Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10547161)

Shopping on Diagon Alley was rapidly becoming one of Ari's favourite times of the year. This time, her attention was grabbed by the newest addition to the old street: a carnival! She had been to a Muggle one years ago, but the girl had the feeling that this would be way more interesting. On the other hand, Ariadne was a little overwhelmed by the noise, the large number of attractions and the huge crowds. If only she had her mother around to help her find her way around! But unfortunately, the woman was withdrawing some money from Gringotts at the time.

Eventually, after a long while struggling to decide where to start, Ari went to look at some jewelry stands in front of her, wondering if the objects were veritable. Her mother did promise her a great birthday gift of her choice, but she'd better choose wisely. But the prospect of receiving a gift wasn't the only thing which prompted Ari's uncharacteristic enthusiasm; she was even more excited about the possibility of seeing some of her friends on Diagon Alley or even make new ones.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10547161)

Shopping on Diagon Alley was rapidly becoming one of Ari's favourite times of the year. This time, her attention was grabbed by the newest addition to the old street: a carnival! She had been to a Muggle one years ago, but the girl had the feeling that this would be way more interesting. On the other hand, Ariadne was a little overwhelmed by the noise, the large number of attractions and the huge crowds. If only she had her mother around to help her find her way around! But unfortunately, the woman was withdrawing some money from Gringotts at the time.

Eventually, after a long while struggling to decide where to start, Ari went to look at some jewelry stands in front of her, wondering if the objects were veritable. Her mother did promise her a great birthday gift of her choice, but she'd better choose wisely. But the prospect of receiving a gift wasn't the only thing which prompted Ari's uncharacteristic enthusiasm; she was even more excited about the possibility of seeing some of her friends on Diagon Alley or even make new ones.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10547753)

This place was noisy! Mordred winced at the lights, the people, the chaos and all the stuff that was going on around him. A balloon man, a mime, a contortionist..."What is this place?" he asked Rose who was still dragging him around as he looked around him. Mordred and his family toured almost every country there is, but never got the chance to attend an event such as a carnival. His curiosity got the best of him, and wanted to try this new custom. He looked at Rose who seem to be very familiar with the place. "Do you always go to carnivals? When you are with your family?" he asked.



Now walking side by side with Rose, he thought he saw a familiar face. He gestured to Rose to follow him and made their way to one of the stalls. Smiling, he tapped her shoulder and waved at his friend whom he met back at Scribbulus. "Hello!" he smiled, hoping she still remembers him.

"Rose, this is Ariadne. I'm sure you've met since the two of you are from the same house." he said as he looked at both girls. "How was your summer Ari?" he asked.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10547767)

'It's a carnival! Yes, they have one every year where we live... I love them... We go every year' Rose grinned.

'Oh, hey Ari! Yeah, we've met before, mutual friends of Gwen!' Rose laughed.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10547830)

"What exactly should we be doing here?" he asked as he looked around at the people. He's not even sure anymore if the people were from the wizarding world. Good thing though, he was wearing muggle clothes; he was able to blend in. He fixed his wand under the sleeve of his shirt just to make sure it won't fall off. He can't afford to lose his wand in that place.

"Maybe you should shop for birthday gifts here." he suggested as he scanned the area. Candies, Stuffed Toys, Jewelries, Hats...everything was in this place. Too bad he doesn't have anyone to buy stuff for. He already bought Aurora a birthday present from Egypt. His cousins brought home loads of souvenirs, as well as his parents.

As he turned around, a very tall man passed over them. Seeing that he was on stilts, he whispered to Rose; "That man's been drinking Skele-Gro 24/7." with a straight face.

Originally Posted by Zebragirl (Post 10547254)

This was a carnival. A carnival! In diagon alley! Emily could barley contain her excitment as she took it all in. She'd been to a muggle one years ago, but this was something else.

She still had a lot of birthday money left over and being her she first went over to the stalls. She ran forward and accidently bumped into another girl.
"Oh, sorry!" she said turning to face the girl. Why did she always do that?

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10547753)

Now walking side by side with Rose, he thought he saw a familiar face. He gestured to Rose to follow him and made their way to one of the stalls. Smiling, he tapped her shoulder and waved at his friend whom he met back at Scribbulus. "Hello!" he smiled, hoping she still remembers him.

"Rose, this is Ariadne. I'm sure you've met since the two of you are from the same house." he said as he looked at both girls. "How was your summer Ari?" he asked.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10547767)

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'Oh, hey Ari! Yeah, we've met before, mutual friends of Gwen!' Rose laughed.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10548095)

Angry at first when someone bumped into her (honestly, why was it so difficult for some people to watch where they were going?!), Ari frowned, but then she remembered that she herself was sometimes bumping into people. Ooops...'No problem.' the Gryffie said, eventually. 'Are you all right? Perhaps something at these stands distracted you?' Ariadne suggested.'There are so many things here, I don't even know where to start!' the girl confessed, with a hint of exasperation in her tone, hoping the girl would help her with orientation.


'You go to Hogwarts, right? You do seem familiar, are you by any chance in Gryffindor?' Ariadne asked, associating the face with places where she had seen it before.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10548095)

Angry at first when someone bumped into her (honestly, why was it so difficult for some people to watch where they were going?!), Ari frowned, but then she remembered that she herself was sometimes bumping into people. Ooops...'No problem.' the Gryffie said, eventually. 'Are you all right? Perhaps something at these stands distracted you?' Ariadne suggested.'There are so many things here, I don't even know where to start!' the girl confessed, with a hint of exasperation in her tone, hoping the girl would help her with orientation.


'You go to Hogwarts, right? You do seem familiar, are you by any chance in Gryffindor?' Ariadne asked, associating the face with places where she had seen it before.

DIFFERENT TIMELINE



Turning around, Ariadne was delighted to see her Slytherin friend. 'Mordred! Long time no see. How are you? Mind if I hug you?' the girl asked, uncertain if he would agree. They were friends and she had missed him during the summer, but she remembered his expression of sheer agony during the 'Hug a Slytherin Day'. The memory made her chuckle.

Nodding for confirmation, Ari smiled at Rose, whom she had indeed met at school. 'My summer was lovely, I went to Wales with my mum, and then I had a few friends over at our place.' she replied. 'How was yours? Did you just get here, on Diagon Alley?' Ari wanted to know. 'What do you think of this carnival?' the girl asked, unsure about her own opinion.



'Hi, Rose!' Ariadne greeted with a smile. 'Mutual friends of Gwen and fellow William-haters.' she laughed, unable to figure out why she didn't like William. Maybe just because her other friends disliked him as well. 'Did you see anything interesting at the carnival?' she asked Rose, who seemed to have been the one to drag Mordred there.

Originally Posted by Zebragirl (Post 10548122)

Oh please don't be angry. She did not like to make people angry! But... she said it was no problem. Good. She didn't want someone getting mad at her.
"I'm fine. I really am sorry though. I'm always bumping into things." It was true. She was so clumbsy. "These stalls look amazing." she agreed noticing the girls tone. "I like the look of the hoopla..."

"Yeah I am!" she said, smiling that someone actually sort of recognized her. "I'm Emily. Your in Gryffindor too right?" she asked holding out her hand to shake.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10548172)

'Hey, have you still got your I HATE WILLIAM T-shirt?' Rose laughed. 'I love the carnival, it's amazing, I dragged Mordred along... hey, is it National Hug a Slytherin day this year as well? Can I join in?' Rose grinned evily.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10548225)

'Bumping into people can be a way of making friends. At least, that's how I met Nika, last year. Maybe you know her, she's in Gryffindor too.' Ariadne continued talking in a much kinder tone. 'Everything here seems interesting, but I wonder if the merchandise is any good. I can choose anything I like as a birthday present but I'm afraid everything here is low quality, though extremely entertaining.' the girl said, mature over her years, as usual.

'Yes, proud Gryffindor as well. Pleased to meet you, Emily. I'm Ariadne Marchbanks, or Ari, for short.' the girl introduced herself, shaking her housemate's hand. 'What year are you in?' Ariadne wondered, unable to venture a guess.

Originally Posted by Zebragirl (Post 10548256)

"Oh, um yeah I know her. We are... were good friends..." Emily still didn't want to think about the fight they were in. She'd messed up the best friendship she'd ever had and now she just wanted to forget it.
"Yeah very interesting." she said trying to get back into her usual cheerful self. "Cool glowworm sticks!" she picked on up. She was not very mature for her age. "I really want to buy some more sweets, but my parents waarned me not to. They're sick of having to take me to the dentist!" Sweets were just so damn tasty! Especially carnival food!

"Nice to meet you too!" she smiled at Ariadne. "I'm going into my third year." Though she didn't look 13. She hated being so short. "What about you?"

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10548320)

Ariadne realized something must have happened between Emily and Nika, but avoided the subject, trying to be diplomatic. Anyway, it was a bad idea to discuss such matters with people you've just met. Ari was quite sure Emily wouldn't like to confess her problems to her right now.

Sweets! Ari could totally relate to having a sweet tooth. 'I adore sweets too! I eat lots of chocolate, but my mum uses a charm on my teeth to keep them healthy. I've never been to the dentist.' the girl admitted, thinking Emily might be Muggleborn but unwilling to ask her if that was right.

'One year younger than you, then. I'm going into my second year, happy that I'm done being amongst the youngest students.' she replied, thinking how lost and clueless she had felt on her first days at Hogwarts. 'Do you think they've changed the weird Ministry Professors this year? I don't think I can take anymore of Shaw.' the girl sighed, hoping he was, indeed, replaced.

Originally Posted by sarahkbarrett (Post 10549580)

Ellie had been eyeing the different stalls and things for a while, but she finally decided to go over and take a look at all the little trinkets. Walking down the row of stalls, she found a table that she liked. It was covered in a bunch of different kinds of jewelry and pretty things. Whether they were actually real, Ellie had no idea, but they probably cost far too much. But, that's how these people made their money. Cheap stuff at an extremely high price.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10547849)

'Just having fun!' Rose laughed. 'Look at the mime? I mimed with him, and I got bowed to, as I was good, somehow...' Rose laughed.

'No, just try not to look up. Learnt THAT the hard way!' Rose giggled. 'Yeah, the twins'll get annoyed if I don't get 'em anything...' Rose sighed.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10548095)

Turning around, Ariadne was delighted to see her Slytherin friend. 'Mordred! Long time no see. How are you? Mind if I hug you?' the girl asked, uncertain if he would agree. They were friends and she had missed him during the summer, but she remembered his expression of sheer agony during the 'Hug a Slytherin Day'. The memory made her chuckle.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10548095)

Nodding for confirmation, Ari smiled at Rose, whom she had indeed met at school. 'My summer was lovely, I went to Wales with my mum, and then I had a few friends over at our place.' she replied. 'How was yours? Did you just get here, on Diagon Alley?' Ari wanted to know. 'What do you think of this carnival?' the girl asked, unsure about her own opinion.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10548095)

'Hi, Rose!' Ariadne greeted with a smile. 'Mutual friends of Gwen and fellow William-haters.' she laughed, unable to figure out why she didn't like William. Maybe just because her other friends disliked him as well. 'Did you see anything interesting at the carnival?' she asked Rose, who seemed to have been the one to drag Mordred there.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10548172)

'Hey, have you still got your I HATE WILLIAM T-shirt?' Rose laughed. 'I love the carnival, it's amazing, I dragged Mordred along... hey, is it National Hug a Slytherin day this year as well? Can I join in?' Rose grinned evily.

Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl (Post 10550519)

Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl (Post 10550654)

Originally Posted by Zebragirl (Post 10548467)

"Oh my sister offered to do that charm on me, but my parents don't like magic in the house." She didn't really want to get into the whole 'half-blood' and 'adoptive muggle parents' thing. Especially with someone she'd just met. She'd just let Ari thing she was muggle-born for the time being.

"So did you have a good first year?" she asked. She could remember hers like it was yesterday. The excitment, the nervousness, meeting new people. She smiled. "Oh I don't think they're back this year. I hope not anyway. Shaw with his chainsaw was just plain scary!" She'd dreaded his classes all year. And the ministry had hired him?

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10550380)

"A hug? Did she just...?" he thought with shock. "Heck, everyone's doing hugs." he thought. And he wasn't even sure how it felt to be hugged. His parents rarely give it to him -- being busy aurors and all that. They don't have much time for him, even if he's at home during summers. Not having any idea on how to do it, Mordred blushed and nodded to her. And as he waited for her to execute it, he took a breath hoping he won't faint. That will be just embarrassing.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10550380)

"How was it?" he asked. "We went to Egypt this year, and we just arrived yesterday. It was a great place! I'd like to go back there soon." he beamed at the idea. He missed the place; except the heat. "Yes, well my mum and our house elf's getting my school supply. I really don't like to shop. Not my thing." he said shaking his head.

Mordred looked around him some more, "This place is a bit...weird. Chaotic, even. But I'd like to explore it more. I believe this to be a muggle tradition?" he asked. He didn't expect to immerse himself in such customs, but he's slowly realizing that he must have missed out on a lot of fun, mainly because he's trapped inside an old (and boring) wizarding world.

And if he wanted to become an Auror one day, he believes he needs such immersion to understand fully his future duty.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10550380)

"Wait." he said holding up a hand. "You hate that boy?" he said trying to remember his face. "What did he do to the both of you? And who's Gwen?" he believes he hasn't met her yet.

Originally Posted by WeasleyGirl (Post 10550580)

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10551337)

Slightly aware of her new Hufflepuff-ish tendencies (she didn't like hugging people untill she started attending Hogwarts), Ari smiled reassuringly when Mordred nodded and jumped to hug him, but relesed the boy briefly, thinking it might be too much for him. 'See, it wasn't that bad!' the girl laughed.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10551337)

Ari wondered if it was possible for a Muggle couple to have two daughters both witches, and reached the conclusion that such a thing was highly unlikely. However, she restrained herself from asking any more questions on the subject, since she didn't want Emily to think of her as a girl obsessed with blood status, which she definitely wasn't.

'Yes, I did, overall...I started exploring the castle with a friend, it was fascinating, but we still haven't seen half of it! And I was very curious to see what subjects I'll be good at. The whole pirate thing got me confused, though. In fact, I'm still not sure I understand what was going on.' Ariadne confessed, blushing a bit. 'Oh, that's good! I think I would actually like Transfiguration and DADA if taught by competent professors.' the second year Gryffie mused. 'What did you think of the subjects in your first year?' Ari asked Emily.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10550380)

"Hmm. There are so many things to choose from." he said scanning the stalls above their heads. He was really bad at picking up gifts.

Awkward. He suddenly felt he's too tall for his age.



"A hug? Did she just...?" he thought with shock. "Heck, everyone's doing hugs." he thought. And he wasn't even sure how it felt to be hugged. His parents rarely give it to him -- being busy aurors and all that. They don't have much time for him, even if he's at home during summers. Not having any idea on how to do it, Mordred blushed and nodded to her. And as he waited for her to execute it, he took a breath hoping he won't faint. That will be just embarrassing.



"How was it?" he asked. "We went to Egypt this year, and we just arrived yesterday. It was a great place! I'd like to go back there soon." he beamed at the idea. He missed the place; except the heat. "Yes, well my mum and our house elf's getting my school supply. I really don't like to shop. Not my thing." he said shaking his head.

Mordred looked around him some more, "This place is a bit...weird. Chaotic, even. But I'd like to explore it more. I believe this to be a muggle tradition?" he asked. He didn't expect to immerse himself in such customs, but he's slowly realizing that he must have missed out on a lot of fun, mainly because he's trapped inside an old (and boring) wizarding world.

And if he wanted to become an Auror one day, he believes he needs such immersion to understand fully his future duty.





"Wait." he said holding up a hand. "You hate that boy?" he said trying to remember his face. "What did he do to the both of you? And who's Gwen?" he believes he hasn't met her yet.

Mordred frowned at Rose. "Hey. It's not 'Hug a Slytherin Day' today. And if they plan on doing that in school again-- I'll make sure to lock myself in the Room of Requirements." he said as he does not want to have multiple mini heart-attacks in one day. Oh, the paranoia.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10551568)

'Yeah, I dunno why Ari hates him but Gwen hates him because he's annoying, and I hate him 'cause he's a git.' Rose said firmly. 'I don't like to go into that part of my life...' Rose laughed. 'Well, lets just say that I DID go out with him, and that he's TERRIBLE boyfriend material...' Rose scowled. Yeah, being possesive and then CHEATING on her. Definitely bad.

'Hmm... If I'm not gonna get you on hug a Slytherin day... I shall do now!' Rose smiled evily. Then. She hugged Mordred. See what he thinks of THAT!



Rose let go of Mordred and laughed. 'Well, I don't know about you, but I'll always hate him.' She grinned. 'Yup, this place is my life. Well, this carnival's been to my town before! I can help you where to go!' Rose told Ari.
'Too late!' Rose laughed in acknoledgement of her telling Rose not to scare him. 'I probably scared him when I first met him!' Rose laughed

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10551568)

'Yeah, I dunno why Ari hates him but Gwen hates him because he's annoying, and I hate him 'cause he's a git.' Rose said firmly. 'I don't like to go into that part of my life...' Rose laughed. 'Well, lets just say that I DID go out with him, and that he's TERRIBLE boyfriend material...' Rose scowled. Yeah, being possesive and then CHEATING on her. Definitely bad.

'Hmm... If I'm not gonna get you on hug a Slytherin day... I shall do now!' Rose smiled evily. Then. She hugged Mordred. See what he thinks of THAT!



Rose let go of Mordred and laughed. 'Well, I don't know about you, but I'll always hate him.' She grinned. 'Yup, this place is my life. Well, this carnival's been to my town before! I can help you where to go!' Rose told Ari.
'Too late!' Rose laughed in acknoledgement of her telling Rose not to scare him. 'I probably scared him when I first met him!' Rose laughed

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10552104)

Then, Rose hugged him. What is it with girls and hugging anyway? That he needs to find out. He was about to ask the girls, but Rose's confession was too hard to miss.

"You went out with him? You were his girlfriend?" Mordred said almost laughing as he broke away from Rose's hug--totally forgetting about it. "How terrible was he? What did he do this time?" he asked. He never witnessed his cousins woo a girl, so he doesn't have any idea what it takes to be a terrible boyfriend.

He then approached one of the stalls selling an over-sized wizard's hat. He never wore their pointed school hat, but the one he spotted was way too cool to not at least try on. He got it off the table and wore it, but the hat was too big that it literally engulfed his head. Pulling it off his face, "So, Rose --if you went out with William, then it means that somehow--you were attracted to him. Right?" he asked totally being ignorant about those things. To him, it was all logic.

Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley (Post 10552182)

"So nice of you to talk behind my back" Willaim told Rose politely. He just laughed.


" Why don't you grow a pair and tell me face to face?" Willaim asked the boy. Then William laighed.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10552104)

Then, Rose hugged him. What is it with girls and hugging anyway? That he needs to find out. He was about to ask the girls, but Rose's confession was too hard to miss.

"You went out with him? You were his girlfriend?" Mordred said almost laughing as he broke away from Rose's hug--totally forgetting about it. "How terrible was he? What did he do this time?" he asked. He never witnessed his cousins woo a girl, so he doesn't have any idea what it takes to be a terrible boyfriend.

He then approached one of the stalls selling an over-sized wizard's hat. He never wore their pointed school hat, but the one he spotted was way too cool to not at least try on. He got it off the table and wore it, but the hat was too big that it literally engulfed his head. Pulling it off his face, "So, Rose --if you went out with William, then it means that somehow--you were attracted to him. Right?" he asked totally being ignorant about those things. To him, it was all logic.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10552222)

Mordred turned around to see a blond boy about his age. He looked from Rose Ariadne and him. "Tell him face to face?" he thought bitterly.

"Fine. How miserable were you that Rose got fed up?" he said as he faced the boy squarely. "You really must be terrible." he said as he looked at him from head to foot, crossed his arms and smirked. Rose seemed hurt when she mentioned him. And if there is someone to tell him the truth, it must be Mordred.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10551386)

Mordred slightly winced when Ari hugged him. It was a fast hug, but it felt nice. "So that's a hug." he said smiling; happy that he didn't faint. He realized that hugs from good friends were not a bad thing. They felt...real.

Mordred grinned as he spoke. "Yes we did. We were able to see the hieroglyphs drawn on the walls. Who knew that those were actually 'magical spells' to help the dead gain entrance to the other realm. Really fascinating." he said dreamily. "The local market's full of items that are used as amulets, potions ingredients, herbs." he continued. "And muggles buy them." he added. Their trip to Egypt made him realize that they indeed live with muggles in a parallel world. This realization made him more curious of the non-magical people.

"Fortune teller?" Mordred smirked. He never took his Divination classes seriously. "I don't get Divination. It's not exciting anymore if you already know your future." Well it was rather his excuse to not attend Divination classes.

"Ohhh. Him. Yes, I now remember." he said as he recalled the time they were in Fortescue's last summer. Mordred wanted to talk to that boy, but he seems to be very busy with the girls. "Did he talk to you? Used his cheesy lines?" Mordred asked trying not to laugh.

Originally Posted by Zebragirl (Post 10551548)

Emily walked over to another stall and picked up a glowworm stick. Those things were so cool!
"I know how you feel! I've been there two years and still carn't find my way around! I swear that castle is growing!" It sure felt like it. "And the library! It's huge! My ambition is to try to read all of it before I leave." She laughed a bit as she checked her pocket for any money. She douted she'd do it, but she just loved to read so much!
"I love charms. And I'm surprisingly good at it! If you need any help with practicing, I'm your girl." Damn, that had come out a bit boastful. She hadn't meant it to at all.
"Um... yeah, Transfiguration is good. So is Care of Magical Creatures. I love learning about magical animals!"
She passed some money over and pocketed the glowworm stick. "What about you?"

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10551568)

Rose let go of Mordred and laughed. 'Well, I don't know about you, but I'll always hate him.' She grinned. 'Yup, this place is my life. Well, this carnival's been to my town before! I can help you where to go!' Rose told Ari.
'Too late!' Rose laughed in acknoledgement of her telling Rose not to scare him. 'I probably scared him when I first met him!' Rose laughed

Originally Posted by ImaBRE! (Post 10552133)

Originally Posted by LilyLunaGinnyPotter (Post 10552409)

James quirked his eyebrow. "How much?" The vendor repeated himself. "No thanks." Mr. Awesome put back the floating, gold ornament that looked like a chicken. It was cool but for 10 gallions?!?! Once he started Hogwarts he'd be able to charm stuff to do that sorta thing. He left the stand and headed off, walking down the street once more.

He smirked at a mime and walked over to a dude who looked kinda excited at the sight of the silent actor. Then yer man walked away and James practically had to almost run to catch up. He was kinda in need of someone to talk to. Then the shoe lace of his converse got in his way and he tripped but quickly caught himself before falling on top of the dude - only pushing the guy slightly.

"Sorry man. Tripped on my shoelace... Hey did you see anything sorta cheap 'round here?"

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10552403)

Mordred's reaction was somewhat unexpected. He was actually not that disturbed by the hug. 'Well, I'm glad you're still speaking to me after this.' Ari joked. 'Everyone needs a hug every once in a while.' That was entirely true.

Ariadne listened intently to the boy describing his experiences in Egypt, and her wish to visit the place herself increased. 'Were you able to decipher the hyeroglyphs? Are they something like Runes?' Ari wondered, remembering she was rubbish at Ancient Runes at school.

'Yeah, a fortune-teller. She asked me my day and time of birth and based on that, she told me I would inherit a huge sum of money. Riiiight.' Ari waved a hand in disbelief. 'I can't imagine how muggles actually believe things like that.' But Divination was different. 'I quite like the subject. It's not that much about seeing the future as it is about interpreting signs. To me, it is similar to Arithmancy, which uses numbers as signs with deeper meanings.' the Gryffie argued.

'No, he didn't use his lines on me. I reckon he doesn't like me, but I'm perfectly fine with that. We haven't spoken much, and truth be told, he was pretty civil, but that doesn't mean that I approve of his behaviour.' Ari replied, hoping Mordred wouldn't consider her a snob for hating someone she hardly knew.





At least there was someone who could relate to her state of confusion when it came to the size of the castle. 'It might be, or at least it seems to be growing because every year it's more and more crowded.' There were indeed lots of firsties shopping for supplies at this very moment.

'Fancy that! Gryffindors in general aren't known as avid readers, I thought I was one of the very few to enjoy reading, but I'm glad you do too. What kind of books are your favourite?' Ariadne asked with curiosity.

'I'm not spectacular at Charms, but I manage. With your help, I might improve.' Ari said sincerely. 'Maybe there's something I could do for you in return.' she offered. 'I need Transfiguration and Care of Magical Creatures, as my dream career is to become a wandmaker.' the young Gryffie confessed, hoping Emily wouldn't react surprised, as it wasn't a very common profession even in the wizarding world. 'What would you like to do?'



Ari was a bit surprised that people could fall in love so early, as first years, but decided to say nothing in order not to hurt Rose's feelings. Maybe after William, she realized it was too soon. 'Really? So you must know everything around here! Where would you reccommend me to go?' Ariadne asked Rose, who seemed to be the expert in carnivals. 'How did you meet Mordred?' Ari was curious to know, as her housemate mentioned having scared the boy.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10552403)

At least there was someone who could relate to her state of confusion when it came to the size of the castle. 'It might be, or at least it seems to be growing because every year it's more and more crowded.' There were indeed lots of firsties shopping for supplies at this very moment.

'Fancy that! Gryffindors in general aren't known as avid readers, I thought I was one of the very few to enjoy reading, but I'm glad you do too. What kind of books are your favourite?' Ariadne asked with curiosity.

'I'm not spectacular at Charms, but I manage. With your help, I might improve.' Ari said sincerely. 'Maybe there's something I could do for you in return.' she offered. 'I need Transfiguration and Care of Magical Creatures, as my dream career is to become a wandmaker.' the young Gryffie confessed, hoping Emily wouldn't react surprised, as it wasn't a very common profession even in the wizarding world. 'What would you like to do?'

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10552334)

'Yes... he cheated on me... kissed another girl who he started going out with after.' Rose scowled thinking about it. 'He was also WAY possesive, he didn't like it when I went off with my friends and expected me to be with him 24/7...' Rose rolled her eyes.
Then Mordred said something about atttraction? 'Somehow, I guess. Don't ask me what to, I'll never know.' Rose grinned. 'I usually prefer boys with dark hair, not blondies.' Rose laughed. 'Why?' Rose asked.

Rose burst out laughing. 'Thank you...' Rose whispered to him. It was nice to know someone was on her side. 'Y'know, most Slytherins have been pretty horrid to me. I like you, Mordred, you don't seem to care if I'm a Muggleborn!' Rose smiled. 'You don't do you?' Rose asked worried.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10552403)

Mordred's reaction was somewhat unexpected. He was actually not that disturbed by the hug. 'Well, I'm glad you're still speaking to me after this.' Ari joked. 'Everyone needs a hug every once in a while.' That was entirely true.

Ariadne listened intently to the boy describing his experiences in Egypt, and her wish to visit the place herself increased. 'Were you able to decipher the hyeroglyphs? Are they something like Runes?' Ari wondered, remembering she was rubbish at Ancient Runes at school.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10552522)

"Nothing. I mean you're really upset now--and I can't imagine that you got attracted to him." Mordred shrugged.

He glared at William, "Nobody talks to me that way. If you wish to confront me about something, then you should at least have the decency to introduce yourself first." he addressed to William, and with a smirk, he turned his back to him and shut him out of the conversation.

"I don' mind you being muggleborn, as long as you're not rude." he said glancing at the blond boy behind him.

Originally Posted by MissFeenella (Post 10550259)

This carnival was sooooo huuuge,it as really amazing.The blonde definitely needed someone that came back with her to go on all the fun rides.Doing it alone was only half as fun.Making her way to the stalls and vendors,the first thing that she noticed was this table with all the beautiful jewelry on it.Noo waaay the slytherin coould not take a look at them.

Approaching the girl saw another one standing there and a wide smile crept on her face as she recognized her."Elllieeee",the blonde waved as she was within hearing distance,"heeeeyy youu."They hadnt met up in ages,they totally should hang out waaay more often.Seriously.

Originally Posted by Yourenodaisy (Post 10552787)

Emmaleigh had heard that there was a carnival in town, and when she heard sounds unusual to Diagon Alley, she followed the noise until she arrived in the middle of the carnival. This was a new one for her. The only carnival she had even gone to was the small local one near her town, and it definitely wasn't a magical carnival. Not knowing where to go first, she decided to look bat some of the stalls set up in the street.

Originally Posted by ortalismusicoh (Post 10553199)

Nessie excitedly wandered around the Carnival. She was glad she had something to do, because all she could think about was Tyler and Rose. She deffinitely needed a break. She headed over to the Carnival stalls. They all looked very interesting. She looked at them all trying to decide which stall would be the most fun.

Then it came back to her, she remembered everything. About a year ago, she was a cute little innocent first year that was friendly and a true Hufflepuff. Now she felt like the worst friend ever. She didn't know why she did, what she did to Rose, but for some reason she felt she needed to. She carried on walking trying not to think about anything, except for the Carnival stalls.

Originally Posted by ortalismusicoh (Post 10553199)

Nessie excitedly wandered around the Carnival. She was glad she had something to do, because all she could think about was Tyler and Rose. She deffinitely needed a break. She headed over to the Carnival stalls. They all looked very interesting. She looked at them all trying to decide which stall would be the most fun.

Then it came back to her, she remembered everything. About a year ago, she was a cute little innocent first year that was friendly and a true Hufflepuff. Now she felt like the worst friend ever. She didn't know why she did, what she did to Rose, but for some reason she felt she needed to. She carried on walking trying not to think about anything, except for the Carnival stalls.

Originally Posted by ThestralYew128 (Post 10553253)

"Hi, Nessie! What's going on? Oh.... You look upset?! What's wrong? Is there anything I can do to help?" Raven was concerned about her new friend...


"Oh! Anna, You are already here! Great! What should we do? Nessie seems really upset!"

Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley (Post 10552182)

"So nice of you to talk behind my back" Willaim told Rose politely. He just laughed.


" Why don't you grow a pair and tell me face to face?" Willaim asked the boy. Then William laighed.

Originally Posted by Sherri (Post 10553846)

Wisteria spotted William and a few other people who seemed heated at the moment. She tapped William on the shoulder from behind, "So what's going on?" She asked putting her hands into her pocket.

Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley (Post 10554096)

" Glad to see you sweetie" Willaim told Witsy. He kissed her on the cheek. " Now shall we go on rides or should I win you a stuffed animal at one of the booths?" Willaim asked Witsy. Hee held his hand out for Witsy to to hold while they walk. " I love you" William smiled.

Originally Posted by sarahlooo (Post 10552679)

Hearing her name, Ellie turned to the side to see Fee standing there smiling. "Fee!" Ellie said with a grin, walking happily toward her. Ellie gave her a hug and looked at her new haircut. "I love your hair! It looks even better in person." She said with a grin.

"How have you been?" Ellie asked. They hadn't hung out in ages. It was really a shame because Fee was just so adorable.

Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley (Post 10554096)

" Glad to see you sweetie" Willaim told Witsy. He kissed her on the cheek. " Now shall we go on rides or should I win you a stuffed animal at one of the booths?" Willaim asked Witsy. Hee held his hand out for Witsy to to hold while they walk. " I love you" William smiled.

Originally Posted by nogoodforyou (Post 10551338)

A carnival.

There was actually a carnival over there! And it was amazing! Nora just loved cheerful and colorful things like this, even though she'd never been to a carnival before. Wasn't this a muggle thing? But muggle or not, she was more than happy to see one.

The first place she went to explore were the stalls and the vendors, of course. And she wasn't alone either. Elijah was admiring everything as he was in her small bag, and to her surprise, he wasn't even trying to escape. Well... what would the others think if they'd see a tiny lizard move around Diagon Alley on its own will?

Since she was distracted by everything that was surrounding her, she didn't quite pay attention to what she was stepping on.

... until she felt something awkward... feet.

Why did she keep stepping on people's feet?!

The girl gasped and stepped away quickly, and then turned around to see on whose feet she stepped this time. At least she didn't scream, which was an improvement. But... she had to look uuuuup, of course, since she was so short. "I - I'm sorry, I didn't mean to -" give you a bad feet..ache?! Nice. That was juuust nice.

Originally Posted by WeasleyGirl (Post 10554336)

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10552539)

'Naw, I'm not upset. I mean, I was at first. Well. For about an hour, then I got over it...' Rose shrugged. 'No, I'm surprised now too. Maybe he somehow slipped me a potion?' Rose laughed.

'I should think not.' Rose said plainly. 'No-one should be rude to anyone, it's just plain...' Rose tried to think of another word than 'rude' but settled with it, 'rude!' Rose laughed.

'Well, thank you, Sir Mordred, your acceptance means a lot!' Rose giggled, courtseying. 'Well, I'm not rude, unless someone gets on my wrong side.' Rose said darkly, glancing at William.

'HEY! You'll know! What's a Veela?' Rose asked Mordred. 'I remember his mum telling me they were all Veelas, what does that mean?' Rose asked, cocking her head to one side.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10554103)

'Little git...' Rose muttered darkly to Mordred. 'You see what he does, charms their socks off...' Rose whispered to Mordred. 'I was hoping he'd reply, I guess I can't expect that much from a coward. I thought he'd met his match in you, seems he's too scared!' Rose giggled.

Originally Posted by MoviegoerKinz (Post 10555472)

Originally Posted by Sherri (Post 10554298)

"Glad to see you too." She said beaming. "I need an adrenaline rush, let's try rides first. Can we do a roller coaster first?" Witsy took hold of his hand and began to walk. She walked in silence for a bit wondering, she opened her mouth as if to speak and closed. She put her head on his shoulder, "I like elephants," she said randomly, passing him a wink.

Originally Posted by MoviegoerKinz (Post 10555624)

"Oh really!?" Elaina flashed the young man a smile. He was very handsome, a bit young, but something about him seemed rather sweet. She clutched her purse in her hand and was anxious to use the coins inside. "I would be happy to have some assistance from someone with some expertise." Elaina had her eye on one with green and blue jewels, but he was curious to this man's taste. Plus, if he liked something maybe that meant other guys would. "Which one do you think would look nice?"

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10555560)

He nodded to Rose as she curtsied. "You're welcome." he grinned. "Nobody talks rubbish to my face. They're not worth my time." he said as he glanced at William's direction. "He must have thought that I don't have the guts to tell it to his face." he shrugged. "Heh. Wrong move from him. I don't know him and he's not my friend anyway. What's there to lose?" he smirked and scratched the side of his head with his finger.

"Veelas? If you know your Greek Mythology, Veelas are part human, part sirens. They are beautiful creatures, no doubt. But they've got a nasty attitude." he said seriously. "But to me, they're nothing special." he added.



Mordred turned around to see William walking away with a girl. He smirked and faced Rose. "Just like any Slytherin, we don't strike unless provoked. If he shuts up and walk away, I'd do the same. But I'll be watching."

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10555825)

'Well, do you know how difficult it is not to hug you right now?' Rose laughed. Yup, Mordred was just being... like... awesome! 'Y'know, that's also the properties of a Gryffindor... maybe you're like... well... a Slytherdor!' Rose giggled. 'Ach, I wish I'd brought a jacket now!' Rose laughed as the wind swept her bare shoulders.

'Hmm... I've heard of Sirens, aren't they those things that sing to get sailors to crash into them? But, what was the point? Did they get anything out of it?' Rose laughed

'Ah, just like a snake... I'm different... mess with a lion, you'll get bitten first time round...' Rose said darkly. 'Mordred? Why do most of the Slytherins hate the Gryffindors and most Gryffindors hate Slytherins albeit relationships? You guys don't seem so bad!' Rose grinned nudging him

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10552468)

'Hmm... the Freakshow is always a great place to go!' Rose laughed. 'You've got LOADS of exciting people there!' Rose nodded.

'I met him on the Hogwarts Express, on the way there,' Rose grinned at Ari 'but didn't get to see him after that. Then I saw him in Florean Fortescues!' Rose smiled over at Mordred.

Originally Posted by Zebragirl (Post 10552478)

Emily laughed as she twirled the glow stick between her hands "Yeah, is it just me or are there loads more first years this year?" Probably just her. She'd just never really payed attention to the amount of students going to Hogwarts before.

"Oh you enjoy reading too?!" This got her excited. Everyone else she seemed to know hated to read. "I'm an absolute fanatic when it comes to books! I'll read anything and everything, though I do enjoy Hogwarts: A Histoy. That's always a good read." In fact she had it in bag right now. She'd lost count of how many times she'd read it. "What about you?"

"Oh it's fine." Emily said blushing slightly "I just like to help people out if they're stuck. It's nice to be nice after all!" That was becoming something of a motto for her at the moment.
"You want to be a wandmaker? That's so cool!" She was being serious. She'd read a few books on wandlore and it sounded very exciting. "I'm not sure. This may be surprising but I've always found dragons interesting! Mabye I'd go work with them or something..." She hadn't really given much thought into a future career, but that was something that had always stayed in her mind since she'd first read about them.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10552522)

"Good thing I did not faint." he joked. "Well, it was nice of you to ask permission first. I'm really not used to hugs." he confessed.

"The hieroglyphs were extraordinary. Yes, it's pretty much like Arithmancy but deciphering the drawings is tricky business. It could mean a lot; it could have thousands of interpretations! And we're talking about magic here. If you read it wrong, or interpreted it wrong-- the dead mummy will be doomed. You don't want that to happen." he said as he shook his head. "Although, I found this manuscript from their local market. They don't know the author, they don't even know the language used!" he said as he scratched his nose.

"Did you just see what happened?" Mordred asked about how William confronted him. "No wonder you don't like his behavior." he said as he kept a mental note about this boy.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10555904)

"A Slytherdor?" he repeated with amusement. He never thought of the idea. "Maybe. But I am a Slytherin all the way. I won't let get anything on my way, if I badly want it." he said grinning. "And just like what happened earlier, it's the perfect example of someone stepping on a snake. It will bite him without second thoughts. That's how we are. We strike when provoked." he said in a proud tone.

A gust of wind swept over them and Rose trembled a little. "Why did you not bring one?" he asked. Suddenly remembering his etiquette, he removed his Slytherin cloak and offered it to Rose. "Go on." he said with a grin. "Be a Slytherdor for a day."

He then tried to think of a clever answer to her question. "Well, some people were born and made to be evil. Something about balance and all that." he said as he looked at the sky. "This place will be boring if everyone's good and perfect. Right?"

Why do Slytherins hate Gryffindors? "Well, there are some in your house that can get really arrogant. Just because Harry Potter was in your house." he said bluntly. "Just like what I said, not everyone's perfect. We have a fair share of arrogant students in our house as well. And I'm sure the Huffs and the Ravenclaws have them as well."
he shrugged. "But Gryffindor and Slytherin students are the two of the most competitive houses in Hogwarts. Hate between the houses is expected."

"I'm hungry." he said as he placed his hand on top of his stomach. "You said you know your way around here, right? How about we get something to eat? My treat." he offered.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10555958)

'They definitely seem more than when I started school, or maybe they're just tinier?' But no, that wasn't possible, as Ariadne herself was one of the tiniest girls Hogwarts has ever seen.

'I guess it's because of my mother; she's a bookshop owner, I practically grew up amongst books.' Ari explained her passion for reading. She nodded when Emily mentioned Hogwarts: A History, as it was one of her favourites as well. 'I enjoy historical books the best.' Speaking of which, she really needed to get a new book to read on the way to Hogwarts.

'It's nice to be nice indeed.' Ari laughed. It was something rather obvious, but she'd never thought of it before. Emily seemed like a really cool person.
'Wow, dragons? Sounds dangerous, no wonder you're a Gryffindor if that's what you want to do in life!' Ari said, amazed.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10555958)

I asked for permission because until last year I wasn't used to hugs either, but in my case it was because I was rather antisocial. I can't say I'm super friendly now, but at least I've changed for the best.' Ari felt like she could confess this to Mordred.

'You're right, of course. I haven't thought about that.' she commented while studying the manuscript her Slytherin friend was holding. 'Hmm. Very interesting. Maybe if you talk to Madam Donovan she might help.' Ariadne suggested, as she was pretty fond of her Head of House.

'He had no right to talk to you like that. It was outrageous!' Ari said, annoyed. 'If he hadn't treated me like an invisible person, I would've given him a piece of my mind. You acted right.' she added, noting that it was really tacky of William to be parading in front of Rose accompanied by his new girlfriend.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10556198)

'Well, remind me never to step on you then!' Rose laughed.

Then Mordred passed her his cloak. 'Proper gentleman aren't you!' Rose blushed. 'Are you sure? Won't you be cold?' Rose asked worriedly. 'W-Well, um, OK... thank you!' Rose beamed gratefully as she put the cloak around her shoulders. Warmth spread through her in a flash. 'OMGosh! Thank you!' Rose smiled. 'When you want it back, feel free to ask!' Rose grinned. 'I'm an official Slytherdor!' Rose lauughed. 'Right, I'm gonna hug you now, OK?' Rose laughed as she hugged Mordred.

Letting go of him she listened to him say about perfectness and stuff. 'I agree!' Rose nodded fervently. 'I'm not perfect, no matter what people say! I've always got friends complimenting me, you know 'Rose, everyone would like you, you're pretty and funny etcetera' and I'm just going, 'no, I'm not...'' Rose said. 'Whos Harry Potter? Is he that dude that defeated Voldemort? Well, you know, I don't hate you, right?' Rose told him, worried he might think she was prejudiced against Slytherins.

Rose beamed, realising how hungry she was. 'Sure! So, around the carnival, right?' Rose clarified.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10556538)

Mordred smiled at her. "I'm not into socializing really, but it can get very boring." And lonely. He thought. "Who knew hugs can be great. Weird at first but it's calming." he said blushing a little. "I-I'm sorry I'm blabbing. It's just that, it's...well, new to me." he said looking away.

"Of course, your head of house! I plan on visiting the library as soon as Hogwarts is open." Mordred then kept the manuscript. "I made a promise to Julian that I will return it to him if I fail on finding information about it." he said. "Oh, Julian is my cousin from Durmstrang. I'm not sure if I mentioned him to you already."

Mordred smirked and turned to see where the blond boy went. "Well, he was a coward. He thought I wasn't going to tell it to his face." Mordred grinned. "I was expecting more from him, since he was the one who confronted me." he said shaking his head. "What a prat." he thought.

"By the way, Rose and I will get something to eat. You have to come along with us." Mordred smiled. "I don't know anything about muggle junk food." he said as he eyed the food stalls. Well, he's up for the challenge. He's one growing boy after all. "I don't know what's happening to me. I'm always hungry!" he confessed.



Aaand another hug. "Don't mind me. I'm fine without it." he grinned and placed his hands inside his pockets. "Return it if you think you don't need it anymore." he said as he stared at the Slytherin emblem on his cloak. "Sort of weird to see you in my cloak." he said as he looked at it. "Just be careful though, you might trip on it." he said as he noticed that his cloak was too long for her. He had to buy that new cloak from Twilfit since his old one's really short already.

"Compliments are good. But don' let it get in to your head." he said as he tapped the side of his temple with his finger. "Some people can be unbearable just because they think they are perfect." he said frowning.

Mordred then stared at her. "You don't know who Harry Potter is?" he asked with surprise. "He was the one who defeated Voldemort, yes." he nodded. "They said in the books that he was supposed to be housed in Slytherin, but the sorting hat changed its mind and placed him in Gryffindor instead." he added.

Mordred tilted his head. "If you hate me, then you wouldn't be talking to me right now." he said with a grin.

"I'd like to try the food this place has to offer. I suppose they sell muggle junkfood?" he asked. "Well, as long as it's edible, I'm game." he said as he looked at the food stalls.




Mordred looked from Ari to Rose. "What?" he said with a confused look. It looks like these girls have their own language. He tried not to listen to them anymore as he thought of the food that was waiting for them.

Originally Posted by Jason Potter Weasley (Post 10555635)

" Yeah, you are glad to see me" William told Sheri. " Ok, rides first" William said to Sheri." Ok, roller coasters first and then elephants' Willaim agreed with Witsy." You are so pretty' Willaim smiled.

Originally Posted by sarahlooo (Post 10552679)

Hearing her name, Ellie turned to the side to see Fee standing there smiling. "Fee!" Ellie said with a grin, walking happily toward her. Ellie gave her a hug and looked at her new haircut. "I love your hair! It looks even better in person." She said with a grin.

"How have you been?" Ellie asked. They hadn't hung out in ages. It was really a shame because Fee was just so adorable.

Originally Posted by Yourenodaisy (Post 10552787)

Emmaleigh had heard that there was a carnival in town, and when she heard sounds unusual to Diagon Alley, she followed the noise until she arrived in the middle of the carnival. This was a new one for her. The only carnival she had even gone to was the small local one near her town, and it definitely wasn't a magical carnival. Not knowing where to go first, she decided to look bat some of the stalls set up in the street.

Originally Posted by Sherri (Post 10556648)

Witsy smiled, "I'm always happy to see you, and speaking of which," she turned to her bag and pulled out small box. She looked from the box to William, back to the box, "My mum's so cute, I told her about you before and she's really excited about meeting you, and she sent me this yesterday to give to you." She smiled handing it to William.

Witsy gave a curtsy as William complimented her. "My mum, made it for me. It's my favorite dress."

Inside the box was filled with a clear liquid. Turn it upside down, shake it, or trying to scoop it out by hand the water won't escape or disappear. The person holing it will see changes in the water (like color or even sometimes shapes or figures) only that person holding it can see. It's meant as a guide to whatever's on your mind. If you chose to have other people see what's in it with you they merely put their hands with you. Some of the water can evaporate depending on anger, the water lost doesn't get replaced but that once the box is completely empty, the entirety of it shifts to something different.

"It's a little trinket, my mum used to carry, said it was helpful in good times."

Originally Posted by ThestralYew128 (Post 10553253)

"Hi! What's going on? Oh.... You look upset?! What's wrong? Is there anything I can do to help?" Raven was concerned. "I'm Raven by the way... I'm a first year at Hogwarts. I completely understand if you don't feel like sharing but I would really like to help you." Raven smiled. She hoped that there was something she could do or say.

Originally Posted by rockpaperscissors15 (Post 10553255)

Anna then turned around to see another young girl. She decided to go up to her. "Hello!" Anna said with a smile, she loved making new friends. "My name is Anna Reese!" She said happily shaking the girl's hand. "What's your name?" she asked the girl

Originally Posted by ortalismusicoh (Post 10557377)

Nessie looked up hearing somone, which seemed to be talking to her. Was it that obvious she wasn't feeling to good. This girl was friendly, she would probably end up being a Hufflepuff when she was sorted. Nessie didn't think she herself deserved to be one. She had not been herself at all lately. She put on a smile for the girl."Yeah everything is fine." it was a half lie, half true statement. She was feeling fine, but not everything that was going right now wasn't excatly good. "Im good, don't worry no help needed." she nodded at the girl to reasure her.

Just as she was about to introduce herself, the other girl had managed to first. Raven..hmm pretty name she thought. She noticed the girl did look a little short. She was probably around eleven. Nessie herself was twelve, but she was a little tall for her age. She smiled as her guess of Raven's age was confirmed, Raben had said she was going to be a first year. "Nice to meet you Raven." Nessie answered back. "Im Renesmee Talya Dixon, but you can call me Ness or Nessie for short." she then continued. "Im in fir..second year." she cahnged midway almost forgetting she wouldn't be a first year anymore.



She then noticed another girl aproach. She waved as the girl greeted her and smiled back. It seemed like there was going to be many new first years next year. She hoped there would be plenty of Hufflepuffs as of course she did think it was the best house of all time. She hoped her sister would get into Hufflepuff, because if her sister needed her for anything it would be easier for them to stick together. "Nice to meet you too Anna." she said."I'm Renesmee, but you can call me Ness or Nessie." she didn't feel like repeating her whole full name again.

"So you're both first years right?" she asked. She was trying to help her sister make friends for next year. Her and her sister were both quite friendly, but it always nice to have a little head start. So all Nessie would have to do is introduce Juliet to Anna and Raven, instead of Juliet having to go and find friends. She looke at the two, deciding to continue. "Well, I have a sister thats going to be in first year this up coming term".

Originally Posted by rockpaperscissors15 (Post 10557502)

"Nice to meet you Nessie!" Anna said happily. Anna stood next to her best friend Raven and started talking to Nessie some more. "Oh you have a sister!" Anna said happily. "When can we meet her? Does she look like you?" Anna asked Nessie.

Originally Posted by city_girl_95 (Post 10557046)

Amy LOVED the fair. Any fair. They were cool, and you could scream and laugh and no one stared at you lke you were an idiot. Which was a relief, because most people did think she was an idiot...well, she was an idiot, but still. She desperatley wanted to go on the coaster, but Sammy was a wimp, her mum was pregnant and her dad was downright refusing to go on it. Moping, she headed to the stalls. She needed a willing...victim participant

And there he was

DAAAMIIIIEEEENNNNAmy squealed, spotting the familiar person who was constantly reminding her about not falling out of trees. Though as she had said, it was only once and she'd meant to do it..

Originally Posted by Kimstar18 (Post 10557528)

Originally Posted by ortalismusicoh (Post 10557526)

Nessie watched as Anna stood next to Raven. They must have been best friends, just like her and Zara used to be. She missed Zara, she just wished Zara could have told her she was leaving Hogwarts. She remembered thats she still had to wirte to her when she got a chance. She really wanted Zara to be here with her, she sort of needed her best friend right now. She would tell Zara about the whole story in her letter.

She nodded her head answering Anna's question. This was working out great. They had already asked when they could meet her. "Um.. I'm not sure yet, but I'll make sure we organise something." She couldn't wait to tell her sister. She would be over the moon, when she heard about it. "No, we don't really look much alike, I look more like my dad and she looks more like mom." Most people could barely tell the two were sisters. They looked more like cousins.

Originally Posted by Canoir Greengrass (Post 10556746)

Freya saw the hustle bustle at the South Street Diagon Alley and she was really curious on what's going on. Then when she saw a lot of colorful tent it hit her. The Carnival! How come she forgot about it. She read it in Daily Prophet that there's a Carnival coming to Diagon Alley so this is what they're talking about.

The last time the blonde came to carnival was a long time ago when she's a little girl so Freya didn't remember much about it but she was pretty sure this carnival was a lot better than the last carnival she was into. She decided to check the stalls and vendors first maybe she could find some good stuffs. When she was looking around the stalls for something good, her eyes caught someone familiar. "Emma!!" she shouted and made her ways toward her Hufflepuff friend. "Where have you been? I missed you." she said before encasing Emma in a hug.

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10556198)

'Yeah, it's awesome over there!' Then Rose laughed. 'So, he reached the top shelf for you, huh?' Rose laughed.

'That's Witsy. That's the one he dumped for me.' Rose said bluntly. 'I'm surprised she took him back, he left her for me, then tried to go out with someone else, then went out with a different person, then told another girl he liked her, then, when all options were out, he went back to her.' Rose laughed.

Originally Posted by Zebragirl (Post 10556352)

Emily laughed. "I dunno. Just as long as their not getting taller. I hate when people think I'm younger than I actually am." She was 13 for merlins sake! And just the other day someone asked if she was a first year. She hated being so small.

Emily squealed and almost jumped up in glee. "No way! You mam owns a bookshop?!" She was so excited she had met a fellow book lover like Ari. "If I knew someone who owned a book shop I don't think I'd ever leave!" she laughed. She wasn't kidding though. "Read many muggle books? I did before, of course, I got my letter." That really may her sound like a muggle born, but she didn't care. Wuthering Heights was one of her favourite books - She was even named after it!

She continued to roll the glow stick beween her hands as she smirked at Ari's reaction. "Thanks. I haven't really given it much thought to be honest, I just know they're my favourite magical creature... hey, if you ever need the heartstring for you wands..." She laughed again at the thought. How did they do that anyway?

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10556538)

Mordred smiled at her. "I'm not into socializing really, but it can get very boring." And lonely. He thought. "Who knew hugs can be great. Weird at first but it's calming." he said blushing a little. "I-I'm sorry I'm blabbing. It's just that, it's...well, new to me." he said looking away.

"Of course, your head of house! I plan on visiting the library as soon as Hogwarts is open." Mordred then kept the manuscript. "I made a promise to Julian that I will return it to him if I fail on finding information about it." he said. "Oh, Julian is my cousin from Durmstrang. I'm not sure if I mentioned him to you already."

Mordred smirked and turned to see where the blond boy went. "Well, he was a coward. He thought I wasn't going to tell it to his face." Mordred grinned. "I was expecting more from him, since he was the one who confronted me." he said shaking his head. "What a prat." he thought.

"By the way, Rose and I will get something to eat. You have to come along with us." Mordred smiled. "I don't know anything about muggle junk food." he said as he eyed the food stalls. Well, he's up for the challenge. He's one growing boy after all. "I don't know what's happening to me. I'm always hungry!" he confessed.

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10559372)

'Yes, he did. Why do I have to be so tiny?' Ari laughed, although besides being amused she was also rather upset, since everyone seemed to have grown considerably over the summer except for her. She hoped no one would take her for a first year!

Ari's head started spinning after she had asked about Witsy. She noticed Mordred's confused look and chuckled, realizing she was almost as confused as him. Which meant she really needed to spend more time amongst girls. 'So...let me see if I get this. He dated Witsy, broke up with her and dated you afterwards. After you two broke up, he dated three more girls before returning to the same Witsy?' she asked for clarification. Ariadne wondered when William had the time to go to classes and do homework with so much dating.

Ari appreciated the invitation, but asked cautiously: 'Are you sure you want me to tag along? I don't want to be a bother.' Mordred and Rose have set that plan before seeing her at the carnival, so it was polite to ask first.

Originally Posted by city_girl_95 (Post 10557538)

Heeeeey she grinned at Damian giving him a big hug, cuz she hadn't seen him on the last day and thus couldn't give him a hug, which sucked seeing as she'd hugged almost everyone she even vaugley knew that day. For some it had been quite sad because they were leaving, but most were insanely excited to be going home. Amy had been moping..until she realised that a carnival was rolling into town, and then she'd practicly apparated home. Except she hadn't. She'd taken the train like everyone else.

Are you mad, I'm insanely excited she said, grinning and bouncing on the spot, she took him in again. But you don't look quite so excited...she trailed off, utterly confused. How could you not be excited about rides and candyfloss?

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Originally Posted by Yourenodaisy (Post 10558837)

There were so many amazing sites that Em couldn't decide what to do. As she was heading further down the street, she heard her name called, and knew exactly who had spotted her. "Freya!" she said as she turned around to see the girl rushing to her. "I've been around, but It has been forever since I've seen you." As she hugged her friend she said. "I'm doing good, how about you?" she asked the girl. "Hows being the quiddich cup champion feel?"

Originally Posted by Fred is awesome (Post 10556587)

'I will! I know, I feel like a Slytherin!' Rose laughed as she did a terrible snake impression consisting of just hissing. She looked down. 'Oh, yeah! Wait, my mum taught me something!' Rose grinned. She took the hairclips out of her hair, rolled the cloak up and clipped it up. 'There! No tripping on you lovely cloak now!' Rose giggled.

'Oh, I know...' Rose said darkly thinking about William. HE thought he was perfect... Vain, is what Rose called it.

'Muggleborn, remember?' Rose asked with a 'duh!' expression on her face. 'Aw, your face then! Priceless! Well, there you go, Slytherins and Gryffindors are pretty much the sort of same thingy then, aren't they?' Rose smiled.

'I don't know, we were talking to William...' Rose grinned back at him.

'Yup, 'muggle' junkfood galore!' Rose said putting emphasize on muggle. 'Well, I'm going to have to insist on linking arms then! I'll feel like going on the yellow brick road in the Wizard of Oz, which I've always wanted to do!...' Hey! She could be Dorothy! Rose giggled. 'You coming Ari?' Rose grinned offering an arm out to her. Yes. Rose was a weirdo and proud!

Then Rose laughed as Mordred got confused about them talking. 'Basically, he's a player...' Rose laughed

Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake (Post 10559372)

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Before Hogwarts I had my mum around and my neighbours, but when I started school I realized I needed to be more sociable because I knew no one and it was indeed boring.' Ari admitted, aware that Mordred and herself had more in common than she had thought initially. When the boy mentioned the qualities of a hug and then looked away, Ari thought he was really cute, but refrained herself from saying that out loud.

Back to talking about Madam Donovan, a safe and neutral topic of conversation. 'She was acting weird at the end of the year, but I trust she's back to normal now. I'm sure she'll be able to help.Then you can pride yourself in solving the mystery before your cousin. You've mentioned your cousins before, but not by name, I think. How are they?'Aaand, how's Chloe?' Ariadne asked, remembering what Mordred needed from the stationery shop the day they've met.

'A Gryffindor coward.' Ari replied bitterly. 'Why does he have to be in our House?' she complained. But if she considered all circumstances, the boy had earned a lot of points for Gryffindor, which was possibly why Ari disliked him even more, as he had more points than herself. But Gryffindor didn't get the Cup, so what did it matter,anyway? Right?

Ari appreciated the invitation, but asked cautiously: 'Are you sure you want me to tag along? I don't want to be a bother.' Mordred and Rose have set that plan before seeing her at the carnival, so it was polite to ask first.

Originally Posted by Zephyr (Post 10560124)

Then she did an impersonation of a snake. "You're better off as a Gryffindor." Mordred joked. He then watched as Rose clipped the hem of his cloak. Clever, but hopefully she won't forget to remove it. His mum would be surprised, no doubt.

"Yes, muggle junkfood FEST." he emphasized as he tapped his pocket full of coins. "Wizard of who? Or is it a 'what'?" he asked in a confused tone. "Link arms? Yellow brick road?" he thought as he looked at the pavement of the carnival. He was sure there was no yellow road. "Er...I think I'll skip that part." he said. "Yeah, she could be Dorothy...whoever she is." he continued as he looked at Ari. He was pretty sure she knows Oz and Dorothy.

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Originally Posted by rockpaperscissors15 (Post 10558514)

"Aw that's nice!" Anna said with a smile. "Maybe our parents can meet sometime. Are both your parents magical?" Anna asked Nessie. "Both mine are, well, my mum was a muggle at first but then received her Hogwarts letter, she was a bit shocked. Then my mum and dad met there first year but they didnt date until their fifth." Anna told Nessie. "I do can't wait to meet Juliet though, is she also purchasing her school supplies this week?" Anna asked.

Originally Posted by Cassirin (Post 10561793)