And Then There Were 3
The first day of Hogwarts classes in the Potion Hall with @Zephyr Deakin and @Julia Evans
It was the first day of classes at Hogwarts, and I was finding it really hard to adapt to this new life. Plus, the castle was absolutely enormous, and I was having a lot of trouble finding my way around. Luckily, I was able to follow some people who, like me, had Potions in their first period, so I followed them through the corridors and was able to find my way to the Potions classroom, which would remain the same all year. This morning, I went down to the Great Hall feeling a bit stressed. It was rare for me to eat away from my parents and family, and I was a little tense at the thought of it being like this for three months.
After eating, I went up to my dormitory, put on my uniform, packed all my school supplies in my satchel, and made sure I had my wand. Then I went down to the common room to look for some of the first-years I'd seen during the Sorting Ceremony. Some of them, like me, had Potions first period, so I followed them down the corridors, and here I was, outside the classroom. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Potions class. It reminded me a bit of strange experiments with explosions, or a cooking recipe where you have to follow a precise list of ingredients and manage to mix them correctly to make a potion.
The professor arrived, greeted us, and asked us to come in. I was a little lost; I didn't know many people, and above all, I was afraid of the others.
My shyness prevents me from approaching others, and I had no idea who to sit next to. A boy and a girl next to me seemed to be in the same state as me, so I made up my mind and headed towards a table, saying to the other two people:
"There's... the last table free. Would you... please sit with... me?"
I rarely spoke to the others, but I was afraid we'd get told off if we didn't sit down at the same time as the other students. Some knew each other, and others didn't at all, but everyone had found a seat, except for the three of us, so I had to offer them a seat.
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And Then There Were 3
credit to amazing Skylar Astor
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Reducio Mention: @Lili-Blue Forester, @Julia Evans |
Zephyr’s morning started early as per usual. There was also a moment where he forgot where he was then he remembered he’s in his new school. Hogwarts. He dressed quickly, wore his uniform robes on and checked his bag more than once. Wand? Yes. Books? Yes. He kept thinking he was forgetting something, even though it’s not the case.
He followed other first years through the corridors, the castle twisted and turned which confused the heck out of him due to moving stairs and stopping where he didn’t expect them. When he finally reached the Potions classroom, he felt relieved and exasperated already. For someone reason, Potions made him nervous. It sounded like cooking but with instructions to follow. He kept thinking about cauldrons exploding and professors getting angry.
The room smelled strange, and another thing to worry about, he didn’t know where to sit. Everyone seemed to move so fast, finding friends and places at tables. Suddenly, a girl spoke up, who looked just as nervous as he felt, offering the last free table. He was relieved that someone else offered so he nodded quickly.
“Uh, yeah, would like to join you.” walking over to the table. He set his bag down and smiled. “Thank you for offering.” He remembered his manners. “I’m Zephyr Deakin, nice to meet you…?” He offered his hand for a handshake hoping he didn’t look too awkward. He was not sure how Potions would go, but at least he’s not going to sit alone anymore.
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And Then There Were 3
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And Then There Were 3
The first day of Hogwarts classes in the Potion Hall with @Zephyr Deakin and @Julia Evans
The young boy accepted my request and walked towards me, introducing himself as he did so. His name was Zephyr Deakin. From his uniform, I could tell he was in Hufflepuff. I remembered that during the Sorting Ceremony, Hufflepuff was presented as the house of patient and loyal people.
Although I doubted it from his face, Zephyr might just be a patient boy! The girl I had invited to sit with us accepted with a big smile. She introduced herself in turn. Her name was Julia Evans, and she was in the same house as me. I remembered her from the Reparation dinner; she had been sitting not far from me. I had found her very composed and kind-hearted. Then she turned to me and asked my name. I replied in a timid and very hesitant voice:
"My name is Lili-Blue... Lili-Blue Forester... Thank you... for agreeing to join me..."
At that moment, I cursed my stutter and how quickly I blushed. I was ashamed of it.
Especially in front of people my own age, they seemed nice and maybe they could be my friends... If I made a bad impression on them, I would have stayed alone for a long time...
And Then There Were 3
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Reducio Mention: @Lili-Blue Forester, @Julia Evans |
It was a bit awkward just standing there in the middle of the class but Zephyr was glad when a girl invited him. If he's going to sit alone, it would have been worse. She introduced herself to him as Lili-Blue so he did the same courtesy. In doing so, he noticed her cheeks turned red when he shook her hand. He was assuming she was also nervous and worried like him. “Uh...yeah, sure. I didn’t know where to sit if you didn't ask me.” He hoped his voice sounded normal, it was hard for someone who's not great at talking to new people. Nevertheless, but he tried to smile anyway despite feeling stiff. “Nice to meet you, Lili Blue. You can just call me Zeph.”
He sat down beside her and put his backpack under the table as he looked around the classroom. It was darker there, he was not sure if that's to be expected for potion class like this. The air smelled weird too, a combination of old books, herbs, something minty and burnt. There were also cauldrons set up and seeing that, he didn't know what to feel about it. Is it the same as cooking or is it more like Chemistry with magic?
He checked his assigned cauldron wondering how this works, if it's going to start bubbling on its own. Do we light it with a spell? What if he messes it up? What if it explodes? He was trying not to think of angry professors who would yell at him on his first day. That would be a disaster, not to mention humiliating. He was too busy pondering about a lot of things when another girl introduced herself to him.
Zephyr smiled at her, "Julia, it's a pleasure to meet you." He shook her hand gently. "I hope you two won't mind me asking but are you two...err, halfblood or pureblood? You're familiar with all these?" It's a lot to take in for a first day. He gestured toward the shelves full of jars. “I have no idea how this class works.”
Calming Presence | The Muggle Condition
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And Then There Were 3
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And Then There Were 3
First day of classes at Hogwarts, in the Potions Room, with @Zephyr Deakin and @Julia Evans
Zephyr announced that he was glad I'd offered him a seat because he wasn't very good at sitting. Julia watched us, amused and a little embarrassed at the same time. It must be said that Zephyr and I seemed equally shy, and Julia appeared more outgoing. Zephyr asked us if we were half-blood or Muggle-born. I didn't quite understand why he was asking, but when he explained that he didn't really know what to do in Potions class, I quickly understood. Personally, I was Muggle-born and knew nothing about Potions. It's true that it's rather difficult to grasp the concept of wizards because in my world, we talk more about cake recipes. Julia turned to me and asked what my blood was, and I stammered,
"I'm Muggle-born and I really have no idea what we do in Potions class. I feel like we're in for a real mess this lesson."
The end of my sentence was meant to be funny and ironic, but I was trembling and stuttering so much that I think the joke fell flat.
I hope our potions professor isn't going to be too strict because if we start the first class of the year with a strict professor, I'm afraid I won't pass my potions year.
And Then There Were 3
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Reducio Mention: @Lili-Blue Forester, @Julia Evans |
Julia said both her parents were half-bloods which means when it comes to magic and the norm here, she’s got the most advantage out of the three of them. Meanwhile, Lili shared that she’s a muggle-born, therefore she has no idea about the Potions class either. So it doesn’t matter what your blood status is, they’re all newbie to potion brewing. Zephyr thought, if this class was what he imagined it to be then they’re really in for a real mess like she said. The joke was there, he could hear it in her tone, but it’s also obvious that she was worried. If he’s not wrong, there’s also panic behind her words and he understood that feeling all too well. “There’s really a chance of a real mess.” If there’s one thing he learned from his muggle school, was that if nobody ever messed up, then no one wouldn’t need a class.
Julia asked him in return what his blood status is, “I’m half-blood, my dad’s a pureblood, my mom’s a muggle. We don’t really sit around brewing potions at home or anything. This is a first for me.” Deep inside, he was also nervous. His mind was already imagining smoke, bubbling potions, and the professor scolding him. Seeing her this way, he realized he’s not the only one with issues. “I just hope the Professor is not strict. It’s the first day, maybe it’s all about learning the basics first.” Internally he added, like how not to poison themselves, or make a fool of themselves too. He smiled at the two girls, “And we’re in for a disaster, at least we will all be disasters together.” It was a joke but there’s a possibility that it would come true. “Anyway, if there’s instructions to follow, maybe we’ll survive. We can all just imagine we’re following a recipe.”
Calming Presence | The Muggle Condition
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Sta: 7 | Eva: 8 | Str: 7 | Wis: 5 | Arc: 8 | Accu: 5
And Then There Were 3
@Lili-Blue Forester & @Zephyr Deakin
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