SPOILER!!: Kimmie and Avalon
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Originally Posted by
Chelliephone
K didn't know the words to what she had been feeling the last few days, and she also didn't want to delve too deep into thinking about them either. When she let herself THINK her head would start to hurt and her eyes would feel all weird and moisture would happen and just no. She didn't want to think. So when the giant sleep over was demanded suggested she was even into the idea. It sounded like a good distraction from the fact it was Christmas and half of her family was far away. But THAT was thinking too much anyways, so she quickened her pace into the hall as if to run away from emotion.
She was in her pajamas, as requested, random bottoms and snuggled into one of her dad's old sweaters which she was even more comforted to have now. Stepping into the hall she could see Professor Trent and other students having arrived. She couldn't pick out her siblings in the crowd, so they must not yet have arrived. She did see Aboli and Jillian already being around, and Jina as well who she was certain used to be at Ilvermony though she couldn't remember having spoken with her. K turned to force a quick smile towards Trent, always determined to attempt to make up for her lack of manners the first meeting, and muttered a quick "Hello, Professor. Thank you for putting this together." Before she set off in the direction of Aboli, the only person she knew quite well in the room. Stopping near her, K raised an eyebrow as she glanced at her, seeing her holding her stomach. "Hey. You feeling physically alright?"
Because none of them were fine emotionally.
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Originally Posted by
Fireheart
Avalon made her way back to the Great Hall for the second time this evening, finally donning a comfy set of winter pajamas. For some reason, she had completely forgotten to wear them the first time she came down for the Christmas sleepover. She knew ahead of time that they were supposed to wear their PJs, but it had completely slipped her mind while she was getting ready. Maybe it was because she was so disappointed about having to stay at school for the holidays. It wasn't that she didn't like Hogwarts, but she was looking forward to spending time with her family.
Plus, she was a little scared about what was going on. The last time she had been outside on the grounds, the entire outside world seemed to have completely disappeared. Avalon was used to some wonky things going on at Hogwarts, but she had never seen anything like she did the other day at the Entrance Gates. Not to mention the fact that she hadn't heard from her parents in weeks, and she wasn't able to send them any owls.
She was grateful, however, that the professors had set this up. At least they would still be able to decorate and somewhat enjoy the Christmas spirit. Avalon nodded politely at Headmaster Trent before heading over toward Kimmie and Aboli, who both looked a little glum. She couldn't blame them. The Ravenclaw gave them a wave. "Well, the entire outside world may have completely disappeared, but at least we have Christmas cookies!" she said sarcastically, gesturing to the tables along the side of the room that were filled with holiday treats. She had to make a sarcastic joke about it. It was the only way to keep her from panicking.
For once, Aboli actually didn't overthink
Kimmie's presence. She was actually glad the Hufflepuff had arrived; it was someone she knew she could talk to and MAYBE she would feel better about all of this. And
Avalon was here, too. While she felt NAUSEOUS, she was a ot tiiiiiny bit cheered by their presence.
"Not really," she said in response to Kimmie's question.
"But I'll be all right. Hey, Avalon," she greeted the Ravenclaw.
"I would normally be ALL over those cookies but my stomach just...isn't right. I think it's my stress. Anxiety. SADNESS." She sighed and glanced around, trying to see if Noah(s) had arrived or Valencia or any of her other friends!
It was nice of people to thank the professors for all this...but Aboli just didn't have it IN her to do that....ugh.
They really did put an effort in... she thought to herself. But like...WHY did it have to mandatory? She wanted to be curled up in bed.... but it WAS nice....
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Originally Posted by
DaniDiNardo
He offered a warm smile to the next few that entered (Wallace, Kim, Morin and even Song who seemed non too happy about anything.)" Could use some help getting the tree started if you lot are interested." The tree was still in its box and would need assembling. "Decorations for it are right next to it."
....
Now where was that music?
With another sip of his hot chocolate, the Headmaster moved over to another, smaller box containing CDs. AH, here it was. The Christmas mix Schmoe had so kindly offered.
Malachi put it in. Seconds later, courtesy of the Muggle Studies Professor's boom box, the Great Hall was filled with
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock....
"Sing along if you know the words!" He encouraged.
The tree....okay... she turned back to
Kimmie and
Avalon. "Wanna work on the tree, then?" she asked gently. "We can at least put some decorations on it." It was better than standing around doing nothing and moping.
But then...
Aboli...
WINCED.
....JINGLE BELL ROCK? WHO HAD SUGGESTED IT. ABOLI WANTED THIS PERSON BANISHED. She haaaaaaated this song - IT DEFILED ALL CLASSIC CHRISTMAS SONGS.
SPOILER!!: Alexandre
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Originally Posted by
littledhampir
Alexandre had never felt more lonely than he did walking into the Great Hall filled with people. Normally he would have loved this kind of thing. A huge sleepover. Getting to be with all of his friends on Christmas. But with the way things were right now... all he could think was that with everyone here it meant his friends would be off with their friends and where did that leave him? He was really trying not to think that way but it wasn't really working. Plus with everything else going on, he was just feeling a bit overwhelmed and wanted to be alone.
He wanted his family.
At least he had Willow. But Willow was not taking this whole thing very well and it just made him more worried. He wasn't really feeling in the Christmas spirit. Not even the music was cheering him up. He spotted some of his friends. There was Aboli, looking upset. And Ronan by the cookies. He started to head that way, thinking that cookies were always good, when a familiar voice drifted down to him. He looked up to see Uncle Carwyn on a tall ladder decorating a Christmas tree. Seeing another family member did make him feel a little bit better actually.
"I can help you Uncle Carwyn." He called up. Was he supposed to still call him professor? They weren't in class. And it was Christmas.
Aboli spotted
Alexandre nearby and gave him a wave. "
Hey Alexandre." she triiiiied to smile but maybe it was a grimace because her stomach gave another chuuuuurn right at that moment. "Um...." Wait. HOLD THE MIRROR.
"Your uncle is PROFESSOR ERIS?!"