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[plastic-clare]

Clare stood outside of the Great Hall, smoking in an alcove, having opened the window slightly to let the smoke out in the hopes nobody would catch her. She was missing the Frog Choir performance, but she didn’t really care. It was some sort of peppy shit talking about how this year was going to be the best year ever or some such crap. She had no doubt the professors meant well, but she really doubted the forced optimism was helping. It wasn’t helping her, at least.

She heard footsteps approaching and quickly snubbed out the joint, waving her hand to get rid of the smoke still lingering. She turned around to see who it was, doing her best to look innocent. “Just getting some fresh air,” she said.

[inlucemhq]

All the speeches are done and the Spellbound concert has started! While it’s going on, the games may start, or you may continue to eat. The professors have taken their seats and are observing the students. If anyone needs anything, you can approach them for assistance. 

[ginxweasley]

Ginny had mixed feelings about being back at Hogwarts in general, let alone about making a big deal in celebrating its grand reopening; although the castle itself no longer bore the visible (and invisible) wounds of war, the students who once again walked its halls were not as lucky. They had all been through real trauma within these walls. Real pain had been felt by them. And truth be told, it simply didn’t feel the same to the youngest Weasley without her brothers and the people who had defined her many years in Gryffindor, most of whom had graduated or simply elected not to come back.

But as lonely as she felt, she also recognised that everyone felt that way; and that it fell to her, as Head Girl and Quidditch Captain and co-leader of the Duelling Club, to set an example for the other students when it came to school spirit. With a warm smile on her face, she flitted from clique to clique and from table to table, mostly between courses, sometimes during them, slipping witty quips into conversation and making jokes whenever she could.

“I’m just saying, someone had to call him out on it, and you seemed too busy to do it,” Ginny chirped to a housemate with whom she was engaged in a lively debate, before turning to greet whoever was passing by. “Hi. How are you doing?”

[inlucem-gossip]

Well, kiddos, it’s that time. The Hogwarts Dinner Party is off to a great start with a fun performance by the Frog Choir, though I must admit that solo by Mia York was lackluster at best. I suppose we can’t blame her, considering. Still, despite that, the food prepared looks amazing and everyone is dressed to the nines. Super fancy. Who do you think will win Best Dressed? Any couples you think will hook up afterwards? Think Ginny Weasley will be spending the night alone? Send me the juicy gossip, Hogwarts!

[miaxyork-blog]

Mia was a bundle of anxiety leading up to the Frog Choir performance. She was supposed to have a solo part, but it didn’t feel right, singing when James wasn’t there to hear her. When it came to time to start, though, she found that once she caught sight of Declan in the crowd she was able to relax. Having one friend there, even just the one, helped. She was able to get through her solo without throwing up, at least. It wasn’t her best performance, but it wasn’t completely awful either, so that was something.

Once the performance was over, she hurried down the steps of the stage. Her chest was tight, too tight. She couldn’t breathe. She headed out the side door of the Great Hall, stumbling against the wall. She had no idea what was happening, but it was freaking her out, which made it even harder to breathe. She slid down the wall to sit on the floor, head in her hands, as she gasped.

[inlucemhq]

The Hogwarts ReOpening Dinner Party has started! Please refer back to THIS POST for information about the event. Have fun!

[inlucemhq]

Welcome back, students of Hogwarts!

In celebration of our reopening, and in honor of those that we lost in the Battle of Hogwarts, we are hosting a Dinner Party in the Great Hall. It is a formal affair, so take the opportunity to get yourselves dressed up and looking pretty! We will not be segregating the Houses during this event, so anyone can sit anywhere they like, and we will have a five course meal served throughout the evening prepared with much care by our hardworking House Elves.

A few professors have speeches prepared, and afterwards a few games will be available to play for anyone who wants to participate, including Wizard’s Chess, Gobstones, and Exploding Snap. Live music will play, thanks to our very own Frog Choir and special guest music group, Spellbound!

We hope you enjoy your evening with us!

The event will run from Dec 30th to Jan 5th. Please tag all event starters with “ilevent01.”