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*Holmesian Feline* · 08-11-2011, 03:38 AM

1. Herbology 2. Muggle Studies 3. Transfiguration 4. Ancient Runes 5. Astronomy 6. Divination 7. Care of Magical Creatures 8. Potions 9. Defense Against the Dark Arts 10. Arithmancy 11. History of Magic 12. Charms 13. Quidditch 14. Hogwarts, A History 15. Room 16. Dragonhide gloves 17. Cauldron 18. Whomping Willow 19. Wand 20. Hogsmeade 21. Veela 22. Kneazle 23. Telescope 24. House elf 25. Sorting Hat 26. Quill 27. Owl 28. Timeturner 29. Pensieve 30. Feast 31. Dress robes 32. Common room33. Classroom 34. Parseltongue 35. Pureblood 36. Muggle 37. Animagus 38. Patronus 39. Duel 40. Spell 41. Thestrals 42. Portraits 43. Headmaster 44. Ford Anglia 45. torch 46. Dungeon 47. Portkey 48. Leprechaun 49. Yule Ball 50. Boggart 51. act 52. bore 53. Chase 54. Dare 55. Egg on 56. Fight 57. Gape 58. Hoot 59. Ignore 60. Joke 61. Kiss 62. Lope 63. Mooch 64. Nap 65. Ooze 66. Pace 67. Quell 68. Roar 69. Slap 70. teem 71. Untie 72. Vex 73. Warn 74. x-tinguish 75. Yodel 76. Zap 77. Cheerful 78. author's choice 79. author's choice 80. author's choice 81. Depression 82. Careful 83. Fearful 84. Angry 85. Snappish 86. Daring 87. Staircase 88. sweet tooth 89. Past 90. present 91. Future 92. Chocolate 93. Chicken 94. Allergic 95. Snowball 96. Socks 97. Dictionary 98. Pajamas 99. Trunk 100. Homework

100 Books Collected / 18 Bludgers Dodged

19. Wand--Pre-Hogwarts--

“Now try this one.”

The eleven year old took the offered item from the wizened shopkeeper and gave it a swish much like he had done with the previous three. No such luck was to be had as the wand didn’t work for Simon any more then the others had and he and the wandmaker showed mirrored frowns as the elder went back to search for another option for his young customer. Simon took it as before giving it the same test only to be taken by surprise as it reacted to his touch.

“Black Laurel and Griffin Claw core…13”

*Holmesian Feline* · 08-13-2011, 02:25 AM

25. Sorting Hat--1st Year--

"Hmm a tough choice..."

Simon still wasn't quite sure how this was going to work and the voice coming from the hat wasn't offering much confidence.

"Loyal to those he cares about...quite intelligent and bookish. Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw would both fit.”

Hufflepuff did cover most of his family including his older brother, Simon’s eyes briefly glancing in the direction where Jonathan sat. The eleven year old wasn’t really looking for being chosen for any one house. Though deep down following in his brother’s footsteps was not his favorite choice.

“Ah but your bravery shines above all else. Must be….”

“GRYFFINDOR!”

*Holmesian Feline* · 08-18-2011, 02:02 AM

55. Egg on--7th Year--

“Come on Bennett…you can do better then that,” Jacob Blunt called back to his companion as they both flew high above the practice pitch.

“I was just letting you warm up,” Simon shot back from his place a few paces back from the Ravenclaw captain, having been waylaid as he swerved to avoid a few third years. Racing was one thing but flying straight through others in the air endangering their fellow students and themselves was another.

Bending down low over his broom, the Gryffindor shot forward quickly catching up until they were neck and neck.

“You were saying Blunt…”

*Holmesian Feline* · 08-21-2011, 11:08 PM

61. Kiss
--7th Year--

Smile.

Simon and Kyle had finally managed to get some quiet time alone between last minute studying for NEWTS. They had lost so much time because of the issue with the pirates and now the term was almost up and they would be separated. The Gryffindor boy smiled absently across the table at his Ravenclaw companion sitting perpendicular to him there, books laid out on the wooden surface in front of them.

Kiss already.

“Do you mind?” Simon turned and asked me rhetorically narrowing his eyes, the action causing me to zip my lips and back off.

*Holmesian Feline* · 08-23-2011, 01:25 AM

93. Chicken
--5th Year--

“No…I’m not helping you,” Simon remarked as he walked through the portrait hole into the common room, his school bag slung over his shoulder.

“Why not? It’ll be fun!” Josh whined trying to persuade his friend to go alone with his plan as he followed the younger Gryffindor. “Are you…”

“Don’t you even say it,” Simon stopped his best friend mid sentence, stopping in his tracks and turning towards him. “Just because I don’t want in on your prank doesn’t mean I don’t have the guts to do it."

“You’re such a prefect,” Josh remarked collapsing into the nearest chair.

*Holmesian Feline* · 08-24-2011, 06:44 PM

33. Classroom
--7th Year--

Had he gotten himself in over his head?

Simon looked around the empty room Headmaster Tate had offered up as a place for him and Jimmy to hold their lessons. Sure it had plenty of room once the sheet-covered furniture were pushed to the walls but would that be enough?

Was he a teacher who could actually help his fellow students learn defense?

Taking a deep breath gathering himself, the Gryffindor took out his wand and went to work straightening the room and summoning a few dummies from the other defense room. He would just have to wait and see.

*Holmesian Feline* · 08-26-2011, 01:47 AM

97. Dictionary
--6th Year--

Simon was sure if there was a dictionary with pictures of people associated with words, her picture would be in there. Who else exemplified the baked good to a t? The sixth year tried to bring himself back to his work with a shake of his head.

“Cookies….” The familiar voice rang out in her quiet tone as the second year came into the common room with a fresh batch from the kitchens.

“You read my mind, Kurumi,” he said with a smile straightening up in his chair where he had been reading. “Just in time for a study break.”

*Holmesian Feline* · 08-26-2011, 01:50 AM

4. Ancient Runes
--5th Year--

Take that all you doubters!

All you people who think it is nerdy to take the class because it requires more thinking. Are you laughing now as we spend the time under the stars roasting s’mores in front of the campfire?

So we needed to prepare our campsite by ourselves and decorate it with runes of our choosing that we feel would be beneficial in some way….whether for protection or sweet dreams and insight. Is it really so hard to do a little work before play.

Whatever anyone else says, it was worth it. Fun is what you make it.

*Holmesian Feline* · 08-31-2011, 08:15 PM

43. Headmaster
--7th Year--

Okay so his favorite class was going to be taught by that…that man! That worthless ball of gaseous flesh.

Oh no no no. Absolute not!

Simon knew he had to do something about that. Anything. That’s what had him at the gargoyle staring up at the man’s office. Surely Tate had issues with the idea himself with his background and the fact that DADA had been HIS subject. Not to mention the feelings he had for Borr shown at the party.

Maybe…just maybe there was a way around it.

Otherwise his seventh year was going downhill straight from the start.

*Holmesian Feline* · 09-13-2011, 09:36 PM

82. Careful
---3rd Year---

You were walking down the cobblestone street in Hogsmeade during a Hogsmeade weekend and everything was going well enough. The sun is shining and the streets were bustling with students. You couldn’t imagine anything going wrong at least to the extent it will.

And when a man hands you a ticket, you’re curious more then fearful about what it might entail. Momentarily forgetting that your house mascot is feline which curiosity can kill.

The next thing you know you’re in the midst of one of the craziest terms at Hogwarts so far.

So you have learned your lesson….Always be cautious.

*Holmesian Feline* · 10-02-2011, 09:15 PM

91. Future
---Graduated---

Usually train rides were something Simon usually enjoyed. They either meant going back to school at the end of summer or going home after a long school term.

But this one was different. This one was the beginning of the end and as the stream of students rushed past him at Hogsmeade station the boy now a man found himself looking back at the castle in the distance starring up at it.

"All aboard!"

The conductor's voice broke Simon out of his reverie and he finally turned back towards his destination.

The train...and the first steps to his future.

*Holmesian Feline* · 10-15-2011, 12:10 AM

1. Herbology
--6th Year--

Vindictus was teaching the class?

Did he know anything about plants other then the treatment of his precious pitch?

Whatever the answer they were certain to be in for an interesting class. “Hope we all make it out alive,” Simon mused quietly hoping afterwards the man in question didn’t here. It wasn’t like the Ravenclaw professor was known for safe classes and that was for lessons he was an expert in.

As the lesson progressed, the sixth year managed to survive with just a few cuts and bites but as they moved on to the next he had doubts.

Flesh-eating?!

*Holmesian Feline* · 10-15-2011, 12:29 AM

95. Snowball
--Pre-Hogwarts--

SPLOSH!

The cold snowy mix was instantly felt as it made contact with the back of his head spinning the older boy around. "Ooooo you're so gonna get it!"

Stifled giggles could be heard from Simon's hiding spot as the younger boy tried to keep out of sight from his brother. The two boys were catching up while Jonathan was home for the holidays. Nothing seemed to have changed over the months separated.

The crunch of footsteps could be heard as Jonathan approached the snowman; however he was greeted by empty air before being jumped on from behind.

“Gotcha Jon!”

*Holmesian Feline* · 10-15-2011, 05:31 PM

99.Trunk
--2nd Year--

Simon meandered down the train corridor between students, dragging his trunk behind him. He couldn’t help but wonder what the new school year would be like without one familiar face. It was the first time he was away at school and his brother wasn’t.

Approaching a compartment, he opened the door looking inside, spotting a lone boy around his age already seated. “Mind if I join you?”

“Don’t know…are you a Ravenclaw?”

“Nope…Gryffindor.”

“Then I guess you can.” The other boy remarked with a shrug. “The name’s Josh.”

“Simon…” Simon greeted back taking a seat.

It was only the beginning.

*Holmesian Feline* · 11-20-2011, 02:32 AM

90. Present
--Graduated--

With a flick of a switch, the room alighted on the two young men as they entered the apartment with the last of their meager belongings.

“You do know magic is the only thing making this place bearable,” Sabel remarked.

“Yeah but its better then me at home and you out on the streets,” Simon returned earning a look from the older Gryffindor.

“I said I was fine there.”

“But my conscience wasn’t with you there giving your enemies a better chance at you.”

“And Damien says I’m the overly noble one,” Sabel commented before they both erupted in laughter.

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-04-2011, 06:09 PM

30. Feast
--1st Year--

Wow…

That was all Simon could think in his mind as he stepped inside the room bustling with students for the celebrated evening. The room filled with bright orange gourds of all shapes and sizes but the ones of most impact were the giant pumpkins that graced the front of the Great Hall near the staff table.

They were quite possibly the size of his own small eleven year old body if he managed to get close enough to stand next to them to compare amongst the other students gathered nearby.

“Guess that’s where all the pumpkin juice comes from.”

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-12-2011, 06:33 PM

27. Owl
--5th Year--

“Simon! There’s a letter here for you!”

Hearing the voice of his mother calling for his attention, Simon looked up from his reading before moving to head downstairs to see what it was about. There perched on the kitchen counter was an official-looking school owl getting a treat. He took the letter from it, his name scrolled across it in cursive handwriting.

Opening it up, the future sixth year nearly dropped the parchment in his hand when a shiny red badge became visible within its folds. His eyes wide, he read the letters written in gold across it.

Captain? Me?!

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-12-2011, 06:39 PM

83. Fearful
7th Year

As Simon turned back around hearing the screams of the girls, his heart was pounding inside his chest in worry. What he found then only made things worse with Selina hanging of her broom precariously hundreds of feet in the air. The captain raced over to the duo struggling to help the situation. Finally Simon managed to grab hold of her as she hung for dear life unable to right herself.

“There you go,” he remarked with a smile and sigh of relief, settling her on his broom in front of him.

"Does this count as catching a fallen star?"

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-18-2011, 04:24 AM

22. Kneazle
--7th Year--

“Simon can I ask you a question?

The boy in question looked up from his reading by the fire as he heard Kurumi trying to get his attention. “Sure, Kurumi, shoot.”

“Do you have a kneazle?”

Simon looked confused as to where the question came from, the older boy closing his book and shaking his head. “Nope…nothing but a pet bat. Why do you ask?”

The younger lion cub looked positively sheepish and innocent making Simon wonder even more. “Well Connor said he had a basilisk as a Slytherin so I wondered if you had a kneazle as a Gryffindor.”

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-18-2011, 04:35 AM

8. Potions
--4th Year--

While Lafay’s class was not a favorite of his, Simon managed to survive most days. However there was always a class or two over the years that tested ones resolve and today was certainly one of them. Now all there was left to do was test the finished product for credit. So taking a vial to his lips, he gulped it down making a face as it crossed his tongue.

“Tangy…” he mused, trying to distract himself from the vile taste with the image of a more pleasant flavor to keep himself from gagging as he waited on the results.

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-19-2011, 12:56 AM

88. Sweet Tooth
--Graduated--

“Lemon drop…”

Simon couldn’t help but smile as they both said the flavor at the same time. Seemed some things never changed including Kyle’s perchance for the wizard flavor.

“You remembered,” she remarked after getting over her own shock of the mutual words.

“Uh huh…I guess I did.”

“Peanut butter and jelly slug…right?" Kyle asked, trying to remember his own preferred flavor, receiving a nod from the former Gryffindor.

“Yep that’s me.” Simon moved to the counter to order for them, the shopkeeper coming back with their scoops. Both graduates reached for theirs at the same time.

Yep…same old Kyle.

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-20-2011, 08:06 PM

15. Room
--7th Year--

Why was he following Josh blindly?

Simon had no clue but the other boy had managed to peak his interest and curiosity with his talk of a new discovery in the castle. Even after seven years at Hogwarts, it was exciting to find something new and perhaps that was why he was following the older Gryffindor like an obedient canine.

“Josh…can you at least tell me where we are going?”

“Nope…that’s part of the fun.”

Simon rolled his eyes yet they finally came to their destination, Josh walking into the weirdly dark Room of Requirement with the captain following.

“SURPRISE!”

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-20-2011, 08:11 PM

58. Hoot
--3rd Year--

Oww…

A dull feeling of pain ran through his hand as he lay on the cusp of dream land and reality. As it continued, Simon moved closer to wakefulness, slowly opening his eyes. His sleepy gaze drifted around the festively decorated common room for the source of the attack. It was at his side as he lifted his head that he spotted an owl pecking at his hand as if begging for a treat from the one human in the vicinity after delivering its parcel.

“Hoot.”

Simon shook his head knowing he was never gonna wait out Christmas downstairs again.

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-20-2011, 11:32 PM

65. Ooze
--5th Year--

Eww…

Puking pustules and over-exuberant Slytherins did not mix well.

The disgusting half liquid and half solid…THING…that was currently plastering Professor Carlton’s door was way more then proof of it.

“Coward!” Simon yelled at the latest attacker, a student a year or two younger then he was.

“If you had any backbone you would stand up for what was right not do something just for house points,” he added shouting at him to give the others pause.

The offending Slytherin simply shrugged at his opponent’s outburst. “Its just an assignment,” he remarked with a sneer before turning and walking away.

*Holmesian Feline* · 12-27-2011, 09:12 PM

36. Muggle
--Graduated--

“How much further?" Sabel asked.

"Not too far," Simon answered. The two men were traveling to see the available flat they were looking to rent. After a bit more walking they came to a residential building surrounded by more industrial locations. Simon checked the address and sure enough it was the place they were looking for.

“This can't be correct," he questioned, the building looking out of place and more commercial for their tastes.

"Well we did say we didn’t mind being surrounded by the Muggle world," Sabel replied, getting the look from his partner.

“Perhaps a little too much.”

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