Remember Cedric

Cho Chang | 17 | Ravenclaw 7th year | seeker | quidditch captain | DA | pureblood "Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open."

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Well I’ll be glad to help when the time comes, of course! All this talk of tests has me so tense though, I wish Hogwarts had a spa or something… I could totally go for a dip in a hot spring right now.

[thegrassisgreenerwithme-blog]

Well the Prefect bathrooms are always an option…

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Oh yeah, that's right. I used to go there with Cedric sometimes... I haven't really been back since though. I'd actually forgotten I can access them now that I'm quidditch captain. Merlin, I need to get my head on straight. So were you made a prefect this year then?

[aneaglewithoutwings]

You’re wise to get a head start on your studying. I’ll never understand how some people put it off until a month before hand; I’d die from the stress, wouldn’t you? You’ve got to allow for Murphy’s law, especially at this school. Oh, and if you ever want any additional tutoring or something, you should let me know! O.W.L.S don’t change much from year to year, and I’d be glad to help.

[thegrassisgreenerwithme-blog]

Completely! Not that I don’t turn into a wreck right before exams anyway…but it does help to start now. And thank you! I may take you up on that offer when the OWLS get closer.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Well I'll be glad to help when the time comes, of course! All this talk of tests has me so tense though, I wish Hogwarts had a spa or something... I could totally go for a dip in a hot spring right now.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

thebeautifulveronica:

aneaglewithoutwings:

"I could use a little excitement," she answered, grinning. "What do you have in mind?"

"We could bunk class and sneak off to Hogsmeade, get drunk so I won’t have to deal with this hangover…or we could do something else that seems rather stupid." 

"We could always get drunk and do something stupid. I’m surprised though, most people I know are usually ‘swearing off alcohol forever’ when they’re that hungover.” Cho teased lightly before lowering her voice conspiratorially, “I’ll be honest though, I’ve never actually snuck into Hogsmeade before so you might have to show me the way. I’d rather not run into Filch, if you know what I mean.”

[ronrp-deactivated20140919]

  Right? I thought I was the only one who thought that. There is something weird that I can’t exactly put my finger on. He seems like he has a big secret or something like that. 

[aneaglewithoutwings]

There's definitely something off about him... Y-you don't think... He couldn't possibly be connected to You-Know-Who, right? I mean, there's no way Dumbledore would hire someone like that!

[aneaglewithoutwings]

We’ll just have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. You’re taking your O.W.L.S this year, aren’t you Greengrass? I imagine you’ll have your hands full regardless of what happens.

[thegrassisgreenerwithme-blog]

That I am. But I already started preparing for them, even though they won’t be taken until the end of the year. Might as well get all my studying out during the summer when I didn’t have too much to do then during the school year. Who knows what could happen. 

[aneaglewithoutwings]

You're wise to get a head start on your studying. I'll never understand how some people put it off until a month before hand; I'd die from the stress, wouldn't you? You've got to allow for Murphy's law, especially at this school. Oh, and if you ever want any additional tutoring or something, you should let me know! O.W.L.S don't change much from year to year, and I'd be glad to help.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

  Cho grabbed Veronica’s hand and pulled her up easily. “Maybe, you have any ideas of something better to do?” Cho asked playfully, putting her hand on her hip and tilting her head.

[thebeautifulveronica]

"Yeah I do," she said with a smirk. "Are you up for it though Chang?"

[aneaglewithoutwings]

"I could use a little excitement," she answered, grinning. "What do you have in mind?"

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Exactly! I wouldn’t mind at all, if only they told us they’d be canceled at the beginning of the school year. It’s rather unfair to the students who did study, you know? It’s demotivating.

I can deal with games being cancelled now and then, but that whole thing last year when they disbanded the teams was a nightmare. Since this will be both my first and final year as quidditch captain, I really just want things to go smoothly. 

[thegrassisgreenerwithme-blog]

Completely. And Merlin knows I basically live in the library.

That’s very true, I didn’t even think about that! Well here’s to hoping we have a somewhat normal school yearh (even though you know that’s not going to happen…)

[aneaglewithoutwings]

We'll just have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. You're taking your O.W.L.S this year, aren't you Greengrass? I imagine you'll have your hands full regardless of what happens.

[lavlavbb]

  Oh, that class.  I have Divination first period, so that really wakes me up.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

I imagine hearing their imminent doom foretold would awaken anyone. Or perhaps you have an exciting love life in your future?

[aneaglewithoutwings]

"Taking excellent notes is only one of my many talents," Cho replied, quirking her lips. She stood up slowly, stretching her arms behind her head. "I’d better head to class. Do you need a hand getting up? Or would you prefer a pillow?" 

[thebeautifulveronica]

Veronica sighed and threw her arm up in the air, waiting for the other girl to help her off the ground. “How about we ditch class Chang,” said Veronica with a smirk. 

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Cho grabbed Veronica's hand and pulled her up easily. "Maybe, you have any ideas of something better to do?" Cho asked playfully, putting her hand on her hip and tilting her head.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Although I’m not opposed to exams being cancelled, sometimes I just work so hard for them then get nothing out of it and that bothers me! They could at least tell us ahead of time so I don’t waste hours studying…

I’m not a huge quidditch person so that never affected me. Not that I don’t enjoy watching games! But I understand why people always get so upset. 

Exactly! I wouldn't mind at all, if only they told us they'd be canceled at the beginning of the school year. It's rather unfair to the students who did study, you know? It's demotivating.

I can deal with games being cancelled now and then, but that whole thing last year when they disbanded the teams was a nightmare. Since this will be both my first and final year as quidditch captain, I really just want things to go smoothly. 

[ronrp-deactivated20140919]

  Right? Anything but her. And plus we already got used to him. Maybe we’ll actually learn something in potions now. 

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Without Professor Frowny Face glaring at us over our cauldrons, all our potions grades are sure to improve. All in all, with Snape instead of Umbridge and Slughorn instead of Snape, everything's a relative improvement this year. To be totally honest with you though, something about Professor Slughorn creeps me out a little...

[ronrp-deactivated20140919]

You are right Cho. I totally forgot about that. but still, for that one year we have to deal with his crap. 

[aneaglewithoutwings]

He used to terrify me, but not so much anymore. And anyone's an improvement after Umbridge, can't get much worse than her. 

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Cho opened her bag and began rummaging through it. “Well if they’re going to force us to participate in Potions Practicals, I figured I might as well brew something a little more… practical.” Cho withdrew a small vial, and examined it carefully. “Here,” she said, handing it over to Veronica. “It’s not a lot, but it should do. I can only take small samples, otherwise Slughorn would notice.” Cho glanced around the hall, checking that nobody would overhear.

[thebeautifulveronica]

"Seventh year struggles, honestly," said Veronica with a sigh as she moved to down the hangover potion. Feeling better instantly, Veronica smiled to herself, "Thanks Chang, you’re good for more than your notes," she said teasingly.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

"Taking excellent notes is only one of my many talents," Cho replied, quirking her lips. She stood up slowly, stretching her arms behind her head. "I'd better head to class. Do you need a hand getting up? Or would you prefer a pillow?" 

[aneaglewithoutwings]

  Personally I think it’d be nice if we all had at least one boring, predictable year… but then what are the odds of that happening?

[thegrassisgreenerwithme-blog]

I wouldn’t be opposed to it, but it still doesn’t account for how dull things can get…and a million to one, naturally. Nothing is ever predictable around here.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

No, predictable isn't what happens in a school run by a wizard like Dumbledore. You never know when they're gonna do something like, oh say, cancel the exams. I just hope nothing interferes with quidditch this year.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

"A practical solution to a puzzling problem." Cho nodded sagely, still trying not to laugh. She put her back to the wall before sliding down and folding her legs underneath her. "Wouldn’t it be nice if the dorms simply allowed girls to kick boys out at will, instead of either blocking them entirely or granting full access? Oh, and if you need some Hangover potion, I’ve got some left over from brewing in class," she offered offhandedly. 

[thebeautifulveronica]

"What I would give for that," said Veronica with a heavy sigh as she pushed herself into a half sitting position. Her eyes lidded, Veronica groaned, why did there have to be so many damn windows in the castle and why the fuck did the sun have to shine so bright, "Do you really?" she asked, perking up at the sound of a hangover potion.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Cho opened her bag and began rummaging through it. "Well if they're going to force us to participate in Potions Practicals, I figured I might as well brew something a little more... practical." Cho withdrew a small vial, and examined it carefully. "Here," she said, handing it over to Veronica. "It's not a lot, but it should do. I can only take small samples, otherwise Slughorn would notice." Cho glanced around the hall, checking that nobody would overhear.

[violaxtricolor-deactivated20140]

  Don’t you have a class to be getting to, Chang? I can dock points if I catch you skipping, you know.

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Riiiiight, uh, thanks for reminding me, I'll just be on my way then...

[ronrp-deactivated20140919]

Snape is the new Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor? You’ve got to be joking. 

[aneaglewithoutwings]

Think on the bright side, perhaps this means he'll be gone by next year!