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[Ally]

Henry cursed Hildebrand's idiocy. He still hid in the shadows himself, but his wand was fixed on Morth. Just to even things out.

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

As Frederic stepped away from Morth, Ruby, without relaxing her grip, now pointed the wand towards Nicolas.

Determined to confront him, she asked directly
"Why did you want to meet with me?"

Morth, amused as ever, started walking slowly towards her, as if he was not even slightly threatened that she had pulled out her wand. As he walked, he started talking..

"Well, my dear, you are absolutely right, we don't have all the time in the world and you have to admit that I am a very popular and busy man." he stopped then and laughed a little, expecting a kind of smirk from Ruby.
She remained silent.
He continued talking with the smile still on his face.

"Anyway, you have to excuse me for dragging you here of all places, and this late at night. But seeing how cleverly you avoided me these last months that I was trying to reach out to you, I immediately realized that I needed to use more drastic measures."
He then stopped walking and looked Ruby directly in her eyes.
"I have some very valuable information to give you, darling. Information that is worth to you years and years of suffering. However, being the intelligent girl that you are, you understand that it will cost you a little something."

Ruby knew where this was going.

[Ally]

Henry bided his time, although he itched to rush out there and wipe the smile off Morth's face.
There was a way he could let the other two know he was here. But would they give him away to that prat? He wasn't sure if he should do it.

[Constantine]

Frederic was smirking. Things had gotten serious but as long as he stood out of the way, he'd be perfectly safe. After all, he sensed that with the things that were about to unfold, his name would be on a plaque in the trophy room in less than 24 hours.

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

It was all because of him. Everything that had happened the last three years, everything was because of her father.

Ruby sighed, knowing that she was losing her territory. She still pointed her wand at him even though she knew that he would not hurt her. At least not physically.
"You found him didn't you? After all this time."

Morth smirked and started walking again.
"Oh my dear, are you now interested in our little conversation? Good, good, you know that was all I wanted. Your interest."
He winked at Ruby, as if he knew he'd trapped her.

"What do you want?" said Ruby.

"Oh no, Mrs. Thornwall, it won't be that easy. You see, it is not only what you can offer me. It's also what I can gain if I strike a deal with your lovely father. So I guess, you are the one who should think what could you possibly give me that can top that."

He was now very close to Ruby.

[Ally]

Henry didn't like where this conversation was heading, and Morth was dangerously close to Ruby.
In a flash, Henry's wand was moving, and Nicolas Morth was pushed backwards and to the ground.
During this time Henry had stood, giving a glimpse of himself to Ruby and Frederic.
But not Nicolas. The only wand he'd see when he got up would be that of Ruby's and Frederic's.

They had better play this right.

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

((Omygosh love this. :))

[Constantine]

Frederic had heard enough. He thought that Thornwall was just scheming to break a few rules. But this... now he had to report it to the Headmistress. He knew he couldn't just leave though. And he didn't want to leave the girl alone with that Slytherin. Not that he liked her anyway.

[Ally]

(( :D Hey, Eve, you wanna rp with Elle and Natasha?))

[Constantine]

What was that? Could it be... Yes, it was Henry's face. Frederic turned to Ruby. "Let's go back to the castle Miss Thornwall." he said sober.

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

As Morth was pushed backwards, Ruby turned around and in shock she saw Thorn coming out of his hiding for a second, just enough time for her and Frederic to spot him.

So he followed me after all. Well, go figure, now there's one more.

She saw the shock in Frederic's eyes as well, but later on it was replaced by the oddest determination. Ruby didn't have much time, she knew that Frederic would betray her at some point.

When Nicolas stood up again, his happy face was replaced by confusion.
"What do you think you're doing, Mrs. Thornwall? I thought you were wiser than that."

Ruby, not knowing why she was covering for Thorn, thought she'd play Morth's game.

"You were awfully too close, Mr. Morth. It was only natural for my reflexes to react." she replied.

Morth smiled, and said
"Dearest Ruby, meet me in the Meadow tomorrow afternoon. I will then hear your offer and decide whether you're worth my interest. Farewell."

The smoke-bomb hit the ground before Ruby had realized it. In a instant, Morth was gone, leaving her, Hildebrand and Thorn alone.

((I'm glad you're enjoying this Eve!))

[Constantine]

Frederic took a last look at Thornwall. "I'm going back to the castle to report everything to the Headmistress. I advise you to come with me." he said and strode off without waiting for her to reply. As he walked away he shouted at Thorn "I will also tell her that you attacked a fellow student Thorn!"

((Thanks Eve!))

[Ally]

Henry calmly stepped out to meet the other two, his face stony.
"I don't know what this is all about, and I'm not going to pry." Directly, that is.
He stuck his hand out in front of Ruby. "Few people earn my respect, but you handled that," he paused, "almost well. Morth is a snake."

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

Ruby looked at Thorn and she accepted his praise by shaking his hand. It was not an often phenomenon after all.
"Well, I've been handling him for the past few years. I've gotten good at it."

She then turned and ran towards Frederic.

"You can't tell anyone. This is not only about me anymore, it's also about you! Don't you get it nut-head? Do you even know who Nicolas Morth is?" she said desperately trying to get his attention.

[Constantine]

"Some Slytherin bully." he replied indifferently without stopping.

[Ally]

"Thornwall," Henry spoke to her, though he glared at Frederic. "I think the wisest course of action is to return to the common room as soon as possible. It would be his word against ours. Besides, why try to change an imbecile's mind? He was obviously taken in by Morth."

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

She tried one last time...
"Climb off your tree and face reality, Hildebrand. Connect the dots. He knows my father, and he's willing to strike deals with him. Do you think scolding him to the Headmistress is going to stop him?" Ruby said.

As Thorn talked smart, Ruby saw his logic and realized she was exhausted. She just wanted to leave those two and live alone somewhere far away, with no problems at all.
However, life was never that kind.

"Fine, let's go back." she said to Thorn.
"Don't be a fool Hildebrand. Gryffindors are not only brave.."

With that she left with Thorn, heading to the common room.

[Constantine]

Frederic stopped and turned. "Ι thought the dark days were behind us. The Headmistress will punish Morth, the Ministry of Magic will intervene and they will eventually arrest your father." He looked at them with a smile. "Oh! and if you ever call me an imbecile again Thorn, you'll have other things to worry about than a snake like Morth."

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

"How naive can you be? You think just because the Dark Days are over, there isn't anything evil out there anymore? Or there can't be corruption in the Ministry?" said Ruby almost surprised with his idiocy.

[Ally]

"I'm trembling," Henry replied dryly, before leaving. "I might have said something similar when you called me a half-wit. And you couldn't even say it to my face."
He smirked. "Well, it was nice not seeing you both tonight." And he left.

[Constantine]

"Ι have nothing more to say to you. Headmistress Inkyfingers will know everything in a few minutes. Goodnight!" After that Frederic doubled his pace.

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

Thorn and Hildebrand left and Ruby found herself standing alone in the edge of the Forest.

Information. Information. She had to get it, but how? She coud not give Nicolas Morth what he wanted. And now she had those other two to worry about.

What a perfect day that was.. she thought.

She started walking towards the common room trying to figure out, what she was going to do.

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

((That was awesome you guys, thank you of RPing!! ^_^))

[Ally]

((It was fun! I love all three of y'alls characters!))

[Constantine]

((It was great indeed! Are we going to continue it some time or does it end here? :) ))

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

((I love all the characters as well! So, I gotta run, but I hope we can RP some other time!!!))

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

((Sure, let's continue this tomorrow! We can meet in a neutral ground, and discuss what happened tonight! We'll see, I guess.))

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

((Could I join you tomorrow? It's ok if you think it would be to many people. xD))

[Constantine]

((ΟΚ I guess Frederic got convinced and dind't run straight to the Headmistress's office. C ya!))

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

((Yeah Eve, we're all yours :D Now that the story started I don't mind ^_^ See you all tomorrow!))

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

((Thanks :))

[Constantine]

((Sure Eve! :) ))

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

((My character Delany knows Henry and Ruby, or I could use Elle, she and Frederic have something going xD))

[Ally]

((I vote Delany.))

[Constantine]

((Is the thing between Elle and Frederic still going on? Great! :) ))

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

((Delany is my preferred choice, becaue Ruby met her and Henry knows her as well! But you know, you can tag Elle along for Frederic XD))

[Lyra, Caretaker of Hogwarts]

((Guys, I posted at the Courtyards. Whenever you're on, you can RP there to continue the story! ^_^))

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

Petra walked through the forest. It was quiet and serene and peaceful. Just what she needed. She pushed a lock of hair aside and removed her robes as she began to climb an oak tree.

[Elena]

Dahlia flew on her broom from her flying class, watching her climb the tree. She waved with a smile as she flew next to the branch.

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

((I seriously can't remember, have Dahlia and Petra met? I think they have))

Recognizing the girl as Dahlia, she waved, scooting over to make space. "Hi, what's up?" She said with a broad grin.

[Elena]

"I was just practicing before flying class started," she said with a smile, "What are you doing in the forest all alone?"

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

"Nothing, in particular," Petra said, for that was indeed what she had been doing. But still, she tried not to let Dahlia know what she had been thinking about.

[Elena]

"Well I know you're a pretty social girl, so it's kind of odd you're in the forest all alone. Is there something you wanna talk about, or would you rather just be alone?" she asked her softly.

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

Petra sighed. She guessed she'd rather vent than be alone. "I guess I'll tell you. But please don't tell, not anyone. Don't even tell Delany I told you." She took a deep breath.
"My father and my older sister, Aspen, took the family fortune and ran off to France. Aspen attended Beauxbaton and we haven't heard from them in a long time. But a few weeks ago, we got an owl from father, telling my mother that Aspen was coming home and she was going to go to Hogwarts and live with us for a while."

Petra tried to stop but she couldn't.

"Now my dad is expecting us to welcome her home! As if! She helped steal our money!"

Petra had wondered if she was making a bigger deal out of the situation that was needed, Laney had certainly accepted the fact gracefully.

[Elena]

Dahlia just nodded I'm understanding. "You can keep going if you want. I'm just here to listen, not tell you what to do," she murmured, "and I promise I won't tell anyone."

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

"I guess I'm just disappointed, angry, and maybe, I said maybe, a bit nervous," Petra admitted. "Mum says Aspen really was a sweet girl. She says daddy maybe forced her to come. I'm not sure though."

[Elena]

She nodded her head. "Well I can really say is that hopefully you and your sister can reunite and salvage a sisterly bond that could have so much potential. Learn to forgive, and don't lose someone that could be your best friend," she explained quietly, "siblings are there for each other, through thick and thin."

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

Petra agreed. "Delany is the only sister I've ever known. I mean, if mom was to have another baby girl, that would be different. Aspen is 2 or 3 years older than I am." Petra said softly.

[Elena]

"Well I hope you both reconcile," she said with a small smile.

[Eve, Headmistress of Hogwarts]

"Ya. So what's up with you? How've you been?" Petra said, crawling up the tree a bit farther.