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GroundsHave a case of cabin castle fever? Best to take a break from all the stone corridors and go hang out by the lake, or explore the expansive school grounds. Don't forgive to send your regards to Bartholomew Henry!
A dozen white feathered Pekin ducks could be found gracefully swimming or sunning themselves in this pond in this pond. With their orangish-yellow legs and feet and short yellow beak, this particular variety of feathered creatures is among the friendliest of its species you will ever come across.
The rocky ledge surrounding the pond allows you to take a seat. You may even dip your feet into the pristine water if you like, just beware of the ducks wanting to take a nip at your feet for the fun of it. Or maybe they’ve mistaken your toes for a tasty treat? Speaking of treats… have you brought along a snack for these magnificent creatures? While bread is not high in nutritional value for them, they will accept fresh and small pieces of it. Lettuce, oats, seeds and cooked rice will also suffice.
Play nicely with the ducks! While they are social, they will not take kindly to anyone being cheeky with them!
OOC: You are free to RP for the ducks though there should be no serious injuries!
Ducks' Name:
White with black feathers on the tips of its wings - Daffy
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ Claimed by Bits ❤️ ~ Queen of Typos ❄ Magical Mosh Pit ❄
Viano usually felt most at ease while on the Great Lake in one of those boats Professor Khanna kept in tip-top shape. There was a brief and silent debate about whether he wanted to laze about in a boat or say hi to the ducks. The ducks won. So, here was Vi, sitting on the end of the pond. His shoes were off and the bottom of his trousers were rolled up, safe and sound from the watery depth that was the home of these cute ducks.
That’s right. The sixth year found the feathered creatures cute.
Speaking of… the immediately began crowding him. Their eager quacking filled the air, and just maybe the sounds would have been annoying or too much for some, but Vi actually didn’t mind. “Let me guess,’’ he said, shoving strands of his long, dark hair out of his face. “You lot are hungry.” The quacking definitely rose an octave. Grinning, he fished out a small clear bag from a pocket. “Luckily, I brought some treats. Here, have at it, my friends!” A handful of crisp, lightly tan oats were thrown. Viano watched as the oats settled atop the water and the ducks scrambling for them subsequently. A light, bubbly feeling erupted in his chest; he knew he was doing some good and making the animals happy.
Hogwarts RPG Name: Gabriella Rose Rustokova (#CCOOCC)
Ravenclaw
Fifth Year
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Hi hi! Have a Gabby! <3
Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium
Now, when it came to where Gabs usually gravitated to on grounds, nearly everyone should know that was the duck pond. There was just something about sitting at the edge of the water surrounded by ducks that was so calming. Being a fifth year now, calm was what she needed anytime she could get. This was a big year, one to actually truly prove herself. And that would be done once she aced all her OWLs at the end of the term. Thankfully, this was still months and months away. So no harm done in taking a walk down to the water to visit her friends.
Gabby had hardly made it halfway to the pond when the sound of very excited ducks could be easily heard quacking away. Normally she would simply say that they were so loud because they sensed she was coming to see them. Only.. as she got closer did she see someone was already sitting there feeding them. Well, that explained that. So much for them knowing over her presence beforehand.
As for that other person, it didn't take her long to recognize who they were. A grin spreading across her face as she quietly made her way closer. A finger held up to her lips as if to tell the ducks not to alert the person of her arrival. This was silly though as they likely didn't understand this. Either way, she plopped down on an empty patch of grass at Viano's side. "Hey you," Gabs flashed him the normal smile, gently bumping her shoulder against his in greeting. "Trying to steal my friends away, hm?" This was said with a much more teasing tone even if her face remained completely serious.
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Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Bread!
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ Claimed by Bits ❤️ ~ Queen of Typos ❄ Magical Mosh Pit ❄
SPOILER!!: We'll take the Gabby! <3
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Originally Posted by Kolyander
Now, when it came to where Gabs usually gravitated to on grounds, nearly everyone should know that was the duck pond. There was just something about sitting at the edge of the water surrounded by ducks that was so calming. Being a fifth year now, calm was what she needed anytime she could get. This was a big year, one to actually truly prove herself. And that would be done once she aced all her OWLs at the end of the term. Thankfully, this was still months and months away. So no harm done in taking a walk down to the water to visit her friends.
Gabby had hardly made it halfway to the pond when the sound of very excited ducks could be easily heard quacking away. Normally she would simply say that they were so loud because they sensed she was coming to see them. Only.. as she got closer did she see someone was already sitting there feeding them. Well, that explained that. So much for them knowing over her presence beforehand.
As for that other person, it didn't take her long to recognize who they were. A grin spreading across her face as she quietly made her way closer. A finger held up to her lips as if to tell the ducks not to alert the person of her arrival. This was silly though as they likely didn't understand this. Either way, she plopped down on an empty patch of grass at Viano's side. "Hey you," Gabs flashed him the normal smile, gently bumping her shoulder against his in greeting. "Trying to steal my friends away, hm?" This was said with a much more teasing tone even if her face remained completely serious.
Viano did, in fact, know that Gabs favoured the Duck Pond. He was always well attuned to what his friends favoured, even if he may not always address it verbally. She would be right in thinking there was something peaceful about the place. Perhaps it was the water, perhaps it was the ducks. Perhaps it was both. Either way, Vi was internally grateful that Professor Khanna maintained the place so efficiently.
Now, the Gryffindor wouldn’t say that the inhabitants of the pond were… psychic, or anything of the sort. Did Gabs really believe that? Or did she think that they somehow sniffed out her scent as she approached? Vi for sure had no clue of her arrival, being so enarmoured with the feathery creatures. He continued throwing fistfuls of oats at them - it was a good thing that he had brought a more than a decent amount.
Until Gabs plonked herself down next to him, that was the moment he became aware of her hyper little presence. “Gabs.” Vi smirked then bumped her shoulder back. “Oh?” He arched an eyebrow in pretend skepticism. “What makes you think these are your ducks? They’re clearly mine. Look at how much they love me.”
Hogwarts RPG Name: Gabriella Rose Rustokova (#CCOOCC)
Ravenclaw
Fifth Year
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Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium
Gabs could be rather closed mouthed about certain things but her love of ducks was one she didn't mind the world knowing of. Ducks were so adorable, the way the waddle about and quaked as if answering whatever it was she said to them. If left to her own devices, she could absolutely sit near the pond all day. If at anytime assistance was needed in caring for any of the ducks, she was the girl to ask.
Excuse him? Of course she believed that! Yes, and perhaps that too. These were certainly some of the smartest ducks she knew. The main reason being simply because they liked her. Ha! Why wasn't she surprised that he didn't notice her arrival? Vi was a fantastic Quidditch player but when it came to paying attention to things off the pitch, well, she thought her older friend could miss things right in front of his face.
The gentle returned bump to her own shoulder made her grin at Viano and lightly nudge him once more. Yes, she was in a good mood and her playfulness showed it. "..." Gabby tilted her head slightly. "I never actually said they were 'mine'. I said they were 'my friends'." Dark eyes sparkles with amusement as she laughed softly. "I'll let you think what you like but I'm pretty sure they only want the oats you're throwing for them." It was fun teasing Vi just the way she did her brother. Especially since Vi was never afraid to tease her right back.
Even with her gentle joking around, Gabs immediately took notice of which ducks had already come up on land to have a nice snack. Hungry little duckies, weren't they?
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Wesley Blackwell had quickly learned that Hogwarts was never truly quiet.
The castle breathed with noise; distant laughter echoing through corridors, suits of armour clanking at odd hours, ghosts drifting through walls mid-conversation, and the constant buzz of students who already seemed to know exactly where they belonged.
Wesley didn’t.
Not yet.
So when the castle became too loud, too crowded, or too overwhelming, he found himself wandering farther and farther from it without really meaning to. Today had carried him all the way down to the duck pond, where the world finally seemed to slow down enough for him to think.
Or at least try to.
The cool autumn air nipped at his cheeks as he sat beneath one of the old trees near the water’s edge, one knee pulled up while a thick book rested forgotten across it. He’d originally brought it with every intention of reading, but the page had remained untouched for nearly twenty minutes now.
Instead, his eyes followed the ripples spreading across the pond as a pair of ducks drifted lazily through the darkening water.
Canada felt impossibly far away tonight.
Ilvermorny. Familiar faces. Familiar skies. Home.
Everything here still felt strange in a way Wesley couldn’t quite explain. Hogwarts was impressive. It was enormous, ancient, alive in ways he’d never expected, but stepping into a school where everyone else already had history together was like arriving halfway through a story everyone else understood.
He exhaled quietly through his nose, rubbing absentmindedly at the corner of the page with his thumb.
Maybe that was why he liked it out here.
The pond didn’t expect anything from him.
No introductions. No questions about why he transferred. No awkward conversations where people tried to place his accent. Just cold air, rustling trees, and enough silence for his thoughts to untangle themselves a little.
One of the ducks suddenly let out an aggressive quack near the shoreline, causing Wesley to blink before a short laugh escaped him unexpectedly.
“Yeah,” he muttered toward the bird. “You get it.”
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ Claimed by Bits ❤️ ~ Queen of Typos ❄ Magical Mosh Pit ❄
SPOILER!!: Gabs! <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kolyander
Gabs could be rather closed mouthed about certain things but her love of ducks was one she didn't mind the world knowing of. Ducks were so adorable, the way the waddle about and quaked as if answering whatever it was she said to them. If left to her own devices, she could absolutely sit near the pond all day. If at anytime assistance was needed in caring for any of the ducks, she was the girl to ask.
Excuse him? Of course she believed that! Yes, and perhaps that too. These were certainly some of the smartest ducks she knew. The main reason being simply because they liked her. Ha! Why wasn't she surprised that he didn't notice her arrival? Vi was a fantastic Quidditch player but when it came to paying attention to things off the pitch, well, she thought her older friend could miss things right in front of his face.
The gentle returned bump to her own shoulder made her grin at Viano and lightly nudge him once more. Yes, she was in a good mood and her playfulness showed it. "..." Gabby tilted her head slightly. "I never actually said they were 'mine'. I said they were 'my friends'." Dark eyes sparkles with amusement as she laughed softly. "I'll let you think what you like but I'm pretty sure they only want the oats you're throwing for them." It was fun teasing Vi just the way she did her brother. Especially since Vi was never afraid to tease her right back.
Even with her gentle joking around, Gabs immediately took notice of which ducks had already come up on land to have a nice snack. Hungry little duckies, weren't they?
Vi knew that Gabs found the ducks intriguing and cute. That’s why one of his next gifts to her - birthday or Christmas, who knew? - would be duck related. He just wasn’t sure exactly what that gift would be. Oh well. Plenty of time to figure that out! And ummm… what, Gabs? He was quite observant off the pitch too, thank you very much! Vi would just blame the ducks for him being distracted. Sorry, feathered friends!
In all honesty, Vi felt he and Gabs could be bumping shoulders all day and neither of them would wind up getting tired of the back and forth gesture. “My bad,’’ Vi said airily, and by way of apology. “They’re your friends, they’re my friends.” They were the friends of every occupant of Hogwarts Castle; maybe even the felines and other creatures that lived there.
“Oh yeah? Well, I don’t see them abandoning their meal to greet you.” So maybe they didn’t like Gabs as much as she thought? But Viano doubted that; the ducks were always friendly. “Want to feed them to?”
Hogwarts RPG Name: Gabriella Rose Rustokova (#CCOOCC)
Ravenclaw
Fifth Year
x12
Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium
The absolute cutest! Oh? Well if it counted for anything, the Christmas holidays were first. Like her big brother, her birthday wasn't until the very end of June. Anything duck related would be greatly loved! Uh-huh, right, right, sure. Blame the poor darling little duckies that did nothing at all but look adorable.
Truly, that was some solid thinking. Not only was it fun for her but it was pretty much a habit now as a form of greeting from her to him. Gabby rolled her brown eyes at the tone of Vi’s voice. ”Sure you are,” she scoffed lightly in reply. This she knew but she liked to tease him whenever she could.
Gasp! Rude much, Viano? Gabs nose scrunched up and she stuck her tongue out at him childishly. ”Because they're hungry. They shouldn't have to stop enjoying their meal. I know how much they like me.” More often than not, ducks have sat very close to her. Some even enjoyed settling down on her lap from time to time. Nod nod. ”Sure.” Why would she turn that down?
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Reason: Vi! :)
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Ally! ^_^ 
