The Third Time Around
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Reyna had had an amazing summer. Maybe not as amazing as the previous summer, where she had gone to Greece with her bestie Linda, but a pretty great summer in all. This summer she mostly spent time with her family. She learned about healing magic from her grandpa and traveled to France to see her grandparents estate. However, it was a bit lonely without her friends. This year, there was no broom race in summer camp and so she had not seen her friends there. She had seen her friends for her birthday, but not really at any other time. She missed them. So here she was back again, saying bye to her family and heading to Hogwarts. For her third year. And she would get to see her friends. So while she was sad she was leaving her family, she was happy, she was going to see her friends. Boarding the train, she headed to an empty compartment. She wasn't sure where her friends were but surely she would meet someone in this compartment. Taking out a book about healing magic that her grandpa had given her she began to read and think. She heard about the healer internship. She wanted to sign up for that. In addition, she wondered what dormies she would have. They always seemed to change. She hoped that she would know someone in the dorm. And of course she felt the nostalgia as she drowned in her thoughts. The previous times she had been on the train. The first time she entered with some people she had no idea were now. The second time she entered, this time with her bestie. She sighed at these thoughts. What could happen this time, on her third time around? |
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WC: 3759/1/24 β’ english β’ irish (gaeilge) β’ wc: 375
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Charlie was ready. Her third year at Hogwarts. Charlie thought back to when she had been a tiny first year, scared to make friends. This summer Charlie had gone to summer camp with her best friend Ava. They had a great time, especially Charlie, who loved the frozen winter theme. As a dhampir who hated the sun, winter in the summertime was a dream come true. Playing hockey on the frozen lake was one of her favorite things about camp, but she also did enjoy some of the activities, especially Quidditch. This year, She would continue to play keeper on the Ravenclaw Quidditch team which was her favorite part of her second year. That and spending time with her best friend Ava of course.
Arriving at the London Train Station, Charlie regretted not owling her best friend Ava about meeting up somewhere to get on the train together. They had met there in their first year and sparked a friendship that had been going strong forβ¦ exactly three years. When Charlie stepped onto platform 9 and ΒΎ, she was greeted with another round of first years saying goodbye to their parents for the first time, dragging heaving trunks in their brand new robes. Charlie stepped to the side and gave her mother a big hug, as they would not see each other until winter break. She spoke softly to her mum βslΓ‘n mam. Beidh mΓ© chailleann tΓΊ.βGoodbye mum. I will miss you. Then she turned and weaved through the crowd to board the train. She quickly found a mostly empty compartment, only containing a girl who looked to be about her age and seemed somewhat familiar. She slid open the door and threw her small backpack down on the bench across from the girl.
Charlie then began racking her brain for her nameβ¦ Maeve? Noβ¦ Reese? Noβ¦ She knew this girlβs name but could not remember it if her life depended on it. She opened her mouth to speak βHiβ¦ she said shyly. βI think I know you but I cannot remember your nameβ¦ Anyways, Iβm Charlie, Ravenclaw, Third year.β She looked at the girl and guessed that she was a Hufflepuff as she was reading a book on healing magic.
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The Third Time Around
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Mentions:@Charlie Jacobsen
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Reyna had her feet up and was chilling in the compartment when someone came in. Like she had expected. She looked up from her very interesting healing magic book to smile at the person. She recognized this person from somewhere. She couldn't remember the name though. She was sure that this person was in her year though. It seemed the feeling was mutual as the girl didn't know her name. She giggled at that. "I'm Reyna, 3rd year Hufflepuff!" she replied, "I remember you know! I've seen you around before a lot." She motioned to the seat beside her moving her stuff to make room. "How's your summer been?" she asked. She had put her book down by now as she was more interested in talking to this person. Making new friends was always a priority. Especially since she was in her year. She then added, "Did you attend summer camp?" She smiled, remembering that she had attended. It was nice to spend time with her bestie and be in the same cabin. She wondered whether Charlie had. And if she had seen her somewhere. She was not sure. I guess she hadn't been that outgoing during summer camp, she mostly had talked to people she knew well. Mostly though, she had spent time with family. That was okay as well. |
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9/1/24 β’ english β’ irish (gaeilge) β’ wc: 217
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Charlie waited until the girl responded with her introduction. The girl, whose name was Reyna, asked her how her summer was. Charlie waited a moment before responding then said "Yeah, I mean it was pretty good. I spent time with me mum, and practiced my quidditch. I'm a keeper." She paused for a moment. "I also played a lot of muggle hockey with my old team from before I went to Hogwarts. It was so much fun," she said, reminiscing in the times when she actually played with them. "What about you? She asked.
Then Charlie reached into her bag and pulled out two chocolate frogs and ripped one open. "Darn. Another Tilly Toke. Want it?" She offered the girl sitting across from her. "And do you want this one?" She asked, holding up both the chocolate frog card and the unopened chocolate frog.
Then she decided to answer Reyna's other question. "Yes. I want to summer camp. I had a great time and loved the theme!" Charlie replied. "I went with my best friend Ava, who is also a third year Slytherin. Anyway, what about you? did you go to summer camp? Do you do a sport?" She added. Charlie then grabbed another chocolate frog and tore it open, hoping she would get a new card.
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Mentions:@Charlie Jacobsen
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Reyna smiled as she talked to Charlie. She listened to her talk about her summer and what she did. For example, she had no idea that she was a keeper in quidditch. And she played muggle hockey? How cool was that? She knew her father had played that at one point before he had gotten injured. "That's so cool! My dad played muggle hockey when he was our age. He's a muggle." she smiled. "Mine's been good, I mostly hung out with family and had a birthday party." Reyna smiled because she understood the feeling of getting a repeat Chocolate Frog. "Thanks!" she replied. She didn't mind dups. She could trade them with others that did not have that one. Charlie seemed to have loved summer camp. Reyna had found summer camp, well, ok. She hadn't packed for such cold weather. "Yes, I did go to summer camp! It was fun, however, I didn't expect the cold weather, so I didn't pack appropriately." She laughed at that. The first time she had entered, she had never been more cold in her life. She usually packed correctly, this was a once in a while thing. "Oh yeah, I do, do sports. I do broomracing," she said smiling. The best sport, is what she didn't add. She was quite excited for this year. She hoped that these races would end up with a bit less injury. "I feel like now I've never met a whole set of people. I've probably seen Ava, but I don't think I've ever talked to her." she replied. Now that she thought of it, she barely talked to Slytherins. She had met Mellani, one of Linda's good friends. She had been pretty good friends with Ara, she had no idea where she was now though. This made her sad. She made a new goal this year to make new friends and keep all of her old friendships. Starting with Charlie. |
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9/1/24 β’ english β’ irish (gaeilge) β’ wc: 219
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Charlie actually enjoyed talking to Reyna a lot. Reyna shared about how she was a half blood, her dad was a muggle and he also played hockey, but her mum was a witch just like Charlieβs mum. βMy mum's a witch too! That means I am a half-breβ¦ blood.β Charlie corrected herself before she spilled her biggest secret. Charlie continued to listen to Reyna, the third year Hufflepuff. She shared about her birthday, βOh, happy late birthday!β Charlie added. Reyna took the dupe she offered.
As for summer camp, Charlie LOVED it. Mostly because it was winter themed, and she loved winter because there was less sun, and ice for hockey. Reyna described how she did not pack appropriately. βYeah, I had to have my mum mail me some more clothes that were warmer.
They then moved on to the topic of sports, specifically broom racing. βOh thatβs really cool! My best friend does broom racing for Slytherin! Iβve only watched a few races before, can you tell me more about how it works?β Charlie totally agreed with what Reyna said next. βYes I totally agree! Iβve seen so many people around school, especially younger kids and I have no idea who they are.β
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Mentions:@Charlie Jacobsen
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Reyna found it super cool that Charlie was similar to her. She was a half-blood too and her mom was a witch. She wondered if they knew each other. Although she had almost heard Charlie slip something, although maybe she was hallucinating. Not that it mattered anyway. Whatever Charlie had said, or hadn't meant to say, she wouldn't care. "Thank you!" she said, grinning at Charlie, "When's your birthday?" she asked. Reyna laughed when Charlie said, her mom had mailed her clothes. "That is smart! I should have thought of that though..." she shook her head, "I just somehow managed to survive." "Ooooh! That's cool! We've probably competed then, though I have to say, Slytherin broom racing was on a very large losing streak." she giggled. "As for how it works, its complicated. The goal is to get to the finish line first. At different places on the track there are things, maybe bushes, thorns, wind, a maze, etc. that try and attack you, and you have to get past them. It's kind of a mixture of quidditch and duelling because you are on a broom and you can cast spells and throw potions at others to knock them down, making it easier for you to zoom ahead. However, it is quite dangerous, and results in a lot of injuries, as does probably any sport." After that long explanation, she was more prepared to listen to what Charlie had to say. "How's quidditch for you? Is being a keeper fun?" They then switched to talking about people in their school. "Same! I feel like I should take time to get to know more people's names and who they are." |
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9/1/24 β’ english β’ irish (gaeilge) β’ wc: 257
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Charlie was shocked. At herself. She never wanted or even liked talking to people but here she was, deep into a conversation with a girl her age. She was proud of herself, that even though she hadnβt found her best friend Ava, or rather Ava hadnβt found her, Charlie had managed to make a friend.
Charlie watched as the young Hufflepuff across from her smiled to big that Charlie was worried that her cheeks would hurt from smiling so big. βMy birthday is in December. Itβs on the ninth. What about you?β Charlie responded.
βWow! I donβt know how you survived! I would not call myself a fashionista, but even with all of the clothes my mum sent me, I constantly felt like I had nothing to wear.β Charlie said. βHow many activities do you feel like you participate in? Because for me, I feel like Iβm living under a rock and donβt know about half of the things that are going on here. Or even if I do know, I donβt participate in half of them.β
Charlie listened carefully as Reyna explained how broom racing worked. βWow! That is so complicated. I donβt know if I would have the patience to learn all the rules that must come with a broom racing match. Quidditch has so many rules, I feel like I learn a new one each time I play. I really enjoy Quidditch, it reminds me of a muggle sport I used to play, Hockey. I like being a keeper, itβs pretty fun.β Charlie said.
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Mentions:@Charlie Jacobsen
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The train ride to Hogwarts was passing by now, with them deep in conversation. She hadn't thought she would make a new friend on this train ride, but she had. What a surprise! "August 18th," she replied, "It's during the summer, which I love. Do you like your birthday being during school?" Reyna nodded along with what Charlie was saying with summer camp. She giggled. It was true. She had no clue how she survived the summer without the proper clothes. "Oh my gosh same! And I don't think I survived, I'm still scarred. I literally wore the same clothes like every day, which sucked!" She looked down a little embarrassed by that. "Oh we participated in the water race, but that was basically it haha. It was mostly just hanging out after that." She grinned, "How about you?" "Yeah it is complicated, it took me forever to learn it. But quidditch is also pretty complicated right?" Reyna asked, "Oh my gosh, my dad used to talk to me about hockey! He showed me in America and Canada they have hockey teams, and it sounded really cool, but scary! It's the one with the sticks on ice right?" Memories came flooding back about what her dad had taught her about muggle sports. She remembered basketball, hockey and soccer. And there were a few more. Like the one with yellow posts, she couldn't remember the name of that sport though. This was why she liked being a half-blood. Best of both worlds right? And she grinned once again. |
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