Originally Posted by AmbiguouslyMe

Preston's eyebrows shot up into his hairline. "No. You yelled and carried on and your story did not match up with the mess that's before us. You didn't explain why the scourgify that resulted in fur needed to be cast in the first place. That is not explaining what happened. THat is self-serving hysterics."

Watching her sit, he followed her with his eyes, levelly. "You do not get to decide when to go. You are able to go only when you have been dismissed."



"Thank you," he said turning to the eldest once more. "I wish that, perhaps, you had come to get someone from the staff table for assistance before it got out of hand, but somethings these things happen quickly."

He nodded at her, before, then, turning to hear another account of the events.



The sight of the tears welling in the young student's eyes softened Preston and he knelt down once again. "Sometimes," he began softly, "the best way to help is to go and get someone else. Does that make sense?" Trying to catch her eye, he looked up at her, as his kneeling had put him below eyelevel.

"Thank you for telling me what happened, too. You made a mistake, but it's not a horrible one. Ok?"



Standing, Preston turned to the Prefect, whose story seemed to lack detail... which was to be expected if he witnessed it from another table. "Thank you for intervening, Mister Leone. I do think I can manage, if you'd like to return to your classmates."



But then Miss Mayberry chimed in again. "ENOUGH!!" Preston bellowed as he swung around.

"Your attitude leaves much to be desired, Miss Mayberry, and I will not have it. It would have been far easier for you to have cooperated. Instead, you chose to first accuse, and then later to share an incomplete story that made yourself look completely innocent. And you have continued to yell and carry on. You will sit there and be quiet until I am ready to deal with you. Understood?"

Professor Kingsley loomed over her, eyes narrowed. He was hungry, for Merlin's sake, and in addition to being rude, this child was prolonging this encounter a great deal.



"Your honesty that your action was intentional is appreciated, though it was extremely poor judgment that will not go unpunished. In the future, if you are having difficulty with a student, bring it to one of the professors or to your prefects."

He was about to address them all when she continued, rather shrilly. "That is enough," he interjected. "It is not for you to dole out reprimands."


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Clasping his hands behind his back, his expression was grim. "Miss Althiem and Miss Carter. It would have been much better if you had called this situation to someones attention before it got so out of hand. I hope you will exercise better judgment in the future."

He moved to consider the other two girls. "Miss Mayberry. Miss Hughes. Five points, each, will be taken for the mess and the disruption. Not only have you disrupted the feast for a number of people, the wanton waste of food is also inappropriate."

He paused. "Miss Hughes, you will see me in my office first thing tomorrow to further discuss this incident and how you can better respond in the future. And as for you, Miss Mayberry, your repeated insolence and disrespect has earned you a detention. You will report following the feast. No arguments."

Setting his jaw, he stood in front of them all. "You will all remain at the feast until dismissed by the Headmaster. I will take care of the fur and the mess, so there will be no need to leave early. I would also recommend that you separate yourselves."

Preston unholstered his wand, eying all the girls involved. "Let me take care of that fur, first," he said, giving his wand a deliberate point in the direction of the girl. It wouldn't do to have a furry girl at the feast! Satisfied with the spellwork, he turned to the mess on the table, and the mess on the people. With a few quick swishes, he had siphoned up the spilled juice and vanished the toppled food.

"Now get out of my site before I change my mind."

Originally Posted by Magical Soul

The little girl smiled sadly, wiped the tears and nodded vigorously at the Professor. "It does, sir." She murmured.

Louisa watched as Carin and Enya's argument started. Why wouldn't they just stop it for a while till the teacher goes away at least! That'd put them in a bigger trouble by acting like that. Till Enya shouted and Carin yelled back, Louisa gasped and her hands snapped to her mouth. Now that was rude. She shook her head and whispered, "No Enya no!" But not to anyone's earshot.

With one loud clap of his hands, everyone went silent at once. Oh dear punishment time! She looked at the floor praying deep inside not to get detention. She didn't know what a magical detention would be. What if he made her spend the night with freaky creatures?
Shiver.

Luckily, the professor was understanding and didn't put Louisa to punishment. Her mouth widened as she heard him telling her & Skye what to do next time this thing happens. She danced happily... in her mind of course. No detention! No sacking! No nothing! Yay! She almost pounced up and down!

But, Enya and Carin's attitudes weren't acceptable... obviously. Taking points from them as well as meeting him at his office. Ouch! Louisa went quiet glancing at the girls. She was sorry for Enya. Her behavior wasn't approved of, but Louisa felt sorry for her weirdly enough. She wanted to comfort her but postponed it. Not when the professor was around anyways.

Separate ourselves? Did that mean that she couldn't sit with Enya anymore? Enya probably wouldn't talk to her just now anyways. Louisa lowered her head, nodded sadly and turned her back on them going away to another table. She needed a distraction... and quickly!

What about Enya? Louisa can't just leave her like this on her first day. Hmm..
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Hide! Louisa could hide while the professor returns to his place. Shifty smile. Nice! Louisa wanted to hide since the start anyways. Heehee.

She walked away to another table and kept the scene within her eye sight waiting for the right moment to come

Originally Posted by Miss Evi3e <3

Enya was tired. Fighting with someone, and then arguing with a Professor and students really did tire her out. She was still glaring at Skye when she heard the Professor speak. Guess he wanted all this over, to eat...or sleep. Like she did. Yawn. Serious yawn. When all this was over she was going to leave the hall - seek a bed and sleep - before the feast had actually finished of course. She didn't want to stay and see Carin while she finished eating. Yeah it was settled she'd do that.

Before she could think anymore the Professor was speaking. Enya knew better then to speak up, cause more trouble then it was worth. She'd caused enough trouble as it is. She thought she she listened, still turned towards Skye. She noticed the Professor's voice sounded stern, like he was really angry. Well he couldn't blame him, they had caused alot of trouble tonight as it is. Enya also noticed he was addressing her, she turned to face him.

She listened to how he explained how she had reacted, true she had tried blaming somone else by not telling the full story. But Carin had done most of the work! She should get most of the blame for it. But then he discribed her of having hysterics. Her!? He couldn't say that could he? It was an insult - though only she would think that! She glared at the Professor, opening her mouth to respond but he had already moved on. She closed it again.

Enya was still glaring at Skye, not really caring who was standing behind her. But when the Professor literally shouted 'enough' at her she jumped. Enya swirled round to face the Professor in a quick of a flash, she had opened her mouth she shoot some nasty comment but closed it quickly. She couldn't be bothered. Stay out of trouble, she told herself. He was speaking again she she chose to listen, slipping down to the bench before her. She rested her hands on the table. He was yet again telling her how she was wrong, and troublemaker. Blah, Blah Blah. She'd heard it all before. But he was asking a question.

Enya shrugged her shoulders, bored, "I guess" She said looking over the food. She picked up a small cake and began to eat. What was she going to get? lost points? Ha. He was now addressing Carin, she piped up waiting to hear what she'll get. But nothing, sigh. Boring. While she was sloching at the table the Professor addressed them all. Lost points. Children getting off with warnings. Wow. Like she cared. But-but detention!? Now that wasn't what she'd been expecting.

Enya looked up at the Professor, opening her mouth. "Professor please. Do i have to really do detention. I mean sit in a room for hours?" She asked in disbelife. She had to go to his office? Instead of going to bed? She was to serve this detention tonight? Ha. If she didn't fall asleep first! But NO! She didn't want to do this! She vagly heard them being told to sit at different places for the rest of the feast, and not loud to go. But she wanted to sleep! Ignore all that happened! Grr. She was hating this year more and more now.

Originally Posted by hrmy_lvr_4evr

Skye's eyes widened as Enya whirled around and started screaming. Her mouth opened a little in shock, and she actually leaned away from the younger girl, speechless.

Skye relaxed a little then. She wasn't in trouble. No detentions, no angry letters home. She flushed a little when the professor addressed her. "Yes, sir. I'm sorry. It all happened very quickly and I kind of froze. If something like this happens again, I won't hesitate to come and fetch someone," she promised.

Skye blew out a sigh. She picked up her still-unfinished plate of food and moved down the table, quietly removing herself from the rest of them. She didn't want any more drama tonight. She took a seat quite a ways down and glanced at the people sitting near her. She had heard that there were some visitors this term, but she couldn't distinguish who was foreign and who was not. Skye kept her eyes on her plate, very deliberately not looking at where she had very recently sat.