The Hufflepuff Table 2017 - 2018
Someone named Quinn had come over and introduced himself ,when he stopped mid sentence to look at skylas sketchbook "oh um-"she began ,before he exclaimed"wow that's an amazing drawing !" Startling skyla,she wasn't a fan of loud noises ,but replied "t..thank you" once again, smiling as she looked at the drawing ,was this three friends already? She had never done this,so was supprised anyone had spoke to her,as she was always named as the quiet kit who no one spoke to,unless it was mean remark or her one friend ,well the one who wasn't mean to her,so she thought she would be rejected again,but she thought wrong as she had already felt she had made friends ,still,she wouldn't rush her hope, so it wouldn't hurt as much if they left her again,like everyone else
,finally,I have made friends,right? She thought ,glad to have not totally messed this up like she thought ,
Ohh! I got an idea! Maybe I should draw them all? She thought,hoping it wouldn't be awkward,but it was a nice gesture,as she wasn't one to draw others incase they didnt like,but she decided to wait to ask until she felt like it was okay to ask them.
,finally,I have made friends,right? She thought ,glad to have not totally messed this up like she thought ,
Ohh! I got an idea! Maybe I should draw them all? She thought,hoping it wouldn't be awkward,but it was a nice gesture,as she wasn't one to draw others incase they didnt like,but she decided to wait to ask until she felt like it was okay to ask them.
"While there is life, there will be hope"
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"t..thank you" She had said. Quinn kept up his upbeat smile, yes progress, so far so good I haven't messed things up, and I haven't let my curiosity or odd habits show too much yet. perfect! He thought giving himself a mental pat on the back.
Quinn had to admit though that out of all the houses he could have been placed in, he was placed in Hufflepuff. All things considered that wasn't a bad thing especially given the individuals he has already met. Sarafina, Skyla, and the boy whose name he had missed. Still need to fix that little issue. He sighed staring up at the ceiling for a moment. "Fascinating..." Quinn had said in an absent tone, seemingly unaware he had said it. Anyway looking at him would see his eyes growing larger with a strange sparkle in them.
Before he let himself get caught up in his own little world again Quinn forced himself to look back at Skyla. "So Fina asked me this question earlier but I never answered her. Instead if you don't mind I'll ask you instead. How do you feel about being placed in Hufflepuff?" He paused for a moment to allow her to let the question sink in.
"I mean I personally love it. To be honest I expected to be placed in Ravenclaw like my parents as I inherited their curious and studious nature, but I think Hufflepuff also fits me. I'd like to think I am quite dependable despite my...um tendencies... heh heh." He nervously rubbed the back of his neck hoping his bit of rambling wouldn't bother her too much. "But friendship and loyalty yeah I have no problem with a house like that. Proud to be one now."
Quinn had to admit though that out of all the houses he could have been placed in, he was placed in Hufflepuff. All things considered that wasn't a bad thing especially given the individuals he has already met. Sarafina, Skyla, and the boy whose name he had missed. Still need to fix that little issue. He sighed staring up at the ceiling for a moment. "Fascinating..." Quinn had said in an absent tone, seemingly unaware he had said it. Anyway looking at him would see his eyes growing larger with a strange sparkle in them.
Before he let himself get caught up in his own little world again Quinn forced himself to look back at Skyla. "So Fina asked me this question earlier but I never answered her. Instead if you don't mind I'll ask you instead. How do you feel about being placed in Hufflepuff?" He paused for a moment to allow her to let the question sink in.
"I mean I personally love it. To be honest I expected to be placed in Ravenclaw like my parents as I inherited their curious and studious nature, but I think Hufflepuff also fits me. I'd like to think I am quite dependable despite my...um tendencies... heh heh." He nervously rubbed the back of his neck hoping his bit of rambling wouldn't bother her too much. "But friendship and loyalty yeah I have no problem with a house like that. Proud to be one now."
To fear the unknown is to fear progress, don't shy away from it. Embrace it and discover something new.
The Hufflepuff Table 2017 - 2018
“how do you feel about being placed in hufflepuff?” quinn asked ,skyla imedietly looked up,not sure on how to answer yet,so she listened to what he had to say before replying -“..i..i like it so far,it’s the first time i’ve felt so welcome ,and..happy,i think il like it here,even if i feel like i don’t fit in at times.”she replied ,smiling at quinn “i wasn’t really expecting hufflepuff,considering some aspects of me,but i guess it knows me better than i know myself.” she added ,letting her smile fade
at least my anxiety is gone,at least for now .she thought to herself
she closed her sketchbook as to not draw any more attention to her,she hated it as it was,even if it managed to get rid of her anxiety to talk to people,
she tried to think of something to keep the conversation going,but nothing came,so she let it go and decided for them to do so,hoping they wouldn’t think it was strange ,no shake that thought out of your head! she scolded herself,managing to stop her shaking again ,she wished her best friend was her to help ,but she wasn’t ,so she tried to keep normal and not seem strange by her personality ,or an outsider.
at least my anxiety is gone,at least for now .she thought to herself
she closed her sketchbook as to not draw any more attention to her,she hated it as it was,even if it managed to get rid of her anxiety to talk to people,
she tried to think of something to keep the conversation going,but nothing came,so she let it go and decided for them to do so,hoping they wouldn’t think it was strange ,no shake that thought out of your head! she scolded herself,managing to stop her shaking again ,she wished her best friend was her to help ,but she wasn’t ,so she tried to keep normal and not seem strange by her personality ,or an outsider.
"While there is life, there will be hope"
The Hufflepuff Table 2017 - 2018
“Sky for short,” Skyla said. “what do you like to draw?” She asked. Sarafina thought on that for a minute before responding,
“Mostly nature, but it could be anything depending on how I’m feeling. I like to express my emotions through art. I also like singing. I find hat it helps get my emotions out at the end of the day,” she said truthfully. She hadn’t shared that with anyone, and wasn’t planning on singing at Hogwarts, so she didn’t know what the big deal was. She just for some reason had found it hard to open up to anyone. She had friends once, but never really told them anything. She guessed maybe it was time to change some things. Some weird personality traits that kept her from making many friends. She picked at her food, but wasn’t planning on eating any. She was too nervous, and found that she was constantly involved in conversations. That was unexpected for someone who considered herself a big introvert. Quinn introduced himself to the others. It seemed that they were all getting along. She zoned out, letting a conversation go on between them.
“Mostly nature, but it could be anything depending on how I’m feeling. I like to express my emotions through art. I also like singing. I find hat it helps get my emotions out at the end of the day,” she said truthfully. She hadn’t shared that with anyone, and wasn’t planning on singing at Hogwarts, so she didn’t know what the big deal was. She just for some reason had found it hard to open up to anyone. She had friends once, but never really told them anything. She guessed maybe it was time to change some things. Some weird personality traits that kept her from making many friends. She picked at her food, but wasn’t planning on eating any. She was too nervous, and found that she was constantly involved in conversations. That was unexpected for someone who considered herself a big introvert. Quinn introduced himself to the others. It seemed that they were all getting along. She zoned out, letting a conversation go on between them.
Fina
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"Ah..." He started, his face lighting up in a relieved expression when he saw that the girl had heard him after all, "Nice to meet you, Skyla...I am Vincent Eastender, but Vincent is fine..." He introduced himself, only then realizing that the others had not told him their surname. Or perhaps they weren't supposed to? Does telling them his surname make him sound stuck up?
Vincent really didn't want that, and he was so focused on mentally reviewing what he said previously-though he could barely remember them- that he almost missed Sarafina offering Skyla to sit with them. He doesn't mind at all, but that only made him realize that there isn't a lot of boys here...is there? An irrational thought set in his mind, this is bad, he decided, what if they didn't want to talk to him after this?
After all, they are girls and what he remembered of girls are those large groups that never really lets alone use the playground swings or the see-saw and really, all these years he has never seen a boy join in with the girls. What if they will say he is weird for talking with all these girls?
Lost in his worries and irrational thought, Vincent almost missed the boy that interjected himself into the conversation-or was he there from the beginning? He isn't quite sure, he didn't really pay attention.
"Hey there you two I'm Quinn Healy, nice to meet ya!"
Vincent almost jumped out of his seat; too used to being with more soft-spoken people that at that moment, he really isn't sure how to reply to this...Quinn Healy. After a moment of-rudely- staring at the boy, who seemed to be very energetic and cheerful, so much so that Vincent almost admired the other boy.
'How does he do it? How is he so confident?' He wondered in his own mind, only silently observing the other boy's action as he ate slowly. But only then, did he realize that he has yet to introduce himself to Healy; Vincent immediately flushed-he had thought that he calmed down a while after but no.
"S-sorry, was distracted," He muttered and turned his body to face Healy; he is already staring at him after all, and he really hoped that the boy hadn't noticed or it would have been extremely awkward, "I'm Vincent Eastender. Nice to meet you."
It seemed that he isn't quite so nervous about introductions now that he has done it not once, but thrice now. Vincent, contented with that for now, went back to his food. He wouldn't want it to turn cold after all.
Gonna go afk for 8 hrs ;;;
Vincent really didn't want that, and he was so focused on mentally reviewing what he said previously-though he could barely remember them- that he almost missed Sarafina offering Skyla to sit with them. He doesn't mind at all, but that only made him realize that there isn't a lot of boys here...is there? An irrational thought set in his mind, this is bad, he decided, what if they didn't want to talk to him after this?
After all, they are girls and what he remembered of girls are those large groups that never really lets alone use the playground swings or the see-saw and really, all these years he has never seen a boy join in with the girls. What if they will say he is weird for talking with all these girls?
Lost in his worries and irrational thought, Vincent almost missed the boy that interjected himself into the conversation-or was he there from the beginning? He isn't quite sure, he didn't really pay attention.
"Hey there you two I'm Quinn Healy, nice to meet ya!"
Vincent almost jumped out of his seat; too used to being with more soft-spoken people that at that moment, he really isn't sure how to reply to this...Quinn Healy. After a moment of-rudely- staring at the boy, who seemed to be very energetic and cheerful, so much so that Vincent almost admired the other boy.
'How does he do it? How is he so confident?' He wondered in his own mind, only silently observing the other boy's action as he ate slowly. But only then, did he realize that he has yet to introduce himself to Healy; Vincent immediately flushed-he had thought that he calmed down a while after but no.
"S-sorry, was distracted," He muttered and turned his body to face Healy; he is already staring at him after all, and he really hoped that the boy hadn't noticed or it would have been extremely awkward, "I'm Vincent Eastender. Nice to meet you."
It seemed that he isn't quite so nervous about introductions now that he has done it not once, but thrice now. Vincent, contented with that for now, went back to his food. He wouldn't want it to turn cold after all.
Gonna go afk for 8 hrs ;;;
Stress-that's me. Procrastination, that is also me.
The Hufflepuff Table 2017 - 2018
Skyla nodded and replied "I draw my own characters,landscapes and people.i also enjoy doing art therapy,I was in it before coming here ."skyla explained ,not wanting to explain what art therapy was,as she didn't want to talk much at this point ,still not completely trusting them,but she was glad to have met some people she would be happy to call friends , she seemed to feel her anxiety coming back,but tried to hide it ,appearing to be a fail as she started shaking again ,she could never explain why she would shake so much out of nowhere,it was usually when she was nervous and In a new place,taking out a moonstone,which calmed her down due its energy ,helped atleast .
She smiled once again and decided to draw her and her old friend ,
It turned out pretty good ,turning to be completely calm afterwards
She flinched realising it was awkward to be drawing at this point,but didn't mind as it had helped her ,she began to draw the background,which was In forest clearing with a waterfall,she loved to go there when she was younger ,it was always peaceful and quiet and they could enjoy it.she missed it ,she realised ..oh well,I'm here now .no going back.
She smiled once again and decided to draw her and her old friend ,
It turned out pretty good ,turning to be completely calm afterwards
She flinched realising it was awkward to be drawing at this point,but didn't mind as it had helped her ,she began to draw the background,which was In forest clearing with a waterfall,she loved to go there when she was younger ,it was always peaceful and quiet and they could enjoy it.she missed it ,she realised ..oh well,I'm here now .no going back.
"While there is life, there will be hope"
The Hufflepuff Table 2017 - 2018
"You know I envy you guys, you're both very talented and then there's me." He began to laugh a habit he picked up back in Dublin whenever he was put into an uncomfortable situation. Strange why am I uncomfortable? He thought to himself actually confused, causing him to furrow his brows without realizing. "I mean all I'm really good at is puzzle solving, and getting myself into trouble. I mean I also write but...I don't think I'm that good to be honest you know."
He began to wonder to himself why he was telling them all this. Was all this because he was still quite sad about being away from his younger sisters and family. Maybe, it wouldn't be totally out of the question, despite being in a new place. A place that he would call home for the next odd or so years. He clenched his fits looking down trying not to let his sadness show as he smile began to falter.
"My sisters always loved the stories I would write, whether or not they were fake or real. So perhaps that is why I continue to write." He explained not really looking at anyone in particular now. Quinn just absently stared at his plate pursing his lips. "Sorry I don't know why I'm suddenly telling you all this"
Quinn in an attempt to steer the conversation elsewhere looked back at the small group that had formed and tried laughing off. Faking a cheery demeanor although at the moment it was just a lie he was telling himself. A facade to hide his homesickness and sadness.
He began to wonder to himself why he was telling them all this. Was all this because he was still quite sad about being away from his younger sisters and family. Maybe, it wouldn't be totally out of the question, despite being in a new place. A place that he would call home for the next odd or so years. He clenched his fits looking down trying not to let his sadness show as he smile began to falter.
"My sisters always loved the stories I would write, whether or not they were fake or real. So perhaps that is why I continue to write." He explained not really looking at anyone in particular now. Quinn just absently stared at his plate pursing his lips. "Sorry I don't know why I'm suddenly telling you all this"
Quinn in an attempt to steer the conversation elsewhere looked back at the small group that had formed and tried laughing off. Faking a cheery demeanor although at the moment it was just a lie he was telling himself. A facade to hide his homesickness and sadness.
To fear the unknown is to fear progress, don't shy away from it. Embrace it and discover something new.
The Hufflepuff Table 2017 - 2018
Skyla thought Quinn was feeling uncomfortable,and saw through that cheery demenor now,as she would usually try the same thing .she would always help others,but never help herself .in an effort to help him feel better,she said "w..well ,l-let's talk about something else then,but I think writing is a great talent.i can also play the piano,but let's talk about something else." Skyla whispered ,hoping it again could of been heard ,she didn't want anyone uncomfortable ,even if sometimes her words came out wrong ,many people still understood what she was saying,since it was trying to defend herself.
"S-so.." skyla began,trying to think of what to say ,it was harder than she thought to change a conversation
,she guessed it was because she had never done it before.
Shaking,she realised she had nothing to say and cracked her neck In an effort to feel better,it worked for the time being but still thought of nothing ,so she didn't say anything else and just waited ,hoping they hadn't heard her stop abruptly like that,or atleast understood her discomfort ,she wouldn't mind if they didn't ,though.it always happened that it didn't really affect her ,but she was hoping the others would be able to continue the conversation ,so it would be less awkward
"S-so.." skyla began,trying to think of what to say ,it was harder than she thought to change a conversation
,she guessed it was because she had never done it before.
Shaking,she realised she had nothing to say and cracked her neck In an effort to feel better,it worked for the time being but still thought of nothing ,so she didn't say anything else and just waited ,hoping they hadn't heard her stop abruptly like that,or atleast understood her discomfort ,she wouldn't mind if they didn't ,though.it always happened that it didn't really affect her ,but she was hoping the others would be able to continue the conversation ,so it would be less awkward
"While there is life, there will be hope"
The Hufflepuff Table 2017 - 2018
Vincent frowned at the obvious attempt to throw off the sad atmosphere that seemed to have come onto them-well, it could probably just be him but at the same time...he could sympathize with this boy. While he doesn't have a sister, or siblings at all but he could understand the feeling of wanting to be with them.
At least, that is what he thought. Vincent thought that the boy, for a moment there, looked awfully sad and despite his general social awkwardness, he managed to voice out, "Its okay..." He started, shuffling closer so that he could peer at the boy from behind Sarafina, "Your sister sounds very nice, and if she likes your writing then surely it must be good."
Sending what is hopefully a comforting smile at the other boy, Vincent continued, though this time with an amused lit in his voice, "I think you are very talented as well, I don't know how to write, or draw and all I do is read and read even more...'sides," He managed a shrug, "We can be mediocre together."
He isn't sure if he used the right word when right now he is honestly working on autopilot and blurting out the first thing that came to mind, "A-and puzzle solving is really...really cool as well- I-I've heard that the...Ravenclaw common room can only b-be unlocked with solving a puzzle...m-maybe you can sneak inside?" He suggested jokingly.
As if his words had finally registered to his brain, he immediately ducked his head in embarrassment before forcing himself to look back up, "A-ah I-I-I don't mean that y-you should b-break the s..school rules or anything-!" He quickly stammered out, "I-It's just a joke, just a joke."
When Skyla suggested a change of topic, Vincent immediately nodded, "Yeah! Uh, um....so, uh, anyone of you has a pet?" He trailed off, unsure if he should talk anymore-goodness, he isn't annoying them is he? Swallowing, he smiled, "I have a dog, back at home a-and his name is Cyrus," He offered, feeling his anxiety draining away at a familiar topic.
"And he is an English Shepherd, and really really old. Actually, he is my father's but then again, I take care of him more nowadays..." He gave a helpless shrug, trying to keep the worry from his features, "I hope that the neighbour would help take care of him now that I am at Hogwarts....but, Cyrus has the most beautiful eyes," Vincent smiled, "It is a really light blue, and I swear it is almost as bright as the moon at times. Cyrus is really clever, and whenever I let him out, I can always trust him to come back home..."
His smile wavered slightly, "I don't know when my father got him, but he is 12 years old now...he is very old I guess, for a English Shepherd."
At least, that is what he thought. Vincent thought that the boy, for a moment there, looked awfully sad and despite his general social awkwardness, he managed to voice out, "Its okay..." He started, shuffling closer so that he could peer at the boy from behind Sarafina, "Your sister sounds very nice, and if she likes your writing then surely it must be good."
Sending what is hopefully a comforting smile at the other boy, Vincent continued, though this time with an amused lit in his voice, "I think you are very talented as well, I don't know how to write, or draw and all I do is read and read even more...'sides," He managed a shrug, "We can be mediocre together."
He isn't sure if he used the right word when right now he is honestly working on autopilot and blurting out the first thing that came to mind, "A-and puzzle solving is really...really cool as well- I-I've heard that the...Ravenclaw common room can only b-be unlocked with solving a puzzle...m-maybe you can sneak inside?" He suggested jokingly.
As if his words had finally registered to his brain, he immediately ducked his head in embarrassment before forcing himself to look back up, "A-ah I-I-I don't mean that y-you should b-break the s..school rules or anything-!" He quickly stammered out, "I-It's just a joke, just a joke."
When Skyla suggested a change of topic, Vincent immediately nodded, "Yeah! Uh, um....so, uh, anyone of you has a pet?" He trailed off, unsure if he should talk anymore-goodness, he isn't annoying them is he? Swallowing, he smiled, "I have a dog, back at home a-and his name is Cyrus," He offered, feeling his anxiety draining away at a familiar topic.
"And he is an English Shepherd, and really really old. Actually, he is my father's but then again, I take care of him more nowadays..." He gave a helpless shrug, trying to keep the worry from his features, "I hope that the neighbour would help take care of him now that I am at Hogwarts....but, Cyrus has the most beautiful eyes," Vincent smiled, "It is a really light blue, and I swear it is almost as bright as the moon at times. Cyrus is really clever, and whenever I let him out, I can always trust him to come back home..."
His smile wavered slightly, "I don't know when my father got him, but he is 12 years old now...he is very old I guess, for a English Shepherd."
Stress-that's me. Procrastination, that is also me.
The Hufflepuff Table 2017 - 2018
When Vincent asked if anyone had a pet,skyla thought for a moment,memories coming back,at home,she had three pets in the past,a hamster,rabbit and currently a cat,she stuck with cat not wanting to talk about the others.
"I h-have a c-cat." Skyla stammered
"My cousin said her friends cat has had kittens ,and well asked if I wanted one...of course I said yes,there my favourite animal." Skyla said
"He's black with amber eyes-n-not that it's important.." she cut her self off not wanting to seem weird ,even though it probably wasn't .but she was to self conscious to realise anything at this point,being in a totally new place and all. Atleast being uncomfortable had left mostly,her anxiety was still high,so she looked back at the food not going to eat anyway ,well she never did really,it didn't bother her ,but it was nice to see that everyone had made friends,and even she had so quickly too,she laughed it off trying to hide the fact she was depressed,she had no reason to.she had friends.,she wanted to snap out of it,bringing herself back to the group hoping it wasn't obvious ,and waited for someone else to speak ,as she had already done so.
"I h-have a c-cat." Skyla stammered
"My cousin said her friends cat has had kittens ,and well asked if I wanted one...of course I said yes,there my favourite animal." Skyla said
"He's black with amber eyes-n-not that it's important.." she cut her self off not wanting to seem weird ,even though it probably wasn't .but she was to self conscious to realise anything at this point,being in a totally new place and all. Atleast being uncomfortable had left mostly,her anxiety was still high,so she looked back at the food not going to eat anyway ,well she never did really,it didn't bother her ,but it was nice to see that everyone had made friends,and even she had so quickly too,she laughed it off trying to hide the fact she was depressed,she had no reason to.she had friends.,she wanted to snap out of it,bringing herself back to the group hoping it wasn't obvious ,and waited for someone else to speak ,as she had already done so.
"While there is life, there will be hope"