|Potions| Abandoned

Isadora moved her way through the sea of students. It looked like the professor had not arrived yet, which was fine by her. She was afraid she would have been late to class as the directions she had tried to write down from of the older years in her house were almost useless. Then again, this was new territory and she was bound to get lost on her way to more than one class. She spotted an empty spot at one of the potions tables and did her best to get there quickly, afraid that she might miss grabbing a seat if she dawdled.

With a relieved sigh, she sank down into the seat, pulling her pack up onto the desk and rummaging through to find some fresh parchment, ink, and quill. Once she had pulled forth her necessary tools, she closed her pack and set it down under seat. She decided to take the time to look around and take in the sight of the potions room. She could see the doors near the back that look like they would lead to ingredients and closer to the view of the students there were multiple blackboards, still clean and blank. She looked to her right and saw some of the students she had sat next to.

Judging by the color of their ties and robes she would guess they were in Slytherin house. She sent a friendly smile their way and briefly wondered if they would be working in teams today.

The girl smiled back, noticing that she was a Ravenclaw by her apparel she felt a bit of pity, since their common room is close to potions, while she had to ponder. She also took her things out (books, quills, ink and parchment) they seemed to be one of the only things new on her, she had a few items of clothing on her that seemed new, but everything else seemed to like it was from the secondhand section of Diagon Alley. She gave the girl a wave, smiled and leaned back again. "This place is nice." she said to both Adohiro and Charles.

Jo Sighed, she had made 2 friends. More then she thought she could, she silently hoped that the girl would in some way befriend her. The classroom was clean, the desks were old but seemed to work and be easy to put their things to use on. She brushed her bangs off her face, as they were getting in her way of tired thoughts. Rumors, so many more rumores she thought, she loved the aura here, it wasn't too quiet but not as loud as Kings Cross or Hogwarts Express. It just was the perfect place to lean back, talk and wait. The thought of making friends with her crossed my mind. "Hey" I say smiling at the girl, as I turn my head slightly toward her.

"Hey"

Isadora heard someone say to her. She turned to see the girl she smiled at before looking at her. She smiled again. Maybe potions will be more interesting than she had thought beforehand. She turned in her chair to better face the girl, taking care to sit up a bit straighter so she didn't seem overly withdrawn or rude. This was her first class and she wanted to do her best to make a good first impression to fellow classmates and teachers alike. Although, while waiting on the teacher, it seemed like this would be a great opportunity to get to know some of her peers.

"Hello," She said, slightly unsure of what else to say. She was still new to this whole 'making friends business'. She hoped this girl wouldn't mind her slightly awkward first response and stuck out her hand to introduce herself.

"My name is Isadora, what's your name?" She asked in a friendly tone. She wondered if this girl was also a first year like herself. They did look similar in age but she didn't want to assume anything. Speaking of 1st and 2nd years, she still wasn't sure how classes or years were split up in classes quite yet and she hadn't been able to speak to any prefects or older students about classes yet. She made a mental note to ask about it later in the common room.

The moment she heard the answer she smiled. She was Used to very much awkward responses, she was the one that gave them usually. It somewhat stopped the tiny clenches in her stomach, she thought she was going to be ignored as per usual, but that made her smile wider.

"Hey, I'm Jo" She smiled at the girl. Jo didn't really know her way around, she almost got lost in the common room the first time they arrived. Not knowing what to say otherwise she asks "Sorry to ask, but are you a Ravenclaw?". She smiled as she leaned back and listened to the others talking. Then She heard footsteps outside the class, she quickly sat properly up, as if to be ready if the teacher came in, others seemed to have heard them too, the class didn't officially start yet, but the excitement of going to their first Magic class flooded them.

The talking continued, but a bit quieter now, she appreciated that it was quieter now, but it didn't make a great place to talk about things they didn't want anybody to hear, like Blood status, she turned to the girl "At least this class is better than other said it was" she smiled. She adjusted her things on the desk as if to have room for the hands, and other necessities. s

The moment she heard the answer she smiled. She was Used to very much awkward responses, she was the one that gave them usually. It somewhat stopped the tiny clenches in her stomach, she thought she was going to be ignored as per usual, but that made her smile wider.

"Hey, I'm Jo" She smiled at the girl. Jo didn't really know her way around, she almost got lost in the common room the first time they arrived. Not knowing what to say otherwise she asks "Sorry to ask, but are you a Ravenclaw?". She smiled as she leaned back and listened to the others talking. Then She heard footsteps outside the class, she quickly sat properly up, as if to be ready if the teacher came in, others seemed to have heard them too, the class didn't officially start yet, but the excitement of going to their first Magic class flooded them.

The talking continued, but a bit quieter now, she appreciated that it was quieter now, but it didn't make a great place to talk about things they didn't want anybody to hear, like Blood status, she turned to the girl "At least this class is better than other said it was" she smiled. She adjusted her things on the desk as if to have room for the hands, and other necessities.
@Isadora Ramone

Adohiro stepped into the light filled classroom, wondering what was going on. He would sit in the classroom but he soon spotted his fruends and he'd get his books out. However instead he then began to slowly study ahead. He needed to be the top of his class to prove his older brother that he could lead. The baby-faced boy would work on his assignment quietly. He certainly wasn't happy about getting a ton of As and not even a single E. All of his training for English and for magic sure seemed like it was for nothing. He 'd sit and start to write his homework out in a neat and readable handwriting. He certainly wasn't the smartest, but he was a hard-working student. That was where he shone, his hard work got him good grades. Letting out a small sigh he would continue his work without complaint. He wondered if anyone else was having trouble in these classes. He certainly was. It seemed the teachers were much more strict. He would continue to work slowly and didn't know if there was anyone near him. He was a bit worried he wouldn’t pass his classes since the teachers seemed to be very strict! He was really worried! "Hi everyone." He would finally say.

"Hey" Jo replied, she was starting to think she was going overboard and decided to let everyone else talk for a while, but being polite didn't get in her way. She sighed and looked at the ceiling, it was old but clean, like everything in this class she felt like it was home. She knew there would be no point in studying until she was given work, which would be tonight. The moment she got it it was all-nighters every other day time. She dreaded the thought, but she knew that's the only way she would get anywhere, and insomnia wasn't going to stop her at any point. She sighed. The class was seeming to start in forever.

The moment she saw how hard her friend was studying she felt a bit discouraged, she couldn't get anywhere as GOOD as anybody here, even with the nights. Why not just let go and enjoy the time? Because of it a waste. She gave up on trying to look like she was up for the job, the discouraging might give her a moment to lean back. So she did. The talking of her classmates during this combined class was really interesting, the Ravenclaws talked about homework, the Slytherins about friends, it was nice to hear the contrast between the two. There were More footsteps outside the class, she didn't care to sit upright, not until the teacher came in.

@Isadora Ramone @Adohiro Moira

Isadora nodded when Jo asked if she was a Ravenclaw. She twiddled her quill between her fingers without realizing.

"Oh, yes! I am," she said with a bit of pride in her voice. She gestured to Jo.

"And I'm assuming you are a Sytherin? My dad and my birth mother were both Slytherin. Imagine my surprise when the hat told me I was a Ravenclaw!" She said with a slight chuckle. She heard footsteps and turned only to see another student walk in and head towards them. He seemed to know the other students near her as he said hello to them before opening his book to study ahead. Isadora didn't want to hassle him. She noticed he looked like he was also in Slytherin house. She waved slightly, not wanting to bother but also not wanting to seem as if she was ignoring him.

"Hello" she said to him, shortly and simply. She was glad to meet some potential new friends, no matter what house they were in. She was a bit proud of herself to be branching out so well when back at home she barely had many friends. It was a bit daunting to put herself out there so quickly to try and make friends, but it wasn't as awkward or as difficult as she had first thought when she first hopped onto the train to Hogwarts. She heard some more foot steps and turned slightly to see who else walked in through the door.

"How is studying going?" The studious Slytherin asked with a small smile. He had his neat hand writing written in his note book and he would stretch his hands. He sure did not like studying or cramping all of his studies in one day at all. He sure wished he could be smart and remember every single thing so he could get Os. He wanted to make his brother proud but it was very hard to do so. "Anyone else having trouble catching up with home work and learning everything?" He asked with a smile. He wondered if everyone else was having difficulty doing so. It was difficult for him, he was always studious and hard working, but not smart. He was smart enough to do the work and stuff, but not remember every subject. He felt it was a bit difficult, he wondered if there would be group projects. He hated those, in particular, he always was the one who had to do every one's work because others refused to do so. "Are you all excited on group projects this year? I certinally hope I can get someone reliable." He would smile and he would lean back watching quietly.

@Isadora Ramone @Josette Rutledge