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Post by D-for-Duchess on Jul 6, 2015 5:59:30 GMT
HULK DID IT AGAIN!
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Rere sighed heavily. She’s feeling really down that she even skipped the last class for the day. She wandered off after the earlier lesson, and ended up on Skelton’s garden before she knew it. Usually, members from different houses will stay away from the spider’s sanctuary, let alone enter and stay. But the Korean was too overwhelmed, and sat on the grass, near the gladiolus bushes, hugging her knees. Sighing again, she remembered the embarrassing moment that just happened, and rested her forehead on her arms.
It was in DADA class, and her class was facing Boggart. Rere’s was Shrek, and after she shouted ‘Riddikulous,’ it turned into incredible Hulk—and things got worse! Many students got smashed, and if it wasn’t for their professor, they would’ve hurt already—plus it damaged the class and nearly jumped out. Rere tried to stop it with the spells she knew, but none of them worked. If anything, they were bounce off before eventually let out some sparkles that died out. Fortunately, the hulk turned into something else (that she couldn’t recall) when it faced another student. One minute… It only took one minute for her and her incapability to turn the calm afternoon into a disastrous one.
What’s wrong with her, what’s wrong with her wand? She sold lucky charms for living—in her Xin Jing getup—but how come those charms worked on anyone except their maker?
Frustrated, Rere pulled her wand out, and narrowing her eyes at it. She’s sulking, “Hey, what’s wrong with us, exactly..?” and demanded an answer. |
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Post by misschocoholic on Jul 6, 2015 6:56:08 GMT
The classes of the day have ended, the students are now free to do whatever they want until supper time. Idle Catherwood choose to take a stroll at Skelton's garden and it become a habit of hers. The gardens at SALOM reminded her of home. Of course, she can't venture as she like but it should be enough. Moreover students from other houses seldom come here, leaving the area relatively quiet. Amongst the purple flowers and green grass, her red hair stood out. Oh the garden is beautiful all right, and Idelle takes her time day dreaming while she's here. An unexpected meeting with a handsome boy... Right here in the garden... The time seems to stop while the two of them gaze into each other eyes... Unable to look away as a feeling is born... Idelle giggled girlishly at her own imagination.
Green eyes narrow when the little Spider spot someone at a distance. Judging from the colour of their uniform, it is a Beverly student. Now that's rare. There are no rules stating that students cannot visit other houses' gardens but Skelton's is avoided. Who is this stranger who dare- no... Weird enough to come here? A rendezvous perhaps? A secret meeting between star crossed lovers? Separated by the enmity between their houses? Skelton in general have frosty relation with all other houses but at the moment Idelle is too caught up with her fantasies.
Upon closer inspection, the stranger turns out to be female. Idelle is slightly disappointed that it's not a boy... But her disappointment is soon forgotten when she saw that the girl is holding out her wand. Carefully she approach the stranger. From what she can see, the wand is Cypress. "Excuse me" She gently call out for the older girl. "Is there seems to be a problem with your wand?"
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Post by D-for-Duchess on Jul 6, 2015 17:37:19 GMT
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Rere nearly dropped her wand when a soft voice was calling out to her. She gasped softly, and her wand tossed around between her hands before it eventually bounced off, nearly hitting the grass. She threw her body, lied flat on her belly, and secured it with her palms. Of course, her wand gave her a lot of hard times, but it’s not like she wanted it to be broken either. Sighing in relief, Rere turned to the source of the voice, unaware of the confused look that other Skelton’s students throwing at her.
Then for a second, she’s just staring in awe. “Your hair is so red,” she said before she even realized. It’s true though, the owner of the voice had a radiant red hair that burned brighter than the afternoon sun. It’s actually, very beautiful, and a lovely sight to see. “Ah, I mean..” she quickly snapped from her thoughts, and shook her head. “My wand..” Rere gave a brief glance to her wand, her gaze saddened. “It always seemed to give me a hard time,” she looked up to the redhead, and smiled glumly. “It never really listened to me, and it’s really bad at performing magic. I wonder if it’s actually an accident that it chose me..”
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Post by misschocoholic on Jul 6, 2015 17:50:58 GMT
Idelle let out a gasp when the wand fumbled out of the Beverly's hands. Thankfully the older girl managed to catch it but it almost give her a heart attack. Dropping wands in duels is one thing but dropping it to one's own neglience is different. When the older girl turn around to face her, Idelle note that she is of East Asian descent.
"Your hair is so red" the older girl said.
The first year blink at the comment. That was totally random. "Thank you" She then fake a cough to break the awkwardness. Then the older girl explain to her what seems to be the problem. Wand not functioning eh? Classic complain. As a future wandmaker, she must solve this problem. Idelle put on her best business smile. "Wands choose their partner. Wizards and witches can buy the most expensive wand but that doesn't mean the wand automatically click with them. May I take a closer look at your wand, Miss? Perhaps a fresh set of eye might help."
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Post by D-for-Duchess on Jul 7, 2015 14:45:43 GMT
“You’re welcome,” Rere genuinely, and automatically, smiled to the rednette girl. She was very ambiguous before, so she’s happy to know that this girl took her words as a compliment—maybe she was able to sense the amazed look that Rere was giving her. However..
After let out an awkward cough and told her about some the facts, the girl asked to look at her wand. Rere’s eyes were widened in surprise, and she unconsciously, protectively clutched onto her cypress wand. Even when it seemed that the wand was giving her a lot of hard times, just like any other wizard, Rere’s wand was something very personal, and she couldn’t let just anybody touch it, right? Especially a stranger.. And the Skelton’s was only a.. second year—first year?
But, how odd it might be, the younger one erupted this kind of calming aura around her, and her gaze and the way she spoke was telling her that she knew exactly what she will do. “Alright..” feeling unsure but determined, Rere handed the piece of white wood to the redhead girl.
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Post by misschocoholic on Jul 7, 2015 15:10:48 GMT
It didn't escape Idelle how the older girl clutch her wand possesively. While she can understand the feeling of protectiveness, Idelle is a bit annoyed that the girl didn't hand it over to her immediately. Her impatience is getting the better of her. Quicker inspection, quicker result. "Thank you." She politely smile when the Becerly hand over her wand.
Idelle take a deep breath as the magic inside the wand buzz under her fingertips. The silvery lines means unicorn hair. The magic is pretty stable. There doesn't seem to be any splinters or cracks... It doesn't look that ancient IIf anything Idelle is looking at a perfectly stable and usable wand.
She did, however, notice the wand's frustration.
"He don't have any confidence in you," Idelle told the Beverly girl, looking at her seriously. "The magic inside him can't correspond with yours because of yourself. Not because there's anything wrong with it. It made him uncomfortable to do your bidding. Your wand can sense that there is hesitation in you. That hesitation got in the way with your magic flow. Your wand can barely pick up your magic at all. Hesitation in what exactly, is something you need to answer for yourself."
Then she put on her business smile again "Thank you for letting me have a closer look at your wand" She hand back the wand to her.
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Post by D-for-Duchess on Jul 10, 2015 13:46:31 GMT
Rere sat down properly, and watched as the younger girl was inspecting her wand. She held her breath as the redhead check the cypress wood for any damage. As far as Rere remembered, she never harmed her wand before. She was a bit air headed sometimes, yes.. but that didn’t mean that she’s clumsy, or incapable of taking care of her personal items. She’s actually pretty neat when it concerned about her.
Finally, after some time, the Skelton girl told her the result. She was looking at her seriously, and her words felt like daggers to the noirnette’s heart. “What?” was the only thing she can say after all those explanation. Well, that was confusing, Rere was not a brightest student, or a person that can quickly asses things—so what the rednette said was very difficult for her to understand, and somehow, it felt a bit hurt.. Then, what was that again? Hesitation? She was hesitate? For what? If anything, she was certain that she’s one of the most impulsively person in this school, meaning she barely had any second thought in anything she liked to do.
“Ah, yes,” Rere took her wand, but she didn’t return the younger girl’s smile, nor she spoke another word. She was too confused and overwhelmed. “Ah..” then a realization hit her. “You’re really cool, how come you know so much about a wand just by touching and observing them?” she looked up to girl, and staring at her in awe. “You reminded me to the people in Catherwood shop,” finally, she smiled.
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Post by misschocoholic on Jul 10, 2015 18:28:37 GMT
The Beverly don't get it. Idelle resist the urge to roll her eyes at her. 'amateurs' But if she's going to be a wandmaker in the future, she must exercise patience and consideration for clueless customers. "It's a talent of mine and I'm every bit proud of it" she politely smile at her. "Deep down, you hesitate about something. Your wand sense what's going on in your heart and your heart partly controls the wand. I will not find out what exactly is your problem. That's your call. All I can say is if you want to properly use magic, you must first solve whatever it is that bother you deep down." Wands reflected its owners characteristics, her father once told her. It let you take a glimpse of their personality, their quirks, their potential, the core of their beings.
At the mention of her family's shop, Idelle can't resist but to smile wider. "Mr. Catherwood is my father."
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Post by D-for-Duchess on Jul 11, 2015 4:39:25 GMT
The redhead evaluated more about her problems, and surprisingly, Rere could now understand it a little—maybe because the younger girl explained further. Though, admittedly, she still didn’t know about the whole ‘hesitation’ thing. Just like the Skelton said, she should figure it out herself. “Oh, that explains everything!” Rere eyes sparkled with acknowledgement at the new fact. So this girl was actually the heir of the most prestigious wand maker in the U.S, now wonder she knew so much about them! Now that she told it to Rere, she could trust her more with her wand.
“Your wand designs are really beautiful. I particularly like mine, it’s so sleek and pretty. Oh, I’m Ah-Reum Han, by the way, and you are?” the Korean caressed her wand lightly, and then reached out to the first year for a handshake.
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Post by misschocoholic on Jul 11, 2015 7:41:43 GMT
"Thank you" Idelle smile genuinely when Ah Reum Han the Beverly girl praise her father's work. It is good to appreciate craftsman. The wand is pretty. Her father have great aesthetics. All wand makers must. When the older girl raise her hand, Idelle stare at it for a few seconds before accepting it. "My name is Idelle Catherwood. Nice to meet you and your wand."
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Post by D-for-Duchess on Jul 11, 2015 14:46:02 GMT
“Idelle?” Rere repeated with a smile. She pulled her hands, “Yes, nice meeting you too, it’s an honor,” and nodded. The deer was about to ask another question, but she then realized about the stare that other students had given her. She was not focused on her wand again, so it made sense that she started paying attention to other people. “Ah… I’m at the Skelton garden, aren’t I?” she laughed nervously as she noticed the purple cape, and rubbed the back of her head.
She knew about the reputation of the Skelton. They disliked stranger, and were very territorial. She’s being rude by coming here. “Ah, I think I have to go,” trying to maintain her smile, Rere stood up, and faced Idelle properly. She’s really small, and cute. “Thank you for the advice though, I’m going to think about it, and pay more attention to this guy,” she flicked her wand, and put it back safely in her pocket. “I’ll see you around?”
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Post by misschocoholic on Jul 11, 2015 15:13:30 GMT
'You mean you haven't realised it till now?' Idelle inwardly sweat drop. It seems that Ah Reum Han take longer time to process everything around her. It's true that other students, Skelton students, are watching them from afar. Skelton dislike other houses in general. Idelle have more tolerance than her housemates because of their family. It won't do any good if the sole daughter of renowned wand maker Coran Catherwood being rude towards muggleborns and halfbloods. "Yes, you are currently at Skelton's garden." She confirmed it for her. Their purple gladiolus are so easy to spot when everything else is green. Her own red hair always pop out whenever she's at the garden.
"I'll see you around?" The older girl asks.
Idelle put on a coy smile. "Sure. I'll be happy to answer more questions about wands." She offered in gentle voice. "Please be careful next time, Ah Reum Han. You might get yourself into a sticky spot... Even larger beings find it difficult to move when they're stuck." Like sticky spider web for instance. And when there's more than 1 spider closing in... Well, it won't end well. Hopefully the Beverly girl will heed her warning or next time, the Skeltons will devour her. Idelle herself must be careful too. Sometimes they will turn your back on you and eat you.
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Post by D-for-Duchess on Jul 12, 2015 12:28:35 GMT
Rere couldn't help the chills that ran down her spine that came from Idelle's statement. She's... talking about the Skeltons, right? "Uhh... right," the deer laughed nervously. She honestly respected and appreciated the spiders, there must be a reason why they'd became so... over-protective of their own, and their area. But yeah, they can be very scary sometimes. Even her classmates from the said house were erupting a different aura from the others. Now that she thought of it... no wonder this Catherwood girl had a distinctict aura, even for a girl her age. "See ya!" nodding and smiling for one last time, Rere turned around, and ran for her dear life from that place.
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Post by misschocoholic on Jul 12, 2015 13:23:16 GMT
Idelle return that smile with a brilliant smile on her own. She look on in amusement when Ah Reum Han went to a full sprint to get away. Just like a deer... Good, the older girl will be careful next time. And hopefully process everything quicker. Cypress wands are for the brave... And she heard from somewhere that courage and folly are cousins. Ah Reum Han will think twice before stepping into Skelton's ground for a second time. She better have a good reason or it won't end nicely. It's downright stupid if you get caught in the same web twice.
An older boy (not exactly cute, more to average) approach her. "What are yoh doing with her?" He asks in suspicion. Now that the intruder have left, several Skeltons went back to their business.... Except a few who are now staring at her.
"She is having trouble with her wand. She is so distraught that she really don't notice this is Skelton's ground" Idelle answered easily while putting on her business smile. "You know what business my family had. Trust me, if it were not for the wand, I have her leave sooner."
The boy still give her a suspicious looks. "That's all?"
"My family are wandmakers. That makes everyone our future customers. You can't be rude to your customers can't you?" Idelle raise an eyebrow. "I can't afford to have discord with students here. Besides, spiders have 8 eyes... Do you really think I will make a fool out of myself here?"
"I suppose not..."
Idelle smiles. "Occupational hazard. Surely you understand. After all, us wandmakers are also quite territorial... Survival of the fittest indeed."
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Post by D-for-Duchess on Jul 12, 2015 16:15:08 GMT
((LOL! I know it's ended! But Idelle is so badass! And this situation is what exactly I picture from the Skelton's members!
Even when they're suspicious of her it's more like they're worried about her--deep down. Lol. And eventually, they brush it off because she's one of their own XD))
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