Thread: The Great Hall

Name Nickname Nicole Gammel Nikki Attire Ravenclaw Uniform and Robes. HouseYear Ravenclaw2nd year. Wand Cherry, Unicorn tail hair, 9 in, slightly springy. Location The Great Hall Ravenclaw Table. Tagging Anyone Ellie, possibly Stacey sees Severus, Professor Lupin. Time Tuesday September 5, 2073 Morning. Name Nickname Eleanora Grayhaven Ellie Attire Ravenclaw Uniform and Robes. HouseYear Ravenclaw2nd year. Wand Willow, Dragon heartstring, 8 in, light and wispy. Location The Great Hall Ravenclaw Table. Tagging Anyone Nikki, possibly Stacey sees Severus, Professor Lupin. Time Tuesday September 5, 2073 Morning. Ellie tucked a blonde lock of hair behind an ear and smiled as Nikki took her seat next to her and set down her bag. It was nice to be in the company of a friend, someone who actually enjoyed being around her and wanted her there... for once. Her family had all but forgotten her now and Nikki was the only friend she really had since she hadn't really made too many her first year. But such was the way when you went anywhere new. But no matter, she had her friend with her now and she was hopeful that this year she might make some more. At the very least, she would try. Nikki sat down and grinned. Her dark eyes glittering when the food appeared on the table for the taking. Immediately, she reached for a sweet roll and took it to nibble on as she turned toward Ellie and let out a contented sigh. The roll tasted delicious and she gestured that Ellie take one as well. Just then, the two girls perked up as the doors to the Great Hall flung open and the loud shouts resonated above the low murmurs of faculty and students alike as they meandered about both talking and eating, catching up and waiting. They looked at each other with widened eyes as the men--one of them Professor Lupin--bantered back and forth, ready to go at each others' throats if needs be. They didn't stop until they reached the Slytherin table, slamming their things down with great force causing them both to jump. Ellie squeaked, her hand going to her mouth to stifle the sound. Nikki turned her head instantly, her one hand instantly moving to grab Ellie by the arm. Oh gosh, Nikki whispered. Ellie swallowed hard. I hope they didn't hear me, she said nervously, her cheeks going red. Nikki looked at Ellie with a softened expression. I think they were too caught up in their argument to notice, she said with a tiny giggle. Ellie let out her own giggle and turned her head to look out at the sea of students still mucking about. She caught sight of more heading towards their table, some of them were even first years who hadn't yet received their uniforms and just the house robes from being sorted. She wondered what sorts they'd be like. As one of the new girls approached, she gave her a smile and tried her best not to be shy. Hello, she said. Welcome to Ravenclaw. Name Nickname Sydney Mistlethwaite Attire Gryffindor Uniform and Robes. HouseYear Gryffindor2nd year. Wand Spruce, Unicorn tail hair, 834 in, bendy. Location The Great Hall Gryffindor Table. Tagging Anyone sees Noelle. Time Tuesday September 5, 2073 Morning. Name Nickname Noelle Whitman Attire Gryffindor Uniform and Robes. HouseYear Gryffindor2nd year. Wand Holly, Dragon heartstring, 9 in, fairly flexible. Location The Great Hall Gryffindor Table. Tagging Anyone sees Paxton, Sydney. Time Tuesday September 5, 2073 Morning. Sydney finished adjusting her wrist band and once satisfied leaned against the table. It wasn't long before a cup of juice appeared along with some food. Smiling, she filled up her plate with some eggs and bacon as well as a bunch of strawberries. The food was utterly delicious and just what she needed to start the day. As she ate, she caught sight of Noelle making her way toward the table. The girl definitely marched to the beat of her own drum, but it was something that Sydney respected not to mention admired. It took a special person to not be afraid to do some of the things Noelle did, so she had to give the girl credit where it was due and she was glad to have met her as well as proud to call her a friend. As Noelle continued to make her way through the Great Hall, she saw that Sydney was already sitting down at Gryffindor Table and eating. It made her smile to see her friend there. Humming, she tried to push through the massive crowd of students. She noticed a few familiar faces and took note of which faculty had returned and were present. Her eyes then drifted toward Mr. Fettel, a curious one he was. She tilted her head slightly and sighed, realizing that he was the only one in that great big room who wasn't smiling. In fact, he was scowling. Didn't he want to be back like everyone else? Letting out another sigh, she shrugged and continued her little song and made her way over to Gryffindor Table and took a seat next to Sydney. Hey, Noelle, Sydney said. Noelle smiled. Hello, she replied in kind in between notes to her little tune. I'm so glad to see you, Sydney. Now that we're back, we'll have to make sure to make sure we take advantage of Hogsdale this year. She giggled a little. I hear there are some interesting relic shops there. Sydney laughed. I want to go dancing! You can dance while I talk to the fish. They have interesting stories to share, you know. One just has but to listen. Noelle nodded knowingly, which only made Sydney giggle all the more. Mudbloods, came a sneering mutter. Sydney and Noelle glanced behind them and caught sight of two Slytherins walking by. Sydney just looked down at her lap. Being Muggle-Born, she was used to the insults... it also reminded her of the... Noelle just reached out and patted her friends back. Though she was Half-Blood, many tended to call her as such due to the sorts she befriended. It unsettled her at times, reminded her of the past she'd read about more than once--a past she was certain wasn't forgotten and would rise again. After the two Slytherins left more Gryffindor began to gather at their table, sitting down and reaching for food that began to appear little by little for all to enjoy and feast upon.