Isabelle raised her hand. "I know that especially in th past around the time of the dark lords reign, Slytherin house was known as the bad guys, mean guys, dark and evil people. We need to show them that isn't what Slytherin is. We have are cunning and brave traits like the Gryffindors. We are smart like the Ravenclaws. We are loyal and sometimes even caring like the Hufflepuffs. Lets show them that we aren't the bad guys. We may have mean sides that are a little meaner than other houses. But we are just as good as them and we need to show it," Isabelle said with a smile.

"Michelle!!!Haven`t seen you in a longggggggggg time!Where have you been?"

She waved at Nicky as he finally made it down for the meeting. She gave him a big smile. She wasn't ready to move from under Regulus's protective arm just yet, but she would make it a point to talk Nicky later.

Now that was more along the lines of what Sierra had been thinking. Punish the offenders, not the victims. Yup. She breathed in a sigh of relief as the stench was banished from the room. Her gaze shifted toward the Quinn girl--Aurora, she'd found out from classes. The girl seemed worthy enough, even if she had just earned herself a detention. Maybe they'd bump into one another one of these days...



Sierra regarded both Corey and Kimalia with a short, second-long glance. She couldn't exactly continue their conversation now. What with Evelyn up there going on and on and on about respect and ways to earn back points.



Wait...what?! Was that an unamused expression from her friend?! Her teammate?! ...but Evelyn, we're supposed to be friends! Sierra frowned a little herself but otherwise made no additional comments about the stench.



Hearing that comment, Sierra smirked and then laughed very softly to herself. She didn't necessarily agree with what had been said, but she found it amusing nonetheless.



"Well, heck yeah," Sierra said, sitting up and casting a look in Destiny's direction. Taking out the competition? "Now we're talking..." Maybe they could start with the Puffers. After all, the kitchen had already been closed. Didn't they live there or something? Or nearby?

Again, she smirked, though. She knew they couldn't just take out the competition. She was getting more amused by the minute, though.



Dear Merlin!

Evelyn had just said more words in the last two minutes alone than Sierra had heard her say in the two years they'd known one another. She tried to hang onto every word, though. It got easier once Quidditch was brought up. Now that was something Sierra could handle. She wasn't the type to go readily help some professor stack their paperwork or something.

She nodded, showing an understanding, but she didn't offer any other suggestions. Evelyn had pretty much covered it all, and she sort of thought Corey might hex anybody who held up the feast any longer.

Lana nodded agreeing to what the Head Girl was saying. This could be someone this First Year could look up to.

As for questions? She didn't have any.

Sky gulped and stood up. She knew what she had to do.

"Um… I would just like to apologize. First to Miss Stewart-Quinn, I shouldn't have thrown that stinkbomb at you and I'm sorry.
To Evelyn, Salander and Professor Lafay, I know it was disrespectful to disrupt the meeting like that and I apologize.
To the rest of my fellow Slytherins, it was unfair of me to make you smell that. I know most of you probably hate me, and it'll take a lot to get back in your good books, but again I'm sorry."

Blushing, Sky sat back down. Hopefully, her fellow students would forgive her sooner rather than later.

...

Great. Now she had to say something. And she had nothing to apologise for! She didn't stand up but she unfolded her arms and took off her stubborn and angry expression. "Um, yeah. I... I'm sorry too." It took a lot for her to say that... but she did. And she knew she'd still have to do the detention but it didn't seem so bad knowing she probably deserved it... if not for the reason it was given out for. "I erm, shouldn't have yelled and... well... yeah, sorry." Then she shut up and bowed her head.

She still didn't forgive the first year... especially because she was now more embarrassed than she would have liked. A lot more. Luckily she was never one to blush. She just wanted to get out of this meeting, get her detention over with and start earning more points so that people would start... tolerating her. Because it was unlikely that most of them would like her now.

Hearing that cheerful familiar voice, Michelle looked up to see Kelsey heading her way. Brightening up, she smiled and waved to her fellow snake. "Kelsey!! Good to see you but I've been here all along, didn't you see me?" She has been around, people just need to lower their eye level a bit

"What do you think about the meeting? with professors taking away points and everything.."

Orchid smirked. "So, basically you want us to kiss butt and the ground the teachers walk on." She said more like a statement than a question. "Simple enough."

Who was that yelling? And while Evelyn was trying to talk to them?!

O.o Disrespect...

Pinching the bridge of her nose, she glance back to where the Heads sat, "I think it does matter...It's called incentive..." Sitting back in her chair, the blonde crossed her arms. She really wanted them to do better. This meeting was turning into a disaster, however.

The whole spiel was basically...Let's do what we're suppose to because it's ridiculous for us not to. That was true enough, really.

Destiny actually had a decent idea. Why not take them out?

Too bad that would be illegal...

Raven heard the statement from the head girl, very serious. Yeah, she's right. We need to participate MORE at class, competition etc, and also keep our behavior. but she didin't have any idea to give a suggestion


*sigh*


Bloody hell, I love her statement! Very brilliant! she thought. She give the older girl a calm smile.

Just... bring on the feast yeah? Corey eyed the food mournfully, but he WAS actually paying attention.

For some reason the only thought that was in his head about the whole thing, was that second place was just another name for first place loser. Three houses would be losers, it wasn't that whole 'aw hey you tried' business. That was rot. Just win and that was that.

Corey Quimper. Winning.

Victoria shrugged slightly. "It's al right I guess." said Victoria slowly. The quietness between them was quite awkward. This was suppose to be a fun thing, but it's turning out to the be awkward party. Victoria tried to think of something interesting to say between them two. But it's not exactly the easiest thing to do.


"So...are you new to Hogwarts or are you returning?" Victoria asked at last. Hoping that this will get the awkwardness out of them.

Salander listened as Evelyn began to speak, addressing each Slytherin's questions and comments. It is a great speech, and covered everything the new Slytherins needed to know and a reminder for older Slytherins that needs a bit more.... prodding. He crossed his arms before him and walked about discreetly, observing the behavior of Slytherins in the room-- some are taking the initiative to suggest how to get their house back on top, others are content to simply listen (and hopefully follow), while others... looks like they need keeping an eye on. He paused right behind the student (Orchid) that mentioned kissing butt "That is a double-edge sword..." he spoke suddenly "Sure anybody can be flattered-- HOWEVER know that many Professors can see right through your intentions, and some might actually take that negatively, an insult to their intelligence so to speak. So instead of that earning you any favors, you might end up being branded as something else." he said flicking his nose at the last word. He didnt have to say it aloud, it was easy to understand what he meant. "If your thinking of doing something and you dont know how that will affect yourself or all of Slytherin-- then dont do it." Meaning dont try any tricks unless you really know how to pull it off with great aplomb.

He turned slightly when the stinkbombers (Sky and Aurora) stood and started to apologize. That made him smile "Apology accepted" at least as far as he was concerned "True courage isnt just one raring for a fight, its owing up to times when you make mistakes, and doing everything you can to correct it."


He then stood beside Evelyn, then clasped his hands behind him "Something for all of you to know..." he eyed the new students "--and something to be reminded of..." he said referring to the returning students "Last term, Slytherin had the rare honor of winning every championship in Hogwarts-- Quidditch, Gobstones and the House Cup. That doesnt happen very often... " if at all. "My birthday comes right around the time of the closing feast. I would really, REALLY want another trifecta-- all three trophies bearing the illustrious name of Slytherin at the end of this term." He looked at each of them intently, a playful smirk tugging the corner of his lips "That isnt asking for much is it? After all, this is the house where the GREAT are sorted into." Now time to prove if they are indeed as GREAT as the Sorting Hat said they are.

"You've all been incredibly patient and cooperative, and now time for your reward." he gestured to the mouth-watering feast before them "Bon Appétit!"

If Aurora was the sort of person to cry, she would be doing so now. She was angry. And felt more than a little foolish... and then... then they started talking about Quidditch and Gobstones and winning and it was all... ARGH! She knew they had to win. She needed to win. She needed something to see her through next summer. She was already dreading going home and it was only October...

There's something important about October...

She brushed it aside, she could think straight at the moment. She stared at the food... she, Aurora Stewart-Quinn, the girl with the bottomless stomach, couldn't summon an appetite...

Lana listened intently the Head Boy. She hadn't really met any of the seventh years, but she did admire them. They were knowledgeable and showed power. She liked that.

Must earn points. Must win everything.

Wait? Bon Appetit?! YES!

She headed towards the table, after all she was starved.

Maddy diddn't hate her for that, she just diddn't get why someone would stinkbomb the Slytherin meeting, unless it was just for fun. "Why did you do that?" she asked, after the head boy and girl were done speaking.

About time, Kimalia nodded in understanding to their speeches before turning to dig into her most favorite.. the sweets! She grabbed a Chocolate Frog flavored-milkshake to slurp on after eating some Smores. Mm, it was delicious! It made her forget that there ever was a stinkbomb that went off in the room not too long ago.



Kimalia gave Aurora a reassuring smile, "Cheer up Aurora, at least you're still at the top." Kimalia gave her a cookie to munch on. It was unlike Aurora to look down, and she didn't want to see anyone miss out on the feast. "Have a cookie, crunching on stuff makes you happy." Kimalia giggled while taking a snickerdoodle to eat next.

Desiree listened to the head boy finish his speech. She definitely looked up to their house heads. Like he said they were going to win the house cup, she didn't know how many points she could actually earn for them, but she was not going to lose any. Then all thoughts of points faded away.. FOOD.

She hadn't eaten all day. And they had to stare at this food the whole time. Her stomach grumbling she reached happily for the food, filling up her plate. Smiling even wider she saw a pitcher of pumpkin juice! yum she poured herself a glass and started eating. trying to chew and eat properly like her mom would tell her, even if she was starving.

Aurora took the cookie from Kimalia and broke off the tiniest bit... Ugh, she really couldn't eat right now. "I... I'm not hungry..." she said, putting the cookie down.

Lana looked at her friend smiling, "Desiree, we finally get to eat!" And she laughed. She started to sip on her English Breakfast Tea. YUM.

She had a plate full of fruits. Strawberries, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, and Banana slices. She wanted something sweet and these fruits would satisfy her for now.

She just wanted ANY food in her system and those were the first items she saw.

Wist Ebony started fealing guilty when the awesome inspiring speeches were given. She hadn't lost any points, nor had she thrown the bombs, but she decided that she must have instigated it partly. After all, although Aurora had started it, she had also been involved.
Wist clapped when the food was announced. She would do her best to help SLYTHERIN! She had never fealt that loyal at Durmstrang, maybe because there wer eno houses. But Slytherin was something worth belonging to.

Wist clapped Sky on the back. "Don't worry, they will forgive you." Wist replied. "I bet most of them made mistakes in their first year as well! So...want to be friends?"

Wist had never had any friends at Durmstrang. But this was Hogwarts, and the Slytherins were mostly cool It made all the difference.

Sky was walking towards the food (she'd decided to try to eat after all), when she heard someone ask her she had done it. She turned to see a fellow first year. "She just got on my bad side, and I responded by trying to prank her. I know it wasn't the best decision, but that's what happened." Sky replied.

Sky smiled. "Thanks. And of course I want to be friends!" she replied. Sky could always use a good friend, and she could tell she and Wist were going to get along great.

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy food time! Tori nodded respectfully at the Head Boy's speech and then hurried to grab a sandwich before Corey downed them all in one gulp. She could easily imagine the boy just picking up the sandwich platter and tilting it straight into his mouth.

Yikes. "Thanks for the feast, Professor, and Head Boy and Head Girl," Tori remembered to add before biting into her croissantwich.

Geraldine nodded to the head boy's speech...He was really right, we need to win, because we Slytherins are the GREATEST!!!... Geraldine's patriotic thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the mention of eating time!!!...CHOCOLATES!!!!..She would've dashed to the chocolate fondue, but she didn't want to look so eager and unladylike, so just a fast walk would be fine for her.

After deciding what fruits she would put in her plate she smothered them (or probably drowned them in chocolate, then contentedly went back to her seat and enjoyed her wonderful desserts..