April smiled. "Indeed it has!" She hugged her friend back. "I trust Hazel hasn't been a bother?"

Lucretia shook her head. "No, no, it's been a pleasure, really!" Company was always welcome in the Cypress house, especially friends of Ameliah! "Well, you musn't take Hazel yet, we have so much catching up to do!"

"Well, why not?" April let herself be led in by Lucretia. "So, how's the new house been?"

Eimear grinned as she walked in with Callidora standing quietly by her side. "HEY YOU GUYS!" she yelled at Lucy and Ted.

Callidora gave a sort of half wave and threw her bag in the corner along with Eimear's. She sat down and hummed a little.

Lucretia smiled at Eimear and Calli. "I guess you both were allowed to spend the night?"

Ted grinned. "That's great! So where're Hazel and Adam?"

Callidora shrugged. "Mum was taking Haz to get ice cream," - Like we need her on sugar - "And you know Adam is never around long enough. He'll probably show up when everyone else is already here."

Lucretia nodded. "Trust me, I understand.... So how are Thorin and April doing?" She hadn't heard anything since the wedding was announced.

Ted grinned. "Thorin? She's marrying Thorin?"

"Yup!" Eimear piped up. "Why, y'know him?"

Damon came up and knocked on the door. He didn't know exactly who had invited him to come see Ameliah... But he would come to at least say hello... He was trying to be polite.

Taylor came up and saw Damon as well, "Hey, handsome." She kissed his cheek and since he knocked, she didnt.

Hey Tay... You got one of the strange invites as well?" Damon chuckled and looked at her.

Tay glanced at him, "Invite yes, strange no." She laughed, "I already met them before." Taylor shrugged and looked at him.

Damon shrugged, "I just got an invitation to come and see Ameliahs new house... I don't even know the person who sent it." He sighed, "And I'm trying to get along with her... Last thing I need is another enemy, plus to be polite to your sister... I feel I should stop to say hello at least."

Taylor shrugged, "Yeah, I guess..." She giggled and kissed him lightly, "Love you."

Damon kissed her back with a kind smile, "Love you too."

Taylor smiled at him and laid her head on his chest as she waited for the door to open.

After receiving a strange owl from someone she'd never heard of, Ella got permission from her father to attend Ameliah's party. She was eager to go, wondering if this had something to do with her plan to help Logan escape from his evil aunt's house. When she arrived at the large home, Ella stood outside the large door and gaped at the sheer size of the place. Merlin's beard! It was like a castle! At least from what Ella could see. Taking a deep breath, she took a step forward and used the knocker, wondering what might be in store for her during this party. Surely it would be fun, yeah?

After getting her owl, Ronnie made her way to Ameliah's place. As she walked up, she paused and looked at the whole mansion. She blinked. Wow...now THAT was a fancy looking mansion! She stood there in awe, not realizing how long she had been standing there until she noticed Ella at the door. Ellaaaaa!

Ronnie ran up to the door and smiled at Ella. "Hiya, Ella!" she said, squeezing her friend. "Isn't this place huuuuge and craazy awesome?" she asked, throwing her arms in the air. Jeez, maybe she could convince her father to let her move in here with Ameliah or something! She was sure Ame would have plenty of room for lil' Ronnie and her kitten...

Ella let out a sigh of relief when she saw Ronnie running towards her. A familiar face! "Heyy Medusa!" Ella said before giggling. She returned the hug and stepped back with a smile. "It is HUGE." She agreed, eyeing the place again. "I bet it's even more awesome inside." And maybe a bit more welcoming...hopefully. "So this should be fun, yeah?" The second year hoped so. "I've already knocked so someone should be along shortly." Though the place looked HUGE so maybe it was hard to hear the knocker!

Ronnie giggled as Ella called her Medusa. She looked at the mansion once again in awe, nodding. "Indeeeed!" she said. She chuckled. "Yeah! I bet it's real cool in there! It looks fun to explooore." she said, getting excited and bouncing on the balls of her feet a bit. Hopefully they'd let Ronnie explore. Because she liked to explore, it was very fun! Heh.

She nodded. "Yeah, totally!" she answered. She looked at the knocker. "What a faaancy knocker!" she said, running her hand along it gently. For some reason, Ronnie was super crazy about knockers. They were so awesome! She wanted a knocker at her house. *sigh* Maybe she could convince Liam to get onee. Because doorbells were boooringgg.

SOOOOOOORY its late, everyone can come in now!

Eimear opened the door to find a TON of personns. "Well, c'mon!!" She brought everyone in. "Am's still getting Logan. I'm Eimear and this is--"

"It's Ash." Callidora did a sort of half wave and sunck back into the chair. She hated being called Callidora. She looked up at the boy who walked in with Taylor. "So I'm guessing you're the one who Am's been nagging for me to meet?"

Ted nodded, "Yeah, we went to class together, he was in my house!" he smiled remnisantly. "It's great April found such a great guy."

"Hey, Taylor!" Lucretia smiled widely at the blonde Claw. "For those who don't know, I'm Am's aunt!"

Ted laughed. "Who is no longer evil. I'm Ted!" He decided he would wait to tell everyone he was Am's dad... Unlesssss.... They knew his name and could make the connection? Hm...

Eimear grinned. "You heard right, Am's dad somehow survived and is standing right here!"

Callidora tensed a little as she saw how many people were already here. And there were more to come? Suddenly Am's secret, quiet room sounded nice.... But at least that Damon guy Am kept telling her about seemed interesting enough to meet... and more calm.

Eimear felt Calli tense up. "I'll take you somewhere in a bit, just stick around a while, okay?" she whispered to her goth friend, who nodded.

Damon smiled as the door opened his arms still wrapped around Taylor lightly, he gave a polite nod, couldn't help a chuckle at the girl, "It seems we have a common nickname." He ran a hand through his red hair, "But I'm Damon, Damon Ashllyn-Darkmyr Mercada." He went over to the girl and bowed, lightly taking her hand, kissing it, as he always did when he first met someone, "I'm sure it's a pleasure to meet all of you."

Taylor smiled and wave, "Hey." She stayed near Damon though just in case he starts to get nervous about how many people were here.