Witches, Wands, and Wizards V3 [Open]

[WitchHazel]

|Sydney Sinclair|Unsorted|Fourth Year|The Hogwarts Express|Tags: Daniel|

Sydney nearly jumped again when the boy beside her emitted a loud curse word. "What -" she started to say, until she felt something slithering slowly across her black leggings. The petite girl glanced down in surprise, though she didn't seem particularly unnerved. She carefully marked her place in her book, setting it down next to her in a slow, steady movement as so not to startle the snake. Though Sydney was a young woman of many fears, serpents didn't bother her in the slightest - that is, until they started to show signs of aggression, or if they were a poisonous species. Cicero, on the other hand, seemed very agitated. He flared his wings and extended his neck, fluffing up his feathers to make himself look larger. He remained silent, but eyed the snake warily.
Sydney wasn't exactly sure what to do. She knew that handling a snake could be dangerous, particularly one who was unfamiliar with her. Her breathing became a little unsteady as she tried to formulate something to say. In all honesty, she was much more afraid of social interaction than the serpent in her lap. "I - a-ah - I believe th-this is yours," she blurted, gesturing to the snake. Her face immediately turned a flustered shade of crimson, and she refused to meet the young man's eyes.


|Killian Errested|Slytherin|Quidditch Captain|Sixth Year|The Hogwarts Express|Tags: Kennedy, Aiko, Carson, Ella|

Amelia let out an angry growl when Ella nearly fell on her tail, flattening her ears as she glared up at the girl. "Looks like you've made a friend," Killian quipped, offering Ella a wry smile. "I'm Killian, in case you haven't heard of me, but you can call me Killer." He flashed her a cocky grin, regardless of the fact that no one ever actually called him 'Killer' except his older sister Megaera, and that was only when she was being condescending. "Oh, and this drama queen here is Amelia." Killian gestured to the Siamese in his lap, who still looked quite miffed.

[Superwholock21]

Carson Joseph Queen|17|7th Year|Hufflepuff|Keeper|Tagged: Killian, Kennedy, and Ella
Carson smiled at Ella in greeting. "Not sure if you remember me at all, but I'm Carson. This is Templeton, and, as Killian stated, I'd really appreciate it if he survived a trip in a compartment full of cats."
He'd had classes with her before, though they'd never really talked save a few conversations here and there throughout their time at Hogwarts. Plus, with him being the House Keeper, most people knew of him at least.

Aiko Jin|16|6th Year|Ravenclaw|Head Girl|Tagged: Killian, Kennedy, and Ella
"I'm Aiko, but you can call me AJ," she introduced herself. "This is Wussie."
"She's my little sister." AJ sighed as Carson informed Ella of this fact.
"Funnily enough, I don't always have to be introduced as your little sister, Carse," she pointed out, earning simply a smirk and a hair ruffle from him.

[insomnia.]

| Daniel Thaddeus Cross | Slytherin | Sixth Year | Unknown sexuality | Tags: Sydney |

daniel stared at sydney, mouth agape in shock. he had expected the younger girl to scream, flip out maybe- instead she just gestured to the snake pointedly. she seemed to be more humiliated over the fact there was a snake on her than he was that his own snake escaped and was harassing someone. "sorry about that, don't worry, he's friendly." daniel managed to say, and motioned his arm towards beau. in a second the serpent slithered back up into his sleeve. he still couldn't help be curious about the girl, she was different than he anticipated. "so, are you a gryffindor or something? not scared of anything?" he laughed, before continuing, "or a ravenclaw, because somehow you're studying before classes have even started." it was nice to not be so hostile for once, though he doubted it would last a second longer than the train ride to Hogwarts.

|Elizabeth Fowler | Hufflepuff | Seventh Year | Bisexual | Tags:
Kennedy, Aiko, Carson, Killian |

ella felt uneasy as the slytherin boy self-declared himself as "killer," but reassured herself that it was all in good fun. she couldn't go ruining her chance at friendships over silly paranoia. upon introducing amelia, ella went back to her usual light-hearted self. "well amelia, perhaps you can forgive me for giving you quite the fright?" she giggled, and scooped her own companion into her lap. "this little troublemaker is kitten. Original, I know." ella beamed, finally feeling comfortable around the once strangers. "oh, carson! i know you! sorry that sounds a little weird, but i'm pretty sure every hufflepuff does. and don't worry, kitten here is a big softie, she would never hurt a fly. sometimes i think she forgets she's supposed to be a cat." ella giggled, before motioning to AJ. "i don't think i've seen you around before. well, it's very nice to meet you all. hopefully we'll have some classes together and can be friends, i mean, inter-house unity and all."

[WitchHazel]

|Sydney Sinclair|Unsorted|Fourth Year|The Hogwarts Express|Tags: Daniel|

"I-I-I'm a tr-transfer student," Sydney stammered. "From Ilvermorny. I ha-haven't been sorted yet. I-I d-doubt I'll be Gryffindor, though." She chewed the inside of her bottom lip, still refraining from making eye contact. She didn't blame the older boy for not catching the fact that she was a transfer; her American accent was nearly indiscernible due to the fact that she'd spent most of her early childhood in England. Her mind backtracked to the question of Hogwarts houses. I couldn't possibly be sorted into Gryffindor - could I? The notion of a girl who could barely carry out a simple conversation without panicking getting chosen to be in the house of 'the brave of heart' sounded very silly to Sydney. But I don't think Ravenclaw of Slytherin would fit. Though she did enjoy a good study session, she doubted she was smart or cunning enough for either house. Definitely not Hufflepuff. The mere thought of being in such a friendly, social setting filled her with dread. What if I'm not sorted at all, and they kick me out of school and take away my wand? What if the sorting process takes to long to place me? What if - The salty tang of blood interrupted her thoughts. Oops. She'd chewed the inside of her lip to the point of bleeding. She sheepishly picked up Hogwarts: A History once more and placed it in her lap, but refrained from opening the book.


|Killian Errested|Slytherin|Quidditch Captain|Sixth Year|The Hogwarts Express|Tags: Kennedy, Aiko, Carson, Ella|

"The pleasure's all mine," Killian smirked, casting a wink in Ella's direction. Amelia looked up at Ella through narrowed eyes, but her hostility soon changed to curiosity when she laid eyes upon Kitten. "A cat named Kitten?" Killian snorted. Amusement sparkled in his emerald eyes. "Then again, my older brother has a massive dog named Bear, so I can't really judge." The big, drooly face of the Tibetan Mastiff and Caucasian Shepherd mix. "He's a bit scary-looking at first, but he's just a huge wuss."

[Superwholock21]

Carson Joseph Queen|17|7th Year|Hufflepuff|Keeper|Tagged: Killian, Kennedy, and Ella
Carson laughed at Ella's response. "Nah, it's fine. Kind of what happens when you're on the Quidditch team." He swept his arm around his sister's shoulders. "As to not seeing AJ, she tends to be antisocial."
"Asocial," AJ corrected, jabbing her elbow into his ribs and eliciting an overdramatic burst of air from him. "Antisocial is a psychopathic personality disorder; asocial is simply someone who doesn't enjoy social conventions."
"Nerd," Carson smirked, an obvious pride and affection lighting in his eyes.

Aiko Jin|16|6th Year|Ravenclaw|Head Girl|Tagged: Killian, Kennedy, and Ella
AJ rolled her eyes and instead turned her attention to Killian and Ella, choosing to ignore her brother. "Wussie here has always been passive-aggressive, which is how he got his name. Although, he did get into several fights when he was much younger. That's how he got this." She pointed out a nick in his left ear. "He also lost one of his front claws."

[insomnia.]

| Daniel Thaddeus Cross | Slytherin | Sixth Year | Unknown sexuality | Tags: Sydney |

"i'm a bit of a transfer myself," daniel started, "if getting kicked out of durmstrang counts as being a transfer. that was years ago though, i can't imagine what it must be like to be unsorted as a fourth year." he didn't really peg sydney as being an american, that fact came as quite a shock to him. he stereotyped americans to be loud and brash and quite invasive but found her to be almost the opposite. dan had never properly met one before. daniel also didn't agree with her comment, being shy socially didn't mean you couldn't be a gryffindor, bravery comes from the heart. oh god, he was beginning to sound like an airhead hufflepuff. realization began to dawn over him as he began to let himself too close to this girl. even the simple conversation could lead way to something he dreaded- expectations. once people start expecting you to be nice, you couldn't get out of it. he'd let everyone down and hurt people, like always. it was better to keep her at a distance. "you know what you're right. i don't think i've ever met a gryffindor with a stutter. maybe the hufflepuffs will take you if you're lucky." daniel snapped, shooting an icy glare. he knew what he was doing, but he couldn't stop himself. it was better this way. alone no one could get to him.


|Elizabeth Fowler | Hufflepuff | Seventh Year | Bisexual | Tags:
Kennedy, Aiko, Carson, Killian |

"kitten's just the perfect name. it's impossible to forget." ella felt herself turning red once again as killian winked at her. it's not that she was crushing, but rarely received any type of romantic or flirtatious attention. shutting herself off from others in her room every day for the majority of her time at hogwarts except for the occasional quidditch outing made that the norm. ella giggled at the banter between aj and carson, they were certainly a funny pair. aj seemed too smart for her own good, it only made sense that she was a ravenclaw through and through. "oh poor little thing. you know, i'm pretty sure there's a spell that could help her regrow her claw. however, i can't quite remember it..." ella scratched her head, accidentally revealing once again her memory was that of a goldfish. she didn't want to come across as stupid to everyone she met. she was quite the expert in creatures, after all. "anyways, what's everyone looking forward to this year? it's my last one here so obviously i'm hoping hufflepuff will pull through and win the house cup."

[MacabreSmile]

Serafima Volkov♦Sixth Year♦Ravenclaw♦Tagged: Ryler

"That should be fine." Serafima replies to Ryler with a smile. "Unfortunate, my bird was sent ahead with the rest of my things. I am sure Volya would have love to make a friend." Noble mutters something rude under his breath about disgusting creatures, and filthy birds or something, which is quite mean of him, as indicated by the hit he receives from Serafima. "Do not be being hurtful." She says with the most useless of glares. "Apologies, Noble is uncomfortable with creat- No, stop." She raises her hand to catch the Slytherin's wrist before he can cover her mouth again. "You are rude!" Serafima scolds her 'friend' with all the familiarity of an exhausted mother.

Noble Mirrikai♦Seventh Year♦Slytherin♦Tagged: Ryler

Noble's mouth twitches into a frown at the mention of the owl, but otherwise shows no visible indication of his distaste. He does, however, voice his opinion in a dark mutter of "Filthy, disgusting monsters," Only shutting his mouth because apparently he's annoying Serafima. Ugh. "Whatever. I'm going to go chase down the trolley." With that Noble stands, dropping Serafima's hand, and exits the compartment. The moment the door shuts behind him he takes a long breath. This certainly would be an easy year.

[WitchHazel]

|Sydney Sinclair|Unsorted|Fourth Year|The Hogwarts Express|Tags: Daniel|

Sydney visibly flinched at the older boy's sudden change in demeanor. Rather than defend herself, she turned her back on him and drew her knees up to her chest. Just as I had started to feel less alone. She trained her gaze out the window, but her eyes seemed distant and unfocused. I thought it would be different here, she found herself thinking. I thought... She bit her lip. I don't know what I thought. It doesn't matter. He's probably right.
Cicero's head swiveled around to face the boy. His big brown eyes seemed curious yet stern, almost as if asking why he'd suddenly lashed out. The barn owl's feathers were a tad ruffled, though he didn't display any other signs of threatening posture yet. He did, however, clack his beak in a rather cross fashion.


|Killian Errested|Slytherin|Quidditch Captain|Sixth Year|The Hogwarts Express|Tags: Kennedy, Aiko, Carson, Ella|

"Oh, actually, I know that spell," Killian piped up. "Mi mamá rehabilitates injured magical creatures - I picked up a few tricks." He frowned as he wracked his brain for the incantation. After a few moments of fruitless searching, he shrugged. "Well, I can at least remember the motion, but not the words." Rather than elaborate further, he listened to Ella's question with rapt attention. "I'm looking forward to the Quidditch season, of course," he declared. His tone indicated that it should have been obvious, but mischief sparkled in his eyes. "Other than that, hmm, let me thing: pranks, pranks, and more pranks."

[Superwholock21]

Carson Joseph Queen|17|7th Year| Hufflepuff|Keeper|Tagged: Killian, Kennedy, and Ella
"Preach man." Carson grinned, offering a hand to the other boy for a high five. He turned to Ella next. "I think it'd be cool if Hufflepuff won this year, but I doubt it. I can't remember the last time we did."

Aiko Jin|16|6th Year|Ravenclaw|Head Girl|Tagged: Killian, Kennedy, and Ella
"It was definitely before you came along," AJ said innocently, earning a mock offended look from her brother. She laughed lightly at his expression, bumping shoulders. Carson rolled his eyes and returned his arm to around her shoulders, squeezing her close for a brief second.

[kelzzz]

kennedy draymen•16•6th year•hufflepuff•bisexual•location:hogwarts express •tags:aj, carson, killian, and elizabeth•
while kennedy dosed off she didn’t notice her fellow hufflepuff, ella, had entered the compartment. she heard the mention of hufflepuff and house cup and immediately woke up. ”what?!” she said kinda of groggily. she noticed ella had joined them in the compartment. she yawned and stretched trying to be more awake. “oh hey ella long time no see.” she said

•ryler dewitt•17•7th year•ravenclaw•homosexual•location:the train•tags:serafima and noble
after hearing serafima confirmation he took down corinth’s cage from one of the high shelves. he heard noble mutter something about owls being monsters. ryler was kinda of used to it, because his brother was scared of ryler owl. ”i’m sure corinth would love a friend! eh i’m used to it, but who got his panties in a twist. wait! is it because he wanted to sit by his quidditch captain?” he said recalling noble’s “discomfort” when serafima mentioned his captain. ryler opened up corinth’s cage and put his finger in for corinth to perch on. ryler pulled out corinth and put him on his own shoulder.
corinth was a little owl [thats actually the species name]so he didn’t take to much space.