"Ohh, okay," she smiled, not knowing what else to say. "Have you ever been to the Room of Requirement?"

"Nope," Tayla shook her head. "Have you? What does it do exactly?"

" Yes, I have been to the whomping Willow" William told Tayla. " You out to come with me and check it out" William said to Tayla. " Of course, if you are scared, then I am not sure" William teased Tayla. Gryffindors are not scared.

Tayla chuckled. "Sure, okay. Want to go now?"

"I have, last night with Kurumi," she smiled. "I don't know really. They say it turns into a room that you need."

"Of course i am good at knowing whats good for boys",Fee wiggled her eyebrowsm and laughed.Aww he was worried that she didnt like his girlfriend becauseof Peyton?"Dont worry Willy everything is fine",she nodded,"there is no reason for me to be mad."if hqe had broken up with Peyton for someone else that would be different.Ohh the class group thing."William of course we like you",the third year said,"but before we could ask anyone we got asked.I am sorry.what about next time?"

Ellie just nodded. She was VERY glad the picture was fine. There would have been tears and a tantrum if anyone messed it up.

Right. The one with the boyfriend. The girl was still superrr curious about that. Many questions buzzed around her head. Most of them starting with 'Why'. But, she'll just leave it alone. For now. Until he's sitting, at least. It seemed a touchy subject with him. For whatever reason.

"Okay, then." So he could walk? That definitely looked like walking. Good. Ellie followed. They could totally walk slower now, though, yeah?

"What did you want to say about Reyn, then?" Cuz that was just as interesting as the boyfriend debacle.

Yes, he could still walk, even if moments ago he'd failed to do so. You know, he could blame this all on Vindictus, because if the man had been at his office, then it would've taken Treyen a lot more time to return to the Castle.

The boy smiled, but since his mind was playing tricks on him then he HAD to chuckle before answering, "I can't remember," like, literally, he couldn't remember. It must not have been something important, right? It probably wasn't, is not like they'd talk way too much. Just Bishop, careers, Nolan at the Ministry, Lord Borr...

...Borr.

Treyen was reminded of something. "Have you found a dancing partner for the DADA assignment, by the way?" he asked, eyes on the pretty road ahead of them. He hoped she hadn't. And if it was Dallin, then, well, Dallin better watch it. "I can be yours, if you haven't," he said, shrugging a little, that reply had come way too natural to him now that all the nervousness was gone. He might as well redo his tie.

Not good, Treyen. Again, he was the one that was supposed to have the better memory. How was she supposed to remember anything if he couldn't? "Thinkkk." She wanted to know about Reyn.

A smile came to Ellie's face at the mention of a dance partner. But, it soon turned into a small frown. "I don't know. You know Conan?" She was pretty sure he did. Unless there were multiple Conans...but she wasn't going to bother with that thought. "He owled me to do an assignment together." It was really cute, actually. "But I don't know what's going to happen..." It didn't seem like dancing would be possible with him...but that might be exactly what the boy had in mind. Who knew.

"If we don't dance, I'd love to be your partner." Which was completely, honestly, true. So far, Treyen was her favorite dance partner.

Right. About that Tayla..... "Yeah... erm... probably... maybe..." Okay, okay so maybe they did learn how to do levitating spells last term in charms. And maybe Emily did spend extra time with Nika making sure that she knew how to do it. But maybe Nika did forget over the holiday.... "I-I can give it a try? But charms is my worst subject." Too true.

"Thanks, yeah, I'm Emmy." Why was she fogetting names all of the sudden? Frustrating. "How have you been lately?" she asked, taking big steps to try to keep up with him.

Minds don't work like a light bulb, it wasn't something that you could just turn on and off with a switch. The Muggle metaphor was brilliant. But he didn't plan on saying that. In fact, he didn't plan on saying anything at all. "I'm trying to remember," he said, shaking his head. "It's probably nothing, though," perhaps Ellie would give his mind a break, then?

It was all her fault, anyway, she was the one that had caused all of this.

His eyes were on Ellie now, just in time to see...a smile? A smile was always a good sign, no? But then..., "Conan?" he asked, frowning ever-so-slightly but failing to think on his favorite Hufflepuff. Conan had owled her? Yes, so, at this point, Treyen stopped listening to anything else Ellie said. Why? Because all he could hear was Kaia reminding him that if he did nothing to gain Ellie's attention, then someone else would.

And it was already happening.

Someone else had owled her, whoever this Conan was, and now HE was left with no dancing partner. Sure, he could ask Arya, but he wanted Ellie. And all because he didn't act sooner.

His heart was racing again, but he was breathing perfectly well, and he was managing to walk, so, everything was fine, no? Good thing he never redid his tie.

There was no time to waste, because sooner than later Conan was going to be dancing with Ellie, or even taking the girl out, and Treyen would be in the Castle, trying to make sure first years didn't get lost. Not fair. To him, at least.

He failed to think. And just stopped in front of her, yes, no more walking for the moment, she should stop too, or it would be even more awkward. The fifth year Prefect wasn't looking down or away, he was looking at her, which made it all even worse for him, but still, it didn't matter. "Hogsmeade." He said, trying very hard to remember to breathe, "You and me." And he could feel his cheeks getting hotter and hotter by the second, but it made no difference, he'd already spoke, no?

It was probably better if he rephrased.

"I mean," he swallowed that tiny knot in his throat and continued, "Would you go to Hogsmeade with me when we're free to go there?" he wasn't breaking any rules and going to Hogsmeade before they were allowed a Hogsmeade weekend. "Like, just you and me?" he needed to clarify that, in case Dallin or Ivy wanted to tag along.

Ellie refused to believe that. If it was about Reyn, it was definitely something. "Well...When you DO remember, don't forget." Easy enough?

"Mhm." She nodded. "The little...Hufflepuff, I think?" Ellie even held her hand out to show just how little the Puff was. "He was on the ship and stuff." And definitely knew Treyen. And Treyen definitely knew him. Or, it seemed that way, at least. "It was cute. Seemed like he re-wrote it quite a few times before he sent it." There was a bunch of beginnings crossed out. "I couldn't say no." Cuz it was just SO cute. "We're meeting after dinner."

Ellie was totally using Treyen's silence to talk. Explain. Yup.

Oh, he stopped. But he didn't look not good, so.... No worries?

She just looked at him. Because, she wasn't following, frankly. Hogsmeade was a town...village even. Right over there. And...

Ohhh. Heh. Okay.

Heh.

Grin. "Yeah...sure." Sure she'd go. And, "Sure." Just them. She was totally fine with that. Glad, even.

Now Zara couldn't help herself. She laughed and laughed. Next thing she knew, she was almost sitting on the floor while laughing. As she had her last laugh out of her system, she stood up and brushed off some dirt from her uniform. And then she sighed out of tiredness due to over-laughing.

Looking at Nika, Zara had on a face that seemed to hold back laughter again. But she managed to break it into a smile, a weird smile. "Nika! Seriously, get a hold of yourself," she said as she chuckled once. "We're not building a chainsaw army. Seriously, chainsaws are old school. I'd rather join a missile army." Then she realized that Nika's head might think that there really is a missile army and the chainsaw army got worse.

"Not that there really is a missile army," she quickly said, not wanting Nika to get into hysterics. "Well, what I'm saying here is that...there is no chainsaw army. But I wish there was." She added the last part quietly, as if speaking to herself only. "Sooo, chill, okay?" She reassured and did a thumbs up.

Hearing her name, Mina smiled and showed herself. She had been certain it was Evan she had heard, but she wanted to be positive before making herself known. Stepping into the pathway and into the sight of her boyfriend and this new person she smiled. "Hello handsome," she replied as she returned his sign of affection with a small sideways hug of her own, her arm resting around his waist as well.

Taking her free hand, she took Bissy's and shook it. "Nice to meet you too. I'm well." she replied as she listened to the conversation they were having. So he was helping her practise, that brought back memories. "Oh you know I'm always game for a little football," she smirked up at him. "You sure you want to go up against us?" she teased slightly. "I've gotten a lot better since the last time you played against Ella and myself." Yes, it was three years ago, but it wasn't like she would have forgotten what he had once taught her.

"I'm with Bissy. We just might surprise you."

That was actually kind of funny. 'When you DO remember, don't forget'. Changes were he was still going to forget it, unless he wrote it down, and even then, the piece of parchment might get lost, or he'll forget that he even wrote it. "I'll try." No promises, though.

So it was his Conan the one who had owled her? What? Why was his Conan owling Ellie?! And how have they met? Mmmhmm. It was...so unexpected.

But, well, if it was his Conan, then he wouldn't ask Ellie out.

Oh. And he pretty much did that because he thought Conan was someone else!

Treyen nodded, but he wasn't sure what Ellie was talking about, he wasn't really listening, there was only one thing he was interested in finding out. And...was that a yes? Sure, his favorite smile was there, so, that could mean 'Yes'? He reminded himself to breathe once more, because reacting as he had before was not an option.

'Sure'. 'Sure'. "Like, on a date." Nod. There was no need for clarifications but he was still stuck in the same place and same thought. He didn't even listen to what she had to say about Conan, and some other time he'd be too interested in finding that out.

Clearly, today was not the case.

Simon looked around and when he was happy that no Professors was around he shouted. "WHO WANTS TO GO ON A 5 MILE RUN WITH ME?" Simon had decided he had to do this. "WE START HERE THEN WE CAN EITHER GO RUN IN THE CASTLE OR AROUND OUTSIDE THEN BACK HERE" Simon laughed. "It would just be like a mini marathon, he then saw Treyen talking to someone, maybe Treyen would run, though he wasn't sure because he was sure Treyen wouldn't want to be beaten in front of his friend, Simon wanted to say this was cruel making them go on a 5 mile run but he decided to hold his tounge well for now.

Hehehehe.

Lookit, now SHE was blushing. Merlin.

"Okay, Treyen."

He actually explained a lot more in that question than was said. First, was why he asked the boyfriend question, right? Because if he hadn't asked, but her answer had been different, and he still asked her to Hogsmeade...It would be, could be weird. Second...er, no. That was all Ellie had deduced.

Still... GRIN.

"I'm alright I suppose. Worried about my Uncle. Never been away from him. Miss him really bad. How have you been?"

Wait? No chainsaw Army? Are you suuuuurre Zara?

Hmm is Shaw making her say this!?! How can Nika be sure...? Nika sent Zara a questioning look before deciding to trust the ickle firstie. She'd just be on watch, just in case.

"Alright. I got it, no chainsaw army." Oh but are you sure Nika? "But it's a good theory. Who knows maybe shaw will start one up." And hopefully Zara wouldn't join. Hopefully they wouldn't ask Nika join. Hopefully they'd find other means than brainwashing. Hopefully.

"You positive there's not one now though? Maybe we just don't know about it." Hmmm?

And he didn't think she could look even more beautiful, but the blush was proving him wrong. He disliked being proved wrong, except if the person who'd done so was Ellie. So, in this case, he could only return her smile, with a very wide of his own.

Treyen also thought that his heart would stop racing as fast as it was currently doing, but that didn't happen either.

It will. Eventually, no? Because he had tryouts to attend to.

Actually, that was the least of his worries, because he just asked Ellie to go to Hogsmeade, no? AND WHAT ON EARTH WAS HE GOING TO DO IN HOGSMEADE?! This was equally terrifying as asking her out, even more. But he still had time to get ready for that, no? Right. Time.

"Thanks," and why was he saying thanks for?! Treyen chuckled at his own stupidity and shook his head, "I mean, good." He smiled again. Yet, there was no possible word that could potentially describe how he was feeling at the moment, nor a proper reply for her answer.

WAS THAT SIMON OVER THERE? SCREAMING?

Blink.

"We should probably get going, no?" after all, she still needed to head to the Pitch, and he was still holding her broom. So, WE, seemed to fit quite well.

He breathed in relief, and his heart managed to get to a normal pace, or what appeared normal to him. "What were you telling me about Conan?" he could focus on other topics now. Before the real worrying began.

" Sure we can go to the Whomping Willow now" William told Tayla. "See you there " William said to Tayla. William started to run, but then waited for Tayal so they could walk together to the Whomping Willow.

" I am glad you are good for knowing about boys "William told Fee. " Good because I like Peyton as a friend and you as a friend, too" William said to Fee.
" I just did not feel liked but I will hold you to the nest time to be partner, partners or a group in class" William explained to Fee. ' A lot of students were not asking me and I felt really hurt" William sighed.

Zara spotted an older looking guy asking for someone to run with. Zara wanted to, but decided that he might not like to be running around with an 'ickle firstie.'

"Yup, I'm positive," Zara grinned, all honesty and sincerity plain on her face. "Besides, Shaw doesn't wanna lead anything. Remember when he said that when we're...erm, 'attacked'...he didn't wanna be pointed to as the leader. So we're safe."

But still, a missile army would be awesome.

They would need to girl talk about her issues later at another time. But right now Kyle was the one who need the friend to vent to. It was good to have Kyle around. So they could vent and talk to each about anything that was going on in their lives at the monemt. It was a shame that this was her Seventh year and they've became such great friends and they really only had this term to enjoy their friendship.

"You keep a dairy?" she asked, if she found out by being nosey than, she would be really mad. Kyle was kind of obvious at times but not to the point to presume that they were in a relationship already. You know they hung out, talked and flirted...... some or alot. But that was were it ended as far as being obivous. As far as the talking in her sleep, if she did talk in her sleep and said something about Simon and their cousin happened to hear, well that would be some strange twist fate.

Honestly She hadn't even started it. Meditation now that sounded like some they should do now. As did strentching and toe touches. She smiled "We can now if you want?" The Octoember ground was hard, and she wouldn't mind having a good excuse to start this assignment. Then Kyle asked her if she wanted help with anything. "I don't know, but I do know that I'm going to have to learn how to swim for that part of the assignment,"

Heh.

Though, he was still being weird. And should probably stop. Soonish.

Yeah, they probably should 'get going'. But, in all fairness, it was Treyen that had stopped walking. This trip to the Pitch was probably the longest ever. A record.

Ellie'll blame it on Treyen. For being weird.

And the longer it took to get there, the less time she had to practice. Which, was not what she'd planned. She planned on a lengthly session of pushing her broom to it's maximum agility. Dives and zig-zags and all types of stuff. Maybe a quick fly through the stands. To familiarize herself with them. Just in case a game ever led her in there again, she wanted to be prepared.

Ugh, wasn't he listening? No matter, Ellie could totally re-tell it. "He owled me this note. It was cuuute. The greeting was crossed out about five times." Like he didn't know how to address her. Cute. "We're going to do the DADA homework after dinner." Whatever it was they were gonna end up doing.