It's just the beginning
Around August...
After learning about Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by a school representative, she was then told where to get school supplies because there's no way she can get dragonhide gloves from your local hardware store (It still baffles her that dragons are real!). She was then told how she could get to Hogwarts if it's hidden from Muggles. That's how she knows of Platform 9 3/4. A few days before the start of term, she starts looking through her new schoolbooks and is especially fascinated by different magical creatures according to Newt Scamander. This other world that Denisse is completely unaware of makes her impatient of going to school, which is odd. On the plus side, she can learn how to do spells and make potions. On the downside, she has to drift apart from her Muggle best friend Sophia and there's trouble coming. Ever since she bought Katya from Magical Menagerie, she started to grow anxious. Why was Katya, a Sentinel cat, drawn to her? What was in her future that Katya needs to keep an eye on? Is Denisse even skillful enough for whatever lies ahead? She tells about her Diagon Alley trip with Sophia about the cool things she saw like the Firebolt in the window display of Quality Quidditch Supplies or the goblins in the wizard bank or the moving model of the galaxy in a large glass ball. Sophia listened in awe and with jealousy.
"These are cool and all, but don't you want to stay for one more year? I don't want to say goodbye so soon,"
"I'll write to you. Apparently, that's how witches and wizards send messages. I don't know how they could possibly not buy a cellphone,"
Denisse woke at 5am at September 1st feeling bittersweet, feeling nervous and excited at the same time. She packed all her things right away and checked her list to make sure she had everything she needed. She had a problem deciding whether she should wear her witch robes before going out but decided not to as she didn't want to attract so much attention. She paced up and down her room, waiting for her parents to take her to King's Cross. 3 hours later, her heavy trunk is now in the car and they had set off.
They arrived at King's Cross when it's almost ten. King's Cross was a sea of beige trench coats and rolling suitcases, none of whom seem to notice the girl with a massive tufted-eared cat acting as a living scarf. Atty. Roberts loaded her trunk in the cart and drove it in the station for her. They stopped in front of a wall between Platforms 9 and 10. Her trunk was heavy, but it was nothing compared to the silver feline currently draped across her neck. Katya was purring so loudly Denisse could feel the vibrations in her collarbone.
"Write to us. Do well in school." said Mrs. Roberts
"Goodbye" said Atty. Roberts
Denisse was feeling nervous looking at the seemingly solid brick wall. What if this is all a prank and she crashes into it, feeling humiliated? But the Hogwarts representative did say that she had to go through the brick wall between platforms 9 and 10 and to go for a run if she's nervous. So, Denisse gripped the handle of her trolley. She took a deep breath and began to run. Five feet away, the wall looked impossibly solid. She closed her eyes at the last second and braced for a crash that never came.
There was a sudden shift in the air. The temperature dropped, replaced by the smell of coal smoke, toasted pumpkin, and old parchment. Denisse opened her eyes. The mundane world was gone.
Towering above her was the Hogwarts Express, a gleaming scarlet steam engine that hissed white vapor onto the crowded platform. The air was thick with the sounds of owls hooting, students shouting to friends, and the babble and scraping of heavy trunks. Katya's ears started to swivel. She let out a sharp, authoritative chirrup as a group of older students accidentally bumped into Denisse's trolley. The students stopped, looked at the cat's intense, icy eyes and instinctively cleared a path.
Denisse found an empty compartment near the back of the train. She heaved her trunk onto the rack and sat by the window, watching the steam obscure the faces of parents and other relatives waving goodbye.
As the train let out a long , haunting whistle and began to chuff forward, Denisse felt a familiar weight on her lap. Katya had curled into a ball, her tail twitching rhythmically.
"We're really going, Katya," she whispered, stroking her silver ears.
The cat didn't look up, but let out a satisfied purr. Katya knew exactly where they were headed, and more importantly, she knew she was right where she needed to be.
After learning about Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by a school representative, she was then told where to get school supplies because there's no way she can get dragonhide gloves from your local hardware store (It still baffles her that dragons are real!). She was then told how she could get to Hogwarts if it's hidden from Muggles. That's how she knows of Platform 9 3/4. A few days before the start of term, she starts looking through her new schoolbooks and is especially fascinated by different magical creatures according to Newt Scamander. This other world that Denisse is completely unaware of makes her impatient of going to school, which is odd. On the plus side, she can learn how to do spells and make potions. On the downside, she has to drift apart from her Muggle best friend Sophia and there's trouble coming. Ever since she bought Katya from Magical Menagerie, she started to grow anxious. Why was Katya, a Sentinel cat, drawn to her? What was in her future that Katya needs to keep an eye on? Is Denisse even skillful enough for whatever lies ahead? She tells about her Diagon Alley trip with Sophia about the cool things she saw like the Firebolt in the window display of Quality Quidditch Supplies or the goblins in the wizard bank or the moving model of the galaxy in a large glass ball. Sophia listened in awe and with jealousy.
"These are cool and all, but don't you want to stay for one more year? I don't want to say goodbye so soon,"
"I'll write to you. Apparently, that's how witches and wizards send messages. I don't know how they could possibly not buy a cellphone,"
Denisse woke at 5am at September 1st feeling bittersweet, feeling nervous and excited at the same time. She packed all her things right away and checked her list to make sure she had everything she needed. She had a problem deciding whether she should wear her witch robes before going out but decided not to as she didn't want to attract so much attention. She paced up and down her room, waiting for her parents to take her to King's Cross. 3 hours later, her heavy trunk is now in the car and they had set off.
They arrived at King's Cross when it's almost ten. King's Cross was a sea of beige trench coats and rolling suitcases, none of whom seem to notice the girl with a massive tufted-eared cat acting as a living scarf. Atty. Roberts loaded her trunk in the cart and drove it in the station for her. They stopped in front of a wall between Platforms 9 and 10. Her trunk was heavy, but it was nothing compared to the silver feline currently draped across her neck. Katya was purring so loudly Denisse could feel the vibrations in her collarbone.
"Write to us. Do well in school." said Mrs. Roberts
"Goodbye" said Atty. Roberts
Denisse was feeling nervous looking at the seemingly solid brick wall. What if this is all a prank and she crashes into it, feeling humiliated? But the Hogwarts representative did say that she had to go through the brick wall between platforms 9 and 10 and to go for a run if she's nervous. So, Denisse gripped the handle of her trolley. She took a deep breath and began to run. Five feet away, the wall looked impossibly solid. She closed her eyes at the last second and braced for a crash that never came.
There was a sudden shift in the air. The temperature dropped, replaced by the smell of coal smoke, toasted pumpkin, and old parchment. Denisse opened her eyes. The mundane world was gone.
Towering above her was the Hogwarts Express, a gleaming scarlet steam engine that hissed white vapor onto the crowded platform. The air was thick with the sounds of owls hooting, students shouting to friends, and the babble and scraping of heavy trunks. Katya's ears started to swivel. She let out a sharp, authoritative chirrup as a group of older students accidentally bumped into Denisse's trolley. The students stopped, looked at the cat's intense, icy eyes and instinctively cleared a path.
Denisse found an empty compartment near the back of the train. She heaved her trunk onto the rack and sat by the window, watching the steam obscure the faces of parents and other relatives waving goodbye.
As the train let out a long , haunting whistle and began to chuff forward, Denisse felt a familiar weight on her lap. Katya had curled into a ball, her tail twitching rhythmically.
"We're really going, Katya," she whispered, stroking her silver ears.
The cat didn't look up, but let out a satisfied purr. Katya knew exactly where they were headed, and more importantly, she knew she was right where she needed to be.
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It's just the beginning
I was strolling through the train's corridors, desperate to find a seat. I've already found some people to get to know but I know when things FEEL right. They were nice for sure but they've already had their small groups. That's when I came across a compartment with a girl with a sliver cat on her lap. I looked in. The girl was the only one there. I slid the compartment door open. "Hey! My name is Tina Carille. I'm a muggleborn and I'm REALLY excited to learn magic. What's your name?" I said doing a tiny wave. I didn't mention I was on West End. That just felt too much. What if she's seen you on West end? I thought. Then she has. Almost everyone in London has seen Matilda. It's fine. Whatever. I stood there knowing that I looked crazy because it was almost 30 minutes into the train ride and still lugging luggage around. "Your cat's adorable by the way... What's its name? My brain immediately jumped to the worst case scenario. What if she doesn't like muggle borns? Then I realized that she looked familiar. Like I've seen her before. She looked like my best friend did when I still lived in Hampstead and my family had a holiday house in Cambridge. Well one of them at least. She looked like Denisse De Vera. I remember her and another girl who's name started with an A used to climb trees together. "Wait I'm sorry...Do I know you? I used to live in Hampstead until I was 6 if that sparks your memory? Sorry my memory hasn't been sparked either... Wait or do I know you from when my family excessively traveled to Cambridge?" I asked. I waited for her responses. I asked too many questions. WAY too many
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@Denisse De Vera
OOC NOTE: Do you want our characters to be like besties from childhood? I understand if you don't want to but that would be a good idea.
"A wise girl knows her limits; A smart girl knows she has none."
It's just the beginning
Scarlet struggled as she lifted her two suitcases onto the Hogwarts Express. The last five hours of train rides, wandering, and running through walls had tired her out. As a muggleborn, this day has been very overwhelming for her, and she could not wait to sit down by herself and relax for a bit. Scarlet dragged her luggage through the train cars searching for an empty cabin. With no luck, she stopped and released a deep sigh. Scarlet was not an outgoing person, and with all the anxiety from today, the last thing she wanted to do was deal with talking or intruding on a group of people. Debating on whether she should just give up and hide in the bathroom for the entire ride, she heard a girl's voice coming from the cabin next to her.
"Hey! My name is Tina Carille."
As the girl continued to speak, Scarlet couldn't help but keep listening. She was so intrigued that she put her ear to the door to hear better. As she did this, though, the door slid open, and Scarlet clumsily stumbled into the cabin. She was mortified and frozen in place. How embarrassing, she thought. Leave now before you make this any worse! Unfortunately, her feet would not listen to her thoughts and they stayed glued to the floor. Scarlet's cheeks turned bright red like a tomato. After a few seconds, she was finally able to at least speak, but of course, the only thing she could think to say was, "Hi."
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Kindness does not equal weakness - in fact, it is my biggest strength.
It's just the beginning
Looking at the fascinating view of the countryside by the window, she heard the compartment door slid open with a rattling crack. Standing there was a girl who just eagerly introduced herself as Tina Carille and is also a Muggle-born witch. Tina's rapid-fire introduction was a whirlwind of energy that seemed to vibrate the very walls of the small space. Tina's quite lively... she thought. Denisse did a bow,Interactng with: @Tina Carille @Scarlet Payne
"I'm Denisse. Denisse De Vera," she replied.
Tina then asked about the silver fur on my lap.
"Her name is Katya. She... chooses who she likes." she said, her voice steady and low, giving ground to Tina's rapid-fire questions.
She then asked if I knew her from somewhere, whether if it's in Hampstead or in Cambridge, where I grew up in.
"Oh.. uh" she said, looking at Tina trying to jog her memory. She does look quite familiar...
"I'm not sure. My memory is not that great either. So are you just going to stand there or are you going to sit-"
She stopped as another girl fell into the cabin. Her face turned a vivid shade of tomato red.
"Hi," the girl managed to squeak. Her sudden, clumsy entrance into the cabin was a masterclass of awkwardness. Denisse didn't laugh. She knew how embarrassing she must've felt.
"Why hello there! If you sit down quickly, nobody in the corridor would have seen a thing. Need some help with your luggage?"
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@Denisse De Vera @Scarlet Payne
@Denisse De Vera @Scarlet Payne"I'm Denisse. Denisse De Vera," the girl Denisse said. "Her name is Katya. She... chooses who she likes." Denisses voice was quite steady I knew she was trying to reel me in and I got it. I took a deep breath. Calm down stop scaring people you want to be friends with. Also you want the cat to like you not hate you! I don't know if my face got an almost scared face or if I seemed nervous I talk fast when nervous... "I'm not sure. My memory is not that great either. So are you just going to stand there or are you going to sit-" Denisse said. I steadied myself. "i'll sit... I started as someone else burst into the cabin. Her face was tomato red. There was no doubt she was embarrassed. She wore a green sweater and a claw clip in her hair. The girl nervously squeaked "Hi" Denisse didn't laugh. I didn't either, I know what it's like to feel embarrassed. But I also froze for about half a second. There was something so very familiar about her dark brown hair." Hey, come sit in here." I said patting the seat next to me. "I'll get your luggage, if you'd like to sit here..." I stood up to go to the next compartment over. "You're sitting in the next compartment over right?" I asked.
"A wise girl knows her limits; A smart girl knows she has none."
It's just the beginning
Trying her best to recover from her awkward entrance, Scarlet lets out a light sigh and replies to the two kind girls. "Thank you both! I'd love to join you. Let me just grab my suitcases." Scarlet exits the cabin and rolls both of her suitcases inside. As she does this, she makes a mental note to properly introduce herself when she gets the chance.
Her luggage was quite big because she is an overpacker. I mean, how is she supposed to know what she'll need at a magical school if she's never been? When reentering the cabin, she accepts the offer of help with the luggage but hopes that it won't be too heavy. After a minute or two, the suitcases are nicely stacked on the luggage racks above. There was no way Scarlet could have done that by herself. She turns to the two girls and says, "Thank you both for the help! I'm Scarlet by the way! I think I overheard your names. Was it Tina and Denisse?" She looks over at the cat. "Oh, and is that Katya?! I've always wanted a cat." Feeling a bit more at ease now, Scarlet smiles at the girls. Even with the embarrasing start, she felt relaxed and confident around them. Scarlet was glad to have stumbled into this particular cabin.
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Kindness does not equal weakness - in fact, it is my biggest strength.
It's just the beginning
Interacting with @Denisse De Vera @Tina Carille @Scarlet Payne.ReducioIf that's ok
As Dido pushed herself through the brick wall, she shivered before letting her mouth drop in shock. Before her was the largest, most imposing and awe-inspiring train Dido had ever seen. She was just beginning to stroll towards it when- WEEEEE- the whistle blowed. Dido sprinted across the platform, just making it onto the train before it pulled away.
After Dido recovered, panting continuously in relief and exertion, she looked around the corridor, noticing, to her immense dismay, that they were largely empty and most people had already sat down. She started wandering through the train, occasionally stealing surreptitious glances into different compartments while trying to seem entirely unbothered by the awkward ordeal.
After what felt like an age, and with beetroot red cheeks, Dido spotted another first-year, who was leaning against a compartment door. Despite herself, Dido grinned and started towards the girl but froze in shock when the sliding door gave way and said girl toppled into the compartment. Dido winced at the consequent thud, considering rushing forwards to help, but froze when she heard another two voices.
She sighed, disappointed, and turned away, starting to trudge back down the corridor to an empty carriage she had seen earlier, but realised, in horror, that two sixth years had taken it so she turned back. Dido saw the faller pull her luggage into the compartment and Dido sighed again, cursing her shyness. Eventually, she plonked herself down in the corridor and began reading “Magical Drafts and Potions” which she had bought a week earlier in Diagon Alley. Without entirely intending to, Dido half-listened in to the girls’ introductions but she continued reading, studying the words with quiet focus and wiping the page with feigned indifference whenever a tear fell.
While Dido’s intent was to sit alone and feel sorry for herself, her nose had other plans. A cold draft of air managed to find its way towards her and she wrinkled her nose and… she sneezed. Dido immediately sat upright in horror as three, very loud, short and high pitched sneezes echoed around the corridor.
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-Dido Bleaklane |
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"Achoo!" "Achoo" "Achoo"
Confused as to where the sneezing sounds came from, Scarlet stuck her head out of the cabin. She looked left and right, unable to see anyone. How weird, thought Scarlet. She began to pull her head back inside when she noticed something catch her eye below her. Scarlet glanced down to find a girl sitting by herself. She had short brown hair that fell right above her shoulders and seemed to have been crying lightly. The girl had a book in her hands titled "Magical Drafts and Potions" which peaked Scarlet's interest.
"Oh, hi! I didn't see you there. I'm Scarlet! Why don't you bring your stuff in here, there is plenty of room! By the way, I see you're reading about drafts and potions. Are you excited to take Potions this year? Personally as a Muggle-born, I am most excited to be taking Charms and Potions! Here let me help you."
Scarlet helped the girl get settled into the cabin. She introduced the new girl to Denisse and Tina and then sat down in an open seat. She hoped she coudl help the new girl feel a little less lonely, just like Tina and Denisse had helped her. Scarlet could see herself making some true friends in these girls.
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Kindness does not equal weakness - in fact, it is my biggest strength.
It's just the beginning
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Yes I do know that it’s basically abandoned but…We’ll see!
@Denisse De Vera @Scarlet Payne@Dido Bleaklane Yes I do know that it’s basically abandoned but…We’ll see!
Sneezing was happening down the corridor. Loud, slightly aggressive too. And then the girl Scarlet let her into the compartment. She seemed like someone very nice. She had dark hair and was about my same height. She also held the book, ‘Magical Drafts and Potions’ in her hand. I sat up straight to introduce myself. “Hi! My name’s Tina Carille! Actually…” I started, “As a muggle born I’m also most excited to take Charms. It’s my favorite subject based on what I read in the books. Of course. I’ve never taken a magic lesson yet.” I said, brushing some of the hair that fell into my face away. “I noticed that I didn’t get your name! What is it exactly?” I asked, titling my head like I always did when I was curious. I brushed off my blue dress even though it wasn’t dirty. How long till we reach Hogwarts? I thought to myself. Oh don’t be silly! We’ve just started the journey. I thought I bit before talking again. “Isnt it so exciting? Going to Hogwarts and all.” My eyes sparkled with excitement. I was quite interested in what everyone would say. I mean maybe I was the only one excited. Maybe I was a bit eager. Ok very eager. But who wouldn’t be? I was a witch, going to Hogwarts. And with these people maybe I’d have friends after all.
"A wise girl knows her limits; A smart girl knows she has none."
It's just the beginning
w/c: 320 OOC Note: unfortunately, scarlet hasn't logged in since april so it's practically abandoned
The train rattled along the tracks with the steady beat of its movement as the country passed by in waves of gold and green. Denisse sat in her seat, Katya tucked on her lap, the silver fur glowing with a subtle light. The carriage had become quite a bit more lively since Tina's energetic entry and Scarlet's trip over the floor. And surprisingly Denisse found herself to be quite comfortable in the swirling mixture of personalities.
Scarlet just came in with another girl, the girl was shorter than her with brown hair, holding a book tightly to her chest. Denisse eyes went to the title 'Magical Drafts and Potions' she could tell the look in her eyes, curious and afraid and it reminded her so much of herself hours ago stepping through the barrier of King's Cross. The girl sneezed at the back of the train before Scarlet let her into the carriage with her, a small smile playing at Denisse lips.
Not to mock but to chuckle at the speed at which disaster found them all.
Katya let out an audible purr before snuggling back into her lap. Introductions passed again with Tina chirping and Scarlet calming her friend's nerves. Denisse listened before offering up a quiet, "I'm Denisse," bowing her head respectfully. "And this is Katya, she's a bit peculiar with new people but she seemed to be intrigued by you,"
She looked at the book in the girl's hands with a knowing smile.
"Potions, huh? That's brave. I have a copy at home and I've only skimmed it so far but I think half the ingredients would prefer to eat you."
Her voice was dry but the smile on her lips betrayed her good humor. It was full now, introductions and anxious giggles filled the air. Denisse settled back in her seat, the steam wafting by the window. She felt all the unsettling nerves leave her body.