Something To Do PV Silas Vance

Silas as he often does, has once again snuck out to the magical creatures department. Abraxans have most lately become his favorite beast. They are incredibly beautiful creatures and while he naturally he keeps his distance he still likes to stand against the edge of the fenced in area to look at them. Today in particular he is dutifully drawing them once again. He is sure they likely all have names however he gives them there own names, its a fun game of sorts.

Content with his drawing he puts the book back in his pack and sits down cross legged, still he watches the majestic beasts but his mind wanders elsewhere. Classes, acquaintances. Even his new friend. He has a few places he can truly feel at peace, and this very much is one. As he looks around at the beasts something catches his eye, another student... All the way out here. How peculiar. He wonders to himself whether or not he should approach them. Finally, with a sigh he figures what could be the worst that happens? He stands up calmly walking over to her. As he gets closer he realizes shes a raven claw, which in truth he only has had good experiences with. With a simple smile and a gentle wave he continues to approach not quite having the courage to call out to her just yet.

The calm scenery and cool breeze makes it easy for me to wander off in my head. I think about my family... I wonder what my parents are up to right now. I find myself thinking of other things too... like if I were transported to my favorite video game, what kind of character would I be? Or what would my life be like if I were a princess in the Twilight Realm from The Legend of Zelda?

My thoughts are interrupted as a figure emerges in my peripheral. I blink myself back to reality and turn my attention to said figure. He's a boy around my height. Probably a first year too. As he gets closer, I notice from his robes that he's a Slytherin-- One of the other houses here. I don't really know too much about them, or any of the other houses really. Barely even know anything about Ravenclaw to be honest--He's got long hair and, most importantly, a small smile on his face as he waves at me. I light up, I love meeting new people! I give him a bright smile of my own, but quickly tone it down so I don't come off as too much.

"Hey!", I call out, waving back at him, "Hi, uh, you can sit if you want" I add, gesturing towards the empty patch of grass next to me. I play with my braids a little, a bit nervous as I haven't really interacted with other... magical kids my age much. Definitely not any from a different house from me. I clear my throat, "So... you come here often? The magical creatures department I mean." I ask, trying to start conversation, "Oh, I'm Chidera by the way. It's my first year here. What about you?"

He chuckles a bit at her friendliness. People at are incredibly kind over all. Quite different then what he was used to in the muggle world.

"Hello to you as well, you are well met Chidera. My name is Silas, Silas Vance if that matters to you. I will gladly sit next to you."

He sits gently before crossing his legs. He turns to her noticing her play with her braids. He wonders if shes nervous? He can understand that, he himself was quite nervous during his initial interactions with other students.

"I do come here often, though I do not believe I am entirely supposed to. It is also my first year, you know your the first person I have seen out this way? Are you here for the Abraxans as well? There simply majestic aren't they?"

He turns pointing them out as a full smile comes to his face. A opportunity to enjoy this with others, and before year three no less? In truth he is quite excited. His thoughts briefly trail off to wondering how it would be to ride one of these creatures but he quickly shakes it off as he turns back to her patiently waiting for a response from her.

I relax a little when he sits down and makes good conversation back, "Silas... Nice to meet you!" I say, scooting over a bit to give him more space. He mentions how I'm the first person he's seen here and with that I look around. He has a point, this place is pretty deserted aside the animals. These are the kinds of things I don't really tend to notice.

"Oh... the... Abr...Abraxans?" I tilt my head, following his finger to get a look at what he's talking about. A beautiful, winged creature that kind of resembles a horse. I shake my head, "Ah, no.. I was just kind of bored and somehow ended up finding myself over here. I don't know much about the animals unfortunately. Not really much of an outdoorsy person either but no phone! so..." I chuckle. I orient my body towards him, showing him he's got my full attention. "They are really beautiful though.. Never seen anything like them." I look him up and down, drumming my fingers against my lap. I notice how eager he seems to talk about the said Abraxan. He must like them a lot. "So you're an animal enthusiast I take it? Just the magical ones or..?" I ask, wanting to know more about this Silas guy. I love it when people talk about the things that interest them. Seeing how their faces brighten and eyes light up when they talk about the things they love makes me want to know all about it.

He gets a bit excited at the question but does his best to keep his relative cool. To say hes a enthusiast is a understatement. He LOVES animals of all types.

"Oh I love... muggle animals of all types! Snakes, bearded dragons, everything. My parents couldn't really afford pets but that's alright. I used to go around to my friends houses and help them out. Like take bearded dragons for example can essentially drown if you disturb them when drinking water. So me or you if we choke on water so to speak our diaphragm pushes it out right? But bearded dragons don't have one? So instead it just fills there lungs.... That is a bit more graphic but its interesting!"

He turns back to her, that smile still very present.

"There are so many peculiar animals from the muggle world, but the wizarding world? I mean unicorns can exist if you can believe that. Moving paintings I mean there is just so much wonder going around. Sorry I am a bit of a book worm, oh and your phone doesn't work because of the strong magic around these grounds. Pretty cool huh... oh well I guess maybe disappointing in your case. Oh! but I have heard some have blood families still use electronics but at the cost of weaker magic around the house. Unfortunately I have yet to hear of anyone come up with a way to counteract the effects here at Hogwarts..."

Heat flushes to his face as he is quite embarrassed that he has been rambling. He looks away rubbing his left knuckle with his right hand.

Sorry, I really get talking when it comes to these beasts don't I. Have you considered joining any of the teams? Heard those can be fun.

"Oh no, no worries at all! I'm enjoying this impromptu lesson on magical beasts." I wave off his apology with a giggle, reassuring him that I don't mind his rambling in the slightest.

I tilt my head, "Teams? Like...Sports teams? Can't say I know much about those" I shrug, glancing down at my flats "Never really played any sports growing up. Kind of spent most of my time inside. Though it wouldn't hurt to think about picking one up soon since I have no choice but to get a real hobby now"
I laugh softly, letting my back rest on the sturdy tree trunk, shifting my gaze towards the animals going about their day nearby. The sun has just passed its peak and is now slowly descending towards the West, creating a warm, glow-y, and beautiful view of the animals in nature.


"This might be a good thing though. I've always had a bit of a technology addiction. Prevented me from developing any cool interests and hobbies like you've got. So maybe now's my chance to make myself an interesting person."

I turn my head to look at him, "What about you? Any teams or clubs you're thinking of joining? Maybe they have an Animals Association club or something along those lines"

He is quiet for a moment watching over the animals. He wonders to himself, does he truly have a ambition to anything? He can't help but think in the moment there is just too much going on. Eventually he speaks.

"I suppose I have not considered joining clubs, truth told I am quite worried I won't get along with people. Besides one on one I am alright but in large groups? I tend to slink to the back. I suppose I am not a fan of getting attention. As for the teams, I believe I want to join the dueling teams, the moment I have enough spells to join it that is. It will be good for my general defense in regards to dealing with these beasts, some attack even if you mean well. That and.... Well, not everyone here has taken to me kindly. I would like to be capable of defending myself or those I care about."

He looks back at her smiling again.

"So then you brought up the clubs? Have you considered any to join? I may even join one with you if you would prefer it. Naturally you need not make a decision right at this moment its a big deal after all. Where did you hear of these clubs by the way? I assume there is a listing somewhere and I just simply missed it but still I am quite curious."

I listen carefully as he speaks, although there is a bit of an unspoken weight to his words, specifically when he mentions defending himself. Instead of pressing him about it though, I offer him a supportive nod and a soft smile,

"Dueling makes sense, especially since, I assume, you'll be working with animals a lot in the future. Personally, it's not for me...I think it's a bit scary haha. You're gonna be super cool though, taking down bad guys" I say, fake punching the air.

I take a moment to think when he asks about my own plans for clubs, "Hmm... I'm not quite sure honestly. Some of the things they offer, like dueling, seem to be a bit of an overshot for me. But maybe I just haven't been looking well enough. I haven't really seen anything official, I just kind of hear about them in passing you know? I'd love to join a nice, lowkey one. Maybe a knitting club if they have it? oooh or a book club! A book club would be nice."

When he mentions the option of joining a club together, my face immediately brightens, "That would be really nice actually. It'd be a lot less intimidating if I had someone I knew with me.

He can't help but chuckle at the air punch, it was quite funny to him. He however never considered that dueling would be scary though thinking on it that makes a lot of sense. What happens if he hurts someone by accident? What if he gets hurt? Naturally getting hurt to some extent is normal but what if its severe. He shakes the thought off for now, worrying isn't going to help.

"I am unsure about cool but I will take the vote of confidence. The beasts I would work with are quite dangerous I will admit. I can't help but have that bit of wonder, like for example DRAGONS exist! How cool is that, I must work with one at some point whatever it takes. "

He then tilts his head at her thoughts on clubs. Knitting club? I suppose its possible it exists and book club has to exist even if its probably mostly raven claw students. His face does however brighten up at the thought of her suggesting it would be LESS intimidating with him around. He then sticks his hand out for a handshake. He has a small blush at the next words he speaks but one thing is clear he is being honest even if it may be a bit too honest for some.

"Tell ya what, I will focus on getting stronger so that way we can do whatever club you want. It'll be fun like I am a night or something. What do you say? Wanna be my friend?"