Closed A Giant's Rite PV

The boys soft sobs had already stopped and vanished to the win. The voice he heard, creeping and escaping from the woods behind him. His ears twitched, perked a little at the tone. While a question of believing he was alone swept his mind, he was more curious by the words he heard. Was it an echo of his own? No, different words besides fear was spoken. He swiftly stood, losing a bit of balance having almost slipped and requiring re-footing to keep himself up. The loose gravel beneath his feet wasn't meant to stay sturdy. It crumbled with his movements, swayed and disobeyed as the boy was simply trying to stand. Or rather, maybe his legs were in shock from his tantrum and of the boy that stood across from him now.

The stern dark eyes were rather concerning, when was the last time Lucian had to lift his chin upward to speak face to face with another person. He always had to look down when speaking with his father and some of his siblings as well at his current age. Of course there are still adults who are taller than the boy... for now. Yet, this students was clearly different. The deep tone in his voice, Giant tongue was a difficult magic language to pronounce, not just learn. There large bodies provided large lungs, deep and low breathes with bellowing speech. Fluency wasn't the easiest thing, even for Lucian's Pureblooded father. The only other voice he heard the language spoken from. Sometimes Lucian was able to pronounce certain words his father struggled a bit with despite years of practice. There was just a natural feeling to it that Lucian was able to grasp and understand through a bit of reading as well. Yet he never actually heard such a... refined way to speak in the way of mountains.

The young Hufflepuff was scared, caught off guard. What are the chances? What was he to say. He couldn't help but feel fear at the boy who towered in such height. This fear, perhaps it was a natural response and showed why height and strength meant a lot in Giant hierarchy. Was it possible this guy was also looking down on Lucian? With that stare, and they way he asked the question. While Lucian wasn't sure, he needed to say something back. This familiarity, it was clear this other student was most likely another part-giant or maybe even half like Lucians mother from his height. Yet, what was Lucian to say? There were too many fears to think of. Afraid that he wouldn't get to embrace his giant nature, fear his family will punish him if he tries, fear his father could be punished alongside him. The disdain Lucian's siblings clearly show him, and the fact his mother cried when he spoke such in the magical language. Perhaps he was afraid other students would treat him the same, that he wouldn't be able to escape anything and that home and Hogwarts were the same. While his mind raced, his body had a more natural feeling: to not show weakness.

He straightened his body, his facial expression relaxed taking away the surprise he originally had. The boy cracked his knuckles a little, before putting his hands in their respective pockets in his cloak: "Faes dhed Gaield'r Haina. Thed Gaieldr ed Hurwesdr esa suwesnr." In truth though, the boy was afraid he'd end up being the true coward. He projected, and it felt better than admitting he himself was one. Lucian wanted and was looking for something, but what?

¹Fear that Giant's Hide. That Giants at Hogwarts are cowards.
@Hugh Lowe

You can't hide as a Giant? Of course a Giant can hide. That's all giants have been doing for the years, centuries that have passed. Hunted and despised at least in this region of the world. Forced to corner tips of mountains or islands where they're forced to hide. Perhaps it's for the best, as wizards and muggles can be insufferable due to their natural fear of the unknown. Fear of the strength that Giants have. They're large, and while their intelligence is better than that of lowly trolls, to be compared to such a race for intellect is rather insulting. Sure giants weren't on the same level as typical wizards, or even had negative shortcomings like a short temper or preferring strength over wit.

As Lucian spoke with the upper-classman, it wasn't similar to that of his siblings or mother. This boy seemed more in-tune with Giant nature, the simpleness in speech, the lack of complexity. Not to say he was dumb or anything, rather he got straight to the point of his thoughts and words. No double meaning, not searching for hidden meaning or metaphors. It could make one wonder if speaking with such a person would be easy or difficult. If you over thought it, then you may utilize similes or anecdotes that would only cause confusion. Yet, simply just stating what should be obvious would progress the conversation to the real solution.

The words that left the grizzled man in front of Lucian didn't intimidate him if that was what the man was attempting to do. At first the boy was surprised and slightly off tempo. However, once Lucian has regained his thoughts and his temper, then he can easily manipulate the confidence he has. "Olrirr Pesd."¹ Left his voice. He kept his distance, unsure if what he said could make himself seem inferior in the other boys mind. Afterall, Lucian recalls his father telling him that due to half or part giants being smaller in height and not as strong, they were looked down upon by full-giants. He cleared his voice. It was obvious that batting around questions or trying to detail his talk wasn't going to make things easier. If this was like an actual conversation between real giants, then it should be quick, simple, and straight to the point. Yet, Lucian didn't want to reveal everything. He was unsure of the trust he should be putting in this other student. While this was the only part-giant he was meeting for the first time outside his family, he couldn't just trust them with everything. "Hide from my family. As I said, I'm part giant. My mother is half, and she disapproves the blood that I and you have. She and everyone in my family except for me and my father disapprove our Giant heritage. I hate them for it. If word gets out that I'm not acting as I should, I'm certain I'll be punished for it. I have to hide... ilraica irrui... Giants are still hiding, all we do is hide. I fear even here we do."² That last phrase had a hint of jealousy in it. While they both shared some heritage, Lucian did not fully associate or trust himself towards this other student. He could feel a bit of anger, unnecessary but still present in his mind.

¹ Only Part
²Unlike You
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