Grim Outlook PV Meenauh Closed

There were only a few things in this world that Elena took after with an eager interest and those were either music, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts and her friend Adlai, none of which were present on this rather murky day where she found herself conversing with her house prefect as the question lingered in the air as if seeking an answer. Meenauh was keen, keen to get to know more about this brunette she had stumbled upon and in some ways, that could be a good thing or it could not in certain instances as the third-year decided to dignify her with a reply in this instance at least. "I mean, I reckon I can play some pretty solid violin and singing if that's your sort of thing." Elena offered shrugging her shoulders sort of hesistantly wondering what the other girl would think of that. It was something she had picked up to pass the time back home while being tucked away in the four corners of her room and it had just stuck ever since then.

On the other hand, if the prefect wanted to know more about her magical talents than that was a question that she would have no trouble answering. "Personally, I find myself more of a Charms and DADA geek." There just this appeal about those practical classes as compared to the mind-boggling content they covered in the other courses, they were simple and straightforward much like how Elene preferred it to be and maybe it was this appraoch that had clicked so well with her. The girl folded her arms rubbing her shoulders as if hoping they would provide some sort of comfort or a imaginary shield against the sudden curiosity Meenauh had taken, anyone could tell that the Jangleton girl was opting to go for the most simplistic answers but the reason for this was beyond her. At the same time, she had decided it wouldn't be in her best interest to just skirt around a figure of authority that the girl would probably see on a daily basis, perhaps that was why she felt in a way sort of compelled to give some sort of answer even if it happened not to be the most accurate or detailed one, it was at least something and that for Elena was at least better than just going stone-cold silent.

"If I'm being honest.." She started to admit sighing letting her arms drop to her side as she glanced up at the ceiling before her gaze settled back on the other girl, her mind carefully picking words. "I don't have anything special really, just your average person." She said gesturing to herself and her bag. That was it really, Elena Jangleton with her book bag and vine wand didn't have anything she could call her own or rather, that was what she had been exposed to all those years even before Hogwarts. "At least, that's what they say back home." She said it without realizing it perhaps processing what she had said a few moments later, her eyes widening for a brief second before she composed her features again clearing her throat clearly unhinged by the comment leaning her back against the stone wall as if hoping it would provide some sense of support for her. "Sorry, off-topic, didn't mean to rain on the parade."

If anything, it seemed like any mention of home or family would spark an nervous reaction from her as she mentally berated herself for letting those words slip out to someone she had just barely met of all people. She wouldn't have minded if it was Adlai or Lamik or any of the few names that popped into her head but not this, she hoped to play it off as an innocent remark but had a feeling that wouldn't be the end of this line of discussion.

Elena nodded in confirmation as Meenauh seemed to express her shock and awe at the fact that the brunette possessed some sort of musical talent though Elena didn' think it was anything stellar. It was just something she had picked up to keep her occupied and it had just stuck though clearly the other girl thought that was exlempary hobbit. "Thanks." The third year confessed thinking that if she ever got the chance, perhaps she could enlighten Meenuah to some of her little skills, a thought that crossed her mind for a brief moment before the topic shifted paths and they were back on track into diagnoising exactly why the girl was mulling around in this aura of negativity and gloom that had been the main talking point so far. Elena didn't know what to make of her, on one angle, the girl seemed rather forthcoming refusing to believe that anyone could subject themselves to other emotions yet on the other hand, the Gryffindor was a bit wary possibly because she represented a symbol of authority or maybe it was something else, she didn't quite know.

Meenauh's proposal did cause her to dwell on it a bit. Dueling, something she hadn't undertaken before and if she was being blunt, it seemed like a good way to unleash all of the stress and anger into your wand though she wasn't too sure if exerting all of that onto some poor soul who would be on the recieiving end was a good idea. After all, it was in the end a sport and she was pretty sure hexing someone into oblivion was pretty much against the rules but regardless, the girl brought up some solid points. "I'll admit I haven't gave it much thought. I don't know if I'd be..accepted." The brunette was sure she could make it no problem, it wasn't a question of skill like someone might think, those classes were something she lived and breathed and her spell-casting was at a level that at least in Elena's opinion, she thought was acceptable for someone to join a competetive sport based on that. Moreso, it was a matter of character and personality and a slight drop of nerves that kept gnawing away at her and made her wonder if she was a good fit.

She gestured to herself with a wave of her hand. "I mean, look at me now. I doubt you'd want my gloomy, depressed self hindering your stellar streak." Elena believed in that one saying that a team was only as strong as it's weakest link and she was willing to bet her Galleons if that was true, she would fulfilling that role most unforunately and that in itself would pose a lot of problems. However, the girl's words did not leave her as they lingered in her mind as the third-year thought that perhaps if she could find a way out of this little emotional rollercoaster that Elena was riding, she could probably make something work. "Who's on it? What's it like?" Some curious questions perhaps to get a gauge of the environment, the brunette did wonder how different it was from Quidditch because what she had seen of that sport, it tended to have a lot of fiery personalites and if you meshed that with her somewhat fragile state, it was sure to be a recipe for diaster.

She almost had to fight back the urge to smile, laugh or cry at Meenauh's struggle to comprehend why Elena was being so self-condescending about herself. To those that knew the brunette well, they knew she was by nature a quiet person though that was about the extent of it, most had assumed it was just a natural trait and while that was true to some regard, there were also some other contributing factors that accounted for her mostly reserved nature. It was the things like these, the personal issues, the burdens of home and Merlin knew what else is why she clammed up so often and Meenauh's reaction while not a negative one was one she had come to experience over the months. She just couldn't seem to fathom why Elena was being awfully gloomy about the entire ordeal.

She didn't blame the girl as she glanced up at her, it was a diffcult topic for most to understand as most students here had come from a well and solid family. The same could be said for Elena Jangleton, her wizarding family being one of the more prominent ones in the nation and the Ministry but clearly, that same respectable reputation hadn't transferred over to her parents. "Sorry, it' just..how I express my self, y'know?" Clearly however, her fellow Gryffindor had an another idea on how the girl could let out all of those emotions and whatever she was worrying about instead of just idling in some corridor and letting the thoughts overwhelm her. The prospect of dueling, putting her mental energy to good use in something fast-paced, something meaningful and something that would give her purpose and for a moment, it almost sounded like something out of the Daily Prophet.

"You're right about one thing, I suppose. I defintely need to unload one way or the other." She admitted eyes shifting as Meenauh gestured at her heart, a complicated place for Elena. She was kindred, outgoing but behind all of that was a story of scars and wounds that she shared barely with anyone but if what the prefect said was true, maybe in time, she could turn this into a good thing. "You could be right." She mused as the million dollar question presented itself. Would she or would she not throw in her chances with the duelling team? A pause as silence lingered as Elena got to her feet, her mental gears turning as she faced the girl. "I'll give it some thought. I didn't really think about it that way before, offloading all of that into something else. It could be just what I need." If anything, it would make her feel like she was getting somewhere instead of being reigned back day by day. "Thanks for talking, that helps a lot." Letting a faint smile trace her features, the girl would turn, the sound of slow steady footsteps against the concrete echoing as she made her way down deep in thought about what Meenauh had just told her.