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Post by Revolutions Administration on Apr 20, 2006 17:00:47 GMT -5
The ebbing winter was at last, grudgingly, giving way to forthcoming spring. Melting snow still lingered on windowsills and clung to the crooks and crannies around the perimeter the many homely buildings that composed Hogsmeade Village. The cobble stone paths of the Village, however, were remarkably free of snow; by way of house-elves or otherwise. The effects were also evident on the grounds of Hogwarts, vibrant green grass poking through the patches of slush that still clung to the ground of which numerous carriages awaited, apparently horseless to all but select eyes. The carriage doors were flung open, their steps unfolded, all set and waiting patiently for students in their third year or higher. Yes, it was a fantastic day, as well as any for a Hogsmeade Trip. However, as any would notice, more than a little security had tightened. Professors swarmed the grounds before the carriages and would be attending the trip along with the students. With the series of events in the wizarding world, it was miracle enough that the Headmistress was allowing this trip at all. But yet, it was. ((Students and designated professors may begin posting as they wish. This is the main thread of the Hogsmeade Trip, EVERYONE must begin by posting here and may continue to do so, however, you can branch off into your own threads as well if you wish. However, it is highly encouraged to keep at least an eye on this thread. ))
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Post by poggle on Apr 20, 2006 17:11:57 GMT -5
Annmarie was very happy to finally escape the stuffy insides of the castle. As much as she loved it, being stuck in there all winter became a little tedious, day after day of just going to class, and not being able to go outside due to the weather. Annmarie always liked the Hogsmeade trip. It was rather exciting to her, even if she did normally just go by herself.
Quietly, she stood near a tree, looking around at the students and professors. There was the slight sound of noise, coming from the talking that was going on. It rang in her ears for a while, but she ignored it. Annmarie was more occupied with taking in great sniffs of the air. The fresh air was doing her wonders. Her whole thinking process was becoming more clear. Everything was going good so far. If only she had a friend to talk to, it would be even better.
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Post by charonholler on Apr 20, 2006 17:32:03 GMT -5
Charon made his way down to the carriages. Though they looked horseless to him, he knew something had to be pulling them, and if it was invisible it had to be magical. However, he really didn't care what it was at this point, he just wanted to get off the castle grounds.
As he walked, he noticed a good number of students waiting around. There was only one student he was interested in seeing right now, and he couldn't pick her out yet. If she was in the crowd at all, that is.
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Post by averythorne on Apr 20, 2006 17:43:32 GMT -5
Avery had volunteered to be one of the staff chaperoning the student trip to Hogsmeade. The old woman had put on her finest yellow robes, matching yellow and black boots and topped it off with a yellow pointed hat. She had transfigured her wand into a cane and set out for the village.
The air was beatiful and the birds were singing. The woman quietly walked past the congregating students. She had been assigned to watch the Shreiking Shack with her life. That was the darkest place in the village and the Administration thought that the oldest, most 'experienced' teacher ought to handle it. So she quietly set out for the old building.
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Tristan Howard
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Post by Tristan Howard on Apr 20, 2006 18:04:51 GMT -5
Tristan was on his carriage, and looking out to see and was amazed. He saw alot of the snow was melted, and some were melting. He glanced over but seen no Shrieking Shack. He shrugged and looked to Jason, "This is going to be awesome," he said to him. As then, the carriage stopped.
He hopped off, and looking around. Boy, there was a lot of people here today. As he was glad that he got his form signed by his grandmother. He noticed Ms. Thorne, his Ancient Runes teacher. She was the one that Mr. Thorne had took. He wanted to ask, but since it was no part of his business, he didn't even bother. "So, what do we do on this trip, anyways?" he asked Jason.
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Post by mather on Apr 20, 2006 18:25:47 GMT -5
"They picked a mighty fine day for the trip," Mather said as he got out of the carriage and moved through the thick crowd of Hogwarts children. He was out there to look out for each and every one of them, but he was assigned for the more....darker, dodgy areas, more around the Shack's area. Hogsmeade was a safe, jovial village, but he wouldn't put it past any of the Deva to make it something it wasn't.
Patting at his breastpocket, he felt the square box that held his cigarettes and was just about to scrounge for them when he stopped dead in his tracks. He had to wait a little more, he reasoned, it wasn't the time for a smoke just yet.
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Post by Jahan Samara on Apr 20, 2006 18:26:13 GMT -5
Jason hopped out of the carriage behind Tristan. Glancing at the area around him, he began to walk and catch up to Tristan. He saw Ms. Thorne but he didn't want to bring anything up to her. As they walked up to the village, Tristan asked what they were going to on this trip. "What do you think we do? Have fun and stuff ourselves with Honeydukes chocolate!"
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Post by Drew Thornton on Apr 20, 2006 18:56:08 GMT -5
Drew scanned the crowd in front of the school, looking for Alhana. He saw a few familiar faces that he could talk to in the meantime, but chose a more mature crowd instead. "Do we have to take the carriages?" he asked the nearest professor, hoping the answer would be no. He'd prefer to walk to town.
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Post by Tristan Howard on Apr 20, 2006 19:22:18 GMT -5
He snickered at Jason's response. But he was utterly happy, "Heck yes, that's always what we do," he said to Jason. As he snickered, he let eyes on the Shrieking Shack, as he scanned it, it was perfectly normal. Weird, that the door he left open was closed.
"It looks fine,now" he said to Jason. He was talking about the Shrieking Shack. After he said that he looked upon the sky. There was no cloud in sight, or maybe Tristan can't see them. As he saw, the snow was melting fast. "Wow," he said to himself. He couldn't believe that the Headmistress allowed this field trip.
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Post by lauren on Apr 20, 2006 19:33:02 GMT -5
Lauren looked around, surrounding by only boys so far. She'd yet to make a real friend, but what good was this trip than to try to do so. She looked for a familiar face, preferably from her year. When she couldn't find one, she looked for just someone to talk to.
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Post by Anna Becket on Apr 20, 2006 19:50:34 GMT -5
Anna walked outside and stared for Hogsmeade. So far she didn't see anyone she knew but eventually she hoped to see someone soon or else Hogsmeade would be pretty boring by herself. Maybe when she actually got to the village, she would see some familiar faces.
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Post by alexis on Apr 20, 2006 20:30:56 GMT -5
Alexis walked along the pathway to Hogsmeade. This was going to be her first time in the village so she wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Trying to see if there was anyone she knew she glimpsed through the crowd to see whom she thought was Anna but just to make sure, "Anna!" she shouted. Seeing her turn around, she went over next to her.
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Post by Tristan Howard on Apr 20, 2006 21:58:22 GMT -5
"Hey, lets go down the pathway," he said to Jason. He then walked off, and off. He was pretty focused on the Shack, and he wouldn't let his eyes off of it either. As he walks he finds Alexis and Anna, but doesn't noticed until he stops to tie his sneakers.
'Oh hey, ladies," he greeted them. He was done tying his shoe and he stood up. Wow, he was 5'8 and tall, and Jason was only 2 or 3 inches shorter than him. He then spoked up, "So, what are we exactly suppose to do on this trip? I want to go to Honeydukes. Coming along?" he asked the three.
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Post by Alhana Starbreeze on Apr 20, 2006 22:00:19 GMT -5
Alhana stepped outside of the Hall doors and away from the crowd that was milling about. One of the many advatanges to having a boyfriend that was taller than most in the school was that she didn't have to ju,mp up and down like a rabbit trying to find him n a crowd.
A grin spread across her lips and she made sure that Drew didn't spot her sneaking up behind him. It probably wasn't the best idea, but her way of greeting him that afternoon was to jump onto his back and wrap her legs around his waist so she wouldn't fall. Hopefully, he would have a good reflexes and not fall down at contact.
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Post by arianna on Apr 20, 2006 22:19:42 GMT -5
Stepping out into the fresh air, Arianna pulled her hood up over her head, concealing her face. She wasn't going into town this day because she wanted to, but because she had to. Supplies were needed and Hogsmead was good place to go. Arianna didn't plan on mingling long.
Walking past the gathering students and the carriages, pausing long enough to pat one of the handsome thestrals standing before the carriages, Arianna headed off. She hoped to walk the way, not wanting to be near anyone at the moment.
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