First Year Entrance 2020-2021

Today was a special day for first years. They were making their way to the castle for the first time, sure. But they also got to see the Head of Slytherin donning her witch's outfit, which was a rare sight. Of course, this was likely not a priority for any of them - nor something they would even realise because most of them would not have meet her before today. However, she knew. Even her usual witch hat and black robes were decorated and personalised to be more her. Fresh flowers were attached to her hat, with a belt around her robes to pull them in neatly and show off her waist. It was clear that appearances mattered to her. She maintained a pristine look, clean and beautiful at all times. At least, she would attempt to do that. Over the past year, she had slipped on a few occasions. But this was a new year and thus, a new chance to make a new impression.

The silver haired professor was not really one for words. She preferred the sound of silence. It was far more comfortable and soothing to her ears. Standing besides the Caretaker, she allowed him to dominate the introductions. All she did was nod her head politely as he introduced her, as though to greet the first years that had gathered around them.

There was little less she bothered to say or do, keeping a neutral expression on her face and standing still otherwise. She was not really here to entertain the students, after all. In an ideal world, she would be waiting in the feast at the Great Hall and preparing for the Sorting Ceremony that would take place as soon as the first years arrived.

Alas, she was here because of Marcus. She knew how the moon cycle would affect him, especially one day before the full moon. Of course, she would never say this. Her blank expression was emotionless, cold and often deemed as scary. The duo were likely far more intimidating than they should have been. They might not have been the best to welcome the fresh batch of first years. However, she was just not the warm friendly professor. That had never been her, that would likely never be her. But... perhaps she ought to try, since he was clearly suffering. That much she knew when he barked out some orders. Welp.

Her silvery blue eyes locked with his as he glanced over. Her expression softened a little, a small soft smile tugging on her lips as though to say it was fine. It would be alright. Turning back to the students, she spoke up, "Be careful when climbing into the boats. We'll embark once everyone has settled in," Her tone of voice was quiet but she spoke with clarity as she moved her hands behind her and waited patiently for them to get into their chosen boats. It was not a hard decision but it was a good chance to meet some potential new friends.

If any of the students tried to approach the boat nearest to them, she would nudge them towards a different one with a look that told them they did not want to choose that boat. Whilst it looked like a glare and came off cold, it was actually for their own sake. Marcus was not going to be in the mood to converse with students during the whole journey - and she was more than happy to sit in silence too. Honestly, no student would enjoy sitting in a boat with the two of them.

Outfit of the day

Interacting with @Starlee Kennedy
Open to other interactions!

Entering Boat 2 - Mentions: Mr Iwasaki @Marcus Iwasaki, @Jess Malters , @Starlee Kennedy - Interactions: Jess And Starelee!

From the moment he left the Hogwarts express, he was uneasy. New environment, a chance to meet new people who aren't your sisters, more esteemed wizards who work at Hogwarts so it'll help you get an idea on what you want to do when you're older, just like his sisters.

The voice of his mom's voice talking about his eventually time in Hogwarts was nice, but she made everything into a lesson of the future or the constant bringing him up with his sisters. It was annoyingly painful to hear every time but even now, when alone with a swarm of other first-years, he felt like he would want to hear it than deal with being alone in a school.

However, not realizing what was happening as he was idly standing around. A voice boomed and order the first years to leave their cases of clothing and such. Before Remi could wonder who is going take their packing vassals, he felt odd. As if without realizing, his breath seemed a bit more spaced out and everything was getting stuffy.

Remi blinked, noticing in his view that one of the adults, a Hogwarts caretaker, who goes by Mr. Iwasaki. Something was un-natural about him, something how he showed himself as the Alpha, the chief made Remi uncomfortable as with Remi's father and mother, they weren't really bossy and actually someone you can go up to and talk.

But Iwasaki? He was different.

Remi wanted to know more about this caretaker that was catching his eye more than the lady with the pretty flower Witch outfit.

As he walked with two girls, both first-years, like himself. Not talking right away as he has gotten onto the boat with the others, trying to think what House be might be in.

But being uncomfortable for not introducing himself, as he didn't ask to get on the boat with the two girls, he made it his chance to do so,

"How are you both doing? I'm Remi."

He gave a little smile,

"Sorry for just hopping onto your guys' boat like that. I forgot to ask, hehe."

He gave a small giggle but really, it was more of an excuse for him to keep on the Caretaker, Mr. Iwasaki, at a closer distance.

Of course, he knew the questions weren't aimed at him but he didn't care, knowing that they're all first-years, it would be fine to do introductions!

"Well, I know Hogwarts has a bigger magical population, non-human ancestry people like the were-wolves, Dhampirs, uh - half-giants."

He said really casually,

"Heard about it on the train here. Real wild stuff for the Muggle-borns here. Even for me, it's odd. As for siblings, got three older sisters. All meanies."

He sighed before looking back at Mr. Iwasaki,

"You guys know what his deal is? He looks mean-mean."

He asked the girls, pondering,

"He keeps looking at us like we did something bad."

He snorted, while the idea of getting caught by him and his slightly scary caretaker made Remi's stomach do a flip.

Entering Boat 2 -
@Remi Yao,
@Mr Iwasaki,
@Jess Malters,
@Starlee Kennedy.
Sorry, the boat's full

Leaving the Hogwarts Express made me feel happy. I was sit alone in a creepy compartment and every second made me really queasy.
I walked over to the Great Lake and found 5 boats and for some reason, no one picked three other boats.
I walked over to the second boat that first year people like me were going to. This was gonna be awkward being the only quiet person that looks like he's plotting your demise. I thought of how beautiful and overwhelming this place is.
I walked into the boat with two girls and a guy. I had a very low degree of people skills so I didn't even introduce myself. I just hopped in the boat.
I looked at an adult with near the first boat who was looking at the moon, like he would turn into a werewolf.
As I entered the other people in the boat looked at me. I wasn't nervous, but hey, neither was I an extrovert.
As I sat, I realized I had to at least say something.

"Hey, I'm just gonna sit here, thanks"

I didn't even give them a chance to reply, I just sat down.

"Wow, this is amazing"

I looked at the huge castle just on the other end of the lake.
I began to wonder what house I would be in. I was smart, so maybe Ravenclaw, I was daring, so maybe Gryffindor. Well, only time will tell.
I looked to the other kids expecting them to respond but definitely not hoping it

Interacting with @Starlee Kennedy, @Remi Yao, and @Aemadall Zarcovich

Entering boat #3, mentioning @Marcus Iwasaki and @Hjørdis Jensen

Robert was excited. Nervous, but quite excited. He was about to be immersed in a totally new environment, full of magic and opportunity, similar to what he'd read about in books, but also totally different. Hogwarts would be a chance to meet new people, learn new things, and oh yeah, do magic! He walked off the Hogwarts Express and started to follow the rest of the crowd. After all, most of them had done this before and probably knew where they were going. However, he then heard a booming voice say, "Incoming first years, come this way! Leave your luggage behind!"

Startled, Robert looked around for the source of the voice. He realized that it was coming from a man called (as he would later learn) Mr Iwasaki. Robert saw that the Caretaker was standing next to a woman he recognized as Professor Jensen. Robert mentally shrugged a bit and veered off from the rest of the crowd to join the much smaller group of students gathered around the two adults. He thought about waving to the Head of House, but the blank look on her face didn't exactly scream welcoming.

Mr. Iwasaki explained that they would be traveling across the lake to Hogwarts, bringing the first-years' attention to the five boats floating on the water. "Be careful when climbing into the boats. We'll embark once everyone has settled in," Professor Jensen added to Mr. Iwasaki's introduction. Robert saw that a couple of the boats already had some first years in them, so he boarded one of the empty ones. Robert wasn't great at starting interactions with people, but he hoped that someone else would join his boat and start them for him.