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Yeah, so Kate was starting to feel so cool about this whole field trip thing UNTIL she realized everybody had somebody else to talk to but her. Yeah. Not so cool. She really should go find somebody she knew and strike up a conversation.

Hady! There was Hady...and Zeke, too!

Kate picked up her step until she was walking by Hady's side. That was when she noticed Hady and Zeke were holding hands! So cool that somebody near her age had their very own boyfriend, but...now Kate felt like a third wheel. You know, that term you use to refer to yourself when two's company and three seems like a crowd?

Ugh.

Kate just followed Hady's gaze into the water in front of them. They were supposed to be thinking about what the great beast in the water might look like, but really...Kate just wanted to do something fun like swim or build a gigantic sand castle.

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EXCITED. He was, excited. So much so that he wasn't bothered much with guessing as to what their first activities would be, all he knew was that it was going to be grand.

Happily letting Hady drag him around, he squeezed her hand gently every so often simply to convey that he was indeed excited and present, so very present right now. The only moment in which he dropped her hand was when he dropped his backpack aka LUGGAGE off for Mr. Kitridge. Weeeeeeeee, and then he continued to follow, his hand back in Hady's grip - or else he mightn't have moved off so quickly.

All discussions of the Lock Ness fascinated him, but really, there wasn't much more he could say on the matter. It was a kelpie, he was certain of it, that's what he'd been told, it's what he read... and if books and smarter people didn't know the right answers then how was he EVER going to learn? But no, it was clear as day. So... were they going to see it? Or, see ONE? A kelpie? Could they?

"How great would it be to domesticate one?" he mused to Hady, wondering whether or not such a thing was possible. People rode dragons, so... it WAS possible, surely. It was then that he noticed Kate on Hady's other side, he offered her a smile and a nod hello.

It didn't take her all that long to notice someone was at her side. Shifting her attention from the water at her feet to the young blonde at her side Hady gave her a smile. "Hey Kate, how are you? Enjoying the trip so far?" She asked softly easily accepting her as part of their group without even asking. The more the merrier right? It wasn't like they were doing much at the moment or anything special she'd be interrupting.

Watching Kate's gaze go from her and Zeke's hand to the water Hady couldn't help with hold back a tiny laugh. She probably thought they were a couple or something huh? The young brunette would have to clear that up later...maybe. She knew her and Zeke weren't dating even if it may have looked like it right now but this was just something they always did even way back in their first year.

With each squeeze on her hand she'd grin at her bestie returning the gesture lightly. How easy it was for her to walk hand in hand with someone else and not care what anyone thought or it. Just so Zeke didn't care then neither did she.

"You think it'd be possible?" She whispered in reply with a sideways glance to him. That would be epic! Like who else would ever have one of those? No one that's who! "If you ever get the chance to do something like that, you better include me!" She warned him in a hushed tone a small smirk on her face showing her playful yet seriousness of this.

Hayden nodded at Adi so he wouldn't worry. She was wonderful! Yep, yep, lots of head nodding. Her back did still hurt a little but it wouldn't be a lasting injury. Besides, her excitement about the coming adventure made the pain not seem as bad. Yep, she was okay.

"Yay!" Hayden smiled brightly as Adi talked about his OWLs. Ancient Runes did sound like a hard subject so she supposed it was alright that he didn't do as well in that one. She was sure he did so awesome in the others that it didn't even matter. "What do you want to be when you grow up Adi?" Why hadn't she asked him that before? It was a serious question. Though the phrase 'when you grow up' did seem a little weird for her to use considering he practically was already grown up compared to her. But she meant after Hogwarts. Maybe she should have said that. Oh well.

Hayden carried her luggage over to where it had been indicated. She also took some chocolate as well. Partly because the landing had been rough for her - and that's what he'd said it was for - but also partly because she just wanted some chocolate. When that was taken care of, she hurried off to join Adi again and his group of friends that she didn't know very well. They were all older though, and allowed to use their wands on this trip so they would be able to protect her if anything happened.

"Certainly," Javy answered to Airey. Food can be another issue later. Anyways, he had caught up after making sure everyone didn't get left behind from depositing their luggage with Leo. It looked like Mr. Scotty had managed to entertain them with talking of the actual creature.

While not certain if their Guide had intended to answer all questions and answers directly, Professor Thompson didn't see any reason to not help out. At least with anything related to Kelpies. "It is long, but doesn't have a relation to a dinosaur". As for her question. "If it feels up for a conversation, I don't see why not Miss Valentine." Mr. Maroon also had a good question, but he couldn't make the call on what they allowed in these waters so he waited on Scotty to answer that.

Waiting until it seemed plausible after all questions had been hopefully answered, "Those who had answered it being a Kelpie are correct. However, the Loch Ness typically takes on its favorite form of a large sea serpent." Some knew, some didn't but now everyone did. "Before we're given the cue to dive in we'll have to wait on the supply of gillyweed to arrive." Their Tour Guide had reassured them on that for the youngins. "Until then, senior students we'll be reviewing the complex Bubble-head charm." If their wands weren't out already, now was the time.

"Viseo Ebullio." Speaking it quite clearly. "With the counter-clockwise movement of your wand. You're to draw it around the area you want the bubble to form it. Focusing on making sure it covers all of your head so no water can leak in." Demonstrating, Professor Thompson then moved the tip of his wand in a counter-clockwise motion around his head, "Viseo Ebullio." With now a clear space-helmet like bubble formed. Despite the covering, one could still hear him just as clearly without any holes visible in it. "And to remove it later on, just a simple Finite will do it." Tapping the surface of the bubble, "Finite." Pop, went the bubble. "[b]Now you can try.

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OOC: Upcoming Fifth - Seventh years are free to do this in one or two posts.

Hayden was not old enough to be able to do magic on the trip (which she thought was very unfair by the way because she was perfectly capably and only one year away from the cut-off) but she paid attention to the spell anyway. Viseo Ebullio. She repeated it to herself under her breath a few times. The bubble head charm was a very useful thing to know, because it could be applicable in many circumstances. Counter-clockwise wand movement around the head. Hayden memorized it, even though she wouldn't get to use it for a while.

Gillyweed? She had heard of it but not extensively. So though she had an idea of what it did, she was not positive about all the details. She started to raise her hand. Did they have to do that? They weren't in school, though this was a school event. Hayden was very confused. She decided to just go over to Professor Thompson and pose her question directly to him. Very politely of course, and making sure she wasn't interrupting anything. "Professor, doesn't Gillyweed only work for a certain amount of time?" That was only the first question, she was prepared to ask the others as soon as she got an answer for the first one.

Abby sighed as she was not old enough to perform this charm yet and she listened to the girl who had a question about gillyweed it would be interesting to see how long this batch of gillyweed would last for and what they would be getting up to

Hayden seemed pretty much excited. Just look at all that head bobbing! "Well, I wanna work with creatures,'' Adi replied. "Especially Hippogriffs so I'd say a Hippogriff breeder mainly. Plus I've got some side projects in mind which happens to include stuff involving Potions.'' He had his eyes on his goals. Yes. Someday this Puffer was going to be super accomplished. It would take a ton of hard work but he was all set to make it happen. "What about you? Thought much about your future as yet?'' Annnnd Hayden had joined their group! Awesomeee! Did she know the guys? Just in case she didn't... "This here is Benny... Henric... and Austin.'' Adi pointed to each of the in turn. "Dudes, meet Hayden.''
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Oh, goody! The right introductions were being done. Had we mentioned Adi was quite enjoying himself here thanks to Henric and his shenanigans? "Yes, that's what I meant. Benny and Henric.'' Yesh, not mud dude and bestie though Adi was totally cool with those nicknames.
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"Benny is a dragon,'' Adi said casually. "I mean, I refer to him as a Dragon ever since I've known him.'' But meeting a real dragon? YEAH! Let's do that, man! "It would be! Bet I could hitch a ride on its back in no time.'' Hehe. If he didn't get roasted, toasted and baked first. "What if the muggles NEVER found the treasure, Henric?'' Adi aked, already daydreaming about this new quest. Forget the Loch Ness for now... could they go find dragons?
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"Alrightey!'' Adi said happily as they continued following the Guide and not having any idea of the true identity of these toffees Henric a planning to feed him. Henric, you sneaky dude "Don't worry, you'll get there someday. In the meanwhile, Leah and I will save you if you need saving.'' Smiiiiiiirk! Oh, and yesh! Heyyy, Austin! "Yeah, I can though you really have to listen carefully,'' the sixth year told the Ravenclaw. "He's asking what we think the monster looks like.''
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Mhmm. Seeeee? A Sea serpent. Adi did know that. Sea serpents sounded kinda scary. Anywaaaayyy, he'd think about that later. Thompson had just mentioned something about diving in... FINALLY! The real adventure was about to begin and it looked like they needed to practice the Bubble Head Charm. Well, the older ones at least. After watching the demonstration, the sixth year gave his shot at the charm. "Viseo Ebullio!'' He concentrated fully as he did the appropriate counter-clockwise motion around his head. Nothing happened. Whyyyy? Because he had been trying it out NON VERBALLY. Apparently he still sucked at doing spells that way. Hmph. "Viseo Ebullio!'' This time he said it aloud as he did the movement and viola! Something like an upturned fish bowl appeared on his his. COOOOOOL! "Finite!" Just like that, the bubble was gone.

Did he think it was possible? HECK YES HE DID.

Zeke nodded, "I don't see why not, I mean, if people can ride dragons and unicorns and stuff like that I think anything is possible." It was totally a MAGIC thing, ANYTHING was possible. Even raising the dead, but they were like gnarly infer things... zombies were REAL.

As for trying it without her? Not likely. "Always," he replied solemnly, bumping her side playfully.

But the Loch... and the Kelpie. THIS was going to be epic. He was already DYING to tell Ashley.



It was times like this that he hated being young, he wanted to try the charm... couldn't someone do it ON him since he wasn't able to do it himself? Surely it'd be far better than stupid gillyweed. SURELY. Safer and stuff.

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Did he think it was possible? HECK YES HE DID.

Zeke nodded, "I don't see why not, I mean, if people can ride dragons and unicorns and stuff like that I think anything is possible." It was totally a MAGIC thing, ANYTHING was possible. Even raising the dead, but they were like gnarly infer things... zombies were REAL.

As for trying it without her? Not likely. "Always," he replied solemnly, bumping her side playfully.

But the Loch... and the Kelpie. THIS was going to be epic. He was already DYING to tell Ashley.

"Well yeah we do and we have done those things but this would be underwater. So maybe it'd be a bit harder and stuff?" She replied with a shrug of her shoulders. Maybe but probably not really. Surely they'd have to find one first and all that jazz but really between her and Zeke anything and everything was possible, that much she was totally sure of.

Hady smirked at him bumping his back playfully. "Good. Cause you know it wouldn't be any fun at all unless I'm there." She teased, winking at him jokingly.

Twisting around slightly to look at the Professor as he started to explain the charm the older years would learn made her grumble under her breath about it 'being unfair'. Why couldn't they at least give it try? Just cause they were younger didn't mean they couldn't accomplish it. She'd learned advanced charms already on her on.

Of all the things he was thinking, water hadn't even seemed a problem to him until Hady said it might be. She was all sorts of smart like that. "I suppose," he nodded solemnly, really giving it some thought. "I mean, it'd take time and lots of patience and trying to get it to be around us without wanting to drown us... so, the whole being under water thing would be problematic, but bubble head charms and gillyweed would be useful like that." VERY useful, the charm moreso than the gillyweed, cause that would only last like, an hour-isn, right? Meh.

"I think it'd be hard to do it on your own, so I wouldn't dream of trying it without you." Or maybe he would, but only so that she wouldn't be in any danger. Kelpie's COULD be nasty like that. But then again, maybe Nessie was like the giant squid? All giant and friendly like. Perhaps. Nevertheless, even if his mind was navigating the in's and out's of the potential of the task, he couldn't help but grin at her wink. Anything was fun with her around.

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Of all the things he was thinking, water hadn't even seemed a problem to him until Hady said it might be. She was all sorts of smart like that. "I suppose," he nodded solemnly, really giving it some thought. "I mean, it'd take time and lots of patience and trying to get it to be around us without wanting to drown us... so, the whole being under water thing would be problematic, but bubble head charms and gillyweed would be useful like that." VERY useful, the charm moreso than the gillyweed, cause that would only last like, an hour-isn, right? Meh.

"I think it'd be hard to do it on your own, so I wouldn't dream of trying it without you." Or maybe he would, but only so that she wouldn't be in any danger. Kelpie's COULD be nasty like that. But then again, maybe Nessie was like the giant squid? All giant and friendly like. Perhaps. Nevertheless, even if his mind was navigating the in's and out's of the potential of the task, he couldn't help but grin at her wink. Anything was fun with her around.

Hearing the change in his voice at what she'd said about that water had her reaching up with her free hand and ruffling his hair in a playful manner hoping to get a grin or something out of him. "Yeah but seriously if anyone could accomplish it it'd be us. We're both epic with animals and coming up with a way around things." So really if they had a plan or something before hand this wouldn't be a problem. Not for them anyhow. Hady was sure of it.

A smile was quickly on her face at this answer. Really how could she not smile at that? "Good. Maybe when I get the job I want when I'm older I'll drag you around with me sometime, then you can meet all the creatures you want to." This was said simply and without much thought of it. Sure she would be working but what's better then doing a job you love and having your very best friend in all of the magical world right there at your side at the same time. Nothing that's what.

With another smile at him when he grinned her gaze slowly shifted back to the water. Could they go swimming yet?

Before he knew what was happening, Hady was reaching up and messing with his hair. Whatever he had done to deserve it, he wasn't able to recall, though he wasn't at all fazed by it either. Zeke scrunched up his nose slightly, and shut his eyes, an effort not to chuckle at the randomness of it all. When she was quite done with it, he bent his head down a little toward her face and shook his fringe out in her direction. "This is very true," he said without a shadow of a doubt. So, that settled it then? They were going to domesticate a kelpie sometime? Cool.

And to add the the excitement of training creatures, Hady's next comment had him itching to know more. It wasn't even a question of whether he WOULD be dragged around by her, so far she'd done pretty well with that. But more to the point, what was it she wanted to do? He had told himself countless times that he wouldn't even bother thinking of occupation stuff until fourth year, so the way he saw it, this was the last year of his freedom to do as he pleased. "And what job is that?" he asked, curious. She might have mentioned it before, but how was he supposed to remember these things? The future was so far away, what happened now might one day be irrelevant. No? He followed Hady's gaze toward the water, and it had him wondering how long it would take to get this gillyweed stuff here, he was kinda ITCHING to see the kepie thing now.

Her attention was solely on him and how he had closed his eyes and scrunched his nose in reaction to the hair ruffling. Not the reaction she wanted but still funny anyhow. And then he was leaning towards and shaking his head/hair probably in an attempt to fix what she'd done seconds before. This just made her giggle softly at him. How could she now? An action like that was cute! She gave a quick nod of her head to confirm his statement.

What was that? Had she never told him before what she wanted to do? Chewing her bottom lip in thought as she shifted her weight to her other foot and twisted to look at him. Nope, nope she hadn't. "A healer. Not your normal witch,wizard one though. One for creatures of all kinds." A magical healer for all types of creatures. A good choice for the things she liked, helping and animals. Zeke would wanna come along with her on her travels right? Hady hoped he would.

Well then it didn't take a genius to figure out that something was bothering Hayley. Chloe was sure of it considering her friend's quietness. Sure she knew the Ravenclaw was ordinarily more quiet than she was, but never THIS quiet.

Nudging the almost fifth year playfully, she grinned at her, "Smile, Hayls, it won't kill ya."

Wait ... what did that mean, Oleander? Was he trying to say she was a test studier? That she didn't gain any knowledge? Actually, that was probably true. She wasn't exactly 'academic', but she wasn't stupid either. "I study, but not when I'm supposed to be enjoying my summer," Chloe frowned. Sure this was an academic field trip, but it didn't count for anything, right? So like if she didn't know the answers, it wasn't like they were going to say she had to repeat fifth year.

Right then, time to practice the bubble head charm. NOW that she could do; because charms she got. Nonetheless she focused on Professor Thompson as he demonstrated and then on a few of her peers as they attempted it first. "Viseo Ebullio" Chloe stated, practicing the pronunciation first. And then with the counter-clockwise wand movement around her head, "Viseo ebullio." The clear space-helmet like bubble formed around her head, her ginger locks however were seeping out the bottom. "Finite," she pointed and then raised her hand.

"Professor Thompson? Do you recommend those with long hair tie our hair up so it doesn't get caught in the bottom of the bubble?" Because like the water could seep in down there, yes?

A new person had joined their group, a soon-to-be fourth year by the name, Hayden. Henric gave a slight nod and a wave hello."Hi,Hayden.."he chimed along with the others in greeting. Guess she was the only girl in the group,cool...he wondered what Leah's been up to. He sneaked a glance behind him but the rest of the students kept blocking his view.He sighed...walking onwards for now.

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Henric turned to Benny in confusion, he had no idea why Adi called him a dragon.Must be a thing between them he didn't know about. Perhaps Benny likes dragons too? He didn't know for sure, he seemed to be the quiet type in the group. Henric laughed,"I bet you'll be toast and I meant that in the most literal sense of the word, I mean really...that sounds completely mental but so wickedly cool at the same time!"he exclaimed. Who wouldn't want to ride on the back of a dragon? REally..who?..

He shrugged in regards of finding treasures,"Maybe...but we don't know for sure until exploration has been made,"he grinned.

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Henric chuckled, he kind of agree with Austin. But he didn't mind at all, he just followed whatever the other students did.He had to admit, he didn't paid much attention to the guide as well.
"Its alright, we can ask Professor Kitridge again if we're not sure of the instructions,"he told Austin.Henric rolled his eyes at Adi again,"Please leave me be if you need to resuscitate me or something...I rather not have my lips touch yours, I have a reputation to protect,"he joked but if it was Leah's....WHAT...he shouldn't be thinking about that! Not now...anyway.

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Gilliweed? He recalled a lesson in Herbology about it but why did they have to wait for the supply of gilliweed...wait...they were going to swim inside the lake to find the lochness monster?! No...a sea serpant. How thrilling! Henric heard Hayden asked the professor how long the gilliweed could last them underwater.Oh dear...they were not going to drown are they?

Henric watched Adi performed the bubblehead charm, he couldn't help laugh at his antics. Yes, it was his way to cover the underlined anxiousness he would soon experience with the gilliweed.

Leo was figuring out the best way to transport the luggage when Angel came over and spoke to him. Smiling at her he said sympathetically. "I didn’t like it either Angel. But now we are here and we don't need to travel by portkey until we go home." It was the only consolation he could give. Portkey travel was never fun.



Smiling warmly Leo said "You’re welcome Abby." He assumed that Abby would alert him if she didn’t start feeling better. And not just sprint for the bushes like Airey had done.




Turning to Penelope he explained. "It can since I used coca cola in the batter when I made the chocolate. Coca Cola is a famous muggle soda that at least I’ve found soothes upset stomachs and works well against nausea." It was something Leo had tested several times too. So he knew it worked.



He waited until all the students had left their luggage with him before he transported everything to their campsite. Leo took his time to set up the many tents and secure the luggage before he headed down to join everyone at the loch. He slipped into the group next to Airey just as Javy demonstrated the spell that the fifth to seventh years needed to practice. It was exciting to know that they were going below water very soon. Leo was going to try the gillyweed this time since he hadn’t experienced the gillyweed effect in years.

In a quiet voice to Airey and Javy he said "I've transported the luggage and secured it as well as set up all the tents. So we’re good to plunge into the water to look for Nessie as soon as the students have had enough practice." Casting a glance over at Airey he asked concerned. "Is your stomach settled enough for the trip below water?" Leo didn’t want to have to worry extra for the wellbeing of his colleague when they were below the loch surface.

Kate glanced up long enough to catch a smile and a nod from Zeke. Zeke. He automatically got a smile and a nod in return. He was one of the very first people Kate met on her very first train ride to school. He'd been pretty nice to her then, but they'd lost touch once the school year got underway. She guessed it was because she'd been sorted into a different house. But then...so had Hady, and she and Zeke seemed to be getting along well. Really well. "Hey, Zeke," she greeted him, speaking up for the first time.

She perked up once Hady mentioned what she wanted to be when she grew up. "Oh, maybe my parents could give you some pointers then. If you need them," she said. "They're both Magizoologists, except my Mom specializes only in dragons." She was the Senior Dragonologist at the Ministry of Magic, which Kate thought was a pretty cool job. Hady already knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. Should Kate start thinking about those things, too? Because she had no clue right now.

Had Kate just said that her parents could possibly give her some pointers? Good gosh she had! Would the younger girls parents really do that cause that would be so epic!

Hady looked from Zeke to Kate with a small grin and a light squeeze to Zeke's hand. Had he heard what the oth er girl said? He had right? "If they're not to busy and wouldn't mind I'd really like that." She replied with a nod of her head. Any help she could get on the subject of he job interest she'd surely take. There was so much to what she wanted to do and tons of creatures she could specialize in if she choose. "That's got to be awesome, do you ever go to work with your parents then?" If Hady had parents that did what Kate's did for a living she'd go to work with them every chance she could.

Hady was giggling, and it didn't go unnoticed, but with fixing his hair, all he could do was smirk now. She had her fun, at his hairs expense. What, oh what would Frankie say? It didn't matter however, because he wasn't here to chastise him on his appearance, instead he had the company of two lovely ladies, Kate received a returned, "Hey." It'd been a while.

At the mention of HEALER, his eyes widened. THAT, was an impressive job. Very impressive. And hard. It was going to be super hard. Still, if anyone could do it, it had to be Hady. Upon clarification of it being for creatures, he was both impressed and excited. "Awesome, that sounds... fun, I guess," he mused before turning to Kate. Then there was THAT. Her parents were magizoo-whatnow's? AWESOME. "Dragons! That's seriously amazing" And he was now incredibly curious about the answer that might follow Hady's question. Did Kate get to hang out with the awesomeness of it all? Cause as nice as cells and the MLE folk were, dragons were just too cool. And all at once, kelpies were forgotten.

SPOILER!!: Zeke

Hady was giggling, and it didn't go unnoticed, but with fixing his hair, all he could do was smirk now. She had her fun, at his hairs expense. What, oh what would Frankie say? It didn't matter however, because he wasn't here to chastise him on his appearance, instead he had the company of two lovely ladies, Kate received a returned, "Hey." It'd been a while.

At the mention of HEALER, his eyes widened. THAT, was an impressive job. Very impressive. And hard. It was going to be super hard. Still, if anyone could do it, it had to be Hady. Upon clarification of it being for creatures, he was both impressed and excited. "Awesome, that sounds... fun, I guess," he mused before turning to Kate. Then there was THAT. Her parents were magizoo-whatnow's? AWESOME. "Dragons! That's seriously amazing" And he was now incredibly curious about the answer that might follow Hady's question. Did Kate get to hang out with the awesomeness of it all? Cause as nice as cells and the MLE folk were, dragons were just too cool. And all at once, kelpies were forgotten.

She easily returned the smirk of his with one of her own. Surely he wasn't upset about the whole hair ruffling thing since she was only messing about, right? Hady made herself a mental note to ask him about it later that way if it was something that bothered him she wouldn't do again.

Hady took in the look of surprise on her best friends face. What? Was there something wrong with what she wanted to be or did he just think she couldn't handle it? Shuffling from foot to foot a little she looked from Kate to Zeke to the water a moment before her eyes landed back on the boy at her side. He didn't exactly sound like he thought it was 'awesome'. What was wrong? Hady went to ask him just that question but then Kate spoke up about her parents and Zeke was really enthusiastic about the dragon part. She knew he liked dragons a lot, so his reaction to that was expected.

Adi could see Henric's confused look about why Benny was referred to as a Dragon. "You see, Henric, when Benny was a weee young 'un, carefree and innocent back in his second year, we had to brew this potion where we had to blow it out through our mouths soooo when Benny did that, it reminded me of a dragon.'' Yep, yep. That was how that nickname was formed. "Someday, I'm going to turn him into REAL dragon.'' Hehe.

Adi feigned a look of shock. "Are you wishing for that to happen to me? Some friend you are. But yeah! Taking a ride on one would be so cool! I'll just hitch a ride on Benny whenever I turn him into a dragon.'' Plus there was less chances of BennyDragon eating him... right?
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"What reputation?'' Adi asked innocently. "The one about you having a thing for Leah?" He fought to keep a straight face. "Don't worry. My lips don't want to touch yours as much as yours don't want to touch mine.'' Pauseeee. "I wouldn't mind trying to resuscitate Leah though.'' Adi watched Henric carefully for his reaction. He would be at least be able to see how the other boy felt for Leah from his reaction, right? Besides, his last statement was totally false. Leah was just a close friend, practically another sister to him. Plus he was already taken by AJ (a fact that he would never want to change) and also, if Leah ever needed to be saved, he'd just use magic to do so. Anywho, while keeping an Henric, Adi tried to do the Bubble Head Charm non verbally once more.

It was a good thing that Adi could translate because Austin really wasn't paying any attention. He probably should so nothing happened to him, but he couldn't get his mind to focus. So he didn't answer the tour guide when he asked his question. Although he did wonder what the monster looked like. Maybe it had a long neck, or maybe it was only three or four feet long.

When he turned his attention back to the group Henric and Adi were talking about resuscitating each other or something. He thought it was funny, and gave a small chuckle. Hopefully no one would need saving. Although they were jumping into a lake. Mr. Kittridge had said something about a bubble charm? Although he had to admit it was a charm that he didn't know. But thankfully they would have gillyweed, so he didn't need to know the charm yet. Although it did seem like a cool one because a bubble grew on your face. Would it pop? He watched in amazement as Adi tried the charm out. It was quite cool looking, but it still looked like it could be popped.

The talk about 'having things' for people reminded him of Ophelia, and how she should've been here. She was too busy being a sour sport to sign up for it, but she would've had fun all the same. He wished he could take pictures under water to show her.

There were questions, ones he assumed would be directed toward the Professors of this expedition but he would answer them nonetheless. Tour Guides were supposed to know these things and he happened to be one. "I don' know fer sure if we'll be seein' the beast, Lass, bu' if we do, you aren't likely t' miss it an' it might no' be talkin' i' wants t' do." Did that answer work for her? He wasn't a kelpie whisperer.

And this one was even more riled up.

"Calm down, i's just a title. They don' mean anythin' bad by i'." Why would they have lochness fishies? What did they teach in that castle these days.

To the boy wondering about the plant life, Scott gave a little shrug, not sure what the boy was hoping the here. "Nothin' ou' of the ordinary. Mundane plants, moss an' under water ferns mos'ly. As fer if ye'll be allowed t' keep i', I think ye'll have t' ask yer Professors." He wasn't in charge of what they did.

Seeing the man offer them the spell they would be using, Scott stepped back allowing him to do his job til the last bit. "Fer those o' you that don' feel comfortable with the spell, I have some gillyweed, special bred to last longer." The Scott fished a small box from his pocket, extended on the inside. "Help yerselves."

Leah left her luggage with Kitridge, taking quite some time because Holy Hippogriffs, her stuff was heavy. She remembered to take her wand out just in time. She WAS a Senior student, yes? It made her sound old. Although she wanted to pick up a chocolate bar for herself despite feeling fine, she resisted the temptation and left them for people who felt sick. Like Flamsteed. She walked as fast as she could to the group ahead of her. Catching up was mandatory right now.

Did you know that the Scottish Tour Guide spoke really strangely? With his strong accent and the crowd in front of her, Leah could barely understand what he was saying. She caught a couple of keywords though, like LOCH NESS. That was all she needed to hear.

She turned her attention to Thompson, whose voice sounded amazing compared to Scotty. Oh, so they were talking about what the Loch Ness was. The Hufflepuff pretended that she was part of the discussion the whole time and nodded. She did know that it was a sea monster, okay? Oooh, they were doing the Bubble-head charm! Leah had wanted to try this charm for a long time. How cool is it to have a bubble around your head like a helmet? Very cool. As soon as Thompson told the senior students to try it, she took her wand and moved it counter-clockwise around her head. "Viseo Ebullio," she said. A bubble formed around her head, following the tip of her wand. However, before she could even look at her new surroundings carefully, it popped. Whaaat? Oh, it had a hole on it. Oops. "Viseo Ebullio!" she repeated, this time focusing on covering her whole head with her movement. Soon, a successful bubble helmet was made on her head. Yay!

"Finite." As Leah got rid of the cool bubble, she heard a familiar voice saying her name. She KNEW it was Adi. Dodging past a group of older students, she saw some of her good friends gathered together. Adi! Hayden! People she knew from School! And HENRIC. She smiled at all of them, blushing slightly when her brown eyes landed on the boy. "Hi guys," she said, standing next to Adi, "so what are we talking about?"

Dang it! Why was this non verbal thing so difficult? Adi kept repeating the incantation in his head and doing the wand movement but still no overturned fish bowl- like thingy appeared over his head. Hmph. He could see the guide handing out Gillyweed to the younger ones so it looked like they would be on their way to diving soon.

And looky! It was Leah. Adi couldn't help but smirk in Henric's direction when she stood next to him. As in HIM not Henric. Hehe. Also, Adi did not miss the colour on Leah's face when she saw Henric. "Hey, Leah. Henric can't stop talking about you,'' he said casually as he tried out the wand movement for the Bubble Head charm again. Hey, she asked and he told.

A very good question, receiving a curt nod from him. "That would be helpful, yes." In terms of appearance, since having a bubble head already gave a unique look.

Lovely. Their guide looked like he would be able to supply more than enough for everyone. A special brand from the sound of things, so they shouldn't have to worry about the duration of time they spend under, yes?

Judging from the few struggling, was proof enough on how advanced it was. "Not to worry if you still haven't managed, we should have enough gillyweed to last us a second trip back down under." A little exaggerating never hurt with emphasis, the kids were cautious after all.

"Alright everyone, it's about time now. To those who have brought their wand with them, keep it out. Those without wands, stick close to those who do." Including the staff. "When you're ready with your suits, you may get your bubble-head charm on or eat a helping of the gillyweed supply-" As unpleasant as the taste was.

Professor Thompson simply removed his robe to reveal the diving suit on him. Before promptly doing the counter-clockwise movement of his wand around his head, letting the space-like helmet bubble overcome it. "-and dive in! Mr.Maclaren will show us the way under." While the students could jump right in, the Professor waited just to help make sure they were all good beforehand.

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OOC: As stated, your character can just jump right in with the use of the effects of gillyweed or the bubble-head charm (by the older students).