the Hogwarts Christmas Spirit?

[acciomod.livejournal.com]

Over the last week, it had been growing much colder. The dull, near constant rain of the last few weeks had cleared, and each morning saw a glittering frost carpeting the grounds. Some of the teachers had taken this to mean "Christmas is coming", in particular Professor Flitwick, who had decorated his classroom with tiny, glittering fairies.

With the Christmas Holidays fast approaching, the atmosphere in the castle was fairly relaxed for the most part, but a couple of new Outsiders arriving had caused a few whispers. Thankfully, after the students had become a little more familiar with the ones already present, the whispers were largely wondering why they had arrived so close to the end of term, and why the majority were winding up in Gryffindor House.

Some of the students, however, were clearly feeling a little more hostile towards the new arrivals. It was surely not coincidence that the various suits of armour had taken to harassing the Outsiders - grabbing them, following and chasing them, snatching things from their hands and occasionally even attempting to strike them.

If they listened carefully, the sound of faint laughter might just be heard.

[Yes, a few sixth year Slytherins have decided it'd be a great idea to try and scare the Outsiders. Suits of armour around the castle have been charmed to bug them and them alone - some are just a nuisance, and some are aggressive, depending on who's charmed it.]

Comments

[youngnobelman]

I just wonder if that's too obvious. It would be easy for someone who's a little quieter about their prejudice to use the noisier bigots as scapegoats.

[empireofmymind.livejournal.com]

True...

Just guessing's no good anyway.

[youngnobelman]

Don't be discouraged, Ichijouji-kun. It's a good theory; it just needs investigation, and proof.

[empireofmymind.livejournal.com]

Anyway, I can prove they're targeting Outsiders. If that's true, I'll likely be attacked again.

If that happens...

[youngnobelman]

[Touma quirks an eyebrow at that expression.] You needn't go out of your way to be harassed by them. [Seriously, kid, don't you have other things to do too?]

[empireofmymind.livejournal.com]

I wasn't....



I just don't want to sit by. Harassment can lead too easily into something more.

[youngnobelman]

[Touma nods, understanding.]

Trying to get attacked may arouse the suspicion of the perpetrators, which could drive them further into hiding, or even make them bolder in their attacks. Just keep an eye out when it does happen in your daily routine.

[empireofmymind.livejournal.com]

Mm.



I'll be observant, Thomas-san.

...and you?

[youngnobelman]

As will I. Let me know if you notice anything; borrow one of the school owls if you can't find me.

[If not for being in different years and different houses, he would offer to look after Ken between classes. As it is... He adjusts his tie, looking around to check his housemates aren't around, before saying:]

My house has something of a reputation for pureblood fanaticism; I'll listen out in the common room. [When he's actually around, anyway. He's pretty much only there after curfew.]

[empireofmymind.livejournal.com]

I will! Thank you.



...well, I should go. I'll look forward to seeing you again, Thomas-san.

your Ken is the cutest ;;

[youngnobelman]

Likewise.

[He smiles, and turns to leave, but he's only a few steps away before he suddenly turns back.]

Call me Touma. [The name feels unfamiliar on his tongue; it's been years since he's used it.] It's my Japanese name; I just use Thomas with English and German speakers.

fff, thanks!~ ^////^ he's tricky so that's good to hear

[empireofmymind.livejournal.com]

Ah....Touma-san, then.



It was good to meet you.

:D

[youngnobelman]

The same to you. I only wish it were under more pleasant circumstances.

[empireofmymind.livejournal.com]

..then, until later...