Corridor Collisions PV Lilith Westlocke Closed

"Fist fights are just a way to show your dominance over another. It didn't last very long, so you don't have to worry your little heart about it." Lilith's smirk grew as she patted his shoulder. "You're right. You're not. You're finally getting it."

She ignored the sarcasm that dripped from his words. In Lilith's own mind, she was the best and the smartest in the room, including this desolate hallway. Then again, why go through all these grand adventures but not share the tales with another? Could it be considered bragging? Yes, but not when he asked about said adventures.

"C'mon, it's Hogwarts and what have you been doing? Sitting around, drawing up homework, hitting a few trees? That's nothing. What type of life is it to live if it is always so boring." Lilith set her jaw. "Why don't we go on an adventure, a real adventure. I don't mean we happen to walk across the 'danger tree' or anything like that. What about we search for an adventure and we find it. Then, you can show we what type of adrenaline junkie you are."

Lilith tapped her foot. This boy was either going to deny her request and giggle onto to class and in that instance, Lilith would go alone, or he would accept her offer and potentially cry. Either way, it would be entertaining. Lilith mind already knew where they could go.

Lilith smirked. Either result would be amusing. Constantine could either have denied her offer and confirmed what Lilith assumed of him, take the deal and embarrass himself in his big adventure, or (in the most unlikely end) he actually proves to Lilith that there is a little lion heart in his otherwise badger chest.

Lilith rubbed her hands together, grinning wolfishly. "An adventure! Oh finally! Since we are already out of class so late we might as well, huh? I was thinking we could go for a little swim in Black Lake." Lilith ran her fingers through her now clean bag and pulled out a ziplock with some green plants that looked like seaweed.

"I'm not one for herbology but I'd be stupid to ignore their uses. Do you know what this is?" Lilith asked, before continuing on without waiting for his answer, "Gillyweed. We will turn into fish-like appearances of ourselves to dive deep into the waters. I heard there is a giant squid in the depth that we could meet. Or maybe a run-in with some merpeople? Who knows what could be deep under that water. An amazing idea, don't you agree?" Lilith arched an eyebrow, loving to hear how right she was.

Lilith rolled her eyes at his words, following him out of the corridor and through the castle. Hopefully, there wouldn't be any stray teachers roaming the halls that could potentially catch them though Lilith doubted it. Teachers should be in class teaching. As students should be in class learning (minus herself and Constantine, of course). Alas, Lilith was not going to be a victim to the other boy's teasing.

"Talking with you has left a sour taste in my mouth. Whatever atrocious plant is about to assault my tastebuds, I think it will be refreshing," Lilith shrugged nonchalantly. Hogwarts opened up onto the grounds leading to Black Lake. From where she stood, Lilith could see the dark sparkling lake from the dim sun. It was Lilith's turn to tease, "Are you sure you're still up for this, Hufflepuff? I can understand if you want to turn back now. This is not an activity for the faint-hearted such as yourself. I won't judge you."

A smirk grew on her face, mocking him. Lilith was more than happy to get her feet wet. A sudden frown overcame her features. "I did not bring a change of clothes. Oh well, that is the price that comes with adventure." Lilith shook her head slightly, nearing Black Lake.

Despite his attempt at flustering Lilith, she always appeared to be one step ahead. Not that he minded, considering he'd scarcely met someone as willing to dish out remarks quite like he did. His eyes glazed over the Black Lake, with a confident certainty on his face. He'd splashed about in it before, and nothing had gotten him then, so how frightening could it really be? "Faint of heart?" Constantine snorted, "I don't think so. I'm as ready as ever"

"I think sodden clothes are the least of our concern - not that I have any about swimming in a pond like this, though." He mused, as they neared the edge of the lake. The Hufflepuff pulled off his robe and the jumper underneath; as much as he didn't care about getting wet, the clothing would soak in water and make it harder to swim. Constantine tossed it carelessly to the bank beside the water, before turning to Lilith. "Let's get this going, shall we? Unless, you have second thoughts?" He questioned.

There was no doubt that the water would be beyond cold, the lake so deep that the sun couldn't even warm it's depths. Though, Constantine reckoned that the adrenaline was more than enough to keep him warm, especially if they came face to face with one of the Black Lake's inhabitants.

"Mm hmm," Lilith hummed before she too took off her robes and shoes, putting them down in the sand as she walked out onto the dock. It creaked under her feet and the water was an inky black color, making you unable to see into it's depths. Lilith laughed. "There is no way I would pass up an adventure such as this one."

Lilith handed Constantine one of her pieces of Gillyweed. "Please don't choke on it. This stuff was expensive and I don't want to have to use more of it than I have to." Lilith examined the piece in her own hand. It was slimy and green and the farthest thing from appealing. "Or puke it up for that matter," she added with a grimace.

"Now, after we take this, we will only have about an other. Do not go getting yourself tangled in seaweed while you're down there. It would be awfully hard trying to explain to the professors how you drowned so deep in the Lake." Lilith swallowed the lump in her throat before eating the Gillyweed.

Her body convulsed a little as she jumped into the water. Her body felt a weird burning sensation that didn't exactly hurt before she opened her eyes. She took in a deep breath, glad to see that she wasn't drowning. Her fingers felt at her neck, revealing slits and her fingers and toes were now webbed. Lilith grinned, looking up to the water as she swam to the surface for Constantine.

Constantine scrunched his nose, "Choke on it? It sounds unbelievable, I know, but I've been eating solid food since I was what, about six months old? I think I'll manage a bit of seaweed." Constantine snorted, taking the Gillyweed firmly. With his free hand, he unlaced his shoes and set them down on the groaning dock. Though, he couldn't disagree with the latter statement - he'd been told a hundred times that it tasted foul.

He didn't think he'd do something as stupid as tangle himself up in the plants growing in the lake, but there was always a first time for everything. The Hufflepuff watched as Lilith ate her own Gillyweed, before jumping into the water. Reluctantly, a few minutes later, he put the plant in his mouth. It did taste gross, so much so that he wanted to spit it out, but he didn't want to back out now. Swallowing with a grimace, he wondered when he should jump in. Not soon after, he was beginning to feel lightheaded - was the air getting thinner? Constantine took this as his cue, diving into the lake with little hesitance.

Panic arose in his throat, but he remained calm. He wasn't sure if he could breathe, and his instincts told him to hold the remaining air in. Though, he could only do so for so long, giving in and exhaling a vast amount of bubbles. Constantine opened his eyes, taking a small breath to test the transformation. Well, he wasn't dying, so that was good. His fingers had become webbed, as had his toes. Realising they had limited time, the Hufflepuff began to search for Lilith.

Lilith was doing flips in the water when she saw constantly. She grinned under the water, small bubbles coming out of her mouth. She swam up behind him and pushed him from behind with her webbed hands while letting out bubbles of laughter. She nodded down to the dark and swirling water beneath them, signaling they should go deeper.

This might be Lilith's greatest adventure yet. Sure, the corridors underneath the school were certainly great trials, but this seemed like a real adventure with much more mystery. What creatures would they see? Lilith was glad she brought her wand, just in case something needed to be stopped as it would swim towards them and eat them. Lilith wondered if there were sharks deep in the waters or if they would find other creatures that were never discovered. Lilith just hoped that they survived to tell the tale.

Lilith arched her back and did a black flip before swimming deeper into the water like a dolphin. Lilith loved swimming and being in the water. It was even better when she didn't have to worry about drowning or breathing. Lilith remembered that she only had an hour to complete her journey and looked over her shoulder to make sure Constantine was following. She glared up at him, silently saying, she didn't have all day.