He sneezed?! Evan shook his head. The kid seriously knew nothing about the safety precautions, and he clearly didn't attend a Muggle school or had never been to a workshop before Hogwarts. Or maybe he was too ignorant to notice the rules... in any case, Evan would teach him his first important lesson that even came before any spell.

"Then, do your spell after sneezing."

Gosh! Couldn't he see that he could have caused much greater damage?! This was magic they were experimenting with, it could have gone anywhere! Though, now that the smoke was gone, Evan could see it more clearly. "Good shot, though," he muttered, amazed. If Daichi could hit with such force, Evan certainly didn't want to match him in a duel. "BUT," he quickly added; he didn't want him to think he was approving of his reckless action, "don't do it again. Good thing you said the incantation right, or we could have been in much more serious situation." Got it? Moving on.

He nodded when Daichi finally figured out the simple math: he could have given much worse damage. Though--what? "Unless you aim your wand at me, you wouldn't have hurt me... but yeah, maybe set this room on fire or something." See? It was like Muggle workshops, be careful or lose an arm for the rest of your life.

He patted his shoulder encouragingly, casting his protecto meanwhile in silence over them both. With that hand-shake, another destruction was coming, and he didn't need a construction wood sticking out from his arm or from Daichi's, for that matter. What? He couldn't do it? N'aaw... he bent down again, face now a mixture of sadness and regret.

"I didn't mean to yell so loud, I'm sorry," he said, hand resting on his shoulder. He DID mean to yell, but not in that manner to scare him off. "Don't worry, you won't blow me up. I just wanted you to see the dangers of experimenting recklessly with magic. And judging by these two holes," he pointed at the destroyed wall and the floor in front of them, "You're good at magic. At least you cast the required spell, albeit missing the target..." he muttered the last part more to himself. That was a big plus, or they could have been dealing with something they didn't even know. "All you need is a bit more accuracy. I know you can do it." He patted his shoulder and smiled encouraginly, all the while couldn't help but wonder how he got in the Quidditch team. If Aaron chose his team like this, they wouldn't see the cup even in their dreams.

"Sure!" said Ness smiling at William as she sat down again to carry on eating.
The food was really good infact it was outstanding! Ness wondered how Zara did such an amazing job all by herself.


"Awww Thanks!!" said Ness puting Samira's beautifuly wrapped box on the pile with the rest. She couldn't wait to open it and she wondered what was inside. She tried to think what could have been in the box, but she had too many ideas to decide."You really didn't have to!" said Ness giving Samira a hug.

"Thanks!" said Ness after the pictures had been taken. She then turned around to look at the guests with Heather. "Yeah Sure!" said Ness wanting to remember everyone that was there.

Heather looked up from the camera's viewfinder after hearing someone calling her. She looked around and spotted Nika and a smile grazed her lips. "Hello...Nika." she said softly. The girl was here as well, it was nice. At least a familiar face around. "Y-yeah.." she answered to Nika's question about seeing her photography skills. She was a bit embarrassed though, flattered maybe, but she did appreciate the girl recognizing it. "Uhm...Nika...Smile." Without warning, Heather, with just one hand, holding her Camera as if it was dangling, clicked on it and took a shot of Nika, without even as much as a glance at the viewfinder.

Do a sneeze before saying the incantation? How was he suppose to know when he was about to sneeze?! It just...happened. Daichi nodded his head yes, thinking it would be better not to say anything. How could he win against a much older student who had more experience regarding magic AND was the Prefect?

He couldn't help but smile shyly when Evan said he had a good shoot. Of course the target had been way off but atleast he could do the spell. He was about to say a thanks when a BUT was involved. There was ALWAYS a but... -_-' Daichi nodded his head , it was the only thing he could do because he was afraid his voice would sound shaky. Atleast he felt like that, his hands were still shaking from what happened earlier. He sneezed again.

He looked up when Evan talked again. He didn't hear his first sentence because of the sneeze. He was saying something about pointing his wand at him. WHAT?! "ARE YOU CRAZY!?" he yelled. But he realised he had said "if" and he sighed with a stupid apology smile on his lips.

Daichi was about to try again when Evan mentioned he could set the room on fire. He lowered his wand again and tried to hide his shiver but failed. He breathed shakily and his eyes darted to Mr.Duckles in the corner. He gulped when he felt tears in the corner of his eyes and closed his eyes. "I..don't like fire..." he muttered and took a deep breath while blinking his watery eyes. No, he shouldn't be crying! Not now.

He jumped slightly when he felt a hand on his shoulder and Daichi didn't know if it was because Evan wanted to comfort him or not. Not that it mattered though. He felt weird for a second and wondered what had happened. It felt like magic had been used on him but he didn't dare to question Evan. He would know what he was doing.

Daichi looked away when Evan lowered to his height again. One hand resting on his shoulder. Whenever Evan did that it reminded him of his mother who did the same thing. However, he looked back at Evan when he mentioned he was good at magic. "I am?" he asked unsure. "No i'm not, i'm horrible!"

And that's exactly why he needed to train. Daichi lifted his wand up in the air again. "Okay , i'm trying again" he announced first before doing the spell. He pointed at the cushion and focused on it. He took a deep breath before swishing his wand like a whip "Expulso!" he shouted. There was another loud bang that he was afraid the room would collapse. It didn't of course and when the smoke faded away he looked at the....completely fine pillow.

"STUPID PILLOW!" He shouted angerly at the pillow and kicked it with his foot, causing it to fly away to the other side of the room like a soccer ball and hit the wall. He crossed his arms over each other and turned around with a pout .

Tyler wondered into the room of requirement, Nessie's party was something he couldn't miss or be late for but he just walked in... Late. He had the perfect present, well something he knew would make her laugh anyway. He looked around at all the guests, searching for the birthday girl, he spotted her. "Oh... Hey there" he said as he walked over to her.

See? It seemed not only the 'magic' topic made Conan feel bad, or Treyen for that matter, but it also made everyone involved with magic feel the same. Seriously, some day, Conan will have to accept that maybe, just maybe, this all exists. It didn't matter if he went on to have a completely Muggle life after Hogwarts, but Treyen still wanted the boy not to think this was all lies.

Yes, that had hurt when the second year said it.

Still, Treyen only nodded, and was actually glad that the Quidditch comment brought a smile to her face, "Yeah, I hadn't been expecting that," not at all, and NOT when he was sure that there were people out there that wanted the spot more than he did. Like Kaia. But she was still going to that Summer Camp.

There were no comments nor questions asked about the dancing. Which was actually good. That meant that, probably for the first time, he'd said everything that needed to be said about something.

That was a WIN.

No, seriously, was she asking even more questions? He will be getting upset if she kept on doing that, because--because--WHAT?! He...was...he...didn't...er, what? It became rather obvious that he couldn't think straight, and he blinked a couple times, or more than a couple times, before he could even understand what was being said to him.

She liked him? How was that even possible? Actually, no, that wasn't a question he wanted to ask, not even in his mind, but, after finally regaining some thought, he smiled, mostly to himself. It wasn't until then that he realized where he was, and which room he was in.

The 'Thank you' wasn't even heard, since he listened to nothing after the 'I like you, too'. Still, Treyen took her hand and asked her in a very soft tone, "Do you mind if we head outside for a moment?" just for a moment, because it was kind of rude to leave a party that way, right?

He...he wasn't going to say any more on the magic topic was he? Because she really just wanted to drop it. For once, Ellie wanted to drop something. It made her feel sick. Quite physically sick.

And he did. Thank Merlin.

"I don't know why..." Of course Treyen would get on the team. There were no doubts in her mind that he would. So, he shouldn't have doubted, either.

However, she was allowed to doubt her own entry on the team, even if he didn't.

Ellie was fighting back a smile until he responded. She knew it was reason to smile. But...just to be sure that he'd react the way she wanted, she kept a straight face...for the most part.

When he smiled, she knew it was safe to do the same. "No.." she didn't mind. So, by all means, they should leave. For a moment.

Seriously, it would be rather pointless to discuss Quidditch, because he'd believed from day one that she'll get on the team, regardless of how much practice she'd had over the summer, and it seemed that she thought the same way about his spot on the team.

So, rather pointless, indeed.

Treyen said nothing about it, then, but he was only waiting for her answer. Which turned out to be the one he'd been expecting, actually. "Okay," he said, tightening his hold on her hand and heading outside. It was, possibly, too crowded inside to be talking about this, wasn't it?

Samira waved an airy hand and gave Ness another quick hug. "Of course I had to get you something!" she giggled. "This is your birthday after all. Birthdays call for presents!" Lots and lots of presents. Samira loved giving them, and she loved getting them as well. "So..." she said, rocking on her heels and clasping her hands behind her back. "Awesome party."

" Good, the music will be played in a few minutes" Willaim told Nessie. " Although I am confused where are all the others?' Willaim asked Nessie. " Freinds should stay here for your party" William said to Nessie.

"I WOULD LIKE TO SAY A FEW WORD" said Ness really allowed so people could hear her.

"I JUST WANNA SAY THAT IM SO HAPPY YOU ALL CAME AND THAT YOU ALL HAVE MADE MY DAY. I HOPE YOU ARE ALL ENJOYING THIS PARTY AS MUCH AS I AM! IF IT WASN'T FOR YOU GUYS ESPECIALLY ZARA NONE OF THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! YOU GUYS ARE ALL AWSOME!! " Ness said her little speech then blushed a little she thought it was a bit short, but she was glad she didn't mess up. She still wondered where Zara was and she hoped Zara was okay. She also wondered about Matt and Ella they were three of her closest friends and yet they hadent come yet acept for Zara which amazingly organised the whole thing, but she seemed to have disapeared.Ness then heard some music come on and started to dance.

"Want to hear Lady Gag?" William asked Nessie. ' I will play her after this Taylor Swift song" WWilliam explained to Nessie.

Rose grinned as Nessie shouted her speech. Rose cheered, as it took a lot of courage to shout in front of everyone! She knew she couldn't!

Oh lordy lord lordddd. Thea was very late! Leaning against the wall outside of the Room of Requirement and tugged on her grey shoes. Mlerh, they stungggg. Balancing Nessie's pressie in one hand, she pushed open the door with her other hand.

'Oooh, where's ma party people attttt?' Thea beamed at the small group in the room.

Rushing over to Nessie, she held out her birthday gift.
A little necklace of Nessie, *wink wink* inside a little box

'Happy birthday, Ness!' Thea beamed at her. 'I hope you like my present!'

Dallin waved as Treyen walked off, although he probably didn't see it since he was already turned around. Dal smirked when he saw the Hufflepuff walk over to Ellie. Then he waved at her, even though he didn't expect her to see him.

Aaaand then Nessie was talking to him again. "Ravenclaw," he answered her with a smile.

"NESS!" Tyler replied imitating Nessie's over exitable and loud voice except failing to do so. He hugged her back and pointed to the large bar of chocolate in his hands wrapped in bright red paper he had in his hands. "you're welcome, I really didn't know what to get you... I don't know what chicks like" he said, holding out the present with great difficulty, it was almost half the size of him. "Might make you laugh... It's your favorite candy" he laughed.

Nika giggled as she looked up at Heather from her spot on the ground in front of her plate of food. Wait smile, wait why? Oh right camera. WAIT. She's not ready yet! Nika blinked a few times after being momentarily blinded by the light of the flash. "Woah." she said suddenly, "Wasn't expecting that." She chuckled as she stared at the camera. "Must take a lot of skill to take photos really fast like that." She said eyeing the picture-taker.

Nika was still sitting on the floor in front of her plate chewing happily on her food that Zara so kindly thought of getting. Where did she go anyways. Nika was very confused. Zara was there one minute and then she's missing? LOST CHILD! MISSING CHILD. CALL THE POLICE! ZARA IS GONE! CODE RED CODE RED. Nika searched the room frantically from her spot on the ground as she looked for the little first year. There was no sight of her anywhere! Maybe they were going to play a game of hide and seek or something. OH! Nika calls being it!!

In the midst of her search for the Lioness she found someone else. Someone who walked in and didn't know Nika yet. Well, that's just not right at all. Nika smiled at him as he started to look for the birthday girl. "Hiya! I'm Nika Adler. Second year lion." She blurted out as she looked up at the boy. He looked pretty young, maybe he was a first year like Zara and Nessie.

Nika looked around the room some more. Zara had to be here somewhere. Nika will win this game of hide and seek! She will!!! For the bragging rights of course. OH! SAMIRA!! Nika instantly smiled widely as she noticed the Slytherin for the first time. "HIYA!!! SAMIRA!!!" Yes, Nika is hyper. Maybe the soda wasn't a good idea.
Nika looked around the room some more and oh! There is someone else she knows. "The-the-the-theaaaa!" She practically shouted out of excitement. So many familiar faces. Nessie is just friends with everyone! She waved frantically at the first year as she bounced up and down on the floor. "HAAAAAIII!"



"I'm so happy that I got to see you again!" She said with a big smile. "I haven't seen you in like forever!!" The last time they saw each other was on the ship, but that little excursion didn't last for long because it was starting to get dark and the two younger students needed to get some rest. "Your party is really great and I hope you are having a great birthday!!" Birthdays are always so much fun. HEY! You know what they were missing? The birthday song! "Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday deeeeeaaaaaaarrrrrrr NESSIE, happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!! CHA CHA CHA!!" Nika finished the song with her hands in the air and her fingers waving about. Hehe. Birthday songs are the best.

The loud happy voice to Samira's right could only be from one person. She turned smiled, and called, "HEY THERE, PINK!!" Oh, she was singing. Samira didn't really mind. It was a party after all. As Nika loudly sang Happy Birthday, Samira hummed the tune to herself. When it was done she exclaimed, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NESSIE!!!!"

Heather giggled. "Acquired it from my dad...he taught me such skills." she answered. "I''ll give you a the original of that shot...but maybe it's better that i take a better photo of you." she said, this time, looking through the view finder. "When you're ready."

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Nika giggled as she looked up at Heather from her spot on the ground in front of her plate of food. Wait smile, wait why? Oh right camera. WAIT. She's not ready yet! Nika blinked a few times after being momentarily blinded by the light of the flash. "Woah." she said suddenly, "Wasn't expecting that." She chuckled as she stared at the camera. "Must take a lot of skill to take photos really fast like that." She said eyeing the picture-taker.



Nika was still sitting on the floor in front of her plate chewing happily on her food that Zara so kindly thought of getting. Where did she go anyways. Nika was very confused. Zara was there one minute and then she's missing? LOST CHILD! MISSING CHILD. CALL THE POLICE! ZARA IS GONE! CODE RED CODE RED. Nika searched the room frantically from her spot on the ground as she looked for the little first year. There was no sight of her anywhere! Maybe they were going to play a game of hide and seek or something. OH! Nika calls being it!!

In the midst of her search for the Lioness she found someone else. Someone who walked in and didn't know Nika yet. Well, that's just not right at all. Nika smiled at him as he started to look for the birthday girl. "Hiya! I'm Nika Adler. Second year lion." She blurted out as she looked up at the boy. He looked pretty young, maybe he was a first year like Zara and Nessie.



Nika looked around the room some more. Zara had to be here somewhere. Nika will win this game of hide and seek! She will!!! For the bragging rights of course. OH! SAMIRA!! Nika instantly smiled widely as she noticed the Slytherin for the first time. "HIYA!!! SAMIRA!!!" Yes, Nika is hyper. Maybe the soda wasn't a good idea.


Nika looked around the room some more and oh! There is someone else she knows. "The-the-the-theaaaa!" She practically shouted out of excitement. So many familiar faces. Nessie is just friends with everyone! She waved frantically at the first year as she bounced up and down on the floor. "HAAAAAIII!"



"I'm so happy that I got to see you again!" She said with a big smile. "I haven't seen you in like forever!!" The last time they saw each other was on the ship, but that little excursion didn't last for long because it was starting to get dark and the two younger students needed to get some rest. "Your party is really great and I hope you are having a great birthday!!" Birthdays are always so much fun. HEY! You know what they were missing? The birthday song! "Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday deeeeeaaaaaaarrrrrrr NESSIE, happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!! CHA CHA CHA!!" Nika finished the song with her hands in the air and her fingers waving about. Hehe. Birthday songs are the best.

Looking round, Thea beamed as she saw Nika bouncing towards her. 'Oooh, Nika-ka-kaaaa!'
Thea then also shimmied her shoulders and boucned her way towards Nika. Hor hor horrrr.

"Theatre would be amazing! My older brother, Edward, is studying theatre right now." Emmy was alwaysin awe of her brother and his many talents, and loved to do basically everything he did. "He's the one who got me interested in music, actually. And, yes, I do enjoy the classes, especially Potions. Even if the teacher is very strict."

*Walking by the door three times with Marie still in his arms he made a sound like he might pass out as he set her down.*
"Wow..."
*With a smirk he gave her a wink just as the door came up. He really wasn't tired or winded, he just liked messing with her. Opening the door for her Matty looked into the all to familiar room. Books lining the walls, a few chairs and a couch next to a fireplace and a piano. The room had windows the showed some distant place where it was snowing like mad. Taking Marie's hand Matty walked in and sat on the piano bench.*

Holy Merlin!

Matty was gonna drop dead. She had tried telling him to put her down back at the fifth floor but he wouldn't listen to her. Now he looked like he was going to need CPR... which she would gladly perform on him she would do anything to give him a kiss. "I told you not to carry me all the way. You should have listened to me." Poking her tongue out at him as he took her hand, she followed him into the room.

Oh yes, there was that oh so familiar piano and bench that she loved so much. Sitting next to him she kissed him on the cheek then set the music up for him. She didn't really know if he needed it but she didn't care. She just wanted to see it sitting there as he played. "Time to make your fingers sing mister." She had a feeling that was all the singing she would be getting out of him today.

*Letting out a sigh he felt a bit nervous again. Resting his fingers on the keys he closed his eyes for a moment then slowly started to play. When he was finally done he let his hands fall and turned to her.*
"I-... I wanted to work on it a bit more... Maybe put words to it. Wh-What do you think?"