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Zoe 08-06-2016 01:34 AM

Prefects' Compartment
 

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At the very front of the first passenger car, the prefects have their own compartment. It looks a little different in comparison to the others, allowing for a more open layout. The walls that separate the corridor from the compartments like the rest of the train do not apply here so anyone can walk about and talk to anyone freely. A wall with a door distinguishes this large open compartment from the rest of the normal compartments on the train.

If you are a prefect, this is the place for you to have your start-of-term student leader meeting, led by the Head Boy and Head Girl, and travel in in style. Don't get too comfortable though; remember that you still need to patrol the other cars on occasion, checking in on both your friends and new faces and making sure your peers in the back of the train haven't destroyed the place. If you are not a prefect, it is advised that you do not disturb those within this particular compartment unless you were personally invited or need immediate assistance.

Steelsheen 12-28-2017 05:04 AM

Hobbling Hinkypunks he made it!

Juggling between taking care of his own stuff and the suddenly deluge of other school matters has made this train to Hogwarts busier than most, that in addition to emotional parents-- what is with the weepy with BOTH of them this time??-- then seeing firsties board the train all weepy as well that it was starting to make him all misty eyed, it was with such great relief as he made a turn up the corridor and seek refuge at the Prefect's Compartment for some much needed silence and reflec--

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--was the Prefect Compartment remodeled or was he not just paying attention to it until now, on his FINAL train ride to Hogwarts??

He tossed the satchel that had all those Hogwarts-related biznez and plopped himself on a seat, taking a moment for himself, pressing his palms over his eyes and trying to quell the low-key panic stirring in his gut at what his new badge now entails. Gryffindors dont panic after all.... except in the silence of their souls.

Sneakeh Cat 12-28-2017 06:22 AM

OHHHH could you just smell the POWER?!

Flynn had boarded the train before his sister had, knowing she would spent some last-minute quality time with their mother, and made his way directly to his VIP seating area. Deep down, he knew he needed to seek out his girl - aka Felicity - but he wanted to bask in all the glory before heading elsewhere.

He had his Prefect badge pinned to his casual clothing because who wore their robes on the train?! Of course he would change before they got to Hogwarts though, knowing he has to set a good example for all the annoying first years.

He stepped into the Prefects’ compartment with a big glorious grin upon his face.

PREFECT KOWALSKI HAS ARRIVED....

“Sup, lion boy?” He glanced at the one other person in the compartment before seating himself by the window with his messenger bag resting beside him on the seat.

He would give him himself a few minutes here before going to find Felicity, mhm.


Kimothy 12-28-2017 06:51 AM

Vivian didn't need some to accompany her to the prefects' compartment anymore. In fact, her 'VIP' from last year just got a shiny badge of her own and is now the super awesome Quidditch Captain of Slytherin house. The blond was totally happy that her bestie got the slick badge and is also definitely excited for what the term awaits for them. They were basically going to rule Slytherin, no doubt. But still, with Olly graduated, she had no idea who her co-prefect would be. Nevertheless, Vivian was excited to know who she was getting to work with. That would make her, Sky, and whoever her male counterpart would be such a cool trio. Or not.

Skipping her way, the prefect slid her compartment door open and grinned at everyone inside. There were just two people, which meant she was probably one of the early ones today. Ooooh, and Ace got the head boy badge! Vivian was just about to congratulate him when she saw Flynn seated inside the compartment as well.

What was he doing here? Confused, Vivian tilted her head a little and that was when she saw... Olly's badge. Her blue eyes widened a bit, and that was when she made all the connections. Did that mean...? "Coleslaw..." she started, unsure as to how she was supposed to react. No idea. "You're here. Uh, well... congratulations." It sounded more like a question, but it was the thought that counted. Still, Vivian had no idea if she was glad or not that she was teaming up with Mister Food Festival for the term.

As for Ace, he got a grin from Vivian. "Congratulations, Sir Head Boy," the blond said as she wiggled a finger at his badge. Then she went to take a seat.

... Where was everyone else?

Watson 12-28-2017 07:48 AM

After having wrestled her Prefect badge off of her brother and clipping it to her purse, Vi bid him a quick farewell and then stepped onto the Hogwarts Express and nearly bumped into a first year. "Oh! Sorry!" she cried as the small child collided into her stomach. Sorry, she thought once more as she took a step to the side and then headed down the corridor towards the Prefect Compartment. She'd drop her things off and see if anyone was there before heading out to see who was in the different compartments. Who knew? Maybe she'd find Mel or Tory around.

She slid the Prefect compartment door open to find a beautiful room with Ace (:loved:), Vivian (:x3:), and .... Flynn (:whaa:). Now this was somewhat unexpected. Well Ace and her had told each other about their student leadership positions as soon as they had got them and Vivian was Prefect last year so it made sense and all... but Flynn? Though the Snake was a friend of Skylar and Vivan's... As these several thoughts passed her mind, the Gryffindor just smiled gently at the trio. Still the Gryffindor, using her acting skills that she had worked on last term, tried her best to seem unfazed by it all. So she just smiled. "Hello! What's up?" she asked, trying to be all casual, as she took a seat next to Ace.

Then her eyes landed on Flynn's badge and she pointed towards it. "Flynn. Congrats. The badge suits you." A surprise indeed. Now.... where were the other surprises?

sweetpinkpixie 12-28-2017 12:15 PM

Well. This had been something else thus far. And if the fact that one of mum's flesh eating shrubs had eaten his actual prefect badge was any indication of things...then this was going to be a looooooooong term. But Derf was resourceful and optimistic. He KNEW how to adapt to things and figure out a plan B and C and all the way to Y if need be - he had yet to get himself to Z but he was working on it. When life gave you lemons it was only natural to make some sherbet lemons, you know? So what he currently had in his possession was a little Gryffindor artefact from mum's trunk - an old prefect badge she had taken when her upon her departure from Hogwarts as Herbology professor, Head of Gryffindor House, and Deputy Headmistress...so really there had been LOADS in that old school trunk and some (read: loads) were in his own enchanted suitcase.

He was a Hufflepuff with a PLAN. Loads of them. LOADS!

But first order of business, outside of his assisting people onto the platform like Diandra (who he definitely needed to find later to see how she was holding up) and others with getting their trunks and things on to the luggage compartment (of which he, naturally, had a pocket full of treats for the various creatures who would be spending their journey there and had slipped them a bite before disembarking himself)....was this. THE prefect compartment.

His Gryffindor prefect badge had been tucked away safely in his pocket waiting for the opportune moment to use a Color Changing Charm himself or ask an older student - hopefully Etta who he was keen on giving a proper congratulatory hug rather than the written sort he had done over the summer hearing about her receiving Head Girl - to turn it yellow. Then...well...he would deal with speaking with Professor Dark Lord Myers later.

So, for the moment, the fourth year was badgeless as he entered the compartment - and his face may have dropped a little not seeing Jessa there yet...or even Isa (although he still couldn't think about the fifth year without thinking about her rabbit testicle question) but he didn't let it show all THAT much on his face. Instead he swallowed his ....whatever it was he was feeling, gave his hair a firm ruffle, and puffed his chest out a bit. "H-HI!" he greeted as he walked in.

He would have LOADS of time to talk with Jessa about...er...things...and he had his quidditch notebook tucked away in his robes pocket to share with Isa later as promised when they had met over the summer. It was a notebook he also wanted to share with Zoryn...but now he sorta felt weird about doing so since they were beating for opposite teams now, as it were...if Isa picked him for the Hufflepuff house team and all. But Zoryn was also one of his best friends and so...it felt WRONG to not share things with her. Different houses or not.

Ugh. Honestly...being 14 was SO complicated.

Ace having the Head Boy badge came as little surprise to the blonde - but where was his Etta?! - nor was Olivia donning a badge of her own. Though the latter DID make his cheeks feel a bit warm. "Congratulations!" Totally called them both but he would keep those comments to himself. Derf ACTUALLY had something he wanted to speak with Vivian about involving marshmallows ...but some of the color drained from his face when he saw Flynn in the compartment.

With a badge.

Well, he supposed that that also kinda made sense. It was like when training a crup. One needed positive reinforcement to get the pups to behave, you know? At least that was how the fourth year was going to take this surprising turn of events given how LDFJKLDJDSFJ the confrontation in the Restricted Section had been last term and all. Or...maybe this was more like one of those muggle shock collars (Derf was opposed to those, for the record) to try and jolt the older Slytherin into better behavior? These thoughts, and others, left the fourth year staring wide-eyed at Flynn for an uncomfortably long time.

Oops.



PhoenixRising 12-28-2017 02:11 PM

i THINK i got everyone o.o
 
Honestly, Skylar probably would have preferred Vivian to walk with her. If only because they were going to same place anyway. Though to be honest, she felt all weird to be headed to this compartment anyway, because she had a Captain badge, not a Prefect badge and this was titled Prefects' Compartment. But apparently the letter had instructed for even captains to start here. Did that mean she was responsible for nightly patrols as Vivian had done last term while she was cramming? And if she was, could she request to be on patrol with Vivian?

Having spent the weeks since her birthday outing, other than the sleepover with Vivian and Hattie, the now sixth year had scrutinized a well detailed tryouts plan. Because of course she had; even though last term hadn't gone as planned, deep down to her core, she was still a planner. It only took about a hundred and twelve re-writes. She'd also made mental notations of predictions for who she'd be sharing be sharing the train ride with - at least while at the start of term student leader meeting. It wasn't a surprise at all, when she entered with her two brooms (because she'd yet to post advertisements for the sale of her firebolt x-treme), and spotted Tenacius with a Head Boy tag. And oh look, Olivia got Noelle's old badge! Beaming at the two Gryffindor lovebirds, "Congrats!"

...

Ugh. See, Vivian totally should have waited for her. All smiles for you regardless, best friend, because it didn't matter that she was a captain and Vivian was a prefect, they were still ruling Slytherin. Plopping down on the seat next to the blond, she carefully set her brooms next to her as her blue-gray eyes scanned the compartment for the others present. And a kissy face at the blond, just because.

WAIT. No offense, because she adored Flynn Kowalski and knew deep down to his core that he was an alright guy, but he didn't strike her as 'Prefect-Material'. "Uh ... you do know that prefect badges get sent via owl post, right, Flynn? Like stealing someone's prefect badge is pretty frowned upon and I'm pretty sure the male snake prefect will be quite agitated when he gets here."

Also, Derf ... not really a surprise there, but he seemed rather ... anxious? "Hey Derf. Congrats." Cordial, because she had no reason not to be.

Now where were her opposing captains? Wait, she WAS supposed to be here, right???

DaniDiNardo 12-28-2017 05:01 PM

Hate to say it, but she was ready to be back at Hogwarts.

The summer had thrown one too many curve balls at her and suffice to say she preferred the predictability of the castle--chaos and all. Four Years at the castle, Jessa knew how to navigate her way around creatures and curses and homework and devastating lessons. The outside was different, simply for the fact it could throw a wider range of things at you that were far less expected.

Yes, the castle and her lab were much preferred. At the same time, she'd miss all that down time she got with her family and didn't think she was ready for THIS. Not yet in uniform, the Ravenclaw badge remained tucked away in her pocket--her Dad said she didn't have to overwhelm herself with it all at once and she was all for the advice. On the way here a pair of Third Years were shoving at each other and she'd done herself the favour of walking away. Before this leadership meeting, before she got into her Ravenclaw robes and attached the badge, she was off duty. Compartmentalizing like this was just about the only way to ensure she didn't lead herself into another spiral and with the shelter of Cambridge Manor no longer an option, spiraling itself was no longer allowed. That was what summer was for. New term meant a new approach, even if she had to fake it til it became real.

"Hey guys." This wasn't so bad was what she was telling herself as she slid the door open to the compartment she'd never spared a thought to once before this term. It wasn't a compartment of strangers. She knew these people. The rising level of restlessness was uncalled for. She saw these guys on a daily and had every day since she'd started at the castle with the exception of holidays. This was no big deal.

Jessa shuffled in, coming to a stop by Derf and giving him a small greeting nudge. The Fifth Year didn't bat an eyelash at Flynn's presence but it had more to do with years of learning to give very little reaction than an actual lack of surprise. "What's on the agenda for the ride?" Most would start with "how was your summer?" or "looking forward to the new term?" but that was small talk and Jessa loathed it. There was nothing particularly stimulating about it and while she was interested to know how their summers went, they had the entire year ahead to talk about it--and the rest of the train ride while patrolling.

Standing there, she did her best not to fidget, not wanting to appear any more uncomfortable than anyone else in the room but on the inside she was itching to be anywhere else. To move. To do something. It was the surest sign she was in for a long term and she tried her best to ignore it. Eventually, she took to leaning against the wall, taking on a more casual stance that allowed less opportunity to do said fidgeting. Unlike the others, she offered no congratulations. It wasn't to be rude or malicious but rather, she didn't see the badges as a prize? They didn't win anything. All they'd gotten was Professors thinking they were responsible enough to take on more responsibility. It was like doing so well in Arithmancy that the Professor gave you extra homework or an additional page in your exam booklet.

They might as well had gotten the formalities out of the way. There were a few things she would need to do before the end of the train ride, some more stress relieving than others.


Charely Potter 12-29-2017 03:21 AM

all of ye
 
Sixth year.. Kirk was starting to feel old now as his seventeenth birthday was not too far away. But there were still monumental things to look forward to. He was now a Quidditch Captain. Captain Kirk... had a nice little ring to it somehow. So back on the train he was, heading for the Prefect's compartment.

Kirk didn't have to knock, people were already inside and getting to know each other. "Hey." He greeted them all. Looks like Tennis was the new Head Boy, and hmm.. newly elected peeps. Cool peeps. Some he didn't know that well, but they were here for a reason though right? "Congrats you guys.. Good summers?" He uttered for them. The rest he knew, well, it had been a while. It was cool to see everyone again.. Now were they going to do selfies again?

Steelsheen 12-29-2017 12:58 PM

this first because gosh its gotten long xD
 
It wasnt long before the Curly Top felt someone enter the compartment, and as he lifted his palms over his eyes he was slightly surprised at seeing Flynn, but the next split second his gaze caught the glint from his Prefect badge "Congratulations Flynn!" he meant that genuinely, and offered a handshake. Did he realize that he too technically has a new badge? Lets just see the Slytherin's powers of observations eh hehe...

The other Slytherin Prefect soon followed "Thanks Vivian!" he replied happily at her greeting, although her reaction to Flynn... well it was then when total recall started flooding in, on the events of last term, on everything he's been hearing on idle chatter. Well... Slytherins like drama innit? Dungeons be just peachin this term.

Speaking of peaches, his gaze lit up like it was Christmas at the next arrival "Heyyy..." he smiled at their amazingly fantastic new Prefect that he was lucky enough to call his girlfriend. Subtly he took Vi's hand and gave it a squeeze as she took her seat next to him. Awesome he feels calmer now. And nice move shifting the awkward of a Prefect Flynn to something more diplomatic. Doing the badge proud right from Day 1 awwyea.

The blonde Hufflepuff entered next to which Ace smiled and offered a hand "Congratulations Derf!" He had hoped that any unsurety that used to bother the boy in his youth was long gone. And he hoped, if Hogwarts deemed Derf ready for the badge, then he was darn good and ready. To which Ace will come to expect.

And then there was the Prefect Flynn reaction. But before he could nudge Vi to work her magic touch another person strode into the compartment... and with two brooms. "Hey Skylar congratulations!" he smiled brightly. Buuut whoah one look at the new Prefect she just went for the figurative jugular "Uh yeah Flynn is your new Slytherin Prefect. He took over from Oliver. Two brooms? Are they gifts? I LOVE GIFTS!" Grabby hands. Distraction distraction lets not have a Slytherin meltdown and they're not even anywhere near Hogwarts yet ok? Ok.

This next arrival Ace was particularly curious about, given that this was gonna be Kitty's successor in Ravenclaw. And wow its gonna be a hoot when he tells his old friend who's wearing it now "Congratulations Jessa!" Cerebral as she may be, she still should have a heartwarming welcome as best a Gryffindor could muster. "Yes we will get to our agenda in a bit-- "

And there be Ravenclaw Renaissance man. The mirth of the news when Mel broke it to him "Congratulations Captain Kirk!" Gosh he was waiting to blurt that out loud to his face all summer. "Great summer! As I bet you have." he grinned.

There were a few more stragglers that still has to make an appearance, and goodness knows theres a Green and Silver powder keg that needs to be kept from exploding, so the Head Boy reached out for his satchel and brought out a couple of large boxes "Ok so while we're waiting for the rest of the other Student Leaders to make their way here, have a little something-- Freshly baked straight for the Salander kitchen!" he beamed as he passed the boxes around .

griffin 12-30-2017 09:50 AM

Her trunk and other important things like her pets, plants, broomstick, and cello were on the train and goodbyes had been said to her parents. After boarding the train, Isa headed for the prefects compartment. As a captain, it was her privilege to be in the prefects compartment with the prefects and her duty to attend whatever meeting was happening there. Slowly, she entered the prefects compartment, wondering if the other Hufflepuff leaders were there yet and what everyone would think of her being chosen as captain. She knew that Derf was a prefect, and she was hoping to see some more familiar faces in here.

Isa entered the compartment to join her fellow student leaders. ”Hi.” This was so weird. She couldn’t believe that this was actually happening, that she was quidditch captain. Would people think that she didn’t belong here? Isa waved to her friends Derf, Jessa, and Skylar. ”Congratulations!” It seemed her predictions of Jessa for Ravenclaw prefect and Skylar for Slytherin captain were correct. What was in those boxes being passed around the compartment? Isa peeked into the boxes and saw the beautifully decorated cupcakes. ”Are these cupcakes for everyone? They look amazing!” If these cupcakes were for everyone, she was going to take one.

Standing by Derf, Isa squeezed his hand for a moment before letting go. ”You deserve this badge, Derf. Professor Myers chose you for a reason.” Together they could help each other out with the leadership stuff. Isa had a plan for quidditch tryouts, and it involved having Derf at her side to help her.

Watson 12-31-2017 06:12 AM

As soon as she sat down, she felt someone taking her hand. Ace. Hmm.. Had Ace been nervous...? wondered Vi after the Head Boy had subtly taken her hand into his. She gave his hand a small squeeze. “You’re going to be great... No. You’re amazing.” whispered Vi to him. A little encouragement for her amazing best friend.

Hearing the door to the compartment open, Vi next saw Derf appear. Oh! Was he the new Hufflepuff Prefect? She had hoped so and it appeared her hypothesis was correct. A big smile appeared on her lips as she nodded her head towards him, “Hey Derf! Congrats. Hopefully we don’t have too many cauldrons try to escape us,” she said, flashing him a brief wink as she referenced the day they met in Diagon Alley when Derf was an ickle firstie. How he had grown.

More excitement came to the Prefect Compartment! Skylar appeared with not one but TWO quidditch brooms, causing Vi to raise her right eyebrow. “Hey Sky! Congrats. What are those for?” She glanced at Ace, trying to see if he had an idea.

Before any more questions could be asked, Jessa had appeared and she was promptly followed by Kirk and Isa. “Hey!” She offered all three of them a smile and a congratulatory nod as they walked in. Vi was about to ask about people’s holidays when Ace brought out cupcakes. Merlin. He really did know how to cook. The boy—- no — Almost man now was a natural in the kitchen indeed. She still needed to grab a few recipes from him but she’d do that later. As of right now, she’d have a cupcake. She chose a rainbow coloured cupcake and began to nibble on it.

Did you guys have a good summer? Anyone get up to anything exciting?

ArianaBlack 12-31-2017 02:38 PM

phone post bc she insisted??? Even tho train will probably close?? Few mentions
 
Quidditch Captain Zoryn Amari Janvier Kenning Spinnet has ARRIVED. Well, she had arrived a long time again but between trying to pry herself out of her mum's clutches and spending more than just a couple of minutes perfecting her #lewk in the bathroom, she was running more than a little late. Of course this was all calculated, sort of. A queen ALWAYS arrived after her subjects, being fashionably late was a must. With that in mind, the Gryffindor wasn't even the slightest bit worried about her arrival time. In fact, she was verging on perfection.

Standing just outside of her new royal home, the Gryffindor once again adjusted her badge before pulling the compartment door open and flashing everyone inside the HUGEST smile ever. Yes, that is right, Zoryn Spinnet's head had grown about seven times its size after having received this new title. And yes, she would milk it. And yes, she wanted a cupcake @Tenacious.

Only the first order of business, "DERF!!!!!" Zoryn ran to tackle her friend. "What're you doing here?!? Are you Quidditch captain too????" Because a) he had no badge but b) he was sitting in the VIP compartment and no one was throwing a fit (which they always did if someone else walked in for some reason) c) there was NO way Professor Myers was gonna make Derf a prefect. On to the next order of business, "Yooooooooo, Jessa!! Did ya keep the caterpillars alive?!" and if so, could Z keep one? Her inchworm had died (again).

It as only then when she noticed the presence of her sworn arch nemesis: Skylar Diggory. "Um no offense but, what the heck are YOU doing here?!?!" And then Zoryn Amari Spinnet's eyes noticed the gleaming badge placed on the girl's chest. And the arch nemisis becomes an archER nemesis. Things just got a whole heck of a lot more interesting, that's for sure. Skylar Diggory (and all of Slytherin house, but mostly Skylar Diggory) was going down!!!

As for everyone else in the compartment, Zoryn payed no attention to them. 'Cept for her Gryffindor Prefect turned Headboy who she made her way to with a GIGANTIC SMILE (half because she liked him and half because he had treats). "YOUR BADGE!" it looked different hehe. "Are one of those for moi?" She meant the cupcakes, of course.

DaniDiNardo 12-31-2017 07:17 PM

....

....Right. So moving forward without getting through this redundant small talk wasn't actually going to be a thing. Of course. Jessa sucked in a silent breath, willing herself to keep the fidgeting to a minimum as first Kirk, then Isa and Zoryn in tow entered the Compartment. Twice in the space of a few minutes, the question of everyone's summer was tossed out without anyone giving an actual response. Each newcomer received a nod of greeting.

The Ravenclaw looked among everyone present, silently glossing over the cupcakes Ace had offered. When the Head Boy himself said nothing was getting done, she took it as her cue.

Sure, it was temporary stagnancy but it was stagnancy all the same. Derf was still good enough at taking notes, yeah?

"Got 'em in my trunk if you want another look at them later." To answer Zoryn as she turned on her heels to face the exit. No way she'd be leaving flesh eaters at home. Not when all her equipment to properly explore their potential was back inside the castle. "Summer was fine." She didn't care to keep being asked that and she didn't care to remain standing there through a round of congratulations she didn't particularly see the need for so....

"Lemme know how this goes, yeah?" She said, giving Derf a final look. "I'm....gonna get started on that...patrol thing." More like the restlessness had grown overwhelming and with the way things were going in this place, she didn't see it getting any better. under-stimulation, it would be the death of her soon enough.

"Thanks for the cupcakes, Ace. I'll snag one when I get back if there's any left." And with that, she was gone.

PhoenixRising 01-01-2018 06:27 AM

Super quick post before feasttttt :3
 
Oh and it seemed Jessa had taken over for Kitty's spot as Ravenclaw prefect; not that Skylar was truly surprised as the girl was ... talented and gifted and already well-versed in non-verbals (at least compared to herself). Not that academic achievements were the sole mark of the prefect badge, but it definitely was a high contributor. A nod of acknowledgement to the girl, she was curious about how it might be with her and Flynn being prefects together. But they'd survived the play last term, so surely they would be alright.

No time to be ponder, because it seemed her fellow sixth year had a change in badge this year as the new Ravenclaw Captain. Skylar wasn't gonna lie, but she was rather amused by the sound of Captain Kirk. So apparently, she WAS okay to be here after all. "Hey Kirk. Congrats. Yea, I'd say so," she grinned, a knowing look at Vivian who probably new the details of her summer that she would not be disclosing most of.

Oh... Well if Tenacius confirmed Flynn being the prefect than it must be true. But it was kinda weird. Was Vance feeling alright? I mean, she sensed that Flynn had some innate goodness about him, always, but she also was convinced he wasn't exactly the best person for the badge. But moving on, because the head boy had noticed her brooms, of course. And Vi had pretty much echoed him in his questions, although not asking about gifts. "Thanks Vi. Tenacius. Nahhh... This one," holding her BLUEBOTTLE C with loving care, "is a gift from my parents for getting the captain badge and combined sixteenth birthday present." Yes, it was an OF AGE broom, but hey, they said anything. "And this one," the firebolt x-treme, "Is my broom of the past two or three years? And well, I'm gonna sell it ... or auction it maybe? to the highest bidder? You interested?"

And yes to the cupcakes! "Thanks!" she grinned, taking one and passing, as Isa entered the compartment. To which she was super excited for the Hufflepuff because well, one she already knew and two, well, it made sense now why the slightly younger girl had been inquiring about flying earlier in the Summer. But before she could get into much conversation, Skylar's hand froze as she was about to bite into the cupcake.

UM. UM. "Um no offense but, what the heck are YOU doing here?!?!" Because it was a voice she was hoping to avoid until at least the feast, but seeing the badge pinned onto the girl's chest, Skylar's face just WENT WHITE. "I could ask the same of you, but it's obvious." She didn't get twelve OWLs for nothing. "So I'll say this. Good luck." Because she ... and her Gryffindor team, would certainly NEED it.

sweetpinkpixie 01-02-2018 12:52 PM

I know feast is open buuuuuut we needed to react and tie up some loose ends properly
 
His name. Someone was saying his name. Yes. That meant he needed to LOOK at the person who was talking to him and that meant he could stop gaping at Flynn now. Yes. Very good.

"Oh...um....thanks, Skylar," he replied with some ruffling of his hair as he noticed her badge. He followed the U-17's so he KNEW certain things about Skylar, obviously, and a bit of an impish grin spread across his lips. "Congratulations to you too. I hope I get the chance to play beater against you!" Since he had been bulking up for that for a bit now as had been recommended by his camp coaches. He also, well, summer U-17 matches had been about a lot more than just enjoying watching the sport. Derf had notes he intended to pass on to Isa later as well.

Quidditch. Yes. Very good. VERY good. Solid distraction.

And THERE was Jessa. PHEW. What a relief. Though given the nature of conversation at the moment...he reckoned his best friend wouldn't linger around for long unless the Head Boy got into this agenda he spoke of. So he simply returned Jessa's nudge for the time being - especially since his attention was drawn to the next person who stepped through the door. Kirk who...well...Derf actually didn't know at ALL...but he DID know that that badge was not the same as last term. Huh. "Yup!" he chirped in response to the NEW Ravenclaw quidditch captain, but didn't elaborate because...Ace was handing out cupcakes.

And he didn't know what to make of that.

Especially since his pockets were stuffed full of chocolate frogs still and...well...Dora's advice about food in general when it came to Hogwarts still ran strongly in his head. "Thanks," he nodded, a bit sheepishly, at the congratulations - missing any lingering 'meaningful' look there may have been in the seventh year's eyes or tone - and bright blues turned toward the cupcakes but did not take one. "Maybe later?"

Then the Hufflepuff gave a bit of a jump when all of a sudden something was squeezing his hand (HAD THE MONSTER MADE ITS WAY ON TO THE TRAIN SDLJFSDLFSDJL) and his head shot around to look - also common sense told him it wasn't anything BAD because everyone else in the compartment was chill as a Frost Salamander - and smiled a bit weakly at his fellow Hufflpuff student leader. Though it was always a bit creepy, on some level, how Isa seemed to be a Legilimens when it came to his thoughts. But it was also nice to know someone was that observant about your anxieties. "Hey, you're stealing my lines," he replied, bit tongue in cheek, with a small squeeze of the hand back.

He HAD told her those very same words when they had had their run in in Diagon Alley and he had learned about her becoming Quidditch Captain. Sentiment 100000% appreciated, nonetheless.

Oh and Olivia was talking to him. And bringing up their first meeting where he had almost squished her with his cauldron. Awkward. So so sooooo awkward. Slipping his hand out of Isa's and riiiiiiiiiight into his hair, the fourth year wondered if it was too terribly obvious that his ears were red...because they were feeling kinda warm. "B-Been safe so far," he managed to chuckle. Though now he was panicking over Potions lessons this term. What if he KNOCKED his over or something?

WAIT. WOOD. HE NEEDED TO KNOCK ON SOME WOOD!

Derf had barely taken a step in that direction when none other than Zoryn Spinnet announced her presence...by nearly tackling him to the floor. Arms instantly flinging themselves out - one wrapping around her to return the hug and the other to go behind him and press against the seat to keep himself upright - Derf felt even MORE awkward with her question. Just let Valerie Gray walk through the door and deny him another dance point blank to complete his want to be like a Demiguise and disappear. "I...um...actually...that's Isa," he mumbled, nodding his head to his left in the direction of the fifth year. "....they made me prefect."

And then Jessa was leaving...and he sorta (read REALLY) wanted to leave TOO because taking a walk and doing patrols (really ANYTHING) was an idea he was rather keen on at the moment. Plus...he had loads of people he wanted to see still. But then Jessa had sealed his fate. He had to stay to fill her in - teamwork, right?

"I'll find you after this...er...meeting...thing..." Yes.

And then Zoryn and Skylar were going at it. Oi vey. Crups and kneazles the two of them - and though Derf was a fan of kneazles, he was more of a crup fan at the moment. Which maybe meant he needed to reevaluate his image of Flynn because, well, Zoryn and Flynn couldn't be compared to the same creature. His Gryffindor friend was too much of an original spirit for that. And yes, Skylar was the kneazle because he recalled the setting of Saffron Stemp on fire a few terms back - hence claws out - while Zoryn was a lot of bark (LOUD bark) but not as much bite from his observation. Like the whole want to throw kneazles off the Astronomy tower for revenge against a professor.

"Nothing like some good ol' healthy competition to push and fuel you to perform better," he peeped, popping up into their conversation. Just a little dove of peace over here, hello. "Reckon you both will be unstoppable by the end of the term if this," he continued, gesturing between them both with his hand. "...is any indication of things."

Chocolate frog to ease the tension? Derf was packing in his trouser pockets - the ones he was currently digging through to find those, actually.


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