2 Jul 2023, 19:34
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Open to first years or people who Duvessa does not know. Sorry 
First year had changed Duvessa Ember. There was no need to say more than that. She had come exactly one year ago, full of secret dreams to achieve and earn respect from her peers. Perhaps a bit of fear. But the year was off to a rocky start, and her crying in a bathrooms in secret was something that she did not remember fondly. Being caught in a maze full of fire was not some memories that she would look over happily when she was older. And now, Duvessa Nyx Ember had returned for her second year to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
However, as Duvessa stood leaning against the stone wall of the platform, slightly early, she thought of the conversations she had had with Dagg- Rosella. That summer she learnt a lot, but from experience. And what had D- Rosella said? Don't make the same mistakes, Duvessa, it's not worth it. Now what mistakes? Making friends? Having a crush? Rosella could be painfully mysterious at times. And now Duvessa's Mother and Father had gone on a two month stay on holiday(leaving at the end of the summer), said Mr Ember was overworking and needed a break. Hmm. They evidently didn't have time to say goodbye to their daughter.
She had joined the Headliner as a printer and help with layout and graphics. She couldn't enjoy a job more; quiet, success and not too many people. Aside from that, she joined few clubs, but dueling was something that her heart was taken. She enjoyed every minute of a duel, fast and furious, even if she lost.She had helped organize Summer Camp, and though she didn't like to admit it, enjoyed it. So, all in all, perhaps slightly wiser than she was a year ago and perhaps slightly more responsible, Duvessa picked up her battered trunk and got ready to move closer to the Hogwarts Express.
Last edited by Duvessa Ember on 31 Jul 2023, 10:21, edited 1 time in total.
| Wis: 7 Acc: 8 Sta: 6 𝑫𝒖𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑬. 𝕊𝕠 𝕕𝕒𝕣𝕜 Eva: 9 Arc: 5 Str: 5 |
Wis: 10 Acc: 10 Sta: 6 𝕊𝕠 𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝑺. Eva: 9 Arc: 3 Str: 2 |
6 Jul 2023, 09:41
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Calypso Vierling
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─────Calypso Vierling was not prepared to get on the Hogwarts Express, yet overeager at the same time. A whole other world was at her feet, one filled with magic and fantasy, one she had read in countless fairytales as a child, so she couldn’t help the excitement coursing through her body. A healthy dose of apprehension was there as well, clouding her thoughts. What were other wizards like? Would she struggle to fit in?
Those were the thoughts that raced through her head as she turned around, one arm raised in a wave. “Goodbye, mom! Love you!” she called out, a thick German accent coating her voice as an exchange of farewells happened between mother and daughter. Finally, the car her mom was driving pulled away out of her sight, and Calypso turned around to face the train station.
Messy ginger hair curled around her shoulders, a haphazardly placed bandaid on her left jaw, the remnants of a foolish fall from a few days ago. Grip tight on her trunk, Calypso scanned her surroundings, the overwhelming stench she had always associated with train stations flooding her senses. Nine and three-quarters, she thought to herself. And then your journey will finally begin.
Confusion quickly clouded Calypso’s features, the trains were only labelled as nine and ten, but she could swear she hadn’t misread the letter, the same letter tucked into her coat pocket for reassurance. Furrowing her eyebrows, her gaze wandered around the place, should she ask someone? The girl supposed she had no choice or else she might miss the train, so she scanned the crowd of people for anyone that seemed like a wizard.
Spotting a dark-haired girl in the crowd, young and slender with what seemed to be a trunk, Calypso began to walk to the girl. The girl seemed school-aged and was lurking around the nine and ten trains, so she might as well take her chances.
“Hey, excuse me? Are you going to Hogwarts?” she asked, hoping the girl would know what she was talking about.
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“I could recognize him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way his breaths came and his feet struck the earth. I would know him in death, at the end of the world.”
15 Jul 2023, 10:19
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Duvessa Ember seemed to notice quite a bit. One thing she saw was a girl, round her own age with chaotic red hair and a trunk waving goodbye to her parents. Could she have been a muggle? Or was it a witch going for her first time to Hogwarts? She strained her memory but couldn't remember a girl like that in her year.
But the student's expression changed to confusion as she looked at platform number 10 and 9. Duvessa smirked to herself, wondering if that girl was looking for Platform nine and three quarters. Her face was clouded with confusion and the duelist looked at her with polite interest. Was that child confused where to enter? Must have been a muggle born then. Hmm.
Thats when the girl started approaching her.
“Hey, excuse me? Are you going to Hogwarts?” Duvessa looked at her, tempted to do some fun.
"If I were you, I'd study the ticket carefully. Platform nine and three quarters is the best way to get to Hogwarts, I think you'll find going to Liverpool very unhelpful in getting there." She said mildly, indicating the sign that said that platform 9 was going to Liverpool. How would the girl react and would she ask for more help?
| Wis: 7 Acc: 8 Sta: 6 𝑫𝒖𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑬. 𝕊𝕠 𝕕𝕒𝕣𝕜 Eva: 9 Arc: 5 Str: 5 |
Wis: 10 Acc: 10 Sta: 6 𝕊𝕠 𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝑺. Eva: 9 Arc: 3 Str: 2 |
16 Jul 2023, 03:03
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Daphne approached Platform 9 and 3/4, her heart filled with a mix of anticipation and familiarity. Now as a second-year student at Hogwarts, she felt a sense of confidence that she didn't possess during her first year. Exciting adventures and memorable moments awaited her, and she was eager to immerse herself in the magical world once again. Her mother had dropped her off per usual while Ryuu took on the responsibility of walking Daphne to the platform. The realization that she would be facing Hogwarts on her own tugged at her heart, but she knew she had the unwavering support and pride of her family. Daphne wrapped her arms tightly around Ryuu, cherishing the farewell hug. He had graduated earlier in the year and was moving on to new chapters in his life as a professional Quidditch player, and she felt a mix of admiration and nostalgia for their shared Hogwarts journey.
With a deep breath, Daphne took a step forward, her eyes scanning the platform. Among the bustling crowd, she spotted two girls, one of them appearing slightly perplexed. The old version of Daphne might have chosen to mind her own business, but her newfound confidence led her to approach them with a gentle smile on her face.
"Hello there! My name is Daphne Sapphirus, it's nice to meet you both!" Daphne greeted both girls warmly, her blue eyes shining with genuine friendliness. She extended a hand in greeting, eager to make their acquaintance. Her attention shifted toward the ginger-haired girl, who seemed to be the one in need of assistance. Tilting her head curiously, Daphne's voice was filled with a gentle sincerity as she asked, "Ah, do you need any help finding your way? The station can be a bit overwhelming at first, but I promise it gets easier."
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17 Jul 2023, 13:56
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─────“Yeah, I know, I’m just not sure how to get on the nine and three-quarters train.” the girl replied with a casual tone, her words accompanied by a flippant gesture to the nine and ten trains. Gaze wandering around the packed train station, internally, she was quite relieved that the girl was actually a witch and understood what she was talking about.
About to say something else, a voice she could best describe as cheery interjected, drawing Calypso’s attention to them. Turning her head, she surveyed the owner of the voice, a girl with blonde hair that seemed around the same age or older than herself. “Oh, hey!” she greeted, exchanging a smile. The appearance of the girl, Daphne, was unexpected though she regained her bearings quickly. “I’m Calypso, nice to meet you as well.” She reached forwards to shake Daphne’s outstretched hand.
Daphne had seemed to notice how lost the girl felt; was it that obvious? Still, she wouldn’t refuse the free assistance. Calypso nodded in response to their question before speaking. “I don’t know how to actually get on the train to Hogwarts,” she said, opting for a more obscure choice of words in case the blonde girl wasn’t a witch.
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“I could recognize him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way his breaths came and his feet struck the earth. I would know him in death, at the end of the world.”
28 Aug 2023, 22:27
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"Bye Mum, Dad!" Astra called as she was yanked roughly by the hand. "Rod, stop it!"
"Hurry up, Asa," he snapped.
"You and your sunny disposition," she mumbled, drawing up her lip to mimic Roderick's sneer. "Good heavens, man, why are you dragging me straight towards a wall?" Astra started fighting her brother's grip.
"Relax, it's-" but Astra wrenched her hand out of Roderick's and was off, looking for her parents again. They can't have gone far, they can save me from this madman. it was rather natural for Astra to be suspicious of Roderick, given the fact that he was a very stereotypical older brother and tended to fill her head with lies. Of course, she returned the favor regularly, and one couldn't be quite sure whether either kid was telling the truth most of the time. Their poor parents.
As Astra sprinted as fast as she could, she noticed a cluster of girls talking. "Hullo, ladies!" she panted, slipping to the other side of them. "Mind if I join you?" She had just overheard the strawberry blonde one ask about how to get on the train to Hogwarts and said, "I don't know that myself, either."
"Hurry up, Asa," he snapped.
"You and your sunny disposition," she mumbled, drawing up her lip to mimic Roderick's sneer. "Good heavens, man, why are you dragging me straight towards a wall?" Astra started fighting her brother's grip.
"Relax, it's-" but Astra wrenched her hand out of Roderick's and was off, looking for her parents again. They can't have gone far, they can save me from this madman. it was rather natural for Astra to be suspicious of Roderick, given the fact that he was a very stereotypical older brother and tended to fill her head with lies. Of course, she returned the favor regularly, and one couldn't be quite sure whether either kid was telling the truth most of the time. Their poor parents.
As Astra sprinted as fast as she could, she noticed a cluster of girls talking. "Hullo, ladies!" she panted, slipping to the other side of them. "Mind if I join you?" She had just overheard the strawberry blonde one ask about how to get on the train to Hogwarts and said, "I don't know that myself, either."
29 Aug 2023, 15:30
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Alexa fiddled with the hem of her shirt as she looked around King’s Cross Station, confusion evident on her face. Platform 9 and ¾…
Her mother was supposed to show her the way to the Hogwarts Express, but her grandma had fallen sick and needed to be taken care of. Her mother had told her to walk straight between the platform numbers 9 and 10 and that she would find the way. But there was no way she was going to do that. She valued her life more than going to Hogwarts. But then it occurred to her.
If I’m going to a magic school, of course the way to get there will be magic.
But that thought didn’t ease her mind as much as she would have liked.
As she looked around, she thought about how she could ask someone how to go through the barrier without being suspicious. She was sure that muggles would not appreciate her asking them about a platform that, to them, did not exist.
“Yeah, I know, I’m just not sure how to get on the nine and three-quarters train.” She heard a girl say.
She turned towards the source of the voice and saw a group of four girls standing and talking together. The girl who asked the question must have been a first year. Perhaps she could tag along with them and get through to the Hogwarts Express on time.
“Hello everyone! I’ve been trying to get to the platform as well but I’m just too afraid. Is it true that we have to run in between platforms 9 and 10?”
“If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi
Her mother was supposed to show her the way to the Hogwarts Express, but her grandma had fallen sick and needed to be taken care of. Her mother had told her to walk straight between the platform numbers 9 and 10 and that she would find the way. But there was no way she was going to do that. She valued her life more than going to Hogwarts. But then it occurred to her.
If I’m going to a magic school, of course the way to get there will be magic.
But that thought didn’t ease her mind as much as she would have liked.
As she looked around, she thought about how she could ask someone how to go through the barrier without being suspicious. She was sure that muggles would not appreciate her asking them about a platform that, to them, did not exist.
“Yeah, I know, I’m just not sure how to get on the nine and three-quarters train.” She heard a girl say.
She turned towards the source of the voice and saw a group of four girls standing and talking together. The girl who asked the question must have been a first year. Perhaps she could tag along with them and get through to the Hogwarts Express on time.
“Hello everyone! I’ve been trying to get to the platform as well but I’m just too afraid. Is it true that we have to run in between platforms 9 and 10?”
“If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi