The Summer BBQ Open Closed

Olphie didn't particularly like barbecues, to be perfectly honest. What she did like, though? Her best friend, Yoldest Nordic Jetski, and Caradoc Browne, her almost boyfriend. She also knew that the students would be wanting her autograph, anyway; they always did. Sometimes the students were crazier than the adult fans! 

She strode briskly to the barbecue and immediately went over to greet North Pole. "Norway!" she called out. "Doing well, dear?" 

A flicker of movement caught Olphie's eye as she ignored whatever response Normandy would give her. This was much more important. A black cat, with fuzzy gray eyebrows and a hideous looking bow tie was rubbing up against Yourdesk's leg. Olphie stared at the cat, curiously watching it while imagining dressing it up in a beautiful pink ruffled hat and walking with him on the grounds. 

The image was too much to bear, she just had to have this cat as her own. Olphie would attempt to pick the cat up as she squealed loudly, "You are just the cutest thing I ever did see!"

Adam was super glad to be at Hogwarts Summer Camp for another year, after last year's exciting activities. Last July, he'd been prepared for three months with his infuriating brother, spent waiting in anticipation to get back to Hogwarts. The camp had offered a fun alternative, letting him spend more time with his friends in the place he loved. The rest of the summer, albeit, had been....eventful, but camp was still a highlight in Adam's mind.

He had been pretty sure they'd bring it back for another year, and when the announcement came officially, Adam had sprung into action, The last few days had been occupied by a hasty exchange of letters between Hogwarts and Nottingham, where his mother awaited with the final say on his plans. The first answer he got was crushing. They wanted him back at home, they missed him, they needed to spend more time as a family, all of that nonsense. Didn't they understand that he only had a few more summers left with all of his school friends? There was no time to waste! Nervous beyond words, Adam had written up the perfect reply to his mother, half a plea and half a guilt-trip, but he never got the chance to send it. Another owl arrived a day later with the attached permission slip, signed with Kristine Harringtom's signature. It was nothing short of a miracle -- a miracle achieved by his "aunt" Bridgit, who'd written a little note in the corner of the paper: have fun, kid.

With everything in line, Adam was all set to enjoy practically a whole extra month at Hogwarts. The barbecue-brunch was a great kick-off to summer camp, and it looked beautiful. Picnic tables and blankets were spread out invitingly across the grounds, and a group of professors were gathered around the grill to serve the food. It didn't look like very many people had gotten here -- could he be early? That would be a first. Content to wait and see, Adam took a seat at one of the benches and watched a girl he hadn't seen earlier talk with the professors. Leaning back to let the sun warm his face, Adam closed his eyes and smiled. Even better than a school year at Hogwarts...

...was summer at Hogwarts.

"Miss Bercegeay, as you are picking up that cat. Could you please remove it from here? We don't need any of those lingering about with all this food in the area."

The professor had been casually keeping watch by his barbecue. the excitement must have almost been dripping from his forehead along with the sweat he wiped off his brow. From the corner of his eyes, he had noticed the sneaky ball of fluff approach Nora's legs. not that he had been watching those... In any case. He never minded cats. His old folks had three back in Ireland. All in different colors and sizes even. Crazy yet cute monsters he used to call them. Then again, those back home used to jump on everything and proceeded to knock half of mum's vases in the process.

But he had been through enough food events by now to know they could be cunning little animals. He'd have none of that cuddling around this time. These children needed their food. Especially with the draining weather out in the open. The sun had really been shining through today. By the itching feeling in the back of his neck, he assumed he'd be burnt by now.

Bloom was beyond excited! She was so ready for camp. Last year, she remembered, that her parents had taken her out of camp towards the beginning because they wanted her and her sisters to meet their new baby brother that they adopted. She was incredibly bummed last year. But now, with some persuasion, she was able to be a part of camp throughout the summer!

It was the first event of the camp: BBQ brunch. Bloom loved the thought of having a BBQ and to eat with her friends would be so much fun. Though, it made her wonder. What any of her friends be around? Are they doing summer camp this year, too? She hoped so.

Walking into the campgrounds, she looked around. There were more professors than students that were attending the BBQ, and on top of that, there were students that Bloom did not recognize. She hoped that her friends would come and join her soon. She hoped that her friends were doing camp and not something else over the summer.

Bloom walked up to Professor Jenson who was cutting onions. She wanted to help, but the aura of the onions were already making Bloom's eyes water. She waved at the professor with a small smile and walked over to the other Professor who she had not met yet, Professor Bercegeay. She seemed to be holding a cat, and Bloom loved cats.

"Can I hold the cat?" Bloom asked the professor with a smile. While Bloom was more of a dog person, she still enjoyed the company of a cat. She especially loved this cat because it looked a bit funny looking to her.

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@Adam Harringtom

The weather was excellent, nice enough for Dymphna to wear a floral sundress and sandals. She wore her hair down but included the sunhat to protect her fair skin. Upon arrival, she noticed her cousin was starting the barbecue. She would catch up with her soon.

Nearby was an unfamiliar student [Katrina] and a few of Hogwarts staff. It took her awhile to get the hang of Flying but she was able to pass with flying colors. (Ha!) Dymphna wanted to ask for her autograph, knowing that she’d previously played with her favorite Quidditch team, but she didn’t have anything on her. Later perhaps.

There was also Hufflepuff’s Head of House whom the blonde met at the second year graduation party. Not a very fond memory at all. She flushed in embarrassment, trying to brush it off as she looked around the grounds to see a girl laying in the grass [River]. She seemed too peaceful to interrupt.

Her eyes eventually settled on a familiar Ravenclaw so she headed over. “Adam! Enjoying the weather?” Though they weren’t exactly friends, they were from the same House, shared classes and she remembered their snowball fight from their previous year.