Hogsmeade Weekend

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WHO: 3rd years and up + teachers
TONE: Fun, cute, shoppy, romantic
RATING: G to PG-13
WHEN: November 17th and 18th!
WHERE: The Village of Hogsmeade!
WHAT: Everyone goes shopping in Hogsmeade Village, some on dates, some just looking to have a good time!
STATUS: Ongoing! Use whatever tag format you want!

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Shrieking Shack- Closed to Henry

[cantfightthisfire]

[Whenever Hogsmeade comes around, the only interest Marina has is hanging out near the shrieking shack. She's not allowed inside of it, of course. But she gets as close as she possibly can to it. No one ever bothers her here, and it's the one time she can be completely alone just to chill.

So that's exactly what she's doing. She's sitting under a tree, bundled up in a hoodie and a small fire in front of her, warming her hands. She isn't quite sure if she's allowed to have a fire here, but it's whatever because she doesn't care. Besides, she charmed it so it wouldn't burn anything down, so on the off chance she gets caught, they can suck it.]

[lefilschanceux]

[It was only his second time in Hogsmeade; in the first time he'd mostly checked out the shops and wasted more money than he should have on candy. This time, however, he'd decided to just walk more through the village, appreciate the sights.

He was curious about the so called Shrieking Shack, too. Supposed to be the most haunted place in all of the UK, he heard. He wasn't very interested in ghosts and the like, not since actually seeing them in person, and even have one go through him once back when he was twelve, but still, he wanted to see if it was all it was made out to be.

Once he reached the hill, he had to admit, he was a little disappointed. It looked like just a shack, perfectly normal despite the lack of doors and windows, and absolutely silent. It certainly didn't live up to its reputation.

He was just wondering if he should go back when he noticed the fire. He took a few steps closer to it, trying to see past it and the smoke rising from the flames, but when he saw who it was, he stopped with a sharp intake of breath. It was Marina, the last person he was expecting to just run into like that. He immediately turned back towards the shack. She didn't want to talk to him, see him, or acknowledge him. He wouldn't give her a reason to get her mad if he could help it.

And so, he focused back on the shack, trying to find something interesting about it.]

[cantfightthisfire]

[It's a minute or two before she notices him. She's too focused on the fire and just enjoying the silence that she doesn't catch the movement. But then after a little while, she catches him out the corner of her eye and looks up.

Of all the fucking people.]

So now you're following me?

[lefilschanceux]

[Of course she noticed him, how could she not? He was right in front of her, after all. He just sighed and turned back to face her.]

No. I didn't know you'd be here.

[cantfightthisfire]

[Right. She believes that.]

How convenient.

[lefilschanceux]

[Figures. But damn if it isn't annoying.]

How would I even know you were here?

[cantfightthisfire]

If you were following me, you'd know.

[And that's what she's convinced he's been doing, and she's annoyed at herself for not realizing it.]

What d'you want?

[lefilschanceux]

Hey!

[Yeah, he didn't like that. He's a man of his word, damn it!]

I made a promise, I'm keeping it. I came here to see the so surprisingly quiet Shrieking Shack, not stalk you. I've kept my word, and stay as far away from as I could until now.

[cantfightthisfire]

[Still not buying it, but she decides not to push the issue.]

If you were as far away as possible, you'd have left school by now.

[lefilschanceux]

[Oh... Well. That wasn't surprising. And not something he wanted to do. And he wouldn't. He didn't owe her that much, and the lack of any real connection between them didn't make him want to do it as a favour. But this does tell him that this conversation is pointless, so he'll just... Go away.]

I'll just leave you alone.

[And so he turns and starts walking away.]

[cantfightthisfire]

[At first, Marina as no intention of stopping him. But her rage since their first meeting has cooled considerably, and it's a moment or two later that she realizes that she's being a massive bitch. It's not that she cares about it or anything, but she figures he doesn't quite deserve that.

Besides, as much as she wants to deny it, she realizes she's being like her mother and that just isn't gonna fly.]

Stop.

[lefilschanceux]

[Well... He stops. He doesn't get his hopes up or anything, but... He stops. And he turns back around.]

Yes?

[cantfightthisfire]

I...

[She sighs.]

I don't care if you look at the damn shack.

[She's saying in her own words that you can stay. For now.]

[lefilschanceux]

[... Well, there's really not much to look at, but... He's not going to just walk off when she's apparently giving him a peace offering.]

Thanks.

[cantfightthisfire]

Yeah.

[She doesn't know what else to say, so she just. stays quiet for a few minutes, staring at the fire. This is fucking awkward.]

It's cold, there's a fire right here. Stop standing around like a dumbass.

[lefilschanceux]

[Well... That was more than he expected. And it takes him a few seconds to actually process what she's offering, if only because it's so different from what she's been like all this time.

But he takes up her offer, and sits in front of her near the fire. He doesn't really say anything, mostly because he doesn't know what to say. But the fire is nice.]

So... Has anything interesting happened in there [he nods towards the shack] since you've started coming here?

[cantfightthisfire]

[She honestly doesn't know herself why she's being so damn nice to him. Maybe it's the fact her anger has cooled and she's starting to realize she's been unnecessarily horrible to him. It just took realizing it to really put things into perspective. Not that she's ready to be buddies with him, but she's at least going to stop being so harsh.]

Nope. Whoever said it's haunted is full of shit. I just like coming here because nobody else does.

[lefilschanceux]

[Well, he's not complaining.]

Huh... You'd think the hype would die down with that.

[cantfightthisfire]

You'd think. Or maybe it's actually haunted, and we just can't tell from out here.

[A small, devious smile forms as she dips her head to hide it.]

Why don't we go find out?

[Consider this a test, Henry. Tread carefully, or you'll fail spectacularly.]

[lefilschanceux]

... You're asking me to break in with you.

[Well! This escalated quickly.]

[cantfightthisfire]

[She doesn't answer at first, instead she moves to stand up, wand in hand. She murmurs a spell that extinguishes the fire.]

Not asking anymore. Now I'm telling. Get up, let's go.

[lefilschanceux]

[Maybe it's because now he's really curious. Maybe it's because he doesn't want to ruin the good streak he started with Marina. Either way, he stands up quite casually with no complaint.]

Alright. Lead the way.

[cantfightthisfire]

[You're doing well so far, Henry. She's surprised, but not in a bad way. This definitely is a test to determine whether he's worth her time at all.

Without a word, she turns and starts heading off towards the shack.]

[lefilschanceux]

[And he follows just as wordlessly, wand in hand as well.]

I don't suppose there's anything on the back either, is there?

[cantfightthisfire]

[She doesn't reply until they get right up to the shack, and then she shakes her head.]

Nope, it's sealed up tight. Only way we're getting in is by magic.

[She points her wand at the wall, going through a list of spells in her head before settling on the perfect one. At least, in her opinion anyway.]

Bombarda Maxi-