[Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning
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				Title: <strong>[Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>22-06-2009, 01:21:20</strong>
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				(We'll start this out like an orientation-style thread)<br><br>The last days of August dawned on a collection of slightly odd individuals gathering, as they did every autumn, on a lonely dock in Galway.&nbsp; Not many people saw them, partially due to the time and partially due to certain enchantments that covered the dock.&nbsp; Moored to the stone flagged pier's ironwork was a fairly normal ferry, painted a mix of royal blue and purple.&nbsp; The name on the side--The Sea Nymph--was also at least somewhat within the realm of normalcy.&nbsp; However, the floating luggage and raucous owl calls as the people boarded the ship were far from normal.<br><br>(Feel free to post boarding, interact, etc.&nbsp; The ferry takes about an hour, so there's time to chat and change, then we'll land, pass through the gate, etc.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>22-06-2009, 04:12:08</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>It was exciting to be standing in one of the oldest cities in Ireland. A city that had so many songs either about it or featuring it. Now she was standing on a dock in its very famous bay. She stood 5'8" in her black ankle high Victorian boots. Her stockings came up to her knees where black and blue striped. Sitting on her hips almost so low as to question if she was wearing panties was the required black skirt that stopped mid thigh. Actually she was wearing panties; they were blue... not that anyone was going to see them.&nbsp; Her hips curved into a small waist showed the expanse her her flat stomach and almost visible rib structure. Keeping with the odd school dress code she wore a black bra, a push up that gave an alluring lift to her b cup orbs... not that they needed lift. But the bra gave her the look of volume and it was pretty, covered in lace but not see through. Around her neck was a blue fur choker with a welsh dragon pendent hanging on it... The handbook didn't say she couldn't accessorize. <br><br>Her excitement however was not something betrayed on Eirawen Talvi's beautiful face. There was a slight curve on her full lips and she nuzzled her blue Scottish Fold kitten that was sitting on her bare shoulder... scratches on her pale skin where evident that the little beast still had its claws. Her ice blue eyes took in the large ferry that they needed to board to cross the channel to the school that would be her home for most of the next 6 years. While most women would just accent their eye lid with complimenting shadows,she brought her color a full centimeter past her lower lids: kohl black and various shades of blue giving her almost an anime look. If that wasn't enough to make her look odd to the muggles that she had passed on the way here, various strands of her long black hair was wrapped in bright blue thread and hung down far passed her shoulders while the rest was secured by hair sticks on the top of her head.<br><br>Well boy are you ready for this? She turned her head and rubbed noses with the blue kitten. Except for the things she never relinquished control of... like her wand or her hand written books (currently tucked in a magically altered blue tote she held in her hand), her belongings where already on the ship. All she had to do is step aboard. <br><br>ooc: Giving that they are both from Hogwarts and both into Potions I figure she should know Max.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>22-06-2009, 04:53:23</strong>
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				Making his way slowly towards the dock, Maxwell Kraden was progressing by a combination of walking and stumbling, brought on by the fact that his eyes were focused more on his belt than on anything else. Impatiently blowing his blond hair out of his eyes for the third time that minute, he resumed his final inventory-taking. Wearing a belt with a kilt was not uncommon, but this particular belt was-It was more of a utility-belt than anything, with dozens of small compartments built in. Subtle, so as not to draw the "dork" label he attracted so often, but definitely numerous.<br><br>"Box 33... Strength, check. Box 34... Focus, check. 35... Wait, what are these aga-"<br>His thoughts were interrupted by a very near miss. The wooden dock was slightly elevated, and he lost his balance on the edge, only righting himself at the last moment, and finally forced himself to look up.<br><br>Everyone seemed dressed more or less the same way, which was a relief to Max. The uniforms were so unorthodox, he wasn't entirely sure the whole student handbook wasn't a prank. Yet despite his initial doubts, he found himself quite comfortable in a kilt. The lack of a shirt worried him for purely practical reasons, but he had packed the white robe the handbook mentioned in case it was chilly. He wasn't terribly worried about his appearance to others, as he thought himself more or less average. He wasn't exactly "ripped", but escaping the bullies of previous years gave him a lot of running experience and kept him quite fit.<br><br>Matters of comfort and confidence aside, he still hadn't been sure that the whole thing was for real. But here he was, and the kilt uniforms were indeed for real. And the <em>girls</em>! He'd never taken a particular interest in them while at Hogwarts, but with the new uniforms, it didn't seem like he'd have a choice in the matter. They were very, very interesting.<br><br>Scanning the groups of students, he caught sight of one familiar face so far-Talvi, Max thought, Eirawen Talvi. And that was as far as he got before suddenly realizing the very specific benefits of the new school uniforms: They gave him a brand new perspective on his old schoolmates, for one.<br><br>This was going to be a fun year.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>22-06-2009, 04:57:45</strong>
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				The flight from Boston to Dublin had far to long. Fortunatly she had brought a bag full of books most of them silly tales about what Muggles thought magic users were like.<br>She especially enjoyed the ones about Vampire books but fantasies about Wizards were&nbsp; secind on her list. She had just barely been able not to laugh.<br>When she arrived she spent the next dauy recovering jet lag and then rented a car and set out.<br><br>When she arrived-a day early- she stayed in a local hotel and then took a Taxi.<br>"I like your bathing suit." said the Taxi driver.<br>Indeed the uniform could pass as a swiming suit Jessica thought. It had taken her a back when she read through the pamphlet the was sentto her just before her first year.<br>But it was nice and cool in the muggy August heat and she might well have worn iit while out and about on hot summars day.<br>Indeed she had grown used to wearing last year.<br>She was glad the buildings were well heated and she had been supplied a warming cloak for when she went out doors in winter.<br><br>Sitting on her lap was a cat carrier where within Yowl wasliving up to his name.<br>When they arrived the Driver was very helpful in unloading her luggage and moving it to dock. Indeed at several points he managed to brush against her.<br>Jessica might have been upset but the chances were she'd never see the man again. She just ignored.<br>Actually the fellow was rather attractive and in other circumstances she still might have not minded.<br>His Irish accent was also really sexy.<br>But all of that was behind her now. She lugged the luggage&nbsp; up on deck of the Ferry and took up position on the railing to watch the gathering crowd of other students.<br><br>What the other students would see is a&nbsp; thin athletic medium sized girl with light brown hair that was drawn back into a pony tail that was barely collar length and an attractive but not outstanding face. She did not have the hour glass figure but she was clearly female.<br><br>"if you promise to behave I'll let you out." she said.<br>"Yooooowl"<br>"OK, Then."<br>A large black and white Tom Cat emerged from the carrier. It blinked in the sunlight and then did a long&nbsp; stretch before rubbing against her ankle.<br>"Meow!" he said spotting another cat on the deck.<br>He trotted out away and looked back at her in an expectent manner.<br>"Oh Timmy fell in the well again." muttered Jessica.<br>She followed the cat who kept looking back to be sure she was with him.<br>Yowl moved to Eirawen's feet and twined and rubbed against her ankles.<br>"Yowl!"<br>"Hi, He is indeed Yowl the cat and I am Jessica." she said to Eirawen. "You must be first year."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>22-06-2009, 14:37:57</strong>
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				A fourth figure stood some distance away from the others, leaning on the rail, gazing out at the water thoughtfully with a small tortoiseshell calico in his arms.&nbsp; Stroking the little cat and speaking to her softly, the dark-haired young man seemed lost in thought, content to be on the sidelines of the gathering for now.<br><br>He was wearing the school kilt, at least, but also a tee shirt (on which was printed a humorous picture of a dragon sitting amongst a pile of armor and picking its teeth with a lance, accompanied by the legend 'sometimes the dragon wins').&nbsp; Next to him was a modest pile of luggage--less than most other students, in fact.<br><br>Yet the arrival of the American student seemed to pull him out of his shell.&nbsp; Another brief conference with the tortie and he turned toward the two young women and approached, keeping the tiny cat cradled in his arms.<br><br>"Bonjour, mademoiselles...et aussi monsieurs les chats."&nbsp; He held his little friend out toward them and switched effortlessly to English.&nbsp; "This is Regina.&nbsp; She wishes to greet your familiars, if it is permitted?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>22-06-2009, 16:30:05</strong>
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				<strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>The angels where singing or at least this day felt like angels where singing... of course anytime the tall redhead made an entrance the angles where singing. Anyone looking... and of course most of the people on the docks where... might first notice a pair of legs that seemed to go on for miles. With each step she took in a pair of shiny black 3 inch stiletto pumps it looked like she glided over the wooden planks rather than touch them. The annoying click that normally associated shoes of this type was even absent. <br><br>Perhaps their eyes might be attracted to the shocking shade of red that made the color of her of her hair. It was deep red like a wine but brighter. The wind caressed her hair as if it were blowing for her alone, moving her hair alluringly to uncover her barely contained bust, then her pale shoulders and finally her long slender neck. Vivieanne inhaled deeply not seeming to notice that it brought attention back to those generous orbs that the black balconette bra struggled to contain. Truly she didn't notice, her body was never a concern for her. Instead she was enjoying the smell of the salt in the air and the warmth of the sun on her barely clad body. <br><br>Her emerald green eyes took in all the gathering students on the docks. Adults not terribly younger than herself getting ready to face the world much as she did 16 years ago. Her 'higher eduction'&nbsp; was the real world and what she pursued herself, but when the French woman set her sights on something she always achieved her goal. <br><br>A bewitching smile curved on her full lips as she glided up the gang plank. The wind flirted with her dangerously low set black skirt that left no doubt to the imaginoation that she could not be wearing underwear. Though there were glimpses of a high part of her thigh here and there, everything that should have been private remained private. <br><br>Perhaps the most unusual thing about this woman was that nothing seemed to be usual. With her various tattoos and many (but tasteful piercings) she looked more like a rebellious student than a teacher. But then again she wasn't taking a job at an usual school.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>22-06-2009, 21:38:14</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Perhaps to the untrained eye that belt would not label the teen a 'dork' but Eirawen wasn't an untrained eye when it came to Maxwell Kranden. They had both been in Ravenclaw at Hogwarts but even more importantly they had been in every potions and herbology class together since the boy had transferred to the school. She knew more than anyone how he had been tormented at school and his personality made him answer with things that he could control... such as potions and exercise. She admired him for his intellect as they often studied together in the dorms either benefiting from the other's experiments or even asking each other's advice when they got stuck. Several recipes in her books where his and he had copies of things that she had come up with on her own. The young blue eyed woman stifled a laugh as she watched her friend cross the dock in a less than graceful manner. However a hint of amusement did touch her icy blue eyes. It was good, if not sad, to see that he had not changed one bit over the summer holiday. <br><br>Eirawen was about to go talk to Max when a crowd of students moved her way, forcing her to board the ferry or get trampled. Though it was more of Blue's unhappy sharp claws digging into her flesh because he was unhappy about the sudden activity of people around him. She found herself a place at the railing so that she could look back upon the city as they departed. There she soothed the kitten as she watched more students arrive. She hoped Max saw her so he wouldn't be alone. But she could always find him once they set sail. <br><br>Then she felt something around her feet. Pressure of something moving between them since she couldn't feel the fur between her boots and stockings, but she had been around enough cats to know how they moved and not be shocked. Well hello there! She said as she looked down. She took Blue off her shoulder so her movement wouldn't cause him to actually draw blood (again). My aren't you a big fellow. She addressed the cat and then heard a girl introduce the cat as Yowl and herself as Jessica.<br><br>Nice to meet you Yowl. She said to the cat before looking up at Jessica. Its nice to meet you Jessica. My names Eirawen and indeed it is my first year at this school. I will assume that mean's you've experienced this all before?" Since Blue was just a kitten it was easy to hold him in one hand and point to the two piece 'uniform'. Her kitten was looking over at her hand at the cat that easily could have been at least 5 times his size.<br><br>Before the brown haired girl could answer there was a bit of spouting in French. It sounded to her, what most people thought her Welsh sounded like... gibberish. But the young man switched to English... thankfully. Well well I hope the castle has plenty of litter boxes. It looks like we are bringing an army of cats. Eirawen said warmly. Well Regina this is Blue. She moved the blue colored Scottish Fold kitten toward the small calico kitten that the black haired boy held so that they could sniff each other. &nbsp;I am his human Eirawen and the gentleman at my feet is Yowl and this is his human Jessica. After the two kittens were acquainted Eirawen slowly bent her knees and let the tom cat sniff her hand. After she was allowed to pet his head she held Blue with in the larger cat's reach so that they could get to know each other. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-06-2009, 01:17:56</strong>
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				The young man smiled, a touch shyly.<br><br>"Oh, but of course!&nbsp; They are used to it, I should imagine.&nbsp; Cats, toads, owls...the usual, yes?&nbsp; But as for the rest I, too, am new here.&nbsp; Fresh from the lofty halls of <em>L'Academie Beauxbatons</em>."<br><br>Rolling his eyes, he lowered his voice conspiratorially.<br><br>"That and half a crown is enough for the cheap cup of coffee, no?"<br><br>He took his turn lowering Regina to meet Yowl.<br><br>"Anyway, I apologize for interrupting, but Reggie gets quite cross with me when I do not give in to her little whims.&nbsp; Today she wishes to meet the other familiars promptly.&nbsp; I cannot think why the matter is so urgent!"<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>23-06-2009, 02:30:33</strong>
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				Max caught Eirawen's eye for just a moment before she was swept away by the crowd, which was his only warning to follow suit before being trampled himself. Yet at the same time, he had to take extra care not to trample others-namely the large volumes of cats. Maxwell smiled fondly reflecting on his own cat, and then frowned suddenly when he remembered its unfortunate demise. He was still kicking himself for leaving his ingredients out, but in all fairness, not even the world's leading experts had known what effect gillyweed had on animals destined to avoid the water prior to the incident.<br><br>Snapping back into the moment again, he quickly realized that he had indeed been swept up by the crowd, and was now on board the ferry, with Eirawen nowhere in sight. Indeed, he didn't feel like he recognized anyone here, though surely there had to be some Hogwart's graduates around. Even in the midst of strangers though, being jostled by women in bikinis was never an unfortunate thing. Until, that is, he was jostled to the point where his wand slipped from his hand and rolled away onto the floor.<br><br>"Oh dear."<br><br>Catching up to the wand was quite the exercise, in more than one way. For one, getting through the sea of students on hands and knees was not only difficult, but embarrassing as well. In addition, crawling between the legs of numerous men in kilts simply did not suit his taste. It seemed that every time he approached his wand, the ship would tilt in the waves ever so slightly as to nudge it out of his reach, assisted by the accidental (and some not so accidental) kicks from the students.<br><br>However, as it rolled towards the edge of the boat, Max decided it was time to forget about embarrassment and catch his wand before he had to dive after it-which would have been infinitely worse. Instead, he pounced on it, and then quickly stood up, brushing himself off, and attempting to act as though he had not spent the last five minutes on his hands and knees.<br><br>He then realized he had managed to stand up right next to Eirawen and two others, who seemed well involved in conversation. Maybe they didn't notice.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>23-06-2009, 06:01:05</strong>
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				Jessica nodded to the Question. "Yes, this is my second year. Despite some ups and downs I really liked my first year."<br>"I take it you are from England and Hogwarts?"<br>Then the Frenchman introduced himself.<br>She loved accents and she loved the sound of French. It was so roamantic, a language built for poetry and love.<br>The guy was nice as well.<br>"Hi" she said. "i love your accent!"<br>she immediately felt stupid for saying that and lowered her eyes.<br>She laughed at Eirawen's remark about cats, castles and litterboxes. "All kidding aside they do. You just ask the prefect and one can be put in your room."<br>She smiled fondly at the two cats especially the incredibly cute kitten. When Eirawen held it out she could resist scrathing it under the ears.<br>&nbsp;"Such a handsome group of cats ." she said to them. "And they do seem to like each other. That can be a problem. Last year a pair that just didn't get along and would harass each other and thei humans."<br>She made a face. "One of them was using the other ones masters bed as a litter box."<br>+++<br>Yowl seemed please by both the other cats. When Blue was lowered for him to look over he stepped forward and licked the little cat along the head in a 'grooming' introduction.<br>He does like kittens.<br>Looking up at the Calico."Yowl!?"<br>+++<br>She saw Max pop up out of the corner of her eye and gave a audible gasp. Herheart started beating a little fast. Shw stepped back and for amoment looked as though she might flee.<br>Then she relaxed. It was a boy. Playing a prank probably. She felt embarressed at her action.<br>"Uh...who are you?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-06-2009, 06:21:46</strong>
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				"Ah, of course!&nbsp; I am forgetting my manners."<br><br>The dark-haired young man straightened up and gave a brief bow to Eirawen.<br><br>"Vincent DeWithers, at your service."&nbsp; And then he repeated the gesture to Jessica, apparently letting her comment about his accent go by unnoticed.&nbsp; "And yours <em>aussi, mademoiselle</em>."<br><br>(In the meantime, Reggie gave a soft 'miau' to Yowl, almost Siamese in tone but without the volume cranked to eleven.)<br><br>Then Max appeared as if out of nowhere...
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				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>23-06-2009, 18:03:04</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>To the untrained ear Eirawen supposed she sounded British. Though anyone from England would deny it emphatically. The girl with blue wraps in her hair didn't mind at all that people normally guessed her origen wrong. Welsh actually, though we do have a second home in Finland. But with out a doubt Hogwarts has been my third home for the past 6 years. She passed the info to Jessica before all the commotion started. People petting each other's cats and cats getting to know one another. Usually this kind of commotion made Eirawen uncomfortable, but more because she didn't like the noise of a crowd than the lack of space that was quickly filling. As a precaution she put a harness on blue and attached a blue leash to it. She didn't want him running overboard in a panic if he got spooked. <br><br>As she was already bent down because of the cats she could see Max having an almost cartoonish time getting his wand. It was almost painful to watch. Why didn't he just 'accideo' his wand? Then she remembered that magic didn't come easy for him. As she saw he was heading in their direction she stood up with Blue in her arms, not wanting three spooked cats at her feet. <br><br>Jessica, Vincent this is my friend Max Kraden. She introduce the small blond teen to her two new acquaintances. He was my house mate at Hogwarts and we took Advanced Potions and Herbology together. We've spent a fair amount of time making new things boil and bubble. He's quite brilliant. There that should give him a little confidence boost and none of it was a lie. He just need to learn how play up his outstanding qualities. After all this was college. The childish bulling he experienced at Hogwarts shouldn't happen here.<br><br>Now that the cats where settled again she placed blue on the ground so that he could play, keeping a hold of the leash. He was a rambunctious kitten and didn't always look before he leapt.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>The new teacher made her way to the bow of the ship. There were a few students there but not many. It was by suggestion of one of her former employers that she applied to teach at this school. She had tutored the young man off and on during this time at Beauxbatons. He furthered his education at Nacodsaed and thought it would be something she enjoyed. For the moment at least she wanted to be able to settle in one place and see if she liked a life less traveled.<br><br>Vivienne sat down on a wooden bench and relaxed. The wind was still fluttering about her hair as if it could not touch it enough. Strangely though, she never had to brush it out of her face.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-06-2009, 18:24:15</strong>
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				"Ahh, yes.&nbsp; Hogwarts.&nbsp; Of course, yes, since this is Britain..."<br><br>Vincent gave Max a tight smile and went back to cradling Reggie against his chest.<br><br>"Hello, Max."<br><br>"Miauw!"<br><br>"Reggie says hello as well."
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				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>23-06-2009, 23:07:07</strong>
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				To Eirawen<br>"OH!" she said putting a hand to her face in embarrassment.&nbsp; "I am sorry I called you English. Please forgive me."<br>She brightened. "Finland! Do you speak Finish? I am sorry to say I am typicaly American and only monolingual."<br>She was babbling. They think she was a chatterbox!<br>To Vincent.<br>She managed a curtsy back to him.<br>"Good to meet you, Vincent. I think Reggie is adorable!"<br>So is Vincent she thought<br>To Max<br>"I am sorry if I jumped Max. Silly me! I am good to meet you. My hat is off to you on potions. I failed it the first time and had to take it over."<br>+++<br>Yowl had cuaght the progress of Maxs pursuit of the wand and had breifly thought of joining but wasn't sure if that would be welcomed and Max was big. (at least by Yowls standards.)<br>Thus he&nbsp; was not startled and cast a mildly censoring look at his human.<br>It seemed that Yowl did a little bop of the head in Reggie's direction at her response.<br>When Blue was put down Yowl came over to little cat in what he hoped was a non threatening fashion and sat down letting the kitten call the play.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>23-06-2009, 23:08:54</strong>
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				As the conversations continued, the ferry's horn blew, second to last call for boarding.&nbsp; Which meant there were probably six, seven minutes before it left.&nbsp; Last call would blow with two minutes to go.
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				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>24-06-2009, 05:33:41</strong>
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				He gave Eirawen a quick, thankful glance. Not only was he glad to have been spared the embarrassment of introducing himself so awkwardly, he was also pleasantly surprised that, despite his fiasco, she had shown him off as her friend. It wasn't the sort of thing he was used to, but he at least felt slightly less foolish.<br><br>"Hi Eirawen! And Jessica, Vincent, and Reggie of course, good to meet you. Sorry to startle you all like that, I was just chasing after my wand."<br>He almost smiled. What had almost been a disaster might just be played off with minimal trouble.<br><br>"So, is everyone excited for this? It'll be fun, I think, a whole new school with lots of new people.. But I heard that it's a bit diff-" His voice was swallowed by the booming horn. It was almost time to depart.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>24-06-2009, 17:33:02</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>There was nothing like having a conversation one on one or perhaps everyone on the same subject. But with a group people you did not know, the introductions... getting to know them, it was difficult for it to be anything but chaotic. Eirawen tried to push her discomfort to the back of her mind and ignore it. &nbsp;It's quite alright Jessica. I'm not offended being mistaken for being British. I don't believe that there is a country that anyone should be ashame to hail from. She offered the American a cool smile. and Yes I speak Finish. It makes it easier to communicate with my father's side of the family.... and the Finish guys too. She definitely had a love for Finish men, they were so good looking.<br><br>This is Jessica's second year Max. Perhaps she can tell us just how different it is. She said after the horn finished blowing. She hoped she wasn't putting the American on the spot. The girl did seem somewhat of a chatterbox but the Welsh, Finish... British accented girl didn't mind. Perhaps Jessica was a chatterbox or perhaps she was just nervous. The other female teen seemed likable enough. <br><br>Blue cocked an eye and raised up on his hind legs as if to say 'I am a giant tiger." and he made his loudest... pathetic meow. Well at least he did have darker blue stripes in his fur. Though meaning to pounce the ship rocked in its mornings toppling the little kitten over on his side. <br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>Men were staring at her as she sat there enjoying the sun, the breeze and the view. Not 'watching'... as she wasn't doing anything... not looking as if she was in the same direction their eyes just happened to view at that moment. But staring as if they didn't blink soon their eyeballs would dry out and they wouldn't be able too. The women weren't looking quite so much. Normally when she had a woman's attention it was a look of disgust or venom as if Vivienne chose to be part Veela and have a natural essence that attracted men. This was something that she had long been used to. It had been a difficult thing to deal with for a short while after school when she parted ways with her friends, most whom had some Veela blood in them. Beauxbatons considered girls becoming ladies a very big deal, so those even those without Veela blood where taught how to be alluringly feminine. <br><br>She simply smiled to the young ladies that every once and a while dared to meet her eye contact. For the men, she paid them no notice... to let them look and feel sneaky by not getting caught.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>25-06-2009, 06:42:54</strong>
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				To Max<br>"Uh what happened to your wand to forceyou to chase it?" asked Jessica in a curious tone. <br>To Eirawen<br>She'd done it again and put her foot in her mouth.<br>None the less she plunged right on.<br>"Well some people get upset when somebody mistakes them as belonging to another nationality. I have a Canadian friend who is really upset when somebody calls him an American. Anyway I am glad you are not upset."<br>"As far as differences between the secondary schools and this pace it is really simple. The students are adults. Sexual mores are more relaxed. Control of personal behavior is less severe. Most of the rules involve things like attending classes, being attentive in them and not insulting each other or picking fights.&nbsp; There is much less hazing and bulling going on."<br>Yowl<br>He had been prepared to let the kittewn do some sparring when the Horn blew and the ferry lurched.<br>He jumped and looked cross. He hated that sound! He knew that he'd have to endure several more times today.<br>"Yowl!" he protested.<br>He paid attention once more to the kitten though he risked another look at Reggie.<br>Why didn't the forth one have a supervising feline? Maybe he was one of those people with a rat! He sniffed the air but there was tell tale smell.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>25-06-2009, 08:16:14</strong>
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				Max turned vaguely pink at the question. "Oh, I just, y'know.. I dropped it, and it rolled away.. With all the kids, it got kicked around and..er.." Since Jessica kept talking, he was rather relieved to be spared a proper answer, and instead worked his mind around the prospect of less bullying. Not that it was a particular threat since he had developed his best defenses against it, but still, it was nice to avoid fights.<br>He worked over what she said in his mind. <em>"Students are adults."</em> Funny, he didn't feel like one, as he was apparently still crawling around like a kid. The relaxation of sexual rules, however, was obvious. Blatantly so, all things considered.<br><br>"Well, that's good to know, thanks. Those are all things I'm good at, so I guess I'll do all right here!"<br><br>Besides, what guy could fail to "do all right" when surrounded by girls in-The ferry tilted underfoot again, and Max very nearly lost his wand once more. That answered <em>that</em> question, at least.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-06-2009, 14:33:23</strong>
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				Vincent pulled back a little, watching the others interact with a slight smile on his lips, petting Reggie slowly.<br><br>"I for one welcome the chance to unlearn much of the less enjoyable aspects of my old routine," he added in response to Jessica's description of their new school.&nbsp; "Being treated as an adult...ah, that will be welcome indeed!"<br><br>He studied the two ex-Hogwarts students for a moment longer, measuring them silently.<br><br>"Post," he asked suddenly, blushing at his own outburst.&nbsp; "Are we limited to the usual methods with owls, or can we send letters the Muggle way?&nbsp; It's somewhat important."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>25-06-2009, 21:33:10</strong>
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				Jessica realized she had run right over Max's explanation but she had noticed as well his embarrassment.<br>"Oh I have dropped my wand several times when walking. Once it was it was in Hall at Salem Institute- thats where I did my secondary- and this guy picked up and wouldn't give it back."<br>She was doing it agin. Talking like crazy.<br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Post," he <em>(Vincent)</em> asked suddenly, blushing at his own outburst.&nbsp; "Are we limited to the usual methods with owls, or can we send letters the Muggle way?&nbsp; It's somewhat important."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"Well here on the ferry ,yeah, but once within the school electronics don't work." she replied.<br>"Here
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-06-2009, 21:36:50</strong>
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				"No regular post, then?"&nbsp; Vincent frowned.&nbsp; "Just like Beauxbatons, then."<br><br>He pulled Regina around, still stroking her head, and regarded her soberly.<br><br>"It is good we have made arrangements, or the perfidious Turk might assume I was ignoring him again!&nbsp; To say nothing of the Kaiser and his love-fest with France and England.&nbsp; Is this not so?"<br><br>Reggie miauws softly in response to this, err, cryptic statement.&nbsp; It certainly seems to make sense to her!
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>25-06-2009, 21:50:58</strong>
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				"Oh, yeah, The school would prefer the royal mail not to make regular visits." added Jessica.<br>She turned her head aside in puzzlement at Vincents conversation with Reggie.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>26-06-2009, 02:17:50</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Suave, coordinated... descriptions that did not apply to Max. For someone so intelligent he was dreadfully lacking social smarts. To actually call attention to the fumbling of his wand when no one would have noticed his klutzy escapade... no one in this new little group anyway. The people who had to get out of his way weren't likely to forget.<br><br>As for the more relaxed sexual rules, the teachers had to be idiots to think the older students at Hogwarts weren't sneaking around and having sex. Though she wasn't one of them she could easily use all her fingers and toes for people she knew. Loosing her virginity had never been a priority and she simply spent too much time with her nose in a book to really keep guys interested in her for long. It was probably sad to say that Max could very well be the guy she spent the most time with at her entire time at England's magical school. Eirawen wasn't really thinking about sex as a requirement here either. While she wasn't protecting her virginity, she didn't consider it at risk either. Certianly some of the courses in the syllabus looked suggestive but there was nothing marking them as a required course. <br><br>When Vincent asked about muggle posts to owls, she looked at him bewildered not understanding why anyone would want to write a hand written letter and then chance it to muggles. It didn't cross her mind that he might be talking about emails until Jessica mentioned that all electronics stopped working on the island. That was nothing knew. She only used emails to talk to her muggle friends (the hot guys) in Finland and her mother was nice enough to send her the emails once a week by owls and then to type the replies. She did have the coolest mom...<br><br>But really there was nothing for her to say. She had no idea what the dark haired teen petting his kitten was talking about. Apparently the cat was the only one meant to understand. Actually I just can't wait to get there and see the grounds. I love castles and old places. <br><br>Blue tried standing up on his hind legs again, undaunted by the movement of the boat. 'I am monster cat!' (he meowed again.) The blue kitten prepared to box the big cat's ears and show it who was boss. That was until he saw the white fluffy tail twitch. 'tail!' He meowed his battle cry as he pounced... there wasn't a kitten alive who could not be derailed by a moving tail. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>26-06-2009, 06:27:51</strong>
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				Max shrugged towards Jessica. "Well, if you'll give my wand back should you ever happen across it, I'll promise to do the same, how's that?<br><br>He then nodded to Eirawen.<br>"Yeah, Hogwarts was really nice in that aspect. What with all the secret rooms and passages, it was easy to find a good, quiet place to read, too. Because let's face it-No one could read in peace with Madam Pince glaring at them half the time. I'll bet the library at Nacodsaed's a lot bigger too, with it being advanced and all."<br>In the library, at least, he knew he was safe. Even if his bullying problems followed him, the typical ruffian would never manage to find the library anyway.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>27-06-2009, 06:16:24</strong>
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				"It's a nice castle with a goodview from the walls. When we gewt closer your see on the right. In fact ithe keep will be the first we see."" she said to them all.<br>&nbsp;"I was really in-still am- since Salem Institute is a big victorian mansion."<br>She gave Max a warm smile. "lets hope it doesn't happen but it's a deall."<br>+++<br>Yowl could have avoided the sweep of the kittens paw with ease. Instead he 'blocked' it with a paw and packed up a bit.<br>Sparring with kittens was fun. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>27-06-2009, 23:30:32</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>&nbsp;I think people really want to be here Max. Its not like Hogwarts where if you fail you can shrug it off and repeat or just move on. You actually have to be talented to get into this school and pay to be here that raises the stakes quite a bit and unfortunately requires us to grow up. It was hard not to fill in the 'so I don't think you have to worry about people bothering you. It's not likely that they could get in or at least likely to waste their time picking on someone they were jealous of. &nbsp;But at least now I know I can stalk you in the library when I get stuck on one of my potions experiments. &nbsp;She winked at her short blond friend. Perhaps there was a chance that Jessica would have a potions class that she needed tutoring in. Max wasn't exactly outgoing enough to make friends easily. <br><br>Thanks for the visual Jessica. I can't wait to see it. She flashed the other girl a smile and then yelled over the crowd. &nbsp;Hey captain move this ferry! Other people looked at her... but she had blue yarn wrapped around her hair and definitely an odd application of make up, people looking at her was obviously not a concern.<br><br>Vincent.She said the black haired boys name much softer than a yell. &nbsp;Perhaps Regina would want to play with Yowl and Blue? Blue's a bit rambunctious but he doesn't use his claws when he plays. the fact that he uses his claws was evident on her scratched shoulders but he didn't seem to be bothering the larger cat with his activity at all. <br><br>'ha ha, you run away!' The blue kitten with folded ears meowed with delight. 'but I am a cheeta!' Blue pounced after the tail again then caught sight of his own 'tail' and started moving in circles trying to catch it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>28-06-2009, 03:25:58</strong>
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				Just before the ferry moved away from the stone dock, another young man came aboard.&nbsp; He was dressed as a fairly typical young wizard fresh out of school.&nbsp; And he had a Nimbus 1700 broom over one shoulder, with a knapsack over the other.&nbsp; A small grin crossed his lips as he noticed a good number of students had already changed into their school uniforms.&nbsp; Probably mostly new students, he thought.<br><br>Himself, he was waiting for the trip across the bay to start before changing on the way.<br><br>Brian quickly found a place to stow his broom and backpack before moving to the stern deck.&nbsp; He'd always preferred having the wind in his hair and the smell of the salt spray.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>29-06-2009, 07:14:20</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2001867#msg2001867">Quote from: GothicFires on 27-06-2009, 23:30:32</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>&nbsp;I think people really want to be here Max. Its not like Hogwarts where if you fail you can shrug it off and repeat or just move on. You actually have to be talented to get into this school and pay to be here that raises the stakes quite a bit and unfortunately requires us to grow up. It was hard not to fill in the 'so I don't think you have to worry about people bothering you. It's not likely that they could get in or at least likely to waste their time picking on someone they were jealous of. &nbsp;But at least now I know I can stalk you in the library when I get stuck on one of my potions experiments. &nbsp;She winked at her short blond friend. Perhaps there was a chance that Jessica would have a potions class that she needed tutoring in. Max wasn't exactly outgoing enough to make friends easily. <br><br>Thanks for the visual Jessica. I can't wait to see it. She flashed the other girl a smile and then yelled over the crowd. &nbsp;Hey captain move this ferry! Other people looked at her... but she had blue yarn wrapped around her hair and definitely an odd application of make up, people looking at her was obviously not a concern.<br><br>Vincent.She said the black haired boys name much softer than a yell. &nbsp;Perhaps Regina would want to play with Yowl and Blue? Blue's a bit rambunctious but he doesn't use his claws when he plays. the fact that he uses his claws was evident on her scratched shoulders but he didn't seem to be bothering the larger cat with his activity at all. <br><br>'ha ha, you run away!' The blue kitten with folded ears meowed with delight. 'but I am a cheeta!' Blue pounced after the tail again then caught sight of his own 'tail' and started moving in circles trying to catch it.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"I think you have it exactly Eirawen." said Jessica. "i understand it is true with muggle schools as well. The library is huge and has books and Papers from ther muggle and magic community."<br>Cats don't laugh of course but who's to say they are not amused.<br>Yowl watched the kitten chase its own tail and then to remind him of what the situation was reached over bobbed with a paw on the side of his head.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-06-2009, 14:28:58</strong>
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				"Thank you," Vincent said distantly, "but I leave such decisions to her.&nbsp; Don't I, Reggie?"<br><br>The tiny cat mewled softly and bobbed her head.<br><br>"But I am sure they will find the time to play when we are settled in.&nbsp; It is not as if they come with us to class, <em>oui</em>?&nbsp; Please excuse me for a moment."<br><br>He wandered off a ways, lips moving as he contemplated some private matter: possibly related to his cryptic comments earlier about perfidious sultans.&nbsp; (And furthermore, seemed to be discussing the matter with Reggie.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>30-06-2009, 01:43:49</strong>
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				<strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>One thing about Vivienne, the redhead never stayed still long. There was too much to do, far too much to experience. She much would have preferred to ride her broom across the channel. Making herself invisible was easy enough. But then she would miss out on all of these wonderful people who seemed just a little to intimidated by her appearance to talk to her. Of that she was accustomed. Normally she would go introduce herself and flutter about like the little social butterfly she was. But for the moment she didn't feel it would be nice to make these young adults feel more uncomfortable then they already are. After all she would have some of their undivided attention soon enough. She didn't want anyone to feel embarrassed later because they got tongue tied on the trip over. <br><br>Instead she stood and took a stroll of the ship, standing up only after the ferry set sail. Her ethereal walk seemed to indicate that she had sea legs as well. The great thing about having a veela blood line was that it was almost impossible to be ungraceful. At least of her own accord. Vivienne was walking through the aft of the ship when a rather large boy lost his balance and pushed into her from behind sending her straight into the back of of another teen. She said a silent thanks that the kid was almost as tall as she was.<br><br>I'm sorry. She replied gaining her balance quickly so that the impact had only felt like a light bump rather than she shove she had received. After a quick assessment, slim athletic build, shoulder length hair and a handsome face that was certainly going to garner attention from his female class mates. &nbsp;I'm&nbsp; Vivienne Chevalier &nbsp;She offered her hand to Brian and smiled softly after stepping away to get out of his personal space. The wind seemed to circle between them mixing the scent of night jasmine in with the salt hair.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>30-06-2009, 16:23:45</strong>
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				New person, he thought as he recovered by being bumped.&nbsp; It always took a little time for Brian to re-discover his sea legs to begin with.&nbsp; His Quidditch-born reflexes kicked in and he regained his balance quickly.&nbsp; His mind went back to the woman before him . . . a bit older than the rest, he guessed.&nbsp; It was a bit difficult to tell with wizards and witches, he knew, since the art seemed to give everyone a bit longer lifespan than those of Muggles.<br><br>"Brian, Brian Fletcher," he replied, taking her hand, just long enough to be polite.&nbsp; "No worries, people have problems on the ferry all the time.&nbsp; Or so I've been told, it's only my fourth time on-board . . . new student?"&nbsp; He asked the last pretty certain what the answer would be, but figured why not.&nbsp; She might take it as a compliment, and if she was new staff or faculty that might not be a bad thing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>30-06-2009, 23:22:34</strong>
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				<strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>The French woman blushed when she realized that the young man though that she had lost her balance because of the boat... She half Veela... a dancer... Instead of telling the truth and embarrassing the youth that had knocked her over she let her blush be the answer. After all she was knocked into a rather cute guy. There were worse things in life. <br><br>Oh aren't you sweet. She said with a laugh as she turned her head to watch the shore of Galway slipping away. Though I am not old enough to be mortified by my age yet. I'll be teaching. She did remember him saying that he had been on the boat four times though she wasn't certain if they made multiple trips during the year, but at least it seems that this wasn't his first year... he wasn't new. Its a pleasure to meet you Brian. Since you seem to be the one with experience. She let her tone change to sound a little flirty and suggestive. Is Nacodsaed a fun place to be? A woman can only handle so much quiet studying. She flashed him another happy smile, her mood was obviously good. Though she did seem to fidget, but in a graceful way. Vivienne thought the ferry was far to slow. If she had taken her broom she would be there already. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>01-07-2009, 06:43:08</strong>
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				"That's right! The library or the common room. Or sneaking around the grounds finding herbs in the middle of the night. You know, usual stuff."<br>Max leaned over the side of the boat excitedly.<br>"You know, I've never been at sea before! It's kind of fun actually, I don't know why anyone'd get sick."<br>With his established physical aptitude, leaning over the side of the boat was perhaps not the best of ideas. Barring any more sudden lurches however, he seemed quite balanced.<br>"Does anyone know how long the trip is? We seem to be going a bit slowly, so it must not be too far..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>02-07-2009, 00:27:10</strong>
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				The student gave himself a mental nod.&nbsp; He'd been right, new teacher.&nbsp; She looked like she'd fit in.&nbsp; Definitely not material for the more traditional schools on the continent.&nbsp; Somehow, Brian doubted that some place like Beauxbatons would look kindly on tattoos, even if she did have the grace and looks they apparently favored.<br><br>Shrugging, he went for the nonchalant route.<br><br>"It's definitely different.&nbsp; Not like Hogwarts, or what I've heard of the other European schools," he replied, "Not that I've been, but there're students from all over Europe.&nbsp; And a handful from across the pond.&nbsp; Most don't talk too much about their old schools, loyalty and school pride, all that stuff."&nbsp; He too itched to be on his broom, but the old Nimbus was stored away and anyway, he didn't much care for flying over large bodies of water.&nbsp; Rivers, lakes, sure.&nbsp; Bays and ocean, no.&nbsp; Not that there was any particular reason to avoid doing so.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>02-07-2009, 03:19:01</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Vincent seemed to be an odd one, but Eirawen was not one to judge. After all she had blue yarn wrapped in her hair. If he didn't want to mingle with them then she wouldn't stop him. There were times when she wanted to be left alone as well. It wasn't in her to push. I don't think we'll have to sneak Max. There couldn't possibly be a curfew now that they were adults. <br><br>Then Max leaned over the rail. The memory of how he stumbled for his wand fresh in her mind; the blue eyed girl reached over and grabbed the back of the blond boy's kilt and held on just in case he lost his balance. She noticed that he had incredibly soft skin. She made a mental note to compliment him about it later.<br><br>A swat to the noggin sent the kitten rolling over to his back. 'I've been wounded! I've been wounded!' After a seconds drama he was back on four paws with his tail in the air read to pounce. 'Vengeance will be swift!' and the blue kitten pounced, paws wide open but claws retracted... after all Yowl was a very bbbbiiiiggg kitty.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>It was true that she didn't fit the normal mold. In fact Vivienne thought she was put together with out one. She seemed to lack the normal inhibitions that would slow people down and have them look before they leapt. She would much rather enjoy the moment than worry about tomorrow. Probably more to do with wanting to leave childhood behind than school pride. I don't think I spoke of Beauxbatons for three years after I graduated. She had alot of fun there and sounded fond of the school.<br><br>I've never been to America. I've traveled all over Europe though. Its been wonderful. I would highly recommend a trip after college or perhaps during breaks. She continued small talk to keep her mind from trying to think what spell she could use to make the ferry go faster. The wind and scenery were all and grand, but she couldn't escape the feeling that she wasn't doing anything.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>02-07-2009, 06:29:46</strong>
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				"Still, I don't think they'd exactly encourage wandering around the grounds in the middle of the night.."<br>Max flashed a quick grin over his shoulder at Eirawen's response to his leaning over. "Don't worry about me. Look, I've been keeping busy over the summer!"<br><br>From one of the infinite compartments in his belt, he pulled out what appeared to be a small, sea-green pill, speckled with light blue. "I've applied Muggle medicine to my potions and worked them into dehydrated capsules. All you do is add-" He tossed the pill over the side of the boat. "-water!"<br>The water burst into foam, but far from being regular foam, this foam consisted of a small number of large bubbles that shimmered with rainbow colors as if made with soap. Without word, Max twisted away from Eirawen and plummeted over the side-landing with a soft bounce on the bubbles below, as they held him up. He grinned up at the boat and called out.<br><br>"Super high surface tension! And they can be used as a flotation device in- Oh, whoops." His bubbles, while having high surface tension indeed, were being blown behind by the ferry's wake as the ferry itself advanced.<br><br>"Don't worry! I got this! <em>Wingardium Leviosa!</em>" As if his use of the spoken incantation didn't display his ineptitude clearly enough, the bubble he was sitting on, and attempting to levitate, made only shaky progress (at best) towards the boat.<br><br>He eventually caught up to the rail, however, and hauled himself back on board, letting his bubble float away into the sky. "All right, well, it can at least help if someone's drowning, right?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>03-07-2009, 07:11:38</strong>
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				Jessica resisted the urge to laugh. He seemed like a nice boy and males had fragile egos.<br>But she could couldn't resist a big grin.<br>Actually, she though, it is a neat trick and it could be used as a way to help people who had fallen over board.<br>So she stepped up to Max as said as much.<br>"That pill delivery system is neat and the bubbles could be used as a rescue devise. Have you worked on other spells?"<br>+++<br>Again Yowl retreated and even let Blue get in a few shots and made some misses to see how good his doging ability was.<br>&nbsp;When the kitten seemed to over confident Yowl would lightly tag him.<br>Yowl! he 'said' clearly enjoying himself.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>04-07-2009, 15:16:24</strong>
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				Brian nodded, "Could be something to that."&nbsp; He watched the bay before continuing, "I've only been abroad on holiday, usual places, France, Germany, the Low Countries . . . sorry, Holland, Belguim."&nbsp; After a few more moments, his keen eyes picked out the haze of land on the horizon.<br><br>"Better go get changed," he said to Vivienne.&nbsp; A few seconds later, Brian was off in a small compartment getting out of his normal clothes.<br><br>By the time he got out, everyone could see the island, probably about five minutes away at the speed they were going.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>05-07-2009, 20:47:01</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>While a bubble raft was quite smart, it was alot expected of the Max she was used to. It made her wonder exactly how many time he was pushed into the moat or lake at Hogwarts. She wasn't much of a swimmer herself. None of the countries she lived in was really conducive to bathing suits most of the year... Though what she was wearing now was damn close to one. Once the sun went down though she was going to be craving more cloths. <br><br>She simply gave a light smile to her old friend and a spell ready in her head in case he had one of his infamous blunders.<br><br><em>Hey there it is...</em> some in the crowd yelled. It took her a minute to find what was nothing more than a bump on the horizon. <br><br>I guess this means our year begins. She said out lout to herself. Though it was more that the moment she stepped onto the island her adulthood would begin.<br><br>Blue was definitely having fun 'fighting' with the older cat. Though to his inexperienced mind all of his successes was due to his lion like prowess rather than an accommodating older cat who was amused by the antics of a baby. 'Hey' He meowed with Eirawen picked him up. He gave another whine to be put down so he could play again, but she just stroked his fur... human's can't really speak cat no matter how much you train them.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>Nice meeting you Brian. She said as the teen walked away. While some might dread unknown's Vivienne looked forward to the adventure. She had no idea how different it would be teaching multiple people rather than focusing on just one, but she supposed there would be some who needed private tutoring too. She was just itching to go, to experience. <br><br>Though the promise was on the horizon, it still wasn't arriving quick enough.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 01:30:56</strong>
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				Jaxon O'Mera was late for the ferry again. “Damn it ! “ she didn't have time to change into her outfit but she was late due to the purchases that she bought. It was a never ending thing . But then it could be worse as she got on her broom and took off after the ferry . <br><br>Of course this didn't bode well she didn't think about how she was going to land .Landing was not her cup of tea. Zooming over the water she caught up with the rest of the ferry not realizing, she was coming in to fast all, she could do was “Look out !!” as she dived bombed the Ferry with a very pathetic landing ..<br><br>She bounced five times before she hit the railing of the ferry in a pile of legs, arms , and her lizard on top of her head .she could only imagine how, she must look “Well this isn't how I thought I be known” she muttered to her self. trying to get her self unstuck from where she landed ..
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 01:48:41</strong>
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				Vincent blinked and looked down at the new arrival--he had not moved from his spot, even at her cry of warning.<br><br>"Ah.&nbsp; Would you like a hand up?"<br><br>But the question was merely a formality as he reached down to help Jaxon up.<br><br>"I should ask, are you injured?&nbsp; Besides your dignity, I mean."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 02:08:23</strong>
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				Jaxon took the hand that helped her up .. "Um My pride is always hurt, but all is good with me I'm used to the bumps, and bruises that I'm sure is going to come"<br><br>Dusting her self off as her Lizard looked at the man and tipped his head to the side with his tail wraped around her throat "I really got to learn to ride a broom" <br><br>Looking up "Oh sorry I'm Jaxon " 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 02:13:37</strong>
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				Vincent gave her a tight smile and a polite bow.<br><br>"Pleased to meet you, <em>mademoiselle</em>.&nbsp; I am Vincent.&nbsp; And this is Reggie."<br><br>He skritched his feline familiar under her chin, eliciting a soft 'mew' from the cat.&nbsp; Then he gave Jaxon's lizard another polite smile and nod.<br><br>"And you, <em>monsieur</em>?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 02:22:21</strong>
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				Jaxon smiled at Reggie scratching her chin .. <br><br>"His name is Demon"&nbsp; <br><br>Looking at Vincent with big Violet eyes "Nice to Meet You Vincent ." <br><br>She blushed not sure what to do next .
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 02:30:12</strong>
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				"Well, the others..."<br><br>Vincent waved a hand at the rest.<br><br>"By all means, mingle!&nbsp; Introduce yourself.&nbsp; I have no memory for names, alas, but you I think I shall remember quite well!&nbsp; Oh, and of course..."<br><br>He stooped to recover her broom.<br><br>"Yours, I assume?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 02:38:44</strong>
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				"Um Thanks " Grabbing her broom "I'm sure everyone will remember me I'm a Clutz" <br><br>&nbsp;"I um better go change nice um meeting you Vincent" she tripped over her luggage as she moved back away from him .. <br><br>Rapidly picking them up she ran off "Um lets go change demon" <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 02:41:55</strong>
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				"Are you the clumsy one?&nbsp; I was thinking of another reason to remember you."<br><br>Vincent gave her another smile and politely averted his eyes so as not to compound her present indignity.&nbsp; Then, when she was almost out of earshot, she heard him address Reggie.<br><br>"Where were we?&nbsp; Ah, yes, the Kaiser.&nbsp; Tell me, <em>ma precieuse</em>, how you find his recent missives?&nbsp; A touch inflammatory..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 19:20:40</strong>
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				Max sighed. Didn't they teach levitation to first years?<br>"Thank you Jessica. Not other spells, really, except ones that pertain to potions. But a lot of potions, certainly. I've got one or more for just about everything you could think of! Almost all of them can be made into a pill or capsule form too, and-well look at that!"<br><br>The bump on the horizon grew steadily larger as Max watched. He knew it was rather unbecoming of his "adult" self, but he still found it hard to reign in his excitement for a new place, new experiences, and new knowledge with which to fill his books. He grinned over at Eirawen.<br>"Looks like fun, huh?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 21:01:10</strong>
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				A few minutes after leaving, Brian reappeared on the deck clad in his school uniform.&nbsp; As the island drew nearer and became quite easy to see, he collected his Nimbus and knapsack.&nbsp; At a quick guess, the second year figured they'd be at the island in a couple minutes.&nbsp; In fact, he could actually see the top of the castle, even located as it was in the middle of the island.&nbsp; Actually, he reconsidered, that should make it easier to see, since the island rose to the middle and sloped back down again to the west.<br><br>Fortunately, the island and castle's protections were nullified for those aboard the ferry.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 21:35:52</strong>
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				Jaxon hurried and changed her clothes .. Coming back out she looked up with a gasp of shock "Well they like to show of everything don't they" as she looked down at her self... "Well Demon its just you and me pal" <br><br>She walked over and stood by the side railing with her Bag , and Lizard in tow.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-07-2009, 07:15:09</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2024436#msg2024436">Quote from: Vandren on 06-07-2009, 21:01:10</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">A few minutes after leaving, Brian reappeared on the deck clad in his school uniform.&nbsp; As the island drew nearer and became quite easy to see, he collected his Nimbus and knapsack.&nbsp; At a quick guess, the second year figured they'd be at the island in a couple minutes.&nbsp; In fact, he could actually see the top of the castle, even located as it was in the middle of the island.&nbsp; Actually, he reconsidered, that should make it easier to see, since the island rose to the middle and sloped back down again to the west.<br><br>Fortunately, the island and castle's protections were nullified for those aboard the ferry.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"I am not really very good with potions." admitted Jessica. "But I think potions carried in a pill form would be very convient fr thosde who need them quickly. Antidotes come to mind."<br>She looked and her eyes went wide as Jaxons broom came barreling in.<br>"Incoming ! Watch out!"<br>+++<br>Yowl was disappointed to have the 'lesson' end.<br>He made a verbal protest (lost on Erawen of course) but then meowed up in Blues direction indicating basicly 'Later Tiger'.<br>+++<br>Jessica watched (but couldn't hear) the exchange between Juxon and Vincent. She thought absently that Vincent was a very food looking boy but very strange.<br>+++<br>"It gets better as we draw closer." remarked to Max's excitment about the Castle. <br>"What dorm are going to be in?" she asked Max, "I'm in Hyenea."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>11-07-2009, 06:27:59</strong>
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				"Well, we wouldn't really know, would we? This place probably still sorts, doesn't it? After all, if everyone else already knows..." Max trailed off and went wide-eyed.<br>"Oh no, don't tell me I missed something in the letter! Oh, that'd be so like me!" At a slight panic by this point, he quickly begins rummaging through his trunk to find the letters he'd received.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhapsody</strong> on <strong>12-07-2009, 01:17:21</strong>
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				<em>Maman</em> was most wroth with her, but Aimée didn't care.&nbsp; She unfolded the parchment again, smoothed out the wrinkles from where it had been in the inner pocket of her cloak, and read the words again. <br><br><em>Dearest Aimée,<br><br>I do not understand why you persist in this foolish idea of "further education".&nbsp; The Department of Magical Law Enforcement has already offered you a position with the qualificaions you already possess, and your father's diplomatic corps likewise offers you employment.&nbsp; I do not comprehend your reasoning behind this move -- the positions offered will not be available forever, as there are many qualified wizards and witches that will fill them in a heartbeat.&nbsp; <br><br>Return to France at once, and put this foolishness behind you.<br><br>Your mother,<br>Cécile</em><br><br>She leaned against the railing, staring out over the grey waves, the wind blowing through her hair as she watched the distant dock draw closer.&nbsp; "Ah, <em>Maman</em>," she said, crumpling the letter in her hand and tossing it into the sea.&nbsp; "<em>Je ne suis pas prêt.</em> I am not ready to return. So you, and the Ministry, will just have to wait."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>12-07-2009, 15:40:26</strong>
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				(OOC: Apologies for the delay)<br><br>After a nearly two hour voyage, the ferry moved up alongside the Nacodsaed dock.&nbsp; Some simple spells kept the ship from bouncing off of or scraping against the stone pier.&nbsp; Like the mainland, the dock here rose to the height of the ferry's side, so the gangplank was more or less level.&nbsp; And on the shore waited several horse drawn open air carriage-wagons.&nbsp; Each could likely take eight to ten passengers.&nbsp; None of them had drivers, apparently the horses knew the way themselves.&nbsp; But, seeing as the castle was less than two miles away that shouldn't be surprising.<br><br>That structure itself was an amazingly large building given the small size of the island.&nbsp; Like most of its cousins, even those currently used as schools throughout Europe, it had an outer wall.&nbsp; That was pierced by the black wood of the (in-)famous gate.&nbsp; Through that portal, the first year students would be assigned dorms.&nbsp; And standing outside was the school's groundskeeper, to keep the first years in a group behind the returning students.<br><br>(OOC: Travel shouldn't be too eventful, at least not on my part.&nbsp; Luggage will be whisked away at the gate and feel free for first years to have their dorm announced by the gate; first years will go through once all the "upperclasspersons" go through)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>13-07-2009, 07:58:58</strong>
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				"Oh I am so sorry, I keep forgetting you are a first year. You seem much older." she told Max, "You will sorted at the gate. We'll see you later."<br>She went off to gather her luggage. She had boarded the ferry in her school uniform so she didn't need to change.<br>Once she had everything she moved down the plank and toward a carriage. <br>She stopped and talked and petted the horse of the carriage who seemed to recognize her.<br>Then she boarded the carriage.<br>She waited while the sorting was going on trying to hear what dorms the first years she had met were assigned to.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>13-07-2009, 21:09:55</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Eirawen leaned up against the rail as the island came into view. While beautiful it was the castle she was hoping to see. While she was telling the truth that she loved castles. The more specific truth was that she loved all places old... the older the better. After college she hoped to be able to work with her parents in magical archeology but she also wanted to incorporate runes, potions and charms to be on the cutting edge of magical advancement. Her parents where very supportive of her goals, but she was certain they would be just as supportive and loving if she chose to grow toadstool. <br><br>Disembarking was a little of a wait. It seemed that everyone wanted to get off the ferry at the same time and while magic could bend the rules of physics... it couldn't break them all together. But soon enough she was off the ship and relaxing in a horse draw carriage eagerly awaiting the full view of her home for the next six years. Before getting out she put Blue back on her shoulder and winced as the kitten dug in his claws for a good perch. The school uniforms were definitely a detriment in somethings, but as a cute bare chested guy walked by she decided the perks were far better.<br><br>Following the obvious cues the black and blue haired young woman stepped into the first year crowd to wait until the time that they could walk through the gate and enter a new world... a new segment of their life. It was far cooler than having a ratty old had sat upon your head.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>As the ferry neared the docks, Vivienne make her way to the gang plank. It was after all her job to make sure everything happened in an orderly fashion, no one broke the rules (too badly), but more importantly no one got hurt. Over all it was quite an easy job, she sat on the railing of the boat with her long blackthorn wand in her hands looking pretty... It was always easy for her to look pretty. Though that was probably not the best thing for young men trying to get off a rocking vessel onto land. The red head had to levitate a few gents to keep them from falling into the water, but most definitely it was fun. <br><br>She got into the last carriage. There was only two other students with her so she was able to stretch out her long legs and enjoy the ride. She was eager to meet Headmaster Cingriffin and figure this place out. Her energy level always ran high and she was itching, not necessarily to party, but to have a good time and push enjoyment to its max. Then the carriage stopped and she realized she would be waiting again... she hated waiting. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>14-07-2009, 01:03:44</strong>
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				Absently, Vincent followed the others...no longer speaking to Reggie, but letting the tiny tortie ride his shoulder as he made his way to the first open carriage, taking his place among a few other students with a distracted, almost apologetic murmur.&nbsp; Like as not, he would spend the entire ride petting his familiar and gazing out at the countryside if someone did not interrupt his reverie!
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhapsody</strong> on <strong>14-07-2009, 01:45:08</strong>
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				Aimée stood aside with the other first-year students, allowing the returning students to claim the right of first seats in the carriages.&nbsp; While it galled her a little to have to stand aside for Muggle-borns, after seven years at Beauxbatons, it was something she was quite used to, and not a trace of her irritation showed on her face.&nbsp; <br><br>She had nothing but her wand, tucked into the band of her skirt, trusting in the efficiency of the house elves and other servitors to see to the safe transport of her belongings and familiar to their proper places within the castle.&nbsp; <br><br>As she waited, she took the opportunity to examine the place that would be her new home for the coming year.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was grey, gloomy... everything she expected an English castle to be. It made no difference that she was on Irish soil; it was all English to her.&nbsp; <br><br>Finally, her turn came to step through the gate, and she was surprised when the voice announced "Leopard" as she passed between the posts. She eyed it suspiciously, then continued on her way to the carriages, deciding that it was this school's method of Sorting, and if it wasn't, why, she would soon discover the truth.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>15-07-2009, 10:04:37</strong>
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				Relieved that he hadn't missed anything too important, Max allowed himself to be shuffled along by the throng of students, though clutching rather rightly to is wand this time. He wasn't exactly interested in a repeat performance of earlier. And as little as he'd like to admit it, he was rather nervous. He'd lost sight of those he'd met on the boat, and was feeling rather pressed-upon from all sides as the students milled about the gate waiting for their turn.<br><br>As awkward as he could be in social situations, Max did at least know himself quite well. Therefore, when his turn came up and he was announced a "Sheep", he was not at all surprised. Some might have been disappointed because of the negative connotations of "sheep", especially when relating to people, but Max was perfectly satisfied. There was nothing wrong with a gentle nature or a supporting role, things with which he identified. But with the work he had done over the summer and the work he planned to do here, Max planned to carve out a place for himself in history. A Sheep, certainly, but he would not be among the "Sheeple".<br><br>Well, except maybe for right now. He had enough sense to know to follow the people who looked like they knew where they were going when he himself hadn't any idea. And so, Max followed the crowd.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>15-07-2009, 17:06:51</strong>
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				Jaxon gets in one of the carriages she left her bags as they vanished , and got into the first years cart , her lizard still on her head "Well demon here we go " she mumbled as she sat there and waited,She watched the second years get in there carriage as she mumbled to her self "Wonder why we can't all go together that does seem silly to ..find " she left it as she looked at Vincent and smiled, She liked him even his strange ways.. as well as his kitty but she was ok with that 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>17-07-2009, 20:40:15</strong>
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				For his part, Brian found a carriage-wagon occupied by a few of his friends and rode up to the castle.&nbsp; He crowded through the gates with the rest of the returning students and made his way toward the main hall.&nbsp; Even though they were more advanced students, adults and all that, there were some traditions that the school retained.&nbsp; Despite being more than a little outside the norm, Nacodsaed kept the start of year announcements in the main hall that pretty much every wizarding school in Europe had.<br><br>After all the first years were present, of course.<br><br>Which was why he made his way to his dorm's table and settled down near the end, where the new students would join them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-07-2009, 19:32:52</strong>
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				Jaxon managed to get a few more shy smiles and sidelong glances out of Vincent as the wagon approached their destination, but he seemed content to keep his own counsel for now.&nbsp; Reggie, on the other hand, gave the young woman a frank appraisal in her own feline fashion, and seemed to take a passing interest in Demon as well.<br><br>At the gates proper, he set Reggie down and the two of them passed through at the same time, side by side, the tiny tortie padding alongside her human with regal dignity.<br><br>"Fox," came the word, and Vincent allowed himself a small, secretive smile as if he was not in the least surprised by this decision.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>18-07-2009, 19:37:38</strong>
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				Jaxon was called up as she had Demon on her head she really wasn't incline to move him as they annouced to her "Fox" she shrug and turned to walk to the table and fell flat on her face once again , She hurried and got up "Sorry" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>18-07-2009, 23:53:42</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Eventually all the returning students made their way through the gates and it was now the time for all the new students to find out what dorms they were gong to be in. Eirawan walked through with out the slightest bit of nervousness because she really didn't care where she slept as long as her bed was comfortable. She heard the word "Fox" not that she knew what qualifications made one a fox. <br><br>Following the line she made her way to the grand hall where she could see that like Hogwarts the tables were separated, just in Dorms, not houses. Looking down the table she saw someone she had not seen in over a year. With a smile she headed over to her former classmate. "Hi Brian! Mind if I sit next to you?" He scratched underneath her kitten's chin as she waited the answer, hoping the older boy hadn't forgotten her since their last rune's class together.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>Slowing the new students began to thin at the castle gate. She passed her time chatting with different students that were waiting their turn. It kept her pleasantly occupied. The scenery and castle was beautiful. As long as the process wasn't too long the stunningly beautiful teacher wouldn't go too crazy.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>20-07-2009, 23:02:56</strong>
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				<strong>Brian</strong><br><br>When he heard his name, Brian looked up.&nbsp; His surprise passed quickly into a bit of a grin as he recognized the new student.&nbsp; "Eirawen?&nbsp; So you decided to come here too," he, well, stated, since it made a pretty bad question.&nbsp; Seeing as she was standing in front of him and all.&nbsp; A moment passed while he took in her new uniform.&nbsp; "What dorm are you in?"<br><br>The only question he could think to ask at the moment.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>21-07-2009, 08:24:08</strong>
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				Once all the first years were through the gates Jessica made her way off to the hall. She saw several students she liked and a couple she didn't.<br>She joined her dorms table.<br>Yowl as usual got a lot more attention then she did. Several of the other cats came to greet him and even an owl stalked over a bobbed his head.<br>&nbsp;While the familars checked each other out Jessica made a point of of talking to to first years.<br>She was disappointed that noe of the first years she had met on the ferry had ended up in her dorm.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>21-07-2009, 12:38:39</strong>
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				Weyland scampers about the campus, tossing flyers into the air and snapping his wand with a quick little spell to stick them to walls and posts.<br><br><div align="center">Fight Fire With Fire!<br>How to survive a 'real' wizard duel!<br>Sign up now for excitement, adventure, credits...and maybe it will save your life someday!<br><br>Taught by Weyland Mathers<br>Contact at my office</div><br>He had been doing paperwork all day, and putting some last minute finishing touches on his first week's teaching agenda.&nbsp; He tromps about the campus with a glittering coat made of black scales, looking at the newcomers, talking with some, wondering who would be in the first class he will ever teach.<br><br>His advertising work done, he heads into the Main Hall and seeks the other teachers, as he was told he had been reserved a spot at the far end of the table, in regards to his position as a teacher candidate.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>21-07-2009, 17:50:52</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>It did feel strange to see so much skin of a former classmate. Brian had been in a different house at Hogwarts but they had been in a few runes classes together. He seemed to have a knack for it. However it was a strange kind of pleasant as she blushed under his gazed. She had to wonder if he liked what he saw... a girl's vanity in needing to feel pretty.<br><br>"Yeah. I could have went to work for my parents on their archeological sites but I wanted more knowledge and to see if I could handle research and experimentation. There's just not enough time to really get in depth on subjects at Hogwarts." Not to mention that schools were set up to handle problems that could arise from mixing the wrong things together. <br><br>She took a seat beside Brian. "I'm in Fox. I don't know if they have separate tables here like at Hogwarts but I figured sitting beside someone I know was safe." She offered him a smile. Eirawen had always thought he was cute even rooting for him at Quitich... when he wasn't playing against Ravenclaw of course. <br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>Now that all the students where throw, Vivienne entered the grounds herself. She head the word 'Leopard' and that suited her just fine. On the way to the great hall a flyer caught her attention and she frowned. What was someone doing advertising a glass for dueling with out checking with her? It wasn't the best way to start a new job. She had to force her temper back down. Had she been her mother she probably would have scared the students still meandering to the hall. Becoming a fireball blasting half bird woman tended to unsettle people watching it happen... not to mention they normally became the targets of the fireballs. She would give the headmaster a chance to explain. Things couldn't happen like this if she was to be responsible for safety of students who were extending their education in the Defense Against the Dark Arts.<br><br>Once in the hall she took the seat on the right side of the headmaster's empty chair. If it was reserved for anyone else... fuck them. She placed the flyer underneath her wine goblet well with in the man's view and waited for the ceremonies to begin. She wasn't going to make it an issue here, but he was going to be aware that they needed to talk about it.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>21-07-2009, 21:01:45</strong>
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				<strong>Headmaster</strong><br><br>Once everyone was in the hall and seated, the headmaster strode in from a door near the rear, behind the head table.&nbsp; He moved along half the length, nodding to the various teachers that sat the length.&nbsp; If he was startled that his deputy was sitting on the left of his seat instead of the right, Thomas didn't show it.&nbsp; Nor did he appear to notice that the newest member of the faculty was sitting in the deputy's seat.<br><br>Instead, he went to a small podium and waited for the dull roar of chatter to die down.<br><br>"Excellent," he started, "you've all found your way here and no one appears to be late.&nbsp; Welcome to Nacodsaed School of Advanced Witchcraft and Wizardry.&nbsp; Returning students, you all know who I am, but for the newcomers, I am Headmaster Cingriffon, to the left of the empty seat is Deputy Headm____ _______.&nbsp; I will keep this brief as I am sure you all want to see your dorms, the grounds, and other things.&nbsp; I have the honor of announcing a new addition to the staff this year, Professor Chevalier, who will be taking the Defense Against the Dark Arts post vacated by Professor Blaize at the end of last year.<br><br>"A few other announcements: there will be trips to the mainland on a bi-monthly basis, to Cavr Lane n Galway.&nbsp; Uniforms are neither required nor recommended for those trips.&nbsp; And I should impress upon everyone once more that neither students nor staff are to inform anyone as to the location of the school.&nbsp; While this policy should be familiar from your previous schools, it is of especial importance to us at Nacodsaed.<br><br>"Oh, yes, and tryouts for dorm quidditch teams should be commencing next weekend.&nbsp; See your dorm team captain for exact dates."<br><br>With that, he left the podium and went to his seat at the head table, leaving the students and staff free to eat, go to their dorms, or whatever they desired for the remainder of the day. <br><br><strong>Brian</strong><br><br>The slightly older student nodded, "Welcome to Fox.&nbsp; There're still different tables, no one's explained why, but I think it's something with comfort . . . since everyone's used to it."&nbsp; Brian definitely understood her reasons for continuing, and wondered if she knew what exactly she was getting herself into.&nbsp; Actually, it looked like a lot of the new students were in the same dorm.&nbsp; "There really wasn't much I was interested in doing after Hogwarts.&nbsp; But an owl came a week after NEWTs that recommended this place, it sounded interesting."<br><br>And it turned out his aunt Oifa and uncle Thorir had been graduates of Nacodsaed.&nbsp; Met at the school too, from what little they'd told him a little over a year ago.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhapsody</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 00:26:31</strong>
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				Aimée propped her chin on her left hand and idly twirled her wand between the fingers of her right.&nbsp; Start-of-term announcements seemed the same, no matter what school one happened to attend.&nbsp; Go here, do this, don't do this, don't go here, trips away from campus, rules, regulations, requirements.&nbsp; Staff introductions.&nbsp; It was all very boring, but Aimée listened anyway, and was rewarded when the bit about the Quidditch House teams was mentioned.&nbsp; <br><br>When the Headmaster finished speaking, she remained for the meal.&nbsp; She pulled a slender history volume from the pocket of her robe, sliding her wand in to replace it.&nbsp; She cracked it open and began to read as the food appeared in front of her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 00:42:53</strong>
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				Jaxon looked over to see Vincent beside her as well as his Reggie , It seemed Demon and Reggie talked to each other as any bearded dragon would do he wrapped his tail around my wrist. <br><br>"Vincent are you um excited " she gave him a shy look as she gave Demon some fruit he made a mess of juices all over her leg.. <br><br>"is Reggie allowed to eat table scraps" she waited for his permission to feed is kitty as she petted her "You are sweety aren't you Reggie" she grinned as two dimples appeared on her cheeks
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 01:04:09</strong>
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				Vincent let out a quiet sigh: nothing new, here.&nbsp; The first speech was at least short and far less flowery than some he'd suffered (Madame Maxine <em>did</em> tend to go on a little, after all).&nbsp; In amidst the hustle and bustle at other tables, he caught a glimpse of Yowl...and then Jessica.&nbsp; Barely preventing a smile from showing on his lips, he turned to regard Jaxon for a moment.<br><br>"Excited?&nbsp; I suppose I am, in a way."<br><br>Now he permitted himself that tight half-smile.<br><br>"It is something of a relief to, shall we say, forego my prior position.&nbsp; And you?&nbsp; You are beside yourself with anticipation, no?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 01:22:10</strong>
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				Jaxon looked at him ... "I think I'm more afraid then excited " she gave him a look as Demon started to jump off the bench they were seated on pulling her along to check out the place ..With a quick grab for Demon so he won't unseat her "I do believe I find this interesting " she grinned down at Demon "No " was all she said to him..<br><br>"What is your first class ?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 01:25:52</strong>
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				"An excellent question.&nbsp; I was going to wait until tonight to look over my schedule."&nbsp; Vincent shrugged and reached out to stroke Reggie's head.&nbsp; "There is time enough, I think."<br><br>He allowed his smile to broaden a little.<br><br>"Ah.&nbsp; As for your other question, Reggie does not like table scraps.&nbsp; I've tried.&nbsp; Here, perhaps, the food may change her mind.&nbsp; Perhaps."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 01:31:12</strong>
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				"Ahh will that does happen , Though Demon does like bugs but he rather have fruit , He a tad bit spoiled " she smiled at him <br><br>"I think that potions is in the morning for me and I still have to do my run " <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 01:38:06</strong>
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				"Is that so?&nbsp; I have nothing to do tonight but write a few letters.&nbsp; Seven or so..."<br><br>Vincent turned back to his familiar, scooped her up in his arms.<br><br>"As we are housemates, I shall undoubtedly see you later tonight, yes?"&nbsp; He gave her another slight smile.&nbsp; "Watch your step, yes?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 01:43:06</strong>
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				Jaxon smiled at him "I will try not to but I have two left feet I'm better when i have ..." she bite her lip and looked away blushing .. "I'll see you in the dorms I'm sure" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 01:44:30</strong>
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				Nodding to her politely, Vincent departed the Great Hall and headed dorm-wards, intending to take advantage of a little extra quiet time while the others were still at supper...
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>22-07-2009, 06:59:48</strong>
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				Max bounded towards the Hall, starving after having forgotten lunch. He had, of course, been far too busy packing his potion capsules to eat, and would've missed the ferry entirely if he hadn't happened to spot the clock while retrieving a few spilt capsules.<br>"I'll bet the food here's even better than Hogwarts'!" he mused aloud. Max's potions and cooking skills went hand in hand, making him something of a connoisseur. He had heard nothing but good things about the food of Nacodsaed, so he was quite excited.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>23-07-2009, 20:12:25</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Eirawen had no clue what she was getting into. That the school offered higher education on more than just magic wasn't something she really even though to consider. Even muggle had educational courses on sexual studies and its effect of society. So seeing a course or two in the ciriculam didn't seem too out of place. That it would be in practice not theory never even crossed her mind.<br><br>"So what is interesting here?" She asked as she made herself a plate of food, taking only small mounts from different dishes. These uniforms showed everything. It was a wonder that illusions weren't the most popular subject here. "Aside from these uniforms. You look good by the way." She grinned at him before sticking a fork with mashed potatoes in her mouth.<br><br><br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>The headmaster was a very handsome fellow. If nothing else that made his short speech enjoyable. That there was quidditch here made her smile even more. Though her flying skills and eagle sharp eyes made her an excellent seeker she preferred the more contact style of the other positions. Not that she could play, but matches where so fun to watch. <br><br>When he came to set down Vivienne had a smile waiting on him. There was the scent of heather and thistle as it would be in a Scottish meadow on a warm summer's day. "Such a handsome school that you have here Headmaster Cingriffon." She said smoothly. Despite her irritance she had far too much class to bring up a grievance before proper introductions. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>23-07-2009, 21:14:37</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>Brian flashed a brief smile.&nbsp; "Thanks," he replied, leaving the food for the moment, although he'd skipped breakfast as normal, "Let's see . . . it's a bit smaller than the area around Hogwarts, probably the whole island could fit on the Hogwarts grounds.&nbsp; The storms get interesting, and the classes.&nbsp; Lots of . . . different spells."&nbsp; <br><br>Or different ways to use basic ones.&nbsp; There was that interesting variation on <em>wingardium leviosa</em> that they'd learned in Charms last term.&nbsp; The professor's use, well, it was quite instructive.&nbsp; Same with the old favorite <em>levicorpus</em>, very interesting with the school's uniforms.<br><br><strong>Headmaster Cingriffon</strong><br><br>He'd just sat down and started to look over the students, especially the new ones, when Vivienne caught his attention.&nbsp; Admiring the newcomers was generally one of Thomas' favorite start of term activities.&nbsp; But, that smile was equally attracting.<br><br>"It certainly is, isn't it," he replied, "Although I can't take all the credit.&nbsp; The founders did an excellent job on the charms and other protections.&nbsp; And our staff does better than average work maintaining things."&nbsp; The side benefits, namely the of-age students, likely helped.&nbsp; Especially since the school had no policy on student-teacher relationships.&nbsp; Kept the retention of faculty high.&nbsp; "Have you settled in, Vivienne?&nbsp; Found your classroom and office alright?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>24-07-2009, 10:04:36</strong>
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				Weyland shrugs, and feasts, a good deal nervous but unwilling to show it.&nbsp; He eats politely (but heartily) and looks around some, waiting to go to his office and room for the first time.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>25-07-2009, 18:51:59</strong>
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				Riley is tired of tripping so she changes into a wolf , Having plenty of food on her belly.. Demon hops on her back as she gives a howl and takes off to her dorm 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 01:44:23</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>"Informative as always, but I look forward to the storms then." She smiled good naturedly. It wasn't much information beyond what she could already deduce... except for the storms. But she had never known Brian to be much of a talker unless they were talking about school work. At hogwarts people tended to bond with their house mates more than other students. She was sure he had carried on his fair share of conversations in Hufflepuff. Eirawen was reserved herself but had a couple of friends she could stay up talking to in the wee hours of the morning.<br><br>She picked at her food a bit, slipping into a comfortable silence and only speaking when spoken to.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>It wasn't hard to tell where the headmaster would have preferred to spend his time looking. There was a sea of fresh skin beyond the high table. It was common for a teacher to fantasize about a student, especially the older male teacher over a younger female student. Vice versa for the younger male student and the older female teacher. It did not bother Vivienne. She was only 33 yet looked younger and better than most of the students. She preferred skill and wisdom over the exuberance of youth, but either way was fun.<br><br>"Honestly I haven't looked for them yet. It's easy enough to wave a wand and have everything zip into place. I wanted to ride over with the students and get the experience from their perspective." The gods knew she could have been here faster on her broom. "I guess I should ask before I unpack if you truly have a need for me?" She smiled charmingly and slid the flyer a few inches in Cingriffon's direction. "I have planned the curriculum and fully intend on having classes and tutoring on duels." What kind of Dark Arts teacher would she be if she did not? "But this is definitely not of my doing..." Stunningly beautiful though she might be, Vivienne was always concerned with the safety of her clients/students first and she didn't even know if this person knew how to get out of a fairy field.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 02:08:41</strong>
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				His eardrums pick up the subtle noise, honed reflexes and awareness skills have trained his nervous system, he recognizes something important among the cacophony of mundane feasting.<br><br>He puts down his drink calmly, and stands up, walking slowly with determination down the long table, toward the center.<br><br>"Hello, I am Weyland Mathers."&nbsp; He extends his hand in greeting with a confident smile.&nbsp; "You must be Vivenne, Headmaster Cingriffon has mentioned you.&nbsp; I'm glad to meet you.&nbsp; It sounds like I'll be working closely with you."<br><br>He turns to Cingriffon.&nbsp; "And of course, Headmaster, good to see you again."<br><br>He points to the flyer, "Ah," he blushes a little, cheeks turning the tiniest pink under his dark eyes.&nbsp; "I thought it might be a good way to start off, a little advertising?&nbsp; I hope that's okay?"&nbsp; He asks, looking at the Headmaster.<br><br>"I figured you'd be busy today with more important business, I figured I'd contact you, both," he adds, "tomorrow."&nbsp; He turns his foot over a little, anxiously.&nbsp; "If you like we can discuss it tonight?"<br><br>He lets out a deep breath.&nbsp; He is very nervous, though hides it well with years of experience staying cool under pressure.&nbsp; His anxiety is not so much in socializing but with administration, and with those he respects.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 05:23:32</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2063830#msg2063830">Quote from: Rhapsody on 22-07-2009, 00:26:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Aimée</strong><br>When the Headmaster finished speaking, she remained for the meal.&nbsp; She pulled a slender history volume from the pocket of her robe, sliding her wand in to replace it.&nbsp; She cracked it open and began to read as the food appeared in front of her.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>A young man sat down across from Aimée, an advanced book of alchemy in hand.&nbsp; He gave her a brief smile, having noted that she'd perked up when Quidditch tryouts were mentioned.&nbsp; Obviously he was in her dorm, since he was at the table.&nbsp; At a guess from his physique, he probably played some sport, likely Quidditch.&nbsp; With his build he could possibly be a beater, maybe a chaser.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 05:27:36</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2062254#msg2062254">Quote from: bishrook aka fate sisters on 21-07-2009, 08:24:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Once all the first years were through the gates Jessica made her way off to the hall. She saw several students she liked and a couple she didn't.<br>She joined her dorms table.<br>Yowl as usual got a lot more attention then she did. Several of the other cats came to greet him and even an owl stalked over a bobbed his head.<br>&nbsp;While the familars checked each other out Jessica made a point of of talking to to first years.<br>She was disappointed that noe of the first years she had met on the ferry had ended up in her dorm.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>A somewhat timid looking young woman sat across from Jessica.&nbsp; She was certainly old enough to be at the school, but seemed a bit out of sorts with the uniform.&nbsp; Unlike most of the students, she opted to wear the thin white robe over the rest of the uniform.&nbsp; It was immediately obvious that she was a first year, seeing as they'd trooped in after the rest of the students.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 05:35:02</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2064902#msg2064902">Quote from: DoctorWhy on 22-07-2009, 06:59:48</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Max bounded towards the Hall, starving after having forgotten lunch. He had, of course, been far too busy packing his potion capsules to eat, and would've missed the ferry entirely if he hadn't happened to spot the clock while retrieving a few spilt capsules.<br>"I'll bet the food here's even better than Hogwarts'!" he mused aloud. Max's potions and cooking skills went hand in hand, making him something of a connoisseur. He had heard nothing but good things about the food of Nacodsaed, so he was quite excited.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>A significantly older student sat next to Max.&nbsp; He finished chatting with a fellow returning student before glancing over at the first year.&nbsp; Extending his hand, he said, "Welcome to Nacodsaed.&nbsp; Charlie Burke.&nbsp; If there's anything you need, let me know.&nbsp; Always glad to held out new students."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 05:38:42</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2074443#msg2074443">Quote from: GothicFires on 26-07-2009, 01:44:23</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Eirawen Talvi</strong><br><br>"Informative as always, but I look forward to the storms then." She smiled good naturedly. <br><br>She picked at her food a bit, slipping into a comfortable silence and only speaking when spoken to.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Brian shrugged, "It's best to experience Nacodsaed.&nbsp; Someone told me a bit about it last year, and I didn't believe a word of it.&nbsp; After the first week, there's not much about the place that I wouldn't believe."&nbsp; He returned the grin.&nbsp; It was definitely an interesting place.&nbsp; Too bad he wouldn't be in her Charms class.&nbsp; Or Transfiguration for that matter.&nbsp; His first classes in both had been . . . revealing might be the best term.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 05:52:39</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2074443#msg2074443">Quote from: GothicFires on 26-07-2009, 01:44:23</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>"Honestly I haven't looked for them yet. It's easy enough to wave a wand and have everything zip into place. I wanted to ride over with the students and get the experience from their perspective." The gods knew she could have been here faster on her broom. "I guess I should ask before I unpack if you truly have a need for me?" She smiled charmingly and slid the flyer a few inches in Cingriffon's direction. "I have planned the curriculum and fully intend on having classes and tutoring on duels." What kind of Dark Arts teacher would she be if she did not? "But this is definitely not of my doing..." Stunningly beautiful though she might be, Vivienne was always concerned with the safety of her clients/students first and she didn't even know if this person knew how to get out of a fairy field.<br><br>He puts down his drink calmly, and stands up, walking slowly with determination down the long table, toward the center.<br><br>"Hello, I am Weyland Mathers."&nbsp; He extends his hand in greeting with a confident smile.&nbsp; "You must be Vivenne, Headmaster Cingriffon has mentioned you.&nbsp; I'm glad to meet you.&nbsp; It sounds like I'll be working closely with you."<br><br>He turns to Cingriffon.&nbsp; "And of course, Headmaster, good to see you again."<br><br>He points to the flyer, "Ah," he blushes a little, cheeks turning the tiniest pink under his dark eyes.&nbsp; "I thought it might be a good way to start off, a little advertising?&nbsp; I hope that's okay?"&nbsp; He asks, looking at the Headmaster.<br><br>"I figured you'd be busy today with more important business, I figured I'd contact you, both," he adds, "tomorrow."&nbsp; He turns his foot over a little, anxiously.&nbsp; "If you like we can discuss it tonight?"<br><br>He lets out a deep breath.&nbsp; He is very nervous, though hides it well with years of experience staying cool under pressure.&nbsp; His anxiety is not so much in socializing but with administration, and with those he respects.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Headmaster Cingriffon</strong><br><br>The headmaster was about to respond, not that he truly needed to explain himself, especially to a new teacher.&nbsp; This was also something that his deputy would handle in most cases.&nbsp; Still . . .<br><br>He was saved from having to start when Weyland showed up.&nbsp; Rather than say anything about the actual issue, he simply looked between the two, "Professor Chevalier, Mister Mathers.&nbsp; Mister Mathers, Professor Chevalier.&nbsp; Mister Mathers will be joining us this year in a, I believe the Muggles call it a flying program, learning to teach under the instruction of a teacher in his field."<br><br>In other words, a graduate of the school, an influential one, had made a request for a favor.&nbsp; Which meant the youth had some promise, since he certainly had no family connections.&nbsp; Thomas had checked and discovered the boy was Muggle-born.&nbsp; He only hoped the kid corrected his mistake and referred to the professor by her title and surname, as a sign of respect and formality.&nbsp; At least before he went beyond the point of no return.<br><br>Otherwise, Thomas simply watched the responses.&nbsp; He'd always felt that it was a true measure of teaching ability to see how people dealt with the unexpected.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 06:28:59</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2074986#msg2074986">Quote from: Vandren on 26-07-2009, 05:27:36</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">A somewhat timid looking young woman sat across from Jessica.&nbsp; She was certainly old enough to be at the school, but seemed a bit out of sorts with the uniform.&nbsp; Unlike most of the students, she opted to wear the thin white robe over the rest of the uniform.&nbsp; It was immediately obvious that she was a first year, seeing as they'd trooped in after the rest of the students.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Jessica smiled/ "Hi I'm Jessica. I'm second year."<br>The girl must be modest derided. Quite natural really since most schools had a rather rigid and puritanical dress code. She had not been immune. Her first week had been in a constant blush.<br>But like anything else one got used to it especially since everyone was in a simular uniform.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 08:33:27</strong>
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				He nods at Cingriffon's explanation.&nbsp; "Is that a problem, Professor Chevalier?"&nbsp; He blushes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 16:31:36</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Eirawen nodded. So this place was a surprise to Brian, though she had to wonder if what surprised him would surprise her. She simply didn't know him well enough. "I was wondering..." She asked as she played in her food with a fork. "I understand the sorting of the houses at Hogwarts. It's based on personalities of the founders and how much you are like them. But I don't understand the sorting of this place. Animals?" It couldn't be based on looks leopards and foxes where attractive animals... well sheep if you were a shepherd or Scottish... but hyenas were definitely not pretty and it was obvious that not everyone at the table was ugly. So it didn't fit.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>Vivienne always tried to be diplomatic, but direct and to the point. If there was one thing she hated and it was time waste. She had no problem giving time to an activity if that activity was worth the time, but in her mind for those things not overly pleasant or productive there were always better things to do... such as letting the headmaster go back to his student gazing.<br><br>"The only problem Mr. Mathers is that you greatly overstepped your bounds. You should have realized that as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor I am responsible for what you do." She handed him the flyer. "Go take these down. If anyone inquires about them to you then apologize and simply tell them that there was a misunderstanding. You can ask if they are enrolled in one of our classes. If not then they can come see me in my office. I will expect you in my office an hour before the first class tomorrow. We can begin work then. Until that time I do hope you rest and enjoy yourself. You're going to need the energy." The redhead was only a 'harpy' when it was called for. At this moment she didn't believe it was. To her teaching someone to teach was simply teaching... which she loved to do.<br><br>She turned her smile to the headmaster and broadened her grin. "So what are your expectations for this year?" She directed her gaze out over the students, where his had wanted to linger before looking at her, and moistened her wet lips to make her lipstick shine. There were also a number of students looking back up at them, some at her, some at him.&nbsp; <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 19:23:09</strong>
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				"Hm." he nods.&nbsp; "When I went to school here, there were always flyers advertising interesting electives or group activities.&nbsp; Anyway, you're the boss, see you tomorrow."&nbsp; He speaks curtly, and leaves to take them down, and go to his office.<br><br><em>Her...one day of experience on campus is more than mine, right?&nbsp; We don't use flyers to advertise anymore?</em>&nbsp; He muses to himself as he works.&nbsp; He shrugs.&nbsp; He has to work under her, and that's fine.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 21:34:03</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2075181#msg2075181">Quote from: bishrook aka fate sisters on 26-07-2009, 06:28:59</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Jessica smiled/ "Hi I'm Jessica. I'm second year."<br>The girl must be modest derided. Quite natural really since most schools had a rather rigid and puritanical dress code. She had not been immune. Her first week had been in a constant blush.<br>But like anything else one got used to it especially since everyone was in a simular uniform.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>The young woman looked mildly relieved.&nbsp; "Monica Nguyen," she replied, "first year . . ."&nbsp; Like the other student didn't know that.&nbsp; Right.&nbsp; Good first impression.&nbsp; "Um . . . sorry, you already knew that, right?"&nbsp; How could this be salvaged?&nbsp; Could it be salvaged?&nbsp; Bloody good question.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>26-07-2009, 21:51:32</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2075942#msg2075942">Quote from: GothicFires on 26-07-2009, 16:31:36</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Eirawen Talvi</strong><br>"I was wondering..." She asked as she played in her food with a fork. "I understand the sorting of the houses at Hogwarts. It's based on personalities of the founders and how much you are like them. But I don't understand the sorting of this place. Animals?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>The slightly older student smiled.&nbsp; "Technically, I suppose the Hogwarts sorting is based on animals," he said, "Snakes are supposed to be sneaky, for Slytherin.&nbsp; Badgers industrious for Hufflepuff, gryphons brave and chivalrous for Gryffindor, ravens wisdom for Ravenclaw.&nbsp; The animals here are characteristic based too, at least most are according to the old medieval bestiaries."<br><br>that little smile remained.&nbsp; He'd always liked history, so in that regard he hadn't been too surprised by the place.&nbsp; At least not as much as other students.&nbsp; The old medieval wizards and witches were utterly fascinating.&nbsp; They'd believed that hyenas, for example, were capable of changing their gender.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>27-07-2009, 01:17:27</strong>
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				<strong>Headmaster Cingriffon</strong><br><br>Thomas allowed himself a mental chuckle.&nbsp; His faith in appointing the new professor seemed to be well placed.&nbsp; Not that he expected her private discussion with the young man to be so restrained tomorrow.&nbsp; At least publicly she had been in good form.&nbsp; Although it didn't appear that the young man had learned his lesson - that the fliers weren't the problem, rather the lack of permission and overstepping his bounds was.&nbsp; Interesting.&nbsp; He almost wished to be a fly on the wall in that office tomorrow.&nbsp; Alas, there were other pressing matters for the morning.<br><br>"Expectations?&nbsp; Little," Thomas replied to Vivienne, "Our in-coming group of students is larger than last year's, so that is something.&nbsp; I suppose that will mean greater attempts on the part of the Ministry to find the school.&nbsp; Not that they ever really stop trying.&nbsp; I'm told Magical Law Enforcement has two people permanently assigned to finding us."&nbsp; Which was fairly low on their list, apparently.&nbsp; Afterall, there were no dark wizards from the school, at least none he knew of.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>27-07-2009, 07:44:18</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2075007#msg2075007">Quote from: Vandren on 26-07-2009, 05:35:02</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">A significantly older student sat next to Max.&nbsp; He finished chatting with a fellow returning student before glancing over at the first year.&nbsp; Extending his hand, he said, "Welcome to Nacodsaed.&nbsp; Charlie Burke.&nbsp; If there's anything you need, let me know.&nbsp; Always glad to held out new students."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"Ah! Er, hi!" He gulped down the bite of food he had been chewing. "Nice to meet you." Max shook Charlie's hand, with a firm grip despite the fact that he was rather unused to surprisingly friendly contact. "I'm Max, Max Kraden. And, thanks. Nothing I need right now though, unless you could tell me how to get to the Sheep dorm? I'm starting to fill up here, so I figure I ought to get unpacked soon."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>27-07-2009, 08:12:43</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2063925#msg2063925">Quote from: MadPanda on 22-07-2009, 01:04:09</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Vincent let out a quiet sigh: nothing new, here.&nbsp; The first speech was at least short and far less flowery than some he'd suffered (Madame Maxine <em>did</em> tend to go on a little, after all).&nbsp; In amidst the hustle and bustle at other tables, he caught a glimpse of Yowl...and then Jessica.&nbsp; Barely preventing a smile from showing on his lips, he turned to regard Jaxon for a moment.<br><br>"Excited?&nbsp; I suppose I am, in a way."<br><br>Now he permitted himself that tight half-smile.<br><br>"It is something of a relief to, shall we say, forego my prior position.&nbsp; And you?&nbsp; You are beside yourself with anticipation, no?"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>OOC: out of sequence. This would occur before the 'girl in a cloak' sits across from her.<br><br>+++<br>She looked aver the the hall looking for someone she knew. Lots of second years. she waved.<br>Then she spotted Vincent and he was looking at her.<br>A little shiver of excitment went up her spine.<br>He was handsome and his French Accent was so romaatic!
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>27-07-2009, 21:51:26</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>"No. The animals there were chosen because the animals best represented the founders, like the mascots. Professor Slytherin is thought of as being sneaky and venomous and he was a parcelmouth. So that's why a snake was chosen and so on. But I don't understand these." She pointed up to the flags and sighed.<br><br>"One only has so much time in a day, even if you had the benefit of a time turner you still have to sleep sometime. I haven't actually got to study heraldry though I suppose its just as interesting as ancient runes." She looked at Brian and paused for a moment before giving him another soft smile. "But i guess it's something I will have to add to my to do list. Perhaps you can share your knowledge some evening if you have time." Since there wasn't much left on her plate, it wouldn't be long before she headed to the dorms to get her and Blue settled in.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>There wouldn't be much of confrontation tomorrow, at least she hoped. Either the man was going to follow her instructions and teaching or he would be running around in the middle of a field in a fog of fairy glamor... assuming of course that the fairies where willing to cooperate, but all she needed was sour milk for that...<br><br>"Yes its true they are searching for the school, but I don't think the two assigned to it has their hearts behind it." She smiled. Every once in a while she had to cross paths with Magical Law Enforcement either handing them someone they were looking for, attending the same functions or being called to assist in some matters that they might not want to be directly linked to. Of course being on their payroll was out of the question. Vivienne not only like to bend rules... she liked to break them.<br><br>"But I was talking of different expectations." He tilted her head forward slightly and gave him a heated stare with a sparkle in their emerald green depths. Then she leaned toward him so that they were touching shoulder to shoulder and she looked out over the crowd of students. "I'm often paid to have a discerning eye and usually only quantity of prospects can overcome the quality of the one sitting beside you." She laughed not sounding conceded at all at the that she just referred to herself as being the most beautiful woman there. She was half Veela, it was just a fact. "I'm usually for a learned hand myself, but I am always fascinated by the opinion of others." She straightened up. Flirting was fun, draping yourself across a stranger was just not acceptable... after all she was a graduate of Beauxbatons and a lady.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>28-07-2009, 02:35:08</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>The history buff chuckled, "All the animals in the Hogwarts foursome display the traits that medieval bestiaries connected with the traits desired by the school's founders."&nbsp; He followed her look toward the dorm flags.&nbsp; "These too, I think, follow their medieval traits . . . bestiaries, the early Care of Magical Creatures types, not the heralds.&nbsp; Leopards, for instance, were said to be swift, fierce, even notably violent.&nbsp; Foxes were considered ingenious and adaptable.&nbsp; I can recommend a couple books in the library later, if you like."<br><br>Yes, he'd gotten stellar marks in History of Magic.&nbsp; Even Muggle History was interesting to him, despite being a pureblood, or as pure as any wizarding family was these days.&nbsp; And the middle ages exerted some strange pull on him that he'd never been able to explain.<br><br>(OOC: Just for note, what he's said about the Hogwarts animals, leopards, and foxes is indeed the case.)<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>28-07-2009, 03:37:53</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2078138#msg2078138">Quote from: DoctorWhy on 27-07-2009, 07:44:18</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Ah! Er, hi!" He gulped down the bite of food he had been chewing. "Nice to meet you." Max shook Charlie's hand, with a firm grip despite the fact that he was rather unused to surprisingly friendly contact. "I'm Max, Max Kraden. And, thanks. Nothing I need right now though, unless you could tell me how to get to the Sheep dorm? I'm starting to fill up here, so I figure I ought to get unpacked soon."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Charlie Burke</strong><br><br>"No worries," Charlie replied, looking down the table quickly and nodding toward the hall's door.&nbsp; "Just out there, take a left and head down a little ways.&nbsp; The place is modeled off Hogwarts, or so they say.&nbsp; Painting of a scene with Pan's down that way, the bloke with the goat feet and reed pipes.&nbsp; Just give 'im the password."&nbsp; At that point, he leaned in and whispered the proper word to Max, careful to keep his voice from carrying to other tables.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>28-07-2009, 03:47:19</strong>
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				<strong>Headmaster Cingriffon</strong><br><br>The headmaster flashed a wry grin, "Exactly why they were suggested, my dear professor."&nbsp; Graduates of the special school were all over the place.&nbsp; In fact, Nacodsaed created an even more exclusive network of graduates than Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, or Durmstrang, even with their houses.&nbsp; Fewer students meant closer bonds between those who were present and graduated.&nbsp; Especially after their experiences and the bonds those created at the school.<br><br>"Indeed," Brian acknowledged, fully aware of Vivienne's heritage.&nbsp; That awareness was one reason he was on guard in her presence.&nbsp; He'd never been a big fan of tattoos, though.&nbsp; The earlier grin appeared once more.&nbsp; "Somehow, I imagine young Mr. Mathers is going to have an interesting morning."&nbsp; His voice dropped a little, a shared confiding, "Might I suggest the north shore?&nbsp; There's a small colony of salt water merfolk living nearby.&nbsp; Always an intriguing place to visit.&nbsp; Sadly, much of the rest of the island is dull compared to the areas around the other European schools, although not without its mysteries.&nbsp; I've been told there are some redcaps about, some ancient forgotten battle or some such.&nbsp; Can't imagine why anyone would fight out here, so perhaps it's merely a legend."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>28-07-2009, 05:22:11</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2080244#msg2080244">Quote from: Vandren on 28-07-2009, 03:37:53</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Charlie Burke</strong><br><br>"No worries," Charlie replied, looking down the table quickly and nodding toward the hall's door.&nbsp; "Just out there, take a left and head down a little ways.&nbsp; The place is modeled off Hogwarts, or so they say.&nbsp; Painting of a scene with Pan's down that way, the bloke with the goat feet and reed pipes.&nbsp; Just give 'im the password."&nbsp; At that point, he leaned in and whispered the proper word to Max, careful to keep his voice from carrying to other tables.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong> (OOC: Since everyone else is doing it... =P)<br><br>He blinked in surprise. "Pan as in the nature spirit?" Maybe there was more truth to those old Greek legends than was commonly thought...<br>"All right, thanks. So, if this place is modeled from Hogwarts, it's probably got similar tricks, doesn't it? Fake doors, moving stairs, all that."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>28-07-2009, 09:33:57</strong>
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				As he walks thorugh the halls, he has an idea.<br><br>He backtracks, to the two standing in the hallway discussing the school's labyrinthine ways (Max and Charlie).&nbsp; "Do you two want to start off the semester the right way?"&nbsp; He grins.&nbsp; He can't help it, a mad plan is forming.<br><br>He extends his hand for a shake.&nbsp; "Weyland Mathers.&nbsp; Professor, that is."&nbsp; He blushes a little, it's true (at least temporarily) but he's unused to the title.<br><br>&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>28-07-2009, 19:13:09</strong>
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				<strong>Charlie Burke</strong><br><br>The older student nodded to Max, "God of shepherds and goatherds.&nbsp; Some wizard's idea of him from a couple centuries ago, or so the dorm-mistress says."&nbsp; Charlie found himself nodding again, "There are similarities.&nbsp; Some stairs move, watch out for any classes in the south tower.&nbsp; Not many fake walls though."<br><br>He seemed about to say more when the slightly older man interrupted.&nbsp; The question was odd . . . and the Headmaster had only introduced one new professor, not two . . . the guy did look a bit familiar, though.&nbsp; A bit young for a professor.&nbsp; Charlie decided to wait for the first year to take the lead.&nbsp; The younger man had had a fairly long day, after all.<br><br>(OOC: Brief run down of notes: fifth year,, Sheep dorm, male, either pureblood or half-blood, quite possibly related to Burke of Borgin &amp; Burkes, at least distantly.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>28-07-2009, 21:46:57</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2076525#msg2076525">Quote from: Vandren on 26-07-2009, 21:34:03</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">The young woman looked mildly relieved.&nbsp; "Monica Nguyen," she replied, "first year . . ."&nbsp; Like the other student didn't know that.&nbsp; Right.&nbsp; Good first impression.&nbsp; "Um . . . sorry, you already knew that, right?"&nbsp; How could this be salvaged?&nbsp; Could it be salvaged?&nbsp; Bloody good question.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><strong>Jessica</strong><br>Jessica could tell the other student was nervous and there had been a time were first contact had just terrified Jessica. Going forst to the salem institute and her first year had cured her of that.<br>"I hadn't seen you before and I think I would noticed if you had been here." She said with a smile.<br>"So what school did you attend? Where are you from? What are your favorite subjects?"
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				Title: <strong>Jaxon</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>29-07-2009, 03:01:55</strong>
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				<br>Jaxon ran in with wet fur and her tongue hanging out of the side of her mouth with her tail wagging from her run she looked around into where everyone was talking with a small grinning "woof" she ran in and up to the Head Master himself <br><br>With a shake of her body getting people wet she hurried and took of in glee at her little prank that she will pay for later she was sure.. But for now she Barked in glee as she headed towards her dorm..
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>29-07-2009, 06:40:51</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2081976#msg2081976">Quote from: Vandren on 28-07-2009, 19:13:09</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Charlie Burke</strong><br><br>The older student nodded to Max, "God of shepherds and goatherds.&nbsp; Some wizard's idea of him from a couple centuries ago, or so the dorm-mistress says."&nbsp; Charlie found himself nodding again, "There are similarities.&nbsp; Some stairs move, watch out for any classes in the south tower.&nbsp; Not many fake walls though."<br><br>He seemed about to say more when the slightly older man interrupted.&nbsp; The question was odd . . . and the Headmaster had only introduced one new professor, not two . . . the guy did look a bit familiar, though.&nbsp; A bit young for a professor.&nbsp; Charlie decided to wait for the first year to take the lead.&nbsp; The younger man had had a fairly long day, after all.<br><br>(OOC: Brief run down of notes: fifth year,, Sheep dorm, male, either pureblood or half-blood, quite possibly related to Burke of Borgin &amp; Burkes, at least distantly.)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>Max blinked. He had hoped the older student would speak up, but he didn't seem about to. <em>Oh well,</em> he decided, <em>it's about time I started stepping up... Even if just a little.</em><br>He shakes the professor's hand. "Er-Sure. I'm Maxwell Kraden, or just Max. What do you teach?"<br>Though he couldn't have known it, he was thinking the same things as Charlie. The question was odd, as was the situation as a whole. But why not? He was a professor, so what could happen?
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>29-07-2009, 09:45:28</strong>
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				"Cool, I'll see if I can get you a ton of points for your house.&nbsp; Play Quiddich?&nbsp; Can help with that, just talk to me.&nbsp; Chess club?&nbsp; I'm gonna check it out this year, if you're interested."<br><br>He talks idly and walks down the hallway, having waved his hand and said to come along.<br><br>If his time at wizarding school, he learned that professors never explain things to students.&nbsp; They just railroad them into zany misadventures.&nbsp; (Like in the books&nbsp; :P)&nbsp; He figures it keeps them hungry for knowledge and personal exploration, a good way to learn.<br><br>"We're going to the library.&nbsp; I need help looking some things up for an hour or so.&nbsp; Then we'll go exploring the grounds.&nbsp; Well, you will be exploring, I'll be your guide.&nbsp; We'll do some fun stuff, I promise."<br><br>He leads them to the library.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>29-07-2009, 19:17:15</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2084577#msg2084577">Quote from: GrinningHound on 29-07-2009, 09:45:28</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Cool, I'll see if I can get you a ton of points for your house.&nbsp; Play Quiddich?&nbsp; Can help with that, just talk to me.&nbsp; Chess club?&nbsp; I'm gonna check it out this year, if you're interested."<br><br>He talks idly and walks down the hallway, having waved his hand and said to come along.<br><br>If his time at wizarding school, he learned that professors never explain things to students.&nbsp; They just railroad them into zany misadventures.&nbsp; (Like in the books&nbsp; :P)&nbsp; He figures it keeps them hungry for knowledge and personal exploration, a good way to learn.<br><br>"We're going to the library.&nbsp; I need help looking some things up for an hour or so.&nbsp; Then we'll go exploring the grounds.&nbsp; Well, you will be exploring, I'll be your guide.&nbsp; We'll do some fun stuff, I promise."<br><br>He leads them to the library.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br>"Er. I'm not really a flying ty-The library?!" His eyes lit up. The library! And exploring the grounds! The two things an aspiring potioneer would want to see (with the exception of the potions classroom, but that could come later), all under the guidance of a professor to show him around! Really, it could hardly get better.<br><br>Max jumped to his feet so quickly he had to catch the chair to keep it from falling. All doubts erased, he took off after Professor Weyland, hoping only for a friendlier librarian than Madam Pince.<br>"So..So what will we be looking for Professor?" he asked demurely, though his excitement to see the library bubbled just beneath the surface.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>30-07-2009, 01:01:43</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2082424#msg2082424">Quote from: bishrook aka fate sisters on 28-07-2009, 21:46:57</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"So what school did you attend? Where are you from? What are your favorite subjects?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>The young woman gave Jessica a quick look.&nbsp; Since they were at the same table . . . "I didn't go to a school," she said, with a light Welsh accent, "My parents taught me for a while, then tutors."&nbsp; Not everyone in the British Isles went to schools, after all.&nbsp; "Potions and herbology were interesting . . ." she trailed off, remembering that those were her father's favorites, and her mother's really.&nbsp; Which, of course, meant that most of her early education focused on them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>30-07-2009, 01:27:38</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>“Isn’t that kind of the same thing? They picked the animals with the quality they themselves had?” She asked softly and then shrugged. The right or wrong of it didn’t bother her one bit. “A lot of muggle heraldry is based on magical creatures. Though I confess I only spent a day researching it on the internet trying to help a cousin with his homework. It was quite fascinating how many different animal parts could be combined with together and what weird names they had. If I am going to delve into history my first choice is runes, but most of the time I am up to my eyeballs in potions.”<br><br>“She shook her head at the offer of the books.” If you want to look at them with me then that would be great. But to do it alone I simply can’t justify the time. I craft potions and that usually mean’s spending a lot of time either blowing things up or disintegrating them.” But she’d be social for Brian. Definitely.<br><br>(OOC: I don’t mind the character being wrong, being imperfect makes things more real. Ironic for this game isn’t it?)<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>While being flirty, Vivienne was not trying to put on the charm. In her aspect she didn’t have to. Headmaster was quite a bit older than her… from a different era. She could totally understand him being attracted to more traditional beauty as some of the young women before them possessed. “I am sorry if my manners gave you a delusion of me Headmaster, but if it comes to punishing him I will remove him from his position…” She turned her head and gave the handsome Scot a wicked grin. “… and if he really pisses me off I’ll just put him in a situation that requires an answer other than a spell or a wand. I could make it where he could be 10 feet in front of the castle and not be able to make his way in.” England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales where the most fairy infested lands in the world and she doubted Mr. Mathers even thought about their existence.<br><br>“If I am keeping you from anything Headmaster, please excuse yourself at anytime. I just like to get to know and be friends, if possible, with the people that I work with. Given my nature I don’t really notice the passing of time when in company I enjoy.” If nothing else she loved listening to the man talk. But her eyes where focused on the students, watching the way people carried themselves was a good way to get to know them with out even saying a word.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>30-07-2009, 13:46:01</strong>
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				"Ah, good.&nbsp; Someone who knows how to use a library.&nbsp; I didn't know how when I came to this school, I didn't do it much in Hogwarts.&nbsp; I had to work hard to pass my first year classes."<br><br>"Umm..." he rubs his chin as they walk.&nbsp; "To prepare something for my first week of classes, I need to talk to a friend, and I need to do some research, then pick up some equipment.&nbsp; It's my first day back here since I graduated four years ago."<br><br>"Your name?" he asks, as they near the library, a long, uneventful walk as the population of the school is out of the halls.&nbsp; <br><br>The path winds through beautiful hallways with statues and paintings and doors into rooms with wondrous things inside, all displayed as mundanely as if they were ordinary house plants, not a piranha plant smoking a cigar, playing cards with some marionettes.<br><br>"Monroe?" Weyland approaches him, smiling hugely.&nbsp; "My god, I didn't know if you would be here!"<br><br>Monroe ashes his cigar into a tray on the table, his lips flap.&nbsp; "Weyland Mathers, back again?&nbsp; Imagine that."&nbsp; They talk for a short time, Weyland Introduces Max.<br><br>"Is Dantallion still around?"&nbsp; Weyland asks.&nbsp; "Of course, of course.&nbsp; I'll get him."&nbsp; The plant rustles, a marionette dances off along it's track.&nbsp; The strings hang off it's wooden handle, which is carried by grasping leaves and vines along the ceiling.<br><br>"So, tell me young man."&nbsp; Monroe asks Max, "How are you liking Nacodsaed?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>30-07-2009, 15:44:43</strong>
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				<strong>Charlie Burke</strong><br><br>Charlie listened for a few seconds, getting progressively more confused.&nbsp; Points?&nbsp; This guy must be new.&nbsp; The older student shook off the feeling that he'd seen the "teacher".&nbsp; Couldn't have, if he was talking about point here, like they were at the kids' school.&nbsp; Whatever.<br><br>"Sorry, gotta go see someone," he said, looking at Max, "Remember how to get back?&nbsp; Just be sure you're back at a reasonable time."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>30-07-2009, 15:53:40</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>"Internet?" Brian asked, having never taken Muggle Studies and being a pureblood.&nbsp; "It's interesting stuff, history.&nbsp; Runes was an interesting class, the comparative days were definitely the best.&nbsp; Seeing the ways that different cultures used the same symbols for different things is kinda fun."&nbsp; Ok, that sounded more than a little nerd-y.<br><br>Honestly, he'd never really been sure what he wanted to do for a living.&nbsp; So, back at Hogwarts, come third year he sort of randomly picked a few classes.&nbsp; Then, after OWLs, he signed up for the classes he'd done best in for NEWTs.&nbsp; Over the last year, he'd considered some sort of international history around Europe.&nbsp; People tended to focus on exotic locations like Egypt, but there were, he was convinced, equally interesting and exciting prospects on the Continent.<br><br>"I mostly made sludge and treacle in Potions, Professor Slughorn wasn't too happy with my OWLs," he replied, "even with his fairly low standards."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>30-07-2009, 16:04:55</strong>
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				<strong>Headmaster Cingriffon</strong><br><br>Thomas, despite the probability of distractions given his position, listened intently and gave Vivienne his attention.&nbsp; A small smile turned up his lips when she discussed the possibilities with Mathers.&nbsp; Definitely straightforward, an impression he'd gotten during her interview in Galway.<br><br>"Interesting, Vivienne," he said, in response to the blocking comment, "We'll have to compare notes on this sometime, when you have free time in your schedule.&nbsp; Our charms professor may be interested as well."&nbsp; Getting said professor out of the office would take some doing, though.&nbsp; "As I recall, you've mostly worked in the isles?&nbsp; Perhaps you know Merri Finch?&nbsp; She was working as a consultant for Magical Law Enforcement, last I heard.&nbsp; After retiring from here, one of our former Defense teachers."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>31-07-2009, 02:33:17</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2086643#msg2086643">Quote from: Vandren on 30-07-2009, 01:01:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>The young woman gave Jessica a quick look.&nbsp; Since they were at the same table . . . "I didn't go to a school," she said, with a light Welsh accent, "My parents taught me for a while, then tutors."&nbsp; Not everyone in the British Isles went to schools, after all.&nbsp; "Potions and herbology were interesting . . ." she trailed off, remembering that those were her father's favorites, and her mother's really.&nbsp; Which, of course, meant that most of her early education focused on them.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><strong>Jessica</strong><br>"As you say that is not unusual even in the USA. Most wizards are trained not in schools but a combination of tutors when young and then enter an apprenticeship with a master. In amny ways I think it is better way then a school. <br>There are two advantage of a school: one is that it keeps you legel among the muggles. In the USA we value that. The other is that is that it a useful way to 'socialize' people into society"<br>"Did you go to muggle school?"<br><strong>Yowl</strong><br>&nbsp;had been roaming below the table exploring the room. He had checked covertly many of the other familars. He hadn't been able to find Blue. That table must be pretty far from Jessica's table.<br>He returned to her. She was making noises again. She did that constantly when around others of her kind.<br>he decided to investigate.<br>He leaped up onto the bench and then made his way onto the table.<br>"Yowl!"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>01-08-2009, 01:35:45</strong>
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				<strong>Yowl</strong> He leaped up onto the bench and then made his way onto the table."Yowl!"[/quote]<br><br><strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>The British-Vietnamese woman hung her head a little.&nbsp; "Here, it's a bit unusual.&nbsp; Most people go to Hogwarts," she explained, "I never went to any school before here.&nbsp; But an owl came and offered me a spot last month."&nbsp; Late at night, after the rest of her family had gone to sleep.&nbsp; In other words, when no one else knew she'd been contacted.<br><br>Then Yowl jumped on the table.&nbsp; Which caused Monica to jump a little.&nbsp; "Nice cat . . . does she bite?"&nbsp; She made the common assumption about feline gender.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rhapsody</strong> on <strong>01-08-2009, 17:30:06</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2074975#msg2074975">Quote from: Vandren on 26-07-2009, 05:23:32</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">A young man sat down across from Aimée, an advanced book of alchemy in hand.&nbsp; He gave her a brief smile, having noted that she'd perked up when Quidditch tryouts were mentioned.&nbsp; Obviously he was in her dorm, since he was at the table.&nbsp; At a guess from his physique, he probably played some sport, likely Quidditch.&nbsp; With his build he could possibly be a beater, maybe a chaser.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Her eyes flicked upwards occasionally as she turned the page of the book.&nbsp; Goddard's history of the vampire clan wars were not so engrossing that she did not notice the rather nice build of her table-mate, or the smile he'd given her after the mention of Quidditch by the Headmaster.&nbsp; <br><br>"<em>Allo</em>," she said eventually with a brief smile of her own.&nbsp; It was perhaps a trifle more informal a greeting than her mother would have given, but they were to be housemates, were they not?
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>02-08-2009, 06:18:42</strong>
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				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>"All right, see you around then Charlie!"<br><br>Keeping pace with the new teacher, he listens to his needs and tries work out a plan to acquiesce them, despite having never been in the library before. Though they were all vastly different, they were often organized in very much the same way. In fact, it may even have a section specifically for the usage of teachers in-<br>"Oh, I'm Max... sir. Er, Professor Mathers."<br><br>He stands a polite distance behind and away from the professor as he carries on his conversation, reluctant to interrupt, but able to do so when directly addressed.<br><br>"I'm liking it very much so far, Mr. Monroe! I'm happy with my courses, the food is excellent, and everyone I've met has been very nice to me so far. I feel quite at home here." This last statement was already quite evident however, as it seemed he was already capable of talking to plants without being in the least bit perturbed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>02-08-2009, 10:38:38</strong>
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				A GHOST floats through the doors of the library.&nbsp; "Yo, Dantallion."&nbsp; Weyland greets him with a wave.&nbsp; "I'm back."<br><br>Dantallion, dressed the part of the eternal scholar, looking endlessly old, smiles his wrinkled smile.&nbsp; "Mister Mathers." he greets him.&nbsp; "And is this a first year?"&nbsp; he introduces himself to Max.&nbsp; "Dantallion.&nbsp; I've been here hundreds of years.&nbsp; There are none who know the library or Nacodsaed better than I.&nbsp; Knowledge is power, my unending hunger has kept me here."&nbsp; He explains his existence as if it were his position, like the school janitor, who might tell you that filthy, disrespectful young people have trapped him in Nacodsaed for an eternity.<br><br>"Care to help me look something up?"&nbsp; Weyland asks him.&nbsp; "I'm teaching this year, getting a full Professor position if I do well.&nbsp; The woman I'm working under, she's new too, you haven't met her, Professor Chevalier, teaching Defense of the Dark Arts.&nbsp; I had hoped Granny would still be teaching."<br><br>'Granny' was the Defense against the Dark Arts professor when Weyland was in school.<br><br>"Ah, she's moved.&nbsp; Brazil, actually.&nbsp; At least last time I spoke to her.&nbsp; She said she wanted to travel, warmer climates.&nbsp; Old bones.&nbsp; I empathize."&nbsp; The ghost says.&nbsp; "What do you need to look up."<br><br>"I smell a challenge.&nbsp; Professor Chevalier wants me to prove myself.&nbsp; Maybe she wants to prove herself too, to the Headmaster."&nbsp; Weyland was intuitive, if not studious.&nbsp; Intuition kept you alive under pressure.&nbsp; So does action.&nbsp; And information.<br><br>"She's seeing me in her office tomorrow morning.&nbsp; I want the advantage.&nbsp; I want to know the battleground.&nbsp; Get my defenses in order.&nbsp; Is she going to throw the book at me?&nbsp; A test of academics?&nbsp; I'd bet overall competence as a teacher.&nbsp; See if I can keep my head about me, solve problems.&nbsp; Monroe, I'll talk to you inside."&nbsp; He walks in, with Max and Dantallion, through the library's huge doors.<br><br>"Max, fetch a book of Nacodsaed maps.&nbsp; Just over there, a shelf with tomes all about the school and the area.&nbsp; Find...umm...The Island and it's Mysteries....Hoffstetter, Hoffstein?"<br><br>Dantallion corrects "Hoffenstein."<br><br>"Right."&nbsp; He asks Dantallion.&nbsp; "Any ideas, oh knowledge beyond knowledge?"&nbsp; He laughs.<br><br>"Never did study much."&nbsp; Dantallion bristles imperiously.&nbsp; "You have your ways, though.&nbsp; Hmm..."&nbsp; He ponders deeply.&nbsp; "There are many creatures around that would jump at the chance to test a young wizard's mettle.&nbsp; The troll clan in the caves.&nbsp; The Devourer's Valley houses innumerable vile monsters.&nbsp; The faeries, the most sociable group in the area.&nbsp; A test involving other students would be appropriate, if this Professor Chevalier can organize them in one night.<br><br>"How about I cover all the bases?&nbsp; Trolls are easy, stupid.&nbsp; Devourer's Valley was a field trip with Granny in my third year.&nbsp; I can handle men, especially students.&nbsp; I've been in a faerie field, it was hell.&nbsp; I know curses and wards to scare them.&nbsp; There's a divination a man in my squad used to escape it.&nbsp; True Sight.&nbsp; I should look that up....it'd be helpful no matter what, kills illusions and deceptions all ring false.<br><br>"Divination.&nbsp; You know where to find it.&nbsp; Gramm's Treatise on How to Light a Liar's Pants on Fire.&nbsp; You'll like it."&nbsp; Weyland runs to grab it, and meets Max at a small table in the center of the library, on which is another potted piranha plant, connected to the rest of the library by it's web of vines.&nbsp; <br><br>"Monroe."&nbsp; He nods.&nbsp; Monroe looks on with interest as Weyland flips the pages.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>02-08-2009, 14:58:40</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2094908#msg2094908">Quote from: Rhapsody on 01-08-2009, 17:30:06</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"<em>Allo</em>," she said eventually with a brief smile of her own.&nbsp; It was perhaps a trifle more informal a greeting than her mother would have given, but they were to be housemates, were they not?</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Quintus Nott</strong><br><br>The young man returned a broader smile.&nbsp; "You play?&nbsp; I think we're doing try-outs in three days," he said, "Sorry . . . Quintus Nott, one of last year's beaters for the dorm."&nbsp; He certainly had something of the beater's build, mixing the two most common types.&nbsp; Quintus was solid, but in an oddly slim way that promised power, agility, and adaptability.&nbsp; Much like the animal associated with their dorm.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>02-08-2009, 20:18:39</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Eirawen was a pure blood too, but not everyone in her family was and her parents worked with muggles under the guise of archeology. You never knew when they would come across something dangerous or the magic world just didn’t want them to know. “It’s a muggle way to communicate over long distances and it also organizes their knowledge… sort of like the library.” She blushes just a little. “There are come cute muggle boys in Finland I became friends with. I use it to keep in touch with them.” That was kind of awkward to say to a guy she thought was cute.<br><br>“You know that’s ok Brian. Not everyone can be good at the same thing and not everyone can be good at everything. There wouldn’t be progress with either.” She smiled at him again and put down her fork. She had enough to eat. “Well as much as I would love too, I can’t monopolize your time. There are some girls farther down the table giving me dirty looks and I need to get settled in. I’ll see you in the common room later perhaps?” She stood, giving him enough time to reply before leaving to find her way to the Fox dorm.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>“Anytime that I am not with students my time is yours at your word headmaster.” And it was true that Vivienne did not mind for it was her mind that needed stimulation, not her body. Thus far it seemed that only the headmaster would be able to resolve that situation. <br><br>At the mention of where she worked she simply smiled. "I have a home in Dublin, Edinburgh, London and Paris. Though most of my work as been on the isles I've been all over Europe and a couple times in Asia." At the mention of Merri she smiled even broader. "I do know her well. MLE usually uses her to contact me if they have situations they don't want to touch directly. I tend to intimidate the more conservative wizards. Its hard for those from older times to accept that times are changing more rapidly than it did when they were young."<br><br>Vivienne had to wonder how much the elder man beside her was stuck in his own era, but it was no big deal. They would get along just fine. "If you will excuse me headmaster but I think I will go get settled in and meet my dorm charges. I'd like to see what the place looks like before they get a chance to add too many personal touches." She grinned at him, remembering very well what it was like to be young. By her consideration she still was. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>03-08-2009, 00:37:43</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>Her fellow student nodded, whether he understood was another matter.<br><br>"It's one of those eclectricity things, isn't it?" Brian asked, more to make conversation than anything else.&nbsp; And he chuckled a bit at her assurances.&nbsp; "Sorry . . . I never really cared for Potions, honestly, I was glad to barely scrape an OWL in it.&nbsp; Charms and Runes were a lot more exciting, and history of course."&nbsp; The latter of which had made him something of the wizarding world's equivalent of a geek.&nbsp; After all, nobody liked Professor Binns' class.&nbsp; Come to think of it, neither had Brian.&nbsp; The ghost had a knack for making interesting subjects boring.&nbsp; He'd managed his OWL and NEWT based off his own reading in the subject.<br><br>"Common room?&nbsp; Sure thing, I'll probably be there in an hour . . . get caught up with a couple friends in other dorms."
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				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>03-08-2009, 00:46:27</strong>
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				<strong>Headmaster</strong><br><br>Thomas flashed a grin, "Ah, a one woman Department of International Cooperation."&nbsp; Clearly kidding, the headmaster polished off his drink and nodded a dismissal toward Vivienne.&nbsp; "Indeed.&nbsp; There is a certain amount of parchment work in my office clamouring for attention.&nbsp; The dwindling noise is starting to let it get through.&nbsp; Perhaps a trip into the dungeons or elsewhere to see our errant colleagues is in order for me as well.&nbsp; Until later, Vivienne . . ."
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				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>03-08-2009, 09:00:22</strong>
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				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>Max is immediately impressed by Dantallion, the embodiment (in a fashion) of everything he admired. He nods, silent and probably in awe, until the request is made of him, and promptly sets off in the indicated direction.<br><br>Naturally, finding the book presented no challenge at all to him. Even if most forms of sorcery were absolutely beyond him, there were few people who could claim greater mastery in the art of research. Dantallion, however, was likely one of them. Max made a mental note to seek him out later, there would certainly be much to learn.<br><br>He scanned through the book, and then a number of others, appearing to spend only moments flipping through them before either storing them in his arms or putting them back. Returning to Professor Weyland, he sets the stack down with a heavy <em>thunk</em>.<br><br>"Here sir, this is the one you wanted," he says as he sets the top book aside. "and these others are books on the same topic, but with slightly different information. You see, 'The Island and its Mysteries' contains lots of topographical maps, with all of the geological features pointed out, including those hidden by charms or protective spells... But this one," Here, he indicates the next book in the stack. "'Magical Creatures of the Irish Islands', by Scamander, it highlights how to effectively deal with all of the dangerous creatures of the island, whereas 'Mysteries' only notes them." He proceeds to the third. "And this one reveals almost all of the known charms and curses in areas around the island, not just ones related to the geography. This next one..."<br><br>When researching, Max has a tendency to ramble unless interrupted. While always educational, his explanations are often found to be singularly uninteresting. Still, there can be no complaints of a lack of thoroughness.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>03-08-2009, 12:34:13</strong>
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				Weyland actually zones in on Max's rambling, like a chessmaster, examining the board, planning the opening move.&nbsp; "Awesome. He says at long last.&nbsp; I found the right guy.&nbsp; Extra credit if you take my class, and I'll talk to any other Professor about seeing if they can set you up with more work, if you like."&nbsp; He smiles brightly.<br><br>"Hmm...Okay now."&nbsp; He calls a (scribe beetle thing?) and grabs paper off the table.&nbsp; Hmm.&nbsp; I need the most study on area curses, charms, and notable geography.&nbsp; I can deal with creatures off all sorts, I'm confident I know most of what's on the island.&nbsp; Can you make a list of all the main curses, and any that are particularly challenging?&nbsp; I'm going to look through Magizoology and find any charms I might need to freshen up on to deal with trickier creatures.&nbsp; Then I'll check off the on the lists what I can do, you find the proper charms and defenses and application information and bring them here to cover the rest.&nbsp; I'll study them in the meantime, practice the wording a bit."<br><br>"Lastly we gotta collect whatever components we need, materials, wards, herbs.&nbsp; You good with potions?&nbsp; I am a professor, we shouldn't have any trouble getting around.&nbsp; Not that there are many rules about roaming the campus at all hours doing strange things...."&nbsp; He flashes the devil's gleaming grin.&nbsp; "You'll find out about that too."<br><br>"Now, lets get to work!&nbsp; This will take us a few hours, then we go exploring.&nbsp; Maybe we'll meet some more of your classmates to drag along.&nbsp; Don't worry about sleep, you'll be high on adrenaline and excitement all day."<br><br>He dives in, motioning for Max to do the same, the boring study part done with so he can get to the fun part of his plan.&nbsp; Not that this wasn't important, Information was the key to victory.<br><br>Dantallion looks on, nodding.&nbsp; "Young man, I will look on with you, point it out if you find it noteworthy.&nbsp; I will scribe for you.&nbsp; I think I will spy on this little human drama."&nbsp; He hovers over Max.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>04-08-2009, 05:32:17</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2093492#msg2093492">Quote from: Vandren on 01-08-2009, 01:35:45</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Yowl</strong> He leaped up onto the bench and then made his way onto the table."Yowl!"<br><br><strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>The British-Vietnamese woman hung her head a little.&nbsp; "Here, it's a bit unusual.&nbsp; Most people go to Hogwarts," she explained, "I never went to any school before here.&nbsp; But an owl came and offered me a spot last month."&nbsp; Late at night, after the rest of her family had gone to sleep.&nbsp; In other words, when no one else knew she'd been contacted.<br><br>Then Yowl jumped on the table.&nbsp; Which caused Monica to jump a little.&nbsp; "Nice cat . . . does she bite?"&nbsp; She made the common assumption about feline gender.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"Did your parents have a reason for not putting you into school?" asked Jessica. "Sometimes if someone has a special talent-or disablity it makes a lot of sense."<br>Then she realized that the disablility part might be misinterpeted but it was out of her mouth.<br>She shifted to Monica's question about yowl.<br>"No he doesn't unles of course provoked or it a mouse or small bird he is biting. He likes humans especially it seems females."<br>+++<br>Yowl approached carefully sensing Monica's caution.<br>He plopped down in front of her with a lazy look.<br>"Yowl" he said looking in waht seemed a pleading look in his eyes.<br>+++<br>"Do have a familar Monica?" asked Jessica.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>04-08-2009, 08:31:57</strong>
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				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>Max brightens further at the prospect of extra credit and extra knowledge, and practically beams when Professor Mathers asks about his skill in potions. "They're just about my best area of study, I've even been published a few times on potions of my own invention! If it's potions you need, I'm the guy. Er, well, next to the potions professor of course."<br><br>He is both very happy to have such a notable researcher overlooking him and not just a little nervous in such a strong presence. He does his best however, speeding through the books, skimming over the more mundane spells and curses, stopping long enough to note their effects and ways to counter them.<br>"Hmmm.. There's Disorientation Mist, this gold cloud that flips you upside-down, it says to 'Step up to escape'... Magically concealed pitfalls and traps, nothing special, just have to be on alert... Most of it's probably gone by now, since this book's pretty old and the original casters even older. I wonder sir," At this, Max looks up. "if you think you'll be tested, is there a possibility of new traps being introduced, ones that aren't in these books?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>04-08-2009, 09:15:24</strong>
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				"Well, all this is more or less a refresher for myself.&nbsp; Any notable countercurses or charms or information will not necessarily be specifically useful, but having the information should help to adapt to anything that does come up, which shouldn't be too drastically different from what we're reading up on.&nbsp; Since I don't know what's going to happen, I have to be prepared for everything.....Hmmm....."&nbsp; He scratches in thought.&nbsp; "Okay.&nbsp; There's a book on some of the secrets of Nacodsaed, hidden rooms, lurking, ancient creatures, dangerous mazes in the deepest dungeons, from a long, long time ago, stuff like that.&nbsp; I remember Granny told me that book is the best bet for safety if you want to be exploring the dangerous parts of the grounds."&nbsp; He gets up.&nbsp; "Come on, I'll show you where it is."<br><br>As they walk through the library, he says "I even added some bits on adventures of my own.&nbsp; So have other students, and Professors, over years and years it's gotten bigger."<br><br>They finally found it, hidden in a small, but largely ignored, section on Automobiles.&nbsp; The books haven't even been updated in at least 20 years.&nbsp; Wizard's don't care much about Muggle technologies, for the most part.<br><br>He pushes some books aside, reaches back into the shelf, and pulls out an old tome, bound in gleaming leather.&nbsp; For it's age, it looks well maintained, yellowed pages mingle with more recent, white additions, the binding has been replaced and the whole book magically preserved for durability.&nbsp; "Dragon skin binding."&nbsp; Weyland notes.&nbsp; "This book has seen a lot of things."&nbsp; It is titled the <span class="bbc_u">Perils of Academics</span>.<br><br>He opens it.&nbsp; "Index...." Flips some pages, runs his finger down.&nbsp; "Okay, only one new addition since mine."&nbsp; He flips through it and laughs.&nbsp; "Ha!&nbsp; So, the plumbing problems two years ago were from an underground enchanted bog that corroded the walls and the pipes&nbsp; Heh, the basement of Leopord Hall got flooded.&nbsp; Two first years lost their boots in the muck and the skeleton of a long dead bog creature was found.&nbsp; Says they disenchanted it, removed it, rebuilt.&nbsp; End of story.&nbsp; Interesting..."<br><br>"Okay.&nbsp; I'll take this with me tomorrow, in case this is happening IN the castle.&nbsp; You can read it later, but you have to respect it, and you never tell anyone you aren't sure you can trust to keep it a secret."&nbsp; He says this gravely.&nbsp; "Dantallion will know."&nbsp; Dantallion nods.<br><br>"It's a secret club."&nbsp; The ghost says.&nbsp; "I was one of the original students who wrote it."<br><br>"Now, enough books.&nbsp; I think I'm set, I'll go over the charms again in the morning, after a nap.&nbsp; There's only so much we can do in one night, especially since I have no idea what's going to happen, and rest is important.&nbsp; We got the bases covered pretty well, I figure."&nbsp; Weyland puts the book in his satchel and sallies forth, back to the table, packing up all the lists they made.<br><br>"Okay, lets go make some potions."&nbsp; He smiles at Max.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>05-08-2009, 01:03:16</strong>
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				<strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>The young woman shrugged, "Really, I don't think they liked the idea of the school.&nbsp; Or schools in general."&nbsp; And after the events of, must be eleven years ago, when she was six and well before school, that school had definitely changed.&nbsp; Especially after the Ministry's handling of the situation.&nbsp; "They're not big fans of the Ministry either."&nbsp; Which was almost equally uncomfortable.<br><br>Monica did, however, seem more at ease with Yowl rubbing around her.&nbsp; She even scratched the cat's ears.&nbsp; "No, no pets . . . at least none that could come here.&nbsp; We've got a few at home, a hippogriff too and an owl, of course.&nbsp; But no cats or rats or toads . . . I haven't seen the dorm yet, what's it like?"&nbsp; Actually, she'd never seen a dorm in her life, just heard stories.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>05-08-2009, 08:46:45</strong>
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				&nbsp;Jessica<br>"I can understand that. I only read about in the states but it was a god awful mess and the Brit thing of socializing everything under the State contribued to it." she said.<br><br>"The dorms are upstairs, They are coeducational. There is a good sized bathroom with a public shower upstairs as well. Downstairs there is a large room with a fireplace, soft carpeting, confortable chairs and study tables. Its the center of most students social life.<br>The house elves deliver some snacks for everyone at various times."<br>Yowl<br>He liked this human. She seemed to shy but appreciative. <br>He bemped his head up and against her hand and arm rubbing his chin there marking her.<br>Finally he settled down to sitting in front of her and made a loud purring noise.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>05-08-2009, 19:26:48</strong>
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				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>"I-I could read it? Really?" He could tell with a glance that the book was invaluable, and not just from the nice binding. A book that is edited over the years, with the conclusive viewpoints of a multitude of past students could potentially be worth its weight in gold. In fact, he could quickly find himself the most knowledgeable first-year on the grounds.<br><br>"Er, yes sir, I'll definitely keep it secret. You don't have to worry." Max had been kept pretty upbeat all night, as on his first night at school he had already befriended a professor and a ghost, spent hours assisting them with library research, and offered access to a hidden treasure trove of knowledge. But when Professor Mathers suggested potion-making, Max became the most excited he'd been all night. "Yes sir!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>06-08-2009, 04:37:44</strong>
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				(OOC: Sorry for the delay, I'd meant to post 6, 7 hours ago, bu got side tracked)<br><br><strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>The new student absently continued scratching Yowl as they talked.<br><br>"Interesting . . . I've never lived with other people before," she said, "except my family."&nbsp; Obviously!&nbsp; Duh.&nbsp; "Doesn't the American version of the Ministry set requirements for what's taught in schools?&nbsp; Or set tests?&nbsp; A friend said that's all the Ministry here does with Hogwarts."&nbsp; She'd probably heard wrong, though.&nbsp; She'd been lucky enough to grow up around a couple other wizarding families, so she kind of had to be friends with the only other roughly kid her age.&nbsp; There really weren't any other options, except becoming totally anti-social.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>06-08-2009, 09:10:35</strong>
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				"Well those rules are set up either by the boards of Trustees and the local state board of education. Wizard associations are formed on a state bystate basis and make most deciesions.The only national requirement is that everyone has to take DADA so if we are called on to assist the Army. But that is hardly controversial."<br>"Did you have any friends while growing up? I mean other wizards of you age?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>06-08-2009, 22:23:19</strong>
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				<strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>"You are open with the Muggles then?" Monica asked, taking her point of reference as the British Isles.&nbsp; She seemed a bit taken aback by the idea of an army, since the only ones in Britain and the Continent were those unofficially gathered by dark wizards.&nbsp; "You have no Statute of Secrecy in the States?"<br><br>The idea was simultaneously troubling and fascinating.&nbsp; &nbsp;More so since she'd thought the statute, and its accompanying forbiddance of underage magic, was international.<br><br>"Like I said, a friend said the Ministry set some guidelines for Hogwarts, but not many, since before we were born.&nbsp; There weren't many kids in our area, so we talked a lot when she was back on breaks."&nbsp; Her parents had been at the school during the mid-1980s, she'd heard some other stories when their old friends came over.&nbsp; They were fairly young now, only in their mid-thirties, but that was hardly surprising in wizard society.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GrinningHound</strong> on <strong>06-08-2009, 22:33:35</strong>
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				(Moving to Castle thread&nbsp; http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=43774.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=43774.0))
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>07-08-2009, 00:54:49</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2110982#msg2110982">Quote from: Vandren on 06-08-2009, 22:23:19</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>"You are open with the Muggles then?" Monica asked, taking her point of reference as the British Isles.&nbsp; She seemed a bit taken aback by the idea of an army, since the only ones in Britain and the Continent were those unofficially gathered by dark wizards.&nbsp; "You have no Statute of Secrecy in the States?"<br><br>The idea was simultaneously troubling and fascinating.&nbsp; &nbsp;More so since she'd thought the statute, and its accompanying forbiddance of underage magic, was international.<br><br>"Like I said, a friend said the Ministry set some guidelines for Hogwarts, but not many, since before we were born.&nbsp; There weren't many kids in our area, so we talked a lot when she was back on breaks."&nbsp; Her parents had been at the school during the mid-1980s, she'd heard some other stories when their old friends came over.&nbsp; They were fairly young now, only in their mid-thirties, but that was hardly surprising in wizard society.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"Oh no, not at all. We still maintain the secracy as we have some really wacky religious types in the USA.<br>"We domix with the muggles instead of trying to form a seperate and elitist society. It's sort of Muggle studies here.<br>"We formed the army when He Who Must Not Be Named started to dominate the continent. It is made up of volunteers and commanded bynthe National execetive.<br><br>"But basically we are self governing with all adults having a vote in the selection of our own officals."<br>"Hmmm...I had understood that the ministry had interfered in the administration of the school on a regular basis appointing it's head master and removing him at one stage. I will admit however I never followed it carefully though and I could be way off base."<br><br>"So Monica what do you do for kicks?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>08-08-2009, 01:21:56</strong>
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				<strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>The new student nodded in interest.&nbsp; Different cultures had their appeal.&nbsp; Of course, nearly everything was new to her at the moment.&nbsp; New school . . . school period.&nbsp; New people.&nbsp; New experiences.<br><br>"I think that was the board of governors . . . or maybe it was during the time when You-Know-Who ran the Ministry.&nbsp; History's never been my strong point," Monica said, neither of her parents had been particularly interested in it.&nbsp; And the only history books they'd had at home were Bathilda Bagshot's, so they were well out of date.&nbsp; Even closeted, she'd heard the old woman had gone starkers well before her death, probably hadn't written a new book in the decade preceeding her death.<br><br>"Um, for fun?&nbsp; Sometimes I'd ride our hippogryph, but not too often.&nbsp; There was a Muggle village nearby, we'd probably get in lots of trouble if the Muggles found out about him," she gave a faint grin, "I follow Quidditch too."&nbsp; But, really, who didn't?&nbsp; "And photography's a bit of a hobby.&nbsp; Mostly I take pictures of plants and animals, but sometimes people too."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>09-08-2009, 08:07:20</strong>
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				Jessica smiled. "Photography can be fun. I can be done both for momentos or as art. Then of course it can be to illistrate or teach."<br>"Did you bring any equipment or photos with you?&nbsp; I'd like to see them."<br>Monica seemed like a nice polite and friendly girl and while Jessica was social one can never have enough friends. Also in a way she as much an alien' to this place as she was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>11-08-2009, 04:20:23</strong>
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				<strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>The new student restrained her automatic response.&nbsp; She had the urge to roll her eyes when the older student told her about how photography could be used.&nbsp; No, Monica thought, she's just trying to be nice and conversational.<br><br>"My camera's in my trunk, and a few albums," she said aloud, "And a few potions for developing the film.&nbsp; I've got a few more ingredients for more potions if those run out.&nbsp; They have to be just right to let the subjects move."&nbsp; This was her element, it seemed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>11-08-2009, 05:11:08</strong>
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				Jessica didn't catch the undertone at all. She simply wasn't that perceptive. Yowl on the ahand perhaps did as he turned his eyes and tipped his head to the side giving her what looked like a question look.<br>Of course he was a cat and what if anything he understood or thought was that of a cat.<br>The room was growing empty as tudents finished eating and went to their dorms.<br>Jessica finished the last of her meal.<br>"I suppose we should retire to our dorm." she said.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>11-08-2009, 20:21:45</strong>
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				<strong>Monica Nguyen</strong><br><br>Monica nodded, even though it meant skipping off the track that she'd been on mentally and conversationally.&nbsp; That figured, she'd hit something she liked to talk about and they had to leave.<br><br>"Probably a good idea," she admitted, scratching Yowl one last time, "Where is that?"<br><br>(OOC: I'm good until "morning," if you are.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>12-08-2009, 09:41:58</strong>
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				"I'll show you." said Jessica. "We talk more on the way."<br><br>(Yes I can wait until the next morning.<br><br>Yowl made a leap to land on Jessica shoulders after she had stood. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>12-08-2009, 12:50:36</strong>
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				<strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Morning</span></em></strong><br><br>Come the morning of the first day of classes, all the students are expected in the bustling and even crowded main hall.&nbsp; There, over a breakfast produced by a small army of House Elves, they receive their schedules from their dorm faculty.<br><br>Unlike their previous schools, classes here are not necessarily divided along lines of age.&nbsp; Rather a first year can be in an introductory or advanced Charms class with third years, fifth years, and so on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>14-08-2009, 01:03:58</strong>
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				<strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>After settling in and getting a good night's sleep Eirawen was once again in the grand hall. Dressing it seemed was going to be very easy since she didn't have to decide what outfit to wear. Like the previous day she had her blue touches from her fur choker and her striped socks. But the black bra and skirt where standard school requirements. She even had extra time for her makeup.<br><br>Blue was sitting on her shoulder sleeping as she sat down at the Fox table. A rather empty looking tote bag was sat at her feet, though it had all her books in it... one of the many things she loved about magic, even the heavies object would be made light.<br><br>The young woman filled her plate with fruits and cheeses and slowly began to eat, waiting for the rest of the school to wake up before classes started.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>By the time most students had began to wake up Vivienne Laure Chevalier had all ready been up for hours. She had already been on a site seeing jog around the island, showered and had her office set up. It had been very tempting to wake all of her dorm students up and get their blood pumping with exercise but she wasn't that cruel or that uncool. <br><br>Now she sat in her proper chair at the high table sensually enjoying the fruit that she had chosen for her breakfast as she watched all the young lads and lasses stumble to their seats and eat their breakfast.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>14-08-2009, 05:35:36</strong>
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				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>Max stumbled into the hall looking more than a little sleepy. He'd manage to dress himself properly, but his hair was, as usual, doing whatever it pleased. He hadn't slept well, having been up all night, but luckily he knew just the cure for it. A good breakfast could cure anything, in his opinion, all he needed now was a place to sit. He was more than a little anxious about it, having met no one in his own dorm yet. They had all been asleep by the time he reached the dorm.<br><br>Thankfully, he was spared the difficulty of socializing by a small, uncrowded space near one end of the table. He knew full well that isolating himself was no way to make friends, but it was just too tempting.<br><br>Going after mostly carbs, he wolfed down a stack of pancakes that would have most people his size to get sick before finishing half. While eating, he used his time alone to really take the place in. The sights, the smells, the rumble of conversation, he absorbs it all with the potioneer's eye for detail.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>16-08-2009, 05:32:06</strong>
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				Jessica had taken off her school out fit and slipped into an xxl t-shirt. She had a stack of them and prefered them to pajanma or night gowns. She also had brought sweat shirtas for the winter months.<br>She organized her books and put them in a book bag for the next day.<br>She had no trouble falling asleep.<br>+++<br>She woke the next morning to find that Yowl had placed himself on her right side hip placing as much of himself up against as he could.<br>"I bet I'm the best hotwater bottle you ever had." she said with a smile.<br>Yowl gave a lazy look rose and made a circle before plopping down again with his nose next to his tail.<br>She went a got a fresh uniform and dressed. She applied light make up, grabbed her bag and headed down stairs.<br>Yowl looked up and realized she had left the room.<br>He rose swiftly and followed.<br>He knew breakfast was probably going to happen.<br>+++<br>She arrived in the hall and found a vacant seat. Serving her self some thick slices of ham and hefty amount of scrambled eggs onto to her plate.<br>"I am always amazed at how much you can eat and not gain waight." remarked one of the boy near her.<br>"High metabolism or something like that." said Jessica. "I I don't like this I satart losing weight."<br>"Lucky you." remarked one of the girls. "I look at food and gain wieght."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>18-08-2009, 04:47:30</strong>
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				<strong>Headmaster Cingriffon</strong><br><br>Thomas sat himself at the head table, as usual.<br><br>Soon after Vivienne joined the table, she'd find a note informing her that Weyland was in the hospital wing for an indeterminate amount of time.&nbsp; The message was written in the Headmaster's hand and left the details vague.&nbsp; In fact, the exact nature of the student teacher's injuries were not present.<br><br>He'd decided that the less said the better in that case.&nbsp; And at the moment, the DADA teacher was the only one who needed to know anything at the moment.&nbsp; There would likely be rumors of course.&nbsp; And the young student who'd been present would be the only one who knew exactly what had happened.&nbsp; His friend might have some ideas, as did the nurse and headmaster.&nbsp; The rest would guess.&nbsp; And knowing students, they'd be far fetched indeed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>18-08-2009, 04:50:25</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>A late riser, Brian was one of the last members of the Fox Dorm to enter the main hall.&nbsp; Definitely not a morning person, he thought to himself after seeing some of the chipper students.&nbsp; As he sat at the Fox table, he gave Jessica a small wave and smile, having had a class with her last year.&nbsp; Another went to Eirewin, no that wasn't right, her name was . . . hmm, that was the best he could do at the moment.&nbsp; Too early.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-08-2009, 05:10:30</strong>
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				Vincent came in after Brian, yawning and studying a sheaf of handwritten notes as he blearily took his place.&nbsp; He ate slowly, fumbling for his food with his off hand while keeping his attention on the pages in front of him.&nbsp; For now, he seemed to be off in his own little world...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>18-08-2009, 05:38:34</strong>
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				Jaxon late and a clutz came Running in on all fours as she tried to stop but with her book back and all four paws on the shiney floor all she could do was slide between the desks as she "YIPE" in shock to let everyone know she was coming but too late ....<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>20-08-2009, 07:01:21</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2144954#msg2144954">Quote from: Vandren on 18-08-2009, 04:50:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>A late riser, Brian was one of the last members of the Fox Dorm to enter the main hall.&nbsp; Definitely not a morning person, he thought to himself after seeing some of the chipper students.&nbsp; As he sat at the Fox table, he gave Jessica a small wave and smile, having had a class with her last year.&nbsp; Another went to Eirewin, no that wasn't right, her name was . . . hmm, that was the best he could do at the moment.&nbsp; Too early.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> Jessica had plowed through three helping of bacon and egges and a big plate of pancakes and was sitting&nbsp; looking at the other tables.<br>She saw Brian walk in and then before going to the Fox table making eye contact with her and waving.<br>She grinned and waved back.<br>The French boy came in just after but didn't notice her at all. She found herself disappointed. He wass really good looking and inscrutible. Both of those attracted her.<br>&nbsp;She nearly jumped off the bench when the wolf came into the room but when it juast skidded around the floor she relaxeda bit.<br>Still she shew had her wand ready and a spell on her lips.<br>Just in case.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>20-08-2009, 14:49:52</strong>
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				Jaxon turned into her human form and laid there and smiled "need to put rubber on my pads " she spoke to no one but her self, Getting up she looked around with a smile and waved at anyone that noticed her as she sat down at a desk..<br><br>She really didn't pay attention to who she was sitting by
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>20-08-2009, 20:22:11</strong>
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				<strong>main hall</strong><br><br><strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Eirawen smiled back at Brian when he sat down and diverted her attention back to her food while blushing slightly. She wasn't the type to try to dominate someone's attention and she had occupied quite a bit of his time last evening when during the opening ceremonies. But he was cute.<br><br>Her eyes briefly landed on the odd Frenchman who seemed to once again put himself on the outside of social interaction, not that it bothered her. Not her life and she had a tendency to do the same thing, though not to such extreme. She wondered how long it would talk him to open up and became friends with the rest of the dorm. <br><br>Another member of her dorm came awkwardly in, the sound of tapping claws on the stone floor and sharp yelp was a warning for her, but it scared Blue so that he sunk his claws into her shoulder garnering a muted sound of pain from Eirawen's lips. "Are you ok Jaxon? she asked as the girl sat down at the table. It was still to early in the morning to try to figure out why the other girl didn't just walk in on her own too feet.<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>"Good morning Headmaster." Vivienne said politely as he passed her by. The note didn't really come as a surprise as Weyland had seemed like the type to get himself in trouble with his visions of grandeur yet lacking the skills necessary to pull them off. It was sad really but one could not be taught intelligence that had to be a natural born gift.<br><br>She passed her time making small talk with the other professors to her left and right while watching out over the students. "That girl is going to kill herself." She muttered softly as the wolf came sliding into the grand hall. She would have to approach the girl later. Refinement classes where definitely in order, it was obvious this was not a former student of Beauxbatons 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-08-2009, 01:18:54</strong>
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				Vincent yawned, looking up at just the right moment to catch Jessica's glance.&nbsp; He blinked, then smiled a little, raising one eyebrow a little as if asking her a question across the crowded hall.&nbsp; And...was that a wink?<br><br>But as soon as it may have appeared, he turned back to his notes, picking idly at his breakfast as he worked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>21-08-2009, 06:00:52</strong>
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				Hmmmm...well now that was nice. thought Jessica.<br>She quickly returned the wink but was unsure if she had been fast enough.<br>Once again she lamented this strange British custom of segragating students in the cafeteria by dorms. If it hadn't been for that she'd would have just gone over and talked to the guy.<br>Or go over and swap stories with Brian from last year for that matter.<br>She leisurly put some marmalade on some toast.<br>Well that was one thing the Brits did well she thought.<br>Ummmm Marmalade!!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>21-08-2009, 19:20:24</strong>
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				<span class="bbc_u"><strong>Main Hall</strong></span><br><br>Three of the teachers, the dorm directors other than Vivienne, started circulating around the room a few minutes after most of the students were there.&nbsp; Each moved up and down his or her dorm table handing out schedules in a ritual likely familiar to all the students.&nbsp; In fact, there were a lot of similarities to the fifth through seventh years at the other schools, since every student got to request whatever classes (s)he wanted.&nbsp; By the time Jaxon skidded in, most of the schedules were handed out and many students were comparing them.<br><br><strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>At the Fox table, after eating, Brian looked over his schedule.&nbsp; He poked a second year friend and glanced at the other student's list.&nbsp; "Excellent . . . third year Charms and History, four days.&nbsp; Second year Defense and Transfiguration this morning though and first year Potions before dinner.&nbsp; But Runes first thing after lunch," he said.&nbsp; Looking down the table to Eirawen, he asked, "How's your's look?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>22-08-2009, 11:14:27</strong>
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				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>Max was quickly discovering a problem. He was, by custom, to sit with the Sheep dorm. This, in itself, was fine. Normally, he'd welcome the chance to meet like-minded people. However, in this case, they were alike in a general timidity, which meant that unless he took some kind of action, he wasn't going to make new friends, because no one in his dorm was about to come waltzing up to him... He glanced around for Charlie from last night, but didn't immediately spot him. He glanced over to Eirawen, he noticed that she was already in conversation. But then he chided himself, finding people he'd already met wasn't going to get him anywhere. He had to stop playing it safe.<br><br>But gosh, those eggs looked so tasty, it'd be a shame to let them get cold over something that may or may not work out... Maybe he'd stop playing it safe some other time... Like later.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-08-2009, 00:40:47</strong>
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				Finally turning away from his notes to focus on breakfast, Vincent favored Jaxon with a smile and a nod.<br><br>"Slept in a little, did we," he said.&nbsp; "Better check your schedule, <em>ma loupe petite</em>.&nbsp; They will not leave us much time to ourselves here and as busy as we were, settling in, it is to hop like the frog on a hot skillet to catch up."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>23-08-2009, 07:05:28</strong>
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				Jessica looked over her schedule and was happy to see she had broken out of 'general' subjects this term.<br>She was pleased to be able to take and asdvanced class in Transfiguration as used for medical pursposes and another advance study on the art of Animagus spells.<br>Second year Runes was pretty general but she had the outlines of a project she had discussed with the Professor last year involving the use of hieroglyphic symbols&nbsp; as a suppliment or substitute for runes. So much had been lost of Egyptian magic!.<br>Thank god DADA was behind her. She alway found the class tiresome mostly becuase of the swell headed professors it attracted. That and certian element of rebellon against the fascination of her peer in the subject.<br>Finaly a class on charms mirroring the on transfigeration on medical applications.<br>She was missing a care of Magical creatures class. Her schedule was already too crowded. She wondered if she should petition to have it added or just wait until next term.<br>She decided that right after her first class she would file a petition.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>24-08-2009, 07:06:54</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2159831#msg2159831">Quote from: MadPanda on 23-08-2009, 00:40:47</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Finally turning away from his notes to focus on breakfast, Vincent favored Jaxon with a smile and a nod.<br><br>"Slept in a little, did we," he said.&nbsp; "Better check your schedule, <em>ma loupe petite</em>.&nbsp; They will not leave us much time to ourselves here and as busy as we were, settling in, it is to hop like the frog on a hot skillet to catch up."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> Jaxon looked over at Vincent and smile "Oh its not that bad , I have charms and potions and DA but other then that all is good so far" she grinned "There is always time if you use it wisely " 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-08-2009, 15:23:59</strong>
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				"You think so?"<br><br>He brandished his schedule.<br><br>"I have enough trouble finding time to change my mind, let alone goof off.&nbsp; But there is always time for the personal correspondence.&nbsp; Can you give me the creative alternative to 'perfidious sultan', per'aps?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>24-08-2009, 23:24:59</strong>
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				<strong>main hall</strong><br><br><strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>"You have third year charms already?" She scrunched her nose in slight shock? She knew Brian was second year because they had been to Hogwarts together and he was cute enough for her to have harbored a little crush. Can you self pace through courses here or is the first year just too easy? She asked a little scared that the classes may not be difficult enough for her.<br><br>I'm concentrating on Runes, charms, potions and herbology this year while continuing to dabble on transfiguration. She just had to hope that everyone liked her not to need to increase her defense skills. "It looks like we've got the same potions class. It looks like I am starting out the morning with Herbology tough. Max should be in that one with me." It was always fun, or at least comforting to have people you know in your classes. <br><br>"Hey Max." She yelled, though leaning away from Brian as to not to hurt his ear. "Do you have herbology this morning?" <br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>Vivienne had no need to get up and pass out her dorm's class assignments. She had already given everyone their class schedules before any one of them opened their sleepy eyes. With as little sleep as she needed she already had her own room settled and her class room set up... and that was before she left to exercise. There was so much to do and so much to experience waste time waiting on everyone else. Even now she was itching to do something but there was still a little time before the first classes started. Soon her time wouldn't be her own as she did classes and private tutoring so she tolerated the slow pace, using the time to study the students before her. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>25-08-2009, 05:26:23</strong>
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				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>As Max observed his surroundings with a slightly detached air, the sound of his name jolts him back into himself, as he spins around looking for the source. Of course, only a handful of people even knew his name here, so the search wasn't exactly difficult.<br><br>"Hey Eirawen!" he called back. "Yep, it's my first class. It-" he quickly realizes that he's straining to be heard over the mild din, and instead of losing the ability to speak for the rest of the day, he instead opts to simply walk over to them.<br>"Yes, I've got it first thing It should be fun, right?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>25-08-2009, 21:05:38</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>"With my NEWTs, I got a chance to start with second year Charms," Brian explained to his fellow dorm mate, "But I'm not so good with Potions, kinda remedial, really . . . couldn't do NEWTs there."&nbsp; He glanced down at his parchment again.&nbsp; "No Herbology here, but maybe we'll see each other in Runes."<br><br>He unconsciously ran a hand through his hair before Max came over.<br><br>"Hi, Brian Fletcher," he said, offering his hand.&nbsp; "Hogwarts right?"&nbsp; Brian wasn't sure he could remember what house - Max - had been in, but at least he sort of recognized the face.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>28-08-2009, 17:02:00</strong>
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				<strong>main hall</strong><br><br><strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>She was always afraid she would miss something if she didn't start at the beginning. It meant reading alot of the same stuff in books but there was always that small chance of some obscure information that one resource had that others did not. If she found any of her classes to be too easy then they would let her switch right?<br><br>"Don't worry about potions. I'll be happy to help you if you get stuck and Max here is just as brilliant as I am. Though their inspirations where different. She looked at her paper and then back at Brian's. A soft smile appeared on her face. "We do have the same runes class. It should be fun." Of course she was dorky enough to think that just looking at the handsome quiditch player was fun.<br><br>"Did you finish eating Max? If not you can sit here." There was still plenty of food left on the table. The house elves never let anyone go hungry.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>30-08-2009, 18:44:04</strong>
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				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>"Yep, Hogwarts. I'm Maxwell Kraden, or just Max." he said, shaking Brian's hand. "Eirawen's right, don't sweat it-she's really good at potions."<br><br>"Ah, thanks. My own table's kind of quiet, so I'll take you up on that!" He sat down next to her, but decided he'd try and stay mostly out of the way. He recognized what was going on between those two and had no wish at all to intrude, but he did need a less-isolated place to sit.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>01-09-2009, 19:13:48</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>The marginally older student shrugged, "No worries, Max.&nbsp; Turns out me and Eirawen had some mutual friends at the old school.&nbsp; Dorm locations aren't exactly secret, so how'd you like your's?"&nbsp; Brian had a rough idea of where they slept, but he'd never really worried too much about the other dorms.&nbsp; At least not in the last year.&nbsp; It didn't really seem to matter too much in his daily affairs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>01-09-2009, 19:15:03</strong>
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				<strong>Red Shirt Student #1</strong><br><br>During the morning meal, in addition to the teachers passing out schedules, a student approached first Jaxon then Max.&nbsp; The kid looked as new as they were and handed over a piece of parchment for each of them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>01-09-2009, 22:31:44</strong>
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				Jaxon looked at the parchment and the new kid "Hello" she wondered what the parchment was as she looked down confused ..<br><br>Was she in trouble or was she to do something ..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>01-09-2009, 23:25:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(olol red shirt. I get it.)<br><br><strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>"Oh, mine was fine. Not frilly, but comfortable enough. Just right for someone like me, but I suppose that's sort of the point, i- hm?"<br>He took the paper, attempting to gauge the contents from the kids face. "What's this?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 00:56:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What is this that you have here," Vincent asked Jaxon, leaning a bit closer (and brushing lightly against her as he did so."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 03:49:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon looked up at Vincent "I dunno"&nbsp; and smiled "I guess we shall wait and see all well come in good time " she smiled "I am known for good adventures" she winked at him 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 03:52:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Among other things?&nbsp; You are."<br><br>He smiled a little.<br><br>"Now, about that alternative to 'perfidious Sultan'..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 03:53:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon blinked at him "um Sultan what ? confused slightly of never hearing that word before she was looking at him with big green eyes curious as she always is 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 04:04:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sultan, as in 'ruler of Turkey'.&nbsp; Tsar of Russia, Prime Minister of England, Kaizer of Germany, Emperor of Austria, King of Italy, President of France...Sultan of Turkey.&nbsp; And he is most perfidious, a treacherous and two-faced example of the worst sort of political opportunist imaginable.&nbsp; But of course to say so is a direct insult, and I shall save that for when I need him incensed.&nbsp; So I need the euphamism, do you see?"<br><br>He grinned and glanced at his notes again.<br><br>"He is a most perfidious Turk, this Sultan, and like as not to cause more trouble than he is worth."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 04:44:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmm interesting, It would seem that power is mighty , That these men want so badly .. Yet I find living simple and being simple is more better less expectations don't you agree" <br><br>she smiled at him 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 04:47:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent blinked.<br><br>"Ah.&nbsp; Once again, I am being too clever to be understood.&nbsp; You have seen plays, yes?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 04:57:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon blushed and put her head down ashamed "No , this is the first time I been anywhere in my life" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 05:02:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent blinked again.<br><br>"You have never read a novel or seen a movie?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 05:38:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon kept her head down and shook her head no " I wasn't allowed to .. " she felt ashamed not able to do things that most of the people here could do or have seen..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 06:04:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah."<br><br>Vincent sighed and shrugged.<br><br>"Then please, forget I asked.&nbsp; You are not likely to understand the nature of the exercise quite so well as could be hoped, and I would only confuse matters worse by pressing."<br><br>With that, he fell silent again, his attention sheepishly returned to his notes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 06:32:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon put her hand on Vincent's arm "I'm sorry I'm not like you and experinced things that you have Vincent " she blushed "Please excuse me" she got up and walked towards the exit ..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>03-09-2009, 17:10:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah... It's a summons. From... Professor Winn.."<br>He glanced around at the others. "Do either of you know who that is, or where I can find them?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-09-2009, 17:24:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon's departure left Vincent free to return to his notes, which he did...but not before he risked another glance across the hall at Jessica.&nbsp; For just a moment, perhaps she would catch the mischievous glint in his eyes that vanished almost as it appeared.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>03-09-2009, 18:38:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon looked at Max as she was leaving "Come on Max&nbsp; we might be late and you can carry my books " she smiled at him .."I would like to see what the good man wants of us" she winked
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>03-09-2009, 22:51:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>She must've known he was in the Sheep house. Still, he preferred to think of it as being chivalrous rather than being a pushover. Either way, he wound up carrying her books.<br>"All right, I'm coming. Bye Eirawen, Brian! And thanks!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>04-09-2009, 00:36:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon waited till Max grabbed her books as she smiled "Just remember to ask yes or no questions " as she turned into a wolf right in front of him&nbsp; as she gave him a small "Woof" and wagged her tail as she walked politely beside him , Heading towards the room they were supposed to go...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>04-09-2009, 00:40:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2198539#msg2198539">Quote from: DoctorWhy on 03-09-2009, 17:10:51</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Ah... It's a summons. From... Professor Winn.."<br>He glanced around at the others. "Do either of you know who that is, or where I can find them?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>"Winn?&nbsp; Uh . . . she's one the first floor, west hall," which would be near the greenhouse side of the castle, "I haven't had anything with her.&nbsp; Can't say anything solid."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>04-09-2009, 07:27:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2198539#msg2198539">Quote from: DoctorWhy on 03-09-2009, 17:10:51</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Ah... It's a summons. From... Professor Winn.."<br>He glanced around at the others. "Do either of you know who that is, or where I can find them?"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Jessica had finalydecided to get up and walk to the other table. She saw Max with Brian and since knew them both walked over.<br>She overheard Maxs question.<br>"Oh Professor Winn!&nbsp; The professor does the Herbology classes. Its not my field really but I enjoyed the classes."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>04-09-2009, 16:35:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br>"Okay, first floor, west hall, herbology. Good, that should- Er.."<br>He blinked. That would be the professor whose greenhouse he had invaded and whose plants he had destroyed. Oops.<br>"Umm.. Well, thanks and bye guys. I'll see you around!"<br>"I hope..." he muttered as he walked away with Jaxon, rather fearful for his continued enrollment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>04-09-2009, 16:51:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon look up at him with a woof and changed back into her human form "what is wrong Max?" She tipped her head to the side .... Looking at him like he was scared <br><br>"Is there something I can do to help you with Winn" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>04-09-2009, 19:41:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>"Well, last night, when I rescued that professor from the plants... I kinda killed a bunch of them, and that's probably a problem. As was the whole breaking into the greenhouses thing. But that was Professor Weyland's doing, so as long as I explain it..." he sighed as he walked. It felt like it was taking forever.<br>"It wasn't technically my fault, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>04-09-2009, 20:38:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Jaxon</strong><br><br>She looked at him , and raised an eyebrow.. "So that is what I stumbled into " she looked at him and smiled "So why would he want me I wonder.. I didn't do anything&nbsp; special I only helped you " she shrugged her shoulders 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>05-09-2009, 01:38:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>"Yeah, but you were there. We'll probably just be asked to give our accounts of what happened. And really, I was just obeying the professor, so if this Professor Winn is at all reasonable, we should have no trouble!" He seemed visibly brightened by his own reasoning, and set off at a slightly more cheerful trot.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>09-09-2009, 02:07:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>main hall</strong><br><br><strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>Eirawen raised a manicured brow when Max got another parchment. That was definitely odd for her friend... at least this close to school starting. Most of his other summons had been to talking about students who bullied him. That shouldn't happen here. Then it was noted that he and her dorm mate Jaxon was being called by Professor Winn, the herbology teacher and that intrigued her even more, but it was none of her business.<br><br>She looked back to Brian since Max got up to leave. "How much longer we have until we are due in class?" This being the first day she was a little nervous.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>09-09-2009, 02:52:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2202889#msg2202889">Quote from: DoctorWhy on 05-09-2009, 01:38:08</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>"Yeah, but you were there. We'll probably just be asked to give our accounts of what happened. And really, I was just obeying the professor, so if this Professor Winn is at all reasonable, we should have no trouble!" He seemed visibly brightened by his own reasoning, and set off at a slightly more cheerful trot.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Jaxon <br><br><br>She shrugged her shoulder and looked over at him .. With a soft smile "You know it could be that we did well together and he wants us to do something else " With another shrug she walks quitely beside him .. Her attention was scattered "I wonder what is going to happen I do like a good adventure " she smiled over at him ... They were almost there 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DoctorWhy</strong> on <strong>09-09-2009, 04:09:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Maxwell Kraden</strong><br><br>The idea of being commendated had never even entered his mind. But now that he thought of it, they <em>did</em> rescue a professor from what would have been certain death had he been alone.. As a matter of fact they deserved it! But doing further work? Well, maybe that'd be fun, if it's herbology, he was good at that...<br>All that went through Max's head in a flash as they walked.<br><br>"Well... who knows?" he said, as they arrived at the door. With a deep breath, Max knocked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>09-09-2009, 16:21:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon <br><br>She looked at him with a smile as she didn't bother knock just checked the door to see if it open as the door open .. She walked in "Come on Max might as well wait till he gets here , He knows we are coming " she sat down lazily and looked over at one of his plants and touched it watching the flowers bloom "Pretty" she said softly as she touched the flower with closed eyes ...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>10-09-2009, 01:49:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2214663#msg2214663">Quote from: GothicFires on 09-09-2009, 02:07:46</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">She looked back to Brian since Max got up to leave. "How much longer we have until we are due in class?" This being the first day she was a little nervous.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>He nodded at Jessica as she came over to join them.&nbsp; And the question about Professor Winn made a bit of sense.&nbsp; As these things were wont to do, all sorts of speculation about what had happened to . . . Mathers was already circulating.&nbsp; And the claims got bigger with every telling.&nbsp; But they all agreed that the greenhouses were involved and someone from the Sheep dorm was there.<br><br>"Good question," Brian said, returning to the conversation, "First period's in, what Jessica, ten minutes?&nbsp; Where're you headed?"&nbsp; The latter being a more general and inclusive use of the second person.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>11-09-2009, 00:27:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A few moments later, a rather loud gong sounded once throughout the castle.<br><br>Some older students quickly informed first years that it was the period gong.&nbsp; That it went off a few minutes before each class started and when each class ended.&nbsp; Other students simply grabbed their things and filed out of the hall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>11-09-2009, 00:48:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tucking his voluminous pile of letters into his briefcase, Vincent made his way off to his first class, still pondering additional synonyms (and probably insults) for someone who was, in all probability, not actually a Sultan.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>11-09-2009, 06:29:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose stands in a corner, looking up when the gong rang.&nbsp; She held her arm out and a small black fox crawled down from around her neck.&nbsp; She stroked it softly before it hopped down and scampered off.&nbsp; She then leaned off from the wall and gracefully strode through the hallway, her hair shifting from it's current black to an almost blood red to match her lipstick and nails.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Korbl</strong> on <strong>11-09-2009, 22:22:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the gong sounds, a shortish young man with pale skin and black hair walks into the main entrance, a broom unlike any in the catalogues with extensive silver work slung over his shoulder, and a trunk piled high luggage and packages followed him on many spindly insectile legs. He was already dressed in the requisite kilt and bare chest, showing his lithe, almost feminine form, completely devoid of hair other than that on his head and a small tuft on his chin. On his belt hung a small-ish pouch, it's bottom pulled taught wit heavy items, and he took off and slipped into his belt a pair of brass and leather goggles. His left bicep bore a tattoo of goat's head with a snake curled around the horns, and he wore an Eye of Horus design over the same side eye. He took off the strap that gathered back his mid-back length hair, combing it tame as he walked towards the stairs. As he gathered his hair back he turned to the animate luggage and said to a large-ish shape, covered by a leather tarp <strong>"Make sure the trunk goes to the right room, then pester a house elf until they give you a package of breakfast left overs, you should be able to find me soon after."</strong> He put his broom on pile, then looked from the steps to the trunk's legs, and pointed his wand at the legs, lengthening and strengthening them, then slid the wand back into what looked to be a dagger minus a handle slipped into the back of his belt.<br>He walked into the dining hall, picking up a piece of bacon as he passed a table, and addressed the room in general, though he seemed to be speaking to the instructors, <strong>"Sorry I'm a tad late, got caught up on a project, seems I made it before the first period though, eh?"</strong>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DeviantMunster</strong> on <strong>12-09-2009, 13:40:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Jeanne D'Arnise</strong><br>While stating that she was the most unusual person to walk around the grounds of this post NEWT academy would definitely be an exaggeration, she certainly stood out. Fair, unblemished skin, wavy blonde locks, and a rather generously curved body certainly helped attract attention, but it was really how she was dressed that made her stand out. Garbed in an intricate and elegant midnight dress, a small patch with the insignia of the 'college' upon her breast, along with the small bow/skulls that were fixed to her hair added to the intrigue.<br><br>Jeanne, as always, was silent the entire drive, sitting calmly within the black limo that drove her, her thoughts drifting as she wondered what her new life on campus would be like. She was surprised when she'd gotten the letter, but ultimately happy, her goal of becoming an Auror not completely dead, or so it seemed. As the vehicle finally pulled up to the dock and stopped, she stepped out, part of the lace that covered her smooth legs visible, at least to any student that had payed attention. The driver (a kindly older man with gray in his hair) also stepped out, tsking at the fact that Jeanne had already opened the door. He helped the new student gather her things before he sent the quiet girl off with a nod and a faint smile.<br><br><strong>Much Later</strong><br>Jeanne D'Arnise sighed quietly as she walked slowly towards where the gathering was taking place, her eyes taking in everything with a little bit of uncertainty and nervousness. She had mixed feelings about being placed in the 'Fox' dorm, yet the common room had seemed rather decent and to her tastes, so she supposed she'd been placed in the right one. Soon the young first year arrived to the cacophony that was the dinning area, the faintest of smiles forming upon her lips as she took it all in. She moved slowly between the tables, her dress barely shifting under her light and careful steps, her 'otherwordly' essence drawing a few glances here or there, part of it due to her Veela heritage, part simply the oddness of her clothing.<br><br>Jeanne briefly glanced to a small corner at the end of one of the tables, noticing a rather lack of people, the place previously occupied by Max. Being similar, she took note to use the place after speaking to one of the instructor, preferring her own company. Hesitantly she approached one of the witches handing out the schedules, approaching only after she'd taken a deep breath. As she came to stand in front of the woman, she extended her hand and smile lightly. "I'm sorry I'm late... may I have my schedule?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Korbl</strong> on <strong>13-09-2009, 06:34:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The young man received his schedule from the head of Hyena dorm and skimmed the paper while absently spearing a piece of sausage on a fork and munching on it. <strong>"Huh, looks like I have a free day. Maybe I'll put some more work into my project."</strong>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>14-09-2009, 04:06:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2225536#msg2225536">Quote from: DeviantMunster on 12-09-2009, 13:40:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Jeanne D'Arnise</strong><br>Jeanne briefly glanced to a small corner at the end of one of the tables, noticing a rather lack of people, the place previously occupied by Max. Being similar, she took note to use the place after speaking to one of the instructor, preferring her own company. Hesitantly she approached one of the witches handing out the schedules, approaching only after she'd taken a deep breath. As she came to stand in front of the woman, she extended her hand and smile lightly. "I'm sorry I'm late... may I have my schedule?"</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Fox Dormhead</strong><br><br>The teacher in charge of the dorm handed over a schedule with hardly a second glance at the new student.&nbsp; However, the teacher did add a simple, "See me this evening for detention, and change into your uniform."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Korbl</strong> on <strong>14-09-2009, 04:28:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Bodrak walked over to Jeanne, finishing off a piece of bacon, <strong>"So you're in Fox den? First year here?"</strong> He smirked a bit <strong>"Don't worry about the uniform thing either, happens to a lot of people. I mean, obviously you should change before your first class, you don't want to be serving six different detentions tonight all for the same thing, but it happens to everyone."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DeviantMunster</strong> on <strong>14-09-2009, 07:56:29</strong>
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				<strong>Jeanne D'Arnise</strong><br>Jeanne D'Arnise took her sheet quickly, looking it over for a moment before her eyes drifted back to the Fox dormhead. A small flash of irritation came upon her face, though before she'd managed to get a word in edgewise, she found a friendly seeming student suddenly speaking to her. For a brief moment she felt a pang of nervousness, though it ebbed away as Bodrak spoke. "I'm in Fox... and yes, this is my first year here," she stated before glancing down at her paper once more, lips lightly pressed together. "I hope the uniform doesn't become a problem, my line's been cursed so... I can barely stand direct sunlight. And I tend to become cold really easily." Her words, a she spoke them could very well be a lie, but the sheer lack of emotional movement on her features made it difficult to tell. After a moment she did look up ad Bodrak, offering a tentative smile. "I'm Jeanne D'Arnise, nice to make your acquaintance."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>14-09-2009, 17:14:00</strong>
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				<strong>main hall</strong><br><br><strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>A gong resonated through the castle and it didn't take a genius to realize that it was the signal to get to class. She picked up her bag and held onto Blue as she stood up to keep the kitten from digging his sharp claws into her soft skin. "I'll see you later Brian, Jessica." She gave both of them a soft smile before heading out of the hall to her herbology class. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>14-09-2009, 17:36:15</strong>
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				<strong>main hall</strong><br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>At the ring of the gong her emerald green eyes sparkled with excitement. It was time to really get started with the day. She unfurled her long legs and stood, sliding her chair up under the table before walking away. "Have a good morning Headmaster." She leaned over and whispered in Thomas' ear as she pasted him by purring the word master, then continuing on.<br><br>As she passed by to students she heard a young woman say<em> 'my line's been cursed... I can barely stand direct sunlight...'</em>&nbsp; With the girls long neck and delicate slender features it was not difficult to see what 'line' she was referring to. Do you have a problem with a curse young lady? I am quite good at removing them. Vivienne offered with a smile her words only lightly edged. It was a charm of her Veela nature to be venomous yet appearing very sweet. I am Vivienne Laure Chevalier. She held her hand out to the young man first, her intoxicating smell swirling lightly around his body as if there was a breeze, and then to Jeanne. Though I am the defense against the dark arts professor I would be happy to tutor you in a warming charm that you can put on your robes and uniforms. She made the offer to Jeanne in a slight reprimand for trying to come up with a lie. It wasn't the lie that bothered her, but the fact that the young woman told one that was obviously disputed by the fact that Vivienne was quite comfortably and alluringly dressed in the school uniform.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>14-09-2009, 21:36:38</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>"Bye, Eirawen," Brian replied, heading out of the main hall himself.&nbsp; On the way he nearly bumped into another student, a first year who looked somewhat familiar.&nbsp; "Hey, you're in Fox too, right?&nbsp; Brian Fletcher," he said to Vincent, "But you're probably running to class, huh?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>14-09-2009, 22:10:41</strong>
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				Rose looked over when the older looking woman stated she was the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.&nbsp; She strode over there gracefully, already in her uniform, her little black fox from earlier scampering back down the hall towards her and shifting to between her feet.&nbsp; She stood near the edge of the group, leaning against the wall once more, eyeing the teacher and waiting for her chance to speak.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Korbl</strong> on <strong>14-09-2009, 22:28:13</strong>
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				Bodrak smiled at the young woman and inclined his head in greeting, <strong>"Bodrak, the Dark Throated. A pleasure to make yours. If you are susceptible to the sun, there is nothing saying you could not carry a parasol to keep it off of you when you are outside, and-"</strong> he stopped as Vivienne interrupted, at the offer of her hand, he took it lightly in his own and kissed the back, <strong>"Professor Chevalier, I'm looking forward to your class. I believe I heard there would be a teacher's assistant this year? The warming charm was precisely what I was about to offer. And there are, of course, other methods of staving of the winter cool..." </strong>He said, eying Jeanne's face, and more discreetly, body. <strong>"If you get lost or have any questions, Jeanne, feel free to ask me, I will give you what benefit my three years can."</strong> He turned back to prof. Chevalier, <strong>"Professor, as pleasant as it is to meet you, I believe it might be best if Jeanne headed to class, and I make myself unobtrusive."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>15-09-2009, 07:44:28</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2217420#msg2217420">Quote from: Vandren on 10-09-2009, 01:49:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>He nodded at Jessica as she came over to join them.&nbsp; And the question about Professor Winn made a bit of sense.&nbsp; As these things were wont to do, all sorts of speculation about what had happened to . . . Mathers was already circulating.&nbsp; And the claims got bigger with every telling.&nbsp; But they all agreed that the greenhouses were involved and someone from the Sheep dorm was there.<br><br>"Good question," Brian said, returning to the conversation, "First period's in, what Jessica, ten minutes?&nbsp; Where're you headed?"&nbsp; The latter being a more general and inclusive use of the second person.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"Closer to five I think." said Jessica. "My first class is in Charms. I am looking forward to it as I am very interested in the subject."<br>The Gong sounded.<br>"Hey Brian, we have to talk later!" I have to get my bag. Maybe link up in the hall? Where are you headed."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>15-09-2009, 07:52:58</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2232451#msg2232451">Quote from: GothicFires on 14-09-2009, 17:14:00</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>main hall</strong><br><br><strong>Eirawen Talvi (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1982190#msg1982190)</strong><br><br>A gong resonated through the castle and it didn't take a genius to realize that it was the signal to get to class. She picked up her bag and held onto Blue as she stood up to keep the kitten from digging his sharp claws into her soft skin. "I'll see you later Brian, Jessica." She gave both of them a soft smile before heading out of the hall to her herbology class.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"See you Eirawen! May be we can get together at Lunch."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-09-2009, 05:15:15</strong>
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				Heading through the hallways to her first class, Jessica easily overtakes a familiar looking member of Fox: the Frenchman.&nbsp; Hearing her approach, he started and turned, then smiled shyly.<br><br>"Ah.&nbsp; <em>Bon matin, mademoiselle.</em>&nbsp; I appear to be...there is a map we were to have been given, no?&nbsp; And mine is not where I expected to find it.&nbsp; Where is it you are headed?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>16-09-2009, 05:37:49</strong>
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				" Hello&nbsp; Vincent, good to see you again.&nbsp; You are looking good.I'm heading for a charms course." she said smiling at him.<br>She looked over at the map he'd been given and pointed at the classroom. <br>"Where are you headed?" she asked.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-09-2009, 05:41:46</strong>
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				The only map Vincent had was definitely not of the school grounds, which seemed to be his problem (unless his first class today was Geography).<br><br>"Charms?&nbsp; Certainement, those you 'ave...oh, you meant..."<br><br>He blushed.<br><br>"You meant the class.&nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; Yes, that would be it.&nbsp; Unless I cannot read this silly thing."<br><br>He held out his schedule for her to examine, and that at least appeared to be properly in order.<br><br>"I made the mistake of bringing the 'obby with me to breakfast, no?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>16-09-2009, 06:38:26</strong>
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				<br>We should be able to take you to your class and still have me make mine." she said.<br>She grabbed his hand and took off down the hall at vigerous pace.<br><br>"How is your letter writing coming? Who do you write to?"<br><br>Such devotion to writing letters often meant a Girlfriend.&nbsp; She hoped not.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-09-2009, 15:24:57</strong>
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				"We are, I think, per'aps in the same class," he blushed, hastily tucking the map back into his briefcase.&nbsp; "As for the letters, I am the...the blank slate, shall we say?&nbsp; I cannot think of the properly decorous insult for the perfidious Turk.&nbsp; He does not answer the post, you see, and I suspect him most of all of malice aforethought."<br><br>Vincent cleared his throat softly.<br><br>"I have confused you.&nbsp; It is a game, you see.&nbsp; And we negotiate by letter.&nbsp; I am playing the Czar of Russia, and the one who plays the Sultan of Turkey is not answering me.&nbsp; Or, indeed, anyone else assuming the Prime Minister, Kaiser, and President write me truthfully.&nbsp; Thus, we have the brewing crisis in the Balkans, yet again."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>16-09-2009, 23:03:44</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>Brian waved to Jessica as she caught up with Vincent.&nbsp; "Nothing until second.&nbsp; Should probably brush up on Potions," the last was practically muttered to himself.&nbsp; Probably no one nearby would hear, or perhaps they might.&nbsp; He was, not particularly but mildly, miffed about being ignored by the new student.&nbsp; But, whatever.&nbsp; The story the guy was telling didn't seem all that interesting at the moment.&nbsp; Actually, he might be able to get a little flying time in before his first class.<br><br>-&gt; to Grounds (eventually)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>17-09-2009, 02:26:30</strong>
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				<strong>Jaxon O'mera</strong><br><br>She wasn't paying attention to where she was going as she ran right into another student falling right on her behind"Opps sorry didn't see ya there " she looked up at the guy "Hi I'm Jaxon" she smiled getting up off the floor with lack of grace 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>17-09-2009, 06:45:22</strong>
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				Jessica stopped as Brian waved at her.<br>"Hey Brian! Maybe we'll see you at Lunch! What exactly is your second class?"<br>+++<br>"Yes, you have charms as well but I was thinking it would be first year. It isn't?"<br>"Yeah, I have some friends who play a game like that called diplomacy. When I was going to Salem Witch Institute&nbsp; they played it whenever they could and some of them got really passionate about the outcomes. I played once and found it interesting but became far more interested in role playing games."<br><br>+++<br>OOC. this story now moves to the castle thread.<br>http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=43774.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=43774.0)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-09-2009, 15:14:29</strong>
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				Vincent blinked, then gave Brian a smile and a nod by way of greeting and then patiently waited for Jessica to switch gears again.&nbsp; When she mentions her friends back at Salem, he brighteneded up considerably, almost as if a switch in his head went from 'gloomy gus' to 'normal happy person'.<br><br>"<em>That</em> would be the game, yes!&nbsp; But what is this...role playing?&nbsp; Is that not the console thing?"<br><br>(--&gt; yea, verily, unto the Castle Thread --&gt;)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DeviantMunster</strong> on <strong>17-09-2009, 20:35:28</strong>
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				<strong>Jeanne D'Arnise</strong><br>Truly, it was just her luck that she'd been overheard by somewhat, and a professor at that. She winched inwardly, not at all pleased as she turned to grimly face the rather attractive woman. She blushed faintly before inclining her head respectfully to the red-head, listening quietly at the offer. "Thank you for the offer, but I doubt it can be lifted um... so easily." She became rather silently then, hands sliding behind her back as she shifted from one foot to the other, hearing the gong in the distance that signaled her first class. After a moment she gave off a faint sigh, just knowing she was going to be late her first day. "Since there's not much light inside the castle though, I... suppose I'll be fine with just wearing a... top."<br><br>Jeanne immediately looked away from the woman, a little intimidated by the professor. She didn't recognize the woman as a Veela, though she certainly picked up on a faint animosity. As she turned towards the more experienced student, she offered a faint smile and shook her head gently. "I'll be fine, but thank you. I should probably head to class before I end up with a second detention."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>17-09-2009, 20:38:57</strong>
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				Jaxon O'mera <br><br><br>Jaxon realise two things .. One that everyone was heading too their classes and she&nbsp; didn't have her list what so ever.. Getting up she ran off towards the great hall seeing the head master .. She ran up to him panting "Its much easier being a wolf then human" she panted "Need my ..Huff ..huff " she looked at him "My class list sir " she huffed some more "Hell i need to go jogging after this too " she mused .. forgetting her place as always 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Korbl</strong> on <strong>17-09-2009, 22:21:06</strong>
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				<strong>"That would probably be best, I will see you around. For my part, I believe I will see about sitting in on the first years' herbology class."</strong> As Bodrak bid farewell to the instructor and his fellow student, a large raven came gliding in, carrying a package of cloth clutched in it's talons. It dropped the package into bodraks arms and landed on his shoulder. Walking out of the main hall he unwrapped the cloth and ravenously devoured the bit of food in it while heading towards the green houses to see about the herbology class.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>20-09-2009, 05:58:24</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2241623#msg2241623">Quote from: DarkAngel on 17-09-2009, 02:26:30</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Jaxon O'mera</strong><br><br>She wasn't paying attention to where she was going as she ran right into another student falling right on her behind"Opps sorry didn't see ya there " she looked up at the guy "Hi I'm Jaxon" she smiled getting up off the floor with lack of grace</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>Brian called out his next class to Jessica before they were swept away by the tide of other students.&nbsp; And he got in a quick, "Brian . . ." before Jaxon rushed off to her class.<br><br><strong>Headmaster Cingriffin</strong><br><br>"Ms. O'Mera?&nbsp; You'll have to see your dormhead," the headmaster replied, "who is currently heading to a classroom . . ."&nbsp; And he had a meeting, no Ministry people, of course.&nbsp; But alumni liked to donate to the school and also occasionally dropped in to visit, or pass on information that could not be trusted to owl post or the flue network.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>20-09-2009, 06:01:10</strong>
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				Jaxon O'mera <br><br>She mumbled as she watched him leave "I just wanted an adventure" she gulped and went to her Dorm Master getting her schedule .. As she walked away heading to her first class DADA as she sat in her seat .. not even looking at anyone .. She felt that her Adventure in life just became short ..
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>20-09-2009, 20:54:43</strong>
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				Main Hall<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2233223#msg2233223">Quote from: thewhitedusk on 14-09-2009, 22:10:41</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Rose looked over when the older looking woman stated she was the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.&nbsp; She strode over there gracefully, already in her uniform, her little black fox from earlier scampering back down the hall towards her and shifting to between her feet.&nbsp; She stood near the edge of the group, leaning against the wall once more, eyeing the teacher and waiting for her chance to speak.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2233279#msg2233279">Quote from: Korbl on 14-09-2009, 22:28:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">… he stopped as Vivienne interrupted, at the offer of her hand, he took it lightly in his own and kissed the back, <strong>"Professor Chevalier, I'm looking forward to your class. I believe I heard there would be a teacher's assistant this year? The warming charm was precisely what I was about to offer. And there are, of course, other methods of staving of the winter cool..." </strong>He said, eying Jeanne's face, and more discreetly, body…He turned back to prof. Chevalier, <strong>"Professor, as pleasant as it is to meet you, I believe it might be best if Jeanne headed to class, and I make myself unobtrusive."</strong><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2243955#msg2243955">Quote from: DeviantMunster on 17-09-2009, 20:35:28</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Jeanne D'Arnise</strong><br>Truly, it was just her luck that she'd been overheard by somewhat, and a professor at that. She winched inwardly, not at all pleased as she turned to grimly face the rather attractive woman. She blushed faintly before inclining her head respectfully to the red-head, listening quietly at the offer. "Thank you for the offer, but I doubt it can be lifted um... so easily." She became rather silently then, hands sliding behind her back as she shifted from one foot to the other, hearing the gong in the distance that signaled her first class. After a moment she gave off a faint sigh, just knowing she was going to be late her first day. "Since there's not much light inside the castle though, I... suppose I'll be fine with just wearing a... top."<br><br>Jeanne immediately looked away from the woman, a little intimidated by the professor. She didn't recognize the woman as a Veela, though she certainly picked up on a faint animosity. As she turned towards the more experienced student, she offered a faint smile and shook her head gently. "I'll be fine, but thank you. I should probably head to class before I end up with a second detention."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Vivianne smiled down at the polite young man kissed her hand. He was rather short for her six foot two inch frame (she was wearing three inch heels). There was something odd about him. One red eye, one black. He definitely wasn't full human, but for the moment he was too handsome for her to figure out goblin though she thought it a possibility especially with the tattoo.<br><br>There is very little in our world that can't be overcome with a lot of ingenuity and a little magic. The red head informed both of them. Her personalization wasn't animosity just the annoyance of a parent figure catching their child in a lie. Of course it didn't seem that the other half-veela got her subtle hint. That would have to be worked upon. I shall see both of you when it is your time for me class. We can discuss it farther then. The professor smile and then turned her attention to the student who was waiting so politely.<br><br>May I help you? She asked rose with a sensual smile on her red painted lips. This young lady was most definitely her style. Normally she didn't pay attention to females in a sexual manner but she couldn't help it with this one. The girl reminded her a bit of herself. And how could those red curls be resisted. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>20-09-2009, 21:03:05</strong>
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				<strong>Rose</strong><br><br>She smiled at the woman, looking her over appraisingly.&nbsp; "I heard them mention you were the Defense against the Dark Arts teacher.&nbsp; I was hoping to get the chance to meet you sooner or later."&nbsp; Her green eyes shifted blue for the moment, still smiling at her.&nbsp; "It was my best subject in Durmstrang, and I waw hoping to possibly talk to you about taking some harder courses then the first year level ones."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>23-09-2009, 20:15:57</strong>
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				Advancing in classes past the first year level is definitely a possibility. The fact that the delectable redhead was assertive enough to ask was a big plus in her favor. But I am not going to make a promise. You must prove that you are ready and be able to fix the next class into your schedule. She turned to walk toward the door, but slow enough that Rose could walk with her. <br><br>I am willing to tutor when time permits and I do not mind my classes being observed. Just do not interrupt them unless you are an official member of that class. How fast you progress depends solely on you.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>23-09-2009, 20:41:26</strong>
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				Rose followed the professor.&nbsp; "I plan to prove myself, given the chance.&nbsp; As I said, it was my best subject.&nbsp; And private tutoring would be great."&nbsp; She smiled, flashing her white teeth.&nbsp; "Do you know where the Leopard Dorm is?&nbsp; I am still trying to find my way around, and want to make sure Vixen knows where I will be sleeping, as she likes to wander around."&nbsp; She holds her arm out as the black fox climbs up her and wrests on it.&nbsp; She then held the fox to her, stroking the sleek black fur.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 00:40:46</strong>
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				Lunch time. The Dinning Room<br>The Charms class had been boring as she already knew much of the material. Having Vincent to talk to before and after eased the pain.<br>She had next gone to her transfigeration class. This was her best subject. She had memorized scads of spells and learned to do them silently.<br>The Teacher remembered her from the prior year and got in a smile before having to switch to 'teacher mode'.<br>Shethenwent off to lunch where she ahd agreed to meet vincent.<br>Jessica entered and went over to to the fox table table looking for Vincent greeting several early comers as she did hen he wasn't there shewent back to near the doorway and scanned the room including the door way
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 00:59:41</strong>
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				<em>Lunchtime, Main Hall</em><br><br>After a quick stop back in Fox Dorm to switch out his pile of letters for something more scholarly (and putting several in the owl post back to a contact for forwarding), Vincent arrived just as Jessica reappeared in the doorway.<br><br>"Sorry!&nbsp; I 'ad the important personal business to finish."&nbsp; He shrugged and grinned a little.&nbsp; "The letters, with this turn's orders.&nbsp; And now, until the post arrives, I have no such distractions except for class."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 01:48:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Jaxon O'mera</strong><br><br>Jaxon carried her books with her as she lazily walked in the dinning room and sat down as she read a book and smiled getting into it ....
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 04:44:07</strong>
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				Have yooked outside? It is a perfect fall day! Lets each grab some food that can hual outside and sit out there." said Jessica squeezing his arm.<br>"i thunk I've a bag within a bag here for when I go to the library. <br>She put her rucksack down and did indeed pull out a loose plastic bag.<br>"You take that one. Meet you back here in say ten minutes?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 04:46:59</strong>
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				"I suppose I cannot argue with that," he said, accepting the bag.&nbsp; "Very well.&nbsp; Ten minutes!"<br><br>Proceeding into the Hall, he spotted Jaxon and hastened to find a place next to her, reaching for a plate of sandwiches.&nbsp; He leaned closer, smiling softly, and asked her the question uppermost in his mind.<br><br>"And how is my little Wolf doing?&nbsp; I trust you did not get yourself into too much trouble this morning."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 05:07:43</strong>
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				<strong>Jaxon O'mera</strong><br><br><br>"Nay , Seems to me one of the Fellow students did something to the plants , And I rescued them on my run at night "With a shrug of her shoulders she smiled "What you been up too " <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 05:11:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent grinned.<br><br>"I have made a certain friendly contact, ma petite Loupe.&nbsp; She's American, of all things, and quite pleasant.&nbsp; I'm going to go join her for our lunch."<br><br>To prove the point, he added some more tidbits to the bag.<br><br>"It would be impolite to suggest that you could come interrupt us casually at some point and introduce yourself, so of course I shall not do so.&nbsp; Yet I for one do not mind the thought.&nbsp; She seems as though she would be friendly enough."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 05:14:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon O'mera <br><br>She laughed "I would be happy to go all wolf , I need a good exercise after eating maybe I can get you both to throw something and I'll go fetch" she giggled and winked at him 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 05:28:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent looked at Jaxon with a calculating little smirk.<br><br>"You wish to play the friendly pet puppy for her, <em>oui</em>?&nbsp; To entice her into rubbing your belly?&nbsp; That is a stratagem that had not occurred to me.&nbsp; Let us hope she is not allergic."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 05:30:12</strong>
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				Jaxon O'mera <br><br>She laughed "I will make sure I take something that makes me Allergy free " she smirked 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 05:36:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Giving the Animaga an impulsive peck on the cheek, Vincent finished collecting food.<br><br>"Then come looking for us later, if you wish...after you have taken your fill of racing about.&nbsp; <em>A bientot, ma loupe</em>."<br><br>Then, sack in hand, he departed for a sunnier spot outside, preferably around a tree.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 05:40:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon Omera <br><br>She smiled and went to her eating as she sat there and look over at Demon "ahh there you are" she handed him some fruit and smile "Be a good lad" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>24-09-2009, 05:54:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica did her own collection though she quickly realized they would be with out liguids. She frowned as threw another sandwich into ther bag.<br>'Whatcha doing Jessie." asked a thrird year boy. Getting some samples for transfigeration."<br>He was quite serious.<br>"No Carlo, a picnic with a new friend."<br>Carlo gave her a wink and a smile and went back to discussing sports.<br>Of course she thought Transfiguration. She finished filling her sack, grabbed two goblets and made her way toward the door.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GothicFires</strong> on <strong>01-10-2009, 18:14:20</strong>
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				Main Hall<br><br><strong> Vivienne Laure Chevalier (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=39841.msg1986273#msg1986273)</strong><br><br>I'm going to 2nd year DaDa now. If you are free you may sit in. She invited the girl to tag along... what harm could it to. If the girl wanted to advance she would be given every opportunity she worked for.<br><br>---&gt; to dada thread
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 02:43:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(from Castle)<br><br>Vincent arrived at the Great Hall just as supper was officially about to begin, well before most of the other students were present.&nbsp; Staking out a small corner of the Fox Dorm table, he waited for Jaxon and Jessica to arrive...and did his best to look as stern and unapproachable as he could manage, considering that thoughts of watching the two pretty young women exchange affections would not leave him alone.<br><br>This was going to be problematic: Jaxon was very direct, and almost overwhelmingly affectionate.&nbsp; Jessica was clearly more reserved and needed to be properly courted...and since Jaxon had already agreed that Jessica would be more than willing to join them in bed, the main challenge would be the other American's caution.&nbsp; He shook his head--no, no, she was a person that he wanted to befriend, not some tactical problem or a strategic objective!&nbsp; Thinking like that would fail...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 03:31:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(from the Castle)<br><strong>Jessica and Yowl</strong><br>She entered the Dining halland stepped to one side of the door so as to not block traffic.<br>Yowl of course seeing her stop decided to linger almost cuasing one student in a hurry to trip.<br>Yowl decided to move to one side but kept a wary eye on the student that from Yowls perspective had tried to run him over.<br>He sheathed and unsheathed his claws. It wasn't this bad last year he thought. This younger group were just not up to the old times.<br>&nbsp;Jessica scanned the room from her vantage point next to the door. She first spotted the tell tail of Jaxon in her Wolf form wandoring about.<br>Then she saw Vince.<br>She straightened her robe and had to resist from checking her make up.<br>Then she headed for the Hyena table.<br>"Say Mary, I want to go over sit with a guy at Fox. Is that OK?"<br>The head girl thought seriously about it. She had been a graduate of Hogwarts where the houses were almost tribal. Her however they were not especially as students stayed her longer.<br>"No problem, Jessica, go spend time with your boyfriend."<br>Jessica turned a little red and earned her a good natured laugh from Mary.<br>"Go Girl!" said Mary.<br>Jessica walked over toward the Fox table having to stop once and talk to a friend from last year.<br>"Hi Vincent." she said trying to sound cool but friendly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 03:39:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"<em>Mademoiselle</em> Jessica," Vincent nodded politely, his eyes widening slightly as he noticed...<br><br>Hello!&nbsp; Makeup?&nbsp; A new robe?<br><br>He smiled bashfully, gesturing to the spot across from his seat.<br><br>"<em>S'il vous plait</em>?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 04:01:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She found a seat close to him and sat down,<br>"I,m in good spirits," sahe replied.<br>"i see the headmaster has not made his little speech yet." she said. "So no food yet."<br>"I wonder why they call the head of a colledge a headmaster." she said. "In Britain I think they are called Chancellors or Dons. In America we call them call them presidents or deans. It all strikes me as being- strange."<br>She shook herself out of one of her favorite rants.<br>"Sorry, I get carried away, How are you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 04:04:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He listened to her contemplations with a slight smile, her words barely registering (beyond the obvious confusion about local practices, which was only fair).<br><br>"It is nothing.&nbsp; And I am well, thank you.&nbsp; Her Majesty is sunning herself on the most recent pile of letters to go out, my orders are all written, and for now I am at loose ends until the homework piles up."&nbsp; He leaned a bit closer, adding with a hint of mischief, "And the wolf, she was otherwise occupied, so I am not short of the breath.&nbsp; <em>Tu comprends</em>?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 04:12:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica sort of understood. She was glad in any case not to have the pushy wolf girl around. She did like the girl but she was in to much of a hurry.<br>"Yowl insisted on going along. He is paranoid of getting dumped in the moat again."<br>This of course was a surmise on Jessica's part. Yowl couldn't really talk or anything like that. He was just very expressive.<br>+++<br>Yowl had stayed with Mary, He liked Mary and she him. It helped a lot that she fed him a good deal.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 04:16:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"She <em>does</em> like you, and I imagine that she will be amenable to patience given a measure of reassurance," he said softly.&nbsp; "I hope this is not...disturbing to you."<br><br>He blushed.<br><br>"Ahhh, but I am not saying this properly.&nbsp; She is perhaps concerned that you may not like her if she is less forward.&nbsp; That is my guess.&nbsp; I am quite probably in error."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 04:43:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"She does annoy me but she is a nice puppy." said Jessica. "They did as survey a number of years back for advertisers. The two best ways of starting a commercial out on favorable basis is toshow a baby or a puppy. Kittens came in as well."<br>"Jaxon reminds of a bog puppy. She is cute, she is impulsive and she is often akward."<br>She grinned at Vincent. "I have a tendency to circle around subjects. Noticed that?"<br>"Anyway I like Jaxon but find her impulsiveness annoying."<br>"Also her reluctance to appear as a human. I like to talk to people who can talk back."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 04:45:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I noticed," he nodded.&nbsp; "And I do not mind.&nbsp; It is quite refreshing."<br><br>He paused.<br><br>"For that matter, I have a pretty woman interested in speaking to me for more than five words at a time, which is <em>also</em> quite refreshing!&nbsp; Even if she must occasionally deal with my overly affectionate and somewhat impulsive companion animagus."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 04:51:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Now it was Jessica's turn to blush. She lowered her eyes and looked down.<br>It was nice to be called pretty. Jessica knew she wasn't ugly or anything but she wasn't used to thinking of hersel in those terms.<br>It was nice to have a man say that.<br>"Well," she said at last with a grin. "I am Miss Chatterbox of&nbsp; the class of2007 according to my high school(Salem institute)&nbsp; yearbook. I suspect you are good for lots of words from now on."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 04:57:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I do not think I shall mind that very much at all," Vincent grinned, "particularly not as it will give me an excuse to remain near to you.&nbsp; Even if I may have to share you with <em>la loupe mechante</em>."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>04-11-2009, 04:29:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She giggled. "So we need to think about&nbsp; forming a game up. We can play alone of course but it would be nice if we could get some more players."<br>"Also what do you read. I am not sure I asked before."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-11-2009, 04:37:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You mean what do I read when I am not plotting or writing letters or studying?"&nbsp; Vincent grinned.&nbsp; "I like histories, and also the works of Monsieur Dumas, <em>pere et fils</em>."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>04-11-2009, 06:17:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I have readmost of the more famous of the fathers works. I understand he wrote a lot more including some 'true crime' stuff. I have read nothing of the son. In fact I just now learned he had one." said Jessica. "What kind of books did he write?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-11-2009, 23:17:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"The younger was mostly the playwright, but he did two novels as well.&nbsp; Let's see..."<br><br>Vincent closed his eyes in thought.<br><br>"There was The Lady of the Camellias, <em>et aussi L'affaire Clemenceau</em>.&nbsp; But mostly plays.&nbsp; Thus, I mostly read his celebrated sire."<br><br>His eyes suddenly sparkled with mischief.<br><br>"Ah!&nbsp; That's it!&nbsp; Your games!&nbsp; Do you have the swashbuckling adventure?&nbsp; <em>Les mousquetaires</em>?"&nbsp; &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 00:58:37</strong>
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				Jaxon Omera<br><br>Waking up from her nap . She realised that she slept through most of her classes.. if anything she will be able to make up the classes or make the homework count for something.&nbsp; Sitting down beside Jessica . She begins to stuff her face with food as her stomache and her pet Demon sat eating off her lap 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 04:41:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes!" said Jessica. "The three musketeers! Jaxon here can be the third musketeer. Do we want to use that as a format or try use the characters and plot of the books?"<br>She leaned over toward Jessica said to her. "It is nice to see you in human form at last. You are quite pretty."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 04:44:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Something like that, <em>oui...s'il vous plait</em>."<br><br>Vincent smiled, seeing the two girls together, his mind drifting off for a moment into a slightly naughty daydream.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 05:17:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I think we need to make our own characters because two of us are women. We'll also need to add some fantasy elements to justify female musketeers"<br>"What do say,Jaxon? You want to play."<br>She was clearly very enthused about the idea
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 05:21:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah, but there is precedent!&nbsp; &nbsp;La Maupin.&nbsp; Queen Christina of Sweden.&nbsp; The women swashbucklers are not common, but they <em>did</em> exist.&nbsp; And indeed, they had the...shall we say, curious double standard of being novelties?"<br><br>Vincent's eyes twinkled.<br><br>"It is even possible that one who was passing for a man might even attempt to flirt with another's mistress or wife, just to allay suspicion."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 07:30:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Lots of fiction examples as well. Stock in trade in many plays to have 'girls' -played by male actors- disguise themselves as boys. For that matter there are the examples of the female pirates a couple of them becoming pirate Captains like Anna Bonny." said Jessica
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 14:30:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Indeed," Vincent nodded, leaning forward and lowering his voice.&nbsp; "Or perhaps we might simply have a world where such things are commonplace?&nbsp; Unless you prefer the scandalous."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 20:38:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica glanced at Jaxon to see if she was following all of this.<br>"I think that being an openly female musketeer would be more fun for me. We'd have to put forward some sort of background reason for that being either commonplace or working for just that character."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 20:40:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent nodded.<br><br>"And I, alas, am to be the center of a wicked triangle, oh my, I fear I breathe my last, fly oh my boyish virtue..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>07-11-2009, 03:48:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Bwa ha ha!" said Jessica with a grin. "We'll have our evil way with you."<br>"If we going to use at least some of the background maybe the Queen has enlisted partof her guard from swordswomen"<br>"Are you familar with the RPG called Seven Seas? It has a fantasy Europe roughly similar to the 1600's. The countries have different names but they are rather obvious analogues of the Powers of that day. We could tinker with that model since it does have women as soldiers and masters of the sword."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>07-11-2009, 19:25:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent made a clumsily executed melodramatic gesture, pressing the back of one hand to his forehead and pretending to swoon...wooden and awkward, as he seemed unused to such antics, but the girls could easily get the idea.<br><br>"Whatever you wish," he told Jessica.&nbsp; "You are the expert at the subject matter."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 05:37:06</strong>
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				Jessica giggled.<br>"I am not sure I brought the book but we can always invent on the basis of my memory of it."<br>"So...." she said. "We'll need an Evil Machiavellian cardinal, a weak king and a unfaithful queen."<br>"I didn't know until recently That Louis and Anne went to bed only&nbsp; andonce product of that session was Louis XIV." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 05:53:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Unless, of course, the true father was D'Artagnan."&nbsp; Vincent shook his head and laughed.&nbsp; "Which is less likely than, say, my being the next Dark Lord of All Wizardry."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 06:26:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well you don't look evil though I suppose Tom Riddle didn't either." she said.<br>"Besides wasn't D'Artagnan a totally fictional character?" she said with a grin.<br>"Hmmm.....we will eventialy need to recruit a forth musketerr I suppose."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 06:28:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent waggled his eyebrows and attempted a wicked laugh, which worked about as well as his attempt at melodramatic gestures.<br><br>"Yes, he was fictional.&nbsp; There was a real D'Artagnan, but he was nothing like the fellow in the novel."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 06:43:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Really! What was he like? How much do any of the characters there bear resemblence to historical figures?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 06:57:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"In all honesty, I've no idea."&nbsp; Vincent smiled.&nbsp; "I'm not <em>that</em> much of a history buff, yo know."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 07:02:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I've read some but not exhaustively. More American history then European maturely."<br>"So lets see, keep the names of the nations the same or invent new ones? The same with the big npcs like the King, the Queen and the Cardinal?" she asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 07:07:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Invent away.&nbsp; We wish the feel, not some slavish devotion to the actual facts of the case.&nbsp; Those might get in the way of a good tale, <em>oui</em>?"<br><br>He leaned toward Jessica, his interest piqued.&nbsp; Without realizing it, his hand brushed hers...and when he realized it, he blushed a bit but did not pull away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 07:35:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica noticed it. A thrill ran through here. Not a super duper one but one none the less.<br>Politly and slowly she moved her hand using it to pick up her fork and speara bit of meat.<br>"OK, lets keepthe national name the same but invent a new political and social situation in France."<br>"Do want to have magic? That is often the 'rationale' behind women being equal before the machine age." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 18:14:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah, but that feels too much like life," Vincent sighed, shaking his head.&nbsp; "I shall not say no, for you have a good reason, but...ah, very well.&nbsp; Let there be enchantments."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 21:28:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmmm" said Jessica. "That is ok. Magic isn't needed. at least in it's spell form. However what if a part of the population has some simple powers like the heroes in comic books. Nothing like heat vision or the sort, just say five times stronger and faster then ordinary humans. In that case women of that group would be used as warriors I think being too valueable to waste on domestic chores that servants could perform for them."<br>"Maybe many of the nobility are in this catagory but many commoners&nbsp; also have these abilities since it is a recessive gene and the well know proclivity of male nobles to have bastards from common women."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-11-2009, 21:47:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Fair enough, I suppose," he allowed.&nbsp; "Most of my experience with creative speculation lies in the realm of the Alpine Chicken, the Blue Water Lepanto, and the occasional Octopus."&nbsp; He chuckled at his curious little jest.&nbsp; "Sorry.&nbsp; Some openings, I'm sure I've mentioned this, have unusual names.&nbsp; Please, do continue."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 03:50:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				" I still think we should have a weak king , a rebellous queen and an evil and powerful Minister." she said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 04:20:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That sounds appropriate," Vincent tapped his chin thoughtfully.&nbsp; "Yet if we are to have a Louis the Just, an Anne the Lovelorn, and a Richelieu, shall we not need a Buckingham the Brash as well?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 04:42:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Indeed!" she said. "The queens potential English lover."<br>She hadn't brought her book bag soshe didn't have any paper and the napkins were linen.<br>"Have a pen and paper by any chance?" she asked him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 04:52:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent grinned and produced a small pad of paper and a ball point pen from an inner pocket of his robes.<br><br>"What manner of intriguer would I be to be caught without the necessary tools of my craft?"<br><br>He handed her both.<br><br>"One never knows when an appropriately indirect insult or sufficiently circular comment will spring to mind, and so I like to be prepared."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 05:04:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed at his jest. "Yes, you do seem to have them stored up don't you."<br>She wrote some things onthe pad and then showed them to Vincent<br>Non player characters<br>The King<br>The Queen<br>The evil Minister<br>The English rascal<br><br>Player characters.<br>Vincents character<br>Jessica's character<br>Jaxons character (Could also be werewolf)<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 05:06:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So far, so good.&nbsp; Are we meant to save the King from his scheming minister?&nbsp; Or perhaps aid the Queen as she plays the other two off each other?&nbsp; Maybe the Minister, in spite of his questionable character, has the best interests of the state at heart."<br><br>He smiled unconsciously, his mind already turning over the myriad possibilities.&nbsp; This was going to be <em>fun</em>!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 05:33:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, historically that was the case. Richelieu could be said to be one of the founders of modern realpolitik and and a adriot unifier of a Nation state that had until that point had little unity." she said. "I know that much history."<br>"In the book the three were part of the queens faction and Richeleu was cast as the villain. We don't have to do it that way."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 05:37:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent nodded again, giving Jessica a small smile.<br><br>"That would be too predictable, <em>oui</em>?"&nbsp; His fingers drummed for a moment.&nbsp; "Ah, but should you not keep us guessing, <em>ma jolie</em>?&nbsp; It would perhaps spoil the surprise if we were all clued in."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 05:50:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Perhaps reverse the motif. Our musketeers are guards of the richeleu based character. Anne is the evil weak willed dupe of the english radical tempted into betraying the country. Poor louis is clueless of what is going on but perhaps somewhere along the line begins to begin to suspect something is wrong." said Jessica.<br>"We can just assume that this kingdom operates along the same lines as the one in the book"<br>"Actually I figure a lot of the background we can make up as we go along."<br>"We will need a McGuffin to go with the background.Then we also we need to name the characters and profile them
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 05:52:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"This seems like a good idea," Vincent nodded, turning to Jaxon.&nbsp; "And you, <em>ma loupe</em>?&nbsp; You have the opinon on these matters?"<br><br>As he turned, his hand jumped Jessica's yet again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 05:26:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again Jessica felt a distinct tingle of pleasure as he touched her.<br>That weas the second time? Was he doing it deliberately? Maybe. they touched during the picnic quite deliberatly several times.<br>Should she discorage it?<br>She decided she wouldn't.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 16:25:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As ungracefull as ever....<br><br><br>Jaxon turned to Vincent and Jessica and lifted an eyebrow as she listen to there conversation, With a mouth full of food "Welb I bewlieve thut uven as a misk u teer .. Ub sul ...." She blushed and gulped her food as she looked at her two friends "Sorry I was saying , As a RP to roleplay muskateers someone is always going to turn evil.. ITs greed that runs mens life back then and its GReed that keeps them doing stupids shit as well.. Even now WE have students that follow that code " she gave them the most intelligence answer she could... Yet why did she feel so damn stupid...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 16:48:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Greed is a great motivator," Vincent nodded, blushing and pulling his hand away from Jessica's.&nbsp; "One must not be too greedy," he added in a distant tone.&nbsp; "Nor too selfish..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 16:55:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon tipped her head to the side and looked at both Jessica and Vincent and Replied in a soft voice . "Maybe it is best wise to live a simple life and never knowing what you may have or not have.. Life is full of possiblities as long as one doesn't get to greedy don't you think." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 16:58:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Roleplaying to philosophy," Vincent mused.&nbsp; "Ah, <em>ma loupe</em>, you are the puzzle box full of the surprises and enigmas, <em>non</em>?"<br><br>He propped his chin in one hand.<br><br>"For now, I think we have the good idea.&nbsp; Is this enough to start the planning, or is there more required?&nbsp; Keeping in mind I have not read the rules."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 17:11:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon smiled at Vincent "Is that a good thing or bad thing I wonder?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 17:18:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He blushed, glancing between Jaxon and Jessica yet again, shifting in his seat.<br><br>"It is the goodness, for the most part, but...I am not the most accomplished of juggling high-wire artists.&nbsp; And there is no net."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 18:48:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon, Shruged her shoulders and began to eat once again .. as she waited to see what Jessica would have to say..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 02:40:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica was somewhat puzzled by this change of conversation. Was there a subtext of some sort here?<br>She was horrible at figuring such things out, <br>Vincent had told her that Jaxon was intimate with him and lovers often conducted conversations in sort of a private space.<br>So, of course, did friends.<br>She decided to take the comments at face value.<br>"Certainly the Musketeers would have their own agenda. They did have such an agenda in the books. They have an agenda for the group and aech one would an individual agenda as well."<br>Greed of course might be part of it. Richelieu might pay better then his rivals or offer opportunity that were not present at that time. Plus the armies of that period made heavy use of mercenaries so again money might be a big motive."<br>"So too Buckingham might be suborning members of the French military with bribes or even long term contracts."<br><br>"Beyond that and on an abstract level motivation is a critical part of character development. Greed and its ugly sister avarice, lust, ambition and even gluttony can all power a character in how they are played."<br>She went back to what Vincent had said. "Yes we have the fundamentals of our scenario. I am thinking that we could use instead of 7 sea's a simpler system designed for swashbukling pay called PDQ sharp.&nbsp; I'll give you a copy. When we finish here come over with me to my dorm and I'll run up and get it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 02:42:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent blushed and nodded his agreement.<br><br>"We should talk about other matters as well, <em>oui</em>?&nbsp; Just the three of us.&nbsp; In private.&nbsp; Somewhere we will not be interrupted by the bullies or the other assorted business...you understand?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 03:07:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon looked at both students and smiled at Both of them "Sure it not be a problem" <br><br>She waited for the other too to get up as she took a long drink of her tea and sighed in pleasure ... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 03:08:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh?" said Jessica sounding curious. "What about? Where?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 03:10:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Perhaps...us?"<br><br>Vincent smiled weakly.<br><br>"It is too soon, I know, but...we will be seeing a great deal of each other if this project happens.&nbsp; Yes?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 03:29:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica raised an eyebrow.<br>"Ok." she said. "The only place I can think of is the library. There are staff there but they pretty much leave you alone. We'll have to be quiet of course but that shouldn't be hard."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 03:32:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Very well.&nbsp; After supper, we can perhaps go there, yes?"<br><br>This time, he deliberately reached out to touch Jessica's hand gently.<br><br>"And perhaps I shall not fall all over my own words this time."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 03:39:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The shock and thrill was much greater this time. Jessica's face flushed and wasn't able to stop herself from nervously licking her lips.<br>He gaze went to the top of the table.<br>"OK, It looks like Jaxon is through. We probably better go before she goes to her wolf form and decides to take a nap."<br>She said this in a lighthearted manner. She looked over at Jaxon and winked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 03:42:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"This is true.&nbsp; We will need her present for this."&nbsp; Vincent pulled his hand away.<br><br>"Shall I meet you there?&nbsp; Perhaps permit the two of you to speak without my overbearing presence intimidating you both?"<br><br>Okay, that last <span class="bbc_u">had</span> to be a joke!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 04:00:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A smile quirked on Jessica's face.<br>"SO overbearing for us poor little females." she said.<br>She put a light elbow into Jaxon.<br>"I'll go to my dorm and get the rules then meet you in the library in say forty minutes?"<br>"Want to come along Jaxon?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 23:57:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon looked at Jessica "Sure though I tend to be a clutz on two feet so if you don't mind that " she shruged picking up Demon her faithful friend
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>12-11-2009, 00:03:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I shall see you in the Library, then."<br><br>With a slight smile of his own, Vincent headed back to Fox Dorm for a while.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>12-11-2009, 03:59:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If it would help you could grip my elbow." said Jessica.<br>Jessica had no erotic intent in this offer. She'd had a friend that was handicapped and sometimes she had helped her in this fashion. She'd also had a blind friend and she had helped him that way.<br>+++<br>"We'll see you there." said Jessica. "Try not to get into trouble."<br>+++<br>Yowl seeing that Jessica and her friends were leaving decided to go and join Vincent. He wanted to check up on him and he had approved of the way he had handled the bullies.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>16-11-2009, 21:55:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon looked at Jessica "You know if they made a dog carry case I would be so much happier" she got up and put her back pack on and picked up her pet . "Lead the way oh fair one !" she giggled , for it was a first for her to make a friend 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>17-11-2009, 02:48:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica led the way moving slowly enough that Jaxon could easily hold on and not trip over her feet.<br>The two girls were very close to each other touching alone their sides.<br>Jessica could feel the other girls curves and she had to admit they were ample.<br>Unusually stimulating as well.<br>This surprised her as she had never developed any kind of sexual attraction toward other women.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>17-11-2009, 06:52:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon wasn't used to people touching her as she looked over at Jessica. "I'm not used to people helping me " she blushed and looked away ,She wasn't big on words so to say 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-11-2009, 03:50:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>(Later, in the Library...)</strong><br><br>Vincent staked out a table between the Literature and History sections, idly reading a translation of something called Dream of Red Mansions while waiting for his two friends to arrive.&nbsp; Beside him, Yowl splayed out, enjoying the young man's distracted attentions (with the grudging permission, apparently, of Reggie, who was curled up in Vincent's lap at the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>18-11-2009, 07:55:11</strong>
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				The library was on third floor facing toward the ocean. through the narrow windows the moonlite waves crashing into the jetty could be seen. The library was huge by the standards of Hogwarts and other secondary schools. It included comprehensive sections on the muggle world as well as many peer reviewed journals. lots of shelves and whatnot.&nbsp; <br>The librarian was an attractive women in her late forties with cornrow hair that fell to her shoulders.<br>Her skin was a caramel color.<br>She dressed in a skirt suit.<br>She looked rather irritated at first when Vincent arrived as she'd let go her staff but he was a quiet (and attractive boy).<br>As to the cats she was used to students bringing their familiars. She only objected if ther animals were creating a disturbance.<br>+++<br>Yowl was considering the potential mate of 'his' familiar. That was how he thought of Jessica. <br>He liked him so far and the petting was improving his approval by the minute.<br>He did take time to consider Reggie. She thought her fellow cat was fine looking female but she wasn't in heat and so he was simply regarding her as a fellow cat.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>18-11-2009, 08:02:26</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2457992#msg2457992">Quote from: DarkPixieAngel on 17-11-2009, 06:52:55</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Jaxon wasn't used to people touching her as she looked over at Jessica. "I'm not used to people helping me " she blushed and looked away ,She wasn't big on words so to say<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"Actually Jaxon, I'm not a big touch person myself but it grows painful to me to see you cope with your human formso I thought I would offer assistance."<br>They came to the HYena dorm.<br>"Hold on here, I'll be right back down.<br>She emerged a fes minutes later with a&nbsp; small book bag.<br>+++<br>They arrived in the library some ten minutes later.<br>Jessica stopped at the desk.<br>"Can we talk if we do so lightly?" she asked the Librarian.<br>"Yes, you may." She replied.<br>+++<br>They continued over to the table to greet Vincent.<br>"Hello Vincent.' said Jessica. "Oh! you brought cat along. My cat as well."<br><em>I think I approve of him</em> thought Yowl.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-11-2009, 14:33:03</strong>
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				Vincent looked up at the two girls and smiled warmly.<br><br>"He insisted on joining me, I'm afraid, and then Reggie decided to come keep an eye on him.&nbsp; Or perhaps to keep an eye on me?&nbsp; I'm not quite certain who is watching whom."<br><br>He gestured to the other seats.<br><br>"Please, join me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>19-11-2009, 04:24:05</strong>
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				Jessica let go of Jaxon and walked around to take a seat at right angles to Vincent.<br>"Hey Yowl, you checking up on him or something?" asked Jessica.<br>The big tom cat stretched and yawned.<br><em> Well yeah and checking on you too.</em> thought Yowl. <em>Besides he is pretty good at this petting business and his cat is cute.</em> 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>19-11-2009, 04:26:14</strong>
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				Vincent watched Jessica for a moment, then turned to smile at Jaxon.<br><br>"I trust you got along well enough?&nbsp; No threats or tearing of hair?"&nbsp; His smile widened.&nbsp; "Which means, of course, that I am the doomed one, outflanked and outnumbered."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>20-11-2009, 03:53:30</strong>
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				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>After a quick lunch, Brian found himself occupying a corner of the library hunting though some old books.&nbsp; There was some history related to the Goblin wars that he'd been meaning to look up.&nbsp; A few points that he couldn't quite remember had been bugging him over the course of the summer break, so he'd jotted them down after spending a few hours ransacking his own relatively meager personal library.&nbsp; The school's was, obviously, much larger and more complete . . . if only he could find that damn scrap of parchment he'd written the notes on . . .
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>21-11-2009, 05:30:49</strong>
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				(I will assume Brian is in sight but not obvious and preoccupied)<br>"No fights at all Vincent. The two of us have not decided if you are to be doomed by each of us or by both of us together?"<br>OH My. Had she just said that? Her mind was..."<br>Embarrassed she looked away from them avoid their eyes.<br>There was somebody else in the Library? Why hadn't seen that. Who was it? Whoever it was seemed deep into study.<br>She would have explored further but there were the two of them that her attention was required.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-11-2009, 17:14:17</strong>
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				"Ahh, the doom!&nbsp; I am outnumbered..."<br><br>Vincent tried to look gloomy, but he couldn't keep from smiling long enough.<br><br>"I am already aware of how frisky <em>ma loupe mechante</em> can be, so perhaps she has convinced you after all in some manner after her usual idiom?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>21-11-2009, 17:22:36</strong>
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				Jaxon sat on the table instead of the chair as she looked at both people , "I'm not use to having friends and I thank you both " she looked at them "Its nice to know that both of you are my friends " In her happieness she hugged them both 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-11-2009, 17:24:56</strong>
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				For a moment, Vincent seemed flustered by this.&nbsp; Then, very carefully, he returned Jaxon's hug, planted a kiss on her ear, and whispered to her:<br><br>"But of course, <em>mechante</em>!&nbsp; I find you quite likeable."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>22-11-2009, 23:36:21</strong>
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				Jessica was startled once more by Jaxons tendency to physical contact.<br>But she was not annoyed. She liked the girl and the thanks she felt sure was heart felt.<br>She returned the hug.<br>The librarian looked on carefully.<br>An affectionate embrace between friends was fine (if a bit irregular) but she didn't want any sex in her library. Yes she knew the school had extensive classes on sex but the library wasn't the place for it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>28-11-2009, 10:14:02</strong>
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				Jaxon looked around and blushed as she was happy to actually find a place ... "I'm going to do my doggy thing " 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>28-11-2009, 17:53:03</strong>
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				"Here?&nbsp; This is wise?"&nbsp; Vincent blinked, then shrugged--trying to predict Jaxon from moment to moment, he had already found, was an exercise in futility.&nbsp; Although he was loathe to admit it, this was also part of why he liked her so much--not least because in the space of a few hours she had taken him from lonely celibacy into realms of erotic exploration!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>28-11-2009, 18:57:58</strong>
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				Jaxon looked at Vincent and laughed a husky little laugh "WEll no its not wise but on the off chance i hear something we could use it wouldn't be a bad thing now would it " she smiled this little mischievous smile that she had and looked over at Jessica "Tell me Jessica ,are we planning to cause choas on vincent ?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>28-11-2009, 19:02:25</strong>
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				Vincent leaned closer.<br><br>"No sniffing of crotches and licking of other girls <em>dans la bibliotheque</em>!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>02-12-2009, 03:20:07</strong>
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				"Well I understand it is really your first nature but it does make it diffecult and we are here to talk. Right Vincent?" said Jessica.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-12-2009, 03:24:59</strong>
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				"I was indeed under that impression," Vincent nodded, reaching under the table to rest a discrete hand on both of their knees.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>02-12-2009, 03:34:07</strong>
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				Jessica felt anelectric like thrill traval along her whole body as he touched her knee. Her face became a bit flushed. She gave a little shiver and found her lips dry.<br>She licked her lips.<br>She placed her own hand on his and squeezed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-12-2009, 03:37:25</strong>
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				Vincent felt her squeeze his hand and blushed, then smiled back at Jessica...and then again at Jaxon.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>02-12-2009, 03:47:40</strong>
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				<strong>Brian</strong><br><br>A short time after the trio came in, Brian glanced up from his books.&nbsp; He was mostly attracted by the occasional noise, despite the fact that they seemed to be trying to keep a little quiet.&nbsp; With a practically deserted library, every little sound bounced all over the place.&nbsp; Even the sheer quantity of books, scrolls, and other works didn't dampen all noises.&nbsp; Oddly, although he appeared to be working, he didn't seem annoyed.&nbsp; Nor was he.&nbsp; After all, it was only the first day of classes, everyone was a little freer on that day.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>03-12-2009, 03:38:48</strong>
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				<strong>Yowl</strong><br>The big tom cat jumped off the chair and stolled off toward Brian.<br>The librarian was&nbsp; displeased again. Animals roaming around her library! Wold he try to sharpen his claws on library furniture or even-heaven forbid- the spines of books!<br>Jessica<br>"Where are you going Yowl." asked Jessica.<br>She then looked and recognized Brian.<br>She was tempted to draw away from Vincent but resisted. Brian wouldn't care.Anyway this school did have some very active sex education classes!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>07-12-2009, 00:16:44</strong>
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				Jaxon went and turned into her wolf as she followed yowl , she saw Brian and gave him a small whimper as she licked his hand to get his attention .. "woof" she spoke to him softly 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>07-12-2009, 03:58:57</strong>
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				Jessica chuckled softly. "It seems Brian has a small fan club."<br>Her hand remained on Vincents own hand stroking it softly.<br>"You are really nice guy." she said. "and handsome too. Would you ike to go together? I mean be Boyfriend-Girlfriend?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>07-12-2009, 04:10:06</strong>
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				<strong>Brian</strong><br><br>The student ignored Yowl as he came over.&nbsp; There were plenty of cats wandering the school, another in the library wasn't worth bothering with.&nbsp; Unless it tried to sleep on his book . . . again.&nbsp; Brian was on the verge of shooing it away when the wolf came over and licked his hand.<br><br>He looked down for a few moments before asking, "And who are you?&nbsp; Teacher or student?"&nbsp; He had to guess an animagus or someone experimenting with potions.&nbsp; Pet wolves were unlikely, and there weren't any native populations of the canines in the British Isles.&nbsp; Or maybe that was only England.&nbsp; He remembered something about the last native wolf being hunted down sometime in the middle ages, maybe the fifteenth century at the latest.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>07-12-2009, 04:55:17</strong>
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				Vincent shook himself out of a brief reverie.<br><br>"<em>Oui</em>.&nbsp; I mean, uhm, yes.&nbsp; Yes, I would like that very much.&nbsp; But, and this may be an indelicate question, what if..."<br><br>His eyes followed Jaxon for a moment, noting her canine flirtation with Brian.<br><br>"Ah, never mind.&nbsp; If it comes up, we can discuss it then.&nbsp; In the meantime, <em>la loupe mechante</em> can look after her own interests for a while."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>07-12-2009, 20:20:58</strong>
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				Jessica brought her mouth close to his ear and whispered."Thank you."<br>She kissed his cheek and drew away to look him in the eyes.<br>+++<br>Yowl seemed disappointed at being ignored bt Brian. In his own mind he had 'met' Brian before and therefore Brian should be 'friendly' to him.<br>"YOWL" he protested.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>07-12-2009, 20:44:18</strong>
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				Vincent managed a weak smile, meeting her eyes easily.<br><br>"She is the naughty one, is she not?&nbsp; Which can be a delightful change, but it is a strong and rich cuisine she offers, which is not for everyone."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>07-12-2009, 21:55:46</strong>
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				She giggled."Yes she is saucy woman indeed. I wonder if she has designs on poor Brian. She'd best not get between him and his books." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>07-12-2009, 22:24:45</strong>
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				"She has designs on several people here, I think."&nbsp; Vincent leaned close enough for his lips to brush her ear.&nbsp; "<em>Tu aussi</em>.&nbsp; She is the greedy little <em>chienne, non</em>?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 02:37:14</strong>
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				The touch of his lips sent a thrill down her spine and a sudden dry feeling to her lips.<br>She licked them.<br>"She I think will do well in the sex education portion of the curriculum." she responded in light hearted manner.<br>The leibrarywas hardlythe place for necking but she still felt she'd like to. On the other hand she didn't to overcommit and here a brief kiss would be less provocative.<br>She kissed his cheek running her lips along it and then down the to the chin.<br>+++<br>The Librarian didn't really notice. She was paying attention to Brian and the two animals. Just when had that dog gotten into her library? Like Brian she concluded it was an animagus. Was it perhaps potions Professor Carter playing a joke on her by sending a student into her library?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 02:42:04</strong>
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				This, of course, was the moment in which Reggie decided that she'd had quite enough of being ignored and inserted herself between the two, stropping against them both in an obvious plea for affection.&nbsp; And Vincent, apparently without thinking about it, stroked the tiny tortie's fur...<br><br>"Is someone the jealous little kitten?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 02:57:08</strong>
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				Jessica pulled away and took a deep breath. She was disappointed but perhaps this was better.<br>"Yes, you are adorable. Should we worship you?" she asked Reggie.<br>she stroked a hand from Reggies shoulder to her tail.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 03:00:26</strong>
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				Reggie gave a soft purr and head-butted Jessica's chin.<br><br>"I think she likes you," Vincent grinned.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 03:09:59</strong>
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				Jessica continued to stroke the small cat.<br>"I like her," she said.<br>Yowl had noticed.Abandoning Brian to Jaxon he returned to the table. and leaped up on it to seat himself within range of them.<br>"And here is the other attention seeker."<br>"Do you think Jaxon has become frustrated with us and has switched to Brian?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 03:16:29</strong>
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				Vincent shook his head and smiled shyly, reaching out to pet Yowl as well, his foot brushing Jessica's under the table.<br><br>"She will be back sooner or later.&nbsp; She rather likes you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 04:04:43</strong>
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				"Though she is not here perhaps we should-as you originaly proposed- talk about this. I am no fool and what I see is that she is not pushing us together out a sence of match making. I rather suspect she has her own interest in mind. What are your interests in this matter?"<br>Jessica knew she was being too blunt but she couldn't see anyway around it. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 04:12:35</strong>
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				"Before I met Jaxon under the circumstances that happened, I saw someone I found quite attractive," Vincent said softly.&nbsp; "And she, for whatever reason, decided that rather than get jealous, she would be willing to...uhm...join in.&nbsp; Which means, I suppose, that even she and I have been lovers in the mad and impulsive whirlwind that passes for her decision process, I am free to seek who I would like...meaning, specifically, you."<br><br>He lowered his eyes for a moment, rubbing his chin against Yowl's flank.<br><br>"I am being too cryptic again?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 04:33:28</strong>
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				"A little." said Jessica. "It is not clear if this person is in the pastor still present. If in the present it might well be me."<br>"No, I am not jealous of her but I have never done a three way and my number of two ways is rather limited. I am cuatious by nature and many consider me quite cool." she said.<br>"The other thing is that she has this distressing habit of switching back and forth and that is a bit offputting in a sexual sistuation."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 04:41:24</strong>
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				"It is you, ma coeur," Vincent blushed.&nbsp; "She simply...surprised me, I am ashamed to say, and the discipline I thought I had was...out the window in a flash."<br><br>He smiled weakly.<br><br>"I must concur, about the rapid changes."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 05:05:36</strong>
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				"Did she ever shift when-uh-?"<br>"Hmmm - no control eh- but then that was when you were boing assualted-if I may use that word- well I think--"<br>"We should agree that if we do a threesome we control the situation and as much as possible control the rules." said Jessica. "I am one that belives in rules."<br>She fluffed his hair with her hand.<br>Beneath the table she brushed her foot against his ankle.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 05:22:56</strong>
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				"No, she always has remained human for <em>that</em>," he grinned, leaning into her hand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 20:22:17</strong>
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				"Well that is good. I like dogs-and wolves I suppose- but not in that way. That is just too kinky for me." Jessica said.<br>"This place really doesn't have a dating venue but we can use the dining hall and the grounds as long as it nice. The houses are pretty loose as to letting other house members in so we can meet in the common rooms." she said. "Since we have some classes in common we&nbsp; can study with each other." she added.<br>"As to how to fit Jaxon in that I think we need to talk to her about the social side of this relationship."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 22:11:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded understanding.<br><br>"<em>C'est vrai.</em>&nbsp; We are not the helpless little children of Hogwarts and Beauxbatons any longer, so they cannot be quite so strict with us.&nbsp; Too bad for them.&nbsp; As for the naughty one, she is the loose cannon upon the deck.&nbsp; Feel free to speak with her, if you think it will help!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 06:25:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not only are we adults but one of the distinctions this school has from others is it's explicit commitment to teachingabout and exploring 'adult themes'.<br>"I will try to catch her in a non-diggie moment and talk to her." she added.<br>She had left her hand in his hair running it through her fingers. It was quite erotic with being terribly explicit.<br>"Well we are in a library, lets talk about books." she said.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 06:32:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"<em>Ah, oui, les livres</em>..."<br><br>He shook his head and smiled, then went back to petting both familiars.<br><br>"<em>Mes apologies</em>, but I am afraid my attention has successfully wandered from academic matters for now."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 06:47:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica laughed. "Ok, then you choose the topic of conversation then."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 07:00:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Small talk is...ah..."<br><br>Vincent flushes, burying his face in Yowl's flank for a moment.<br><br>"I am not the social butterfly."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 07:28:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed. "Ok, what did you think of the runes teacher: Professor Lawson?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 17:30:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Competent, I suppose.&nbsp; As of yet, I have not seen enough to make more than a surface judgment, and those I do not often trust.&nbsp; Ask me agin in six weeks, perhaps?&nbsp; Or at semester's end."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 19:12:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2524081#msg2524081">Quote from: MadPanda on 07-12-2009, 04:55:17</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Vincent shook himself out of a brief reverie.<br><br>"<em>Oui</em>.&nbsp; I mean, uhm, yes.&nbsp; Yes, I would like that very much.&nbsp; But, and this may be an indelicate question, what if..."<br><br>His eyes followed Jaxon for a moment, noting her canine flirtation with Brian.<br><br>"Ah, never mind.&nbsp; If it comes up, we can discuss it then.&nbsp; In the meantime, <em>la loupe mechante</em> can look after her own interests for a while."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><br>Jaxon giving a small woof in order as she changed back "I always forget I can never talk normal in wolf" she smiled at Brian "I'm Jaxon " she grinned at him "Would you um like to join Jessica and Vincent and I and our familiars " she smiled at him as she leaned lazily against the table only to slip and fall flat on her face as she sighed and mumbled "I don't do well with two legs " 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>10-12-2009, 03:19:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"i took him last year in basic runes. A rather boring class for me for most of the material I was familar with. He is not an exciting speaker but I read some of his peer reviewed work and he seems to be very creative. I like his idea of exploring the roots of logmantic magic back to the Sumerian and Egyptian beginnings. After all Runes were develouped sometime is 3rd or 4th century and were probably based on latin script."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>10-12-2009, 03:38:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh?&nbsp; That is interesting," Vincent blushed.&nbsp; "I must remember to pay the better attention in class!&nbsp; But you are the experienced one, non?&nbsp; I ought to follow your advice in all such matters."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>10-12-2009, 04:49:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Brian</strong><br><br>The second year closed his book and smiled faintly as Jaxon changed form.&nbsp; Ah, a student then.<br><br>"Sure, why not?" he replied, adding, "Unless you want it widely know, you might not want to go wolf too much around here.&nbsp; They're pretty rare as pets and there've never been wolves on this island, everyone'll guess you're a student or teacher."&nbsp; His smile broadened a bit as he realized he might be sounding pedantic.&nbsp; That happened a lot.&nbsp; "Anyone over there into flying?"<br><br>His second great passion, although he played Quidditch but wasn't as obsessed as many players and fans.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>10-12-2009, 17:25:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jaxon got up and smiled as she brushed her self off "I do believe that um I can fly better then I walk , Never played "she shrugged her shoulders as she looked at him "they others well I'm not sure " she helped him with his books and handed it to him "If I carry them I might trip , I'm not good with two feet as I am with four " she looked him in the eyes and smiled 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>11-12-2009, 10:25:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose walked into the library, an air of grace around her.&nbsp; Her normal red hair was, at the moment, a dark black, and short.&nbsp; On her shoulder rode her small black fox.&nbsp; As she entered, she noticed the boy from the second year class she was taking, and some of the other students in her year.&nbsp; She didn't stop to talk though, and instead walked past them, examining the shelves.&nbsp; After finding something to her liking, the woman sat down at a table by herself and opened the book.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>12-12-2009, 05:03:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica chuckled. "Well I think you have soom experiance Vincent where I don't have."<br>She looked over at Jaxon with a meaningful look.<br><em>"Looks like the library is getting popular and most people are bringing their familiars." she said as Rose walked into the Library. "So much for the idea of a private place to talk."</em><br>Yowl saw the fox and was torn by suspicion and curiosity. Predictably curiousity got the better of him. <br><em>Yowl began to make a cautious approach toward Rose and the Fox.</em><br>The Librarian bit her lip. She now had four animals-<br>No wait where had the wolf gone?<br>Still she feared some some sort of scrap between the animals.<br>She needed to an instructor to help but was afraid to leave. Where were they anyway when you needed them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>12-12-2009, 07:20:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Where is this?&nbsp; With the plotting, per'aps?&nbsp; Or with the little rascal."&nbsp; He grinned, stroking Reggie's fur.<br><br>Reggie eyed the new arrival aloofly, studying the fox out of the corner of one eye.&nbsp; She seemed as impressed by this as she was by anything else--which was to say, not very.&nbsp; Still, Yowl's approach got her attention as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>12-12-2009, 11:47:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose seemed not to notice as the other animals neared.&nbsp; Her fox curled around her neck, eyes following the two cats.&nbsp; Quietly, the girl hummed to herself while she read, turning the page every now and then.&nbsp; One hand moved up and stroked the sleek black fur of her fox gently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>13-12-2009, 04:33:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh I mean you have experience in other subjects Vincent, including plotting I am sure." Said Jessica.<br>+++<br>Yowl reached the table and jumped up on a chair right across from Rose.<br>"Yowl?" he said directed at the fox.<br>Yowl was a&nbsp; domestic short hair tomcat with black and while fur. His ears twitched as waited for a reply.<br>He suspected that Reggie was looking over at him so he tried to be dignified and polite so as to impress Reggie.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>14-12-2009, 03:46:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Brian</strong><br><br>The chaser nodded, "No problem.&nbsp; Me and Jessica have a bit in common . . . how'd you two meet anyway?&nbsp; You a Hyena too?"&nbsp; Brian hadn't really seen many new people the other night, not even within his own dorm.&nbsp; He'd been too busy getting reacquainted with other second years, a few third years, and some fourth years.&nbsp; He gathered the books he wanted to take out, though, and made to follow Jaxon.<br><br>"Oh, Brian Fletcher, Fox."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>14-12-2009, 04:51:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(erased because of continuity problems)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>14-12-2009, 21:32:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2547109#msg2547109">Quote from: Vandren on 14-12-2009, 03:46:07</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Brian</strong><br><br>The chaser nodded, "No problem.&nbsp; Me and Jessica have a bit in common . . . how'd you two meet anyway?&nbsp; You a Hyena too?"&nbsp; Brian hadn't really seen many new people the other night, not even within his own dorm.&nbsp; He'd been too busy getting reacquainted with other second years, a few third years, and some fourth years.&nbsp; He gathered the books he wanted to take out, though, and made to follow Jaxon.<br><br>"Oh, Brian Fletcher, Fox."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>&nbsp; Jaxon looked over at Brain "I'm in Fox and Vincent has a crush on Jessica and some how we all became friends "<br>&nbsp;she smiled at him .."Are they going to have a team this year? I wasn't allowed to play where I went to school at but I like to play this year , Maybe you could teach me the game Brian" she smiled at him her hair falling in her face as they both walked to the table .
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-12-2009, 14:51:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The fox scurried over to Rose's other shoulder, peeking at the cat through her hair.&nbsp; Rose looked over at the sound of the cat.&nbsp; "Hey there."&nbsp; One hand went out to stroke it's head, softly scratching behind the ears.&nbsp; "And who does a pretty kitty like you belong to."&nbsp; She never fully understood it, but animals just seemed to bring out another side in her.&nbsp; Of course, that still wasn't good enough to have gotten her a high enough mark in Care for Magical Creatures to continue it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>16-12-2009, 00:30:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Demon in his usual manner ,Open an eye looked around and then decided he was cold, seeing Vincent and then Jessica he went and climbed lazily on to her lap wrapping his tail around her arm .. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>16-12-2009, 05:56:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Anyway" said Jessica. "have we decided anything in terms of a common agreement.We should discuss it si if we have comapny soon ."<br>+++<br>Yowl turned his head to the side and his tail formed a question mark.<br>He looked back over his shoulder at the table Jessica and Vincent were seated at.<br>His eyes scrinch and a purr emerged from him as she petted him.<br>Clearly Rose met with this felines approval.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-12-2009, 07:14:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2543729#msg2543729">Quote from: Bishrook aka Fate sisters on 13-12-2009, 04:33:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Oh I mean you have experience in other subjects Vincent, including plotting I am sure." Said Jessica.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"Also, how do I put it?&nbsp; Making the pain of myself to all and sundry.&nbsp; Oh, and providing Reggie with the animatronic scratching post."&nbsp; He grinned and gave his familiar another skritch, which she begrudgingly accepted, watching Yowl's antics through slitted eyes and kneading the table.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>16-12-2009, 19:46:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>"Ah, sorry, didn't see many new students last night," Brian apologized as they walked.&nbsp; Then he shrugged.&nbsp; "There'll be a team for the dorm, but it's not something you can pick up overnight.&nbsp; Especially not at the level students here play.&nbsp; We're not pro, but definitely a step above Hogwarts."&nbsp; Even so, he figured he could go over the basics of chasing at least.&nbsp; It was one of the two easiest positions to learn.&nbsp; Every position required skill and talent, of course, but the chasers and keeper had the simplest jobs.&nbsp; And the seeker required the most natural talent of any position, in his opinion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>17-12-2009, 03:10:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"you are no pain to me." said Jessica.<br>Smiling at his comment on his function for Reggie she said."Yowl is an affectionate cat but I think sometimes he regards me as scratcher in chief and main food supplier." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2009, 03:19:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I am not?&nbsp; Then I must not be doing it right."<br><br>Vincent made a face and then smiled at her, skritching Reggie under her chin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkAngel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2009, 05:08:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=40004.msg2555782#msg2555782">Quote from: Vandren on 16-12-2009, 19:46:07</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>"Ah, sorry, didn't see many new students last night," Brian apologized as they walked.&nbsp; Then he shrugged.&nbsp; "There'll be a team for the dorm, but it's not something you can pick up overnight.&nbsp; Especially not at the level students here play.&nbsp; We're not pro, but definitely a step above Hogwarts."&nbsp; Even so, he figured he could go over the basics of chasing at least.&nbsp; It was one of the two easiest positions to learn.&nbsp; Every position required skill and talent, of course, but the chasers and keeper had the simplest jobs.&nbsp; And the seeker required the most natural talent of any position, in his opinion.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Jaxon looked at him and smiled, as she listened "I think that would be cool, Flyings alot easier then walking on two legs and four legs I better at only have to say if it wasn't for the fleas I stay a wolf its alot easier to deal with " she smiled at him .. "Tell me Brian what do you do for fun?'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>18-12-2009, 03:22:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed and poked him in the ribs. "You are a rascal!" she said. "But a lovable one."<br>She reached over and stroked Reggie from her head just behind the ears down to the tail.<br>Somehow their arms met at least once.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>18-12-2009, 03:37:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Brian Fletcher</strong><br><br>I imagine a lot of animagi would say the same, Brian thought.&nbsp; Aloud, he shrugged, "Depends.&nbsp; Music, flying, when I get the chance.&nbsp; Listening to music, that is.&nbsp; I can't carry a tune to save my life."&nbsp; He chuckled a bit, self-depreciating.&nbsp; "Here, I mostly read and fly.&nbsp; Catch up with friends in Fox and other dorms and play around with charms."&nbsp; A friend had been working with him for the last couple months by owl post comparing notes on a couple new ones to try out.&nbsp; Some were definitely specific to the school, although Brian wasn't sure if even the teachers knew one or two of them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-12-2009, 03:45:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This time, when their hands met, Vincent gently took hers in his and squeezed.<br><br>"You say this now," he grinned.&nbsp; "What you will say later, I do not know."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>19-12-2009, 03:21:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She squeezed back.<br>"I'm a big girl, Vincent, I know things change and nothing stays the same. So I'll take the 'risk'." she said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>19-12-2009, 18:50:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent blushed a little.<br><br>"I could kiss you, just now, if only it would not anger the Librarian over there, who looks as though she is about to blow the gasket because of a menagerie..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bishrook aka Fate sisters</strong> on <strong>20-12-2009, 02:32:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jessica cast a glance over in the Librarians direction. She hadn't even noticed as her attention had been focused on Vincent and the others.<br>"I see what you mean." she said with a little smile. "Well should we put that on our 'to do' list'."<br>She moved her hand and his under the table.<br>She was in fact quite excited though she knew she wasn't so excited as to overcome her judgement. Some kissing and cuddling would be nice right now but she didn't really want to go much further at this point. In a way she was as methoudical in 'love life' as she was in her studies.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Beyond Hogwarts] New Year's Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-12-2009, 03:10:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Consider it thus recorded," Vincent grinned, rubbing his chin against Reggie's head.&nbsp; Reggie conceded the point by purring softly...
			</dd>
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