Originally Posted by Lockhartian

Oh, so now he was getting more than one single word? Perfect timing, Ellie, perfect timing.

But he got her tone this time and raised an eyebrow. Yes, after pretty much saying whatever had been in his mind, which he couldn't recall now, he had the nerve to raise an eyebrow at Ellie. There was a small smile creeping over his lips as he seemed to be getting what she was talking about, "It was because I said her name, her first name, wasn't it?" if that wasn't it, then he TRULY had no idea.

And he fought the urge to roll his eyes, he wasn't that blind. "I notice, Ellie. There's something in your eyes that tells me when I've upset you or brought up a topic you wish for it to remain unsaid, and...," he cleared his throat before moving on, "...I don't like to see you like that, you're my friend and I don't want to be the one that sort of brings you down." That's one way of hurting someone, no? Because they're reminded of something that hurts them. Yes, kind of. Whatever. Yeah, he shrugged.

It seemed that Ellie had lost her ability to make him feel better, though. Possibly.

Then...wait...she just didn't like the fact that he'd called Bishop 'Renée'? What exactly will happen if he kept on doing so? Because that's what he meant. If he was sticking with Divination, which is something he was doing, then he'd be naming said Professor quite a lot. It was only normal. He didn't comment. He only nodded.

And now he was only giving a small apologetic smile. He wanted to say 'Sorry for that', but words failed him at the moment. Or perhaps it was just too confusing and he didn't know what to apologize for.

Originally Posted by Lockhartian

She didn't answer! AGAIN! Ellie had failed to answer him and that had been a 'Yes' or 'No' type of question. He didn't want to assume anything, but given her expression, then perhaps that had been the reason all along. Him mentioning Renee's name.

Girls were weird.

And even weirder because she never told him, he basically had to guess it all on his own. Well, not on his own, he pretty much exploded with questions and explanations that had nothing or little to do with the subject.

He still didn't think that she needed the camera, though. Simply because he didn't need one.

Treyen shook his head in disbelief, how could she not notice such a thing? Or...was it all an act? Of course it wasn't. It was completely real, hence the camera. But then...blink. WHAT WAS SHE APOLOGIZING FOR? Not answering his question? Then, yeah, apology accepted. But, he didn't think that was the case, "You don't need to apologize, really," not to him, at least, "If anyone should is me." And that was his apology? Haha. Perfect, Lockhart.

And he was going to leave, because the timing was right to do so, he even walked a couple steps away, but then..."I forgot...you did an amazing job on the Pitch last weekend." Or the little he managed to watch while she was a Keeper. He smiled.

Originally Posted by Lockhartian

The probability of the 'Quidditch' topic making Ellie kind of content seemed rather high. However, today may have been the day when words turned against him.

Or...didn't that happened almost every day?

But Ellie had been brilliant at it! "You may hate it, but you did a pretty good job," he said, with a smile, a wide one, and he took one step forward, "Or, well, at least the times that I managed to see you, you were," Quidditch was a fast game, and noticing all the players was slightly difficult if you didn't know how to focus on them, "Not that I was watching you or anything," he blushed just a bit, and the step he'd taken forward was taken back now.

"You should've got that Snitch, though." He was being one hundred percent sincere. He'd wanted Ellie to get it, that's why Jake had hit his broomstick, no?

A nervous smile was on his face now, as he shook his head, "Truth be told, I was rather relieved you weren't playing Chaser." The reason?

Originally Posted by Lockhartian

A shrug, eh?

That could possibly mean that she's already heard all sorts of compliments from her teammates, so, what was one more? Right?

Should he mention the fact that his broomstick had been on Jake's way on purpose? Probably not. Ellie seemed to take Quidditch as seriously as his sister does, and his Captain as well, it wouldn't do him any good if such a comment managed to make its way to Melanie's ears. Merlin knows that he didn't want another discussion with the Captain, especially when it was about the same thing as the first. Jake.

Plus, he was sort of resenting the action, because his broom got hit. Yes, GOT hit. So, yeah.

Then he smiled, blushing a bit as he did so, but caring very little for it. Why? Simple, "Well, I think I would've had a hard time trying to block some shots if you were behind the Quaffle," he said, with a nod, this time not on purpose, because, well, guarding the hoops was sort of his job, when he made it to practice, that is. "I know I wouldn't have been able to focus." As much as he usually does, that is. Though, it was perfectly clear that he lost focus on the game when his eyes were looking to the other Keeper, and then Seeker, this past weekend.

Originally Posted by Lockhartian

There was a frown on Treyen's face as soon as she spoke again. Why? She'd asked 'Why?' again. And he didn't comprehend it, because to him it was completely, yet slightly strange, that he ought to be unfocused when playing against a friend.

Well, it made sense to him, whilst to Ellie it didn't. Friendly bunch, the Hufflepuffs.

The boy tilted his head to one side as he considered his answer, "I don't exactly know why, but that's supposed to happen when you play against a close friend, a pretty one, at that," it could be very likely that he never considered his words before saying them, since he knew that playing against Aaron will result in Treyen trying to play his best in order to beat him. And that was his best friend. So, yeah, perhaps if Arya played Quidditch then he'll have an accurate example. But she didn't. Though, she often won in some arguments.

"It's not silly, really, well, I don't think it is." He of all people knew he'd lost his focus once or twice during the match.

Treyen blinked. Oh, that's right! They'd won. "Thanks, Ellie, I'll tell the team you said so." Because she was saying 'Congratulations' to Hufflepuff, right? A question made its way to his mind as he remembered their next game. "Will you be there? On the Stands? When Hufflepuff plays next?" he asked, not entirely sure why he wanted to know the answer.

Originally Posted by Lockhartian

Eh, you know what? It really didn't matter. Though, Treyen can easily enjoy beating strangers in Quidditch, and even family, because it could be so rewarding to see Kaika upset those few times she lost against him. But, yeah, for some strange reason, it was different with Ellie.

Clearly, the Hufflepuff Captain had nothing to worry about since they weren't going to play Ravenclaw anymore. He was kind of hoping that Slytherin was the next team they'll face.

"It doesn't matter, really." He said, with a shrug. And it really didn't matter. We've already established that.

A smile! Finally!

He, of course, smiled back, and with a nod he said, "Will do." But not tonight, he won't be attending that Quidditch practice tonight.

His smile disappear as soon as she replied. "Why not? You...won't be cheering for Hufflepuff?" Or him. That was pretty much the same.

Originally Posted by HaRoHeGiNeLu

Nope. It didn't.

Okay, good. "Thank you."

Blink.

"Well, I mean I might." Ellie stared at him for a moment before deciding to continue, "If we win next game, we play you in Championships...your next game." So, hopefully, she won't be in the stands in Treyen's next game.

That all made sense, right?

Originally Posted by Lockhartian

Mmmmhmmm. She's more than welcome. That's why he nodded again...but then...

...what did she mean...

...by...might?

He was being stared at, and now he was probably doing the same. The look of confusion was fairly obvious in his face. And he didn't do anything to hide it either. "No, of course not, you....," but his mind was suddenly working on counts, yes, he was counting matches, and you could see how the count was going because he was using his right hand to back up his mind, "...you can't." He stepped back from the redhead and then looked down as if the counting wasn't even finished. Then he looked up, "Can't you?" yes, he was no longer certain.

And Treyen couldn't remember what games were next.

He blinked. Then smiled. "I think you're wrong about that." He had NO idea. Seriously. NO IDEA.

Originally Posted by HaRoHeGiNeLu

Right. She was glad she had continued. But he still looked confused.

Ellie saw his hand moving from her peripheral vision, and glanced down to look at it.

No...no, she was sure she was right. Right? "No, see," she brought her hand up to show him, "The Snakes play the Lions next. Then we," Ravenclaw, "play the winner of that game. Then loser plays loser. And winner plays you. You go straight to the Championship." Because Hufflepuff was undefeatable.

And that's how it goes.

She thought...

Originally Posted by Lockhartian

His eyes were now looking at her hand as soon as she started to explain, but were later focused on her. Yes, Slytherin plays Gryffindor next. And he couldn't help but smile while she talked. Ellie certainly looked even more pretty while discussing any topic related to Quidditch.

The bad thing about figuring out that little fact was...that he failed to listen to whatever it was she was explaining.

GRIN.

And why the grin? Because he had no idea what she'd ended up saying, "No, no, I think you're mistaken...," he started to say, shaking his head from one side to the other but holding up that same smile from before, "...perhaps I should ask my Captain." And that would mean...leaving. But, maybe this time Ellie would go first?

Originally Posted by HaRoHeGiNeLu

Biting her lip, Ellie stared at her hand.

Was she mistaken? Did they already lose the chance at the Championship? She was sure that after last game, they still had the chance.

Or did she miss a few games between then?

Oh Merlin... "Perhaps you should..." And she'd ask Jacob...or no, she'd ask Vashti, Jacob wasn't sane enough to trust with this important information.

She started over again, in her head, using her hand.

Originally Posted by Lockhartian

And she was biting her lip again, quite possibly wondering if what she'd said was right or not? This was Treyen's fault because he failed to listen at her explanation. He wouldn't say that he didn't listen, the reaction to that could be equal to the one when he said Bishop's name.

Yes, exactly. He should ask Melanie.

"I will...but try not to worry about it too much, chances are you could be right," he said, with a smile, knowing that perhaps her explanation may have been correct if he'd LISTENED! "So," he cleared his throat, "See you around?" he said, unwilling to turn back to where he was heading.

Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01

Ever since Riley and the rest of the students had returned from the Fat Man's Party in Diagon Alley and they all returned into the midst of chaos in the Headmaster's Office, the Gryffindor has been making a point of stopping on the second floor and mosying along to see if he could come across anything or anyone that would give up what was going on.

He had finished most of his school work for the day and had been simply walking down the stairs from the Common Room looking for something to do when he realized he was on the second floor and could do some noseying around.

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Her nose stuck in her Herbology textbook, Kurumi wasn't really paying attention to where she was walking when *SMACK* she ran into something...or was it someone? It certainly felt harder than a person, and a little cold to boot.

Peeking over the top of her book, Kurumi saw that she had run right into a suit of armor that was wobbling an awful lot...All she needed was for it fall over and create a domino effect on the rest of them.

Just then, Kurumi saw Riley standing at the end of where the domino suits of armor would come crashing to a halt.


EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!

Originally Posted by DanialRadFAN01

Hearing someone walking down the corridor from the side he came, the Gryffindor leaned up against the wall shared by one of the rows of Armor, completely unaware of the small Kurumi coming up the corridor behind him. He had been craning his ears to hear if it was the Headmaster or maybe even one of those stranger kids he had waved at in his office when he heard a metallic bang followed by a creak and a *CRASH!*.

One by one, the row of Suits of Armor (luckily it had only been four or so in that alignment) tumbled into each other and came to a clamourous pile just as Riley jumped out of the way with a loud yelp of terror. They were trying to attack him! THE ARMOR SUITS WERE ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!

Then he saw the little House-Elf Gryffindor he had met in Hogsmeade and talked to in a few classes. She had bumped into the suits by accident. Well at least he knew the Armor didn't have it in for him. He brushed himself off a bit and looked from Kurumi to the pile of metal.

He shouted, "I didn't do it!" and took off towards the end of the corridor.

Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

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For the sake of Merlin's sequin jumper! What had she done!?

Kurumi watched in horror as the suits of armor toppled down on top of each other and nearly crushed Riley. Thankfully, those four seemed to be the worst of it...until she noticed one of the helmets bouncing across the floor. It thumped against another suit of armor that began toppling over as well.

The domino effect once again in effect, Kurumi covered her mouth with her hands as the crashing suits seemed to be chasing after the older Gryffindor.

Not good...so not good...

She needed to do something...NOW!

Reaching into her wand pocket, Kurumi was reminded of the Charms final she had just completed. Flick twice and...

"Immobulus!"

She sure hoped her aim was on target so that the armor would stop trying to crush Riley.