Closed Stargazer pv Orion (The Hunter)

─────It was the first day of summer camp and Alex was buzzing with a mix of excitement and nervousness. She knew she'd be in a tent with a few people she already knew, but there were going to be basically complete strangers with her as well. Well, hopefully, they aren't strangers to me by the end of camp.
The young girl walked around, carrying her bag on her shoulder, hoping to find a familiar face in the crowd of students and staff. After a few minutes of hopelessly wandering about, Alex managed to get ahold of a map. "Okay.... So if I'm here," she muttered to herself while looking at the map. "So I suppose I am meant to go this way.... Ugh, I haven't the slightest idea of where my tent is," she sighed. Might as well make an attempt to find it.

She began walking in what she had determined was the general direction of the tent she would be staying in. As she walked she had her head down, looking at the map, desperate to figure out where she needed to go. She made it nearly three minutes without crashing into any people, which was honestly quite impressive. But, as all good things do, that had to come to an end.

Just as Alex was about to look up from her map, she ran directly into someone. Oh hang on... I know him! "Oh, I'm so sor- Oh my god! Prat!" She smiled at him, relieved to have finally found someone she knew.

"We're in the same tent, you know? It's Orion, one of the astronomy-themed tents. That's cool, right? I love the stars!" She grabbed his wrist before he could respond and dragged him along as she looked around for their tent.

"The map says it should be over in this area," she said, pointing to a cluster of tents. "My, this is so stressful... There are simply too many people. I don't know how I'm to survive all the way through summer camp."

Alex dragged walked with Prat into the cluster of tents, checking each sign to see if it said Orion. Finally, after what seemed to be ages, they found it. "Oh, Prat! I believe it's this one," she said walking up to the tent. She stepped inside and saw a girl she didn't recognize. Oh, I had nearly forgotten there were going to be other students I don't know in this tent.

Realizing she still had a hold on Prat's wrist she let go and said, "Sorry. But do you know her? I don't... I don't do well with people, should we talk to her...?"

The day for summer camp finally arrived, Prat stood right at the entrance looking for his camp, he was excited for the summer vacations to soon end and having to go back to Hogwarts, only better thing was the idea of meeting his friends making him look forward to the day ahead. He had really missed all of his friends and the idea that they were all going to be there in London was certainly a reason for his excitement.

As Prat walked in trying to find someone or atleast his camp someone wan right into him and nearly fell off,"Hey watch i-" he said while steadying the blonde girl before realising that it was Alex, "Oh hiii Alex,you-uh look good" he smiles at her helping her find her footing.

She grabbed Prat's wrist and dragged him before he could say anything, "Alex Ale-" seeing how she kept walking and looking around like an unrelenting bull going for the bullseye he decided to not speak and just let her drag him until they finally chanced upon their Camp.

It was themed around Orion (The hunter), The fabric of the tent blended exceptionally well with the night sky, its cool, inky black surface covered by constellations, distant planets, and the occasional meteor shower and shooting stars. A bonfire surrounded by Sleeping bags and chairs to relax on filling the tent with gentle warmth and the ambient sounds of crackling logs. In the back of the tent was a smaller tent which turned out to be a book nook, Prat ran his hand over the intricate designs before calling out to Alex,"Alex, butthead beaver come look at this" but to no avail as when he stepped out he saw Alex looking at another girl in their tent as she urged him to be the one who starts off the conversation.

Prat threw his belongings to the chair beside Alex before walking up to the girl and approaching her with a neutral expression on his face,"Are you from hogwarts or are you from one of the other schools??" asking her while going over expression and her belongings.

date: 15/07/24 time: Morning location: Summer camp

mentions: Reducio @Prat Pass @Alexandria Clark @Elena Clark

languages english: #1a4174 thoughts: italics

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Finally it was summer camp, Aston has been waiting for it. His very first camp, it will truly be a magnificent experience, being able to hang out and spend even more time with his friends, it will be great! With that thought he stepped through the entrance, leaving his father behind, and began to look for his tent. Lucky for him it didn't take him long to find it. By the time he got there he saw Prat and Alex stepping into it, thus he followed soon after. The Orion themed tent was beautiful! And it totally satisfies the astronomy nerd inside Aston, the small tents and sleeping bags inside the large tent also remind him of all the camping trips he has had with his parents. There's also books! After the initial excitement of seeing the tent wear off, Aston had a better look at it, specifically the people in it. Prat and Alex were already there, along with another unfamiliar girl. Hearing that Prat is striking a conversation with the mysterious girl, Aston quickly said "Hey guys!" at the others and went to put his stuff down. After leaving his things by a blue sleeping bag near the other, he went to go look at the books. The small book nook was also themed, featuring many many different kinds of books on astronomy. As he scanned over them one book stood out far more than the others. It was a black book with gold lettering, upon picking it up to have a better look, Aston see that the cover was just an illustration of Orion. I swear I heard something moving around in it. Slightly confused, Aston gave it a light shake, the rattling sounds coming from it confirmed his suspensions. Looking at the others again, he waited till the end of their introductory conversation and said "You guys should come look at this book, there's something weird about it."

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DATE & TIME ❀───────────❀ July 7th, 2024, 10:00

OUTFIT ❀───────────❀ Reducio

TAGS & MENTIONS ❀───────────❀ Reducio @Kenzie Thatcher @Prat Pass @Alexandria Clark @Aston Beckett @Elena Clark @Rose Wemberly

Dani was expecting quite a few things about Summer Camp. She expected fun games and activities, enjoying time with the others in her tent, and making friends. She wasn't expecting the cold weather and snow on the ground as she arrived. She thought this was supposed to be a summer camp, and she was way undressed in her sundress.

Begrudgingly, Danielle approached one of the two camp committee members. Telling one her name, she watched as her name got crossed off a list. She was handed a map and the camp itinerary. The committee member told her she was in a Stargazer Tent. Orion, to be specific. Dani thanked the member, looking at her map before making her way over to the tent.

She looked at her map, navigating herself as best as she could, trying to find her tent. Looking around, she saw many other tents, all looking different than the last. She guessed they all had certain themes. Finally approaching a Stargazer Tent, she saw the sign. She immediately recognized the constellation on it to be Orion. She had found her tent.

Around the outside of the tent, Dani saw many telescopes and chairs, perfectly set up for stargazing, while a few star maps littered the ground around the telescopes. She took a deep breath, pulling back the tent's flap to step inside.

As she stepped inside, the top of the tent immediately stole her attention. She saw a perfect replica of the starry night sky. It reminded her of the Great Hall and her dorm in Ravenclaw Tower. Continuing into the tent, she saw another tent in the back corner. She decided she would check it out later.

Stepping into the tent further, she spotted eight sleeping bags in shades of red and blue. Looking at them, she hoped they would be comfortable. Making her way over to a blue sleeping bag, she set her belongings down, instantly warmed up by the cozy fire in the middle. It was after she observed the tent that she noticed the others, all by the second tent.

She recognized one, Elena. She'd met the girl in Diagon Alley a week ago. Elena was reading a book, surrounded by two girls and two guys. One of the girls looked particularly close to one of the guys, a smirk appearing on her lips as she observed them. The other guy held a black book with gold lettering, a confused expression on his face as the other girl asked what was wrong with the book.

Deciding to have some fun, Danielle crept up on them, staying as silent as she could and getting close behind them. When she was right behind them all, she spoke loudly, hoping to give them a small scare, "I guess we're all tent mates!" she said cheerily. "I know Elena, but I don't know any of you guys." she said, gesturing to the others.

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Reducio @Elena Clark @Kenzie Thatcher@Danielle Alden @Prat Pass @Alexandria Clark @Aston Beckett	Reducio	Reducio 15th of July

Rose stood at the edge of the London Quidditch Stadium, her breath visible in the chilly air. Snow crunched underfoot as she navigated through the myriad of themed tents, each more whimsical than the last. She clutched her map tightly, her eyes darting around in search of the tent labeled "Stargazer: Orion". The tents blended seamlessly into the snow-covered landscape, their charmed fabrics mimicking the night sky. Stars twinkled, and she could have sworn she saw a shooting star streak across the fabric of one tent.

Her heart pounded with a mix of nervousness and excitement. She only knew two girls in her tent - Danielle and Elena. The thought of meeting new people both thrilled and terrified her. She spotted the sign for her tent, adorned with the constellation after which it was named. The tent seemed almost invisible against the inky blackness, its surface dotted with constellations and distant planets.

Taking a deep breath, Rose stepped closer. Around the tent were telescopes, star charts, and observation chairs, all set up for the astronomy-inclined campers. Behind the observation area, a small broom rack stood, ready to hold the brooms of the tent's occupants. The setup was enchanting, and Rose felt a flicker of excitement. Maybe this camp wouldn't be so daunting after all.

She approached the tent flap, her nerves buzzing. Inside, she was immediately captivated by the peculiar ceiling, a perfect replica of the night sky. The winter constellations twinkled above, adding to the magical ambiance.

Scattered around the main area were eight sleeping bags in shades of blue and red, as well as eight chairs positioned for stargazing. Fireflies - or impressive mimicries - danced around the room, adding to the magical feel. In the center of the tent, a small bonfire crackled gently, casting a warm, inviting glow.

Rose's eyes were drawn to the smaller tent at the back, which housed a cozy reading nook filled with books. She spotted Danielle and Elena, along with the other campers. She felt a surge of confidence. This was her moment to make new friends and start camp on a positive note. She took one more deep breath, steadying her nerves, and walked into the second tent.

"Hi, everyone! I'm Rose!" she said, her voice steady despite the fluttering in her stomach. Before continuing, she caught a glimpse of a black book that seemed to have a depiction of Orion on it. The book looked mysterious and intriguing, and Rose felt a spark of curiosity. I wonder what that is?

A firefly landed on the corner of the book, its tiny light casting a soft glow on the pages.

Elena was deeply buried in her book, the sounds of the world around her muted, with only the sound of turning pages breaking the silence. Suddenly, a voice spoke close by. "Are you from Hogwarts or one of the other schools?" She looked up and had a slight heart jolt when she saw a boy appear out of nowhere. He was tall, dark-haired, and wore glasses. Nearby, another person, a girl with dark blonde hair and large brown eyes, was staring at her from a distance. Elena smiled at her, closed her book, and tilted her head slightly, her gaze returning to the boy. "Yes, I'll be starting my first year at Hogwarts. And you?" she replied, her eyes shifting between the two students. They seemed older, perhaps second years.

Before they could answer, another boy entered the tent. He had short black hair and brown eyes. He greeted everyone and approached the book nook. Elena made a mental note of this, thinking it might be a way to start a conversation later. He picked up a book and showed it to the group. Elena had noticed the book, but when he shook it, the rattling sound surprised her.

A fourth person entered, this time another blonde, with blue eyes and braces. She greeted everyone before approaching the boy with the book. Elena felt her heart tighten, and her fingers instinctively reached for her necklace. Her anxiety paralyzed her, and she sank deeper into her chair.

They all seem to know each other and be close. What if they don't like me?

Lost in her thoughts, she suddenly noticed Danielle approaching. Relief washed over her, and a small smile formed at the corner of her mouth. After Danielle's jump scare, Elena waved at her. She observed that the dark blonde girl had moved closer to the boy with glasses when she had startled. Elena chuckled softly, understanding immediately. They seemed to go well together.

Just then, Rose entered. She had a broad, sincere smile and waved to say hello. As Rose introduced herself, Elena noticed that none of the newcomers had mentioned their names. She turned back to the boy with glasses and the girl whose cheeks were pink as she looked at him, and continued their conversation.

"My name is Elena, and you?" she asked calmly, though her mind was buzzing. Her fingers twisted her necklace. I hope I get along with everyone.

─────Soon after Alex and Prat had arrived at the tent, and Prat had asked the girl who was already there a question and just as she had finished responding, a familiar voice spoke up behind Alex. The voice belonged to her friend Aston, who had fallen out of a tree and onto Prat just a few weeks ago. Ah, memories. "Aston, hey. How are you?" she asked as the boy went to set his stuff down. She turned to Prat and whispered to him, "I was worried it would only be you that I was familiar with in the tent."

Before Alex could respond to Aston's comment about a book he had found, another familiar voice came from behind her. "Kenzie!" she exclaimed quieter than she usually would as the girl entered the tent. She hugged her while saying, "Oh I was hoping to see you during camp!" Alex had met Kenzie in the library in February. She hoped they would become good friends, and summer camp would give her a good time to do that.

She went to stand next to Prat again, she didn't know why, but just being near him made her feel just a little bit more comfortable and relaxed. Alex took a moment to look around the tent, in the back of the tent was.... another tent? Inside the small tent is where Aston and Kenzie had walked off to, in order to look at a peculiar book. Alex wondered what was so interesting about the book. The main part of the tent had sleeping bags and chairs for seven people, Alex assumed that's how many people would be in the tent with her. That left room for only two more people to show up, she wondered if she would know either of the two others. In the center of the tent was a campfire, Alex wondered how it wasn't putting off any smoke, but then again, the whole tent was magical, so it was mostly likely enchanted.

As she was looking around the tent, a loud voice shouted from behind her, causing her to jump and instinctively move closer to Prat, her hand brushing against his, causing her cheeks to flush just enough to be noticeable. "Why do people have to be so loud?" she muttered, half to herself, half to Prat.

A few minutes moments passed before the last person in the tent joined them, she announced that her name was Rose. That's quite a pretty name. Guessing by the way the first girl reacted to Rose's arrival, the two must've known each other already. The first girl soon announced that her name was Elena, and then asked for Alex and Prat's name. She opened her mouth to speak when a sudden wave of anxiety washed over her. She shut her mouth and looked up at Prat to answer for the both of them.

She didn't know why she suddenly felt so anxious, Alex knew three of the people there. She usually never experienced any social anxiety, but for some reason, today was different.