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Originally Posted by
firenjen 
Lucille approached the Gryffindor table where Alex was chatting to someone. It would probably be best to talk to her some other time, but she wanted to talk to her NAO.
She walked behind her and said "Alex," softly so as not to startly her by accident - she had already done enough damage for one night. She put one hand gently on Alex's shoulder and crouched down to her hight.
"Alex," she said again. "How is it? The rib i mean. It's goin to be ok, isn't it?"
Alex felt a hand on her shoulder and she heard someone whisper beside her. She turned around to see Lucille crouching there beside her. "Heyy.." She whispered back.
"It is okay, sore but healed. The healer said it would be sore for a few days, but other than that I am as good as new." She smiled warmly at her little brothers girl friend. "It was an accident dear, and I don't blame you for anything okay?" She said softly. "Besides, I shouldn't have been hiding from Torin in the first place." She smiled a bit. "No worries.." She turned back to Chris to respond to him.
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UnicornDragonPatronus Chris noticed as her mood seemed to deflate almost. "No," Chris said stubbornly. "You aren't getting out of it that easily... you signed up for being my tour guide, and I'm going to have you stick to it!" he said with a nod. "So..." suddenly the food appeared on the plates and he gaped. "What- How did that happen?" he asked, turning to look at Alex. "Come, madame Tour Guide... please explain," he said, showing true interest as he leaned his head on a hand.
"Mmmmm..." Chris said with a warm smile. "Icecream sounds perfect- we shall add it to the list!" he said with a grin. "But, how are we going to get said items? I'm guessing the nearest store is miles away- and off limits as well," he said, looking over at her to explain. "This will be the best thunderstorm we've ever been too!" he exclaimed with a laugh.
Ha chuckled as she talked about her grades. "You and me both," he said with a slight wince. "But, at least we know what we're good at!" he said, indicating the juggling balls that she still held. As she continued, he laughed. "You might! I shall never doubt again!" he said, shaking his head slowly. "Its a challenge then!" he added with a nod. "Are you sure you can be better than me? I've had the best instruction after all."
Chris's smile faded as she spoke. Raising a hand and placing it gently on her cheek he gave a small smile. "I promise to never injure your heart- you will always be able to owl me if it gets injured," he promised. They had only met- he had no room to make such promises to the girl. But... she needed it and he would be there. He noticed her rubbing her ribs and frowned slightly. "Are you alright?"
Alex giggled a bit as Chris spoke, "Okay, I guess that you are stuck with me!" She stuck her tongue out at him and then laughed. "Good! I wouldn't have it any other way!!" She grinned as he suddenly looked down at the plate which had filled with food. "Well, after the headmaster gives his speech, Which he did awhile ago..The food appears on the plates. And now we can eat until it is time to go to bed!! Magic is wonderful!" She said with a grin.
Ahhh he had asked the magic question, and to give the magic answer, she had to get close. "Well.." She said as she leaned in and lowered her voice to a whisper so only he could hear what she was saying. "We sneak into the kitchens and take the food. If you are good, you can get out with alot.. What do you say? Are you up for it?" She asked with a smile as she pulled back from him. They had been pretty close there for a few seconds.. and she tried to ignore the fast pace of her heartbeat. "This will be the best Thunderstorm ever!" She said with a grin.
Alex giggled a bit, as she tilted her head a bit. "Really? Well I guess us Gryffindors were never known for our grades, we are the brave one.. Who bravely fail classes." She snickered a bit. "Good! I shall be up to the challenge! How about, next week, down at the lake. I shall show you where it is! How about we meet there, and see ehh?" She asked smiling.
Her smile faded a bit however as she felt his hand on her cheek, and to her horror she could feel herself starting to blush again. His words were so sweet and heartfelt.."Thank you." She said softly, as she looked into his beautiful eyes. She could feel herself melting a bit.. and so she attempted to focus on his next question. "Oh, well I kinda broke my ribs after we talked, and they just got healed before you showed up.. soo They are a bit sore." She said with a sheepish smile.