Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast
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				Title: <strong>Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>09-01-2022, 21:24:34</strong>
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				<div align="center">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/7/75/HogwartsU.webp/587px-HogwartsU.webp.png)</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: times new roman;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><span class="bbc_u"><em>2022 Welcome Feast</em></span></span></span></div><br><hr><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Header:</strong></span><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Header</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[floatleft][img height=200 padding=5]https://i.pinimg.com/280x280_RS/96/0a/87/960a879b2c1ce9aa839e329cec9cd4eb.jpg[/img][/floatleft][b]Character Name:[/b] [url=http://CS LINK]NAME[/url]<br>[b]Date | Time:[/b] (Make sure within IC month)<br>[b]Location:[/b]<br>[b]Wearing:[/b]<br>[b]Content:[/b] (Especially use for graphic/violent content)<br>[b]Tagging:[/b] (Please tag appropriately and use open/closed if needed)<br>[hr]<br></code></pre></div></div><br><hr><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: times new roman;" class="bbc_font"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Thread Links</strong></span></span></span></div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: times new roman;" class="bbc_font"><span class="bbc_u"><em>OOC</em></span></span></span></div><div align="center">Recruitment (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=338916.0)<br>GM Announcements (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339012.0)<br>Setting Information (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=338991.0)<br>Game Information (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339118.0)<br>Character Sheets (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.0)<br>OOC (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339011.0)<br>Wanted Ads (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339014.0)<br>Scene Trackers (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339015.0)</div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: times new roman;" class="bbc_font"><span class="bbc_u"><em>IC</em></span></span></span></div><div align="center">Gryffindor Common Room &amp; Dorms (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339080.0)<br>Hufflepuff Common Room &amp; Dorms (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339081.0)<br>Ravenclaw Common Room &amp; Dorms (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339082.0)<br>Slytherin Common Room &amp; Dorms (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339083.0)<br>Defence Against the Dark Arts, Transmogrification &amp; Charms (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339099.0)<br>Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology &amp; Potions (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339100.0)<br>Astronomy, Divination &amp; Arithmancy (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339101.0)<br>Ancient Runes, History of Magic &amp; Muggle Studies (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339102.0)<br>Staff Offices and Rooms (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339089.0)<br>Great Hall (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339086.0)<br>Library &amp; Hospital Ward (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339085.0)<br>Hogwarts Castle (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339103.0)<br>Hogwarts Grounds (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339104.0)<br>Quidditch Pitch (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339105.0)<br>Hogsmeade Village (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339107.0)<br>Hogwarts Express (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339106.0)<br>Outside Hogwarts (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339108.0)<br>Social Media (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339113.0)<br>History (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339109.0)<br>Adult Scenes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339110.0)<br></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>10-01-2022, 00:41:01</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><span class="bbc_u"><strong>2022 Welcome Feast</strong></span></span><br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall, Hogwarts<br><strong>Date &amp; Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7:00 PM<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open to any and all <br><strong>Content:</strong> Settling in, Lots of Food<br><strong>Post Rate:</strong> Free, open between players<br></div><br><div align="center">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/66/a2/b3/66a2b37ecb5c0f8d9defe1e693690a0e.png)</div><br>After being ushered in to the school the students made their way to the great hall. Even the tallest among them were vastly dwarfed by the towering ceilings. Along one wall a great display was hanging, flags of each house centering around the Sword of Gryffindor and mementos of the victory of good in the Battle of Hogwarts. Along the other great glass windows let moonlight filter in adding a slight silver hue to the warm orange tones of countless floating candles that flickered in the air, hovering of their own accord atop little black trays thawt caught spilt wax. <br><br>The tables were very long, seating dozens upon dozens at each as they stretched out into the vast room where a set of steps led up to the horizontally arranged head table. Already seated many members of staff were comfortable, including the headmistress who sat with remarkable posture as her keen eyes looked over the new students and she gave a wry but kindly smile to any who looked up and caught her gaze. <br><br>It didn't take long for all to find their places, the tables still barren as the older years all dutifully upheld their promise to one another and the staff to keep the mystery alive until the food was unveiled. For now chatter still filled the air right up until Ivory stood, slowly, gently tapping her spoon against the side of her glass until all eyes were on her. Her slight smile widened and she paused for a moment before raising her hands in a loving, traditional tribute to the ever-memorable brevity of the man who did more for the school than any other. "Let the feast, begin!" She enthused, speaking with a firm, eloquent but warm tone.<br><br>With that, it did. The food was unveiled and the air immediately filled with the scent of dozens of traditional dishes. Great roasted chickens, hogs and joints of beef appeared upon tables alongside bowls of perfectly roasted, crisp potatoes. Jugs of gravy filled to near-overflowing and almost bubbled with warmth as their rich notes joined the other food in the air. Even the vegetables were remarkable, larger and almost certainly more vibrant than those of the muggle world they were each cooked to perfection and piping hot.<br><br>Of course, there were side dishes upon side dishes, too. Pumpkin pastries, freshly baked bread with thick crust and soft center, piles of thick, juicy pork sausages, golden almost glowing corn on the cob, arrangements of fruit that looked fit to burst with deep flavourful juices and arrangements of cheeses to numerous to count let alone name. <br><br>Not just food but drink, too. Large jugs of refreshing spring water from the nearby mountains joined darker, richer tones of fresh-squeezed juice, an array of bottled, corked red wines and even local butterbeer. There was little that couldn't be found if one looked hard enough and a dozen options to hand with another dozen more to each side well within reach to be passed along. <br><br>Along with all of that came the places set, too. with napkins and beautiful ornate silverware along with all the cutlery one might need for an altogether excessive feast and a large, spotless plate to set all the food one's hungry eyes took a fancy to upon. While before the voice of Headmistress Shrike had quieted the room it was now instead the distraction of such a vast amount of food that stopped most conversation save for a few surprised individuals who were newer coming to terms with another small taste of what magic could do.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>14-01-2022, 13:18:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/78/9d/7a/789d7afcd42bb158733572b6fc7fe000.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Brutus Hallowpetal (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16084402#msg16084402)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall - Head Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Old-fashioned suit in white and olive tones.<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating, greeting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open (To teachers at head table)<br><hr><br>Being the deputy head, and a useful physical presence, Brutus was one of those who headed up guiding the students to their seats. His booming voice barely needed any effort to turn heads and he soon had just about everyone he needed to settle in the right spots. He could have roared his instructions to the whole great hall if need be but he kept his firm commands to a polite volume for now as he spoke through a broad, enthusiastic smile. Everyone returning knew that the tall, broad man with a slightly wild look was as soft as a golden retriever and his kind eyes tended to make that clear.<br><br>Soon enough he returned to the teacher's table, taking a seat beside Ivory he was comfortably settled as he took a second to admire her subtle tribute to the former headmaster with her brief words alongside the way she required so little to command a room's focus. In many ways they were near-opposites but in many more ways, he admired her a great deal. She was intelligent, talented, driven and most importantly to him he knew that she was remarkably kind-hearted. <br><br>Grinning, Brutus chuckled at the appearance of the food and began to load up his plate. Glancing to the teachers around him he spoke with his still-present broad smile. "Never gets old seeing the first-years watch the feast appear, does it?" He joked, having caught a few wide eyes around the room just as there almost always tended to be. Soon his food was piled high and he waited a few moments, letting others begin at around the same time he did rather than rushing ahead and appearing rude. Some aspects of polite society frustrated Brutus but he saw no reason to be piggish at the feast that was such a social event and a good time for the teachers to relax together before classes would soon begin. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HockeyGod</strong> on <strong>14-01-2022, 20:25:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/860/28876633857_954cfff23f_b.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Ivan Maximov (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16084402#msg16084402)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall - Head Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Old-fashioned suit in white and olive tones.<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating, greeting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open (To teachers at head table)<br><hr><br>The tradition and pomp and circumstance of it all was profound. It was even more poignant so given what the Wizarding World went through in the not too distant past. Holding onto and carrying on important traditions was vitally important to attempt to return to normalcy...or at least some form of new normalcy. Ivan, Head of Ravenclaw House and Professor of Transfigurations, watched quietly as the first years were paraded into the Hall and found their seats. Many mouths were gaped as they looked at the surroundings, with an occasional timid peek at the head table. <br><br>Leading the students in the revelry was Professor Brutus Hallowpetal, Deputy Headmaster, Professor of Herbology, and Head of Gryffindor House. Ivan could see the lines of Gryffindor in Brutus fairly clearly. It was in the same way he could see the House themes in his other fellow faculty. Ivan himself was an epitome of Ravenclaw. Dressed in his academic robe with jet black clothing underneath, he leaned forward in his chair as Brutus took his seat. <br><br>Ivan took a swig of his drink as the meal appeared, rendering many students in awe or speechless. Brutus was the first to note it. Ivan nodded. "It wasn't too long ago we all had the same looks on our faces," Ivan noted. "I seem to recall going to bed stuffed with an upset stomach that night."<br><br>&nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CurvyKitten</strong> on <strong>15-01-2022, 03:48:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://blog.bloom.io/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/alina-portrait.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Rhyn Morgana Williamson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16079365#msg16079365)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall - Head Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> A black A-line skirt, with a pale yellow blouse, black heels with yellow lines on it” <br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating, greeting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong>Ivan, Brutus,&nbsp; Open (To teachers at head table)<br><hr><br>Rhyn made her way through the school with ease; she’d traveled the old halls so many times she could probably do so blindfolded and still get around. Each step took her closer towards the great hall, a familiar and well-used place within the school. But tonight it was done up to the nines and set for the occasion. The students had arrived, and the first years were lined up ready to be sorted into their respective houses. It was a tradition that Rhyn often looked forward to, as it gave her the first glimpse at the newest additions to the school.<br><br>She was running a few moments late due to Doc getting into the candy stash again. The little sneak thief had eaten himself silly. He was now resting his very full and upset belly in his little nest in her room. Silly little guy had spent the whole summer causing as much trouble as he could. No doubt trying to have as much fun as possible before he was put back to work. Thankfully though she had managed to not be too late to the grand event. And made her way up to the large table for staff just as students were being guided in.<br><br>She sat quietly as the introduction speech was made and people were finally allowed to feast. Smiling she took a breath and look at the teachers to either side of her and smiled. “This year looks to have an interesting group of students this year.” She nodded and laughed lightly at Ivan’s words, “Well they will be in good company, Doc is nursing an upset stomach tonight himself.” She smiled and took a deep breath before looking over the students once more. “So much possibility in one room, it's astounding.” She commented softly before reaching for her wine glass and taking a deep slow sip from it. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Heartsink</strong> on <strong>20-01-2022, 15:00:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/URsuB35.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Reza Tahiri (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16080782#msg16080782)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall - with other 1st years<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Blue jeans jacket, black trousers, white t-shirt, white sneakers (https://i.pinimg.com/474x/25/04/fa/2504fac12ee93b3f3bfb643ab58f0488.jpg) (unless they had to change into their robes, then robes)<br><strong>Mood music:</strong> يامن هواه (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAaaHr0danc)<br><strong>Content:</strong> N/A<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> OPEN<br><br><br><hr><br>The train ride to Hogwarts had been eventful and pleasant. In fact, it felt like it passed in the blink of an eye, even though it took almost the whole day from London to the depths of Scotland. As they arrived in Hogsmeade, Reza became overly excited after seeing the castle for the first time. As they entered the Great Hall, Reza ignored the older students at the tables and looked up at the architecture in awe. <br><br><strong>"Merlin's pants, look at the size of this thing!</strong> he'd exclaimed loudly, before whistling to show he was impressed. <strong>"I thought a good chunk of it had been destroyed in the war? Could've taken the opportunity to modernize a bit, add more windows and less stone, you know what I mean? Natural light and all that,"</strong> he said to not one in particular, shaking his head. <strong>"I can already tell we're going to go up and down this castle like a bloody yo-yo."</strong><br><br>As they were instructed to sit down at any available seat, Reza did so and looked at the Headmistress who had everyone's attention. After she spoke, their table suddenly was filled with food and drinks. <em>Man, I love magic,</em> Reza thought, a wide grin on his face. <br><br><strong>"Woohoo! Now we're talking! Big up to you, boss!"</strong> he shouted at Professor Shrike, standing up from his seat and raising a fist. He laughed and sat down, eyeing some appetizing chicken at his two o'clock. <br><br>Fixing himself a plate, he was eager to talk to the other students around him. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>WillowPup</strong> on <strong>09-02-2022, 03:42:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/ea/ff/72/eaff729e078499e6bb3879739d474790.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Charlotte Jansen (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16108449#msg16108449)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall - Head Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> A black shirt with silver faux-diamonds like stars (as pictured) and smart black pants.<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating, talking<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Brutus, Ivan, Rhyn, Ivory, Open<br><hr><br>Charlotte sat comfortably at the head table, greeting her fellow teachers and waving and nodding to returning students as they came in, especially her beloved Hufflepuff's. She was hoping for some extra badgers this year. The House Cup hadn't been her houses since 2019, and she still couldn't forget the intense feeling of pride she had as the 5th year prefects had held up the trophy proudly at the End of Term feast. All of the teachers present knew that she preferred being called Charlie outside of the classroom or other formal occasions, though there were a few who sometimes forgot and used her full name anyway. She didn't mind at all, but immediately, her attention was on Brutus as he piled his plate up. They didn't have a lot to do with one another outside of Head of House business, but she appreciated his love of food and it quite matched her own. <br><br>As the other teachers started eating she leaned over and pointed to a particular charcuterie board nearby, almost conspiratorially. <strong>"Hey, Brutus. There's a particular cheese on there, a Mont d’Or that I highly recommend. Very sweet and rich but has that wonderful woody bitterness to finish."</strong> It was a well known fact that Charlotte would often visit the kitchens, so near her House common room, that she was on a first name basis with the elves (even if they refused to use her first name altogether)! <br><br>She started loading up her own plate before catching Rhyn's outfit and the very specific colour choice and she couldn't help but grin just a little bit. <strong>"Love the outfit Rhyn. Good colour choice." </strong> Charlie liked including everyone where she could, a habit picked up from years at school, and she often tried to find something to say to even the most reserved among them. She nodded at the mention of a room full of potential and beamed proudly. <strong>"I agree, a good group. I'm hoping for at least a few first years. MAYBE an Astronomy student or two?"</strong> Unfortunately for Charlie, the subject was not a popular one, and with the exception of one student, she was suspecting it would be another quiet year. <br><br>Knowing that Ivory was no doubt listening to the conversation she called out jokingly, <strong>"While I have at least one student you can't kick me out just yet Ivory!"</strong> She figured that Ivory would do nothing of the sort, but she did sometimes wonder what she would do with her time if she ever had absolutely zero students. She and Ivory had had a similar upbringing and after working together for many years, had a very good relationship. Charlie considered her a very good friend as well as her boss. <br><br>Ivan was a few seats down from her and she found him incredibly hard to read, but as was her nature, she liked creating a community atmosphere where possible. Good naturedly she commented, <strong>"You don't have issues with students taking your class, Ivan. Anything new this year for transfiguration?"</strong> In between each sentence and with each reply she did manage to eat, but it certainly wasn't with a great speed. While she loved good food, she adored conversation more, and it was one of her greatest strengths and one of her greatest weaknesses (as far as her stomach was concerned)!<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HockeyGod</strong> on <strong>09-02-2022, 04:47:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/860/28876633857_954cfff23f_b.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Ivan Maximov (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16084402#msg16084402)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall - Head Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Old-fashioned suit in white and olive tones.<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating, greeting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open (To teachers at head table)<br><hr><br>Professor Ivan Maximov continued to survey the students, paying particular attention to the first years. He wondered what the sorting hat had in store for Ravenclaw by way of new members of the House. Ravenclaw tended to attract bright students who were witty, wise, and curious about the world. <br><br>A question from Professor Charlotte Jansen brought Ivan's attention back to the conversation. Charlotte was at times a bit of an anomaly to him. Likely polar opposites, the two didn't interact too much outside of formal settings. If Ivan thought hard about it, she actually reminded him of Finn. Ivan's partner Finn, the proprietor of the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmead, was a Hufflepuff alum and more expressive in his emotions. The thought brought warmth to Ivan with fond recalling of his partner. Finn was the only person with whom Ivan completely let his guard down.<br><br>It's not that Ivan didn't have emotions, to the contrary he felt passion for many things, he just didn't express them verbally or physically. It did cause him to sometimes have a scowl on his face making him seem unapproachable and stern.<br><br>Ivan nodded as he set down the goblet he was holding. "I look forward to the new crop of students and seeing who may have affinity for the scientific precision of transfiguration." Ivan didn't mean to say that it was better or more important than other forms of magic, but he has yet to have lost a student to a transfiguration. It was one thing to transfigure a pen into a flower and another to transfigure a human into an animal.<br><br>The Professor looked out the field of students. "I look forward to pushing others further in their studies."<br><br>Ivan paused for a moment. "Are you all set for the new academic year? Any particularly interesting astrological happenings in our calendar?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>10-02-2022, 20:39:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/78/9d/7a/789d7afcd42bb158733572b6fc7fe000.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Brutus Hallowpetal (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16084402#msg16084402)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall - Head Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Old-fashioned suit in white and olive tones.<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating, greeting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Charlie, Ivan, Rhyn, Ivory, Open<br><hr><br>Ivan's note about his first time at a Hogwarts feast prompted a chuckle and a nod from Brutus. "And who could blame you, ey? With a feast like this I'm sure we'll all be over-eating tonight," He replied, knowing that he was sure to eat far more than he ought to. At least it was a special occasion, though.<br><br>Meanwhile, Rhyn's comment about the student's potential made him smile. It was rare to see them all gathered in one place like this, only happening a few times each year. The view was always a warm and welcome one. <br><br>If any topic was a route to being friends with Brutus after that of animals and adventure it was firmly food and so Charlie's comments about the cheese had him seeking it out, picking a piece to add to his precarious pile of food. "Perfect. Thank you," He replied quickly, then settling back a little to watch and listen while he ate. <br><br>In a normal situation, Brutus was often the loudest among the staff but when he had such a vast pile of food before him he was all too quick to fall near-silent as he ate. The topic of education was one that could hold his attention even if he usually thought of it in looser terms than the other teachers. He was very, very aware that his paperwork often looked like the scrambled scribbling of a madman to most of the other staff members. When Ivan asked Charlie about the future of the stars Brutus turned to pay attention to the answer too. He didn't know much about the topic but that only made him more curious to see what she might have to say.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Totoro</strong> on <strong>10-02-2022, 20:46:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/a9/12/c4/a912c4ff2479011a033ce8a585c1cd6d.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Ivory Shrike (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16078424#msg16078424)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall - Head Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Witch's Robes<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating, greeting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Charlie (Mainly)<br><hr><br>In a group, Ivory was a little different. One to one she was talkative, interested and very attentive. When sat at the head table like this, though, she really preferred to let all the other teachers and staff talk among one another while she kept an eye and ear out for her name. She knew them all very well anyway and saw each of them regularly as headmistress and so she had less need to speak up. Besides, she liked to finish her food on time so that she could make sure things were all moving smoothly.<br><br>Making her way through her modest meal she caught the sound of her name from Charlie and turned to face her with a shake of her head. "Me, kicking you out of her? I've never heard something less likely in all my life," She replied, her tone firm and self-assured but also warm. The smile on her face that reached her eyes made it clear that even if she was making sure Charlie was very aware of how valued she was, she was also in on the playful tone.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>WillowPup</strong> on <strong>11-02-2022, 07:59:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/ea/ff/72/eaff729e078499e6bb3879739d474790.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Charlotte Jansen (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16108449#msg16108449)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7pm onward<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall - Head Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> A black shirt with silver faux-diamonds like stars (as pictured) and smart black pants.<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating, talking<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Brutus, Ivan, Rhyn, Ivory, Open<br><hr><br>Charlie smiled as she spotted Brutus take her recommendation, and smiled back at Ivory. She didn't use the Headmistresses nickname when they were with others, so she didn't use it, but she thought it. This would perhaps be a joke to revisit later. "Of course not, I am too lovely!" Letting out a small laugh she took a few pieces of the aforementioned cheese and quickly ate them, moving her attention to Ivan and his response. At his question, she swallowed quickly and her eyes all but lit up. Anyone who knew her knew she loved talking about her specialist subject, and such an opening could not be passed up! She was more likely to go on too long than not at all. <br><br><strong>"The astrological events of the year are incredibly fascinating, with quite an event unfolding! We are to be treated with an incredibly rare occulation of the Moon and Uranus; where the moon will obscure the planet for perhaps an hour or more in the late hours of the evening on the 14th. In October, we have the Orionid meteor shower, over of the Hunter constellation; Orion. It is quite spectacular in late October, followed by the regular Taurid meteor shower; always a spectacle. I shall be watching the eve of it, however it usually lasts for a whole month at least. And finally, we are going to be gifted with a partial solar eclipse on the 25th of October! I am going to try and share that particular events with whatever students are so included. Other staff welcome, of course. I have acquired a number of glasses used for viewing such events, as I would like to avoid burnt retinas where possible." </strong><br><br>She was aware enough of the situation to know that anything more than this would be too much, and she didn't wish to take over the complete conversation. It was the opening feast of the year, there were many more opportunities to share her passion. <strong>"At the very least, my few students should appreciate the events."</strong> Charlie took the opportunity to eat some more at that point, enjoying the meal. Living at Hogwarts did have it's perks, and the food was one of them. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>14-02-2022, 13:34:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://brenton-thwaites.com/gallery/albums/photoshoot/2017/Style/002.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Robbie Chapman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16087280#msg16087280)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> Sept 1, 2022 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> Waiting for sorting<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> OPEN<br><hr><br>The train ride had been a real treat, and that Jack fellow had been kind enough to handle his flurry of questions without getting frustrated, but now it was time for the big event.&nbsp; Seeing the castle for the first time was an experience that set Robbie back on his heels with awe, and he had seen a few things, and being pulled aside to be sorted with the other first years had not stopped him from gawking around him the whole time.<br><br>Speaking to himself and making small exclamations at the things he saw, he was particularly interested in the pictures and paintings.&nbsp; Not only did they move, which tons of Muggles pics did now, but they interacted.&nbsp; How on earth did that work?&nbsp; Was there a tiny bit of each person in a picture when a wizard or witch took it?&nbsp; Did only certain ones do it?&nbsp; He had to find out!<br><br>Soon enough the rest of the unsorted students were led into the Great Hall, and still gawping about, Robbie waited to find out what house he would be living in for the next few years.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>14-02-2022, 15:13:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://media.gq.com/photos/5b216ea1bad4994c866a2266/master/w_2000,h_3000,c_limit/Jake-Johnson-GQ-We-Are-The-Rhoads-04.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Flynn Huxley (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16081547#msg16081547)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 - Feast<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Staff Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured with dark pants that look like they are from a old suit<br><strong>Content:</strong> none<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> All Staff - OPEN<br><hr><br>Slipping into the FEast, Flynn tried to move as discreetly as possible to his place at the Head Table.&nbsp; While he was aware that not every Caretaker chose to sit here for the opening feast, he had in his few years gone out of his way to do so.&nbsp; For one, he saw little enough of the other Staff members as it was, having little in common with them since their jobs were so different, and secondly because he liked to get an eyeball on the new students and try and determine who the troublemakers were.<br><br>Sidling behind the Staff chairs on the way to his own, Flynn heard the words ‘your anus’ and nearly tripped as he kicked the back leg of one of the chairs.&nbsp; Looking up in shock, he realized it was just the Astronomy Professor talking about star stuff, and felt his face go a little red as he quickly sat down in his designated chair.&nbsp; <br><br>This year was getting off to a great start already.&nbsp; &nbsp;Smiling at his fellow staff members a little awkwardly, Flynn hurriedly poured himself a glass of water, wishing desperately they had something a lot stronger.&nbsp; He’d be off to the pub after this for sure.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>14-02-2022, 17:59:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2011b5ef80f1516bcdf810d47942d04/tumblr_inline_r1xj8infRj1xwiqat_500.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110956#msg16110956)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Floral dress, denim jacket &amp; ankle boots. (https://64.media.tumblr.com/81a058ae3dc8f27c877e6f8dc85e4fc2/e7a9730c17527c9d-f0/s250x400/f9bf5272d63165c328a08598f81ccd4d789b6b7f.png)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating + Waiting for the sorting ceremony.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Robbie Chapman (Swashbuckler), open!<br><br><hr><br>The train ride hadn't felt as long as it actually was, likely because Yasmin had found ways to keep herself occupied for the entire duration of it. As exciting as it had been to be on the Hogwarts Express for the first time, she was more excited to have finally arrived. The castle was better than anything she could have ever imagined based on the stories she'd heard from Ibrahim. <br><br>The Great Hall was massive, and easily capable of accommodating the number of students present this year. The entire place just radiated magic, and up ahead, Yasmin caught a glimpse of all the professors and did her best to try and put faces to the names she'd been told of while on the train. The one to stand out most was easily Ivory Shrike. It was easy to determine that she was in charge here, and that became clearer moments later when she stood, raised her arms, and declared for the feast to begin. <br><br>Yasmin had sat down at the nearest available seat and watched on in awe as food suddenly appeared on the tables. Rows and rows of various delicacies were placed before all the students and Yasmin, despite growing up around magic, was still thrilled at the mere sight of it all. She was definitely appreciative of the fact that she was a witch and had the privilege of experiencing this. <br><br>As excited as she was for the sorting ceremony soon, she was also starving, and all of this food looked too good to pass up. Yasmin helped herself to small helpings of different things, wanting to try and sample as much as she could before she felt full. She couldn't stay quiet for too long though, eventually turning from side to side to see who she'd sat beside. <br><br>The guy to her left seemed to be looking around in awe still, which Yasmin could only take to mean meant that he was a first year, just like her. Hoping to get his attention, she smiled and gave his arm a friendly nudge with her elbow since her hands were busy using utensils to cut into a piece of chicken. "You look about as excited as I feel so I'm guessing you're new here too," she told him with a chuckle, barely waiting for him to respond before she posed question. "What house are you hoping to be sorted into?"&nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>15-02-2022, 00:10:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://brenton-thwaites.com/gallery/albums/photoshoot/2017/Style/002.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Robbie Chapman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16087280#msg16087280)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> Sept 1, 2022 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> Waiting for sorting<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (sloane)<br><hr><br>So entranced was Robbie that he didn’t even notice all the food appearing on the table until it was nearly too late.&nbsp; “Bloody hell!” He exclaimed softly, his eyes wide as saucers as some of the best looking (and filling!) food he had ever seen appeared on the table in front of him.&nbsp; Unsure for a few seconds, Robbie noted everyone immediately digging in after the stunner of a Head let the feast commence, so he joined in the general food scrum.<br><br>Filing his plate good and high, he doubted the food was going to disappear as fast as it appeared, but this saved him from having to pause to get more of anything, Robbie had already gone through a chicken leg and was buttering up a corn cob when he felt a gentle nudge beside him.&nbsp; Turning to look at the student there, Robbie realized just how little attention he had been paying, as the girl was an absolute beauty.<br><br>Giving her his best smile, he nodded emphatically.&nbsp; “New as can be, I’m sure.”&nbsp; Robbie chuckled.&nbsp; “Didn’t know I was magical until about a month ago, now I’m in a castle eating magical food next to a magical girl.&nbsp; All around an exciting autumn is kicking off.”&nbsp; Holding his corn in one hand, Robie paused to consider Yasmin’s question.&nbsp; “You know, I was just talking about this on the train, and I am still not sure.&nbsp; I’m thinking Gryffindor or Ravenclaw, because towers sound more fun than dungeons.&nbsp; I am thinking I will end up in one of those soon enough as is.&nbsp; Granted, I am thinking that Ravenclaw is a bit of a longshot, all things considered.”<br><br>Shifting his corn back to his plate, Robbie quickly wiped his hand on his sleeve before extending it the small distance Yasmin’s way.&nbsp; “Robbie, by the way.&nbsp; Robbie Chapman.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>15-02-2022, 12:23:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2011b5ef80f1516bcdf810d47942d04/tumblr_inline_r1xj8infRj1xwiqat_500.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110956#msg16110956)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Floral dress, denim jacket &amp; ankle boots. (https://64.media.tumblr.com/81a058ae3dc8f27c877e6f8dc85e4fc2/e7a9730c17527c9d-f0/s250x400/f9bf5272d63165c328a08598f81ccd4d789b6b7f.png)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating + Waiting for the sorting ceremony.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Robbie Chapman (Swashbuckler), open!<br><br><hr><br>The guy's enthusiasm was infectious. Truthfully she didn't think it was possible to be any more excited than she already was about simply being here and experiencing all of this, but she was proved to be wrong, and that became clear a moment later when he explained that he'd only recently found out about the wizarding world and all it had to offer. That made sense. No wonder he was in awe. Yasmin had been around magic before, had heard all the stories about the university, and she'd <em>still</em> been so thrilled. She could only imagine how that was amplified in the young man sitting beside her as he experienced so many firsts all at once. <br><br>"Well that's exciting!" Yasmin had to pause from eating to express some additional enthusiasm on his behalf. "I come from a wizarding family and I still feel like a kid at Christmas," she explained with a chuckle. "I imagine that feeling will last a little longer for you." <br><br>As he went on to answer her question about the houses, Yasmin nodded. Truth be told, she wasn't entirely sure where she wanted to be sorted either. She'd definitely considered Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, and very loosely thought about Ravenclaw simply because she knew her brother was in Ravenclaw, but truth be told, Yasmin didn't think she'd make that cut. She did, however, arch an eyebrow curiously as she listened to the answer she was given. "You think you're going to end up in a dungeon soon?" She asked, smile shifting into one of amusement. <br><br>His introduction came next, though, and Yasmin realised she'd completely forgotten about introducing herself to begin with. She set her utensils down for the time being to accept his extended hand in greeting. "Yasmin Berkes," she told him in return. "Happy to be of assistance if you've ever got any general questions about the wizarding world," she added with a grin, picking up her glass of butterbeer to take a sip. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mellific</strong> on <strong>15-02-2022, 14:24:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.bignewsnetwork.com/ani1644513258.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Viola Drewitt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16079450#msg16079450)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 1st September, 2022 | Evening<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Feast<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Same as picture with pink flats (https://n.nordstrommedia.com/id/sr3/42b5b38a-2d77-4b87-91ea-afff2fbbc014.jpeg?h=365&amp;w=240&amp;dpr=2)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Feast stuff<br><strong>Mood Music:</strong> Saweetie - Closer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8tzImBItQ)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Flynn Huxley (Swashbuckler)<br><br><hr><br>With the mishaps from earlier all but forgotten, Viola was more than ready to attend the grand feast in the Great Hall. It was a tradition at Hogwarts, one which often landed her sitting beside Flynn, since they were both in essentially secondary Staff positions. Every year she looked forward to it, and not just because of the amazing food, but because sitting beside Flynn made her feel like all was right in the castle. <br><br>Dressed in a plain yellow dress and bright pink flats with butterflies attached to them, Viola was ready to represent Hufflepuff. She found her way to the Great Hall and smiled at all of those already gathered before making her way to the staff table and occupying the empty seat beside Flynn. Whatever antics he had gotten himself involved in before she arrived were lost on Viola, as she lowered herself onto the seat and grinned brightly. <br><br>“Let’s see how many we get to join Hufflepuff this year,” she murmured to Flynn, even though she knew he was not a Hufflepuff alum himself. With that said, she prepped her plate with food and took a sip of pumpkin juice from the goblet that had already been poured out for her. Taking a sip eagerly, she turned to look at the students seated and then glanced down at the rest of the staff table to wave and smile at those who she made eye contact with. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>17-02-2022, 14:52:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://brenton-thwaites.com/gallery/albums/photoshoot/2017/Style/002.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Robbie Chapman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16087280#msg16087280)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> Sept 1, 2022 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> eating and chatting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (sloane)<br><hr><br><br>It was easy to stop gawking at the surroundings, and a little easier to stop stuffing your face, when you had a pretty girl to talk to, and Robie nodded along as Yasmin agreed that the whole coming to Hogwarts thing was a pretty overwhelmingly awesome experience.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I hope so.”&nbsp; He admitted with a grin as she mentioned the feeling of awe lasting longer.&nbsp; “Although, I suppose an argument could be made that you will get to enjoy it more, what with knowing what is going on and not struggling to catch up and all.”&nbsp; Robbie admitted with a shrug, only a little worried about getting up to speed academically.&nbsp; More worry would come later when he saw the mountain of work ahead of him.<br><br>“As for the dungeon, well, isn’t that where students who get up to trouble go?”&nbsp; He laughed.&nbsp; “I mean, just because I have been a wizard for a month and am in a completely new place doesn’t mean I have to change who I am.”&nbsp; Taking the hand she extended, Robbie gave it a friendly shake before taking his corn cob once more in both hands.&nbsp; “Don’t be surprised if I take you up on that offer.&nbsp; I did meet a nice bloke on the train who offered to help as well, but he was a Prefect, so that might not be the best idea.&nbsp; Plus, he wasn’t as pretty.”&nbsp; <br><br>Taking a few bites of corn, Robbie washed it quickly down with a sip of water, before the thought struck him that he had not asked her own question back at her.&nbsp; “What about you?&nbsp; What House you looking at?”&nbsp; He asked Yasmin, tapping his chin as he gave her a look.&nbsp; “I’m betting Gryffindor.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>17-02-2022, 18:03:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2011b5ef80f1516bcdf810d47942d04/tumblr_inline_r1xj8infRj1xwiqat_500.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110956#msg16110956)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Floral dress, denim jacket &amp; ankle boots. (https://64.media.tumblr.com/81a058ae3dc8f27c877e6f8dc85e4fc2/e7a9730c17527c9d-f0/s250x400/f9bf5272d63165c328a08598f81ccd4d789b6b7f.png)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating &amp; chatting + Waiting for the sorting ceremony.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Robbie Chapman (Swashbuckler), open!<br><br><hr><br>"Okay, that's fair," Yasmin replied with a chuckle when Robbie pointed out that she could enjoy the experience more without needing to catch up. "But I haven't always been the best student so it may be a struggle for both of us," she added. Some subjects she excelled at, and Yasmin had excellent retention. It all really just depended on her interest in things. She could read a book on mythology and remember every detail from any of the mentioned myths. But if it was a book about studying the meaning behind different ancient runes, and for a class? Yasmin would no doubt find ways to distract herself in between, ultimately retaining nothing. <br><br>Robbie soon highlighted that he was likely to end up in the dungeons because that's where students who got in trouble were sent, and Yasmin couldn't help but arch her eyebrows in amusement. "So you're a troublemaker, huh?" She smirked. "Well then we're definitely in for some fun this year. I look forward to that." <br><br>Yasmin returned to eating once she'd finished half of the butterbeer in her glass, and she'd taken picked up a baby carrot to munch on when Robbie mentioned taking her up on the offer of assistance before subtly calling her pretty. "Oh, I won't be surprised," Yasmin told him with a smile, briefly averting her gaze to pick up another carrot. "In fact, now that you've said that, I'm going to be waiting for it." <br><br>She returned her gaze to Robbie's when he turned her question around from earlier and directed it at her. "Gryffindor is definitely a choice," she replied with a chuckle. "I was thinking either that, or Hufflepuff." Yasmin didn't really feel like she aligned too well with any of the other houses, but she supposed they'd just have to wait to see what was going to happen. "Anyway, sorting ceremony aside, is there anything in particular you're excited about?" She asked him curiously, not wanting to specify anything because she wasn't sure what he did and didn't know about the wizarding world. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>18-02-2022, 13:45:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://media.gq.com/photos/5b216ea1bad4994c866a2266/master/w_2000,h_3000,c_limit/Jake-Johnson-GQ-We-Are-The-Rhoads-04.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Flynn Huxley (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16081547#msg16081547)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 - Feast<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Staff Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured with dark pants that look like they are from a old suit<br><strong>Content:</strong> none<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Viola - Staff - Open<br><hr><br><br>Sinking into his seat, Flynn would have been far more than content to let the Feast go flying by, to enjoy the food and quiet company, and then get out of there and head down to the pub to immediately erase the memories of anything embarrassing he had done.&nbsp; After all, he didn’t have to teach any classes in the morning like the rest of them.<br><br>Speaking of people who didn’t have to teach any classes, not to mention the very company he had been thinking about a second ago, Flynn looked at Viola’s still empty seat and wondered where she was when out of the corner of his eye, he noted the approach of a lot of…yellow.<br><br>Turning to watch as she made her way along the table and into the seat beside him, Flynn’s eyes were as wide as anything not in the Owlry, and his mouth even hung open a little.&nbsp; His stare would be painfully obvious to anyone looking, even though he would have denied it of course.<br><br>When Viola settled in at last, Flynn tried to return her smile, although his was a little shaky.&nbsp; “That is quite the dress, Vi.”&nbsp; He said in a husky tone, his eyes unable to prevent from looking at the expanse of decolletage right next to him.&nbsp; “Super yellow.&nbsp; I like it.”&nbsp; He gulped, completely ignoring the sentence she had uttered since half his brain was static noise at this point.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>18-02-2022, 14:02:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://brenton-thwaites.com/gallery/albums/photoshoot/2017/Style/002.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Robbie Chapman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16087280#msg16087280)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> Sept 1, 2022 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> eating and chatting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (sloane)<br><hr><br>“Ut oh.”&nbsp; Robbie grinned when Yasmin admitted that she was sometimes not the best student.&nbsp; “I’m not sure how well you are going to tutor me if you aren’t diligent in your studies, Miss Berkes.”&nbsp; He teased, trying to adopt what he thought of as a Professor-y tone, and coming up more than a little short, a fact that was well apparent to him based on his expression.&nbsp; “Still, maybe that just means we’ll be bad together.&nbsp; At our studies, of course!”&nbsp; Robbie continued, his innocent tone as bad as his Professor one.<br><br>“Well, I did like to bend the rules in the few schools I’ve been to, but then, this is a whole new animal, yeah?”&nbsp; He laughed, finishing his water and trying some of the pumpkin juice since everyone seemed to be enjoying it so much.&nbsp; “The smart thing to do would be to get the lay of the land before trying any of that, which is probably why I won’t do it.&nbsp; Jump in with both feet, that’s Robbie.”&nbsp; The first year boy admitted.&nbsp; <br><br>At her question, Robbie sat back a bit and thought about his answer.&nbsp; “Hmm, that’s a good one.”&nbsp; He pondered.&nbsp; “Well, a few things I guess top the list.&nbsp; One, I want to know if there are any dragons.&nbsp; Barring that, I want to see some of these magical animals I always thought were myths.&nbsp; I was reading about a few of them on a train, and it is hard to believe they are real, for sure.”&nbsp; Robbie nodded, really warming to the subject.&nbsp; “After that, I want to learn how the moving pictures work and actually like, interact with people.&nbsp; That is madness!&nbsp; &nbsp;Last but not least, I want to get down to this Wizarding village I read about.&nbsp; Have you ever been?”&nbsp; He asked, realizing he was blurting a world salad at the poor girl.<br><br>“Wow, that was a bit of a rant, sorry.&nbsp; What about you?&nbsp; Wizarding village probably holds no surprises to a girl from a Wizard family, yeah?”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mellific</strong> on <strong>18-02-2022, 16:58:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.bignewsnetwork.com/ani1644513258.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Viola Drewitt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16079450#msg16079450)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 1st September, 2022 | Evening<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Feast<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Same as picture with pink flats (https://n.nordstrommedia.com/id/sr3/42b5b38a-2d77-4b87-91ea-afff2fbbc014.jpeg?h=365&amp;w=240&amp;dpr=2)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Feast stuff<br><strong>Mood Music:</strong> Saweetie - Closer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8tzImBItQ)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Flynn Huxley (Swashbuckler) | Open to Staff<br><br><hr><br>Viola nearly missed the way that Flynn looked at her when she took her seat beside him, but once she grabbed her plate and reached out for a butter roll, she glanced up at him and noticed that his mouth was agape and his eyes were round as saucers. <br><br>She initially thought that his surprise may have come from the fact that she wasn’t wearing glasses. There were a handful of times when he thought she’d plum forgot them and felt the need to help her around the campus, in case she was too blind to get around on her own. She had to remind him that she also wore contacts, but Flynn seemed just as confused after the explanation, so she stopped trying to make it make sense to him. <br><br>But when he mentioned her dress, she figured that his stare was in response to that, rather than her lack of identifiable eyewear. “Oh!” She glanced down at herself, as if to check that her dress was, in fact, super yellow, after Flynn said so. He had also called it quite the dress, which was something Viola didn’t know how to check, but she looked just the same. <br><br>“Thank you,” she murmured, giving him a genuine smile. He said that he liked it, which was probably when Viola started to look bashful about the compliment, her cheeks even blossoming with a shade of pink. “I like your outfit, too!” She chimed out, taking a moment to appreciate his outfit with her gaze. “Turn out you clean up mighty nicely, don’t you?” She asked in an animated and poor British accent, grinning all the while. <br><br>Truthfully, Flynn did clean up very nicely and he smelled way better than earlier. Though there was something about his musk that had started to do strange things to her, she couldn’t deny the appeal of this well put together look. “If I wasn’t about to eat a grand feast, I’d say you look good enough to eat!” She went on, probably saying way too much and making the situation way more awkward than she needed to… but that was just how she did things, apparently. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>19-02-2022, 04:27:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2011b5ef80f1516bcdf810d47942d04/tumblr_inline_r1xj8infRj1xwiqat_500.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110956#msg16110956)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Floral dress, denim jacket &amp; ankle boots. (https://64.media.tumblr.com/81a058ae3dc8f27c877e6f8dc85e4fc2/e7a9730c17527c9d-f0/s250x400/f9bf5272d63165c328a08598f81ccd4d789b6b7f.png)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating &amp; chatting + Waiting for the sorting ceremony.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Robbie Chapman (Swashbuckler), open!<br><br><hr><br>Yasmin couldn't help but laugh as Robbie attempted to take on the tone of a professor as he spoke. That quickly delved into an innocent one, and both got chuckles out of her. "Of course," she replied. "Being bad together sounds like a plan. Everyone needs a partner after all." <br><br>Done with her main course, and feeling like she wanted to save room for dessert, Yasmin set down her cutlery and shifted a little in her seat so she could face Robbie a little better as they spoke. She tapped her fingers against her glass of water though, unable to sit idle for very long even if she was engaged in a conversation. "Bending rules is the fun part of any school," Yasmin replied, nodding in agreement. "I don't think it should take too long to get the lay of the land though, but even so, a lot of the rules are broke unintentionally. At least, that's been the case with me," she told him, chuckling softly. <br><br>When he went on to answer her next question, Yasmin watched him with amusement, though listened intently as Robbie listed off all the things he was excited about. It was a lot, definitely, but she expected no less given how in awe he'd seemed when she first laid eyes on him. His positive energy was infectious. <br><br>"Oh, no, don't apologise," she told him with a grin. "There's a lot to be excited about." Yasmin considered what to address first. "If you're talking about Hogsmeade, no, I haven't been there yet," she answered, chuckling softly. "I've heard a bit about it though, and about what you can find there. My brother's in his third year so I tried to find out as much as I could before coming here."<br><br>"But like you, I think I'm most excited about the magical creatures," she continued, clearly getting more enthusiastic just thinking about it. She was practically bouncing in her seat. "I learned quite a bit about them in school so I can say with confidence that they're all real, and incredibly fascinating. I'm eager to see and learn more about different kinds of creatures." Yasmin paused to offer a playful smile. "Dragons included." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>21-02-2022, 15:26:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://brenton-thwaites.com/gallery/albums/photoshoot/2017/Style/002.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Robbie Chapman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16087280#msg16087280)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> Sept 1, 2022 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> eating and chatting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (sloane)<br><hr><br>Finishing up his meal as well, it seemed to be happening all around them, Robbie turned a little on the bench too, so that he could face Yasmin more clearly.&nbsp; It was a very nice view, after all.&nbsp; As she spoke, talking about being bad together, Robbie’s eyebrows rose a little bit, that was a phrase that was easy to take the wrong way, but from the very little he got to know Yasmin so far, that didn’t seem like her kind of misunderstanding.&nbsp; Before he got too far in that mindset though, hints of her own rule breaking caught his full attention.<br><br>“Unintentionally breaking the rules is it?”&nbsp; He laughed.&nbsp; “Now there is a story I just have to hear.&nbsp; You know, to be careful about doing the same thing of course.” Robbie continued, giving Yasmin a wink.&nbsp; At her insistence on not apologizing about his excitement, Robie found himself relaxing a little on the inside.&nbsp; This was the second person to make him feel welcome in the Wizarding world, and he was beginning to think they were all just nicer than regular people.<br><br>“Hogsmeade, that’s the one.” He nodded.&nbsp; “Sounds like a bit of fun to me.&nbsp; We should check it out sometime.”&nbsp; Robbie offered, although he made a very firm mental note when Yasmin mentioned she had an older brother here at Hogwarts.&nbsp; <em>Keep it respectful, mate.</em> He told himself in no uncertain terms.&nbsp; Last thing he wanted was an angry older brother with MAGIC after him.&nbsp; Of course, what he never knew couldn’t hurt him…<br><br>Shaking his head slightly, Robie got back on track.&nbsp; “Alright then, so what is your favorite magical beastie.&nbsp; Or, wait, the one you want to see most that you haven’t yet?&nbsp; For me, besides dragons, it’s a Pixie or a Niffler.&nbsp; Something tells me that either would be something great to have on your side, if you wanted to get into a little intentional mischief.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>22-02-2022, 17:34:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2011b5ef80f1516bcdf810d47942d04/tumblr_inline_r1xj8infRj1xwiqat_500.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110956#msg16110956)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Floral dress, denim jacket &amp; ankle boots. (https://64.media.tumblr.com/81a058ae3dc8f27c877e6f8dc85e4fc2/e7a9730c17527c9d-f0/s250x400/f9bf5272d63165c328a08598f81ccd4d789b6b7f.png)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating + Waiting for the sorting ceremony.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Robbie Chapman (Swashbuckler), open!<br><br><hr><br>"Oh, we'll have plenty of time to exchange stories," Yasmin assured Robbie with a chuckle, knowing that if they got into it right now, there was no telling when it might end. She was curious to hear about what trouble he'd gotten into in the past as well, but it was nice to keep something in mind to bring up when they saw each other next. And she had every intention of running into him again, regardless of whether or not they were sorted into the same house. <br><br>When Robbie suggested checking out Hogsmeade some time, making it sound as though he meant that it was something to do <em>together</em>, Yasmin smiled a little wider. "Yeah, we should," she replied with a nod. Robbie was good fun. They'd only spent a few minutes together so far but Yasmin already knew she was looking forward to spending more time with him. He was good looking too, she'd be a fool not to notice that, but these were thoughts she kept to herself. For now. She was definitely in for an interesting year at Hogwarts. <br><br>At Robbie's question, Yasmin took a moment to consider her answer because it was kind of difficult. There were <em>so many</em> magical creatures she'd have loved to see, and she hadn't familiarised herself enough with what they were in for learning to know which ones they'd actually get to see. "Nifflers are adorable little scamps," she told Robbie when he gave his own answer. "I saw one a while ago and I ended up having to bargain with him to get my ring back," she explained, laughing softly. <br><br>"Well, dragons are definitely on the list for me too," Yasmin said, starting off her own answer to the question while tapping her fingers against her glass of water. She cast her gaze toward the ceiling as she thought, as if the answer was hidden among the floating candles. "Aside from that, I think I'd really like to see a herd of Mooncalves," Yasmin finally said, looking back at Robbie once more, enthusiasm easily visible in her expression. "They're quite shy, and they only really come out during a full moon, but I think they're fascinating." <br><br>Yasmin's expression softened a bit as questions popped up in her mind about Robbie specifically, and what things were like for him before coming here because obviously, the experience of getting their letters must have been very different. "So, I'm curious. How did your family take it when they found out about you being a wizard?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lady Sakura</strong> on <strong>23-02-2022, 16:42:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ea/fc/46/eafc46f84ddca9ffdf84275859d2f918.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/bd/SlytherinIcon1.png)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Natalya Knight (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16116482#msg16116482)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 1st of Sept | 7:00pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> &nbsp;Stylish Slytherin (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/4e/d5/b1/4ed5b1156b6fe79d816112a7ca973ecf.jpg)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Pleasantries for now<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Luca&nbsp; | Maria (m) <br><hr><br>Ah. The traditional feast and sorting ceremony. The place where all could gather and take part in the spectacle that was breaking the ice and welcoming all to the magnificent place of Hogwarts. Where new and old could meet and greet. Take part in the formation of cliques, welcoming back old friends, making new ones, and trying to figure out if the person whom you thought might be an enemy was still your enemy. New years could bring new beginnings. Leaving the past behind and starting fresh. It was a fun time to have high expectations for such a prestigious place.<br><br>Natalya stationed in place, picking lightly at her food, like a little bird. She avoids things that could make her fat. Outside appearance was that most important or so she was told. Anything to ruin that would be taboo but then again would it matter if she had a gash across her perfect face? She pulled her goblet of water closest to her and peered inside it at her reflection as it rippled, distorting her image. <br><br>Her eyes soon looked up, glancing about her own table of fellow snakes, and then over towards the table filled with the vibrant colors of scarlet and gold. She knew why she couldn’t have been sorted into that house. Their traits were everything she lacked. She lived through the motions of life without really being alive in it. If there was a house of tigers. She’d fit right in. They were solitary creatures. Only appearing before each other to mate and then be off on their own again. Finding their territory and guarding it.&nbsp; She did whatever she wanted to make herself feel good; not caring how selfish she may come across. When her eyes caught sight of that golden blonde mane, would she push her plate forward, and rise. <br><br>Completing the distance from the Slytherin table to Gryffindor took no time at all. Finding her mark she approached him from his left lightly nudging him to move over and make room for her. If he did she’d plop down next to him, propping her elbows up on the table, and resting her cheek against her knuckles to look up at him. “Why hello my darling Scar.” She mused playfully. “If I don’t recall it’s…little Zazu’s” She lifted her head turning it towards the section of first year students, her eyes easily able to pinpoint the lovely red-head that was Maria Dosamantes-Novyi. She’d stare for a moment waiting to see if the beauty would look their way. If she did, Natalya would give a little wiggle of her slender digits in a half hearted wave. “Big day. Are you excited?” She lowered her hand not looking towards him as she spoke. "Any guess where she'll be sorted?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>24-02-2022, 17:31:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://brenton-thwaites.com/gallery/albums/photoshoot/2017/Style/002.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Robbie Chapman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16087280#msg16087280)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> Sept 1, 2022 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> eating and chatting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (sloane)<br><hr><br>Robbie’s grin as Yasmin agreed to checking out Hogsmeade with him was quite pleased.&nbsp; Visiting a new place was always fun for him, it being an entire Wizard community made it even more so, and with a good looking girl to answer his unending questions and show him the ropes made it ideal.&nbsp; He really did hope they ended up in the same House, not that it would stop him from following through on his offer, it would simply make it easier for him to make things happen.<br><br>At her reply about the Niffler, Robbie laughed, scooting even close until their knees were touching in his excitement to hear more.&nbsp; “So they really do steal shiny things then, yeah?”&nbsp; He asked, wondering what kind of shiny baubles he had or could get his hands on to lure one in.&nbsp; Did the school even have them?&nbsp; That seemed a problem of a creature to be wondering about, but he really wanted to see one.&nbsp; “What did you have to bargain with? Don’t say it was a kiss or something right out of a fairy tale, or I’ll know you are pulling my leg.”&nbsp; Robbie laughed.<br><br>Nodding as Yasmin mentioned mooncalves, he had apparently skipped past them in the book but he’d definitely look them up now, he paused only a second before answering her question.&nbsp; “Well, it’s just me and my dad, see, as I never knew my mother.” He began, shrugging slightly.&nbsp; “As for him, he took it real well, after finding out it wasn’t a joke.”&nbsp; Grinning, Robbie put his fists up to simulate boxing. “He thought it was a prank at first you see, and was ready to give the wizard a thumping, until they convinced him it was a real thing.&nbsp; Since then, he’s been real&nbsp; excited for me.&nbsp; I am not sure which of us enjoyed Diagon Alley more.&nbsp; Honestly, I’ve got to learn the rules on how much I get to share with him, as he is gonna be full of questions when I see him next.&nbsp; I guess that is where I get it from.”&nbsp; Robbie winked once more.<br><br>“Speaking of which, you mentioned a brother?” He asked, making a show of looking around and over his shoulder.&nbsp; “Is it just the one I have to worry about giving me a talk about chatting up his little sis?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>24-02-2022, 17:40:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://media.gq.com/photos/5b216ea1bad4994c866a2266/master/w_2000,h_3000,c_limit/Jake-Johnson-GQ-We-Are-The-Rhoads-04.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Flynn Huxley (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16081547#msg16081547)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 - Feast<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Staff Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured with dark pants that look like they are from a old suit<br><strong>Content:</strong> none<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Viola - Staff - Open<br><hr><br>In some weird mixture of emotions, Flynn found himself somehow more comfortable that Vi was here beside him at the feast, and more nervous.&nbsp; <em>It’s the dress</em> he told himself.&nbsp; While he often saw Viola in skirts and such, and it was one of the things he really liked about her, this dress was by far a step above and showed a lot more chest than he was used to.&nbsp; It was everything he could do not to stare, which would be quite glad considering the Hogwarts tradition of practically putting the Staff on display.&nbsp; Sure that was probably so they could keep an eye on the students, but Flynn had enough of trying to catch them up to things to not need to do it when other Staff could take up the slack.<br><br>Seeing Vi blushing, he smiled slightly, glad his compliment had hit home, and managing to tear his eyes off of the librarian long enough to take another sip of his definitely-not-strong-enough drink.&nbsp; At Vi’s words, he barked out a slightly awkward laugh.&nbsp; “Oh, don’t let that stop you!&nbsp; Eat away!”&nbsp; He replied, before flushing himself and turning his gaze straight ahead once more.<br><br><em>Eat away?!?!</em> he berated himself internally.&nbsp; <em>What is WRONG with you?!</em><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CurvyKitten</strong> on <strong>24-02-2022, 23:11:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ee/76/2d/ee762d7d8b2cae69077ab21eb9f51552.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Maria Alexandra Dosamantes-Novyi (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16079347#msg16079347)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> This (https://veryeasymakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fall-outfit-with-skirt-tights-and-boots.jpg.webp) with a black over coat<br><strong>Content:</strong> <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Natalya, Luka, Open<br><hr><br>Maria could feel her great pounding within her chest, the bustle of bodies around her only making her all the more nervous. She fought the panic that threatened to take hold of her. But it was still at the edges of her thoughts as she tried to find some form of calm within her. Maria dreaded the sorting ceremony, feeling as if she’d just disappoint her family no matter what house she got sorted into. There didn’t seem any way she could win, but there was no avoiding the subject either. Each student needed to be sorted into their house, and there was no questioning it.<br><br>As the feast started Maria only seemed to nibble on small bits of food. Her stomach to tied up in knots to really keep anything down. So instead, she occupied herself with looking around the great hall. There were so many students and so many faces that she didn’t know. It made Maria want to retreat to her room and hide within the covers for the whole year. But that would get her nowhere, and Maria did have dreams. Though she wasn’t sure if she would ever be allowed to follow them.<br><br>Doing so found herself locking eyes with the familiar face of Natalya and then of all people her brother. Panic again wished to cloud her senses, but Maria managed a little wave before attempting to retreat into her seat. If only she could run to the shadows where she was comfortable. But there was nowhere to run and Maria found herself staring at Luca and Natalya for a long moment before managing to look away and begin poking at her food once more. Maria hoped beyond hope that she’d be sorted in a different house than them, especially her brother and sisters. If she could pull that off maybe this year wouldn’t be so bad. She’d have a place to retreat to as she did at home, it wouldn’t be her attic but it would be something. Maria continued to poke at her food, ideally listening to the conversations around her. Finding it nearly impossible to just break into one and join in. So she just accepted her place and remained quiet as the great hall continued to overflow with energy. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>26-02-2022, 16:14:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2011b5ef80f1516bcdf810d47942d04/tumblr_inline_r1xj8infRj1xwiqat_500.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110956#msg16110956)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Floral dress, denim jacket &amp; ankle boots. (https://64.media.tumblr.com/81a058ae3dc8f27c877e6f8dc85e4fc2/e7a9730c17527c9d-f0/s250x400/f9bf5272d63165c328a08598f81ccd4d789b6b7f.png)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating + Waiting for the sorting ceremony.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Robbie Chapman (Swashbuckler), open!<br><br><hr><br>Yasmin laughed a little and nodded as Robbie expressed more curiosity about Nifflers since hearing about her encounter with one. "Oh yeah, they love shiny things," she replied in confirmation. "They <em>can</em> be quite affectionate as well, but I think their need for getting hold of shiny things kind of outweighs everything else." She couldn't help but laugh again when asked about what she had to do for bargaining. "No, no. There was no kiss involved," Yasmin assured him. "Just had to find something else shiny that he'd be willing to trade for. I was lucky it worked because there was a good chance of it backfiring and him ending up with both things while I got nothing." If Nifflers didn't require being watched constantly, Yasmin would have loved to look after one. In any case, she was still keen on learning more about them. <br><br>As Robbie spoke of his family, Yasmin nodded, listening along. Her smile widened a bit as he spoke of his father not initially believing that it was all true, and honestly she could understand why. Coming from a magical family herself, she grew up with magic all around her, but muggle concepts weren't lost on her either since her mother came from a non-magical background. Perhaps there was more she could afford to learn about but she imagined that to people who assumed magic was a thing of fiction, suddenly being told that it was real could be a little jarring. <br><br>"I don't blame him for being excited," Yasmin replied with a grin. She knew she would have been the same, had she not known about magic prior to finding out she was a witch. Hell, she already <em>was</em> quite excited to just be here, but there were some kinds of firsts that Robbie would experience that just didn't exist for people who grew up knowing about magic, and that was kind of awesome. "I'm glad it's all been great for the both of you so far." Yasmin knew of some muggleborn students whose parents had a little trouble accepting their new reality so it was nice that Robbie and his father weren't facing those issues. <br><br>He then asked about her brother, which had Yasmin arching an eyebrow in curiosity. She couldn't help but smirk upon hearing his question. She responded by propping her elbow up on the table, then resting her chin in the palm of her hand and giving him an amused look. "Well, that depends," she told him, smiling a little playfully. "What are your intentions?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>28-02-2022, 13:15:23</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://brenton-thwaites.com/gallery/albums/photoshoot/2017/Style/002.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Robbie Chapman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16087280#msg16087280)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> Sept 1, 2022 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> eating and chatting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (sloane)<br><hr><br><br>“Very clever indeed, I see.”&nbsp; Robbie smiled, nodding along to the story of how Yasmin had to trade one shiny bit for another to get her ring back from the Niffler.&nbsp; It made sense he supposed, they were technically a creature after all, so perhaps they only understood the level of shine, not intrinsic value.&nbsp; Nevertheless, it made him realize one thing for sure.&nbsp; “I can definitely see you are the girl to have around for magical creatures.&nbsp; I just hope I’ll find a subject to return the favor in.”<br><br>The smile on Robbie’s face grew into a grin as Yasmin looked amused at his quip about her brother, or possibly more brothers, all without answering his own playful question.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Well, that isn’t something a young man normally comes right out and says, now is it?”&nbsp; He asked, answering a question with a question.&nbsp; “Unless things work differently here in the wizard world, between the sexes and all.&nbsp; There does seem to be a lot of attractive people, maybe you all just cut to the chase…”&nbsp; He mused, tapping his finger against his chin as if deep in thought, before looking back at Yasmin and matching her amused expression.<br><br>“As for intentions, well, I’d be a liar if I said they were all wholesome.”&nbsp; He grinned.&nbsp; “Or at least all the kind that a big brother would approve of, in my limited experience in that area.&nbsp; I mean, you’re far too pretty for me only to be thinking about picking your brain for magic knowledge.” Robbie winked.&nbsp; “Maybe I will just have to take my chances and be on my best behavior.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CurvyKitten</strong> on <strong>01-03-2022, 00:19:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/3/35/Gabby2.jpg/407px-Gabby2.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Avalon (Ava) Nix (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16079349#msg16079349)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7:00pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great hall <br><strong>Wearing:</strong>this (https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d6/65/e3/d665e35bc29b4a324a35fd18943198eb.jpg), and a leather coat<br><strong>Content:</strong> (Especially use for graphic/violent content)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> , Open <br><hr><br>Ava moved confidently through the stone halls of Hogwarts for the first time in her life. She looked over the crowd, and then the walls that were draped with countless moving paintings. She smiled at the old style the place still seemed to have. It seemed nothing changed at Hogwarts. Though she hoped it hadn’t changed too much, because she was eager to get into her fair share of trouble and adventure. All of which was promised as they walked into the great hall and she found herself with the rest of the first years. <br><br>The feast was grand the conversation was even grander. She chatted with those around her as they all eat. The world around her was going to be very different from her time on the road. But she was eager to start her journey through and happily awaited being sorted. Her mind already trying to figure out where she might be placed. She had no real desire for one house or another. So there was no telling what one she’d end up in. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CurvyKitten</strong> on <strong>01-03-2022, 00:31:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/Ye6sRWE.png)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Joanna Zipporah Batherson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110270#msg16110270)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 01/09/22 - 7:00pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> great hall <br><strong>Wearing:</strong>this (https://lookbook.nu/look/5030066-Lexmila-Skirt-Vera-Meat-Rings-Boda-Skins-Jacket)<br><strong>Content:</strong> (Especially use for graphic/violent content)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> , Open <br><hr><br>OH MY GOD! That was all Joanna could think as she entered the great hall of Hogwarts. She stood there for a long moment looking up at the enchanted ceiling and smiling. Everything she has come across so far was just in one silly word…magical. She found it failed at describing just what she’d experienced this far. But it was all Joanna could think of as she found her place with the other first years.<br><br>She listened to them talk around her, about their lives and all the spells they would learn. It was still so unbelievable to think she was standing in a magic-filled castle. Holding a wand and eagerly awaiting the first set of spells she would be learning. Joanna had dreams, huge dreams, dreams that seemed impossible before all this happened. She was free now, free from her family, free from God's judgment, and most of all free to be anything she could imagine. Life was good, and it was about to get better and better.<br><br>She sat down at the first year's table and laughed as the food just appeared in front of them. “So even the food is magical?” Joanna asked with a smile though she didn’t expect anyone to answer her. The world had been spinning since Joanna had found out about what she was. A witch, once thought to be evil fairy tales that her father used to scare her was now real. And now she was one of them, it made her wonder if burning at the stake was still a thing. Though she didn’t fear the fire, not when the world promised so much more. Joanna sat there excited and eager to find out what house she would be put into. Most of all she looked forward to whatever life had in store for her next. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mellific</strong> on <strong>01-03-2022, 18:04:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.bignewsnetwork.com/ani1644513258.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Viola Drewitt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16079450#msg16079450)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 1st September, 2022 | Evening<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Feast<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Same as picture with pink flats (https://n.nordstrommedia.com/id/sr3/42b5b38a-2d77-4b87-91ea-afff2fbbc014.jpeg?h=365&amp;w=240&amp;dpr=2)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Feast stuff<br><strong>Mood Music:</strong> Saweetie - Closer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8tzImBItQ)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Flynn Huxley (Swashbuckler) | Open to Staff<br><br><hr><br>Viola felt herself blushing at Flynn’s comment, even though it didn’t make a whole lot of sense. She playfully leaned over and pretended to take a big bite out of his arm, then leaned away, still chuckling.<br><br>Once her chuckles subsided, she then focused on actually biting a piece of her food. She chewed a little and looked around at the others, hoping that her rapidly pumping heart would quell itself soon. <br><br>“But really I’m just glad I don’t look like a drowned cat anymore,” she laughed, managing to make fun of herself just a little bit. Even though that moment in her shower was a horrifying situation, the image of him being wet was not one that left her mind easily. She had to admit, he looked good. <br><br>But she tried to not focus on that as she continued to eat, keeping her head down and focusing more on the meal in front of her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>02-03-2022, 13:56:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://media.gq.com/photos/5b216ea1bad4994c866a2266/master/w_2000,h_3000,c_limit/Jake-Johnson-GQ-We-Are-The-Rhoads-04.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Flynn Huxley (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16081547#msg16081547)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 - Feast<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Staff Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured with dark pants that look like they are from a old suit<br><strong>Content:</strong> none<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Viola - Staff - Open<br><hr><br><br>If there was one thing that Flynn was very aware of, it was how nonsensical and awkward his attempt to return Viola’s joke about eating him up had been.&nbsp; Cringing internally, and let’s face it externally a little as well, Flynn was fortunately relieved and a little shocked when Vi kept the joke going instead of letting it die on the vine after he tried to murder it.<br><br>Watching as she pretended to bite his arm, Flynn smiled, a rare sight indeed and one only usually caused by Vi.&nbsp; As she turned her attention back to the feast, Flynn reminded himself to do the same, which was odd since food was usually right in the forefront of his mind.&nbsp; Blame it on Vi for being a feast for the eyes he supposed.<br><br>“Oh, I don’t know.”&nbsp; He murmured around a big bite of meat and potatoes, not a single vegetable having found its way onto Flynn’s plate.&nbsp; “I think you looked ok all wet in the shower.”&nbsp; He continued, speaking far too loud at the Staff table considering how such a phrase could be taken out of context.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mellific</strong> on <strong>02-03-2022, 16:54:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.bignewsnetwork.com/ani1644513258.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Viola Drewitt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16079450#msg16079450)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 1st September, 2022 | Evening<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Feast<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Same as picture with pink flats (https://n.nordstrommedia.com/id/sr3/42b5b38a-2d77-4b87-91ea-afff2fbbc014.jpeg?h=365&amp;w=240&amp;dpr=2)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Feast stuff<br><strong>Mood Music:</strong> Saweetie - Closer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8tzImBItQ)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Flynn Huxley (Swashbuckler) | Open to Staff<br><br><hr><br>Viola had been mid gulp with her pumpkin juice when Flynn spoke around his forkful of meat and potatoes. She choked on her drink but managed to gulp it down, making a pained expression as she forced the bothered swallow to work its way down her throat. Unfortunately, a few residual coughs transpired, making her eyes tear up a bit. She had to place her goblet down quickly, spilling some of it as a result of her rushed effort, and then wipe away her tears gently, so as to avoid messing up her makeup. <br><br>Finally, she let out an extended sigh when she felt like she had mostly recovered and was not about to choke. Clearing her throat loudly, she turned to Flynn again and laughed, trying to pass it off like she didn’t just have a huge coughing fit. Hopefully the other staff members were too deep and invested in their own conversations to notice the disruption. “Well, thanks. I feel pretty good wet, too.” She muttered, not really thinking about how dirty what she said had sounded. <br><br>“You looked good wet, too.” She snickered, mostly at herself. “I keep picturing it in my head…” Viola drifted off, realizing she had shared way too much just then, and tried to recover. “For some reason,” she added, like that helped anything, then tore into another big bite of her buttered roll. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>03-03-2022, 02:51:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://media.gq.com/photos/5b216ea1bad4994c866a2266/master/w_2000,h_3000,c_limit/Jake-Johnson-GQ-We-Are-The-Rhoads-04.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Flynn Huxley (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16081547#msg16081547)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 - Feast<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Staff Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured with dark pants that look like they are from a old suit<br><strong>Content:</strong> none<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Viola - Staff - Open<br><hr><br><br>As Vi got caught up in a coughing fit, FLynn turned a little in his chair, his face growing slightly more concerned as it went on and on.&nbsp; Reaching out, he was ready to pay her on the back or something, isn’t that what you did when someone was coughing?&nbsp; Before he could think of something, and hopefully before too many of the Staff noticed (let alone the students), Vi managed to recover, at least a little.<br><br>When she spoke, Flynn froze in place as she mentioned feeling pretty good wet.&nbsp; “Yeah, I bet you do…” He muttered, half without thinking.&nbsp; “In that case, I am glad I put it in for you.&nbsp; The shower head, I mean.”&nbsp; He added, in case there was any misunderstanding.&nbsp; “I just hope you can find some time to really enjoy it, and tell me how it was.”<br><br>At her mentioning of him being wet, Flynn wondered if she was having a go at him as the students said, but one look at Vi’s face showed she was just spilling out whatever she was thinking.&nbsp; “I don’t think you liked me wet, I just think you didn’t want me to get any dirtier while I was in your rooms.”&nbsp; He teased right back.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mellific</strong> on <strong>03-03-2022, 18:19:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.bignewsnetwork.com/ani1644513258.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Viola Drewitt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16079450#msg16079450)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 1st September, 2022 | Evening<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Feast<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Same as picture with pink flats (https://n.nordstrommedia.com/id/sr3/42b5b38a-2d77-4b87-91ea-afff2fbbc014.jpeg?h=365&amp;w=240&amp;dpr=2)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Feast stuff<br><strong>Mood Music:</strong> Saweetie - Closer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8tzImBItQ)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Flynn Huxley (Swashbuckler) | Open to Staff<br><br><hr><br>Viola only started to realize what her words sounded like when Flynn responded as he had, his voice a bit deeper than usual, when he affirmed that he was sure she felt pretty good being wet. Her cheeks started to turn pink, but she tried to play it off like she hadn’t been thinking naughty things and went back to the meal in front of her. <br><br>Flynn again mentioned how glad he was that he added the shower head in for her personal shower and said that he hoped she could find some time to enjoy it and tell him all about it. Viola chuckled and made a silly face at Flynn, as if the two were joking with one another. “Yeah, I’ll tell you every detail of my shower, Flynn.” Viola shook her head as her chuckles subsided. <br><br>After he heard her compliment about how he looked when wet, Flynn essentially dismissed it and said that he didn’t think she liked what she thought she did, but rather, that he liked how he wasn’t making her rooms any dirtier afterward. Viola laughed aloud, her head falling backward a bit as her laughter grew in volume. “I guess that <em>is</em> true,” she admitted. “But also the other part.” <br><br>After that, and with her cheeks pretty flushed, Viola returned to her dinner and took another few bites, making some real progress with her meal and her drink. Before long, she would be done. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>03-03-2022, 23:42:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2011b5ef80f1516bcdf810d47942d04/tumblr_inline_r1xj8infRj1xwiqat_500.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110956#msg16110956)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Floral dress, denim jacket &amp; ankle boots. (https://64.media.tumblr.com/81a058ae3dc8f27c877e6f8dc85e4fc2/e7a9730c17527c9d-f0/s250x400/f9bf5272d63165c328a08598f81ccd4d789b6b7f.png)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating + Waiting for the sorting ceremony.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Robbie Chapman (Swashbuckler)<br><br><hr><br>Yasmin grinned a little wider when Robbie pointed out that she was a good person to have around for knowledge of magical creatures. She wouldn't deny that. Magical creatures had always held her interest. There were so many to learn about, and each were so fascinating in their own ways. When Robbie expressed hope in finding a way to return the favour, Yasmin chuckled. "Don't worry, I'm sure there'll be something." <br><br>He went on to reply to the question she'd asked him regarding his intentions, which was something she'd done instead of actually answering the question he'd asked first. It was really just Yasmin's attempt at being a little cheeky, but Robbie's response didn't disappoint in the slightest. "I suppose you're right," she replied with a smirk. "Not everyone cuts to the chase, but I couldn't help myself from asking."<br><br>As he continued, Yasmin's smile only widened and she continued to look on in amusement while listening intently to what he told her. "Well, with that in mind, I'd have to encourage you to <em>definitely</em> take your chances," she told him, her tone somewhat teasing. "Because you're far too handsome for me to have only offered to help with magical knowledge out of the kindness of my heart." Yasmin lifted a hand and pinched two fingers together. "A <em>small</em> part of that was purely me being selfish and looking for an excuse to get to know you more." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>05-03-2022, 17:16:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://brenton-thwaites.com/gallery/albums/photoshoot/2017/Style/002.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Robbie Chapman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16087280#msg16087280)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> Sept 1, 2022 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> eating and chatting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (sloane)<br><hr><br>Robbie was practically grinning from ear to ear when Yasmin replied, her words leaving him lots of openings.&nbsp; It was really turning out to be an amazing first day as a Wizard, officially he supposed.&nbsp; Here he was already flirting it up with a hot wizard girl, and hopefully making some plans for more.&nbsp; Glancing quickly up at the head table, Robbie was torn between if he wanted them to get a push on with the Sorting, or if he wanted it to take all night.<br><br>“Well, while we are cutting to the chase, I should probably warn you, I am very susceptible to flattery.”&nbsp; Robbie laughed, although his skin had indeed colored a bit when she had called him handsome.&nbsp; Whether that was a blush or a symptom of his rising temperature with the direction of the conversation was open to interpretation.&nbsp; “So, whatever those ulterior motives you were hinting at, something tells me you’ll have no trouble pulling them off.&nbsp; Even if it was just a small part of you.”<br><br>“Now I am going to have to wreck my brain for that something to pay you back for all your future help.”&nbsp; He mused.&nbsp; “And not just in Muggle Studies either, which it is safe to say I would be ace in.”&nbsp; Robbie joked, nudging her with his elbow.&nbsp; “So, did your brother ever clue you in on how long this all takes?&nbsp; Matter of fact, did he ever mention how the curfew system works?&nbsp; Asking purely from a hypothetical standpoint, of course.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Untamed Skies</strong> on <strong>05-03-2022, 18:33:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.bellazon.com/main/uploads/monthly_07_2013/post-34874-0-97387000-1374165993.jpg)</div><div class="floatright"></div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Luca Novyi (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16116419#msg16116419)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 1st of Sept | 7:00pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Representing Gryffindor (https://media.kohlsimg.com/is/image/kohls/4450821?wid=1200&amp;hei=1200&amp;op_sharpen=1)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Pleasantries for now<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Natalya&nbsp; | Maria (m) <br><hr>Luca would be a liar if he said he said the year had gotten off to anything other than a miserable start. Of all the people that could be given the recognition of the Gryffindor prefect, they gave it to Jack Sullivan? That soft-hearted, weak-willed boy? It was just further proof that Hogwarts didn't represent the strong values Durmstang did, and his own family demanded. At least that was what he had started to assure himself of as the year got closer. Yet the distinction of a prefect was a prestigious one, and the fact that Jack had gotten it instead of him, was one distinction the soft boy had on him. He'd heard it only in passing on the train but the other Gryffindors being happy for him had done little to improve his mood. <br><br>There would also be the matter of Maria's sorting to attend to as well. It was expected that she should be in Gryffindor. At one point perhaps Slytherin would be a glorious house but with their reputation in tatters, it'd only be another black eye for the Novyi. In recent decades it was, again and again, the Gryffindor house that lead the way for Hogwarts. It was the house that had accepted Luca, and it was only natural that Maria should bring further glory by joining him in the Red and Gold. <br><br>He was pulled from his thoughts as the familiar and seductive form of Natalya appeared. Now that was something worth letting his sour mood slide for the moment. Natalya was a stunning image, beautiful, and smart. Anyone would be lucky enough to have her, but Luca could say that he <em>did</em>. That was something that made him happy, and there wasn't anyone who in his opinion would be better to have than Natalya. She was everything a witch should aspire to be and had all the natural advantages to make her already considerable talent appear better. <br><br>He moved over making room for the Slytherin and ignoring the looks of protests from the other students. Natalya superseded any concern due to house rivalry. It was just as easy to enjoy her company now, and then crush her house in all the other competitions later. Her voice had a sweet melodic tone to it that he enjoyed and as she greeted him he nodded to her.<br><br>"It's good to see you again Natalya, I thought you might want to stay with your house to greet your new arrivals when they're sorted." Luca greeted her, rubbing his shoulder against her own affectionately as she spoke. <br><br>She made mention of Maria, and Luca's eyes moved back across the hall to his younger half-sister once more. This time Maria noticed them, and as was her nature retreated. It was hard often for Luca to believe they were truly related, she retreated from conflict so fast. Yet it was just that retreat that made it all the less likely she'd be sorted into Gryffindor. To Luca's mind whenever she encountered pressure she crumbled, what glory was to be had there. When Maria turned her gaze from them to her food, Luca turned his gaze back to Maria.<br><br>"Some place disappointing" Luca replied when asked where he thought his sister would be sorted. "Would be a pleasant turn of events if she became a Gryffindor." He added with a light sigh, "So knowing her it won't happen." He said, allowing only a little bit of his disappointment to sound in his voice. <br><br>"What of you? How was your ride over?" He asked gauging Natalya's mood and seeing if was fairing any better. It was doubtful to Luca it could have been a worse start for her. But he was curious nonetheless. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>08-03-2022, 18:51:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2011b5ef80f1516bcdf810d47942d04/tumblr_inline_r1xj8infRj1xwiqat_500.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110956#msg16110956)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Floral dress, denim jacket &amp; ankle boots. (https://64.media.tumblr.com/81a058ae3dc8f27c877e6f8dc85e4fc2/e7a9730c17527c9d-f0/s250x400/f9bf5272d63165c328a08598f81ccd4d789b6b7f.png)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating + Waiting for the sorting ceremony.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Robbie Chapman (Swashbuckler)<br><br><hr><br>Yasmin couldn't help but laugh when Robbie admitted to being very susceptible to flattery. When he further suggested that she'd likely have no trouble pulling off whatever ulterior motives she had, Yasmin nodded. "Good to know," she told him with a smirk, tapping her fingers against the surface of the table aimlessly. "I'll definitely keep that in mind for the future." <br><br>Yasmin certainly hadn't boarded the train to Hogwarts thinking about anything beyond the different kinds of magical experiences she'd get to enjoy, but this kind of non-magical magic was certainly still welcome. She didn't even consider other, typical school and university experiences. She hadn't had very many of them at school, but she supposed that could change now. After all, she didn't intend on focusing on just her academics. While she would give it some importance, she was also looking to enjoy her time at Hogwarts, and so far, it definitely didn't disappoint.<br><br>"Don't worry about it," Yasmin assured Robbie when he said he was going to have to think of how to make things up to her. "I haven't really even helped yet so let's wait for that to actually happen," she told him with a soft chuckle. At his question, Yasmin couldn't help but shrug a bit. "All I know is that it happens at the feast. Or after. Probably after." She was a bit unsure of the specifics. "As for curfew, you know, that would have been a good question to ask, but it never occurred to me," she added, laughing a little. Truth be told, there had been much more she'd wanted to ask her brother, though she'd refrained from doing so because not very long into the journey to Hogwarts, his mood had changed. <br><br>"Pretty sure everyone breaks curfew every now and then anyway," Yasmin pointed out with a smirk. "All depends on what you want to be staying out late doing." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>08-03-2022, 20:10:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/9664e8d2ec70ab9c660c6767a44f4bd3/fabe469ef0163755-e4/s500x750/38f8c7a503218449875559e47dbff79da9277104.png)</div><br><strong>Character Name:</strong> Valerie Sauveterre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16107084#msg16107084)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> As pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> Feast time<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Daniel Delgado (Mellific), briefly mentions Natalya Knight (Lady Sakura)<br><br><hr><br>Ever since an amazing birthday spent at the Quidditch World Cup finals, Valerie had been keen on returning to Hogwarts. It was only her second year so there was a lot to look forward to, and that aside, after a lovely evening spent with Danny, Valerie was even more excited to see him again since she hadn't been able to after they parted ways following the last match of the World Cup. <br><br>The rest of her holiday was a little busy with Val going out to get some last minute things that she needed to take back to Hogwarts with her, but that didn't stop her from occasionally trying to keep in touch with Danny, whether it was through a letter or a text. When September finally arrived, she was thrilled to be heading back, but her parents were quick to remind her that she also needed to buck up on her academics, given that she had her O.G.R.Es coming up. <br><br>She knew there was a lot she needed to work on, but at the very least, she knew which subjects she needed to focus on in order for her to get on track to being what she wanted to be. The year wasn't going to start off that way though, and she had plenty of time to devote to her grades later on. For now, she was just enjoying getting to go back and seeing all the familiar faces from last year. <br><br>After having met up on the platform, Valerie spent a majority of her train ride with Danny. Needless to say, she'd had a good time for the duration of the journey. It was a long way to Hogwarts, but Val barely thought of that or even knew how much time was passing by when she had good company. <br><br>When they eventually arrived at the castle, Valerie had to quickly head up to the dorm so she could let a restless and moody Phineus out of his carrier. All he really wanted was some food, and with the feast and the sorting ceremony taking place, Val didn't think it could wait till the end. She'd asked Danny to save her a seat at the table before rushing off. <br><br>All in all, it didn't take more than a few minutes, but by the time she returned to the Great Hall, the feast was already underway. Food lined the tables, and Valerie was only a little bit regretful of the fact that she hadn't been able to witness the look of amazement in the eyes of the first years the moment the food magically appeared. She remembered how amazing it had been for her a year ago, even if she'd already grown used to the idea of magic by then. <br><br>Nevertheless, she was starving, and after scanning the Gryffindor table for Danny, Val made her way over to where he sat once she spotted him. As she took her seat beside him, Val's gaze briefly drifted over to someone who looked out of place amid the rest of the Gryffindors, and for a moment, she was certain she made eye contact with Natalya. Valerie quickly brushed it off and looked away, even if her expression had faltered for a mere second. Nope. She wasn't going to start the year off on a bad note when there was no need to. <br><br>Instead, Val focused on Danny and offered him a smile as she sat down and reached out to put some food on her plate. "Hey," she greeted him. "Did I miss any announcements or anything?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>09-03-2022, 16:42:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://media.gq.com/photos/5b216ea1bad4994c866a2266/master/w_2000,h_3000,c_limit/Jake-Johnson-GQ-We-Are-The-Rhoads-04.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Flynn Huxley (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16081547#msg16081547)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 - Feast<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Staff Table<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured with dark pants that look like they are from a old suit<br><strong>Content:</strong> none<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Viola - Staff - Open<br><hr><br><br>As Viola agreed sarcastically to tell him all about her shower, Flynn was suddenly and shockingly tempted to say he could just join her and they could test it together.&nbsp; Eyes going wide again, Flynn turned a sudden shade of beet red, amazingly managing to embarrass himself with his own thoughts.&nbsp; <em>That isn’t easy to do, Flynn…</em> he thought, suddenly taking a big sip of his pumpkin juice, luckily managing to avoid Vi’s trick of nearly choking to death.<br><br>Glancing over at Viola a few more times as they concentrated on and enjoyed the meal presented before them, Flynn had a sudden thought, and before he could second guess himself, he turned to Viola and blurted it out.&nbsp; “What do you think about hitting the pub after this?”&nbsp; He asked, leaning close enough to practically speak against her ear as he didn’t want anyone else hearing his invitation.&nbsp; <br><br>“With me I mean.”&nbsp; He added, before leaning away again and sitting upright, for all the world looking like he was doing something surreptitious instead of an adult inviting another adult out for a drink.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swashbuckler</strong> on <strong>09-03-2022, 16:56:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://brenton-thwaites.com/gallery/albums/photoshoot/2017/Style/002.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Robbie Chapman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16087280#msg16087280)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> Sept 1, 2022 - 7pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured<br><strong>Content:</strong> eating and chatting <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (sloane)<br><hr><br>Smiling at her insistence that she had to help him before he would pay her back, Robbie was more than fine to work under that system, as it hinted at more meetups in the future, which was now exactly lining up with his future plans.&nbsp; Certainly interested in someone helping him as much as possible with catching up with the rest of the students, it being a flirty hottie like Yasmin only added to the plan.&nbsp; As long as no older brothers popped up at the wrong time.<br><br>“Well, I am hoping they get on with it.”&nbsp; Robbie said in relation to the Sorting, once again glancing up at the head table.&nbsp; The Professors, all of which were strangely good looking just like the array of students, seemed pretty relaxed while they ate, so he guessed it was like Yasmin said and was probably after the feast.&nbsp; Peering at the Staff, Robbie tried to figure which was the head of which House, as maybe that would help him in being sorted, before he was distracted by Yasmin’s reply to his curfew question.<br><br>“Didn’t even think to ask, hmm?”&nbsp; Robbie replied in what was definitely becoming his teasing tone.&nbsp; “Well, I guess you are not a naughty girl after all.&nbsp; Although you did hint that most of your rule breaking was by accident.” He laughed.&nbsp; As she continued by saying it probably mattered more depending on what he planned to be doing, Robbie was tempted to say ‘hopefully another first year’, but kept his sexy time thoughts to himself. <br><br>Instead, he once more affected an innocent tone.&nbsp; “Me?&nbsp; Well, if it was me, it would probably just be exploring.&nbsp; This is a bugger of a castle from all I have read, and I’d hate to get lost and be late for a class.&nbsp; I’ve got enough of an uphill climb as it is.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mellific</strong> on <strong>12-03-2022, 15:01:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.bignewsnetwork.com/ani1644513258.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Viola Drewitt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16079450#msg16079450)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> 1st September, 2022 | Evening<br><strong>Location:</strong> Great Hall - Feast<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Same as picture with pink flats (https://n.nordstrommedia.com/id/sr3/42b5b38a-2d77-4b87-91ea-afff2fbbc014.jpeg?h=365&amp;w=240&amp;dpr=2)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Feast stuff<br><strong>Mood Music:</strong> Saweetie - Closer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8tzImBItQ)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Flynn Huxley (Swashbuckler) | Open to Staff<br><br><hr><br>Viola took the opportunity to gulp down lots of pumpkin juice at the same time that Flynn did, which allowed them both a moment or two of stillness to reflect on what was already said between them. Thankfully, no one choked this time or sputtered with their words after finishing their drinks. <br><br>Flynn then blurted out a question, asking if Viola wanted to go to the pub after the grand feast. She gasped subtly, but audibly, unable to keep from doing so. Her eyes went wide and her brows skyrocketed. “Oh…” she began, willing her brain to think quickly so that she could form a sentence.<br><br>He thought to add something onto his invitation, specifying that he intended to offer for Viola to join <em>him</em> at the pub. “Yeah!” She blurted out, a wide grin displaying on her features. “I’d love that!” She added, taking a few more bites of her food. <br><br>She picked up her napkin and blotted the corners of her mouth with it after eating as much as she felt she was going to that night, her tummy a whirlwind of butterflies. Flynn may have still been eating though, so she looked to him patiently. “I’m ready whenever you are for that date.” <br><br>She giggled at her own choice of word, merely tossing it out there to see how Flynn would react to it, and not really meaning to put any additional pressure on the evening. Besides, it wasn’t like Flynn had ever asked her out on a date before. So, this was probably nothing different. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast &amp; Sorting Ceremony</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mellific</strong> on <strong>12-03-2022, 15:18:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeMvxSZ9N6X9d8gQOqjlizpIDCAAobfWvJUQ&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Daniel Delgado (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16107308#msg16107308)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | Dinner time<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hogwarts Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Same as picture with these shoes (https://cdna.lystit.com/photos/tessuti/80ecb824/adidas-originals-GreyWhite-Mens-Nmd-R1-Greywhite.jpeg)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Fancy Feast!<br><strong>Mood Music:</strong> Regard - Ride It (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPRK1ZRGaDc&amp;list=RDGPRK1ZRGaDc&amp;start_radio=1)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Valerie Sauveterre (sloane)<br><hr><br>After securing himself a girlfriend in Valerie, Danny made sure she couldn’t forget about their transcendent evening together on her birthday. They kept in touch with texts and various social media, as well as letters when occasions called for them. It was a good thing the magical world was starting to get more modernized, he supposed. <br><br>Once September came around, Danny found himself more excited than he’d anticipated to return to Hogwarts. Danny met up with Val at the platform and they spent the ride together in one of the train cars. He made sure to get them plenty of snacks from the trolley when it came around. Time passed by slowly, but the ride was still always enjoyable for Danny, especially now that he was with Val.<br><br>After they reached the castle, Val broke away to take care of Phineus, asking that he save her a seat at the grand feast. He grinned at her and nodded, pressing a kiss to her cheek before she dashed away. Danny moved with the rest of their peers and found a spot on the long bench, placing a hoodie beside him to make sure that Val had a spot reserved for her. <br><br>The food magically appeared in front of them, audible gasps could be heard from the first timers, and applause broke out among the rest of them. When they were granted permission to begin feasting, Danny was quick to start plopping food onto his plate. Soon enough, Val returned and found him, sitting down beside him after he moved his hoodie out of the way. <br><br>He grinned at his girlfriend and shook his head. “Just the usual,” he muttered, before beginning to eat. Apparently, the train ride had built up quite an appetite in him. “Is everything alright?” He questioned, referring to Phineus and Val’s need to rush off. “I hope you’re hungry,” he chuckled, his chin pointing towards the food which filled the entire center of the enormous table. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Hogwarts University: Event - 2022 Welcome Feast</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sloane</strong> on <strong>14-03-2022, 18:20:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2011b5ef80f1516bcdf810d47942d04/tumblr_inline_r1xj8infRj1xwiqat_500.gif)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong> Yasmin Berkes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339010.msg16110956#msg16110956)<br><strong>Date | Time:</strong> September 1st, 2022 | 7:00 pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Great Hall<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Floral dress, denim jacket &amp; ankle boots. (https://64.media.tumblr.com/81a058ae3dc8f27c877e6f8dc85e4fc2/e7a9730c17527c9d-f0/s250x400/f9bf5272d63165c328a08598f81ccd4d789b6b7f.png)<br><strong>Content:</strong> Eating + Waiting for the sorting ceremony.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Robbie Chapman (Swashbuckler).<br><br><hr><br>Yasmin hummed in agreement as Robbie expressed his desire for the Sorting Ceremony to happen soon. She was eager for it as well. It was really all she could think about on the train ride over, wondering which house she'd be sorted into and who she'd meet along the way. She was finished with her food too, so there was really only one more thing to happen before they all needed to retire for the evening, though she was far too excited to consider sleeping any time soon. <br><br>She couldn't help but laugh upon hearing Robbie's teasing tone though. "See? I told you most of my rule breaking happens unintentionally. But why should that mean I'm not naughty?" Yasmin asked, arching an eyebrow in amusement. "For all you know, I plan on staying out late so often that I couldn't be less bothered about curfews, because I won't let that deter me." Though Yasmin didn't actually have any intentions of staying out past curfew most nights, she also wouldn't promise to stick to that rule. Most of the time, it didn't even register. Especially not when she was engaged in an activity or something that was easily more interesting than thinking about what time she needed to be back in her dorm. <br><br>When Robbie explained what he planned on doing out past curfew, Yasmin nodded. "It <em>is</em> quite a huge castle," she agreed. "I plan on doing lots of exploring myself. And there's lots to look forward to, as well." She picked up her glass to sip some more water. "Have you found out about quidditch? Is that something you'd be interested in, you think?" 
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