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[hairflyingheartpounding]

I got a lot of art supplies while I was in Hogsmeade! This is going to be so fun. If anyone wants me to make them something crafty, I'm still offering!

Did anyone else have an exciting time?

[Filtered to Sollux, Graham, Tulio, Marina, Kankri, Dolores, and Dean]

Can I meet you all somewhere after dinner? Ms. Maryam, do you know a place for us to meet?

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[hairflyingheartpounding]

Because it's fun, of course! For me, anyway. I really enjoy it, and without magic, I guess I just feel more involved. Besides, I can't really make them with magic during the breaks.

[greenteengenius]

Fun? [Oh, that thing he never does.] I've never tried it. Those activities, that is, not fun itself.

And I'm personally happy to use my magic as much as possible while I'm allowed. Over the break, perhaps I'd have some reason ... more likely I'd simply read.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I'd be more than happy to teach you some, if you're curious.

Ooh, I like reading, too!

[greenteengenius]

I suppose I might watch you sometime. [Not creepy at all, here.] I doubt I would have any interest in doing it myself, but it would be something to see you work.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Are you sure? You might really like it.

[greenteengenius]

Well, I suppose I could always join in if it seems like fun. I mostly simply feel I should be aware of

[pause]

normal things.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

...I know what you mean.

[greenteengenius]

You do?

I was raised in a bit of a sheltered environment.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Yeah, me too.

[greenteengenius]

Coming to Hogwarts has been very educational. Everything is new. It is ... nice to see so many new things but also quite frustrating.

It will be good to see what you can teach me.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I know what you mean. You're very new, too, aren't you? I've been here five years and sometimes it's still... A lot.

I'm glad. I think we'll have a lot to talk about, too.

[greenteengenius]

Yes, I was homeschooled and tutored until recently. There's an amazing amount of diversity at this school as well as things I haven't encountered.

It will be a pleasure, then.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

There really is! And it's definitely overwhelming sometimes, and not everything goes well, but that's life, right? I think it's worth it when all is said and done.

Likewise.

[greenteengenius]

Yes, it's highly preferable to spending all day with tutors. I may not be learning as much, but it is good to be around people. People my age, that is.

Granted, everything gets a little loud, and there's so much sitting ... I wouldn't mind being by myself up a tree for awhile.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Isn't it so wonderful? People are so, well, interesting!

Oh! Oh, I would like that, too.

[greenteengenius]

I. Well, I suppose they are. [More like difficult, but interesting too.]

We don't have many climbing trees here outside the forest, unfortunately. I've had to get a bit creative with the moving staircases.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Creative with the staircases, huh? Like how?

[greenteengenius]

They make for half-decent climbing. Of course, you risk falling down a flight or two of stairs ...

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Yikes. It does sound kind of thrilling, though.

[greenteengenius]

You don't get out of sorts sitting down all day? My muscles have to move or I get surly.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Oh, I like taking a walk or going for a run, but I've never tried with the staircases before.

I mean, you have to admit, it could be dangerous.






I might have to try it anyway, though.

[greenteengenius]

There you go.

Besides, wizards--and witches--don't break so easily. Always can have a friend ready with a levitation charm if you're nervous.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

That's true, too! Thanks!

[greenteengenius]

If you get any good at it, we can race.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I'll hold you to that!