Gerrard Rayne: ::Strides into the great hall, bouncing a bit, the last month of school having been the best of his life since he was a first year and slides into his place at the Gryffindor table, his eyes glinting a bit as he looks over the food::
Charisse Banning: ::Stands just inside the entrance of the great hall, talking animatedly to Cedric and the students around them still buzz about Snape, whom, just last week figured out a way to get rid of the words from his forehead and she very suddenly half-shrieks in delight, throwing her arms around Cedric's neck with a "That's great! Congratulations!" who in turn picks Charisse up, spinning in a circle before setting down and then they talk for a few more minutes, both looking happier than they have for a while, giggling and joking::
Zarek Yeran: ::Wanders into the great hall, just behind Gerrard, talking rapidly about the upcoming Quidditch season:: You ready for the first game? Its in about a week you know..I cant wait. Practices have been fun actually..I'm so excited ::looks over at Charisse and Cedric, then back at Gerrard, shrugging helplessly:: Dont ask. I have no clue ::chuckles slightly::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and smiles, patting Zarek on the shoulder a few times:: Of course i'm ready...and yes i'm excited..::Laughs again:: It's okay...it'll be here before you know it! ::Chuckles a bit and glances behind Zarek to Charisse and Cedric and then shrugs:: Who knows...but by the size of that grin on their faces it must be something big..::Shrugs again and smiles, grabbing a few pieces of fruit to munch on them and then nudges Zarek with his elbow:: How are classes going? I think mine have gotten a tad easier since we started...or i'm just getting used to the work..
Charisse Banning: ::After a few more minutes, they exchange one last hug and a wave, turning to walk off in opposite directions, Charisse sliding into the empty seat next to Gerrard, simply beaming::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins a bit and smiles turning his head to look at her and then chuckles:: Okay...so lets have it...if you don't mind.. ::Jerks his thumb over his shoulder and laughs a bit:: After a display like that...you can't blame us for being curious...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and looks at them for a minute, grinning from ear to ear:: He's been given a place on the Chudley Cannons after he leaves Hogwarts.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Claps his hands and laughs, standing up a bit to look around for Cedrics face and yells:: Thats great!! ::Grins slightly and stands up on the bench, hoping to not be noticed by any of the angrier teachers and yells:: Cedric i don't know where you went, but congratulations buddy!!
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning at Gerrard:: I'd rather give him his congratulations in person
Cedric Diggory: ::Cedric, who had been surrounded by a group of excited students, looks up and waves to Gerrard with his large, stunning smile, his eyes lingering for a minute on the three of them as he yells back:: Thanks!
Zarek Yeran: ::shrugs helplessly, seeing Cedric looking over at them, standing and yelling:: Congratulations!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snickers a bit and nods, looking at Zarek:: So would i...but i doubt he'll be in any place where we can get to him for a bit..
Cedric Diggory: ::Waves again, shouting another "Thank you" before returning to the group::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and looks at Gerrard with a slightly weird expression:: If you want to talk to him, I can get him for you...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, looking at his plate, then back over at Cedric:: It must be nice to be that Good. I would love to play professional Quidditch one day..though, if I become an Auror like i'd like, I seriously doubt i'll have time, even if I did.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snickers a bit and eyes Charisse for a moment:: Oh...i'd believe it... ::Grins at Zarek:: Ah, well theres always just leisure play...i doubt we'd give that up...at least i'd hope not
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and leans forward to look around Gerrard and smiles at Zarek:: You can make it... you can do anything you want to... ::Leans back, raising an eyebrow at Gerrard:: What was that supposed to mean?
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his head:: I wouldn't ever give up flying, or playing Quidditch
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blinks at her for a moment and chuckles, shaking his head:: Nothing, your great friends...i don't doubt that if you asked he'd come over to talk to us for a few minutes...Did i miss something else...? ::Nods a bit and smiles:: It's true Zarek...stuff like that just doesn't..or shouldn't go away...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning slightly:: I'll be flying when i'm ninty if i can still grip the broom.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and grins:: I'm sure we could find some kind of strong adhesive to keep you on it....or something..
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns and shakes her head, looking slightly embarrassed and speaks in apologetic tone:: No, I'm sorry. It's just. You know how rumors spread at this school... you can't be friends with anyone without them. ::Chuckles softly, looking at Zarek again:: You know, I believe you..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and nods knowingly at Charisse, patting her arm:: Theres nothing for you to be sorry about...i'm sorry i didn't mean to suggest anything...you know i hate those rumors just as much as you do..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, breathing a sigh of relief:: Thank you... I mean, I know there have been quite a few... I just don't want you to believe them... any one them... especially not the one about us making out on the Quidditch pitch... I honestly don't know how these start!
Zarek Yeran: ::scratches his head in confusion:: I haven’t heard any of these..::looks at Charisse strangely::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises both eyebrows and then forces a laugh, shaking his head:: Rumors are horrible...i remember a few that were told a few years ago...it's irritating the things that people make up about others personal lives.. ::Raises one eyebrow and stares behind him for a second at Cedric and then turns, grinning before whispering:: Besides...couldn't blame you really...the guy has incredible eyes...
Charisse Banning: ::Eyes Zarek for a minute, breathing a sigh of relief as two third year Ravenclaws walk past, shaking their head in disgust at Chari and saying:: I can't believe her! Sitting here with these two when just last week she was with Cedric on the quidditch pitch! Unbelievable!
Zarek Yeran: ::shrugs helplessly:: It doesn't matter to me if you were makign out with Cedric at the breakfast table. That doesn't change the fact that your one of My best Friends..
Charisse Banning: ::Stares at Gerrard with wide eyes, gaping at him for a minute:: I... but... he has eyes... like everyone else around here...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Takes out his wand and points it at his throat muttering, "Sonorus" and turns to the two girls as they pass and yells:: Rumors are hurtful! Dont spread them! ::Turns back to the table before they can turn around and nibbles on a piece of fruit, looking innocent::
Charisse Banning: ::Lets out an exasperated sigh and throws her hands up in resignation:: Honestly! Are you going to believe me or them!? ::Smiles at Gerrard, nodding happily:: Thank you!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Mutters the counter curse and stuffs his wand back into his robes and then snickers, whispering:: Ssshhh! No problem...but i dont think they know it was me..
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly and nods a bit, smiling at Gerrard and whispers:: Thank you.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Rubs at his throat for a moment and then chuckles a bit:: Wow, that does hurt...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles at Charisse, looking around Gerrard at her:: I believe you. I was just letting you know that it doesn't matter to me if the rumors were true..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snickers softly and grins, nudging her with his elbow:: Of course...besides..anyone knows that the best place to make out is in the center of the field...the view is great...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at Zarek for a minute and nods:: Thank you... : ::Rolls her eyes at Gerrard:: You are horrible. I mean, honestly, sometimes I wish I had done all these things, just so that they wouldn't talk about them.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and smiles, shaking his head:: Oh come on...you know i hate rumors as much or as more then anyone else...the last people i'd believe them about is you or Zarek.. ::Frowns a bit and then shrugs:: You know me though...i can't pass up an oppotunity for a little joke...
Gryffindor: ::A fourth year Gryffindor walks up to the table, standing next to Charisse, blushing furiously:: I just uh..heard about you and Cedric, and well.. Congratulations. Thats the dream of over half the girls here.. ::hurries off, tripping over her robes, falling facedown into the isle, clambering to her feet, and hurrying off once again::
Charisse Banning: Urg! ::Shakes her head, slamming it on the table top for a minute and then collects her things, grabbing a roll and hurrying out of the Great Hall::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs and shakes his head, leaning back from the bench and chuckles:: A Gryffindor should know better! : ::Mutters and reaches for his bag and jumps up, slamming his knee on the bottom of the table, again! and hobbles towards the door of the great hall::
Zarek Yeran: ::stands up, motioning for Gerrard to follow:: C'mon..::hurries after Charisse, catching up with her in the corridor outside the Great hall::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Waves his hand, slinging his bag over the table:: Charisse! Hold up...i'm injured...and i can't run that fast! ::Chuckles softly and shakes his head, hobbling as fast as he can:: I can't recover very gracefully when i'm moving..!
Zarek Yeran: ::moves in front of Charisse, blocking her path for a moment:: Chari, its ok..They are speaking out of ignorance..They dont know what they are talking about..
Charisse Banning: ::Stops at the sound of Gerrard's voice and turns to look at him got a minute, catching a glimpse of none other than Cedric hurrying out behind them and shakes her head, turning on a heel and walking off:: I know! ::Slips past Zarek, heading straight for the library::
Gerrard Rayne: Charisse! Don't make me run! ::Mutters a bit and drops into a jog after her, coming up just behind:: Hey, mind if we tag along? My knee doesn't like me..but maybe if i convince you to stop moving i can make it happy!
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles at Gerrard, then looking at Charisse:: Yeah, Mind some company?
Charisse Banning: ::Sighs softly and stops, looking over her shoulder again, to see Cedric standing, gaping and then shakes his head, returning to the Great Hall and she breathes a sigh of relief and looks at the two with an embarrassed blush:: I'm sorry..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Skids to a stop and chuckles, glancing over his shoulder and then looks to her:: It's alright...but whats up? Rumors are just that...people just don't have enough to do to keep them occupied.. ::Leans down for a moment and rubs his knee and then moves his leg back and forth, bending it a few times:: Ahh..okay..much better...that dang table just isn't forgiving when it comes to limbs..
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head a bit and sighing softly and muttering something about not wanting to be cursed repeatedly this year before looking at Gerrard:: Are you alright?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and nods:: Yeah, i'm fine..just it didnt like me jogging on it..How are you? And as far as curses go anyone who tries it will be a lot sorrier with the three of us together... ::Grins a bit:: People just don't know what kind of mischevious rule breaking that we are privvy to..
Zarek Yeran: ::cast a dark look at the Slytherin table, glowering:: Any Slytherins give you trouble, and I WILL knock Malfoy off his broom During our first game. ::grins and chuckles slightly:: Or I'll have Fred and George do it. They are better at planning "accidents" than I am.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles and grins a bit at Zarek:: I think she meant more the "Jealous" curses...but you can knock malfoy off anyways..
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly at Zarek, shaking her head:: Oh no... the Slytherins are the least of my worries...
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his head, sighing and rubbing his temples:: Too much stress for this little of the year to have gone by. I already want to blow Malfoy up..that started on the second night here..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and shakes his head, patting Zarek on the back:: Oy! I think you need to relax just a bit...Malfoy will get whats coming to him soon enough...as for everything else..it'll be dealt with in time...just beat it as it comes...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and shrugs a bit:: Luckily it's not too long until Winter break... then we can relax at Grimmauld place with the whole group. It'll be fun. Oh by the way, Gerrard. You've been invited for winter break.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles at Charisse and nods a bit, bouncing slightly:: Oh thats great! Thank you!
Zarek Yeran: ::nods at Gerrard, before glancing over at Charisse for a moment before flashing her an Encouraging smile:: I'll make a deal with you. I'll not worry about anything, if you dont worry about those rumors. They are created by a bunch of people with overactive imaginations, that probably bestow their own fantasys on others, to make themselves feel good.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, her spirits seeming to have risen at the though of her uncle:: Of course. ::Smiles at Zarek, studying him for a minute before nodding, her features softening a bit:: It's a deal. Thank you, Zarek.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and chuckles:: Couldn't have said it better myself.. ::Pats them both on the shoulder and chuckles, bouncing a bit:: We should do something...get our minds off of this stuff for a while..::Smiles broadly at both of them::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, looking very relieved:: Anytime. Thank you. ::smiles broadly:: So whats on deck for today? Anything interesting planned? We have the rest of the day off, you know..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and looks from one of them to the other for a minute before smiling:: I think we should go into Hogsmeade. Professor Sprout will let us go. I need a few new quills and a costume for the Halloween ball.
Zarek Yeran: ::grins at Gerrard:: Gerrard and I need to go by Zonko’s anyway. We're running low on dung bombs And we need to get some for you ::Winks at Charisse:: I think we could have alot of fun with those tonight..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and grins:: Ahh c'mon...Dungbombs just stink too much...Zonko's is sure to have a lot of new stuff for us to play with..
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns and shakes her eyes, eyeing Gerrard wearily:: No thank you. Almost being killed by them once is more than enough for me...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sighs a bit and shakes his head:: Okay..that wasnt my fault
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, looking at Gerrard, poking Charisse in the ribs:: That was AGES ago. His aim has gotten much better
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly and shakes her head:: I know, but still. It haunts my dreams...
Gerrard Rayne: Chuckles a bit and shakes his head again:: I really don't think it's gotten better..persay i just try not to use them.. ::Crosses his arms and smirks:: Oh..well now i feel really good about it..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles and nudges Gerrard with her elbow:: I'm just playing with ya..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and stares at her for a moment, before dropping his arms:: Alright...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles and pats Gerrard on the head, ruffling his hair a bit:: She can't possibly be that terrified of you..yet that is. ::ducks, expecting a swipe from Gerrard, grinning broadly::
Gerrard Rayne: Bah! ::Laughs a bit and straightens his hair, grinning at Zarek:: No...why would anyone be afraid of lil' old me?
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly, shaking her head at the two:: Go get your things, I'll talk to Professor Sprout and meet you back here in fifteen minutes.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Looks at himself and chuckles:: Hmm...well personally i want to change...i'm starting to not be able to stand wearing these robes for a long time...
Zarek Yeran: ::grins at Gerrard, nodding in the direction of the corridor, and Gryffindor tower:: I'll race ya! ::Takes off at a full run towards the tower::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Starts off at a dead run, right on the heels of Zarek, skidding into a quick turn up the stairs towards the Gryffindor tower::
Zarek Yeran: ::trys to skid to a halt, tripping over a chair , almost ending up in the fireplace face first::
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles and shakes her head at the two, hurrying up the opposite way toward the Hufflepuff tower::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Strides in just behind him and laughs a bit, peering over the chair and down at him:: Want to know something funny? i did that a year ago running in here..pain in the butt really ::Walks around the chair and offers him a hand to stand up::
Charisse Banning: ::Steps in to exchange a few words with Professor Sprout and smiles as she takes the permission slips for the three of them::
Zarek Yeran: ::takes his hand, standing up, hopping up the stairs to change into decent clothes::
Charisse Banning: ::Hurries up to her dorm and drops her bag down at the end of the bed, quickly changing clothes, unwittingly standing very close to the open window::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and shakes his head, walking after him slowly, climbing the stairs and comes into their room, sifting through his dresser for some blothes that he likes, Grabs his clothes and drops them on the floor, turning to the window to shut the blinds and blinks a few times, gaping and then shuts them, standing and staring at the blinds for a split second before turning around::
Zarek Yeran: ::finds a pair of khacki shorts and a sleevless black teeshirt, changing into them after closing his curtain securely::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Picks up his clothes and drops them on his bed, taking off his shirt and putting on the new one he'd taken out and then changes into a pair of dark navy blue slightly baggy jeans slipping on his button down shirt with the griffin on the back, buttoning it up::
Charisse Banning: ::Picks up a light black jacket from her trunk and slips it on, picking up her small black purse and fills it with coins, slips her shoes on and, making sure she has the notes, hurries down the stairs, rolling her eyes at a few snide "Date with Cedric"s on the way::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Removes a chain from his trunk and clips it to a belt loop, his wallet dangling from the other side and stuffs it in his back pocket, which extends midway down the back of his leg, slipping on his shoes he stands up and ponders for a moment:: Think thats everything.. ::Snaps his fingers and snatches his wand out of his robes and slips it in a pocket on the right side of his jeans, sewn very cleverly to look like it isnt there and then turns looking at Zarek:: All set?
Charisse Banning: ::Takes a seat on a bench at the bottom of the stairs up to Gryffindor tower and casting cautious glances at people as they pass, almost as daring them to say something::
Zarek Yeran: ::grabs his wand, from the crumbled robes on the end of his bed:: Yep, I'm ready.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and smiles, striding out of the room and hops down the stairway, his chain clicking softly as he goes and lands just next to Charisse, smiling:: This oughta be fun!
Charisse Banning: ::Pats the left side of her jacket to make sure that her wand is in the hidden pocket inside and smiles to herself, raising a hand to wave at Cedric as he passes surrounded by a group of people. Smiles and looks up at Gerrard, nodding and handing him one of the notes as she stands:: It should be. ::She is now dressed in a black skirt that falls to just above her knees, a plum colored button down shirt and a light black jacket, complete with black sandals::
Zarek Yeran: ::slips his wand into the cargoish pocket of his pants, buttoning it carefully, landing next to Charisse::
Charisse Banning: ::Hands Zarek the other note, smiling at the two of them:: Ready?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and takes the note:: Thanks! ::Hops a bit and smiles again:: Most definetly
Zarek Yeran: ::nods, smiling at the both of them, examining the note carefully:: Thanks! I've been ready, lets goo!
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, starting off down the corridor and outside, crossing the grounds and handing the note to the gate keeper waiting quietly as he examines it and then smiles, nodding to him as she steps out the gate::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and steps down off the last of the steps and hops a few times on both feet, grinning as he follows Charisse, giving his note to the keeper and waits patiently, though he's near to jumping out of his shoes and then passes out::
Zarek Yeran: ::gives his note to the gatekeeper, smiling at the other two, walking by as he gets the note back, nodding to the keeper:: Lets go!
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, skipping down the path to Hogsmeade, nearly bubbling over with excitement::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Jogs down along the path and smiles, taking a few short skips now and then, whistling clearly into the afternoon air as they go::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at the two as they step into town and looks from one to the other:: Where should we go first?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Ponders a bit and smiles, hopping:: HoneyDukes!
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods:: Sounds good to me.
Zarek Yeran: ::shrugs, chuckling slightly:: It doesn't matter to me. We have to get a butterbear while we are here though..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins at Zarek:: But of course! We'll make the Three Broomsticks our last stop before we head back, sit and fool around for a while...if you want to..
Zarek Yeran: ::nods, smiling and bouncing from foot to foot:: sounds great to me
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit:: how about we go to HoneyDukes and then Zonkos and then stop by the Three broom Sticks to calm you two down and then find me a costume?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles, nodding a bit:: Sounds like a plan..i could stand to get a costume too...dont think i have a good one..
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs sfotly:: We could go as Harry, Ron, and Hermione... I'll be Ron.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs and grins:: I get Hermione! ::Runs his fingers through his short hair and then frowns in mock frustration:: I so want long hair...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles and nods and then turns to Zarek with a sad expression:: Sorry... you're stuck with Potter...
Gerrard Rayne: Long...beautiful hair..::Smiles and trails off staring up into the sky::
Zarek Yeran: ::bahs disapprovingly at the notion:: I suppose so. ::shrugs:: It could be fun
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snickers and grins:: Ah it would be hilarious..
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly and shakes her head:: I don't think Potter needs the ego boost.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins broadly:: Who says he has to go like Potter would...or wear what he would..
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head:: I would much rather go as Goyle...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shudders in disgust and then shakes his head:: Yuck!
Zarek Yeran: ::Raises his hand:: I call Malfoy! As long as I dont get turned into a ferret..
Gerrard Rayne: I almost rather go as myself then go through that...
Zarek Yeran: Aww, c'mon. Think of the looks on those threes faces if you entered the great hall looking like them..
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly and considers:: Maybe I'll be a fairy....
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises an eyebrow at Zarek:: That would work..only the real Malfoy usually goes as himself..you know that mug he's got could scare anyone witless.. ::Snickers a bit and smiles:: That could be cool...
Zarek Yeran: Ooo! oo! I know! I'll go as a Wizard! Oh..wait..
Charisse Banning: ::Blinks a bit and eyes Gerrard:: I was under the impression that Malfoy's halloween mask from when he was two was just stuck on his face...
Zarek Yeran: ::grins at the two of them:: Muggles always go as Wizards or somthing of the sort.
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods:: Or Vampires...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Doubles over with laughter for a moment before nodding at Charisse:: I'd forgotten all about that..
Zarek Yeran: ::grins at Gerrard:: We should go as something to scare Malfoy senseless
Gerrard Rayne: ::Ponders thoughtfully for a moment and then grins in a very wicked way:: I remember they were selling animal masks...
Charisse Banning: OH! I'll go as a teddy bear! He would cry...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles at Charisse:: Well that would be cute..
Zarek Yeran: ::pokes Gerrard, grinning evilly:: I saw a dementor costume in the window..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snickers and shakes his head:: Oh but come on...that wouldnt be our fault that wild animals don't like him
Charisse Banning: But, we'll see when we get there. Shall we? ::Starts off in the direction of HoneyDukes::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and smiles, nodding at Zarek:: Oh that would be terrifying...::Follows Charisse towards Honeydukes, still planning Malfoy's demise in the back of his mind::
Charisse Banning: ::Glances back at Zarek:: Potter would Patronus you...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, frowning a bit:: True.. I dont want any stags flying at me.
Gerrard Rayne: True enough..
Zarek Yeran: ::grins even more wickedly:: That Tiger costume was rather nice though. Those big, yellow eyes, and the lifelike stripes on its head..
Charisse Banning: I wouldn't blame you. ::Pushes open the door to Honeydukes, taking in the scent of the fresh chocolate::
Gerrard Rayne: Oooh...::Walks through the door in almost a trance and grins, heading straight for the Sugar Quills::
Zarek Yeran: ::hurries over to the 'Good' side of the store, being the side with no cockroach clusters or anything strange like that, grabbing a few sugar quills, and chocolate frogs, along with some every flavored beans, grinning like a little kid:: I've missed Honeydukes. Dont forget the ones that make you levitate! Those are always fun
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly at them as she watches, loving to see how excited they get in here::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and smiles:: Oh, you know me and levitation...it's my second nature...someday i'll forget how to walk ::Snickers and grabs a couple of the chocolate frogs and a few of the Toothflossing stringmints, his hands almost full now pulls a few of the licorice wands from their little canister::
Zarek Yeran: ::wanders up to the counter, dumping the lot on it, grinning up at the witch, working today:: How much will that be?
Store Clerk: ::Looking somewhat revolted at first, grins down at the Older Gryffindor, giggling slightly:: That'll be 2 Galleons and 15 sickles please..
Zarek Yeran: ::counts the change out, hand its to the witch, and quickly bags his things, and waits by the door::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Stares horrified at the every flavor beans and shakes his head, moving on, shifting a few things to his other arm and grabs a couple of the chocoballs and walks up the counter, smiling a bit boyishly up at the witch and digs out his wallet, setting down three galleons, taking his change and watches her bagging up his things and hops over to the door::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and looks at Zarek:: Toy two are still cute when you're in here... like kids in a candy store... oh, wait...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Takes a licorice wand out of his bag and sticks one end in his mouth, grinning at the two, chuckling:: I know this stuff is going to make me so sick..but i can't help it..
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly and shrugs a bit:: I still have stuff left over from the Hogwarts Express.
Store Clerk: ::Looks over at Charisse:: Bless my soul, I havn't seen you in ages Charisse! My my, not getting anything? Well, yes..your friends did get quite enough to keep an army content for close to a year
Gerrard Rayne: ::Giggles softly and smiles, nodding a bit:: Yeah...that was quite an experience..i don't think i've eaten that much candy in ages..
Charisse Banning: ::Looks up at the witch with a small smile, trying to place her, but to no avail, blushing a bit in embarrassment:: I'm sorry...?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Glances back over his shoulder at the witch and smiles a bit, sucking contently on the end of the candy wand::
Store Clerk: ::giggles, looking down at Charisse:: You wouldn't remember me. I was a great friend of your Uncles, The last time I saw you in person was probably Just before you started school your first year..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and chuckles, whispering, "Cool" between sucking on his candy wand::
Store Clerk: I was in diagon alley, in ollivanders, when you bought your wand. Remember now?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and shakes her head slightly:: I'm sorry. I'm generally so good at remembering people. Especially friends of my Uncle's... that was a confusing year though... ::Snaps her fingers and smiles, nodding:: Yes, I remember now.. How are you?
Store Clerk: ::smiles broadly, obviously pleased that Charisse remembers:: I'm great! You look to be in good health, with your two escorts and all. How is your uncle by the way? I havn't heard from him..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blushes slightly and smiles up at the witch, bowing slightly:: I prefer friend...escort sounds so job-like...::Grins a bit and smiles, nibbling off the end of his wand, and starts sucking on the next section::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, shrugging:: Uncle Sirius takes good care of me. He's doing very well. Adjusting to life well. He simply cannot have enough company.
Store Clerk: ::Looks around, behind the old counter, searching for somthing:: That reminds me! We just got these today. We aren't supposed to be giving them out yet, but..Its my shop, what are they going to say? ::giggles insanely as she tosses each of them a brightly colored sweet:: Enjoy those. Next time you three come in here, you all get discounts. ::smiles at Charisse:: Thats good. Tell him I said hello, would you? He needs to come visit me sometime..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Yips a bit in surprise and chuckles, catching the candy, looking over it for a moment before smiling up at the witch:: Thanks!
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, catching the sweet and slips it into her pocket:: Thank you! I will. I'm sure he'd be glad to hear from you.
Zarek Yeran: ::catches the sweet in his hand, beaming at the Witch behind the counter, then at Charisse, then unwraps it and shoves the whole thing in his mouth at once:: Mrg. Dis Is Groog.. ::blushes furiously, and swallows the sweet:: I mean, that was Great. Thank you very much.
Store Clerk: ::chuckles and shakes her head, smiling fondly:: Gryffindors never Change ::winks at Zarek:: Well, I'll let you three be off. Come back and see me soon, We should have more samples in next week. Great to see you again Charisse. You two take good care of her now, you hear?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and waves to her:: Always try to! Thanks again!
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, raising a hand to wave:: Thank you again.
Zarek Yeran: ::Waves, still grinning from ear to ear:: Will do! Thanks again..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Opens the door and holds it open, standing to the side:: Shaaalll we?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, stepping out the door:: Why, thank you, Gerrard.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and smiles, his licorice wand half gone now, and still nibbling on the middle section which is a bit thicker:: Of course
Charisse Banning: Zonko's then? ::Starts off down the street, shaking her head a bit::
Zarek Yeran: ::grins as they near Zonko’s:: Be careful when you go in here Charisse. Things tend to pop out at you.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shuffles off down the street and chuckles, bouncing a bit:: To Zonko's!
Charisse Banning: ::Raises and eyebrow at Zarek, shaking her head a bit:: I used to practically live in there...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins at Charisse and then to Zarek:: C'mon man,...she probably knows more about that store then we do!
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, nodding:: I didn't know if shes been in here recently..cause they have that thing by the door..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snickers a bit and nods:: Oh i'm sure we'll all be fine..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and shakes her head a bit, eyeing Dervish and Banges and their new quills in the window:: You know, on second thought. I'll run in and get my quills and meet you back here.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises an eyebrow and laughs a bit, waving to her:: Okay! But hurry!
Zarek Yeran: ::nods, looking eagerly at Zonkos:: Hurryyyy
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly:: You guys go on in. I'll meet you when you're finished. ::With that she runs off into Dervish and Banges, bouncing excitedly::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, looking confused:: Wanna go in there? I havn't been in Dervish and Banges for along time..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and watches her for a moment:: Strange really...::Shrugs a bit and chuckles, hopping off towards Zonko's::
Zarek Yeran: I should probably get a new quill anyway.. I'll catch up with you! Just going to run in, and grab the first quill I see, and pay for it ::opens the door to Dervish and Banges, entering slowly, looking around, spotting the quills and wandering over::
Charisse Banning: ::Slips quietly to the back of the store, browsing as she goes and smiles as she spots Cedric at the end of one of the rows:: I thought I saw you come in here... Is everything alright?
Cedric Diggory: ::Nods slowly, smiling at Chari:: Yes. Just trying to get away from the groups of people and all the rumors... wanted a few minutes of quiet.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Baffles a bit and stares back at the two, wandering into Dervish and Banges and shrugs, frowning a bit, striding off towards Zonko's and into the store, perusing over their new gags and most of the old standbys which were always hours of fun for them which now seems like forever ago::
Zarek Yeran: ::grabs his quill, looking around, seeing rolls of parchment at the back of the store, remembering he is almost out , and has an essay due for potions, and heads back to grab some::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit:: I understand that completely. I came to get a costume for the Halloween ball..
Cedric Diggory: ::His eyes widen a bit at the mention of the ball and he smiles:: Do you have a date yet? What am I saying? Of course you do... Silly question...
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head slowly, studying him:: Actually, I don't. I was planning on just hanging out with Gerrard and Zarek...
Zarek Yeran: ::heads back to the front of the store, knocking over a rack of clothing in the process, hastily picking it back up, looking around, hoping no one noticed the rather loud noise he made:
Cedric Diggory: ::Nods slowly, frowning for a minute:: Well, if you'd like... I mean... well. If you decide that you want a date, would you like to come with me?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins a bit as he finds a few of the smaller smoke bombs, labeled with different colors and picks out a few, pretty sure they'll come in handy, shakes his head and chuckles grabbing a couple dungbombs knowing Zarek will have to use at least one this year and heads up to the counter setting them down and counts out the exact change, stuffing them in a bag and strides down and out of the store, grinning as a few ideas run through his head as he passes a few of the more elaborate joke items before popping out of the store and not seeing them heads down to Dervish's, opening the door and stepping in::
Charisse Banning: ::Studies him for a minute with a small smile, shaking her head a bit:: I don't know if that's a good idea, Cedric... I'll let you know though, alright? ::Jumps at the sound and looks toward the front of the store for a minute:: I should be going... ::Waves to Cedric and hurries toward the front of the store, picking up a pack of quills::
Zarek Yeran: ::wanders up the counter, looking for the Wizard, that he could pay Looks around, and meets Charisse's eyes, as pops out from the back, seeming slightly startled:: Did you find a costume?
Charisse Banning: ::Blinks and jumps a bit as she sees Zarek:: Zarek!? What are you doing here? I thought you were in Zonko's... ::Shakes her head a bit:: I just came for quills...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Walks up searching around for them, chuckling:: Quills..::See's Cedric and bounces over to him, wrapping his arms around his waist and lifts him up for a moment:: Hey!
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, looking at Charisse, frowning slightly, then looking towards the back of the store, seeing Gerrard bounce towards Cedric, frowning again:: I remembered about Snape’s essay. I'm almost out of parchment...I needed another quill or two as well..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles a bit nervously at Zarek and nods slowly:: Potions essay... I had forgotten...
Cedric Diggory: ::Laughs a bit and smiles, patting Gerrard on the shoulder:: Whoa! Hey man!
Zarek Yeran: ::nods absentmindedly, tossing the sickles on the counter for the quills, and parchment, and heads for the door:: I'll wait out here.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins slightly and sets him down, straightening his bags and then laughs a bit:: Well geeze how have you been? Congratulations again on the Cannons...thats amazing..
Charisse Banning: Zarek... ::Sighs softly and pays for her quills, hurrying out after him::
Cedric Diggory: ::Grins and smiles, nodding slowly before straightening his shirt:: Thanks! I couldn't believe it myself, but it's really happening.. I hope it goes well.. how are you doing?
Zarek Yeran: ::Steps off the porch for Dervish and Banges, and sits on the bench, next to the front door::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shrugs slightly and smiles:: Pretty good actually, same old mischief as usual...and right now...chasing down Charisse and Zarek they seem to be jumping around quite a bit..have you seen them?
Charisse Banning: ::Follows close behind Zarek, taking a seat at his side and looks at him:: Is everything alright?
Cedric Diggory: ::Looking thoughtful for just a moment he nods and points up towards the front of the store:: Yeah, Charisse was just in here.. she went up to buy her quills, probably left by now...you should probably hurry...I'll see you later!
Zarek Yeran: ::shrugs a bit and nods:: I was going to ask you the same thing...You seemed very nervous in the store.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and smiles, slapping Cedric on the shoulder:: Ah, alright and naaah...they can't get away...::Grins:: I'll see you around...Keep out of trouble! ::Laughs a bit and chuckles turning to stride out of the store::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles a bit and shakes her head, speaking softly:: Cedric was in there... he asked me to the Halloween ball...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Opens the door quietly and stops, seeing the two with fairly serious expressions and just stands for a moment, frowning, watching them::
Zarek Yeran: ::Looks up at Charisse, frowning slightly, then back down at the ground:: If you two appeared together at the ball, It would confirm the rumors in everyones mind..
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Charisse Banning: ::Nods and studies Zarek for a minute:: I know, that's why I told him that I was already planning on going with you and Gerrard...
Zarek Yeran: ::looks up at Charisse, a hint of a smile on his face, only for a second:: Gerrard and I just want you to be happy. If you go with us, that would be great, but if you go with Cedric, thats great too..as long as your happy.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Stands in the doorway, grinning a bit and nods an agreement to Zareks comment, smiling:: It's very true...couldn't have put it better myself..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at nudges Zarek with her elbow, shaking her head a bit:: There's no one I would rather spend my birthday with than my two best friends. besides, the last thing I'm looking for right now is a relationship... ::Looks over her shoulder at Gerrard and smiles a bit:: That really is very nice of you guys...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shrugs a bit and smiles, taking a short hop and landing down on the grass, nodding slowly:: Least we can do, and c'mon...::Squats down in front of them, resting his arms on his knees:: Let's just have some fun..
Zarek Yeran: ::pokes Charisse in the Ribs, smiling again:: Tis what best friends are for
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, chuckling softly, smiling at the two:: Come on, let's go look at costumes and then get a butterbeer. My treat.
Zarek Yeran: ::smiles and nods, grinning at the two:: Sounds like a plan to me. I get to treat you two next time then.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit and smiles, shaking his head:: Only if you draw faster then me...for everything you've done lately..i think i get to take a turn.. ::Grins and stands up, holding out one hand and then flicking two fingers, a shiny galleon glinting between two of his fingers:: Come on partner...make my day...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods at Zarek:: True enough... ::Looks at Gerrard, her eyes large and liquid in one of those "please let me or you'll break my heart" faces:: Please can I this time?
Gerrard Rayne: ::His hand droops a bit and he gapes at her, and then frowns, puckering out his bottom lip just a bit, quivering slightly:: But...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles and punches Gerrard playfully in the arm:: Lets go check out those costumes hmm? ::Looks at Charisse, then back at Gerrard, patting Gerrard on the head:: Sorry buddy, but her puppy dog face is cuter. You lose.
Charisse Banning: Pleeeeeease?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Holds her gaze for as long as he possibly can, opening his eyes as wide as he can::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning at Charisse:: If it'll make you feel better you can pay, even if we have to jinx Gerrards money to stay in his pocket.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Holds it for another moment and then jumps up, bouncing around a couple times on both feet, pointing at her:: Aaaarrgh! You cheat!
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and hops up, hugging Gerrard quickly:: Thank you! ::Smiles at Zarek and then hops off toward the costume shoppe::
Zarek Yeran: ::laughs softly, nodding at Gerrard:: I told you she was going to win. Its no use. I swear..they practice that Face.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smirks, returning the hug and following Charisse:: They dont have to practice...they're born with it... ::Jogs off towards the costume shop, hot on Charisse's heels, pondering a bit::
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, nodding, jogging after Gerrard and Charrise, Entering the costume shop just behind them::
Charisse Banning: ::Hops into the shop, picking up three different costumes and disappearing into one of the dressing rooms::
Zarek Yeran: ::Points at the Wolf Costume, grinning at Gerrard, and grabs the tiger one for himself:: shall we?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Strides up the steps of the shop and rummages through some of the costumes and then snickers, grabbing the large wolf costume, walking into a changing room::
Zarek Yeran: ::enters the changing room, carefully putting the tiger costume on, dropping to all fours, crawling out and sitting just infront of Charisse's door::
Charisse Banning: ::Quickly changes into the first, frowning a bit and shaking her head, hanging it back up and going for the second, shrugging a bit, but tries the third, looking into the mirror with a smile::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Slips his feet into the large hind paws and then his arms into the front paws, the backs of his arms covered in fur now, the only opening in the torso and he slides on the very realistic looking mask and steps out, snickering as he sees Zarek::
Charisse Banning: ::Carefully opens the door dressed as a fallen angel, the dress she wears is black and it cut at a diagonal, one side falling to her left knee, the other just above the middle of her right thigh, the v-neck of the top is rather low-cut, black shiny and slightly tattered wings float gracefully at her back with a wingspan totaling 4 1/2 feet, a tarnished halo floating crooked above her head and she smiles at the two:: Those are perfect!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and claps his paws together and barks a few times:: Hey, wow! ::His voice echoing through the wolf head he now wears:: I like it.
Zarek Yeran: ::looks at Charrise, and mock fainting, then standing up again, barking loudly:: Very nice
Charisse Banning: ::Blushes a bit, looking down at herself and back to them:: You don't think it's a little much?
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his big tigerish head:: Its perfect
