Gerrard Rayne: ::Stands up from his seat in Professor Snape’s potions class and dumps his book into his knapsack, avoiding making eye contact with Snape today, the potions lesson being an extremely difficult one and the professor not being in the mood for excited students on their first day back from the summer vacation, yawning slightly as he stands from his chair he slings his knapsack over his shoulder and heads for the door of the potions room, a sullen and nasty voice from behind him reaches out and snarls::
Prof. Snape: Mr. Rayne! Will you join me for a moment after the rest of the class has.... exited the room... ::Crossing his long arms over his chest and staring through his chin length black hair at the small boy::
Gerrard Rayne: Ugh...what now... ::Whispering mostly to himself for fear Snape might hear him and assign him some dreadful detention he turns and walks against the flow of students, getting a few fearful looks from them as he walks, standing inside the classroom he glares up at Snape:: Yes sir....?
Prof. Snape: Mr. Rayne....I trust that you did not forget that as a result of you being out of line today in class I will require that essay on lesser known ingredients and their practical uses in advanced potions on my desk BY... Wednesday..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grinds his teeth together for a moment and simply nods, turning quickly from the view of Snape, hoping in the back of his mind to sideswipe him with the load of his heavy books and stalks out of the classroom towards the library, knowing he’s almost late::
Charisse Banning: ::Slips off her gloves and smock as Professor Sprout wishes them a good day and folds them carefully, placing them in her shoulder bag before smiling and exchanging a few words with some of the other Hufflepuffs, but ultimately hurries out of Greenhouse 3, crossing the lawn and nearly running through the hallways, skidding to a stop in front of the library and steps in quietly, scanning the room for Gerrard or Zarek before taking a seat at a secluded table in the back::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sliding quietly in between most of the students he makes his way towards the library through the crowded halls most of the students on their way back to their dormitories to do homework or get a snack and relax after their first day back at school, sliding quickly past a group of Slytherins he's in no mood to deal with he enters the library and stands for a moment searching the room, littered with harried students doing homework::
Charisse Banning: ::Pulls out her Ancient Runes book, a long piece of parchment and a quill, smiling as she quickly identifies each of the runes, and writes their meanings on the parchment in thin, curving lettering::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Spots Charisse, head buried in a piece of parchment and chuckles:: Well, she's got a head start on me...::Strides over, and being blocked by a group of Ravenclaws all gathered around a large old dusty book he hops the table and lands just in front of the table she's sitting at and he chuckles:: Well g'd afternoon Charisse...
Charisse Banning: ::Looks up as she heard him land and smiles, lying down her parchment:: Good afternoon, Gerrard. How was your day?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles a bit and sets his knapsack down on the table and slides into the bench, shrugging slightly:: Oh you know me...relaxed and laid back, how was yours?
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shrugs, brushing back a few strands of hair that have loosened themselves from the bun piled atop her head:: Actually, not bad. I had expected it to be much worse. I'm very much looking forward to Ancient Runes this year. How was Potions? Is Snape in as bad a mood as he is this time every year? ::With the exception of having eaten very little at any meal today, anything that was bothering her last night seems to have completely slipped away though the barely noticeable weariness in her eyes hints that she hardly slept at all::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Lies his arms on the table and chuckles, shaking his head:: If I understood anything about Ancient Runes it would be the highlight of my day...But you see... I told you that you didn't have to worry... ::Laughs a bit and reaches into his pack removing a small square piece of parchment with blood red ink printed on it, the mark of Snape’s detention slips and lies it on the table in front of her:: He actually waited an entire ten minutes into class before giving me this... I think he might actually be happy about something in his life... ::Frowns a bit as he ponders:: Then again maybe giving me that slip is what made him happy ::Chuckles to himself about the thought and then shrugs it off::
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns and shakes her head, looking up at him for a minute, pity in her eyes:: Oh, Gerrard... what did you do this time? Was it just you? Or did Zarek get detention also?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises his hands to signal that he was innocent:: Ah Zarek didn't do a thing he was busy day-dreaming or something close to it... all I did was correct him when he said that I was the biggest disgrace to potions he had ever seen... ::Rests his arms on the table and chuckles:: All I did was point out that students were only as good as their teachers... and apparently he found that insulting or some such thing... I was just pointing out the obvious, I figured he'd already thought of it...::Snickers a bit with a little glint in his eye::
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns and shakes her head, muttering something that sounds strangely like "Snape is a monster" before looking at him again:: If you're a disgrace to potions, then what am I? Perhaps I'll have to give you some company in detention. ::Her eyes widen a bit and she gapes at him:: You didn't!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Looks at her with the biggest, boyish brown eyes that he can muster and nods slowly:: Well...I mean I was always told to be honest and forthcoming....I mean McGonagall is always telling me those are the best attributes of a Gryffindor.. And Professor Flitwick was just telling me the other day when we arrived that practical application is where we learn the most... Sooo...I took what McGonagall taught me and applied it to Snape...is it all that bad?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles slightly, shaking her head slowly, and somewhat shyly averts her eyes from that large-eyed gaze:: Well, yes... I mean, practical application doesn't apply to teachers... not in that way anyway. But when is your detention? What do you have to do?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and snatches up the slip and stuffs it in his pack, shrugging a bit:: I have to write some essay on practical application of rare ingredients in advanced potion recipes...Apparently Snape believes more in practical application then he leads on..
Charisse Banning: ::Hmm's a bit and nods, smiling slightly:: Well, I suppose that's better than actually having to go spend time with him. But anyway, what did you do in potions today?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Reaches into his pack, smiling and pulls out his potions text book and flops it down on the table and flips it open to the page with a book mark in it and turns it around so she can see:: Deflating Draught, not the most complex but he said it would give us a good taste of what to expect this year ::The list for the potion is eight ingredients long and most of them that require precision addition to the concoction::
Charisse Banning: ::Looks over the page and then shakes her head, her eyes going wide and she speaks softly:: Deflating Draught... ::Whimpers a bit and lets her head fall onto the table top:: I'm doomed...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and claps the book shut, staring at her for a moment and speaks in a slightly hurt voice:: Have no faith in your old friend?
Charisse Banning: ::Lifts her head after a minute, the hair piled atop her head in a messy bun becoming a bit more disheveled and a few more strands of hair fall into her face as she looks at him quietly for a minute and then speaks softly, looking slightly embarrassed:: No, I do... I have all the faith in the world in you... I just... well, I don't have faith in me.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and reaches over the table, patting her forearm lightly, staring at the mess her hairs gotten itself into and frowns:: Oh come on now Charisse, listen I’ll tell you what...when’s your first potions class?
Charisse Banning: ::Blinks and looks at him for a minute, pulling her hair down so that it tumbles around her shoulders and frowns:: Tomorrow afternoon... ::Carefully wraps her hair back into a bun, pitting an old quill through it to hold it::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slowly and smiles as cheerfully as he can:: We have lots of time then, come on...lets get some lunch if you don't mind sparing the time and we'll get started on potions right away..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles gratefully and nods a bit, gathering her Ancient Runes things:: I'm not really hungry, but I'll go with you... I have to run up and get my cauldron and potions set though.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Glances up as if trying to look at his own forehead at his short brown hair:: By the time we're done you'll be able to make me a Hair-Raising potion so I don't have to comb this mess in the morning ::Chuckles a bit and smiles, waving his hand:: Potions set? Don't need it, you can leave your cauldron too...no need for it..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and glances at him for a minute:: But it looks so cute when it falls over... ::Blushes a bit and then nods slowly, eyeing him for a minute:: Okay...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles, blowing some air up and across his face, the front few hairs wiggling a bit and then looks over at her:: I'm not seeing it myself...but then again I haven't got a mirror ::Smiles and stands up, chuckling softly:: If you've got everything else you need, we should be off then..
Charisse Banning: ::Places her things back into her bag, the thing so full of books that it looks about to burst and smiles slightly and nods, standing as well:: Of course... where are we going to go though? And what about Zarek? He's supposed to meet us here...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Eyes her bag for a minute and chuckles, shaking his head:: Do you need a hand with that? There's got to be a hundred pounds worth of books and parchment in there... ::Wonders thoughtfully for a minute and hmms:: Someplace outside I think, no need to sit inside... that dreadful room Snape teaches in is enough to dishearten anyone trying to learn about potions... I'm not sure where Zarek is he's probably back in the common room I would think...
Charisse Banning: ::Eyes him for a minute and then shakes her head slightly:: No thanks, I think I've got it... I'm used to it really. It's kind of light now... last year there were twice as many.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles:: Or got detention for staring off during classes... ::Nods slowly and smiles a bit:: Well as long as your sure then, and I can't imagine how you got through last year with that...but then again you always could do anything when you set your mind to it
Charisse Banning: ::Nods a bit and smiles, quickly taking out a small piece of parchment and a quill, scribbling a short note and looks up at him with a soft chuckle:: It's highly possible... Probably in Arithmacy... ::Blushes a bit and smiles at him with a small wink and whispers:: It's my Slytherin side...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and nudges her arm with his elbow and whispers:: Doesn't matter what side...it's all in ya to begin with Charisse ::Smiles and nods towards the door:: Did you want me to leave a note for Zarek or do you want to? either way we should be off...need to make sure to get you a good head start on potions..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and holds up the piece of parchment in her hand, looking at him:: I have one. I'll leave it with Madame Prince... ::Smiles and starts toward the door, slipping through groups of students and stops for a short word with the librarian, leaving the note with her with a smile and a thank you and stops just outside the door to wait for Gerrard::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and smiles turning from the table, giving it one last look over to make sure neither of them left anything and turns to walk through the door, this time walking between the group of Ravenclaws still awing over the old book and steps outside the library and looks around:: Hmm...::Holds one finger up in front of his face and moves it back and forth to the rhythm of "Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock." and then grins, pointing to their left and towards one of the inner courtyards of the school:: That way then...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly as she watches him, grateful for his quirky sense of humor and relaxed demeanor and nods a bit, turning to walk off toward the courtyard, her attention focused solely on Potions::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Walks after her and smiles, his feet nearly gliding across the floor as he strides and comes up along side her, the walk from the library to the courtyard is short and he pokes his head out of the archway leading out and eyes the yard suspiciously for a minute and looks back in at her:: Looks like it's safe...::Steps out from the archway and plops down on the grass, fanning out his robes and looks up at her:: Think this spot should be good...
Charisse Banning: ::Walks along in silence, still slightly shy around him after the past couple of years and smiles slightly, chuckling softly as he speaks and then nods, taking off her robes and lying them on the ground before sitting on them with her bag next to her and looks at him for a minute with a small smile:: Educate me.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and smiles, nodding a bit:: Okay, now there’s a certain method to this ::Licks the tip of his finger and holds it up to check the wind and nods slowly:: Okay that’s good... ::Looks at her with a deathly serious expression, mimicking professor Snape:: Now open your textbook to page 29...
Charisse Banning: ::Nods solemnly, taking out her book and opens it to page 29 and then grins slightly as her hand wraps around her wand and mutters softly:: Rictusempra...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Continues on with his expression and itches at his side for a moment and then takes out his own book and then looks up at her:: Now forget everything that you ever learned on any of this and if these books weren’t so expensive I’d say burn them...but.. ::Itches at his side again and chuckles and then shakes his head:: But the first thing....we're...going to...::Laughs softly and grabs his sides, laughing out of control and he stares at her with wide eyes:: That’s!....Unfair!..
Charisse Banning: ::Giggles softly and mutters the counter curse and shakes her head, looking at him sheepishly:: Sorry... I always wanted to do that to Snape... he looks like he could use a good laugh... ::Smiles and straightens, placing her wand back into her bag and straightens a bit:: Okay, I'll behave...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Lies on his back continuing to laugh for a moment and then it dies down to just grasps for air and he shakes his head, grinning widely:: Oh...oohh...No that was good...I was afraid that you'd lost all of your humor in the past couple of years... ::Turns his head and looks over at her, smiling and studies her face quietly for a second and then chuckles, waving his hand:: Toss that old book away, no need for it right now..
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns slightly and looks at him for a minute with a truly sad expression:: Nearly... Ya know... boyfriends are overrated... they just suck the life out of you... ::Smiles and nods slightly, closing her book and stuffing it back into her bag, taking out her wand as well:: Okay..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Rests both hands on his stomach and frowns a bit staring at her for a few moments:: Well I can't say that I’m not sorry to hear that... But what happened... ::Blushes just slightly:: If you want to tell me of course...I don't mean pry..
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns slightly and shakes her head a bit, eyeing him for a minute:: I suspect it was a love potion for me to ever even consider liking that brainless idiot, but it's not really important. Ya know, some Hufflepuffs are just as bad as Slytherins, but ::Shakes her head slightly:: I'll explain it all later if you still want to know. Can we study potions now?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and studies her for a moment longer a look of small worry coming over his face that he had never allowed himself in times past because of his jealousy which he always said he'd left behind but then his customary smile adorns his features once again:: Of course...I’m sorry...::Sits up at a start and smiles, resting each of his arms on his legs:: Now I need to know first though...what about potions troubles you most?
Charisse Banning: ::Studies him for a minute with a troubled expression and then smiles as he does, nodding slowly, the smile seeming so foreign to her and yet so natural at the same time and shrugs slightly, thinking for a minute:: Everything together...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and smiles, nodding slowly:: Okay well lets try to narrow that a little bit...Ingredients? Mixing or preparation..
Charisse Banning: ::Consider for a minute and shakes her head a bit:: Actually, I'm not sure. When I think about it, I can do it all fine, it's just with Snape glaring over my shoulder I get so flustered...
Gerrard Rayne: Oohh ::Chuckles a bit and smiles, nodding:: Yeah that was a real killer for me during first year...I mean I love mixing potions and all that interesting stuff then getting to test them when they're done... but Snape it seems just frays all of your nerves until you feel like you can't move... ::Laughs softly and smiles at her, before leaning over in a mock secretive way:: Want to know how I got past it?
v Walk Me Home v: ::Nods slightly and smiles a bit:: I always start out fine, and then he tends to come up at a particularly sensitive moment and I completely mess up. ::Frowns a bit:: He scares me... ::Smiles and nods slightly, leaning close as well:: I would love to.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slowly and frowns a bit:: I know, he creeps me out too...::Grins a bit:: I can't promise that this solution is the most practical one but it works for me...you ever think about why him glaring over your shoulder and eyeing you from across the room ever got under your skin so much...if you think about it all of our other teachers do it in some form or another just none of them so ominous really...
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns and looks up at him for a minute:: Because he's friends with my parents and hates that I'm a Hufflepuff?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and nudges her lightly with his elbow:: It's because we don't deserve it from Snape...so we get so distracted wondering what we've done wrong and why he isn't telling us and then wonder when our potion is going to blow up in our faces that we mess up and do exactly what he was waiting for us to do ::Shakes his head and frowns at her:: Whatever Snape and your parents think about you and your house they can have it...You are a Hufflepuff and a darn good one at that... ::Smiles and sits back upright:: And you deserve every bit of credit that anyone else in your families gotten being such a Hufflepuff as you are...
Charisse Banning: ::Considers for a long moment, smiling just slightly before nodding and leans back a bit, studying him for a minute:: You know, you're right... I do. I always wonder what I did wrong and what'll end up happening... and then it always does mess up... ::Smiles and blushes just a bit, studying him for a long moment:: Thank you, Gerrard...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly and smiles, sticking his hand into his pack and removes the detention slip, dangling it in front of himself again and grins at her:: I'm glad to help...::Points at the paper with his free hand, smiling again:: I could avoid getting detention in his class as easily as the next person...but I don't because now every time he sneers at me I know what I did, and I don't care because I thought it was amusing...so I shrug it off and do the next worst thing you can do to Snape in his own class...Succeed...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, so relieved at this moment that it looks as though she could burst:: You are a genius! You just saved me... thank you so much, Gerrard! ::Leans over, throwing her arms around his neck in a grateful hug::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and smiles, returning the hug and patting her back lightly:: I think I’m a bit far from a genius but thank you!, and hey you know I’ll always help when I can
Charisse Banning: ::Slips out of the hug a little slower than she should have and smiles a bit, blushing just slightly:: And you know I'll do the same for you. Want to have a potion contest sometime? SO I can see if I really can do potions without Snape messing me up?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Lets his arms fall away after a moment, his mind just realizing whets happened and then places his hands in his lap, smiling at her, a tint of red dotting his cheeks:: I do...I was wondering if you'd help me with Ancient Runes... I’m afraid I’m quite a bit more then lost in that class...A contest eh? Well I think I’m very up to that...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, folding her hands in her lap:: Of course I'll help you with them... What exactly is confusing you with them?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles and blushes noticeably now and looks at her in a sort of pleading way:: Everything...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and turns to search through her bag, after a few minutes, she pulls out a aged and worn piece of parchment that has been folded and refolded several different times and opens it up, turning it to face him, rough sketches of each rune they've learned and arrows pointing to how their meaning is determined shining up at him in dark blue ink:: This should help...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blinks a bit and smiles widely pointing at the piece of parchment:: But that’s a...hey and there’s one of the...Ah! we had that one today and I couldn't figure it out...this is brilliant!
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, pushing the parchment toward him:: By all means take it. You basically have to focus on the tilt of each of the lines... it's all memorization, really, and close attention to detail.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and takes the parchment a little timidly at first and gazes at it, grinning widely and then peeks over the piece of parchment at her:: I have absolutely no idea how to thank you...I mean.. this is great...Are you sure you don't need this...?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles as she watches him, realizing just how much she had missed her friends and nods:: Of course. If I have to, I can always copy it from you, but really, take it. It's the least I can do for your help with Potions.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and smiles, folding the piece of parchment slowly and nods:: Of course, I can make a copy of it for you, Professor Flitwick showed me this really cool charm last year...I’ll have to show it to you sometime.. ::Smiles and blushes a bit, scooting over a foot or so and hugs her for just a moment before falling back into his place:: Thanks again, this should get me through all of Ancient Runes...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and returns the hug for a moment before looking at him with one of her recently rare and yet still stunning genuine smiles:: Of course. It has come in handy. My uncle gave it to me when I first started taking Ancient Runes. He and his friends were the tops of their year because of guides like this.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and nods a bit, placing the piece of parchment gently inside of his robes and looks at her again, smiling more broadly then ever:: Well Thanks to you and to them...this is just perfect...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, chuckling softly:: You should see their map... He gave it to Fred and George Weasley. It's really great.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snaps his fingers and chuckles a bit:: Is that what I see them crouching over? I swear every time I see them their bent over some piece of parchment snickering to themselves...curious pair they are..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods, shrugging a bit:: It shows them exactly where everyone in the school is... they really are great though. Hilarious pair they are. They sent me a Hogwarts toilet seat this summer to cheer me up..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs and shakes his, studying her quietly for a minute:: That just about sounds like something the two of them would do..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods slightly:: Oh yes... one out of the Hufflepuff girl's toilets... ::Frowns a bit:: Though I'm still trying to figure out how they got it in the first place..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Hmm's and shakes his head, pondering for a minute:: I think everyone wonders how the both of them accomplish anything...but I suppose in the end the only thing to do is either follow them...ask them...or make...a...potion.. ::A look a pure concentration falls over his face as he thinks for a long while::
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shakes her head a bit:: Of just leave them well enough alone... ::Eyes him for a minute:: I know that look... what are you thinking?
Gerrard Rayne: ::The look quickly disappears and he stares up at her, smiling:: Huh? Sorry lost in my own thoughts there for a second...
Charisse Banning: ::Narrows her eyes at him, studying him for a long, long moment:: What were you thinking?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles a bit and shakes his head:: Nothing...I was just trying to think.. Uh...where they usually hang out.. You know...to follow them... But you were right...maybe we should just leave well enough alone.. ::Leans back on the grass, propping himself up on his elbows and squints, looking up into the bright afternoon sky:: I mean after all...it's not like we would go getting into mischief and the like...
Charisse Banning: ::Eyes him for a minute, her expression skeptical:: Well, generally in the Gryffindor common room... but yes, I think we should. Leave them alone that is. ::Chuckles softly and shakes her head a bit:: Never? ::Shifts a bit in the sun, loosening her uniform tie and unbuttoning to top two buttons and the cuffs of her blouse, rolling the sleeves up to her elbows::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Looks down and smiles at her again, picking at a few of the blades of grass:: Well you know...I figure your such a well behaved student these days..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and eyes him for a minute, shrugging a bit:: Well, it appears that you've become somewhat boring yourself as of late.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises an eyebrow and laughs a bit, studying her for a moment:: Oh is that so? And what makes you think that...
Charisse Banning: ::Eyes him for a minute:: Well, last night Zarek mentioned that it was boring to sneak out at night by himself...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Looks at her in wonder for a minute and chuckles:: He hasn't snuck out in ages...and if he has he hasn't been telling me about it...I don't think I’ve stopped being up to my old tricks since our first year here... ::Points at himself and looks at her with a serious expression:: Do I honestly look like the type to go on the straight and narrow and only focus on classes? ::Chuckles:: You said yourself last night, "Doesn’t anything worry you Gerrard?"
Charisse Banning: ::Shrugs a bit and then narrows her eyes at him, studying him for a minute before shaking her head a bit with a smile:: No, I suppose not..
Charisse Banning: ::Looks at him in interest for a minute:: And you said yes... what is it?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles:: What is what? You mean what do I worry about?
Charisse Banning: ::Nods a bit, studying him for a minute, suddenly serious:: Yes.... if you wouldn't mind sharing....
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and shrugs a bit, sitting up in a cross legged position and looks at her:: Of course...the point I was trying to make the other night is that I do worry. About everything...school, grades and my family and of course my friends...even those I haven't seen in ages.. ::Chuckles a bit nervously and shrugs:: It's just I want to have fun and get through this with at least a few friends to remember when its all over and being able to look back and the first thing I see not being the cover of my Ancient Runes book... You know...or the bottom of my cauldron or the reflection of Snape’s face in my brew sneering at me and just waiting for that right moment to gloat that he was right... ::Picks listlessly at a few blades of grass in front of him and looks up at her, shrugging a bit at himself:: What about you..?
Charisse Banning: ::Listens to him quietly and nods slowly after a few long moment, frowning and bows her head, looking slightly ashamed:: I'm sorry about the past couple years... I really didn't know what I was doing... I just... ::Shrugs a bit and trails off:: At least you can always look back and see Zarek...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and tosses the grass pieces away from himself:: No no...Charisse...listen I meant what I said last night.. I know I was kinda off in my own little world but I did mean what I said that you had nothing to be sorry for...we were all busy.. I mean we could have come and seen you too...things were complicated...There’s no one.. And I mean nobody to be blamed for that. ::Lowers his gaze and stares at the blades of grass waving gently in the wind and shrugs again:: I don't want to look back and just see Zarek, as good of a friend as he's been to me, If it's alright with you I’d like to look back and see you too, the three of us.. ::Smiles and trails off for a moment:: Back when we were first years...trying to count the patches on Hagrid's coat as he walked us to the boats.. Or taking bets on how long Dumbledore’s beard really was...
Charisse Banning: ::Shifts a bit so that her legs are straight out in front of her, crossed at the ankles and leans back onto her arms, her pals pressing the ground in order to support herself and looks at him, speaking softly:: Thank you, Gerrard..... I don't know. I just, well, I suppose I never really felt like I fit in with you and Zarek. I mean, you were both Gryffindors, roommates, interested in Quidditch and shared a love for mischief that I could never really completely understand. I kind of thought that I was just tagging along and you were too nice to say anything. Then when David asked me out, an entire new world opened up to me... full of people just like me. Only it was boring, uneventful... As good as it felt at first, I found myself thinking about you more tha-- you and Zarek-- more than about David. I missed all the times the three of us shared.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles a bit as he listens to her and nods slowly, chuckling a bit at the thought of the three of them together during their first couple of years:: It's the truth Charisse...we were always grateful to have you along...at first it as the fact that you'd kept us grounded when the dumbest thoughts came through our heads but at the same time you lead us into almost as much mischief as we could have found ourselves...You never just tagged along...you were there just as much as Zarek or myself...::Sighs softly as he comes to this subject and turns his gaze to the grass again, picking at a few of the blades:: As far as David goes...I’m sure you could tell either later or early on how I felt, well how either of us felt about him, but neither of us blamed you for spending the time you did with him.. And when you were happy it made us happy... ::Chuckles and makes an attempt at something light hearted:: I honestly couldn't blame you either...he was one hell of a Keeper for Hufflepuff...
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns a bit and shakes her head slightly:: The thing is that I wasn't happy... not at all... Strange how that happens, isn't it? Anyway, he turned out to be not as great as everyone thought... ::Gapes at him for a minute:: Who are you trying to kid? Even I know enough about Quidditch to know that that moron couldn't stop a quaffle if he charmed the goal hoops to not let anything through...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and stares at her for a moment, attempting to contain his happiness about that comment and shakes his head slowly:: All this time I’d been convincing myself that if the subject had ever come up the least I could do is be a little bit civil and compliment him at least once...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles weakly, looking at him for a minute:: All I can say is that I was shocked by how high his IQ is... It ranked somewhere around a cockroach, not a rock, as was previously suspected.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and bows his head, snickering at himself for a moment and nods, looking up at her again:: Well I do say that is quite a bit of a shock...I had always wondered exactly how he'd managed to get on the Hufflepuff team as a keeper with how he handled himself... I think he fancied himself a seeker... half the time he was staring off somewhere as if he was looking for the snitch..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and smiles, nodding slowly:: Around the 60th quidditch practice I was forced to watch, I wondered the same thing, so I asked. Have you noticed the Hufflepuff team's brooms? As for that, it turns out that he has this constant ringing in his ears from a charm gone wrong, and he keeps looking for what's causing it...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Mutters something that sounds like, "Figures" and then shakes his head:: Well that’s what you get for fooling around with charms and such...some people just don't get that for as much fun as it is this stuff has it's risks..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly:: Actually, I believe it was Wingardium Leviosa... the first day of charms... ::Shakes her head:: Not too bright. Sweet kid... well, sort of. Treated me like a queen for two and a half days... and then I was more like a house elf and a lap dog in one... ::Shakes her head a bit:: But that's not the point...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smirks and grumbles softly to himself:: Looks like that "Sweet kid" could use a wit-sharpening potion or a nice incendio spell right in his...::Trails off a bit angrily for a moment or so::
Charisse Banning: ::Her eyes widen with a chuckle:: Gerrard! ::Shakes her head a bit:: If I wasn't entirely certain that it's not the case, I'd think you were jealous. He really wasn't all that bad, well, until he found out about my family, and just couldn't believe he had been seen so much as conversing with a "Pureblooded Slytherin scum..."
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blinks a bit and comes out of his small rant and then blushes a bit:: It's not that...it's just that any moron who treats you like that doesn't deserve any kind of forgiveness...and I’m not exactly the most forgiving person when it comes to my friends...and as for the Slytherin thing...they get on my nerves as much as anything but even though by birthright you are that sorting hat didn't stick you in Hufflepuff just because he thought it would be funny...
Charisse Banning: ::Nods a bit and smiles slightly:: See? I tried to explain that, but he's too dumb to understand... ::Chuckles softly, looking at him:: Ya know, it's kind of funny... the Slytherins kicked me out and the Hufflepuffs don't want me... Maybe I should have been a Gryffindor...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles a bit and studies her quietly for a moment:: Personally i think you being in Gryffindor would have been great...but your a wonderful Hufflepuff and more of them i think should take some tips from you...we all should really..
Charisse Banning: ::Blushes slightly and looks at him for a minute with a small smile:: Well thank you, that's very sweet... I don't know though. I'm just happy to be back with my real friends. ::Eyes him for a minute before looking out over the courtyard:: In all honesty, I can't figure out why you weren't the first of us to be in a relationship...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slowly and smiles:: It's the truth...it really is but I can understand being back with your real friends is just plain great...::Smiles and blushes noticeably before chuckling:: Most people don't care for my sense of humor.. that...and I guess I haven't really been looking for a while...
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns a bit and looks at him for a minute, chuckling softly and shakes her head a bit:: I know at least a dozen girls that would jinx me right now just to have the chance to talk to you for five minutes, Gerrard... you have an amazing sense of humor, not to mention you're one of the most loyal people I've met and honest and protective and incredibly sweet... you really are the perfect guy... ::Stares off across the courtyard a few minutes longer before adding as a side note:: You know... for lots of girls...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Watches in her amazement for a few moments before yanking himself a bit violently back into reality and shakes his head, forcing a tentative smile and trying to force the red out of his cheeks before flopping back onto the grass and laughing softly to himself:: Charisse...that’s really sweet...and kind of you...but.. ::Smiles at her:: Your not like "Lots of girls" most of them don't see any of that... ::Chuckles softly and a bit hollowly:: As much as I hate to admit it...a lot of my admirers I get just from being a fair keeper for our Quidditch team...
Charisse Banning: ::Gapes at him for a minute and shakes her head, blinking at him:: Do you really not see it? Do you have any idea how many times I've been jinxed by jealous girls, even before you made the team? Oh, you should have seen it... when David and I first got together, I spent three weeks in the hospital wing nursing a face full of boils that came along with the words "How could you do that to Gerrard!?" ::Raises and eyebrow and glances at him:: You'd be : surprised how many people think we're a couple...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and stares at her for a moment, shaking his head:: I guess...well I guess I just don't care about the... ::Trails off and then smiles at her again:: Well it seems aside from going to school with witches and wizards there’s a few mental cases here as well... ::Frowns slightly and looks up at her:: I'm sorry if it helps any...::Chuckles:: I really didn't know any of them were doing that...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods, shrugging a bit:: Hey, it happens. Girls will be girls after all. Granted, it would be nice if they'd believe me when I say we're just good friends...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sinks slightly at the comment but smiles and nods:: True enough in the end...but that still doesn't make it right...::Laughs softly:: I suppose i should keep some of those truth potions around...and then those nuts would have no choice..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and chuckles softly, shaking her head a bit:: They still wouldn't believe you. Not until you have a girlfriend, and then, I'm afraid, she'll be the one being jinxed at every turn.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and rolls onto his back, wiggling his ear slightly as the grass tickles it and rests his hands on his chest:: Well then in turn I'm jinx to any girl who gets near me...::Grins:: It's alright.. I've got my owl after all.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles slightly and eyes him for a minute, shaking her head a bit:: I'm not going anywhere... I don't mind being jinxed occasionally.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Turns his head and smiles at her for a few moments before nodding:: I was hoping you wouldn't...but I didn't want to assume anything..
Charisse Banning: ::Grins at him for a minute:: Actually, it's better for me this way... people are nicer when not accusing me of breaking your heart. Though I'm not quite sure where they would have gotten that idea..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Stutters for a moment and chuckles nervously, shaking his head, shrugging a bit:: I honestly couldn't say...just overzealous I guess...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, sitting up for a minute and pulls the quill from her bun, letting her hair fall over her shoulders and then lies back on the ground, the sunlight dancing off the red in her hair, making her head glow in a fiery beauty:: Apparently so.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Watches her in awe for a moment, two long years since he'd seen this little girl and shakes his head, tearing his gaze up to stare into the now waning afternoon light and chuckles a bit:: We'll just have to post notices once a month to keep them informed so they stop obsessing...
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs and turns her head to look at him, her eyes glimmering with joy and smiles, nodding slowly:: I doubt it would work, but you're more than welcome to try...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly and plucks at the grass again, grinning slightly:: Is it just me or is the fact that these people have nothing else to do then fantasize about our relationship slightly more then disturbing...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles slightly and nods a bit, looking at him for a minute:: A little more than slightly, but let them do what they will. ::Thinks for a minute, considering and then looks up at the sky, asking softly:: Can I ask you a question? I'm making a little personal study of the answers.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Watches her for a few moments and follows her gaze up to the darkening sky and nods slowly, replying in a soft voice:: Of course...I’ve always wanted to be in a study...
Charisse Banning: ::Looks at him for a minute:: You have to be completely honest, or it won't work right. I won't tell anyone. Promise to be honest?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and smiles, turning his head to look at her:: Absolutely...completely honest ::Takes a deep breath and closes his eyes seeming to concentrate for a moment and clutches his fists, chanting "Completely honest.. completely honest...," smiles and opens his eyes, looking at her:: I promise...of course...what’s the question...
Charisse Banning: ::Considers for a minute, wondering if she really wants to ask him and then takes a deep breath, speaking softly:: If you could have one thing... it can be an object, person, animal, experience, anything... and it would be with you for eternity, only you couldn't have anything else ever again, what would you choose?
Gerrard Rayne: Ahh... uhh.. ::Stares at her for a moment before stuttering:: You know. .on second thought my mum always told me that studies were for intelligent folk...and...
Charisse Banning: ::Looks back up at the sky, still not sure if she should have asked him and speaks softly:: You don't have to answer...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sighs slightly and sits up slowly, resting his arms on his knees and shakes his head before talking at almost a whisper:: It's not that...that answer is easy...sort of.. just the consequences aren't...
Charisse Banning: ::Closes her eyes for a minute and smiles slightly, turning her head to look at him, having all the answers she needs and nods slowly:: Really, I won't make you answer. Just a general question.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sighs deeply for a moment and looks at her, his eyes telling any truth that he wasn't willing to speak and shakes his head, whispering:: General question...but you know the answer...::Chuckles a bit embarrassedly::
Charisse Banning: ::Studies his eyes for a long moment, seemingly oblivious to anything they show and smiles slightly, shaking her head slowly and speaks softly:: Actually, it’s a complete mystery to me, that's why I asked...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Thuds back on the grass as he falls over and takes a deep breath before letting it out and then turns his head to the side to look at her:: If I had the choice there’s only one thing I would ever want to hold onto forever, aside from my friends.. aside from my team...and past all that... since I got here and as much as everything we've ever done has meant to me, I’m pretty sure. .::Chuckles nervously:: For the way I felt these past four years that you’re that one person.. ::Lets his hands flop out on the grass:: And... that’s the truth..
Charisse Banning: ::Watches him in silence, her breath catching in her throat and for a long time she simply stares at him, unable to do or say anything, her eyes showing only her stunned surprise::
Gerrard Rayne: ::A slight frown comes over his features and he refuses to look at her for the moment, trying to think of what to do now::
Charisse Banning: ::Once his words finally begin to sink in, a small smile creeps across her face and she sits up slowly, simply looking at him, unable to do much more::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Squints just slightly and turns his head to meet her smile, one of his own appearing and he chuckles, speaking in a soft voice:: Things to do today...classes.. visit the library...give a short potions lesson, receive one in Runes.. and last but not least...::Smiles a bit more:: Spill your guts about the last four years at Hogwarts...
Zarek Yeran: ::Rounds the corner to the courtyard, Panting quite a bit, while jogging up to Charisse and Gerrard:: I just got your note in the Library. Guess what?!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blinks a bit and raises his head from the grass and chuckles at Zarek:: Hey man...might want to catch your breath first..
Charisse Banning: ::Half laughs, half sobs in a very odd sound, but before she can say anything she hears Zarek and looks up at him with a smile, blinking a few times:: Hey... What?
Zarek Yeran: ::Grins broadly and bounces in place:: Your looking at Gryffindors new Seeker!
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and jumps up to give Zarek a quick hug:: Congratulations!
Zarek Yeran: ::Returns the hug, still grinning from ear to ear:: Thank you. Sorry I missed you two in the Library by the way.. I was preparing for tryouts.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and sits up, clapping his hands together:: That’s great! ::Stands and strides over to Zarek, wrapping his arms around his waist and lifts him up, shakes his head and chuckles, letting him down to the ground:: It's alright, that’s great news!
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles as he’s lifted into the air by his fellow Gryffindor:: It will be good to get to play together again.
Gerrard Rayne: Ahh! ::Pats him on the shoulder and smiles:: Absolutely!
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly, looking between the two, a whole new glow about her:: Hufflepuff doesn't stand a chance with the two of you on the team.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and leans over, nudging her with his elbow:: Aww, c’mon now, they have a fine team...with the exception of that David...: ::Ponders for a moment:: If we do well enough against them maybe they'll put in to find a new Keeper, we'd have the two best teams in the school.
Zarek Yeran: ::grins at Charisse:: Its Slytherin that Doesn't have a chance. I cant wait to stomp them into the ground. Besides, your team has one of the best seekers here. Diggeroy is awesome, If I hear correctly.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles slightly and nods a bit:: He is good, but nowhere near as good as you are, besides, our keeper is well.. awful, but I'd personally rather see Gryffindor win any day.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles at Charisse:: Hufflepuff will do wonderfully and maybe if we do well enough this year and put your keeper to shame maybe they'll get a new one and put Hufflepuff back in the running for the Quidditch cup ::Grins and nudges Zarek:: Not that I can officially cheer them on...but you know...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and shrugs a bit, nodding slightly:: That would be a sight, but seriously, Gryffindor deserves it.
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles quietly, still grinning:: I plan on rooting for Hufflepuff as well as Gryffindor. There is no harm in inter-house relations
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and bounces a bit, this day turning out better and better:: I think we need to celebrate!
Gerrard Rayne: Ahh, of course! ::Chuckles a bit:: But McGonagall's getting a bit touchy about us and the cup, we'd better do it this year and if she doesn’t get to us Wood will skin us alive... ::Smiles and nods at Charisse:: That we do...that we do!
Zarek Yeran: ::smiles, still bouncing slightly:: I'm always in the mood for a celebration!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Pats them both on the shoulder and smiles:: Well come on then...if I remember right they had a barrel of Butterbeer in the great hall welcoming us all on our first day..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, bouncing some, her clothes a bit sloppy and untucked and yet she doesn't seem to care at all:: I can always run down to the kitchens if I have to...
Zarek Yeran: ::nods, grinning at Gerrard:: Leave it to you to remember things like that, eh mate?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and nods and laughs at Zarek’s comment:: Aww but of course...where would i be without Hogsmeade... butterbeer and dungbombs all these years.. ::Snaps his fingers and smiles at Charisse:: You know what, forget the great hall...lets go to the kitchens get some and you remember the Quidditch field is deserted right now..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods slightly:: The house elves will give us as much as we can carry and more...
Zarek Yeran: ::hops slightly at the thought of visiting the kitchens again:: I would like to see Dobby again. He always seemed like a good elf
Gerrard Rayne: ::Jumps a bit where he stands and smiles:: Ahh, that's great of them isn't it? ::Nods towards the exit of the courtyard and the hallway:: Race you guys.. ::Grins and takes a large step to get off at a run::
Zarek Yeran: ::takes off at a dead sprint towards the kitchens, just behind Gerrard::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods slightly, leaning down to pick up her things and slips her robes back on over her uniform and places her bag back on her shoulder, taking off after them::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Stops dead after his first step and laughs as he watches the two of them take off down the hall, using his wand he conjures a hover charm and floats silently down the hallway, giggling to himself::
Charisse Banning: ::Glances back at Gerrard for a minute, falling more and more behind Zarek as she's weighted down by the books in her bag, but manages to speed up a little bit anyway::
Zarek Yeran: ::Noticing that Gerrard came to a stop a few feet back, slows to a steady jog, falling back even with Charisse and whispers:: I think I'm going to go wandering around tonight, If you would like to join me?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and looks up at Zarek for a minute, nodding slowly and whispers:: I would love to. You may consider inviting Gerrard too, though.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Floats a bit and smiles, making rowing motions with his wand and whistling a somber tune as he goes:: 'Ooooh i travel the halls of Hogwaaaaaaarts! Rowin' myself allooooonnnng.....::Trails off after a few moments as he slowly catches up with them a ways down the hallway::
Zarek Yeran: ::nods sagely:: I had already planned on it. Though I am almost certain he will say yes. I saw him plenty last year, sneaking about after hours.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, glancing at Gerrard for a moment, her smile widening a bit:: Sounds great, Zarek. It's been far too long since I had a good midnight walk.. Well hello, Mr. Cheater.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Gasps a bit as he floats down to the floor cross legged and skids to a stop on his butt and looks up at her:: Cheater...why i never in all my time been called...::Still hovering a mere millimeter off the ground he taps his wand on the ground and scoots past them both:: Just sitting here...minding my own business and scooting along the floor...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at Gerrard for a minute and then leans over, whispering to Zarek::
Zarek Yeran: ::grins wickedly and nods at Charisse::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises an eyebrow and turns his head back at the both of them:: Come.. come now...no whispering.. we're all enemies here..
Zarek Yeran: ::Waves his wand at Gerrard and mutters 'Ferula’ Causing him to be mummified, then dashes off towards the kitchens with Charisse::
Charisse Banning: ::Reaches into her bag and draws her wand, smiling slightly:: Ferula ::Bandages shoot from the ends of their wands, wrapping Gerrard like a mummy and runs off as well, dragging her bag behind herself::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Mutters and still able to move his wand hand, flicks it, muttering "Incendio!" the bandages flash burning from around him and he rolls away from the fire and snickers, whispering to himself:: Nice...very nice... ::Stands up and charges after them down the hall calling:: I have something in store for you my little pretty!
Charisse Banning: ::Mock screams and lets go of her bags, books and parchment scattering all across the hall, making a nice little obstacle course for Gerrard::
Zarek Yeran: ::comes to a halt at the Gigantic bowl of fruit that is the entrance to the kitchen, with his wand still drawn, snickering softly to himself::
Charisse Banning: ::Skids to a stop beside Zarek and smiles, turning to look back at Gerrard::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Points his wand at the mess on the floor and conjures a shrinking charm, shrinking the whole bit to nothing more then a small spot and then mutters, "Mobiliarbus!" the lot of her things raises off the floor and floats in front of him and laughs walking around the corner:: Someone dropped this...I don't know who... ::Sets the things lightly down on the floor and strides around the corner, looking for the two::
Zarek Yeran: ::Grins and Gives Charisse a big high five:: Great Idea. Teach him to cheat :begins to giggle insanely::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and returns the high five, nodding:: Indeed it will... ::Smiles and waves her wand at the spot:: Engorgio... ::Her things grow and spread all over the floor and she stoops to scoop them back into the bag::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and shakes his head and points his wand at the both of them and yells, "Lumos!" A great beam of light temporarily blinds them both and he snickers, waving his wand again he mutters, "Rictusempra!" as quietly as he can::
Zarek Yeran: ::Points his wand near the beam of light and mutters 'Nox!' Bringing the Corridor back to Darkness::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sheathes his wand and smiles at the two walking past them towards the kitchen, snickering:: Nice thing with the bandages though...I should have thought of that..
Charisse Banning: ::Blinks a bit as she stands, dropping her bag on her foot in the sudden burst of light and hops around on one foot for a minute before beginning to giggle softly, the giggles soon turning into full peels of laughter::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Frowns and mutters walking over to Charisse and grabbing her bag, hefting it over one arm and mutters a counter curse for her:: Terribly sorry about tha... is your foot alright?
Charisse Banning: ::Gasps for breath as her laughter stops and smiles, nodding slightly:: Fine...
Zarek Yeran: ::Waves his wand in a large sweeping motion, pointing it at Gerrard, muttering 'Tarantulegra!', and looks over at Charisse:: Are you okay?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at Zarek with a nod:: Yes, perfectly. ::Shakes her head a bit, reaching up to tickle the pear in the painting:: Can we go in?
Zarek Yeran: ::waves his wand once more, muttering the counter curse for Gerrard:: Lets go! ::smiles again::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Dances for a moment and drops the bag of books from his shoulder onto his own foot and laughs a bit as he stops dancing:: Lovely idea there Zarek ::Leans down and grabs the bag and hops in behind them::
Charisse Banning: ::The painting swings open and she climbs through the opening, smiling at the house elves as she spots them::
Zarek Yeran: ::Hurries over to Charrsse, happy to hear the Squeaky voice of Dobby as he does so
'How can dobby help you, Sir's and Ma’am. Anything you like, Dobby will get. Dobby isn't seeing you three for along time.' and grins down at the small elf:: They get to order First, Dobby.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Slides through the entrance just behind Charisse and Zarek before chuckling a bit, bowing slightly to the house elves:: Hullo again!
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and curtseys to Dobby:: It's good to see you again Dobby! Zarek, here, just made Gryffindor seeker, so we were planning on having a little party for him on the quidditch field. Any way you can help us?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sets her bag down again and smiles at Charisse and whispers:: Is there anything you need out of your bag right now?
Charisse Banning: ::Considers for a moment and shakes her head, smiling at Gerrard for a minute before whispering:: No...
Dobby: ::Dobby's eyes light up at the prospect of a party and he beams a huge smile at Charisse, a sight of his quirkiness he copies her curtsey and smiles again:: Oh yes! Dobby and the other elves can do much for your party...::Taps his fingers together in somewhat of a pyramid shape grinning in only a way Dobby can:: Lots we can do! ::Turns and hurries off into the back of the kitchen before another word can be said, the sounds of crashing pans and splashing water can be heard where the three are still standing::
Charisse Banning: ::Stifles a chuckle at Dobby's curtsey and watches after him, wincing a bit at the crashing and calls after him:: Thanks, Dobby!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles gratefully and shrinks her bag once again and holds it up in front of her, chuckling softly:: I'll just tuck this in my pocket for now ::Slides it within the large pocket in his robe::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles quietly to Charisse and Gerrard, grinning slightly:: Same ole' Dobby. Its good to see him again.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods to Gerrard:: Thank you... ::Chuckles softly, looking to Zarek:: It really is..
Gerrard Rayne: ::After stuffing his wand back in his robe he grins and looks at Zarek with a nod:: Absolutely..
Dobby: ::Down a ways at the end of kitchen a pan comes flopping across their view followed quickly by Dobby tumbling and bouncing a few scattered "oofs" can be heard, a moment later a very embarrassed looking Dobby peeks his head out from behind the counter and smiles:: Will be out in just a moment...meet Dobby on the field..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles as she has an idea and looks at the two for a minute with a smile and then to Dobby:: Thanks again Dobby! I'll meet you two at the Quidditch field ::Speeds out the door and down the hall::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blinks a bit and laughs looking after her and shakes his head:: We'll see you there!...Faster then an angry Hippogriff that one..
Charisse Banning: ::Quickly arrives at the field and works a little magic of her own, putting up a large banner that says "Congratulations, Zarek" and lets loose a few chocolate frogs from her pocket::
Zarek Yeran: ::hurries off, following the footsteps of Charisse, turning down two different corridors, finally heading down the long corridor that leads to the Quidditch pitches. Looks around, noticing Charisse sitting near one of the pitches and hurries over to her:: Gerrard had to go do something quickly.. so I figured I’d come see you. ::smiles at Charisse::
Charisse Banning: ::Takes a deep breath and slips off her robes, slipping dropping them in a corner of the field, Dobby having just left and she looks around at her handiwork. A large banner floats about 10 feet above the ground reading "Congratulations Zarek" all the food and drinks that Dobby brought float waist-level on shimmering red and gold plates, chocolate frogs hop happily around the field, and small snitch-shaped balls float around their heads, casting a soft glow about them and she smiles at Zarek, nodding:: That was nice of you.
Zarek Yeran: ::gazes around the field in awe:: Wow.. Just wow. All this for me? This is wonderful! ::smiles at Charisse again:: Thank you
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, glancing around once more, looking slightly tired for a moment after all the different spells she had to use, but simply smiles again:: Hey, you deserve it. Becoming Gryffindor Seeker is a great accomplishment.
Zarek Yeran: ::grins broadly again:: That reminds me, I start practice in two weeks. I'll be glad for the time to hang out with you and Gerrard though. I'll still have a decent amount of time with practice going on.. but we'll probably be in the library doing studies most of the time..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit:: Well, I'm sure we'll find time. Even if we're all just studying together, and there are always our little late night excursions, and if Wood'll let me, I'll come watch practices sometimes... I mean, we have two years of lost time to make up for.
Zarek Yeran: ::looks around at the amazing work of Charisse once more, slightly nodding:: That would be nice. Gerrard and I would appreciate it if you'd come watch us sometimes, If you can that is.
Charisse Banning: Well, we'll see what we can do. I'd personally love to, it's just that Wood's been, well... strict... about who watches practices lately. I'll just have to convince him that I'm not a spy. Though that may not be as easy as it sounds. Of course, if I have to, I can always come as Ari. ::Winks at him with a small smile as she wonders for a minute how people would react if they knew she was an animagus::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles softly:: I've always wanted to be an Animagus.. It seems like hard work ::shrugs a bit::
Charisse Banning: ::Shrugs a bit with a small smile:: It just takes some concentration, and transfiguration skills...
Zarek Yeran: ::nods quickly:: Maybe I'll attempt it after we graduate. I'm sure, if you had the time.. you could help me learn. Your quite good at it. ::chuckles and smiles at Charisse::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles slightly, a little color rising in her cheeks:: Well, thank you. If you have any spare time, I can help you with it any time you'd like.
Zarek Yeran: ::grins happily, looking off into the distance:: That would be great..It would take me awhile to learn, but If we could all learn it..we could sneak off sometimes, and go the village or whatever else we wanted..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, chuckling softly:: Though we could anyway, but it would make it a tad bit easier, if Gerrard would decide to be a normal animal... he's hell-bent on becoming a Manticore.
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles to himself, grinning at the image of a half Gerrard, half Manticore:: That could be amusing. I would like to become a small tigerish animal or something like that.. they have always amused me.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Bounds out of the Gryffindor common room and down the stairs to the Quidditch field as fast as his legs will run, a small package tucked under his left arm::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit:: I think that can be arranged.
Zarek Yeran: ::bounces around in place, smiling slightly, then stops to look around, seeing Gerrard rushing Towards then and yells to him:: Where have you been?
Charisse Banning: ::Looks up at she hears footsteps and hops up when Gerrard comes into view, waving happily to him, the soft glow of one of the snitches lighting her hair into a million different colors:: Hey
Gerrard Rayne: ::Ducks through one of the two entrances to the field where the teams usually exit on their brooms for the start of a game and jogs towards the two of them, laughing a bit and waves to them:: Hey man, I can only run as fast as me legs will go...I’m much faster on a broom!
Zarek Yeran: ::grins slightly, nodding at Gerrard:: I know how you feel. Brooms are amazing. I cant wait to fly again
Charisse Banning: ::Looks around for a minute, spotting the plate that's floating bottles of butterbeer and waves her wand at it, speaking "Accio butterbear" three times, handing one to each of them and then uncaps hers, taking a small sip::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs and smiles, nodding slowly as he skids to a stop on the grass and tosses the package to Zarek, grinning:: As our new seeker I think you'll be able to make use of these, i found them at Quality Quidditch Supplies, I thought they fit..
Zarek Yeran: ::smiles at Charisse, taking a slow sip of the butterbear::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and takes one of the tankards and leans close, breathing the smell in for a second before taking a sip:: Ahhh...that stuff is wonderful, thank you!
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods a bit:: It is, but thank Dobby. ::Eyes Zarek for a minute:: With any luck, my present for you should be here with tomorrow’s post.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grabs his wand and flicks it at the flying package which is about to hit Zarek in the face and mutters, "Winguardian Leviosa" the package floats in midair just before him and he laughs:: With reflexes like that we're going to have to get you training real soon.. ::Smiles a bit and looks up, watching some of the snitches fly around the court and chuckles:: Well now those are absolutely pretty..
Charisse Banning: ::Raises an eyebrow at Zarek for a minute before waving a hand in front of his face and then shakes her head, turning to smile at Gerrard:: Well, thank you... I thought they would fit... ::smiles as a chocolate frog lands on her foot and leans down to pick it up, letting it hop around her hand and arm for a while::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and smiles, nodding slightly:: I love ‘em ::Grins a bit and shakes his head:: I'm suddenly glad I didn't have one of these....hundreds of quaffles....from every direction...::Shudders in mock horror and laughs softly and smiles, watching her for a few moments as the frog hops around on her, taking a few sips of his butterbeer::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, eyeing him for a minute and chuckles softly:: Imagine the beaters' parties... ::lets the frog hop away and sucks the chocolate footprints off the tip of her finger::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and laughs out loud, holding his stomach:: Oh I feel so bad for Fred and George...though if we win the cup this year I think I just might throw one for them...give them the scare of their lives..
Charisse Banning: ::Raises an eyebrow and looks at him for a minute, chuckling softly:: Maybe you should throw it if you don't win... I mean, if you do, you kind of want the team to live to win again.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins a bit and smiles, shrugging slightly:: Aww, they're awesome beaters though, I’m sure if anyone could fend off a field full of bludgers they could...though I’d probably have to run for my life..
