicken and started to answer Dani about classes but Lasca beat her to it. Nodding her agreement, she said, "Yep, the common room always has the current information... And we have some really great study tables too. Everyone's always willing to help out with homework and studying."

Chewing slowly, she nodded several times as she listened to the conversation between Dani and Lasca. When the topic turned to classes, she felt obliged to enter back into the conversation. "Professor Shackleton has a Basic Arithmancy class now which has made an immense difference to me. It's much easier than the one she was teaching before." Noticing that Lasca seemed leery of the subject, she added, "If you ever want to study together, let me know." She had no idea that Lasca had any trouble with that class. "Oh and flying class is so much fun!" she added to Dani. That was one of her favorites.
Seeing Lasca wave, Mariel's eyes followed the girl's vision to see who she was waving at. Oh, it was Copernicus, the nice boy she had met on the train. And he seemed kinda lonely... how was that possible? Surely given his demeanor he must have loads of friends. "Hi Copernicus," the third year called to him brightly before turning yet again to her pumpkin juice.

Originally Posted by Crazy Nate

lasca proceeded to scoot over so he could sit inbetwwen her and Dani. Giving a grin, he sat down and smirked. "Man... this place is kinda crowded. I feel a tad bit out of place." he said jokingly looking up and down the table at all the Ravvies scattered throughout the table. THey were all joking and laughing and had a great time.. it was weird for nate to see something like this. This school was nothing lke Americas.. sure they laughed and had fun but there were power rides and people got into fights.. this place seemed.. too cheery? Was that even possible?

Shrugging Nate escaped form his thoughts and looked back at lasca and Dani and Lady P. "So i lost yall back there and got sorted into Slytherin. What you think? Think i got the heart of a Slytherin?' he asked witha smile. If they really knew him they wouldhave said yes but they only knew the just new Nate..

Originally Posted by Proffesor Snape

Ari accepted her kind words--but really? She had no idea. Weather she did or didn't--Arienna didn't take that pity crap. No, sir. "Germany? Wow. I used to have two neighbors from Germany", she smiled.

"Born in the states, moved to England here when I was...four? I don't really remember." Memories are kinda tough when you can't see them, she thought.

Turning her head over to the right--apparently a Professor had sat there. Because she could not pinpoint the exact source of his voice, she turned her head, nodding in his general direction. "Evening, sir" she greeted, before bringing her head back to the forward position.