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Post by Grace Babineaux on Aug 25, 2019 0:17:20 GMT 10
Grace giggled a little. It was hard not to, when you were pulling off a dare. She was a first year, and it was early in September, so lots of people didn't even give her a second glance. She couldn't tell if it was because she was a first year or because she'd failed to make an impression on most of the students. Making sure Gerald was following behind her and that Marcia was tucked safely in her pocket, she made her way to the staff room.
"Alright, here we are again. You wanna knock this time?" Grace asked, looking towards Gerald.
"Hmm, Uh, sure" He nodded. Stepping forward, he knocked on the door to the staffroom. After knocking, he stood next to Grace again.
He wasn't sure if it was the shirt not fitting correctly, or if it was it not being his own shirt, but the shirt felt a bit uncomfortable. He tried to relax though, so he could see the professor's reaction first.
Fortunately for them, it was Professor Archerose himself who answered the door. He peered at the first years, knowing something seemed off about them but couldn't place it.
'Hello again,' he said. 'Do you have more questions, or is there something else I can help you with?' Archerose fixed his glasses, wondering if he needed to clean them. He could have sworn those two were in different houses. Was he going mad? First year of teaching and he already couldn't remember who was where? Oh dear.
Post by Grace Babineaux on Aug 25, 2019 7:40:18 GMT 10
It was nice that they didn't have to ask for Archerose again. She giggled a little, thinking it was funny that he hadn't said anything about the change, he even seemed a little off about it. "I wanted you to hear my song!" Grace said, recalling dare number 13. She thought it might be good to get that one done, while they were already here. Without waiting for an answer, she bravely launched into a high-pitched rendition of a song she'd heard in a movie. She grinned at Gerald. Maybe he'd be able to complete another dare. Maybe the one where he pretended to apologize for something that didn't happen.
He had completely blanked on why they were here. Couldn't they have just spent the day dressed as each other instead? Regardless though, he was trying to think of a dare he could add to the list.
Even though he wanted to grin back, he tried to put on a serious face. "Also, uh, sorry professor, we accidentally dropped a glass vial over in the great hall."
Whatever Professor Archerose expected, it wasn't that.
'Uh...' He blinked, processing what just happened. 'Thank you, for sharing that song with me.' He'd already forgotten the words, but Archerose wasn't about to discourage student expression so long as no one was getting hurt. He was baffled, but patient.
'Oh dear.' He shook his head at the Gryffindor boy, though he could imagine him better as a Ravenclaw for whatever reason. 'How serious is it? What did the vial contain? Have you informed Filch, oh - I can understand not wanting to do that yourself. I can inform him, if you wish? Unless it was empty, then a simple repairing charm should do the trick.' Archerose nodded, ducking back into the staff room to speak with someone.
Post by Nyx Nordstrom on Aug 29, 2019 2:09:08 GMT 10
It had taken a few minutes since leaving class, but Nyx was almost there. She rounded a corner and was finally on her way toward the staff room. As she made her way down the corridor, nearing her destination, her mind was still wandering with endless queries. How did Amara Seabrook know about Professor Hathmore? What was the latter's connection to the Ministry of Magic? There were so many questions and what felt like so little time to get them answered. Nyx began to pick up her pace, her low heels clicking with tick–tock precision.
As Nyx approached the entrance to the staff room, she was aware she wouldn't be alone. Two children were standing ahead of her, both much smaller than she was. The students were a pair of first years by the looks of their appearance—which, for the record, was quite disheveled. Their clothing was ill-fitted, over–and–undersized and overall messy upon first glance (at least to her high standards). "Who dressed you two? A blind house elf?" Nyx ridiculed, failing to suppress a snigger. Nyx hardly acknowledged younger students unless she absolutely had to, but how could she pass up the opportunity to have a little mean–spirited fun? She couldn't.
The platinum–haired Ravenclaw glanced away from the two kids and looked over their heads. The door was positioned halfway open, as if someone had already answered. "Move aside, little children," Nyx remarked with more distaste than endearment, attempting to move past them in order to get closer. She knocked lightly against the unclosed door, her clenched fist rapping over the wood. "May I speak to Professor Rivera? I've been summoned," she began aloud, "It's Nyx Nordstrom." Maybe if she stated her name, Rivera would answer.
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Post by Grace Babineaux on Aug 29, 2019 6:10:33 GMT 10
An older blond Ravenclaw girl came quickly into view as Grace waited with Gerald. She was about to ask him what he planned to do, seeing as there was no actual glass vial that had been dropped. They could probably just say older students had taken care of it. Or they could pretend that it was vanished into thin air. The latter option sounded like a lot more fun to Grace. However, all her thoughts vanished as the older girl insulted first their clothes, then their height.
Struggling to keep an irritated reply coming out, Grace recalled the first of the twenty dares she had memorized: number one, complimenting somebody you didn't like. She wondered if she could honestly mean a compliment towards the older Ravenclaw. "You ought to be nicer to me. I am in your house, after all." Grace cracked a grin. "Plus, I think your uniform looks very well put together."
She looked at Gerald and attempted a wink. It did not look like a wink, or anything close to it. As Nyx asked for Professor Rivera, Grace looked worried. Was there an actual rule against switching uniforms? She could expect Archerose to not know who was where, but Professor Rivera was head of house. If Grace had been more in the moment, she would've thought to introduce Marcia to Nyx, as part of dare 14.
Tiana had taken the opportunity to thank Professor Hathmore for delivering the message to her and hurried out of the room with her things. But by the time she emerged into the corridor, Nyx was already gone. She just shrugged and began to walk. Truth be told, Tiana didn't want to walk with Nyx anyway. That girl seemed like a snob-and-a-half and way too full of herself. Everyone in the class had been zapped or knocked on their arse and she was the only one throwing a fit. Tiana didn't care for entitled people; they reminded her of her parents.
After taking longer than expected, Tiana eventually stumbled upon the staff room. She had forgotten where it was and luckily took the right turn. She noticed a group of students standing in front of the door, including Nyx. As she was approaching the small group, Tiana overheard the younger girl give Nyx a compliment. “Oi! Don't pay that one any compliments when she doesn't deserve 'em,” she said with base, finally reaching the trio. The smirk on Tiana's face should've let the first years know she wasn't entirely serious, although she did sort of mean it.
“Didja' ask for Professor Rivera yet, Ice Princess?” Tiana asked, now directing her attention toward Nyx. Something told her that the Ravenclaw would take offense to the nickname and that was why she decided to go with it. If everyone had to deal with Nyx Nordstrom and her attitude, then why not take advantage of her presence by throwing some shade at her, too?
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It was fortunate for Nyx that Professor Archerose was so preoccupied with a conversation within the staff room that he hadn't heard her rather rude arrival. He returned his attention to the group shortly after Tiana finished speaking. He had heard Nyx requesting Professor Rivera though, and gestured to her.
'Was there anything else you needed?' he asked the first years, momentarily forgetting their purpose for being there or if they'd resolved things already. Surely not, if they were still there?
'Ah, there you are.' Rivera came into view at the doorway. 'Thank you.' She nodded at Archerose, then indicated for the two 5th years to follow her. They walked a bit way from the staff room, still in the corridor just separating the two conversations so neither group intruded on the other - nor could overhear what the other group discussed. She did pause to give Grace an odd look (that girl wasn't a Ravenclaw...), but Rivera had more important things to think about for now.
Before addressing why she needed to speak with them, Rivera glanced to the end of the corridor where Professor Hathmore made his way towards them. They shared an odd, unreadable sort of look as he walked by. Hathmore frowned at Archerose, who moved aside, then entered the staff room and vanished from view. Rivera quickly turned her focus back to the 5th years.
'Professor McGonagall intended to join me for this discussion, but she's rather preoccupied with some mistransfiguration incidents going on at the moment.' She gave Nyx and Tiana a glance over. 'As I'm sure each of you are aware, with the exception of Miss Seabrook, all three house captains resigned their role as Quidditch captain shortly after term began. Naturally, Headmaster Rickard and the Head of Houses intend to rectify this.'
She was sure they'd catch on by now what her intention was, but Rivera knew both girls thoughts highly of the role and had expressed determined interest in it should the opportunity rise. Little did they know, it had been the main focus of Professors Rivera and McGonagall for the past day.
'It has officially been decided who should receive these.' Rivera opened her hands, revealing a shiny Captains badge on each palm - one for Ravenclaw, and one for Gryffindor. 'Should you choose to accept this important responsibility and the duties that come with it, you will be placed onto your house Quidditch team right now - any open position you choose. So, what will it be?' She smiled warmly at the girls, knowing this was something they'd wanted, and was confident they'd accept.
Post by Nyx Nordstrom on Aug 30, 2019 0:25:41 GMT 10
Nyx gave the little girl a quick one–over, attempting to determine whether or not the first year was being sincere. Not like it mattered, anyway. Nyx knew her uniform was well put together. She always made sure she appeared most presentable; robes freshly pressed, hair slicked back like silver armor, and make–up palette perfectly arranged. Some could say she was unhealthily obsessed with her appearance and it was her constant need for perfection that was to blame.
Before she could put forth a response, the Gryffindor had arrived. Tiana Thomas. As loud and brash as ever. Just the sound of Tiana's voice grated against her ears. And now I have to deal with this, she thought, her lips pursing with annoyance. It was then that Nyx's eyes rolled in their sockets, reluctantly receiving her nickname. Ice Princess? Was that the best she could do?
Professor Rivera had finally appeared in the doorway and ushered both Nyx and Tiana away from the other discussion. Nyx had a deep admiration for Professor Rivera, what with her being the Ravenclaw Head of House and Charms Professor after all. She deeply admired women in leadership positions, or perhaps just women in charge. This was due to Nyx being raised by only her mother and grandmother; she found it easier to respect women opposed to men.
And that's when her thoughts of female leadership led her to her own future responsibilities. Quidditch Captain. There it was, in all it's glory. The Ravenclaw badge rested in the instructor's palm and the first thing Nyx did was reach out and take it. It was shining under the corridor light, a mesmerizing shade of blue on full display. She clutched it to her chest, coddling and treating it like a beloved treasure that she'd never relinquish. "I can't thank you enough, Professor Rivera," she began, "I promise to uphold my duties with the utmost care."
With the decision to accept the role, Nyx was immediately tasked with picking the position she would fulfill. The answer came almost as quickly as when she accepted her brand new role in leadership. "Seeker," she said with a confidence, still gazing over her new favorite possession. Upon glancing upward, she shot a look at Tiana, her plushy lips stretching into a wicked smirk. "You're looking at Ravenclaw's newest Seeker," Nyx stated with smug satisfaction, all while piercing her vestments with her newest accessory. She thought the badge suited her.
Then, she snapped back to reality, remembering she had somewhere else to be. "I'm sorry if this is unbelievably rude, Professor, but I have to go. I'm meeting a friend," she said hastily, preening her robes. "I have to share the tremendous news! Thank you again," she finished, a genuine half–smile tugging at her mouth. Nyx departed the pair and made her way down the hallway, finally off to meet with Kat. There was much for them to discuss.
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The biggest, brightest smile appeared on Tiana's face. She hadn't been this happy in a long, long time. All the arguments she had been through due to her parent's disapproval of the sport, the makeshift Quidditch games she played back home despite their objections, and the endless flying practices she had organized with her friends… those led her to this very moment. “Thank you, Professor Rivera,” Tiana said with delight, taking the badge from the woman. It would have been nice to receive the opportunity from her own Head of House but Tiana knew Professer McGonagall was busy. And hey, she was the one that likely recommended her.
Tiana was too excited to let Nyx Nordstrom bring down her good mood. Whatever snarky look she was giving her wouldn't phase Tiana—not even in the slightest. “And you're looking at Gryffindor's newest Chaser,” she replied, tossing in a sassy hairflip for good measure. Tiana gave Professor Rivera a playful wink, all in an attempt to let her know it was in good fun—at least it was on Tiana's end. “If you see Professor McGonagall before I do, please tell her I said thank you for the opportunity,” she sighed, still admiring her badge, “I'll do my best to make her and Gryffindor proud.” Tiana then pinned it to her robes, making sure it was visible.
Nordstrom had already left the conversation and Tiana decided she was going to follow suit. There had to be a handful of students in the Gryffindor Common Room that would love to hear her good news. “I'm off to my commons for a bit, Professor. Have a great rest of your day,” she said with a wave of her hand, before turning to leave. It was time for her to celebrate.
Post by Grace Babineaux on Sept 1, 2019 0:15:36 GMT 10
"Er..." Grace glanced at Gerald. She didn't think she could do anymore dares at the moment. The professors would probably figure out that something odd was going on. "No, I think we were just leaving. Thanks!" she tugged Gerald along, leading him down the hallway. They still had to switch back their robes, or they could just go with it until tomorrow. It would be funny, at least to Grace, to go into the Gryffindor common room with Ravenclaw robes on.
When she was sure none of the professors could hear them, and that Gerald had followed her, she said to him, "I saw Professor Hathmore. And that Gryffindor girl--she's a fifth year! That means that fifth year boy has to be somewhere. We might even get polyjuice before dinner!" she grinned widely. She didn't really know for sure if they could find him, especially if he'd gone back to his common room to do homework or something like that.
"Where do you think we should go? I might go for the Grand Hall...maybe the Main Courtyard? Maybe in between?" Grace pondered a few different places that they could go to, and none of them were foolproof for finding the boy.
Post by Grace Babineaux on Sept 1, 2019 22:52:02 GMT 10
Grace nodded. "That's a smart idea, Gerald." Then started heading that way, leading Gerald with her. As she was walking, Grace realized then that, since she'd never met Nyx before then, she probably could've introduced Marcia to her to complete the dare. She thought they'd been having a pretty good day with the dares. It made her feel more confident, moving forwards.
She grinned, "I can't wait to see what the other common rooms are like!" as she went on towards the Entrance Hall
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