Round One: Truth or Dare? PV Group

@Rose Moon
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Truth or Dare. The three single words that brought joy to her life, the words that made Scarlett perk up instantly, the words that made her smile. Back at home, she and her group of rather rowdy friends (as loud and proud as children could be) in Godric's Hollow had created a wonderful idea, a blessing to Earth known as Truth or Dare Thursday. It was exactly what it sounded like - every Thursday afternoon, when home-school had finished for all of them, they would flock to their meeting place in the front lawn of the Grey household - of all the members, the Grey brothers' house had the biggest front area, and no way would Mrs. Grey let the children play in the back garden, so that was where the Troop went to play their game.

It was a glorious thing. They all sat in a circle in a very specific order: Sydney first, as always, then Scarlett, Cassie (before she left for France), Arabella, Georgia (Scarlett and her had sorted out their differences over Christmas break and were now steady friends), Jones, Billy, Bobby, Benjamin, Lainey and last but not least, Caden. The group would take turns picking and scrutinizing their victims before racking their brains for a suitable truth or dare. Now, no pressure or anything, but the Troop almost always picked Dare. They were an extroverted bunch and loved adventure, taking their courage and pride with them on the craziest of mishaps. Fiona and Mrs. Grey still hadn't forgiven them for accidentally-on-purpose putting twenty Ever-Bashing Frisbees in their respective houses. It had been hilarious. However, the punishment after had not been as equally hilarious.

Anyway - enough reminiscing about the past. Scarlett had heard that some first-year Slytherin boy was going to be hosting a Truth or Dare event, and Scarlett couldn't resist signing up. After all, there were weeks left until she could return back to Godric's Hollow to participate in Truth or Dare Thursday again. She put her name down, waited for the time to arise and stuffed on a Gryffindor hoodie, forging out into the brisk January weather with the ease of one who was very used to British forecasts.

She wandered into the grounds, and saw a big sign that said 'Truth or Dare Contest Over Here!'. That was obvious then. She ambled over where a lot of people were standing already. Blondes, raven-haired, pink-haired...and two redheads! On closer inspection, one of the redheads was her good friend Rose Moon. Scarlett's face broke into a smile as she went over to the steadily-growing mass of people, all eagerly awaiting their truths or their dares.

One of the girls - she looked like a third-year - was introducing herself, to which Scarlett gave a nod as she entered. She sidled up to Rose, nudging her slightly with her rather sharp elbows. "Hey Rose," grinned Scarlett. "You here for truth or dare as well?"

Her gaze flickered up to their host. He was small, blond and definitely a first-year. And already organising big events! There were a lot of new firsties, more than Scarlett had thought. Were the now-turned-second-years really that abundant to third-years now?

She grinned yet again and looked at the blond boy, waiting for him to start.

action entering thread
stats stamina 7 | evasion 6 | accuracy 7 | strength 6 | wisdom 6 | arcane power 9
abilities prodigal charms learner, fearless
word count 535

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Mathias was drawn by the noise, the congregation of Hogwarts students on the school grounds he had spied from the Owlery window that piqued his interest. Mathias had busied himself sending his family a report on his progress since his return post holiday break. Thus far there was little progress made, yet their expectations for the pureblood were deservedly high. Ultimately, regardless of their confidence in Mathias' talents, he was just an eleven year old first year. His connections, skills and opportunities were limited. He was warned to steer clear of his cousin while on the grounds of Hogwarts, apparently his cousin had stirred up some trouble during his first year that had followed him into his second, third and fourth. Troubles that he would want no part in for as long as it could be avoided.

He would learn that it was a game of Truth or Dare. Truth or Dare was not Mathias' idea of a good time, but conformity dictated his choices here. Truth or Dare was something that was attractive to his peers. This was an excuse, an opportunity to socialize with his classmates in their natural habitat. He was socially awkward but he was not shy, it was more a limited regard for others that limited his relationships to date. It was almost pathologic. Mathias felt like an alien observer for the most part, he never expected the sentiment to change but they did not need to be aware of this fact.

Mathias was a late-comer, therefore his team would be assigned to him. Not that it mattered, he did not know any of the participants. He was paired with a Stanley Buttons, Orion Neptune, and a Candace Dykstra. Admittedly he was disappointed by the pairing, he did not recognize any of their surnames. They were all likely muggle-borns or lesser wizards, not that he could be certain of their parentage. This was not the 'peer' pairing he had hoped for but it was a public appearance so he would do his duty and appear amenable. "Buttons?" He asked a random student, possibly his intended. Alas, it was not. He let out an annoyed sigh, not Buttons, sounded like a name for an imaginary friend or a childhood pet cat. He would tarry on. "Orion Neptune?" He asked another, that surname had a vague twinge of familiarity but not with that given name. There was a moment of hope that this strange was an unknown, perhaps illegitimate pureblood, but purebloods were too prized to hide. "Dyslexia... I mean Dykstra," pronounced Dicks-straw. What an unfortunate name. Maybe he would just call the poor girl Candy, no Candice. Merlin, some parents should not be allowed to name children.

He would find them, the trio Stanley Buttons, Orion Neptune, and a Candace Dykstra eventually, even if he had to exhaust his patience and voice doing so. Candice was a girl with purple hair, the name "Candy" might be apt. As for the boys, a duo of unassuming youths, male. The most defining attribute either of them possessed was the fact that they were wizards... in a school full of wizards. They really needed signs, if they walked off into the crowd there was a chance that he would never find either of them again.

Regardless of his initial impressions, they had their uses. At the moment it was partnering with them in this "truth or dare" game. He would introduce himself. "Afternoon, I am Mathias Pride from House Slytherin, first year." Everything they needed to know about him, his silent resentment would not show on his face. A genial smile would adorn his youthful face, he would even extend a gloved hand. Yes, he was wearing gloves. He was not going to touch them with his skin unless it was absolutely necessary. In addendum, it was rather brisk outside. The Scottish highlands were rarely warm, but they were downright frigid this time of the year. A wool coat over his sweater and dark slacks would keep him sufficiently comfortable for the duration of this avocation. He did not care about their life stories but he would endure it if he had to.

Word Count: 695

Action: Entering Truth or Dare.

Stats:
Stamina: 3
Evasion: 7
Strength: 3
Wisdom: 5
Arcane Power: 5
Accuracy: 7

Talent: Seer

Minus the sunglasses

Hex Code : English French Latin Spanish

Interacts With : @Michael Miller ∞ @Rose Moon ∞ @Scarlett Aden Mentions : Truth or Dare attendees

Sunday January 17th 2021

The last time the green eyes played a game of Truth or Dare was was when they were back at their hometown. Back before their father banned them for playing with the neighborhood kids. 'You do not know which one is the tainted one (muggle-borns) or not' said their father when Cash asked they reason behind their prohibition.

Then school came around and they have not played the game since then up until now. When they heard that one of first year that resided in the same house as them will hosted the game, the Beater could not passed up the opportunity. Cash had signed up and now they are on the way to find the exact location this game will took place.

Dress in black leather jacket, army green pants, and black faded sneakers. To completed the looks, they wrapped up a dark grey shawl around their neck. Though it already January, the wind up in the Scottish Highland are unpredictable. Better save then sorry the young socialite thought to themselves.

Whenever the game will commence and the wind are not that cold, Cash could always took of the shawl that they wear. Checking on last glance on the full frame mirror that stand next to their bed in their dorm room to see the Beater dressed for the occasion.

After they satisfied with the get up; the Second year get out from their dorm, passed the Slytherin Common Room and up to find the location. The green eyes think since it will be more likely some people will attend this activity, the location will be out in the open space setting. With that thought in their mind, Cash stride toward the outdoor.

Once they arrived at the grounds, they looked around. Just like they predicted, this game will field with some of the first years. Cash spotted Michael with a sign 'Truth or Dare Contest Over here!' not far from them. They met Michael before. Recently both of the serpent was in a group to lit a fire in the middle of stormy snowing blizzard for an errand from one of the Professor.

Cash greeted the leader for one of the club they are in. "Hey, Miller!,"The greeted Michael. "Thank you for doing this. It's been so long that I played this game"They stated. "I can tell today will be a fun day"The green eyes added. After that out of the way, Cash looked around. They spotted a pink haired boy, two brunette haired girl, Simon Kincaid, three redheads.

An older student that could be in her third or fourth year, a blonde boy, Paige Chase and another boy with strong jaw. They knew Paige because the other girl is in the same club that Michael is the leader for it. Two out of three redheads is Cash close friends. They marched to the other two girls.

"It been so long since the last time we meet, don't you think?"Cash inquired both Rose and Scarlett. Between the pile-high school work, being a Duelist or Quidditch players, not to mentioned the other school related activities; sometimes it was hard to catches up with friends. "I see that you joining this thing as well"They added.

"I hope Miller put us in the same group"They uttered to both Rose and Scarlett while waiting the game to begin. Their green eyes scanned the area to see if there any other faces they recognized amongst these new and old faces that they familiar with.

Eliza dashed down the hall, trying to find the others. She panted, looking in each room she could. I'm late! She thought, running around frantically. The halls were bustling with young and older students as she ducked and lept around them. She sighed, her black robe flowing behind her. She unclipped it, tying it around her waist as her red top and gray pants were exposed. Her hair floating behind her, she raced out of the huge, old, oak doors. As she left the school halls, she dashed out the courtyard, panting furiously as she looked around for the group. The cool wind against her face as she looked around. She saw the small sign, far in the distance, posted on a tree reading "TRUTH OR DARE CONTEST OVER HERE" and scrambled down the hill over to the field of grass. She panted, as she saw the group of kids talking.
"I- I'M HERE" She panted, nearing the circle of students. "So~ SO sorry Im late, I~ I had to finish my class and~ send a letter~"
She looked at the others, her brow scrunched up. "Am I late? I hope Im not late~ Again, so so sorry~"She looked at the group, terrified that she would be told to leave, or even worse.

Word count: 213
Abilities: Metamorphmagus
Stats: (See my Signature)
Action: Entering Thread

OUTFIT:

Taylor had never played truth or dare before but in an attempt to make new friends and do something other than sit inside and do homework all day, she had signed up. The Ravenclaw had only ever heard of this game in the many books she had read. Though, in books the game always seemed to be a playful game to see who liked who or other childishly romantic things but she had a feeling this would be vastly different from that. She had yet to really participate in anything at school so far, besides starting a club of her own.

She didn't have any trouble finding where they were supposed to go as she just followed another group of people that she had assumed was also going. She did see some of her friends but didn't walk over to them as they seemed to be in the middle of their own conversation. It did not bother Taylor though, she preferred to be by herself whenever she could. While she could usually be found in the library, she found herself becoming more and more bored of spending all of her time there and she wanted to branch out. She saw the sign that read "Truth or Dare Contest Over here!" and walked over to the rest of the people. She put her book bag down on the ground and pulled out a cookie as she sat down on a rock. She always carried around treats with her wherever she went and while she was a small girl, she ate like an dragon. It was quite chilly outside, but Taylor had a long coat on over her shirt and skirt so she felt warm.

Scanning the crowd of people, she looked for her team mate. Henry I think his name was. she thought to herself. She had yet to actually meet him but looked around for another person standing alone. A tall red-headed boy walked through the clearing, quite quickly too, and he didn't immediately walk over to anyone immediately so she walked over to him. "Hi there...are you Henry? I'm Taylor, your team mate." the girl said, sticking out her hand for a hand shake. They walked over to an empty spot of grass and sat down together and, reluctantly, she pulled out a cookie and gave it to him.

Word Count: 392
Action: Entering the Thread

Stats: Stamina: 4 | Evasion: 7 | Strength: 4 | Wisdom: 8 | ArcPower: 5 | Accuracy: 7
Abilities: Calming Presence
Actions: Arriving, standing off to the side
Interacting with: No one yet, but open to interactions!
Mentioning: @Callista Lovis, @Annie Morgan, and @Earl Gray

The air was cold as Jess breathed it in, waking her up as it made its way in through her nose and out through her mouth. In and out, in and out. Steadying breaths, an attempt by the girl to ready herself for the Truth or Dare game she was about to join.

When she had heard about the game that was set to happen that day, she had hesitated for several hours, and then resolved to sign up. Truth or dare always had a certain level of fear and risk to it, yes, but it was just these feelings that made the game so fun. By her reasoning, participating in something where the fear was fake, a construct made solely for the purposeful illusion of challenge and entertainment, would allow Jess to reclaim control of her own feelings. To be assured that things could still be fun, without the constant threat of death or serious injury hanging over them at all times. This game would be just that, a fun respite from the chaos and destruction that had plagued the Hufflepuff's stay at Hogwarts in these short few weeks after returning from winter break. It would be just a game, not anything actually life-threatening the way that th-

No. Jess took another deep breath in, forcing herself to feel and focus on the cold rather than the events of the past few weeks. She had signed up for this game purposely so that she could enjoy herself and get her mind of off Hogwarts horrors, and she intended to do that now. It wouldn't work if she just allowed herself to keep standing in one spot, reflecting on why she had joined the game in the first place, though.

With a resolute clench of her jaw, Jess stuck her hands in her pockets and headed out onto Hogwarts grounds. She wasn't exactly all too sure where the game was actually taking place, though that momentary mystery was solved as she spotted a small gathering of people, all grouped around a sign that proclaimed that that was the site of the Truth or Dare Contest. The Hufflepuff stopped for a moment, peering at the people in an attempt to see if she could recognize them, then continued walking.

Thankfully, she could see a few familiar faces, like Callista and Annie, so at least if anything happened she had people she knew she could talk to. She could also spot a boy with distinctly pink hair who she recognized from Katrina's ball preparation event before the Costume Party, but, for the life of her, she couldn't remember what his name was. Trying to remember it meant trying to remember things related to the Halloween balls, however, so Jess quickly moved on from that topic for fear of slipping back into negative thoughts. Not today, brain.

Slipping off her bracelet to fiddle with it, fingers moving around quickly yet hidden in her pocket, Jess headed closer to the group. She didn't know who her team would be yet or how the game would even be run, but, hopefully, it would bring her at least some enjoyment. Not wanting to intrude on anyone's conversations and content to just stand, silent and observing, for the time being, she kept a little way away from the rest of the students, waiting for the game to begin.

Word Count: 561

Interacting with @Annie Morgan, @Callista Lovis, @Everly Charlton and @Eliza Corrids. Open to interactions!
Mentioning: @Scarlett Aden and @Cassandra Ironwoods.
Actions: Blaming Scarlett, Cash and Annie for 'forcing' her to socialise, entering the group, introducing herself to her group.[/s]
Outfit: Coat, scarf, shoes.
For stats and abilities, see signature.

Lucia Fox was already deeply regretting this, and it hadn't even properly started yet.
Truth Or Dare... well, that brought back some memories. Giggled games between she and her sisters, with the usual empty questions that never really meant anything. "What's your deepest secret?" Obviously, that each was part-Veela, and all three knew that. "Have you ever had a crush on anyone?" No, of course not, as they were all too young to be feeling anything like that yet, in Lucia's opinion at least, though she had often wondered what it was like. "What's the most embarrasing thing which ever happened to you?" Well, that one was an inside joke betweeen Willow, Briar and Lucia Fox. Each would always answer with the same two words - "being born" - and the three would burst into incontrollable giggles. The dares were just as tame - to sneak an extra sweet or biscuit from the kitchen (surprisingly easy when Ebony wasn't home), to smuggle a book from Fox's Magic Shop into the room in which the game was being played (near-impossible with Rose the house-elf's all-seeing eyes), or - Lucia's personal favourite - to perform some sort of magic (near-impossible to do on purpose, and Willow hadn't even manifested at the time).
This Truth Or Dare, however, was different. The people were not Lucia's loving sisters who knew her limits and what she would and wouldn't do, they were a mixture of friends, acquaintances and random outright strangers whom Lucia had never spoken to before and probably never would speak to again. They also didn't know her secrets, which meant that there really were things Lucia could tell them if she wasn't careful. Well, they never had to know if she lied... right?

The only reason she was doing it at all was because of Scarlett Aden and Cassandra Ironwoods. Somehow, they had realised that Lucia was 'most certainly definitely not' going to sign up for any kind of social event, and made it their business - like it was any of their business - to convince (read: force) her to do so. Cash had guilt-tripped Lucia with the knowledge that the two had barely even had time to talk to each other since the summer holidays, Scarlett put to use every technique she could that might force the eldest Fox daughter to come out of her paper-thin shell (including threatening to spread rumours that Lucia wasn't there because she had been sick all over the Hufflepuff common room), and finally Lucia Fox had relented. But, really, it was down to Annie Morgan that Lucia was actually here. Both Scarlett and Cash were already in full groups (or were they in the same one? Lucia couldn't remember) and Lucia had reveled in the knowledge that, really, she didn't have to after all. But then she and Annie had quite litterally bumped into each other, the Hufflepuff prefect had invited Lucia to join her group, and that was that. Here she was.

Her group - Lucia only recognised Annie and Callista, the dark-haired girl she'd met on the train at the beginning of the year - was clustered in one corner and Lucia approached slowly. "Hello?" she offered. "Uh, I'm Lucia, Lucia Fox. Annie, if this all goes wrong I blame you." The statement was only partially a joke, but it was accompanied by a slight smile.

Interactions: @Lucia Fox
Abilities: Metamorphmagus
Stats: See my Signature
Actions: Interacting
Word count: 205

As multiple people joined, Eliza was sitting quietly. She had seen a few in the halls, and her insides were bubbling like her previous classes cauldrons~ she was terrified, considering whether to introduce herself and ask if she was in their group, or rather sit there until the game started. She regretted what she was about to do. It was rather brave of her, considering that she's quite shy, quiet, un-public. As she stood up, she dragged her feet over to her, looking at the girl. Lucia was it? 'Never mind~' She cleared her throat and walked up to the girl. "Err, pardon~" She started. "I'm Elizabeth~ You can call me Eliza, and I was wondering if~ I was in your group. This thing is so~ busy~" She chuckled. "I'm just not quite sure." She smiled at the girl. 'Hopefully I can get this straight~ I may have to cancel this~' She thought, rubbing her neck. She was only one year older than her, that didn't matter. She just wanted to, interact a little and meet a few more people. 'Oh stop. Im so obsessive over the fact that I hate open spaces~ people~' She thought, her hands trembling. She sighed, looking at Lucia again.

Interacting with @Paige Chase

Michael Miller

Reducio

Action: Starting Round
Spells cast: Bullarum Immortalem
Stats: Stamina|8
Evasion|4
Strength| 6
Wisdom| 3
ArcPower|5
Accuracy| 4

Michael smiled at the group, it was big. He checked a list he had, names and groups already on it. He frowned when he looked up, as some didn't come.

As they showed, @Earl Gray greeted him with a attack that made him giggle. "What an entrance" he mused to the boy.

Next, @Rose Moon came, teasing them for their behaviour of course. Michael just smiled. "Glad you're here."

Next was @Callista Lovis, he didn't notice the girl at first, as he was waiting under a Oak tree. He nodded in greeting.

After that, was @Simon Kincaid, under a tree himself. Michael had been reading awhile and believed he knew what the boy was hiding, though they could talk later.

A couple mintues later, @Henry Llewellyn, came. He just waved and smiled, Michael blushing some. He didn't like the boy, but . . he was cute. Now knowing of his lean towards the male species, Michael wasn't afraid to admit he thought boys were cute. Well, wasn't afraid to admit it to himself.

@Annie Morgan made an entrance next, one that ended with her on the ground. She stood, Michael letting out a sigh of relief. "Greeting Annie" he said, so she knew he was there. "Are you alright?"

After that, he spotted @Stanley Buttons, by another tree. Not under it, but beside the mightly Oak. Michael waved.

@Everly Charlton came smiling, greeting all whom she pasted. @Paige Chase and @Scarlett Aden did the same. Michael greeted all with a smile.

Next was @Mathias Pride and @Cassandra Ironwoods greeted the group. Mike smiled at both, waving at Cass excitedly.

He greeted @Eliza Corrids and told her not to worry, as she feared she was late.

Four more people, @Taylor Haywood,@Jess Malters, @Lucia Fox and @Katie Palsorette. He smiled, before clapping his hands together.

"Welcome everyone! I'm excited to be doing this, and im glad you all are here. First, groups. Group 1 is Annie Morgan, Callista Lovis, Everly Charlton, Eliza Corrids, and Lucia Fix"

He waited for them to get together before continuing. "Next is the smallest group. Henry Llewellyn and Taylor Haywood."

"Group 3 is Scarlett Aden, May Moonstar when she gets here, Rose Moon, Cassandra Ironwood, and Earl Gray." He said, smiling as he walked Rose and Earl immediately go to each other.

"Next, Group four is Pagie Chase, Katie Palsorette, Simon Kincaid" he said, "please stand under the tree there, thank you" he said. He didn't want Simon to have to be in the sun.

"Lastly is Stanley Buttons, Orion Neptune and Candance Dykstra when they get here, Mathias Pride, and Jess Malters." He said.

"Now for round one there are both a truth and a dare. For the dare, you must levitate a teammate over the lake, any amount, as you both sing the abcs. If you do it til the letter f, you get a point. To the letter I, another. If you manage more for each letter you get a point. Now, for the truth, as i know some don't know their spells that well or don't want to do it, i want half your team to tell your another team, your deepest secret. You can pull one person away from a team if you must. For this you will get 1 point. If the whole team does it, 2 points." He stopped, letting them think it over.

He bite his lip, "To be fair, i will say my true. . . I'm a werewolf" he said, softly. "Now you can start!" He said, smiling as he casted the bubble producing spell, for extra effects.

WC: 604

Points so far

Team 1 : 1
Team 2 : 2
Team 3 : 2
Team 4 : 1
Team 5 : 2

Why?

Team 1:
2+ for half team getting +500 words
1- for member not telling Word count

Team 2:
2+ for half team getting +500 words

Team 3:
2+ for half team getting +500 words

Team 4:
2+ for half team getting +500 words
1- for member not telling Word count

Team 5:
2+ for half team getting +500 words

You have til Feb 20th to reply to thread.

Reply by Feb 3 or you will not be allowed to continue game.
@Orion Neptune
@Candace Dykstra
@May Moonstar