No, seriously, this girl was so on with the giggles. Louisa couldn't help but keep her grin slash smirk on. As for her friendship with Jonathan question, that deserved a giggle from Louisa herself. "Yeah. I guess it's some kind of opposite pull or something because your cousin and I were too moody, if you wanna call it, to reach out to each other." The first term they met in, Louisa's third year. "Weird enough though, we got sick of bickering and taking it personal and with some pushing and forgiving, voila! We reached an unspoken agreement." Mhhmm, that about sums it all up. The Ravenclaw didn't know whether Jonathan mentioned the piano and whomping willow talk to Juliet or not so she didn't go into further details. "His teasing is a universal issue, I'd say." Grinning as she said so. Seriously what would Jonathan be if he wasn't a teaser? A boring Snake, that's what. "He makes sure to pet my head every chance he gets just because I don't like it." Which was a way of him teasing Louisa and being the stubborn boy he was.

"Getting lost around Hogwarts is pretty common actually." She pointed out, seriously. "Even I get lost sometimes when the moving staircases go crazy with me in the morning. Especially if I go through some shortcuts. Always mess them up." Dorky, right? After six exhausting years and still get confused about the shortcuts. Whoops. "What about classes? Your housemates? Did you make any friends yet?" Ya know Louisa can introduce her to some of her own if she was finding that hard. Her boyfriend first! Vickers was the kind of person you'd trust with a stranger, manners-wise. Vickers, Max, Spike, Lily, Lewis and Beezus. Mhhmmmm, nice plan.

ohhhh... you're plotting... *shifty*
 

Moody?

Juliet cocked her head to the side. Jonathan and her never really became friends the first time they've met? And here Juliet thought that the two have been these best friends forever sort of people... Guess not. Well, technically she does agree with her. Her cousin is not the nicest person alive. He never really went into specifics about how he met people. "Really?" her eyes blinked. Her voice, a bit convinced but not 100%. As Louisa continued on about them bickering and finally getting tired of it, Juliet gave out a small laugh. That's what usually happens to him with someone he's usually close with. Guess with her cousin, you just need to adjust a bit for him to trust you that much. Eventually he gets to befriend the people he ones tease and/or bickers with.

Speaking of teasing, Juliet laughed when Louisa just said that. It's absolutely correct. It is a universal issue and Juliet is not the first one to complain about this. Finally! Someone sees it other than her. "and his sleeping issues" yup, that's an issue too. And OMGosh!!! The petting of the head. That's it, she wanted to hug the head girl right now. "he does like petting girls a lot" she pouted. Is it because he's tall???

Pfffft.... Show off...

And so, getting lost around Hogwarts is a common thing. Is this a good thing? Juliet hasn't been lost around the moving staircase............ YET! But she knows her time will come too. She's just hoping that it'll not happen soon. Even so, Louisa gets lost too. "Is there a some sort of solution to this?" not getting lost that is, other than a map?

What about classes? Your housemates? Did you make any friends yet?

Hmmmm... Juliet stared at the corridor as she pursed her lips to the side "Classes are okay" except the getting lost to class part, but she'll eventually get used to her way around. That's a definite. "So far as having friends..." she paused. She's new so having friends was something hard for her to do. "I've been acquainted to a few" half of which knows her cousin. Well, plus Louisa, now. It's quite hard.

His sleeping issues? Well Louisa didn't know about those. "He sleeps too much? I think he contained himself when we were in Spain then." She laughed, remembering how they'd party at night and yet wake up in the morning to have a refreshing walk by the beach. Siiiiiigh. "Was that your beach house? The one Jonathan and I stayed in?" He did say it was his uncle's house, didn't he? So.. this could be a really cool coincidence. Also Louisa would compliment the fancy house proudly.

Back to the girl's problem. "I don't think there is a solution other than holding a map at all times with you until you memorize all the ways to your classes." She gave an apologetic smile. BUT "However, in your free time and after classes you can try and explore the dungeons first, getting to know them and get familiar with the routes. Then you start going up, one floor at a time." This actually could get really fun and adventurous if accompanied by the right people, "I can come with you." GRIN. "We can bring some others too, two birds with one stone. You get to meet more people and explore the castle." See, Louisa was all about being efficient, even when it came to social services.

"If anyone gives you any trouble, you can fetch me okay?" She placed a hand on Juliet's arm and smiled, "Not only as a Head Girl but as a friend." Older prankster friend. Louisa still had stash of joke products to use on brat kids. "I can also help you with your study if you find anything difficult or unfamiliar." Speaking of which, "Were you homeschooled before Hogwarts?"

IT WAS A HE! *cue more flailing and muffled squeals of delight*

"DoeshehaveanameordoIgettonamehim?" Beezus pressed on, talking quickly with evident excitement.

SHE CAN TOUCH HIM! :whaa: :whaa:

Looking as if she had just won a bucket of hundred galleons, Beezus turned to Cass then to the puppy then to the Slytherin once more. "Really?" she echoed again breathtakingly. Her heart was pounding on her chest! She could feel beetles flying inside her stomach!

Then slowly...almost dramatically, she extended her arms... and reached out the furry creature, scooping it up.

AISH. AISH! Hug. Hug. Cuddddlleeeeeeeeee. Smooch baby! Oh yea!

N'aww. "Cass! Thank youuu! Thank youuuu!! You don't know how happy I am right now.. " Sniff. Sniff. The pup rested its head on her shoulder and Beezus brushed her nose against it's head. "..I love him."

Oh??? Louisa doesn't know about her cousin's famous sleeping habit. "People back home calls him Sir-sleeps-a-lot" of course he hated that one fact about him. To him, he doesn't sleep a lot and to him his sleeping habits is nothing but regular sleep. Of course no one believes this because this guy really does sleep.... A LOT. He'd give up doing something productive the whole day in exchange for sleep. He'd rather skip meals in a day just so he can relax and sleep. However, that habit only changes when he plays and/or composes a song on his piano. It's the only thing that keeps Jonathan awake for days if Juliet can remember easily. "But the piano keeps him up and around" she shared. Does she knows he plays the instrument? Jonathan might have said or might have not said this.

Nod. Nod. Yes, to the beach house question. "Stayed there one time though" and not once has she stayed there again. As to the reason why this is so, there is no reason. Her family doesn't really visit Spain a lot considering that they already have their own vacation house there. Weird huh? "Hope you had a nice time there" Juliet added a smile. The place isn't big enough but it's pretty comfortable to live in. Well, someday if she wants she could visit there again. Really.

Jaw dropped. NO SOLUTION???? This made Juliet worried. But she is agreeing to Louisa about having to memorize it one floor at a time and plus she's offering her help. GRIN. "That'd be nice" she said when Louisa suggested she'd come along. Now, Juliet can ask questions and everything she wants to know. This would be fun.

Most fun part is that Louisa is tagging friends along. Which is nice since Juliet is new. She has to admit that it is hard getting to know people. Sort of start all over again when it comes to making new relationships in a new school. But nevertheless, Hogwarts is a biased. She clapped softly and got all excited over this. "That's even better!" really. Killing two birds with one stone, best idea ever. When is this happening? Juliet couldn't wait for this.

Trouble? Juliet bit her lower lip as her eyes searched the ground with nothing in particular. Technically, a few days ago someone really mean pushed her into the lake and wasn't even apologizing for it. She's rude and very irritating. Not that she's going to tell Louisa about this. Juliet will just handle that weird dumb girl later. She still hated her and Juliet doesn't like her pride getting squished by someone beneath her.

Her eyes went back to Louisa and putting on a smile "No trouble at all" she shrugged. "But thank you.... for looking out for me." Louisa is nice. Juliet is liking her.

HOMESCHOOLED???? Blink. Blink.

Juliet shook her head "I went to Beauxbaton before" thank Merlin her father came to his own senses and of course with the help of his Aunt Victoria that is. Then her head cocked to the side "Do I?" she stared at Louisa for awhile "... look home schooled?" maybe?

Since her reading time was clearly over, the fifth year drew her attention away from ‘Potions élaboré‘ and looked back at the firstie. Serenity didn’t seem to be one of those hyperactive people, nor was she very talkative. Gwen appreciated that. As the Slytherin asked her another question, Gwendolyn gave a small nod. ‘Yes, that’s right’, she confirmed the fact that she had OWLs that year. Ughh. OWLs. ‘I’m actually not very stressed out… unlike some of the people in my year. I’m just a bit worried for Divination and Muggle Studies’, she said simply. Mhm. Quite confident about the other exams, though.

But enough about OWLs.

It made Gwen think that she wouldn’t be prepared well enough for the two subjects she was bad at. So yes, enough about OWLs. ‘Umm… how do you like Hogwarts so far? Apart from the house you got…’ Short pause there. This girl was not in the right mind if she thought Slytherin wasn’t great. Truth be told, Gwen was a bit curious to find out what impressions the girl had about Hogwarts.

Vivi opened her mouth to give Lex the go-ahead... but she was apparently superfluous in this process now. Lex cast the silencing spell, and Vivi closed her eyes too. They stayed closed, and the fact that she heard silence too gave Vivie the momentary thought that something had gone very very wrong.

MERLIN WAS SHE DEAF NOW?

But then Vivi realized she could hear the murmur of students nearby, and the sound of birds, and when she opened her eyes, Vivi spotted Lex with her own eyes closed. Hehe. So neither of them really trusted this to go perfectly.

She opened her mouth, but nothing came out. Oh. Look at what a good teacher Genevieve Branxton happened to be. She smiled broadly and poked Lex right on the tip of her nose. Open up.

Divination and Muggle Studies? UGH. What kind of subjects were they? Seri was with the muggles, teach a kid to read and write and give the wizards a spellbook. Easier much? "Who cares about exams anyway? They're completly useless and are really just a sheet of paper." Seri said, shrugging. They obviously had marks on and such, but still. How boring. She ha no intrest in any job that required a huge amount of 'O's anyway. They were for prissy little know-it-alls.

Hogwarts? Meh. Boring. Dull. "C'est tres ennuyeux." Seri sighed. They should teach French here. Languages were fun. And useful. Ish. Still though, Hogwarts was a school. "But it'll be much more intresting now that me and Lex are around." Seri contemplated. Yeah, she and Lex would liven it up a bit. Seri had no intention of spending seven years working or anything like that. OH NO. She was going to have some fun.

Bliss had been wandering around for quite a while before she'd come back to the Courtyard. She had been looking for a peaceful little place where she could play her guitar and sing and now she'd found it. She'd have to come here more often, it was nice here. The Courtyard was currently deserted, it was just Bliss and the wind that was blowing softly through her hair. She walked over to the wishing fountain in the centre of the yard and dug around in her pocket for a coin. She found a sickle and threw it into the fountain, making a wish as she did so.

She then swiftly swung her guitar from her back and into her lap, doing this as she sat down on the edge of the fountain. She strummed on the guitar strings, getting a feel for the again, before she opened her mouth and began to sing.

My heart is sinking
As I'm lifting up
Above the clouds away from you
And I can't believe I'm leaving
Oh I don't kno-kno-know what I'm gonna do

But someday
I will find my way back
To where your name
Is written in the sand

Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
Singing la-da-da-da-da

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I'll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh

Ronnie walked down to the courtyard, her hands in the pockets of her hoodie and her kitten Oliver poking his little gray head out of her bag. It was getting more cold lately, which made her a little excited. That meant snow would soon be here, and Ronnie LOVED the snow! She could play in it all day! She absolutely loved snowball fights. As soon as the snow appeared, she was probably going to round up all her mates for a big snowball fight...as always.

Ronnie sat down on one of the benches with a sigh. She wasn't sure what went on the day before with Adam when they were exploring the castle. The way he didn't let go when they held hands...the way he kept blushing...him staring at her...the way he just looked at her...did he like her?! She'd had a crush on him for a long while now and ever since yesterday, her head was exploding from all this confusion and curiosity.

Ariana walked up from the lake tears Falling down her face like hey never had before, her heart was in a million pieces and it was her own fault, If she would of never went out for the team the Captain wouldnt of liked her and KISSED her causeing her to break up with Damon She threw her bag at the wall near ronnies bench and slumpe down to the floor her face redder then the gryffindor crest she pulled her knees to her chest and tried to block out the world.. this was officially the WORST birthday of all freakin time

Taylor was wandering around the castle's grounds waiting for the three hours to be up when she spotted Ariana and Ronnie.Tay smiled at them, "Hey you two!" Then she noticed the tears on Ariana's face and her smile dropped, "Ariana, what is wrong?" Taylor instantly wrapped her arms around her friend and looked at her worried.

Ronnie jumped as a bag was thrown at the wall near her bench. What was that?! Was someone trying to hit her?! What did she d-
Ronnie's eyes widened at the sight of Ariana slumped on the floor. And she was...crying...and her face was...really bright red. Ronnie blinked. Oh no, what happened?! Whatever it was, it must be terrible. Ronnie could just tell by the way Ariana looked.

She stood up from her bench and sat down next to Ariana, putting her arm gently around her. "..Ariana?" she said, her voice soft. "Are you okay?" she asked.

Ronnie looked up from Ariana to Taylor, a frown on her face. "Hey, Taylor." she said with a weak smile. She had no idea what happened to Ariana, she hated to see her like this...even though they never really talked or got along that well. She just hated to see anyone like this, really. It really bugged her and she always felt the need t comfort them. Hopefully Ariana would be okay with it.

Ariana instantly leaned into the first person who touched her she didnt even know who it was she just wanted someone to hold her and tell her she's stupid and to go back running to him

and then there was someone else on the other side of her. She sat up straight and looked at the two girls and noticed it was taylor and ronnie she then looked down at the floor still in hysterical and not able to breath " I.. I dont know what i did, I'M so stupid I.." she looked at taylor "I kissed Dylan." yeah she's know who dylan was everyone on all the teams knew everyone. and. and.. an i felt like such a horrible person, i. I broke up with himmmmm" cue hysteric tears once again NOW. and now one of them will tell her to go run back to him.. maybe..

Tay listen to her friend and rubbed her back, "Ariana, if you still love Damon, then go to him and explain to him. I am sure he will understand and forgive you if you need forgiveness. He loves you and wants to be with you." She felt terrible for her friend and wished that Dylan would just disappear. Taylor made a mental note to try to go after him in the game if she was a beater.

Ariana Looked up at her still hysteric and now the small amount of mascara she was wearing was now running down her face.. Should of went for waterproof. Ari didnt know whaat to say except "But.. but what if he wont listen to.. to me?" she said in between her raggid breaths

Taylor wiped at her face, wiping the mascara off to the best of her abilities. "If he doesn't listen to you, I will beat him up and make him listen to you." She gave a half smile, trying to get Ariana to laugh despite knowing that it wasnt a high possibility.

Ronnie frowned, listening as Ariana spoke to Taylor. She hugged her. "I'm sorry, Ariana." she whispered, giving her a squeeze and letting her go. She patted the girl's back softly, feeling very sorry for her. Ugh. She hated when things like this happened. It broke Ronnie's heart!

Despite how utterly amazing Hogwarts was, after a couple of months it started to get a little boring. He had explored everywhere and so he spent most of his time doing his homework and studying in the Common Room or wandering about the school looking for something to do or someone to join.

The latter was what he was going to do today. And it didn't take him long to discover someone to join.

The first thing he heard was a song, the voice was soft and sweet and not one he was familiar with. The back of the head however, when he turned the corner was definitely one he had seen on many occasions. He grinned as he saw her, walking up behind her before grabbing her by the shoulders and chuckling.

"That's a nice song" he smiled at her.

Bliss closed her eyes as she played, strumming the last cords and humming quietly to herself. Or at least she though it had been to herself. She jumped slightly as someone's hands grabbed her shoulders and she heard a familiar chuckle. A grin spread across her face before she span around and met the eyes of her one-man audience.

Boy, she was really happy to see him!

"TERRY!" She squealed, placing her guitar to her side and wrapping her arms around him in a hug. She then realised just how much she'd missed seeing him around all the time. After she got over that, she remembered that he had just heard her sing! And her..liked it? That was a relief. "Thank you," she said, gratefully accepting the compliment. "Where have you been?" She asked curiously, seeking the reason that had kept him from her.

The grin on Bliss face when she turned around and spotted him was so large he could tell she was happy to see him. He chuckled slightly as she jumped at his touch, there was a small Slytherin streak within the boys personality. He grinned straight back at her, glad that she did seem to want his company there. Well that was good because he wasn't going to go anywhere now, he rather enjoyed her company.

"HI Blissy!" he was taken aback when she grabbed him into a hug but he cuddled her back nonetheless, he liked hugs, they always made you feel good. He raised his brow at her though when she asked where he had been. "Where have I been? Where have YOU been?" he poked her. He had been around in lessons but he hadn't seen her in a while. "I've been here, I've been doing homework and stuff in the Common Room and going to lessons" He had been out and about a few times as well, usually around the Lake as it was where he was most peaceful and it was really relaxing.

"That song was nice. Did you write it yourself?" he asked sitting beside her and taking the guitar from her grasp. He strummed it a few times but he had no real musical ability, it just sounded cool when he pinged the strings.

Maxwell walked into the courtyard waiting for Elliot. He took a seat at a bench, his robes keeping him quite warm.

Elliot's cheeks were quite flushed from the cold, but she was bundled up in her cloak...for once she had left her school bag in her dormitory...however, she had a bag in her hand...Maxwell should know by now what was contained inside...

Her precious tea set.

She held a glass jar with little flames licking the inside...keeping her hands warm...and she grinned a bit as she saw Maxwell. "Hey, Maxwell...how was your day?" she asked, since she had kind of run off on him this morning!

Maxwell noticed the flushed look on her face but thought it quite cute. He saw the bag, containing the all important tea set.

"Hi.." He said with a bit of a dopey smile. "My day was all right, would have been better with more of you in it..." He stood up and kissed her cheek. "How was yours?"

Heehee. He kissed her cheek, and she couldn't help it! Her stomach was positively fluttering. Or maybe it was the cold...hmm...no way to tell, though!

"I see...I was in a decent mood today, so you might have enjoyed it more with me in it..." SHe smirked...it all depended on her mood. "Mine was all right." Sigh. She had something on her mind...but she plopped down on the ground and set the glasses fire in the middle...some steaming hot TEA sounded awesome..she was cooooold!