First Weekend at Hogwarts

Eventually
Author: Hagrid
Date: 12-16-01 05:20

Eventualulaly (hic) or when the effects of this party wear off, I shall give yer all details of yer timetables..

Fer now I shaall give yer a few words of advice...

Nefer, under any circumstantials, drink anythin' yer can't pronounce. (hic)

(Or anything with a strange greenish colour.)

I speak as one who knows........trust me..(hic).....ZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Bed Time! Oh Yeah...
Author: Prote Spacy
Date: 12-16-01 07:15

Prote and Neo continued to follow Hannah Abbott to the Hufflepuff common room. Hannah said the password to the entrance and without warning there appeared a door big enough for all three of 'em.

She gave Prote and Neo directions to the boys' dormitory. "Now get some sleep. You'll need it for tomorrow. G'night." She left to bed.

Neo smiled. "Well, well, well! Wot do you say we hit the sack, Prote?" he said. Prote looked at Neo. "All right, let's get to sleep in case someone else gets us into more trouble..." Prote agreed. "Hey! It's not our fault she lost us!" said Neo. Prote crossed his arms and stared. "Well... maybe it is..." Neo said with a cross grin.

Prote and Neo headed to the bedrooms... Neo crawled into bed. "G'night Prote," said Neo. Prote gave a snore.

Neo shrugged. "Americans..."

Back at Hogwarts
Author: Alanis Archer
Date: 12-17-01 00:17

Alanis was back for her second year at Hogwarts.

True, she wanted to be back. Once she'd learned the difference between Muggles (both her parents and nearly everyone she'd ever grown up with, and the people at Hogwarts) she wanted to be at Hogwarts.

Her father was a meteorologist, transferred from Manchester to John O'Groats, Scotland - about as far north as one could go without swamping out in the boring ocean, or ending up on one of those boring northerly islands. Both her parents were Muggles, but there was a tale of a second cousin of hers, whispered and bandied about. Rather a nutter they said; but she'd found out last year (after a bit of after-hours illicit prying) that her second cousin had come here to be schooled, and had, actually, done quite well for himself.

So her background wasn't a total wastage of mudblood, she reflected, purposefully using (in her mind) the "put down" term for a Muggle. She, however - she was a wizard in training.

Last summer had been hell. She'd put on a lot of airs to her Muggle friends, and had been shot down every time. The restrictions on using magic - simply ridiculous - but she knew she wanted to come back, and therefore she refused to jeopardize her chances. And, well, John O' Groats was nowheresville. Nowhere at all. No one to impress, to begin with.

And so now she was back, and one would think Alanis would be happy.

Maybe, possibly, so, if she hadn't drawn Prucilla Nebbish as a roommate.

Prucilla Nebbish was so HAPPY about being a Hufflepuff. Prucilla Nebbish was so HAPPY about everything - Prucillla Nebbish had so many wise sayings it drove Alanis crazy. Her behavior became either infectious or it threw one into a deep deep, un-Hufflepuff-like funk.

For Alanis, it was decidedly, definitely, determinedly, the latter.

And, once again, like last year, this caused Alanis to question the wisdom of the Sorting Hat, which had tossed her, without consultation, into Hufflepuff.

After about the seventy-fifth truism from her roomie, Prucilla, Alanis picked herself up and left their shared room, hoping to seek out some other Hufflepuff and perhaps, if it were possible, have some fun.

Re: Back at Hogwarts
Author: Amerah Patterson
Date: 12-17-01 05:32

Amerah settled into her room with her dormmates, happy to be in Hufflepuff. Amerah settles down in her bedroom, and prepares for a full day of classes.

Bad Dream? You TWIT!
Author: Neo Anderson
Date: 12-17-01 06:20

Neo rolled around in his bed.

*sniff, sniff* Prote woke up and looked over at Neo's bunk. "Neo?" Prote asked. He lit a candle and looked at Neo who turned around to reveal his face.

Neo was all wet with tears!! Prote raised an eyebrow. "Are you okay?" he asked. Neo continued to sob.

Prote went to sit by Neo and patted him on the back. "What's the matter?" Prote asked. Neo wiped his face dry and stared at Prote.

They both continued to stare at each other. Neo sobbed. Prote and Neo stared at each other more.

Then without knowing they both started to laugh. Then they quickly covered each others mouths (Prote covering Neo's and Neo covering Prote's)

"G'night Neo," Prote said grinning.

The Witching Hour
Author: Isolde
Date: 12-17-01 05:39

Isolde Farnon slipped into the Slytherin common room, her eyes immediately scanning the room for her cousin.

"There you are," she muttered, crossing the room to meet Azaelia. The two stunning girls hardly looked related in appearance. Isolde's long blonde hair contrasted greatly with Azaelia's equally long brown hair. Only their eyes gave away that they shared the same blood.

Azaelia sat sideways in a leather armchair with her legs draped over one of the arms. Throwing her head back, she let out a maniacal cackle in response to something the person she was talking to had said.

As Isolde neared, she found that Azaelia was exchanging conversation with the Bloody Baron. He had been hidden behind a stone pillar, which stretched up to the ceiling.

"What are you two talking about?" Isolde asked, plopping down into a nearby seat.

Azaelia grinned wickedly and replied, "We were just discussing what we did over the summer holidays."

"Indeed!" the Bloody Baron quipped, leaning towards the pillar. He fell right through it causing both girls to burst into giggles. Straightening his ghostly clothing, he tipped his hat before bidding them good night.

As Isolde watched him disappear through a wall, Pyrrhus Fine approached...

Scheming
Author: Pyrrhus
Date: 12-17-01 07:48

When Pyrrhus watches Isolde Farnon walk past his chair, his sly grin turns into another type of smile. The type teenage boys get when a very pretty teenage girl goes by. And not just any girl at that. The girl Pyrrhus thinks is hands down the most gorgeous girl in school. Prettier even than that part Veela Fleur who was in the Tri-Wizard Championship last year. Pyrrhus glanced away lest Isolde were to turn and notice him staring so intently after her.

At about the same time Isolde had stopped by a chair occupied by her cousin, the seed of another idea was planting itself in Pyrrhus's active mind. He thinks he's got the makings of a plan for getting Majandra. As with his plans for Hermione Granger, Pyrrhus knows he'll need some help. The sly grin returns when his gaze once more rests on Isolde. This might be just the sort of prank Isolde Farnon loves to pull. He bets Azaelia would be willing to help as well.

Approaching the two, Py smiles broadly. "Hello, Isolde. Azaelia. I've got a little idea to run past the two of you. It's a plan for getting one of the Gryffindors and I think I could really use your help."

At those words, both give Pyrrhus their full attention. With the lateness of the hour and also wanting to keep what's said between them, Pyrrhus begins speaking in hushed tones.

"The idea I have is..."

Found
Author: Hannah Abbott
Date: 12-17-01 17:29

After finding Neo and Prote, Hannah led the way back to the House. By the time they had returned to the House it was already late and Hannah went straight off to bed.

Pig
Author: Hermione Granger
Date: 12-17-01 17:52

"Pig...erm...Pigwidgeon." Harry stated, eagerly awaiting the message from Snuffles.

Ron and Hermione looked at one another, before shifting their attentions back towards the glowing mouth.

The mouth formed into a smile yet again and...

Message Delivered
Author: Sirius Black
Date: 12-17-01 19:33

The red diaphanous mouth burst into a sphere of light, increasing in size until it became too faint to see and as it did the golden box opened outward to lay completely flat. Up from its center came a beam of light. The light began to dance around in a crazy sort of pattern until all of a sudden it resolved itself into the shape of a large dog standing on its hind legs, growling and brandishing its forepaws menacingly.

"Hello Padfoot!" piped Harry. At this greeting the creature settled down and slowly morphed into the shape of Sirius Black. Slowly the small hologram of Harry's Godfather looked around and his eyes seemed to settle somewhere between the three students. Finally it spoke, "Well Harry, you couldn't imagine just how happy I was to see Hedwig come flying up. I am so delighted each time I hear from you... and yet I am apprehensive as well. I am afraid that one of these days I'll be receiving bad news from your direction and then I'd have let down James and Lily once again. I am doing what I can to capture Pettigrew but the little rat, pardon the pun, has a way of disappearing before I arrive."

"But enough of that! I was upset to hear that the Dursley's have expelled Hedwig from riding in their vehicle. I'll be sure and send her to you just as soon as the term starts. I am well and surviving quite nicely. Between Albus and you three I am getting quite enough to eat. Tell Hermione I especially liked the German food she sent. I hope her trip went well."

"I guess I am becoming an old worrywart but I just want to remind you again to take no unnecessary risks while at Hogwarts this year. With Voldemort back to no good, things are bound to be a bit, shall we say, different. Enjoy your time away from the Dursley's. I promise, one day when everything is right, we'll get you away from them."

Lights Out!
Author: Prescott Clearwater
Date: 12-18-01 15:21

Prescott walked into Ravenclaw Commons after a meeting with Professor Flitwick to find that some first years and a few others were still in the common room talking:

"WHAT IS THIS? LIGHTS OUT! GET YOURSELVES TO BED BEFORE I TAKE 5 POINTS FROM ALL OF YOU! RAVENCLAW NEEDS NO POINTS LOST! IF I FIND OUT THAT EVEN ONE OF YOU LEAVE YOUR ROOM ALL OF YOU WILL PAY!"

"And remember...I'LL BE WATCHING!"

*closes door*

They will learn the word respect this year! If Filch can't find those ruddy students out of bed, I will! About time everyone recognized Ravenclaw, not Gryffindor! We may be wise but we have just as much courage as they do! Now where's that prefect bathroom? Ah yes, I remember!

Sleeping
Author: Alanis Archer
Date: 12-18-01 03:28

Alanis discovered that near everyone had gone to sleep.

So, she crept down the hallways, being careful not to waken anyone, and (carefully) opened the door to her room. Might as well not be overtired her first day of classes!

Fortunately, she considered, Prucilla was asleep already. Quietly, Alanis tucked herself in, wishing to be in nearly any other house. Maybe not Slytherin. Well, maybe that had a charm to it? Notoriety, anyway? But faster than one could say Jack Sprat, she was out like a light.

Her dreams that night were jumbled.

Troubled, one might say. Perhaps even a nightmare, if she had time to reflect on that. She felt herself torn into four parts; four parts that warred amongst themselves. But the actual dream; she forgot the details upon her awakening.

First Day
Author: Jemima Tumbleweed
Date: 12-19-01 15:23

Jemmie arrived at Hogwarts full of hope. She was so glad she had been accepted, it was a lifetime ambition of hers to join this great school. Her parents had hopes for here, and she hoped that she would finally find her niche and get down to some serious study.

Jemmie was generally good at what she did- she had a tendency, however, to get her thee's and thou's confused, and the result of this were not always what she wanted...still, there was time to learn, and she would do her best not to get confused...

She was shown up to the dorm and she marveled at the sight of the sleeping accommodation. She had always loved four-poster beds, and the huge comfy pillows looked so inviting....

She climbed into bed, and was soon asleep, tired from the long journey, and from the events of the day...

Good Morning
Author: Samantha Thatcher
Date: 12-18-01 02:48

She woke up early the next morning, despite staying up late thinking in bed. It was three o'clock when she finally fell asleep and woke up at eight. She was sitting, legs folded, in front of the fire in the common room.

Wot a way ta start the school year....'avin' a 'ole weekend befer classes....heh heh....Hmmm...Wot shall I do taday...Maybe eat firs'? Yeah that sounds good... She grinned. I know...I'll 'ave Fred an' George gimme a tour o' the place...Yeah...hehe...An', But her thoughts were interupted...

"Wot you grinnin' at Samantha?" It was George.

She looked up at him and patted the spot next to her, indicating to have a seat. "Well, I was jus' thinkin' 'bou' wot I was goin' ta do taday, George." He sat next to her.

"And...Wot's that?" He grinned.

"Well," She stretched her arms out in front of her. "Wos wonderin' if you an' Fred wouldn't mind givin' me a tour o' the castle?" She asked.

George lit up. "Of course we wouldn't mind!" He chuckled. "I'm sure Fred'll be thrilled...!"

"About wot?" Fred came down and joined George and Samantha.

Flustered Fred
Author: Fred Weasley
Date: 12-18-01 06:15

George looked up at Fred and grinned, "Oh, Samantha 'ere wants you an' I to take 'er 'round the school."

"Yeah! Would ya, Fred?" Samantha hopped up onto her knees and leaned over the back of the seat. "Pretty please! Pretty please wit a cherry on top!" she pleaded, batting her eye lashes.

Fred held up his hands, flustered, "Yes, yes..Samantha. I'll go out with you. Erm! I'll...uh...er..." Fred gulped, trying to regain his composure.

George covered his mouth and choked back laughter, while Samantha grinned.

"Wot I meant to say," Fred began, feeling his face turn redder and redder, "I meant to say that George an' I, we'd love to uh...erm, that is to say...yes. Would you like to take the grand 'Ogwarts tour, Samantha?"

Fred offered his hand, waiting for Samantha to take it so that he could help her out of her seat.

Aren't You Hungry?
Author: Neo Anderson
Date: 12-18-01 21:06

"Prote! Wake up!" Neo said. He was shaking Prote awake.

Prote waved his arm, "Go away, Mom!" he cried, and he (without knowing) smacked Neo on the side of his head.

Prote woke up in time to look at Neo's face (which had a reddish mark on it). "Sorry Neo!!! I thought you were my Mom!!!!!!!" cried Prote.

Neo walked to the mirror to look at his cheek. "Tis' but a scratch!" he said. "What are you talking about? Your face is red!" said Prote. "No, it isn't." Neo said.

"What?" asked Prote. "I'M INVINCIBLE!!!" cried Neo, "You're a 'loony'!" said Prote.

Neo walked back to Prote's bed. "Oh, shut up! Aren't you hungry?" asked Neo, and his question was answered by Prote's growling stomach.

"Let's go to breakfast, shall we?" said Neo. "Okay, let's go," said Prote. They both got dressed and walked out of the Hufflepuff common room to the Great Hall.

Tastie?
Author: Samantha Thatcher
Date: 12-18-01 21:32

She took his hand smiling, her eyes not leaving his. "Yes...please. I would love that." Samantha said softly. She stood up and then wrinkled her brows. "Wait a sec...Didn' I ask yeh that?"

Fred realized he was still holding Samantha's hand. He let go and gestured toward the doorway. "Shall we get some breakfast first?"

"Wot'd ya mean Fred!" George said. "We can't go walking around with empty bellies now can we?!"

Fred laughed. "Of course not! Let's go before I have to eat one of you!" He pointed at both of them.

"Oh? And who would ya eat first? Samantha is much tastier them me, wouldn't you agree Fred?" George teased.

Samantha blushed and Fred scowled at his brother. "That's enough George!"

The trio left left the common room and headed back to the Great Hall for breakfast.

Yummy! Yum! Yum!
Author: Prote Spacy
Date: 12-18-01 22:05

Prote and Neo entered the Great Hall and sat with their fellow Hufflepuffs. The tables were already covered with food.

"YUMMY!!!!" cried Neo and Prote together, and they filled their plates with stuff. Prote and Neo had nearly the same thing: scrambled eggs, buttered toast, bacon, sausages, fruit... you've got the general idea by now, right?

"What are we goin' to do today?" asked Prote. Neo shrugged. They both noticed two Gryffindor twin boys and the Gryffindor Scottish girl enter the Great Hall. Prote and Neo both looked at each other.

"Did you see one of the boy's face? He would never stop looking at that girl!" said Prote. Neo grinned. "Looks like someone is in 'Love'!" Neo said in a French accent.

They both laughed and went back to their food.