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potterobsessionist · 04-16-2017, 09:46 PM

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Located just south of the castle is a large body of water known as the Great Lake or the Black Lake. This is where the first years encounter the school for the first time when the Groundskeeper takes them there by boat. After seven years they will leave the castle, their individual house and their home behind as they sail back across the Great Lake to embark on new adventures.

If you decide to dip your toes in the water, be careful of the many magical creatures inhibiting the lake that might mistake a little student’s toe for a tasty treat. For in the Great Lake lives everything from merpeople to grindylows. Bartholomew Henry, the Giant Squid, however is not interested in nibbling on toes, but would much rather have someone tickle his tentacles while he soaks up some sun.

Why don’t you follow his lead and do the same? Do some homework in the sun heated grass, take that well deserved nap before Ancient Runes or catch up on that reading. Enjoy your time at the Great Lake!

sweetpinkpixie · 05-17-2018, 02:23 PM

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A proper introduction to the Giant Squid, including a handshake? Chloe took hold of the proffered tentacle and gave it a tentative shake, followed by a spontaneous bear hug. How often did a girl get to say that she hugged a Giant Squid right on his sucker? Said sucker seemed to attach a bit to her face, which Chloe decided was as close to a kiss from Mr. Henry as she was likely to get (or wanted to get, to be honest).

"It is very much my pleasure to meet you, Mr. Henry. I'm Chloe Maxine Kettleburn, Ravenclaw. And Derf is definitely my best best friend, and I hope you know that boys and girls can be friends without being kissy faced about it. I'm sure the same can be said for boy squids and girl squids. Do you have a partner, or is this a single occupancy lake?" Because that sounded so lonely to her, and she'd come visit him every day.

And since Derf was plenty distracted, and Chloe took advantage of his inattention by grabbing the rock out of his hand and tapping as close to his nose as she could. "Bother bother bother."

Derf was REALLY enjoying watching Chloe interact with the squid. It sorta reminded him of watching Natalie with the mooncalves a few terms ago and it warmed his heart and brought a BIG smile to his face. Though he would have preferred she not mention 'kissy faced' because that made his skin pepper in regrettable goosebumps and he was rubbing his arms subconsciously as a result.

Though her next question certainly tickled his curiosity. WERE there more? There HAD to be...squids didn't just APPEAR out of nothing, you know? There were eggs involved and stuff. And now Derf was wondering how Bartholomew Henry, a big boy squid, was managing all on his own IF he were really on his own.

"O-oi!" he laughed as he playfully swatted at the rock she was half bopping his nose with - though it was more like she was bopping his cheek with it. Though he really didn't mind, not really. And she had given him fair warning that she would attempt this very thing so it wasn't like he could pretend to be surprised.

Schroyers · 05-18-2018, 04:30 AM

Harley decided to take a walk toward the lake.. it was getting chilly but still fresh air was needed every now and then. One can only do so much reading before needing a break and some sunlight.. Besides he loved the leaves changing color.

It made him think of Central Park. He missed home and the city and his parents.. meh. England wasn't all that bad and he'd made a few friends at Hogwarts but it was a bit troubling for him to feel like his life had just changed so quickly. Like there was another story in his life that was just over. Things couldn't go back.

But he wouldn't tell anyone how troubled he'd been feeling lately.. Maybe just his twin, Hannah.

debpetrisor · 05-20-2018, 05:46 AM

The sun was shining, the wind was blowing lightly... it seemed like a nice day to try out a new sport. Even though sports were Daehyun's greatest enemy in the whole world and Ewan didn't know yet... but he would find out soon enough. Unless the greater forces pitied him and he turned out to be good at muggle sports.

He tried to stay positive, though.

He'd opted to wear a hoodie and sweatpants, paired with a pair of worn sneakers, to be comfortable for whatever Ewan was going to teach him. He only prayed it didn't include running as he made his way towards the lake, a bit earlier than the time he'd settled he would meet his friend. With a few minutes to spare, he sat cross-legged on the ground by the lake, and enjoyed the little warmth cast on his face.

aRogueOne · 05-20-2018, 07:28 PM

Walking down to the lake now, his hood up and a wide smile on his face, Ewan couldn’t help but feel rather happy. His usual rucksack on his back, he slowly walked, enjoying the last of the sun before winter really got into full swing.

Spotting Daniel now, cross legged looking at the lake, he couldn’t help but smirk a little at his obvious fear of sports. Sports was something that came natural to Ewan, especially muggle sports. He’d spent so long playing them at home that there was no other way he couldn’t be good at them. It was one of his passions. Waving at the boy as he approached now, he sped up a little, eager to start. “Hey bro, you ready for this?”. He offered his hand out to the boy, ready to pull him onto his feet.

debpetrisor · 05-20-2018, 07:48 PM

Startled out of his thoughts, he looked up to see that the hand outstretched towards him was Ewan's, so he gratefully took it to be pulled up on his feet. He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in amusement at the term bro. It didn't escape his notice that Ewan had used it a bunch of times - was that what boys their age called each other? He wouldn't know, since most of his friends were either furry, feathery, or had scales.

Was he ready? Of course not. "As ready as I'll ever be," he laughed, nervously chewing on his bottom lip. Was that the right moment to warn Ewan that he had his work cut out for him? Maybe not... he still had hope that he'd do better with muggle sports.

... Ewan was so going to unfriend him by the end of the day.

"So, how do you play this?" He'd been so tempted to bring parchment and a quill to take actual notes, but he figured his friend would laugh at him for many years to come and never let him forget it, so he needed to pay attention.

aRogueOne · 05-20-2018, 08:05 PM

Helping him up, he couldn't help but smile at the boy. Despite his obvious fear, he was at least willing to try something new. He was more Gryffindor than he knew. "Okay then, lets get started"., smiling at his friend reassuringly. "If you don't get anything or you need a break or if you have a question, just ask".

Taking his rucksack off his back, he tossed aside under a tree. They wouldn't need the ball yet. "Its always important to warm up first. You know, a few stretches and all that". Bending down, he started to go through a few stretches and other warm ups his coach had taught him back home.

"So, we don't really have enough people to play a game because there's quiet a lot on each team. I mean, there are 12 players on offence and 12 on defence so...you get the picture". Sitting down now, he grabbed his foot in front of him and leaned forward. "but we can still throw the ball around a little and maybe run through a few other things. How's your ball catching? Or how are you at throwing?"

debpetrisor · 05-20-2018, 08:22 PM

Ask questions, he probably will. Need a break, he most likely will.

They were doing warm-ups first? What was one supposed to do during warm-ups? "What do I-do I follow you, or-yeah, I'll do what you're doing." It was easier said than done, though. As he mirrored Ewan's stretches, he could feel all of his joints popping, as he wasn't one for physical stuff. The most exercise he got was going up endless flights of stairs to his common room.

Nodding to let Ewan know that he was following him, he sat down and barely held in a groan as he stretched to take hold of his foot - he'd never been happier about his short legs before.

It was only when Ewan asked him about his ball catching and throwing that he stared dumbly at his friend. "Yeah, I-errr-I've never-I'm probably no good at either." Boy, was it going to be a long lesson for Ewan.

aRogueOne · 05-20-2018, 08:47 PM

Giving the boy a reassuring smile now, he nodded at him, “Yeah, just copy me. These are just general ones, so you don’t pull any muscles. Although, I guess that wouldn’t be much of a problem here with all those magical remedies”. Briefly, his mind wandered, thinking over the variety of things magic could heal.

“You’ve never what?”, his head tilting to the side. What has he not done? “Honestly, don’t worry. Sport isn’t for everyone. At least you’re willing to try”.

Getting up now, he walked over to the tree where his rucksack lay. Reaching down, he picked it up and unzipped it and reached in, the bag going up as far as his elbow. Feeling the leather ball, he pulled it out and grinned at his friend. “This... is an American Football!”. Throwing it up into the air, the ball spiralling perfectly, he caught it in his hands. “Here, catch!”. Giving Daniel a few seconds to react first, he finally threw the ball to his friend underarm. No need to throw it hard straight away.

debpetrisor · 05-21-2018, 03:56 AM

Warm-ups were to avoid pulling muscles? Why were all of his hurting and his joints making weird sounds, then? It was uncomfortable, but he wasn't going to whine just yet - he had to man up. He even looked appropriately ashamed at Ewan's surprise that he'd never- yeah, better move on.

Standing up and straightening his sore back, he curiously looked over at what his friend pulled out of his backpack. It was oddly shaped for a ball... but he supposed its shape would help it propel easily through the air? Ah, what did he know... he only knew that before he could even think, the ball was thrown right at him. He let out a light "Ooof" as the ball collided with his stomach just a blink of an eye faster than his instincts had kicked in to catch it. Oooh, soft leather.

As he looked back at Ewan, he wondered if he was supposed to throw it back - yeah, he should throw it back. He tried to mimic the way Ewan had thrown the ball, but really, it just went flying nowhere near the Ravenclaw.

"Sorry," he muttered under his breath, his face slowly heating up. "Why does it look so easy when you do it..." So his aim was bad, okay. But he'd work on it.

itsjustjesse · 05-21-2018, 06:36 AM

Laaaaaate she was late, but really she was late to everything. The blonde just happened to be in the exact right place to get a ball to the side of the face. Typical.

”not bad…but I think going more to the left would help next time” she joked as she scrambled to pick up the ball before tossing it over towards Ewan. ”…I’ve honestly always been more partial to Quidditch its why I went out for the team” she smiled to both of them before giving Ewan a look.

Why did he have to give Quinn that pitying look? They’d likely have been fine save for that look. ”you know…Quinn’s gonna hold a grudge ‘cause of that pitying look you gave her…its what she does – she even flat out told Daniel not to pity her.” she sighed before just turning to look over toward Yoon.

Hopefully they could move past their previous awkward encounter. ”Hey, nice throw by the way, I mean it…I’m not sassing at all…okay maaaaybe I’m sassing a little bit but I mean, I did just take a ball to the face, I get to sass” she grinned over to him. Maybe he was standing in the light? She didn’t know – it could have been the glare from her glasses even.

debpetrisor · 05-21-2018, 08:37 AM

Why was Beth there?! Especially when he was throwing things?!

"BETH I'M SO SORRY ARE YOU OKAY?" In no time, he was already running towards the Slytherin, eyes wide and hands covering his wide opened mouth. "You can sass all you want," or, you know, punch him in the face for it - he'd accept anything. His words came out muffled from behind his hands that he'd moved just a little bit to cover his flaming face. Maybe that was why he'd been sorted into Gryffindor - his complexion matched his House colours most of the time.

Oh, and she played Quidditch? Well, d'oh, like all young wizards who were enthusiastic about the sport. He liked it well enough, as long as he was only a spectator, but that was about it. "What position did you try for?"

kayquilz · 05-21-2018, 05:41 PM

Yoga by the lake! While he waited for Iggy! They were collecting various specimen from the lake today and Paul had arrived early for his own yoga session. The sound of the lake was peaceful today even if it sometimes wasn't so much? But the lapping on and off the rocky shore was enough to lull the elderly man to sleep.

He didn't sleep, though!

He was in the lotus position, lifting his hands above his head as he breathed in....AahhhhhhHHHH....and then moved them to his sides, breathing out...AAHHhhhHHhh....

It was a brisk November morning, and Paul had worn warmish clothes for the occasion BUUUUT....the lake would be cold on their little feets! There was nothing to wake you up like cold feet, eh?

aRogueOne · 05-21-2018, 10:09 PM

Still smiling at Daniel, now, he couldn’t help but notice that he didn’t quiet answer his question. But, he was his friend and well...he knew what it was like to feel out of place. “Hey man, don’t worry. We’re here to have fun so, honestly, just try and enjoy yourself”. Although, he had to admit. That throw could have been better.

He really hoped Daniel would have a good day too. That was until Beth showed up. Closing his eyes, he let out the smallest of giggles before finally adjusting his resting face to that of a neutral expression. I mean, could her timing have been any better? She caught the ball. WITH HER FACE!!!! With all his might, he stifled his inner child and walked over to check if she was okay. Before he could say another word, she brought up his...well...what could you call it, confrontation? With Quinn. “Hey, that’s not my fault. Any normal person would feel sorry for her! But she had no right to do that to...”. *Sigh*

“You know what, don’t worry”. It wasn’t often that Ewan got worked up about anything. Nothing. But this? This was not his fault. She could just live with his pity. “Sorry B, it’s not your fault, even though you knew about it and played along....thanks for that by the way”. He knew full well she didn’t care but still. “Anyway... we’e here to play ball so lets go!!”.

Turning towards Daniel now, he smiled. “So Daniel, lets just work on your throwing first. How about we spread out and throw it around a bit?”. Walking away now, he found some space and held his arms up ready for the ball. "You joining in B? It might help with your Quidditch".

“Hey Dan, if you hold your hands up ready, it helps to make a triangle with your hands”. Holding his hands up now to show him, he smiled at him. “Hey, you got this! Forget everything else. Focus on the ball”. Knowing Daniel, he knew he would completely focus on Beth and not the ball but still... he thought he should offer the advice all the same.

Standing in the space now, he couldn’t help but notice the white hair of Professor Myers by the lake. Was he sleeping? Hmm... the lake could be a pretty relaxing.

itsjustjesse · 05-22-2018, 12:39 AM

Aw, Dusty looked concerned that was sweet. Giving the little lion boy a slight nod she just shrugged, ”I’m fine…trust me,” Beth laughed, ”American footballs aren’t half as painful as bludgers…those can really knock you about,” she stood there sort of smirking at him as he ran toward her. Why was he running after her…and flushed again?

”Dusty…c’mon, you don’t have to worry, I’m good…I basically put myself into peril every time I ride a horse or fly” she was smiling, really, smiling. ”Ewan…c’mon pitty and sorry aren’t the same thing, pitty to Quinn is the same thing as setting fire to her favorite book…hell, its worse.” she gave him a look for a moment before turning toward Daniel again.

Might help with Quidditch? Beth just smirked and looked over to Ewan, ”yeah…it’d help if I went for one of those positions – I tried for being one of my team’s Beaters…I mean, I might be small but I’m sure I can pack a mean punch.” really, she’d been told just that quite a few times. Glancing over to Ewan she asked in a hushed whisper ”how’s he been doing so far?...i mean, that throw wasn’t so bad I just got in the way and it went the absolute wrong direction but I mean I think he had a bit of a good arm behind it” Beth asked with a grin, she was trying of course to not stare when they were throwing but the ball was something she wanted to keep an eye on.

debpetrisor · 05-22-2018, 02:48 AM

Blink, blink.

... Dusty?

"Dusty?" Where did that even come from? His robes were never dusty- oh. "Oh." Alright, he'll allow that one. He couldn't help but shudder at the mention of bludgers, though, since he'd never been hit by one. That was, until-

Oh. For some reason, Ewan still trusted him with the oddly shaped ball, which was silly, really. He wouldn't trust himself with it, but he didn't truly have time to protest when Ewan was already backing away and waiting for him to practice his throws. And why was Beth still standing next to him when Daehyun was about to throw? That was just plain dangerous, and might equal the amount of pain of a bludger.

Focus on the ball, right. Forget everything else? He was mostly focused on not breaking Ewan's or Beth's faces, nor hitting professor Myers now, who looked so serene. Herbology was one of his best subjects, and the last thing he wanted was for the professor to hold a grudge against him for hitting him with a ball. That was just-no, he couldn't have that. So focus. He tried to copy what Ewan called a triangle with his hands, but he just ended up with an awkward posture and, with a deep breath, threw the ball.

... which landed at Ewan's feet, pathetically plopping once against the grass before settling right there. Well. "Errr-sorry 'bout that." It only made him more flustered that Beth was there to witness his failure, too. Among bros as Ewan called them was okay, he supposed, but more spectators? He wanted to dig up a hole and bury himself in it.

lemon · 05-22-2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WitchLight27

It was a pleasant morning. Olivia was a in good mood. She already picked up 5 candy wrappers along the pathways. A clean Hogwarts is a happy place to play.

She wandered around the grounds finally plopping herself into a spot with the full view of the lake. “No more trashes up here,” she almost sighed. Her work here is done. “Only the water.” Smelling the air and breathing the bright sun, she exhaled deeply. Pulling out her backpack, she took out the outdoor picnic blanket and positioned it over the grounds.

Olivia crossed her legs and laid out the food she packed. A picnic sounds nice, yeah?

However nice the weather was, Leecey was NOT having a good day for multiple reasons. First, she hadn’t been able to find a single boy to carry her books to class. Not one! Second, some kid had actually gotten dirt on her robes during Herbology. Did people understand how to use their hands, or what?

And, third, the tiny Toussaint’s dainty princess arms had given up on the long trek back to the castle. No muscle here— Annaliese’s biceps were practically nonexistent, as was her ability to hold onto her bag. Only halfway through the walk, her tote, notes, and last drop of sanity went flying across the grounds.

Coincidentally, her belongings (the tangible ones, at least) landed near a picnic blanket. Welllll. Was that girl going to help?

It didn’t ALWAYS have to be a boy that carried her things, after all.

itsjustjesse · 05-22-2018, 06:56 AM

The confusion at the little impromptu nickname just made Beth grin. Perfect she might have J U S T found his nickname and that, that alone would have filled her with pride. Hell, the pride she was feeling could likely fill the lake if something happened and some derphead drained it.

Not that she was going to try that. Pride wasn’t water after all.

”Yes Dusty, its your new nickname” she told him rather definitively the little smirk of a grin she was giving was almost a challenge. Like she were telling him to plead with her not to use it…really, ”you'll allow it right? 'cause it took a while I had to wait until the last transfigurations class to find one I thought fit...I mean...at least it's not salty…I mean Chase Woo already has that nickname from me” when she said me she reached her arm up and back pointing at herself with her own thumb.

She hadn’t just pointed at herself, she had even winked. She totally wasn’t trying to convince him to let her call him Dusty…not at all. She totally was. It was then of course, while she winked that Ewan had tossed the ball to Daniel…wait – wait he’d thrown it!

IT HADN’T HIT ANYONE!

Beth couldn’t help it. She jumped practically jumped in the air before scooping the ball off of the ground and running over. ”THAT WAS AMAZING!” she squealed as she ran over, well she was practically bounce-skipping and hopping. Whatever it was it was more like frolicking.

Still, when she got there in front of Daniel she simply thrust the ball toward him before just as suddenly thrusting her arms around him in a hug. ”that was amazing” she bounced, ”going from bonking people in the face to that in under an hour! I’m like seriously proud!” she squealed as she bounced while hugging him. "EWAN get over here and join me in this group hug...he deserves it, right? right." the girl was bossy.

aRogueOne · 05-22-2018, 12:14 PM

Taking a deep breath now, he contorted his face into a smile. He didn't need to get angry now. Not at Beth. It wasn't her fault really. Okay, maybe a little but not as much. "Okay, let's just play some ball!".

Hesitating slightly, an annoyed look on his face, he looked at Daniel. "What, I can't give you a nickname? I mean, I thought D-Dog had some serious merit". His face was serious for a whole of 1 second before he broke down laughing. He knew that was a bad nickname but Daniel's expression was priceless.

He was about to get into the importance of learning to catch and throw properly with Beth when Daniel threw the ball... at him? Towards him? Wait... it actually went towards him and not into the Lake!! "Yeeeeeessss bro!!! You did iiiitttttt!!!".

Looking at Daniel now, he couldn't help but grin as wide as possible. And then... he began to chuckle as Beth tackles him for a hug. Laughing louder still, he ran over to join them, his arms wrapping around the both of them. He really was tall for his age. With very little efford, he gave a slight heave and pulled them up into a bearhug, laughing as he did so. "Well done dusty!!! We'll make a sportman of you yet!!!", a proud tone in his voice.

debpetrisor · 05-22-2018, 01:29 PM

It took a while to find him a nickname? Has Beth been trying to find one?!

Sighing dejectedly, he knew there was no escaping it, and then there was Ewan who called him Dusty, as well... "I guess... it's better than D-Dog..." Anything was better than D-Dog. How had Ewan even thought about it? Also, what was wrong with Daniel that neither of them could use it? He had a feeling the only thing he could do would be to get used to it.

Also... why were they acting as though he'd moved a mountain?

... maybe because he'd done something of similar level of difficulty, considering it was him, and he hadn't hit any faces.

Then Beth was running and his eyes were widening with each stride she took towards him. He barely even caught the ball against his stomach before Beth's arms wrapped around him, and he could only stand there frozen in his stance. Turning so red that he would put a tomato to shame, he eventually laughed along. "You guys are ridiculous," he shook his head, grinning shyly as he was squished between the two.

He was still too petrified to return the hug, but it wasn't as though he could move anymore, anyway.

hermygirl · 05-22-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kayquilz

Yoga by the lake! While he waited for Iggy! They were collecting various specimen from the lake today and Paul had arrived early for his own yoga session. The sound of the lake was peaceful today even if it sometimes wasn't so much? But the lapping on and off the rocky shore was enough to lull the elderly man to sleep.

He didn't sleep, though!

He was in the lotus position, lifting his hands above his head as he breathed in....AahhhhhhHHHH....and then moved them to his sides, breathing out...AAHHhhhHHhh....

It was a brisk November morning, and Paul had worn warmish clothes for the occasion BUUUUT....the lake would be cold on their little feets! There was nothing to wake you up like cold feet, eh?

When Paul had suggested a trip to the lake to go collect plant specimens, Noble had jumped at the idea. Hogwarts' Great Lake was quite the unique ecosystem, and he had a number of hypotheses about how plants collected from it might have downstream effects on the potions brewed from what they found. It would be fascinating to explore the flora accompanied by an expert Herbologist. Plus he had a few things he wanted to pick Paul's brain about. So, he was in as pleasant a mood as it was perhaps possible for Noble to be in as he headed outside and to their meeting place. Or he was, until he saw Paul.

Oh Merlin.

As much as he liked Paul, there was many a time he started to question the man's sanity. This was one of those times. If the field trip was all just a ruse to get him to contort himself like a fool by the lake's edge then he'd be heading back to the castle directly.

He coughed pointedly at the grey-haired man, not bothering to even bend down, not alone sit. "Shall we get started?"

kayquilz · 05-22-2018, 06:31 PM

WHITE HAIRED MAN, Noble WHITE. HAIRED. ~~Not GREY~~

But he didn't reply to the Potions Master right away. He was meditating for Merlin's sake! He pretended like he wasn't even thereeee! Waving his arms with the wind...stretching...DOWNWARD DOG.

Finally, he took a deep breath. "You have ruined my meditative state, Noble. Rude of you, quite honestly," he said in a teasing tone as he shook his head "sadly." He hopped up though and patted the younger man's shoulder. "I'm ready, yes. The water's going to be cold so I wonder if we should put some heating charms on but...that might scare some sensitive specimens away." He would leave that up to Iggy he supposed. "Though I don't fancy losing a toe or two. Or any of them, really."

itsjustjesse · 05-22-2018, 09:52 PM

Had Ewan brought up the rouse Beth would have simply, and plainly, told him she had plaid no part in it. She had after all, only given reaction to the comments Quinn had said, her face had contorted this way and that but that, that alone was not playing along. No, that had been her own inner turmoil over how Quinn’s actual parents had been mistreating her best friend for the past eleven years.

If she could she’d do it again. Borrow some poor hobbled kid’s crutches and simply crash them down upon their knees…like she had to T H A T kid at the park when she was seven. How she had managed to convince the kids’ sitter that it was all in fun and simply a made up game called piñata was still beyond her. Still, Beth would have reenacted that moment right then and there with Ewan’s knee if he stepped out of line with her.

She wasn’t afraid of him. She wasn’t afraid of anyone…hags maybe but they had tried to eat students the year before her mother joined the schools’ staff. ”because D-dog sounds like something a stuttering drunkard would say?” Beth retorted, ”its plebian and unoriginal.” why, why was she so crude and cruel? Simple. She was Beth.

”no you’re ridiciulous for not enjoying the hug” Beth huffed at Daniel as she continued to hug him, even as Ewan joined in on the hug. ”and you two better not tell people that I, Beth Greyvson hug…if you do I’ll find a pair of crutches and womp you with them and get get away with it…just ask Quinn. She’ll tell you all about Piñata” Beth’s voice almost sounding dark and commanding despite the laugh still present.

She meant it. She needed her reputation to stay just as cold and impersonal as possible. She was a GREYVSON not a Pygmypuff.

aRogueOne · 05-22-2018, 10:07 PM

The grin that had spread because of Daniels reaction had somewhat dwindled slightly. In all honestly, he was slightly fed up of girls and their over reactions. I mean, really? Was it always necessary to act big and hard and emotionless? Sheesh. If he’d wanted a robot as a friend, he would have charmed one. Rolling his eyes at her crutches remark and her jab at the nickname he’d jokingly suggested, he let go of them both. Beth could be like that sometimes. Its what made Beth...Beth I guess.

“It was amazing progress Daniel. You keep working like that and we’ll have you playing chaser in no time”. Giving him a wide grin now, the blush still present on his face, he walked over to the ball and picked it up again. “You want to call it a day for now or keep going?”, indifference on his face now. He’d really enjoyed throwing the ball around. It had almost helped him relax. Almost.

debpetrisor · 05-23-2018, 03:06 AM

He should... enjoy the hug? Well, he did. It was just that he didn't know how to react, how normal people reacted to group hugs - he's never even been part of a group hug! Unless you counted him trying to snuggle a crup and two cats at the same time.

... so he ended up awkwardly patting Beth's back. A light pat, pat. Was that better?

His lips soon stretched into an actual smirk at Beth's next words. "What, you mean you're a softie only around us?" He had no idea what she was like around other people, but he found it hard to believe that anyone thought her to be cold and distant. "What's a piñata though?"

He pursed his lips at Ewan's comment. Really, the boy should stop it with the praises before his ego became insufferable, but he couldn't find it in him to tell the Ravenclaw to stop. "Is that all they do in the game? Throw the ball like that?" If so, he could totally ace it with a bit of practice.

itsjustjesse · 05-23-2018, 04:20 AM

Beth didn’t know, of course, how annoyed Ewan was getting with her dramatics. That’s just what SHE did, Beth was overdramatic…like if someone combined the personalities of E V E R Y O N E on the cast of UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT…in truth, Beth was the type that would LEMONADE anyone that hurt her, or her friends.

So maybe, maybe she wasn’t as tough as she pretended to be. Still, she wasn’t exactly the softest little puppy dog of a human ever…even, if truthfully at times she secretly wanted to be. Puppies had the life, they ate food, they slept all the time…that, that was the dream.

Hold up he didn’t know what a Piñata was? Beth simply tipped her head at Daniel after taking a slight step back. She was probably standing too close to the boy for his own comfort, it wasn’t purposeful. Not really, it was only because she felt comfortable around him, well…except sometimes she didn’t. Turning she looked over toward Ewan and watched him for a moment, ”so what else happens? It’s…nothing like the football I’ve seen played” her words were more muttered than anything. Maybe it was nerves?

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