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accio_rp2011-12-10 01:42 pm
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the Hogwarts Christmas Spirit?
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.]
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.]
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No.
Are you saying they're targeting Outsiders?
Then, the objective is--
We've got to undo this.
repost for slight addition, sorry
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Isn't there a way to cancel it out? Or freeze it in place--
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I'm not sure a Full Body-Bind would work on a non-sentient object...
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The culprit's motives seem clear. So we need to look for clues that'd narrow down from everyone who might dislike Outsiders.
I've only just arrived, so I can't draw on prior experience. But to affect this many large objects with this specific a spell would take considerable finesse and power, right?
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It could well have been a group of people working together to get all of the suits.
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That's true - in which case it's a group of students. Doubting a professor would be ungrateful anyway.
Is this the first case of discrimination?
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[He pauses, unsure of whether to mention last year's opening of the Chamber of Secrets, but ultimately decides against it. Ken can't be that much older than his little sister; he doesn't want to scare the kid.] Up until now, anti-Outsider discrimination's been mostly verbal, as far as I'm aware.
[It's kind of been a relief, because with new people who seem even less worthy of magic than apparently Muggleborn kids like Touma, his housemates haven't been picking on him as badly lately. But he doesn't want someone else getting the brunt of his housemates' xenophobia either.]
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Ah, sorry...
So the - obvious suspects would be pure-blooded students with a history of speaking out?
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Just guessing's no good anyway.
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Anyway, I can prove they're targeting Outsiders. If that's true, I'll likely be attacked again.
If that happens...
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I wasn't....
I just don't want to sit by. Harassment can lead too easily into something more.
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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.
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I'll be observant, Thomas-san.
...and you?
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[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.]
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...well, I should go. I'll look forward to seeing you again, Thomas-san.
your Ken is the cutest ;;
[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
It was good to meet you.
:D
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