Vaneglorious

Emma Vane Hufflepuff Witch Second Year Student Hogwarts School My Friends

[emma-vaneglorious]

Another Hogsmeade week-end...

[arcturustheserpent-deactivated2]

Oh, you’re such a Hufflepuff. Yeah, it’s a little scary, but that’s the point of a practical joke. To get some emotion out of people. I’m going to pretend you didn’t just call the entire  Slytherin House sick. The people setting this up are simply must have an elaborate plan that none of us understand yet. By the end of the year we could all be laughing this off in the Great Hall. What? Did you really buy that monster rubbish?

Believe me, I am plenty happy. I play quidditch and have a younger sister about your age. I’m just stating that Hogsmead becomes like any other part of the castle. Merlin, it’s a normal thing and nothing to get upset over. You can go next year. Trust me, I am cool without lowering myself down to that standard, Vane.

[emma-vaneglorious]

There's nothing wrong with being a Hufflepuff--and I never said anything about Slytherin House! Unless you're saying that all of you think this is funny, in which case, first of all they would be sick then, and secondly, I don't believe you because I know that Astoria and Daph--well, I know there are people in Slytherin right now who don't think it's funny at all.

Well, I think you're mean. And I think if you weren't mean, maybe you'd find more things fun. Like Hogsmeade. Or at least maybe you'd be able to remember when you used to think it was fun. Before you got all...all mean.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Another Hogsmeade week-end...

[arcturustheserpent-deactivated2]

Brianag and Towler probably did something wrong, I’m not surprised, never really did have the highest opinion on those two. And the other stuff… I know large handful of people who are plenty messed up enough to joke about this. Who knows, at the end of this year it could turn about to be the biggest prank ever pulled in Hogwarts history. I just want to get in on it.

  Familiarity breeds contempt, Vane.

[emma-vaneglorious]

You...you really think that could be a prank? That wouldn't be the biggest prank every pulled -- it would just be the meanest! Anyone who thinks something like this is funny is just...sick.

And maybe if you had less contempt in your life, you'd be a happier person. At the least, I bet you'd still be able to have fun at Hogsmeade, instead of deciding you're too "jaded" or whatever, 'cause you think it makes you cool or something. That's just said, Vaisey.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Another Hogsmeade week-end...

[arcturustheserpent-deactivated2]

Hogmead looses it’s golden appeal in the first few months, Vane. Where did you hear there was a monster. Frankly, the kind of rumours that spread throughout this castle is ridiculous.  The rules have always been as they are and certainly aren’t going to change for one girl.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Well...what do you think happened to Brianag and Kenneth Towler then, if it wasn't the monster? Do you think that stuff on the wall was just a joke, or something? Because I can't imagine that anybody would be mean enough to joke about something like that.

And Hogsmeade still sounds like a lot of fun to me...I don't see how it could ever get boring.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Another Hogsmeade week-end...

Great. Not only am I stuck in the castle while everybody else gets to go have fun, but it turns out I may be stuck in the castle with a monster. This is brilliant. I can't believe they aren't making an exception to the third-year-rule, with everything that's happening right now...so unfair!

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no! Oh, no!

[edgy-marietta-deactivated201507]

Of course. 

I’m sure she would! She’s all about ladies on brooms. I, however, will be quite content to sit in the stands and watch.

[emma-vaneglorious]

You want to come and watch? REALLY!?

Oh, gosh! I'm not even on the team, and I've got a fan! Hee hee! This is so exciting! I am definitely going to try-out next year--especially if you really think Cho will help me practice flying! Marietta, you are the best person ever!

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no! Oh, no!

[the-great-maraudette-blog]

Well, Diggory’s a nice guy, but I was thinking of this girl who works with Marigold’s Dad. She’s brilliant. And she said that she was a Hufflepuff.

…Of course I don’t know if I believe her… But, still…

I’m sorry you and your sister aren’t together, love. That must be rough.

I won’t do anything outrageously dangerous, no. I’m keeping a lower profile these days.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, yeah? So...she's an Auror too, then? Wow, that's such a scary job! I can't imagine ever doing anything like that. She must be really cool.

And, um...thanks. I mean, it's okay, really--it's not like we never see each other or anything. And Rommy has lots of friends in Gryffindor of course--and so do I, of course! In Hufflepuff, I mean. And other houses too. It's just...you know, with everything being kind of scary right now...it would be nice to be in the same house. That's all.

Yeah--that's a good idea. We should all do that. I'm glad you're being careful.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no! Oh, no!

[edgy-marietta-deactivated201507]

I’m sure they’ll be as right as rain in no time. Madam Pomfrey’s very good at what she does.

Oh, no, don’t let it spoil your practices! I could ask Cho if you’d like. I’m sure she’d be more than happy to supervise. She’s all for girls on the pitch, even if they’re on other teams. I don’t understand it personally, it’s a flying stck of wood, but maybe it’ll teach her a lesson if she aids and abets you and Hufflepuff ends up beating Ravenclaw this year.

I didn’t say that, mind you.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, I know she is! Last year my sister drank almost a whole bottle of boil-growing potion by mistake, and Madam Pomfrey had her fixed-up in only a few hours...although I think getting Petrified is probably a lot more serious. But Rommy did look pretty silly with big green boils all over her! Er...not that I laughed, of course...

Wha--really? You could? You think she would? Oh--oh, Marietta, would you really do that? Oh, oh thank you! Thank you! I promise, hee, I promise I won't tell anybody you said anything. Oh, thank you so much!

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no! Oh, no!

[the-great-maraudette-blog]

You didn’t end up in Gryffindor because you’re supposed to be a Hufflepuff. And there’s nothing wrong with that! One of the coolest people I’ve ever met is a Hufflepuff, after all.

I think that the professors must think that they can get it under control. I shouldn’t worry. Just make sure that you’re not wandering around by your lonesome, okay?

[emma-vaneglorious]

Really? Wow, who? Is it Cedric? I bet it's Cedric, he's super cool...um, and I really do like being a Hufflepuff, honest! I just wish sometimes I was in the same house as Romilda and, well, I can't really see her in Hufflepuff, y'know?

Yeah--I'm sure they will! It's just scary right now...oh, but I definitely won't! No way! You won't either, right Mindy? I mean...you won't do anything...reckless, right? You might get hurt, please don't!

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no! Oh, no!

[edgy-marietta-deactivated201507]

I’m. Well, I’m concerned, obviously. And maybe scared. The faculty will sort it out, though.

I can’t either. They’re rotten, whoever they are.

What’ve you been up to?

[emma-vaneglorious]

You don't look scared, though, so that's good! I mean, if you're trying not to look scared? Then I think you're succeeding!

Me, um...well, I was trying to work on my flying. Um, 'cause I want to try-out for the Hufflepuff team next year? But...it's too scary being out on the pitch all alone right now, and if I fly when there are other people using it, I'm always afraid they'll tease me for not being good enough, so...I haven't been doing a lot of that lately. I did try and go up to see Brianag, but Madam Pomfrey said they aren't letting anybody in right now. I hope she'll be okay! And Towler too, of course.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no! Oh, no!

[the-great-maraudette-blog]

You’re not a wet blanket, lovely. You’re just a very frightened badger. There’s nothing wrong with that. This is scary.

But, I’m sure that the professors have it under control or we’d be headed home already.

[emma-vaneglorious]

I feel like I'm being a wet-blanket. I guess this is why I didn't end up in Gryffindor with Rommy, huh?

Oh! I guess you're probably right about that though, I didn't think of that. They wouldn't keep us here if it wasn't safe, obviously. Of course not. Even though Brianag...but it must be safe now, right?

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no! Oh, no!

[the-great-maraudette-blog]

Simmer down, sunshine. I’m sure that the professors are working on it.

Breathe. Breathe and please stop crying, yeah?

C’mere. I don’t usually hug people a whole lot, but I’d be willing to make an exception in your case, I believe.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Y-y-yeah? I'm sorry...I'm sorry. I'll try not to be such a...such a wet blanket!

It's just...so...scary!

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no! Oh, no!

[edgy-marietta-deactivated201507]

Emma, I agree that it’s awful, but I’m sure that Madam Pomfrey will have Towler and Brianag on their feet in no time.

In the meantime, try to stay calm - this is the safest magical place in England. We’re surrounded by lots of very accomplished witches and wizards, never mind all the protection spells in place that we’re not even aware of most of the time. So long as you’re not wandering off alone, you’ll be fine, and if you’re still nervous, go find a prefect or a professor or me or another older student you trust. All right? This will be taken care of by the end of the week, I guarantee you, and I bet there’ll be a couple of very nasty people who’ve been messing about in the Restriction Section who will be in lots of trouble.

Don’t let anyone frighten you with silly myths. You’re a bright girl, Emma, just be smart and it’ll be fine.

[emma-vaneglorious]

I--I know, yes, yes of course. I will, I'm sorry. I just...it's scary, isn't it? At least, I'm scared...I guess you aren't though, are you? You're so brave, Marietta! I wish I could be more like you.

Do you think that's what's going on? It's just...just students? Doing magic they're not supposed to? Gosh...I can't imagine anyone who would do something so mean!

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no! Oh, no!

What is doing this? Is Brianag going to be okay? Why doesn't anybody stop this from happening? Who's going to be hurt next? This is...this is awful!

[emma-vaneglorious]

If it wasn't a boggart...

[angiethelionheart-deactivated20]

There’s a difference between being proud and a snotty know it all git.

I don’t understand why they weren’t at lunch in the first place. We’re not meant to be wandering around the castle without a good reason, especially since Kenneth’s attack. Kenneth wouldn’t want them feeling sorry for him, or anybody for that matter. And when he’s well again, I’m sure he’ll act as if it never happened, he won’t use it to gain popularity. 

[emma-vaneglorious]

Sure...of course. But I'm sure he's not that bad. You probably just feel that way 'cause you're on different Quidditch teams, don't you think? I mean, I don't know Malfoy, but I have friends who like him, so...he can't be all that bad. Er, and Parkinson too, of course.

Anyway, well, they weren't wondering around alone at least, so they were listening to the teachers! So that's good! And I'm sure there's nothing wrong. Probably. O-oh! And, um, and I didn't mean...you know...feel sorry for Towler, just...sorry that he got hurt. Well, not hurt, but...you know. Petrified. I know I'm sorry about that, it's got to be awful! But you're right, of course nobody would use something like that for...for popularity. That's just...weird.

[emma-vaneglorious]

If it wasn't a boggart...

[angiethelionheart-deactivated20]

It wasn’t just one event, it’s been a series of Slytherin like behavior since the moment they stepped in Hogwarts. Malfoy thinks he should be treated like royalty because his father apparently defeated You-know-who. Respect is earned, not automatically given out because you think it’s your birth right…it doesn’t matter either way. I know they were up to something, I just hope they had nothing to do with Kenneth.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Well...his father did save the world basically, it only makes sense that he'd be proud of that. Wouldn't you be, if it was your dad?

Anyway, I don't want to just assume that somebody was up to something no good without evidence. That seems...mean. It's not like there's anything wrong with Slytherin, anyway. And I can't imagine they were doing anything to hurt Towler, why would they? I'm sure they feel just as badly about whatever happened to him as everybody else does.

[emma-vaneglorious]

If it wasn't a boggart...

[angiethelionheart-deactivated20]

I admire the way you want to see the best in people, Emma, I wish I could do the same but my past experiences with those two tell me otherwise. I know they were up to something and Professor Sprout will be sure to deal with them.

[emma-vaneglorious]

What, why? What did they--can I ask what happened? I don't want to be rude or anything, but...what'd they do to you?

[emma-vaneglorious]

If it wasn't a boggart...

[angiethelionheart-deactivated20]

I doubt they’ve spoken to Professor Snape or any Professor for that matter, and I think they were probably up to something, I wouldn’t trust Draco Malfoy as far as I could throw him, the same goes for Parkinson, she’s worse than Malfoy.

Let the Professors decided whether to investigate or not, they’ll know what to do. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

[emma-vaneglorious]

Oh, no, don't be so cynical, I'm sure they weren't doing anything wrong! I don't know either of them well myself, but my friend Marigold is pals with Draco, so I'm sure he's very trustworthy. And my cousin Daphne is friends with Pansy, so I'm sure she's...er, nice.

I'll, er...I'll tell Professor Sprout, yeah, I'm sure she can check and make sure that everything's been done proper without, you know, upsetting anyone.